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Stephie Smalls is back and more chaotic than ever in an episode that tackles sports drama, betting strategy, and the hard lines we draw in both dating and fandom. She's joined by SGPN's Scott Reichel and football analytics savant Anand Nanduri for a jam-packed ride through hot takes and personal truths.⛹️‍♂️ 1:30 – Stephie and Scott kick it off with love for Jaxson Dart (naturally), then shift into NBA Playoff picks and the Top 5 Most Dramatic NBA Players.

Department of Game Efficiency??!?!?!?!?! Join as we come out of hibernation and delivery an EMERGENCY POD 4 weeks after the Luka's trade and its reviving of the NBA, dissect the current standings, and jump into the world of Basketball Reference nicknames.

Will and Alex head to The Classic Factory in Atlanta to celebrate the Toronto Raptors' 30th anniversary with Tas Melas of No Dunks. Together, they revisit iconic championship moments, heartbreaking losses, favorite jerseys, and obscure players from Raptors history. Later, Alex and Tas go head-to-head in a special edition of the Basketball Reference game.Reach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hellowelcome.show or email the guys info@hellowelcome.showCheck out our merch! Visit hellowelcome.show and click on the merch link.Original Music by DIVISION 88.Hello and Welcome is presented by Betway. https://betway.ca- Only Available In Ontario, must be 19+. Please play responsibly.Download the Betway app: https://betway.onelink.me/3010529547/0mx1y6wbTangerine: www.tangerine.caGreta Bar YYZ: https://www.gretabar.com/locations/torontoReach out to sales@thenationnetwork.com to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sean is getting married so Joey is doing a solo finals "preview." Have a good wedding, Sean. We love you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1999-11-07 through 1999-11-13. Game of the week: Portland Trail Blazers @ Utah Jazz on 1999-11-09. Link to Portland Trail Blazers @ Utah Jazz full game - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SXjgE3dVsL4 Link to next episode's game of the week (Toronto Raptors @ Detroit Pistons) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pv23GIBlq6g -- An NBA history podcast about the 2000s NBA. Hosted by Lew⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠@L0GICMASTER⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Social media links:  Phone/Voicemail: (405) 466-7623 Twitter:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠RimDynastyNBA⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠RimDynastyNBA⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TikTok:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠RimDynastyNBAPod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠RimDynastyNBA⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Stats from Basketball Reference and NBA.com. Transaction info from prosportstransactions.com and Basketball Reference.  Sources: New York Times, Sports Illustrated I own none of the video or audio used in this video except for the sound of my own voice. Please do not sue me

Dan and Grant give you 70-PLUS MINUTES of our 'Stat Padding' segment. We're talking Hall of Fame probability from Basketball-Reference, NBA word association, 'Guess That Player!,' Stephen Curry and LeBron James hypotheticals, a Draymond Green vs. Ben Simmons off-the-walls scenario, statistical over/unders for players, terrible NBA draft takes and MUCH more. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO/ PUPPY TALK6:01 - STAT PADDING6:17 - Guess That Player!27:36 - 25-point seasons31:40 - Player over/unders35:34 - Draymond Green with a backpack or Ben Simmons free throws?37:12 - Stephen Curry on the Miami Heat or LeBron James on the Golden State Warriors40:02 - Klay Thompson or Draymond Green?41:56 - Hall of Fame probability quiz48:11 - Which NBA rookies were you most wrong about?51:14 - Which NBA player has these tattoos56:11 - NBA word association1:07:03 - Start, bench, cut NBA signature moves1:11:44 - Guess these NBA nicknamesSUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️TIKTOK: @hardwoodknocksTWITTER @HardwoodKnocksIG: @hardwood_knocks DAN'S TWITTER/IG: @danfavale / @danfavaleGRANT'S TWITTER: @gt_hughesBUSINESS INQUIRES⬇️hardwoodknocks@gmail.comThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/2916956/advertisement

