Three and D Podcast

Sean and Steve reconvene to discuss the state of the NBA playoffs as the conference finals draw near. During this podcast, they go series by series as they analyze not only the basketball being played, but what each series outcome could mean for the participating teams.

Sean and Steve are back with this session on the best and worst individual performances in the first round of the 2016 NBA Playoffs. Later, they also discuss the issues that surround the teams that had already been shown their exit tickets by recording time (Houston Rockets, Dallas Mavericks, Detroit Pistons, and Memphis Grizzlies).

Sean O'Neill and Steve Graham are living proof that Vegas knows how to take your money in this edition of the Three and D NBA Podcast. If you'll recall, we (much like many other NBA media outlets) put on our prophet caps during the preseason, attempting to predict the over/unders on win totals for each NBA team. How did these predictions turn out, you ask? With the season fairly complete, we thought it'd be a good time to check on just how well (or, ehh, poorly) the two of us performed.

In what might appear to be a very hot take-mired episode of the Three and D NBA Podcast, Sean and Steve tackle thought-provoking topics such as: the line between journalism and gossip in sports reporting (re: D'Angelo Russell/Nick Young situation), the line between accepted jeering and stomach-turning boasting among sports players (re: Reggie Jackson v. the Thunder), and possible reasons a team like the Chicago Bulls is rumored to be seeking suitors for their 26-year-old star in Jimmy Butler.

Taking a stroll down NBA Draft memory lane, we look at past mock drafts and how they would change the course of history in the present day NBA if those mocks were true. From 2013-15, we look at some of the biggest hits and misses from those draft classes.

Your favorite Irishmen, Sean O'Neill and Steve Graham, discuss and debate their NBA MVP, Defensive Player of the Year, Sixth Man, Rookie of the Year, Coach of the Year, and Executive of the Year predictions (along with the help of some bourbon and Jack Daniels). They also discuss their All-NBA First Team choices through mid-March.

In an all Lakers/Suns episode, the guys discuss the emergence of Jordan Clarkson and D'Angelo Russell-- they also wonder what Clarkson's next salary might look like. In a Suns-centric conversation, they take a look at their recent wins and try to explain their reasoning.

In this episode, we take a look at the eight teams from each conference which we think will make the playoffs. Included with their respective seedings, we then do a mock playoffs and decide the fates of each team. At the end of the show, we play a game where we put together an all-waiver-wire team, comprised of players who've recently been waived and match them up against the five actual NBA teams with the worst five records and see how they fare.

Let there be trades! Diving right toward the upcoming trade deadline, the guys discuss possible trades, plus analyze the ones that've already happened! They begin with the Tobi Harris/Jennings/Ilyasova trade (2:35), as well as the Courtney Lee deal with Charlotte/Memphis/Miami (12:41) Hornets trade talk continues with speculation about a possible Dwight Howard trade (17:20) followed by a possible Dwight-to-Wiz deal (23:35) and the smaller named players who might get moved (27:20). The guys also discuss what it would take to nab some of Atlanta's assets (28:28), a possible Greg Monroe trade (31:14), Milwaukee's deadline philosophy (35:17), Portland trade scenarios (40:50), a Thaddeus Young trade (49:20), Phoenix/Denver selling potential (56:09), Cavaliers as potential suitors (57:58), Thunder's search for an SG (1:02:10), how Bosh/Gasol injuries affect Memphis/Miami's approach(1:05:19), Ben McLemore's availability (1:16:34), are Golden State and San Antonio considered buyers? (1:20:42), Sixers absence (1:26:43), and breaking news as word of the Channing Frye/Lance Stephenson deal comes through (1:29:30). Finally, the podcast concludes with questions about the future of Chicago and who they'd be open to discussing (1:35:30). Happy deadline, dudes.

Sean's back from Dallas and has brought a crazy week of NBA news back with him. In an episode full of coach firings, the guys discuss the dismissals of Jeff Hornacek (2:38), Derek Fisher (25:18), and possibly George Karl (33:34). The guys also debate whether a Dwight Howard trade is actually plausible and who might want to make a deal with Houston (48:13). Plus, with the Nets ready to hire a new GM, there's discussion of who's on their "short list" and who Sean and Steve agree will eventually be hired (58:44).

No more parties in LA on this episode of the podcast, as Sean and Steve discuss Blake Griffin's decision to punch a member of the Clippers' staff, resulting in a broken hand, forcing him to miss considerable time. In this episode, we also take a look at the Cavaliers decision to fire head coach David Blatt and how the Kevin Love trade will continue to define this era of Cavs basketball. In addition to some of the trade rumors we expect to perhaps get done by the deadline, we take a look at the recent Josh Smith trade to the Rockets and wonder if it will affect the Clips in this year's playoffs.

