The Second Stringers NBA Podcast: Recent Episodes
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A new NBA has begun and we are diving into all the biggest headlines after the first week of action. A hot start from the Cavs and Thunder are putting them on top, but what is happening with other contenders like the Sixers and Bucks? Also, it's been a really slow start for this rookie class. We debate whether they can turn it around and who still has the most potential!
This week we discuss all the latest in NBA free agency, including the Sixers landing the grand prize of this offseason in Paul George and what it means for the Clippers future. We dive into each of the free agency moves and how it is shaping the landscape of the league, and if any new contenders are making themselves known.
The Boston Celtics are NBA Champions, but is that even the main storyline of the last few weeks?? Just days after crowning the new champ, teams were quick to make moves to improve their teams. And now with the NBA draft come and gone, where does everyone stand going into free agency this weekend? We dive into all the moves so far, including Mikal Bridges going to NY, and Caruso headed to OKC.
The NBA Finals are underway and we are super excited to dive deep into this matchup and give our thoughts on who is going to take home the trophy. Will Boston finally get over the hump and get Tatum and Brown their first title, or will Kyrie and Luka pull off the big time upset? Listen to our thoughts on this epic matchup, as well as some other happenings around the league.
Note: The Hurley news for Lakers coach broke right after this podcast, so we'll correct that next week!
The NBA playoffs are here and we are so excited to dive into the matchups. Join us as we breakdown all the matchups that are set to play this weekend along with the play in games happening this week to determine the 7 and 8 seeds.
The 2023-24 NBA season is coming to a close in the regular season and we still have a lot of playoff seeding to figure out. The Rockets and Knicks are streaking, will the Rockets be able to keep up the momentum and overtake the Warriors for the 10 seed? And will the Knicks be contenders in the playoffs led by the super improved Jalen Brunson. We go over this and all the stories to close the regular season.
We're back after a long hiatus and we're itching to cover all the stories going on in the NBA. The MVP race seems like a two horse race now, but can Shai overcome the odds to pass Jokic as he tries to get his 3rd one? Also, we go over the epic game between Wemby and Chet for rookie of the year, and the teams that are jockeying for a playoff spot as we enter the last quarter of the season. Our buddy Mark from the Lane One Talk Show joins us as well to help us go through all these topics!
We're finally back to NBA action and we can't wait to talk about all the big stories around the league. Between James Harden being traded, hot starts for the Champs, and some early candidates for Most Improved players, it has been an eventful 2 weeks. We go over everything you need to know about the start of this awesome NBA season!
We finally got the Damian Lillard trade we've all been waiting for, but he's going off to join Giannis in Milwaukee instead of in South Beach with Jimmy and Bam. We'll go over all the details of this crazy 3-team trade that also landed Ayton and Holiday in Portland, as well as the rest of the teams in the Central Division as we continue to get closer and closer to opening night!
We're back from the offseason and we're ready to talk NBA week in and week out! This week we're starting with the Atlantic Division. The Celtics have retooled, and can the Sixers figure out their crazy James Harden situation? Also, we go over the Bleacher Report Top 10 in 5 Years to see where we agree and disagree with their takes!
How did Boston lose at home in game seven against Miami? Can the Heat's cinderella run continue against the Nuggets?
The NBA playoffs are now underway and so far there hasn't been too many upsets. The teams that were expected to win are rolling and the more even matchups are looking like great matchups. With some injuries affecting the outlook on this series, does it change our predictions from before the playoffs? Join us for all the playoff action!
In this episode, we discuss our picks for who we think is winning each end-of-season award so far from MVP to 6th Man, to Most Improved, plus go over all the hottest teams and players of the new year and the Western Conference playoff picture. Join us as we go in-depth on our favorite topics around the NBA.
In this episode, Sean and Alan discuss which teams we think are most likely to be buyers and sellers before the trade deadline, including an intriguing scenario where the Raptors give away Pascal Siakam. We also go over the highlights of the last week around the league. Join us as we talk about the Lakers, Blazers, Heat, Hornets, and more!
After a long hiatus, the Second Stringers are back and ready to talk about an exciting start to the NBA season! We are joined by our buddy Mark to go over the biggest topics over these first few weeks, including the absolute dumpster fire that is the Brooklyn Nets organization, the Lakers' early struggles, and the surprising success of the Jazz and the Spurs early on. Join us as we give our takes on everything that has happened so far!
In this episode, we go over the Northwest Division, which should be quite the shake-up from last season. With Utah going into full rebuild mode and the T-Wolves looking to start contending for a title, there are some great storylines to cover. We also cover the latest news in the NBA including the Robert Sarver fiasco, and how Schroder can potentially help the Lakers get back into the playoff picture.
Rudy Gobert is now part of the Timberwolves and Utah seems like they are in rebuild mode! Is Minnesota a contender with their latest addition, and is Utah actually going to go all out on this rebuild and trade Donovan Mitchell too?? We discuss these, the latest in the KD trade, and all the other moves that have happened in the last few weeks of the offseason in this week's episode. 2022-23 is looking like it's going to be a crazy season.
We've finally arrived at the 2022 NBA Finals and we've got a great matchup between 2 of the best defensive teams in the league this year! Who will win out between championship experience and youthful exuberance? We give our takes in one of our last episodes of the season!
We've had some great battles so far in the conference semifinals including some spirited play from Embiid and the Sixers despite going out in 6 games to the Heat. 3 more spots remain open for the Conference Finals, will Dallas or Memphis be able to pull off a shocker after coming off big blowout wins? Can Boston mount a comeback against Giannis and the relentless attack of the Bucks? We discuss all these series in our latest episode!
We've seen some amazing playoff basketball so far through the first week of the 2022 NBA Playoffs and we can't wait to discuss all the matchups. Between Boston going up 2-0 on the once-feared Brooklyn Nets, and the Warriors adding a new Splash Brother to their arsenal, there are a lot of fun stories to dive into as the first round goes on. Who do we like the rest of the way? Tune in and find out.
Lots of exciting storylines coming out of LA as the regular season draws to a close. The Lakers continue to fall with injuries to LeBron and AD, while Paul George returned with authority for the Clippers just in time for the playoffs! We discuss these and all other playoff scenarios as we enter the final week of the regular season. Playoff season is almost upon us!!
Harden has landed in Philly and it has gone better than they could have ever dreamed so far. Have we seen enough yet to make the 76ers the favorite to come out of the East? Also, with the Nets and Lakers reeling, do we still feel like these once title-favorites even have a shot in the first round of the playoffs? We discuss this and more as we near the final stretch of the 2022 regular season!
We're back recording after a hiatus and fully healthy, ready to talk all things NBA and the biggest storylines over the last few weeks. We discuss who we think are going to win MVP, Most Improved, and more, and also breakdown what is happening with the Lakers, Nets, and the new favorites for the title, the Phoenix Suns!
The NBA season has begun and the action has been amazing so far! We're seeing some huge potential breakouts and disappointments already that we are dying to talk about. Plus, tune in and let us know what you think of our hot takes/overreactions to start the season. Are the Lakers and Nets going to weather the storm? And how far can these new Bulls go?
This week we're going over the Atlantic Division, which includes heavy hitters like the 76ers and Nets, but also some really solid teams in the Raptors, Celtics, and Knicks. Tune in and see what we think of these teams going into the season, and if Ben Simmons and Kyrie are going to end up being liabilities for their respective teams.
We're back with the Northwest Division in this week's episode, breaking down the Jazz, Blazers, Wolves, Nuggets, and Thunder. Listen in on what we think of these team's outlooks going into next season!
This week we preview the 2021-2022 NBA season for the Central Division teams. A division that includes, the Bulls, the Bucks, the Pacers, the Cavs, and the Pistons. Can Bucks repeat? Will the Cavs be the worst Eastern Conference team?
We've got a mega episode this week going over every trade, draft pick, and free agent signing we can possibly handle! So much of the NBA landscape has changed over the last week, and we want to talk about it all. Tune in to hear our takes on the biggest moves around the league, and if any new teams have done enough so far to become real title contenders.
The Bucks win it all! Plus what's next for Chris Paul and we share our favorite moment of this season. Listen now.
Do the bucks have a chance to take the series? Did their Game 4 win change our outlook on the series?
The conference finals are over and we are getting Suns and Bucks in the championship series! How did these two teams get here and who has the upper hand? We're answering these questions and breaking down everything in this episode!
The Clippers are onto the Conference final for the first time in franchise history! Sean was there and details the unreal energy that helped drive the comeback. Plus somehow the Bucks survive a grueling game 7. Listen today.
The second round of the NBA playoffs are underway and it already looks like some of these series are heavily favoring one team over the other. Can some of these underdogs pull off the upset or will we see some unfamiliar faces in the Conference Finals? Tune in for all the latest NBA happenings!
One day late on this episode! We recorded this Wednesday night before the Blazers and Lakers were eliminated, but we're still looking at those series, and all the other first round series that have wrapped up. We're also previewing some of the second round matchups, and what some of the eliminated teams will have to do in the offseason.
We're back after a little bit of a hiatus and we're excited to talk about all the latest going on around the league. The playoff teams are nearly set, but the new play-in format is helping create some storylines in the last week of the season. We talk about if the top seeds should be afraid to play the Lakers, their odds of having to earn their way through the play in, and if the Utah Jazz are a 1 seed that teams should fear at all.
In this episode, we go over the most pressing topics of the week in the NBA, including whether we think the buyout market needs to be reformed, and if the LA Lakers and Clippers are in danger of ceding the Western Conference to one in the field. We also go over the hot and cold teams as of late, as well as our favorite performances of the week. Come on in and catch up on all the latest in the NBA!
The trade deadline has come and gone and it was as crazy and exciting as we could have expected! The Bulls are making big moves, and Miami is gearing up to be a contender again. We discuss whether these moves worked out, if the Magic were right to blow up their roster, and more!
How many first-round picks does OKC now have? Who's getting traded and who's staying? Plus, which teams are making the play-in tournament. Listen now!
In this episode, we discuss what is wrong with the Celtics and if they can still contend this year. We also give Julius Randle his due respect, as well as fellow ex-Laker Jordan Clarkson. Meanwhile, the Jazz continue their hot streak, while the Bucks look like a shell of their former self. Lots of great topics to discuss as we approach the All Star break!
This week, we discuss the debacle that was Kevin Durant going in and out for health and safety protocols and the double standard the NBA has with stars. We also breakdown what is making the Utah Jazz tick right now, and on the other side asking what the hell the Cavs are doing starting 2 centers??
The new-look Nets are off to a rocky start with their new addition, will they be able to figure everything out in time for playoffs? Also, we give out our way too early NBA awards for MVP, MIP, Sixth Man, and more while discussing all the best news and noteworthy performances across the league!
This week we discuss the Knicks hot start lead by Randle's string of impressive performances. Also, which teams need to hit the panic button? Wizards? Raptors? Plus, last week's best and worst performances!
With the new NBA season one week in, we try to break down as many teams as we can, and try to figure out which predictions are holding up and which preseason takes might be in jeopardy. Is Nikola Jokic gaining ground as the MVP favorite, and are Luka's chances dwindling quickly? Tune in and see if you agree with our takes. Happy New Year everyone!
It has been a minute since our last episode but we're back with a season preview. In this episode, we jump into co-host Alan's experience with the coronavirus and then into who we feel will be the contenders, middle-of-pack, and bottom feeder teams of the 2020-2021 season. Check it out!
Happy Thanksgiving everyone! We're talking all things NBA free agency this episode, and man was there a lot of moves to cover! We're going over the winners, losers, and biggest question marks of all the offseason moves so far. Special guest in honor of families everywhere, Sean's dad is joining us to share his thoughts as well. Let us know your thoughts on if you agree with our picks.
In this episode, we recap the 2020 NBA Draft and breakdown the recent trades including Holiday to Bucks and Schroder to Lakers. Listen today!
We're super excited to hear that the NBA is going to start in just 6 weeks! While that sounds amazing, we definitely have our concerns as well. How will the logistics work out and will it be as successful as the Bubble? We dive into this, plus give our takes on the top 10 projected picks in next week's draft, and go over a few trade and free agency rumors buzzing around. The NBA is back again!
Lebron James leads the Lakers to their 16th championship and his fourth Finals MVP. How did the Lakers get here and what did they do to beat this tough Heat team. All this and more on our last episode on the 2020 season.
Jimmy Butler and the Heat had a few more tricks up their sleeve to pull out another win against the Lakers, making the series lead for them only 3-2 now! Will LeBron, AD, and the rest of the crew be able to respond and close this season out for good?
The Miami Heat behind a Jimmy Butler's 40 point triple-double take Game 3. Are Lebron and Davis outmatched by this Heat team?
We're back with a mini episode for Game 2! Joined by our good friend, Scott Williams, we break down Game 2 of the NBA Finals right after the action, and give our thoughts on the series overall. Let us know what you think of this Finals and our takes during the podcast! We'll be back for another episode after Sunday's Game 3!
We've actually made it to the 2020 NBA Finals! It was a long journey getting here but we are so excited to see a champion crowned this year. The Lakers and Heat have looked red hot up to this point, so we discuss what each must do to win the title. The Lakers took Game 1 handily, but we will see what the battered and bruised Miami team can do to survive and overcome the odds! Join us as we discuss all things NBA Finals on this week's episode!
We're midway through the Conference Finals and looking like the Lakers and Heat are on a collision course for the NBA Finals. But do we think that Denver or Boston have a chance at making a comeback? These are sure to be great games on tap the rest of this week! We breakdown everything the 4 teams are doing right and wrong and our take on how games have gone so far.
What happened to the LA Clippers? What did the Nuggets do to walk away with a series win? We break this down and more on this week's episode.
The boycott is over and the NBA is back in action, and it returned with a bang. Two incredible Game 7s from Houston/OKC and Denver/Utah highlighted this last week of games, while the Eastern Conference began their semi-finals with both series looking like blowouts again. We breakdown those matchups and what we're looking forward to for the West semis, and if we really believe Steve Nash was the best fit for the Nets head coaching vacancy.
"If you can watch, cheer, celebrate and share in their pain on the court, you should share in their pain off the court and show empathy for them if you value them as human beings acknowledge that they are hurting" - J.B. Bickerstaff
This week we share our thoughts on the NBA boycott that was in response to the unfortunate events in Wisconsin.
The playoffs have arrived! The bubble has worked to perfection up to this point and we are finally getting playoff basketball. We discuss each first round matchup and pick a winner for each. Will we see any major upsets in the first round or will things go in favor of the top seeds? Join the fun and let's all enjoy some sweet, sweet playoff action!
Our reactions to the Blazers narrowly making the play-in game and are the Suns or the Blazers the biggest Cinderella story? Who's the MVP of the bubble season?
The Lakers have clinched the number one seed but is this a big deal or forgetful? Plus, who is taking the number 8 seed? And the backup, backup Brooklyn Nets come away with a huge win.
Alan and Sean hop on a Zoom call with our buddy Scott to voice our excitement that we finally made it to the NBA restart and everything seems to be going smoothly! We also do a redraft to restart our fantasy basketball season and give our predictions on where each team will end up seeding wise at the end of the 8 regular season games.
What version of JR Smith are the Lakers getting this season? Plus, whose championship ending will be more impressive Giannis, Kawhi or Lebrons?
This week we discuss the recent rise in COVID-19 cases in Florida and what that means for the NBA. Plus, Vince Carter calls it a career. We share our thoughts and more!
In this episode, we dive into all the details on the NBA's return to action plan and what it means for the league, fans, and players. Does this 22-team system make sense and are the rules and regulations put down reasonable? Either way, we're very excited that the NBA is coming back!
In this episode, we go over the most likely possibilities for how the NBA will return to action this season, including the very exciting possibility of a group play format that would replace the first round of the playoffs and the rest of the regular season. Will we get to see this crazy new system be a part of the NBA, or will tradition win out? We discuss this and everything else going on around the league this episode. Stay healthy!
NBA might be coming back? We discuss! Plus, did the Last Dance live up to the hype? We breakdown the good and the bad. In the 2nd half we redo the 2011 draft and help Jordan make some better picks for his Charlotte Hornets.
We're continuing our series of redrafting some of our favorite NBA draft classes, this time for 2010! Will John Wall still go number one to the Wizards, or will they have been better off with someone else? Also, we breakdown the latest news from the NCAA allowing athletes to profit off their own name, and our thoughts on the most recent episodes of the Last Dance.
With no news on when the NBA season will start up again we breakdown and redo the 2003 NBA Draft. Who goes second or third this time around? And Sean forgets Chris Kamen was a former All-Star!
The NBA is officially suspended! What can we expect next? Is it an advantage or disadvantage to teams?
On this episode, we dive into the possibility of the Bucks becoming the next team to step into NBA history with 70 wins. Also, will Philly be able to stay afloat with recent injuries to Embiid and Simmons? We also discuss whether Kyrie being out for the season matters at all to the Nets this season.
We made it to 100 episodes!! This has been a blast for us over the last 2 years, and thank you so much to everyone that has listened to us. Nothing special for the milestone, except for some awesome discussion on an epic trade deadline. Join us as we dive in to all the big trades that took place last week, and how they will affect the playoff race.
This week we pay tribute to Kobe and discuss our favorite Kobe performances and lighthearted "Kobe" Mamba moments.
Kyrie Irving is back in action, but is that enough to help the Nets get back to winning ways? Also, the Jazz are on a roll, so we have to ask if they are a tier one team to contend with the likes of the Lakers and Clippers. And are the Grizzlies actually the real deal? They can't be right??
This week we cover which teams or individuals have been the biggest surprises or disappointments so far this year. Plus we breakdown this week's worst and best performances!
Big season debuts from Luke Kennard, Fred Van Fleet, and others but are these out-of-nowhere performances sustainable? Plus we breakdown this season's first week's worst performances.
This week we preview the most competitive division in the NBA and discuss if we'll finally get a Lakers vs Clippers playoff series. Plus, what the heck is going in China!
Another week another division preview! This time we're talking all about the Atlantic Division. There are some powerful (and perhaps the league worst) teams in this division, and some great stories to follow. Do the 76ers have the strongest starting lineup in the league? How will the Nets fare while waiting for KD to return? And can the Celtics finally figure themselves out? Tune in and see if you agree with our takes.
This week we preview the 2019 NBA season for the Blazers, Nuggets, Thunder, Jazz and Timberwolves.
We're halfway through our division previews with this latest episode covering the Central Division. We're talking the Greek Freak, the new look Pacers, and if the young Bulls can surprise everyone this the league this season!
This week we preview the Spurs, Rockets, Mavericks, Pelicans, and Grizzlies. Plus what happened to team USA? And are the Rockets overrated?
We're back after a small hiatus and kicking off our annual division previews with what can easily be named the weakest division in the league, the Southeast. Do we think there is any hope for the teams in this division? Also, we go over some news that is 'yikes for the league', and Alan's new favorite player.
Great show for you all here in the middle of summer. The NBA news is far and in between, so we're going over our picks for who we think is ready to have a breakout season, and who is going to regress from last year. Give the episode a listen and see if you agree with our picks!
Wow this offseason certainly lived up to the hype! We've got a lot to catch up on after taking a bit of an offseason ourselves. This week, we're covering all the biggest free agency moves and trades of the 2019 NBA offseason. Next week, we'll be going over the smaller moves that we're still very excited about. The NBA season is never over!!
Mike Conley is on his way to Utah! Will this move be enough to help this team get over the hump? Also, we go over the winners and losers of the draft, and what the heck could the Phoenix Suns possibly be trying to do. Free agency starts in one week basketball fans, and we cannot wait to watch the fireworks fly!
This week we breakdown how the Raptors got to the top of the mountain and Anthony Davis will now be a Laker! Are the Lakers the new favorite and what does this do to the balance of power in the NBA.
This week we have to dedicate some time to discuss what is going with the Lakers and Magic Johnson. Plus we breakdown what it'll take for the Raptors to win the series against the Warriors. Listen now.
This week we review the 2nd round and preview what we can expect from Warriors vs Blazers and Bucks vs Raptors. Plus, who was the leading scorer the last time the Blazers made the conference final?
Most of the first round matchups are over, but one that many thought would be a sweep is going to a Game 6 nobody ever thought possible. Could this be the end of the Warriors dynasty? We also look into what are going to be some exciting Eastern Conference semifinals series.
This week we discuss the thrilling comeback from the Clippers and also Jamal Murray's big fourth quarter to get Denver's first playoff win. Luke Walton is a King! Listen and subscribe today.
The NBA playoffs are almost here! With less than a week left of the regular season, the Eastern Conference playoff race is as tight as ever with some really mediocre teams. We analyze which teams need these playoffs spots the most, Lonzo breaking ties with BBB, Porzingis drama, and more!
The NBA Western Conference playoff race is heating up and the top 8 teams fight for position. Could OKC claw its way back into the 3 seed or is their schedule too much? We're also discussing the latest critical injuries, hot teams, and best and worst performances of the week. Come on in and take a listen as we get ready for the NBA playoffs!
This week we discuss Westbrook vs Utah Jazz fans, how come Serge Ibaka can't land a punch and is it a big deal that Andre Ingram is back.
With the Lakers all but mathematically eliminated from playoff contention, what need to change for them to be competitive next year? Also, we cover the real playoff races happening at the bottom of each conference, and if the Gordon Hayward of old has finally returned to form.
Laker's Playoffs Odds Drop to 3% - The Absurd Eastern Conference Race for the 8th Seed by Second Stringers Podcast
We're fast approaching the end of the regular season and we've got some great playoff pushes on both sides of the NBA. We go over our picks for each NBA award and who we think is making the playoffs. Tune in and let us know if you agree with our picks!
This week we discuss the league's threats to the Pelicans and we also check in on how the latest trade acquisitions are helping their new teams!
We discuss every trade that went down and what happened with Anthony Davis? All this and more on this week's episode.
The trade deadline is nearly upon us and we're gearing up for it to be extremely eventful. Anthony Davis wants out of New Orleans, so we're going over all the possible trade scenarios that could take place before next week. Or will NO choose to wait until the offseason to get a better deal? All this and more on this week's episode.
Marc Gasol & Mike Conley On The Trade Block - Are Cavs The Worst Team Of the Decade? by Second Stringers Podcast
Updated All-Star Votes Are In - What is Going On in Dallas? by Second Stringers Podcast
All Star voting is now live and we give our takes on who is for sure making it and give some love to some guys that deserve to be there. Also, we talk the implications of LeBron's strained groin and the Rocket's recent hot streak without Chris Paul.
We have a special guest for this holiday episode of the Second Stringers NBA Podcast as Sean's dad joins in. We're discussing the chaotic trade between the Wizards, Suns, and Grizzlies, Anthony Davis rumors, and the most surprising hot teams we've ever had! Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all!
Bulls Tied For Worst Home Loss in NBA History - Are the Suns Actually Leaving Phoenix? by Second Stringers Podcast
Bulls Head Coach Fred Hoiberg Fired - Tobias/Giannis Are Conference Players of the Month by Second Stringers Podcast
How did the Clippers become number one in the west? Minnesota playing better without Jimmy Butler? Plus, we breakdown this week's best and worst performers.
Jimmy Butler is a 76er! We're breaking down both sides of this blockbuster trade. Also, we discuss Draymond and Kevin Durant's spat, both LA teams on a hot streak, and more!
This week we're talking the misfortunes of the Cavs and Wizards, the Thunder's rise through the standings, and the latest acquisition for the Lake Show. And of course we have to mention the Timberwolves fiasco. Also, how good is DeAndre Jordan shooting from the FT line this year?? Nobody saw this one coming...
We're joined this week by our good friend Andrew Ray and he's got a hot take on KD that you have to hear! We also discuss Tyronn Lue outed as the Cavs head coach, how other head coaches are doing in their first season with new teams, and the best and worst performances of the week. Make sure to check out the RayRay Pod on Youtube!
After 4 long months, NBA basketball has finally returned! We're diving in to which teams and players look strong out of the gates, who has some work to do, and what exactly happened in that Lakers-Rockets game. Hooray for basketball!
It's the 2nd year of our fantasy basketball league and we've expanded it to 14 teams! Check out our draft recorded live this week and let us know who you think had the best picks.
Central Division Preview - Is Jimmy Butler Going To The Heat? by Second Stringers Podcast
Southwest Division Preview - Could Jimmy Butler Actually Become a Clipper? by Second Stringers Podcast
Atlantic Division Preview - Jason Maxiell 12-Year-Vet with an Absurd Stat by Second Stringers Podcast
Southeast Division Preview - Anybody Know if the Suns Are Still Tanking? by Second Stringers Podcast
We're starting our division previews this week with the Northwest! This might be the most powerful division in the entire league going into the season, let's discuss who's looking stronger and who's going to have a hard time matching last season's success.
This week we're digging into the newly released NBA schedule for the 2018-19 season! There are some great marquee matches to look forward to at the start of the season. Also, can Alan really make a case for the Jazz being the 2 seed next season??
We're in the heart of the summer which means we're quite far from NBA basketball action, but we still have plenty to talk about! Did Capela get a good deal from the Rockets? Will Dennis Shroder make an impact in OKC? And is it immoral for Kobe to help out a Celtic??
Kawhi has been traded to the Raptors! Will he and Drake become best friends? Will DeMar keep the Spurs' dynasty alive? Let's discuss the latest blockbuster trade.
Countdown to Free Agency - Who was the steal of the NBA Draft by Second Stringers Podcast
Congrats to the Warriors on their second consecutive NBA championship...but now we can get to the good stuff! Let's speculate and discuss where the biggest names in free agency are going, and who we like this Thursday in the NBA draft.
NBA Finals Breakdown - Is Social Media A Gift or a Curse for NBA Players? by Second Stringers Podcast
The two teams we expected to be here are here. Are these Finals just a formality or will we see a miracle? We're also breaking down the conclusion of the Conference Finals and the very strange conspiracy in the 76ers front office.
Kyle Kuzma vid: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ln9klWEiPA
Conference Finals Breakdown - Suns Finally Win the Number One Pick by Second Stringers Podcast
Only four teams remain in the 2018 NBA season, and it happens to be the exact four teams we thought would be here in the preseason. But our excitement for these games is still as high as ever! Can the Rockets take down the reigning champs? And can these upstart Celtics even hope to usurp the King of the East? It all starts May 13!
We've seen some great playoff action and there's even more to come now that the Conference Semifinals are underway! We're going over each of the matchups, and what the next step is for the Thunder after being eliminated.
Blazers are First Team Going Home - Can OKC Still Hold Off the Jazz by Second Stringers Podcast
Playoff Predictions - When Was The Last Time Lebron Lost a Game in Round 1 by Second Stringers Podcast
One Week Left to Go in the NBA Season - Can the Warriors be Upset in First Round? by Second Stringers Podcast
Is the Spurs Playoff Streak Ending? - Only 2 Weeks Left in the Season! by Second Stringers Podcast
Can the Lakers Make it to 500? - The Wild Western Conference Race Continues by Second Stringers Podcast
The West is in a heated battle for the six playoffs spots after the Rockets and Warriors, who will step up and who will go home early? We also have some new updates on the tank-a-thon, Kawhi Leonard, and ask the question on everyone's minds...where the heck is Luol Deng??
All kinds of stories around the NBA this week, including none other than the man of the hour, Boban Marjanovic! Has Anthony Davis played himself to the top of the MVP race? And how is the NBA going to address this tanking race? Welcome in and grab a listen!
The NBA trade deadline lived up to the hype all thanks to the Cleveland Cavaliers! We're covering all the crazy last minute trades and more on this week's episode, with help from our special guest Aaron Potts. Are the Cavs better than they were before? Can they compete with the Warriors at all? Let's get to it!
Blake Griffin has been shipped out of LA, and the Clippers are once again the Clippers. We're going over this blockbuster trade, a (sadly) massive injury report, and more with our two guest hosts this week, Tommy and Mark. Come on in and join the discussion!
Watch Jeff Teague have the worst game of his life: www.youtube.com/watch?v=U5m08WKmK60
Check out Tommy's podcast, Talking Hard in Soft Places: https://soundcloud.com/tommymcguan
We're now the Second Stringers NBA Podcast! We may not be your first source of NBA news but we hope we can be your second, and that you'll join us as we go over all the latest from around the league. Hope you guys like the new name as much as we do! This week, the Cavs are still whining, Jason Kidd is cooked, and Kemba is on the block??
All Star Teams: https://imgur.com/DCeEGCu
We're midway through the NBA season and we've watched great story lines develop, amazing performances, and some disappointing efforts. We'll cover as much as we can in this episode!
Lots of topics to talk about this week! This time we're going over the Hall of Fame Class of 2018, the sweet new Nike city jerseys (well, mostly sweet), Blake Griffin coming back from injury super early, and much much more. Enjoy and have a happy New Year!
*Correction- LaVar's league actually pays 3K-10K a month! That's waaaaay better and totally changes some of our opinions. Sorry for the mistake!
Thunder City Or Blunder City - 8 Weeks Until Trade Deadline by Second Stringers Podcast
Quarter Review - Biggest Surprises & Disappointments of the season thus far by Second Stringers Podcast
Celtics Keep Winning - What Kitchen item got autgraphed this week? by Second Stringers Podcast
This time, we discuss Erik Bledsoe becoming a Milwaukee Buck, LiAngelo Ball caught for stealing in China, the best/worst performances of last week, and much much more!
Troubles in the land - Which Center assists more than Kyrie? by Second Stringers Podcast
A lot of excitement in the first week of the 2017-2018 NBA season! We're trying to cover as much as we can. Between going to Lakers vs. Clippers opening night, surprising starts, and early reactions, this is shaping up to be as interesting a season as anticipated.
In this special episode, we record our fantasy basketball draft! Do we know what we're doing? Maybe. Tune in to see how we fared!
How much did Wiggins & Embiid get paid?! - Pacific Division Preview by Second Stringers Podcast
Which former Lakers starter is taking stage this fall in the Dancing With the Stars? Find out here, plus we share our thoughts on the league's office decision to fine the Lakers $500,000. Also, we break down the South East that includes the Wizards, Magic, Hawks, and Hornets.
Kyrie Irving trade is finally done - Central Division Preview by Second Stringers Podcast
Kyrie Irving is gone! Plus, Magic and the Lakers organization might be in some big trouble, hear our reactions on this week's episode.
Some 2k ratings are out and we think some might be a little overrated. Plus, we break down the key matchups for this upcoming regular season and which homecoming will break the boo meter. And shirt-less J.R. makes an appearance, find out where!
08/11 - This week we breakdown the players on expiring contracts and ask do they have something heading into their last year and what is the likely hood their respective teams resign them. Also, Zaza Pachulia is a national hero? Find out that and more!
This week we finally get a chance to grade the top 15 picks, pick our draft winner and discuss whether Beyonce could be the coolest NBA owner. Listen Now!
In this episode we dive into multiple trade scenarios for the man of the hour, Kyrie Irving. Tune in to see where we think this man is headed!
This week we discuss the NBA's upcoming rule change, summer league and rank who in the league had the best offeseason.
07/06/17 - This week we dive right into free agency and discuss which signings we like and which ones we think are complete blunders! Also, how do these recent signings shape the standings for next year? Listen now!
For our first podcast we dig into the Chris Paul trade, the D'Angelo Russell trade, Jimmy Butler and more!