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A bombshell report by The Atheltic's Pablo Torre alleged that Steve Ballmer could have funneled money to Kawhi Leonard as part of an under the table deal. The Clippers have flatly denied these claims, but the NBA has announced they will be investigating the matter.On this week's Fastbreak Breakfast, Keith and Dave discuss this breaking scandal and give their opinions on Adam Silver's resolve to take on a matter like this and what a punishment should be if any wrongdoing is proven.Also on this episode, they go over the Cam Thomas signing, talk about Eurobasket, and list the NBA owners LEAST likely to attempt to circumvent the salary cap with under the table payments.Episode 809 (S11 Ep. 34)Get 20% off a Stathead annual subscription with code FBBFTry Underdog Fantasy and use code FBBF to get a free pick, plus a deposit match up to $1000: play.underdogfantasy.com/p-fastbreak-breakfast.Use promo code FASTBREABREAK at SeatGeek for $20 off your first ticket purchaseCheck out the merchandise at teepublic.com/stores/fastbreak-breakfast
Tyler Parker joins Keith to talk about his Thunder winning the NBA title and which former player he wishes could have been included in the celebration. Also covered on this episode: Neemias Queta, Fred Malemed, Chet Holmgren's overall vibe, Mat Ishbia's taunt to the experts, and more. Join the listener Fantasy Football league at patreon.com/fastbreakbreakfast!Get 20% off a Stathead annual subscription with code FBBFTry Underdog Fantasy and use code FBBF to get a free pick, plus a deposit match up to $1000: play.underdogfantasy.com/p-fastbreak-breakfast.Use promo code FASTBREABREAK at SeatGeek for $20 off your first ticket purchaseCheck out the merchandise at teepublic.com/stores/fastbreak-breakfastEpisode 808 (S11 Ep. 33)
The Pacers had one of the most unexpected runs to the NBA Finals in NBA history, but it came at a huge cost as Tyrese Haliburton tore his Achilles in Game 7. To discuss the magic of that playoff streak and to find out what is in store for Indiana next season, after the Haliburton injury, Caitlin Cooper (Basketball She Wrote) joins this episode of Fastbreak Breakfast. Among the many topics, she discusses when she first had an inkling the Pacers could make the Finals, her thoughts on Myles Turner leaving for Milwaukee, and she has a dark revelation about Pop Tarts!Join the listener slack only at patreon.com/fastbreakbreakfastGet 20% off a Stathead annual subscription with code FBBFTry Underdog Fantasy and use code FBBF to get a free pick, plus a deposit match up to $1000: play.underdogfantasy.com/p-fastbreak-breakfast.Use promo code FASTBREABREAK at SeatGeek for $20 off your first ticket purchaseCheck out the merchandise at teepublic.com/stores/fastbreak-breakfastEpisode 807 (S11 Ep. 32)
Which NBA Summer League stats actually matter and are useful for evaluating players? Which ones can be ignored? And what do the numbers say about this year's crop of rookies? To answer these questions, Owen Phillips joins this episode of Fastbreak Breakfast to share his analysis on the most and least predictive stats from Summer League.Also covered: how many more heaves will we get in the NBA this season now that they don't hurt a player's 3-point percentage?Join the listener slack only at patreon.com/fastbreakbreakfastSign up for the free F5 newsletter from Owen at thef5.substack.comGet 20% off a Stathead annual subscription with code FBBFTry Underdog Fantasy and use code FBBF to get a free pick, plus a deposit match up to $1000: play.underdogfantasy.com/p-fastbreak-breakfast.Use promo code FASTBREABREAK at SeatGeek for $20 off your first ticket purchaseCheck out the merchandise at teepublic.com/stores/fastbreak-breakfastEpisode 806 (S11 Ep. 31)
NBA Summer League is over and the Hornets are the champions. On this episode, Keith goes over his player notes from summer league, acknowledges some new record holders, talks about the All-Summer League Team (and snubs), and a lot more.Also covered: Damian Lillard and Chris Paul reunions!Join the listener slack only at patreon.com/fastbreakbreakfastGet 20% off a Stathead annual subscription with code FBBFTry Underdog Fantasy and use code FBBF to get a free pick, plus a deposit match up to $1000: play.underdogfantasy.com/p-fastbreak-breakfast.Use promo code FASTBREABREAK at SeatGeek for $20 off your first ticket purchaseCheck out the merchandise sale at teepublic.com/stores/fastbreak-breakfastEpisode 805 (S11 Ep. 30)
