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Tom Haberstroh, Amin Elhassan and producer Anthony Mayes have identified their new favorite phrase that keeps popping up all over the place, and even consider renaming Tom's Research segment. Truth Teller Law Murray of The Athletic joins us to dig deeper into the Kawhi Leonard / Clippers cap circumvention situation that provides a boundless level of intrigue. If the allegations levied by Pablo Torre Finds Out are corroborated by the NBA, what type of punishment could Steve Ballmer be facing? Will this affect the Intuit Dome hosting the All Star Game next February? Plus, we revisit his landmark Bryan Colangelo piece and how it compares to the Malik Beasley story and FreeMoose. Basketball Illuminati is now part of the Count The Dings Network. Join the Count The Dings Patreon to support the show, get ad free episodes and exclusive content at https://www.patreon.com/countthedings ILLUMINATI MERCH HAS RETURNED - Check it out here: https://bit.ly/CTDMERCH Subscribe to Basketball Illuminati! On Apple or Spotify Watch Truth Teller Interviews on YouTube Email us: basketballilluminati@gmail.com Twitter: @bballilluminati Instagram: @basketballilluminati Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tom Haberstroh, Amin Elhassan and producer Anthony Mayes have defeated every rival when it comes to analyzing LeBron's latest 'Forever King' commercial. Truth Teller Ben Detrick of Cookies Hoops joins the program to reminisce about the bygone era of AND1 Mixtapes and streetball, especially in contrast to the current state of affairs in an NBA full of what he describes as "nepo babies, foreign giants, and aura-challenged biracial suburbanites who play bloodless math-ball". Plus, we revisit his landmark Bryan Colangelo piece and how it compares to the Malik Beasley story and FreeMoose. Basketball Illuminati is now part of the Count The Dings Network. Join the Count The Dings Patreon to support the show, get ad free episodes and exclusive content at https://www.patreon.com/countthedings ILLUMINATI MERCH HAS RETURNED - Check it out here: https://bit.ly/CTDMERCH Subscribe to Basketball Illuminati! On Apple or Spotify Watch Truth Teller Interviews on YouTube Email us: basketballilluminati@gmail.com Twitter: @bballilluminati Instagram: @basketballilluminati Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tom Haberstroh, Amin Elhassan and producer Anthony Mayes react to the latest update in the Malik Beasley situation and discuss Tyrese Maxey turning to IG live for help opening a can. Truth Tellers Ben Kaplan and Danny Parkins join the show to discuss their book Pipeline to the Pros , which details the impact of former Division 3 college basketball players that rose through the coaching and front office ranks of the NBA such as Jeff Van Gundy, Brad Stevens, Tom Thibodeau and Sam Presti. Basketball Illuminati is now part of the Count The Dings Network. Join the Count The Dings Patreon to support the show, get ad free episodes and exclusive content at https://www.patreon.com/countthedings ILLUMINATI MERCH HAS RETURNED - Check it out here: https://bit.ly/CTDMERCH Subscribe to Basketball Illuminati! On Apple or Spotify Watch Truth Teller Interviews on YouTube Email us: basketballilluminati@gmail.com Twitter: @bballilluminati Instagram: @basketballilluminati Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tom Haberstroh, Amin Elhassan and producer Anthony Mayes are having deja vu with another week gone by and no movement on the Jonathan Kuminga situation. Truth Teller Dan Woike of The Athletic joins the show to discuss the state of the Lakers after Luka inked his extension. We're also DEEP into the offseason, discussing Happy Gilmore 2, which NBA Player would be the best guest on Hot Ones, Giannis discovering a cockroach in his home and Backstreet Boys vs N'SYNC. Basketball Illuminati is now part of the Count The Dings Network. Join the Count The Dings Patreon to support the show, get ad free episodes and exclusive content at https://www.patreon.com/countthedings ILLUMINATI MERCH HAS RETURNED - Check it out here: https://bit.ly/CTDMERCH Subscribe to Basketball Illuminati! On Apple or Spotify Watch Truth Teller Interviews on YouTube Email us: basketballilluminati@gmail.com Twitter: @bballilluminati Instagram: @basketballilluminati Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tom Haberstroh, Amin Elhassan and producer Anthony Mayes are launching the Federal Bureau of Illuminati to keep a handle on all the illicit dealings across all sports. As we rapidly approach August with 4 major Restricted FAs still unsigned, who will blink first in these contractual standoffs? Truth Teller Ebenezer Samuel of Men's Health gets trainer nerdy with us to break down his Luka Doncic 2.0 cover story. Finally, Amin unveils an Inconvenient Truth about where gamblers could turn for their next player prop bet targets. Basketball Illuminati is now part of the Count The Dings Network. Join the Count The Dings Patreon to support the show, get ad free episodes and exclusive content at https://www.patreon.com/countthedings ILLUMINATI MERCH HAS RETURNED - Check it out here: https://bit.ly/CTDMERCH Subscribe to Basketball Illuminati! On Apple or Spotify Watch Truth Teller Interviews on YouTube Email us: basketballilluminati@gmail.com Twitter: @bballilluminati Instagram: @basketballilluminati Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week on Bet the Process, Jeff brings on Tom Haberstroh to discuss aspects of the Malik Beasley investigation into alleged involvement in gambling on NBA games.