First full episode of Rim Dynasty, covering 1999-11-02 through 1999-11-06. Game of the week: Seattle SuperSonics @ Los Angeles Clippers on 1999-11-02. Link to Seattle SuperSonics @ LA Clippers full game - https://youtu.be/eOpW8gLNDcc Link to next episode's game of the week (Portland Trail Blazers @ Utah Jazz) - https://youtu.be/SXjgE3dVsL4 -- An NBA history podcast about the 2000s NBA. Hosted by Lew⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠@L0GICMASTER⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Social media links:  Phone/Voicemail: (405) 466-7623 Twitter:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠RimDynastyNBA⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠RimDynastyNBA⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TikTok:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠RimDynastyNBAPod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠RimDynastyNBA⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Stats from Basketball Reference and NBA.com. Transaction info from prosportstransactions.com and Basketball Reference.  Sources: Allentown Morning Call, Austin American-Statesman, Charlotte Observer, Dayton Daily News, ESPN, Fort Worth Star-Tribune, Grand Junction Daily Sentinel, Indianapolis Star, La Crosse Tribune, Longview Daily News, Miami Herald, NYT, Sacramento Bee, Salem Statesman Journal, Salt Lake Tribune, SLAM Magazine, Sports Business Journal, Sports Illustrated, The Province, Vancouver Sun I own none of the video or audio used in this video except for the sound of my own voice. Please do not sue me

Previewing the 1999-2000 NBA season for every team in the Eastern Conference's Atlantic Division: The New Jersey Nets (3:45), the Washington Wizards (17:50), the Boston Celtics (28:50), the New York Knicks (40:00), the Philadelphia 76ers (54:20), the Orlando Magic (1:02:00), and the Miami Heat (1:10:40). ⁠⁠⁠Please fill out this survey to help me make this podcast better!⁠⁠⁠⁠ ---  An NBA history podcast about the 2000s NBA. Hosted by Lew⁠⁠⁠ ⁠@L0GICMASTER⁠⁠⁠⁠ Social media links:  Phone/Voicemail: (405) 466-7623 Twitter:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠RimDynastyNBA⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠RimDynastyNBA⁠⁠⁠⁠ TikTok:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠RimDynastyNBAPod⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠RimDynastyNBA⁠⁠⁠⁠ Stats from Basketball Reference and NBA.com. Transaction info from prosportstransactions.com and Basketball Reference.  Intro music: “L'Amour Toujours” by Gigi D'Agostino. © Broadcast Music Inc., LatinAutor, Warner Chappell. Other music: "Go New York Go New York Go." Sources: Boston Globe, Bridgewater Courier-News, Bullets Forever, Central New Jersey Home News, Los Angeles Times, NBA.com, New York Daily News, New York Post, New York Times, Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, SLAM Magazine, Sports Illustrated, Washington Post

The audio starts off kind of spotty but it gets better around the 10-minute mark I swear Previewing the 1999-2000 NBA season for every team in the Eastern Conference's Central Division: The Chicago Bulls (1:30), the Cleveland Cavaliers (14:20), the Toronto Raptors (25:50), the Charlotte Hornets (35:00), the Milwaukee Bucks (44:50), the Detroit Pistons (54:00), the Atlanta Hawks (1:02:30), and the Indiana Pacers (1:13:10). ⁠⁠Please fill out this survey to help me make this podcast better!⁠⁠⁠ ---  An NBA history podcast about the 2000s NBA. Hosted by Lew⁠⁠ ⁠@L0GICMASTER⁠⁠⁠ Social media links:  Phone/Voicemail: (405) 466-7623 Twitter:⁠⁠ ⁠RimDynastyNBA⁠⁠⁠ Instagram:⁠⁠ ⁠RimDynastyNBA⁠⁠⁠ TikTok:⁠⁠ ⁠RimDynastyNBAPod⁠⁠⁠ YouTube:⁠⁠ ⁠RimDynastyNBA⁠⁠⁠ Stats from Basketball Reference and NBA.com. Transaction info from prosportstransactions.com and Basketball Reference.  Intro music: “L'Amour Toujours” by Gigi D'Agostino. © Broadcast Music Inc., LatinAutor, Warner Chappell. Sources: Akron Beacon-Journal, Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Charlotte Observer, Chicago Tribune, Indianapolis Star, Los Angeles Times, NBA.com, New York Times, Raptors Rapture, SLAM Magazine, Sports Illustrated

