Podcast by Brett and Carson's Basketball Show
Brett and Carson's Basketball Show
In this episode, we draft each playoff series from most intriguing to least. Spoilers: Plenty more Kings/Warriors and Suns/Clippers talk than Celtics/Hawks and Sixers/Nets.
Playing the hits this episode. We talk about the NBA MVP race and wrap up both the Men's and Women's NCAA Tournaments.
In this episode, we quickly give thoughts on the Men's Final Four before a much meatier preview of the main event - the Women's Final Four. Then, we discuss the top of the East a little before using a Wolves vent session to launch another conversation about the cluster in the West.
In this episode, we discuss some random role players who are going to have a playoff moment, the origin of Gary Payton II's name, the logjam in the West. Then, we shift to college, where we talk our favorite characters from the first weekend, lookahead to the Sweet 16 and why we can't help but love Kim Mulkey.
In this episode, we start with Brett laughing about the Celtics' failures and ask if Joe Mazz is bad. Then we continue our quest to be the ones waving the warning flags about the Warriors road woes. Lastly, we discuss the Kings, Grizzlies, Suns, Mavs and the general anxiety of seeds 5-13 in the West.
In our first episode since the All-Star Break, we start by discussing the resurgence of the Grizzlies and compare them to the rest of the West before getting into concerns with some of the other contenders. Then, we go out East and spend a lot of time on the Cavs and Knicks.
We talk the KD trade, Kyrie trade and the Wolves-Lakers-Jazz swap while also wondering if Tim Connelly and Danny Ainge are staging a secret plot to keep Rob Pelinka in charge of the Lakers. We finish by discussing some of the smaller moves we liked.
We discuss the happenings of the NBA through the lens of fake trades this week!
After an ungodly amount of time off, we discuss the important things first. Javale McGee's HOF case, AAU being the root of the NBA's problem and why no one goes to Miami Heat games. Then, we talk actual NBA with tangents on the Kings, Mavs, Pelicans, Wolves and Cavs. We wrap with some trade deadline things to watch and a light promise we'll be back next week!
In this episode, we start by breaking down the Cavs/Celtics OT thriller and our greater thoughts on each team. Then, we shift into the Nets' circus before closing out the pod with a wellness check on the bottom half of the league.
After one week of the NBA season, we discuss some surprise teams, how good the Celtics are, issue some hot takes and spin ourselves in circles about the Minnesota Timberwolves.
In our long-awaited return, we discussed the Celtics/Warriors offseasons, some of our favorite moves from the summer, the Lakers' woes, why Wembenyama might be overrated, fun League Pass teams and more!
In this episode, we quickly recap the Conference Finals then go over Finals topics including, the importance of Robert Williams, small ball possibilities on both sides, why Derrick White might be the Celtics most impactful offensive player, if Jordan Poole will get the Duncan Robinson treatment and finally, our picks
In this episode, we discuss every series one by one. Starting with Bucks/Celtics and ending with Heat/Sixers. Topics include Jrue Holiday's struggles, lack of trust in the Celtics, Ja-less Memphis, the looming Warriors/Suns series, the conundrum of having to defend Luka and Miami's insane depth.
In this episode, we take one stat or trend from every series and ask a simple question - does it matter?
In this episode, we put a bow on the NCAA Tournament before switching over to the most dangerous teams in the play-in in both conferences. Finally, we discuss All-NBA and MVP.
In this episode, we start with some NCAA Tournament talk which includes Drew Timme and Gonzaga as villains, UNC's upset of Baylor and the campus of St. Peter's University. Then, we switch to the NBA to talk All-NBA and Carsons' off-the-wall Pelicans plan.
In this episode, we lead with KAT's 60 point game, why it's one of the best games of the last five seasons and why he's still disrespected. Then, we go into the struggles of Harden and the Sixers and why these are real problems. Next, we move on to genius of Draymond Green and try to quantify his impact. Finally, we end with KD finding his inner DAWG and some college hoops talk.
In this episode, we discuss the surging Dallas Mavericks and their title hopes and then parlay that into some Grizzlies and what comes with expectations in the NBA. We also discuss if we believe in the Heat or Celtics and determine the current favorite in the East.
In this episode, we start with Ben Simmons for James Harden then discuss Caris Levert being traded to the Cavs, what's going on with the Pelicans and why the Mavs are the winners of the deadline, amongst other things.
In this episode, we return after another long break to discuss the surging Grizzlies and Cavs, why we don't love many of the challengers to the Suns and Warriors, the joy of the Timberwolves, the many .500 East teams and more.
We start the show with a little diatribe about why the Celtics blow out of Heat and proves we know nothing yet. Then, we take a look at the West contenders and find several flaws in just about all of them. Finally, we wrap with some rookie talk and why the Washington Wizards rule.
