Joel and The Boys Basketball Podcast: Recent Episodes
Marcus B Simmons
Family trio of Joel, Joey and Marcus Simmons discuss NBA games with a southern slant by engaging listeners with strategy, humor and critique. We ignore the GOSSIP centered around the NBA game and focus on the game on the court.
On this episode of Joel and Marcus Simmons discuss:
Draymond suspended indefinitely
Lakers have lost to Spurs and Mavs since IST Championship
Beal out for 2 weeks
Ja Morant Returns on December 19
Wiggins taken out of starting lineup
Random thoughts on NBA
NBA Top Stories
Pels defeat Kings 127 to 117 in In Season Tournament
Pacers defeat Celtics 122 to 112 in In Season Tournament
Predictions for In Season Tournament
Lakers v Suns
Knicks v Bucks
Thoughts on In Season Tournament Overall
Overview of Season so far East and West
NBA 2023-2024 Season Week 1 Talk
Victor Wembanyama 1st Impression
NBA In Season Tournament Talk
On this episode Joel and Marcus Simmons discuss:
NBA Top Stories
Denver Nuggets NBA Champs
Bradley Beal to the Suns
CP3 to the Warriors/Jordan Poole to Wizards
Porzingis to Celtics/Marcus Smart to Grizzlies
NBA Trade Rumors and Movements
Review of 2022-2023 NBA Season
2023 NBA Draft
On this episode Joel and Marcus Simmons discuss:
Finals Game 2 Recap
Game 2: Heat won 111 to 108 to tie Finals 1-1
Finals Game 3 Prediction/Preview
Nuggets adjustments
Heat adjustments
NBA Coaching Movements
On this episode Joel and Marcus Simmons discuss:
Playoff Recap
Game 4: Nuggets won 113 to 111 to sweep Lakers 4-0
Nuggets advance to first Finals in Team history
Where should Lakers go from here
Playoff Predictions
Game 4: Heat vs Celtics
Potential Finals Matchup of Nuggets v Heat/Celtics
On this episode Joel and Marcus Simmons discuss:
Playoff Recap
Game 4: Lakers won 104 to 101 to take 3-1 Series Lead
Game 4: Heat won 109 to 101 to take 3-1 Series Lead
Playoff Predictions
76ers v Celtics Game 5
Suns v Nuggets Game 5
Odd Year Being Off
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On this episode Joel and Marcus Simmons discuss:
Playoff Recap
Steph 50-point Game 7 vs Kings
Nuggets vs Suns Game 2: Nuggets won 97 to 87
76ers vs Celtics Game 1: 76ers won 119 to 115
Chris Paul Injured
Joel Embiid Injured
Joel Embiid MVP
Dillon Brooks Saga
Playoff Predictions
Heat v Knicks Game 2
Warriors v Lakers Game 1
On this episode of Joel and Marcus Simmons discuss:
Playoff Recap
Warriors v Kings Game 4: Warriors won 126 to 125
Cavs v Knicks Game 4: Knicks won 102 to 93
Celtics v Hawks Game 4: Celtics won 129 to 121
Twolves v Nuggets Game 4: Twolves won 114 to 108
Playoff Predictions
Clippers v Suns Game 5
Bucks v Heat Game 4
Lakers v Grizzlies Game 4
On this episode Joel and and Marcus Simmons discuss:
Playoff Recap
Lakers v Grizzlies Game 1: Lakers won 128 to 112
Heat v Bucks Game 1: Heat won 130 to 117
Clippers v Suns Game 1: Clippers won 115 to 110
Nuggets v Twolves Game 1: Nuggets won 109 to 80
Playoff Predictions
Nets v 76ers Game 2
Warriors v Kings Game 2
On this episode we switch things up and talk about the upcoming 2023 NFL Draft
This episode will be headlined by returning guest Steven Papion conducting a 2023 NFL Draft Board Show
Steve breaks down the incoming QBs, WR, DE, OL and some free agency talk as well
On this episode Joel and Marcus Simmons discuss:
Return of Lebron
Durant returns Wednesday
Ben Simmons shut down for year
Warriors downturn
Mavericks issues
PG13 Injury
Playoff Picture
On this episode Joel and Marcus Simmons discuss:
Clippers defeat Warriors 134 to 126
76ers defeat Cavs 118 to 109
Kings defeat Bulls 117 to 114
Lonzo Ball 3rd Knee Surgery
Playoff Picture
NBA Injuries
JaMorant Saga
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On this episode Joel and Marcus Simmons discuss:
Lakers defeat Warriors 113 to 105
Suns defeat Mavs 130 to 126
Knicks defeat Celtics 131 to 129
Clippers defeat Grizzlies 135 to 129
Ja Morant Saga
Dragic signs with Bucks
Rant about NBA Landscape
On this episode Joel and Marcus Simmons discuss:
Lakers defeat Mavs 111 to 108
Warriors defeat Twolves 109 to 104
Bucks defeat Suns 104 to 101
Dame 71pts vs Rockets in win
Quinn Snyder new Hawks Head Coach
Ben Simmons out of Rotation
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NBA Halfway Point
Thoughts about current Eastern & Western Conference Standings
What teams do we think are gonna step up in the 2nd half of the season
What players on the buyout market do we think can help teams
Russell Westbrook, Will Barton, Derek Rose, Serge Ibaka etc……..
