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A podcast with a desi take on all things NBA - join Monish and Nishant as they discuss the latest stories and matches from the NBA with a booster shot of data, opinions and sarcasm! Support this podcast

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    • Mar 7, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
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    Latest episodes from The Airball Diaries

    Ja Morant Rant

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2023 45:08


    Join Monish and Nishant as they talk about everything happening around the NBA. How will the Ja Morant controversy and absence from the team hurt the Grizzlies? What's the first-round matchup that'd be the most fun as a viewer? Luka vs Booker? KD vs Warriors? And finally, how many players in the league can be the best player on a championship squad? All of this has and a lot more on today's episode of the Airball Diaries.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Making Sense of the Western Conference

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2023 43:51


    Join Monish and Nishant as they talk about everything happening around the NBA. The new-look Lakers beat the Warriors and the Mavs in consecutive games, but can they be actual contenders to win it all? Are the Grizzlies or the Kings beating anyone come playoff time? Should we pencil in Bucks and Celtics for the Eastern Conference finals? And a little Dame love (or no love)! All of this has and much more on today's episode of the Airball Diaries.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    NBA All Stars 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2023 32:24


    Join Monish and Nishant as they talk about everything happening around the NBA.The All Star weekend was fun but the game itself was an embarrassment with airballs chucked from the logo. Also discussed in this week's episode is the trade deadline and the expectations that follow. Does KD make the Suns the favs in the West? Are there favorites in the West at all, given how huddled up everyone is?Everything related to the All-Star weekend, trade deadline, and a lot more on today's episode of the Airball Diaries.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Kyrie and Luka Show!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2023 42:28


    Join Monish and Nishant as they talk about everything happening around the NBA.The first domino before the Trade Deadline dropped today with Kyrie Irving being traded to the Dallas Mavericks. How do the Nets look after this trade? Does this make the Mavs any better than they were?Everything related to the trade and a lot more on today's episode of the Airball Diaries.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Lakers and the Referee and Embiid for MVP?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2023 40:01


    Join Monish and Nishant as they talk about everything happening around the NBA.It was the Rivals week in the league and we saw a lot of close games. Have the Lakers been on the wrong end of calls more often than the others? Do the Grizzlies need to make an addition? Does Embiid make a case for MVP, despite not being an All Star starter? Do the positions make sense while picking All Stars or All NBA teams?All this and a lot more on today's episode of the Airball Diaries.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Most Annoying Team in the NBA

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2023 38:30


    Join Monish and Nishant as they talk about everything happening around the NBA.Does the Rio Hachimura addition move the needle for the Lakers? Should the Warriors be worried about their failure to close out games? Ranking the Sixers, Clippers, and most annoying teams in the league. All this and a lot more on today's episode of the Airball Diaries.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    All Star Picks & The Return of the King

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2023 39:57


    Join Monish and Nishant as they talk about everything happening around the NBA. Lebron is superhuman and AD may return soon. But does that actually solve the Lakers' problems? Where is the Ben Simmons from 2020? Should the Bucks look past Middleton? And finally, the All-Star Picks and non-picks on today's episode of the Airball Diaries.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Bucks, The Suns and the Trades

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2023 40:39


    Join Monish and Nishant as they talk about everything happening around the NBA.The 2021 NBA Finalists, the Suns, and the Bucks started the season off strong but have slowly tapered away. Are the Suns even contenders anymore? Is the lack of Middleton playing time a cause of concern? Finally, we are 5 weeks away from the Trade Deadline. Which assets could be available and where could they fit?All of this and more on today's episode of the Airball Diaries.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Luka and Donovan Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2023 32:11


    Join Monish and Nishant as they talk about everything happening around the NBA. Luka seems to have found a new level while the more you watch Jokic, the more underrated he seems. Meanwhile, did Donovan Mitchell jump up a level too? Was Steph's injury the kick on the back that the Warriors needed? And can Kyrie not say something stupid for the rest of the season?All of this and more on today's episode of the Airball Diaries.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Pelicans and the Suns

