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The NBA CYPHER Podcast was born from all the great NBA debates I've had with friends and my social media fam , Who's the GOAT/ Greatest team all time, best player in the game today, future stars or bust? ….Let's chop it up! Cover art photo provided by Tom Pottiger on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@tompottiger

Moe Powell


    • Jun 14, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 19m AVG DURATION
    • 197 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from NBA CYPHER

    Who Can Stop a Nuggets Repeat ?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2023 26:01


    In the aftermath of the nba finals I take a look at which teams if any can stop a Denver Nuggets repeat. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nba-cypher/message

    NBA FINAL FOUR

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2023 24:07


    On this episode of the Cypher I recap game 7 Celtics vs Sixers and ask the question: What moves can the Sixers make to upgrade the talent around Embiid and Harden? I also touch on the path forward for the Warriors , pay my respects to Jimmy Buckets and Joker as I pick the Lakers and Celtics to meet in the finals.....let's go --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nba-cypher/message

    Playoff Jimmy vs Brunson and the Knicks

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2023 19:56


    On this episode I talk about the Miami Heats upset of the #1 seeded Bucks , I also touch on the two best series of the 1st round Grizz vs Lakers and Warriors vs Kings....Let's Go --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nba-cypher/message

    Can Booker and KD Be Stopped?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2023 13:09


    On this episode can anybody slow down the combo of Booker/Durant as the Suns take a 2-1 lead over the Kawhiless Clippers also The Warriors get a big win with Steph leading the way while the Sixers take a commanding 3-0 lead over the Nets in a ugly, sloppy game....Let's Go --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nba-cypher/message

    NBA Flowers Given

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2023 6:46


    On this episode I drop my All NBA 2nd and 3rd teams along with All NBA Defensive Squads and All NBA Rookie Team. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nba-cypher/message

    NBA Play In games ....Who's Going Home?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2023 18:51


    On this episode I get into what happen in both Play In gms and I select my 1st team All NBA 5 along with my 1st Team All NBA Defensive Team. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nba-cypher/message

    THE NBA IS BACK!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2022 24:16


    THE NBA IS BACK! I'm dropping my top 10 players in the nba and I'm also picking the 8 teams that will rep each conference in the playoffs.......Let's Go! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/nba-cypher/message

    Warriors Win Title Number 4 In The Steph Curry Era

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2022 11:25


    I as watch gm 6 and the Warriors beat the Celtics for the 4th title in the Steph era I wonder where does this put him on the all time list and could the Dubs win another title or two? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/nba-cypher/message

    Can The Celtics Slow Down Steph?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2022 13:33


    Can the Celtics slow down Steph, Will Brown and Tatum both come up big or is this a night for Klay, Wiggins and Poole explode in gm 5? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/nba-cypher/message

    Is Jason Tatum a Superstar?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2022 10:09


    On episode of the nba cypher I look at the game 3 of the nba finals and what each team needs to do to get the win, I also ask the question: Is Jason Tatum a superstar? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/nba-cypher/message

    Why Game 2 is Everything For The Warriors

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2022 8:17


    On this episode of the Cypher I talked about how game 2 of the nba finals is a must win for the Warriors and which players are key for both teams. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/nba-cypher/message

    NBA Finals gm 1 Celtics/Warriors

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2022 11:42


    On this episode of the Cypher I make my Finals pick while also touching on that this Finals isn't about KD. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/nba-cypher/message

    Heat vs Celtics Game 5 decides the series

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2022 14:39


    On this episode of the cypher I talk Heat/Celtics game 5 and why GSW better close out the Mavs Thursday also I look at 7 franchises that could be title contenders for the next few years. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/nba-cypher/message

    Is Steph Curry on pace for the NBA Mount Rushmore?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2022 9:38


    On this episode I touch on what Kendrick Perkins said about Steph moving Magic Johnson off Mount Rushmore if the Warriors win it all and Steph is Finals MVP. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/nba-cypher/message

    Which Team Matches Up Best with The Warriors?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2022 9:24


    On this episode of the NBA Cypher: Can the Celtics respond to the Heat's physicality and are the Warriors the clear team to beat? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/nba-cypher/message

    Warriors Go Up 2-0 And Heat Lead Celtics By 26 early 2nd.

