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In this episode, Adam and I are back to give our Eastern and Western Conference all-star selections. After a few debates about some of the players we disagree on, we conclude the episode with you guys' favorite segment, "Talking Trivia with Adam." Thanks for the love as always!

Just a quick explanation on why the pod had stopped for a little while. thanks for your understanding.

In this episode, Adam and I cover the Red Hot New Orleans Pelicans, the Shai/Luka Duel in Dallas, and then wrap up with a little fact or fiction.

In this episode, Adam and I preview the ESPN Friday games between the Lakers and Bucks, and the Bulls vs the Warriors.  Later on, we highlight our players of the week before wrapping up with 'Talkin Trivia with Adam'.

In this episode, Adam and I get into the Thanksgiving spirit by listing 6 things we're thankful for that the NBA has provided us this season. A much lighter episode than normal, hope you all enjoy!

In this episode, I talk about my experience of watching Luka and the Mavericks pull out a tough win against the Los Angeles Clippers at home on Tuesday. I was there in person, and just was in awe of some of the high level things Luka does, that he makes look so easy.

In this episode, Adam and I cover the absolutely scorching start that Luka Doncic has had to the beginning of the NBA season. After that, we talk about the Warriors really slow start coming off their championship, and why that might be. Then, we touch base with the Memphis Grizzlies and dive into how they have been able to just keep winning despite not having Jaren Jackson Jr. in any of the games they have played this far, before finally concluding with another edition of "Fact or Fiction."

In this episode, Adam and I start by breaking down the Thursday national TV game between the Nuggets and the Thunder. After that, we each highlight one player that has been great this season, as well as one who has underperformed two weeks into the season.  Finally, we conclude as we do every Friday show with 'Trivia with Adam.' Thanks for the support, always!

In this episode, Adam and I cover the Nets parting ways with their Head Coach Steve Nash, and their immediate plan to bring Ime Udoka in to replace him. After that, we highlight the bright starts of the Utah Jazz and San Antonio Spurs before another edition of 'Fact or Fiction'.

In this episode, Adam and I do something a little different. We cover what we've seen in the first week and come up with overreactions from the games we've taken in. These range from the Pelicans being serious threats in the West, to the 76ers title chances being slim to none.  Later, we introduce a new recurring segment called 'Fact or Fiction' where I throw statements to Adam, and he has to decide whether the statement is closer to being true or closer to being false and why. Lastly, your favorite segment is back: Talking Trivia with Adam: fast guard edition. Thanks for the support always!

In this episode, I am joined by Adam and Baylee to discuss the teams in their division, the Pelicans and Mavs respectively. We also cover the Grizzlies, before skimming through the Rockets and Spurs, and then lastly 'Talking Trivia with Adam.' Thanks for all the support.

In this episode, Adam and I preview the prospects of the teams in the Pacific Division. The teams are the Warriors, Clippers, Lakers, Suns and Kings. Thank you all for the support and for always listening in, hope to have you back in the next one.

 In this episode, I'm joined by Adam to discuss the Central division in the eastern conference. This division contains the Cavs, Bucks, Bulls, Pistons and Pacers.

In this episode, I quickly recap the showcase game between the G League Ignite and their top prospect Scoot Henderson, as he went up against projected number 1 pick Victor Wembanyama and the Metropolitans 92. The tanking that will go on this year feels like it might get a bit extreme.

In this episode, I discuss and preview the Southeast Division in the NBA. This division contains the Hawks, Heat, Hornets, Magic and Wizards. I discuss things I like and dislike for each team, while covering each teams 'ceiling' and 'floor' for the upcoming season. Thanks for the support as always! Share with a friend of family member and lets continue to grow this community.

In this episode, I'm joined by Adam to discuss and preview the Atlantic Division in the NBA. This division contains the Celtics, Nets, 76ers, Knicks and Raptors. We discuss each teams acquisitions, things we like and are concerned about, and then cover each teams 'ceiling' and 'floor' for the upcoming season. Thanks for all the continued support and love! See you all in the next one!

In this episode, I ask some of the questions that have weighed on my mind after the big events of the NBA offseason. Joined by Adam and Baylee, we start off with addressing the Kevin Durant trade request, and if there's a such thing as too much player power in the league today or not. Later we address which teams strengthened their championship equity, and which "bad teams" we're most excited to watch this year, speaking to how deep the talent pool in the NBA truly is in 2022.

