Podcasts about Oddballs

The Thunder beat the Timberwolves and all anyone wants to talk about are free throws. Here on Oddball we think everyone, including Chris Finch, needs to stop complaining. The concept of fouling isn't new. If this was a regular season game, would Shai Gilgeous-Alexander have gotten more calls? Anthony Edwards needs to step up and can get the T-wolves a win if he takes more shots. Michael Malone takes a dig at Nikola Jokic, but SGA is the real MVP. Plus, we play Hot Streak, reveal some never-before-seen photos of SGA, and discover Amin has a distant cousin who is a Russian NBA prospect!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Conference Finals are here! Between SGA, Jalen Brunson, Haliburton, and Ant, which player do you want to see win their first NBA Championship? Hate 'em or love 'em, the Knicks are good, and that's good for the NBA. Haliburton is going to give Brunson a lot of work and the depth of the Pacers bench and scoring in bunches will hurt the Knicks. On Oddball we are loud with our support of the Knicks… but secretly we think the Pacers have this in the bag. The Thunder-Timberwolves series will be the first time we see Ant Edwards take on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander in the playoffs... Can the young wolf knock off the MVP?  The T-Wolves have flaws, but this series might be there for the taking. Can we trust Julius Randle? J-Dub vindicated himself after game 7, but Chet still has a lot to prove. Plus, people were so upset with Izzy's Cleveland rant that he decided to go on an apology tour.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Knicks advance to the ECF, and NYK fans are back. When the Knicks are good, its great for business. Timmy Chalamet has taken Spike Lee's throne as the number one New York Knick fan. The fans were so crazy this weekend that the Iciest Play of the Week goes to one of them! 20+ turnovers lead the Thunder to beat the Nuggets. Alex Caruso had the game of his lifetime guarding Joker, and SGA and the Thunder are looking like a championship contender. Meanwhile, Nikola Jokic is going to drink a bunch of beer and Aaron Gordon complains that there isn't enough time to rest between games. Oh, and Russell Westbrook was bad. Like really bad. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Juju Gotti and the Oddball co-hosts Amin and Izzy discuss Tatum's achilles, who has the best shot at winning it all, the league's love for the Knicks, Izzy's hate for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, and playoff Jimmy Butler. Alley Oop talks all things basketball and hoopers. #NBA #Playoffs #NBAPlayoffs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Celtics beat the Knicks with Luke Kornet, the perfect Celtic. Imagine if the Knicks blew a 3-1 lead to the Celtics without Tatum? That'd be so hilarious. The T-Wolves' strong defense ended the Warriors' season and playoff Jimmy Butler is a thing of the past-- but playoff Julius Randle is just getting going! Who will be the Warriors' savior next season? Kuminga? LeBron? Kylie Jenner? Plus, Ant has arrived, we weigh in on the in stadium free shirt debate, and a new Prop-A-Slot milestone! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hour 3 of A&G features... The US border restoration & the Supreme Court Money in professional sports Update on the Diddy trial California's High Speed Fail See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 3 of A&G features... The US border restoration & the Supreme Court Money in professional sports Update on the Diddy trial California's High Speed Fail See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jokic had another 40+ point night… and it still didn't matter. The rest of the Nuggets forgot how to shoot and with help from everyone including their bench, the Thunder took advantage. Is Russell Westbrook's immaturity causing problems in the locker room? Is David Adelman better than Mike Malone? Will Donovan Mitchell and the rest of the Cleveland Cavaliers ever make it past the second round, or are they too soft? Meanwhile, Jimmy Butler is choosing when he wants to play well, and without Steph the Warriors are struggling. And how should winning the Cooper Flagg lottery change the Mavericks plans for next season? Plus, Izzy and Amin Blind Rank number one picks to predict how good Cooper will be. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Dallas Mavericks have won the lottery, which means Cooper Flagg is headed to Texas to save Nico Harrison's bacon. We get Amin and Izzy's instant reactions in a new edition of Oddball On The Run, and we break out Stock Watch to see how the playoffs have changed how we think of players and coaches around the league. First up, has Giannis reclaimed Best Player in the World status even after his team got eliminated in the first round? Has Joe Mazzulla's rope run out? What lies in store for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's future? Plus, a double edition of the Iciest Play of the Week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Knicks shocked the world by taking a 2-0 lead over the Celtics, but after Boston's shooters caught fire in game 3, KAT, OG, and the Nova Knicks are at risk of blowing their lead. When was the last time Madison Square Garden hosted a game this important? Elsewhere around the association: The Cavs are one game away from seeing their dream season go up in smoke, and the Thunder draw even with Nikola Jokic and the Nuggets. Plus, Hot Streak! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The NBA draft lottery is on Monday, it's time to give all the losing teams this year a little hope.  