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2022 37:56


    Join Monish and Nishant as they talk about everything happening around the NBA.The Suns and the Celtics had some hiccups after we placed them in the top tier last week, while the young Grizzlies and Pelicans have gone atop the West! Should we be taking the Sixers and the Nets seriously? And, with Steph's injury, what moves do the Warriors make?All of this and more on today's episode of the Airball Diaries.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Ranking All 30 Teams

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2022 33:10


    Join Monish and Nishant as they talk about everything happening around the NBA. We are a quarter of the way into the regular season and do our power rankings and tiers of all 30 teams in the league. Are the Celtics and the Sun's runaway favourites in their conferences? All of this and more on today's episode of the Airball Diaries.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Mavericks and the Kings

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2022 33:45


    Join Monish and Nishant as they talk about everything happening around the NBA. The beam is shining bright in Sacramento. But is this run sustainable and how far can they advance? Not everything is as brilliant in Dallas though. Do they regret not re-signing Brunson and some trade recaps from years past? All of this and more on today's episode of the Airball Diaries.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    NBA Monthly Awards

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2022 46:33


    Join Monish and Nishant as they talk about everything happening around the NBA. Should the Warriors be cutting their losses and trading away their youngsters to maximise Steph's phenomenal run? Who are the players around the league that could blend into this Warriors squad? Who has been the MVP in the first month of the season? Which players have taken a leap and who has fallen off a cliff? All of this and more on today's episode of the Airball Diaries.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The AD and KD Situations

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2022 23:28


    Join Monish and Nishant as they talk about everything happening around the NBA.The Lakers may have finally won a game but is trading Anthony Davis the way forward for them? Are the Nets better off without Kyrie? Rating the best moves of the summer and, of course, a fantasy league tip!All of this and more on today's episode of the Airball Diaries.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Kawhi Bye and the Panic in Dubnation

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2022 39:24


    Join Monish and Nishant as they talk about everything happening around the NBA. Is the Nets situation salvageable and who's to blame? Are we going to see Kawhi's prime ever again? Panic in Golden State? And also, a new segment, to find fantasy league gems.All of this and more on today's episode of the Airball Diaries.

    New Season Now NBA Rants!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2022 43:30


    Join Monish and Nishant as they record the first podcast of the season discussing the good, the bad and the ugly teams in the league. This and some predictions on today's episode of the Airball Diaries.

    Kyrie, Durant and the Gobert Discussion

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2022 32:51


    Join Monish and Nishant as they talk about everything happening in the off-season in the NBA. Kevin Durant made a trade request to the Brooklyn Nets, and several teams seem interested in acquiring the superstar. What are the best options for him, and for Brooklyn to accept in a trade package? What does Minnesota look like after landing 3-time DPoY Rudy Gobert? Who won the Hawks-Spurs trade deal for Dejounte Murray? All of this and more on today's episode of the Airball Diaries.

    NBA Free Agency

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2022 35:21


    Join Monish and Nishant as they talk about everything happening in the world of the NBA.Lots of off-court news with Kyrie opting into his contract that will keep him in Brooklyn while John Wall got bought out by the Rockets clearing his move to the Clippers. What version of the Nets do we get this season? If Beal gets the supermax, would that be the worst contract in the league?All of this and more on today's episode of the Airball Diaries.

    Warriors Are NBA Champions Again

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2022 37:20


    Join Monish and Nishant as they talk about Game 6 of the NBA Finals. The Warriors are champions once again! What is the formula that makes this franchise a successful one? How high is Steph Curry now in the list of all-time greats? Do we see the Celtics in an NBA final soon again? All of this and more on today's episode of the Airball Diaries.

    Warriors Strike Back

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2022 19:50


    Join Monish and Nishant as they talk about Game 2 of the NBA Finals. Steph continued his hot form from Game 1, but the defence turned it up for the Warriors in Game 2 and restricted the Celtics to just 88 points. What adjustments did the Warriors make and what to expect as the finals now move to Boston? All of this and more on today's episode of the Airball Diaries.

    Celtics Draw First Blood

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2022 22:30


    Join Monish and Nishant as they talk about Game 1 of the NBA Finals.Al Horford and Derrick White put on dream performances as the Celtics shot lights out in the fourth quarter to take Game 1 against the Warriors. What went wrong for the Warriors and how will they respond in Game 2? All of this and more on today's episode of the Airball Diaries.

