All Things NBA: From A to Z

Founder, President, and CEO of Life Sports Agency Todd Ramasar joins Kris Pursiainen and Zak Noble for a discussion about Todd's family of NBA clients, navigating the representation of D1 NCAA athletes in the NIL era, and how the sports landscape is changing.

John Carter, CEO of Noah Basketball, joins Kris Pursiainen and Zak Noble to discuss WHY Noah Basketball is utilized by 28 NBA teams, over 200 NCAA basketball programs, and over 1,000 high schools and HOW the data they provide helps players become better shooters.

EPISODE #58: Kris Pursiainen and Zak Noble talk about the Cleveland Cavaliers being the first NBA team to clinch a playoff spot, the Clippers sneakily getting themselves into position to make a run, and Giannis Antetokounmpo's legacy and impact on basketball thus far.

In Episode #57 of All Things NBA: From A to Z, Kris Pursiainen and Zak Noble host their first ever annual NBA midseason awards show. The duo argues their way through deciding who the winner of each award would be if the season ended today.

In Episode #56 of All Things NBA: From A to Z, Kris Pursiainen and Albert Nguyen talk about the top three teams in the NBA's Eastern Conference and whether they're a true contender or just a pretender for now. Come for the hoops talk, stay for the Kenny Atkinson-Dan Campbell comparison.

In Episode #55 of All Things NBA: From A to Z, Kris Pursiainen, Zak Noble, and Albert Nguyen talk about the three most intimidating NBA teams in the wild west and whether or not they're for real. They also debate the merits of a mock trade that would send Jimmy Butler to the Denver Nuggets! The Heat-Nuggets trade article: https://clutchpoints.com/perfect-nuggets-heat-trade-pairs-jimmy-butler-nikol...

In Episode #54 of All Things NBA: From A to Z, Kris Pursiainen, Zak Noble, and Albert Nguyen talk about their takeaways from the NBA Cup Final between the Bucks and Thunder, discuss Kris' hypothetical trade between OKC and the Pelicans, and Kris & Zak talk about which NBA players they would guarantee All-Star spots if they could.

On Episode #53 of All Things NBA: From A to Z presented by Ballislife.com, Kris Pursiainen and Zak Noble talk about their predictions for the Emirates NBA Cup, Zak's Timberwolves seemingly having chemistry problems, what this season has looked like for LeBron James, and a Jimmy Butler destination that actually makes sense.

On Episode #52 of All Things NBA: From A to Z, Kris Pursiainen and Albert Nguyen interview Jamal Collier, NBA Reporter with ESPN, about his Minnesota cover story with Anthony Edwards of the Timberwolves and Justin Jefferson of the Vikings, the Chicago Bulls' rebuild, the red-hot Cleveland Cavaliers, and the Milwaukee Bucks.

In Episode #51 of All Things NBA: From A to Z presented by Ballislife, Kris Pursiainen and Zak Noble sit down with Orlando Magic F Jonathan Isaac to talk about the start to his season, what it's been like in the locker room since Paolo Banchero's injury, re-negotiating his contract with the Magic last summer, his coaches in Orlando throughout the years, and more!

In Episode #50 of All Things NBA: From A to Z, Kris Pursiainen, Zak Noble, and Albert Nguyen talk about the six NBA teams off to the best starts to their seasons and whether or not they think those teams will be real contenders by the end of the year. TIMESTAMPS: OKC Thunder 01:13 | Boston Celtics 06:46 | Is NBA teams shooting this many threes fun to watch? 09:26 | Los Angeles Lakers 14:28 | JJ Re...

In Episode #49 of All Things NBA: From A to Z, Kris Pursiainen and Zak Noble talk about every team - yes, every team! - in the NBA in regards to how their 2024-25 season will go, what question that team needs to answer this season, and which player they're paying extra attention to. TIMESTAMPS: Boston Celtics 03:27 | OKC Thunder 07:06 | Denver Nuggets 11:30 | Minnesota Timberwolves 15:13 | New Yor...

In Episode #48, the guys are joined by ESPN NBA Reporter Kendra Andrews to start previewing the 2024-25 NBA Season! Kendra talks Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors, DeMar DeRozan and the Sacramento Kings, "Starting 5" star LeBron James' Lakers, Karl-Anthony Towns' trade to the Knicks, and more!

In Episode #47 of All Things NBA: From A to Z, Kris and Zak react to their teams making the blockbuster trade that sent Julius Randle and Donte DiVincenzo to the Minnesota Timberwolves and Karl-Anthony Towns to the New York Knicks. All Things NBA: From A to Z is presented by Ballislife.

In Episode #46 of All Things NBA: From A to Z presented by Ballislife, Kris & Zak had only one rule: they couldn't stop recording until they agreed on which five NBA teams make up the league's top tier. Watch and find out who made the cut!

In Episode #45 of All Things NBA: From A to Z presented by Ballislife, Kris and Zak re-drafted the NBA's 2020 draft class featuring Anthony Edwards, LaMelo Ball, Devin Vassell, Immanuel Quickley, Jaden McDaniels, and more! The guys also talked about Adrian Wojnarowski's retirement from the newsbreaking game.

In Episode #44 of All Things NBA: From A to Z, Albert, Zak, and Kris were challenged with recording the episode until there was an agreement on who the 5 best basketball players are in the NBA. Who made the list? Who just missed the cut?

In Episode #43 of All Things NBA: From A to Z presented by Ballislife.com, Kris & Zak RE-DRAFT the 2021 NBA Class. Did Cade Cunningham of the Detroit Pistons go #1, again? Where did Franz Wagner land in the wake of his $224M extension? Which players that got drafted in the second round were redrafted in the lottery!?

In Episode #42 of All Things NBA: From A to Z presented by Ballislife.com, Kris & Zak RE-DRAFT the 2022 NBA Class. Where did Paolo Banchero of the Orlando Magic go? Where'd they take Chet Holmgren or Jalen Williams of the Oklahoma City Thunder? The guys alternate picks until they've redrafted a full lottery's worth of players.

In Episode #41 of All Things NBA: From A to Z, Kris & Albert discuss Albert's experience at Summer League 2024 in Las Vegas, which young players stood out to them the most, and how Team USA is looking heading into the Olympics after a 5-0 performance in their exhibition games. Kris: https://x.com/krispursiainen Albert: https://x.com/analyticscapper Zak: https://x.com/zaknoble

In Episode #40(!) of All Things NBA: From A to Z presented by Ballislife.com, Kris & Zak go through their biggest winners and and losers of the 2024 NBA Offseason. They also discuss Lauri Markkanen and Zach LaVine's trade markets, and whether or not the Warriors and Clippers should swing trades for them. Follow the fellas! Kris: https://x.com/krispursiainen Zak: https://x.com/zaknoble Albe...

In Episode #39 of All Things NBA: From A to Z, Kris & Zak react to the three MAJOR NBA trades made in June involving Alex Caruso, Josh Giddey, Mikal Bridges, and Dejounte Murray! Follow Kris: x.com/krispursiainen Follow Zak: x.com/zaknoble Follow Albert: x.com/analyticscapper

In Episode #38 of All Things NBA: From A to Z, Kris & Zak react to the biggest extensions and acquisitions from the first night of NBA Free Agency - 2024! Takes on all the big, and small, signings, right here. Follow Kris: x.com/krispursiainen Follow Zak: x.com/zaknoble Follow Albert: x.com/analyticscapper

In Episode #37 of All Things NBA: From A to Z, Kris & Zak react to Game 3 of the 2024 NBA Finals and talk about the performance that got the Boston Celtics a 3-0 lead, the arrival of Jayson Tatum and Kyrie Irving in this series, Luka Doncic's performance, and more! FOLLOW US: Kris: x.com/krispursiainen Zak: x.com/zaknoble Albert: x.com/analyticscapper

In Episode #36 of All Things NBA: From A to Z, Kris and Zak react to Game 2 of the NBA Finals and break down how the Boston Celtics have gotten out to a 2-0 lead to start the series against the Dallas Mavericks. What adjustments can Dallas make? Who's the Finals MVP so far? And more! Follow Kris: x.com/krispursiainen Follow Zak: x.com/zaknoble Follow Albert: x.com/analyticscapper