Tom Haberstroh, Amin Elhassan and producer Anthony Mayes admire the Clippers for assembling the most experienced (aka OLD) team in the association following the return of Chris Paul. Truth Teller Spike Eskin of The Rights to Ricky Sanchez and WIP joins the show to discuss the extremely insightful article about Joel Embiid written by Dotun Akintoye and the state of the 76ers . Basketball Illuminati is now part of the Count The Dings Network. Join the Count The Dings Patreon to support the show, get ad free episodes and exclusive content at www.patreon.com/CountTheDings ILLUMINATI MERCH HAS RETURNED - Check it out here: https://bit.ly/CTDMERCH Subscribe to Basketball Illuminati! On Apple or Spotify Email us: basketballilluminati@gmail.com Twitter: @bballilluminati Instagram: @basketballilluminati Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How did a seemingly random super-fan on NBA Twitter know about a federal gambling investigation... before the NBA did? And how does he connect to Carmelo Anthony, Nicolas Cage, Larsa Pippen, Jontay Porter, a legless woman, Malik Beasley, "Madea's Family Reunion," meme coins, and perhaps the greatest play in modern Knicks history? Correspondents Tom Haberstroh and Amin Elhassan join Pablo to run the numbers, grind the tape, and uncover a secret world of penthouse poker games and deleted accounts. • Subscribe to The Finder with Tom Haberstroh for more on this story http://tomthefinder.com/p/who-the-f-is-moose • Subscribe to Cinephobe with Amin Elhassan https://www.youtube.com/@CinephobePod • Subscribe to Basketball Illuminati https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLImO7ahoFX0g7GMLy5r7zGezv-0ixnDkU Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tom Haberstroh, Amin Elhassan and producer Anthony Mayes are joined by investigative journalist extraordinaire and Peabody Award loser Pablo Torre to dive even deeper into the Malik Beasley story that aired yesterday on Pablo Torre Finds Out. What elements of the story were the most shocking? What didn't make the final cut? And how is Jussie Smollet involved? Tune in to find out. Basketball Illuminati is now part of the Count The Dings Network. Join the Count The Dings Patreon to support the show, get ad free episodes and exclusive content at www.patreon.com/CountTheDings ILLUMINATI MERCH HAS RETURNED - Check it out here: https://bit.ly/CTDMERCH Subscribe to Basketball Illuminati! On Apple or Spotify Email us: basketballilluminati@gmail.com Twitter: @bballilluminati Instagram: @basketballilluminati Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How did a seemingly random super-fan on NBA Twitter know about a federal gambling investigation... before the NBA did? And how does he connect to Carmelo Anthony, Nicolas Cage, Larsa Pippen, Jontay Porter, a legless woman, Malik Beasley, "Madea's Family Reunion," meme coins, and perhaps the greatest play in modern Knicks history? Correspondents Tom Haberstroh and Amin Elhassan join Pablo to run the numbers, grind the tape, and uncover a secret world of penthouse poker games and deleted accounts. • Subscribe to The Finder with Tom Haberstroh for more on this story http://tomthefinder.com/p/who-the-f-is-moose • Subscribe to Cinephobe with Amin Elhassan https://www.youtube.com/@CinephobePod • Subscribe to Basketball Illuminati https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLImO7ahoFX0g7GMLy5r7zGezv-0ixnDkU Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
How did a seemingly random super-fan on NBA Twitter know about a federal gambling investigation... before the NBA did? And how does he connect to Carmelo Anthony, Nicolas Cage, Larsa Pippen, Jontay Porter, a legless woman, Malik Beasley, "Madea's Family Reunion," meme coins, and perhaps the greatest play in modern Knicks history? Correspondents Tom Haberstroh and Amin Elhassan join Pablo to run the numbers, grind the tape, and uncover a secret world of penthouse poker games and deleted accounts. • Subscribe to The Finder with Tom Haberstroh for more on this story http://tomthefinder.com/p/who-the-f-is-moose • Subscribe to Cinephobe with Amin Elhassan https://www.youtube.com/@CinephobePod • Subscribe to Basketball Illuminati https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLImO7ahoFX0g7GMLy5r7zGezv-0ixnDkU Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
How did a seemingly random super-fan on NBA Twitter know about a federal gambling investigation... before the NBA did? And how does he connect to Carmelo Anthony, Nicolas Cage, Larsa Pippen, Jontay Porter, a legless woman, Malik Beasley, "Madea's Family Reunion," meme coins, and perhaps the greatest play in modern Knicks history? Correspondents Tom Haberstroh and Amin Elhassan join Pablo to run the numbers, grind the tape, and uncover a secret world of penthouse poker games and deleted accounts.• Subscribe to The Finder with Tom Haberstroh for more on this storyhttp://tomthefinder.com/p/who-the-f-is-moose• Subscribe to Cinephobe with Amin Elhassanhttps://www.youtube.com/@CinephobePod• Subscribe to Basketball Illuminatihttps://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLImO7ahoFX0g7GMLy5r7zGezv-0ixnDkU Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In interviews on 92.3 The Fan this week, Bobby Marks, Tom Haberstroh, Kurt Helin & Jovan Buha speak on the Cavs' interest in LeBron James. Also, Ron Darling talks Guardians & Mary Kay Cabot talks Browns.
In interviews on 92.3 The Fan this week, Bobby Marks, Tom Haberstroh, Kurt Helin & Jovan Buha speak on the Cavs' interest in LeBron James. Also, Ron Darling talks Guardians & Mary Kay Cabot talks Browns.
In interviews on 92.3 The Fan this week, Bobby Marks, Tom Haberstroh, Kurt Helin & Jovan Buha speak on the Cavs' interest in LeBron James. Also, Ron Darling talks Guardians & Mary Kay Cabot talks Browns.
Tom Haberstroh joined Baskin and Phelps and explained why he believes LeBron James coming back to Cleveland is the best move for both him and the Cavaliers. He discussed why the Cavs' Core 4 fell short in their series against Indiana and why he believes the Cavaliers are missing something from their lineup to get them to the Finals, as well as what Darius Garland's toe recovery is going to look like when the season starts back up this fall.