    May the Best Team Win!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2022 29:30


    Join Monish and Nishant as they talk about everything happening in the world of the NBA.Jimmy Butler almost took the Heat to the finals and then blew it with a 3 point attempt. Was that a bad shot or was it fair given the red hot form he was in?Fairytale ending for the Celtics or Advantage Warriors due to their dynasty history?Picking key matchups, X-Factors and strengths and weaknesses of the Warriors and the Celtics - lots covered on today's episode of the Airball Diaries.

    Dubs Drubs and Miami's Heat

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2022 25:24


    Join Monish and Nishant as they talk about the NBA action from the conference finals. The Warriors are one win away from yet another NBA final. How good have Wiggins and Looney been for the Dubs this post-season? Meanwhile, the Heat came back from the Game 2 drubbing to take the lead against the Celtics. How will Boston respond? All this and a lot more on today's episode of the Airball Diaries.

    Game 7 Carnage - The Era of Luka and JT

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2022 32:47


    Join Monish and Nishant as they talk about the NBA action from Game 7s over the weekend. Boston Celtics demolished the Bucks in the early game while the Mavs did the same over the Suns in the second one. Looking back, are there some decisions from earlier in the season that Milwaukee regret? Where do the Suns go from here? And who are you picking for the Conference Finals? All this and a lot more on today's episode of the Airball Diaries.

    Sixer Can't Handle the Heat, Luka Flex

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2022 21:41


    Join Monish and Nishant as they talk about everything happening in the second round of the NBA playoffs. We had a couple of 'Win or Go Home' situations, and while the Mavs were able to win, the Sixers' season came to an end in Game 6 against the Heat. Where do the Sixers, Embiid, Harden and Doc Rivers go from here?All this and a lot more on today's episode of the Airball Diaries.

    Bucks with a Foot in the ECF

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2022 25:58


    Join Monish and Nishant as they talk about everything happening in the second round of the NBA playoffs. Can the Warriors just forget the thrashing they got at the hands of the Grizzlies and move on to Game 6? Meanwhile, can the Suns and the Heat wrap up their series in 6 or will Luka and Embiid say something? How high is Giannis amongst all-time greats? All this and a lot more on today's episode of the Airball Diaries.

    Grizzlies and Celtics Clap Back

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2022 30:03


    Join Monish and Nishant as they talk about everything happening in the second round of the NBA playoffs. The Grizzlies and the Celtics pulled one back after losing their first home game, and all is set for Game 3 of both series. What adjustments do the Warriors and the Bucks make? Meanwhile, Harden is due for a supermax at the end of the season - is that a gamble that the Sixers want to take?All this and a lot more on today's episode of the Airball Diaries.

    Luka and Harden Equivalence?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2022 24:26


    Join Monish and Nishant as they talk about everything happening in the second round of the NBA playoffs. The Heat and the Suns won their homestand of games and have taken a commanding 2-0 lead in the series. Are these series' as good as over? Does Luka's game style remind you of James Harden from the past? Also, what is wrong with James Harden!? All this and a lot more on today's episode of the Airball Diaries.

    Mavs, 76ers and Suns in 6

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2022 17:28


    Join Monish and Nishant as they talk about everything happening in the first round of the NBA playoffs. The Mavericks, Suns and the Sixers progressed to Round 2 while the Pelicans, Jazz and the Raptors were eliminated. What next for these franchises? Which teams start off as favourites in round 2? All this and a lot more on today's episode of the Airball Diaries.

    Warriors Serve Up Frozen Nuggets

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2022 34:02


    Join Monish and Nishant as they talk about everything happening in the first round of the NBA playoffs. The Bucks and the Warriors progressed to Round 2 while the Bulls and the Nuggets go back home. Would the Warriors prefer Minnesota or Memphis in Round 2? What are the matchups to look forward to in the Bucks-Celtics series? And a fantasy wishlist after tomorrow's possible close out games.

    Trae Flukes and Ja Nukes?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2022 30:40


    Join Monish and Nishant as they talk about everything happening in the first round of the NBA playoffs. The Nets have been eliminated - where do they go from here? Is this the end of super teams or will teams still take a chance if given the chance? The Hawks have been eliminated with Trae Young being shut out. Would you call Trae Young's season last year a fluke? All this and a lot more on today's episode of the Airball Diaries.