The audio starts off kind of spotty but it gets better as it goes along I promise!!! Previewing the 1999-2000 NBA season for every team in the Western Conference's Midwest Division: The Vancouver Grizzlies (3:09), the Denver Nuggets (20:50), the Dallas Mavericks (32:46), the Minnesota Timberwolves (47:00), the Houston Rockets (56:00), the Utah Jazz (1:04:56), and the San Antonio Spurs (1:16:09). ⁠Please fill out this survey to help me make this podcast better!⁠⁠ ---  An NBA history podcast about the 2000s NBA. Hosted by Lew⁠ ⁠@L0GICMASTER⁠⁠ Social media links:  Phone/Voicemail: (405) 466-7623 Twitter:⁠ ⁠RimDynastyNBA⁠⁠ Instagram:⁠ ⁠RimDynastyNBA⁠⁠ TikTok:⁠ ⁠RimDynastyNBAPod⁠⁠ YouTube:⁠ ⁠RimDynastyNBA⁠⁠ Stats from Basketball Reference and NBA.com. Transaction info from prosportstransactions.com and Basketball Reference.  Intro music: “L'Amour Toujours” by Gigi D'Agostino. © Broadcast Music Inc., LatinAutor, Warner Chappell. Sources: Deseret News, ESPN.com, Los Angeles Times, NBA.com, New York Times, The Province, Salt Lake Tribune, Sporting News, Usenet, Vancouver Sun

Previewing the 1999-2000 NBA season for every team in the Western Conference's Pacific Division: The Portland Trail Blazers (2:35), the Los Angeles Lakers (10:56), the Phoenix Suns (16:19), the Sacramento Kings (23:50), the Seattle SuperSonics (30:32), the Golden State Warriors (41:05), and the Los Angeles Clippers (49:30). Please fill out this survey to help me make this podcast better!⁠ ---  An NBA history podcast about the 2000s NBA. Hosted by Lew ⁠@L0GICMASTER⁠ Social media links:  Phone/Voicemail: (405) 466-7623 Twitter: ⁠RimDynastyNBA⁠ Instagram: ⁠RimDynastyNBA⁠ TikTok: ⁠RimDynastyNBAPod⁠ YouTube: ⁠RimDynastyNBA⁠ Stats from Basketball Reference and NBA.com. Transaction info from prosportstransactions.com and Basketball Reference.  Intro music: “L'Amour Toujours” by Gigi D'Agostino. © Broadcast Music Inc., LatinAutor, Warner Chappell. Other music: “Andele” from the TV show “Arrested Development”, provided by Universal Music Group, ℗ 2013 Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation. Sources: ESPN.com, NBA.com, New York Times, Sports Illustrated

Trailer for Rim Dynasty, a new NBA history podcast focused on the 2000s. Lew goes over what to expect from the show. Please fill out this survey to help me make this podcast better! ---  An NBA history podcast about the 2000s NBA. Hosted by Lew @L0GICMASTER Social media links:  Phone/Voicemail: (405) 466-7623 Twitter: RimDynastyNBA Instagram: RimDynastyNBA TikTok: RimDynastyNBAPod YouTube: RimDynastyNBA Stats from Basketball Reference and NBA.com. Transaction info from prosportstransactions.com and Basketball Reference.  Intro music: “L'Amour Toujours” by Gigi D'Agostino. © Broadcast Music Inc., LatinAutor, Warner Chappell. Sources: ESPN.com, NBA.com, New York Times, Sports Illustrated

Will Lou and Alex Wong chat about the release of the 2023-24 NBA schedule (4:49), predicting the reception of Nick Nurse and Fred VanVleet's returns, the lack of national television games, the final attempt to get ramen with Yuta and an in-depth breakdown of NBA Rivals week. Later, the two chat about Scottie's joy and the challenges of adjusting to expectations in the NBA (39:00), how much blame the front office should take about the team's current predicament, Markquis Nowell's bold proclamation, James Harden vs. Daryl Morey (1:00:00), Gary Oak, Deagol, and “The First Slam Dunk.” Finally, former Toronto Raptor Tracy Murray (1:41:00) joins Will and Alex in-studio to chat about his love of the city, what it was like to be part of an expansion franchise, his favourite memories from the first season, and finally Tracy goes up against Alex in an iconic Basketball Reference game.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates. 

