Posting Up Podcast: Recent Episodes
Lucas Bolduc
Get the latest NBA news all season long, including breaking news and discussion of the the biggest NBA players and games all year long. Each episode, Lucas Bolduc, Sean Scanlon, and Isiah Groves will break down the top storylines of the NBA season and offer insight and analysis.
BrooklynNets hire #JacqueVaughn as their new head coach after firing #SteveNash, can Vaughn right the ship and get #KevinDurant, #KyrieIrving, and the #BrooklynNets back into the title hunt?
JaysonTatum and #JaylenBrown were too much for #JoelEmbiid and #JamesHarden as the #BostonCeltics take down the #Philadelphia76ers 126-117 and the defending champions #GoldenStateWarriors best #LebronJames and the #LosAngelesLakers behind a 33 point performance from #StephCurry. Plus, a preview of the #NBA season with who we predict to be MVP and what are some good future bets to place now and that will payoff at the end of the season.
GoldenStateWarriors beat #DallasMavericks 109-100 to take a 3-0 series lead in the #WesternConferenceFinals. #MiamiHeat lead series against #BostonCeltics heading into game 4 of the #EasternConferenceFinals. Plus, did #NikolaJokic deserve #NBA #MVP?
KyrieIrving back to full-time after vaccine mandate gets lifted. How does this change the out look for the #BrooklynNets?
NBA Final Four. With the Final Four of the NCAA tournament this weekend what are you predictions for the NBA’s Final Four? Who will face off in the Eastern and Western Conference Finals
FinalFour preview. Who advances to the championship and who wins the championship?
Recapping the latest news around the #NBA and previewing some of the top upcoming games around the league. Plus, #NCAATournament recap thus far, what have been the biggest surprises and how busted is your bracket?
BrooklynNets beat #Philadelphia76ers in the first meeting since the #JamesHarden-#BenSimmons trade. Does Harden have a problem performing in big games? Are the #Nets now the favorite to come out of the East? Plus, a full in depth #NCAATournament preview.
SanAntonioSpurs head coach #GregPopovich ties Don Nelson’s #NBA record for most wins with 1,335, is Popovich the greatest coach in NBA history? All-time draft between Sean, King Zay, and Jace, whose team will be better? Plus, game previews and best bets.
Philadelphia76ers are 2-0 with #JamesHarden. Is Harden meshing well with the #76ers enough to make a run at the #EasternConference or even the #NBAFinals. Taking a look at the #NBA MVP race thus far into the season. #CJMcCollum says he has not spoken to #ZionWilliamson since joining the #NewOrelansPelicans, how big of an issue is this for the #Pelicans?
All-Star Recap. Cavs win skill contest. Karl Anthony-Towns wins 3-point contest. Obi Toppin wins dunk contest. Team Lebron beats Team Durant 163-160 with help from a 50-point performance by Steph Curry to win All-Star Game MVP
Best teams going into All-Star break versus best teams coming out of All-Star break. Let’s just take a look at the standings and will the top teams remain on top coming out of the All-Star break? Will some teams fall off? Will some teams get a jolt of energy to make a push for the playoffs?
BrooklynNets trade #JamesHarden to #Philadelphia76ers for #BenSimmons. Who won the trade? Can this elevate on of these teams to the #NBAFinals? Will the new additions synergies with their new team?
NBAAllStar weekend preview; Who will win #SkillsCompetition, #DunkContest, and #3ptContest? Which team is better #LebronJames or #KevinDurant? Who are you most excited to see play? Plus, What is your favorite past All-Star weekend moment?
CJMcCollum traded to #NewOrleansPelicans! Who wins this trade? Did the #PortlandTrailblazers get enough draft capital from both this trade and the #LosAngelesClippers trade? Tensions high for the #NewYorkKnicks! #JuliusRandle has struggled this year, Where can he be shipped to? Will he be traded? #IndianaPacers trade #DomantasSabonis, #JeremyLamb, #JustinHoliday, and a 2027 second round pick to the #SacramentoKings for #TyreseHaliburton, #BuddyHield, and #TristanThompson. Who won the trade? Can this move take one of these 13th ranked teams into playing for playoff contention?
All star starter announced; Eastern Conference: Kevin Durant, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Joel Embiid, Trae Young, and DeMar DeRozan and Western Conference: Lebron James, Nikola Jokic, Andrew Wiggins, Steph Curry, and Ja Morant. Is all star voting have real meaning anymore? Who got snubbed? Who deserves to be a reserved? Trade deadline rapid approach any realistic potential trades? Plus, midseason NBA Finals predictions.
NBA #AllStar starters will be announced this week, who should be the starters? #LosAngelesLakers beat #BrooklynNets in #AnthonyDavis' return from injury. #ChicagoBulls and #UtahJazz have seemingly had pretty steady footing at the top of their respective division but have started to struggle, can both these teams get through the rough patch to keep home court advantage in the playoffs? #LebronJames is the current GOAT in the NBA, but who is the baby GOAT?
