The OBB Podcast Team gives their perspectives on NBA on-court action, recent news and events, transactions, and more. Blending an approach of approach of in-game observations, analysis of advanced stats, and following leaguewide narratives, this show takes a nuanced and fun look at the NBA.
Andy and Ben break down the NBA title contenders from the Western Conference, including the Suns, Warriors, and more, including some controversy over where the Grizzlies, Mavs, and Clippers rank and if the Lakers deserve to be included at all.
Andy and Ben talk through the title contenders in the Eastern Conference, touching on the Bucks, Heat, new look Sixers and Nets, Celtics, Bulls, and more teams aiming to make noise in the playoffs.
Andy and Ben discuss teams that have surprised them so far this season and how they’ve done it, including the Grizzlies, Cavaliers, Bulls, and Timberwolves.
Andy and Ben breakdown the first round playoff matchups in the NBA, and also make their Conference Champion picks for both the East and West.
Andy and Ben pick their All-NBA teams and make their choices for NBA MVP, Rookie of the Year, Coach of the Year, and more.
Andy and Ben talk about the Eastern Conference Play-In tournament picture in the NBA, specifically focusing on the Knicks, Hawks, Heat, Celtics, Hornets, Pacers, and Wizards.
Andy and Ben discuss the Western Conference Play In tournament picture, with a focus on the Portland Trailblazers, Memphis Grizzlies, San Antonio Spurs and Golden State Warriors. They also get into some Pelicans and Mavs talk and discuss potential play-in matchups.
Andy and Ben discuss the Eastern Conference Contenders, with a focus on the Brooklyn Nets, Philadelphia 76ers and Milwaukee Bucks. The Heat, Celtics, and Hawks also get some discussion.
Andy and Ben break down the contenders in the NBA’s Western Conference, including the Lakers, Clippers, Jazz, Suns, and Nuggets.
Andy and Ben check in on the present and future for the NBA’s rebuilding franchises, including the Minnesota Timberwolves, Orlando Magic, Houston Rockets, Detroit Pistons, Cleveland Cavaliers, and Oklahoma City Thunder.