On this episode Joel and Marcus Simmons discuss:
Lebron scoring Title
NBA Trade Deadline
KD to Suns
Kyrie to Mavs
Westbrook to Jazz and more trades….
Who won Trade Deadline?
Who lost Trade Deadline?
On this episode Joel and Marcus Simmons discuss:
NBA Random Talk
Lebron Foul Call
NBA Eastern Conference
NBA Western Conference
Trade Deadline
On this episode Joel and Marcus Simmons discuss:
Lakers trade Kendrick Nunn for Rui Hachimura
Clippers defeat Mavs 112 to 98
Heat defeat Pels 100 to 96
Suns defeat Grizzlies 112 to 110
Nets defeat Warriors 120 to 116
Shannon Sharpe Incident
On this episode Joel and Marcus Simmons discuss:
76ers defeat Lakers 113 to 112
Bulls defeat Warriors 132 to 118
Thunder defeat Nets 112 to 102
NBA Standings East and West
Suns slipping in standings
KD Injury
Giannis Banged up
Steph back
On this episode of Joel and Marcus Simmons discuss:
NBA Top Stories
Suns defeat Lakers 130 to 104
Bucks defeat Pelicans 128 to 119
76ers defeat Raptors 104 to 101 in OT
Anthony Davis out for a Month
Steph out with shoulder injury
Christmas Games Previews
On this episode Joel and Marcus Simmons discuss:
NBA Top Stories
Celtics defeat Lakers 122 to 118
Bucks defeat Warriors 128 to 111
Suns 5 game losing streak
Pelicans No 1 in the West
Random NBA Topics
On this episode Joel and Marcus Simmons discuss:
NBA Top Stories
Pacers defeat Warriors 112 to 104
Rockets defeat 76ers 132 to 123
Mavs defeat Suns 130 to 111
Kawhi Buzzer Beater against Hornets
Random NBA Topics
On this episode Joel and Marcus Simmons discuss:
NBA Top Stories
Warriors back above .500
Bron back against the Spurs
Kemba signing with the Mavs
Nets improving with Curry, Kyrie and Ben Simmons back
Jazz come back to earth lose 4 straight
Kawhi in and out with injuries
On this episode Joel and Marcus Simmons discuss:
Lakers v Nets: Lakers won 116 to 103
Warriors v Kings: Kings won 122 to 115
76ers v Jazz: 76eers won 105 to 98
Lebron still out with abductor injury
Warriors 0-7 on the road and continue to struggle
Ben Simmons injured
Miscellaneous NBA Talk
On this episode Joel and Marcus Simmons discuss:
NBA Top Stories
Warriors lose 6 straight
Russ coming of the bench for the Lakers
Cam Johnson out for Suns with torn meniscus
Steve Nash fired
James Harden out for a month with foot injury
Random NBA stories
On this episode Joel and Marcus Simmons discuss:
NBA 2022 Free Agency
KD trade request
Ayton offer sheet matched by Suns
All Player Movement around the NBA
On this episode Joel and Marcus Simmons discuss:
NBA 2022 Finals
Warriors beat the Celtics in 6 Games to win the 2022 NBA Finals
Steph has proven the haters wrong again
What’s next for the Warriors
What’s next for the Celtics
On this episode Joel and Marcus Simmons discuss:
NBA 2022 Finals
Game 1: Celtics beat Warriors 120 to 108 -Recap
Game 2: Warriors vs Celtics in San Francisco -Preview
On this episode Joel and Marcus Simmons discuss:
NBA 2022 Finals Preview & Predictions
Game 1: Warriors vs Celtics in the Bay
Road to the Finals for Warriors and Celtics
X-factors in the Finals
Who wins Game 1 and who wins the Series?
