Chris Manning and Brendon Kleen cover the latest trends, thrills and debates across the NBA and the basketball world. They bring perspective as both lifelong hoops junkies and credentialed reporters to bring fans insight into the latest in basketball.
The NBA trade deadline is just over 48 hours away and the championship race is wide open, but which players will actually change teams? Chris Manning and Brendon Kleen give their final predictions and give out awards for teams that need and don't need a trade, players who should and shouldn't be dealt, the biggest unknown and the team that could become a contender with a move. 0:00 Intro Cold Open feat Along Came Polly 3:51 WNBA free agency power moves 23:04 NBA trade deadline awards ______________________________________________________________ Use code JUSTBASKETBALL when signing up on Thrive Fantasy: https://partners.thrivefantasy.com/justbasketball/ Buy NBA & WNBA gear at Homage using our link: https://homage.sjv.io/JustBasketball Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@justbballfans Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justbasketb... Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/justbballshow Please subscribe and leave a five-star review if you enjoy the Just Basketball Show on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, and Like and Subscribe on YouTube! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
NBA All-Stars come out Thursday so it's time to debate whether LeBron James, Devin Booker, Damian Lillard and others should make the cut. Chris Manning and Brendon Kleen give out their full starters and reserves for each conference with some surprises. But first, are the Houston Rockets skipping steps pursuing win-now veterans for Ime Udoka? And after Joel Embiid and Tyrese Haliburton pushed returns for awards reasons, the NBA is playing itself. 0:00 Intro Cold Open feat Marc Gasol 8:12 Slop of the Week feat Rockets 19:03 Embiid injury 28:03 Celtics beat Pacers 33:04 All Star picks ______________________________________________________________ Use code JUSTBASKETBALL when signing up on Thrive Fantasy: https://partners.thrivefantasy.com/justbasketball/ Buy NBA & WNBA gear at Homage using our link: https://homage.sjv.io/JustBasketball Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@justbballfans Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justbasketb... Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/justbballshow Please subscribe and leave a five-star review if you enjoy the Just Basketball Show on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, and Like and Subscribe on YouTube! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Los Angeles Lakers are pursuing Dejounte Murray while the future of LeBron James looms once again. Meanwhile the hierarchy of the NBA is taking shape heading toward the trade deadline. Chris Manning and Brendon Kleen discuss whether the Murray deal is a dead-end for the Lakers because of D'Angelo Russell, and who is really a top contender in the NBA in 2024. 0:00 Intro Cold Open feat Steph vs LeBron 5:36 Lakers crossroads 25:12 NBA Championship Tiers ______________________________________________________________ Use code JUSTBASKETBALL when signing up on Thrive Fantasy: https://partners.thrivefantasy.com/justbasketball/ Buy NBA & WNBA gear at Homage using our link: https://homage.sjv.io/JustBasketball Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@justbballfans Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justbasketb... Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/justbballshow Please subscribe and leave a five-star review if you enjoy the Just Basketball Show on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, and Like and Subscribe on YouTube! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In just one day, the NBA saw incredible scoring totals, a contender's head coach fired, and the East team from last year's NBA Finals make an upgrade. Brendon Kleen and Chris Manning break down Joel Embiid, Karl-Anthony Towns and Kevin Durant setting their gyms on fire, the Bucks moving on from Adrian Griffin for likely Doc Rivers, and the heat trading Kyle Lowry for Terry Rozier. 0:00 Intro Cold Open feat Team USA 5:00 Embiid/Towns/KD explosion 23:54 Griffin out, Doc in? 46:26 Rozier trade ______________________________________________________________ Use code JUSTBASKETBALL when signing up on Thrive Fantasy: https://partners.thrivefantasy.com/justbasketball/ Buy NBA & WNBA gear at Homage using our link: https://homage.sjv.io/JustBasketball Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@justbballfans Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justbasketb... Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/justbballshow Please subscribe and leave a five-star review if you enjoy the Just Basketball Show on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, and Like and Subscribe on YouTube! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Denver Nuggets capped off a great week of NBA basketball beating the Celtics in Boston, while WNBA free agency kicks off on Sunday. Chris Manning and Brendon Kleen break down the Nuggets looking unstoppable once again and answer five burning questions for WNBA free agency. Also, a look at Caitlin Clark losing to Ohio State, the future of Bronny James in the NBA, and Waving the Flag focusing on the Orlando Magic losing to the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday. 0:00 Intro Cold Open feat Deandre Ayton 6:25 Iowa-Ohio State WBB reaction 13:32 Bronny takeaways 20:21 Bucks want Dejounte Murray? 26:51 Celtics go down 49:50 WNBA burning questions 1:10:55 Magic dominated by Sixers ______________________________________________________________ Use code JUSTBASKETBALL when signing up on Thrive Fantasy: https://partners.thrivefantasy.com/justbasketball/ Buy NBA & WNBA gear at Homage using our link: https://homage.sjv.io/JustBasketball Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@justbballfans Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justbasketb... Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/justbballshow Please subscribe and leave a five-star review if you enjoy the Just Basketball Show on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, and Like and Subscribe on YouTube! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
It was a busy 24 hours in the NBA as Pascal Siakam was traded to the Indiana Pacers and Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers beat Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets in a battle of MVPs.Chris Manning and Brendon Kleen break down Siakam's interesting fit in Indiana and the Pacers pushing their chips in. Then, a look at how Embiid dismantled the Denver defense and why the Nuggets looked off. To close, it's time for Waving the Flag featuring a breakdown of where Markelle Fultz fits for the Orlando Magic and the Sacramento Kings' state of affairs after two heartbreaking losses back to back. 0:00 Who is the NBA's Jared Goff? 5:00 Siakam to Indiana 23:34 76ers beat Nuggets 43:25 Kings fall victim to Dame Time 1:01:43 Fultz fate ______________________________________________________________ Use code JUSTBASKETBALL when signing up on Thrive Fantasy: https://partners.thrivefantasy.com/justbasketball/ Buy NBA & WNBA gear at Homage using our link: https://homage.sjv.io/JustBasketball Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@justbballfans Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justbasketb... Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/justbballshow Please subscribe and leave a five-star review if you enjoy the Just Basketball Show on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, and Like and Subscribe on YouTube! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Teams around the NBA like the Brooklyn Nets, Utah Jazz and Charlotte Hornets may not see themselves as sellers at the NBA trade deadline… but they should. Brendon Kleen and Chris Manning make the case for all the potential sellers ahead of the deadline and then play matchmaker for players like Nicolas Claxton, Collin Sexton, Terry Rozier and Malcolm Brogdon. 0:00 Intro Cold Open feat Caitlin Clark 5:00 Warriors trading Wiggins? 22:25 Nets as Sellers 33:35 Jazz as Sellers 39:43 Pistons as Sellers 46:38 Hornets as Sellers 52:59 Hawks as Sellers 56:01 Bulls as Sellers 1:00:44 Raptors as Sellers 1:07:22 Blazers as Sellers 1:10:47 Rockets as Sellers ______________________________________________________________ Use code JUSTBASKETBALL when signing up on Thrive Fantasy: https://partners.thrivefantasy.com/justbasketball/ Buy NBA & WNBA gear at Homage using our link: https://homage.sjv.io/JustBasketball Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@justbballfans Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justbasketb... Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/justbballshow Please subscribe and leave a five-star review if you enjoy the Just Basketball Show on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, and Like and Subscribe on YouTube! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Milwaukee Bucks destroyed the Boston Celtics on national TV to even the score at the top of the East. Chris Manning and Brendon Kleen dig into what we can learn from the lopsided game before discussing Victor Wembanyama's triple-double, Kawhi Leonard extending with the Los Angeles Clippers and Elena Delle Done potentially being on the move in the WNBA. Then, it's time for Waving the Flag and a deep dive on Paolo Banchero's season as well as whether the Sacramento Kings are stuck or not. 0:00 Intro Cold Open on Spo 7:44 Celtics-Bucks recap 22:00 Vic Triple Double 31:00 Kawhi back 42:00 Elena Delle Gone? 50:00 Waving the Flag ______________________________________________________________ Use code JUSTBASKETBALL when signing up on Thrive Fantasy: https://partners.thrivefantasy.com/justbasketball/ Buy NBA & WNBA gear at Homage using our link: https://homage.sjv.io/JustBasketball Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@justbballfans Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justbasketb... Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/justbballshow Please subscribe and leave a five-star review if you enjoy the Just Basketball Show on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, and Like and Subscribe on YouTube! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
It's NBA trade deadline season with very few clear-cut contenders. So how can Joel Embiid, Luka Doncic, Steph Curry and Jimmy Butler get closer to championship contention? Chris Manning and Brendon Kleen debate which teams are one trade away and who they should target. Then, a First Time All-Star Draft featuring Tyrese Maxey, Jalen Brunson, Alperen Sengun and more. But first, a look at the Ja Morant injury and where the Memphis Grizzlies go from here. 0:00 Intro Cold Open Question 8:14 Grizzlies Future 25:11 One Trade Away Teams 1:00:00 First Time All-Star Draft ______________________________________________________________ Use code JUSTBASKETBALL when signing up on Thrive Fantasy: https://partners.thrivefantasy.com/justbasketball/ Buy NBA & WNBA gear at Homage using our link: https://homage.sjv.io/JustBasketball Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@justbballfans Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justbasketb... Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/justbballshow Please subscribe and leave a five-star review if you enjoy the Just Basketball Show on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, and Like and Subscribe on YouTube! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
From Donovan Mitchell to Draymond Green, this NBA trade deadline figures to be another big one in a wide open championship race. Chris Manning and Brendon Kleen rank each player who could plausibly be on the move at the deadline, which also includes difference makers like Lauri Markkanen, Jerami Grant, Dejounte Murray and more. Plus, what is the best fit for each player? 0:00 Intro 4:52 Salute to Ricky Rubio 13:10 Deadline table setter 29:45 Trade deadline player rank ______________________________________________________________ Use code JUSTBASKETBALL when signing up on Thrive Fantasy: https://partners.thrivefantasy.com/justbasketball/ Buy NBA & WNBA gear at Homage using our link: https://homage.sjv.io/JustBasketball Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@justbballfans Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justbasketb... Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/justbballshow Please subscribe and leave a five-star review if you enjoy the Just Basketball Show on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, and Like and Subscribe on YouTube! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Who can dethrone the Denver Nuggets to win the 2024 NBA championship, and who is falling toward the NBA Draft lottery? Chris Manning and Brendon Kleen break down the upstart OKC Thunder, the Minnesota Timberwolves falling down to earth, the rise of De'Aaron Fox and what it means for the Sacramento Kings, whether Franz Wagner and Paolo Banchero could both be All-Stars for the Orlando Magic, the prospects of the Cleveland Cavaliers trading Donovan Mitchell, and more. But first, quick reactions to Immanuel Quickley debuting with the Toronto Raptors and OG Anunoby premiering with the New York Knicks. 0:00 Intro Cold Open 4:34 OG/RJ/Quickley debuts 17:04 Championship Tiers ______________________________________________________________ Use code JUSTBASKETBALL when signing up on Thrive Fantasy: https://partners.thrivefantasy.com/justbasketball/ Buy NBA & WNBA gear at Homage using our link: https://homage.sjv.io/JustBasketball Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@justbballfans Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justbasketb... Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/justbballshow Please subscribe and leave a five-star review if you enjoy the Just Basketball Show on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, and Like and Subscribe on YouTube! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
