The From Downtown Podcast: Recent Episodes
Dhani Joseph
All things NBA! Hosted by Dhani Joseph. From the latest trades, to post-game analysis, to covering breaking news around the league, and much more. New episodes every week!
Dhani Joseph is joined by Austin Barach to discuss the Boston Celtics' miraculous win in Game 6 and what the team needs to do to complete one of the greatest comebacks in NBA history. The two also discussed the pricey playoff tickets that the NBA has put out for these playoff games.
Dhani Joseph is joined by Wesleyan University Guard Sam Pohlman to discuss the Miami Heat and their playoff journey up to this point and how they ended up surprising the world, going up 3-0 on the Boston Celtics. The two also discussed Denver's sweep of Los Angeles and LeBron's comments about potentially retiring soon.
Dhani Joseph is joined by Austin Barach to talk about the Boston Celtics and their shortcomings against the Philadelphia 76ers. The Sixers have a commanding 3-2 lead with Game 6 back in Philadelphia, but Joseph believes that despite his struggles throughout the series, it will be a vintage Jayson Tatum game to force a decisive seventh game. The two also briefly touch on the other series' and who should be favored to win it all.
Dhani Joseph is joined by Adam Campos to discuss the four NBA semi-final matchups and breaking down how each series has been defined so far. The two discuss the Celtics' shortcomings in clutch time, Denver's dominance coming from its supporting cast, and much more. Plus, some interesting takes by Campos on the MVP voting system and its flaws.
Dhani Joseph is joined by Sam Corcoran to talk about the First Round of the NBA Western Conference Playoffs. The two discuss if there will be any surprise upsets in a wide open Western Conference. Corcoran also shares his All-NBA teams for the 2023 season.
Dhani Joseph is joined by Elena Randolph to talk about the matchups within the first round of the Eastern Conference Playoffs. The two also discuss their All-NBA selections for this year which includes some very interesting selections and some surprise omissions.
Dhani Joseph is joined by Steven Gomez to talk about Jalen Brunson as a top guard in the NBA. Then they talk about the premiere shooting guards in the league and how they compare. The two also talk about the Kings and Lakers playoff hopes, and much more!
Dhani Joseph is joined by Elena Randolph to talk about the New York Knicks and how they are here to stay as a playoff team in the Eastern Conference. The two also get into the Ja Morant situation, how international players are taking over the league, and much more.
Dhani Joseph breaks down the Kyrie Irving deal that sends him out west to Dallas, Texas. Joseph also talks about the ramifications that this trade will have throughout the league and specifically what will become of Kevin Durant in Brooklyn.
Dhani Joseph ranks his top co-stars on contending teams this season as the All-Star break rapidly approaches. Also coming soon is the NBA trade deadline, and Kyrie Irving's trade request has Joseph speculating on the possible landing spots.
Dhani Joseph breaks down the tight MVP race in the NBA as the midway point of the season approaches. Then he talks about the returns on the All-Star voting from fans. Finally, Joseph gets into the top of the both conferences and talks about his new pick to come out of the Western Conference
Dhani Joseph is joined by Austin Barach, Sam Corcoran, and Jordan Leonard for The From Downtown Podcast Christmas Special. They give their takes about the top teams in both the East and the West, what the MVP award truly means, some Christmas game predictions, and much more.
Dhani Joseph dives into just how special Anthony Davis has been over the last ten games, and how he sneakily has put his name into the best player in the world conversation. Also, it's Monday! That means a new NBA Power Rankings.
Dhani Joseph talks about the first game between the Dallas Mavericks and the Golden State Warriors since the Western Conference Finals last season. Afterwards, Joseph goes in depth on Luka Doncic's historic start to his NBA career and how he may end up as one of the greatest players of all time.
Dhani Joseph breaks down his top five teams in the NBA through week seven and what he has seen from each squad so far. Also, an update on the podcast's schedule.
Dhani Joseph is joined by Austin Barach to discuss the biggest surprises that NBA season has had to offer so far starting with the Utah Jazz's unexpected start and ending with Boston's surprising defensive shortcomings despite a historically great defense last year.
Dhani Joseph recaps the NBA games from Friday, November 4th, 2022. Then Joseph goes into his NBA Power Rankings for the week.
Dhani Joseph gives his take on the Brooklyn Nets, a team who has had all the potential, but has never lived up to expectations. There has never been an issue of talent. The problem has been off-the-court issues, and Joseph breaks down the timeline for the Nets over the last three year.
