Brett and Carl give their perspective on all things Brooklyn Nets! Both diehard NBA basketball junkies and long suffering Nets fans, Carl and Brett make terrible jokes during each episode to keep listeners mildly intrigued, even if they hate our analysis!
Carl and Brett are back!! The Nets are back...we're back...so let's get to it! After an emotional reunion, we dive into the Nets recent coaching hires, outline the Nets potential offseason paths and go through 1) Blow it all up scenarios, 2) Shoot for the stars scenarios and 3) Stand pat and acquire assets scenarios. The Nets world is full of possibilities again and we're here for it!
We just couldn't stay away! As the NBA trade deadline approaches, Brett and Carl attempt to unravel a tumultuous Nets season. We define Brooklyn's trade assets (5:00) and prioritize the Nets biggest needs (13:05) We then compare Nic Claxton and Cam Thomas's trade value (31:45) and end by listing realistic trade targets to meet the Nets needs (44:08). As sports are supposed to be fun, we end with a few reasons for Nets optimism amidst the KD injury news fallout.
On the eve of a Nets postseason run 2 years in the making, Brett and Carl can’t contain their excitement. With the Nets first round opponent officially locked in, we start with every Brooklyn fans favorite topic...who really won the Pierce/Garnett trade?! (13:13) We then reveal which play-in opponent we wanted most (20:28) what Nic Claxton’s playoff role & minutes will look like (34:57) who the Nets most important postseason role player is (52:40) will an offensively dominant Brooklyn title alter the course of league history (1:02:00) and FINALLY give our first round picks (1:15:00)
Die hard Knicks fan Vivek Devaraj joins Carl and Brett, diving head first into the battle for New York! Vivek breaks down Tom Thibodeau's impact on the Knicks (3:49) New York's chances in the 2021 playoffs (13:30) the growing Knicks/Nets rivalry (32:30) and addresses the most important topic of all: Which broadcast booth owns New York?! (58:15)
Carl and Brett look ahead as the Nets stars rack up DNPs. After sharing our thoughts on the 76ers loss (:52) we talk through Brooklyn’s frontcourt options (11:15) predict Steve Nash’s got to playoff closing line-up (21:20) and share our undying appreciation for all things Jeff Green (26:06) We end by breaking down the Eastern Conference Finals contenders (48:26) starting with Boston (51:39) Miami (56:38) Milwaukee (1:01:10) and ending with our good friends in Philadelphia (1:09:52)
Carl and Brett pinch themselves...and then make sense of the post-deadline Nets! We kick it off with all things Nic Claxton (9:14), explore Brooklyn's 'unfair' buyout haul (25:00), dissect what to do with the final roster spot (52:29) and reassess Brooklyn's Eastern Conference competition now that the roster move dust has settled (1:01:02)
Carl and Brett dive deep as the Nets load up for the stretch run. To begin, we reflect on the mental adjustments we’ve made as fans this season (3:15) dissect the different looks Brooklyn’s roster offers (17:19) predict Blake Griffin’s impact (32:32) discuss the center rotation (45:45) and rank our favorite buyout/trade candidates (54:40)
10 games into the Big 3 Era, Carl and Brett share their thoughts on this once in a lifetime collection of talent. We dissect Brooklyn's free agency acquisitions (8:40) debate the Nets best closing line-up (14:25) walk through the biggest opportunities to upgrade this year (31:12) breakdown rumored trade and buyout candidates (35:06) toss out wings we'd welcome in Brooklyn (53:43) and finish with a variety of slightly depressing and probably necessary potential trades aka Carl's favorite pastime (58:00)
They say that first impressions are everything... Brett and Carl tackle the most popular arguments against the even newer-look Nets, starting with 'there's only one ball' (5:00), what the closing line-up settles into (19:57), Kyrie's value to Brooklyn's championship aspirations (28:16), the future of the Nets center position (38:58) and some painful Harden trade what-ifs (56:45) Enjoy!