On this episode Joel and Marcus Simmons discuss:
NBA 2022 Eastern and Western Conference Finals Recap:
Game 3: Warriors vs Mavs: Warriors won 109-100
Game 3: Celtics vs Heat: Heat won 109-103
NBA 2022 Eastern and Western Conference Finals Preview/Predictions
Game 4: Celtics vs Heat
Game 4:Warriors vs Mavs
On this episode Joel and Marcus Simmons discuss:
NBA 2022 East and West Conference Semifinals Recap:
Game 7: Celtics beat Bucks 109 to 81 to win Series
Game 7: Mavs beat the Suns 123 to 90 to win Series
Game 6: Warriors beat the Grizzlies 110 to 96 to win Series
NBA 2022 East and West Conference Finals Preview:
Game 1: Celtics vs Heat
Game 1: Warriors vs Mavs
On this episode Joel and Marcus Simmons discuss:
NBA 2022 East and West Conference Semifinals Recap:
Game 4: 76ers beat the Heat 116 to 108 to tie up Series 2-2
Game 4: Mavs beat the Suns 111 to 101 to tie up Series 2-2
NBA 2022 East and West Conference Semifinals Preview:
Game4: Warriors v Grizzlies
Game 4: Bucks vs Celtics
Jokic to win MVP
Mike Brown to become Kings new head coach
On this episode Joel and Marcus Simmons discuss:
NBA 2022 East and West Conference Semifinals Recap:
Game1: Warriors beat Grizzlies 117 to 116
Game 1: Bucks win against the Celtics 101 to 89
NBA 2022 East and West Conference Semifinals Preview:
Game 1: 76ers vs Heat
Game 1: Suns vs Mavericks
On this episode Joel and Marcus Simmons discuss:
Game 3: Grizzlies beat Timberwolves 104 to 95
Game 3: Mavericks beat Jazz 126 to 118
Game 3: Warriors beat Nuggets 118 to 113
Predictions: Game 3: Heat vs Hawks
Game 3: Bucks vs Bulls
Game 3: Suns vs Pelicans
Playoff News
On this episode Joel and Marcus Simmons and myself discuss:
Lakers lose to the Nuggets
Nets are cemented in the Play In Tournament
Cousin Ben Simmons out for the Season, Play In Tournament
Who is MVP?
Play In Tournament Preview
Joel Simmons Rant
On this episode Joel and Marcus Simmons discuss:
Lakers lose to the Pelicans
Warriors lose to the Wizards
Nets lose to Hornets
Kyrie can play Home Games
Are Celtics for real? 1 seed in the East
Jimmy Butler vs Heat
Joel Simmons Rant
On this episode Joel and Marcus Simmons discuss:
Warriors lose to Spurs on a questionable call
Steph Injured; Plans to be back for 1st Game of Playoffs
Lakers lose against the Wizards
Scoring Frenzy: Players scoring 60 and 50 points this season-Kyrie, KAT, Bron, Saddiq Bey
Teams we believe aren’t going anywhere
Joel Simmons Rant
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On this episode Joel and Marcus Simmons discuss:
KD drops 53 on the Knicks
Suns smoke the Lakers in the Valley
Warriors beat Bucks with Klay leading the way with 38pts
Brooke Lopez back for the Bucks
Draymond Green is back against the Wizards with minutes restrictions
Prediction: Embiid vs Jokic who will have the better game?
Jersey Mix-up with Grizzlies and Thunder
Joel Simmons Rant
On this episode Joel and Marcus Simmons discuss:
Lakers beat Warriors Lebron scores 52pts
Warriors have lost 7 of their last 9 games
Bucks beat Suns in Milwaukee behind Middleton’s 44pts
Tatum drops 54 on the Nets for the Boston win
Jared Allen out with fractured finger
Oladipo returning against the Rockets
Joel Simmons Rants
On this episode Joel and Marcus Simmons discuss:
Harden and Philly beat Knicks in the Garden 125 to 109
Nets and Kyrie beat Bucks 126 to 123
Chris Paul out for the regular season
Lakers keep losing: Lose to Clippers/AD Hurt again
Zion seems to want out of NO
Joel Simmons Rant
On this episode Joel and Marcus Simmons discuss:
Harden Ready to Leave the Brooklyn Nets possibly traded to 76ers for Ben Simmons/Nets lose 8 in a row
Lebron comes back and wins against the Knicks in OT
Caris Levert traded to Cavs for Ricky Rubio and 1st Round and 2nd Round Draft Picks
Clippers trade Eric Bledsoe and Justise Winslow to Blazers for Norman Powell and Robert Covington
