The Backyard Basketball Podcast: Recent Episodes
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Backyard Basketball is a podcast hosted by Kristian Stec & Braydon Dowler-Coltman. Join them each week as they breakdown the latest news and rumours from the NBA and the basketball world!
New episodes available every Wednesday!
This week the guys are back. Braydon shares his experience at the Lakers vs Mavs game. The NBA trade deadline approaches. The guys throw out some potential game-changing trade scenarios. And antics? Do the Memphis Grizzlies have too many antics?
This week the guys preview the Christmas Day games. The Jokic vs Embid for MVP conversation continues. And much much more...
This week the guys lay out the landscape heading into the holiday stretch. Zion is healthy and dominating. Can Lillard and Sharpe keep the Blazers in contention? Will the Raps be a buyer or seller? And Kris confirms Tatum will win MVP.
This week, the guy's discuss the impact of Shai Gilgeous-Alaxander and OG Annunoby's stellar defense. Is this a flash in the pan start for the Portland Trailblazers? What would an Olympic team look like for Canada? And Ben Simmons?
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The team discusses Kyrie Irving and the dysfunctional Nets organization, plus highlights from this week of basketball. (We did not know about the Kyrie suspension at the recording of this podcast.)
After one week in the books, the guys look to make some overreactions amongst the league. Is the Lakers season already over? Is Utah the best team? Are we ready for the Damian Lillard comeback? Plus awards predictions.
The guys are back and they make over/under predictions for all 30 teams. Is this the year Denver wins it all? Will Dallas or New Orleans have more wins this season? Can the Nets be trusted? And the guys make 6 picks in a new points game, for the season.
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This episode the guys cover the top 15 picks of the 2022 NBA Draft, and break down other notable selections from each round. The Toronto Raptors added a rim protecting big from Cameroon with a 9'9" wingspan. And what in tarnation are the New York Knicks doing?
This week the guys revisit the NBA Finals. Condolences to Kristian and his Boston Celtics. Has Steph Curry cemented his legacy as a top 5 player of all time? What do the Celtics need to do to make it back to the Finals? And did Draymond deserve the vitriol he received?
This week the guys are back with their run down of the NBA playoffs. The Phoenix Suns have been bounced by Luka Doncic and company. The Boston Celtics are to take revenge on the Miami Heat, in a rematch of the 2020 Conference Finals. Do the Golden State Warriors have what it takes to capture their 4th title? And a BIG congrats to this year's MVP, Nikola Jokic.
This week the guys congratulate Marcus Smart on winning Defensive Player of the Year. Can Kyrie tune out the noise in Boston? Can the Toronto Raptors make things interesting against the 76ers? And have the New Orleans Pelicans found the right personnel for success?
This week the guys preview the NBA Playoffs play-in tournament. The Lakers finally clear Luol Deng's contract. Is Anthony Davis overrated? And final predictions for season awards are handed out.
This week the guys get into the eastern conference leading Boston Celtics. Are the Raptors good enough to stay out of the play-in tournament? And Final Four predictions are made for the men's and women's NCAA March Madness tournament
This week's episode the guys bust out the brackets and talk about upsets and surprises from March Madness heading into the sweet sixteen. They also review their over/under picks with 12 games left in the NBA schedule.
This week the guys give their reactions to the trade deadline. The end of the Ben Simmons saga. Who won the big trades? Is the writing on the wall for Damian Lillard's eventual exit from the Rose city? And could we see a franchise on the move in the not so distant future?
This week the guys welcome special guest Oscar Derkx to the show. They focus on the Toronto Raptors success, and why Fred Van Vleet deserves to be an NBA All Star. And bold bets are made in anticipation for the NBA trade deadline.
This week the guys look into James Harden's free agency options. How rapidly is Ben Simmons' trade value diminishing? Are there answers to the Lakers slide? And a new Rising Stars format could open the doors to a new in season tournament option for the NBA.
