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Welcome to the 165th episode of the Dunkin' with Dom podcast! The Denver Nuggets are your 2023 NBA champions, capping off a wild and headline-filled 2022-2023 season. In this episode, Micah and I discuss what this title means for Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray and the Denver Nuggets in the grand scheme of things. Additionally, what does a ring mean for Nikola Jokic's all-time NBA ranking? How does he stack up against the dominant centers in league history? How many players would he theoretically fall behind in the all-time rankings (spoiler alert: not many)? It's time to have that discussion. Today's guest(s): Micah Goldstein

Welcome to the 164th episode of the Dunkin' with Dom podcast! Just like that, the NFL regular season is under wraps and the postseason is officially here. In this multi-guest episode of the pod, the three of us (Austen, Matthew, and myself) look ahead to the NFL playoffs, breaking down the biggest stories, teams, and narratives for this year's postseason. We'll start off by discussing the strengths and weaknesses of the legit contenders while contextualizing this year's postseason, including why San Francisco is our favorite out of all the NFC playoff teams, concerns with Minnesota and Philadelphia, an intriguing Tampa versus Dallas game, how much of a dark-horse are the Chargers, the top of the AFC, and (much) more. Then, we'll end the episode by breaking down each of our predictions for Wild Card weekend. Today's guest(s): Austen McDonald and Matthew Whaley --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Welcome to the 163rd episode of the Dunkin' with Dom podcast! In today's episode, Micah and I will be going through the daunting task of filling out our MVP ballots at the midway point of this NBA season. But first, we open up the pod to share our thoughts and reaction to Damar Hamlin's health emergency during last week's Monday Night Football game between Buffalo and Cincinnati. Our discussion includes our initial responses at the moment, the importance of social media and context in analyzing what happened, and what this says about the NFL as an institution. Then, we'll break down our MVP ballots, answering some important questions along the way. What are our criteria to evaluate the NBA's best of the best, and what's to make of individual stats in an era of high scoring for the league? How does an MVP impact the legacies of Nikola Jokic and Giannis Antetokounmpo? How do we decipher between Jayson Tatum and Luka Doncic? Where do we agree and disagree the most? How important is the context of the team and elevating the rest of the roster? All that and more will be covered. Today's guest(s): Micah Goldstein --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Welcome to the 162nd episode of the Dunkin' with Dom podcast! With half the NBA season left go, Alex and I take stock of the current standings and who we think can make a deep run in this year's postseason. In this episode of the pod, we'll be taking turns picking teams in order of who we think has the best chance to win this season's NBA title. We'll start off by listing our criteria for our picks before going back and forth picking teams based on their situation and our confidence in them, then defending our selections. Are Boston and Milwaukee still the clear favorites? What is there to make of Memphis and Golden State? Can Brooklyn stay hot heading into April? What are some of the problems with the Los Angeles Clippers, Dallas, and Denver? Can a surprise team in the East sneak into the Finals? All that and more will be discussed. Today's guest(s): Alex Eisman --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Welcome to the one-hundred and sixty-first episode of the Dunkin' with Dom podcast! With Syracuse football season officially in the books, Mike and I reflect on what's been an up-and-down year for the Orange. We'll start off by discussing how the team did relative to our preseason expectations and what the Orange's final resume looks like for 2022. Then, we'll look forward to 2023, discussing why coach Dino Babers isn't going anywhere (for now), the upcoming quarterback battle in the spring, 2022 recruitment, and what the slate looks like for the Orange next season. Today's guest(s): Mike Ostrowski --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Welcome to the one-hundred and sixtieth episode of the Dunkin' with Dom podcast! After a nearly two-month hiatus, Micah and I return to the mic to talk about the 2022-2023 NBA season (finally, at long last). In this episode, we focus mainly on looking at our preseason predictions, evaluating what we got right and wrong about this season at the near-halfway marker of the season. Topics include Utah's great start despite trading Donovan Mitchell and Rudy Gobert, trouble in Atlanta with Trae Young's struggles, the current landscape of the MVP race, Brooklyn's recent surge after its slow start, potential trades for some of the league's most interesting teams, and (much) more. Today's guest(s): Micah Goldstein --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Welcome to the one-hundred and fifty-ninth episode of the Dunkin' with Dom podcast! With the NBA season in the full swing of things, it's time to see what's real, what's fake, and what's still to be determined. In this episode of the pod, Micah and I run through our biggest takeaways to begin the 2022-2023 campaign. Topics include Brooklyn and Philly's slow start, Milwaukee's 9-0 run to begin the year, Cleveland's rise to contention status, Golden State's disappointing play from the youngsters, early results from the Gobert-Towns experiment, Russell Westbrook's performance off of the Lakers' bench, our way-too-early MVP candidates, and more. Today's guest(s): Micah Goldstein