Clippers say Kawhi or PG may not return this season
Rants of Marcus Simmons
On this episode Joel and Marcus Simmons discuss:
Underrated Player Movement- DeMar DeRozan, Otto Potter, Russell Westbrook, Kyle Lowry
Surprises and Disappointments so far this season
AD came back then injured again
Lebron out with knee soreness
Warriors v Nets
Harden injured
Rants of Coach Simmons
On this episode Joel and Marcus Simmons discuss:
Steph Buzzer Beater to beat Rockets
Bulls injuries: Caruso, Ball, LaVine out
Lakers lose to Pacers at Home
AD close to coming back
Grizzlies keep climbing in the Western Conference-3rd Place in West
Celtics lose to Trailblazers at home, to one of the worst defensive teams
Rants of Coach Simmons
On this episode Joel and Marcus Simmons discuss:
Kevin Durant out for 4-6 Weeks
Klay Thompson Back for Warriors
Lakers continue to struggle against .500 teams
NBA Trades- Cam Reddish
NBA Trade Rumors- Jerami Grant, Myles Turner
MLK Day Games- Hornets v Knicks, Bulls v Grizzlies, Bucks v Hawks,
Jazz v Lakers
On this episode Joel and Marcus Simmons discuss:
Brooklyn Nets recent struggles; Kyrie Irving Return
Rondo Headed to Cleveland Cavaliers
Chalmers back to Miami Heat
Lance Stephenson back to Indiana Pacers
Los Angeles Lakers beat Portland Trail-Blazers in blowout
Goldenstate Warriors beat Utah Jazz in Utah without Draymond
NBA Covid Protocol News
In Memoriam- Boston Celtic Legend Sam Jones
On this episode Joel and Marcus Simmons discuss:
Omicron Covid Variant and the NBA Breakout
Portland Trailblazers
Philadelphia 76ers
Los Angeles Lakers
Brooklyn Nets
Golden State Warriors
Houston Rockets
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On this episode Joel and Marcus Simmons discuss:
Lakers Struggling/Lebron out
Warriors best Record in the NBA
Pelicans have worse record in Association/Zion
NBA Foul Calling Change
Thoughts of Joel Simmons on the NBA
On this episode Joel and Marcus Simmons discuss:
NBA Landscape so Far Standouts/Disappointments
Lakers Trouble
Ben Simmons Saga
NBA Top 75
On this episode Joel, Joey and Marcus Simmons discuss:
NBA is Back
Opening Night
Nets v Bucks
Warriors v Lakers
Thoughts of Joel Simmons on NBA
Predictions about the NBA this year- MVP/Championship
On this episode Joel, and Marcus Simmons discuss:
NBA Free Agency
Kyle Lowry to the Miami Heat
Lonzo Ball to the Chicago Bulls
Chris Paul back to the Phoenix Suns
DeMar DeRozan to the Chicago Bulls
All of the NBA Free Agency Movements
On this episode Joel and Marcus Simmons discuss:
NBA Finals Quick Recap
Bucks won in 6 Games
Westbrook to the Lakers
NBA Free Agency
Team USA
NBA Finals Recap
Milwaukee Bucks v Phoenix Suns Game 5
Bucks won 123 to 119
Bucks go up 3-2 in the Finals
NBA Finals Preview
Milwaukee Bucks v Phoenix Suns Game 6
On this episode Joel and Marcus Simmons discuss:
NBA Finals Recap
Milwaukee Bucks v Phoenix Suns Game 2
Suns won 118 to 108
NBA Finals Preview
Milwaukee Bucks v Phoenix Suns Game 3
Eastern Conference Recap
(5) Hawks v (3) Bucks Game 6 Eastern Conf Finals
Bucks won 118 to 107
Bucks win series 4-2
NBA Finals Preview and Predictions
Bucks v Suns NBA Finals 2021
On this episode Joel, Marcus and SUPRISE!!!, Joey Simmons discuss:
Eastern Conference Predictions
(5) Hawks v (3) Bucks Game 3 Eastern Conf Finals
Western Conference Recap
(4) Clippers v (1) Suns Game 4 Western Conf Finals
Suns won 84 to 80
NBA Draft Lottery 2021
On this episode Joel and Marcus Simmons discuss:
Eastern Conference Recap
(5) Hawks v (1) Sixers Game 7: Hawks win 103 to 96
Hawks win Series 4-3
(3) Bucks v (2) Nets Game 7: Bucks win 115 to 11
Bucks win Series 4-3
Eastern Conference Predictions
(5) Hawks v (3) Bucks Game 1 Eastern Conf Finals
Western Conference Predictions
(4) Clippers v (1) Suns Game 2 Western Conf Finals