On this week's Three and D, we discuss Joakim Noah's season ending injury and his future with the Bulls, we also talk at length about the release of the 30 finalists for the USA Basketball Olympic team in Rio. We look at the surprises and who we thought should've been listed. It's also our second straight week of breaking news, as we react to the Denver Nugget's decision to extend Tim Connelly. In our weekly breakdowns, we examine the Cavaliers poor performance against the Warriors, and whether Kevin Love is playable against them. In addition, we wonder about the playoff chances for Orlando and how their players would mesh on other teams. Finally, we conclude with a conversation about the Rockets defensive struggles and how Dwight Howard has improved.

In an early January Three and D, we discuss the future of the Nets and the firings of Lionel Hollins and Billy King. We also discuss the possibility of Joe Dumars being the next general manager of the Pelicans. Additionally, we break down what we've seen lately from the Heat, Pistons, and Mavericks.

In the inaugural episode of 2016, the Three and D guys tackle the issues between Suns owner Robert Sarver and Markieff Morris, plus comment on what it means to be a "millennial." They also discuss Byron Scott's tumultuous year as Lakers coach and how his old-school style may be rubbing young players like Julius Randle the wrong way. Also, in the first breakdown of the year, the Pelicans lost season, the Raptors budding all-stars, and the Wizards lobbying of Kevin Durant as their only hope, are among the topics discussed this week.

Happy New Year! It's New Years Resolutions time on the Three and D Podcast. In this episode, each of us come up with five resolutions which pertain to various NBA-related topics. Among them, Joel Embiid suiting up in 2016, the Warriors going for 70 wins, Matt Barnes no longer attacking coaches and Russell Westbrook joining the UFC. Stay tuned for a very special announcement at the end of the show!

Happy holidays from the Three and D Podcast! We're wishing you a merry NBA Christmas by discussing Kyrie Irving's much anticipated return, Jimmy Butler asking Fred Hoiberg, what's beef? As well as our critical thoughts about the theft of $750,000 worth of jewelry from Derrick Williams. Plus, in our three team breakdowns, we analyze the Bucks, Knicks and Blazers.

The force has been woken on this week's episode. Topics include: Which teams need to make moves as trade season heats up, Z-Bo's willingness to head to the bench, the Grit and Grind Grizzlies' embrace of pace and space, and why Orlando's enjoyed recent success. Plus, this week's breakdowns of the Celtics, Heat, and Jazz.

This week the guys discuss Jerry Colangelo's hiring and future role with the 76ers (1:45), Lionel Hollins' rumored firing (14:06), and LeBron's lifetime deal with Nike (20:06). Plus, in our three team breakdown, we analyze the Hawks (24:23), Nuggets (31:32), and Pacers (42:55).

On this episode of the Three and D podcast, Sean and Steve talk about Kobe's recent retirement announcement, breakdowns of the Nets, Spurs, and Warriors. Plus, they talk about the current state of the Sixers and Jahlil Okafor's recent incidents with Spike Eskin from Philadelphia's 94WIP and the Rights to Ricky Sanchez Podcast (40:40).

Thanksgiving Eve is upon us and so is a very messy coaching landscape in the NBA. Steve and Sean discuss Vivek's craziness over Calipari, Kevin McHale's exit from Houston, and Rick Carlisle's defibrillator-like powers as a head coach. We also go over the oddly similar records of the Los Angeles Clippers, Minnesota Timberwolves, and the Phoenix Suns.

In a late-November edition of Three and D, the guys discuss the continued struggles of the Houston Rockets, the not so surprising success of the Cavs, as well as a debate about whether the Celtics last two wins were really that impressive. Stick around for Bulls, Obama, Oprah, and Jameer Nelson stories later with Bleacher Report and NBC Basketball's Sean Highkin!

In this edition of the podcast the guys discuss a trade between the Heat and Grizzlies, the Sac-Town turmoil, how the Pelicans can get back on track, as well as breakdowns of the 76ers, Thunder, and Bulls. Plus a very special bonus interview with 11-year NBA player Scot Pollard!

The first installment of the 2015 NBA Season Preview... where Sean and Steve break down the first ten teams with predictions, over/unders and more!

Sean and Steve discuss a number of topics in their first non-preview episode. Among them, the deadline for rookie contract extentions, who signed and who didn't, LeBron's 25,000 points, Kobe's shot selection, plus the ending of Grantland. The guys also talk about what they've seen so far from the Rockets, Warriors and Pistons and they what they expect going forward.

The third installment of the 2015 NBA Season Preview... Listen to Sean and Steve break down ten more teams with predictions, over/unders, and more!

The second installment of the 2015 NBA Season Preview... Listen to Sean and Steve break down ten more teams with predictions, over/unders, and more!