Welcome to the one-hundred and fifty-eighth episode of the Dunkin' with Dom podcast! With the NBA returning in just a couple of days, it's time to make some bold predictions. In the first of a two-part segment, Micah and I will be running through all 30 of the league's over-under win totals set by Vegas for the 2022-2023 season. In this episode, we'll break down all 15 teams in the Eastern Conference, explaining why we are going over/under a team's projected win total, hashing out our arguments, and determining if the set line is a best bet, push, or stay away. In the end for the Eastern Conference, Micah and I agreed on the projected finish for 11 teams and had different answers for four teams. Find out where we agree and disagree. Today's guest(s): Micah Goldstein

Welcome to the one-hundred and fifty-seventh episode of the Dunkin' with Dom podcast! In this episode of the pod, it's time for Matthew and I to officially project out the season outlook for the Miami Heat. We'll be breaking down Miami's offseason, player personnel, potential starting (and closing lineups), and how the Heat fare against the rest of the Eastern Conference. Topics include Miami's decision to run a similar roster back this season, Tyler Herro's extension, Kyle Lowry's regression potential, what Bam Adebayo's ceiling really is, where Jimmy Butler ranks in the league's best players conversation, season predictions, and (much) more. Today's guest(s): Matthew Bryan

Welcome to the one-hundred and fifty-sixth episode of the Dunkin' with Dom podcast! With the NBA nearing its return, it's officially time to focus our attention on the upcoming season. In this episode of the pod, Micah and I kick off our 2022-2023 NBA analysis by ranking the top 25 players currently in the league. We'll start off by listing our criteria for our rankings, including durability, versatility, skill set, upside, and more. Then, we'll discuss our honorable mentions before going in reverse order to determine the best players in the NBA, our biggest agreements and disagreements, and (much) more. Today's guest(s): Micah Goldstein

Welcome to the one-hundred and fifty-fifth episode of the Dunkin' with Dom podcast! With the NFL season well underway, Mike and I look back to the first four weeks of football action to determine if that will sustain moving forward. In this episode of the pod, we'll be breaking down the biggest narratives, trends, and developments as we leave Week #4 and brace for Week #5. Topics include Buffalo and Kansas City picking up where they left off last season, Miami's hot start, the disappointing AFC South (minus the Jaguars, for now), Lamar Jackson's contract, Cincinnati's Super Bowl hangover, Tampa Bay's dreadful offense, Minnesota's quiet 3-1 start, the Eagles emerging as Super Bowl favorites, and (much) more. Today's guest(s): Mike Brownfeld

Welcome to another episode of the Dunkin' with Dom podcast. In our next "Film Friday Special", Dan and I attempt to turn language from glue into a world saver as they look to communicate with invading aliens in the most underrated movie of 2016, directed by Denis Villeneuve and starring Amy Adams, Jeremy Renner, Forest Whitaker, Michael Stuhlburg, and others. What is a "Film Friday Special"? "Film Friday Specials" are episodes in which multiple guests are brought on to the Dunkin' with Dom podcast to talk about some of their favorite movies of all time. Guests on the pod as well as myself will watch the movie up for discussion beforehand, take notes, and engage in an over hour-long conversation. We'll discuss some of our favorite scenes, hidden themes, underrated moments, actor/actress performances, fun facts, and more. Format inspired by The Ringer's "The Rewatchables" Series (Simmons, B. 2018-Pres.). "The Rewatchables". The Ringer. https://www.theringer.com/the-rewatchables. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Welcome to the one-hundred and fifty-fourth episode of the Dunkin' with Dom podcast! With the offseason smoke settling, it's time to look ahead to the 2022-2023 season. In the second of a two-part segment, Jose and I will be sharing our thoughts on the most important signings, trades, and draft selections for the Western Conference. Additionally, we'll also contextualize our discussion in terms of the Western Conference playoff picture and give a rough estimate of next year's standings. Topics include Golden State embracing their young guys, Deandre Ayton's uncertain future with Phoenix, the Nuggets and Clippers becoming early championship favorites, Minnesota going all-in on Rudy Gobert, Portland's retooled roster around Damian Lillard, Dallas and Memphis both losing crucial rotation players, the sleeper Pelicans, why the Lakers' future looks incredibly bleak, and (much) more. Today's guest(s): Jose Cobiella Note: this episode was recorded before the Donovan Mitchell trade to Cleveland. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Welcome to the one-hundred and fifty-third episode of the Dunkin' with Dom podcast! It's been a minute since we've last talked about the latest in the NBA. In this episode of the pod, Alex and I break down the most up-to-date news from the NBA offseason. We'll start off by talking about Kevin Durant's decision to stay with the Nets, including the lack of a trade market for KD, what's next for Brooklyn, Kyrie Irving's availability, and more. Then, we'll talk about LeBron James' extension, the Lakers acquiring Patrick Beverley, Russell Westbrook's future, the Cavs trading for Donovan Mitchell (and why the Knicks chose to stand pat), the Heat's weird offseason, Chet Holmgren being out for the season, and (much) more. Today's guest(s): Alex Eisman --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Welcome to the one-hundred and fifty-second episode of the Dunkin' with Dom podcast! In this episode of the pod, Mike and I break down the latest news for college football, the NCAA, and more. We'll start off with the news that the College Football Playoff will now expand to 12 teams. Topics include laying out the details for the new CFP format, positives and negatives, what the CFP means for NIL and college players, how the move keeps conference play on life support (for now?), and more. Then, we'll discuss our thoughts on USC and UCLA joining the Big Ten, conference realignment, the issue with having NCAA superconferences, the Big Ten's new TV deal, the future of the ACC, the lack of regulation for NIL, and more. Today's guest(s): Mike Ostrowski --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Welcome to the one-hundred and fifty-first episode of the Dunkin' with Dom podcast! To celebrate the 150th episode of the pod, Micah, Colin, and I will be drafting the NBA's best 64 single-season teams ever to compete in an all-time bracket challenge. We'll start off by listing our criteria and laying down some ground rules before we begin drafting the best teams to ever grace the court. This episode is part two of a two-part draft, with the bracket beginning in the near future. Today's guest(s): Colin Bock and Micah Goldstein

Welcome to the one-hundred and fiftieth episode of the Dunkin' with Dom podcast! To celebrate the 150th episode of the pod, Micah, Colin, and I will be drafting the NBA's best 64 single-season teams ever to compete in an all-time bracket challenge. We'll start off by listing our criteria and laying down some ground rules before we begin drafting the best teams to ever grace the court. This episode is part one of a two-part draft, with the bracket beginning in the near future. Today's guest(s): Colin Bock and Micah Goldstein

Welcome to another episode of the Dunkin' with Dom podcast. In our next "Film Friday Special", Jacob and I shall fight and never surrender during the mass evacuation from Dunkirk in one of the greatest World War II films ever directed by Christopher Nolan and starring Fionn Whitehead, Tom Glynn-Carney, Mark Rylance, Tom Hardy, and others. What is a "Film Friday Special"? "Film Friday Specials" are episodes in which multiple guests are brought on to the Dunkin' with Dom podcast to talk about some of their favorite movies of all time. Guests on the pod as well as myself will watch the movie up for discussion beforehand, take notes, and engage in an over hour-long conversation. We'll discuss some of our favorite scenes, hidden themes, underrated moments, actor/actress performances, fun facts, and more. Format inspired by The Ringer's "The Rewatchables" Series (Simmons, B. 2018-Pres.). "The Rewatchables". The Ringer. https://www.theringer.com/the-rewatchables. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Welcome to the one-hundred and forty-ninth episode of the Dunkin' with Dom podcast! Since our last pod together, more information has been released regarding the NFL future of Browns QB Deshaun Watson. In this episode of the pod, Michael and I break down the latest there is to know about Watson's situation before giving some big-picture thoughts on the entire situation. Topics include the NFL appealing the six-game suspension, our thoughts on the league's new punishment, why the NFL has a major work culture problem, what the ideal punishment should be for Watson, the league's inability to deal with situations like these, how the Browns will look for the 2022 season, concluding thoughts, and (much) more. Today's guest(s): Michael Ruiz

Welcome to the one-hundred and forty-eighth episode of the Dunkin' with Dom podcast! In light of Kevin Durant requesting a trade from Brooklyn and the downfall of the 2021 Nets, what better thing to do than take a trip down NBA history lane and analyze the worst NBA superteams in league history. In this episode of the pod, Micah and I will go back and forth nominating the worst superteams ever. We'll start off by listing our criteria before breaking down our nominations, and ultimately, selecting a top-3. Today's guest(s): Micah Goldstein --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Welcome to the one-hundred and forty-seventh episode of the Dunkin' with Dom podcast! With the NFL close to returning, it's time to preview what this season has in store. In this episode of the pod, Mike and I break down the biggest players, teams, narratives, and stories for the AFC. Additionally, we'll also discuss the current division odds, over/under win totals, and conference title odds for all 15 teams in the AFC. Topics include the latest on Deshaun Watson's suspension, how this affects the Browns, why the Bills are the overwhelming favorite, the unpredictive nature of the AFC West, how Patrick Mahomes will bounce back without Tyreek Hill, division odds, playoff favorites, and (much) more. Today's guest(s): Mike Ostrowski --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Welcome to the one-hundred and forty-sixth episode of the Dunkin' with Dom podcast! It's been around six weeks since Kevin Durant wanted out of Brooklyn and Donovan Mitchell trade rumors began. In this episode, Micah and I will be providing the latest up-to-date information on Durant's trade request and Mitchell's uncertain future with Utah. We'll start by talking about KD's demand to fire the Nets coach and GM, why Brooklyn's response is a referendum on player empowerment, why Durant remains on the team, potential trade destinations, how good Brooklyn is as the team stands with Durant, and so much more. Then, we'll dive into some other big offseason narratives, including recent rumors between the Knicks and Jazz for Donovan Mitchell, Mitchell's fit with the Knicks, other destinations for Mitchell, Mitchell's NBA ceiling, Russell Westbrook's horrible fit with the Lakers, why L.A. should be willing to trade multiple first-rounders to improve, the released Christmas Games schedule, why the NBA could be in a lockout in the near future, and more. Today's guest(s): Micah Goldstein --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Welcome to the one-hundred and forty-fifth episode of the Dunkin' with Dom podcast! With the NFL close to returning, it's time to preview what this season has in store. In this episode of the pod, Ozzy and I break down the biggest players, teams, narratives, and stores for the NFC. Additionally, we'll also discuss the current division odds, over/under win totals, and conference title odds for all 15 teams in the NFC. Topics include how Aaron Rodgers will perform without star receiver Davante Adams, the Bears' mediocrity, Tom Brady's return from his (short) retirement, the most underrated and overrated teams in the conference, the tight division race in the NFC West, concerns over the Cowboys and Cardinals, division odds, conference title odds, and (much) more. Today's guest(s): Bryn Ostby --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Welcome to another episode of the Dunkin' with Dom podcast. In our next "Film Friday Special", Dan and I don't know what positive means, but we are positive this is Quentin Tarantino's best movie ever in this 2012 American revisionist Western film starring Jamie Foxx, Christoph Waltz, Leonardo DiCaprio, Samuel L. Jackson, and others. What is a "Film Friday Special"? "Film Friday Specials" are episodes in which multiple guests are brought on to the Dunkin' with Dom podcast to talk about some of their favorite movies of all time. Guests on the pod as well as myself will watch the movie up for discussion beforehand, take notes, and engage in an over hour-long conversation. We'll discuss some of our favorite scenes, hidden themes, underrated moments, actor/actress performances, fun facts, and more. Format inspired by The Ringer's "The Rewatchables" Series (Simmons, B. 2018-Pres.). "The Rewatchables". The Ringer. https://www.theringer.com/the-rewatchables. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Welcome to the one-hundred and forty-fourth episode of the Dunkin' with Dom podcast! With the start of the NFL season looming, it's time to preview the biggest stories to look forward to heading into another year of competitive football. In this episode of the pod, Anthony and I will be running through the most important things you need to know about the upcoming NFL season. We'll start off by discussing two continuous stories from our last NFL preview pod: the impact of the 17-game season and the latest on Deshaun Watson. Then, we'll be talking about a handful of topics, including how Aaron Rodgers and Patrick Mahomes will adjust after losing their star wide receivers, Buffalo's path to contention in the AFC, the most underrated and overrated teams heading into this season, why the AFC West is such a fascinating division to analyze, the MVP race, division odds, who are the contenders in both conferences, and (much) more. Today's guest(s): Anthony Alandt --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Welcome to the one-hundred and forty-third episode of the Dunkin' with Dom podcast! With the NFL's preseason beginning shortly, it's time to look ahead to the next football season. In the second part of a two-part segment, we'll be breaking down the current betting lines for the win totals and division odds for every team and division in the NFL. In this episode, Seth and I will be focusing our attention exclusively on the NFC. We'll go division-by-division, discussing our thoughts on current odds for all 16 teams in the conference, big picture takeaways, and mentioning our best bets, stay away bets, and on-the-fence bets. Today's guest(s): Seth Golden --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Welcome to the one-hundred and forty-second episode of the Dunkin' with Dom podcast! With the NFL's preseason beginning shortly, it's time to look ahead to the next football season. In the first part of a two-part segment, we'll be breaking down the current betting lines for the win totals and division odds for every team and division in the NFL. In this episode, Chris and I will be focusing our attention exclusively on the AFC. We'll go division-by-division, discussing our thoughts on current odds for all 16 teams in the conference, big picture takeaways, and mentioning our best bets, stay away bets, and on-the-fence bets. Today's guest(s): Chris Alvarez --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In a somber episode of the pod, Micah and I reflect on the accomplishments, character, and life of one of the NBA's greats: Bill Russell. Russell passed away peacefully at the age of 88 on July 31st, 2022. Both Micah and I are NBA history connoisseurs, and talking about Russell's career is almost doing a disservice to his endless successes on and off the court. The loss of Russell is tragic to the NBA community, the basketball world, and anyone who knew him personally. Russell was one of the greatest players to ever step foot on the court, but he was an even better teammate, activist, and person. Bill Russell, may you rest in peace. Today's guest(s): Micah Goldstein

