Jason Goldstein and Ben McDonald break down all the biggest NBA stories and breaking news in the tri-state area and around the league.
The NBA finals are over. What does it mean for LeBron's legacy? Is this just the beginning for this Lakers team? Where do the Heat go from here? Ben and Jason tackle all those questions and more before saying goodbye for their final podcast.
22 teams entered and now, only two remain. On the eve of the NBA finals, Jason and Ben breakdown the matchup between the Los Angeles Lakers and Miami Heat ahead of Wednesday's game 1.
22 teams entered and now, only two remain. On the eve of the NBA finals, Jason and Ben breakdown the matchup between the Los Angeles Lakers and Miami Heat ahead of Wednesday's game 1.
Ben and Jason discuss the Clippers' collapse and the impact on Paul George's legacy. Then, they look at the two Conference Finals matchups and make predictions for both series.
Ben and Jason discuss the Clippers' collapse and the impact on Paul George's legacy. Then, they look at the two Conference Finals matchups and make predictions for both series.
Ben and Jason give their post mortems for the Raptors, Rockets, and Bucks before previewing the Eastern Conference finals between the Heat and Celtics.
Ben and Jason give their post mortems for the Raptors, Rockets, and Bucks before previewing the Eastern Conference finals between the Heat and Celtics.
With the Raptors down 2-0, do they have a chance to claw back into the series? Meanwhile, does another disappointing game 1 spell trouble for the Bucks? Plus, which LA team looks more impressive so far?
With the Raptors down 2-0, do they have a chance to claw back into the series? Meanwhile, does another disappointing game 1 spell trouble for the Bucks? Plus, which LA team looks more impressive so far?
This week, Ben and Jason discuss Giannis making history and the results from the first round of the NBA playoffs. Finally, they give some brief reactions on the NBA draft lottery.
This week, Ben and Jason discuss Giannis making history and the results from the first round of the NBA playoffs. Finally, they give some brief reactions on the NBA draft lottery.
The NBA playoffs have begun. Ben and Jason break down all 8 NBA first-round series before talking about the firings of Alvin Gentry and Jim Boylen.
The NBA playoffs have begun. Ben and Jason break down all 8 NBA first-round series before talking about the firings of Alvin Gentry and Jim Boylen.
Jason and Ben welcome back Jason Cordner to sift through the craziness of the NBA's seeding games. They break down the teams who have surprised and disappointed since the resumption of the NBA season.
Jason and Ben welcome back Jason Cordner to sift through the craziness of the NBA's seeding games. They break down the teams who have surprised and disappointed since the resumption of the NBA season.
The NBA is officially back. Ben and Jason discuss their reactions to the return of NBA basketball and what has surprised them in the bubble so far!
The NBA is officially back. Ben and Jason discuss their reactions to the return of NBA basketball and what has surprised them in the bubble so far!
The NBA is back! Ben and Jason preview the seeding games before giving the marquee matchups of the week and taking a look at some news and notes around the league.
The NBA is back! Ben and Jason preview the seeding games before giving the marquee matchups of the week and taking a look at some news and notes around the league.
Ben and Jason interview Jason Cordner as he reports live from Orlando on everything happening in the NBA bubble.
Ben and Jason interview Jason Cordner as he reports live from Orlando on everything happening in the NBA bubble.
Ben and Jason discuss Woj's email, the All-Stars of the NBA's bubble life, and the two players who broke the rules. Then, how likely is the plan to succeed and how do recent injuries, opt-outs, and positive tests impact the playoff race?
Ben and Jason discuss Woj's email, the All-Stars of the NBA's bubble life, and the two players who broke the rules. Then, how likely is the plan to succeed and how do recent injuries, opt-outs, and positive tests impact the playoff race?
As NBA teams and players report to Orlando, most players are able to make the trip. Who's missing and what does that mean for the league's restart and the individual teams?
As NBA teams and players report to Orlando, most players are able to make the trip. Who's missing and what does that mean for the league's restart and the individual teams?
With COVID cases rising and players dropping out, is the NBA restart going to happen, and should it? Jason talks about the challenges of having an NBA season with cases surging. Then, the team talks about what the schedule looks like if we do end up having basketball this season.
With COVID cases rising and players dropping out, is the NBA restart going to happen, and should it? Jason talks about the challenges of having an NBA season with cases surging. Then, the team talks about what the schedule looks like if we do end up having basketball this season.