In this episode, I break down things and trends from Game 1 of the Finals, some good things the winning team can continue to do, as well as some negatives the losing team has to address.

In this episode, i give some brief thoughts about the Warriors-Celtics Finals matchup ahead of game 1, things I'm looking for and my prediction.

In this episode, I quickly recap the Heat vs Celtics Game 1, things I liked, and some adjustments both teams can make going forward. Later, I Preview the Western Conference Finals matchup between the Mavericks and Warriors. Lineup matchups, styles of play and what to look for when watching this series. Thanks for the Support as always!

in this episode, Adam and I break down the Monday night games, give our biggest takeaways from the opening games and the things both teams can improve on going forward.  Later on, Trivia with Adam is back! Hope you guys play along and enjoy the episode! TIMESTAMPS: Mavs v Suns: (0:13) Heat v Sixers (15:20) Trivia with Adam (29:11)

In this episode, I give my thoughts from the Sunday games, between the Bucks and Celtics, and the Warriors and Grizzlies, and project patterns I see continuing going forward.

In this brief episode, I talk about the two games from Wednesday night, what I liked from the winning teams, and how they stack up going against the 8 seed in their respective conference on Friday night.

 in this episode, Adam and I are joined by Baylee once again to dive into our All-NBA Teams for the 21-22 season. we make our cases for why certain people should be ahead of others, and also why some people should be left off. Later, Adam presents his 25PPG game for Baylee and I, followed by a fun bonus segment at the end about James Harden. Hope you enjoy! thanks for the support!

In this episode, Adam and I talk about the league-best Phoenix Suns, and just how dominant they have been. Topics range from their crunch time success, to their quality depth, to some of our favorite parts of this great team. They've hit the 60 win mark as of March 24th, and show no signs of slowing down headed into the playoffs.  Also, Part two of the Guessing Game that Adam introduced is back in this one, hope you enjoy!

in this episode, Adam and I cover the number one seed Miami Heat. We investigate the biggest reasons for the success in South Beach, ranging from their advantage in coaching, to their toughness, and the renowned 'Heat Culture'. We later talk about their prospects as a playoff team, and if they have enough to make it out of the Eastern conference. Lastly, Adam introduces a new, fun segment that will be the conclusion to every episode. It is interactive, so you guys listening can play along as well! Had a great time recording this part, and we hope you guys enjoy it too! Thanks for the support as always!

 In this episode, Adam and I are joined by a good friend of the podcast, Baylee Barton, one of the biggest Mavs fans I know. We break down the success of the 3-guard lineups, the improved defense under Jason Kidd and more in this analysis of the red hot Mavericks.

In this episode, I talk about the 4 subplots of the final 20 or so games in the NBA regular season, touching on the landscape of the Eastern standings, as well as what a team like the Utah Jazz do if they crumble in the playoffs again. I cover these and much more after wrapping up my thoughts on the All-Star Weekend that just passed, and all the positives that came from the NBA's 75 being honored and revered. Thanks for the Support!

In this episode, I touch on Anthony Davis' return to the Laker lineup against the Nets, his defensive impact and how much he does on that end. Later, I highlight Joel Embiid's MVP level season, before previewing the matchup between the 2 teams on Thursday.

I'm finally back! Hope all of you guys enjoyed the holiday season, and are hitting the New Year head on. In this episode, Adam and I cover our All-Star selections for what we've seen thus far. This was a really fun exercise, and shows just how well off our league is in terms of the talent across the board. Hope you enjoy, the podcast will be back to its regular 2 episode a week schedule. Thanks for listening!

after a statement blowout win against the Nets, I talk about the Warriors and their red-hot start to the season and the reasons why. In the back half of the pod, I give my thoughts on the slow starting Lakers team, it's most glaring flaws, and why there still is some optimism to be had.

In this episode, I highlight some of the hot starting teams from the Eastern Conference, which include the Bulls, Heat and 76ers. Shorter episode today, but thanks for the support nonetheless!

