Podcast appearances and mentions of mat issa

With the 2025 NBA Playoffs right around the corner, Mat and Alex are back and ready to predict which teams we think have a shot at upsetting a higher seed.Check us out on spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3T5fwqW4qcn4XHXlk5Tw3c?si=6d0e8f998ece435aFollow us on Twitter!Alex: https://x.com/AlexHoops_Mat: https://x.com/matissa15The Media Pass is a podcast hosted by AlexHoops and Mat Issa providing in-depth coverage of the NBA from the perspective of two established analysts currently working in the industry.

Some NBA teams are off to uncharacteristically hot starts, while others are struggling out of the gate. So in this episode, we dive into some picks for player and team stocks that we might be ready to buy or sell our shares in. Follow us on Twitter! Alex: https://twitter.com/AlexHoops_ Mat: https://twitter.com/matissa15 The Media Pass is a podcast hosted by AlexHoops and Mat Issa providing in-depth coverage of the NBA from the perspective of two established analysts currently working in the industry. Chapters 00:00 Intro 01:52 Questions + Answers 14:30 The NBA Stock Market is OPEN 15:00 Selling High on the Suns 26:00 The Houston Rockets Are Doing WHAT? 35:00 Bilal Coulibaly? More like Bilal CouliBALLING 39:00 The demise of the Denver Nuggets Has Been Greatly Exaggerated 50:00 Bad Boy Pistons II: Electric Boogaloo 57:00 A Eulogy on Jaden McDaniels' Start Potential 1:03:54 ATLANTA HAWKS, BUY BUY BUY!!!!!!!!!!!! (Honorable Mentions) 1:07:50 Outro

We're over two weeks into the new NBA season, and it might be time for some NBA teams to hit the panic button... Follow us on Twitter! Alex: https://twitter.com/AlexHoops_ Mat: https://twitter.com/matissa15 Use code MEDIAPASS for 20% off your year-long subscription to StatHead! 00:00 Intro 4:40 Answering Your Questions 19:00 The Bucks Have PROBLEMS 30:45 Injured Sixers 42:40 Knicks Defense is Yucky 51:30 The Warriors Scare Me 59:00 What's Going On With the Magic? 1:06:35 The Pelicans Man... 1:16:25 Outro The Media Pass is a podcast hosted by AlexHoops and Mat Issa providing in-depth coverage of the NBA from the perspective of two established analysts currently working in the industry.

We're over a week into the 2024-25 NBA Season, so we're here with our overreactions! Follow us on Twitter! Alex: https://twitter.com/AlexHoops_ Mat: https://twitter.com/matissa15 The Media Pass is a podcast hosted by AlexHoops and Mat Issa providing in-depth coverage of the NBA from the perspective of two established analysts currently working in the industry. Chapters: 00:00 Intro 1:55 Is Tom Brady a good commentator? 7:00 Answering Your Question(s) 13:06 Overreactions/Underreactions 15:00 Pump the Brakes on Cam Thomas 22:00 The Phoenix Suns Are... Good? 31:10 The Cleveland Cavaliers Aren't Quite There 40:00 Thank you to our sponsor! 41:31 The Timberwolves Are Going to Be Fine 51:35 Is Tyrese Haliburton Cooked? 59:20 LaMelo Ball Top 20 Player? 1:04:15 Jordan Poole Check-In 1:07:45 Outro/Thank You!

A new NBA Season is here, so we gave our predictions for six breakout player candidates for the 2024-25 NBA season. Follow us on Twitter! Alex: https://twitter.com/AlexHoops_ Mat: https://twitter.com/matissa15 The Media Pass is a podcast hosted by AlexHoops and Mat Issa providing in-depth coverage of the NBA from the perspective of two established analysts currently working in the industry.

Mat Issa (@matissa15), basketball writer for Forbes, Basketball Insider, Opta Analyst, and Fansided, returns to rank NBA Defenses 1-30 heading into the 2024-2025 season. As with every year, rankings are based on projected defensive efficiency (points per 100 possessions). Enjoy!We had different rankings and jumped around a bit, so the order of discussion below is not necessarily a strict 1-30 order. We clear it up as we go.TIME STAMPS(0:00) Intro(7:40) Thunder/Wolves/Magic/Celts(28:30) Grizzlies(36:50) Cavs/Knicks/Heat(46:45) Spurs/Mavs/Rockets(1:01:00) Lakers/Nuggets/Warriors/Sixers/Bucks(1:17:35) Kings/Clippers/Suns/Hawks/Suns/Pacers(1:30:20) Pistons/Blazers/Raptors/Hornets and rest

We put together our preseason NBA Power Rankings for the 2024-25 NBA Season! Follow us on Twitter! Alex: https://twitter.com/AlexHoops_ Mat: https://twitter.com/matissa15 The Media Pass is a podcast hosted by AlexHoops and Mat Issa providing in-depth coverage of the NBA from the perspective of two established analysts currently working in the industry.

Hop into the Huddle - FREE until Sept 8th to get my plays before the bumps: https://dubclub.win/af/afl-r527e/ Joe is joined by Mat Issa (@Matissa15): PBWA Writer, Lawyer, Forbes, The Analyst, Fansided, etc. He's legit. The fellas take a birdseye look at the offseason and how it will impact the race for the Title this season. Who are the teams to beat? Which Rookies to Watch? Which team will surprise the most this year?Chapters00:00 We have joined The Huddle03:26 The Wide-Open Nature of the NBA14:54 Oklahoma City Thunder: A Potential Contender19:58 Dallas Mavericks: Improved Roster and Potential26:26 Denver Nuggets: Challenges Ahead31:03 The MVP Race and Young Players to Watch34:39 Evaluating the Competitiveness of the Eastern Conference43:41 Excitement and Expectations for the Rookie Class50:09 Impact Players53:03 Rookie of the Year56:21 Most Improved Player01:07:24 Pod's and Recs

The Boston Celtics won game 1 of the 2024 NBA Finals, with dominant performances from Kristaps Porzingis and Jaylen Brown. So we dove into how they did it, and whether or not the Dallas Mavericks have what it takes to make this a series. Follow us on Twitter! Alex: https://twitter.com/AlexHoops_ Mat: https://twitter.com/matissa15 The Media Pass is a podcast hosted by AlexHoops and Mat Issa providing in-depth coverage of the NBA from the perspective of two established analysts currently working in the industry. #NBAFinals #BostonCeltics #KristapsPorzingis

The Dallas Mavericks will face the Boston Celtics in the 2024 NBA Finals, so we're here to break down everything leading up to this point and what the series might look like going forward. The Dallas Mavericks proved that Kyrie Irving and Luka Doncic might just be the greatest backcourt of all time, dominating the Minnesota Timberwolves in 7 games. Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, and the Boston Celtics are continuing their dominant streak of basketball after an incredible regular season, and now they're facing their biggest test yet against the Mavericks. Follow us on Twitter! Alex: https://twitter.com/AlexHoops_ Mat: https://twitter.com/matissa15 The Media Pass is a podcast hosted by AlexHoops and Mat Issa providing in-depth coverage of the NBA from the perspective of two established analysts currently working in the industry.

The Western Conference Finals are well underway, and we've seen the Dallas Mavericks take down the Minnesota Timberwolves in game 1, with Rudy Gobert's defense being criticized for the alleged ineffectiveness of drop coverage. We unpack whether or not there's actual truth to that in this episode of The Media Pass. Plus, we dive into whether or not the Indiana Pacers *actually* gave up in game 2 against the Boston Celtics, plus we gush about how good Andrew Nembhard is. Follow us on Twitter! Alex: https://twitter.com/AlexHoops_ Mat: https://twitter.com/matissa15 The Media Pass is a podcast hosted by AlexHoops and Mat Issa providing in-depth coverage of the NBA from the perspective of two established analysts currently working in the industry.

The Conference Finals have arrived in the 2024 NBA Playoffs! Join us in The Media Pass as we cover the Minnesota Timberwolves and Anthony Edwards facing off against the Dallas Mavericks and Luka Doncic in the Western Conference Finals matchup. In the Eastern Conference Finals, Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics look to take down Tyrese Haliburton and the Indiana Pacers after the Celtics were bested by the Pacers in the In-Season Tournament. Follow us on Twitter! Alex: https://twitter.com/AlexHoops_ Mat: https://twitter.com/matissa15 The Media Pass is a podcast hosted by Alex Hoops and Mat Issa providing in-depth coverage of the NBA from the perspective of two established analysts currently working in the industry.

The 2024 NBA Playoffs are getting into the late rounds now, and the Dallas Mavericks are on the verge of eliminating the Oklahoma City Thunder, the Minnesota Timberwolves are looking to take down the Denver Nuggets in a heated game 7, the Boston Celtics have dominated the Cleveland Cavaliers, and the New York Knicks and Indiana Pacers will face off against each other in a game 7 soon. But do any of the Eastern conference teams truly have a chance against the West? Follow us on Twitter! Alex: https://twitter.com/AlexHoops_ Mat: https://twitter.com/matissa15 The Media Pass is a podcast hosted by AlexHoops and Mat Issa providing in-depth coverage of the NBA from the perspective of two established analysts currently working in the industry.

The 2024 NBA Playoffs are well underway at this point, and some teams are starting to pull away in their respective series, like the OKC Thunder taking a 2-0 series lead against the New Orleans Pelicans, the Denver Nuggets taking 3-0 series lead against the Los Angeles Lakers, and the Minnesota Timberwolves taking a 3-0 series lead on the Phoenix Suns. But some of the other series are starting to get a bit more contentious, with the Milwaukee Bucks fighting tooth and nail to stay afloat with Giannis Antetokounmpo out with injury against the Indiana Pacers, and the Dallas Mavericks and Los Angeles Clippers are looking like they're heading for a long series. We cover all that and more in this episode of The Media Pass. Follow us on Twitter! Alex: https://twitter.com/AlexHoops_ Mat: https://twitter.com/matissa15 The Media Pass is a podcast hosted by AlexHoops and Mat Issa providing in-depth coverage of the NBA from the perspective of two established analysts currently working in the industry.

The 2024 NBA Playoffs have arrived, so we sat down to cover everything that's happened in the first game of each series so far! Follow us on Twitter! Alex: https://twitter.com/AlexHoops_ Mat: https://twitter.com/matissa15 The Media Pass is a podcast hosted by AlexHoops and Mat Issa providing in-depth coverage of the NBA from the perspective of two established analysts currently working in the industry.

With the NBA Play-In Tournament tonight, we looked at each matchup and covered who we think has the best chances and who would be the best matchups for the teams that have already secured a playoff spot! Follow us on Twitter! Alex: https://twitter.com/AlexHoops_ Mat: https://twitter.com/matissa15 The Media Pass is a podcast hosted by AlexHoops and Mat Issa providing in-depth coverage of the NBA from the perspective of two established analysts currently working in the industry.

With the 2024 NBA Playoffs right around the corner, we each gave 3 wildcards that we think will either disappoint or surprise a lot of people in the postseason this year. Follow us on Twitter! Alex: https://twitter.com/AlexHoops_ Mat: https://twitter.com/matissa15 The Media Pass is a podcast hosted by AlexHoops and Mat Issa providing in-depth coverage of the NBA from the perspective of two established analysts currently working in the industry.

With the 2023-24 NBA Season wrapping up, and the All-Defensive Teams right around the corner, we took a look at who we consider to be the top 3 guard, wing, and big defenders in the NBA right now! Follow us on Twitter! Alex: https://twitter.com/AlexHoops_ Mat: https://twitter.com/matissa15 The Media Pass is a podcast hosted by AlexHoops and Mat Issa providing in-depth coverage of the NBA from the perspective of two established analysts currently working in the industry.

With the NBA season coming to a close, it's time to pick our 2024 All-Rookie Teams! There's the obvious choices of guys like Victor Wembanyama, Chet Holmgren, and Brandon Miller, but who else is a given? Where do guys like Ausar Thompson, Brandin Podziemski, and Jordan Hawkins factor in? We cover all that and more in this episode of The Media Pass! Follow us on Twitter! Alex: https://twitter.com/AlexHoops_ Mat: https://twitter.com/matissa15 Subscribe to Alex on YouTube! https://youtube.com/@alexhoops The Media Pass is a basketball podcast hosted by AlexHoops and Mat Issa providing in-depth coverage of the NBA from the perspective of two established analysts currently working in the industry. The two break down basketball x's and o's, basketball analysis, and much more.

The non-shooting wing/forward is one of the most difficult player archetypes to make work in the modern NBA. But with players like Aaron Gordon thriving for the Denver Nuggets, the blueprint is there assuming you have the talent around to make them work.But with players like Jarred Vanderbilt, what do they need to do in order to be successful? Can guys like Ausar Thompson find a place in the league despite lacking a jump shot in today's era that's so heavily focused on spacing? Follow us on Twitter! Alex: https://twitter.com/home Mat: https://twitter.com/matissa15 The Media Pass is a podcast hosted by AlexHoops and Mat Issa providing in-depth coverage of the NBA from the perspective of two established analysts currently working in the industry.

