Courtsiders

WE'RE BACK, Cleveland is Believing, Nets are burning, Philly and Milwaukee are churning, 2022 NBA Draft Prospects (Chet, Jabari, Banchero, Ivey). Philly media poisons Twitter for a day. Embiid is playing the best ball of his career–2022 NBA draft prospects. Oh whatcha say SNL Kings draft decisions.

On this episode of Courtsiders I'm joined by Matt Brooks–reporter for the Brooklyn Nets and we talk about what we saw from the preseason and how some of those elements could translate to the season. Also the importance of Patty Mills and a "Brooklyn" identity on defense this year.

On this episode of Courtsiders, Dimitri and I go over the whole Ben Simmons / Philadelphia relationship to see if the end is near, we also go into the whole vaccine situation in the NBA, plus more!

On this episode of Courtsiders Dimitri and I go over our top 3 favorite free agent signings from this NBA offseason and ones we're not so fond of. We also go over which team we think can take the "jump" from each conference. A clue to my favorite free agent signing is that he once came out with a sneaker that most people never bought and even if you did buy it, you might of never received it.     

On this episode of Courtsiders I'm joined by Dimitri as we go through his NBA Draft 1.0. Follow us on Twitter @kangzdraft @thecourtsiderss 1. Cade Cunningham 2. Jalen Green 3. Evan Mobley 4. Jalen Suggs 5. Scottie Barnes 6. Jonathan Kuminga 7. Moses Moody 8. James Bouknight 9. Jalen Johnson 10. Josh Giddey 11. Usman Garuba 12. Alperen Sengun 13. Franz Wagner 14. Corey Kispert 15. Trey Murphy lll  16. Jaden Springer 17. Ziaire Williams 18. Kai Jones 19. Keon Johnson 20. Davion Mitchell 21. Sharife Cooper 22. Nah'Shon Hyland 23. Roko Prkacin 24. JT Thor 25. Jared Butler 26. Josh Christopher 27. Isaiah Jackson 28. Cameron Thomas 29. Chris Duarte 30. Kessler Edwards

On this episode of Courtsiders, we speak about the following   WOW ONLY 4 TEAMS REMAIN (00:00-1:30) TRAE YOUNG AND THE HAWKS ADVANCE (1:30-3:30) DOC RIVERS FALLS FLAT-BLAME GAME (3:30-5:30) BEN SIMMONS TRADE MACHINE (CHICAGO, RAPTORS, LAKERS, HORNETS) (5:30-25:00) JOE HARRIS TO THE PELICANS? STEVE NASH 6 MAN ROTATION, WHY? (25:30-38:00) MICROWAVE SCORERS ARE NEEDED IN 2021 (MANN, HUERTER, SWEET LOU, MAXEY) (39:00-43:00) PHOENIX SUNS ARE FUN AND AYTON IS AMAZING(43:00-49:00) BEN SIMMONS NIGHTCAP (49:00-50:00) ATLANTA HAWKS. HOW DID THEY DO IT? THE NBA IS EVOLVING IN A GOOD WAY. THE MESH BETWEEN MODERN AND OLD SCHOOL BASKETBALL (50:00-End)

On this episode of Courtsiders I'm joined by Dimitri as we talk about some serious issues in the NBA landscape. Terrible fan behavior in different cities, Kyrie Irving bringing a known issue in Boston to light, our thoughts on some of the lopsided matchups and some NBA humor. Enjoy.   1:20- Fan behavior 2:40- Knicks / Hawks 13:30- Golden State Lottery Picks 16:30- Miami vs Milwaukee 26:20- Kelly Oubre 20 Million Dollar Man 42:45- Brooklyn / Boston 49:20- Clippers / Mavericks

On this solo episode I go through some play-in situations and breakdown some of the Eastern Conference + Western Conference standings. Would you rather face the Lakers or Warriors in the first round? Would you rather face the Wizards or Celtics in the first round? Follow along on this short episode recap.

Oh man, on this episode of Courtsiders Dimitri and I go over all 30 NBA teams to discuss what we think about their present and future state. Let's do this!   02:12 - Atlanta Hawks 04:54 - Boston Celtics 07:57 - Brooklyn Nets 11:40 - Charlotte Hornets 12:30 - Chicago Bulls 17:33 - Cleveland Cavaliers 20:03 - Dallas Mavericks 24:10 - Denver Nuggets 29:14 - Detroit Pistons 31:42 - Golden State Warriors 39:30 - Houston Rockets 44:31 - Indiana Pacers 49:35 - Los Angeles Clippers 56:03 - Los Angeles Lakers 57:50 - Memphis Grizzlies 60:29 - Miami Heat 63:57 - Minnesota Timberwolves 67:57 - New Orleans Pelicans 74:54 - New York Knicks 78:21 - Oklahoma City Thunder 84:47 - Orlando Magic 87:30 - Philadelphia 76ers 93:41 - Phoenix Suns 100:51 - Sacramento Kings 114:50 - San Antonio Spurs 116:57 - Toronto Raptors 120:07 - Utah Jazz 122:51 - Washington Wizards      

The Brooklyn Nets and Steve Nash have done it again, tricking us into believing that LaMarcus Aldridge needed time to ramp up–he started tonight. Here's my reaction. Sorry there is no intro music tonight!

