Podcast appearances and mentions of fred vanvleet

Adam and D Mac return for episode two of their three-part series, breaking down some intriguing fantasy players ahead of the 2026-27 season. Who could present as a value pick? Who could cost you your fantasy championship? Are there any late value picks this season? Tune in as they discuss players like Walker Kessler, Zach Edey, Fred VanVleet and Joan Beringer. Follow Adam King on Twitter: https://x.com/Adamking91 Listen and subscribe on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/stuff-it-a-fantasy-basketball-podcast/id1813320548 Listen and subscribe on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4G41cOHsf50zXFwwIV6OVG Subscribe to the Old Man Squad Sports Network YouTube page: https://bit.ly/46Z6fvb Join the Old Man Squad Discord to chat with Adam and all the other hosts: https://t.co/aY9cqDrgRY Find Adam on the brand new BlueSky social network: https://bsky.app/profile/adamking91.bsky.social Follow Old Man Squad Fantasy on Instagram for all our short videos: https://bit.ly/3ZQbxrt Podcast logo by https://x.com/Meck0 Intro music by https://www.instagram.com/weareneoni/ Try out the new Fantasy Wizard app: Android: t.co/YN56ov3R80 iOS: t.co/MPHHcE67IA Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Seth and Criss assess how they're feeling about the Rockets at this point. Was no Point Guard the primary issue this past season? How much better will they look even with Fred VanVleet?

Thoughts on Bruce Thornton so far? What's the latest on Fred Vanvleet? Will the NBA look into the Gary Trent Jr contract? News of the weird

Is there still hope for Cam Smith? Morocco vs Netherlands What moves will the Astros be able to make at the deadline? Thoughts on the Ja Morant trade?

As the NBA's 2026 free agency window opens, the Houston Rockets suddenly find themselves with more veteran insurance in the backcourt. Fred VanVleet officially opted into the final year of his previous contract, while Lakers guard Marcus Smart looks to be on the way as an external addition.Featuring Ben DuBose and Paulo Alves, Tuesday's show breaks down all the key implications of those moves while also providing additional analysis on recent draftee Bruce Thornton.

What World Cup games are coming up? Should the Rockets sign Marcus Smart? Are we worried about Fred VanVleet? What did you learn this weekend in one sentence?

Seth and Sean react to Brandon Aiyuk posting a lot about the 49ers on social media, what Ben Solak had to say about CJ Stroud's potential to bounce back and/or get an extension before the season starts, and discuss breaking news that Fred VanVleet has opted into staying with the Rockets.

Seth and Sean kick off the show talking about the Astros winning 3 of 4 games vs the Tigers, Sean attending his 2nd World Cup match, Fred VanVleet's knee being worse than we all were told, and go through the day's Headlines.

Seth and Sean kick off the show talking about the Astros winning 3 of 4 games vs the Tigers, Sean attending his 2nd World Cup match, Fred VanVleet's knee being worse than we all were told, go through the day's Headlines, discuss if the Texans should go ahead and pay CJ Stroud like Bucky Brooks suggests, give credit where it's due in Acknowledge Me, talk about Mike Florio going all HOA again, this time about Diana Russini getting out of a traffic ticket, react to Brandon Aiyuk posting a lot about the 49ers on social media, what Ben Solak had to say about CJ Stroud's potential to bounce back and/or get an extension before the season starts, discuss breaking news that Fred VanVleet has opted into staying with the Rockets, talk about the good and bad from the Astros vs Tigers series over the weekend, how hot Joe Espada's seat is at this point, talk with Chris Canetti (President, Houston 2026 World Cup Host Committee) about the World Cup hype and how Houston's been doing hosting, discuss something Ben Solak had to say about the Texans' defense that irked ole Sethers, and see what Reggie and Lopez's question of the day is.

Seth and Sean dive into what Fred VanVleet had to say on his podcast about just how messed up his knee was, and what he had to say on All the Smoke about Durant being asked to lead too much in his first year as a Rocket.

ITL reacts to VanVleet opening up about the severity of his injury and what it means for the Rockets moving forward.