Welcome to the one-hundred and fortieth episode of the Dunkin' with Dom podcast! In the second part of a two-part podcast, Alex and I will be handing out letter grades to every NBA team based on the moves they made in the draft, free agency, and/or trades. This episode will focus exclusively on the Western Conference. Topics include Golden State embracing its youth after losing key veterans, Phoenix retaining Deandre Ayton and what's next for the franchise, Minnesota's all-in trade for Rudy Gobert, Utah's divine beginning to their rebuild, Dallas' controversial decision to not re-sign Jalen Brunson, the Kings and Lakers lack of improvement, Portland's retool around Damian Lillard, uncertainty with Chet Holmgren, why New Orleans is a sneaky great team to watch for in the West, and (much) more. Today's guest(s): Alex Eisman --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Welcome to the one-hundred and thirty-ninth episode of the Dunkin' with Dom podcast! In the first part of a two-part podcast, Alex and I will be handing out letter grades to every NBA team based on the moves they made in the draft, free agency, and/or trades. This episode will focus exclusively on the Eastern Conference. Topics include Boston's massive improvement, Atlanta and New York going all-in on Dejounte Murray and Jalen Brunson, Miami's and Toronto's quiet offseason, Philly's retool around Joel Embiid and James Harden, the youth movement in Detroit, Bradley Beal's albatross contract extension, the latest on the Kevin Durant saga, and (much) more. Today's guest(s): Alex Eisman --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Welcome to the one-hundred and thirty-eighth episode of the Dunkin' with Dom podcast! With most of the offseason wrapped up, it's time to declare some winners and losers. In the second of a two-part segment, Micah and I will be sharing who we think are the biggest winners and losers from this year's draft and free agency, this time with the Western Conference. Topics include the Nuggets' improvements on defense, Portland getting Damian Lillard some help, the Clippers signing John Wall, the Lakers' disappointing offseason, the implications of Dallas losing Jalen Brunson, the many ramifications of the Rody Gobert trade, and (much) more. Today's guest(s): Micah Goldstein --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Welcome to the one-hundred and thirty-seventh episode of the Dunkin' with Dom podcast! With most of the offseason wrapped up, it's time to declare some winners and losers. In the first of a two-part segment, Micah and I will be sharing who we think are the biggest winners and losers from this year's draft and free agency, beginning with the Eastern Conference. Topics include the Celtics filling in their biggest roster holes, the Sixers retooling around Joel Embiid, James Harden's pay cut, Miami losing P.J. Tucker, the uncertainty with Miles Bridges, the Pistons' amazing moves at the draft, the Knicks' going all-in on Jalen Brunson, the Hawks trading for Dejounte Murray, and (much) more. Today's guest(s): Micah Goldstein --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Welcome to the one-hundred and thirty-sixth episode of the Dunkin' with Dom podcast! With many free agency dominoes still standing, Chris and I decide to talk about the offseason's impacts on the current NBA contenders in both conferences. We'll run through a laundry list of the biggest narratives as well as storylines that haven't been settled yet. Topics include the Celtics' offseason additions, why Boston is a clear favorite to come out of the East, Miami losing P.J. Tucker, why Milwaukee is a dark-horse contender for next season, the complications of a Kevin Durant trade, the implications of KD's decision on the future of free agency, why this year is so pivotal for the Sixers, Golden State's bright future, uncertainty over what's next for Deandre Ayton and Donovan Mitchell, the Lakers' tumultuous situation, why no team will go near Kyrie Irving, and (much) more. Today's guest(s): Chris Bezdedeanu Note: this episode was recorded before Deandre Ayton received a four-year, $133 million max offer sheet from the Indiana Pacers, which was matched by the Phoenix Suns shortly after. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Welcome to the one-hundred and thirty-fifth episode of the Dunkin' with Dom podcast! In this episode of the pod, Matthew and I break down Miami's quiet yet still important 2022 offseason. We'll start off by talking about the Heat's roster so far, including P.J. Tucker signing with the Sixers, Miami retaining Victor Oladipo and Caleb Martin, and how the roster stacks up against the Eastern Conference contenders. Then, we'll discuss the biggest offseason narratives for the Heat's offseason, including the complications of a Kevin Durant trade to the Heat, how the Gobert trade affects Donovan Mitchell's future in Utah, Duncan Robinson's potential revival season, Kyle Lowry's albatross contract, where Miami stands heading into next season, and more. Today's guest(s): Matthew Bryan --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Welcome to the one-hundred and thirty-fourth episode of the Dunkin' with Dom podcast! With the 2022 NBA playoffs officially behind, it's time to discuss some of the biggest consequences of this year's postseason. In this episode of the pod, Jose and I will talk about some of the biggest takeaways from the playoffs. Topics include evaluating Boston's run to the Finals, how a 4th title affects Steph Curry's all-time resume, how Curry fares against Kobe Bryant and Kevin Durant, Durant's future with the Nets, Luka Doncic's superstar status, the most surprising and disappointing teams of the 2022 playoffs, the biggest long-term effect of the postseason, which superstar's title window is closed forever, and (much) more. Today's guest(s): Jose Cobiella Note: This episode was recorded one week before the start of NBA Free Agency. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Welcome to another episode of the Dunkin' with Dom podcast. In our next "Film Friday Special", Dan and I wake up from amnesia and look to uncover the secrets behind the CIA's Treadstone project in this 2002 action-thriller film starring Matt Damon, Franka Potente, Chris Cooper, and others. What is a "Film Friday Special"? "Film Friday Specials" are episodes in which multiple guests are brought on to the Dunkin' with Dom podcast to talk about some of their favorite movies of all time. Guests on the pod as well as myself will watch the movie up for discussion beforehand, take notes, and engage in an over hour-long conversation. We'll discuss some of our favorite scenes, hidden themes, underrated moments, actor/actress performances, fun facts, and more. Format inspired by The Ringer's "The Rewatchables" Series (Simmons, B. 2018-Pres.). "The Rewatchables". The Ringer. https://www.theringer.com/the-rewatchables. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Welcome to the one-hundred and thirty-third episode of the Dunkin' with Dom podcast! With NBA free agency cooling down, it's time to dive into the biggest moves so far. In this episode of the pod, Pablo and I will be breaking down the most controversial, polarizing trades and signings of the 2022 NBA offseason. We'll start off by discussing the ramifications of the Rudy Gobert trade, including Gobert's fit in Minnesota, how the T-Wolves stack up in the West next season, Utah's uncertain future, what's next for Donovan Mitchell, and more. Then, they'll run through the moves with the most pros and cons, including Atlanta acquiring Dejounte Murray, the Sixers breaking the bank for P.J. Tucker, the Lakers signing Lonnie Walker IV, the Blazers retool around Damian Lillard, what's next for Miles Bridges, an update on the Durant-Kyrie situation in Brooklyn, why the Jalen Brunson move makes no sense for the Knicks, and (much) more. Today's guest(s): Pablo Puga --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Welcome to the one-hundred and thirty-second episode of the Dunkin' with Dom podcast! With more details being released on Deshaun Watson's current situation in recent weeks, Michael and I are dedicating an entire episode to breaking down the biggest narratives of this developing story. Topics include the allegations against Watson, why Watson's defense is lacking credibility, the severity of the current allegations, how the lawsuit against the Houston Texans affects everything going on, our general opinion on this development, and more. Then, we'll focus on the football perspective of Watson's allegations, including Cleveland's lack of draft capital and cap space moving forward, Baker Mayfield's future with the Browns, how Cleveland stacks up against the rest of the AFC North, how Roger Goodell will handle the Watson situation, what's a "fair" punishment for Watson, how the NFL moves on from this situation, and more. Today's guest(s): Michael Ruiz --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Welcome to the one-hundred and thirty-first episode of the Dunkin' with Dom podcast! It's another day for NBA free agency and another round of blockbuster moves. In this episode of the pod, Liam and I will start off by breaking down everything there is to know about Kevin Durant's current trade request. We'll be discussing Durant's preferred destinations, the difficulty of moving on from Durant, the current status of the Nets organization, how Kyrie Irving factors into this development, the implications on Durant's NBA legacy, and more. Then, we'll analyze the latest big moves in free agency, including the Jazz moving on from Rudy Gobert, how Gobert fits with the T-Wolves, Malcolm Brogdon's fit with the Celtics, Miles Bridges' issues off-the-court (and how it affects his NBA future), Deandre Ayton's restricted free agency, and more. Today's guest(s): Liam Griffin --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Welcome to the one-hundred and thirtieth episode of the Dunkin' with Dom podcast! Let the NBA free agency madness begin. in this episode of the pod, Aidan and I will be breaking down the first day of free agency. We'll start off with the most up-to-date news on Kevin Durant, including his demand for a trade, what the Nets should do