The Halfcourt Podcast

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A weekly recap and discussion on NBA news. Along with debates about players, teams, and everything to do with basketball. Also can travel into other sports such as football, baseball, and hockey. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/james--buchanan/sup


    • Sep 14, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 38m AVG DURATION
    • 27 EPISODES


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    NFL IS BACK!!! (Baseball playoffs around the corner, NBA coming back soon, CFB)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2021 44:47


    Breakdown of every week 1 nfl game, along with some fantasy input. Analysis of MLB standings, and wild card predictions, and award predictions. Also features a brief discussion about NBA free agents. Closed by talking about college football and Oregon vs OSU. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/james--buchanan/support

    Can the heat win a chip? (NBA FREE AGENCY)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2021 38:18


    Extended analysis of the 2021 free agency class in the NBA, and a breakdown of how the market played out. With talk about the value of every contract given out in free agency. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/james--buchanan/support

    SUPERTEAMS IN LA

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2021 37:17


    Talk about the Lakers and dodgers trades over the past week. Along with NBA draft coverage. Closed by a analysis of the MLB trade deadline --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/james--buchanan/support

    How insane is power 5 football (Ft Ronnie Coluzzi)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2021 25:38


    Former Central Michigan and Iowa kicker/punter Ronnie Coluzzi join the show. Talks about the atmosphere in the big ten, new player image rights in the NCAA, and how faith has helped him in his pursuit to make the NFL. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/james--buchanan/support

    This is the best NBA Season since 2016

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2021 24:21


    Recap of Nets Vs Bucks along with all the other Conference semi-final series. Also features predictions about the future playoff matchups and a discussion about All NBA teams and All-Defense teams. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/james--buchanan/support

    Bucks in 7!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2021 40:58


    Recap of the first round of the 2021 NBA playoffs. Followed by 2nd round predictions and analysis. Closed by talking about the Julio Jones trade, and some baseball talk. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/james--buchanan/support

    Magic or Curry? (Ft kinglouis_)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2021 101:58


    Popular TikTok Alex Louis joins the podcast with a handful of hot takes that lead to fierce debates, including Nash vs Cp3, Magic vs Bird, Magic vs Kobe, and plenty more. We also talk about the upcoming play in games, and NBA playoffs and a surprise reveal of who I think is the greatest player of all time. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/james--buchanan/support

    Everyone got traded! (Drummond and Aldridge buy outs)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2021 30:02


    Walking through every trade and move of the NBA trade deadline including Nikola Vucevic to the bulls. Also conversation on who are the favorites to come out of each conference post trade deadline. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/james--buchanan/support

    March Madness is amazing!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2021 24:36


    Breakdown of every march madness game so far, including how my predictions shaped up. This followed by talking about the Trevor Ariza, and Pj Tucker trades. Closed off by remembering NBA Legend Elgin Baylor. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/james--buchanan/support

    Revisiting Pre-season Standing and Award Predictions (Ft Garrett Bullock)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2021 54:42


    Seeing where our predictions on the NBA standings turned out at midseason, along with our picks for awards such as MVP. Also includes an analysis of every team at mideason. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/james--buchanan/support

    Booker got Snubbed!(The Rockets are Atrocious)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2021 30:27


    Opinions on the 2021 all-stars, and who got snubbed. Along with a discussion on why the timberwolves and rockets are so bad. Also includes a discussion about how variable the eastern conference is(Heat, Pacers, Bulls, Raptors). Continues by talking about the effect of the short off-season, and the timberwolves new coach. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/james--buchanan/support

    Beal and Luka are all-star starters over Dame and Harden???

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2021 35:17


    A passionate discussion on why Dame and Harden should be starting in the all-star game. Followed by a discussion about the injuries to superstars. Also includes talk about why Blake Griffin and John Collins are sitting out amidst trade demands. Closed by a discussion about Carson Wentz being traded to the Colts and 1 struggling NBA player who needs to be moved immediately. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/james--buchanan/support

    Whos the NBA MVP? (Super Bowl Wrap up)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2021 35:04


    Top 10 MVP candidates right now ranking, along with analysis of interesting topics within the NBA this week, such as Demar DeRozan playing PF, and KD being taken during a game by the NBA due to covid Protocols. Also includes a discussion about JJ Watt being released from the Texans. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/james--buchanan/support