James Harden is a Brooklyn Net!! Carl and Brett are shocked, awed and ready to embrace their roles as the new villains of the NBA. First things first, we raise a glass to the horses the Nets rode in on: Caris LeVert (5:50) & Jarrett Allen (14:56). And then...the main event! We break down The Beard's impact on Brooklyn's offense (29:50) and, more frighteningly, our defense (46:43) The Nets are back!
After a holiday cheers to Kyrie Irving starring special guest Nicholas ‘The Family Man’ Cage (3:00), Carl and Brett venture into the Nets fans heart of darkness. We call out every fear Brooklyn’s fanbase must face, and reasons to be optimistic: starting with the Nets much maligned defense (12:53) ever present locker room issues (29:22) and, the biggest fear of all...what happens if Kevin Durant isn’t 100%...ever again… (40:16). Alt titles: Kyrie Un-nirving aka Joe Scare-us aka Charles Dickens presents A Christmas Demarre Carole
The Nets roster is complete...or is it? Fan reactions to Brooklyn’s offseason have been varied, to say the least. Carl and Brett dive in, starting with the Tyler Johnson signing (1:05), regurgitating the hottest and coldest Nets Twitter takes (2:00) recapping every Brooklyn move thus far (6:07) dissecting the Landry Shamet trade (12:02) breaking down how the rest of the Eastern Conference (37:58) and Western Conference chess moves compare to the Nets (57:58) and ultimately giving our personal takes on the Nets position headed into the 2020-21 season.
Carl and Brett return to prime the shortest offseason in NBA history! We break down the Nets current roster construction and cap situation (3:25) what the team’s ceiling is as built, including strengths and weaknesses (19:05) do our duty by exploring every possible way to bring Jrue Holliday to Brooklyn (44:00) and share our thoughts on what building around Caris LeVert looks like (55:55) 3:25 - Roster/Cap rundown 19:05 - what they look like as is, strengths and weaknesses 44:00 - Jrue Holliday Trades 55:55 - building around Caris LeVert
Carl and Brett weigh in on the Steve Nash hire! We start by digging into the racial bias behind all NBA head coaching hires over the past 20 years (7:00) shed light on some overlooked elements of Nash as Nets head coach (25:00) how his signing may drive Brooklyns offseason decision making (45:25) and finally by dissecting whether or not George Karl and John Lithgow have ever been seen in the same room (59:00)
Carl & Brett catch-up with Scott Levine from Premium Hoops! Scott shares his thoughts on the Nets and Raptors play in the bubble (3:27) & Caris Levert's breakout performance (7:24). We all share what we're watching for in what is sure to be a short but exciting series (31:42) and explore various offseason trade scenarios that land the Nets their coveted 3rd star (46:30).
What the hell just happened? Compiling data points from a series of articles, tweets, press conferences and podcasts, Carl and Brett walk through the bizarre series of events that led to Kenny Atkinson’s surprise firing (5:00) We break down the positives (11:40) and the negatives of what this means for the Nets as a franchise (19:00) the challenges Kenny’s system poses to the current state of the Nets (37:50) and wonder allowed if Kenny would still be here had Kyrie stayed healthy (42:25)
We have positive news to discuss!! The Nets win in epic fashion in Boston (1:39) including a Chris Chiozza breakout performance (3:39) and, of course, Caris Levert’s Michael Jordan impersonation (7:00) We then dive deep into the Nets season long offensive woes (16:00) tie that back to the Nets lack of secondary passers (25:35) and explore the possibilities surrounding Joe Harris’s looming free agency (41:20)
The All-Star Break Is Over! We tackle Nets news items: Kyrie elected as VP of the NBPA (3:15), KD’s Mom reconfirming the worst (8:20), Kyrie’s deteriorating shoulder and whether or not he’ll play again this season (9:55) We find the positives in Kyrie sitting out (15:29), take a deep dive into the Nets remaining schedule (23:22) and end on a positive note discussing D’Angelo Russell’s new home (47:24) 3:15 Kyrie Elected VP of the NBPA 8:20 KD’s Mom Says KD Isn’t Coming Back 9:55 Kyrie’s Shoulder and if he’ll play again next season 15:29 Positives of Kyrie sitting down the stretch 23:22 Take a look at the schedule down the stretch 47:24 DLo and TWolves
