Big Dog Ball Talk

The Big Dogs have plenty to talk about heading into a crucial Game 5 matchup as the Thunder and Pacers are all knotted up 2-2 in the best of seven series. Not only do we have plenty of NBA Finals takes to drop, but Matt & Jordan also break down the rare pre-offseason trade as the Memphis Grizzlies traded away Desmond Bane for a haul of future assets courtesy of the Orlando Magic.

The Big Dogs are back and ready to recap a wild Game 3 of the 2025 NBA Finals that saw historic performances, great coaching adjustments, and plenty of thrilling action. Matt & Jordan give their takes on what transpired, as well as their outlook heading into Game 4 and beyond.

The Big Dogs recap Game 2 of the 2025 NBA Finals and discuss the elite play of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.

The Big Dogs give their hottest takes after a shocking finish to Game 1 of the 2025 NBA Finals that saw the Pacers upset the Thunder in a come from behind victory.

After a lengthy layoff, the Big Dogs are back just in time for the NBA Finals as they preview the biggest series of the season as we await the coronation of this year's champion.

The Big Dogs are here to preview the upcoming 2025 NBA Conference Finals, as well as recap the culmination of the semi-finals from this past weekend.

In an absolutely loaded show, the Big Dogs recap two series coming to the end as the T-Wolves and Pacers make the Conference Finals in back-to-back seasons, as well as forecast the future outlooks for the Warriors and Cavaliers.Along with this Matt & Jordan discuss and preview the upcoming climax of the Nuggets vs. Thunder as well as Celtics vs. Knicks Series.Finally, the show caps off with a discussion around the Mavericks shocking Draft Lottery win and how this year's draft could impact the entire NBA.

After a lengthy layoff, the Big Dogs are back and ready to recap each second round series of the NBA playoffs as several series are officially on upset watch.

The Big Dogs are back in time to make their picks for the second round of the Western Conference playoffs, as well as analyze the first game of the semi-finals as the Pacers upset the Cavs on the road.

With the East ready for the second round of the playoffs and the West finishing up the first round, the Big Dogs recap all the latest postseason action, as well as preview the upcoming matchups ahead.

Catchup on all the latest 2025 playoff action with the Big Dogs

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.