The Just Basketball Show

Led by Luka Doncic, the Dallas Mavericks are one win away from the NBA Finals.  On a new episode of the Just Basketball Show, Chris Manning and Brendon Kleen look at the Mavericks’ Game 3 win over the Wolves, how Dallas got up 3-0, the power of Luka and Kyrie Irving, why the Wolves’ adjustments, were not enough, Derrick Lively’s injury and more. Then, they turn to the Celtics’ 3-0 lead over the Pa...

Let’s talk about Anthony Edwards, Nikola Jokic, and the other players who have defined the NBA Playoffs.   On a new episode of the Just Basketball Show, Chris Manning and Wes Goldberg open the slow by giving their take on who the Cavs should hire to replace the just-fired J.B. Bickerstaff.  Then, they draft their respective teams of players of players who have defined the playoffs so far. The only...

Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics escaped with a Game 1 win at home over the Indiana Pacers to kick off the Eastern Conference Finals. Brendon Kleen and Wes Goldberg react to Boston’s comeback victory before looking ahead to the offseason. Will the Denver Nuggets trade Michael Porter Jr. to retool around Nikola Jokic? Do the New York Knicks need a major move like Karl-Anthony Towns? What can the...

The Timberwolves did it — they knocked off the defending champion Nuggets in Game 7.  On a new episode of the Just Basketball Show, Chris Manning and Brendon Kleen start the slow by looking at the Timberwolves’ franchise-defining Game 7 comeback win, how they did despite a quiet night from Anthony Edwards, and how Mon depth won out vs. the Nuggets’. Then, they look at Luka Doncic and the Mavericks...

Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves forced a Game 7 vs. Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets as the NBA playoffs roll on. Brendon Kleen and Wes Goldberg dive into the Wolves rediscovering their form and Jamal Murray’s ugly night. Then, it’s time to trade takes on Mavs-Thunder, Donovan Mitchell trade options, Caitlin Clark and Victor Wembanyama similarities, and the historical precedent o...

The Denver Nuggets took a 3-2 series lead behind Nikola Jokic’s masterclass performance. Are they destined to advance?  On a new episode of the Just Basketball Show, Chris Manning and Wed Goldberg open the show by looking at Nikola Jokic’s 40-point. zero turnover Game 5 and how the Nuggets struck back against the Wolves. Then, they bounce around to talk about Knicks-Pacers, why the Hawks shouldn’t...

The Denver Nuggets evened up their series against the Minnesota Timberwolves. So where does that series stand now? On a new episode of the Just Basketball Show, Brendon Kleen and Chris Manning start by analyzing the Nuggets’ Game 4 over the Timberwolves, how Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray are dictating the series, Anthony Edwards is still going off on more. Then, they look at the Hawks winning the...

Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks evened their series in OKC as the NBA playoffs roll on. Brendon Kleen and Wes Goldberg break down the Mavs’ big win over the Thunder before reacting to Frank Vogel being fired by the Phoenix Suns. To close the show, a closer look at Nikola Jokic facing his biggest NBA postseason test and why the Minnesota Timberwolves have posed such a challenge to the Denver N...

The Timberwolves, led by Anthony Edwards are up 2-0 on the defending champion Denver Nuggets. Are they the new favorites to win it all? On a new episode of the Just Basketball Show, Wes Goldberg and Chris Manning start by discussing the Wolves’ Game 2 win over the Nugges and their control of the series, the Knicks’ Game 1 win over the Pacers; and Pat Riley’s recent comments about Jimmy Butler and...

Anthony Edwards and the Timberwolves took Game 1 against Nikola Jokic and the Nuggets. So what does it tell us about the rest of the series? On a new episode of the Just Basketball Show, Brendon Kleen and Chris Manning start by looking at the Lakers’ coaching search and the Cavs beating the Magic in Game 7. Then, they look at five things that defined Game 1 of Nuggets-Wolves by looking at Edwards’...

The Bucks, Heat, and Pelicans were all eliminated from the NBA Playoffs this week — so what now?  On a new episode of the Just Basketball Show, Brendon Kleen and Chris Manning start by looking at the Knicks beating the 76ers, Jalen Brunson’s mastery, and why this might have been Joel Embiid’s best playoff series. Then, they turn their attention to the Bucks, Heat, and Pelicans and the questions no...

Tyrese Maxey and the Philadelphia 76ers have life once again in the NBA playoffs, while LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers enter an offseason of uncertainty. Brendon Kleen and Wes Goldberg recap a big Sixers win at MSG and touch on Paolo Banchero and Evan Mobley developing before our eyes. Then, a preview of a potential classic Denver Nuggets vs. Minnesota Timberwolves second-round series. To...

