Power In The Key

Join Neil and Ben as they discuss Golden State winning their 4th championship in 8 years, should they be considered a dynasty because of this? How does Steph winning finals MVP affect his legacy? How impressive was Draymond's ability to bounce back in the last 2 games? What sort of contract will Golden State look to sign Wiggins and Poole to? Is Jayson Tatum good enough top be a number 1 player on a championship team? What is the biggest area Boston need to address in the offseason? They then finish up by discussing a couple of news items from the week, did Dallas make a good move by trading for Christian Wood? and how surprising was it that Kenny Atkinson decided to stay with Golden State instead of taking the head coach role at Charlotte? 

Join Neil and special guest Sean Cadd as they discuss game 5 of the NBA finals. Did Boston let a golden opportunity slip? Has there been a bigger narrative switch than the one happening with Andrew Wiggins? Is Klay Thompson starting to get back to his best? What will Golden State do with their starting line up in game 6? Which role player will have the biggest impact for Golden State in game 6? Which player outside Steph would we like to see have a standout game 6? They finish up by discussing what Boston need to fix to get the win in game 6? 

Join Neil and Ben as they recap game 1 of the NBA finals. How did Boston manage to survive a Step Curry onslaught? What adjustments do Golden State have to make in game 2? They then discuss the 2 teams that were eliminated in the conference finals. What will Miami do with the Tyler Herro extension and will they look to move Duncan Robinson? They finish up by discussing what sort of contract Dallas will offer Jalen Brunson and do they need to make a big move to keep Luka happy? 

Join Neil and Ben as they breakdown all the action from the conference finals. Have Miami taken the upper hand after their game 3 win in Boston? What do Boston need to do to better to win game 4? Have Golden State been the most impressive team so far in the conference finals? Can Dallas repeat what they did against Phoenix and come back after dropping the first 2 games? They finish up by touching on the 2 teams that lost games 7's in the previous series. Was that the last chance for Phoenix or can they bounce back next season? Can Milwaukee surround Giannis with better role players? 

Join Neil and Ben as they discuss the upcoming 2 game 7's. Will home court get Boston across the line or will Giannis drag Milwaukee to victory? Can CP3 bounce back after a string of poor performances or will Luka lead Dallas to the big upset? They then discuss the 2 series that finished during the week. What to make of Golden State? Did Memphis make the right call by not getting involved at the trade deadline? What do Philly do with the James Harden situation? How do we gauge Miami's form? They finish up by discussing Nikola Jokic being named MVP, was it a surprise he won so comfortably and should they change the way they do the voting and announcing of the award? 

Join Neil and Ben as they discuss all 4 round 2 series. Have Philly gained the upper hand against Miami? Can Chris Paul bounce back and put Phoenix in the drivers seat? Will Ja Morant's injury spell the end of Memphis's chances? Did Boston let their chance to win the series slip in game 3? They finish up by discussing the latest coaching hire of Mike Brown by Sacramento.

Join Neil and Ben as they discuss all the latest news from an intriguing Round 1 of the playoffs. What will Atlanta do in the offseason to improve? Should Brooklyn give Kyrie a big extension? What pieces do Chicago need to add to be a threat in the east? Have Toronto wrestled back the momentum against Philly? Will Phoenix close out New Orleans in game 6? Can Minnesota overcome the disappointment of the game 5 loss to force a game 7? What will Golden State do with their starting line up going forward? They finish up by discussing what looms as a huge offseason for Utah, which star player will they move if they lose in round 1?   

Join Neil and Ben as they take the temperature on all 8 playoff series. Will Miami make light work of Atlanta? Is the Boston v Brooklyn series going to go the distance? Can Chicago get enough out of their big 3 to challenge Milwaukee? Can Toronto respond at home after a disappointing start to the series? Has the Devin Booker injury opened the door for New Orleans? Which of the young and upcoming teams can get the upper hand in game 3 at Minnesota? Will Golden State sweep Denver? They finish up by discussing if Utah can save an offseason sweep out by winning the series against Dallas.  

Join Neil and Ben as they nominate their playoff X factors for the 12 teams that have locked up a playoff spot. They finish up by discussing the 4 play in games and predicting which 2 teams from each conference will end up claiming the remaining playoff spots.

Join Neil and Ben as they select their All NBA teams. Will both Jokic and Embiid make first team? Has Durant played enough games to make first team? Which 2 guards deserve to make first team? What position should DeRozan be selected in? Who will get the last guard spot on the 3rd team? Should Lebron be penalized for The Lakers poor season? They finish up by discussing what they will be watching for over the last 5 games of the season.