On this episode of Courtsiders, I'm joined by Dimitri as we go over the biggest trades of the deadline. It was a wild day yesterday but we both think that Chicago won the day. Topic 1 (JaVale McGee to Denver), 2 (Nikola Vuc to Chicago), 3 (Evan Fournier to Boston), 4 (Aaron Gordon to Denver), 5 (Nemanja to Miami), 6 (Norman Powell to Portland), 7 (George Hill to Philly), 8 (Rondo for Lou), 9 (Victor Oladipo to Miami), 10 (J.J. Reddick to Dallas)     

On this episode of Courtsiders I'm joined by Dimitri as he goes over his top 5 wings in this upcoming 2021 draft. We also chat about the impressive rookies this year like LaMelo Ball, Anthony Edwards, Haliburton, Quickley and more. Could LaMelo be an MVP in the future? Which player would you take to start a new franchise with?      Ontario Octopus / Franchise Player (0:00-3:30), James Borrego is good or bad? (3:30-3:50), Hornets (3:50-10:24), Rockets Trade PJ Tucker (10:24-23:40), Victor Oladipo to Miami (23:40-29:49), Impressive Rookies (29:49-41:32), Top 5 Wings, 2021 Draft (41:32-61:09) 

On this solo episode of Courtsiders. I go over what went down at Barclays Center between the New York Knicks and Brooklyn Nets. 

On this special prospect episode of Courtsiders, Dimitri breaks down his early list of top college guard prospects in this talented 2021 draft class. We also speak about the Meyers Leonard situation.   Jalen Suggs (00:00-04:20), Jalen Green (4:20-9:14), Jaden Springer (9:14-13:12), Sharif Cooper (13:12-15:55), James Bouknight (15:55-19:00), Meyers Leonard is most likely a racist (21:00-28:00).

On this episode of Courtsiders we go through some LaMarcus Aldridge trades, Celtic trades, Kyle Lowry trades. Basically a lot of trades. We also go over the Blake Griffin signing for the Nets and I tell Dimitri how Luke Walton will get fired after this season is done.   LaMarcus Aldridge Portland Reunion? (00:00-7:00), Boston Celtics’ rumors, Harrison Barnes, Fast PP (8:35-26:00), Kyle Lowry Sixers/Nuggets Trade (26:00-34:25), Blake Griffin and the Brooklyn Nets (34:25-40:00), Luke Walton gets fired short story (44:27-46:07).

On this episode we go over the All-Star selections and discuss if we have any differences on the selections. We also go into trade scenarios, which players have the most density in the NBA and watch the Celtics burn in real time. :30 (All-Star Starters and Reserves), 3:00 (Eastern Conference Starters), 9:00 (Khris Middleton), 12:00 (Boston Celtics), 15:55 (Western Starters), 21:00 (Western Reserves), 30:48 (MVP Race), 37:00 (Jokic / Luka Super Team), 40:00 (New Orleans Trade Scenarios), 42:45 (Top 5 density in the NBA), 44:44 (Celtics Draft Picks), 45:50 (Celtics dying in real time)    

0:42 (Kings), 1:15 (Batum), 2:20 (NBA Talent Pool), 4:00 (Jeff Green), 6:00 (Brooklyn Nets), 11:20 (Rookies available at 19), 14:00 (Kyrie Hiatus), 16:00 (All-Star Choices), 23:00 (Chicago Bulls Trades), 32:00 (Detroit Pistons) On this episode we go over the All-Star voting and if there should even be a game this year. We also bounce around the league for news and analysis.

In this episode of Courtsiders I'm joined by Dimitri. We talk about my Nets and his Kings, how rookies are holding up (Killian Hayes, Haliburton, Wiseman, Quickley, Tillman, Payton, Malachi and more). Follow us @courtsiderspod or visit our site thecourtsiders.com

On this episode of Courtsiders I react to the Brooklyn Nets losing to the Cleveland Cavaliers. The debut of Brooklyn's big three. Collin Sexton goes off.

On this mini episode of Courtsiders, I'm joined by Dimitri as he lets me go on a Trae Young rant and about the Brooklyn Nets and their outlook for this season. Will Nash finally go with Allen in the starting lineup? Or is my conspiracy that they're not trying to showcase him on a contract year true? Follow us at @courtsiderspod on Twitter.

On this mini episode of Courtsiders, I'm joined by Dimitri as we talk about his beloved Sacramento Kings and their early season success. We go into why it's working right now for Sac town and how they hit with Haliburton (so it seems). Follow us @courtsiderspod on Twitter.

On this episode I skim through some rookies (LaMelo Ball, Obi Toppin, Wiseman, Maledon, Flynn, Maxey, Deni, Killian) and talk about the Harden situation, KD's comeback and my covid-19 update.