Sunday’s Mavericks-Clippers Game 4 is one of the best games of the NBA playoffs - and sets the stage for a long series.  On a new episode of the Just Basketball Show, Chris Manning and Wes Goldberg bounce around the NBA Playoffs by looking at Mavs-Clippers and monster games from Kyrie Irving, James Harden and Paul George. They then look at a pivotal Game 4 win from the Knicks and a virtuoso perfor...

Joel Embiid stole the show in the NBA playoffs on Thursday night in a home win while the Los Angeles Lakers came up short once again. Brendon Kleen and Wes Goldberg react to a big NBA postseason slate, looking at the Lakers running out of answers around LeBron James and Anthony Davis; the relentless brilliance of Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets; Embiid breathing life into the Philadelphia 76er...

With their Game 2 loss to the Wolves, are the Suns on the brink? Or could they still fight back? On a new episode of the Just Basketball Show, Chris Manning and Wes Goldberg bounce around the NBA Playoffs by looking at Suns-Wolves, Mavericks-Clippers and Pacers-Bucks. Then, they play a game where they each nominate three players and pick which player has met expectations, which player has exceeded...

The opening weekend of the NBA playoffs are done - and there’s a lot to get into including Anthony Edwards’ monster game, the Nuggets controlling the Lakers and Damian Lillard going off against the Pacers. On a new episode of the Just Basketball Show, Chris Manning and Brendon Kleen start the show by which individual moment from the weekend was the favorite. Then, they go through several series -...

The opening weekend of the NBA playoffs are here. So which series are the most watchable?  On a new episode of the Just Basketball Show, Chris Manning and Wes Goldberg start the show by discussing Klay Thompson’s comments at his exit interview and what comes next for him. Then, they react to Heat-76ers and Bulls-Hawks before debating if the Heat or Bulls would make a better opponent for the Celtic...

On a new episode of the Just Basketball Show, Chris Manning and Brendon Kleen open the show by talking about Blake Griffin’s retirement and what they’ll remember most about Griffin. Then, they look at the Lakers’ win over the Pelicans where Zion Williamson was the best player on the floor before getting hurt and the Kings’ win over the Warriors. raising even more questions about what comes next fo...

The NBA playoffs are set, starting with LeBron James, Joel Embiid and Steph Curry kicking things off with the play-in tournament this week. Brendon Kleen and Wes Goldberg discuss the biggest moments from Sunday’s NBA slate of Game 82s including Jalen Brunson in OT and the Phoenix Suns waking up before previewing every play-in game in the Eastern and Western conference. What are the stakes, schemes...

Connecticut Sun head coach and ESPN basketball analyst Stephanie White joins the show to discuss calling this NCAA women's basketball tournament, her thoughts on two rollercoaster NBA teams, the growth of women's basketball and more. Brendon Kleen talks with White about Dawn Staley's budding dynasty, being in the arena as Caitlin Clark said goodbye to Iowa Hawkeyes fans this spring, wh...

The NBA Playoffs are just over a week away. So what NBA teams are in the danger zone and what teams should be more optimistic? On a new episode of the Just Basketball Show, Chris Manning and Wes Goldberg first look at Jrue Holiday's extension with the Celtics and what it means for the future of the Celtics. Then, they turn their attention to a series of teams — including the Bucks, Cavs and Su...

Join us for a look back at the 2023-24 NBA season with our All-Sub 20 MPG Team, the All Lost Money Team, the All One Trick Pony Team, and the Lauri Markkanen All-Stars. Brendon Kleen and Wes Goldberg name their Funhouse All-NBA Teams, hyping up the performance of big names like Zion Williamson and Buddy Hield as well as fan favorites like Sam Merrill and Jonathan Isaac plus many more. From guys wh...

South Carolina won the national title and ended Caitlin Clark’s run. So how did they do it? On a new episode of the Just Basketball Show, Chris Manning and Brendon Kleen start by looking at Joel Embiid’s return, the state of the Eastern Conference and the opportunity the 76ers have to be a threat in the playoffs. Then, they bounce around several topics in the women’s tournament, including how Sout...

It’s easy to start with the likes of Luka Doncic and Anthony Edwards when planning for the NBA five or 10 years from now. But what about role players or players that could one day become stars? On a new episode of the Just Basketball Show, Chris Manning and Wes Goldberg open the show by discussing Julius Randle having shoulder surgery and what that means for the Knicks. Then, they build out the Ju...

Caitlin Clark and Paige Bueckers are heading to the Final Four - and going head-to-head. So who has the most on the line? On a new episode of the Just Basketball Show, Chris Manning and Brendon Kleen open the show by looking at LSU’s Haley Van Lith and Angel Reese both becoming memes for reactions to Cailtin Clark’s shot making in the Iowa-LSU game. Then, they look at four teams - the Pelicans, th...