The Gunn Shot

Grant and Lauren discuss the drama that has surrounded the Nets over the past week. They also take some time to discuss the red-hot Cavs who rattled off 8 straight after dropping their road opener. Then they discuss if it is time to be concerned for the Suns, Clippers, and Timberwolves. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

The NBA season has started again and there is no shortage of drama to discuss. Grant and Lauren talk about the Lakers and potential trade packages that they should consider ASAP, along with some of the season's notable teams and performances to start the season. We also wouldn't be doing our job as Mavs fans if we didn't talk a little Luka-magic. But stay to the end to hear which teams are doing the best and worst in the sweepstakes for Victor Wembanyama --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Grant and Lauren provide their Western Conference Standing Predictions only a few nights into the beginning of the NBA season. Stay to the end for a listen for the NBA Finals Predictions! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Grant and Lauren provide their Eastern Conference Standing Predictions only a few nights into the beginning of the NBA season. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

After a bit of a break due we are back to finish up the coverage of the remaining 5 teams in our Look Around the NBA Series. Who's a contender and who's a pretender? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Part 6 of our Look Around the NBA series has us taking a stroll through a few of the likely lottery teams from this upcoming season! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In part 5 of the 9 part series, Grant and Lauren cover 4 more teams who have all been attached to Donovan Mitchell in one way or another. And after the latest Kevin Durant rumors with the Grizzlies getting involved, what would it take to put KD in Memphis? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Grant and Lauren dive into 4 playoff teams in part 4 of the 9 part series to talk about every team in the league reviewing their offseason and talking about their present and their future. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Take a listen to part 3 of our series looking at the upcoming season and the future of 5 more teams. This week its the Wizards, Thunder, Kings, Pelicans, and Timberwolves! We've now covered 13/30 teams in this 9 part series. Tell us which teams you want us to discuss next: https://twitter.com/thegunnshot --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

We bring you part 2 of our new series where we present the short and long-term outlooks for 4 teams moving forward. Plus we discuss potential landing spots for Kevin Love as he enters his final year of his deal! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Take a listen as Lauren talks with Texas Legends coach George Galanopoulos about what life is like for coaches and players in the G League as well as some stories shared from this past Summer league as well as what it was like coaching Jaden Hardy.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Grant is on vacation this week so take a listen as Lauren begins part one of a series (A Look Around the NBA) assessing the outlook of each team across the league. Stick around to the end as Lauren throws out one team that could be interested in Myles Turner. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Grant and Lauren talk about the fallout around the league after the Suns match the offer sheet presented to Deandre Ayton --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Grant and Lauren talk exclusively about Donovan Mitchell and the various teams who we think should not be waiting on the Kevin Durant situation to settle itself before making their move! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Grant and Lauren record ahead of what feels like may be a busy weekend in the NBA. Take a listen as Grant and Lauren talk about DeAndre Ayton and what the Malcolm Brogdon trade becoming official today means for the Pacers and a potential bid for Ayton. The league may be on hold for Durant but take a listen as we discuss why we don't think it is. With plenty of names still available it is only a matter of time before the next shoe drops --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Take a listen to this quick 4th of July podcast where Grant discusses the 76ers offseason moves and the pending contract situation for James Harden and the 76ers. He also discusses what the future for the Utah Jazz may look like with or without Donovan Mitchell. Best of it all, Summer league is around the corner in Vegas! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Enjoy your 4th of July weekend with a little Free Agency discussion as Grant and Lauren sit down to talk through all of the drama that has unfolded over the first 24 hours of Free Agency. Take a listen as they discuss the Rudy Gobert and Malcom Brogdon trades, Kevin Durant rumors, and all of the notable signings thus far! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

As the offseason begins we are here breaking down all of the rumours and drama as things get underway! In the middle of discussing the Kyrie saga, news drops about his decision for the future! What does it mean for the Nets and KD moving forward? Take a listen as we talk through it all and more!! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Grant and Lauren talk about some of the potential NBA names to keep an eye out in the NCAA tournament this March. (#34) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In episode #33, we talk about the future for Russ and the Lakers along with the playoff outlook in the top half of the western conference --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

What happens if the Mavs don't reach their postseason goals? Listen as we focus on the future of the Luka Doncic in this Dallas Mavericks focused podcast. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

We're post all-star break and while there isn't much to talk about, Grant and Lauren re-visit some of the funnier moments throughout the NBA during our lifetimes while we wait for games to get going again!  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Take a listen as Lauren breaks down the trade deadline during the final minutes before the deadline. You get her raw reaction as things unfold during what ended up being a very busy deadline. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Lauren goes solo for an emergency pod breaking down the CJ to New Orleans trade and the Sabonis/Haliburton swap, a move that has shocked the NBA!! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

We dive into to some of the rumors floating around the NBA as we approach the deadline discussing some of the names being shopped around the league like John Collins, Sabonis, and more! We also break down the latest trade in the NBA between the Blazers and the Clippers and discuss the possibility of a James Harden/Ben Simmons swap! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

We pick up like we never missed a beat, jumping into some of the biggest stories and surprises in the NBA this season! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Lauren got to attend both media day and the Mavs Fan Jam ahead of the beginning of training camp for the 2021-2022 NBA season. She walks us through the behind the scenes and big takeaways from her experience. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