Join Neil and Ben for their 50th episode as they rank all the latest injuries to the playoff hopefuls. Steph Curry, Chris Paul, Ben Simmons, Kyrie Irving, Jamal Murray, Michael Porter, Jarret Allen, Anthony Davis, Lonzo Ball and John Collins are some of the biggest names in the NBA and they all have big question marks hanging over their head heading into the playoffs. Which of these injuries will have the most impact listen in as they count them down 1 through 8.

Join Neil and Ben as they run through some of the impressive stats that were achieved from the last week. Lebron becoming the oldest player with 50 points and 10 rebounds, Tyler Herro setting the franchise record for most 20 point games in a row off the bench, Jayson Tatum joining Larry Bird for the most 50 point games in Celtics history and Sacramento's incredible streak of losing seasons continue. They finish up by discussing the Jarret Allen injury and what that means for Cleveland's season.

Join Neil and Ben as the discuss James Harden's debut for Philly, how dangerous does this make them in the East. They then play NBA trade market and decide if they want to buy, sell or hold on a number of hot topic statements. 

Join Neil and Ben as they discuss all the happenings from the All Star weekend. They then move onto the big injury news about Chris Paul and Anthony Davis, how will those injuries affect their teams? They touch on the comments from Lebron James over the weekend, is he trying to put pressure on the Lakers. They finish up by discussing Brooklyn winning the Goran Dragic sweepstakes, what impact will this have for them, and do they think Dragic made the right call?

Join Neil and Ben as they recap all the big trade deadline deals. Ben Simmons finally got traded!! James Harden reunites with Daryl Morey, Did the Pelicans make the right move trading for CJ McCollum? Should the Kings have given up on Haliburton? What the hell were Dallas doing with the Porzingis trade? Will any of the minor trades have any effect on the playoff race? 

Join Neil and Ben as they discuss the All Star reserves, who was unlucky to miss out on a spot? They then move onto the recent trades, did Portland get enough for Powell and Covington? How much does this improve The Clippers going forward? Was Caris Levert the right player for Cleveland to target and what role will he play for them going forward? They then discuss the recent rumours about a Ben Simmons for James Harden trade, is there any truth to the rumours? Is this a good deal for both teams? They finish up by nominating 2 trades that they would like to see occur before the deadline. 

Join Neil and Ben as they discuss the drama around Andrew Wiggins getting named an All Star starter. They then name their leaders for all the major awards. Is Joel Embiid or Nikola Jokic the front runner for MVP? Can anyone challenge Evan Mobley for ROY? Is Tyler Herro a lock for 6th man of the year? How to define Most Improved and who deserves to win the award? Which player has has the best defensive season? They finish up by sending their best wishes to Joe Ingles after his horrible knee injury in todays game.

Join Neil and Ben as they discuss recent injuries to Kevin Durant, Lonzo Ball and Alex Caruso, How will the Nets and Bulls cover these loses and will either team tumble down the standings? They then move onto Frank Vogel's job security in LA, does he deserve to be under fire or should the front office be taking more of the blame? They finish up by selecting their West All Stars. Who gets the last starting guard spot? Who gets the 6th front court position and do they even deserve to be an all star? 

Join Neil and Ben as they kick off the New Year talking about the 2 most surprising or fun things that happened over the holiday period. How good are the bulls? What the hell happened to Lance Stephenson against Brooklyn? What will happen with Kyrie Irving going forward and where do Memphis sit in the West hierarchy? They then finish off by naming their Eastern Conference starters and reserves. How many starters do Chicago deserve? Do Boston deserve an all star? Is James Harden a lock to make the team? 

Join Neil and Ben as they discuss the Nets bringing Kyrie Irving back into the fold, will Kyrie change his mind on his vaccination status? They then move onto the injury to Anthony Davis, can the Lakers recover or does this spell the end of their championship hopes? What does the latest Zion setback mean for the Pelicans season and Zion's future with the team? What can the NBA do about the current spike in Covid numbers, is there any solution? They finish up by discussing the Utah Jazz and Washington Wizards. Are the Jazz a legitimate title contender and do they need to make a move before the deadline? Have the Wizards found their mark as a .500 team, and should they feel comfortable giving Bradley Beal the max extension this summer?