We talk: Anthony Davis' big contract. The demise of the PAC 12 ESPN getting directly in the sports betting arena Rank over 130 NBA Nicknames! Thanks to: Basketball Reference - https://basketball-reference.com Thomas Neumann - https://therookiewire.usatoday.com/li... Pat Heery - https://www.yardbarker.com/nba/articl... Brady Klopfer (https://twitter.com/BradyKlopferNBA) - https://www.sbnation.com/nba/2022/12/... Howard Fear (https://twitter.com/hsfear) "Regular American" (https://twitter.com/Bot_From_Russia) Logan Trent (https://twitter.com/TheLoganTrent) 

Will Lou and Alex Wong re-unite to chat about the state of the Raptors, Darko Rajakovic's dark magic, the team continuing to be in flux before diving into a behind-the-scenes look at summer league in Las Vegas (30:00) including Will's one-on-one interview with Dennis Schroder, why he didn't gamble, and his media row experience with Masai Ujiri and Bobby Webster. Later, they chat about this year's CCYAA Celeb Classic (1:20:00), Will's in-person meet-ups with Souichi Terada a.k.a. Boston Will Lou and Andy Liu. Finally, they play another round of the Basketball Reference game. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Will Lou and Alex Wong react to Fred VanVleet's new three-year, $130M deal with the Houston Rockets and discuss the conversation around the former Raptors starting point guard this season (25:00) before diving into Fred's legacy with the team (39:00) and sharing their favorite memories from the championship season and his seven-year run with the franchise. Later, they chat about the signing of Dennis Schroder (1:07:00) and how the roster move will impact the rest of the team, Pascal Siakam and O.G. Anunoby's trade value (1:21:00), Jakob Poeltl returning on a four-year deal (1:31:00) before wrapping up with another segment of the Basketball Reference game (1:46:00). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Will Lou and Alex Wong catch up to discuss Houston's potential offer to Fred VanVleet in free agency (6:00), the rumours surrounding a potential return to San Antonio for Jakob Poeltl (30:13), and Golden State's offer for O.G. Anunoby (50:00) before discussing Nick Nurse's decision to leave Team Canada (53:00). Later, the two discuss wide-ranging topics (1:06:55) including the death of basketball divisions and advance levels of bubble tea before playing another round of the Basketball Reference game. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

On this weeks episode of Rykah's Island, the boys test their knowledge on the Charlotte Hornets and the Charlotte Bobcats!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Players Choice Open Gym is the peoples' show. Viewers are invited to join and get their NBA hot takes off. Tune in live to Open Gym every Tuesday & Thursday @ 9AM PST/12PM EST and Friday @ 2PM PST/5PM EST.

Will Lou and Alex Wong discuss their main takeaways from Darko Rajakovic's media tour and whether Scottie Barnes should be expected to take on a larger leadership role this season before diving into a behind-the-scenes look at the new head coach's introduction at Maple Leaf Square. Later, they touch on Bobby Webster's comments about the upcoming draft and free agency and Bradley Beal's trade market this summer before wrapping up with another edition of the Basketball Reference game. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Will Lou and Alex Wong recap Miami's impressive G2 win in Denver and discuss the Heat's defensive strategy against Nikola Jokic, Michael Porter Jr. and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope's disappointing performances, Duncan Robinson's huge fourth-quarter minutes, and another Heat Culture classic before diving into other key questions about (42:46) Will's off-day routine during the 2019 championship run and an update on Denver's celebrity row. Later, the two provide another non-update on the Raptors coaching search (1:03:48) before Alex recaps his Death Cab For Cutie concert experience (1:12:19) and names his all-time favorite white bands. Finally, the two play another round of the Basketball Reference game (1:32:48). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Will Lou and Alex Wong recap Game 1 of the NBA Finals (3:30) and ask other important questions including: will Jimmy Butler wear his “Four More” shirt for the rest of the series if the Heat are swept, will Mark Jackson acknowledge not including Nikola Jokic on his MVP ballot during the Finals, if Bobby Webster has ever been aggregated online, what a Stephen A. Smith basketball variety show titled “Will's World” would look like, and whether the Nuggets have any actual celebrity fans. Later, the two discuss Premier League kits (53:22), Nick Nurse's introductory presser in Philadelphia (57:05), provide another update on the Raptors' coaching search (1:17:27), before diving into a Nuggets-themed Basketball Reference game (1:34:32). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Will Lou and Alex Wong recap Miami's impressive Game 7 win on the road against Boston and reminisce about the key moments across the seven games in this series and discuss the future of this Boston Celtics team before diving into the Sixers hiring Nick Nurse, Adrian Griffin in Milwaukee, and an update on the Raptors coaching search (46:14). Later, the two discuss the winners and losers of the Succession series finale (1:30:19) before Alex runs the table in his most impressive Basketball Reference game performance to date (2:17:33). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Will Lou and Alex Wong discuss Boston's convincing G5 win and whether they might actually become the first team in NBA history to come back from 3-0. They also ask the important questions including whether Udonis Haslem has a jersey under his hoodie and what would Erik Spoelstra losing this series mean for AAPI month? Later, the two provide another super-exciting coaching search update, chat about LeBron's potential retirement, debate if Bronny can have a normal NBA career, and ask why the national media struggles to cover certain teams before pulling up the 2022-23 Raptors schedule to see how many actual quality wins they had this season. Finally, they play another round of the Basketball Reference game before giving their predictions for the “Succession” series finale. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Will Lou and Alex Wong recap Boston's season-saving G4 win against Miami and discuss Grant Williams, Pokémon Go, Jayson Tatum as a playoff performer, and sports arena names being in their flop era before Will tries to avoid talking about another Raptors head coaching update by detouring into his father playing soccer, the new “Blackberry” movie and the origin story of “The Raptors Show” name. Finally, the two chat about their favorite Carmelo Anthony moments before Alex goes on an all-time run remembering some guys on Basketball Reference. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