After returning from Las Vegas, Keith and Dave have lots of thoughts on the things they saw (and ate). On this episode they talk about Carter Bryant, Kyle Filipowski, Ron Holland, Cooper Flagg, Tre Johnson and lots of other players from NBA Summer League.Also covered: Bradley Beal joins the Clippers, Cole Anthony joins the Bucks, and expansion!Join the listener slack only at patreon.com/fastbreakbreakfastGet 20% off a Stathead annual subscription with code FBBFTry Underdog Fantasy and use code FBBF to get a free pick, plus a deposit match up to $1000: play.underdogfantasy.com/p-fastbreak-breakfast.Use promo code FASTBREABREAK at SeatGeek for $20 off your first ticket purchaseCheck out the merchandise sale at teepublic.com/stores/fastbreak-breakfastEpisode 803 (S11 Ep. 28)
The Miami Heat, Los Angeles Clippers and Utah Jazz made a 3-team trade where somewhat quizzically the Heat ended up not having to give up anything of value to bring in 20-point per game scorer Norm Powell. The Clippers shipped him out to bring in John Collins, and on this episode of Fastbreak Breakfast, Keith and Dave have some questions about exactly went down.Also discussed: Deandre Ayton joins the Lakers, Bradley Beal is going to get bought out, and NBA Summer league kicks off!Join the listener slack only at patreon.com/fastbreakbreakfastGet 20% off a Stathead annual subscription with code FBBFTry Underdog Fantasy and use code FBBF to get a free pick, plus a deposit match up to $1000: play.underdogfantasy.com/p-fastbreak-breakfast.Use promo code FASTBREABREAK at SeatGeek for $20 off your first ticket purchaseCheck out the merchandise sale at teepublic.com/stores/fastbreak-breakfastEpisode 803 (S11 Ep. 28)
The Bucks shockingly waived and stretched Damian Lillard to give themselves the opportunity to sign free agent Myles Turner away from the Pacers. Did Milwaukee need to make this aggressive move or was it needlessly shortsighted? Dave DuFour and Keith Parish debate that on the latest episode of Fastbreak Breakfast, plus go over all the latest NBA Free Agency news, including the Nuggets trading Michael Porter Jr for Cam Johnson, the Hawks loading up, the Grizzlies signing Ty Jerome, and more. Plus: what is the hierarchy of the Eastern Conference next season?Join the listener slack only at patreon.com/fastbreakbreakfastGet 20% off a Stathead annual subscription with code FBBFTry Underdog Fantasy and use code FBBF to get a free pick, plus a deposit match up to $1000: play.underdogfantasy.com/p-fastbreak-breakfast.Use promo code FASTBREABREAK at SeatGeek for $20 off your first ticket purchaseCheck out the merchandise sale at teepublic.com/stores/fastbreak-breakfastEpisode 802 (S11 Ep. 27)
Keith and Dave name the Least Valuable Players of the playoffs, plus discuss candy, intermissions, and the Pacers winning a "normal" game. Join the listener slack only at patreon.com/fastbreakbreakfastGet 20% off a Stathead annual subscription with code FBBFTry Underdog Fantasy and use code FBBF to get a free pick, plus a deposit match up to $1000: play.underdogfantasy.com/p-fastbreak-breakfast.Use promo code FASTBREABREAK at SeatGeek for $20 off your first ticket purchaseCheck out the merchandise sale at teepublic.com/stores/fastbreak-breakfastEpisode 801 (S11 Ep. 26)
Keith and Dave discuss game 1 of the NBA Finals, plus Like Mike, Thibs getting fired, the Magic's new uniforms, and a lot more.Join the listener slack only at patreon.com/fastbreakbreakfastGet 20% off a Stathead annual subscription with code FBBFTry Underdog Fantasy and use code FBBF to get a free pick, plus a deposit match up to $1000: play.underdogfantasy.com/p-fastbreak-breakfast.Use promo code FASTBREABREAK at SeatGeek for $20 off your first ticket purchaseCheck out the merchandise sale at teepublic.com/stores/fastbreak-breakfastEpisode 800 (S11 Ep. 25)
Keith and Dave discuss the Thunder and Pacers going up 3-1 on the Timberwolves and Knicks, the upcoming summer of trades, the best landing spot for Jonathan Kuminga, and a lot more.Join the listener slack and get Monday's bonus episode, only at patreon.com/fastbreakbreakfastGet 20% off a Stathead annual subscription with code FBBFTry Underdog Fantasy and use code FBBF to get a free pick, plus a deposit match up to $1000: play.underdogfantasy.com/p-fastbreak-breakfast.Use promo code FASTBREABREAK at SeatGeek for $20 off your first ticket purchaseCheck out the merchandise sale at teepublic.com/stores/fastbreak-breakfastEpisode 799 (S11 Ep. 24)
Keith and Dave discuss the controversial (and emotional) lottery results, plus talk about the ramifications of Jayson Tatum's injury and the wide open title race. Join the listener slack and get Monday's bonus episode, only at patreon.com/fastbreakbreakfastGet 20% off a Stathead annual subscription with code FBBFTry Underdog Fantasy and use code FBBF to get a free pick, plus a deposit match up to $1000: play.underdogfantasy.com/p-fastbreak-breakfast.Use promo code FASTBREABREAK at SeatGeek for $20 off your first ticket purchaseCheck out the merchandise sale at teepublic.com/stores/fastbreak-breakfastEpisode 798 (S11 Ep. 23)
Keith and Dave talk about the playoffs, accidents, the weird Rockets, and podcasters becomning coaches.Join the listener slack, only at patreon.com/fastbreakbreakfastGet 20% off a Stathead annual subscription with code FBBFTry Underdog Fantasy and use code FBBF to get a free pick, plus a deposit match up to $1000: play.underdogfantasy.com/p-fastbreak-breakfast.Use promo code FASTBREABREAK at SeatGeek for $20 off your first ticket purchaseCheck out the merchandise sale at teepublic.com/stores/fastbreak-breakfastEpisode 797 (S11 Ep. 22)
Thanks to Stathead - check out my New England trip clips on my YouTube channel @ChrisArneson8
Keith and Davie talk about the playoffs, jelly beans, and the Clutch Player of the Year.Join the listener slack, only at patreon.com/fastbreakbreakfastGet 20% off a Stathead annual subscription with code FBBFTry Underdog Fantasy and use code FBBF to get a free pick, plus a deposit match up to $1000: play.underdogfantasy.com/p-fastbreak-breakfast.Use promo code FASTBREABREAK at SeatGeek for $20 off your first ticket purchaseCheck out the merchandise sale at teepublic.com/stores/fastbreak-breakfastEpisode 796 (S11 Ep. 21)
Keith and Dave discuss the play-in games, preview the Playoffs, and moreJoin the listener slack, only at patreon.com/fastbreakbreakfastGet 20% off a Stathead annual subscription with code FBBFTry Underdog Fantasy and use code FBBF to get a free pick, plus a deposit match up to $1000: play.underdogfantasy.com/p-fastbreak-breakfast.Use promo code FASTBREABREAK at SeatGeek for $20 off your first ticket purchaseCheck out the merchandise sale at teepublic.com/stores/fastbreak-breakfastEpisode 795 (S11 Ep. 20)
Keith and Dave discuss Ja Morant's new celebration and a bunch of other weird NBA stuff.Join the listener slack, only at patreon.com/fastbreakbreakfastGet 20% off a Stathead annual subscription with code FBBFTry Underdog Fantasy and use code FBBF to get a free pick, plus a deposit match up to $1000: play.underdogfantasy.com/p-fastbreak-breakfast.Use promo code FASTBREABREAK at SeatGeek for $20 off your first ticket purchaseCheck out the merchandise sale at teepublic.com/stores/fastbreak-breakfastEpisode 794 (S11 Ep. 19)
Keith and Dave discusses late game strategy, CJ McCollum's big night, tanking & the player participation policy, Tony Allen's jersey retirement, and a lot more.Join the listener slack, only at patreon.com/fastbreakbreakfastGet 20% off a Stathead annual subscription with code FBBFTry Underdog Fantasy and use code FBBF to get a free pick, plus a deposit match up to $1000: play.underdogfantasy.com/p-fastbreak-breakfast.Use promo code FASTBREABREAK at SeatGeek for $20 off your first ticket purchaseCheck out the merchandise sale at teepublic.com/stores/fastbreak-breakfastEpisode 793 (S11 Ep. 18)
Keith and Dave talk about their favorite Most Improved Player candidates, the surging Pistons, the Spurs losing Pop and Wemby, Jaren Jackson Jr's hurdle to win DPOY, and a lot more.Join the listener slack, only at patreon.com/fastbreakbreakfastGet 20% off a Stathead annual subscription with code FBBFTry Underdog Fantasy and use code FBBF to get a free pick, plus a deposit match up to $1000: play.underdogfantasy.com/p-fastbreak-breakfast.Use promo code FASTBREABREAK at SeatGeek for $20 off your first ticket purchaseCheck out the merchandise sale at teepublic.com/stores/fastbreak-breakfastEpisode 792 (S11 Ep. 17)
The All-Star weekend is behind us, and Keith and Dave recap and share which parts they enjoyed and which parts sparked conspiracy theories. Plus, an ISHOP award is handed out and Keith shares his secret power rankings.Join the listener slack, only at patreon.com/fastbreakbreakfastGet 20% off a Stathead annual subscription with code FBBFSign up for League Pass using this affiliate link to support the show: https://nba.sjv.io/vNoOnLTry Underdog Fantasy and use code FBBF to get a free pick, plus a deposit match up to $1000: play.underdogfantasy.com/p-fastbreak-breakfast.Use promo code FASTBREABREAK at SeatGeek for $20 off your first ticket purchaseCheck out the merchandise sale at teepublic.com/stores/fastbreak-breakfastEpisode 790 (S11 Ep. 15)
Keith and Dave wrap up the trade deadline and give their immediate reaction to the new look teams. Plus: could the Blazers and Nets make the playoffs?Join the listener slack, only at patreon.com/fastbreakbreakfastGet 20% off a Stathead annual subscription with code FBBFSign up for League Pass using this affiliate link to support the show: https://nba.sjv.io/vNoOnLTry Underdog Fantasy and use code FBBF to get a free pick, plus a deposit match up to $1000: play.underdogfantasy.com/p-fastbreak-breakfast.Use promo code FASTBREABREAK at SeatGeek for $20 off your first ticket purchaseCheck out the merchandise sale at teepublic.com/stores/fastbreak-breakfastEpisode 790 (S11 Ep. 15)
Dave and Keith discuss the stunning Luka Doncic and Anthony Davis trade and what it means for the Mavericks, Lakers, and the whole league. They also go over the De'Aaron Fox trade, some All-Star snubs, and compliment the Raptors, Trail Blazers and more. Bonus episode is available only on patreon.com/fastbreakbreakfastGet 20% off a Stathead annual subscription with code FBBFSign up for League Pass using this affiliate link to support the show: https://nba.sjv.io/vNoOnLTry Underdog Fantasy and use code FBBF to get a free pick, plus a deposit match up to $1000: play.underdogfantasy.com/p-fastbreak-breakfast.Use promo code FASTBREABREAK at SeatGeek for $20 off your first ticket purchaseCheck out the merchandise sale at teepublic.com/stores/fastbreak-breakfastEpisode 789 (S11 Ep. 14)
Dave and Keith discuss the De'Aaron Fox trade speculation, the Rockets being awesome, Cade Cunningham's rare feat, the Rising Stars rosters, the Blazers showing a pulse, and more.Bonus episode is available only on patreon.com/fastbreakbreakfastGet 20% off a Stathead annual subscription with code FBBFSign up for League Pass using this affiliate link to support the show: https://nba.sjv.io/vNoOnLTry Underdog Fantasy and use code FBBF to get a free pick, plus a deposit match up to $1000: play.underdogfantasy.com/p-fastbreak-breakfast.Use promo code FASTBREABREAK at SeatGeek for $20 off your first ticket purchaseCheck out the merchandise sale at teepublic.com/stores/fastbreak-breakfastEpisode 788 (S11 Ep. 13)
Keith discusses the NBA All-Star starters and the recent trades by the Suns.By the way, last week's episode (S11 Ep. 12.5) is available only on patreon.com/fastbreakbreakfastGet 20% off a Stathead annual subscription with code FBBFSign up for League Pass using this affiliate link to support the show: https://nba.sjv.io/vNoOnLTry Underdog Fantasy and use code FBBF to get a free pick, plus a deposit match up to $1000: play.underdogfantasy.com/p-fastbreak-breakfast.Use promo code FASTBREABREAK at SeatGeek for $20 off your first ticket purchaseCheck out the merchandise sale at teepublic.com/stores/fastbreak-breakfastEpisode 786 (S11 Ep. 12)
Keith and Dave discuss the Thunder, the Kings, Jimmy Butler, Jarrett Allen, the return of Kawhi, and a bunch of other stuff in a free-flowing conversation about the NBA.Join the listener slack channel plus get a monthly bonus episode at patreon.com/fastbreakbreakfastGet 20% off a Stathead annual subscription with code FBBFSign up for League Pass using this affiliate link to support the show: https://nba.sjv.io/vNoOnLTry Underdog Fantasy and use code FBBF to get a free pick, plus a deposit match up to $1000: play.underdogfantasy.com/p-fastbreak-breakfast.Use promo code FASTBREABREAK at SeatGeek for $20 off your first ticket purchaseCheck out the merchandise sale at teepublic.com/stores/fastbreak-breakfastEpisode 786 (S11 Ep. 12)
Keith and Dave try to figure out the NBA coolest player, have a bone to pick with the Thunder, discuss the Cavs chase for 70, recognize a special game, and much much more.Join the listener slack channel plus get a monthly bonus episode at patreon.com/fastbreakbreakfastGet 20% off a Stathead annual subscription with code FBBFSign up for League Pass using this affiliate link to support the show: https://nba.sjv.io/vNoOnLTry Underdog Fantasy and use code FBBF to get a free pick, plus a deposit match up to $1000: play.underdogfantasy.com/p-fastbreak-breakfast.Use promo code FASTBREABREAK at SeatGeek for $20 off your first ticket purchaseCheck out the merchandise sale at teepublic.com/stores/fastbreak-breakfastEpisode 785 (S11 Ep. 11)
Keith and Dave discuss the NBA Cup, the new All-Star game format, Zach LaVine and Jimmy Butler trade rumors, plus many other things.Join the listener slack channel plus get a monthly bonus episode at patreon.com/fastbreakbreakfastGet 20% off a Stathead annual subscription with code FBBFSign up for League Pass using this affiliate link to support the show: https://nba.sjv.io/vNoOnLTry Underdog Fantasy and use code FBBF to get a free pick, plus a deposit match up to $1000: play.underdogfantasy.com/p-fastbreak-breakfast.Use promo code FASTBREABREAK at SeatGeek for $20 off your first ticket purchaseCheck out the merchandise sale at teepublic.com/stores/fastbreak-breakfastEpisode 784 (S11 Ep. 10)
Keith and Dave pre-game for the NBA Cup by discussing trade rumors and the latest NBA happenings.Get 20% off a Stathead annual subscription with code FBBFSign up for League Pass using this affiliate link to support the show: https://nba.sjv.io/vNoOnLJoin the listener slack channel plus get a monthly bonus episode at patreon.com/fastbreakbreakfastTry Underdog Fantasy and use code FBBF to get a free pick, plus a deposit match up to $1000: play.underdogfantasy.com/p-fastbreak-breakfast.Use promo code FASTBREABREAK at SeatGeek for $20 off your first ticket purchaseCheck out the merchandise sale at teepublic.com/stores/fastbreak-breakfastEpisode 781 (S11 Ep. 7)
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.
Send us a textIf you are using Baseball-reference.com or Football or Basketball reference you will be using aspects what Sean Lahman created 30 years ago. Sean is a member of SABR and has generously donated the database to SABR so it's in excellent hands! We asked Sean how to use the database, how much and how long it took to put it all together (Bill James was an inspiration) and ways the average fan can make use of the Lahman Database which can be found at baseball1.com. We think you'll agree that Sean is engaging and easy to talk with and we had a great time and learned more than a few things and you will too!Intro & Outro music this season courtesy of Mercury Maid! Check them out on Spotify or Apple Music! Please subscribe to our podcast and thanks for listening! If you can give us 4 or 5 star rating that means a lot. And if you have a suggestion for an episode please drop us a line via email at Almostcooperstown@gmail.com. You can also follow us on X @almostcoop or visit the Almost Cooperstown Facebook page or YouTube channel. And please tell your friends!www.almostcooperstown.com
BJ & Drew return and some pro hoopers call it a career! We reflect after the announced retirement's of both Ricky Rubio and Tiffany Hayes. We also discuss the impending return of Draymond Green and what's going on with the Lakers and Darvin Ham? Also in the WNBA we look at what players could be poised for a big 2024 season. BJ's Best What's on Drew's Mind and With it or Quit it all in store as well! Presented by STATHEAD. SEATGEEK: We are partnered with SeatGeek!!! SeatGeek is a ticket app that takes the confusion out of buying tickets. Use code "THALOWDOWN" for $20 off your first order: https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/teamseatgeek FANATICS: Our podcast is proud to be partnered with Fanatics!! You can show support for the show by shopping all your sports gear & collectibles using our Fanatics link + every time you do, we get a piece of the pie and it helps us continue bringing you content - https://fanatics.93n6tx.net/thalowdown MERCH: Show your support for Tha Lowdown and our show by purchasing some merch from our TeePublic store! https://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/25995752-tha-lowdown-logo?ref_id=18138&store_id=596578 FOLLOW: www.twitter.com/Tha_Lowdown www.twitter.com/bjlaudermilk www.twitter..com/itsuncledrew_
Drew and BJ return once again talkin ball. This time around we get to Luka reaching 10k points - all while Mark Cuban was completing the sale of the Dallas Mavericks. We look into what the sale could mean for fans in DFW. Also, the Detroit Piston set a new NBA record... for consecutive losses (27 and counting) in a single season. We try to unpack what's going on in Detroit. In the WNBA, we take a look at the schedule - which will include a break for the Paris Olympics. And AU Hoops returns for another season in Dallas, bringing in some new faces along the way. BJ's Best, What's on Drew's Mind and With it or Quit it all in store as well. Presented by STATHEAD. SEATGEEK: We are partnered with SeatGeek!!! SeatGeek is a ticket app that takes the confusion out of buying tickets. Use code "THALOWDOWN" for $20 off your first order: https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/team... FANATICS: Our podcast is proud to be partnered with Fanatics!! You can show support for the show by shopping all your sports gear & collectibles using our #Fanatics link + every time you do, we get a piece of the pie and it helps us continue bringing you content - https://fanatics.93n6tx.net/thalowdown MERCH: Show your support for Tha Lowdown and our show by purchasing some merch from our TeePublic store! https://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/259... FOLLOW: www.twitter.com/Tha_Lowdown www.twitter.com/bjlaudermilk www.twitter.com/itsuncledrew_
Drew returns! Rejoining up with BJ for this latest episode of Tha Lowdown. We discuss the Draymond Green situation...he did WHAT? And take a look at our slate of NBA Christmas games. As well as take a look at the nominees for the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame. In the WNBA, we sift through the changes in the Commissioner's Cup and analyze what that means for the W. Also got BJ's Best, What's on Drew's Mind and With it or Quit it! Presented by STATHEAD. SEATGEEK: We are partnered with SeatGeek!!! SeatGeek is a ticket app that takes the confusion out of buying tickets. Use code "THALOWDOWN" for $20 off your first order: https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/teamseatgeek FANATICS: Our podcast is proud to be partnered with Fanatics!! You can show support for the show by shopping all your sports gear & collectibles using our #Fanatics link + every time you do, we get a piece of the pie and it helps us continue bringing you content - https://fanatics.93n6tx.net/thalowdown MERCH: Show your support for Tha Lowdown and our show by purchasing some merch from our TeePublic store! https://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/25995752-tha-lowdown-logo?ref_id=18138&store_id=596578 FOLLOW: www.twitter.com/Tha_Lowdown www.twitter.com/bjlaudermilk www.twitter..com/itsuncledrew_
Yes, we know why you're here. We'll be covering the bombshell signings Gotham FC has made of Rose Lavelle and Emily Sonnett, but until then, Eric and Evan review the NWSL Expansion Draft, parse the trades that have already been made, game out where free agents might land, and touch on the North London and Northern England derbies. Then, we talk to Sports Reference president Sean Forman about the launch of Stathead on FBRef. We're off until January, so have a divine holiday season! Art by Eli Elbogen (IG: eliwritesoutloud)