This week Neil is joined by special guest Patrick Cadd to discuss all things NBA. They start off by taking the temperature of Pat's favourite team the New York Knicks, how has their season gone so far and where would Pat like to see it head. With rumours flying around everywhere they then get into some trades. What are the best trades for Portland and Indiana? Can Dallas make a move to create a spark? Where can Phoenix find some guard help? They finish up by discussing the latest in the Ben Simmons saga.

Join Neil and Ben as they discuss a big week in the NBA. They start by going through a whole host of injuries and surgeries and what affect they will have on those respective teams. They then congratulate Josh Giddey on winning Western Conference rookie of the month and discuss the big loss OKC had during the week. They finish up by breaking down the 2 Phoenix V Golden State games and nominate which team they would choose to win the Western Conference.

Join Neil and Ben as they give thanks to the things they love in the NBA including Isaiah Stewart's temper, The Sacramento Kings ineptitude, Alex Caruso's defence, Steph Curry's shooting, The Phoenix Suns win streak, Kyle Korver's fashion sense, Ja Morant escaping a serious knee injury and Pat Riley's continued excellence. 

Join Neil and Ben as they play a game of who would you rather. They start off debating who would you rather start a franchise with out of Kevin Durant or Steph Curry, they then move onto who would you rather for the rest of their careers Zion Williamson or Ja Morant, next they decide who they would pick for a playoff run Joel Embiid or Nikola Jokic, they then make the tough decision of who they would pick for game 7 of a finals series Lebron James or Giannis Antetokounmpo, they finish up by deciding who would be the best fit for the remainder of the season with The Lakers, Russell Westbrook or John Wall.

Join Neil and Ben as they play the NBA stock market. Will they buy, hold or sell on the following statements. The Golden State Warriors are the team to beat in the East. The Washington Wizards are a lock for the playoffs. Paul George belongs in the MVP discussions and the NBA has the worst fights in professional sports.

Join Neil and Ben as they discuss 4 teams who have had interesting starts to the season. They start in the West with The Pelicans, is their season already too far gone and should they look to finish as low as possible in the standings? They then speak about Portland, has Dame found his groove after his performance against The Lakers? If they continue playing below expectations should they re-enter the Ben Simmons sweepstakes? They then shift their focus to The East starting with Philadelphia, what does the latest Ben Simmons news mean? Where do they sit in the East playoff picture if the roster stays as is? They finish up discussing The Atlanta Hawks, why are they performing below expectations? Do they need to thin out the rotation or look to make a trade?

Join Neil and special guest Jarrad Grant as they discuss the latest injury to Patrick Williams, how fill this affect the Bulls season? They then discuss their 5 most surprising players or teams. Can Miles Bridges and Charlotte keep up their hot start? Can Cleveland be a playoff contender in the East? Will Sacramento break their playoff drought? What is behind Brooklyn's slow start? Have Minnesota finally got a good roster together? What is going on with Michael Porter Jnr? Josh Giddey balling early, Do Indiana have excuses for their start? How good can Miami be? they finish up by discussing Washington's hot start.

Join Neil and Ben as they discuss the ongoing Ben Simmons saga, how will it all end? They dissect the NBA top 75 list that was released during the week, who were the surprise inclusions and omissions? They then come up with 10 overreactions from the start of the season. Will Chicago lose a game at any stage, The Lakers can't win the title, The Clippers are no chance to make the playoffs, Brad Stephens needs to come and save The Celtics season, Madison Square Garden is the place to be, Tyler Herro is a lock for 6th man of the year, OKC have the worst roster in the history of the NBA, Jason Kidd will stop Luka Doncic from winning the MVP, Evan Mobley has the rookie of the year sewn up and Minnesota will make the playoffs.

Join Neil and Ben as they touch on the latest with Ben Simmons and Kyrie Irving. They then run through the over and unders with all Western Conference teams, and finish up by nominating their 2 locks for the upcoming season.

Join Neil and Ben as they get back into discussing the upcoming NBA season. They run their eye over every team in the East and make their prediction as to whether they will go over or under on the line set by the bookmakers. 

Join Neil as he has a very special guest on this weeks show, 2 time Olympian and former captain of the Boomers Jason Smith. Jason was a part of the Boomers campaign in Tokyo so he gives some excellent insights into what went on behind the scenes, he also talks about the Boomers culture and what it meant for him to see the Boomers finally win that elusive medal. He finishes by touching on the NBL and how the level of competition has improved over the years.

Join Neil and Ben as they rejoice in The Boomers finally winning an Olympic medal. How good was Patty Mills? Who else was a key contributor? They then touch on Team USA's gold medal win, would they have won the gold if Kevin Durant was replaced with any other American player?They then discuss all the free agent signings. Did Chicago improve enough to be a contender in the East? Have Miami lifted themselves into the top tier in the Eastern conference? Can this strange Lakers roster come together? How much better are the Knicks than last season? What the hell are The Pelicans doing? They finish up by nominating a few of the smaller signings that they think will have an impact.

Join Neil and Ben as they discuss the Westbrook to LA trade. Does this make them a better team or have they given up too much depth? Should they have made the trade for Buddy Hield instead? Who won the trade between New Orleans and Memphis and which of the other trades that took place was the most interesting? They then touch on the NBA draft, who was the big winner on the night? Was it a surprise that Golden State kept the 2 picks? They finish up by breaking down the Olympic tournament. How did the Boomers look without Aron Baynes? Is the form of Dellavedova still a concern? Have team USA recovered well enough since their first loss too remain favourite? Have they constructed the roster in the best way possible? 

Join Neil and Ben as they discuss game 6 of the NBA finals. What was the most impressive thing about Giannis's game? How important were Middleton and Holiday to the title? Where do Milwaukee sit in the East for next season? They then shift their focus to Phoenix, What will Chris Paul do in the offseason? What do Phoenix need to add to compete for a championship next season? Are they one of the favourites in the West? They finish up with some Olympic talk. How impressive were Australia in their win over Nigeria? Is their a concern with Aaron Baynes's play? Which teams will take out the medals?

Join Neil and Ben as they break down game 5 of the NBA finals. How impressive were the Milwaukee Bucks? Was Jrue Holiday the best player on the court? What do Phoenix have to do to win game 6? Will Milwaukee close it out at home? They then shift their focus to the Olympic exhibition games. What has been the most impressive thing from a Boomers perspective? Are there any holes that concern you? How was JaVale McGee selected as a replacement for Team USA? What do they need to do to play their best basketball. They finish off with some NBA news. What does Kawhi Leonard's injury mean for his future with The Clippers? Should they sign him to a 5 year max if they get the chance? They finish up by discussing Dame Lillard's interesting comments, will he be with Portland next season? 

Join Neil and Ben as they breakdown Games 1 and 2 of the NBA finals. Can Milwaukee work their way back into the series? How healthy is Giannis? Which Milwaukee player needs to step up? Which Phoenix bench player has impressed the most? Who is the finals MVP leader? Who will win game 3? They then shift their focus to the Boomers squad, how much do you take away from the Argentina win? Should they stick with the starting 5 they used in that game? How remarkable is Luis Scola? They then discuss the incredible win Nigeria had over team USA, are their any concerns for them going forward? 

Join Neil and Ben as they discuss the off season for both Atlanta and The Clippers, will Atlanta bring back John Collins? What else do they need to add to the roster? Will Kawhi stay in LA and is there anyway they can keep Reggie Jackson? They then shift their focus to the important match ups in the finals. Can Holiday limit Chris Paul's effectiveness? Who is more reliable out of Middleton or Booker? What sort of Giannis will we be getting? Can Lopez be effective enough defensively to stay on the court? They then finish up by nominating their X factors, MVP winners and giving their series prediction.  

Join Neil and Ben as they discuss the disappointing end to Philly's season, will Ben Simmons be traded? They then shift their focus to the Conference finals, do The Clippers have another run in them or are they out of gas? Has DeAndre Ayton raised his stock more than any player during the playoffs? Have Milwaukee figured out Atlanta or can Trae Young lead them to another comeback series win? They then breakdown the Team USA roster, Can they be beaten? What's the best starting 5? The coaching carousel continued this week, what was the best hire and which remaining job is the most appealing? They finish up by discussing the lottery, who were the big winners and losers?  

Join Neil and Ben as they get into the crazy week from the NBA world. What do Denver need to do in the offseason? They then breakdown the incredible game 7 between Milwaukee and Brooklyn, what was the key to Milwaukee getting the victory? What do Brooklyn need to do in the offseason? What problems do Milwaukee need to address in the East Finals? They then shift their focus to game 7 between Philly and Atlanta, who has the advantage and who could be the x factors? What the hell happened in game 6 of the Utah v Clippers series? Is Terrence Mann the most unlikely playoff hero ever? What do Utah need to address in the offseason? How will the West Conference finals shake out? Can The Clippers continue to cover for the loss of Kawhi? Which coaching change was the most surprising? Which available coaching job is the most appealing? They finish up by discussing the Kemba Walker trade. 

