Sports Talk with Axel

In this episode of Sports Talk with Axel we discuss who actually is a contender in both the Eastern and Western Conference in the NBA and pay particular attention to the Utah Jazz. We also note some of our more disappointing teams through the first quarter and wonder what could have been in New Orleans had a different coach been chosen.

In this shortened episode of Sports Talk with Axel we take a look at the newly formed Brooklyn Nets. With James Harden in the fold, how will this affect Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant? Are they now the number 1 team in the NBA? We brake all this down in the episode as well as a potential Achilles Heal that may have already shown itself.

In this episode of Sports Talk with Axel we take a look at the growing pains that the current pandemic is causing the NBA and how there protocols are protecting players whilst trying to complete games. We gear up for the NHL opening night and the precarious financial situation they are in, and wrap it by revisiting the Charlotte Hornets short and painful history and why this might just be the most hopeful season yet.We also put in about Bradley Beal being the most desired trade asset, however whilst finishing editing the brand new James Harden trade came through debunk our well thought out prose.

In this episode of Sports Talk with Axel we check in our local team, the Canadian Tampa Bay Raptors and just what seems to be wrong this year. We specifically look at how they've built this team to compete and then imagine that the season is over and discuss the surprises from teams that have started on fire to teams that forgot the new season has arrived in the NBA.

In this episode of Sports Talk with Axel we check on some of the things grabbing headlines around the NBA and check to see if we should be getting behind them or tempering expectations. We then look at the unfortunate injury news around the league and what that means for several teams before finishing up and discussing the actual spectacle of a current NBA regular season game.

In this episode of Sports talk with Axel we begin by previewing the opening night games for NBA, we take apart a couple points from the annual NBA GM survey as well as discuss the big contracts being handed out around the NBA. We wrap up by taking a quick look at the first cricket test match between Australia and India and what was lost for the New York Jets in their win over the Los Angeles Rams.

We start afresh before the new season of the NBA by dissecting every team in the NBA and ranking them from teams with no hope all the way through to our 7 NBA Championship contenders! We also take a quick glance in to how free agency and player driven demands have affected the upcoming season before a preview of each of the NBA Christmas Day games. We end this episode by looking at some of the differences the NHL and NBA have had in returning to play as well as the concerning trend happening in Cricket as India visit Australia.

In this episode of Sports Talk with Axel we dissect the first three games of the NBA finals between the Los Angeles Lakers and Miami Heat. We take a look at who has performed well, what is actually contributing to wins and look at the rest of the series to see what each team can do to ensure they are the team that lifts the Larry O'Brien Trophy at the end of this.

In this episode of Sports Talk with Axel we quickly recap the end of the NBA Conference finals and take a look at the much anticipated NBA Finals including key matchups, tactics and just how will each team find success here. We also remember that there are 30 teams in the NBA and take a quick look at the coaching carousel happening right now, the free agents that teams may be looking around at as well as talk about what we know will happen in the next season of the NBA.

In this episode of Sports Talk with Axel we catch up on the NBA Eastern Conference Finals between the Miami Heat and Boston Celtics and look at what has swayed each of the games through out the series so far. We also take a look at the current WNBA ad campaign 'Make Way" as well as begin to look forwards to the NRL State of Origin series before wrapping by looking at the current NBA award season.

In this Episode of Sports Talk with Axel we begin by looking at the NBA playoff matchup of the Los Angeles Lakers vs Denver Nuggets and discuss the first 4 games in the series including the continual development of stars, the reemergence of great veterans and the exciting play of Jamal Murray. We then go around the grounds to take a quick look at Steven Stamkos inspirational effort in the Stanley Cup Final, the AFL Grand Final and its change of venue before finally taking a quick look at the hiring of Billy Donovan as the Chicago Bulls Head Coach.

In this Episode of Sports Talk with Axel we breakdown the end of the Los Angeles Clippers time in the bubble and then proceed to look at the match ups in each of the NBA Conference Finals, Boston Celtics vs Miami Heat and Los Angeles Lakers vs Denver Nuggets.

In this episode of Sports Talk with Axel we inch closer to the end of the second round of the NBA Playoffs as the Boston Celtics defeat the Toronto Raptors in Game 7. We cover some of the fallout from that series as well as the battle in the West as the Clippers and Lakers try to put away the Denver Nuggets and Houston Rockets respectively.