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Tom Haberstroh, Amin Elhassan and producer Anthony Mayes love not-so-subtle LeBron, and offer three splashy landing spots for the disgruntled 40 year old. The Milwaukee Bucks have reached Defcon 1 in their quest to keep Giannis happy, mortgaging their future yet again by waiving and stretching Damian Lillard in order to sign Myles Turner. We break the code on the mysterious Malik Beasley situation that snuck into the news cycle on Sunday and cost the free agent a massive payday. Basketball Illuminati is now part of the Count The Dings Network. Join the Count The Dings Patreon to support the show, get ad free episodes and exclusive content at www.patreon.com/CountTheDings ILLUMINATI MERCH HAS RETURNED - Check it out here: https://bit.ly/CTDMERCH Subscribe to Basketball Illuminati! On Apple or Spotify Email us: basketballilluminati@gmail.com Twitter: @bballilluminati Instagram: @basketballilluminati Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On today's episode of The Right Time, Bomani Jones is joined by Tom Haberstroh of Yahoo Sports to discuss the 2025 NBA Draft. The show begins with Tom assessing Cooper Flagg as a prospect (1:54) and why he compares to Kevin Garnett (4:02). They move onto criticizing the New Orleans Pelicans trade (15:30), if "Chinese Jokic" could dominate the NBA (23:56) and UNC's struggles with sending impact players to the league (28:05). After the break, Tom shares why Wake Forest actually has the highest hit rate for quality NBA talent (35:45) and why selecting a player whose dad played in the NBA often works out (40:33). Bo and Tom round out the show by ridiculing the younger generation of basketball players for lacking personality (52:54) and if we collectively forgot to hate on Cooper Flagg for going to Duke. (1:01:46) . . . Subscribe to Supercast for Ad-Free Episodes: https://righttime.supercast.com/ Subscribe to The Right Time with Bomani Jones on Spotify, Apple or wherever you get your podcasts and follow the show on Instagram, Twitter, and Tik Tok for all the best moments from the show. Download Full Podcast Here: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6N7fDvgNz2EPDIOm49aj7M?si=FCb5EzTyTYuIy9-fWs4rQA&nd=1&utm_source=hoobe&utm_medium=social Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-right-time-with-bomani-jones/id982639043?utm_source=hoobe&utm_medium=social Follow The Right Time with Bomani Jones on Social Media: http://lnk.to/therighttime Support the Show: Go to zbiotics.com/BOMANI to learn more and get 15% off your first order when you use BOMANI at checkout. Download Cash App Today: https://capl.onelink.me/vFut/icdnkphp #CashAppPod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tom Haberstroh, Amin Elhassan and producer Anthony Mayes can't get enough of Mat Ishbia's unconventional ownership style. The Thunder are Champions! However, a shadow was cast over the Finals due to Tyrese Haliburton's unfortunate injury. What does it say about the state of the game today? Tom Did His Own Research on how this title should be annotated, and how it might fit a larger pattern than anyone might think. Basketball Illuminati is now part of the Count The Dings Network. Join the Count The Dings Patreon to support the show, get ad free episodes and exclusive content at www.patreon.com/CountTheDings ILLUMINATI MERCH HAS RETURNED - Check it out here: https://bit.ly/CTDMERCH Subscribe to Basketball Illuminati! On Apple or Spotify Email us: basketballilluminati@gmail.com Twitter: @bballilluminati Instagram: @basketballilluminati Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kevin O'Connor and Tom Haberstroh react live to the Oklahoma City Thunder winning the 2025 NBA Finals in Game 7. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leads OKC to its first championship since relocating, while Tyrese Haliburton suffers a heartbreaking Achilles injury early in the game. KOC and Tom break down how the Thunder closed it out, what Haliburton's injury means for the Indiana Pacers' future, and what this Finals run says about the league's youngest champion in decades. Plus Tom grades the KD trade and he isn't exactly glowing about what the Suns got back. Will the San Antonio Spurs regret not going after KD? Could both the Houston Rockets and San Antonio Spurs still be in play for GIANNIS? And what are the Spurs going to do at #2? It's all on this packed post-Game 7 pod.(00:20) - Thunder win the NBA Finals & reacting to Haliburton's injury(21:30) - Start of something legendary for OKC?(40:40) - Fallout of the Kevin Durant trade & NBA Draft talk Subscribe to The Kevin O'Connor Show on your favorite podcast app:
KOC and Tom Haberstroh went LIVE to react to the Indiana Pacers destroying the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 6. Is Indiana about to prove to the world on Sunday that they are a team of destiny? GAME 7!! Plus, all the latest NBA Trade and NBA Draft rumors! Kevin Durant, Paul George, Ace Bailey and tons of rumors — and of course the guys react to the sale of the Los Angeles Lakers AND the Seattle Supersonics potentially coming back with talks of "expansion" in the air.(00:45) - Pacers blow out Thunder to force Game 7(24:15) - Is Ace Bailey skipping Philadelphia 76ers visit cause for concern?(33:15) - Haliburton was right to play tonight(47:15) - League news: Lakers plan to sell + latest on NBA expansion & rule changes(56:40) - Latest on Cooper Flagg(1:01:10) - NBA trade tumors: Kevin Durant & Paul George Subscribe to The Kevin O'Connor Show on your favorite podcast app:
Tom Haberstroh, Amin Elhassan and producer Anthony Mayes spend a lot of time thinking about Stephen A. Smith's solitaire habits. As Tyrese Haliburton nurses a strained calf and Oklahoma City celebrates Jalen Williams 40 point outburst, the Illumination revels in the return of the starting lineup introductions. Tom Did His Own Research on how Scott Foster's "Extender" nickname is actually more apt than you ever could have known. Basketball Illuminati is now part of the Count The Dings Network. Join the Count The Dings Patreon to support the show, get ad free episodes and exclusive content at www.patreon.com/CountTheDings ILLUMINATI MERCH HAS RETURNED - Check it out here: https://bit.ly/CTDMERCH Subscribe to Basketball Illuminati! On Apple or Spotify Email us: basketballilluminati@gmail.com Twitter: @bballilluminati Instagram: @basketballilluminati Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kevin O'Connor and Tom Haberstroh went LIVE following Game 4 between the Oklahoma City Thunder and Indiana Pacers. The guys react to OKC's insanely clutch 4th quarter comeback, where SGA showed up big — and the Finals is all even at 2-2 as we head to a pivotal Game 5 on Monday. PLUS the latest on trade news surrounding Kevin Durant, and KOC's got you covered on new NBA Draft intel! What types of offers can the San Antonio Spurs expect to get for the #2 pick, likely to be Dylan Harper? It's all on this Friday night installment of the KOC Show!(00:50) - Instant reaction: OKC's incredible comeback to tie the series 2-2(27:50) - Favorite landing spots for Kevin Durant(38:00) - Russell Westbrook declines player option(40:10) - New York Knicks to meet with Taylor Jenkins(42:15) - NBA Draft talk: Sixers want to make a big move up? Subscribe to The Kevin O'Connor Show on your favorite podcast app:
Tom Haberstroh and Dan Devine are back with this week's big number: 1 million dollars. That's how much Jay-Z allegedly wagered and then lost, when he placed a milly on OKC to win the Finals in 5 games. Indy won Game 3, which rendered that bet moot -- and Indy added another victim to its pool of people that doubted them. Don't miss the guys break down the stats that prove Indy may very well be the better team, both offensively and defensively. Plus later in the show, Tom wonders if Kevin Durant could return to Oklahoma City — especially if the Thunder get packed up in 5 games!(1:10) The Big Number: $1,000,000 wager on OKC in 5(18:14) Little Numbers: Pacers record in first 25 games(23:50) Little Numbers: Indiana's MPH(29:15) Little Numbers: Pacers passes per game(32:41) Little Numbers: Indiana's defensive rating(37:14) Best landing spots for KD in trade
Tom Haberstroh, Amin Elhassan and producer Anthony Mayes were excited to see Don Nelson emerge from his Hawaiian seclusion to dunk on Nico Harrison one more time. While Adam Silver calls into question the perception or reality that decals on the NBA Finals court are a danger to player's health, as the media landscape is in a tizzy over the lack of a Larry OB on the court makes the event less special. Truth Teller Vincent Goodwill of Yahoo Sports reports live from Indianapolis on the pageantry of the finals and Tyrese Haliburton pulling a Keyser Soze. Basketball Illuminati is now part of the Count The Dings Network. Join the Count The Dings Patreon to support the show, get ad free episodes and exclusive content at www.patreon.com/CountTheDings ILLUMINATI MERCH HAS RETURNED - Check it out here: https://bit.ly/CTDMERCH Subscribe to Basketball Illuminati! On Apple or Spotify Email us: basketballilluminati@gmail.com Twitter: @bballilluminati Instagram: @basketballilluminati Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.houseofstrauss.comOur old friend and Yahoo!/Substack NBA writer Tom Haberstoh is here for some analytical diving. Great talk in my humble opinion. Topics include but aren't limited to…* Tom and I made Tim MacMahon famous and he owes us big time* Is a Thunder-Pacers Finals good for the NBA?* Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is the new Tim Duncan* Does SGA not have a signature move? Which stars have what signature moves?* If you take away the steroid peak, is current Aaron Judge better than Barry Bonds? * Is Tyrese Haliburton not a superstar?* Are NBA coaches less valuable than ever?* How many draft picks would you trade for your team to acquire Sam Presti?* It's time for NBA coaches to wear suits again!
Kevin O'Connor and Tom Haberstroh reacted LIVE immediately following Game 1 of the 2025 NBA Finals. The Oklahoma City Thunder choked away a huge lead, and Tyrese Haliburton came up clutch yet again! The guys weighed in on what they just saw transpire, with Indy taking the 1-0 series lead. KOC and Tom were left stunned! Plus, the 2 discuss Kevin Durant trade rumors and whether the Phoenix Suns would consider a deal with the Los Angeles Clippers. Later in the Pod KOC was joined by Rafael and James Barlowe to talk about all the latest intel surrounding the NBA Draft. What's real, what's a smokescreen, and how a Giannis trade could change everything.(0:25) Pacers STEAL Game 1 from Thunder on the road(28:36) Could Clipper trade for Kevin Durant?(33:37) Suns hire Ott, should Booker get out of Phoenix?(46:12) NBA Draft talk with Rafael & James Barlowe
Tom Haberstroh and Dan Devine are well aware that the Oklahoma City Thunder are LIKELY to win this year's NBA title. But what is Indiana's path to a championship, and just how viable is it? The Big Number has unearthed the key stats that prove how the Pacers could walk away with the Larry O, as improbable as it may seem. It would have to start with Tyrese Haliburton becoming ultra aggressive, which will be easier said than done against his #1 kryptonite: Lu Dort.(1:23) The Big Number: Haliburton scoring vs. OKC(11:59) Little Numbers: Pascal Siakam points produced in postseason(16:21) Little Numbers: Thunder corner 3's(19:41) Little Numbers: What happened last time OKC lost a series?(23:50) Little Numbers: Thunder vs. zone defense(28:54) Knicks fire Tom Thibodeau(38:50) Suns hire Ott as head coach
