The Pickup: Recent Episodes
Dan Lively
NBA Basketball podcast where hosts Dan and Ben discuss everything that revolves around the NBA. We will be covering the biggest storylines and news in the league. In addition, we will have reoccurring segments such as Start, Bench, Cut, One's got to Go, Hypothetical 1 v 1 or 2 v 2 match-ups, season predictions and more!
In this second part of the Round 1 breakdown, Dan and Ben shift their focus to the Eastern Conference. What did we learn about the winners, and what happens to the losing squads? How about the massive first round disappointment from the Brooklyn Nets? You won't want to miss this!
In this first part of a two part series, Dan and Ben breakdown most of the Western Conference Round 1 series. They highlight some performances from key standouts as well as theorize on what moves the losing teams have to make. Be sure to tune into part two as well!
One of our hosts is sad... In this episode, Dan and Ben breakdown the Play-In tournament and get Dan's reaction to his Cavaliers' season ending early. Additionally, both of our hosts share their playoff predictions and talk about each series and potential series we might see as the playoffs get started today!
The Play-In is right around the corner! Ben and Dan check in to break down the play-in matchups in each conference and make their predictions for who will come away with each seed. Additionally, we get to hear from Ben on who he would like to see his Celtics' matchup with and if he thinks the Bucks might have been scared towards the end of the regular season. Finally, this episode does start off with a fun segment of our two hosts trying to figure out the Poeltl puzzle of the day!
In this episode, Dan and Ben break down the 75th anniversary All-Star game in Cleveland! What was a historic and eventful few days, there was a lot to cover. From the creativity in the new Rising Stars format to the premier shooting display by Steph Curry in the main event!
We are back!! After enjoying the All-Star Break like the rest of the league, Dan and Ben are ready to discuss the NBA trade deadline. With so many moves, our two hosts look at the biggest ones. They breakdown key takeaways, winners and losers from each deal and what those deals could mean for the future of those respective teams.
In this episode Dan and Ben finally breakdown all of the all star news that has released. They discuss the starters, the reserves and then the newly announced replacements as well. Then they dive into what truly makes and all star and what should be considered. Finally, they end the episode with some thoughts on two major trades that took place. The first being Norman Powell and Robert Covington to the Clippers and the last being Caris LeVert to the Cavaliers!
In this episode Dan and Ben break down the Week 14 players of the week in Nikola Jokić and Trae Young. After this, they dive into the recently announced and updated format for the Rising Stars Game as All-Star weekend draws near. Finally, they wrap up by discussing a Bleacher Report article that features trade scenarios for fringe playoff teams, deciding which are good moves and which are trash!
In this hour long segment, Dan and Ben kick off by breaking down Devin Booker and Darius Garland, our players of the week! They also discuss the success of this Cavaliers team, one of the biggest surprises of the year. Then they dive into a wide array of NBA news topics. Everything from Ben Simmons updates, to the Brooklyn Nets possibly splitting up this summer, to other rumors and trades that have happened in the league.
In this episode, Dan and Ben dedicate time to discuss the surging Memphis Grizzlies and the miraculous play of Ja Morant! Both hosts give their takes on if this team should be viewed as legitimate contenders and then they dive into an array of recent NBA news topics.
Welcome back from the holidays!! In this episode Dan and Ben recap players of the week from weeks nine through eleven. They give an updated look at the standings and then break down recent NBA news and star returns!
In this episode Dan and Ben first breakdown the players of the week and their respective performances. Then they recap their parlay picks from last week. This includes apologies being given to both Houston and OKC. Finally they conclude with a variety of NBA news topics in their NBA news roundup!
In this episode, Dan and Ben breakdown the week 7 players of the week and touch on where both of their respective teams are at in the standings. Then they dive into a new segment, looking at all of the money lines to preview Wednesday’s games. Each of our hosts create their own parlay on who they would take. Tune in now!
In this episode, Dan and Ben break down the prime time regular season matchup of the lead leading Golden State Warriors and the Phoenix Suns who have won 16 straight games! In addition, they round the episode out by discussing the back half of the Eastern Conference and identifying pretenders from contenders.
Dan and Ben kick this episode off by making an exciting announcement about the Pickup pod! Then they dive into what was a wild and as Ben liked to call it meme-worthy week of NBA action. Returning segments of players of the week and teams of the week get the episode rolling and then Dan and Ben break down news and notes from around the league. Finally, they finish up with their under appreciated performances of the week!
Dan and Ben kick this episode off by making an exciting announcement about the Pickup pod! Video podcasts will now be available exclusively on Spotify. Then they dive into what was a wild and as Ben liked to call it meme-worthy week of NBA action. Returning segments of players of the week and teams of the week get the episode rolling and then Dan and Ben break down news and notes from around the league. Finally, they finish up with their under appreciated performances of the week!