On the heels of the change to the front office in Minnesota Grant and Lauren discuss what this may mean for the makeup of the Timberwolves and, more specifically, Karl Anthony-Towns moving forward. They also talk about the latest news surrounding the Ben Simmonds saga and discuss John Wall and the Houston Rockets mutually agreeing to part ways. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In part 2 of 2, Grant and Lauren picked 4 players from across the league and discussed trade possibilities, team by team to see where there might be a fit and what teams might make sense. With no preparation ahead of time, they brainstormed what it might take for each team to get something done. This is a preview of how they came up with their trade package ideas on their Ben Simmons Trade Discussion pod. Episode 24! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In part 1 of 2, Grant and Lauren picked 4 players from across the league and discussed trade possibilities, team by team to see where there might be a fit and what teams might make sense. With no preparation ahead of time, they brainstormed what it might take for each team to get something done. This is a preview of how they came up with their trade package ideas on their Ben Simmons Trade Discussion pod. Episode 23! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Grant and Lauren sit down with Dom_2k hours ahead of the NBA 2K22 release. We talk about some of the things that have happened this offseason in the NBA as well as what to look forward to with the release of NBA 2K22!! Episode 22: Where to find Dom: Twitter: https://twitter.com/Dom_2k Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/dom_2k (Likely streaming early release of 2K22 tomorrow!) Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/Dom2k16 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Grant and Lauren toss around different trade packages from teams across the NBA!! Episode 21! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Listen as Grant and Lauren discuss the latest Ben Simmons news as well as the Lauri Markkanen trade sending him to Cleveland! Episode 20! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Grant and Lauren breakdown some of the Free Agency moves made around the league as well as talk about some of the current events happening in The League that Never Sleeps! Episode 19! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Grant and Lauren talk about some of the surprises and favorite draft picks from the 2021 NBA Draft as well as some Summer league shoutouts. They discuss the future of some of the teams based on their draft results and a little Olympics talk now that Tokyo 2020/2021 has come to a close! Episode 18! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

The Bucks have won the championship and the season has come to a close!!! BUT THE NBA NEVER STOPS!! Take a listen as Grant and Lauren give you their breakdown of the projected lottery picks (and some). They discuss their favorite things and what they see in each prospect as well as the range for where they see each player being selected at through the players listed in the lottery via Tankathon. After you have gotten your fill of the NBA draft talk, take a listen at the 1:11:00 mark as we sit down with Ben Perkins, trainer of 2021 draft prospect Quentin Grimes, trainer at Perk Performance and Director of Jon Lucas Enterprises. We discuss they type of player and what teams can expect from Quentin, what it is like playing in Europe and how that lead to Ben becoming a trainer, and some of the clients he works with of all ages, including 2021 WNBA 1st overall pick Charli Collier out of Texas. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Erik Kabe gives us a peak behind the curtain to the life of an NBA agent. He talks about what it is like preparing a guy for the pre-draft process as well as what it is like to go through free agency. We talk Josh Richardon, Grant Williams, and how Erik got into being an NBA agent and some of the challenges presented with being an agent. We also discuss the recruiting process for new guys every year and what the new NIL likeness rules may mean for college recruits coming into the NBA. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Reporting live from Camp USA in Las Vegas, Grant and Lauren sit down to discuss what things are like around the USA Men's basketball team coming off of the loss to Nigeria. Minutes ahead of the Australia game, we talk about how important these exhibition games are for the squad as well as what it would mean for the squad once the NBA Finals guys (Booker, Middleton, and Holiday) get back into the mix. As a reporter who covers the Miami Heat we also discuss the offseason and the moves and decisions the Heat have to make. And does Shohei Otani have a future in basketball? Take a listen!! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Grant and Lauren sit down with Jason Gallagher to talk about his career path and some of the amazing projects he has been a part of and others he continues to work on --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

The time has come, the moment is here! The NBA Finals start tonight!!!! Take a listen as Grant and Lauren recap what this season meant for both the Hawks and Clippers, as well as some things to look forward to or challenges they face this offseason. Finally they preview what we have all been waiting for this season!! The NBA Finals, Bucks vs Hawks! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

After a long break due to vacations, a wedding, and starting a new job, Grant and Lauren are back to review some of the playoff series and what it means for some of the teams that have been knocked out. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Take a listen as Grant and Lauren review the close of the regular season and discuss the play-in games. Finally they give some things that they will be looking for in each first round matchup during the NBA playoffs! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

With only 10 days left in the season, listen and Lauren and Grant discuss the play in game and raise some concerns for some of the teams in the upcoming playoffs. They also discuss the Pacers coaching debacle and the MVP race as things get down to the wire. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

After a bit of a hiatus Grant and Lauren return to break down who they think actually has a shot at making the finals in each conference this year. Then they flip it to the lottery and talk about which teams have the brightest and dullest futures moving forward --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Grant and Lauren update their NBA award picks now that another 1/3rd of the season has passed. How have their picks changed from the Way-Too-Early predictions? Are any of them locked up? Does James Harden have a case for MVP? Come take a listen as we break it all down. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Take a listen as Lauren and Grant breakdown the trade deadline and talk about some trades that moved the needle and others that really didn't --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Grant and Lauren took their own all star break but are back after a long hiatus. We break down the buyout market and how that may impact an already tense trade deadline. We also preview some NBA prospects to watch during the March Madness NCAA tournament. Stick around to the end for our sleepers of the week! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

With Donovan Mitchell and Rudy Gobert being picked last among all-star reserves, were the Jazz disrespected again? Take a listen as Lauren and Grant preview All-Star Weekend and the looming March 25th Trade Deadline! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Listen as we review the All-Star reserves, talk about snubs, and catchup on everything happening mid-week in the NBA! From Luka's game winning 3, to Porzingis rumors, all the way to he Timberwolves coaching change, we got it all! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Come listen as Lauren and Grant predict who they think will be All-Star snubs after they're announced on Tuesday! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Grant and Lauren catch up on another week in the NBA where they discuss the Derrick Rose/Dennis Smith Jr. swap and other potential moves that we could see coming during the season this year!