ITL reacts after Fred VanVleet revealed on a recent podcast that the injury he battled last season was more serious than many people realized. The guys discuss what the revelation says about VanVleet's toughness, whether the injury impacted the Houston Rockets more than fans knew, and what a fully healthy VanVleet could mean for Houston's chances this season. Then the focus shifts to the Houston Astros. While ITL isn't ready to declare the "Boogeyman Astros" are back, the guys discuss whether something even more important is beginning to emerge. Has Houston rediscovered an identity, confidence, or consistency that could matter more than simply dominating opponents? The hour wraps with today's QOTD: What's the wildest party or craziest scene you've ever witnessed? The crew and listeners share unforgettable stories.

ITL reacts after Fred VanVleet revealed on a recent podcast that the injury he battled last season was more serious than many people realized, and the guys discuss what a healthier VanVleet could mean for the Rockets moving forward. The conversation then shifts to the Astros, who may not fully be the “Boogeyman Astros” again, but appear to be rediscovering something even more meaningful as they continue building momentum. Listeners also share the wildest party or craziest scene they've ever witnessed during the QOTD. Around The NFL covers O.J. Simpson not being honored among Bills legends at the new stadium, Chris Johnson revealing he has ALS, and more headlines from around the league. ITL also reacts to Ben Solak's comments on Houston Stressans about C.J. Stroud and the Texans offense. Later, the guys ask what exactly the Rockets are doing after their latest offseason moves, while Lopez confesses he's jealous of international soccer fans taking a full month off for the World Cup. Winners & Losers of the Weekend returns before ITL debates whether C.J. Stroud being a top-15 quarterback is enough for the Texans to compete for a Super Bowl. Figgy's Mixtape features the Battle of the World Cup Goal Songs, with ITL picking winners based on each country's goal celebration song, plus Argentina fans creating a chant to help find someone's lost wallet and more.

Fred VanVleet says his knee was ‘blown up' - where do Rockets go from here??

This week's NBA draft concluded with the Houston Rockets adding Ohio State guard Bruce Thornton (second round) and North Carolina State guard/wing Quadir Copeland (UDFA) to their 2026-27 roster. In Thursday's show, our Ben DuBose reacts to the implications of both additions.The episode also looks ahead to the June 30 launch date of 2026 free agency, including internal contract considerations for Fred VanVleet and Tari Eason and analysis of why a major external trade (Jaylen Brown?) could be difficult to execute.

Seth and Sean listen to others being petty and get petty themselves in the PettyCast. This week they react to Tom Brady taking a shot at Bill Belichick in a graduation speech, JB Bickerstaff talking about how James Harden "manipulates" the rules, Seth gets petty with a petty Colin Cowherd, and Fred VanVleet trying to defend Kevin Durant.

Seth and Sean react to some pettiness from Tom Brady, JB Bickerstaff, Kelly Stafford, and Fred VanVleet in the PettyCast, discuss Tatsuya Imai's encouraging performance last night, and go through some intriguing odds for week 1 QB starters.

Seth and Sean discuss the Astros losing 3-6 yet being encouraged by Imai's performance, assess if the Texans' floor is as high as Leger Douzable thinks, go through the day's Headlines, discuss how glad they are that T'Vondre Sweat is gone from the AFC South, lay out reasons to hate every one of the Texans' 2026 opponents, try to articulate why fans have such an issue with James Harden, react to some pettiness from Tom Brady, JB Bickerstaff, Kelly Stafford, and Fred VanVleet in the PettyCast, discuss Tatsuya Imai's encouraging performance last night, go through some intriguing odds for week 1 QB starters, dive into the stories with more buzz than the actual NBA playoffs, especially Jaylen Brown vs Stephen A. Smith, if they're as bullish on the Texans as Leger Douzable, if the Texans are in the right tier when it comes to teams with primetime games, and see what the question of the day is with Reggie and Lopez.