 Adam's Back! in this episode Adam takes point and discusses some of the storylines he's most excited and anxious to see play out this season, but first, I get on my soapbox about Dwight Howard being snubbed from the NBA's top 75 list. Thanks so much for listening!

talking about roster moves, projections and biggest questions for the teams in the Northwest Division: Jazz, Nuggets, Blazers, Wolves and Thunder. thanks for listening hope you enjoy!

in this episode, I give my thoughts on the Southeast Division, which includes the Hawks, Heat, Hornets, Magic and Wizards. Questions for their seasons, as well as their additions and projections. thanks for listening!

In this episode, I share my thoughts about the Southwest Division in the Western Conference, which includes the Mavs, Pelicans, Grizzlies, Spurs and Rockets. I touch on each team's transactions, style of play, and my projections and biggest question for each team. Thanks for listening, hope you enjoy!

In this episode, I share my thoughts about the loaded Atlantic Division in the Eastern Conference, which includes the Nets, Sixers, Knicks, Celtics and Raptors. I touch on every team's transactions, Style of Play and my projections and biggest question for each team. Hope you enjoy, thanks for listening!

WE BACK! after a long, tiring off-season, I'm back to share my thoughts and concerns for all teams in the league. Today, I started with the Pacific Division in the Western conference, which includes the Clippers, Kings, Lakers, Suns and Warriors. Talked about the key additions and subtractions within each roster, their past season as well as their projections for this upcoming campaign, and a big question (good, bad or open-ended) that could define their season. Thanks as always for the support! -B

Miami lands the biggest free agent fish, along with our favorite teams day 1, and then concludes with Our Biggest winners and losers.

I go through some thoughts hours before the 2021 NBA Draft, and give my top prospects as well as some guys to look out for at the end of the first round.

in this episode Adam and I react to the Milwaukee Bucks winning their first title in 50 years, thanks to the HISTORIC and DOMINANT performance from Giannis. we give our flowers to him, Jrue, Bud and then talk about the landscape of team building moving forward.

Soapbox rant of me being totally wrong about CP3 and the impact he had on the Clippers series, after an incredible series-clinching performance to send his team to the NBA Finals.

What a crazy game between the Suns and Clips! Recorded twenty minutes after the game, Adam, Baylee and I breakdown the final minutes of the game, the bigger themes of Game 2 and the dominance of Deandre Ayton. Later on, we address the problem that is the replay review system in the NBA.  Share and Subscribe! thanks for the support

this one was really fun, the trade part of the episode is one you don't want to miss. We talk what went wrong for Philly in Game 7, their failure of a season, how they can improve and where does Ben Simmons get moved to? (17:45)

Adam's back everyone! He and I recorded half an hour after the crazy Game 7 between the Nets and the Bucks in which Milwaukee escaped with a 115-111 win. We breakdown the the game, some of the adjustments that took place, biggest winners and losers and more before previewing the Western Conference Finals between the Clippers and Suns.

Fresh from the car, pardon if the audio is bad but this is my thoughts on the Lakers getting eliminated, the Suns moving on, and the emergence into superstardom of Devin Booker.

in this episode, Baylee and I recap the game 5 in which Luka was a man possessed. scoring or assisting on 31 of the 37 Mavs FG's in the game. We also talk tactical adjustments, Kawhi's mediocre game and a zoom out to the Clippers future if they lose this series.

Same night reaction from the two Tuesday night games, between the Clippers and Mavericks, and the Lakers and Suns. Overarching themes as well as some tactical adjustments that happened from game 1 to game 2 of each series. Thanks for the Support!

I'm joined by Adam and Baylee to talk about our all-NBA teams for the 2020-21 season. We get into a few debates about Dame v. Luka for first team, criteria for picking our teams and more! check it out and be sure to subscribe for updates on when the next episode comes out. Thanks for the Support!

Russell Westbrook seems to break a different long-standing record once a month it feels like, so in this episode I bring on my friend Baylee to talk about Russ and his incredible feats. We talk about why these same gaudy stats are praised this year as opposed to criticized and shunned in years past, as well as his legacy historically. 

In this episode, the roles are a little bit reversed, as I am the one who is getting the questions geared towards me, as Adam joins me to talk about the Lakers recent run of bad performances. Even with the knowledge of LeBron and AD not being healthy, there are a few red flags that need to be addressed if the team want to try and retain their title. Thanks for the support! See you guys back for the next one.