    The Boston Giant Killer Celtics

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2022 18:32


    Join Monish and Nishant as they talk about everything happening in the first round of the NBA playoffs. The Nets have been completely shut-out, and does Kevin Durant's legacy take a hit because of the season? The Pelicans have surprised us all by taking 2 games off Phoenix - a possible upset looming?All this and a lot more on today's episode of the Airball Diaries.

    The NBA Playoffs are a Go!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2022 18:46


    Join Monish and Nishant as they talk after the first set of games in the first round of playoffs. The Celtics-Nets had all the ingredients of a classic while the Raptors-Sixers was a dud. Which teams can bounce back?All this and a lot more on today's episode of the Airball Diaries.

    Western Conference Playoff Picture

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2022 17:22


    Join Monish and Nishant as they talk about the play-in games and look forward to the Western Conference first round of playoffs. Can the Suns be stopped? Is the Grizzlies-Wolves matchup the most interesting? Will the Warriors have road bumps against the Nuggets? And can Mavs be the sneaky dark horses?All this and a lot more on today's episode of the Airball Diaries.

    Eastern Conference Playoff Picture

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2022 23:25


    Join Monish and Nishant as they talk about the final standings in the Eastern Conference and the playoff matchups. Would anything less than a ring be a failure for the Brooklyn Nets? Why is Miami so underrated? Are Raptors the dark horses? All this and a lot more on today's episode of the Airball Diaries.

    Na Na Na Lakers - LeBron's Fall?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2022 21:12


    Join Monish and Nishant as they look back at what was probably the Lakers' most disappointing season in the last 20 years. The signs were written all along, but who's going to take the fall for this? Will this season be a blot on Lebron's otherwise perfect resume?All this and a lot more on today's episode of the Airball Diaries.

    Brooklyn - Meet the Greek Freak

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2022 29:08


    Join Monish and Nishant as they talk about the day's NBA actionGiannis dropped 44 on the Brooklyn Nets while Embiid and the Sixers suffered a loss against the Detroit Pistons. Is today the day the MVP narrative changes? Meanwhile, the Nets are in a spot of bother and could drop to the 9th/10th seed. And is Harden no longer the 35ppg player he once was?All this and a lot more on today's episode of the Airball Diaries.

    Of Heat, Celtics, Raptors and Hawks

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2022 31:05


    Join Monish and Nishant as they talk about everything that's happening in the Eastern Conference. Two of the recent conference leaders, the Heat and the Celtics, faced off in a close game with the former coming out on top. Meanwhile, the Raptors have been on a tear winning 10 of their last 12. Also unstoppable right now is Trae Young, and where do Atalanta go from here? All this and a lot more on today's episode of the Airball Diaries.

    MVPs Face Off

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2022 30:08


    Join Monish and Nishant as they talk about the day's NBA action. Giannis faced off and came out on top against MVP rival Embiid, including a match-winning block on the big man! Was this a potential conference final match up? Doncic torched the Lakers out of the play-in spot with 34-12-12. Are the Lakers going to make one final push or will they shut down for the season? All this and more on today's episode of the Airball Diaries.

    NBA Western Conference Mayhem

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2022 33:03


    Join Monish and Nishant as they talk about everything that's happening in the Western Conference.There has been a lot of focus on the Eastern Conference top 4 race. However, there is also still a lot to play for in the West - the Mavs, Jazz and Nuggets are fighting for home-court advantage while the T'Wolves are looking to get into the top 6. One out of the Lakers, Pelicans and Spurs won't even make the playoffsAll this and more on today's episode of the Airball Diaries.

    Sleeping on the Boston Celtics

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2022 36:31


    Join Monish and Nishant as they talk about everything that's happening in the world of the NBA. The two most dangerous teams in the East - on form, and on paper, are the Boston Celtics and the Milwaukee Bucks. What has changed for the Celtics since their ordinary start to the season? How can the Bucks and Giannis be stopped, if at all? All this and more on today's episode of the Airball Diaries.