Carl & Brett share a fans perspective on the passing of Kobe Bryant (1:28) and it’s potential effects on Kyrie Irving and the Nets organization (14:35) We then discuss Kyrie and Spencer’s fit on the floor together thus far (32:05) Joe Harris’s future with the Nets (40:25) Spencer Dinwiddie’s All-Star snub (48:57) ending with a discussion of the new, wacky All-Star Game rules & a surprise Uncle Cracker reference from Carl (57:04)
It’s been a rocky road Nets fans, let’s try and stay positive together! We begin with a healthy (or unhealthy) rundown of how the Nets have handled Kyrie’s injury (3:03) what we’re curious to watch as this season plays out (15:26) if the Nets should make a trade before the deadline (22:14) and end on an unnecessarily in-depth analysis of Deandre Jordan’s reverse dunks (35:50)
Carl and Brett examine what the Nets have learned since losing their flashy, ball on a string, star point guard. We start by asking the hard questions: Given our recent bench woes, does Brooklyn regret not picking up Carmelo Anthony? (1:40) Given the Nets record without their two stars, are the Nets better off without Kyrie? (5:19) We explore what the team has missed most without Kyrie and what the Nets have learned in his absence (11:05) and wondering aloud if Spencer Dinwiddie has done enough to earn a starting role alongside our star (23:23) Now that we’re 5 games away, who gets cut when Wilson Chandler’s suspension ends? (33:33) A quick Independence Day review makes a surprise appearance (39:09) which dovetails into discussing the slings and arrows of the recently proposed in season tournament and schedule changes (41:22)
Carl and Brett refuse to succumb to the holiday season stress. While the Nets have lacked a certain je ne sais quoi this season, it’s not all bad! First, we tackle why this season has been less fun (3:25) pour one out for the passing of Nets ball movement (7:22) and inject hope into the despair by exploring the current rosters best line-up with Kevin Durant (12:03) The conversation takes an unexpected turn as we evaluate Caris Levert’s future as a 6th man (22:59) and rifle through some positives (39:07) crescendoing with all things Nic Claxton, including his bright future with the team (41:13)
Carl and Brett christen the young Nets season by debuting a new segment (3:44) outing Carl as a bandwagon Lizzo fan (7:26) our observations through the first 10th of the season (8:45) reasons to be optimistic about sustaining our offensive performance (10:45) and bench woes (21:44) We then get to the meat of the pod...Deandre Jordan (26:35) if the Nets needs a new center (37:36) his impact on Jarrett Allen’s next contract with the Nets, or elsewhere (38:00) and possible solutions for our burgeoning problem at center (44:22)
Carl is back!! We celebrate by briefly recapping the offseason (4:20), announcing our key takeaways as we look forward to the upcoming season (8:25). Examining the pre-season, we attempt to project the minutes rotation (14:50) dive deep on Taurean Prince’s role (24:50) and identify important stats to watch as the season progresses (34:00). We then play the hypotheticals game (47:54) moving through potential trade deadline moves, offseason moves and homegrown versus manufactured paths to title contention (48:38) Lastly, we take a trip down best case/worst case lane, walking through what it looks like if everything goes right (59:26)...and what it looks like if everything goes wrong (60:03)
Big News: Congrats to Carl and his wife on the birth of their first child!!! Indiana Pacers superfan and New Jersey native Alex ‘The Turncoat’ Connizzo guest hosts Russell & Fro. Alex explains how a fateful meeting with Spike Lee led to him following the Pacers (2:43) offers some terrible movie recommendations (11:53) reflects on the evolution of basketball fandom since the 90s (14:32) details Nets/Pacers playoff history (17:57) shares a time when Brett didn’t back Alex up in a fight (22:10) defends the Pacers as perennial irritants (24:16) overviews Kevin Durant’s impact on fan expectations moving forward (32:22) walks through shared Nets & Pacers players (46:05) and ends with his ‘expert’ Eastern Conference playoff predictions! (57:02)
