The Just Basketball Show

Maybe the most active tade deadline in NBA history has come and gone. On a new episode of the Just Basketball show, Chris Manning and Wes Goldberg react to the various movies around the NBA this week, including Jimmy Butler to Golden State, De’Andre Hunter to Cleveland, Mark Williams to Los Angeles, Kevin Durant not getting moved despite his name being everywhere, the Bucks turning Khris Middleton...

It happened - Jimmy Butler was traded. But not where anyone expected.  On a new episode, Chris Manning reacts to the Jimmy Butler trade, why the Warriors did it, the Kevin Durant part of the story, why the Suns are now even more screwed than they already were and more.  __________________________________________________________________________ Use code JUSTBASKETBALL when signing up on BETMGM: htt...

Yes, this was a real trade.  On a new episode of the Just Basketball show, Chris Manning and Wes Goldberg react to the out of nowhere Luka Doncic-Anthony Davis trade, what it means for both players, how this trade happened, if the Lakers are now title contenders, and much, much more. Then: reacting to the Kings trading De’Aaron Fox to the Spurs and getting Zach LaVine in the process.  1:05 What ar...

NBA All-Star teams are out - so let’s pick the best players that didn’t the All-Star team.  On a new episode of the Just Basketball show, Chris Manning and Wes Goldberg react to the NBA All-Star reserves, LaMelo Ball not making the team despite leading the fan vote for his position, who they would pick for a team of reserve All-Stars to compete at All-Star weekend and more. Plus: Jimmy Butler to t...

Jimmy Butler has been suspended. Again. Is a trade immement? And it’s time to pick Western Conference All-Stars. On a new episode of the Just Basketball show, Chris Manning and Wes Goldberg first react in real time to news that Jimmy Butler has been suspended by the Miamo Heat for two games and if that means a trade to Phoenix or elsewhere is closer than ever. Then, they look at the Suns, Lakers a...

It’s time to pick Eastern Conference All-Stars. On a new episode of the Just Basketball show, Chris Manning and Wes Goldberg first talk through rumors that the Milwaukee Bucks could have interest in Bradley Beal and why those rumors don’t pass the small test. Then, they pick their Eastern Confernece All-Star teams after the last round of fan voting and this week’s announcements. 0:00 Cold open:Bes...

Jimmy Butler’s suspension is over. So what now?  On a new episode of the Just Basketball show, Chris Manning and Wes Goldberg talk through Jimmy Butler’s return and what comes next in that saga, the Thunder routing the Cavs, SGA’s status as MVP favorite, Cleveland’s interest in Cam Johnson and more.  0:00 Cold open: Kevin Love, Instagram posting lord 3:20 Jimmy Butler returns  14:04 Suns trade for...

The Jimmy Butler situation has hit a crisis point in Miami.  On a new episode of the Just Basketball show, Chris Manning and Wes Goldberg talk all about Jimmy Butler by having Chris ask Wes 10 questions about the Butler-Heat standoff. Topics covered: Was this inevitable?; Can this be salvaged?; How do Heat fans feel about this?;How do Heat fans feel about this?; and The next superstar the Heat cha...

LeBron James’ Los Angeles Lakers got the role player every contender wanted. On a new episode of the Just Basketball show, Chris Manning and Wes Goldberg look at the Lakers’ acquiring Dorian Finney-Smith and beating out the Grizzlies to do so. Then, they look at the Kings firing Mike Brown and what that could mean for De’Aaron Fox’s future with the Kings. Lastly. they do a check-in on the Clippers...

On a new episode of the Just Basketball show, Chris Manning and Wes Goldberg preview all five NBA Christmas Day game, starting with Spurs-Knicks and going all the way through the Suns-Nuggets nightcap. 0:00 Cold open: Giving out NBA Christmas gifts 10:18 Knicks-Spurs 18:18 Wolves-Mavs 27:25 76ers-Celtics 31:31 Lakers-Warriors 37:24 Nuggets-Suns (and Zach LaVine trade latest) ______________________...

On a new episode of the Just Basketball show, Chris Manning and Wes Goldberg talk about Jonathan Kuminga’s recent play for the Warriors and if him setting a new career high means anything for the Warriors. Then, they pick All-Stars for each conference and draft three All-Star teams in the new format for the 2025 All-Star game in San Francisco.  0:00 Cold open: Yay or nay on the Toronto Tempo as a...

On a new episode of the Just Basketball show, Chris Manning and Wes Goldberg debut new segments on the show: Optimism meter and panic meter. In the optimist section, they look at the Warriors, Cavs, and Hawks and wonder which team should be the most optimistic after the first two weeks of the season. Then, they look at the panic side and wonder which of the Bucks, 76ers, and Pelicans should be the...

On a new episode of the Just Basketball show, Chris Manning and Wes Goldberg discuss why the Pistons are fine despite a 1-4 start and how they can turn it around. Then, they look at the Lakers and why JJ Redick already looks like a good NBA head coach before looking at how Mike Budenholzer looks like a great fit with the Suns and how Bradley Beal proves it. 0:00 Cold open What is Paolo Banchero’s...

On a new episode of the Just Basketball show, Chris Manning and Wes Goldberg talk through how the Thunder might be better than we thought (which was already pretty good!) because of Chet Holmgren’s growth so far this year. Then, they look at the Bucks’ cold start and why it might not get better before looking at the Cavs’ strong start and the Nuggets’ Russell Westbrook problem. 0:00 Cold open: Dwy...

Let’s react to standout performances of the opening week of the NBA season.  On a new episode of the Just Basketball show, Chris Manning and Wes Goldberg go through three takes about the first few days of the NBA season: Wes’ belief that Jayson Tatum could be an underrated MVP candidate, Chris’ take that Anthony Davis’ strong play can raise the Lakers’ ceiling, and the Magic’s strong opening night...

The NBA season is just about here - so let’s into the MVP race and other awards. On a new episode of the Just Basketball show, Chris Manning and Wes Goldberg go through each NBA award and make their picks for each award, with odds from BetMGM. 0:00 Cold open: Favorite team that did not win a title, a la the Grit and Grind Grizzles? 10:54 MVP race 20:36 Rookie of the Year odds 26:20 Wembanyama for...

Joel Embiid has extended with the 76ers, so let’s analyze it from all angles. On a new episode of the Just Basketball show, Chris Manning and Wes Goldberg offer up five different takes on Joel Embiid’s extension and what it means for the 76ers to be all the way in on the next few years. Then, they look at the impact of Mitchell Robinson missing the start of the season on the Knicks. 0:00 Cold open...

Let’s pick the role players that will help shape the 2024-25 NBA season. On a new episode of the Just Basketball show, Chris Manning and Wes Goldberg open the show by picking their favorite City edition jerseys before looking at the WNBA expand to Portland, reacting to Adrian Wojnarowski’s retirement from NBA media, and pick six role players who will have a big impact on the 2024-25 season. 0:00 C...

The Western Conference is loaded with title contenders. But is it possible that he Thunder pull away from the pack? On a new episode of the Just Basketball show, Chris Manning and Wes Goldberg go through the Western Conference and put all 15 teams into tiers, ranging from true title contenders, teams on the cusp, teams stuck in the middle, and teams at the bottom of the league.  0:00 Cold open: Wh...

The defending NBA Champion Boston Celtics head into the 2024-25 NBA season at the top of the East. Can anyone push them? On a new episode of the Just Basketball show, Chris Manning and Wes Goldberg go through the Eastern Conference and put all 15 teams into tiers, ranging from true title contenders, teams on the cusp, teams stuck in the middle, and teams at the bottom of the league.  0:00 Cold ope...

The NBA season is close - and so is the race to the bottom for Cooper Flagg and other top 2025 NBA Draft prospects. On a new episode of the Just Basketball show, Chris Manning and Wes Goldberg draft five teams, all intending to pick the ten worst teams in the NBA. The teams covered: the Nets, the Wizards, the Trail Blazers, Pistons, Hawks, Raptors, Hornets, Bulls, and Rockets. 0:00 Cold open: What...

Steph Curry's one-year extension headlines a run of NBA news from Just Basketball's hiatus. On a new episode of the Just Basketball show, Chris Manning and Wes Goldberg dive into Curry’s extension and the next three years of his career, Ivica Zubac’s extension with the Clippers, why it was smart for the Pacers to keep T.J. McConnell, and the impact of GG Jackson’s foot injury on the Grizzl...

Stephen Curry came up big for Team USA when they needed him to. On a new episode of the Just Basketball Show, Chris Manning, Wes Goldberg, and Brendon Kleen dive into Team USA’s win over Serbia, Curry having his big moment at the Olympics and more. Then, they look at France’s win over Germany and preview Sunday’s Gold Medal game between Team USA and France. 0:00 Cold open Pick NBA players for 3x3...

Will Lauri Markannen get dealt? Or is he bound to stay in Utah? On a new episode of the Just Basketball show, Chris Manning, Wes Goldberg, and Brendon Kleen get into the latest on Markannen’s trade market, and what a deal (or no deal) could mean for the Jazz and Warriors. Then, they look at the Olympic knockout round matchups, and reflect on Gordon Hayward’s career. 0:00 Cold open: Random NBA play...

On a new episode of the Just Basketball show, Chris Manning, Wes Goldberg, and Brendon Kleen talk about Team USA beating South Sudan behind a strong performance fron Bam Adeybayo and the American bench (and no Joel Embiid) before moving onto a game of what matters more between three recent NBA stories: Jarrett Allen extending in Cleveland, Luke Kennard going back to the Grizzlies and Precious Achi...