In our final team outlook, we discuss a 2022 tale of two halves of the Mercury season, the Diamond DeShields trade to make room for Moriah Jefferson and if there are any remaining avenues for the Mercury to improve their depth.   Statistics and information in this episode provided by the WNBA stats page, the EuroBasket stats page, Synergy Sports, Her Hoop Stats, Across the Timeline, and Basketball Reference.

As we near the end of our 2023 Team Outlook series, we discuss the Lynx falling short of the playoffs in the final season of the Sylvia Fowles era, what to expect from number two overall pick Diamond Miller and who is going to be initiating the offense in Minnesota.   Statistics and information provided by the WNBA stats page, the EuroBasket stats page, Synergy Sports, Her Hoop Stats, Across the Timeline, Basketball Reference and lynxdata(dot)wordpress(dot)com.

This week, we talk about the Storm coming up short in the Sue Bird Farewell Tour, losing Breanna Stewart and where the franchise goes from here.   Statistics and information provided by the WNBA stats page, the EuroBasket stats page, Synergy Sports, Her Hoop Stats, Across the Timeline, and Basketball Reference.

NEWSLETTER LINK (Beehiiv)- Please read and subscribe!⁠⁠ The worst of the worst for the 2022-23 NBA season. Awards doled out are as follows: Worst Defensive Player of the Year Most De-proved Player Fifth Man of the Year Worst Team All-NBA Least Valuable Player (LVP) Playoff LVP Also includes a very long rant about Dillon Brooks! ---  Podcast phone number for voice mails (KLTB): (405) 466-7623 ⁠⁠Link to Playback.tv (where I will be live-streaming NBA games)⁠⁠ ⁠⁠NEW WEBSITE⁠⁠ --- An NBA history podcast about bad teams, bad luck, and bad decisions. Hosted by Lew ⁠⁠@L0GICMASTER⁠⁠ Please follow the show on Twitter: ⁠⁠@BackfiredNBAPod ⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠@BackfiredNBAPod⁠⁠ and TikTok: ⁠⁠@BackfiredNBAPod⁠⁠ Stats from Basketball Reference, Stathead, and NBA.com. Transaction info from prosportstransactions.com and Basketball Reference. Intro and outro music: "Jeep's Blues" by Duke Ellington. ℗ Originally released 1956 Columbia Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment

This week, we talk about Dallas's mid-season identity change, two big offseason trades and how their new roster complements each other.   Statistics and information provided by the WNBA stats page, the EuroBasket stats page, Synergy Sports, Her Hoop Stats, Across the Timeline, Basketball Reference and lyxdata(dot)wordpress(dot)com.

This week, we provide some context on 2022's worst team in the league, discuss Kelsey Mitchell's career year, drafting Aliyah Boston and how close this team is to completing the rebuild.   Statistics and information provided by the WNBA stats page, the EuroBasket stats page, Synergy Sports, Her Hoop Stats, Across the Timeline and Basketball Reference.