    Is Jaylen Brown the 2nd best Sg in the league? (Bradley Beal vs Jaylen Brown)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2021 25:02


    A weekly recap of NBA News and injury report, along with an analysis of the first return on All-Star Game voting. Also includes a detailed breakdown of how the Jazz and Spurs are overachieving. Followed by a discussion on why the mavericks are not meeting expectations. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/james--buchanan/support

    Bradley Beal on the move? (Ft Drew Rice)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2021 45:18


    Opens with a discussion about how far Giannis can take the Bucks without a jump shot, transitions into Superbowl talk, and analysis of what the NBA should do about all the postponed games. Includes talk about possible trade destinations for Bradley Beal, and recognition of Gordon Hayward's early-season success. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/james--buchanan/support

    What its like growing up in an NBA household (Ft Scooter Barry)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2021 37:27


    Former Kansas Jayhawk and 1987-88 NCAA Champion Scooter Barry joins the show to talk about the atmosphere at NCAA tournament games, what it is like growing up the son of NBA Hall of Famer Rick Barry, next to 4 brothers who all played high-level basketball. Along with advice for players who want to play basketball after high school and college. Closed by a recap of the events within the NBA this week. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/james--buchanan/support

    James Harden to the Nets! Winners and Losers of the Biggest NBA Trade Ever

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2021 38:25


    Deep dive into the 4-team blockbuster deal that sent James Harden to Brooklyn to team up with Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving. Closed by talking about the star performers of the opening weeks of NBA Basketball. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/james--buchanan/support

    NFL Playoff predictions, will Mahomes ever be the goat?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2021 40:22


    Starts with a complete prediction of the 2021 NFL playoffs, and MVP prediction. Followed by an analysis of the NBA season to date, along with a segment on how my MIP favorite, Chris Boucher is blossoming into a star right before our eyes. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/james--buchanan/support

    FINALLY, the nba is back!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2021 38:21


    Evaluating early season pretenders, and contenders. In depth look into how rookies have started their careers. Along with an evaluation of the best performers 5 games into the season. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/james--buchanan/support

    Full NBA Standing and Award Predictions(Ft Garrett Bullock)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2020 45:33


    My top 3 finalists for MVP, ROY, 6MOTY, COTY, and MIP. A full breakdown of both conferences, 1-15, where everyone will finish. A heated discussion of will the Warriors make the playoffs, and who the playoff teams will be in the loaded Western Conference. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/james--buchanan/support

    What is ESPN doing with their top 100?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2020 43:37


    Breakdown of the entire ESPN top 100 players list. Also includes an analysis of James Harden's trade request and Paul George's max contract extension. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/james--buchanan/support

    Why did everyone get overpaid?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2020 43:30


    Recap and opinions on the 2020 NBA draft, along with NBA free agency, and trades throughout the last 2 weeks. Features free agency losers and winners, along with a brief insight into the Warriors future, and Pelicans' playoff chances. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/james--buchanan/support

    How good are the suns now with Chris Paul?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2020 30:19


    Discussion on if the Suns can be championship contenders, along with an analysis of what the Rockets should do with James Harden and Russell Westbrook. Closed by talking about Demar Derozan, Dennis Schroder, and Draymond Green. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/james--buchanan/support

    Breaking Down When The Nba Is Scheduled To Return

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2020 28:14


    Opens with a breakdown of the recent meeting between NBA Owners, and the players association. Including a start date for the regular season, free agency, and trades. Followed by possible trade scenarios for Gordan Hayward. Closed with a 5 category... --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/james--buchanan/support

    Where every free agent should go

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2020 35:49


    Begins with a review of the hirings in the NBA for the week(Darryl Morrey, Stan Van Gundy, Stephan Silas). Followed by an expectation of what every NBA free agent will do, and what they should do. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/james--buchanan/support

    The Giannis Predicament

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2020 25:14


    Analysis of how the bucks should handle Giannis's future.  Along with information regarding the #1 overall pick, and possible trade scenarios around it. Reaction to the Pacers new head coach, free agency news, and closed by a segment about Dwight... --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/james--buchanan/support

    In the Beginning... (CP3, Warriors, Rockets)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2020 31:39


    Introduction to myself, CP3 news, Discussion on the Warriors draft pick, and the Rocket's future. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/james--buchanan/support

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