On this episode Joel and Marcus Simmons discuss:
Eastern Conference Recap
(3) Bucks v (2) Nets Game 5: Nets won 114 to 108
Eastern Conference Predictions
(5) Hawks v (1) Sixers Game 5: Series tied 2-2
Western Conference Predictions
(4) Clippers v (1) Jazz Game 5: Series tied 2-2
NBA News:
Chris Paul out indefinitely
NBA Playoff Injuries
Coaches out: Van Gundy, Scott Brooks
LaMelo Ball Rookie of The Year
On this episode Joel and Marcus Simmons discuss:
Eastern Conference Recap
(3) Bucks v (2) Nets Game 3: Bucks won 86 to 83
Eastern Conference Predictions
(5) Hawks v (1) Sixers Game 3 Eastern Conf. Semifinals
(3) Bucks v (2) Nets Game 4 Eastern Conf. Semifinals
Western Conference Recap
(4) Clippers v (1) Jazz Game 2: Jazz won 117 to 111
Western Conference Predictions
(3) Nuggets v (2) Suns Game 3 Western Conf. Semifinals
(4) Clippers v (1) Jazz Game 3 Western Conf. Semifinals
On this episode Joel and Marcus Simmons discuss:
Eastern Conference Recap
(5) Hawks v (1) Sixers Game 1: Hawks won 128 to 124
(3) Bucks v (2) Nets Game 2: Nets won 125 to 86
Eastern Conference Predictions
(5) Hawks v (1) Sixers Game 2 Eastern Conf. Semifinals
(3) Bucks v (2) Nets Game 3 Eastern Conf. Semifinals
Western Conference Recap
(5) Mavs v (4) Clippers Game 7: Clippers won 126 to 111
(Clippers win Series 4-3)
(3) Nuggets v (2) Suns Game 1: Suns won 122 to 105
Western Conference Predictions
(4) Clippers v (1) Jazz Game 1 Western Conf. Semifinals
(3) Nuggets v (2) Suns Game 2 Western Conf. Semifinals
On this episode Joel and Marcus Simmons discuss:
Eastern Conference Recap
(8) Wizards v (1)76ers-Game 5: 76ers won 129 to 112
(76ers win Series 4-1)
(5) Hawks v (4)Knicks- Game 5: Hawks won 103 to 89
(Hawks win Series 4-1)
Eastern Conference Preview/Predictions
Preview of (3) Bucks v (2) Nets- Eastern Conf Semifinals Series
Preview of (5) Hawks v 76ers Eastern Conf Semifinals Series
Western Conference Recap
(8) Grizzlies v (1) Jazz-Game 5: Jazz won 126 to 110
(Jazz win series 4-1)
(6) Blazers v (3) Nuggets- Game 6: Nuggets won 126 to 115
(Nuggets win series 4-2)
(7) Lakers v (2) Suns- Game 6: Suns won 113 to 100
(Suns win series 4-2)
Western Conference Preview/Predictions
(5) Mavs v (4) Clippers- Game 6
(3) Nuggets v (2) Suns Western Conference Semifinals
On this episode Joel, Joey and Marcus Simmons discuss:
Eastern Conference Recap
(8) Wizards vs (1) 76ers -Game 4 Wizards win 122 to 114
Bucks finish off the Heat in a Sweep
Western Conference Recap
(8) Grizzlies vs (1) Jazz - Game 4 Jazz win 120 to 113
Playoff Preview/Predictions
Eastern Conference
(8) Wizards vs (1) 76ers -Game 5
(5)Hawks vs (4) Knicks- Game 5
Western Conference
(7) Lakers vs (2) Suns- Game 5
(6) Blazers vs (3) Nuggets- Game 5
(8) Grizzlies vs (1) Jazz- Game 5
(5) Mavs vs (4) Clippers-Game 5
On this episode Joel and Marcus Simmons discuss:
Eastern Conference Recap
(3) Bucks vs (6) Heat- Game 2 Bucks win 132 to 98
(7) Celtics vs (2) Nets- Game 2 Nets win 130 to 108
Western Conference Recap
(7) Lakers vs (2) Suns- Game 2 Lakers win 109 to 102
(5) Mavs vs (4) Clippers- Game 2 Mavs win 127 to 121
Playoff Preview/Predictions
Eastern Conference
(3) Bucks vs (6) Heat - Game 3
Western Conference
(7) Lakers vs (2) Suns- Game 3
(6) Blazers vs (3) Nuggets- Game 3
Julius Randle wins Most Improved Player award
On this episode Joel and Marcus Simmons discuss:
Play-In Tournament Recap
Thursday: May 20th Pacers vs Wizards: Wizards win 142 to 115
Friday: May 21st Warriors vs Grizzlies: Grizzlies win 117 to 112
Sunday Playoff Preview/Predictions
Eastern Conference
(8) Wizards vs (1) 76ers - Game 1
(5) Hawks vs (4) Knicks- Game 1
Western Conference
(7) Lakers vs (2) Suns- Game 1
(8) Grizzlies vs (1) Jazz- Game 1
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On this episode Joel and Marcus Simmons discuss:
Play-In Tournament Recap