Coach Trip returns again to join BJ for some more #NCAA hoops action on Tha Lowdown! We talk about the transfers getting a win in court with a TRO filed against the NCAA, what is wrong with Drew's #Duke Blue Devils, and the long awaited debut of Bronny James with the USC Trojans. We also go inside Coach's Corner with Coach Trip and see what he has in store his time around. As well as "Trip's Top 10", where he will put together his very own updated list of top teams in college hoops. We also squeeze in a game of With It or Quit It with Coach Trip! Presented by STATHEAD. SEATGEEK: We are partnered with SeatGeek!!! SeatGeek is a ticket app that takes the confusion out of buying tickets. Use code "THALOWDOWN" for $20 off your first order: https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/teamseatgeek FANATICS: Our podcast is proud to be partnered with Fanatics!! You can show support for the show by shopping all your sports gear & collectibles using our Fanatics link + every time you do, we get a piece of the pie and it helps us continue bringing you content - https://fanatics.93n6tx.net/thalowdown MERCH: Show your support for Tha Lowdown and our show by purchasing some merch from our TeePublic store! https://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/25995752-tha-lowdown-logo?ref_id=18138&store_id=596578 FOLLOW: www.twitter.com/tha_lowdown www.twitter.com/bjlaudermilk www.twitter.com/itsuncledrew_ www.twitter.com/ngtriplett
The Double Pivot: Soccer analysis, analytics, and commentary
The launch of fbref.com has changed public soccer analytics, and we sat down to interview Sean Forman, the president of Sports Reference, about the website, how it came to be, what he learned about soccer analytics from building it, and about their new Stathead feature (stathead.com). Support the show
BJ & Drew return from break with loads of hoops to talk about so we're going arounddddd the association. Chatting about the final eight teams set for the #NBA In-Season Tournament, the allegations around Josh Giddey of the Oklahoma City Thunder and Mark Cuban selling a majority stake in the Dallas Mavericks. In the #WNBA, we highlight some players dominating overseas, Chiney Ogwumike tying the knot and discuss landing spots for Skylar Diggins-Smith. All that plus BJ's Best, What's on Drew's Mind and With it or Quit it. Presented by STATHEAD. SEATGEEK: We are partnered with SeatGeek!!! SeatGeek is a ticket app that takes the confusion out of buying tickets. Use code "THALOWDOWN" for $20 off your first order: https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/teamseatgeek FANATICS: Our podcast is proud to be partnered with Fanatics!! You can show support for the show by shopping all your sports gear & collectibles using our #Fanatics link + every time you do, we get a piece of the pie and it helps us continue bringing you content - https://fanatics.93n6tx.net/thalowdown MERCH: Show your support for Tha Lowdown and our show by purchasing some merch from our TeePublic store! https://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/25995752-tha-lowdown-logo?ref_id=18138&store_id=596578 FOLLOW: www.twitter.com/Tha_Lowdown www.twitter.com/bjlaudermilk www.twitter.com/ItsUncleDrew_
Coach Trip returns again after a month of NCAA hoops action to join BJ & Drew on Tha Lowdown to talk some college basketball! We take a look at the early season upsets on the men's and women's side. And give some players to keep your eye on this season. We also go inside Coach's Corner with Coach Trip and see what he has in store his time around. As well as "Trip's Top 10", where he will put together his very own updated list of top teams in college hoops. We also squeeze in a game of With It or Quit It with Coach Trip! Presented by STATHEAD. SEATGEEK: We are partnered with SeatGeek!!! SeatGeek is a ticket app that takes the confusion out of buying tickets. Use code "THALOWDOWN" for $20 off your first order: https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/teamseatgeek FANATICS: Our podcast is proud to be partnered with Fanatics!! You can show support for the show by shopping all your sports gear & collectibles using our Fanatics link + every time you do, we get a piece of the pie and it helps us continue bringing you content - https://fanatics.93n6tx.net/thalowdown MERCH: Show your support for Tha Lowdown and our show by purchasing some merch from our TeePublic store! https://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/25995752-tha-lowdown-logo?ref_id=18138&store_id=596578 FOLLOW: www.twitter.com/tha_lowdown www.twitter.com/bjlaudermilk www.twitter.com/itsuncledrew_
BJ & Drew are looking to dive into the top of the MVP race in this early part of the season and which players/teams are standing out so far! We also discuss the news that Candace Parker might return for another season, but it's not a guarantee. BJ's Best, What's on Drew's Mind and With it or Quit it are on the docket as well. Presented by STATHEAD. SEATGEEK: We are partnered with SeatGeek!!! SeatGeek is a ticket app that takes the confusion out of buying tickets. Use code "THALOWDOWN" for $20 off your first order: https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/teamseatgeek FANATICS: Our podcast is proud to be partnered with Fanatics!! You can show support for the show by shopping all your sports gear & collectibles using our Fanatics link + every time you do, we get a piece of the pie and it helps us continue bringing you content - https://fanatics.93n6tx.net/thalowdown MERCH: Show your support for Tha Lowdown and our show by purchasing some merch from our TeePublic store! httphttps://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/25995752-tha-lowdown-logo?ref_id=18138&store_id=596578 FOLLOW: www.twitter.com/tha_lowdown www.twitter.com/bjlaudermilk www.twitter.com/itsuncledrew_
BJ & Drew go arounddddddddd the association again after missing time talking NBA & WNBA. On the NBA side, we dive into the SKIMS partnership (also for WNBA & USA basketball as well), the #JamesHarden trade to the #Clippers and more!! On the WNBA side, we take a look ahead at the draft lottery next month, talk about the fun the Las Vegas Aces had after the back-to-back championships, Portland expansion halted and more! Also of course BJ's Best, What's on Drew's Mind and With It or Quit It! Presented by STATHEAD. SEATGEEK: We are partnered with SeatGeek!!! SeatGeek is a ticket app that takes the confusion out of buying tickets. Use code "THALOWDOWN" for $20 off your first order: https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/teamseatgeek FANATICS: Our podcast is proud to be partnered with Fanatics!! You can show support for the show by shopping all your sports gear & collectibles using our Fanatics link + every time you do, we get a piece of the pie and it helps us continue bringing you content - https://fanatics.93n6tx.net/thalowdown MERCH: Show your support for Tha Lowdown and our show by purchasing some merch from our TeePublic store! https://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/25995752-tha-lowdown-logo?ref_id=18138&store_id=596578 FOLLOW: www.twitter.com/tha_lowdown www.twitter.com/bjlaudermilk www.twitter.com/itsuncledrew_
Coach Trip returns to join BJ & Drew on Tha Lowdown to talk some college basketball and preview the season! The gang gives some surprises/disappointments for men's hoops for this season and the teams to watch on the women's side. We also go inside Coach's Corner with Coach Trip and see what he has in store his time. He will also debut "Trip's Top 10", where he puts together his very own list of top teams in college hoops. We also squeeze in a game of With It or Quit It with Coach Trip! Presented by STATHEAD. SEATGEEK: We are partnered with SeatGeek!!! SeatGeek is a ticket app that takes the confusion out of buying tickets. Use code "THALOWDOWN" for $20 off your first order: https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/teamseatgeek FANATICS: Our podcast is proud to be partnered with Fanatics!! You can show support for the show by shopping all your sports gear & collectibles using our Fanatics link + every time you do, we get a piece of the pie and it helps us continue bringing you content - https://fanatics.93n6tx.net/thalowdown MERCH: Show your support for Tha Lowdown and our show by purchasing some merch from our TeePublic store! https://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/25995752-tha-lowdown-logo?ref_id=18138&store_id=596578 FOLLOW: https://twitter.com/Tha_Lowdown https://twitter.com/bjlaudermilk https://twitter.com/ItsUncleDrew_
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BJ & Drew return once again discussing some WNBA Finals after last night's Game 2 between the Las Vegas Aces and New York Liberty. As well as, dive into the new head coaching hire for the Chicago Sky - Hall of Famer Teresa Weatherspoon. In the NBA, the season is around the corner and preseason is already in motion so we preview this season. We go through some teams who might surprise us or disappoint us and much much more! BJ's Best, What's on Drew's Mind and With It or Quit It is in store as well. Presented by STATHEAD. SEATGEEK: We are partnered with SeatGeek!!! SeatGeek is a ticket app that takes the confusion out of buying tickets. Use code "THALOWDOWN" for $20 off your first order: https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/team... FANATICS: Our podcast is proud to be partnered with Fanatics!! You can show support for the show by shopping all your sports gear & collectibles using our Fanatics link + every time you do, we get a piece of the pie and it helps us continue bringing you content - https://fanatics.93n6tx.net/thalowdown MERCH: Show your support for Tha Lowdown and our show by purchasing some merch from our TeePublic store! https://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/259... FOLLOW: https://twitter.com/Tha_Lowdown https://twitter.com/bjlaudermilk https://twitter.com/ItsUncleDrew_
BJ & Drew are hammering home the last stretch of the W season with a #WNBAFinals preview of the matchup everyone wanted to see - Las Vegas Aces vs New York Liberty. We also take a look inside #NBA Media Day and some of the notable comments from it. BJ's Best, What's on Drew's Mind and With It or Quit It in store as well! Presented by STATHEAD. SEATGEEK: We are partnered with #SeatGeek!!! SeatGeek is a ticket app that takes the confusion out of buying tickets. Use code "THALOWDOWN" for $20 off your first order: https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/teamseatgeek FANATICS: Our podcast is proud to be partnered with Fanatics!! You can show support for the show by shopping all your sports gear & collectibles using our #Fanatics link + every time you do, we get a piece of the pie and it helps us continue bringing you content - https://fanatics.93n6tx.net/thalowdown MERCH: Show your support for Tha Lowdown and our show by purchasing some merch from our #TeePublic store! https://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/25995752-tha-lowdown-logo?ref_id=18138&store_id=596578 FOLLOW: https://twitter.com/Tha_Lowdown https://twitter.com/bjlaudermilk https://twitter.com/ItsUncleDrew_