In this episode of Sports Talk with Axel we continue our NBA playoff coverage by taking a look at recent exit for the Milwaukee Bucks vs Miami Heat, what this means for Giannis Antetokounmpo, how the rest of the match ups are going including Boston Celtics vs Toronto Raptors, Los Angeles Lakers vs Houston Rockets and the Los Angeles Clippers vs Denver Nuggets, We also have a look at the skills that will matter for Steve Nash as he undertakes the enormous role as the Brooklyn Nets Head Coach.

In this Episode of Sports Talk with Axel, we finish off discussing the finishes in the first round including thrilling game sevens and take a look at all the match ups for the second round including Los Angeles Lakers vs Houston Rockets, Los Angeles Clippers vs Denver Nuggets, Milwaukee Bucks vs Miami Heat and the Toronto Raptors vs Boston Celtics.

In this episode of Sports Talk with Axel we continue our coverage of the first round of the NBA and specifically focus on the coaching merry-go-round that is likely to happen this off season. We also look into some of the aspects of the NBA stoppage, discuss the outcome and look forward to the resumption of play.

In this episode of Sports Talk with Axel, we break down the first game from every matchup in the NBA playoffs including Milwaukee Bucks vs Orlando Magic, Toronto Raptors vs Brooklyn Nets, Boston Celtics vs Philadelphia 76ers, Indiana Pacers vs Miami Heat, Los Angeles Lakers vs Portland Trail Blazers, Los Angeles Clippers vs Dallas Mavericks, Denver Nuggets vs Utah Jazz and Houston Rockets vs Oklahoma City Thunder.

In this episode of Sports Talk with Axel we cover the match ups for the first round in the Western Conference in the NBA and important key points for each team to win. Includes LA Lakers, LA Clippers, Denver Nuggets, Houston Rockets, Oklahoma City Thunder, Utah Jazz, Dallas Mavericks and the Portland Trail Blazers.

In this episode of Sports Talk with Axel, we celebrate the end of the bubble games, by talking about how the play-in for 8th seed in the Western Conference will go and then talk about key points for every team in the Eastern Conference 1st round including the Milwaukee Bucks, Toronto Raptors, Boston Celtics, Miami Heat, Indiana Pacers, Philadelphia 76ers, Brooklyn Nets and Orlando Magic. We then also just reflect on the bubble experiment and the successes and opportunities to work on for the future.

In this episode of Sports Talk with Axel, we finally made it to the current bubble games! We break down some surprise performances, the fight for the Western Conference 8th seed, take a look at the depth in the East and move on to the two giants in the Los Angeles Lakers and Clippers!

In this episode of Sports Talk with Axel, we breakdown the 7 teams in the Western Conference of the NBA who have already clinched a playoff berth. Including Dallas Mavericks, Oklahoma City Thunder, Houston Rockets, Utah Jazz, Denver Nuggets, Los Angeles Clippers and the Los Angeles Lakers. We also take a look at Oilers hockey and their Captain Connor McDavid and what it takes to be a leader in sports.

In this episode of Sports Talk with Axel, we breakdown the teams in the Western Conference battling it out for the 8th seed and look at the strengths and storylines to watch in the NBA bubble restart. Featuring Pheonix Suns, Sacramento Kings, San Antonio Spurs, New Orleans Pelicans, Portland Trailblazers and the Memphis Grizzlies. Also take a quick look at the inspiring story of Majak Daw and his return to AFL football.

In this episode we break down the teams that have made it to the bubble! We discuss key story lines from the season and how they will play out for the future as well as highlight key players to watch for in the restart. Includes Washington Wizards, Orlando Magic, Brooklyn Nets, Philadelphia 76ers, Indiana Pacers, Miami Heat, Boston Celtics, Toronto Raptors and the Milwaukee Bucks. We also take a quick look at sports contract negotiations and team building by having a look at David Fafita and the NRL.

In this episode of Sports Talk with Axel we take a look at the teams who are not competing in the NBA Restart. We look at the story lines that each team will be considering and where to from here for the future of the Golden State Warriors, Minnesota Timberwolves, Cleveland Cavaliers, Atlanta Hawks, Detroit Pistons, New York Knicks, Chicago Bulls and Charlotte Hornets. We also take a quick look at some of the differences that the NHL and NBA decided upon for their restarts and how that impacts the outcome of their restarts.

In our first episode of Sports Talk with Axel, we begin to take a look at the NBA restart and what is in it for the teams - We focus on how this affects the NBA, the social justice issues prevalent among the players and how it is all going down.