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2022 5:50


    In this episode I recap game 2 Warriors/Mavs and point out what coach Kidd needs to do going forward. Heat/Celtics Will only be a series of Bam Adebayo comes to play. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/nba-cypher/message

    Celtics vs Heat and Warriors vs Mavs Game 2

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2022 6:41


    I'm watching the Celtics up 23 early 3rd, Boston better not relax on this Heat team and out west I give my quick takes on how the Mavs will get back in that series. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/nba-cypher/message

    Can Jimmy Butler Lead Miami To A Championship?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2022 16:15


    On This episode of The Cypher I recap game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals and make my pick on Warriors vs Mavs. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/nba-cypher/message

    Game 7 Times Two Bucks/Celtics Mavs/Suns Who Wins?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2022 6:48


    On this episode of the NBA cypher I talk about game 7 Dallas Mavericks versus the Phoenix Suns and the Milwaukee bucks versus the Boston Celtics who wins and why. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/nba-cypher/message

    Game 5 Heat/Sixers And Mavs/Suns Quick Takes

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2022 6:26


    In this episode of The cypher I recap but Celtics as well as warriors griz and then I tell you my quick takes on heat versus sixers as well as MAVS vs Suns. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/nba-cypher/message

    May madness and why we love the NBA.

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2022 16:53


    On this episode of the NBA cypher I asked the question will the bucks and warriors take commanding 3-1 leads in their second round series or where the grizzlies and Celtics find a way to extend these series? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/nba-cypher/message

    Heat vs Sixers and Mavs vs Suns Who Wins?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2022 4:09


    I make my picks in the Sixers/Heat and Suns/Mavs series. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/nba-cypher/message

    Steph vs Morant and Giannis vs Tatum Who Wins?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2022 6:43


    This episode I'm talking Celtics vs Bucks and Warriors vs Grizz, who wins and why. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/nba-cypher/message

    The NBA Playoffs Are Everything

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2022 13:24


    In this episode of the Cypher I make my playoff picks and what I expect to happen in each series and because this episode dropped late I'm still riding with picking the Mavs, Grizz and Raptors. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/nba-cypher/message

    Westbrook's Last Stand?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2022 11:48


    In this episode knowing Russell Westbrook doesn't have a future with the Lakers I answer the question: Is he washed? also is the mvp Jokers to lose and can Steph and co win another title and if so would that launch him(Steph) into the top 10 all time? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/nba-cypher/message

    Is Milwaukee Still The Beast In The East?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2022 12:42


    On this episode I explain why the road to the finals still begins and ends with the Bucks and Why Lebron has no shot at winning mvp. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/nba-cypher/message

    Would Giannis Dominate In Any Era?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2022 11:28


    Charles Oakley said Giannis would be coming off the bench in the 90's vs Isiah Thomas saying he(Giannis) would dominate in any era .....which one is it? also the Lakers steady fall vs the Sixers being on the rise with Embiid/Harden. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/nba-cypher/message

    The Celebration Of NBA Greatness

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2022 20:29


    On this episode of the Cypher I toss players of the past and present their flowers. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/nba-cypher/message

    Embiid or Who For MVP?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2022 18:30


    On this episode of the Cypher I ask what would you do if you were the Lakers gm? .....also who's winning the mvp? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/nba-cypher/message

    The Madness Of The NBA Trade Deadline

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2022 25:36


    On this episode of the NBA Cypher I get into the trades that have been made along with which teams in the west should be buyers....Let's Go! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/nba-cypher/message

    NBA Trade Deadline Buyers And Sellers In The East

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2022 21:01


    On this episode of the Cypher I get into which teams need to be aggressive at the trade deadline vs the teams that need to make moves for the future in the Eastern Conference ......Let's go --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/nba-cypher/message

    Is Kobe's career underrated?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2021 20:07


    In this episode I ask : Is Kobe's career underrated and why is he more revered than Lebron? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/nba-cypher/message

    Which NBA Contenders Need To Make a Move/Trade?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2021 29:49


    Do Sixers, Bucks, Heat or Celtics need to make a move? and if so which player would be the best fit for each team? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/nba-cypher/message

    KD vs Lebron Part 4?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2021 26:53


    Does the James Harden trade make the Nets the best team in the east on paper or will Durant, Harden and Kyrie find away to make it work on the court? or could Kyrie be on his way to his 4th team in the last 5 seasons? I also give my belated top 10 but for what it's worth the same 10 players as last season........Who doesn't like Tobias Harris? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/nba-cypher/message

    Has fate and father time caught up with Stephen Curry?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2020 31:16


    On this episode of the Cypher I ask if Stephen Curry could still be the best player on a title winning team(harden/giannis) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/nba-cypher/message

    Watch KD and Giannis but don't sleep on the Hawks.