From Nikola Jokic to A'ja Wilson to Caitlin Clark to Jimmy Butler, the NBA and WNBA gave us a ton to love in 2023 plus some lows. Brendon Kleen and Chris Manning look back on the year that was in basketball plus make predictions about what 2024 might hold for Joel Embiid, the Golden State Warriors, G League Ignite, and the Paris Olympics. 0:00 Intro Cold Open 4:43 Pascal Siakam Slop 14:45 2023 Look Back 52:41 2024 Look Ahead ______________________________________________________________ Use code JUSTBASKETBALL when signing up on Thrive Fantasy: https://partners.thrivefantasy.com/justbasketball/ Buy NBA & WNBA gear at Homage using our link: https://homage.sjv.io/JustBasketball Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@justbballfans Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justbasketb... Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/justbballshow Please subscribe and leave a five-star review if you enjoy the Just Basketball Show on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, and Like and Subscribe on YouTube! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Boston Celtics bring their A-game, the Phoenix Suns shrink, and the NBA hierarchy comes into focus after a big NBA Christmas Day. Chris Manning and Brendon Kleen go through a big question from each game including what the Jaime Jaquez Jr. breakout means for the Miami Heat and how the New York Knicks can improve their roster with a trade. 0:00 Intro Cold Open 4:12 Boston vs the Field? 20:58 Did Miami win the Dame trade? 31:40 Time to panic in Phoenix? 43:53 Is Steve Kerr right about officiating? 53:20 What's the right trade for the Knicks? __________________________________________________________________________ Use code JUSTBASKETBALL when signing up on Thrive Fantasy: https://partners.thrivefantasy.com/justbasketball/ Buy NBA gear at Homage using our link: https://homage.sjv.io/JustBasketball Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@justbballfans Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justbasketballshow/ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/justbballshow Please subscribe and leave a five-star review if you enjoy the Just Basketball Show on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, and Like and Subscribe on YouTube! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On the same night Ja Morant lifted the Memphis Grizzlies to another strong win in his return to the NBA, the Detroit Pistons slumped to a 25th straight loss against half of the Utah Jazz. Chris Manning and Brendon Kleen break down both games and both teams, starting with what we can learn from Cade Cunningham and Detroit breaking down mid-rebuild. Then, a look at what Morant's return shows us big picture about the Grizzlies and the league, plus what Memphis can realistically achieve the rest of the season. 0:00 Intro Cold Open 4:19 Pistons hit a new low 29:14 Morant back 59:31 What Matters More feat. Philly, LAC and GSW ______________________________________________________________ Use code JUSTBASKETBALL when signing up on Thrive Fantasy: https://partners.thrivefantasy.com/justbasketball/ Buy NBA & WNBA gear at Homage using our link: https://homage.sjv.io/JustBasketball Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@justbballfans Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justbasketb... Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/justbballshow Please subscribe and leave a five-star review if you enjoy the Just Basketball Show on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, and Like and Subscribe on YouTube! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Are the Denver Nuggets still the favorites to represent the Western Conference in the NBA Finals, or will challengers like the Phoenix Suns, Minnesota Timberwolves or Oklahoma City Thunder dethrone Nikola Jokic and Co.? Chris Manning and Brendon Kleen are joined by Wes Goldberg to pick their West MVP (Shai Gilgeous-Alexander?), best team, most disappointing team (Golden State?), and more. But first, the trio digs into all their favorite landing places for Utah Jazz All-Star Lauri Markkanen. 0:00 Intro Cold Open 3:29 Markkanen deals 22:38 West check-in ______________________________________________________________ Use code JUSTBASKETBALL when signing up on Thrive Fantasy: https://partners.thrivefantasy.com/justbasketball/ Buy NBA & WNBA gear at Homage using our link: https://homage.sjv.io/JustBasketball Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@justbballfans Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justbasketb... Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/justbballshow Please subscribe and leave a five-star review if you enjoy the Just Basketball Show on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, and Like and Subscribe on YouTube! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
From Austin Reaves and the Los Angeles Lakers depth to Fred VanVleet going to Houston to the Phoenix Suns cutting bait with Deandre Ayton, it's time to re-grade the NBA offseason. Brendon Kleen and Chris Manning revisit each big move of the NBA summer. Then, Steve Ceruti of The Ringer joins to sing the gospel of the Orlando Magic and discuss how far Franz Wagner, Paolo Banchero and Jalen Suggs can go this season or whether Orlando needs a trade. 0:00 Intro Cold Open 5:54 Slop of the Week feat. Toronto 26:27 Re-Grading the NBA Offseason 1:06:00 Ceruti on the Magic ______________________________________________________________ Use code JUSTBASKETBALL when signing up on Thrive Fantasy: https://partners.thrivefantasy.com/justbasketball/ Buy NBA & WNBA gear at Homage using our link: https://homage.sjv.io/JustBasketball Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@justbballfans Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justbasketb... Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/justbballshow Please subscribe and leave a five-star review if you enjoy the Just Basketball Show on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, and Like and Subscribe on YouTube! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Caitlin Clark could be headed to the Indiana Fever…or not? Plus Anthony Davis and LeBron James lead the Los Angeles Lakers to the inaugural NBA Cup title in Las Vegas. Chris Manning and Brendon Kleen break down the ripple effects of Indiana winning the WNBA Draft Lottery and what Caitlin Clark might do in the spring. Then, a look at how LA stifled Tyrese Haliburton and the Indiana Pacers to win the In-Season Tournament. 0:00 Cold Open 3:53 WNBA Lottery 25:38 NBA Cup reaction 50:35 IST Takeaways ______________________________________________________________ Use code JUSTBASKETBALL when signing up on Thrive Fantasy: https://partners.thrivefantasy.com/justbasketball/ Buy NBA & WNBA gear at Homage using our link: https://homage.sjv.io/JustBasketball Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@justbballfans Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justbasketb... Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/justbballshow Please subscribe and leave a five-star review if you enjoy the Just Basketball Show on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, and Like and Subscribe on YouTube! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Los Angeles Lakers and Indiana Pacers will face off in the NBA Cup Final as LeBron James aims to fend off Tyrese Haliburton to hoist another trophy. Chris Manning and Brendon Kleen break down how the Lakers and Pacers got here as well as whether Bobby Portis is right about the Milwaukee Bucks offense and whether it's time for a change around Zion Williamson and the New Orleans Pelicans. 0:00 Intro 3:41 Pacers-Bucks takeaways 28:30 Lakers-Pelicans takeaways 42:45 NBA Cup Final preview __________________________________________________________________________ Use code JUSTBASKETBALL when signing up on Thrive Fantasy: https://partners.thrivefantasy.com/justbasketball/ Buy NBA gear at Homage using our link: https://homage.sjv.io/JustBasketball Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@justbballfans Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justbasketballshow/ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/justbballshow Please subscribe and leave a five-star review if you enjoy the Just Basketball Show on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, and Like and Subscribe on YouTube! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Can the Indiana Pacers upset the Milwaukee Bucks? Can LeBron James continue his incredible vintage season and beat Zion Williamson and the New Orleans Pelicans? Chris Manning and Brendon Kleen preview the NBA Cup semifinals and discuss the Phoenix Suns getting screwed by the refs. Then, it's time for Waving the Flag including what happens to the Orlando Magic when Wendell Carter Jr. gets back and our five favorite Sacramento Kings trades. 