moving forward, how Kyrie Irving factors into this chaotic mess, potential Durant destinations, KD's value heading into his 16th NBA season, and more. Then, we'll run through the biggest signings and trades from the first day of free agency, including the Hawks acquiring All-Star Dejounte Murray from the Spurs, San Antonio embracing a full-on rebuild, Atlanta looking to bounceback from a disappointing season, Jalen Brunson's new deal with the Knicks, why Dallas has no one to blame but themselves for losing Brunson, three huge contract extensions (Bradley Beal, Devin Booker, and Nikola Jokic), the Sixers' newest bench additions, and more. Today's guest(s): Aidan Levin --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Welcome to the one-hundred and twenty-ninth episode of the Dunkin' with Dom podcast! In today's episode, Micah and I will be focusing on the most recent, need-to-know NBA free agency news. We'll start off by talking about the biggest offseason storylines to date, including Kyrie Irving accepting his player option, how the Nets will look in the 2022-2023 offseason, John Wall's buyout, how Wall fits with the Clippers, the Knicks' clearing cap space to sign Jalen Brunson, and the restricted free agency decisions for Deandre Ayton and Miles Bridges. Then, we'll shift our attention to the 2022 NBA Draft, discussing our biggest winners and losers. Topics include Detroit embracing a youth movement, Portland's acquisition of Jerami Grant, New York and Charlotte trading lottery picks, why the NBA's G-League is just the professional version of one-and-done, Sacramento drafting Keegan Murray, Dejounte Murray's future in San Antonio, and more. Today's guest(s): Micah Goldstein --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Welcome to the one-hundred and twenty-eighth episode of the Dunkin' with Dom podcast! In today's episode, Micah and I will be running through some of the biggest narratives of this year's NBA free agency with just three days to go before teams can begin offering contracts to unsigned players. We'll start off by discussing the recent news out of Brooklyn, including the future of the Nets with KD and Kyrie Irving, options for the Nets to trade Irving, why Brooklyn should consider a rebuild, Kevin Durant's longevity, and more. Then, they'll run through the biggest players and stories that will impact this year's free agency, including Bradley Beal's potential new contract in Washington, Deandre Ayton's market value, the most interesting teams that could make moves, the Knicks going all-in on Jalen Brunson, and more. Today's guest(s): Micah Goldstein Note: This episode was recorded just hours before Kyrie Irving opted into his $36.5 million player option. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Welcome to the one-hundred and twenty-seventh episode of the Dunkin' with Dom podcast! After two nights, the 2022 NBA Draft is officially in the books. In today's episode, Austen, Alex, and I will be breaking down the biggest narratives from the draft. We'll start off by sorting through the biggest pre-draft story: Kyrie Irving's eroding situation with the Nets. We'll discuss Irving's list of teams he's interested in, the likelihood of a contract extension with Brooklyn, how Kyrie's future affects Kevin Durant's tenure with the Nets, and more. Then, we'll run through the biggest takeaways from this year's NBA draft, including how the top-3 picks broke out, why we have differing opinions on Chet Holmgren, the Pistons' bright future with Cade Cunningham and Jaden Ivey, the Thunder's youth movement, the Knicks' (continued) incompetence, big-picture effects of the draft, and (much) more. Today's guest(s): Alex Eisman and Austen McDonald --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Welcome to the one-hundred and twenty-sixth episode of the Dunkin' with Dom podcast! With the NBA Draft approaching in just a few weeks, Micah and I will be breaking down everything you need to know heading into June 23rd. We'll start off by discussing who the Magic should pick first overall, break down the floor and ceiling for the unanimous top-3 prospects in this year's draft, why fit is so important for these players, and more. Then, we'll talk about some other draft narratives, including prospects that we are totally out on, the most fascinating teams of this year's draft, why the Pacers and Trail Blazers will be the key to this year's draft, Damian Lillard's uncertain future in Portland, trade potential among the lottery teams, and (much) more. Today's guest(s): Micah Goldstein --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Welcome to the one-hundred and twenty-fifth episode of the Dunkin' with Dom podcast! The Warriors are officially your 2022 NBA champions. In this episode of the pod, Chris and I will be breaking down Golden State's win over Boston, why the Celtics came up short in the Finals, why both teams have a bright future, Boston's offseason needs, and more. Then, we'll discuss some other Finals narratives, including how impressive the Celtics' playoff run was, the unpredictability of the NBA moving forward, how Kevin Durant's championships are arguably diminished after this Finals win for the Warriors, Golden State continuing their dynasty, where this loss ranks among recent Celtics' playoff defeats, and more. Today's guest(s): Chris Bezdedeanu --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Welcome to the one-hundred and twenty-fourth episode of the Dunkin' with Dom podcast! Golden