In this episode, we discuss the over-unders on every West team. On several, we flip live because you can't have every team go over
We take a look at every team's win total in the Eastern Conference and make our predictions.
After a long offseason, we tepidly weigh in on vaccines in the NBA, try to get the Nets to loan Kyrie to the Spurs, get Carson's live reaction to the GM survey and discuss some gut optimism for the Bulls, Wizards, Celtics and T-Wolves.
We talk about why we're out on guys that can't shoot (except when Carson isn't), go through a rough mock draft, get into way too long of an argument about Davion Mitchell and James Bouknight and Carson tries desperately to get teams to trade into the Top 7.
After a month off (lol), we discuss why people can't accept bad games from anyone ever, break down Game 4 and make some really half-hearted predictions for the rest of the NBA Finals.
There's no fancy way to say this, we covered everything that happened around the league over the last 72 hours and I think we actually covered it all.
In this episode, we discuss how the NBA playoffs are going so far but focus specifically on Bucks/Heat, Clippers/Mavs and Lakers/Suns. Oh, and it's our first-ever in person show, 28 minutes, nice and snackable for our dozen listeners.
In this episode, we discuss the first two Eastern Conference play-in games as well as why the Bucks can beat the Nets, whether or not the Clippers should've dodged the Lakers, the Knicks-Hawks funfest and more.
In the last episode before the play-in games, we discuss 10 interesting stats surrounding playoff teams and whether or not they matter. Then, we get into some All-NBA debates because we’re both nerds but Carson is a far bigger one.
In this episode, we talk the differences between the Jazz and Suns and how they would fare against the Lakers/Clippers. Before getting into play-in matchups are most fun in the East, some Sixth Man of the Year trivia and 10 interesting notes from team’s that aren’t really in the playoff hunt.
On a return from yet another weeks-long hiatus, we come out guns blazing before settling into some extensive Play-In Tournament talk. We also discuss point Zion, how hard Steph works, Nuggets without Murray, why the Hawks are fun are more.
We talk about whether the Nuggets moves were overrated, underrated or both before getting into why we love PJ Tucker on the Bucks and the Bulls actually trying to win. Then, we discuss how the Rockets botched the Harden thing and why Victor Oladipo is heading down a dangerous road of inefficiency. And we close with some 2005 NCAA Tournament throwback names.
In this episode, we discuss all things trade deadline thanks to Carson bringing two insanely long lists that derailed our usually very-tight show. If you hate brevity, this episode is for you!
We start with a wonderful argument about the Nets and Sixers before getting back on track and revisiting the Lakers, Clippers, Suns, Warriors and Kings preseason win totals.
In the beginning of our series to look at every team's preseason win total, we start with the Northwest to break down the over/unders of the Jazz, Nuggets, Blazers, Wolves and Thunder. Pacific Division coming Friday!
We start this episode with an apology to the Warriors from Carson, followed by a long discussion about them. Then, we turn to the Heat and Raptors and their abysmal starts. Finally, Brett
We discuss the James Harden trade and what it means for the rest of the league, including: Why KD needs to dominate the ball early, how much better the Nets actually got, how getting LeVert helps the Pacers define their roster and where this leaves the Rockets in the future. Finally, we conclude with how interesting the G League Bubble will be.
We spend way too much time discussing the Jazz, Pelicans, Nuggets and Mavericks. Then, they switch over to the surging Pacers and Knicks. Finally, a shoutout to how well the Sixers are playing.
We discuss how good the Nets can be, where the Hawks fit into the East, the optimism around the Wolves, the pessimism around the Warriors and more.
We cover the Lakers getting better in the postseason, but not the regular season, the Clippers PAYING Serge Ibaka and Luke Kennard, the ceiling for the Nuggets, Blazers and Mavs. And finally, a spirited debate about whether or not the Warriors are good.
We dive into all of the changes in the East including the Sixers filling out their roster, the improved Hawks, final thoughts on the Bucks-Holiday trade, the weird new Pistons and more.
We start the show with an argument about Jrue Holiday and then turn their attention to telling everybody to draft Deni Avdija, Killian Hayes, Tyrese Haliburton and Isaac Okoro.
Brett opens with a story about almost watching someone die and then we dive into Daryl Morey, why there are so many Centers in the projected Top 20 and what the heck the Wolves do with No. 1
We are back to discuss our new podcast schedule and all things NBA offseason.
We forgot to record recently. So, here's some new basketball takes.
In episode 2, we add a new intro, argue about Anthony Davis and discuss the second round in the East.
In the inaugural episode of Brett and Carson's Basketball Show, we mostly agree on the outcome of the first round matchups but also make fun of Hassan Whiteside for being terrible at basketball.