Why won’t NBA nerds let Nets fans enjoy the moment?! Carl and Brett explore why many win projection models including 538, Jacob Goldstein, etc are down on the 2019-2020 Brooklyn Nets (4:52) We project next season’s minutes distribution (13:47) wonder about the Jarrett Allen/DeAndre Jordan co-existence (22:15) take a stab at next year’s forward rotation (36:53) and talk through what Nic Claxton can bring to the table after 3 Summer League games (44:17)
LET’S F*CKING GO!!!!! NETS FANS, WHAT JUST HAPPENED? Carl and Brett sort through the sheer free agency madness to breakdown what the Kyrie, KD and DeAndre Jordan signings mean for long time Nets fans (4:14) the Nets make-up prior to KD’s return (6:16) how Kyrie’s game fits the Nets style of play (19:34) and what DLo’s departure says about the Nets culture (36:49). Lastly, we give a HUGE shout out to Pooch for being on this story before anyone else (44:04) and wrap up by dissecting where the Nets now sit in the changing eastern conference landscape (46:09)
Carl and Brett marvel at the Nets becoming the betting favorite to land Kevin Durant (1:13) do the needful by breaking down the Nets cap clearing draft night (6:15) starting with an under the radar Jaylen Hands/Joseph Tsai connection (7:43) and ending with Nic Claxton’s lank (10:55). All of this free agency speculation leads us to ponder...do we know who the Nets are anymore? (18:58). We ground ourselves by ranking the possible outcomes for free agency from a fans perspective (33:15) and round out the pod with the potential DeAndre Jordan acquisition (56:12)
@ScottLevineNBA from redteamscouting.com christens the pod by pouring out a Schweppes for Rondae Hollis-Jefferson (2:00) chatting Nets free agency rumors (6:45) how those outcomes affect the Nets draft strategy (15:32) and gives us a deep dive on who Brooklyn fans should hope for with the 27th and 31st picks (23:40).
Nets Daily writer Chris Milholen joins to discuss the Allen Crabbe trade (3:34), the possibility of a DLo/Kyrie backcourt (13:12) and what corresponding moves that would require (18:37). He also talks about Kyrie's potential impact on the Nets culture (25:28) and what it's been like watching his colleague Anthony Puccio be at the center of breaking free agency news (30:46). We round it out with what to expect on draft night (35:35) and discuss his upcoming book Basketball Beyond Borders: The Globalization of the NBA (47:31) which comes out later this summer!
Rumors abound! With no concrete Nets news to report, Brett and Carl get caught up in the swirling trade rumor vortex, discussing Spencer Dinwiddie for the 6th pick packages (3:03) who might be available at 6 to make that trade worthwhile (5:27) the seemingly realer than ever possibility of trading for Anthony Davis (17:10) Jarrett Allen’s fit in Brooklyn’s front court (28:37) and a slew of trades and free agents who compliment the Nets young center (38:12)
Are the Nets finally the Pretty Woman in Free Agency? Brett and Carl Richard Gere up for the offseason by stoking the Kyrie Irving rumor mill fires (3:25) We warm things up with a rundown of our recent hires (7:13) dissect a potential Kyrie/DLo fit (18:38) walk through the Kyrie Irving pros (20:23) and cons (29:24) our backcourt as a whole (40:07) Nets/Raptors franchise parallels (49:48) and finally...do we REALLY want to root for this guy?!
The guys discuss the Nets recent front office departures (3:27) and what they mean for the team in the short and long term (11:40). Things then turn to Allen Crabbe, and Carl and Brett do a retrospective on the RFA offer (20:37) and original trade (34:46) and what they tell us about Sean Marks and how he might approach this offseason. Wrapping things up are predictions on Crabbe's fate this offseason (56:55) and a look at what a Crabbe trade might look like this summer (1:02:25).