The #ClevelandCavaliers and #MemphisGrizzlies are the 4 seeds in their conferences, can these young teams sustain the success into the playoffs? #KevinDurant sprains MCL and is out 4-6 weeks, the #BrooklynNets have dropped to 3rd in the East. Can the Nets get back to the top of the East without Durant?
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KyrieIrving and #KlayThompson return to the court. How far can they propel their teams? Could the #GoldenStateWarriors and the #BrooklynNets meet in the #NBA Finals? #MemphisGrizzlies are on a 10-game win streak and find themselves 4th in the West. Can they keep it up to have home court advantage come playoff time? Is #JaMorant a MVP candidate?
COVID spike in NBA leads to teams reaching to find players to fill spots with 10-day contracts being handed out left and right. Who has benefitted and who has hurt because of this? Kyrie expected to make his season debut tomorrow against the Pacers. What to expect after all this time off? We are roughly a month and half out of All Star weekend, so let’s take a look at who should be involved in the festivities. Who deserves to be an All-Star?
StephCurry breaking 3 point field goals made record, how has he changed the game, where does he ranks all time; and favorite Steph Curry moment? #ZionWilliamson suffers another set back in return to court, his weight has been an issue, as have injuries. Is this a serious concern? What can the #NewOrleansPelicans do if this continues to be a chronic issue? #BenSimmons Trade talks heating up. #SacramentoKings, #MinnesotaTimberwolves, #NewYorkKnicks, #LosAngelesLakers, #PortlandTrailblazers, #IndianaPacers and #ClevelandCavaliers are reportedly all interested in acquiring Simmons, which of these teams fit Simmons the best? Who can give the sixers the best package?
IndianaPacers are looking to trade away #DomantasSabonis, who would be a willing trade partner? Reports come out that #DamianLillard would like to play with #BenSimmons, will this happen and if it does how will they work together? #BostonCeltics continue to struggle, can #JaysonTatum and #JaylenBrown learn to play together to get back in #EasternConference contention?
KlayThompson and #JamesWiseman both assigned to #GoldenState #Warriors #GLeague affiliate the #SantaCruzWarriors. This past week we got to see the two projected overall picks in the 2022 #NBAdraft face off in #Duke’s #PaoloBanchero and #Gonzaga’s #ChetHolmgren. What team do you expect to have the #1 overall pick at season’s end? Who would you take #1?
ChrisPaul and #DevinBooker have the #Suns streaking as they have won 13 games in a row after a 1-3 start! Does #Phoenix have enough to make another run? Or do they need to add a piece before the #tradedeadline to solidify their squad? #Lebron is suspended tonight as the #Lakers face off against the #Knicks due to his scuffle with #IsaiahStewart. #CollinSexton and #MichaelPorterJr will miss the rest of the season. Plus, locks of the night.
WashingtonWizards riding high with new team! Is this the best squad #BradleyBeal has had since #JohnWall was at his peak? Are they legit? The #LosAngelesLakers off to a slow start. Is the new supporting cast around #LeBronJames and #AnthonyDavis enough to win big this season?
Deandre Hunter (Wrist) out 8 weeks
Paul Millsap (personal) to miss Tuesdays game
Vucevic in health and safety protocols
Klay Thompson close to 5 v 5 drills, 5-6 weeks away from return
We give our thoughts on the potential #BenSimmons and #JaylenBrown trade and who would benefit more from that trade, the #Philadelphia76ers or the #BostonCeltics? Early season pretenders and contenders, who are riding high but are expected to come crashing down sooner or later and who will continue to be competitive at the top of their conference? Plus, locks of the night!
StephCurry has the #Warriors starting off the season with the best record in the #NBA 9-1, can they keep this up and remain at the top of the #WesternConference throughout the season? The #Pelicans have struggled thus far this season with 1-10 start, the worst record in the NBA, without #ZionWilliamson so far this year, can Williamson get healthy and help lead this team to a playoff push or are they poised to get another top pick? Plus, locks of the night!
The #Celtics have had a poor start to the 2021-22 #NBA season, with #MarcusSmart calling out #JaysonTatum and #JaylenBrown, what is wrong in #Boston? Who has been the most impressive player this season so far? Plus, locks of the night.
How are the #Philadelphia76ers, #NewYorkKnicks, and #UtahJazz and other teams around the #NBA fairing so far this season? The #ChicagoBulls of to 4-0 start for first time since ‘96-‘97 is this #Bulls team legit? Plus, introducing our Locks of the Night, were we give you our best bets for the night to help win you some money.
BenSimmons has returned to #Philadelphia after months of drama between him and the #76ers. #KyrieIrving is expected to miss a tremendous amount of time with the #BrooklynNets due to the COVID vaccination.
The Posting Up podcast is back! Lucas, Sean, Zay and Jace give their predictions on how the #EasternConference and #WesternConference will play out this #NBA season.
