The Hot Take Podcast: Recent Episodes
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Pierce, Nat, and Lawrence, three friends who bond over their love for basketball, decide to unpack and discuss the NBA on a weekly basis. Their recaps of previous games and predictions for the games ahead can all be found here on Hot Take.
On today's pod, we discuss our takes and notes from what we saw in Game 1 as well as give our predictions for Game 2. Who do you think will be right?
On today's pod, we hash out what happened during the snooze-fest Eastern Conference Finals and the eye-opening Western Conference Finals. Then we pivot into our takes for the NBA Finals, including our predictions for Finals MVP.
In this episode, we recap our predictions from round one plus give our takes on round two. We then jab stab quickly into the Kendrick Lamar and Drake Saga (WILD). And finally we catchup on TV shows we've been following and shows we've just recently started. Hope you enjoy!
We missed a lot over the last few weeks, but we're back! We start off with the men's and women's NCAA Tournament winners, touch on UFC 300, and end with some of our predictions for round one of the NBA finals.
On this episode, Nat and I discuss his beloved Lakers and how they're looking. I express my frustration with Miami, as per usual. We discuss play-in scenarios and dabble in fantasy talk. We briefly touch on March Madness then segue into our question of the day. Last, but certainly not least, Nat gives us his fun fact of the day...and it's a good one!
In Nat's absence, we are joined by long time listener, pod supporter, and the biggest Celtics fan we know, Breigne! We discuss the best team in the league...Miami! Oh yeah and I guess the Boston Celtics. Plus, we get Breigne's takes on All-Star Weekend.
In this episode we touch on the Chiefs vs Niners Super Bowl, discuss Nat's excitement for his beloved Lakers landing Dinwiddie, Miami heating up, and of course, All-Star Weekend!
Since our last podcast, Nat and I discuss the latest NBA news and headlines. Then we pivot to the upcoming All-Star games, discuss some snubs and who we'd replace them for. Then we take a look into the 2004 East and West teams and how they'd fair against the 2024 East and West Teams.
In this episode, we discuss the Lakers and Warriors battling for play-in contention, booing, and we have fun with a Fantasy Basketball re-draft. Stay tuned because we will take our respective teams and simulate them in 2K to see who has the better squad. Also, shout out to Breigne for our amazing new cover art!
On this episode, we discuss the woeful Lakers situation, the Miami Heat (of course), the Warriors fiasco and other questionable coaching decisions. For an added bonus, we play the adjective game for the top ten teams in the respective conferences.
In this episode, we recap the Christmas Day games and see how they impact the teams that played for the rest of the season. As per usual, Pierce goes on a lengthy but worthwhile Heat Culture tangent. Nat expresses sorrow and concern for the Los Angeles Lakers. Enjoy!
In this episode, Pierce and Nat dissect the In-Season Tournament after the Championship game took place on Saturday. They also go around the league and talk about contending teams and their paths forward after the aftermath of the IST. To cap things off, we talk more LeBron and fantasy basketball mid-season updates. Enjoy!
We are back at it with new episodes of Hot Take! Join us as we discuss the current status of our favorite teams, the in-season tournament, early predictions for NBA awards, and a personal deep dive into our Spotify Wrapped results. Enjoy!
In this episode of Hot Take, we revisit our Top 10 lists in each conference based on how all the teams are looking in this first week of NBA action. To go along with that, we discuss how the top teams in both conferences are currently doing, especially the Lakers after their slow and messy start. Lastly, we mention Top 75 Snubs and takeaways from Week 1. Enjoy!
In this episode of Hot Take, Nat and PJ give a little update on how their respective teams are doing based on preseason action. They also do a fun segment on The Score's Top 10 list, some takes from Playmaker Hoops, and give their own Hot Takes for the upcoming season that absolutely no one asked for. Enjoy!
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Just like the title of this episode suggests, the 2021-2022 NBA Season has arrived! With the start of preseason games and opening night just weeks away, PJ and Nat decide to give their early Top 10 lists in each conference and Top 5 for MVP. We can't wait to revisit these lists at the All-Star break and see how wrong we were. Enjoy!
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In this episode of Hot Take, Nat and PJ talk about the Malice At The Palace documentary that was made by Untold and released on Netflix. For Nat, it was a learning more about a faint memory, while for PJ it was reliving a whole experience. Tune in to hear both perspectives on one of the most memorable events in NBA history. To close out the show, they also discuss latest Lakers and Nets news. Enjoy!
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We're glad to be back! After a week off, we decided to sit down and cover what happened Team USA Basketball in Tokyo and also the NBA Summer League. And to finish things off, a little sneak peak at the 2021-2022 Opening Week and Christmas Day Games. We give our picks for those games and also mention some potential storylines/narratives going into the season. Enjoy!
Welcome back to The Hot Take Podcast! In this episode, we take a deep dive into the first two days of 2021 NBA Free Agency and give our immediate reactions and predictions for all of the 30 teams and how we think each will do next season with their new rosters (so far). Enjoy!
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In this episode, we recap the final game of the 2021 NBA Finals and give our thoughts on the Milwaukee Bucks being the newly crowned NBA Champions. We talk about the winners and losers of this series, including those of the Phoenix Suns, and how that could possibly translate to next season. Speaking of next season, we also give their predictions on who will be next year's champion considering players coming out of injury. Lastly, we discuss Team USA and the replacements that have been made. Enjoy!
In Part 2 of Episode 46, Nat and PJ give their immediate reactions and recap Game 5 of the NBA Finals. From Jrue and Giannis' captivating performances to CP3 and Ayton's struggles to get going, we unpack it all. Lastly, we talk about the Giannis face. Enjoy!
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In this episode of Hot Take, the band is fully back together for a two-parter! In Part 1, we discuss Games 3 and 4 of the NBA Finals as well as give Game 5 Predictions. We're also excited to be joined by special guest Chris Milholen from Nets Daily as we also sprinkle in a conversation about the Brooklyn Nets. Enjoy!
In this episode of Hot Take, Pierce and Nat react to Game 1 of the 2021 NBA Finals as well as give their predictions for Game 2. They talk about the adjustments each team would need to make and which players can be considered as "X-Factors." Lastly, both discuss the debate of this season and championship being the "asterisk." Enjoy!
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In this episode of Hot Take, we talk about the NBA Playoffs and the series in both conferences in full detail, as well as Free Agency buzz and the Team USA roster. To top it all off, we talk about the players we'd take in do-or-die situations. Enjoy!
With no NBA games on this Monday evening, we thought it would be fun to hop on a call and record an episode for you guys! Not only for that reason, but also because our very own cast member Nat was able to go to the Barclays Center and witness Game 7 live in an experience that he talks about exclusively on this episode! We also have to bring up the other remaining series including the Sixers, Jazz, Clippers, and Suns given how Devin Booker is performing and rightfully drawing comparisons to Kobe Bryant. A lot more on the way in terms of content and updates so stay tuned!
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In this week's episode of Hot Take, we discuss recent trade news that broke out concerning Kemba Walker and the Oklahoma City Thunder, all three of the All-NBA teams and players who got snubbed, and the second round of the playoffs so far in both conferences. Enjoy!
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We're back after a mini hiatus! There is a lot to unpack in this episode, and we were so excited to be back and discuss Round 1 and the beginning of Round 2 of this year's NBA Playoffs. Plus, we talk about Damian Lillard and "trade" scenarios. Enjoy!
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This episode of Hot Take is all about the first round and some new (or made-up) awards we give some of the players as well as what we think about the awards that have already been given out. It's going to get real interesting as we get deeper into the playoffs so stay tuned for more coverage and debates here at The Hot Take Podcast!
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In this episode of Hot Take, we look back on the regular season as it comes to an end. We predict what the first round might look like in terms of matchups and winners, and discuss the hot debate that Kendrick Perkins started about winning in the NFL and in the NBA. Enjoy!
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As we are getting closer and closer to the end of the regular season, we discuss the moving pieces within each conference and discuss potential first-round matchups and even take our predictions all the way to the NBA Finals. In addition, we can't help but bring up Russell Westbrook again after his incredible milestone, and also Steph Curry, who has willed his team to wins against the two best teams in the conference. Things are heating up this week, so stay tuned for more coverage!
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In this week's episode, PJ and Nat recap top stories of the week, KPJ's milestone, criticism of the Play-In tournament from big names, and appreciating Westbrook. We also can't record an episode without talking about LeBron, who has made the news with some comments and quotes recently, which we definitely get into! Lastly, we cap off the episode with Hot Takes by talking about the MVP race and also taking a look at the playoff picture in each conference. Enjoy!
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In this week's episode, we discuss the standings in each conference and what teams have done to earn their current spots and what they have to do moving forward. We also talk about potential matchups for the play-in tournament and who are guarantees for the second round. Lastly, we nominate who our MVP is for the regular season if we were to choose right now. Enjoy!
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This episode was a quick recap of big new from the past week. We discuss Steph's evolution, Zion playing in the Mecca of Basketball, and we also discuss teams we don't usually talk about. Namely, the Celtics, Jazz, and Suns. Plus, a little spice note for this week's hot take.
This episode was a fun one! Aside from talking NBA, we get the full experience of a Nets game from Nat, who attended the Nets and Lakers game this past Saturday. In terms of top stories and hot takes, the trio talks about the tragic injury of Jamal Murray and new Dunk of the Year candidates. Lastly, we take a look and pick out our favorite WNBA jerseys that have just released. Enjoy!
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In this week's episode of Hot Take, the cast talks March Madness, blowouts becoming normal in the NBA, and important names who have been injured. We also talk about the Utah Jazz and their scare in the air, and even tease Space Jam reactions. Enjoy!
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In this episode of Hot Take, the trio talks about the winners and losers at the trade deadline, whether that be teams or players. They also discuss the pickups at the buyout for the Nets and Lakers and what this means for both teams moving forward. To end the show, we talk KD's statements and the race for Eastern Conference champion.
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This week, we catch you up on all the latest top stories in the NBA, including the many injuries and upsets around the league including LeBron James and LaMelo Ball, as well as the Celtics and Rockets. Enjoy!
On this week's episode of The Hot Take Podcast, Nat and PJ look back at their seeding predictions before the season started and compare them to what the current standings are in each conference. The results may surprise you! They also give out midseason awards which include MIP, DPOY, and MVP, and also pick who the Lakers and Heat should pick up as we get closer to the trade deadline. Enjoy!
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Reporter for SB Nation Nets Daily, and Co-Host of Wingspan Podcast, Chris Milholen joins us to talk all things Brooklyn Nets and All-Star weekend. Enjoy!
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We are joined once again by Ejay Jasmin to talk all about the NBA's latest news and top stories. This includes the wardrobe malfunction, Joel Embiid's bag of tricks, and teams like the Spurs, Knicks, and Timberwolves. In our Hot Take segment, we dive into Zion, the definition of a "bad teammate" in today's NBA, LaMelo Ball, and Jeremy Lin. Enjoy!
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This boys of Hot Take react to this year's All Star nominations and those who got snubbed. They also discuss the Lakers, Nets, Sixers, defense, the logo, and more! Enjoy and we will see you in the next one.
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In this episode, the Hot Take crew discusses the significance and severity of AD's calf strain, and the recent trade buzz around Drummond, Griffin, and Lonzo. For the hot take segment, topics include Charlotte's new duo, assigning roles in Brooklyn, and flopping in LA. See you all in the next one!
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With special guest Ejay Jasmin, the boys of Hot Take discuss top stories and top ballers, including the trade sending Derrick Rose back to New York and whether or not LeBron really has the clutch gene. And for Hot Takes, Nat, Lawrence, and Ejay try to convince PJ "otherwise." Enjoy today's show and we will see you all next week!
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After discussing NBA Mount Rushmore lists last week, the boys of Hot Take discuss SportCenter's Mount Rushmore, top stories and non-stop stories, followed by another round of Cap or No Cap about Bradley Beal's situation in Washington and teams like the Miami Heat and Utah Jazz. Enjoy and stay tuned for the next episode!
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In this episode of Hot Take, the boys are joined once again by AJ and Jeremy to reflect on and remember the impact of Kobe Bryant one year after his tragic passing. To conclude the show, they all discuss the four NBA players that are on each of their Mount Rushmore list, excluding certain bona fide game-changers such as MJ, LeBron, Steph Curry, and especially Kobe. We hope you enjoy the show!
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In this episode of Hot Take, the boys discuss the blockbuster trade involving James Harden and the Nets. They also discuss the benefits and implications regarding this trade, and how it will ultimately affect the Nets and also the rest of the league, including the Los Angeles Lakers. Enjoy the episode and we will see you next week!
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In this week's episode of Hot Take, the crew reacts to the latest headlines and stories in the NBA. In addition, with Jeremy Canlas back on the show once again, Jeremy tells us where he stands in the GOAT discussion. Enjoy the show and stay tuned for more Hot Take!
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In this episode of Hot Take, the crew is joined by Jeremy Canlas to talk all about NBA basketball once again. The boys had a fun time recapping recent games, taking a look at the standings in both conferences, and most of all, giving their hot takes. We hope you enjoy the show!
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In this episode of Hot Take, the boys talk about the rookies, players, and teams that may or may not have surprised them so far this season. And to end it all, they discuss their picks for plays of the week. It's definitely a fun one to end the year, simply talking basketball and sharing some laughs. We hope you have a happy new year and we will see you in the next one!
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In this very special episode of Hot Take, the crew discusses top stories, all of the new city edition jerseys, and give their predictions for Top 10 in each conference, season awards, and who they think will win it all this year. To cap it all off, the boys take a look back at 2020 and give their favorite players, teams, and moments. We hope you enjoy!
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In this episode, the boys of Hot Take talk about some of the preseason games and what they've seen from the rookies so far. They also discuss the ongoing controversy surrounding James Harden and give you their hot takes on other players and teams. We hope you enjoy and see you all next time!
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On this episode of Hot Take, we go take a deeper look into the 2020 NBA Draft and discuss our sleeper picks. Then, we discuss the John Wall and Russell Westbrook trade between the Rockets and Wizards, and to cap it all off, the guys give their predictions for the opening night and Christmas Day games. Enjoy!
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In this episode of Hot Take, the cast takes on the craziness that has been 2020 Free Agency. From the Laker's signing Trezz to the Bucks failing to sign Bogdanovic, they discuss that and everything in between. They also talk about how who their favorite teams drafted and other noteworthy selections. Then, to cap it all off, the boys rank all the teams in their respective conferences coming into this new season. Enjoy!
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For the last part of our three-part GOAT Debate here on Hot Take, Pierce invites a friend, AJ, to level the playing field. The boys talk all about LeBron and MJ as individuals off the court, and bring back some points made earlier in the series. It was tied 1-1 going into this, so let us know who you think won the debate!
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The GOAT Debate continues here on Hot Take! The cast debates which of the two is the better/teammate and bring up some additional remarks after Part I. We're looking forward to Part III as Pierce invites a friend along to join him, making this a fair fight to close it all out! We hope you guys enjoy and we will see you all next week.
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We've all looked forward to this moment, and it is finally here. The cast of Hot Take debates who the NBA GOAT is between Michael Jordan and LeBron James. Need we say more? We hope you enjoy the episode and see you next episode for Part II!
In this episode, the cast of Hot Take discusses asterisks for this past season, the potential start date for next season, as well as the potential of coaches recently hired all around the league. To end the show, they talk about the upcoming favorites going into the 2020-2021 season, and give their Top 16 predictions. Let's just say things get "spicy" this episode. Enjoy!
About a week has gone by since the NBA Finals and the crew of Hot Take already wants basketball back. The crew talks about how they feel after such a historic season and a historic playoff run, and also discuss free agency and who teams should pick up for a chance at the chip. To end the show, Pierce teases the classic GOAT debate. We hope you all enjoy and stick around for our next episode!
It's time to wrap up the NBA Finals and the 2019 - 2020 NBA Season altogether. The LA Lakers are NBA champions once again! After a riveting Game 5 and a blowout in Game 6, the crew brings you their hot takes regarding the outcomes and the big moments throughout the last four games. After that, they talk a little bit about upcoming free agency, and who LA and Miami can potentially add to their roster for another chance in next year's Finals. Though the season may be over, we are still excited to bring you more episodes covering the NBA Draft, Free Agency, classic debates, and more! So we hope you stick around and enjoy!
The moment basketball fans have been waiting for all season (and basically all year) is finally here! The NBA Finals, starring the Miami Heat and the Los Angeles Lakers are officially underway. The crew of Hot Take wanted to recap Games 1 and 2 so far, and even though we all saw dominate performances from the Lakers, the crew also wanted to discuss potential steps moving forward that the Heat should take. We're excited for you to listen and we hope you continue to join us for our ongoing coverage of the rest of this year's NBA Finals. Enjoy!
In this episode, the cast brings you their takeaways and thoughts of the conference finals, and makes their predictions for The 2020 NBA Finals between the Miami Heat and Los Angeles Lakers. This year will be really exciting, considering all of the ties and connections, both past and present, between both teams. Additionally, we also talk about potential destinations for former LA Clippers coach Doc Rivers and Indiana Pacers guard Victor Oladipo. We share a couple of laughs along the way, and we hope this episode also brings a smile to your face. Enjoy and we will see you for our NBA Finals episodes coming up!
We are very excited to bring you this episode because we had a very good friend of ours join us! Lawrence came through and gave us his hot takes for the Eastern and Western conference finals. Afterwards, we each gave our picks for the "playoffs season awards", our thoughts on the Bradley Beal All-NBA selection snub, and which team in the league would be the best fit for former Houston Rockets coach Mike D'Antoni. This episode was so much fun, and there was so much to talk about. We hope you have as much fun listening to this as we did. Enjoy!
So much happened between our last episode and now that we didn't want to wait for this week's episode to give you our takes. Instead, consider this an "in-betweener", or the show before the show. We talk Clippers meltdown, the Eastern Conference finals so far, and the beginning of the Western Conference finals. These are the hot takes we couldn't wait to give you. We hope you enjoy!
Once again, Pierce and Nat bring you their hottest takes, but this time on the Eastern and Western semifinals! They bring you their thoughts while recapping the games throughout Week 4 of the NBA Playoffs. There is something special in store for this episode, as Nat has a few words for the Toronto Raptors. And as always, towards the end, they look ahead and discuss what is to come which, in this case, is the conference finals. The show was recorded before Game 7 of the Clippers and Nuggets, but they will have so much more to say on that in next week's episode. Until then, enjoy Episode 4 and see you next week!
In this week's episode, we continue to discuss the second round of the NBA playoffs. Every game has been fun to watch and it was even more fun to talk about it in today's show. To close things out, we also talked about the future for some of the NBA's biggest names, like LeBron and Giannis. We hope you guys enjoy the episode. Thank you for tuning in and we'll see you again next week!
In this week's episode, we discuss our key takeaways from the first rounds of both conferences. We also talk about the Eastern Conference semifinals and make predictions for both semifinals moving forward. And lastly, to wrap things up, Pierce gives his take on the boycott that transpired last week. We hope you guys enjoy!
In our very first episode, we talk all things NBA Playoffs and take a deep dive into the 16 teams currently playing for a spot in this year's NBA finals. This podcast is something we've been planning to do for quite some time, and to have it finally out there for everyone to listen to is something special. Thank you for listening and we hope you'll tune in to the next one!