0:00 Intro 1:40 NBA Cup semis preview 45:50 Waving the Flag ______________________________________________________________ Use code JUSTBASKETBALL when signing up on Thrive Fantasy: https://partners.thrivefantasy.com/justbasketball/ Buy NBA & WNBA gear at Homage using our link: https://homage.sjv.io/JustBasketball Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@justbballfans Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justbasketb... Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/justbballshow Please subscribe and leave a five-star review if you enjoy the Just Basketball Show on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, and Like and Subscribe on YouTube! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Chris Manning and Brendon Kleen open up the episode by looking at Mark Cuban selling the Mavericks and the Warriors' recent struggles and concerns about Andrew Wiggins and Klay Thompson. Then, they are joined by Brad Rowland from Locked on Hawks and DIME on Uproxx to discuss the state of the Eastern Conference by looking at who the best team in the conference is, the MVP of the conference so far this season, the team they are most high on, their most disappointing team and make a wild prediction based on what we've seen so far. 0:00 Intro 1:08: Mark Cuban reportedly selling the Mavs 10:56: Slop of the week: What's up with the Warriors? 19:12: State of the Eastern Conference ______________________________________________________________ Use code JUSTBASKETBALL when signing up on Thrive Fantasy: https://partners.thrivefantasy.com/justbasketball/ Buy NBA & WNBA gear at Homage using our link: https://homage.sjv.io/JustBasketball Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@justbballfans Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justbasketb... Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/justbballshow Please subscribe and leave a five-star review if you enjoy the Just Basketball Show on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, and Like and Subscribe on YouTube! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Chris Manning and Brendon Kleen jump around the NBA looking at the Jaylen Brown-Kristaps Porzingis tandem in Boston, the Indiana Pacers defense, patience with the New Orleans Pelicans, the development of Jabari Smith Jr. and Jalen Green in Houston, and more. Then, it's time for Waving the Flag in which we break down the Orlando Magic's six-game win streak and how the defense and rotation are fleshing out, plus the Sacramento Kings and their structure moving forward. 0:00 Intro 2:18 To Think That I Saw It On NBA League Pass 41:23 Waving the Flag ______________________________________________________________ Use code JUSTBASKETBALL when signing up on Thrive Fantasy: https://partners.thrivefantasy.com/justbasketball/ Buy NBA & WNBA gear at Homage using our link: https://homage.sjv.io/JustBasketball Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@justbballfans Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justbasketb... Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/justbballshow Please subscribe and leave a five-star review if you enjoy the Just Basketball Show on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, and Like and Subscribe on YouTube! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
It's time for Basketball Thanksgiving, doling out praise for Anthony Edwards, LeBron James, Caitlin Clark, the Utah Jazz and more. But first, Chris Manning and Brendon Kleen go through the 5 most interesting stats of the NBA season so far starring the Oklahoma City Thunder, Golden State Warriors, Max Strus, Dillon Brook and Mitchell Robinson. 0:00 Intro 2:41 Basketball Beckham 11:20 Five Stats 27:52 Basketball Thanksgiving ______________________________________________________________ Use code JUSTBASKETBALL when signing up on Thrive Fantasy: https://partners.thrivefantasy.com/justbasketball/ Buy NBA & WNBA gear at Homage using our link: https://homage.sjv.io/JustBasketball Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@justbballfans Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justbasketb... Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/justbballshow Please subscribe and leave a five-star review if you enjoy the Just Basketball Show on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, and Like and Subscribe on YouTube! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We power rank the NBA from top to bottom while zooming in on the rising Minnesota Timberwolves, Oklahoma City Thunder, Indiana Pacers and Atlanta Hawks as well as questions around the Phoenix Suns, Cleveland Cavaliers, Golden State Warriors and Chicago Bulls. Brendon Kleen and Chris Manning then jump into this week for the Orlando Magic and Sacramento Kings in their weekly Waving the Flag segment. 0:00 Intro 1:31 Lakers slop 7:28 NBA title tiers 1:01:22 Waving the Flag feat ORL & SAC ______________________________________________________________ Use code JUSTBASKETBALL when signing up on Thrive Fantasy: https://partners.thrivefantasy.com/justbasketball/ Buy NBA & WNBA gear at Homage using our link: https://homage.sjv.io/JustBasketball Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@justbballfans Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justbasketb... Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/justbballshow Please subscribe and leave a five-star review if you enjoy the Just Basketball Show on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, and Like and Subscribe on YouTube! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Brendon Kleen and Chris Manning begin the show by talking about the Bulls and Zach LaVine seemingly moving towards a breakup and what teams would makes sense for LaVine. Then, they talk through different NBA takes - including the Cavs continuing to be good, being lukewarm on Tyrese Haliburton and Jalen Williams hype - they'd look back before being joined by The Ringer's Rob Mahoney to play a round of NBA speed dating, talk about his recent Tyrese Haliburton story, what Haliburton has unlocked for the Pacers and how Haliburton and Rick Carlisle bring the best out of each other. 0:00 Intro 3:10: Zach LaVine's trade market and best destinations 29:15: NBA Prediction Course Correction 48:12: The Ringer's Rob Mahoney joins the show ______________________________________________________________ Use code JUSTBASKETBALL when signing up on Thrive Fantasy: https://partners.thrivefantasy.com/justbasketball/ Buy NBA & WNBA gear at Homage using our link: https://homage.sjv.io/JustBasketball Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@justbballfans Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justbasketb... Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/justbballshow Please subscribe and leave a five-star review if you enjoy the Just Basketball Show on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, and Like and Subscribe on YouTube! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Brendon Kleen and Chris Manning start the week with a look at the start and excitement of the women's college basketball season, the Milwaukee Bucks' continued struggles, the Wolves' looking legitimate (especially on defense), the Pacers' offense hitting new heights, the Houston Rockets developing the defense and the weekly check-in on the Orlando Magic and the Sacramento Kings. 