The Hornets and Pelicans deserve some good luck, but, Cooper Flagg is supposed to save the NBA, not just a single team. San Antonio has had enough lottery wins, but do they still deserve this more than Atlanta? We're playing Capture the Flagg to answer all the most important questions! Can he be the Washington Wizards' Captain America? Who has the best karma? Who has the best credit score? Plus, we break down this week's biggest headlines and catch up with some Odds and Ends. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It was a throwback night of hoops and Amin and Izzy break it all down. The Golden State Warriors won, but lost Steph Curry to a hamstring injury. With Steph out, can the Warriors survive this series? Can Jimmy Butler step up and be Batman? Can Ant turn the lights back on and shut Jimmy down? Then, we pick between Tyrese Halliburton and Aaron Gordon's playoff game winners for the Iciest Play of the Week. The Cavs did everything right (except win) and now the Pacers are up 2-0 and approaching their second consecutive Eastern Conference Final thanks to two improbable comebacks. Is Indiana talented, or just lucky? The Nuggets stole Game 1 from the Thunder and are playing harder for Jokic than Adelman. Plus, Prop-A-Slot! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In today's episode we preview the Warriors-Timberwolves matchup and revisit Draymond Green locking Rudy Gobert in a chokehold. Is Gobert tough enough to play against Dray? Will Ant's grudge against the Warriors impact his play? Has Buddy Hield taken Jimmy Butler's place as Steph Curry's Batman? And are the Warriors or T-Wolves good enough to beat the Thunder or the Nuggets? Plus, Giannis trade rumors are swirling and we rank them from good to bad and insane to interesting. Where would he fit best? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Warriors and Steph Curry found a way to take the Rockets down thanks to Buddy Hield and Draymond Green. Jokic and the Nuggets beat Harden and the Clippers, in what Amin dubs a "wet fart" of a game. Can Kawhi keep the Clips relevant? Plus, we break down the MVP contenders in the Nuggets-Thunder series and preview the Knicks-Celtics series. Are Brunson's clutch heroics enough for the Knicks to win? See which game we pick for tonight's matchup when we play Hot-Streak! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

No golden fiddles were found, but Weer'd,  David, and Oddball all went down to Atlanta for the NRA Annual Meeting. Join us as we discuss the things we saw! Did you know that we have a Patreon? Join now for the low, low cost of $4/month (that's $1/podcast) and you'll get to listen to our podcast on Friday instead of Mondays, as well as patron-only content like mag dump episodes, our hilarious blooper reels and film tracks. Show Notes BA Global Defense Tactical Grit Eeylar Gear Cases Whispertech Suppressors Whisperchicks Suppressors Hooten Young Distillery SRC Tactical Underwear PTR Industries Curves N Combat Boots Mantis Titan X Infitac Night Vision Kel-Tec Trigger Tech Franklin Armories Microtech Knives  

Father Time stops by Oddball with one message: Amin was right. The Timberwolves knock the Lakers out of the first round of the playoffs, Rudy Gobert snatches Lebron's crown, and angry JJ Redick returns. Is he the right coach for the Lakers? Are the Lakers still Lebron's team? Then, Izzy and Amin take you through this week's biggest headlines, and Amin shares clips of his new episode on Pablo Torre Finds Out episode where they investigate the conspiracy around Giannis Antetokounmpo and chicken eligible free throws. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Father Time stops by Oddball with one message: Amin was right. The Timberwolves knock the Lakers out of the first round of the playoffs, Rudy Gobert snatches Lebron's crown, and angry JJ Redick returns. Is he the right coach for the Lakers? Are the Lakers still Lebron's team? Then, Izzy and Amin take you through this week's biggest headlines, and Amin shares clips of his new episode on Pablo Torre Finds Out episode where they investigate the conspiracy around Giannis Antetokounmpo and chicken eligible free throws. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tyrese Haliburton and the Indiana Pacers finished off the Bucks in dramatic fashion, Playoff Jamal made his thunderous return, and Cade Cunningham showed out on a jam-packed night around the Association. Tune in to debate Giannis Antetokounmpo's future, how the Heat can rebound from their 55-point drubbing by the Cavaliers, and the question of the hour: which NBA team would fare the best against a gorilla? Plus, Iciest Play of the Week, and Prop-a-Slot! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Amin is the rootin'est tootin'est sheriff in the Wild West(ern Conference), and today he's questioning Altitude Sports' Katy Winge on the Denver Nuggets' crazy past few weeks. Did Aaron Gordon really get that dunk through the hoop in time? Have the Clippers discovered Nikola Jokic's greatest weakness? How far can the winner of the Nuggets-Clippers series go in the playoffs? All that and more with Katy Winge on the Hot Seat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Luke Hura has innate ability to understand and communicate with animals and for decades he's been training them for film, TV and the stage.You've probably seen one of Luke's dogs in action, he trained Bouncer, the labrador from Neighbours, the kelpie from the film Red Dog and the maremma who starred in Oddball.Luke has trained cats, chickens and even earned the trust of a big black pig with tusks, whom he says was a dream to work with.Training takes patience, discipline, and endless repetition but Luke says building trust and being able to understand body language, energy and emotions is the most important.The executive producer of this episode was Nicola Harrison. It was produced by Jennifer Leake and presented by Richard Fidler.