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2020 26:42


    On this episode of the Cypher I talk Russ for Wall and why the Atlanta Hawks had the best off season of any team in the east. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/nba-cypher/message

    After winning free agency can any team stop the Lakers From Repeating?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2020 20:27


    On this episode I'm looking at which teams had the best off season(Lakers) in the western conference and is there anybody that can beat the Lakers in a 7 game series? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/nba-cypher/message

    The Insanity and Excitement Of This NBA Off Season

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2020 31:56


    These are not normal times and this NBA off season is very much keeping with the times, in this episode I talk about some of the moves that have been made(CP3, Jrue and Dennis Schröder) and the other big names that are yet to move(Russ and Beard) plus the draft is 24 hrs away followed by free agency 48 hrs later ......It's the crazy season let's go! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/nba-cypher/message

    Are The NBA owners and Players headed For a lockout?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2020 22:01


    This episode I talk about how both the NBA owners and the players union are in a power struggle over the start of this coming season as well as the salary cap and revenue and I also read some of the fams response to "Goat Talk 2020" plus which players from the 90's skill set fits in today's NBA? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/nba-cypher/message

    Lakers Win Title Number 17 And Honor Kobe

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2020 29:35


    Lakers blow out the Miami Heat in game 6 to win their 17th NBA Title while Lebron wins his 4th title and 4th Finals MVP while honoring the late Kobe Bryant .....Annnnnnnnd of course It's time for our yearly GOAT TALK .....even though ESPN makes it feel weekly = Kareem , Lebron , Jordan or someone else? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/nba-cypher/message

    NBA Finals Game 4 Who Wins And Why?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2020 14:31


    In this episode I talk about what the Lakers have to do to take a commanding lead in the series and what the Heat must do to tie things up. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/nba-cypher/message

    Why Lakers vs Heat Is Going 7.

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2020 17:25


    This series comes down to the Lakers All NBA combo of Lebron and AD vs Miami's depth and versatility which is why I think this is a 7 game series . --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/nba-cypher/message

    Can Any Team Left Beat The Lakers?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2020 19:11


    Howard (H) and I discuss the Celtic vs Heat series prior to game 3 and I follow up with where the series stands heading into game 4 tonight, I also talk about the Nuggets big game 3 win vs the Lakers and what the Lakers most do to stop any momentum the Nuggets have going forward. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/nba-cypher/message

    Are The Nuggets Playing With House Money?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2020 19:37


    I talk about how the young Denver Nuggets outplayed the Clippers and how the other team from LA fell apart in game 7 plus Why I think the Celtics vs Heat will be a great series and why the Bucks, Sixers, Rockets and Clippers will all be busy this off season. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/nba-cypher/message

    Should Giannis Stay Or Leave Milwaukee?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2020 28:54


    I get into why Giannis should consider moving on from Milwaukee and which teams are in play to go after him, I also talk about the best series in the playoffs so far Celtics vs Raptors plus Salute to the Miami Heat and Coach Spo. In the west Lakers have a chance to go up 3-1 tonight vs Houston and keep pace with the Clippers who are up 3-1 on the Nuggets. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/nba-cypher/message

    Are Donovan Mitchell and Jamal Murray the combo guards of the future?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2020 16:21


    This episode: The Lakers and Clippers wait on the winners of two gm 7's and after watching gm 1 I'm still picking the Bucks over Miami in 7 plus the Celtics are up 1-0 but I think the Raptors respond . --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/nba-cypher/message

    Are The Mavs a Legit Title Contender?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2020 16:00


    In this episode I talk about how Luka Doncic and Donovan Mitchell are putting up numbers and threatening to shake up the western conference and why the Philly shouldn't be quick to move young talent. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/nba-cypher/message

    Lakers Are Still The Team To Beat.

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2020 15:26


    On this episode I make my NBA playoff 1st rd picks. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/nba-cypher/message

    AD needs to be Batman for the Lakers to win the Title

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2020 18:37


    Everybody knows Lebron is the Lakers leader but when it comes to production Anthony Davis should carry the load if the Lakers want to win it all, also Playing at the Mavs or Rockets pace is fools gold . --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/nba-cypher/message

    Kawhi Leonard Top 10 All Time?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2020 20:43


    The NBA is back and I'm talking contenders vs pretenders plus I want to see Lakers vs Bucks in the finals but I don't think one of the top seeds will make it shhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh it's a secret , I also respond to all the crazy talk that if Kawhi wins it all this season that would make him top 5 all time............No! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/nba-cypher/message

    Lebron or Giannis Who's The MVP?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2020 25:04


    ON this episode I drop my MVP for the 2019-2020 season along with ROY, Most Improved Player, 6th man and DPOY plus I make my 1st, 2nd and 3rd All NBA picks. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/nba-cypher/message

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