There’s been tons of moves this #NBA off-season! Whether from #trade or #freeagency. Which move has been most impactful in your opinion? Based on the moves made this off season, which non playoff team has the best chance to make the postseason this year? Tons of new coaches were hired around the league, which coach do you think has the most impact? What hire did you not like so much?
NBADraft time! Who’s going #1? Could there be a surprise pick in the top 5? Where is #JamesBouknight gonna be taken? #MemphisGrizzlies - #NewOrleansPelicans Trade. Who won? #USABasketball shaky in the #TokyoOlympics. After a shocking opening game loss to #TeamFrance, #USA steamrolled #Iran 120-66. Is this team still a gold medal team?
The #MilwaukeeBucks take Game 6 and the series to clinch the #NBAFinals championship behind a 50-point performance by Finals MVP #GiannisAntetokounmpo.
DamianLillard is expected to request a trade out of Portland, but where will he end up? #KhrisMiddleton's 40-points help the #MilwaukeeBucks get past the #PhoenixSuns and #DevinBooker's 42-points to take game 4 of the #NBAFinals to even up the series 2-2. Game 5 is tonight on ABC, who will break the tie and gain the advantage in the series?
Game 3 of the #NBAFinals is tonight as the #PhoenixSuns visit the #MilwaukeeBucks. Can #GiannisAntetokounmpo and the #Bucks get a win at home or will #ChrisPaul #DevinBooker and the #Suns set up the sweep?
Game 1 of the #NBAFinals tips off tonight as the #MilwaukeeBucks visit the #PhoenixSuns. Can #ChrisPaul lead the #Suns past #GiannisAntetokounmpo and the #Bucks?
Without #TraeYoung the #AtlantaHawks tie series with #MilwaukeeBucks 2-2 after #GiannisAntetokounmpo leaves Game 4 of #EasternConferenceFinals with injury. #PaulGeorge led the charge in Game 5, but can he stay hot and help #LosAngelesClippers push the #WesternConferenceFinals to game 7 or can #ChrisPaul and #DevinBooker lead the #PhoenixSuns in the #NBAFinals?
NBADraftLottery is tonight! Who goes #1 in the #NBADraft? #MilwaukeeBucks vs #AtlantaHawks and #LosAngelesClippers vs. #PhoenixSuns previews.
Clippers tie series 2-2 vs #Jazz, as #Hawks also steal a win and tie their series with the #76ers 2-2. Are the #1 seeds in trouble? #Suns sweep #Nuggets, does #Phoenix have a realistic chance at making and possibly winning the #NBAChampionship? With #KyrieIrving and #JamesHarden out for what seems like the rest of the series, can #Milwaukee shift control and win this series against #Brooklyn?
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Round 2 of the #NBAPlayoffs: #Nets lead series against the #Bucks 2-0, #Suns lead series against the #Nuggets 1-0, #76ers and #Hawks series tied 1-1, and the #Jazz lead the series against the #Clippers 1-0. #Knicks head coach #TomThibodeau wins #CoachoftheYear. How does #Denver stop #DevinBooker? Does #GiannisAntetokounmpo need another star to get #Milwaukee to the #NBAFinals?
Behind a stellar performance from #KawhiLeonard, the #Clippers force game 7 against #LukaDoncic and the #Mavericks, winner take all, who will advance? #TerryStotts out as #TrailBlazers coach, who should replace him? Round 2 of the #NBAPlayoffs are starting as the #Nets take on the #Bucks, #Suns take on the #Nuggets, and the #76ers take on the #Hawks this weekend.
DannyAinge has stepped down as the president of basketball operations for the #BostonCeltics and #BradStevens will leave his coaching role to fill the vacancy left by Ainge. The team will start a head coaching search, #AtlantaHawks, #Philadelphia76ers, and #UtahJazz all have an opportunity to clinch their series tonight, but who will get it done? #PhoenixSuns have #LosAngelesLakers on the brink of elimination, and the #DenverNuggets outlasted the #PortlandTrailBlazers in a 2OT thriller, but who will win those series'?
Bucks sweep #Heat and the #76ers are up 3-0 on the #Wizards, other than that every series is close. Can the #Grizzlies, #Knicks, #Celtics, #Suns, and #Clippers comeback from being down 1-2 in the series or will the #Jazz, #Hawks, #Nets, #Lakers, and #Mavericks close out the series? #Nuggers and #Trailblazers series is tied 2-2, who will lead their team to victory #NikolaJokic or #DamianLillard?
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What’s been your favorite series to watch so far and why? Most impressive and least impressive performances so far. #Knicks lose game 1 to the #Hawks and #Jazz lose game 1 to the #Grizzlies, what do these teams got to do to not go down 0-2? #76ers are cruise past the #Wizards in game 1, will this end in a sweep? Plus, previews of tonight's game 2's between #Celtics and #Nets, #Lakers and #Suns, and #Clippers and #Mavericks.