On this episode of Courtsiders I'm joined by Dimitri and we dive into the James Harden rumors, give our thoughts about the Jrue Holiday trade to Milwaukee and do our final NBA mock draft live!

On this episode of Courtsiders I'm joined by Dimitri and we dive into some NBA draft prospects. We also talk about trade rumors and potential decisions for contenders in the upcoming draft. Is Onyeka Okongwu a little too high on draft boards?

On this episode of Courtsiders I'm joined by Dimitri. We go over some Aaron Gordon rumors and discuss NBA draft prospects like Wiseman, Ball, Haliburton, Okongwu, Toppin, Hampton, Bane, Flynn, Winston, Scrubb. Part 1 of 2 for the sake of our brains. 

On this episode of Courtsiders I speak about our new NBA champions, the Los Angeles Lakers. How they won, where they're going and what they're going to do for next year. Miami Heat questions, Brooklyn Nets' expectations, how did Doc Rivers get the Philadelphia job, is CP3 going to New York and more!

On this episode of Courtsiders, I'm joined by Dimitri and Brady. We speak about coaching candidates for the LA Clippers, 76ers, Rockets, Pelicans, Thunder, Pacers. We bring some new players into the fold with Billups, Cassell, Phil Handy, Bjorkgren. We also preview the NBA finals.

On this episode I'm joined by Dimitri and Brady. We speak about the state of the Milwaukee Bucks and what their upcoming plans could be in the offseason. Will they trade for Chris Paul? Will they look to get some more play makers? Is Bud the right coach to lead this team? There are so many questions for the Eastern Conference champions that we try to answer.

On this short episode of Courtsiders, Dimitri and I react to the Toronto Raptors' win over the Boston Celtics in double overtime. Will the Toronto Raptors build a Kyle Lowry Statue? We discuss how the Toronto Raptors were able to pull off another upset over the Boston Celtics.

On this episode of Courtsiders I'm joined by Dimitri and Brady. We discuss the upcoming NBA draft and the prospects including Deni Avdija, Obi Toppin, Anthony Edwards, Poku and more. What will the Timberwolves do with the first pick? Brady tells us a calzone story.

On this episode of Courtsiders I'm joined by Dimitri and Brady. We dive into what we saw in game 1 of the Milwaukee / Miami series. Why Giannis wasn't on Jimmy? Will game 2 look different? Will the Raptors bounce back against the Celtics? Murray vs Mitchell, Kawhi Leonard is a machine, can the Brooklyn Net's pay Serge Ibaka in scarves? Oh and Brady battles a centipede live on air and more!

On this episode of Courtsiders, we react to the 2020 NBA Lottery results, breakdown Dimitri's new lottery mock draft, explore options for the Knicks to get LaMelo Ball, discuss if the Celtics are the team to explore a big time trade and more!

On this episode of Courtsiders, I react to Dame and LeVert's bubble showdown. How close were the Blazers to losing and what are their expectations going forward? Remember to give us a follow on Twitter @courtsiderspod. 

On this episode of Courtsiders, we speak about our power rankings (22-12) some of which we don't agree on (Orlando Magic, Phoenix Suns, Brooklyn Nets). We also deep dive into the fight for the 8th seed in the West, some self-reflection for middle tier teams and some draft news.

On this episode of Courtsiders I'm joined by Dimitri as we go over the Blazers' progress, NBA one liners, Tom Thibodeau plus the New York Knicks and our predictions for the first set of NBA games in the bubble. Remember to subscribe on Apple, Spotify or Podbean!

On this episode of Courtsiders we speak about the Orlando scrimmages, dream and nightmare scenarios for the top teams in the West (Lakers, Clippers, Nuggets, Jazz) Bol Bol's train has departed, Deni Avdija, Kyle Kuzma volume shooter, rumors and more!

On this episode of Courtsiders I'm joined by Dimitri. We speak about how NBA players are having fun down in the Orlando bubble, the Grizzlies' talented core, Luka + KP, Rockets' Last Dance, OKC expectations and we answer some social media questions. Also Niche players, expansion teams, Derrick Rose, Ben Simmons at PF and more.

On this episode of Courtsiders, we speak about NBA teams finally arriving in Orlando, team scenarios and discussions, dream and nightmare scenarios for Eastern Conference teams (1-4), draft updates and more!

On this episode of Courtsiders. We speak about the current situation of the NBA as we get news of more players testing positive for Covid-19. Dream and nightmare scenarios for Eastern Conference teams (8-4). And other topics (Knicks new coach, Corona PR, Cavs, Player Transactions).

On this episode of Courtsiders we discuss the current situation in Florida, NBA players are testing positive for Covid-19 and our NBA free agent draft featuring some forgotten players!

On this episode of Courtsiders, I'm joined by Jake and Dimitri as we chat about the NBA going to Orlando, Kyrie Irving and some NBA Draft quesitons. Oh and a little hockey at the end (bonus).

On this episode of Courtsiders we speak about the Dallas Mavericks' anniversary championship run in 2011, the elements of a pandemic season, playoff teams on the bubble and extreme body transformations.