NEWSLETTER LINK (Beehiiv)- Please read and subscribe!⁠ On some of my favorite odd box scores that happened in the final game of a team's season. Sometimes it's a great performance, but mostly it's weird ones where a benchwarmer plays all 48 minutes and scores 13 points. ---  Podcast phone number for voice mails (KLTB): (405) 466-7623 ⁠Link to Playback.tv (where I will be live-streaming NBA games)⁠ ⁠NEW WEBSITE⁠ --- An NBA history podcast about bad teams, bad luck, and bad decisions. Hosted by Lew ⁠@L0GICMASTER⁠ Please follow the show on Twitter: ⁠@BackfiredNBAPod ⁠ Instagram: ⁠@BackfiredNBAPod⁠ and TikTok: ⁠@BackfiredNBAPod⁠ Stats from Basketball Reference, Stathead, and NBA.com. Transaction info from prosportstransactions.com and Basketball Reference. Intro music: “How To Save A Life” by The Fray performed by Pau Gasol. Outro music: “Wonderwall” by Oasis performed by The Mike Flowers Pops. Other music: "Stop This Flame" by Celeste. Other sources: Los Angeles Times

This week, we discuss the Liberty's improvement from 2021 to 2022, the return of Marine Johannès to the WNBA and what the team will look like with the addition of three MVP candidates.   Statistics and information provided by the WNBA stats page, Synergy Sports, Basketball Reference, Her Hoop Stats, and Across the Timeline.

This week, we talk about the 2022 Sparks and the failed Liz Cambage/Chennedy Carter experiments, Nneka's return to all-league form and what a largely new roster will look like under Curt Miller.   Statistics and information provided by the WNBA stats page, the WNBL stats page, Basketball Reference, Across the Timeline, Her Hoop Stats, and Synergy Sports. 

This week, we talk about the development of the Atlanta Dream's recent lottery picks, reshaping the roster in the offseason and what to expect from the Dream in 2023.   Statistics and information in this episode provided by the WNBA stats page, Synergy Sports, Across the Timeline, Her Hoop Stats, the EuroBasket stats page and Basketball Reference.

NEWSLETTER LINK (Beehiiv)- Please read and subscribe! This is the pilot for a new podcast I am working on, a weekly NBA radio show set in the 1990s called "Talkin' Hoops" based in Oklahoma City covering the past week's events. This first episode is set on June 4th, 1990, and recaps the following: • Portland Trail Blazers @ Phoenix Suns WCF game 6 • Chicago Bulls @ Detroit Pistons ECF game 7 • Previewing the Portland vs. Detroit NBA finals • The new format for the NBA draft lottery • What Continental Basketball Association players could play in the NBA in 1990-91 • What the Seattle SuperSonics should do with their #2 pick I really would love some feedback on this to make it even better, so please let me know what you think via social media, my DMs are open. ---  Podcast phone number for voice mails: (405) 466-7623 Link to Playback.tv (where I will be live-streaming NBA games) NEW WEBSITE --- An NBA history podcast about bad teams, bad luck, and bad decisions. Hosted by Lew @L0GICMASTER Please follow the show on Twitter: @BackfiredNBAPod  Instagram: @BackfiredNBAPod and TikTok: @BackfiredNBAPod Stats from Basketball Reference and NBA.com. Transaction info from prosportstransactions.com and Basketball Reference. Music used: “U Can't Touch This” by MC Hammer. Copyright UMG (on behalf of CAPITOL CATALOG MKT (C92)); BMG Rights Management (US), LLC.

This week, we talk about the return of Elena Delle Donne in 2022, what made Washington's number one ranked defense so good, and what Brittney Sykes et al add to the 2023 version of the Mystics.   Statistics and information in this episode provided by the WNBA stats page, the EuroBasket stats page, Her Hoop Stats, Synergy Sports, Across the Timeline and Basketball Reference.

This week, we talk about the joy of watching the 2022 Chicago Sky, the Marina Mabrey trade, and what this completely reconstructed roster can do to be successful.   Statistics and information for this episode provided by the WNBA stats page, Her Hoop Stats, Across the Timeline, Synergy Sports and Basketball Reference

On Ed O'Bannon, whose short NBA career paled in comparison to his incredible senior season at UCLA. --- An NBA history podcast about bad teams, bad luck, and bad decisions. Hosted by Lew @L0GICMASTER https://twitter.com/L0GICMASTER Website: https://www.backfirednba.com/ Playback.tv: https://www.playback.tv/backfirednbapod Social media links: Twitter: https://twitter.com/backfiredNBApod/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/backfirednbapod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@backfirednbapod Stats from Basketball Reference and NBA.com. Transaction info from prosportstransactions.com and Basketball Reference. Intro and outro music: “Go Tigers Go” by The Mighty Sound of the South Marching Band. Sources: Basketball Network, Deseret News, Detroit Free Press, Jersey Journal, Los Angeles Times, Times, National Post, New York Daily News, Press of Atlantic City, Sports Illustrated, Vancouver Sun, Washington Post, Yahoo Sports