State heads to Boston just one win away from the 2022 championship. In today's episode, Micah and I break down Game 5 of the NBA Finals, including Andrew Wiggins' awesome performance, the Celtics' offensive struggles in the series, Steph Curry's impact on a bad shooting night, what to expect in Game 6, and more. Then, we'll be discussing Curry's career within the context of some of the best NBA players of all-time? Is Curry a top-10 player ever? How does his career stack up against Hakeem, Durant, Kobe, Jerry West, Moses Malone, and Julius Erving? How does Curry's NBA resume compare to some of these aforementioned legends? All of this and more will be discussed. Today's guest(s): Micah Goldstein --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Welcome to the one-hundred and twenty-third episode of the Dunkin' with Dom podcast! Miami's season ended in a classic Game 7, and now it's officially time to begin looking towards the offseason. In this episode, Matthew and I discuss some of the biggest narratives for the Heat heading into this year's draft and free agency. Topics include why Miami came up short against the Celtics, the risk behind signing Tyler Herro to a contract extension, why a Donovan Mitchell trade would be perfect for the Heat's future, Bam Adebayo's disappointing playoffs, Jimmy Butler's ascent in the postseason, concerns over Kyle Lowry's age, potential offseason targets, where Miami stacks up against the rest of the East heading into next season, and more. Today's guest(s): Matthew Bryan --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Welcome to the one-hundred and twenty-second episode of the Dunkin' with Dom podcast! Behind a vintage Steph Curry performance, Golden State has tied it up in the Finals against Boston. In this episode, Aidan and I break down the latest from the NBA Finals, including Boston's defensive adjustments, Al Horford's value for the Celtics, Curry's case for Finals MVP, concerns with Klay Thompson and Draymond Green, the Warriors' killer rebounding, series prediction heading into Game 5, and more. Then, they will run through the latest NBA offseason news, including trade rumors for Rudy Gobert, Utah's uncertain future, why James Harden's and Russell Westbrook's contract decisions could impact the Sixers' and Lakers' offseasons, Deandre Ayton's ceiling as a player, Damian Lillard's future in Portland, and more. Today's guest(s): Aidan Levin --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Welcome to another episode of the Dunkin' with Dom podcast. In our next "Film Friday Special", Dan and I land in an alternate plot to eliminate Nazi Party leadership in a Quentin Tarantino-style World War II film starring Brad Pitt, Christoph Waltz, Michael Fassbender, and others. What is a "Film Friday Special"? "Film Friday Specials" are episodes in which multiple guests are brought on to the Dunkin' with Dom podcast to talk about some of their favorite movies of all time. Guests on the pod as well as myself will watch the movie up for discussion beforehand, take notes, and engage in an over hour-long conversation. We'll discuss some of our favorite scenes, hidden themes, underrated moments, actor/actress performances, fun facts, and more. Format inspired by The Ringer's "The Rewatchables" Series (Simmons, B. 2018-Pres.). "The Rewatchables". The Ringer. https://www.theringer.com/the-rewatchables. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Welcome to the one-hundred and twenty-first episode of the Dunkin' with Dom podcast! The NBA Finals is heading from Golden State to Boston with two crucial games for the Warriors and Celtics. In this episode of the pod, Micah and I break down our thoughts from Games 1 and 2 of the Finals, as well as potential adjustments for both teams. We'll discuss Steph Curry's hot start against Boston's drop coverage defense, Jayson Tatum's offensive slump, Klay Thompson's recent struggles, how the officiating is affecting the series, Draymond Green's impact on the Warriors, and more. Then, we'll run through some of the biggest offseason developments, including head coach Quinn Snyder leaving the Jazz, Utah's uncertain future heading into next season, what the Jazz should look to improve in the offseason, Deandre Ayton's interesting contract situation with Phoenix, Damian Lillard's future in Portland, why Portland is in such a confusing predicament, potential moves for both teams, and (much) more. Today's guest(s): Micah Goldstein --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Welcome to the one-hundred and twentieth episode of the Dunkin' with Dom podcast! In this episode of the pod, Mike and I focus on everything you need to know about the next Syracuse Orange football and basketball seasons. We'll start off with basketball and discuss what went wrong for the Orange in 2022, which returning player is the biggest X-factor for the team, what SU's new recruiting class can bring to the table, the team's floor and ceiling for 2023, Syracuse's chances of making the March Madness Tournament, and more. Then, they'll talk about all things Orange football, including Dino Baber's leash as the head coach for Syracuse, Sean Tucker's dominant 2022 season, the battle at quarterback, the Orange's chances of making it to a bowl game, a breakdown of the team's 2022 schedule, team strengths and weaknesses, our predictions for their upcoming season, and more. Today's guest(s): Mike Ostrowski --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app