The #NBAPlayoffs start today, so Lucas, Sean, and Zay are joined but Stir the Pot Sports' Railey Barett Valdez to every first round matchup. Today starts the series' of #76ers with #JoelEmbiid and #BenSimmons vs #Wizards with #RusselWestbrook and #BradleyBeal, #JuliusRandle and #Knicks take on #TraeYoung and #Hawks, #GiannisAntetokounmpo and #Bucks vs #JimmyButler and #Heat, The big three of #KevinDurant #JamesHarden and #KyrieIrving for #Nets vs #JaysonTatum and #Celtics, #Jazz with the return of #DonovanMitchell vs #JaMorant and #Grizzlies, #Clippers with #KawhiLeonard and #PaulGeorge take on #LukaDoncic and #Mavericks, #MVP candidate #NikolaJokic and #Nuggets vs #DamianLillard and #TrailBlazers, and #Suns duo of #ChrisPaul and #DevinBooker vs #Lakers duo of #LebronJames and #AnthonyDavis
The Posting Up crew previews the #NBAPlayIn matchups; #Hornets @ #Pacers, #Wizards @ #Celtics, #Spurs @ #Grizzlies, and #Warriors @ #Lakers. Who will win their way into the #NBAPlayoffs.
The Posting Up crew and other members of the #CMGSports family joined forces to come up with their version of the all #NBA first and second team.
Wrapping up the Posting Up season awards with #MVP, #DefensivePlayeroftheYear, and #CoachoftheYear. Preview big games coming up in the final week of the season. Plus, #JaylenBrown done for the season and #RussellWestbrook breaks the triple-double record.
Award time. Over the next few shows we’ll be talking awards; #6thMan of the year, #MostImprovedPlayer, and #ROY Rookie of the year. Plus, previewing some some games as we get closer to the #NBAPlayoffs
The #Pelicans are 2.5 GB of the #Spurs for the 10th seed. With the season winding down, could the Pelicans make a push for the #NBAPlayIn tournament? The #Lakers are still struggling, losing 6 of their last 8, and only 2 games back of the play in tournament. If the Lakers fall into the play-in, could they be in trouble? The #Knicks clinched their first winning season in nearly a decade, and the fans couldn’t be happier. What’s the ceiling for this team?
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Luka Doncic had a 30-20-10 triple double in a winning effort against Washington. If Luka stays hot, are the Mavericks a team that can pull off an upset in the first round of the playoffs? X- Factors. We’re not talking stars like LeBron, Kevin Durant, Giannis or Embiid! Who’s one role player/starter who can make a difference and be an X factor come playoff time for a contending team? The late MVP race is coming down to the wire! Embiid and Jokic remain the front runners, but dark horses such as CP3, Steph, and Giannis are close behind them. Who DESERVES to be MVP this year?
- Introduction show. “Hi I’m Lucas Bolduc and I’m joined by Sean, Isaiah, and this is the Posting Up Podcast.
- “It’s draft week for the NFL, so what a great time to look into some top prospects for the NBA Draft this summer! (Imma ask y’all who your favorite prospect is, a prospect you think is gonna slip in the draft but have an impact in his career, and for me Jace and Zay what prospect we’d like to see on our team)”
- Game Break - Games we are looking forward to
- “Play in Tourney. Which team currently in the play in slot has the best chance at pulling an upset? Which team is most likely to slip out of the 7-10 and miss the playoffs?”
- Something Fun. The NBA has been 3-Pointer heavy for a while now. This would be crazy, but what if home teams had the freedom to make the 3 point line as close or as far away as they wanted. Which team would this benefit the most? The least?
- Outro, if there’s a big game, highlight that, if not, just read off the nationally televised game for that day, and call it a show
- Introduction show. “Hi I’m Lucas Bolduc and I’m joined by Sean, Isaiah, and this is the Posting Up Podcast.
- “Big Returns! Anthony Davis has returned for the Lakers, Jaren Jackson Jr finally played for Memphis and Lamelo Ball is nearing a return for the Hornets. What impact do these returns have going down the stretch?”
- Game Break - Games we are looking forward to
- “Knicks and Wizards are streaking! Will the Knicks finish in the top 4 in the East? Can Washington stay in the race for the play in?”
- Something Fun. If you had to make a 1v1 matchup with a current player, and a retired player, which matchup would be the most intriguing to you?
- Outro, if there’s a big game, highlight that, if not, just read off the nationally televised game for that day, and call it a show
- Introduction show. “Hi I’m Lucas Bolduc and I’m joined by Sean, Isaiah, and this is the Posting Up Podcast.
- “MVP Talk! (Just tell me who y’all got for MVP as of right now and we can debate about dark horses)”
- Game Break - Games we are looking forward to
- “Which bad NBA team is the farthest away from competing in the NBA? Who’s the closest? What will it take for the team farthest away to compete? How close is the closest team?”
- Second Game break: Injuries and such
- All the money on the line right now, what is your “lock” for the NBA finals matchup?”
- Outro, if there’s a big game, highlight that, if not, just read off the nationally televised game for that day, and call it a show
- Introduction show. “Hi I’m Lucas Bolduc and I’m joined by Sean, Isaiah, and this is the Posting Up Podcast.
- “AD is rumored to be very close to returning. If the situation occurred, how far can Davis take the Lakers without LeBron?”
- Game Break - Games we are looking forward to
- “The Celtics have won 5 in a row, and just signed former No. 2 overall pick Jabari Parker, can this Celtics team get it together in time for a playoff run? And how much impact does the Parker signing have?”
- Second Game break: Injuries and such
- Something fun. D-Wade is now a part majority owner of the Utah Jazz, if you could join an ownership group of any sports team in the world, which one would it be and why?”
- Outro, if there’s a big game, highlight that, if not, just read off the nationally televised game for that day, and call it a show
- Introduction show. “Hi I’m Lucas Bolduc and I’m joined by Sean, Isaiah, and this is the Posting Up Podcast.
- “As it currently stands, the 1 vs 8 matchup in both conferences would be 76ers vs Knicks and Jazz vs Grizzlies. Which of those eight seeds have the best chance to pull of an upset if the playoffs started today?”
- Game Break - Games we are looking forward to
- “Who’s one team currently in the playoff picture who you think could slip and end up missing the playoffs?”
- Second Game break: Injuries and such
- Something fun. You get one free month of basketball lessons with one NBA player. Who do you choose and why?”
- Outro, if there’s a big game, highlight that, if not, just read off the nationally televised game for that day, and call it a show
- Introduction show. “Hi I’m Lucas Bolduc and I’m joined by Sean, Isaiah, and this is the Posting Up Podcast.
- “National Championship. Reaction, thoughts, way too early champ for next year?”
- Game Break - Games we are looking forward to
- A lot of superstar talent is on bad teams (KAT - MIN) (Kevin Love - CLE) (Brad Beal - WSH) where’s one team you’d like to see these and other superstars stuck in a rut moved to this offseason? (Dream Scenarios)
- Second Game break: Injuries and such
- Something fun. Top 5 players under 25. Make a list. Explain why.
- Outro, if there’s a big game, highlight that, if not, just read off the nationally televised game for that day, and call it a show
Sweet 16 and Elite 8
- Which team were you surprised didn’t make the Elite 8?
- Which team's performance in their elite 8 game impressed you the most?
- We have a cinderella. #11 UCLA has made the final four! What has impressed you the most with how UCLA has played since this tournament started?
Final 4
- Out of the three other teams remaining, who has the best chance at defeating gonzaga?
- Which Final Four matchup are you most excited for?
Natl. Championship
- What is your ideal Natl. Championship matchup?
- Who wins the NCAA Tournament's Most Outstanding Player?
- What is your matchup and score prediction for both final four games?
- Introduction show. “Hi I’m Lucas Bolduc and I’m joined by Sean, Isaiah, and Chris, and this is the Posting Up Podcast. (Trade deadline recap)
- 46 players were dealt in a record breaking NBA trade deadline, 23 teams made deals. Out of all the trades, which is the most impactful?
- Game Break - Games we are looking forward to
- A few of our favorite teams made deals, 76ers(Lucas), Celtics(Chris), and Knicks(Zay), were we impressed or not impressed with the moves our teams made on deadline day
- Second Game break: Injuries and such
- Andre Drummond and Lamarcus Aldridge have reached buy out agreements with their teams, where do you see these players making the most impact?
- Outro, if there’s a big game, highlight that, if not, just read off the nationally televised game for that day, and call it a show
1st and 2nd Round
Which upset shocked you the most in the first round?
Did a team you choose to upset a higher seed let you down?
Three 4 seeds, Two 3 seeds, Two 2 seeds, and A 1 seed have been eliminated, are your champions still dancing?
Sweet 16
Which team is a lock to win their sweet 16 matchup?
Which team do you think could shock the world and make the elite 8?
Which sweet 16 matchup are you most excited for?
Elite 8
Which team in your opinion is a lock for the final 4?
Will a team seeded 8 or lower be in the final 4 this year?
Out of all the teams left, who has the best chance to win a Natl. Championship?
Some around the horn topics
- What’s one upset you are guaranteeing for the round of 64?
- Who’s one team that is a 10 seed or lower that you’re looking forward to watching?
- In your opinion, who is the weakest #1 seed?
- UConn faces Maryland in one of the 7/10 matchups, are you confident in UConn’s chances?
- If you had to choose one team seeded 13 or lower to win their first game, which team do you take and why?
Deeper questions
- Who’s the one team in your sweet 16 that you think not many others have in theirs??
- Top NBA Prospect you’re looking forward to seeing play in the NCAA Tournament?
- Are undefeated teams cursed in the NCAA Tournament?? (Undefeated team hasn’t won since Indiana in 1976)
- What’s your favorite March Madness moment of all time??
Final Questions
- Who is in your Final Four?
- Who is in your national championship?
- Who wins the NCAA Tournament in your bracket? (Score as well)
- Introduction show. “Hi I’m Lucas Bolduc and I’m joined by Sean and Isaiah, and this is the Posting Up Podcast.
- Introducing the first topic “Joel Embiid and Anthony Davis are both out with injury for At Least the next two weeks. Which team is in more trouble if their all star misses more time?
- Game Break - Games we are looking forward to
- Second topic:” PJ Tucker, Lamarcus Aldridge, and Andre Drummond. All players who are currently sitting out and waiting to join a new team. Which of these 3 players do you think would have the most impact on a new team, and which team?”
- Second Game break: Top 10?
- Final topic. “Something fun” March Madness is coming up!!! Who’s your favorite college basketball player of all time, and why!? Give a memory or moment that made you like them.
- Outro, if there’s a big game, highlight that, if not, just read off the nationally televised game for that day, and call it a show
Skills Challenge
Participants: Robert Covington (Trail Blazers), Luka Doncic (Mavericks), Chris Paul (Suns), Julius Randle (Knicks), Domantas Sabonis (Pacers), Nikola Vucevic (Magic)
Odds to win: Doncic +225, Paul +250, Sabonis +500, Randle +550, Vucevic +550, Covington +600
3-Point Contest
Participants: Mike Conley (Jazz), Jaylen Brown (Celtics), Stephen Curry (Warriors), Zach LaVine (Bulls), Donovan Mitchell (Jazz), Jayson Tatum (Celtics)
Odds to win: Curry +200, LaVine +450, Mitchell +500, Tatum +650, Brown +750, Conley N/A
Dunk Contest
Participants: Anfernee Simons (Trail Blazers), Cassius Stanley (Pacers), Obi Toppin (Knicks)
2021 NBA All-Star Game
When: Sunday, March 7
Time: 8 p.m. ET | TV: TNT
Betting odds: Spread: Team LeBron -3.5 | Moneyline: Team LeBron -155, Team Durant +135 | Total: 308.5
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Team LeBron
LeBron James (Starter)
Giannis Antetokounmpo (Starter)
Stephen Curry (Starter)
Luka Dončić (Starter)
Nikola Jokic (Starter)
Damian Lillard
Ben Simmons
Chris Paul
Jaylen Brown
Paul George
Domantas Sabonis
Rudy Gobert
Team Kevin Durant
Kyrie Irving (Starter)
Joel Embiid (Starter)
Kawhi Leonard (Starter)
Bradley Beal (Starter)
Jayson Tatum (Starter)
James Harden
Mike Conley
Zion Williamson
Zach LaVine
Julius Randle
Nikola Vucevic
Donovan Mitchell
- Introduction show. “Hi I’m Lucas Bolduc and I’m joined by Sean and Isaiah, and this is the Posting Up Podcast.
- Introducing the first topic “NBA All-Star Preview” Which part of all star sunday are you most excited for?
- Game Break - Games we are looking forward to before the second half of the season tips off
- Second topic:”Victor Oladipo turns down 2 year extension from Rockets. Which team should target Oladipo before the trade deadline??
- Second Game break: Injuries and such (Myles Garrett Basketball Tape)
- Final topic. “Something fun” What team could use Myles Garrets dominance?? Which other NFL player do you think could impact an NBA court?
- Outro, if there’s a big game, highlight that, if not, just read off the nationally televised game for that day, and call it a show
- Introduction show. “Hi I’m Lucas Bolduc and I’m joined by Sean and Isaiah, and this is the Posting Up Podcast.
- Introducing the first topic “The Raptors have won 4 straight games and 7 of their last 10 and look very dangerous,is Toronto a viable threat in the east?”
- Game Break - Games we are looking forward to
- Second topic:”Where can Lonzo fit in?” (I’m actually really worked up about this, I think lonzo can be an impactful player but I don’t think the NO system is right for him at all)
- Second Game break: Injuries and such
- Final topic. “Something fun” We’ve talked a lot lately about MVP, so why don’t we make our “mid season” award predictions. Let’s everyone give me their 6MOTY, MIP, DPOY, ROY, and COY. I wanna get these mid season ones done and then compare them when the actual awards come out.
- Outro, if there’s a big game, highlight that, if not, just read off the nationally televised game for that day, and call it a show
Joel Embiid had a huge game posting a career high 50 Points. Is Embiid a serious threat to win MVP? If not, then who is the favorite? NBA is soon set to release the second half of the NBA schedule. Which team need to have the strongest second half to prove themselves? All-Star Starters revealed and who we want to see listed on the reserves
- Introduction show. “Hi I’m Lucas Bolduc and I’m joined by Sean and Isaiah, and this is the Posting Up Podcast.
- Introducing the first topic “Unfortunately, Anthony Davis injured his leg, and will miss a minimum of 2-3 weeks, while the lakers will most likely struggle in AD’s absence, what team in the west can capitalize most and move up the standings??”
- Game Break - Games we are looking forward to
- Second topic:”Pistons and Cavaliers announce plans to rest Blake Griffin and Andre Drummond until they find either a trade or buyout option, which team would you like to see these players go to?”
- Second Game break. Injuries and Such
- Final topic. “Something fun:You have to score on one NBA player, or else you go to jail for 15 years, which player do you choose and why?.”
- Outro, if there’s a big game, highlight that, if not, just read off the nationally televised game for that day, and call it a show
- Introduction show. “Hi I’m Lucas Bolduc and I’m joined by Sean and Isaiah, and this is the Posting Up Podcast.
- Introducing the first topic “The Jazz are 21-5, are they a legit title contender??”
- Game Break - Games we are looking forward to
- Second topic:”If you had to bet everything you had on one team that’s not the Lakers to win the NBA title, who do you pick and why?””
- Second Game break. Top 10 Reel!
- Final topic. “Something fun:You have to build an NBA starting 5, with non-NBA players (ex: PG - Lionel Messi) come up with a 1-5 lineup and state why you have each player at each position.”
- Outro, if there’s a big game, highlight that, if not, just read off the nationally televised game for that day, and call it a show
- Introduction show. “Hi I’m Lucas Bolduc and I’m joined by Sean and Isaiah, and this is the Posting Up Podcast.
- Introducing the first topic “The Knicks traded for Derrick Rose, we all know the Knicks needed some more help, but was this it??”
- Game Break - Games we are looking forward to
- Second topic:”Rookies. Which rookie has impressed you the most this year and why? Also consider who you think has the brightest future.”
- Second Game break. Injuries and such
- Final topic. “Something fun: You get to interview any current or former NBA player, and you can ask him 2-3 questions. What questions do you ask them, and why?”
- Outro, if there’s a big game, highlight that, if not, just read off the nationally televised game for that day, and call it a show
10:00 PM ET | TNT
Celtics(12-10, 7-7 Away) |
Jazz(19-5, 9-2 Home) |
Joel Embiid:
- How do you deal with the constant hate from fans of league?
- How has playing in Philadelphia affected your mental toughness as a player on and off the court?
Second Game Break
Malik Beasley sentenced to 120 days in jail after the NBA season for his September arrest
Steve Kerr says he’s not concerned about winning as much as Curry’s longevity, citing limiting currys 4th quarter mins.
Larry Nance Jr (Finger) will miss 4-6 weeks after surgery
James Wiseman (Wrist) will be reevaluated after Warriors return home from the road trip. No timetable yet.
- Introduction show. “Hi I’m Lucas Bolduc and I’m joined by Sean and Isiah, and this is the Posting Up Podcast.
- Introducing the first topic “Dallas has lost 6 straight and are sitting in 13th in the west. What’s wrong with them?”
- Game Break. Quick segment on some marquee matchups and upcoming marquee matchups. And players to watch out for
- Second topic:”A few teams who were expected to be playoff teams this season are struggling so far, (Mavs, Heat, Raptors, Pelicans) If their struggles continue, which “underdog” team can challenge for a playoff spot?”
- Second Game break. Injuries and such
- Final topic. “Something Fun, If you could sit courtside for any NBA game ever, past or present or future, which game would you choose and why?”
- Outro, if there’s a big game, highlight that, if not, just read off the nationally televised game for that day, and call it a show
- Introduction show. “Hi I’m Lucas Bolduc and I’m joined by Chris Pagano and Steve Risser, and this is the Posting Up Podcast.
- Introducing the first topic “Should the Clippers make a push for Bradley Beal?”
- Game Break. Quick segment on some marquee matchups and upcoming marquee matchups. And players to watch out for
- Second topic:”The Heat continue to struggle, who’s to blame? Do they need to make a move for a second piece?”
- Second Game break: Top 10 Reel!
- Final topic. “Who’s one team who is doing bad right now that you think will turn it around and become a threat?”
- Outro, if there’s a big game, highlight that, if not, just read off the nationally televised game for that day, and call it a show
Saturday
Lakers vs. Celtics @ 8:30 on ABC
Sunday
Jazz vs. Nuggets @ 3:30 on NBATV
Monday
Suns vs. Mavericks @ 8:30 on NBATV
- Introduction show. “Hi I’m Lucas Bolduc and I’m joined by Sean Scanlon and Steve Risser, and this is the Posting Up Podcast.
- Introducing the first topic “One Year since Kobe Bryant’s Death. We can talk some Mamba, share our fav memories of him.”
- Game Break. Quick segment on some marquee matchups and upcoming marquee matchups. And players to watch out for
- Second topic:”The Jazz have won 8 straight games, are they a serious threat in the West?”
- Second Game break: injuries and such
- Final topic. “Dark Horse MVP Candidate?”
- Outro, if there’s a big game, highlight that, if not, just read off the nationally televised game for that day, and call it a show
Did the 76ers make the right decision to keep Ben Simmons? Do him and Joel Embiid need something else? ”Nets 0-2 with “Big 3” of Harden, Irving, and Durant. Is this concerning? Something Fun, You’re the GM of a team for 1 day. You can make 1 FA signing, 2 Trades, and 1 staff change, what team do you choose, and what moves do you make!? Top 10 Plays of the Week!