This week, we talk about the Connecticut Sun's Finals run, losing an MVP, how the Brionna Jones and Alyssa Thomas front court is so effective, and what to expect from the Sun in 2023.   Statistics and information in this episode provided by the WNBA stats page, Her Hoop Stats, Across the Timeline, Synergy Sports, Basketball Reference and the FIBA stats page

This week, we recap the title campaign put together by the 2022 WNBA Champion Las Vegas Aces before previewing what we expect from the Aces in 2023.   Statistics and information for this episode provided by the WNBA stats page, Her Hoop Stats, Across the Timeline, Synergy Sports, the Lynx Data wordpress blog and Basketball Reference.

Following the All-Star Game, LeBron James framed the last 23 games of the 2022-23 season as being as critical as any regular season games he's had in his very, very long career. That's a lot of games, and plenty of important ones.But with the Lakers once again on the outside looking in when it comes to the playoff/play-in race, he's absolutely correct that they need to hit the ground running hard to even have a chance down the stretch. It can't be a step forward and a step back, two steps forward one step back and so on. The Lakers need to pile up some wins, starting Thursday against the Warriors.It's a tall order to jump over multiple teams, and one the mathematicians don't think the Lakers can do. Whether looking at Basketball Reference, FiveThirtyEight or any other purveyor of analytical projections, the odds favor the Lakers landing outside the top 10 when the season is all said and done. And it makes sense, even if you think the Lakers are improved following the trade deadline. The math is daunting, because if the teams in front of the Lakers just play .500 ball, LA has to be significantly better than that to jump over them.The good news? They play a lot of games against those teams (starting Thursday). So if they win 'em, they can make up ground pretty fast. And even better? Definitionally, if the Lakers get in, they've been playing good basketball to do it. (They can't move up, otherwise. Backing in is basically impossible.) And if they're in, it's a fairly safe bet that teams would rather not play LeBron and A.D. in the first round. Cliche as it sounds, that's no ordinary 8-seed.From there, it's another edition of deep dives into the new guys acquired by the Lakers. Today, it's Mo Bamba, with guest Philip Rossman-Reich, host of Locked On Magic. He explains what Bamba's strengths and weaknesses are, why things didn't work out in Orlando, and how he might have more luck with different teammates and a major change of scenery in L.A.. Playing with LeBron won't hurt, that's for sure.HOSTS: Andy and Brian KamenetzkySEGMENT 1: The math doesn't favor the Lakers. Should it be a little more kind?SEGMENT 2: A deep dive on Mo Bamba with Philip Rossman-Reich of Locked on Magic.SEGMENT 3: Why context matters with Bamba, and how that could help the Lakers.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order.PrizePicksFirst time users can receive a 100% instant deposit match up to $100 with promo code LOCKEDON. That's PrizePicks.com – promo code; LOCKEDONBetterHelpThis episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at Betterhelp.com/LockedOn and get on your way to being your best self.FanDuelMake Every Moment More. Place your first FIVE DOLLAR bet to get ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS in Free Bets – win or lose! Visit Fanduel.com/LockedOn today to get startedFANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Following the All-Star Game, LeBron James framed the last 23 games of the 2022-23 season as being as critical as any regular season games he's had in his very, very long career. That's a lot of games, and plenty of important ones. But with the Lakers once again on the outside looking in when it comes to the playoff/play-in race, he's absolutely correct that they need to hit the ground running hard to even have a chance down the stretch. It can't be a step forward and a step back, two steps forward one step back and so on. The Lakers need to pile up some wins, starting Thursday against the Warriors. It's a tall order to jump over multiple teams, and one the mathematicians don't think the Lakers can do. Whether looking at Basketball Reference, FiveThirtyEight or any other purveyor of analytical projections, the odds favor the Lakers landing outside the top 10 when the season is all said and done. And it makes sense, even if you think the Lakers are improved following the trade deadline. The math is daunting, because if the teams in front of the Lakers just play .500 ball, LA has to be significantly better than that to jump over them. The good news? They play a lot of games against those teams (starting Thursday). So if they win 'em, they can make up ground pretty fast. And even better? Definitionally, if the Lakers get in, they've been playing good basketball to do it. (They can't move up, otherwise. Backing in is basically impossible.) And if they're in, it's a fairly safe bet that teams would rather not play LeBron and A.D. in the first round. Cliche as it sounds, that's no ordinary 8-seed. From there, it's another edition of deep dives into the new guys acquired by the Lakers. Today, it's Mo Bamba, with guest Philip Rossman-Reich, host of Locked On Magic. He explains what Bamba's strengths and weaknesses are, why things didn't work out in Orlando, and how he might have more luck with different teammates and a major change of scenery in L.A.. Playing with LeBron won't hurt, that's for sure. HOSTS: Andy and Brian Kamenetzky SEGMENT 1: The math doesn't favor the Lakers. Should it be a little more kind? SEGMENT 2: A deep dive on Mo Bamba with Philip Rossman-Reich of Locked on Magic. SEGMENT 3: Why context matters with Bamba, and how that could help the Lakers. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order. PrizePicks First time users can receive a 100% instant deposit match up to $100 with promo code LOCKEDON. That's PrizePicks.com – promo code; LOCKEDON BetterHelp This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at Betterhelp.com/LockedOn and get on your way to being your best self. FanDuel Make Every Moment More. Place your first FIVE DOLLAR bet to get ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS in Free Bets – win or lose! Visit Fanduel.com/LockedOn today to get started FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, we discuss the four team trade that sent Marina Mabrey to the Chicago Sky, Diamond DeShields to the Dallas Wings and Michaela Onyenwere to the Phoenix Mercury. Then we discuss the Tiffany Hayes trade before wrapping up with more free agent signings.   Stats and information for this episode provided by the WNBA stats page, Her Hoop Stats, Across the Timeline, Synergy Sports, Basketball Reference and the FIBA Basketball stats page.

This week, we recap a ton of WNBA Free Agency news including Breanna Stewart and Courtney Vandersloot announcing their intentions to sign with the New York Liberty.   Statistics and information in this episode provided by Her Hoop Stats, Across the Timeline, Basketball Reference and Synergy Sports

This week, we discuss Candace Parker announcing her intention to sign with the Las Vegas Aces as well as the five trades that have occurred since the start of the new league year.   Statistics and information in this episode provided by Her Hoop Stats, Across The Timeline, Synergy Sports, the WNBA stats page, and Basketball Reference

This week, we conclude our annual 25 Players 25 and Under exercise.  Statistics and information in this episode provided by the WNBA stats site, Across the Timeline, Her Hoop Stats, Synergy Sports and Basketball Reference

On Thu.'s No Dunks, the guys debate which NBA fanbases are happy right now, discuss Steph Curry's shoulder injury and which team will try to salvage their season with a trade (Hawks? Mavericks? Wizards?), commiserate about our down-bad Bulls and Raptors, and open some real letters y'all mailed in! That, plus Basketball Reference's Sportify Wrapped, stealing chickens, and more. (This episode is sponsored by NBA Top Shot. Start your NBA Top Shot collection today at https://hoo.ps/nodunks. Get closer than ever to the game and players you love.)

On Thu.'s No Dunks, the guys debate which NBA fanbases are happy right now, discuss Steph Curry's shoulder injury and which team will try to salvage their season with a trade (Hawks? Mavericks? Wizards?), commiserate about our down-bad Bulls and Raptors, and open some real letters y'all mailed in! That, plus Basketball Reference's Sportify Wrapped, stealing chickens, and more. (This episode is sponsored by NBA Top Shot. Start your NBA Top Shot collection today at https://hoo.ps/nodunks. Get closer than ever to the game and players you love.)

On Thu.'s ep. of No Dunks, the guys discuss Giannis's game-winner spoiling LaMelo Ball's career night, Jayson Tatum leading the Celtics to another ugly win, and whether poor starts will encourage the 76ers, Pacers, and/or Raptors to make some significant trades. That, plus reactions to the Heat and Bulls having to forfeit second-round picks for mild tampering, how worried we are about injuries to Devin Booker, Damian Lillard, and Bam Adebayo, a round of "Who Dat?" on Basketball-Reference, and more.