0:00 Intro 3:10: The start of the women's college basketball season 5:28: What Matters More: The Bucks' continued struggles, the Lakers' starting lineup change and Chris Paul's shooting woes 31:50: The Wolves' strong start and stout defense, the Pacers' league-best offense and Scottie Barnes' star leap 1:05:40: Waving the flag: The Kings beat the Thunder and the Magic's guard woes ______________________________________________________________ Use code JUSTBASKETBALL when signing up on Thrive Fantasy: https://partners.thrivefantasy.com/justbasketball/ Buy NBA & WNBA gear at Homage using our link: https://homage.sjv.io/JustBasketball Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@justbballfans Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justbasketb... Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/justbballshow Please subscribe and leave a five-star review if you enjoy the Just Basketball Show on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, and Like and Subscribe on YouTube! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Vince Goodwill of Yahoo joins to survey the latest NBA news including James Harden debuting for the Los Angeles Clippers, Bradley Beal returning to the Phoenix Suns, and the upstart Golden State Warriors. But first, Brendon Kleen and Chris Manning jump into their weekly ‘To Think That I Saw It On NBA League Pass' segment in which they discuss Anthony Edwards dominance, Giannis and Dame's awkward start in Milwaukee, the Josh Giddey-Chet Holmgren pairing in OKC and more. 0:00 Intro 1:15 Jamal Murray and Timelord injury news 7:28 NBA League Pass observations 32:13 NBA Draft day two news 38:24 Vince Goodwill joins ______________________________________________________________ Use code JUSTBASKETBALL when signing up on Thrive Fantasy: https://partners.thrivefantasy.com/justbasketball/ Buy NBA & WNBA gear at Homage using our link: https://homage.sjv.io/JustBasketball Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@justbballfans Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justbasketb... Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/justbballshow Please subscribe and leave a five-star review if you enjoy the Just Basketball Show on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, and Like and Subscribe on YouTube! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Victor Wembanyama is the story of the early NBA season, so it's time for a deep dive. Chris Manning and Brendon Kleen break down the San Antonio Spurs rookie in depth after two monster performances to beat the Phoenix Suns last week. Plus, a quick run through the NBA including James Harden's Clippers debut, the Boston Celtics crazy start, and Zion Williamson playing more purposeful basketball. To close, Waving the Flag featuring Paolo Banchero and the Orlando Magic as well as the Sacramento Kings minus De'Aaron Fox. 0:00 Intro 7:04 Harden debuts 11:44 Wembanyama reaction 39:10 Zion, Simmons, Tatum, Maxey thoughts 52:21 Waving the Flag feat. Paolo and Fox ______________________________________________________________ Use code JUSTBASKETBALL when signing up on Thrive Fantasy: https://partners.thrivefantasy.com/justbasketball/ Buy NBA & WNBA gear at Homage using our link: https://homage.sjv.io/JustBasketball Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@justbballfans Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justbasketb... Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/justbballshow Please subscribe and leave a five-star review if you enjoy the Just Basketball Show on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, and Like and Subscribe on YouTube! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Memphis Grizzlies Are Down Bad Plus James Harden Is Finally a Clipper One full week of the NBA season is complete and it's time for a closer look at the Memphis Grizzlies, Philadelphia 76ers and Los Angeles Clippers. Chris Manning and Brendon Kleen discuss the James Harden trade to LA and what it means for the Clippers and Sixers before going deep on an ugly week in Memphis. Also, the John Collins era is off to a rough start in Utah and Bradley Beal may be out a while in Phoenix. 0:00 Intro 1:40 Harden deal reaction 27:35 What Matters Most feat Beal, Collins and Cam Thomas 40:50 Memphis rough start ______________________________________________________________ Buy NBA & WNBA gear at Homage using our link: https://homage.sjv.io/JustBasketball Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@justbballfans Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justbasketb... Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/justbballshow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
It's time for our unlikely but possible NBA predictions for the 2023-24 season with Jokicjoestar aka Jack. Brendon Kleen and Chris Manning are joined by Jokicjoestar to discuss the MVP race, first-time All-Stars in Boston and Denver, all-in trade teams, and whether this might be the year the Jazz and Bulls tear it down. But first, a quick breakdown of Sunday's road beatdown by the Nuggets over the Thunder. Then, they rip through a couple NBA news items before the weekly Waving the Flag segment featuring the Orlando Magic and Sacramento Kings. 0:00 Intro 1:01 OKC-DEN reaction 11:40 Unlikely But Possible Predictions 46:12 NBA news feat Cade and LeBron 54:45 Waving the Flag on Orlando 1:09:00 Waving the Flag on Sac ______________________________________________________________ Buy NBA & WNBA gear at Homage using our link: https://homage.sjv.io/JustBasketball Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@justbballfans Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justbasketb... Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/justbballshow Please subscribe and leave a five-star review if you enjoy the Just Basketball Show on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, and Like and Subscribe on YouTube! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
With the 2023-24 NBA season here, it's time to make some predictions about who will win it all, who will win MVP and much, much more. On a new episode of the Just Basketball Show, Chris Manning and Brendon Kleen make predictions for the 2023-24 NBA season (including their title picks, MVP picks, which teams will have the best offense and the best defense and more) before previewing the new-look Boston Celtics with Just Basketball TikTok producer Zayan Huda and the Portland Trail Blazers with Erik Garcia Gundersen. 0:00: Intro 2:51: What matters more feat Sochan, Quickley and Beal 12:01: Planting our flag on the Magic and Kings 18:01: 2023-24 season predictions 50:59: Boston Celtics preview 1:27:04: Portland Trail Blazers preview ______________________________________________________________ Buy NBA & WNBA gear at Homage using our link: https://homage.sjv.io/JustBasketball Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@justbballfans Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justbasketb... Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/justbballshow Please subscribe and leave a five-star review if you enjoy the Just Basketball Show on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, and Like and Subscribe on YouTube! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