Three plus years after investigating a conspiracy, Tom Haberstroh, Amin Elhassan and producer Anthony Mayes get full confirmation that LeBron was not allowed to be on Lakers loss graphics. While the mainstream media wants you to believe that trading Paul George was the crucial domino for both the Pacers and Thunder to build their teams, it turns out there was an even more impactful trade that set the wheels in motion. Truth Teller Nate Jones of Goodwin Sports analyzes the NBA Finals and the state of the association from a marketing perspective, highlighting how the consumer landscape is so drastically different since the height of monoculture. Basketball Illuminati is now part of the Count The Dings Network. Join the Count The Dings Patreon to support the show, get ad free episodes and exclusive content at www.patreon.com/CountTheDings ILLUMINATI MERCH HAS RETURNED - Check it out here: https://bit.ly/CTDMERCH Subscribe to Basketball Illuminati! On Apple or Spotify Email us: basketballilluminati@gmail.com Twitter: @bballilluminati Instagram: @basketballilluminati Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dan Devine and Tom Haberstroh break down the historic matchup between the Indiana Pacers & Oklahoma City Thunder in the 2025 NBA Finals. With only a 1% chance of this pairing at the start of the season, the hosts dissect why both teams surged to the top, challenging long-held NBA assumptions about youth, roster continuity, and midseason trades. The conversation spotlights star performances from Tyrese Haliburton and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, plus the impact of strategic additions like Isaiah Hartenstein and Alex Caruso. The episode explores why these Finals are one of the most improbable in recent memory, what sets each team apart, and what this means for the future of team-building in the NBA.Don't miss the discussion on what's next for the Minnesota Timberwolves and New York Knicks, and the unique blend of clutch play, defense, and team chemistry fueling this unlikely Finals.(1:10) - Pacers & Thunder defy all odds to face off in the NBA Finals(20:40) - Why Thunder excel at avoiding turnovers(26:15) - Caruso & Hartenstein fuel OKC's defensive engine(31:50) - Pacers: clutchest team in the NBA?(34:50) - Pacers & Thunder have both dominated in 2025(43:20) - What's next for the Timberwolves?(50:00) - What's next for the Knicks?Subscribe to the The Big Number on your favorite podcast app:
Do not miss this STACKED triple-header KOC Show. First up Tom Haberstroh joined Kevin following the Knicks' huge Game 5 win over the Indiana Pacers to keep hope alive. Could New York actually pull off the improbable and WIN this series now? And the guys on why Indy looked so sloppy.Plus -- Marcus Morris is back! The longtime NBA veteran rejoined the KOC Show, and didn't hold back on anything. Kevin had Marcus play "Double Down or Walk It Back," in regard to the many HOT takes Marcus has uncorked over the last 2 months. Do the Thunder really lack the depth to win a title? Is Tyrese Haliburton the next SGA? Nikola Jokic is NOT Top 20 all-time? The Luka and LeBron pairing will definitely work? Get your popcorn ready... Marcus and KOC absolutely brought it.Lastly Kevin's longtime pal Tate Frazier stops by to talk about the NBA Draft, which is now just a month away. Could the Spurs figure out a way to make Dylan Harper work? Is there any chance at all that the Dallas Mavericks would at least LISTEN if the Bucks called offering Giannis for #1 overall? Who are the biggest DEEP sleepers at each position? Which shooters in the Draft should the Orlando Magic target? Who should the Minnesota Timberwolves draft? Nearly every prospect that declared for the 2025 NBA Draft is discussed in some manner on this awesome convo with basketball guru Tate Frazier.(0:37) Knicks beat Pacers in Game 5(13:49) OKC awaits NBA Finals opponent(25:40) Marcus Morris doubles down on his hot takes(59:17) Tate Frazier talks 2025 NBA Draft prospects
Tom Haberstroh, Amin Elhassan and producer Anthony Mayes recap Tom's amazing golf weekend where he joined a certain North Carolina legend's inner circle. Amin Did His Own Research and discovered a Chicago Tribune columnist of questionable origin that's applying the Ballsack method to long-form journalism. Then they dive headfirst into the swirling narratives emerging as hot button issues out of the Western Conference Finals: SGA's free throw merchantry and the fallacy of allowing teams to foul when up three. Basketball Illuminati is now part of the Count The Dings Network. Join the Count The Dings Patreon to support the show, get ad free episodes and exclusive content at www.patreon.com/CountTheDings ILLUMINATI MERCH HAS RETURNED - Check it out here: https://bit.ly/CTDMERCH Subscribe to Basketball Illuminati! On Apple or Spotify Email us: basketballilluminati@gmail.com Twitter: @bballilluminati Instagram: @basketballilluminati Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kevin O'Connor and Tom Haberstroh saw SGA and the Oklahoma City Thunder lay the absolute smackdown on Anthony Edwards and the Wolves on Thursday evening, and both are ready to declare the series a wrap. Little hope remains for Ant and company in their 0-2 hole, and KOC takes it a step further declaring that the MVP is clearly levels better than Minnesota's young superstar.Up next, Knicks fans: Kevin sees you, and Kevin hears you. Please sit down, get comfortable, and tell KOC how Tyrese Haliburton and Aaron Nesmith hurt you. Because that's what his friend and New York Knicks diehard fan Jonathan Macri did after the never-say-die Indiana Pacers did the unthinkable, yet again.Plus, projected 2025 NBA Draft first-rounder Asa Newell joins Kevin O'Connor from the Combine in Chicago to break down Newell's game as a floor-spacing, switchable big.(0:37) Thunder vs. Wolves Game 2 reaction with Tom Haberstroh(26:27) NBA All-Defensive Team announced(29:36) Nuggets hire David Adleman as head coach(31:31) Pacers beat Knicks in heartbreaking fashion(34:07) Post-game Knicks therapy session with Jonathan Macri(1:12:27) Asa Newell joins from the NBA Draft Combine
Tom Haberstroh, Amin Elhassan and producer Anthony Mayes still haven't received their Most Valuable Podcast trophy. The Conference Finals have arrived, boasting four shiny new championship contenders thanks to Adam 'The Equalizer' Silver and his new CBA. Are new champions actually good for the league? Truth Teller Caitlin Cooper of Basketball, She Wrote joins the show for an extremely insightful look at the Indiana Pacers, Tyrese Haliburton's unique playmaking qualities and to exorcise ghosts of Pacers past. Basketball Illuminati is now part of the Count The Dings Network. Join the Count The Dings Patreon to support the show, get ad free episodes and exclusive content at www.patreon.com/CountTheDings ILLUMINATI MERCH HAS RETURNED - Check it out here: https://bit.ly/CTDMERCH Subscribe to Basketball Illuminati! On Apple or Spotify Email us: basketballilluminati@gmail.com Twitter: @bballilluminati Instagram: @basketballilluminati Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tom Haberstroh and Dan Devine have uncovered the jaw-dropping truth: the Oklahoma City Thunder now possess "the best defense in Playoff history." The guys explain what OKC is doing to make things so uncomfortable for their opponents, and how the juggernaut defense likely won't be solved any time soon.(1:05) - Is the Thunder defense best in postseason history?(10:05) - Numbers behind Thunder's suffocating defense(15:20) - Live-ball turnovers forced by Thunder defense(19:10) - How Thunder stifled Anthony Edwards(22:40) - Thunder shut down Wolves' corner threes(28:10) - How will SGA's MVP win be remembered?Subscribe to the The Big Number on your favorite podcast app:
KOC is joined by Tom Haberstroh on this INSANE edition of The Kevin O'Connor Show. The guys both think it's well within the realm of possibilities that COOPER FLAGG could pull an Eli Manning, and demand his way to the Boston Celtics. Kevin has sources that told him Flagg met with the Celtics at the Draft Combine in Chicago! Plus KOC absolutely destroys "Playoff Jimmy" Butler, and explains why Golden State is in trouble for years to come. And of course, the guys preview Sunday's Game 7 between the Denver Nuggets and Oklahoma City Thunder, plus Tom and Kevin on why the Boston Celtics are still VERY MUCH ALIVE vs the New York Knicks.(0:53) Nuggets force Game 7 vs. Thunder(14:26) Wolves advance to Western Conference Finals(20:05) Is ‘Playoff Jimmy' a myth?(28:34) What's next for the Warriors?(36:46) Celtics vs. Knicks Game 6 preview(42:15) Boston interviews Cooper Flagg at NBA Draft Combine
Bomani Jones is joined by Tom Haberstroh of Yahoo Sports to discuss the Jayson Tatum injury and NBA lottery results. Bo starts off the show by saying this seems like a career-altering injury for Jayson Tatum (1:17), similar to Derrick Rose, and why we never saw these types of injuries years ago (9:31). Moving onto the NBA lottery results, Bo says if you believe the NBA rigged the lottery for the Dallas Mavericks you're stupid (29:05) and if Cooper Flagg is a star or high end second option (37:27)? Bo and Tom also float the idea of Giannis Antetokounmpo being traded to Dallas for the 1st pick (38:15) and why San Antonio may make the most sense to pair him with Wemby (45:02). They round out the show by asking if the Draft Lottery actually works (58:46) and suggesting an NBA national signing day may be a better option than an NBA Draft? (1:04:36) . . . Subscribe to The Right Time with Bomani Jones on Spotify, Apple or wherever you get your podcasts and follow the show on Instagram, Twitter, and Tik Tok for all the best moments from the show. Download Full Podcast Here: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6N7fDvgNz2EPDIOm49aj7M?si=FCb5EzTyTYuIy9-fWs4rQA&nd=1&utm_source=hoobe&utm_medium=social Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-right-time-with-bomani-jones/id982639043?utm_source=hoobe&utm_medium=social Follow The Right Time with Bomani Jones on Social Media: http://lnk.to/therighttime Subscribe to Supercast for Ad-Free Episodes: https://righttime.supercast.com/ Support the Show: Discover faster, more reliable search with Perplexity today. Download the app or ask Perplexity anything at perplexity.com! https://pplx.ai/bomani-jones When any player scores 50 or more points in a game, DashPass members save 50% on an order, up to $10 off. Use promo code NBA50 to redeem. See further terms and conditions at https://drd.sh/8ONpZP/ Download the DraftKings Pick Six app NOW and use code BOMANI. Better payouts. Bigger wins. Only with Pick6 from DraftKings. The Crown is yours. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tom Haberstroh, Amin Elhassan and producer Anthony Mayes decrypt the combination of numbers that led to Dallas winning the draft lottery for Cooper Flagg. NO MISTAKES NO COINCIDENCES. Draymond is fed up with The Agenda, but Jayson Tatum's association altering achilles injury must be discussed. Truth Teller Roland Beech of 82games.com has returned to the NBA analytics landscape with proprietary 'Physicality Ratings', tracking over forty types of contact, aggression, and resilience. Basketball Illuminati is now part of the Count The Dings Network. Join the Count The Dings Patreon to support the show, get ad free episodes and exclusive content at www.patreon.com/CountTheDings ILLUMINATI MERCH HAS RETURNED - Check it out here: https://bit.ly/CTDMERCH Subscribe to Basketball Illuminati! On Apple or Spotify Email us: basketballilluminati@gmail.com Twitter: @bballilluminati Instagram: @basketballilluminati Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tom Haberstroh and Dan Devine have unearthed the data that shows Indiana is NOT to be messed with. The Big Number guys explain how the Pacers laid waste to the #1-seed Cleveland Cavaliers, and likely won't be stopped anytime soon. Plus the guys ask the question, would Nico Harrison ever, shockingly, consider trading the #1 overall pick? What caliber of superstar would need to be offered to the Mavs' GM for him to come off of Cooper Flagg?!? The guys think Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks may convince Nico to do the unthinkable (again)! Subscribe to the The Big Number on your favorite podcast app:
One of the wildest days in NBA history is recapped in full on this edition of the KOC Show. First, the Dallas Mavericks pull off the dang-near-impossible, winning the NBA Draft Lottery with only 1.8% odds! Will Nico Harrison KEEP or TRADE that pick? Don't miss KOC's full Round 1 Mock Draft based on the outcome of a WILD lottery. Plus, Tom Haberstroh joins to discuss the heartbreaking Jayson Tatum injury, and the Knicks taking a commanding 3-1 lead.(0:52) NBA Draft Lottery recap(7:46) Does Flagg fit in Dallas?(12:41) Should NBA change lottery again?(16:38) Draft Lottery winners & losers(34:29) Knicks vs. Celtics Game 4 recap(49:36) Pacers vs. Cavaliers Game 4 recap(54:04) Thunder vs. Nuggets Game 4 recap(59:18) Wolves vs. Warriors series update(1:02:12) KOC's 2025 NBA Mock Draft(1:02:33) Picks 1-5(1:12:55) Picks 6-10(1:21:26) Picks 11-20(1:38:55) Picks 21-30
KOC and Tom Haberstroh react to the Wolves evening their series with the Golden State Warriors at 1-1. Anthony Edwards suffered a bad-looking ankle injury, but miraculously returned for the 2nd half. But does it even matter, as Kevin thinks the Warriors are DONE after this one? PLUS - what team would be the absolute dream landing spot for Cooper Flagg on Monday night's NBA Draft Lottery? The guys preview the Lotto that is just a weekend away! Up next, NBA Skills Coach Drew Hanlen is back on The KOC Show to talk about how his client Chet Holmgren bounced back to have a great Game 2. What did the Oklahoma City Thunder do different on both ends of the floor to completely neutralize Nikola Jokic? Hanlen also works with Tyrese Haliburton of the Indiana Pacers, calling him "the best passer in the NBA." With the Pacers set to take on the Cavs in Game 3, KOC wants to know, why doesn't he shoot more?? And then, Noa Dalzell and Jack Simone join KOC to break down how the Boston Celtics have fallen into the completely unexpected 0-2 hole vs the underdog New York Knicks. How much of the blame should superstar Jayson Tatum get, and how much of it falls on HC Joe Mazzulla? Find out the answers to all those questions in this awesome KOC Show conversation! (0:22) Tom Haberstroh joins the show(0:33) Wolves beat Steph-less Warriors in Game 2(18:41) NBA Draft Lottery preview(35:33) Drew Hanlen joins the show(36:06) Thunder dominate Nuggets in Game 2(55:10) Pacers take 2-0 lead vs. Cavs(1:11:57) Noa Dalzell & Jack Simone join the show(1:12:32) Celtics blow ANOTHER 20-pt lead to Knicks
On this episode of The Big Number, Tom Haberstroh and Dan Devine answer the question "do the Warriors have a chance WITHOUT Steph Curry?" The answer may surprise you. Plus, are the Indiana Pacers starting to show they're a team of destiny? Tyrese Haliburton's numbers in the clutch will leave you stunned. But not as stunned as Cleveland Cavaliers fans... yikes! The insanity of the NBA Playoffs is peaking and Tom and Dan are here to break it all down on this installment of The Big Number.(1:20) The Big Number: 0(20:29) Little Numbers: Warriors possessions in the bonus(24:47) Little Numbers: Anthony Edwards Game 1(29:02) Little Numbers: Draymond Green contested shots(30:45) Little Numbers: Warriors offensive rebounding(36:30) Pacers stun Cavaliers AGAIN
Tom Haberstroh, Amin Elhassan and producer Anthony Mayes are joined by Steve Jones Jr. of The Dunker Spot podcast to discuss the flexion point between the first and second rounds of the playoffs. What does Steve look for in the first 5 minutes of a new series, and what matchups intrigue him in the Wolves/Warriors matchup? Tom Did His Own Research on the surprising anomalies of James Harden's Game 7s, beyond his scoring ineptitudes. Basketball Illuminati is now part of the Count The Dings Network. Join the Count The Dings Patreon to support the show, get ad free episodes and exclusive content at www.patreon.com/CountTheDings ILLUMINATI MERCH HAS RETURNED - Check it out here: https://bit.ly/CTDMERCH Subscribe to Basketball Illuminati! On Apple or Spotify Email us: basketballilluminati@gmail.com Twitter: @bballilluminati Instagram: @basketballilluminati Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tom Haberstroh, Amin Elhassan and producer Anthony Mayes have separated the signal from the noise on the Defensive Player of the Year award. Physicality continues to dominate the NBA Playoffs, but there's a new phenomenon brewing as teams continue to tighten rotations and increase the minutes of their best players. Truth Teller Jason Gallagher of ThreeFourTwo Productions joins the program to discuss his Dallas Mavericks fandom, meeting Luka Doncic and working with LeBron James and Steve Nash on Mind the Game. Basketball Illuminati is now part of the Count The Dings Network. Join the Count The Dings Patreon to support the show, get ad free episodes and exclusive content at www.patreon.com/CountTheDings ILLUMINATI MERCH HAS RETURNED - Check it out here: https://bit.ly/CTDMERCH Subscribe to Basketball Illuminati! On Apple or Spotify Email us: basketballilluminati@gmail.com Twitter: @bballilluminati Instagram: @basketballilluminati Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this episode of The Big Number, Tom Haberstroh and Dan Devine break down the New York Knicks' offensive struggles. Could they actually blow this series to the Detroit Pistons?Plus, Tom and Dan have unearthed the numbers that prove this is one of the most exciting NBA postseasons of ALL-TIME, and the 1st round is still going!The duo also recap the Milwaukee Bucks blowing a 7-point lead with 40 seconds left on Tuesday night to end their season, and perhaps the Giannis Era in Milwaukee. How did things get so bad for the Bucks that they may have no choice but to entertain offers for their generational superstar? It's here on this installment of The Big Number.(1:05) - What makes this first round so competitive(16:05) - Cade Cunningham's early dominance(18:55) - Knicks' concerning pace of play(24:35) - Jalen Duren making plays for Detroit(28:25) - Knicks offensive struggles without Brunson(32:20) - Should Bucks trade Giannis?(46:55) - Cavs-Pacers thoughts & predictionsSubscribe to the The Big Number on your favorite podcast app:
Tom Haberstroh, Amin Elhassan and producer Anthony Mayes are stepping up their level of physicality for a deep podcast playoff run. Tom thought the season was over after spending two years with the Blazers not making the postseason, so we missed our episode last week. Truth Teller Jason Timpf of Hoops Tonight joins the show to discuss the Warriors vs. Rockets series, Steph Curry's brilliance, Jonathan Kuminga's disappearance and how LeBron made him fall in love with basketball. Basketball Illuminati is now part of the Count The Dings Network. Join the Count The Dings Patreon to support the show, get ad free episodes and exclusive content at www.patreon.com/CountTheDings ILLUMINATI MERCH HAS RETURNED - Check it out here: https://bit.ly/CTDMERCH Subscribe to Basketball Illuminati! On Apple or Spotify Email us: basketballilluminati@gmail.com Twitter: @bballilluminati Instagram: @basketballilluminati Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Bomani Jones is joined by Tom Haberstroh of Yahoo Sports to discuss Luka Doncic's return to Dallas. Bo starts off the show by complimenting Tom having a framed Muggsy Bogues jersey hanging in the background (0:42) and how impactful Bogues is in the city of Charlotte. (2:27) They move on to Luka Doncic returning to Dallas for the first time after being traded and why Wednesday night's game was very tough on Anthony Davis. (6:25) Bo and Tom criticize Mavericks minority owner Mark Cuban for his demeanor at the game (26:45) and defend GM Nico Harrison saying he wasn't the only front office member complicit in the Luka Doncic trade. (32:28) They wrap up the show by saying why it wasn't surprising the Denver Nuggets fired head coach Michael Malone (40:00) and why Tom has Shai Gilgeous-Alexander as his NBA MVP over Nikola Jokić. (47:05) . . . Subscribe to The Right Time with Bomani Jones on Spotify, Apple or wherever you get your podcasts and follow the show on Instagram, Twitter, and Tik Tok for all the best moments from the show. Download Full Podcast Here: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6N7fDvgNz2EPDIOm49aj7M?si=FCb5EzTyTYuIy9-fWs4rQA&nd=1&utm_source=hoobe&utm_medium=social Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-right-time-with-bomani-jones/id982639043?utm_source=hoobe&utm_medium=social Follow The Right Time with Bomani Jones on Social Media: http://lnk.to/therighttime Subscribe to Supercast for Ad-Free Episodes: https://righttime.supercast.com/ Support the Show: Discover faster, more reliable search with Perplexity today. Download the app or ask Perplexity anything at perplexity.com! https://pplx.ai/bomani-jones Download the DraftKings Pick Six app NOW and use code BOMANI. Better payouts. Bigger wins. Only with Pick6 from DraftKings. The Crown is yours. Go to zbiotics.com/BOMANI to learn more and get 15% off your first order when you use BOMANI at checkout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tom Haberstroh, Amin Elhassan and producer Anthony Mayes are working on their Parker Posey drawls to mock Duke's tough exit from the Final Four. Tonight is Luka Doncic's grand return to Dallas, and thanks to Marc Stein's reporting, a new influential figure has emerged in the sequence of events that led to the stunning trade. The Denver Nuggets stunningly cleaned house during our recording, firing Michael Malone (and GM Calvin Booth) with three games left in the regular season as the NBA continues to up the ante. Finally, master codebreaker Draymond Green is on the precipice of the greatest defensive play of his career: stealing the DPOY award from Evan Mobley's grasp because he spoke it into existence. Basketball Illuminati is now part of the Count The Dings Network. Join the Count The Dings Patreon to support the show, get ad free episodes and exclusive content at www.patreon.com/CountTheDings ILLUMINATI MERCH HAS RETURNED - Check it out here: https://bit.ly/CTDMERCH Subscribe to Basketball Illuminati! On Apple or Spotify Email us: basketballilluminati@gmail.com Twitter: @bballilluminati Instagram: @basketballilluminati Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tom Haberstroh, Amin Elhassan and producer Anthony Mayes aren't satisfied with simply running leagues; it might be time to make a league from scratch. Truth Teller Tim 'Banned' MacMahon returns to the program to discuss his new book 'The Wonder Boy', which chronicles the Luka Doncic era in Dallas up until his stunning trade. Banned also helps us unpack the Taylor Jenkins firing in Memphis, the staffing changes made behind the bench and Ja Morant's future with the organization. Basketball Illuminati is now part of the Count The Dings Network. Join the Count The Dings Patreon to support the show, get ad free episodes and exclusive content at www.patreon.com/CountTheDings ILLUMINATI MERCH HAS RETURNED - Check it out here: https://bit.ly/CTDMERCH Subscribe to Basketball Illuminati! On Apple or Spotify Email us: basketballilluminati@gmail.com Twitter: @bballilluminati Instagram: @basketballilluminati Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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