In this episode, we tackled one of the debate of who's better between Donovan Mitchell and Devin Booker. These are two high caliber scoring guards that have been frequently compared to one another throughout their careers, and that play relatively similar roles. The Cleveland Cavaliers and Phoenix Suns are both heavy hitting teams this year, so we get to the bottom of what we like and don't like about both Devin Booker and Donovan Mitchell. Follow us on Twitter! Alex: https://twitter.com/home Mat: https://twitter.com/matissa15 The Media Pass is a podcast hosted by AlexHoops and Mat Issa providing in-depth coverage of the NBA from the perspective of two established analysts currently working in the industry.

Our picks for the most underrated players in the NBA this season! Mat Issa and Alex Hoops sit down to go over guys that may not put up the biggest statlines or even play more than 15 minutes a night, but have no shortage of impact on helping their team win games. We went over how Donte DiVincenzo has been helping the New York Knicks string together wins despite the absence of Julius Randle for an extended stretch this season, as well as how Kentavious Caldwell-Pope continues to be an integral part of the Denver Nuggets trying to go back-to-back for another championship. With how good the Los Angeles Clippers have been, it's hard to ignore how Ivica Zubac contributes on a nightly basis alongside James Harden in their pick-and-roll heavy offense. The OKC Thunder wouldn't be where they are currently if it wasn't for the help of Aaron Wiggins, and he's only been playing 15 minutes per game and occasionally won't even play! The Cleveland Cavaliers are surging as well, and you can see how Max Strus helps elevate them to new heights despite questionable three point numbers. And lastly, the Boston Celtics have been pound for pound the best team in the NBA, yet somehow, Kristaps Porzingis wasn't an All-Star despite having All-Star caliber numbers and All-Star caliber impact. Follow us on Twitter! Alex: https://twitter.com/home Mat: https://twitter.com/matissa15 The Media Pass is a podcast hosted by AlexHoops and Mat Issa providing in-depth coverage of the NBA from the perspective of two established analysts currently working in the industry.

We put together our NBA power rankings as we head into the final stretch of the 2023-24 NBA season. The Boston Celtics look like they're the team to beat, but teams like the Minnesota Timberwolves and OKC Thunder are trying to prove themselves as legitimate contenders. Meanwhile, the defending champion Denver Nuggets are trying to bounce back after a rough month or two, and the Los Angeles Clippers continue to roll. So who's gonna be left on the outside looking in heading into the postseason? Follow us on Twitter! Alex: https://twitter.com/home Mat: https://twitter.com/matissa15Check out Joe Hulbert's work: https://twitter.com/JoeHulbertNBA The Media Pass is a podcast hosted by AlexHoops and Mat Issa providing in-depth coverage of the NBA from the perspective of two established analysts currently working in the industry.

The NBA All-Star break has arrived, so we're here with our Top 10 Points Guards in the NBA! Check out Caitlyn Cooper's Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/basketballshewrote Follow us on Twitter! Alex: https://twitter.com/home Mat: https://twitter.com/matissa15 The Media Pass is a podcast hosted by AlexHoops and Mat Issa providing in-depth coverage of the NBA from the perspective of two established analysts currently working in the industry.

The 2024 NBA trade deadline was full of smaller moves around the edges for a lot of teams, but there was no shortage of impactful moves being made. We saw the Philadelphia 76ers trade for Buddy Hield, the OKC Thunder pull off the Gordon Hayward trade, and the Dallas Mavericks making the PJ Washington trade and the Daniel Gafford trade. In this episode of The Media Pass, Alex and Mat are joined by critically acclaimed NBA writer, play-by-play announcer, producer, and basketball mind Es Baraheni to break down every single trade for the NBA trade deadline. FOLLOW ES ON TWITTER: https://twitter.com/JustEsBaraheni Link to Es's work: https://linktr.ee/justesbaraheni Follow us on Twitter! Alex: https://twitter.com/home Mat: https://twitter.com/matissa15 The Media Pass is a podcast hosted by AlexHoops and Mat Issa providing in-depth coverage of the NBA from the perspective of two established analysts currently working in the industry.

With the 2024 NBA Trade deadline coming up on Thursday and trade rumors flying around the NBA, Alex and Mat each give three quietly underrated trade targets heading into the NBA trade deadline. Some of these NBA trade targets are based on NBA trade rumors, and some are targets that most people aren't talking about. Plus, we answer your questions about the latest NBA trade news. Follow us on Twitter! Alex: https://twitter.com/home Mat: https://twitter.com/matissa15 The Media Pass is a podcast hosted by AlexHoops and Mat Issa providing in-depth coverage of the NBA from the perspective of two established analysts currently working in the industry.

The 2024 NBA All-Star Game is right around the corner, so on this episode of The Media Pass, Mat Issa and AlexHoops go through and choose their picks for who they think deserve to make the NBA All-Star game. There are the obvious picks like Nikola Jokic, Joel Embiid, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Luka Doncic, and players of that caliber that we know are going to be easy picks to make it. But will players like Anthony Edwards and Tyrese Maxey make our ballots? Will Jalen Brunson receive his first selection? Will Trae Young be snubbed yet again? Follow us on Twitter! Alex: https://twitter.com/home Mat: https://twitter.com/matissa15 The Media Pass is a podcast hosted by AlexHoops and Mat Issa providing in-depth coverage of the NBA from the perspective of two established analysts currently working in the industry.

The 2020 NBA Draft was quietly one of the better drafts in recent NBA history, so in this episode of The Media Pass, Mat Issa and AlexHoops give their takes on what a 2020 redraft would look like based on everything that we know now. Would Anthony Edwards still have been drafted #1 overall by the Minnesota Timberwolves? Would Tyrese Haliburton have fallen all the way to the Sacramento Kings? Do the Charlotte Hornets still take LaMelo Ball at #3 or do the Warriors snatch him up first? 2020 NBA Draft Order for reference: 1. Minnesota Timberwolves draft Anthony Edwards 2. Warriors draft James Wiseman 3. Charlotte Hornets draft LaMelo Ball 4. Bulls draft Patrick Williams 5. Cavaliers draft Isaac Okoro 6. Hawks draft Onyeka Okongwu 7. Pistons draft Killian Hayes 8. Knicks draft Obi Toppin 9. Wizards draft Deni Avdija 10. Suns draft Jalen Smith 11. Spurs draft Devin Vassell 12. Kings draft Tyrese Haliburton 13. Pelicans draft Kira Lewis Jr. 14. Celtics draft Aaron Nesmith 15. Magic draft Cole Anthony 16. Trail Blazers draft Isaiah Stewart 17. Timberwolves draft Aleksej Pokusevski 18. Mavericks draft Josh Green 19. Nets draft Saddiq Bey 20. Heat draft Precious Achiuwa 21. 76ers draft Tyrese Maxey 22. Nuggets draft Zeke Nnaji 23. Knicks draft Leandro Bolmaro 24. Bucks draft RJ Hampton 25. Thunder draft Immanuel Quickley 26. Celtics draft Payton Pritchard 27. Jazz draft Udoka Azubuike 28. Lakers draft Jaden McDaniels 29. Raptors draft Malachi Flynn 30. Celtics draft Desmond Bane Follow us on Twitter! Alex: https://twitter.com/home Mat: https://twitter.com/matissa15 The Media Pass is a podcast hosted by AlexHoops and Mat Issa providing in-depth coverage of the NBA from the perspective of two established analysts currently working in the industry.

The combo guard position is one of the most unique and understudied player archetypes in the NBA, and in today's episode, AlexHoops and Mat Issa take a look at a pool of 17 players to decide which combo guards are the best in the NBA. Reference Mat's article here: https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/nba-study-who-is-the-best-combo-guard-in-the-nba/ The pool of players includes: Tyler Herro Anfernee Simons Malik Monk Jordan Poole Collin Sexton Tyrese Maxey Austin Reaves Coby White Terry Rozier Jaden Hardy Malcolm Brogdon CJ McCollum Eric Gordon Jordan Clarkson Malaki Branham Follow us on Twitter! Alex: https://twitter.com/home Mat: https://twitter.com/matissa15 The Media Pass is a podcast hosted by AlexHoops and Mat Issa providing in-depth coverage of the NBA from the perspective of two established analysts currently working in the industry.

The Los Angeles Clippers struggled for a bit after the James Harden trade, but we've started to see a more fully-realized version of what they envision with Harden, Kawhi Leonard, and Paul George as their big three. AlexHoops and Mat Issa do a super deep dive into what the Los Angeles Clippers have looked like in the new James Harden era, how they're faring without Kawhi Leonard, and if this trio has the juice to win it all. Follow us on Twitter! Alex: https://twitter.com/home Mat: https://twitter.com/matissa15 The Media Pass is a podcast hosted by AlexHoops and Mat Issa providing in-depth coverage of the NBA from the perspective of two established analysts currently working in the industry.

Alex Kennedy is joined by Mat Issa to discuss Kawhi Leonard and the Clippers, the Celtics' dominance, the Lakers' recent struggles, the Magic's spacing issue, Alperen Sengun's breakout season, the Thunder's recent play, NBA trade rumors involving Zach LaVine and Lauri Markkanen and much more!

There are always players every year that can make or break an NBA teams chances of contending for a title. So Alex and Mat looked at three players each that we think have the ability to swing the title odds in a teams favor. Follow us on Twitter! Alex: https://twitter.com/home Mat: https://twitter.com/matissa15 The Media Pass is a podcast hosted by AlexHoops and Mat Issa providing in-depth coverage of the NBA from the perspective of two established analysts currently working in the industry.

With nearly 20 games under our belts, the NBA landscape is starting to take a clearer shape. Obviously teams like the Denver Nuggets and Boston Celtics are frequent flyers in the discussion of contenders, but which teams have false hopes of making a deep playoff run? The NBA In Season Tournament is leading to breakout stories, with Tyrese Haliburton and the Indiana Pacers taking down the Celtics in spectacular fashion, and the Sacramento Kings were unceremoniously knocked out by the Pelicans. Is the IST a glimpse at which teams are true threats to make the NBA Finals? Mat and Alex dive into that and more in this episode of The Media Pass. Follow us on Twitter! Alex: https://twitter.com/home Mat: https://twitter.com/matissa15 The Media Pass is a podcast hosted by AlexHoops and Mat Issa providing in-depth coverage of the NBA from the perspective of two established analysts currently working in the industry.

Zach LaVine and the Chicago Bulls are finally going their separate ways, and with that, the Bulls set themselves up to be one of the NBA's biggest sellers at the trade deadline. Mat and Alex go through their four main pieces to see who fits best where, and the implications this situation has for the rest of the NBA. Follow us on Twitter! Alex: https://twitter.com/home Mat: https://twitter.com/matissa15 The Media Pass is a podcast hosted by AlexHoops and Mat Issa providing in-depth coverage of the NBA from the perspective of two established analysts currently working in the industry.

Jim is joined by NBA Analyst Mat Issa to break down the hall of fame candidacy of former NBA swingman Lamar Odom. First, Mat and Jim cover Odom's early years with the Clippers and his unique skillset at 6'10" (8:28). Next, they discuss his championship seasons with the Lakers and how he reminds us a bit of Manu Ginóbili and Chris Webber (15:13) Finally, they brainstorm who the best players never to make an NBA all-star team are (39:48), before making a final call on whether or not Odom deserves to be enshrined in the basketball HOF (50:18).

In this episode of The Media Pass, Alex and Mat cover the biggest overperforming and underperforming NBA teams to start the season. Follow us on Twitter! Alex: https://twitter.com/home Mat: https://twitter.com/matissa15 The Media Pass is a podcast hosted by AlexHoops and Mat Issa providing in-depth coverage of the NBA from the perspective of two established analysts currently working in the industry.

The new NBA season is here, so we covered the latest Victor Wembanyama breakout, the James Harden trade, and three takes each on the first week of the season so far! Follow us on Twitter! Alex: https://twitter.com/home Mat: https://twitter.com/matissa15 The Media Pass is a podcast hosted by AlexHoops and Mat Issa providing in-depth coverage of the NBA from the perspective of two established analysts currently working in the industry.

Mat Issa of Forbes.com joins in to talk NBA Shot Profiles, Denver's Depth, Jeremy Sochan's development and much more! Find Mat on X @matissa15 Go to PrizePicks and use code "Combo" for a first deposit match up to $100 here: https:/Lprizepicks.onelink.me/ ivHR/COMBO Learn more about Good Drills here: https://good-drills.samcart.com/referral/pAzEfpN/WPdEDqUnDd8aFZgA

Forbes and Opta Analyst contributor Mat Issa (@matissa15) joins for part 2 of the Chucking Darts regular season preview: Defensive Team Rankings. We go through our 1-30 list, disagree on the Sixers and teams in Texas, and acknowledge a looming giant in California. Enjoy!

Adam and Greg discuss what Kristaps Porzingis' foot injury means moving forward and then Will sits down with SB Nation's Mat Issa to discuss his recent article on Celtics legend, Antoine Walker. 0:00-14:00: Kristaps' Injury + Team USA 14:00-END: Mat Issa joins the show Featuring: Will Weir (@willbon13) Greg Maneikis (Twitter: @miniminoe | Instagram: @maneikis_music) Adam Taylor (@AdamTaylorNBA) Mat Issa (@Matissa15) Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for more exclusive content Presented by Blue Wire Podcasts Music by Black Sheep Optimists Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Indiana Pacers offseason featured many moves. What grade should each move get? Host Tony East is joined by Mat Issa from SB Nation, Forbes, and more outlets to rate every single move of the Pacers summer and grade the offseason as a whole.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!PrizePicksFirst time users can receive a 100% instant deposit match up to $100 with promo code LOCKEDON. That's PrizePicks.com – promo code; LOCKEDONFanDuelMake Every Moment More. Don't miss the chance to get your No Sweat First Bet up to TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS in Bonus Bets when you go FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON.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

The Indiana Pacers offseason featured many moves. What grade should each move get? Host Tony East is joined by Mat Issa from SB Nation, Forbes, and more outlets to rate every single move of the Pacers summer and grade the offseason as a whole. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! 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 FanDuel Make Every Moment More. Don't miss the chance to get your No Sweat First Bet up to TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS in Bonus Bets when you go FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON. 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

(00:00-18:27) – Brenden Nunes, a reporter for the Sacramento Kings, joins the show to talk about who won the Tyrese Haliburton/Domantas Sabonis trade. Then, they talk about the development of Domas, DeAaron Fox and Keegan Murray. After that, it's the Duarte trade. How will he fit in with Sacramento? What will his chemistry with Sabonis mean for the team moving forward?  (18:28-43:41) – Mat Issa, an NBA writer for SB Nation, joins the program to talk about the Pacers' offseason, starting with Tyrese Haliburton who Issa called the “Midwest Magic Johnson”. What can the Blue and Gold realistically accomplish this year and what do they need to accomplish over the life of Haliburton's contract? Then, the conversation shifts to include the entire NBA as they look at the Damien Lillard situation in Portland. What about Boston? How will their offseason moves pan out and where do the Celtics rank among the Eastern Conference? Back to the Pacers, what will Bruce Brown bring to the team? What will Andrew Nembhard develop into this year?  (43:42-1:11:53) – Kevin Bowen of Kevin & Query on The Fan calls in to talk about how the Saquon Barkley situation affects Jonathan Taylor and the Colts. Then, what does Shaq Leonard need to prove going into this season? What can Alec Pierce do to become a focal point in this offense and help the career trajectory of Anthony Richardson. Then, they look at the QB competition coming up in training camp. Should the team get Richardson his reps but risk a worse record, or let Gardner Minshew play and potentially win a couple extra games? Bowen reminded up that no Colts fan is upset with a 3-13 1998 season with rookie Peyton Manning setting both touchdown and interception records. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(00:00-29:19) – The Fan Midday Show opens on a Friday with Jimmy Cook and James Boyd, starting with a conversation about Damien Lillard and what the parallels are between the Portland situation and the Pacers' past situations. Did Lillard destroy his trade value by declaring he only wants to go to Miami? What are the options for Portland? Then, the conversation shifts to some Colts talk as the two hosts discuss the future of the defensive line in Indy. What will things look like this season for the group and what does that mean for the group next offseason? Will Deforest Buckner find himself on the move?  (29:20-49:13) – Brenden Nunes, a reporter for the Sacramento Kings, joins the show to talk about who won the Tyrese Haliburton/Domantas Sabonis trade. Then, they talk about the development of Domas, DeAaron Fox and Keegan Murray. After that, it's the Duarte trade. How will he fit in with Sacramento? What will his chemistry with Sabonis mean for the team moving forward?  (49:14-49:56) - James and Jimmy close out the first hour.  (49:56-1:20:07) – Mat Issa, an NBA writer for SB Nation, joins the program to talk about the Pacers' offseason, starting with Tyrese Haliburton who Issa called the “Midwest Magic Johnson”. What can the Blue and Gold realistically accomplish this year and what do they need to accomplish over the life of Haliburton's contract? Then, the conversation shifts to include the entire NBA as they look at the Damien Lillard situation in Portland. What about Boston? How will their offseason moves pan out and where do the Celtics rank among the Eastern Conference? Back to the Pacers, what will Bruce Brown bring to the team? What will Andrew Nembhard develop into this year?  (1:20:08-1:38:57) – Jimmy and James start the segment talking about the Kentucky men's basketball team hooping at Drake's house. Which celebrity would host Mike Woodson and IU? Then, they talk Colts with the city of Indianapolis seemingly embracing Anthony Richardson with open arms. Jimmy reminds everybody that Shane Steichen's last QB, Jalen Hurts, was on the hot seat prior to last season and most felt that he was going to be a bust. What changed? How does this apply to Richardson?  (1:38:57-1:40:17) – James and Jimmy close out the second hour.  (1:40:24-2:10:01) – Kevin Bowen of Kevin & Query on The Fan calls in to talk about how the Saquon Barkley situation affects Jonathan Taylor and the Colts. Then, what does Shaq Leonard need to prove going into this season? What can Alec Pierce do to become a focal point in this offense and help the career trajectory of Anthony Richardson. Then, they look at the QB competition coming up in training camp. Should the team get Richardson his reps but risk a worse record, or let Gardner Minshew play and potentially win a couple extra games? Bowen reminded up that no Colts fan is upset with a 3-13 1998 season with rookie Peyton Manning setting both touchdown and interception records.  (2:10:02-2:22:59) – James and Jimmy take a step back and look at the running back position in the entire NFL with the franchise tag deadline coming up on Monday. What options do guys like Saquon Barkley and Josh Jacobs have at this point in their careers? What can these guys take away from the Le'Veon Bell situation and what should Jonathan Taylor be looking out for ahead of his contract extension talks?  (2:22:59-2:26:44) – The show closes with another edition of JCook Plays of the Day, BASEBALL IS BACK! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this show: Dave Steinwedel and Brandon Stephens are back as they talk: A review of the Rogers Centre in Toronto, and what to make of the Bradley Beal trade and what will the TrailBlazers do. (1:11-12:00)SB Nation and Forbes NBA Writer Mat Issa joins the program to breakdown the Bradley Beal trade, who wins, Chris Paul's next move, Warriors outlook, NBA Draft talk. (12:01-29:23)Sirus XM NHL Network Host Dave McCarthy joins the show to catch up with Dave, the wildfires in Canda. when shows go off the rails, quick NHL hits, guests that have intimiated him and more. (29:30-END)USE Promo Code: OPENINGKICKOFF to get $20 off your first order with our friends at SEATGEEK to take you to the next event!www.seatgeek.comGet 20% OFF @manscaped + Free Shipping with promo code KICKOFF20 at MANSCAPED.com! #ad #manscapedpod

The guys break down a team that has made the ECF 3 straight years but hasn't won a ring since 2018 Celtics Pick: 35 Follow Mat: @matissa15 https://twitter.com/matissa15 Read Mat: https://www.sbnation.com/nba https://theanalyst.com/na/ https://www.forbes.com/sportsmoney/?sh=1121164b7ff6 https://fansided.com/

NBA Rookie analyst for Forbes, The Analyst, and SBNation @matissa15 joins to go through all-rookie teams, and to project stardom on this year's exceptional class. Enjoy!

Mat Issa of The Analyst and SB Nation joins the Locked on Nets podcast to talk about the growth of Nic Claxton this season and what's becoming a truly breakout star performance. Mat wrote an excellent piece breaking down Claxton's game on both sides of the court and what he's meant for the Nets this season. They talk about the defensive versatility in switching and how he's become such an important part of what the Nets do. They also talk about his offensive game and how the Nets are shaping up going forward. Read Mat's work at Opta Analysthttps://theanalyst.com/na/2022/12/slim-reaper-brooklyn-nets-big-man-nic-claxton-two-way-star-in-the-making/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mat Issa of The Analyst and SB Nation joins the Locked on Nets podcast to talk about the growth of Nic Claxton this season and what's becoming a truly breakout star performance. Mat wrote an excellent piece breaking down Claxton's game on both sides of the court and what he's meant for the Nets this season. They talk about the defensive versatility in switching and how he's become such an important part of what the Nets do. They also talk about his offensive game and how the Nets are shaping up going forward.  Read Mat's work at Opta Analyst https://theanalyst.com/na/2022/12/slim-reaper-brooklyn-nets-big-man-nic-claxton-two-way-star-in-the-making/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mat Issa of SB Nation joins to discuss if the Bulls roster is built for playoff success, Zach LaVine's knee management, Patrick Williams increased involvement in the offense this week, Lonzo Ball's recovery, and more.