In the words of a few poorly animated cartoon dinosaurs...we’re back! Carl and Brett reconnect after a brief hiatus over artistic differences to discuss our favorite Arizona Iced Tea flavors (1:43) the most pressing questions entering the Brooklyn Nets offseason (5:28) and all things D’Angelo Russell’s free agency (20:06); diving into his most concerning stats (25:05) a rose colored player comparison (28:26) potential DLO suitors (30:10) ending with a comprehensive tour of NBAcrimelibrary.com (38:45)
Andrew Porter from WIP 94.1 Sports Radio Philadelphia joins Carl and Brett! Still recovering from Saturday’s disheartening loss, we cope by comparing DLO to a Game of Thrones character (4:26), chat through the 76ers championship expectations (8:56), react to Game 4 (14:00), chat through Jimmy Butler & Tobias Harris’ free agency (30:25), give our thoughts on Ben Simmons (36:14), the GOAT Jared Dudley (40:35), Caris Levert (46:22), 76ers fans perception of the Nets (54:20) and end with more half-baked Game of Thrones comparisons (60:30)
Matt Greely from @4thand26pod joins Carl and Brett to preview upcoming Nets/76ers battle for first round supremacy! In a series that may decide Jimmy Butler’s free agency short list, the topics range from Joel Embiid possibly missing games (1:34), how the matchup against the Nets feels for Sixers fans (3:08), this season's head to head matchups (6:25). We ask him his thoughts on Brett Brown (11:35) and Jimmy Butler (20:34), what the stakes for the Sixers this playoffs given their window (28:49) and discuss keys to the series for the Sixers and Nets (34:32).
Special guest Sam @TheOnlyNetsFan, architect of the famed Nets Discord Chat, joins Carl and Brett on the pod! The trio take a moment to celebrate the Heat win and 6th seed clinch (4:16), understand Sam’s Nets fan roots (13:20), lay out personally meaningful 2018-19 Brooklyn Nets moments (18:35), talk through playoff expectations (33:10) break down the Brooklyn/Philly match-up (36:12) lay out our predictions for the series and summer (49:50), and wrap things up with some parting shade for Magic Johnson and the Lakers (55:26)
WE DID IT NETS FAM!! Carl and Brett sort through their emotions as THE BROOKLYN NETS ARE PLAYOFF BOUND. We start with Bucks/Pacers observations (0:49), sift through the remaining Eastern Conference Playoff Contenders (15:45), bask in the warm glow of salty Knicks fans (19:19), break down potential series against the Raptors and the 76ers (30:05) and end with an essential call to action for viewers: WHAT SHOULD OUR NEW PODCAST NAME BE? (46:21)
Praying for a win to any deity that will listen, Carl and Brett dutifully recap the Bucks and Raptors losses (1:11) Do the Nets have a problem at Center? We dive deep into the lightening rod that's become Jarrett Allen's recent struggles (5:39) note the other culprits contributing to the Nets sputtering offense (23:02) and dig up some striking numbers about the Nets production, or lack thereof, in transition (28:25) Enjoy!
The guys celebrate their 10th episode by discussing Ryen Russillo's dissing D'Angelo Russell on the Lowe Post and revisiting their possible Nets draft choices as they head to the Sweet 16. After opening with a shout out to an O.G. Brooklyn Nets bench great (0:24), they discuss Ryen Russillo suggesting that D'Angelo Russell's resurgence can be used as a "litmus test" for whether or not you understand basketball (4:28), and talk about the evolving nature of sports media and how much markets matter in the modern NBA landscape (18:10). Carl and Brett then revisit their potential Nets draft picks to watch in March Madness (24:00) and take a look at Washington's Matisse Thybulle, and preview the Sweet 16 for Tennessee PF Grant Williams, Kentucky PF PJ Washington, Gonzaga forwards Brandon Clarke and Rui Hachimura, and LSU PF Naz Reid.
Carl and Brett unsuccessfully attempt to compose themselves after a harrowing, witching hour loss to the Portland Trailblazers. For sanity's sake, we find the positives in the Nets current situation (3:25) and talk through Caris Levert's return to form (4:00). Next we bring to light the Nets free throw shooting (9:25) and stagnant crunch time offense (11:25). Lastly, we dive deep into the remaining schedules of the 5 teams competing for the final 3 Eastern Conference playoffs seeds (20:45), ending with our take on what rival teams Nets fans should root for as the regular season comes to an anxiety inducing conclusion! (48:09).
Carl and Brett break down the Kings game including Rondae appreciation and thoughts on using him at the five down the stretch (5:02) and talk about D’Angelo Russell’s otherworldly performance (17:03). NetsDaily writer Chris Milholen returns for part 2 of his interview, discussing the Nets culture and Theo Pinson’s dancing (30:58), his thoughts on who the Nets will target in free agency (34:54), and Kawhi Leonard’s New Balances (38:50). The guys then wrap things up by punning about the load management habits of their Eastern Conference foes (45:27), and preview the Lakers game with a discussion of Mike Wilbon’s comments on D'Angelo Russell and Magic Johnson (51:14).
NetsDaily writer Chris Milholen walks Brett and Carl through his impressive journey to write for the site (2:00). As NetsDaily’s Long Island Nets beat writer, Chris provides a unique perspective on the Nets G-League organization as well as which current players he see making an impact in the NBA (24:00), shares his thoughts on the 2018-19 Brooklyn Nets stretch run (42:21) and ultimately predicts the Nets playoff seeding will revive an old rivalry (45:00).
Brett and Carl recap the Nets sobering national TV debut (1:26) run through 3 topical things that we like and don't like about the Nets (3:31) and give guidance on appropriately viewing March Madness through the lense of a Brooklyn Nets fan (23:32) Ultimately, we assign each other players to watch from teams that a) made the final pool of 64, b) fit Markinson's draft history and c) fall within the Nets projected pick position! (30:17) This was a fun one and we hope that you enjoy.
Brett & Carl distract themselves from a near-miss versus the Hawks with things they like and don't like about the Brooklyn Nets. Our hard hitting analysis includes tales of Richard Jefferson's unabashed, self-serving use of his announcing gig (3:29), Rodi The Choir Boy's Budding Confidence (8:00) a well-deserved shout out to our basketball father Demarre Carroll (9:00) Dinwiddie's fireside referee chats (12:12) and a triumphant rejoice that the Nets guards are finally acknowledging Jarrett Allen's existence (16:45). We end with a deep dive into the anals of rebounding, typo intended! (19:53). Are rebounds in a vacuum indicative of which players help a team win? Who are the best rebounders on the Nets? Is Brook Lopez solely responsible for Kris Humphries fame and marriage?! (42:05)
After the Nets recent woes, Carl and Brett take on Nets Twitter to cool down the piping hot takes (2:20), revise their Nets win total projections for the season (28:01), Brett attempts to put the fear of God in Carl with the spooky parallel between the 2018-19 Nets and a familiar foe (29:27) and ultimately revise their final Eastern Conference standings (40:30). Go Nets baby!
Brett and Carl react in real time to Spencer Dinwiddie's imminent return (00:00), nearly come to blows about how many lines are on a basketball (6:44), chat through Rodions Kurucs up and down rookie season (14:30), navigate suffering the slings and arrows of the remaining buyout 4 market (31:24) and finally share their thoughts on the pros and cons of Kenny's egregious use of zone defense (39:49) One Team, Zone Goal!
After a well-deserved celebration of all things Joe Harris (1:29) Carl and Brett dissect everything we like and don't like about the Nets since the All-Star Break (4:26) followed by a detailed breakdown of the Nets remaining schedule (26:38) while ultimately ending with our Nets win total and playoff seeding predictions for the stretch run! (35:03)
Through the hectic lense of the NBA trade deadline, Carl and Brett chat through whether or not our outlook has changed on the Nets chances to: make the playoffs (2:26), win a playoff series!? (6:39) land a max free agent this summer (11:07) as well as be the overall best team in NYC both next year and 5 years from now (13:40) We then tackle core Nets issues like whether it’s as straightforward as it sounds to ‘upgrade the power forward position’ (24:14), Allen Crabbe’s value versus perception (40:04) and end with a snapshot of a surprisingly wild point in time during the Nets tumultuous history (46:48). Enjoy and let us know what you think!
Carl and Brett ignore the State of the Union Address and kick off the inaugural Nets Pulse Podcast! We chat through the latest Nets news from Caris LeVert (and Allen Crabbe’s) seemingly imminent return, to the ramifications of D’Angelo Russell’s all star selection, to Brett’s note from attending Spurs/Nets in person and much, much more!
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