In this episode, Dan and Ben break down the players of the week and highlight two teams that have been red hot to start the year. In addition, they look at the early MVP favorites and talk about some league investigations. Finally, they conclude with their under appreciated performances of the week!
In this episode, Dan & Ben break down the third week of the 2021 regular season! They highlight players of the week, teams of the week and games as well. Finally, they introduce a brand new segment called “Unrecognized Performances of the Week”. This is all about giving more love to performances that weren’t highlighted enough across the league!
In this episode, Dan and Ben cover the newest players of the week as well as highlighting key games. They also touch on the league’s shooting struggles as a whole and finally finish up with the drama in Boston!
In this episode Dan and Ben breakdown the first full week of NBA action! They talk about players and teams of the week and also if they are buying some of the surprising hot starts in the league.
In this episode, Dan and Ben discuss the ongoing Ben Simmons and Kyrie Irving drama. In addition, they dive into the opening night games and celebrate the start to a brand new season!
In this episode, Dan and Ben break down media day and training camp and all the news and excitement surrounding the start of the upcoming season!
In this weeks episode, Dan and Ben dive into the release of ESPN’s top 100 player projections for the upcoming season.
Dan & Ben are back to discuss their most anticipated matchups of the upcoming NBA Season. They also break down a variety of news topics from John Wall, to Aaron Gordon and finally the ongoing Ben Simmons drama.
In this episode, Dan and Ben reveal the results to their 5 on 5 team matchup from the previous episode. They also dive into the recent trade and free agency activity that is being dominated by the Nets and Lakers. Finally they conclude the segment with a start, cut, bench segment featuring Khris Middleton, Jaylen Brown, and Zach LaVine!
Full episode featuring three segments. First is the outcome of the 2021 NBA Summer League. Then Dan and Ben discuss the three team trade that sent Lauri Markkanen to the Cavaliers. Finally, they wrap it up with an under 25 draft where they build teams to face off against one another!
Tune in to hear Dan and Ben breakdown the 2021 Summer League! They highlight the rookie class, and the performance of the top picks. In addition, they analyze the top performers from second and third year players. Lastly, they breakdown the play of LiAngelo Ball and if he is deserving of an NBA roster spot!
Tune into this week’s episode to listen to hosts Dan and Ben breakdown what has been a wild NBA offseason so far. We cover every team and the moves they’ve made!
Join Dan and Ben as they breakdown the 2021 NBA Draft! Deep dive into each of the top three picks and their projected rookies seasons. They breakdown the rest of the lottery and provide reactions and thoughts on each selection. Then they wrap up this episode discussing the huge trade to send Russell Westbrook to the Lakers!
Get ready for the 2020-21 NBA Season with a recap of the biggest offseason moves! The crew breaks down the biggest winners and losers from team and player perspectives. They also discuss how this was a perfect offseason for contending teams.
Join the crew, as Dan, Johnny, and Jack break down the results of the 2020 NBA draft and debate who came away the biggest winners!
The crew breaks down the hottest offseason topics. Do the Clippers blow it up? Do superstars in Houston and Philly go their separate ways? Do Giannis and Oladipo get moved?
In this episode, the crew discuss the meaning of the Lakers 17th championship and how it impacts LeBron’s legacy. They also touch on the shocking run the Miami Heat had and debate if Jimmy Butler is a top 10 player in the league.
In this episode, Dan gets the chance to sit down and talk with NBA Draft expert, Derek Murray. Derek is the Director of Scouting for Babcock Hoops and starts off by giving his main takeaways from the lottery. Dan and Derek then go into a mock draft of the top ten for the upcoming 2020 NBA Draft and finish the episode up by discussing some players who could potentially be the biggest steals.
In this episode, the group starts off by breaking down the biggest moments of the first week in the NBA Bubble. Then they jump into surprises and disappointments in terms of teams and players. Finally, to end the segment, each host makes their prediction for the exciting Western Conference play in.
In Episode 2, Jonathan, Dan, Ben, and Jack break down their biggest winners and losers headed into Orlando. They also discuss multiple start bench cut scenarios between some of the young stars in the league and a few potential lottery picks. Make sure to like, subscribe, and comment on what you want to hear about next!
In Episode 1, Jonathan, Dan and Ben begin by reflecting on the late great Kobe Bryant and pay their respects to him and the other victims of the accident that occurred this past January. Then they dive into the very first episode of the Pickup by discussing the biggest team surprises and disappointments of this past NBA season. The show ends with each of them discussing players that rose up and those that fell off in terms of production and status.