- Introduction show. “Hi I’m Lucas Bolduc and I’m joined by Sean Scanlon and Steve Risser, and this is the Posting Up Podcast.
- Introducing the first topic “Which NBA team can least afford a setback? (Major Injury, Suspension, Ect;)?”
- Game Break. Quick segment on some marquee matchups and upcoming marquee matchups. And players to watch out for
- Second topic:Nets look solid with Harden. Any concern Irving will ruin the chemistry between Harden and KD?”
- Second Game break. Injuries and such
- Final topic. “Something Fun, we are each going to make a top 5 list for current players as of right now. We’ll go one number at a time and say why that player deserves to be where they are.”
- Outro, if there’s a big game, highlight that, if not, just read off the nationally televised game for that day, and call it a show
- Introduction show. “Hi I’m Lucas Bolduc and I’m joined by Sean Scanlon and Steve Risser, and this is the Posting Up Podcast.
- Introducing the first topic “Which player makes a good trade candidate for a championship contender this year?”
- Game Break. Quick segment on some marquee matchups and upcoming marquee matchups. And players to watch out for
- Second topic: With Harden out, should the rockets try and make a playoff push? Or should they sell high and attain draft capital?”
- Second Game break. Top 10 Reel!
- Final topic. “Something Fun. If you had to pick a NBA player younger than 25 to start a franchise with today, who would you pick and why?”
- Outro, if there’s a big game, highlight that, if not, just read off the nationally televised game for that day, and call it a show
James Harden is the centerpiece of a 4 team trade between the Rockets, Nets, Pacers, and Cavs. Nets receive James Harden. Rockets receive Victor Oladipo, Dante Exum, Rodions Kuruc, and 8 total first round draft picks. Pacers receive Caris LeVert and a second round pick. The Cavs receive Jarrett Allen and Taurean Prince.
- Introduction show. “Hi I’m Lucas Bolduc and I’m joined by Sean Scanlon and King Zay, and this is the Posting Up Podcast.
- Introducing the first topic “More games cancelled due to Covid, at what point does the bubble become a realistic possibility?”
- Game Break. Quick segment on some marquee matchups and upcoming marquee matchups. And players to watch out for
- Second topic:Toronto continues to struggle, should they hit the hard reset or try and turn things around?”
- Second Game break. Injuries and things
- Final topic. “Kyrie Irving not expected to rejoin nets this week, NBA investigatings massless party video. How much more time can Kyrie miss until this starts to get out of hand?”
- Outro, if there’s a big game, highlight that, if not, just read off the nationally televised game for that day, and call it a show
- Introduction show. “Hi I’m Lucas Bolduc and I’m joined by Sean Scanlon and King Zay, and this is the Posting Up Podcast.
- Introducing the first topic,, “NBA sees more COVID trouble as 76ers get hit hard” Impact virus has on league
- Game Break. Quick segment on some yesterday’s marquee matchups and upcoming marquee matchups. And players to watch out for
- Second topic: Young teams loose key players (Fultz torn ACL, TJ Warren Foot Injury, is short rest impacting players productivity and health?”
- Second Game break. Top 10 Reel!
- Final topic. “G League to play in Disney Bubble, should NBA return to bubble come playoff time?”
- Outro, if there’s a big game, highlight that, if not, just read off the nationally televised game for that day, and call it a show
- Introduction show. “Hi I’m Lucas Bolduc and I’m joined by Sean Scanlon and King Zay, and this is the Posting Up Podcast.
- Introducing the first topic,, “76ers hot start. Contenders or pretenders?”
- Game Break. Quick segment on some yesterday’s marquee matchups and upcoming marquee matchups. And players to watch out for
- Second topic, KD to miss 4 games due to Covid restrictions. “Should star players be extra careful when it comes to Covid rules!”
- Second Game break. Injuries and such
- Final topic. “Which under the radar team do you think has the best shot at winning a championship this season?”
- Outro, if there’s a big game, highlight that, if not, just read off the nationally televised game for that day, and call it a show
- Introduction show. “Hi I’m Lucas Bolduc and I’m joined by Sean Scanlon and King Zay, and this is the Posting Up Podcast.
- Introducing the first topic,, “Wizards dreadful start. Can Bradley Beal and Russel Westbrook coincide?” .
- Game Break. Quick segment on some yesterday’s marquee matchups and upcoming marquee matchups. And players to watch out for
- Second topic, “Is James Harden toxic for the rockets? Should they hurry things up and trade him ASAP?”
- Second Game break. Top 10 Reel!
- Final topic. “Do the Warriors have a realistic chance at a championship this season? Or is Klay Thompson truly the glue that holds that team together?”
- Outro, if there’s a big game, highlight that, if not, just read off the nationally televised game for that day, and call it a show
Lakers off to a slow start? Nets resting Durant and Kyrie? What team has the most to prove?
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