    Utah - Not All That Jazz?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2022 12:12


    Join Monish and Nishant as they talk about everything that's happening in the world of the NBA.With everything happening in the Western Conference, one team that's slipped under everyone's radar is the Utah Jazz. Are Donovan Mitchell and Rudy Gobert good enough to lead the Jazz to a playoff run they haven't had in decades. All this and more on today's episode of the Airball Diaries.

    Bronze State Warriors

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2022 15:47


    Monish and Nishant talk about Steph Curry's injury and the Warriors now facing an uphill battle as they try to hold on to the third seed. If they slip up, they could face Luka Doncic in the first round - tricky at the very least. Where does the injury leave the Warriors, and can they stave off the rising Jazz and Mavs? All this and more on today's episode of the Airball Diaries.

    Kyrie Does a Kyrie

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2022 24:31


    Kyrie Irving either wants to make you tear your hair in frustration with his off-court antics or make you marvel with his brilliance on the floor. Join Monish and Nishant as they work out if Kyrie belongs in today's top 10 players in the league - a term that is thrown around so casually. All this and more on today's episode of the Airball Diaries.

    Warriors, Embiid v Jokic

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2022 24:39


    Join Monish and Nishant as they talk about everything that's happening in the world of the NBA.The Warriors welcomed back Draymond Green, and there was a sudden spring in their step as Steph put on 47! Is this the version of the Warriors we'll see now till the end of the season? It was also the battle of the bigs and MVP contenders as the Nuggets took on the Sixers, and it was Jokic who came out on top despite having the weaker unit. Would you pick Jokic over Embiid in a playoff scenario? All this and more on today's episode of the Airball Diaries.

    Brooklyn and Milwaukee - Peaking at the Right time?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2022 24:36


    Join Monish and Nishant as they talk about everything that's happening in the world of the NBA. The Nets have had a Kyrie 50 game, KD 50 game and a blowout of the Sixers in the last week. Does this make them the most dangerous 8th seed ever? For the Sixers, would you be worried about their performances from the last 2 games or brush it off as regular-season games? And, where do the Lakers go from here? All this and more on today's episode of the Airball Diaries.

    Let's Talk Eastern Conference Standings

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2022 23:17


    Join Monish and Nishant as they talk about everything that's happening in the Eastern Conference. The Heat, despite sitting on top of the East, are never in the limelight. Would you pick them over the Bucks or the Sixers? Meanwhile, the Bulls are 0-14 against the top 3 in both conferences, and the Celtics are the most in-form team right now. Can the Raptors leapfrog a wounded Cavs for the automatic playoff spot? All this and more on today's episode of the Airball Diaries.

    The Golden State Warriors and the Suns

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2022 22:25


    Monish and Nishant talk about the regular season entering its final stretch. Contenders putting on impressive displays to build momentum. But the Warriors are a team that has been trending downwards having lost 8 of their last 10. Panic time or will they be alright once Draymond's back? Should the Suns have similar concerns? All this and more on today's episode of The Airball Diaries.

    Let's Talk Pelicans, Cavs and the Raptors

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2022 28:33


    Join Monish and Nishant as they talk about everything that's happening in the world of the NBA. The Cavs have lost 5 of their last 6 and are trending downwards while the Raptors are moving upwards. Also trending upwards are the T'Wolves and the Pelicans. How good can these teams be in the playoffs?All this and more on today's episode of the Airball Diaries.

    LeBron and the Lakers Trainwreck

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2022 24:07


    Join Monish and Nishant as they talk about the chaos that the Lakers are in right now. This season seems lost but with no tradeable assets, where does the franchise go from here? Trade Russ? Trade AD? Trade Bron, maybe? Meanwhile, the Mavs have been pretty incredible over the past month. Is this the year that Luka finally wins a playoff series?All this and more on today's episode of the Airball Diaries.

    NBA - Post-ASG Contenders

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2022 33:01


    Monish and Nishant talk about the Embiid-Harden duo ripping apart opponents in their first two games together. Are they the strongest in the East? What about the Celtics run? Does the CP3 injury really hurt the Suns' chances? And Ja Morant - the most entertaining player in the league? All this and more on today's episode of the Airball Diaries.

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