As the NBA season starts Tuesday, it's time to preview the Denver Nuggets and Milwaukee Bucks, the two favorites to meet in the NBA Finals. Brendon Kleen and Chris Manning discuss the arrival of Damian Lillard, the Patrick Mahomesification of Nikola Jokic, and more. But first, our quick thoughts on Steven Adams missing the season in Memphis, Zach Collins getting an extension in San Antonio, and where Jonquel Jones, Skylar Diggins-Smith and Brittney Griner might go in WNBA free agency. 0:00 Intro 1:47 Adams surgery 11:56 Collins extension 19:01 WNBA free agency 37:34 Bucks preview 1:00:36 Nuggets preview ______________________________________________________________ Buy NBA & WNBA gear at Homage using our link: https://homage.sjv.io/JustBasketball Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@justbballfans Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justbasketb... Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/justbballshow Please subscribe and leave a five-star review if you enjoy the Just Basketball Show on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, and Like and Subscribe on YouTube! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We continue our NBA season preview series with a trio of chaotic squads in the Sixers, Grizzlies and Raptors. Chris Manning and Brendon Kleen break down Philly asking a lot of Joel Embiid once again, Memphis in a lurch during Ja Morant's absence, and Toronto in a reset season along with Locked On Raptors host Sean Woodley. But first, they play a game of NBA Preseason What Matters Most including Taurean Prince starting for the Lakers, Ben Simmons playing well to start the year, and Klay Thompson heading into a contract season. 0:00 Intro 1:06 What Matters More 13:54 76ers preview 40:15 Grizzlies preview 1:11:00 Raptors preview ______________________________________________________________ Buy NBA & WNBA gear at Homage using our link: https://homage.sjv.io/JustBasketball Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@justbballfans Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justbasketb... Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/justbballshow Please subscribe and leave a five-star review if you enjoy the Just Basketball Show on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, and Like and Subscribe on YouTube! (edited) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The New York Liberty take Game 3 and it's time to preview the star-studded Suns and a Cavaliers team looking for redemption. Chris Manning and Brendon Kleen break down Game 3 of the WNBA Finals by focusing on the Liberty's standout defense and the Aces losing Chelsea Gray to injury. They then preview the Phoenix Suns, all-in on this season after acquiring Bradley Beal to team with Devin Booker and Kevin Durant, and the Cleveland Cavaliers, who are looking to match last season's regular season success with postseason success this season. Other topics discussed: Jrue Holiday coming off the bench for Boston, the Pelicans' bad preseason defense, Victor Wembanyama playing like an All-Star in preseason and the Heat reportedly not trading for Bradley Beal because they think Tyler Herro is better. Intro: 0:00 WNBA Finals Game 3 recap: 1:13 What matters most: Jrue Holiday off the bench, the Pelicans' bad defense and Victor Wembanyama looking like an All-Star: 21:00 The Heat, apparently, think Tyler Herro is better than Bradley Beal: 29:03 Phoenix Suns preview: 33:12 Cleveland Cavaliers preview: 1:00:43 ______________________________________________________________ Buy NBA & WNBA gear at Homage using our link: https://homage.sjv.io/JustBasketball Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@justbballfans Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justbasketb... Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/justbballshow Please subscribe and leave a five-star review if you enjoy the Just Basketball Show on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, and Like and Subscribe on YouTube! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Las Vegas Aces are on the cusp of a WNBA championship while the NBA season is less than two weeks away. Chris Manning and Brendon Kleen break down Game 2 of the WNBA Finals before playing the debut round of NBA Speed Dating. They also discuss the latest with Miles Bridges and the Chicago Sky hiring Teresa Weatherspoon before previewing the Sacramento Kings season. 0:00 Intro 1:50 NBA Speed Dating 26:51 Miles Bridges 36:11 Weatherspoon to Chicago 44:28 WNBA Finals Game 2 58:21 Kings preview ______________________________________________________________ Buy NBA & WNBA gear at Homage using our link: https://homage.sjv.io/JustBasketball Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@justbballfans Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justbasketb... Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/justbballshow Please subscribe and leave a five-star review if you enjoy the Just Basketball Show on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, and Like and Subscribe on YouTube! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Aces took one of the WNBA Finals and the NBA preseason has begun. Brendon Kleen and Chris Manning break down Las Vegas' big win and the strong play of Jackie Young to lead the way. Then, a deep dive previewing Kawhi Leonard and the aging Los Angeles Clippers before closing with a preview of Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks as they build off last year's breakout. 0:00 Intro 1:19 Slop of the Week feat Jrue Holiday & Brandon Clarke 11:08 WNBA Finals Game 1 reaction 34:15 Clippers preview 1:00:46 Knicks preview ______________________________________________________________ Buy NBA & WNBA gear at Homage using our link: https://homage.sjv.io/JustBasketball Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@justbballfans Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justbasketb... Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/justbballshow Please subscribe and leave a five-star review if you enjoy the Just Basketball Show on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, and Like and Subscribe on YouTube! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
NBA Media Day has come and gone while the WNBA Finals loom. Chris Manning and Brendon Kleen react to the best moments from media day, break down what will decide the WNBA Finals, and do a deep dive season preview on the Golden State Warriors. Then, Lucas Kaplan joins the show to preview the Brooklyn Nets. 0:00 Intro 1:44 Media day news 14:46 Best media day quotes 38:41 WNBA Finals preview 49:58 Warriors preview 1:20:00 Nets preview ______________________________________________________________ Buy NBA & WNBA gear at Homage using our link: https://homage.sjv.io/JustBasketball Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@justbballfans Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justbasketb... Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/justbballshow Please subscribe and leave a five-star review if you enjoy the Just Basketball Show on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, and Like and Subscribe on YouTube! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