Happy New Year! This week the guys welcome back the trigger happy splash brother, Klay Thompson. Good BBQ comes from Memphis, and so does Ja Morant. And is Demar Derozan making a case for MVP?
This episode is a special holiday wish list. Kristian & Braydon share their biggest wishes for the rest of the NBA season.
Happy Holidays!
This week the guys shout out the greatest shooter of all time, as Steph Curry surpasses the great Ray Allen for most 3 pointers made in NBA history. Will we see a return to the court for Kyrie Irving? What happens as Covid claims two games from the Bulls? And will Zion ever play again?
This week the guys dig in on the future of the Indiana Pacers and the Portland Trailblazers? Both teams are heading in the wrong direction, and the writing is on the wall for big changes to come.
This week's episode features a Raptors and Celtics debrief. The guy's ask what the future holds for both Kemba Walker and Goran Dragic? And, have you heard what happened in the Lakers/Pacers game that had Lebron kick fans out of the arena?
This week the gents unpack the return of the Malice in the Palace. They question if the Kings season can get any worse than puke on the court? Is Michael Porter Jr's season in jeopardy? And why is Utah still called the Jazz?
This week's episode features a shout out to the East leading Washington Wizards. Who really won the Russell Westbrook trade? What will it take for Sacramento to right the ship? And can the Golden State Warriors return to championship form?
This week the guys try not to talk about Ben Simmons. Instead they debate between the "Lakers" or the "Lackers". The Robert Sarver issues arise. And they predict the aftermath of the Jokic v The Miami Heat case.
This week's episode unveils first impressions from the first weeks of the season. At 6-1, are the Bulls the real deal? Is there a coach in the league that should be worried about their job? And does the feel of the basketball really make a difference on a Paul George air ball?
This week's episode has Braydon and Kristian wondering about Lebron's receding hairline, and whether his game/health will recede as he enters his 17th season? Can the Bulls keep up this hot start? Is Ja Morant an early MVP candidate? And what does Edward Rogers Jr have against Masai Ujiri?
The 75th NBA Season tips off. The guys analyze another act in the Ben Simmons circus. And would Lebron be as dominant if he had to wear Chuck Taylors?
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Braydon and Kristian tee up the Western Conference teams over/under's. They give their MVP predictions, and how bad are the Rockets really going to be? Finally what if the Pelicans moved north?
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The guys make over/under predictions for all 30 teams. In this episode they begin with the new and improved Eastern Conference.
After a few weeks away, Braydon & Kristian are back and they are taking shots at Kyrie... The only shots he seems to be taking... They also discuss JR Smith as his budding golf career tees off, Ben Simmons finally touching down in Philly, Zaire Wade turning pro and much much more...
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Congrats to The Truth, Big Ben, CB4 and the rest of the 2021 HOF Inductees! On this week's episode, John Wall's next stop is debated, does he still belong in the NBA? As well as a look at what it will take for the Celtics and Nuggets to stand a chance against the Nets and Lakers?
This week the guys dig into why Ben Simmons hasn't been traded yet, and discuss some "what-if" scenarios from NBA trade deals that never went through. Can you imagine a Kobe/KG combo?
Cheers to the great Jackie MacMullen! This week's episode features the latest on Ben Simmons' future, and a new segment called "Buying or Selling"; where the guys give their early predictions on MVP and ROY awards for the upcoming season, and disagree on Kevin Love, John Wall and Dillon Brooks!
On this week's episode, Braydon and Kristian discuss the Dallas Mavericks, Chicago Bulls, Sacramento Kings,Los Angeles Lakers, and more; as they discuss what they are most looking forward to seeing in the upcoming season.
Welcome to The Backyard Basketball Podcast hosted by Kristian Stec & Braydon Dowler-Coltman. Join them each week as they breakdown the latest news and rumours from the NBA and the basketball world! New episodes available every Wednesday!
EPISODE 1: NBA Draft day brought lots of storylines, and with the offseason ramping up its also time to break down the movers and shakers across the league!
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