First, Ben offers a mea culpa to Kyrie Irving and Jason before they discuss Jokic getting sick and players opting out of the NBA's return. Then, the duo breaks down MLB's harrowing return and if the NBA has anything to learn. Finally, Jason reviews Quibi and the Blackballed documentary featuring the Clippers.
First, Ben offers a mea culpa to Kyrie Irving and Jason before they discuss Jokic getting sick and players opting out of the NBA's return. Then, the duo breaks down MLB's harrowing return and if the NBA has anything to learn. Finally, Jason reviews Quibi and the Blackballed documentary featuring the Clippers.
Ben and Jason reflect on Kyrie's comments before delving into the state of the NBA and how protests might look. Then, is Adam Silver the best commissioner in sports? The duo debate.
Ben and Jason reflect on Kyrie's comments before delving into the state of the NBA and how protests might look. Then, is Adam Silver the best commissioner in sports? The duo debate.
The NBA is set to resume play. What do Jason and Ben make of the NBA's plan to resume in Orlando and how does the NBA stack up against the efforts of other US sports leagues.
The NBA is set to resume play. What do Jason and Ben make of the NBA's plan to resume in Orlando and how does the NBA stack up against the efforts of other US sports leagues.
Jason and Ben break down the final episodes of the last dance and give their personal MVPs, weigh in on whether the Bulls could have won a 7th ring, and much more!
Jason and Ben break down the final episodes of the last dance and give their personal MVPs, weigh in on whether the Bulls could have won a 7th ring, and much more!
Ben and Jason discuss the latest episodes of the Last Dance, including Space Jam, Jordan's competitiveness, and Scottie Pippen's legacy.
Ben and Jason discuss the latest episodes of the Last Dance, including Space Jam, Jordan's competitiveness, and Scottie Pippen's legacy.
In honor of Cinco de Mayo, Jason and Ben give their best taco recommendations. Then, they take a look at two of the most moving and important episodes of The Last Dance and the meaning they have for Michael Jordan and his legacy.
In honor of Cinco de Mayo, Jason and Ben give their best taco recommendations. Then, they take a look at two of the most moving and important episodes of The Last Dance and the meaning they have for Michael Jordan and his legacy.
Ben and Jason recap the latest episodes of the Last Dance before delving into the NFL draft with some winners and losers.
Ben and Jason recap the latest episodes of the Last Dance before delving into the NFL draft with some winners and losers.
The long-awaited documentary about the Chicago Bulls and Michael Jordan dropped. This week, Ben and Jason share their reactions to the first two episodes. Then, they give a brief preview of what to expect in the upcoming NFL Draft.
The long-awaited documentary about the Chicago Bulls and Michael Jordan dropped. This week, Ben and Jason share their reactions to the first two episodes. Then, they give a brief preview of what to expect in the upcoming NFL Draft.
Ben and Jason talk content creation in the time of COVID and Ben shares his feelings on the big changes coming out of Chicago. Then, the duo gives some tips for #quarantinelife.
Ben and Jason talk content creation in the time of COVID and Ben shares his feelings on the big changes coming out of Chicago. Then, the duo gives some tips for #quarantinelife.
The Baseline Jumper is back even if the NBA season isn't. Ben and Jason make sense of the season, discuss whether its over, and make some picks. Then, they provide some ideas for diversion while everyone is stuck at home!
The Baseline Jumper is back even if the NBA season isn't. Ben and Jason make sense of the season, discuss whether its over, and make some picks. Then, they provide some ideas for diversion while everyone is stuck at home!
Ben and Jason discuss what the mutual parting between Kenny Atkinson and the Nets means for both parties, who might replace him, and where Atkinson might end up. Then, how does the Giannis injury impact the NBA title picture and could the Lakers now be favorites?
Ben and Jason discuss what the mutual parting between Kenny Atkinson and the Nets means for both parties, who might replace him, and where Atkinson might end up. Then, how does the Giannis injury impact the NBA title picture and could the Lakers now be favorites?
Ben and Jason talk about the race for the West's eighth seed and how it could impact the rookie of the year race between Zion Williamson and Ja Morant. Then, the duo picks their most interesting teams in each conference.
Ben and Jason talk about the race for the West's eighth seed and how it could impact the rookie of the year race between Zion Williamson and Ja Morant. Then, the duo picks their most interesting teams in each conference.