Tuesday: May 18th Hornets vs Pacers: Pacers won 144 to 117
Tuesday: May 18th Celtics vs Wizards: Celtics won 118 to 100
Wednesday: May 19th Spurs vs Grizzlies: Grizzlies won 100 to 96
Wednesday: May 19th Lakers vs Warriors: Lakers won 103 to 100
Play-In Tournament Preview
Friday: May 21st Warriors vs Grizzlies
Saturday Playoff Preview/Predictions
Eastern Conference Playoffs
(6) Heat vs (3) Bucks- Game 1
(7) Celtics vs (2) Nets- Game 1
Western Conference
(5) Mavs vs (4) Clippers- Game 1
(6) Trailblazers vs (3) Nuggets- Game 1
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On this episode Joel and Marcus Simmons discuss:
Sunday: May 16th Hornets vs Wizards: Wizards win 115 to 110
Sunday: May 16th Warriors vs Grizzlies: Warriors win 113 to 101
Play-In Tournament Preview/Predictions:
Eastern Conference Play-In Tournament- Tuesday May 18 2021
(7) Celtics v (8) Wizards
(9) Pacers v (10) Hornets
Western Conference Play-In Tournament-Wednesday May 19 2021
(7) Lakers v (8) Warriors
(9) Grizzlies v (10) Spurs
On this episode Joel and Marcus Simmons discuss:
Saturday: May 8th Nets vs Nuggets: Nets win 125 to 119
Sunday : May 9th Knicks vs Clippers: Knicks win 106 to 100
Sunday: May 9th Suns vs Lakers: Lakers win 123 to 110
Monday: May 10th Warriors vs Jazz: Warriors win 119 to 116
Lebron plans returns against the Rockets
Westbrook becomes Triple Double King
Jaylen Brown out for year
Play-In Tournament News
On this episode Joel, Joey and Marcus Simmons discuss:
Sunday: May 2nd Bucks vs Nets: Bucks win 117 to 114
Friday: April 30th Lakers vs Kings: Kings win 110 to 106
Friday: April 30th Spurs vs Celtics: Celtics win 143 to 140 in OT
Saturday: May 1st Warriors vs Rockets: Warriors win 113 to 87
Saturday: May 1st Nuggets vs Clippers: Nuggets win 110 to 104
Kevin Love temper tantrum against the Raptors on Apr 27
Should Chris Paul be getting more MVP consideration, Suns are in2nd place out west
Kelly Oubre injury news
LaMelo Ball returns
Worst NBA Loss in NBA History
On this episode Joel and Marcus Simmons discuss:
Saturday: April 24th Lakers v Mavs: Mavs win 108-93
Sunday: April 25th Suns v Nets: Nets win 128-119
Sunday: April 25th Hornets v Celtics: Hornets win 125-104
Sunday: April 25th Grizzlies v Trailblazers: Grizzlies win 120-113
KD returns from 2 game absence against the Suns
Draymond Green accumulates 19 assists on Friday, April 23rd in a win against the Nuggets 118-97
NBA Injuries: Will Barton/Nuggets
Trae Young/ Hawks
Kristaps Porzingis/Mavs
Who is the MVP of this year ?
On this episode Joel and Marcus Simmons discuss:
Kevin Durant injury against the Heat
LaMarcus Aldridge abrupt retirement
Jamal Murray ACL injury out for the remainder of the season and will the Nuggets stay in top 4 out West
Donovan Mitchell recent ankle injury and how it impacts the Jazz No.1 seed
Reasons for so many injuries this year in the NBA?
Steph Curry and Julius Randle : Players of the Week in the Western and Eastern Conference
Saturday: April 17th- Warriors v Celtics: Celtics win 119 to 114
Sunday: April 18th- Heat v Nets : Heat win 109 to 107
NBA Teams and staff complaints about Play In Tournament
On this episode Joel, Joey and Marcus Simmons discuss:
Kevin Durant returns
James Harden hamstring injury
Lakers vs Nets: Saturday April 10th- Lakers win 126 to 101
76ers vs Pelicans: Friday April 19th- Pelicans win 101 to 94
NBA player movement (Lakers, Clippers, Bucks, Pelicans)
AD Coming Back in 2 Weeks/Lebron Coming Back in 3 Weeks
Space Jam Trailer
New NBA Ownership News
On this episode Joel and Marcus Simmons discuss:
Select NBA Games from March 29 to March 31st
(Celtics v Pelicans)
(Warriors v Bulls)
(Clippers v Magic)
(Nuggets v 76ers)
(Lakers v Bucks)
Andre Drummond Season debut with the Lakers
NBA Smaller Market Team's GMs upset about the buyout market
Hassan Whiteside potentially going to the Heat?
DeMarcus Cousins going to the Clippers
On this episode Joel and Marcus discuss:
NBA Buyouts: LaMarcus Aldridge to the Brooklyn Nets
Andre Drummond to the Los Angeles Lakers
NBA Trade Deadline Moves:
Victor Oladipo headed to the Miami Heat
Aaron Gordon traded to the Denver Nuggets
Vucevic traded to the Chicago Bulls
And more NBA transactions......
On this episode Joel, Joey and Marcus Simmons discuss:
NBA Injuries: Lebron James and LaMelo Ball
NBA Games from Sunday, March 21st and Monday, March 22nd
NBA Trades: Aaron Gordon requests trade and Potential Trade News
On this episode Joel and Marcus Simmons discuss:
Highlight select NBA Games from the Week of March 15th 2021
NBA Trades: PJ Tucker and Trevor Ariza Trade & Potential NBA Trades
Rookie of the Year Race
MVP Race
On this episode Joel, Joey and Marcus Simmons discuss:
NBA Allstar Game: Team Lebron v Team Durant
3PT Shoot Out: Steph is the Greatest 3pt Shooter Ever
Skills Competition
Blake Griffin signs with the Nets
NBA Trade Deadline and NBA News
On this episode Joel and Marcus Simmons discuss:
Team Lebron and Team Durant All-Star Team Selections
All-Star Game Events: 3PT Shootout and Skills Competition
NBA News
On this episode Joel, Joey and Marcus Simmons discuss:
Atlanta Hawks Coach Lloyd Pierce Fired
2021 Allstar Game on Sunday March 7th
Potential NBA Trades
Eastern and Western Conference Standings
Disappointing and Surprising NBA Teams
On this episode Joel, Joey and Marcus Simmons discuss:
Anthony Davis strained calf injury; Will Lakers hold on to top seeding?
All Star Games cons and pros of having event during a Pandemic
Andre Drummond and Blake Griffin trade news
Draymond Green stance on Andre Drummond trade and NBA Players treatment during trades
On this episode Joel, Joey and Marcus Simmons discuss:
Preview of NBA 2020-2021 Season
Brooklyn Nets- KD Comeback
Goldenstate Warriors – Steph Comeback
Will Los Angeles Lakers Repeat?
Will the Los Angeles Clippers earn respect this year?
NBA Opening Day- December 22 2020
That and Much Much More NBA topics…..!!!
We're Back !!
On this episode Joel and Marcus Simmons discuss:
New Coaches on the Move
Steve Nash, Doc Rivers, Tyronn Lue, Stephen Silas, Stan Van Gundy
The 2020 NBA Draft
1st Pick: Twolves
2nd Pick: Warriors
3rd Pick: Hornets
4th Pick: Bulls
5th Pick: Cavs
2020-2021 NBA Season is Back December 22, 2020
NBA Free Agency
Who are the Top Free Agents Available?
On this episode Joel, Joey and Marcus Simmons discuss:
2020 NBA Finals- Lakers vs Heat Game 6: Lakers win 106-93
Lebron James gets a 28pt triple double with 14rebs and 10 asst to propel the Lakers to the Championship and winning his 4th Finals MVP. AD also helped out with 19pts 15rebs 2blks and Playoff Rondo chipped in with 19pts 4 asst 4rebs
NBA Potential Trade Rumors
Lakers’ chances of repeating and roster changes
New Coaches
On this episode Joel, Joey and Marcus Simmons discuss:
2020 NBA Finals- Lakers vs Heat Game 5: Heat win 111 to 108
Jimmy Butler gives his all for the Heat by scoring 35pts, 12rebs, 11asst, and Duncan Robinson pours in 26pts with 7 Threes Made to stay locked into the series
2020 NBA Finals- Lakers vs Heat Game 6: Preview
On this episode Joel, Joey and Marcus Simmons discuss:
2020 NBA Finals- Lakers vs Heat Game 4: Lakers win 102 to 96
Led by Lebron’s 28pts 12rebs 8asst and AD’s 22pts 9rebs 4 blks the Lakers smolder the Heat to win a low scoring game to take control of the series.
On this episode Joel, Joey and Marcus Simmons discuss:
Lakers vs Heat Game 3: Heat win 115 to 104
NBA Finals- Heat get back into the series behind Jimmy Buckets 40pt triple double:
40pts 11rebs 13asst,2 stls, 2 blocks also Tyler Herro and Kelly Olynk each score 17pts
On this episode Joel, Joey and Marcus Simmons discuss:
Lakers vs Heat Game 2: Lakers win 124 to 114
NBA Finals- Lakers win handedly with AD scoring 32pts 14rebs; Lebron all around domination scoring 33pts 9 rebs 9 asst and key baskets from Rondo chipping in 16pts 10asst
On this episode Joel, Joey and Marcus Simmons discuss:
Lakers vs Heat Game 1: Lakers win 116-98
NBA Finals- Lakers win in blowout behind AD’s 34pts 9rebs 5assists and Lebron’s 25pts 13rebs 9assists
Doc Rivers is the New Head Coach of the Philadelphia 76ers
On this episode Joel, Joey and Marcus Simmons discuss:
Lakers vs Nuggets Game 5: Lakers win 117-107
Western Conference Finals- Lakers win behind Bron’s triple double of 38pts 16rebs 10ast
Heat vs Celtics Game 6: Heat win 125-13
Eastern Conference Finals- Bam’s 32pts and 4th Quarter Takeover led the Heat to the NBA Finals
Lakers vs Heat 2020 NBA Finals Preview
Who takes the series? Which team will adjust their starting lineup?
Doc Rivers Firing from the Clippers
On this episode Joel, Joey and Marcus Simmons discuss:
Lakers vs Nuggets Game 3: Nuggets Win: 114 to 106
Western Conference Finals- Jamal Murray clutch baskets in the 4th Quarter help the Nuggets pull of win despite losing 20pt lead in the 4th Quarter
Heat vs Celtics Game 4: Heat win 112 to 109
Eastern Conference Finals- Tyler Herro scores 37 points off the bench to put Heat up with a 3-1 series lead
Lakers vs Nuggets Game 4: Lakers Win 114 to 108
Western Conference Finals- Lebron and AD go to the free throw line 28 times to take series command to go up 3-1 on the Nuggets
Heat vs Celtics Game 5: Celtics win: 121-108
Eastern Conference Finals- Jayson Tatem’s 3rd Quarter explosion of 17pts contributed to the Celtics outscoring the Heat 41-25 in the 3rd Quarter which helped seal their victory and extend series to Game 6
On this episode Joel, Joey and Marcus Simmons discuss:
Heat vs Celtics Game 3:
Eastern Conference Finals- Gordon Hayward & Jaylen Brown Co-MVPs for Celtics victory
Lakers vs Nuggets Game 2:
Western Conference Finals- AD Game winning 3!
Heat vs Celtics Game 4:
Eastern Conference Finals- Preview
Lakers vs Nuggets Game 3:
Western Conference Finals- Preview
On this episode Joel, Joey and Marcus Simmons discuss:
NBA News: Giannis Antetokounmpo is the 2020 MVP
NBA All Team Announcements
Celtics vs Heat Game 2:
Eastern Conference Finals - Goran Dragic Closes out the Celtics in a Heat Win
Lakers vs Nuggets Game 1:
Western Conference Finals- Anthony Davis and Dwight Howard help give Lakers Game 1 win
On this episode Joel, Joey and Marcus Simmons discuss:
Lakers vs Rockets Game 5:
Western Conference Semi-Finals- Lakers Closeout with Blowout with 3pts from everywhere
Celtics vs Heat Game 1:
Eastern Conference Finals- Heat win, with huge block by Bam!
Clippers vs Nuggets Game 7:
Western Conference Semi-Finals - Nuggets comeback from 3-1 to win series with Clippers blowing it
On this episode Joel, Joey and Marcus Simmons discuss:
Lakers vs Rockets Game 4:
Western Conference Semi-Finals- Lakers take 3-1 Lead
Clippers vs Nuggets Game 5:
Western Conference Semi-Finals- Nuggets win behind the Clippers 4th Quarter Meltdown
Celtics vs Raptors Game 7:
Eastern Conference Semi-Finals - Boston wins series behind clutch Marcus Smart block
On this episode Joel, Joey and Marcus Simmons discuss:
Heat vs Bucks Game 5:
Eastern Conference Semi-Finals- Heat pull off the 4-1 Gentlemen Sweep
Celtics vs Raptors Game 6:
Eastern Conference Semi-Finals- Raptors even up the series 3-3 in Double OT
Clippers vs Nuggets Game 3:
Western Conference Semi-Finals - Clippers take 2-1 Lead behind Playoff P
On this episode Joel, Joey, and Marcus Simmons discuss:
Heat vs Bucks Game 3:
Eastern Conference Semi-Finals- Heat Take 3-0 Series Lead
Rockets vs Thunder Game 7:
Western Conference Semi-Finals- Harden game saving Block!!
Lakers vs Rockets Game 1:
Western Conference Semi-Finals - Preview of Series
Celtics vs Raptors Game 3:
Eastern Conference Semi-Finals- OG Game Winner!
Clippers vs Nuggets Game 1:
Western Conference Semi-Finals- Clippers Domination
Hosts – Joel Simmons and his two sons Joey Simmons and Marcus Simmons discuss NBA games with emphasis on the “GAME”. We don’t worry about the gossip off the court whereas we focus on the actual game on the court . We engage the listeners by providing details on coaching strategy, humorous commentary and critique.