Dhani Joseph is joined by Sam Corcoran to discuss the Golden State Warriors and their dynastic run from the mid 2010's to present-day. They also break down the depth of the Western Conference and who they believe can come out the West and make a run to the Finals. Finally, a surprising take by Corcoran leaves Joseph in shock.
Dhani Joseph gives his instant reactions to the first two NBA games of the season. The Celtics and Sixers faced off in Boston, where the defending ECF Champs showed they are back and better than ever. Over in the West, the Warriors took care of the Lakers with ease on ring night. Despite it being opening night, these first games were pretty telling for some of the premiere NBA Franchises.
Dhani Joseph gives his NBA awards predictions for the 2022-2023 season. The NBA is as talent-rich as it's been in years. As a result, all of the awards will be heavily contested. Which players and coach will be named the winner of their respective award at the end of the season?
Dhani Joseph breaks down the 2022-2023 Denver Nuggets. Denver is home to the reigning two-time league MVP Nikola Jokic. With returning running mates Jamal Murray and Michael Porter Jr., the Nuggets have a chance to be in the championship mix once more. Will they be able to put it all together to make a run this upcoming year?
Dhani Joseph breaks down the 2022-2023 Charlotte Hornets. The Mavs made it to their first Western Conference Finals since the 2011 championship season with Dirk Nowitzki. With a new European superstar in Luka Doncic, can Dallas take the next step and make it to the Finals?
Dhani Joseph breaks down the 2022-2023 Cleveland Cavaliers. The Cavs were the surprise team of the East, going from a projected lottery team to a team that would've made the playoffs if not for injury. With a year under their belt and some new additions, will Cleveland make a deep postseason run this year?
Dhani Joseph breaks down the 2022-2023 Chicago Bulls, a team that unlike many of its contemporaries in the East, did not make much improvements in the off-season. Will another year in the DeMar Derozan Era go by without significant success? Joseph gives his thoughts and perspective on the matter.
Dhani Joseph reacts to the match up between Scoot Henderson and Victor Wembanyama, the potential top two picks in the upcoming 2023 NBA Draft. He gives his impression and scouting report for the two young prospects.
Dhani Joseph breaks down the 2022-2023 Charlotte Hornets. The tenth seed in the Eastern Conference last season, will LaMelo Ball and company be able to take Charlotte to the post-season for the first time since 2016?
Dhani Joseph is joined by Austin Barach to give their thoughts on the Ime Udoka scandal that has taken center stage in the NBA. After that, the two go through the top 100 NBA players according to NBArank and give their reactions.
Dhani Joseph takes a stab at figuring out what constitutes a superstar in the NBA versus just a star player and gives his list of who truly is a superstar in the game today.
Dhani Joseph breaks down the 2022-2023 Brooklyn Nets and speaks on his expectations for a Brooklyn Squad that has repeatedly had loads of talent, but has never quite been able to put it all together.
Dhani Joseph breaks down the 2022-2023 Boston Celtics and speaks on his expectations for the reigning Eastern Conference Champions coming into the new season.
Dhani Joseph breaks down the Atlanta Hawks' team composition coming into the 2022-2023 NBA season and where they can expect to find themselves come post-season time.
Dhani Joseph talks about Keegan Murray's Summer League MVP Run and how that may have solidified him has the best Rookie in the class so far. Then he goes into the All-Summer League teams and why there was only one top five pick this year that was selected. Finally, Joseph dives into his favorite players that were drafted outside of the top ten that stood out during their time in Vegas
Dhani Joseph offers his insight on Donovan Mitchell's value around the league and how it might be less than his former teammate Rudy Gobert. Then, he breaks down the Damian Lillard and Bradley Beal contract extensions and the risk that comes with it. Finally, Joseph talks about the recent history of guards who got large contracts in their 30's, similar to Beal and Lillard, where the latter years were not pretty for either side.
Dhani Joseph offers his insight on Donovan Mitchell's value around the league and how it might be less than his former teammate Rudy Gobert. Then, he breaks down the Damian Lillard and Bradley Beal contract extensions and the risk that comes with it. Finally, Joseph talks about the recent history of guards who got large contracts in their 30's, similar to Beal and Lillard, where the latter years were not pretty for either side.
Dhani Joseph is joined by Austin Barach to discuss the performances in summer league by the top five draft picks this year. They also discuss the winners and losers of free agency so far which includes Giannis' Bucks and Embiid's Sixers as winners and Steve Nash and the Jazz as losers. Finally, the two share their thoughts on the latest NBA Title Odds.