Big Dog Ball Talk

The Big Dogs give their official picks for the first round of the 2025 NBA Playoffs, as well as their NBA Finals picks.

It's time to hand out the hardware for the 2024-25 NBA season and the Big Dogs have saved their hottest takes for last as they dole out their picks for the top players throughout the regular season.

The postseason is officially here and the Big Dogs are ready to give their picks for the NBA Play-In Tournament.

The Big Dogs head into the weekend recapping the emotional return of Luka Doncic to Dallas, previewing the first round playoff matchups they want to see most, and a retrospect on the Hall of Fame career of Dwight Howard.

The Big Dogs are back and here to give their reactions to the shocking firing of Nuggets Head Coach, Michael Malone. Other topics include previewing the Lakers vs. Mavericks matchup on Wednesday night as Luka Doncic returns to Dallas for the first time since being traded, as well as analyzing the hot streaks for the Clippers & Timberwolves, finishing off with some March Madness talk.

Catchup on all the weeks action across the NBA with the Big Dogs as they recap Ja Morant's buzzer beater against Miami, a great matchup between the Warriors and Lakers, Draymond Green's DPOY case, Big Dog of the Month, and more!

Catchup with the Big Dogs as they recap the brawl between the Timberwolves and Pistons, an early grieving period for the Suns season, discussing the Knicks chance to win a first round series without Brunson, breaking down the chalky Final Four, and the return of NBA Trivia.

The Big Dogs are here to make your weekend even sweeter with their hottest takes on all the latest news from around the NBA such as Taylor Jenkins surprise firing, Damian Lillard out indefinitely, LeBron vs Stephen A beef, and much more!

The Big Dogs are back and (somewhat) on schedule as they recap all the biggest stories around the game of basketball as we approach the end of the NBA regular season.

It's March and that means it's time for some madness with the Big Dogs. Matt & Jordan break down both the men's and women's brackets and reveal their Final Four selections as well as their top Cinderella picks to go deep in the tournament.

The Big Dogs are back and breaking down a wild few nights in the NBA including Joel Embiid being ruled out for the remainder of the season, Steph Curry's latest historic performance, hyping up the Rockets and Pistons, the Cavs becoming the first official playoff squad, as well as Anthony Edwards receiving a suspension.

In this episode, the Big Dogs discuss the recent victory of Canada in the hockey world, the unfortunate season-ending injury of Victor Wembenyama, the controversial 25-game suspension of Bobby Portis, and the potential future of Giannis Antetokounmpo with the Milwaukee Bucks. The conversation highlights the implications of these events on the respective teams and players, as well as the broader landscape of professional sports

On todays show, Matty Eich and Fleg Dog discuss the recent NBA All-Star Weekend, expressing disappointment in the event's format and player participation. They compare the excitement of the All-Star game to the thrilling Canada vs. U.S. hockey game, highlighting the lack of intensity and competitiveness in the NBA event. The Big Dogs critique the league's management under Adam Silver, the absence of key players like LeBron James and Anthony Edwards, and the overall direction of the NBA, suggesting a need for a return to traditional formats and player accountability. In this conversation, the hosts delve into the controversies surrounding the NBA All-Star Game, discussing the league's handling of player participation and the overall attitude of players towards competition. They express disappointment in the lack of effort shown by players during the All-Star events, particularly the Dunk Contest, while also highlighting standout performances. The discussion shifts to the future of the Dunk Contest and potential changes needed to revitalize interest in All-Star events, emphasizing the importance of player engagement and competitive spirit.

Bringing you the heat before All-Star weekend kicks off, the Big Dogs give their predictions on each of the skills contests on Saturday night, as well as who they think will win the newly formatted All-Star tournament.

In this episode, the Big Dogs discuss the recent Super Bowl, the performance of Kendrick Lamar during the halftime show, and the implications of Anthony Davis's injury on the Dallas Mavericks. They also touch on the NBA All-Star Game updates, including the addition of Trae Young, and highlight the surprising performance of the Portland Trail Blazers as they make a push for the playoffs. In this episode, the hosts discuss the emergence of new talents in the NBA, particularly focusing on the Trailblazers and their surprising competitiveness this season. Finally, Matt & Jordan award the Big Dog of the Month of January and engage in a fun trivia challenge centred around the NBA All-Star Game, showcasing their knowledge of basketball history and statistics.

Craziest NBA Trade Deadline ever? The Big Dogs think so and are here to recap each of the biggest moves, how they feel they'll translate into the second half of the season, and who should be looked at as series title contenders.

In what might be the most shocking, insane, and mind-boggling episode of Big Dog Ball Talk history, the boys break down the blockbuster trades from this past weekend ahead of the impending NBA Trade Deadline.

The Big Dogs are kicking off the weekend right as they recap the latest NBA news such as the NBA All-Star reserves, trouble and rumours swirling in NOLA, Rozier in hot water, and a venting session about Adam Silver.

The Big Dogs are back to recap a surprising addition to the trade market, Jimmy Butlers latest BS, remembering Iguodala's Warriors legacy, and ripping the NBA All-Star weekend (LONG LIVE DINK PATE)

The Big Dogs are ready to recap the latest news in the NBA including All-Star talk, the Magics struggles with their returning stars, trade talk, and more!

The Big Dogs are back to make their annual NBA All-Star picks full of controversy, specifications, and some hall of fame talk?

The Big Dogs are working on the weekend, recapping the Grizzlies dominant win over the Spurs, the outlook for San Antonio moving forward, OKC blasting the Cavs, and some big injury news out East.

The Big Dogs highlight three of the hottest teams in the NBA while analyzing the collapse of a storied franchise.

The Big Dogs are back (late) and ready to recap the latest NBA action including hyping up the Cavs and Thunder, the latest saga of the Pelicans downfall, Paolo making an immediate impact, as well as two former All-Stars set to come off the bench and more!

The Big Dogs are back and recapping a wild last week of NBA action including trade talk for Jimmy Butler, the T-Wolves lacklustre play, Kawhi's return, and more!

The Big Dogs are back from the holidays and ready to recap all the action that unfolded in their time off.

The Big Dogs are back in town and ready to recap the weekends action, preview the NBA Cup Finals, as well as discuss why they think the NBA has seen a decline in viewership.

The Big Dogs are here living for the weekends as they preview the upcoming NBA Cup matchups, talk Jimmy Butler mock trades with the Rockets, Mavericks, and Suns, as well as the return of NBA Blind Comparisons.

The Big Dogs are here and ready to recap the weekend of NBA action including the Mavs seven-game win streak, injuries to All-Star players Wagner and Ingram, NBA Cup Talk, as well as Chris Paul making NBA history as a passer.

The Big Dogs are here to make your weekend complete with their recap of Jonathan Kuminga's career night, the Hawks and Raptors heating up, Lakers recent struggles, some WNBA talk, and more.

The Big Dogs have awoken from their food comas (unrelated to American Thanksgiving) and are back to business in the podcasting world. In this show Matt & Jordan discuss the surging play of the Magic, Bucks, Grizzlies, and Rockets, the delusion of the Pelicans front office, as well as awarding the Big Dog of the Month for November.

The Big Dogs have returned to recap the weekend action from across the NBA including a battle between NBA title hopefuls in the Celtics VS Timberwolves, LaMelo's career-high 50, the surging play of Scottie Pippen Jr., and Ty Jerome, as well as a discussion around the recent struggles of Tyrese Haliburton.Jordan and Matt also lock horns again as Matt steps into the hot seat for a round of NBA Trivia.

The Big Dogs are back from the echo chamber and are ready to recap an eventful week of NBA action. With no shortage of drama, high-stakes games, and impressive performance, Matt & Jordan lay it all out in this Friday show.

The Big Dogs recap a busy weekend of NBA action including historic performances and thrilling finishes. Matt & Jordan also discuss a rumoured change to this years All-Star Game format.

The Big Dogs are back (and moustached) and breaking down a wild night in the Association as multiple 50+ point performances, Embiid's horrendous season debut, Klay Thompsons return to the Bay Area, and a new segment, Which Was Worse?

The Big Dogs are here to recap a weekend full of injury woes, as well as discuss two of the top teams in the East.

The Big Dogs are back playing "who's the Big Dog" for the early 2024-25 as well as breaking down emerging contenders, and viable pretenders

The Big Dogs make a quick turnaround and bring you their thoughts from a drama-filled weekend of the NBA off the court.

The Big Dogs break down some early season trade scenarios, as well as the injury to Paolo Banchero, and the first Big Dog of the Month award is given out.

The Big Dogs are back after a wild weekend of NBA action and we're here to recap the latest news from across the league. Matt & Jordan rank each of the remaining unbeaten teams, evaluate the panic level for some disappointing squads, as well as if James Harden is back to MVP form.

The Big Dogs finally have basketball to break down as the league tipped off this week. Matt & Jordan give their early hot takes on the best & worst season opening performances, the latest injury woes for the Pelicans, and legal troubles for the 76ers & Clippers.

The NBA season is finally upon us and the Big Dogs are giving all of their picks for this year's end of season awards, Finals matchup, as well as their infamous $50 wager.

The final division preview ahead of the 2024-25 NBA season, hear what the Big Dogs have to say about the Pacific division.

On the homestretch of the NBA season, the Big Dogs provide their insight on the Northwest division and how they feel each team will shake out this year.

Part 4 of 6 NBA divisional previews, this episode focuses on the Southwest Division of the NBA.

Capping off the Eastern Conference portion of their six-part season preview, the Big Dogs are here to break down the Southeast division.

On their second of six division previews ahead of the 2024-25 NBA season, the Big Dogs are here to preview the Central Division.

The 2024-25 season is just around the corner and the Big Dogs are back and ready to breakdown all 30 teams in the NBA prior to tip-off, starting with the Atlantic Division.Matt & Jordan discuss who won the Karl-Anthony Towns trade, the Celtics chances of repeating, the 76ers title chances, and what the rebuilding Raptors & Nets can look forward to.The Big Dogs also kick off the episode as they reflect on the career of Derrick Rose, as well as pay their respects to the late, Dikembe Mutombo.

The Big Dogs are far from being done with the 90s as they dive even deeper into their evolution into annoying old heads as they draft their all-time starting fives from players in the 1990s.Let us know who won this all-time decades draft @bigdogballtalk on all social media platforms and what decade you want to see us draft next!

The Big Dogs are celebrating the beginning of the football season by compiling a starting offence and defence made up of entirely NBA talent.

The Big Dogs have returned and are ready to recap the Olympic basketball tournament.