Join Neil and Ben as they discuss the Dallas off season, what do they need to add around Luka to be a threat in the West? They then turn their focus to all the round 2 playoff series? Have the Clippers shifted the momentum back their way with a game 3 win? Have all the injuries finally caught up with Denver? How impressive have Phoenix been? Was game 3 a lucky break for Milwaukee or are they now back in the series? Have Philly figured out Atlanta or can the Hawks bounce back and take out game 4? Which team has been the most impressive from each conference? They finish up by wondering what the hell happened with the fan voting for the MVP? 

Join Neil and Ben as they discuss what happened in all round 1 playoff series. What does Memphis need to do to make a leap? Are The Lakers finished as a championship threat? Do Portland need to trade CJ or Dame? Who will win game 7 between The Mavs and The Clippers? Will Washington finally pull the trigger on a Beal trade? Will New York be able to repeat their playoff run next season? They then shift their focus to the round 2 matchups. How much of an impact does the Harden injury have on the series? Should Milwaukee be optimistic after game 1? Is Chris Paul healthy enough to help Phoenix get past Denver and what does Joel Embiid's injury mean for the Philly V Atlanta series?

Join Neil and Ben as they discuss the progress of all 8 playoff series. Can Utah close out Memphis from here? Do Phoenix need a healthy Chris Paul to be any chance of getting back into this series? Can Jokic get enough support to carry Denver to a series win? Did Dallas let The Clippers back into the series in game 3? Will Philly sweep Washington? Are Boston any chance of making it a series against Brooklyn? Are Milwaukee the title favourites after sweeping Miami? Can Julius Randle get himself going to bring New York back into the series? They close by nominating who they think will come out of both conferences and who is the team they would take to win the title. 

Join Neil and Ben as they breakdown all 8 playoff series. Will Utah sweep Memphis? How healthy is Donovan Mitchell? Are Phoenix any chance of beating The Lakers? Can they contain Anthony Davis? Are Denver any chance of containing Portland's guards? Can Jokic carry them to a series win? Did The Clippers outsmart themselves? Can they bounce back from a game 1 defeat? Will Philly sweep Washington? Will Embiid put up Shaq like numbers? Will Brooklyn get enough reps into their big 3 in this series? Can Tatum single handily pinch a game for Boston? Do Milwaukee regret beating Miami late in the season to set up this series? Which team should be more optimistic after game 1? Can Atlanta find someone to slow down Julius Randle? Will Atlanta's offensive firepower be enough to get them the series win?  

Join Neil and Ben as they break down all the NBA awards. Is Jokic the unanimous MVP? Who fills out the 2-5 spots? Can anyone challenge Rudy Gobert for DPOY? Has LaMelo Ball played enough games to hold out Anthony Edwards for ROY? Is Julius Randle the clear cut Most Improved Player? Which Utah player is the 6th Man Of The Year? Does Thibbs or Monty Williams deserve Coach Of The Year? They then finish up by going through all the different scenarios that are in play heading into the final day of the regular season.  

Join Neil and Ben as they name their All NBA Teams. Is it ok to name Embiid as a forward? Is Luka or Dame more deserving of first team honours? Which forwards make the second team? Which guards were unlucky to miss the third team? Has Lebron played enough games to be selected? 

Join Neil and Ben as they discuss the playoff X factors for the top 8 seeds in each conference. Which players will each team be looking at to help their stars during the playoff run.

Join Neil and Ben as they discuss the Knicks and Washington's winning streaks, they then query whether we need to be concerned about the lack of continuity for Brooklyn, Are the play in teams set in the West?, more injuries to key players for playoff teams and finish up by giving some love to Joe Ingles. 

Join Neil and Ben as they discuss the latest injuries to Jamal Murray, Zach Lavine and Donovan Mitchell. They reflect on LaMarcus Aldridge's career, he is a hall of famer? They finish up by talking about Steph Curry's historic run and the streaking Boston Celtics. 

Join Neil and Ben as they discuss how serious we should be taking Phoenix and Utah, they then discuss who is more likely to miss the play in out of the Spurs or the Warriors, who has been more disappointing Toronto or Sacramento and finish up discussing Tatum and Lavine dropping 50 points.

Join Neil and Ben as they debate which 15 players they would choose to take in a 7 game finals series.

Join Neil and Ben as they discuss all the moves from the trade deadline. Who were the big winners and losers from the deadline, they then discuss how the buyout market may have an impact.