The Courtside Podcast: Recent Episodes
Brandon Hernandez
This is an NBA podcast hosted by Brandon Hernandez. Brandon, a student currently at the University of Florida studying sport journalism, goes into depth on the current stories surrounding the NBA.
In this episode, we go into the three-team trade that sent former Portland Trail Blazer franchise point guard Damian Lillard to the Milwaukee Bucks and how that has affected the league.
In this episode, we look into the three-team trade among the Boston Celtics, the Memphis Grizzlies and the Washington Wizards that sent Kristaps Porzingis to Boston, Marcus Smart to Memphis and Tyrus Jones to Washington. Also, we review what the Beal, Suns deal means for the future of Phoenix.
In this episode of Courtside, we dive into the last game of the 2023 NBA Finals and see the performances that shined the most. Also, where do these two teams go going into free agency and how does free agent Fred VanVleet play into this.
In this episode, we go into the NBA coaching carousel and how the new hires can foreshadow their new teams future. As well, Irving recruits LeBron to Dallas, what we've seen through two games in the 2023 NBA Finals and what the current roster for the U.S going into the FIBA World Cup this summer.
In this episode, we go into the Miami Heat's 4-3 series victory over the Boston Celtics, who struggled to finish a 3-0 series comeback due to a poor performance in game seven of the Eastern Conference Finals. Also, we talk Boston's future, Heat/ Denver Finals and what does it mean for the Heat to have been this successful through the 21st century.
In this episode, we breakdown key moments in game six of the 2023 NBA Eastern Conference Finals and what exactly happened in the last minute of the closest game you'll ever hear about. Also, we look at the Denver Nuggets going into their first Finals appearance in franchise history and what's ahead for the Los Angeles Lakers.
In this episode, we look back at the mind boggling performance of the Miami Heat through three games in the Eastern Conference Finals against the Boston Celtics and how Denver has been able to limit the Los Angeles Lakers with the help of Jamal Murray
In this episode of Courtside, we look back at game one of the Western Conference Finals with the Denver Nuggets hosting the Los Angeles Lakers. San Antonio won the 2023 Lottery Draft, a.k.a the "Wemby Sweepstakes", so we look into what the Spurs are getting out of the French phenom and a quick preview of the 2023 Eastern Conference Finals matchup between the Miami Heat and the Boston Celtics.
In this episode, we review the All-NBA teams and All-Defensive teams as well, and look around in each second round series in the NBA Playoffs.
In this episode, we breakdown both the first games of round two in the Eastern Conference of the NBA Playoffs. Also, I got a new mic!!!This is a part one of two of the breakdowns in the second round.
In this episode of Courtside, we take a look back at all the first games of the first round series matchups of the NBA Playoffs. Also, I go into game two of Philly vs. Brooklyn and Golden State vs. Sacramento.
We're back!!! In this episode, we'll take a look at the first games of the 2023 NBA Play-In Tournament starting with the Atlanta Hawks victory over the Miami Heat, and the Los Angeles Lakers overtime win against the Minnesota Timberwolves.
In this episode, we breakdown the NBA trade deadline and how it effects teams midway in the season. We talk KD to Suns, worse trades this year and why you should care about Brooklyn.
In this quick episode, we go over the Lakers, Wizards trade involving forward Rui Hachimura and Orlando Magic forward Jonathan Isaac, returning to an NBA court for the first time since 2020, aiding in his teams victory against the Boston Celtics.
In this episode, we talk about the third returns of the NBA All-Star Game fan voting this year, trade scenarios with the deadline approaching soon and a quick recap of Warriors v. Celtics in another Finals rematch from last year.
Teams are heating up in the Eastern Conference of the NBA past the quarter part of the regular season, including the New York Knicks. After Jokic's MVP night against Charlotte, how does he fit currently in the MVP race? What should I look for on Christmas Day? We talk about all that and more on this episode.
In this episode, we look back to the worst week in Brooklyn Nets history with the firing of head coach Steve Nash, the Kyrie Irving suspension and Durant being frustrated with Ben Simmons. Also, are the Cleveland Cavaliers a top three team in the Eastern Conference? More on this episode.
In this episode, we go into the first week of the NBA season and look at the early surprises so far in the league. We look at Ben Simmons who is back on a NBA court for the first time in almost two years and why are the Los Angeles Lakers 0-4.
In this episode, we break down the timeline of Boston Celtics head coach Ime Udoka's suspension and the press conference earlier today by the Celtics on the issue. Also, recapping the events leading to Phoenix Suns and Mercury owner Robert Sarver selling both teams after racist and misogynous remarks. Plus some positive news at the end.
In this episode, we go into detail about the NBA regular season release for the 2022-2023 season. We also talk about NBA super star Lebron James contract extension and what it means for the Lakers future.
The Boston Celtics have approached the Brooklyn Nets on a trade for two-time champion Kevin Durant according to The Athletic. We go into the proposal and what this means for the KD sweepstakes.
In this episode, we review Ayton's return to Phoenix, the best available free agents currently in the NBA and the end of the Summer League. What do we take away from Vegas.
In this episode, we go over the top action from the NBA Summer League, the voting from the NBA board of governors on the Play-In tournament and Ballsack Sports fake quote making First Take.
In this episode, we talk about the big names in the California and in Salt Lakes City, picks No. 1 & 3 facing off against each other in Vegas, the Rudy trade to the T-Wolves and why KD will be kept hostage by Sean Marks.
In this episode, this is part one of the NBA Free Agency episodes which discuss this years free agency. Kevin Durant realistic trade destinations, contract extensions galore and other deals confirmed in the first six hours of free agency.
In this episode we talk about the key points in this years NBA Draft, Summer League hype and why we missed Fridays episode in todays short episode.
In this episode, we talk about Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving and his future with the Nets, which teams need to win the NBA Draft on Thursday and who should be the Hornets new coach.
In this episode, we look back at game six of the NBA Finals and how the Golden State Warriors and the Boston Celtics did this season. We talk Warriors dynasty talk and the new addition to the Dallas Mavericks.
In todays episode, we go over the Denver-Oklahoma City trade effecting the NBA Draft. Grizzlies coach Taylor Jenkins agreeing to a contract extension and we talk about Memphis's future. Game five preview and where does this years Finals stand among others so far.
In this episode, we talk about game four in the NBA Finals and Stephen Curry's impact. As well, after the Los Angeles Lakers hiring Darvin Ham, we look at the recent moves on the head coaching market. Top-prospect Jabari Smith might be the number one pick after his Magic workout.
In this episode, we review game two of the NBA Finals and how Draymond Green was involved. The officiating being in question, a familiar brand wants the Trailblazers and Morbius is back in theatres?!?!
In this episode, we look back at game seven of the Eastern Conference Finals as the Celtics beat the Heat, 100-96. Why Damian Lillard is most likely to be playing in South Beach soon and a preview of the Finals between the Boston Celtics and Golden State.
In this episode, we talk about the All-NBA teams for this year, the Warriors advancing to the NBA Finals for the sixth time in eight years, and what both the Heat and Celtics need to finish out the ECF.
In this episode, we take you in the insanity of the Eastern Conference Finals as injuries, comebacks, two quarters and physicality engulfs all of our minds. Also, are we seeing the prime of Andrew Wiggins before our eyes?
In this episode, we look back on the past two games in the NBA Eastern and Western Conference Finals. Also, the NBA Draft Lottery order and what this might mean for some teams future.
In this weeks episode, we go into the Miami series as they finish by dominating the Sixers in the last two games to finish the series in six games, Luka and Booker chatty and firing on all cylinders as they go into a game 7 and what Grizzlies/Celtics can do to force a game 7. Also, what happened to Boston in game 5?
In todays episode, we go into how Sixers big man Joel Embiid has brought Philadelphia back to life against Miami, CP3 family situation, BOSvsMIL and GSWvsMEM game four previews and who won MVP and Coach of the Year.
In this episode, we summarize the games from the past week and go into the physical chaos that we have seen in both games one and two in the Golden State Warriors vs Memphis Grizzlies series. Also, why Luka dropping 45 points a game won't solve the Mavs issues.
In this episode, we go into the first two matchups of the second round of the NBA Playoffs, as well as what the Heat and Suns need to do to continue their run in the NBA Playoffs as they face of some questionable matchups.
This episode is a series review of the Milwaukee Bucks and the Chicago Bulls matchup in the first round of the 2022 NBA Playoffs. We go into why Chicago struggled in this series and towards the end of the year, and what we could expect out of the Bucks in a Middleton-less second round against the Boston Celtics.
This episode is a NBA Playoff review of the first round matchup between the Miami Heat and the Atlanta Hawks. We go into game 5, key performances from each team throughout the series, injuries, Hawks season summary and what the Heat might expect from Victor Oladipo in the next round.
This is an exclusive episode reviewing the NBA Playoffs first round matchup between the Boston Celtics and the Brooklyn Nets. We go into game 4, takeaways from this series and the future for both squads in the upcoming postseason.
In this episode, we review what we saw this weekend in the NBA Playoffs for each series playing in their game 3/4. We take a deep dive into the three 2-2 series out west as the underdogs have become real competitors. Also, what is happening in Brooklyn?
In this episode, we review what we missed in the past week of the NBA Playoffs as teams played game 2/3 of their series. Also, we look who is in danger of getting knocked out and why Marcus Smart deserves the Defensive Player of The Year award.
In this episode, we go into what we saw from game one of every series and what it might mean for each series. A deep dive into Celtics vs Nets, and my first round predictions and why all here!!
In todays episode, we recap the past NBA Play-in tournament games from this week, and discuss on what to expect in tonight's final Play-in games.
In this episode, we look at what we know for the NBA Playoffs after the regular-season finale on Sunday as we make our way into the Play-In tournament.
In this episode, I recap the past week in the NBA, my top 5 in the KIA MVP Race and how it compares to NBA.com's top 5 from this week. Also, what is going on with #MorbiusSweep ??
We go back to what we missed from this past April Fools weekend and who clinched their post-season outcomes. The Lakers, who seem to have shot themselves many times this year, are still alive. Does Brooklyn have a path to an actual title still? Kirby won a Grammy for a piece of music from 1996? Hear more on today's episode!
Episode 2: I talk about the wild Thursday that we saw in the NBA this past week, the teams who clinched post-season play, and injured players coming back in the nick of time. Also, I end the podcast with the USMNT qualifying to the 2022 World Cup and how todays draw for the groups left the USA with a great chance to start out great.
This episode will dive into the recent rise and falls of current teams late in the playoff push and even include a conversation on who I believe should be discussed in MVP talks. Also, what happened with Will Smith at the Oscars? I will summarize and put takes on what I saw at the situation.