BJ & Drew come into this one as shocked as the rest of the #NBA world with the Damian Lillard trade news. We dive into what it means for the Bucks, the details of the deal and where (on paper) this new trio stacks up amongst the current league trios. In the #WNBA, we are talking all things WNBA Playoff Semifinals and some of the awards that have been released so far. All that plus BJ's Best, What's on Drew's Mind & our With It or Quit It game! Presented by STATHEAD. SEATGEEK: We are partnered with #SeatGeek!!! SeatGeek is a ticket app that takes the confusion out of buying tickets. Use code "THALOWDOWN" for $20 off your first order: https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/teamseatgeek FANATICS: Our podcast is proud to be partnered with Fanatics!! You can show support for the show by shopping all your sports gear & collectibles using our #Fanatics link + every time you do, we get a piece of the pie and it helps us continue bringing you content - https://fanatics.93n6tx.net/thalowdown MERCH: Show your support for Tha Lowdown and our show by purchasing some merch from our #TeePublic store! https://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/25995752-tha-lowdown-logo?ref_id=18138&store_id=596578 FOLLOW: https://twitter.com/Tha_Lowdown https://twitter.com/bjlaudermilk https://twitter.com/ItsUncleDrew_
Season four is here!! BJ & Drew begin a new season of Tha Lowdown with some new wrinkles and additions. We start the season off discussing the new load management policy in the #NBA, streaming services showing NBA games and potential landing spots for #BuddyHield after contract talks stall for the Indiana Pacers guard. As well as, deep dive into the #WNBAPlayoffs as round one has concluded and the Semifinals begin Sunday. We even take a look at a new show featuring two #WNBA players - #TheresaPlaisance & #SydneyColson called "The Syd & TP Show" that just debuted. BJ's Best, What's on Drew's Mind & With It or Quit It all still on the agenda as well! Presented by STATHEAD. SEATGEEK: We are partnered with #SeatGeek!!! SeatGeek is a ticket app that takes the confusion out of buying tickets. Use code "THALOWDOWN" for $20 off your first order: https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/teamseatgeek FANATICS: Our podcast is proud to be partnered with Fanatics!! You can show support for the show by shopping all your sports gear & collectibles using our #Fanatics link + every time you do, we get a piece of the pie and it helps us continue bringing you content - https://fanatics.93n6tx.net/thalowdown MERCH: Show your support for Tha Lowdown Network and our show by purchasing some merch from our #TeePublic store! https://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/25995752-tha-lowdown-logo?ref_id=18138&store_id=596578 FOLLOW: https://twitter.com/Tha_Lowdown https://twitter.com/bjlaudermilk https://twitter.com/ItsUncleDrew_
This Mississippi native was a reliable backup for the Mets and Dodgers. But after Hurricane Katrina, he needed some backup of his own. Card 633 on Beckett SABR Bio by Leslie Heaphey Bio by Mark Stowers Video of Barry breaking John Tudor's leg Induction into Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame Follow-up: Stathead search of pitchers hitting first-inning triples
NEWSLETTER LINK (Beehiiv)- Please read and subscribe! The worst of the worst for the 2022-23 NBA season. Awards doled out are as follows: Worst Defensive Player of the Year Most De-proved Player Fifth Man of the Year Worst Team All-NBA Least Valuable Player (LVP) Playoff LVP Also includes a very long rant about Dillon Brooks! --- Podcast phone number for voice mails (KLTB): (405) 466-7623 Link to Playback.tv (where I will be live-streaming NBA games) NEW WEBSITE --- An NBA history podcast about bad teams, bad luck, and bad decisions. Hosted by Lew @L0GICMASTER Please follow the show on Twitter: @BackfiredNBAPod Instagram: @BackfiredNBAPod and TikTok: @BackfiredNBAPod Stats from Basketball Reference, Stathead, and NBA.com. Transaction info from prosportstransactions.com and Basketball Reference. Intro and outro music: "Jeep's Blues" by Duke Ellington. ℗ Originally released 1956 Columbia Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment
NEWSLETTER LINK (Beehiiv)- Please read and subscribe! On some of my favorite odd box scores that happened in the final game of a team's season. Sometimes it's a great performance, but mostly it's weird ones where a benchwarmer plays all 48 minutes and scores 13 points. --- Podcast phone number for voice mails (KLTB): (405) 466-7623 Link to Playback.tv (where I will be live-streaming NBA games) NEW WEBSITE --- An NBA history podcast about bad teams, bad luck, and bad decisions. Hosted by Lew @L0GICMASTER Please follow the show on Twitter: @BackfiredNBAPod Instagram: @BackfiredNBAPod and TikTok: @BackfiredNBAPod Stats from Basketball Reference, Stathead, and NBA.com. Transaction info from prosportstransactions.com and Basketball Reference. Intro music: “How To Save A Life” by The Fray performed by Pau Gasol. Outro music: “Wonderwall” by Oasis performed by The Mike Flowers Pops. Other music: "Stop This Flame" by Celeste. Other sources: Los Angeles Times
In the final dispatch from SABR in Baltimore, Mikes Bates and Duncan (@mikeduncan) and Bill talk to a plethora of old and new friends about how baseball can help those living with dementia, pitch tracking systems, The World Baseball Classic, Home Run Derby X, conventions past, and how SABR is keeping our world safe from zombie Hall of Famers. Our guests include @HubbardJeff, @JohnnyAsel, @lizroscher, @nj_baseball, @michaelsclair and @buckweaver. This episode powered by Stathead.com. Use code HISTORY to get 25% off.