Tony Catalayud joins Amin for a packed Monday episode of Oddball. The refs stole game 4 from the Pistons and delivered it to the Knicks, but Amin is not mad. Plus, who won the KAT trade? JJ ran LeBron and the Lakers into the ground, and now Anthony Edwards, Julius Randle, and the rest of the Timberwolves are one game away from eliminating the King. We have no idea where the Hawkeye camera is located, but we do know where the Heat are headed: home! Also, we peer into Milwaukee's dark future after Damian Lillard's injury, and explain why Jimmy returning tonight for the Warriors might not be such a good idea. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tony Catalayud joins Amin for a packed Monday episode of Oddball. The refs stole game 4 from the Pistons and delivered it to the Knicks, but Amin is not mad. Plus, who won the KAT trade? JJ ran LeBron and the Lakers into the ground, and now Anthony Edwards, Julius Randle, and the rest of the Timberwolves are one game away from eliminating the King. We have no idea where the Hawkeye camera is located, but we do know where the Heat are headed: home! Also, we peer into Milwaukee's dark future after Damian Lillard's injury, and explain why Jimmy returning tonight for the Warriors might not be such a good idea. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In This Episode Erin and Weer'd discuss: what we know so far about the shooting at Florida State University; the Attorney General of New Jersey being shocked to find that shootings have dropped to historical levels now that citizens can easily carry; the Massachusetts Supreme Court rejecting a case against Assault Weapons due to "Public Safety"; and SCOTUS has refused to hear a case on adults under 21 carrying guns, meaning the Second Amendment has won in the 8th Circuit! Oddball gives us an overview on what is happening with Antonyuk v. James; and Xander talks about how all politics is in fact local politics. Did you know that we have a Patreon? Join now for the low, low cost of $4/month (that's $1/podcast) and you'll get to listen to our podcast on Friday instead of Mondays, as well as patron-only content like mag dump episodes, our hilarious blooper reels and film tracks. Show Notes Main Topic Will the mother of FSU shooting suspect face charges? Attorney general grilled over guns, court losses in Senate hearing The First Circuit upheld the denial of a preliminary injunction against Massachusetts' “assault weapon” and magazine bans US Supreme Court won't save Minnesota age restriction on carrying guns Oddball's Corner Pocket Washington Gun Law: No News and Bad News From the Supreme Court Today Victory in Antonyuk v. Nigrelli: New York Gun Law's Social Media Disclosure Requirement Blocked For Violating First Amendment Independent Thoughts The Town That Went Feral  

Ryan is joined by a trio of David Lynch fans - Edward Finan, Alex Flores, and Hunter Vance - to discuss Lynch's trademark cinematic touch in one of his most prominent feature films, Blue Velvet (1986)

60 Minutes executive producer Bill Owens has resigned amid mounting pressure on Paramount Global to settle a $20 billion lawsuit from Donald Trump. What could a deal with the president mean for Shari Redstone’s legacy? Kim Masters and Matt Belloni dive in.   Plus, Masters speaks to Jared Hess about his pop-culture-shifting filmography which includes cult classics Napoleon Dynamite, Nacho Libre. He’s currently enjoying the wild success of A Minecraft Movie, as that 2025 video game adaptation careens towards a billion dollar box office haul. Hess reflects on the unpredictable nature of success in filmmaking, and says he’s especially grateful to producer Mary Parent for understanding his oddball comedic sensibilities and inviting him into the world of Minecraft.  

The most brilliant promotion in sports seems simple: If a visiting NBA player misses two straight free throws in the fourth quarter, every fan in the arena gets free chicken. But the untold story of Brickin' for Chicken is a tale of psychology, philanthropy and unintended consequences — and nobody wants to admit the truth. So we teamed up with Oddball's Amin Elhassan to reveal hidden evidence, pointing to a new theory about this quid-pro-bird. And then we (literally) chased down The Robin Hood of Wings: no less than Giannis Antetokounmpo himself. • Subscribe to Oddball with Amin Elhassan and Izzy Gutierrez https://www.youtube.com/@OddballHoops • Subscribe to Thanalysis https://thanalysis.podbean.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The most brilliant promotion in sports seems simple: If a visiting NBA player misses two straight free throws in the fourth quarter, every fan in the arena gets free chicken. But the untold story of Brickin' for Chicken is a tale of psychology, philanthropy and unintended consequences — and nobody wants to admit the truth. So we teamed up with Oddball's Amin Elhassan to reveal hidden evidence, pointing to a new theory about this quid-pro-bird. And then we (literally) chased down The Robin Hood of Wings: no less than Giannis Antetokounmpo himself. • Subscribe to Oddball with Amin Elhassan and Izzy Gutierrez https://www.youtube.com/@OddballHoops • Subscribe to Thanalysis https://thanalysis.podbean.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Amin and Izzy play a new game with Ros Gold-Onwude called "Take My Take," it's like Shark Tank, but with basketball takes. When Steph Curry retires, how many championships will he have won? If the Celtics don't make the NBA finals, should they trade Jaylen Brown or Jason Tatum? Should players be allowed to call their own fouls if the refs don't see it? Which superstar should the Thunder target? Ros chooses which NBA takes she wants to invest in and then gives her own take on MVP scorecards!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The most brilliant promotion in sports seems simple: If a visiting NBA player misses two straight free throws in the fourth quarter, every fan in the arena gets free chicken. But the untold story of Brickin' for Chicken is a tale of psychology, philanthropy and unintended consequences — and nobody wants to admit the truth. So we teamed up with Oddball's Amin Elhassan to reveal hidden evidence, pointing to a new theory about this quid-pro-bird. And then we (literally) chased down The Robin Hood of Wings: no less than Giannis Antetokounmpo himself. • Subscribe to Oddball with Amin Elhassan and Izzy Gutierrez https://www.youtube.com/@OddballHoops • Subscribe to Thanalysis https://thanalysis.podbean.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dennis is joined via Zoom by Hillary Carlip the designer and co-author of the most fabulous pop-up book you'll ever see Willis Wonderland: The Legendary House of Atomic Kitsch, which is a book dedicated to the home, kitsch collection and all-round fabulousness of Hillary's friend, the late great songwriter and visual artist Allie Willis. (Allie is also the subject of a documentary that was featured on this podcast last year; The World According to Allie Willis. It's now streaming on Hulu.) Hillary talks about how the pop-up book project came to her, finding illustrator Neal McCullough in Ireland and "paper engineer" Mike Malkovas in Paris and collaborating on this incredibly elaborate book all over Zoom. She also talks about creative endeavors from her past including the memoir Queen of the Oddballs, the photo book Ala Cart, which was inspired by the abandoned shopping lists Hillary's been collecting for years, juggling in the movie Xanadu and winning The Gong Show and host Chuck Barris's mad adoration. Other topics include: her long marriage to TV writer and producer Maxine Lapiduss, watching Olivia Newton-John fall for Matt Lattanzi on Xanadu, managing the ups and downs of a creative career while staying true to herself and the many times during the book's creation when she felt the spirit Allie guiding the way.  www.williswonderlandpopupbook.com www.hillarycarlip.com  

Amin was at the Lakers game last night and it went just as he predicted: the refs made it easy for LeBron and Luka to survive the Timberwolves defense. But even with the refs help, do the Lakers' stars have the legs for a long playoff run? The Pacers took a 2-0 series lead over the Bucks, but Doc is still confident! Also, why is SGA struggling? Plus, we breakdown the week's biggest Headlines and play another edition of Prop-a-Slot!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In today's episode, Amin and Izzy measure the level of sh*t each of these disappointing NBA teams are in. Nico Harrison may never win the Dallas fans back after trading Luka. The Sixers' roster has been struggling, but who knows what they'll look like if PG, Maxey, and Embiid actually get a chance to play together. Plus, we discuss what happened with the Phoenix Suns and wonder if trading Ja is the only solution for the Grizzlies. Also, we've got two options for the Iciest Play of the Week-- what's your pick? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

 Eight game ones are in the books, and we've got questions. Anthony Edwards is forcing us to ask whether LeBron and Luka are as good of a duo as we thought. Can Dame save Miami? Is this Russ's last chance to win a ring as a real contributor? Does the NBA need a mercy rule? Also, Izzy breaks down what's happening with his adopted sons, the Thompson twins. All that and a new edition of Hot Streak in today's episode of Oddball! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

 Eight game ones are in the books, and we've got questions. Anthony Edwards is forcing us to ask whether LeBron and Luka are as good of a duo as we thought. Can Dame save Miami? Is this Russ's last chance to win a ring as a real contributor? Does the NBA need a mercy rule? Also, Izzy breaks down what's happening with his adopted sons, the Thompson twins. All that and a new edition of Hot Streak in today's episode of Oddball! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tyler Herro's 38-point night lifted Miami past the Bulls and into a win-or-go-home matchup with Atlanta on Friday. Who has more to lose in that matchup, Herro or Trae Young? Should the Heat even want to be in the playoffs? And where do the Bulls and Kings go from here after losing their play-in games? Plus, Dame is back, Zion might be gone, and Kevin Durant is looking for his forever home. Try Huel with 15% OFF + Free Gift for New Customers today using my code ODDBALL at https://huel.com/ODDBALL. Fuel your best performance with Huel today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tyler Herro's 38-point night lifted Miami past the Bulls and into a win-or-go-home matchup with Atlanta on Friday. Who has more to lose in that matchup, Herro or Trae Young? Should the Heat even want to be in the playoffs? And where do the Bulls and Kings go from here after losing their play-in games? Plus, Dame is back, Zion might be gone, and Kevin Durant is looking for his forever home. Try Huel with 15% OFF + Free Gift for New Customers today using my code ODDBALL at https://huel.com/ODDBALL. Fuel your best performance with Huel today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Play-in is underway! Amin returns from San Francisco after watching the Warriors take down the Grizzlies. He and Izzy break down the ingredients to Chef Curry and Jimmy Buckets' success. Kuminga got benched-- Why now, and what does that mean for the Warriors' rotations? Amin reviews Zach Edey's playoff debut, and Izzy questions whether the Magic can pose a real challenge to the Celtics in the first round. Also, this week's top Headlines and another edition of Prop-a-Slot! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In today's episode of Oddball, Amin and Izzy turn to the pressure grid to build you an NBA Playoffs Cheat Sheet. We've got teams with the best shot at a title, like the Thunder, Celtics, and Cavs, on the right, with the pretenders on the left. Teams under the most pressure to win go at the top, and teams with lower stakes-- looking at you, Rockets!-- sink down to the bottom. Tune in to find out where the top nine teams in the playoffs end up! Then, we preview tonight's play-in games with another edition of Hot Streak! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In today's episode of Oddball, Amin and Izzy turn to the pressure grid to build you an NBA Playoffs Cheat Sheet. We've got teams with the best shot at a title, like the Thunder, Celtics, and Cavs, on the right, with the pretenders on the left. Teams under the most pressure to win go at the top, and teams with lower stakes-- looking at you, Rockets!-- sink down to the bottom. Tune in to find out where the top nine teams in the playoffs end up! Then, we preview tonight's play-in games with another edition of Hot Streak! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The NBA playoffs are here and a third of the league is headed for a long vacation. Here at Oddball, we don't believe in sending teams home empty handed. For the second time ever, we welcome you to the Oddball Participation Awards! Amin and Izzy hand out awards and vacation advice to your favorite teams who won't have a chance to compete for the Larry O'Brien this postseason. Honorees include the Suns, Pelicans, Sixers, and all the other teams whose seasons have ended.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The NBA playoffs are here and a third of the league is headed for a long vacation. Here at Oddball, we don't believe in sending teams home empty handed. For the second time ever, we welcome you to the Oddball Participation Awards! Amin and Izzy hand out awards and vacation advice to your favorite teams who won't have a chance to compete for the Larry O'Brien this postseason. Honorees include the Suns, Pelicans, Sixers, and all the other teams whose seasons have ended.