NBA rosters finally look set and so is the WNBA Finals matchup. Chris Manning and Brendon Kleen are joined by Wes Goldberg to break down the Jrue Holiday trade to the Boston Celtics before previewing the Miami Heat season. Then they go solo to discuss the New York Liberty clinching an appearance in the WNBA Finals and preview the Los Angeles Lakers. 0:00 Intro 0:50 Holiday trade 22:01 Heat preview 41:00 Liberty eliminate Sun 55:00 Lakers preview ______________________________________________________________ Buy NBA & WNBA gear at Homage using our link: https://homage.sjv.io/JustBasketball Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@justbballfans Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justbasketb... Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/justbballshow Please subscribe and leave a five-star review if you enjoy the Just Basketball Show on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, and Like and Subscribe on YouTube! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Breanna Stewart won WNBA MVP over A'ja Wilson and Alyssa Thomas, while our NBA season preview series gets to our first 2023 playoff teams. Chris Manning and Brendon Kleen break down the latest in the WNBA playoffs and the three MVP candidates, plus a full preview of this year's Minnesota Timberwolves and the Karl-Anthony Towns conundrum. Then they welcome Brad Rowland to break down Trae Young and the evolving Atlanta Hawks. 0:00 Intro 1:15 WNBA playoff check-in 17:23 Wolves preview 46:20 Hawks preview with Brad Rowland ______________________________________________________________ Buy NBA & WNBA gear at Homage using our link: https://homage.sjv.io/JustBasketball Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@justbballfans Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justbasketb... Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/justbballshow Please subscribe and leave a five-star review if you enjoy the Just Basketball Show on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, and Like and Subscribe on YouTube! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Damian Lillard is headed to the Milwaukee Bucks as the Portland Trail Blazers finally hit reset and shirk the Miami Heat. Chris Manning and Brendon Kleen break the deal down from every angle including how Lillard fits with Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Bucks, how Portland handled its business, the Heat's transaction losing streak, and why the Phoenix Suns got involved. Plus, where is Jrue Holiday going to end up? 0:00 Intro 0:59 Dame in Milwaukee 13:20 Title favorite? 22:25 Portland's choice 29:20 Holiday landing spots 36:45 Did Miami whiff? 49:53 Why the Suns got involved __________________________________________________________________________ Buy NBA gear at Homage using our link: https://homage.sjv.io/JustBasketball Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@justbballfans Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justbasketballshow/ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/justbballshow Please subscribe and leave a five-star review if you enjoy the Just Basketball Show on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, and Like and Subscribe on YouTube! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Damian Lillard sweepstakes near a conclusion while our NBA season previews continue. Chris Manning and Brendon Kleen dissect the Toronto Raptors pursuit of Lillard, why the Miami Heat aren't playing ball, and how each team would look with Lillard. Then, our full season previews for the Chicago Bulls and New Orleans Pelicans. 0:00 Intro 1:01 Lillard latest 25:07 WNBA semis G1s 32:44 Bulls preview 59:00 Pelicans preview ______________________________________________________________ Buy NBA & WNBA gear at Homage using our link: https://homage.sjv.io/JustBasketball Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@justbballfans Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justbasketb... Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/justbballshow Please subscribe and leave a five-star review if you enjoy the Just Basketball Show on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, and Like and Subscribe on YouTube! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Our NBA team preview series continues with the Oklahoma City Thunder and Indiana Pacers. Chris Manning and Brendon Kleen discuss the rise of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and predict how good the supporting cast in OKC might be around him before being joined by Caitlin Cooper to break down Tyrese Haliburton and the Indiana Pacers. 0:00 Intro 2:40 Thunder preview 39:25 Pacers preview ______________________________________________________________ Buy NBA & WNBA gear at Homage using our link: https://homage.sjv.io/JustBasketball Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@justbballfans Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justbasketb... Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/justbballshow Please subscribe and leave a five-star review if you enjoy the Just Basketball Show on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, and Like and Subscribe on YouTube! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
NBA training camps are close and the WNBA is headed toward Round Two of the playoffs. Brendon Kleen and Chris Manning discuss recent Damian Lillard chatter and what Portland is waiting for, plus the new rest rules and what they tell us about the NBA, owners, players and teams. Then, what we can learn from two recent Lakers move. Finally, a quick check-in on each WNBA playoff series plus our deep-dive Washington Wizards preview. 0:00 Intro 4:37 Dame update 12:33 Lakers moves 19:51 NBA rest rules 39:30 WNBA playoffs check-in 51:30 Wizards preview ______________________________________________________________ Buy NBA & WNBA gear at Homage using our link: https://homage.sjv.io/JustBasketballFollow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@justbballfans Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justbasketb... Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/justbballshowPlease subscribe and leave a five-star review if you enjoy the Just Basketball Show on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, and Like and Subscribe on YouTube! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
It's time to preview Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving and the Dallas Mavericks as well as the upstart Orlando Magic. Plus, the WNBA playoffs start on Wednesday! Chris Manning and Brendon Kleen welcome Austin Ngaruiya of Dime, D Magazine and more to talk Dallas before analyzing the Magic. Then they bring on Maddy (wnbadata on TikTok) to break down each first-round series of the WNBA postseason. 0:00 Intro 1:17 Magic season preview 27:45 Mavericks preview 58:09 WNBA Playoff preview ______________________________________________________________ Buy NBA & WNBA gear at Homage using our link: https://homage.sjv.io/JustBasketball Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@justbballfans Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justbasketb... Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/justbballshow Please subscribe and leave a five-star review if you enjoy the Just Basketball Show on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, and Like and Subscribe on YouTube! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Team USA failed to medal, two big WNBA free agents went off the board, and the NBA season is looming. Chris Manning and Brendon Kleen react to the end of the FIBA World Cup as well as Jewell Loyd and Betnijah Laney getting contract extensions before going deep on the Charlotte Hornets and Utah Jazz as they continue their NBA season preview series. 0:00 Intro 2:45 FIBA wrap up 18:17 Loyd and Laney extensions 25:44 Hornets preview 54:10 Jazz preview ______________________________________________________________ Buy NBA & WNBA gear at Homage using our link: https://homage.sjv.io/JustBasketball Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@justbballfans Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justbasketb... Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/justbballshow Please subscribe and leave a five-star review if you enjoy the Just Basketball Show on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, and Like and Subscribe on YouTube! ( Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Our season preview series continues as we break down the new-look Houston Rockets before welcoming Ku Khahil of Locked On Pistons to discuss Cade Cunningham and the Detroit Pistons. First, Brendon Kleen and Chris Manning look ahead to Klay Thompson's next contract and the future of the Golden State Warriors and break down how Trey Murphy's meniscus tear could affect his future and this year's New Orleans Pelicans. 0:00 Intro 1:18 Quick FIBA update 4:02 Klay in GSW long term 15:47 Trey Murphy out 22:45 Rockets preview 52:10 Pistons preview with Ku Khahil ______________________________________________________________ Buy NBA & WNBA gear at Homage using our link: https://homage.sjv.io/JustBasketball Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@justbballfans Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justbasketb... Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/justbballshow Please subscribe and leave a five-star review if you enjoy the Just Basketball Show on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, and Like and Subscribe on YouTube! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Team USA lost to Lithuania despite 35 points from Anthony Edwards, so we discuss how worried we are about their fate at the FIBA Basketball World Cup. Plus, who should be in Steve Kerr's closing lineup and what has this tourney taught us about Brandon Ingram? Then, a deep dive season preview on the San Antonio Spurs including their most important players, preseason hype candidates, best lineup, and predictions. 0:00 Intro 1:59 Make It Basketball 8:17 Team USA discussion + Ingram 31:14 Canada, Slovenia, Spain, Australia thoughts 43:44 WNBA update 48:41 Spurs preview ______________________________________________________________ Buy NBA & WNBA gear at Homage using our link: https://homage.sjv.io/JustBasketball Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@justbballfans Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justbasketb... Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/justbballshow Please subscribe and leave a five-star review if you enjoy the Just Basketball Show on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, and Like and Subscribe on YouTube! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The New York Liberty beat the Las Vegas Aces again, setting the stage for a fascinating WNBA postseason. Chris Manning and Brendon Kleen break down the title odds and preview the WNBA stretch run including the MVP race, the dark horse Washington Mystics and more. But first, a quick check-in on Team USA and a discussion on whether Ben Simmons can return to form in Brooklyn this season. 0:00 Intro 2:16 Quick World Cup thoughts 9:23 Ben back? 22:40 Libs over Aces in Round 5 34:59 Dark horse Mystics 42:40 WNBA stretch run preview ______________________________________________________________ Buy NBA & WNBA gear at Homage using our link: https://homage.sjv.io/JustBasketball Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@justbballfans Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justbasketb... Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/justbballshow Please subscribe and leave a five-star review if you enjoy the Just Basketball Show on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, and Like and Subscribe on YouTube! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Giannis Antetokounmpo questions his future with the Milwaukee Bucks while France and the USA split in different directions at the FIBA World Cup. Chris Manning and Brendon Kleen discuss it all, but first a quick discussion about PJ Washington, his new contract, and what this season could look like for the Charlotte Hornets. 0:00 Intro 2:53 PJ Washington signed 16:15 Giannis watch 34:46 Frances goes down 41:31 Canada trending up 54:04 Team USA takeaways ______________________________________________________________ Buy NBA & WNBA gear at Homage using our link: https://homage.sjv.io/JustBasketball Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@justbballfans Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justbasketb... Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/justbballshow Please subscribe and leave a five-star review if you enjoy the Just Basketball Show on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, and Like and Subscribe on YouTube! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The 2023 FIBA World Cup starts on Friday as Anthony Edwards and Team USA try to beat Luka Doncic, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Rudy Gobert and more to win gold. Chris Manning and Brendon Kleen are joined by Robby Kalland of DIME to preview the tournament, with full predictions on the champion, MVP, Cinderella team and more. 0:00 Intro 3:43 Team USA analysis 11:09 Ant Edwards breakout? 17:30 Lauri Markkanen 2.0 23:03 KAT back with the DR 32:35 Spain done? 40:10 Under the radar stories 47:18 Remember some guys 50:01 Predictions _______________________________________________________________ Buy NBA & WNBA gear at Homage using our link: https://homage.sjv.io/JustBasketball Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@justbballfans Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justbasketb... Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/justbballshow Please subscribe and leave a five-star review if you enjoy the Just Basketball Show on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, and Like and Subscribe on YouTube! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
From Ja Morant and Zion Williamson's first halves to the great Milwaukee Bucks regular season to the jump-started Utah Jazz led by Lauri Markkanen, we sift through NBA storylines we forgot from 2023 that will matter this year. Then, Chris Manning and Brendon Kleen discuss the strong second season of “Winning Time,” including the actors, storylines and real-life history. 0:00 Intro 3:33 Pels, Grizz strong start 15:39 MIL the 1-seed 24:42 Lauri and Utah breakout 33:41 Take foul rules worked 37:16 Shaedon Sharpe arrived 41:09 ‘Winning Time' S2 _______________________________________________________________ Buy NBA & WNBA gear at Homage using our link: https://homage.sjv.io/JustBasketball Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@justbballfans Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justbasketb... Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/justbballshow Please subscribe and leave a five-star review if you enjoy the Just Basketball Show on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, and Like and Subscribe on YouTube! (edited) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The New York Liberty beat the Las Vegas Aces in another WNBA battle of the best in the Commissioner's Cup Final, is it time to treat New York as the favorites for the title? Brendon Kleen and Chris Manning break it down, but first they sift through injury updates on Giannis Antetokounmpo and Kristaps Porzingis as well as the latest Joel Embiid intrigue and UConn guard Paige Bueckers' return to the court. 2:08 FIBA injuries 8:54 Embiid's Twitter 22:23 Bueckers back 28:41 Aces-Liberty deep dive _______________________________________________________________ Buy NBA & WNBA gear at Homage using our link: https://homage.sjv.io/JustBasketball Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@justbballfans Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justbasketb... Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/justbballshow Please subscribe and leave a five-star review if you enjoy the Just Basketball Show on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, and Like and Subscribe on YouTube! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices