Blog Boys: basketball podcast

The Boys return to talk the 10 teams they find interesting heading into the season:  Kings (9:15), Bulls (17:17), Grizzlies (24:12), Knicks, Thunder(34:41), Magic, Jazz (47:14), Pacers, Nuggets(58:05), and Trail Blazers.

The Blog Boys return ahead of the regular season to discuss things they noticed from media day (2:00),  Jimmy Butler's strange workout in Miami (13:49) and finish off your remaining mailbag questions (18:00). Note: About 20 minutes of audio from the middle of this episode was corrupted (when the transition music plays around the 16-minute mark), it picks back up in the midst of answering your mailbag questions. We deeply apologize for the inconvenience.

The Blog Boys reconvene to answer fan-submitted mailbag questions, with topics ranging from Dwight and the Lakers (2:20), Team USA (10:00), KD vs Bron (21:00), Hawks as a playoff team (37:00), and the Blazers getting over the hump (53:00).

The Blog Boys reconvene to discuss a farewell to Melo (2:00), public perception to an emotional Jeremy Lin (16:00), Beal and Mccollums looming extensions (26:00), whether Rockets fan owe Russel Westbrook an apology (58:00), and their thoughts on Ben Simmons jumper watch (1:03:00).

The Blog Boys convene on the 4th of July to discuss the wackiest free agency signings (5:00), KD moving out east(13:00), James Dolan's refusal to do the right thing (20:00), Harrison Barnes robbing the kings blind(52:00), and the escalating stakes of Kawhi watch (57:00)

The Blog Boys hop on the mic to discuss the improbable NBA champion (6:30), picking up the pieces with the warriors (15:50), a potential Draymond green trade (28:15), casting space jam 2 (44:33), ranking Kawhi amongst current NBA players (50:27), and saying goodbye to reddit NBA streams far to soon (1:01:13).

The Blog Boys convene on Day 1 of the NBA Finals to discuss the fallout of the bucks vs. raptors series (4:20), determine the keys to this years NBA finals (12:30), Kawhi's full circle moment (11:00), the difficulty of a Chris Paul trade (32:30), and finally the leagues very own jerry springer show (42:00)

The Blog Boys discuss if the Knicks were screwed (1:30), what to do with the Lakers pick (14:00), if Portland has a shot (30:00), if tanking has truly died (1:05:00), and whether or not nerds should tell you how to play basketball (1:12:00).

The Blog Boys return to discuss biggest playoff surprises (4:00), the Thunder's disappointing postseason (17:30), Westbrook's options moving forward (28:00), Dame's shot (36:00), Avengers Endgame (59:00), and why we must protect the starks (1:03:00).

The Blog Boys chop it up in their last pre-playoff pod about that weird magic johnson exit (1:23), a potential plan of action for the Lakers (15:14), rating Dwade's sendoff (23:49), Paul Pierces self-inflicted punishment (37:33), and of course GOT (1:02:17).

The Blog Boys give the lowdown on the MVP Race (1:00), Chris Bosh's legacy in Miami (19:00), first-round playoff matchups to hope for (28:00), Lebron's all NBA case (46:00), and whether the Jazz should have let Devin Booker go for 60 (53:10).

The Blog Boys try to understand the trade Lebron rumors (8:30), give their guesses for coach of the year (21:00), muse over favorite Game of Zones -and thrones-episodes (45:00), and assess what makes up a dumbass question (58:00).

The Blog Boys are joined by Rae Johnson of the Raptors 905 to discuss if this year's playoffs really will be without Lebron (11:00), which of the Lakers young guys has the most value (23:00), who runs LA (30:00),the underachieving and unhappy Celtics (37:00) and the ridiculous ejection of Trae Young (1:03:00).

The Blog Boys return from the all-star break ready to answer any and all questions via live stream. They discuss a Morris sighting in OKC (4:00), super expensive college ball tickets (11:00), finding direction for the Wizards (22:30),  thoughts on all-star festivities (30:00), and Arthurs interesting run-in with Ron artest (47:00).

The Blog Boys convene post deadline to discuss Woj vs Shams (2:08), Harrison Barnes midgame relocation (10:25), awkwardness in Laker land (16:58), Sixers punting on Markelle (33:00), and the real winners and losers of the deadline (37:00).

The Blog Boys are joined by Vadim Kim, @NationalBasketballanalyst, to discuss all-star starter surprises ( 5:00), the endgame for Anthony Davis (25:00),  the case for Paul George as MVP (39:00), and if Westbrick is a solid burn (50:10).

The Blog Boys discuss if we should just hand the trophy to the warriors now (3:00), shaky chemistry in Boston ( 11:00), laceless sneaker hype vs practicality ( 21:00), and play blow up or slow down with the league's shaky teams ( 27:00).

The Blog boys take your questions about a host of topics. Ranging from pass first vs score first guards (1:05), Sophmore of the year? (6:02), and Lakers without Lebron (12:30),  to when will the Cavs be good again (23:00).

The Blog Boys return from the holiday break to discuss Lebron's flirtation with AD (4:06), biggest factors in MVP race ( 10:05), potential chinks in the warrior's armor (15:20), Euro league vs AAU (25:50), and  Harden's unprecedented hot streak (38:30). 

The Blog Boys try to make sense of the NBA's version of freaky Friday (2:00), question if John wall is what's ailing the wizards (13:00), analyze the available data on the viability of Lebronzo (19:00), and acknowledge the reversing trends in size of guards and big men (31:30).

The Blog Boys give their ratings on the newly released earned jerseys ( 2:00), big talk from Robert Sarver (7:00), Luka Doncic running away with the ROY award (16:00), and the never ending saga of Markelle Fultz (34:00).

The Blog Boys bring in Jerome ( @Jkbsportz) to discuss how Jokic is so effective despite looking like jello (3:00), Trevor Ariza making it back to the land of the rockets (14:00), and give the lowdown on the eastern conference hierarchy (25:00).  

Blog boys chop it up about the most impressive 50 point games this season (7:00), what's ailing the Celtics offense ( 15:00), getting help for Kemba Walker (37:00), and what to expect when IT returns ( 45:00).

The Blog boys check in to discuss  Giannis's place in the hierarchy of international players (3:00), potential landing spots if KD leaves golden state (9:00), winners and losers of the jimmy butler trade (15:00), and Shaq vs Javale in the Octagon (35:00).

The Blog Boys return to discuss the inhuman Zion Williamson (6:00), Lamelo's return to the high school circuit (12:00), the warriors continued improvement (27:00), and twitter beefing with Joel Embiid (50:00).

Abou and Arthur Puu (of Spark Sports) chop it up and discuss arthur's experience working at the Drew League (15:50), winners and losers of the rockets trade ( 21:00), LA Clippers stargazing (43:30), their reviews of astroworld (51:30), and whether Lebron and Draymond are secretly friends ( 1:04:00).

Abou and Zak Noble ( of the 4 Szns podcast) discuss nba over-unders ( 11:17), Lebron sitting out games (23:00),  the saga of jahlil okafor (37:00), Draymond being the first to leave the bay (47:20), and who would be more fun to karoake with: Jimmy Butler or DWade (56:00).

Abou and Jerome (of Jkb sports) chop it up about why demar was so beloved amongst raptors fans (8:00), if drake would be a good person to talk to when your down (17:00), if Lebron's school elevates his goat status (31:00), and pray for a good carmelo anthony season (37:00).

Abou and Werlz (of Balling in the Zone) make their best guesses at the conference seedings (7:00) and discuss Kawhi Leonards availability (20:33),  ranking the warriors dynasty (30:25) , Bron's jersey sales next season (41:50), and the KD/CJ beef (45:30)

Abou and Toby Custer (of the Prattle Sports Podcast) give their takes on what to expect from Demar Derozan as a Spur (6:15), loyalty in the nba (12:00), the trendiness of Lonnie Walkers hair (20:10), and doing away with Nba sources (31:30).

Abou and Malik Cooper ( of the Nothin But Net Nba Show) predict the landing spots for IT and other free agents (3:37), question if anyone is a worse owner than MJ (15:21), explain bad fashion choices influenced by Melo ( 17:43), and the chances of a spurs reconciliation with Kawhi Leonard (42:20).

Abou and Ric chop it up about free agency power moves: The melo question (12:00), what to make of the lakers signings (14:30), Lebron's Laker right of passage (47:00), and Kawhi's right to sit out a season (50:00). Finally, Abou introduces a new segment Face Facts (58:50).

Abou and Marco Indri ( of the And One podcast) revisit the GOAT Debate. They discuss if mentality plays into a players legacy (9:20), breakdown if a longer careers helps or hurts a players goat candidacy(10:30), answer the greater competition question (17:30), and consider if former players opinions matter in the debate (22:30).

Abou and special guest Yonnie Iyob, discuss the savage Mikal Bridges trade (7:00), the clippers mess of a draft night (20:49), the future of frankie smokes ( 34:00), trae youngs draft day fit (35:33), and hypothesize about Wojs sources (37:00).

Abou and 1st time guest, Nick Gregorio, break down whats what in the NBA draft. Tune in as they predict the top five picks (1:40), discuss the kings being the kings ( 2:30), compare the 2018 and 2017 draft classes (19:30), and anaylze Pop's failed reconciliation with Kawhi (23:29).

Abou and Omar cover the NBA week in 60 seconds (2:01), Kobe's claim to the GOAT title (7:25),Lebrons top 3 free agent destinations (12:30), Greg Poppovich's voodoo (14:15), and defining Lebron's legacy (38:00).

Abou gives his take on the Nba week in 60 seconds (:50), Lebron's solo act (4:40), crowning a finals MVP (7:25), Lebron's free agent plans (8:15), and the insane thought that Lebron isn't a good leader (10:00).

Abou and Ric, creator of the Basketball Reasons podcast, dive into game 1 of the NBA finals and the messy twitter Saga surrouding Bryan Colangelo (12:45). Along the way they recap the nba week in 60 seconds (1:20), if the its fare to be bored with the finals matchups (5:00), Clevelands chances in game 2 (11:30), and a hypothetical trade of Joel Embid for Kristaps Porzingis(28:33).

Our Host, Abou, welcomes AFI Fellow Omar Kamara to chop it up about the past week in the NBA. The Boys discuss the NBA week in 60 seconds (2:13), the vacuum created by Chris Paul's absence (3:35), the Cleveland Lebron's (15:25), and why Jr Smith needs to stay off the weed (13:25).