A monster episode in which we discuss the markets for all of the free agents at the point guard position. The key players discussed: Point guards: Austin Reaves, Trae Young, Coby White, Fred Van Vleet, Ayo Dosunmu, Collin Gillespie. Join Dunc'd On Prime! It's the only place to get every episode with Nate & Danny, plus every pod with John Hollinger & Nate as well!Subscribe on YouTube to get Dunc'd On Clutch Calls, Real Video Scouts, and more.Or, sign up for our FREE mailing list to get Dan Feldman's Daily Duncs with all the major topics around the league twice a week. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Reed Sheppard ended up having a decent fantasy season but the road was awfully bumpy along the way. Can he continue to improve or will Fred VanVleet get healthy and take those guard minutes? And what of the Spurs young core? Is Dylan Harper the next mega-leaper? The Old Man Squad has a PATREON now. It's $1 and doesn't get a single benefit. It is entirely to support the mission here but won't change anything we do. https://www.patreon.com/cw/oldmansquad Follow Dan Besbris on Twitter: https://x.com/danbesbris Find Dan on the brand new BlueSky social network: https://bit.ly/3Vo5M0N Check out Dan's Google Sheet with Ranks, Weekly Streaming Schedule Charts & Injury Replacement Adds FREE! https://bit.ly/3XrAdEW Listen and subscribe on iTunes: https://apple.co/3XiUzQK Listen and subscribe on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3ACCHYe Float on over to the new Old Man Squad Sports Network YouTube page to watch videos from the network's top talent: https://bit.ly/46Z6fvb Join the Old Man Squad Discord to chat with Dan and all the other hosts: https://t.co/aY9cqDrgRY Follow Old Man Squad Fantasy on Instagram for all our short videos: https://bit.ly/3ZQbxrt Podcast logo by https://twitter.com/freekeepoints Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The crew is back (well, most of them) for another hilarious episode! We kick things off talking about the Houston Rockets officially bowing out of the playoffs and how Fred VanVleet's injury shifted the entire season. With Mother's Day right around the corner, we drop the ultimate Houston Sunday Brunch guide (shoutout to Lucille's and Pappadeaux) and have our annual debate about why Father's Day is always treated like an afterthought compared to Mother's Day. Things take a wild turn when we address the viral Boston Richie scandal. We discuss the dark reality of grooming, the bizarre "backdoor" rumors involving adult toys, and have a hilarious debate on whether getting "pegged" automatically revokes your man card. Plus, we talk about the desperate need for a real summer hip-hop anthem, why we're waiting on Drake's rumored "Ice Man" project, and swap stories about meeting absolute legends like Shaquille O'Neal (Diesel) and Scarface. Finally, Coach Phil slides in at the buzzer to talk about getting into it with AAU referees! Follow the crew: @ThePourHorsemen @ShyThugg | @HardbodyKiotti | @Phi1TheDon | @yo.dj.silk I @armourie.official Shot at @TheHiveHouston Hurt At Work? Contact our partners at https://crockett.law for all of your legal needs. @bankonbriantx is ready to help. Join our Patreon for more exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/thepourhorsemen By supporting us, you're not just a listener but a valued part of our community. Use our Code POUR at Bluechew.com for your discount. Follow The Pour Horsemen on Instagram @thepourhorsemen and email at thepourhorsemen@gmail.com. Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 02:16 - Sports Recap 05:05 - Mother's Day Preparation: 08:27 - The Houston Brunch Guide: 16:59 - "Algorithms Went Viral" 19:35 - The Boston Richie Rumors 26:23 - The Barbershop Debate 31:06 - Coach Phil Finally Arrives 50:05 - Outro: Coach Phil Getting a "Seatbelt" Technical Foul at his AAU Game #ThePourHorsemen #Podcast #Houston #Drake #BostonRichie #HoustonRockets #MothersDay #HipHop #Shaq

Seth and Sean see if CC Sabathia, Mel Kiper Jr, Isiah Thomas or Jay Williams can dethrone current champion Fred VanVleet in this week's Take-a-Mania.

Seth and Sean kick off the show by overreacting to the Astros' 3-0 loss to the Angels on opening day, agree with Kendrick Perkins nicknaming the Rockets "the Laundromat," go through the day's Headlines, dive into the top clips of new Texans so far this offseason, see what Josh Edwards of CBS Sports has the Texans doing with the 28th pick in today's Mock Draft Injection, circle back to the Astros being shut out 3-0 by the Angels in the season opener yesterday, assess Chris Mannix's take that the Rockets should either go full-on after Giannis this offseason or try to run it back, talk with Alex Faust of the MLB on Apple TV about tonight's Astros-Angels game, see who will dethrone reigning champion, Fred VanVleet, in this week's Take-a-Mania, talk about Hunter Brown's performance being pretty much the only good thing for the Astros on opening day, lay out the biggest losers from yesterday in Houston sports, wish the OG John Lopez a happy birthday, and see what he and Reggie have for the question of the day.

Seth and Sean see who will dethrone reigning champion, Fred VanVleet, in this week's Take-a-Mania, talk about Hunter Brown's performance being pretty much the only good thing for the Astros on opening day, lay out the biggest losers from yesterday in Houston sports, wish the OG John Lopez a happy birthday, and see what he and Reggie have for the question of the day.

La blessure de Fred VanVleet doit-elle excuser les performances mitigées des Rockets cette saison ? On en débat avec Jacques Monclar.Jacques Monclar, Rémi Reverchon, Mary Patrux, Xavier Vaution, Fred Weis et Chris Singleton décryptent l'actualité de la NBA dans le Podcast NBA Extra, présenté par Nicolas Sarnak et Baptiste Denis.En complément de l'émission lancée en 2012, beIN SPORTS a créé, avec ce podcast, un nouveau format pour revenir en profondeur sur la ligue nord-américaine de basketball. Chaque semaine, les membres de l'émission débattent autour de trois thèmes majeurs, qui font l'actualité de la NBA.Un podcast à retrouver aussi sur Youtube : https://tinyurl.com/y4sabkns Hébergé par Audion. Visitez https://www.audion.fm/fr/privacy-policy pour plus d'informations.

The last in our position-ranking series, point guards are down beyond the elite Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. As style of play has changed, teams are increasingly relying on bigger players to create offense. Where does that leave small point guards? Many big names — including Stephen Curry, Jalen Brunson, Tyrese Haliburton, Darius Garland, Kyrie Irving, Damian Lillard, Ja Morant, Trae Young and Fred VanVleet — face far more uncertainty than a year ago. But, as always, there are rising young players like Tyrese Maxey and Dylan Harper ready to climb the rankings. Join Dunc'd On Prime! It's the only place to get every episode with Nate & Danny, plus every pod with John Hollinger & Nate as well!Subscribe on YouTube to get Dunc'd On Clutch Calls, Real Video Scouts, and more.Or, sign up for our FREE mailing list to get Dan Feldman's Daily Duncs with all the major topics around the league twice a week. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Seth and Sean see if Danuel House, Fred VanVleet or Kevin Durant can dethrone reigning champ Stephen A. Smith in this week's Take-a-Mania.

Seth and Sean discuss the Rockets' big week this week with a couple important games vs the Lakers, Fred VanVleet talking mess about the Spurs on his podcast, and react to Kendrick Perkins ranting about Alperen Şengün yet again.

Seth and Sean talk about the big week ahead for the Rockets, Fred VanVleet talking some trash about the Spurs, Texans OL Trent Brown drawing a comparison between himself and Aireontae Ersery, the moves Nick Caserio has made so far, and their optimism for what Logan Hall can bring to the Texans.

Seth and Sean discuss team USA advancing to the championship in the World Baseball Classic, the Texans signing offensive lineman Evan Brown, dive into some of what Texans RB David Montgomery said in his intro press conference, go through the day's Headlines, take an early opportunity to get petty by talking about the dumbest things that caught their eye from the Titans revealing their new very Oiler-esque uniforms, give credit in Acknowledge Me, see what Josh Edwards of CBS Sports has the Texans doing with the 28th pick and beyond in today's Mock Draft Injection, talk about the big week ahead for the Rockets, Fred VanVleet talking some trash about the Spurs, Texans OL Trent Brown drawing a comparison between himself and Aireontae Ersery, the moves Nick Caserio has made so far, their optimism for what Logan Hall can bring to the Texans, lay out various sports talk stereotypes and assess which they fit the bill for, discuss how Houston is being reviewed as far as the host city for World Baseball Classic games, talk about the some of the Titans fans not being thrilled about the new logo and uniforms, and see what Reggie and Lopez's question of the day is.

Willard and Dibs join Steiny and Evan (in for Guru) on a Tuesday edition of the Crossover. The guys react to what Draymond Green said about Warriors fans on Fred VanVleet's podcast,

In Hour 2, Steiny and Evan discuss Draymond Green's comments on Fred VanVleet's recent podcast episode

In Hour 3, Steiny and Evan (filling in for Guru) discuss Draymond Green's comments on Fred VanVleet's podcast

Seth and Sean are joined by Texans President, Mike Tomon, to talk about the plans for their new headquarters the "Toro District" in Bridgeland, TX in Northwest Harris County, discuss takeaways from that conversation, try to figure out if we should all chill about the Rockets like Fred VanVleet says, and see what Reggie and Paul have for the question of the day.

Seth and Sean react to the Texans announcing their plans for a new headquarters, grade the Rockets season so far, go through the day's Headlines, react to some crazy CJ Stroud takes from Chris Simms and Ryan Fitzpatrick, assess how they think the Texans should add a front line Running Back to the roster this offseason, assess who's a lock to still be with the Texans when the new HQ opens sometime in 2029, see if any of the worst takes of the week can dethrone Colin Cowherd, discuss Jonathan Alexander's 5 big questions about the Texans' offseason, assess if Marlon Humphrey attending the Seahawks SB parade is cool given he plays for another team. The guys are joined in studio by Texans President, Mike Tomon, to talk about the plans for their new headquarters the "Toro District" in Bridgeland, TX in Northwest Harris County, discuss takeaways from that conversation, try to figure out if we should all chill about the Rockets like Fred VanVleet says, and see what Reggie and Paul have for the question of the day.

The Houston Rockets decided to keep the same group at the NBA trade deadline, despite their poor injury luck with both Fred VanVleet and Steven Adams out for the season. Now, the Rockets will continue to rely heavily on Kevin Durant and the young core.  B. Scott is here to react with you.Support the show

Victor Wembanyama Is ALREADY The Best Player In The NBA according to Gilbert Arenas as Gil & The Gil's Arena Crew react to Victor Wembanyama calling himself the best player in the league in just his 3rd season and debate if the Alien is spitting or tripping with his self assesment before discussing the Spurs' ceiling if their franchise superstar can stay healthy. They then react to Dillon Brooks continuing to poke the bear that is LeBron James as the notorious villain finally spoke to the media following his hostile ejection and discuss Luka Doncic taking the blame for the Los Angeles Lakers' recent struggles on the defensive end of the court. Next, they discuss more information coming out about Chris Paul getting sent home from the Los Angeles Clippers and debate if the Clippers will do right by their franchise icon as the situation may be exposing more about the organization than the player before reacting to Kevin Durant's recent appearance on Fred VanVleet's podcast where the future NBA Hall Of Famer detailing his decision to leave the OKC Thunder during his prime and gave his take on why the NBA All Star Game has gone downhill. Finally, the Gil's Arena Crew reacts to Kevin Garnett finally reconciling with the Minnesota Timberwolves' organization to get his number retired and give their ideas on how the NBA can improve the NBA Cup as Adam Silver weighs options to change the league's midseason classic. PLEASE give us a Like and Subscribe!! Today's Gil's Arena Crew : Gilbert Arenas, Josiah Johnson, Brandon Jennings, Rashad McCants & Swaggy P Gil's Arena premieres every Wednesday & Thursday at 11:30am PT / 2:30pm ET. Sign up for Underdog HERE with promo code GIL and play $5 to get $75 in bonus funds or bonus entries https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-gi... Use our code for 10% off your next SeatGeek order*: https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/ARENA10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount SUBSCRIBE:    / @thearena0   Join the Underdog discord for access to exclusive giveaways and promos!   / discord   Must be 18+ (19+ in AL, NE; 19+ in CO for some games; 21+ in AZ & MA) and present in a state where Underdog Fantasy operates. Terms apply. Concerned with your play? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit www.ncpgambling.org; NY: Call the 24/7 HOPEline at 1-877-8-HOPENY or Text HOPENY (467369) 2 Min Countdown 0:00:00 Show Start 0:01:55 Wemby Is The Best Player In The NBA 0:07:08 Dillon Brooks Needs To Change His Brand 0:31:45 Luka Takes The Blame For Lakers Bad Defense 0:51:07 Clippers Vow To Do Right By Chris Paul 1:07:52 Nobody Showed Up To CP3's Halloween Party 1:13:48 Kevin Durant Speaks On Leaving OKC 1:22:58 KD Says He Doesn't Shower 1:52:20 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Seth and Sean talk with the Hoops Critic himself: Brian Geltzeiler of Sirius/XM NBA about the emergence of Alperen Şengün, if Fred VanVleet may be able to come back this season like he says he's targeting, and how they'd fare in a 7-game series.

In this episode of RealGM Radio, NBA experts Wes Goldberg and Matt Moore break down the 2025 NBA contender tiers, diving into early-season surprises, elite teams, and breakout stars. From the Oklahoma City Thunder's title defense to Victor Wembanyama's meteoric leap, this deep dive explores how early trends shape the championship race. The duo also examines the Denver Nuggets, Cleveland Cavaliers, Golden State Warriors, and Minnesota Timberwolves, debating who truly belongs in the top tier. Later, they discuss under-the-radar teams like Houston, Milwaukee, and San Antonio, plus what's gone wrong for squads like Orlando and Atlanta. Packed with sharp insights, stats, and smart banter, this is your must-listen guide to where every team stands in the NBA's title chase. 00:00 – Intro: Breaking down the NBA contender tiers 01:25 – Early-season overreactions and meaningful trends 03:55 – OKC Thunder: defending champs or vulnerable? 06:12 – Thunder depth and star power discussion 08:25 – Tier Two: Denver Nuggets & Cleveland Cavaliers 11:40 – Denver's defensive issues and Jokic's dominance 14:15 – Can Cleveland's defense carry them to the Finals? 14:41 – Tier Three: Warriors and Timberwolves analysis 16:45 – Golden State's “Jimmy Butler era” & aging core 24:37 – Minnesota's defense and trade deadline potential 28:52 – Tier Four: Spurs, Rockets, Bucks & Knicks 32:12 – Victor Wembanyama's rise into NBA's elite 39:53 – Houston's struggles and the Fred VanVleet effect 45:09 – Giannis and the Bucks' identity; Knicks' hero-ball 49:21 – Mid-tier teams: Lakers, Clippers, Heat, Magic, etc. 59:51 – Miami's fast-paced offense & elite conditioning 1:03:23 – Disappointments: Celtics, Hawks, Pelicans 1:06:39 – The Cooper Flagg problem in Dallas 1:13:00 – Lamelo Ball's frustrations and Charlotte's direction 1:15:51 – Utah & Washington's surprising progress 1:17:31 – Trade deadline talk and rebuilding futures 1:19:15 – Outro: final thoughts on NBA tiers RealGM Radio is powered in part by North Station Media (CLNS). For advertising or media inquiries, contact info@clnsmedia.com

Jim and T.J. Jefferson preview the NBA season and discuss who in the Western Conference has the ability to challenge the Oklahoma City Thunder.. The guys discuss how the Nuggets replace Michael Porter Jr.'s production in Denver, can the Clippers aging roster contend, how good can the Lakers be without LeBron now that Luka has slimmed down, and what is the true impact of Fred VanVleet's injury for Houston. While in the Eastern Conference, with the loss of Jayson Tatum and Tyrese Haliburton, is it too soon to count Boston and Indiana out?  Could the Cavaliers' window to compete for a Championship closing?  What can we expect from Joel Embiid and the Sixers?  Also, Jim discusses the impact of the developing story of the FBI investigation into illegal sports gambling involving Portland Trail Blazers Coach Chauncey Billups and Miami Heat Guard Terry Rozier. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jackson Gatlin of Locked on Rockets joins to discuss a Rockets season that's taken an unexpected turn with the injury to Fred VanVleet. Who will fill in for him, Amen Thompson or Reed Sheppard? How will they integrate KD, and can Alperen Sengun build on his sterling Eurobasket to take the next step as a leader of the offense? Can Ime Udoka help this team improve offensively? Will the offensive rebounding be even more devastating this year?Plus, we make our predictions for the Rockets season. Join Dunc'd On Prime! It's the only place to get every episode with Nate & Danny, plus every pod with John Hollinger & Nate as well! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FMSubscribe on YouTube to see our hilarious faces and, more importantly, see watch this free pod twice a week.Or, sign up for our FREE mailing list to get Dan Feldman's Daily Duncs with all the major topics around the league twice a week. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The NBA is back in just under a month, which means that teams are holding their media days before heading off to training camp. Howard Beck and Raja Bell discuss the most interesting quotes from media days and the new-look Zion Williamson. The Rockets were hit with the unfortunate news that Fred VanVleet will be out for the season after suffering an ACL tear. How important is FVV to the Rockets, and what potential replacements should the team pursue to fill that void? Hit the mailbag! realonesmailbag@gmail.com The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out rg-help.com to find out more, or listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Hosts: Howard Beck and Raja Bell Producers: Victoria Valencia and Clifford Augustin Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As we inch closer and closer to the regular season, Verno and Jacoby return with 10 questions about the upcoming season and more. (00:00) Welcome to the Mismatch!(02:24) Question 1: Is Victor Wembanyama the fifth-best player in the NBA?(10:34) Question 2: What are your thoughts on LeBron James potentially creating a rival basketball league to compete with the NBA?(18:13) Question 3: Is it time to believe in Zion Williamson again?(25:47) Question 4: How much does Fred VanVleet's injury change the Rockets' expectations?(35:04) Question 5: What are your favorite teams that never made the Finals?(44:51) Question 6: What are your thoughts on Kyle Lowry joining Prime Video's NBA coverage as an active player?(49:05) Question 7: Who is the most surprising free agent still available?(56:57) Question 8: Why has Pablo Torre gone quiet on Kawhi Leonard?(01:00:50) Question 9: Which non-All-Star acquisition will be most impactful?(01:05:36) Question 10: What have you been watching on TV? Leave us a message on our Mismatch voicemail line! (323) 389-5091 Hosts: Chris Vernon and David JacobyProducer: Jessie LopezSocial: Keith Fujimoto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kenny shares what's been on his NBA mind recently. Are the Rockets still contenders? Can the Spurs make the jump? How good can Evan Mobley be? All this and much more. Follow Small Ball! Small Ball on TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@enjoy_smallball Small Ball on IG - https://www.instagram.com/enjoysmallball/ Small Ball on Twitter - https://x.com/EnjoyBBall Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Kenny shares what's been on his NBA mind recently. Are the Rockets still contenders? Can the Spurs make the jump? How good can Evan Mobley be? All this and much more. Follow Small Ball! Small Ball on TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@enjoy_smallball Small Ball on IG - https://www.instagram.com/enjoysmallball/ Small Ball on Twitter - https://x.com/EnjoyBBall Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tom Haberstroh, Amin Elhassan and producer Anthony Mayes react to the BRUTAL news about Fred Van Vleet's ACL injury and it's affect on the Rockets championship aspirations. Truth Teller Bruce Arthur of the Toronto Star gives us the inside scoop on his story that details exactly what Uncle Dennis and Kawhi Leonard's camp asked for from the Toronto Raptors when negotiating as a free agent in the summer of 2019, and how it connects to the LA Clippers cap circumvention conundrum. Basketball Illuminati is now part of the Count The Dings Network. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the Count The Dings Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to support the show, get ad free episodes and exclusive content at⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/countthedings⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ILLUMINATI MERCH HAS RETURNED⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Check it out here:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/CTDMERCH⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to Basketball Illuminati! On⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Watch Truth Teller Interviews on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠basketballilluminati@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@bballilluminati⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@basketballilluminati⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Zach Lowe to react to the Fred VanVleet injury and to discuss how it may have derailed the promising Rockets season (7:19). Then, Bill and Zach check in with the Celtics and the Pacers ahead of the season (01:12:11). Finally, Chris Ryan and Sean Fennessey join to talk about what's going on in Vegas (01:26:05). Host: Bill Simmons Guests: Zach Lowe, Sean Fennessey, and Chris Ryan Producers: Chia Hao Tat and Eduardo Ocampo The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit⁠⁠ www.rg-help.com⁠⁠ to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to react to Fred VanVleet's potentially season-ending injury including if it could derail the Rockets' hopes of a deep playoff run. Then, the guys break down this year's NBA Offseason Survey from the best player in the league right now to the best/worst moves of the offseason, some interesting questions on LeBron's future and much more! Plus, some referee points of emphasis for the upcoming season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices