Thik & Thin Hoops: Recent Episodes
Karthik Muralidharan
On this week's episode, the guys dive deep into all the offseason action so far. They start with the blockbuster Jaylen Brown trade, and why Boston pulled the trigger and what it means for Philly's roster next year. Next, they visit the Raptor's trade for Kawhi Leonard and whether that can materially change the Eastern Conference playoff race (25:02). Then, they discuss the Timberwolves' surprising move to acquire Lamelo Ball and what that does for their outlook moving forward (35:39). Next, they discuss the massive haul the Lakers gave for Walker Kessler and whether that is the right bet for them moving forward (50:27). They also touch on Lebron's free agency decision and where they think he should go (01:02:36). Last, they touch on the massive extension Donovan Mitchell signed with the Cavs (01:13:08) before wrapping up with their thoughts on some of the early performances in Summer League from the rookies (01:18:40).
On this week's episode, the guys open by discussing the blockbuster trade between the Bucks and Heat, sending Giannis to Miami for a slew of players and picks. Then, they discuss the NBA draft and their overall thoughts - including the Wizards drafting AJ Dybantsa at 1 and the Kings drafting Acuff Jr. at 7. Finally, they touch on the new Trae Young and Austin Reaves contracts and whether their teams may potentially regret those deals down the line.
On this week's episode, the guys are joined by longtime friend of the pod and die-hard Knicks fan Colin Hart to discuss the Knicks beating the Spurs in 5 to claim the throne. They go through all the key storylines from what was an entertaining Finals, including Brunson's historic performance, DeAaron Fox coming up short, OG and Kat leveling up, and more. Colin shares what this means to Knicks fans who have endured several years of hardship and heartbreak before finally reaching the top.
On this week's episode, the guys react to what has been an entertaining start to the NBA Finals with the Knicks leading 2-1. They first talk about Jalen Brunson, both the good in terms of the offensive heroics but also the challenges with shooting and stagnation. They discuss Wemby's impressive Finals debut for a 22 year old, and how he has lived up to expectations. They go through key players on each roster and who needs to step up over the course of the series, and what adjustments both teams can make to seize control.
On this week's episode, the guys are joined by recurring guest Nehal Patel to do a full NBA Finals preview of Spurs vs. Knicks. They discuss whether it is the most anticipated Finals of recent years and the rootability of both franchises (04:38), how Wemby has become the face of the league (17:28), how the Knicks will try to solve Wemby's defensive presence (36:07), and what the Spurs need to unlock on offense (47:16). Finally, they do a post-mortem of the Thunder and what to expect from them moving forward (01:01:43).
On this week's episode, Nithin goes solo - first diving deep into the Knicks historic run to the Finals and another disappointing showing by the Cavs. He then goes into what has been a highly entertaining series between the Thunder and Spurs, and how everything rides on Wemby for the Spurs to have a chance. Last, he touches on additional topics around the league - including future destinations for Giannis and Lebron and the new tanking reform proposal.
On this week's episode, the guys open by discussing the Wizards landing the #1 draft pick and the rest of the lottery results, including which players they see going where and who will shine from this class. Then, they discuss the second round of the playoffs, including the red hot Knicks steamrolling Philly (35:20), the Thunder comfortably disposing the Lakers (46:31), Wemby's dominance against the Wolves (54:14), and the rock fight between the Cavs and Pistons (01:03:47).
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On this week's episode, the guys open by recapping the final month of the season, which featured both the Wizards and Kings settling into the bottom of the standings. Then, they preview the play-in games and first round series across both conferences, discussing the most interesting storylines and matchups. They also provide their picks for who they like to make it out of each conference.
On this week's episode, the guys open by discussing March Madness and some of the notable results so far. They then talk about the top prospects in the NBA draft and how the tourney has impacted their stock. Next, they talk about the state of the NBA and why tanking is worse than ever (19:15). Finally, they take turns drafting postseason contenders based on how far they think they will go, using a points system to see who made the best picks at the end of the season (42:11).
Thik & Thin Hoops: On this week's episode, the guys open by discussing how the Wizards shocked the NBA by landing Anthony Davis to pair with Trae Young, instantly becoming the most chaotic and fascinating team in the league. They unpack what this means for Washington’s rebuild and debate whether relevance is worth the risk. Then, they review all the other major moves that went down the day before the deadline, including the Garland for Harden swap (27:58), Jaren Jackson Jr. heading to Utah (37:58), Porzingis finally ending the Kuminga saga for Golden State (47:47), and more.
On this week's episode, the guys open by discussing Nithin's Washington Wizards trading for Trae Young. They discuss the logic behind the move and what to realistically expect of the Wizards and Hawks moving forward. Then, they lay out their East and West All Star selections and who barely missed the cut (19:55). Finally, they answer mailbag questions from listeners, including tanking reform, a Reaves for JJJ swap, KAT's softness, CFB title predictions, and more (47:00).
On this week's episode, the guys discuss the results of the Christmas slate of games and the big picture takeaways heading into 2026, including the Thunder struggling against the Spurs and falling off track of the wins record, the Knicks finding ways to win games late, the Lakers getting abused on defense, Jokic taking his game to another level, and more.
On this week's episode, the guys meander through a variety of NBA topics from the first month of the season, including the Thunder's blazing hot start, Austin Reaves going nuclear for the Lakers, Giannis finally requesting a trade, Clippers' dysfunction including dismissing CP3, and more.
On this week's episode, the guys open by discussing the latest gambling scandal to hit the NBA and what its long term impact may be. Then, they discuss various overreactions based on the first few weeks of the season and whether to buy or sell them as larger trends, including Houston's hot start offensively, Wemby as an MVP candidate, VJ Edgecombe winning ROTY, the Bulls finishing as a top team in the East, the Warriors as title contenders, and more.
On Part 2 of this week's episode, the guys open by discussing the return of the NBA to NBC before previewing the Eastern Conference and giving you their team by team over/under predictions and locks.
On Part 1 of this week's episode, the guys open by previewing the Western Conference and giving you their team by team over/under predictions and locks. Then, they provide their picks for end of season awards.
Thik & Thin Hoops is back for Season 7! On this week's episode, the guys discuss the 10 biggest questions they have entering the 2025-2026 NBA season. Are the Rockets still title contenders after the Fred Van Vleet season ending injury? What type of leap do we expect from Wemby this year? Does Giannis finish this season as a Buck? Can the Knicks take the next step forward under Mike Brown? And much more.
On this week's episode, the guys rank each conference based on how they expect teams to finish in the upcoming 25-26 season. They start in the East, where they expect to see a decent shakeup given the injuries to Boston and Indiana. Then, they shift over to the west, where a lot can be debated once you move past OKC (41:10).
On this week's episode, the guys open by discussing the ramifications of the latest CBA and the 2nd apron on teams' approaches to transactions and teambuilding this offseason. Then, they each pick teams to discuss whether they liked their moves or not - including the Hawks (24:15), Bucks (31:59), Nuggets (42:08), Rockets (49:00), Knicks (54:32), and Lakers (1:00:25).
On this week's episode, the guys begin by recapping game 7 and the Thunder clinching the NBA Championship over the Pacers. They reflect on the series overall and what to expect of both teams moving forward. Then, they react to a wave of trades that happened this week, including Durant to Houston, Bane to Orlando, Holiday to Portland, Porzingis to Atlanta, and more (38:37). Finally, they discuss the results of the NBA draft, and what picks they liked and didn't like from the first round (01:01:06).
On this week's episode, Karthik is joined by friend of the pod Nehal Patel to break down what has been an entertaining NBA Finals so far. They first start with their macro level observations and how we can start to contextualize this Finals with what we've seen in the past. Then, they break down what happened in Game 3, first diving into Indiana's defense and how they were able to stifle OKC's actions (14:10). Later, they discuss what Indiana was able to do offensively that was so successful (26:44). They wrap up with their predictions for the rest of the series (49:52).
On this week's episode, the guys open by discussing the broader storylines of the NBA Finals and what they're looking forward to most. Then, they dissect the on-court storylines between the Pacers and Thunder, exploring potential matchups the teams can exploit, the keys to success for each team, whether the Pacers have enough to push the Thunder to the brink, and ultimately their final predictions. Finally, they react to the news around the Knicks firing Tom Thibodeau as coach, and discuss whether it was the right move (50:07).
On this week's episode, the guys open by discussing Nithin's observations from being in attendance for Game 4 between the Knicks and Pacers in Indiana. Next, they talk about just how impressive Haliburton and the Pacers have been and where the Knicks go from here (12:00). Finally, they wrap up by discussing the Thunder's dominance over the Timberwolves, earning them a berth in the NBA Finals (31:50).
On this week's episode, the guys open by reacting to a wild finish between the Knicks and Pacers in Game 1 in which the Knicks choked away a big lead in the final two minutes. They then go out west to discuss the Thunder's dominant performance against the Wolves to kick off the WCF (30:57).
On this week's episode, the guys open by discussing the Nuggets forcing a game 7 against the Thunder in what has been a thrilling series so far. Then, they talk about the devastating Tatum injury and what it means for Boston moving forward, and discuss the Knicks on the brink of reaching the Conference Finals (23:45). Next, they talk about the Pacers upsetting the Cavs in 5 (37:18) as well as the Wolves ending the Curry-less Warriors in 5 (49:16). Finally, they wrap up with a discussion on the surprising results of the draft lottery which saw Nithin's Wizards tumbling all the way down to 6th and the Dallas Mavericks winning the Cooper Flagg sweepstakes (54:53).
On this week's episode, Nithin takes solo mic responsibilities to tackle all things NBA playoffs. He jumps into what's been an absolute wild start to Round 2 and also reflects on what this recent run of parity as meant for our relationship with the game's brightest stars.
On this week's episode, the guys open by discussing Dame going down with a devastating Achilles injury and what that means for him and the Bucks moving forward. They then bounce around all of the first round series with their reactions - including the Wolves surprising 3-1 lead over the Lakers, who will emerge from a tightly contested matchup between the Nuggets and Clippers, Knicks seizing control over the Pistons, and more.
On this week’s episode, the guys kick things off by breaking down the recent play-in games and discussing the uncertain futures of the Sacramento Kings and Chicago Bulls. Then, they’re joined by friend of the pod Ankit Oswal to preview the Western Conference playoff matchups, diving into each series in detail (17:32). Later, friend of the pod Vikram Vaidyanathan joins the show to help preview the Eastern Conference matchups with a full breakdown of each series (59:08).
On this week's two-part episode, the guys are first joined by friend of the pod Nehal Patel to break down the Western Conference playoff teams. They talk about strengths and weaknesses of each team, and potential X-factors that will determine how far they can go. Then, they are joined by friend of the pod Mohit Vasudeva to discuss their selections for end of the season awards, including All-NBA, MVP, ROTY, COTY, and more (54:08).
On this week's episode, the guys are joined by Washington Post's Wizards Reporter Varun Shankar. They talk about his background in basketball journalism and how he landed at the Post (1:37), his typical game day routine (08:12), thoughts on the Wizards roster and direction as a franchise (13:10), and wrap with his thoughts on the broader NBA landscape and who he's picking to win the Finals (29:13). Then, they go through Nithin's power poll of all 30 NBA teams and debate where teams should stand (35:58).
On this week's episode, the guys open by discussing the season from hell for the Dallas Mavericks after the Kyrie injury news. They then go into 3 teams trending up and 3 teams trending down heading into the final stretch - including the Lakers (21:15), Warriors (32:15), Pistons (40:37), Magic (51:26), Suns (59:00), and Clippers (1:01:25).
On this week's episode, the guys react to a disappointing All-Star weekend overall, due to the lack of star power, actual basketball, and over-commercialization. They discuss what the NBA can do or if they should even do anything to save the event. Then, the discuss some of their favorite storylines post All Star break, including how the Mavs and Warriors will fare in the West play-in race, will the Celtics be unbeatable again, the Nuggets' rejuvenated title chances, and more.
On this week's episode, the guys open with a quick discussion on the Eagles' Super Bowl victory over the Chiefs. They then dive into all the big transactions that happened at the trade deadline, evaluating the return for both teams. They discuss Fox to the Spurs, Butler to the Warriors, Ingram to the Raptors, Hunter to the Cavs, and more.
On this week's episode, the guys dive into the trade that shook the NBA: Luka Doncic to the Lakers for Anthony Davis and a first round pick. They break down why the Mavs possibly did this, the fact that no other teams got to bid, and what to make of both teams moving forward.
On this week's episode, the guys open by discussing the Commanders' stunning victory over the Lions, earning them a berth in the NFC Conference Championship. They then go over their selections for the NBA All Star rosters, including locks, borderline makes, and honorable mentions (20:52). Last, they touch on the unique Suns Jazz trade (01:00:59).
On this week's episode, the guys open by discussing the Commanders narrowly beating the Bucs to advance to the divisional round of the playoffs. They then discuss Nithin's recent visit to Utah and the Jazz Hornets game he attended, and interesting observations he made (16:38). Finally, they wrap up with a deep dive into two teams that have been overperforming expectations this year in the Pistons (29:52) and Clippers (40:02).
On this week's episode, the guys open with a little football talk to preview the upcoming playoff matchup between their favorite football teams, the Commanders and Bucs. Then then dive into the recent win streaks by both the Cavs and Thunder, which culminated in an entertaining game between the two. Finally, they bounce around the league, including discussing the tightening west playoff race.
On this week's episode, the guys open by discussing the King's surprising firing of Mike Brown and what their outlook looks like moving forward. They talk about the rumors surrounding De'Aaron Fox and where he might be potentially moved if the Kings blow things up. Then, they move out East to discuss Jimmy's recent trade request and what the Heat should do (27:58). Finally, they wrap by sharing their New Years resolutions for 2025, including watching more East basketball, appreciating the Cavs and Thunder, and savoring the moments we continue to get with Lebron and Steph (49:22).
On this week's episode, the guys open by discussing the Milwaukee Bucks beating the Oklahoma City Thunder in the NBA Cup. They talk about what this means for both teams moving forward, and their thoughts on year 2 of the in-season tournament. They then talk about all the discourse surrounding NBA ratings, and their interpretation of it (30:54). Last, they talk about some of the top teams names on the trade market, including Jimmy Butler, Cam Johnson, and the Atlanta Hawks (46:24).
On this week's episode, the guys break out each conference into individual tiers and provide their rationale for the groupings. Each tier is compared to a current NFL quarterback.
On this week's episode, the guys open by discussing the rash of injuries across the league and what could be contributing factors (2:57). They then dive into other topics around the league:
- Cavs' 13-0 start (15:25)
- Pacers and Haliburton off to a rocky start (21:40)
- Timberwolves slow out the gate (27:30)
- 3-point shooting on the rise again (32:32)
- Warriors continue to impress (40:52)
- Rockets surging (49:05)
- Other notable players and teams (52:52)
On this week's episode, the guys take turns listing potential overreactions from the first week of the season and whether they see any validity to them or not, including:
- Paolo Banchero's rise (03:08)
- Warriors hot start (08:40)
- Is Wemby being figured out (17:54)
- Are the Bucks cooked (13:04)
- Nuggets struggles (21:54)
- Are the Lakers title contenders (27:58)
- Boston's hot shooting (34:12)
- Can Memphis return to past heights (37:25)
- Tyrese Haliburton isn't who we thought he is (41:47)
- Fun and surprising Nets (49:20)
On Part 2 of this week's episode, the guys preview the Western Conference and give you their team by team over/under predictions and locks.
On Part 1 of this week's episode, the guys preview the Eastern Conference and give you their team by team over/under predictions and locks.
On this week's episode, the guys draft their most intriguing teams for the 2025-2026 teams, starting with the Knicks and their reactions to the KAT trade. They then delve into the Grizzlies with the return of Ja, the Kings with the addition of DeRozan, the Mavs with the addition of Klay, the Magic with another year of growth, and more.
On this week's episode, the guys recap Olympics basketball and Team USA winning the gold. They discuss potentially seeing Lebron, KD, and Steph on the global stage for the last time, and what we should appreciate about what we saw this summer. Then then go into a number of tangential topics including the Tatum playing time controversy, who outperformed and underperformed, and what 2028 will potentially look like.
On this week's episode, the guys open by discussing some of the ramifications of the 2nd apron and how its affecting teams (03:26). They then go through winners and losers of free agency, including the Sixers (21:41), Clippers (34:10), Warriors (39:43), Bulls (47:43), Mavericks (49:48), Heat (53:20), Kings (58:15), and more. They wrap up discussing their thoughts on team USA (01:06:32).
On this week's episode, the guys open by discussing the Nets trading Mikal Bridges to the Knicks (02:55) and the Bulls trading Alex Caruso to the Thunder for Josh Giddey (14:17). They then discuss the top 10 picks of the draft and who they thought came out as winners and losers (21:02). Next, they cover the back half of the draft, including the Lakers stealing Dalton Knecht (40:52) and nabbing Bronny in the second round with pick 55 (47:54). Finally, they wrap with some thoughts on the upcoming free agency period (1:02:52).
On this week's episode, the guys discuss the Celtics beating the Mavs in 5 games to claim the NBA Championship. They talk about the windy path it took to get here, what is in store for the team moving forward, the narrative around the Js (13:38), what Dallas will or should do after a humbling loss (25:16), and more.
On this week's episode, the guys discuss the Celtics' commanding 2-0 start to the Finals and whether Dallas has a shot to get back into the series. They talk about Kyrie's poor performances, Boston's suffocating defense, Luka's one man carry job, Tatum's struggles, and more. They wrap by discussing Dan Hurley turning down the Lakers job.
On this week's episode, the guys open by discussing the most intriguing storylines of the NBA Finals, including Kyrie's return to Boston, the Jays potentially breaking through, Luka's legacy, and more (4:45). They then talk about key matchups when the Celtics are on offense, and how the Celtics look to exploit weaknesses in the Mavs defense and put stress on them with 3 point shooting (31:58). They move over to the Mavs on offense, where Luka and Kyrie face a much stiffer test than the previous 3 series (39:14). Finally, they give their predictions on who will ultimately be crowned champion (56:26).
On this week's episode, the guys react to an entertaining start to both Conference Finals. In the East, they discuss how the Pacers were able to push the Celtics to the brink but late game execution issues resulted in a Celtics win. In the West, they discuss how the Mavs were able to overcome hot shooting by the Timberwolves due to great performances by Luka and Kyrie.
On this week's episode, the guys react to some of the early games in Round 2. They talk about the Timberwolves' dominance vs Denver so far, how impressive Brunson and the Knicks have been, the Thunder not missing a beat since the regular season, and the Celtics continuing to obliterate everything in their path.
On this week's episode, the guys open by ranking the teams who have the most at stake in Round 1, where a loss could raise some big offseason questions. They then go around the league touching on the different Round 1 series, including the resilient Knicks, the disappointing Suns, the crunch time machinery of the Nuggets, and more.
On this week's episode, the guys open by discussing the first set of play-in games which included the potential demise of the Warriors dynasty and a catastrophic Zion injury. They then talk about the Team USA roster and how that unit will potentially mesh this summer with all the talent they have. Finally, they go through each first round series and provide their thoughts and predictions on who will win.
On this week's episode, the guys open by discussing some of the tight playoff races happening in the last week of the season, including the West play-in. They talk about what potential first round matchups may arise and which ones they're looking forward to most. Finally, they go through their 23-24 awards selections and pick their 1st, 2nd, and 3rd All-NBA teams.
On this week's episode of Thik & Thin Hoops, the guys first discuss how likely it is we're heading for a Nuggets Celtics Finals. They then go through a slew of contenders and their chances of dethroning one of these two teams. Finally, they wrap with a discussion on the teams with the worst situations in the NBA and their prospects for success.
On this week's episode, the guys open by reacting to All Star weekend and what worked vs. what didn't. They then touch upon several macro level topics around the NBA, including the future of the league and how fans engage with the product. Next, they pick their most intriguing teams heading into the second half, including the Mavericks, Suns, Pacers, and Magic.
On this week's episode, the guys react to a relatively quiet trade deadline. They discuss PJ Washington and Daniel Gafford to the Mavs, Bojan Bogdanovic to the Knicks, Gordon Hayward to the Thunder, Buddy Hield to the Sixers, and more. They also discuss the inactivity of some teams and whether they should have been more aggressive.
On this week's episode, the guys open by discussing the recently named All Star starters and who they pick for the reserve team. Then, they discuss the recent firing of Adrian Griffin, and what to expect from the Bucks with Doc Rivers at the helm. Finally, they touch on Embiid's 70 point game and the overall dominance we've seen from him this season.
On this week's episode, the guys open by grading the Pascal Siakam trade to the Pacers, discussing what this means for Indiana as a contender moving forward. They then dive deep into top trade targets to monitor before the deadline and who we think would be the best fits and packages for them - including Zach Lavine, Kyle Kuzma, Dejounte Murray, and others.
On this week's episode, the guys open by discussing recent news and notes around the league, including the Ja Morant and Tyrese Haliburton injuries and how they impact the Grizzlies and Pacers moving forward. They also touch on what to expect with Draymond returning to the Warriors. Finally, they take turns drafting the teams they believe to have the most bleak future moving forward.
On this week's episode, the guys discuss 10 big questions they have midway through the season. Questions include who won the OG trade between the Knicks and Raptors, can OKC win the title this year, how much should the Lakers panic after this poor stretch, are the Clippers poised to make noise this year, what teams should blow it up, and more.
On this week's episode, the guys discuss the Lakers winning the inaugural In-Season Tournament and what it means moving forward. They then dive into the latest Draymond suspension and what the Warriors should do. They touch on the Clippers who have found their footing with Harden after a rocky start. They wrap up with their quarter season picks for the All Star teams.
On this week's episode, the guys recap a thrilling end to the In Season Tournament and preview next week's tournament. They then go around the league to discuss some intriguing teams: including Orlando's dominance early, whether the Timberwolves are legitimate contenders or not, thoughts on the Pacers being on pace for #1 offense all time, and what the Warriors do from here on out.
On this week's episode, the guys give their thoughts on the In-Season Tournament so far, including the colorful courts, the structure of the tournament, and whether these games feel different. They then bounce around the league to discuss early season trends - including the Heat off to a surprising start, the Bucks playing well despite defensive struggles, the Thunder dominating opponents, the Kings showing improvement on top of their successful season last year, and more.
On this week's episode, the guys open by discussing the Harden trade and how it impacts the Clippers and Sixers moving forward. They then dive into various overreactions from week 1, including thoughts on Lebron, Wemby's intriguing start, what teams might blow it up, and the colorful courts announced for the in-season tournament.
On Part 2 of their 2023-2024 Season Preview, the guys discuss their over/under predictions and locks for the Western Conference.
This week's episode is coming to you live from Chicago where the guys preview the Eastern Conference and give you their team by team over/under predictions and locks.
On this week's episode, the guys kick off season 5 of Thik & Thin Hoops by discussing the blockbuster Dame Lillard trade and what it means for the Bucks moving forward. They then delve into the Celtics trading for Jrue Holiday and where that leaves them in the pecking order of the East. Finally, they discuss some early preseason reactions, including the showdown between Wemby and Chet.
On this week's episode, the guys open by discussing some notable offseason news, including the pending trade requests from Dame and Harden as well as the recent contract that Jaylen Brown landed. They then provide their power rankings for both the Eastern and Western Conference heading into next year.
On this week's episode, the guys dive deep into some of the winners and losers of the offseason so far based on free agency, trades, and the draft.
On this week's episode, the guys open by discussing the Bradley Beal trade to the Suns and get Nithin's perspective as a long suffering Wizards fan. They discuss the implications for both teams, including how it changes Phoenix's title chances. Then, the guys break the news of the Porzingis-Jones-Smart trade live on the pod. Finally, they discuss what teams to pay attention to during the draft tomorrow and who might make some interesting moves.
On this week's episode, the guys discuss the Nuggets taking a stranglehold of the NBA Finals after winning game 4. They open with their thoughts on the Heat and their chances of survival, including thoughts on Jimmy's series so far and the contributions from their role players. They then talk about what has made the Nuggets so successful, including a performance by both Jokic and Murray. They wrap with thoughts on how far the Nuggets can potentially go these next few years, and whether there is dynasty potential.
On this week's episode, the guys open by recapping the Heat Celtics series and reflecting on just how improbable this postseason run has been for Miami. They then move on to Boston, where they discuss whether the Celtics can run it back with the same core or if bigger changes are needed. Finally, they dive deep into a preview of the NBA Finals between the Heat and Nuggets and make their predictions for the series.
On this week's episode, the guys discuss the brilliance of Jokic, the revival of Jamal Murray, and the impressive run the Nuggets have made to the Finals. They then talk about the insane stretch Jimmy Butler has been on and how we will reflect on him as a player. They move on to what the Celtics do from here and whether they have a chance to come back in this series. They wrap up with a discussion around Lebron and his ambiguous comments about retirement.
On this week's episode, the guys open by discussing another disappointing playoff exit for Embiid and the 76ers. They then touch on the dominance of Tatum and the Celtics when it matters, the resilient Heat, and what the Knicks do this offseason before diving into a preview of Celtics-Heat. Then out west, they talk about what might be the end of the Warriors, an earlier than expected exit by the Suns, and the impressive run by Lebron and co. before going into a preview of Lakers-Nuggets.
On this week's episode, the guys open by discussing a highly entertaining game 1 between the Lakers and Warriors. They then dive into Nuggets Suns and what the Suns need to do to escape their early hole. They wrap up with both series out East, which are both tied 1-1 and are heading into pivotal Game 3s.
On this week's episode, the guys recap what has been a surprising Round 1 of the playoffs so far. They first go deep into Warriors-Kings, the leap Fox has made, and whether the Kings can grind this series out. They then discuss Jimmy Butler's epic performance to carry the Heat to a 3-1 lead over the Bucks, and where it stands in the ranks of all time playoff performances. Finally, they talk about the defensive slugfest that is Cavs-Knicks before briefly touching on the remaining series'.
On this week's episode, the guys react to what has been an entertaining and competitive play-in tournament so far. They then dive deep into the first round matchups and provide their predictions.
On this week's episode, the guys go through their selections for MVP, DPOY, ROTY, 6MOTY, and more. They then share their All-NBA teams and who barely missed the cut. They wrap up with a discussion around some of items in the latest CBA.
On this week's episode, the guys first open by discussing the ongoing trend of load management across all teams. They then dive deep into the West playoff race, touching on the struggling Mavs and whether Luka deserves more criticism. They discuss the recently surging Wolves and what their future looks like before touching on some of the other teams at the bottom end of the bracket. They end with some of the ideal first round matchups they would like to see.
On this week's episode, the guys share one question and one reason for optimism for each of the top 10 Eastern Conference teams vying for the playoffs.
On this week's episode, the guys open by discussing the current MVP race and the discourse surrounding Nikola Jokic. They then share one question and one reason for optimism for each of the top 10 Western Conference teams vying for the playoffs.
On this week's episode, the guys open by discussing the underwhelming All-Star weekend and which events can be saved or not. They then draft the top storylines heading into the second half of the season, including KD on the Suns, the race for Wembanyama, the playoff logjam in the west, and more.
On Part 2 of this week's episode, the guys react to Suns trading Mikal Bridges, Cam Johnson, and a slew of first round picks for Kevin Durant. They then discuss all the other major trades that happened near the deadline, and assessed which teams improved and what teams lost out by staying pat.
On Part 1 of this week's episode, the guys discuss Lebron breaking Kareem's all time scoring record and how to put his accolades in context. They then discuss the Mavs trading for Kyrie and what it means for their near term future. They wrap up by discussing some of the initial moves made before the deadline and what they anticipate moving forward.
On this week's episode, the guys open by discussing the hopeless state of the Washington Wizards and contrasting that with the recently surging Kings. They then reveal their 2023 East and West All-Star selections, going through their locks, likely-to-get-in, on-the-fringe, and snubbed players.
On this week's episode, the guys first open by discussing the Damar Hamlin incident on Monday Night Football. They then talk about Donovan Mitchell's 71 point explosion, and offer theories to why we are seeing so many incredible scoring performances this season. Last, they assess the panic meter for four teams that are struggling more than expected: the Wolves, Raptors, Suns, and Hawks.
On this week's episode, Nithin uses his one solo opportunity on the mic to go all out with every thought in his brain about this NBA season. He ranks all 30 teams by tier including who's playing for Victor and who's playing for Larry (O'Brien).
On this week's episode, the guys open by discussing two struggling teams they recently saw in person: the Wizards and the Bulls. They then go deep into the Pelicans' hot start and whether they should be active in the trade market this year. Finally, they rename the new awards trophies the NBA just announced with recent players who are more fitting.
On this week's episode, the guys open by discussing the Celtics hot start to the season, including some eye popping offensive metrics. They then go deep into the Haliburton-Sabonis trade on the eve of Kings Pacers, assessing who won and how to evaluate it moving forward. They close by discussing some of the rookie performances so far and how to assess the Clippers Thunder trade for Paul George 3 years later.
On this week's episode, the guys each list their top surprising and disappointing players from the season so far. The discussion ranges from players like Desmond Bane, SGA, and Kevin Huerter on the surprising side to RJ Barrett, KAT, and Kawhi on the disappointing end.
On this week's episode, the guys open by discussing the whirlwind of controversy surrounding the Nets and who should be held responsible. They then dive deep into some of the broader issues the NBA has been facing and the impact it is having on the league's reputation. They finish by diving deep into the big market teams (Lakers, Clippers, Nets, Warriors) and why they are struggling on the court.
On this week's episode, Nithin is given a chance to defend some of his more controversial over/under selections for the season. They guys then dovetail into a variety of overreactions based on results from one week of basketball, including the 4-0 Blazers, the offensively inept Lakers, the Sixers slow start, Ja Morant MVP hype, and a surprisingly plucky Jazz squad.
On part 2 of this week's two part episode, friend of the pod Kush Sodhia steps in for Nithin to discuss predictions and locks for the Western Conference over/unders.
On part 1 of this week's two part episode, friend of the pod Kush Sodhia steps in for Nithin to discuss predictions and locks for the Eastern Conference over/unders.
On this week's episode, the guys kick off another year with the pod by discussing the big picture questions heading into the 2022-2023 season. They recap all the big offseason stories, including the massive trades for Gobert, Mitchell, and Murray, the Celtics and Suns scandals, KD and Nets drama, and other observations around the league. They also assess who will be the likely contenders to win it all this season.
On this week's episode, the guys recap all things Summer League, including standouts like Keegan Murray, disappointments like Johnny Davis, and their thoughts on the league overall. They then discuss news around the league such as Ayton signing with the Suns, potential Mitchell trades, and Harden signing a 2 year deal with Philly.
On this week's episode, the guys dive deep into the KD-Kyrie saga and discuss all the possibilities that might unfold this offseason. They then provide their perspective on the Gobert trade and what the Wolves will look like moving forward (43:11). They wrap up by reviewing recent free agency transactions, including their most/least favorite, most surprising, and most expectation-heavy (1:00:25).
On this week's episode, the guys are joined by Mohit Vasudeva to discuss the latest trade rumors and news around the league, including whether Kyrie gets traded and possible landing spots for John Collins, Gordon Hayward, and others. They then dive deep into the top 3 prospects of the draft and project what their ceilings and floors could be. They wrap by doing a full mock draft of all lottery picks based on where they think players should go.
On this week's episode, the guys recap the 2022 NBA Finals where the Golden State Warriors beat the Boston Celtics in 6 games. They reflect on the impressive dynasty the Warrior continue to build on, Steph's dominance, a rejuvenated Wiggins, and how this title will be remembered. They then dive into where Boston goes from here, what to make of Tatum's disappointing performance, and how they can sustain a contender in the years to come.
On this week's episode, the guys break down the NBA Finals through 3 games, with the Celtics taking a 2-1 lead. They discuss some of the uneven performances from Jayson and Jalen, Steph's dominance, Draymond's continued antics, and how both teams have matched up offensive and defensively so far. They wrap up with news and notes around the league.
On this week's episode, the guys dive deep into the Finals matchup between the Warriors and Celtics. They discuss the biggest storylines, the most intriguing matchups, who the X-factors are, legacy implications for players involved, and finally their predictions for who wins.
On this week's episode, the guys discuss the frequency of blowouts this postseason and what may be the biggest contributing factors. They then dive into the Celtics Heat slugfest, where the Celtics have taken a 3-2 lead. They wrap up with Mavs Warriors, marveling at the resurrection of the Warriors while also contemplating what is in store for Luka and the Mavs moving forward.
On this week's episode, the guys react to the Celtics blowing out the Heat in Game 2 and tying up the series 1-1. They then discuss their thoughts on the outlook of the Warriors Mavs series, and whether the Mavs have enough to push this series to 6 or 7. Finally, they react to the NBA draft lottery and the surprise of the Kings jumping up to #4.
On this week's episode, the guys provide their thoughts on all four second round series, including the back and forth matchup between the Celtics and Bucks (02:50), the highly entertaining series between the Warriors and Grizzlies (19:50), whether the Sixers have any chance after going down 2-0 and what to make of their future (35:08), and the Suns' dominance over Dallas (58:08).
On this week's episode, the guys share their lists of most impressive (5:08) and most disappointing players (40:56) in the postseason so far.
On this week's episode, the guys discuss their observations on all Round 1 series so far. They talk about how Boston has been able to stifle Kyrie and KD, what to make of the Wolves completely choking against the Grizzlies, where the Jazz go from here after going down 2-1 to a Luka-less Mavs, Embiid's performance against the Raptors, the injuries to Middleton and Booker, and more.
On this week's episode, the guys open by discussing the opening play-in round games. They then dive deep into this weekend's round 1 matchups and offer their predictions of who will win.
On this week's episode, the guys make their picks for MVP (11:45), Defensive Player of the Year (31:50), Rookie of the Year (45:03), Most Improved Player of the Year (57:58), Sixth Man of the Year (1:02:18), and Coach of the Year (1:03:20). They then announce their first, second, and third all-NBA selections (1:09:46).
On this week's episode, the guys begin by recapping the first weekend of March Madness and discussing some of the notable NBA prospects. They then discuss the key seeding questions in both the East and West as we head down the final regular season stretch.
On this week's episode, the guys open by discussing the Nets' resounding victory over the Sixers and how much to read into it. They then dive deep into the top 8 teams in the Western Conference, starting with one big question per team before discussing their general outlook and chances of contending in the postseason.
On this week's episode, the guys dive deep into the top 8 teams in the Eastern Conference. They start with one big question per team, before discussing their general outlook and chances of contending in the postseason.
On this week's episode, the guys begin by discussing Nithin's foray into puppy parenthood. They then recap an eventful all star weekend, discussing what worked and what didn't with the various events. They touch on multiple emerging storylines regarding Lebron before finishing with a discussion on Zion's future with the Pelicans and what it means for the league moving forward.
On part 2 of this week's episode, the guys react to a crazy trade deadline, including the Simmons Harden trade that finally went down. They provide their immediate thoughts and deep dive into what the trade means for the Sixers and Nets moving forward. They wrap up with a few of the other big moves, such as the Mavs trading Porzingis to the Wizards.
[Recorded Tuesday Night] On part 1 of this week's episode, the guys discuss some of the big moves made early on in the week before the trade deadline. They react to the Kings giving up Haliburton to acquire Sabonis, the Pelicans making a move for CJ McCollum, and the Clippers trading with the Blazers for Powell and Covington.
On this week's episode, the guys go over their All-Star selections as well as players who just missed the cut. They wrap up with a preview of conference championship weekend.
On this week's episode, the guys dive deep into teams who could potentially be pretty active this trade deadline, including the Kings, Sixers, and Pacers. They wrap up with their predictions for the divisional round of the NFL playoffs.
On this week's episode, the guys go over their mid-season award selections and break down their All-NBA teams. They wrap up with spread predictions for wildcard weekend in the NFL.
On this week's episode, the guys discuss the most surprising and disappointing teams so far in both the East and West. They talk about Ja Morant and the surging Grizzlies, what the Blazers should do from here, how seriously to take the Bulls, and what went wrong with the Hawks.
On this week's episode, the guys discuss the Net's decision to allow Kyrie to play in road games. They briefly touch on the continued COVID issues across the league before diving into the play-in teams in both conferences and what their outlook is moving forward - including some surprising teams like the Lakers, Mavs, and Sixers.
On this week's episode, the guys discuss the influx of COVID cases across the NBA, analyze how the Cavs have gotten off to such a good start, predict Zion's future with the Pelicans and what to make of his injury, and discuss looming trade possibilities across the league. They then wrap up with a discussion on Succession Season 3.
On this week's episode, the guys dive into the recent Suns win over the Warriors and what to take away from both teams so far. They then break down the contenders 20 games into the season and who has a realistic shot at playing in June.
On this week's episode, the guys each pick 5 surprising stats from the season so far. They discuss Luke Kennard's wild advanced stats, Jokic's continued dominance, the Warrior 3rd quarter brilliance, the rise of Evan Mobley, the resurgence of Montrezl Harrell, the Rockets historic start, and more.
On this week's episode, the guys answer questions from listeners around a variety of topics, including trying to explain the leaguewide shooting dip, how seriously we need to take the Heat and Knicks, and what our favorite jerseys across the league are.
On this week's episode, the guys react to some of the surprises from the first week of the season. They take turns buying or selling different overreactions including Lamelo is an all star, Celtics miss the playoffs, Evan Mobley wins ROTY, Wizards win a playoff series, Nets and Lakers miss the Finals, and more.
On this episode, the guys give their predictions and locks for the Western Conference over/unders.
On this week's episode, the guys give their predictions and locks for the Eastern Conference over/unders. Western Conference to come tomorrow.
On this week's episode, the guys discuss the USA Men's Basketball team's gold winning performance against France and the rocky road it took to get there. They then discuss the impact free agency had on various teams across the league, including the revamped Bulls, the stagnant Pelicans and Mavs, the retirement home Lakers, and the gritty Miami Heat. They wrap up with thoughts on some of the rookie standouts at Summer League. Thanks for listening as always and we will be back closer to the beginning of the season!
On this week's episode, the guys open with the stunning news of the Wizards trading Russell Westbrook to the Lakers. They then go deep into the draft - including the Warriors coming away with two top prospects, the Kings making a disastrous pick, what OKC's plan is, and who gets immediately better next season. They wrap up with some Olympics basketball talk.
On this week's episode, the guys recap the series clinching win by the Bucks in Game 6 of the NBA Finals . They discuss Giannis' historic performance and how it has reshaped their perceptions of him, Bud's coaching adjustments, and Milwaukee's chances next year in a loaded East. They then dive into what the loss means for Chris Paul and his legacy, Booker and Ayton's evolution, and what the Suns' future looks like. They wrap up by tackling some burning questions they were left with after watching the new Space Jam movie.
On this week's episode, the guys dive deep into Game 3 of the Finals. They discuss the stellar play of Giannis and how he can maintain it moving forward, what Phoenix can do to manage their lack of big depth, Booker's struggles, Holiday and Middleton's resurgence, and more. They wrap up by discussing team USA's startling exhibition losses to start Olympic play.
On this week's episode, the guys discuss Chris Paul's vintage performance that catapulted the Suns into the NBA Finals. They also debate just how good DeAndre Ayton can be and where he ranks among bigs today. Finally, they touch on Bucks Hawks and what they expect going forward with that series as well as what the Blazers potentially do with Dame Lillard.
On this week's episode, the guys recap a wild ending to the second round of the playoffs - including the Bucks narrowly beating the Nets, the Hawks stunning the Sixers in Game 7, and the Jazz faltering against the Clippers. They also discuss the Suns getting out to a 2-0 start in the WCF before wrapping up with reactions to the draft lottery.
On this week's episode, the guys discuss KD's dominant performance in Game 5, what to make of Giannis and the Bucks, what is to blame for the slate of injuries this season, the firing of SVG and Scott Brooks, and thoughts on all series so far.
On this week's episode, the guys discuss the stunning exit of Lebron and the Lakers in Round 1, the Mavs pushing the Clippers to the brink of elimination, thoughts on the dominance of Luka and Jokic, and a preview of the Bucks Nets series in Round 2.
On this week's episode, the guys discuss the first two games of Round 1 and their observations so far - including the struggling Clippers, the dominant Bucks, the energy at MSG, and more.
On this week's episode, the guys make their picks for MVP, Defensive Player of the Year, Rookie of the Year, Coach of the Year, Sixth Man of the Year, and Most Improved Player of the Year. They then debate their first, second, and third all-team NBA selections before answering a variety of mailbag questions.
On this week's episode, the guys open by discussing Nithin's Washington Wizards and the recent tear they've been on led by Russell Westbrook. They then break down the top contenders in the East, including what to make of a potential Brooklyn Milwaukee matchup in the postseason, as well as what to look out for in the West.
On this week's episode, the guys react to the first round of the NFL draft, including some of the big surprises of the night. They then discuss their picks for the All-NBA teams.
On this week's episode, the guys tackle various questions around the league: including whether you would take peak Blake or Zion right now, what to make of Trae Young and the surging Hawks, Steph and CP3's MVP candidacy, and more. They then wrap up with a quick discussion on the death of the Super League as well as some NFL draft talk.
On this week's episode, the guys open by discussing Jamal Murray's torn ACL and how that impacts the Nuggets moving forward. They then discuss the contenders in both conferences and who can possibly stop the Brooklyn Nets, play-in possibilities, and what the Pelicans should do to build around Zion.
On this week's episode, Karthik discusses his overall thoughts on the NCAA tournament and some of the NBA prospects he finds intriguing. With Nithin out this week, he brings guest Nehal Patel on to discuss the upcoming play-in tournament, playoff picture, and do a pulse check of the Los Angeles Lakers.
On this week's episode, the guys open by discussing March Madness and UCLA's improbable run to the Final Four. They then dive into some of the differences between college basketball and the pros, and why college basketball has been especially entertaining this year. Finally, they touch on KD's recent Instagram feud with Michael Rapaport and discuss some of the issues with the buyout market as it stands.
On this week's episode, the guys analyze all the action that went down right before the NBA trade deadline - including Vucevic to the Bulls, Gordon to the Nuggets, Oladipo to the Heat, Fournier to the Celtics, and much more.
On this week's episode, the guys bring on executive producer Kush Sodhia to revisit their pre-season over/under predictions at the halfway point of the NBA season. They talk about picks they got right, what they got wrong, and what might change in the second half.
On this week's episode, the guys open by discussing Meyer Leonard's use of an anti-Semitic slur and its broader consequences. They then talk about what they enjoyed from All Star weekend, who is leading the MVP race, what to look for in the upcoming trade deadline, and provide their thoughts on this year's Hall of Fame finalists.
On this week’s episode, the guys recap the biggest storylines from the first half of the season – including James Harden and the Nets, the Utah Jazz, the logjam in the East, and more – before discussing what they’re looking forward to the rest of the season. They then review the lineups for the All Star events this weekend before giving their predictions on who will win each.
On this week's episode, the guys bring on Mohit Vasudeva to discuss the sweeping phenomenon that is NBA Top Shot, the blockchain based platform for buying and selling digital highlights known as "moments". They provide their thoughts on whether this model is sustainable, recent valuations, the NBA's long term strategy, and Mohit's recent purchase of a moment. They wrap up the pod by discussing the recent surge by the Nets and Jazz.
On this week's episode, the guys are joined by Justin Vingelis to make their 2021 All-Star ballot selections. They then discuss Draymond's recent comments calling out the double standards in how NBA players are treated.
On this week's episode, the guys go deep into the Bucs thrashing of the Chiefs in Super Bowl LV. They discuss the dominant Bucs defense, how the Chiefs fell apart, the impressive coaching performance from Arians and his staff, and Brady's legacy and impact on this franchise. They wrap up with an early look into who will contend in 2021 before finishing with a little Kings talk.
On this week's episode, the guys are joined by Arash Hamidi and Ashkan Hamidi to do a full preview of Super Bowl LV between the Bucs and Chiefs. They then dive into some big picture NBA questions - including their Finals predictions, most promising young teams and players, and rule changes they would like to make.
On this week's episode, the guys open by discussing the NFL Conference Championship games that set up a Bucs Chiefs Superbowl. They then discuss Brady's legacy and some of the eerie similarities to Lebron, their early season NBA MVP picks, and end by reflecting on the 1 year anniversary of Kobe's death.
On this weeks episode, the guys discuss the general feeling of apathy they have towards the start of this NBA season and potential reasons why. They then discuss Nithin's ranking of the top 40 NBA players, honing in on some questionable decisions. They wrap up by talking Bucs Packers and the upcoming NFL Championship weekend.
On this week's episode, the guys open by discussing the blockbuster trade centered around James Harden to the Brooklyn Nets - who won/lost the trade, what the Nets' title hopes look like, and the downside to player empowerment. They then discuss the recent COVID surge around the league and how Adam Silver is handling it. Finally, they revisit the Bucs win over WFT on Wild Card weekend.
On this week's episode, the guys open with a discussion around the Capitol siege that took place on January 6th and where we head from here. They then dive into Wildcard weekend, starting with the showdown between their favorite teams, WFT and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, before giving their predictions for the rest of the games. Finally, they wrap with NBA coverage discussing the surprising and disappointing teams of the season so far.
On this week's episode, the guys discuss the opening night slate of games, including the dominant performance by the KD-Kyrie Nets . They also give their thoughts on some of the recent rookie extensions before providing their predictions for end of the season awards.
On this week's episode, the guys briefly discuss the Giannis supermax extension before giving their predictions and locks for the Western Conference over/unders.
On this week's episode, the guys give their predictions and locks for the Eastern Conference over/unders. Western Conference to come next week.
On this week's episode, Nithin takes a trip down memory lane reminiscing about the highs and lows of John Wall's career in Washington and what he meant to the franchise and its fans. The guys also discuss some of the revamped teams coming out of the offseason, including the Hawks, Suns, and Lakers.
We're back! On this week's episode, the guys discuss some of the surprises and highlights of the NBA draft, big trades involving CP3 and Jrue Holiday, where the Rockets go from here, and other news and action around the league.
On this week's episode, the guys recap what was a dominant performance by the Lakers in the Finals, discuss the impact a 4th ring has on Lebron's legacy, who they think will be the top contenders next season, and potential offseason moves to look out for.
On this week's episode, the guys quickly touch on the Bucs crushing loss to the Bears on Thursday night and the ramping spread of COVID in the NFL. They then discuss possible reasons behind the NBA ratings decline before diving into how the Lakers have been able to take a commanding 3-1 lead against the Heat and what to expect moving forward.
On this week's episode, the guys preview the Finals matchup between the Lakers and Heat, discuss the defensive challenge Miami poses, Bam vs. AD, what role players will step up, and some of the broader storylines such as the implications on Lebron's legacy.
On this week's episode, the guys discuss the epic collapse by the Clippers and how it impacts Kawhi's legacy. They then recap game 2 of Heat-Celtics before previewing the Western Conference Finals matchup between the Lakers and Nuggets.
On this week's episode, the guys kick off the discussion with their thoughts on the return of the NFL and the season opener. They then dive into what the Bucks and Giannis will do moving forward, thoughts on a thrilling Game 6 and overall series between Celtics Raptors, what's in store for Houston if they lose, and the Danuel House controversy.
On this week's episode, the guys discuss the Bucks' struggles against the Heat, takeaways from a wild series between the Jazz and Nuggets, and the surging Celtics. They then react real-time to the ending of Rockets Thunder before previewing some of the second round match-ups out West.
Karthik & Nithin discuss the historic strike led by the Milwaukee Bucks, the role of NBA athletes in the social justice movement, and rising racial tensions in the US and what it means for our society moving forward.
On this week's episode, the guys discuss the opening games of the NBA playoffs, including some surprising upsets right off the bat. They first discuss the disappointing Sixers before diving into some of the issues the Lakers, Bucks, and Clippers faced in the early games and how worried they should be.
On this week's episode, the guys list their All-Bubble Teams, deep dive into the contenders, debate storylines in a new segment called "Am I Crazy", and review the NBA's latest guidelines on what "family and friends" can stay in the bubble.
On this week's episode, the guys discuss the past week of NBA games, what they liked or didn't like about the presentation, and who some of the standout players and teams have been. They then dive deep into the five teams fighting for the 8th seed out West.
The NBA is back! On this week's episode, the guys discuss what it feels like to have basketball back before diving into Pelicans-Jazz, Lakers-Clippers and all the fanfare surrounding opening night.
On this week's episode, basketball is finally back and the guys discuss their initial reactions to all the scrimmages that kicked off . They also discuss the newly named Washington Football team, other major news around the sports world, and the latest on Nithin's chronic knee problems.
On this week's edition of the Dime Machine, the guys dive deep into the 2011-2012 season. They discuss the lockout and the CBA implications, the almost-trade that sent Chris Paul to the Lakers, KD and the rise of the Thunder, Lebron bringing home his first title, Linsanity, and much more.
On this week's episode, the guys debut a new series called "The Dime Machine" where they dive deep into a past NBA season. They start with 2007-2008, talking about the formation of the Celtics Big 3, the Pau Gasol trade that revitalized the Lakers, the 22 game win streak by the Houston Rockets, and other key storylines and highlights from that season.
On this week's episode, the guys pick their award winners for the 2020 NBA season, including MVP, DPOY, 6MOY, COTY, ROTY, and the all-NBA teams.
On this week's episode, the guys are joined by Lakers fan Nehal Patel to discuss the top three contenders for the title this season: the Lakers, Clippers, and Bucks. They discuss the strengths and weaknesses of each team, X-factors, and biggest threats to their championship run.
On this week's episode, the guys share their takeaways from the details released regarding the Orlando bubble, including some of the funniest rules and policies. They then delve into various reasons players may choose to sit out, including COVID, injury and financial risk, lack of incentives, and social justice reform.
On this week's episode, the guys discuss some of the top storylines heading into the NBA season, including the race for the 8th seed out west, the future of the 76ers, what the television viewing experience will be like, Lebron's quest for another ring, and more.
On this week’s episode, Karthik and Nithin discuss the murder of George Floyd, race relations in America, and how we as a society can promote racial equality. Then, they are joined by Thik ‘N Thin Executive Producer Kush Sodhia to discuss the return of the NBA, playing in a global pandemic, and America’s response to the outbreak.
On the heels of the Last Dance, the guys do a full breakdown on whether Jordan or Lebron will end up as the greatest basketball player of all time.
On this week's episode, the guys discuss the latest progress towards an NBA return in Orlando. They are then joined by MJ superfan Akhil Pal to discuss the last two episodes of the Last Dance and their favorite moments of the documentary overall.
On this week's episode, the guys discuss Jordan's competitiveness, his early retirement, and his eventual return to the NBA, other observations from the Last Dance episodes 7 and 8, and the latest updates around a possible NBA return, including a superstar conference call.
On this week's episode, the guys discuss Jordan's stance on activism and how athletes deal with it today, touch upon other observations from episodes 5 and 6, and finish with some rapid fire questions about quarantine life.
On this week's episode, the guys discuss The Last Dance episodes 3 and 4, revisit the Bulls-Pistons rivalry and Dennis Rodman's legacy, give their thoughts on the NFL draft, and talk about the likelihood of the NBA season resuming.
On this week's episode, the guys dive deep into the Last Dance documentary that premiered on Sunday. They discuss Michael Jordan's early years, some of the interesting revelations in the documentary, the role Jerry Krause played, and the legacy of Scottie Pippen.
On this week's episode, the guys do a full breakdown of Game 7 of the 2002 WCF between the Lakers and Kings. They discuss their observations of the game, how the play style compares and contrasts with the modern NBA, what players would fare the best and worst in 2020, and the implications of that series on several player legacies.
On this week's episode, the guys open with some observations on the latest NBA2K before discussing what the NBA will do from here on out and the potential implications of a lost season.
On this week's episode, the guys open with the news of Tom Brady signing with the Bucs, play out a tournament of NBA teams based on what college they went to, and discuss some hypothetical questions centered around Nithin playing for an NBA team.
On this week's emergency pod, the guys react live as news breaks that the NBA is suspending the season due to Coronavirus.
On this week's episode, the guys discuss Zion and the surging Pelicans, potential playoff matchups, who they would take in the postseason between Lebron and Kawhi, and which players today they expect to make the Hall of Fame.
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On this week's episode, the guy's recap All Star weekend by revisiting the thrilling three point shootout, the controversial dunk contest, and the exciting new format of the All Star game.
On this week’s episode, the guys discuss their confidence in the Sixers and Clippers, whether or not the Rocket’s approach to small ball will ultimately work, and preview the All Star weekend.
On this week's episode, the guys briefly discuss the Super Bowl before diving into the latest trades and chatter heading into the trade deadline, who they're taking in the Memphis-Iguodala beef, and their thoughts on the latest All Star format changes.
On this week's episode, the guys discuss the recent passing of Kobe Bryant and reflect on his legacy, what he meant to both of us as fans, and what he meant to the game of basketball.
On this week's episode, the guys discuss Zion's exciting debut against the Spurs, the announcement of All Star starters, and make their mid-season picks for various NBA awards.
On this week's episode, the guys make their picks for the All-Star starters and reserves before discussing ways to make All-Star weekend more entertaining.
On this week's episode, the guys discuss the current state of the league and the disappearing "middle class" before diving into the biggest names that could be on the trading block and where they might end up.
On this week's episode, the guys discuss the most pivotal moments and memorable plays of 2019 and the teams they are buying/selling heading into 2020.
On this week's episode, the guys discuss some of the possible reasons behind the recent decline in television ratings, the dominance of both the Bucks and Lakers, and 10 ridiculous stats from the season so far.
On this week’s episode, the guys discuss the recently proposed changes around scheduling and the in-season/play-in tournaments, how the playoff picture is shaking out, and early season takes they might want to walk back.
On this week's episode, the guys open with some brief commentary on Colin Kaepernick (0:34), dive into the Celtics Clippers showdown on Wednesday (7:20), discuss early season MVP candidates (20:37) and the miracle that was Ben Simmons’ first three (48:17), and answer mailbag questions from listeners (52:30).
On this week's episode, the guys discuss the most surprising and disappointing teams so far before touching on the rebirth of Dwight Howard, the shooting struggles of Ben Simmons, and other observations around the league.
On this week's episode, the guys take a break from the current NBA action to discuss the Golden State Warriors dynasty. Topics include how the Warriors juggernaut was built, their place in history as one of the greatest teams ever, and the influence they had on basketball overall.
On this week's episode, the guys discuss Wednesday night's brawl between KAT and Embiid and the ensuing fallout, what the Warriors should do after Steph broke his hand, and the impressive rookie class as well as some surprising teams so far.
On this week's episode, the guys discuss some of the surprises and highlights from opening night, assess the recent contract extensions, and answer mailbag questions from listeners.
On part 2 of this week's 2 part episode, the guys give their predictions and locks for the Western Conference over/unders.
On part 1 of this week's 2 part episode, the guys touch on LeBron's latest comments before giving their predictions and locks for the Eastern Conference over/unders.
On this week’s episode, the guys go deep on the NBA controversy brewing in China, the role the league played in getting to this point, reactions from the public, and what’s to come next in this seismic story.
On today’s episode of Thik ‘N Thin, the guys talk about recent NBA news and then dive into their 10 bold predictions for this upcoming season (11:45).
On this episode of Thik 'N Thin, the guys discuss the recent California bill enabling collegiate athletes to get paid, touch upon the latest offseason storylines, preview the Pacific division, and answer mailbag questions from listeners.
On this episode of Thik 'N Thin, the guys discuss postseason reform and ways to make the playoffs more exciting, preview the Northwest division, and answer mailbag questions from listeners.
On this episode of Thik 'N Thin, the guys reflect on the first month of the podcast, touch upon Team USA's defeat and KD's latest comments, preview the Southwest division, and answer mailbag questions from listeners.
On this episode of Thik 'N Thin, the guys pay homage to football season kicking off by discussing their favorite NBA players in NFL positions, discussing whether the NBA can ever surpass the NFL in popularity, previewing the Southeast Division, and answering mailbag questions from their listeners.
On this week's episode of Thik 'N Thin, the guys discuss Andrew Luck stepping away from the NFL and the ensuing reaction, what this means for the acceptance of player empowerment, a preview of the Central Division, and the latest mailbag of listener questions.
On this week's episode of Thik 'N Thin, the guys explain how they became friends and the genesis of this podcast, discuss the star-crossed NBA career of DeMarcus Cousins, kick off an early season preview with a deep dive on the Atlantic Division, and answer mailbag questions from their listeners.