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We are taking a trip to The White Lotus resort in Thailand... which NBA teams are joining us? In this episode, Amin and Izzy recast season 3 of The White Lotus Season. Who sacrificed their morals for pretty much nothing and would make a better Belinda? Are the Celtics doomed like the Ratliffs? Are the Lakers trying to kill AD? Amin and Izzy break down the Iciest Play of The Week-- Luka's behind the head pass. Then we play The Oddacity! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Michael Malone and Calvin Booth are out in Denver, and Izzy and Amin are shocked. The Nuggets needed a jolt, but the timing is baffling. Between Taylor Jenkins and Michael Malone, we're starting to think every head coach is on the hot seat. The Nuggets may have tanked their playoff chances, but the Lakers are just heating up-- as long as Luka Doncic doesn't keep getting ejected. Plus, tune in to Headlines to hear some suggestions for new celebrations for Ja Morant, and also, Hot Streak is back! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Which NBA franchise would win a three-on-three tournament? Izzy and Amin decide using a blind ranker, looking at ten of the top trios in the league to debate who would be the best if they went head-to-head. Would LeBron James, Luka Doncic, and Austin Reaves stake their claim as the league's best Big 3? Who would fill out the Cavaliers' or Celtics' third spots? And who would be more unstoppable, Giannis or Jokic? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Amin and Izzy put Sam Morril in the Hot Seat to defend the New York Knicks. Is Jalen Brunson good enough to be the best player on a championship team? Did Donte Divincenzo curse the Knicks? Would Josh Hart be a starter on any other team outside of New York? And were the Knicks bad for so long that we all forgot how annoying their fans are? All that and more on today's edition of Hot Seat on Oddball. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome back to Statline Shuffle, where Izzy and Amin try to guess players based on their box scores. Are the Luka Doncic, Lebron James, and the Lakers really better at defense? Is you Rookie of the Year pick Stephon Castle, Zaccarie Risacher, or someone else? And how have the Heat unlocked the best version of Bam Adebayo? Plus, who had this week's Iciest Play? Here's a hint: Izzy got to pick today. Try Huel with 15% OFF + Free Gift for New Customers today using my code ODDBALL at https://huel.com/ODDBALL. Fuel your best performance with Huel today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Steph and Jokic gave us so much to talk about last night, Amin and Izzy don't even know where to start! Steph Curry is single-handedly carrying the Warriors to the five seed, where they're likely to face LeBron James, Luka Doncic, and the Los Angeles Lakers in the first round. Can Jimmy Butler or Draymond Green or ANYBODY give Steph some help?!? Meanwhile up North, Anthony Edwards and the Timberwolves survived a 61-point triple-double from the reigning MVP, Nikola Jokic-- but they had a little help from a double agent. Does Russell Westbrook's latest gaffe spell doom for Denver, or will Brodie have his redemption in the playoffs? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, Amin and Izzy delve into the NBA's Most Improved Player race, wondering if a former #1 pick like Cade Cunningham can ever win the award, even after an impressive season with the Detroit Pistons. Plus, we look at other contenders like Dyson Daniels, Tyler Herro, and Christian Braun, and the broader implications of the Most Improved Player award. We also talk about the NBA and FIBA exploring the creation of a new 16-team basketball league in Europe set to rival the Euroleague. Is an NBA expansion coming? Click play to find out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Taylor Jenkins is no longer the head coach in Memphis! What's up with this timing, how much did Ja Morant have to do with the move, and who is the new guy? Get all your answers on Oddball, along with Izzy and Amin's takes on the Pistons and Timberwolves' brawl and a brand new edition of Hot Streak! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We've reached the Odds of March, that mythical time on the NBA calendar when truth is put on hold and chaos reigns. The Bulls, Suns, and Clippers are among the hottest teams in the league, while Nikola Jokic and Jayson Tatum are on the bench. Bronny is putting up star numbers (don't ask who he's playing) and Anthony Davis' return has given the Mavericks new hope. Plus, Amin and Izzy share some highlights from their trip to Miami with Akbar Domestique. Does Jimmy Butler deserve a statue? Which design is your favorite? Let us know in the comments or on Twitter or Threads @oddbalhoops. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices