Ball is Bae NBA Podcast

On this episode of Ball is Bae , I was joined by NBA journalist and longtime Mavs fan Ishan Bhattacharya to unravel the chaos that was the Luka Doncic trade. Was it just bad GMing? Or was something deeper at play — a Nike-driven plot, a hidden deal with the NBA, or a rigged lottery as payback? We break down every theory — from Nico Harrison’s real motives to how the Mavs magically landed the #1 pi...

In this episode of Ball is Bae we’re joined by Ishaan Bhattacharya, an emerging NBA writer from India and a dedicated Mavs fan. We discuss everything from Mavs Twitter madness and Kyrie's impact on winning basketball, to the challenges of popularizing the NBA in India. We also touch on exciting young players like Jalen Williams, Victor Wembanyama, and Amen Thompson, and dive into hot takes on OKC’...

I’m joined by my old friend Karan Madhok, who’s been following Indian basketball and is now a full-time writer. We kicked things off with some vintage Ball is Bae style—talking smack about LaMelo Ball, fantasy basketball trades, and how it feels watching guys younger than us run the league. Spoiler alert: I might’ve gone off about why LaMelo gets too much hype. After some light roasting of the you...

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(00:00) - Start (00:17) - Real Start (00:49) - In the association this week (01:14) - Vineet intro (02:35) - Wembenyama dunk (03:54) - Is the the first tankworthy star since Lebron? (06:38) - Can Tony Parker convince Wemby to join the Spurs? (08:40) - Let's take a look at the playoffs/playin (12:02) - Some Mavs bashing (14:04) - The new Collective Bargaining Agreement (17:15) - Vineet's thoughts o...

In this episode of the often hung-on #BallisBae NBA Podcast, Vineet and Ashwin talk about the Ja situation in Memphis. We discuss whether it is the wrong image he seeks, or he got wrong friends, or something to do with his father. We also talk about recent jersey retiree Pau Gasol who, in Vineet's opinion, was robbed of at least one MVP trophy. Lastly, we discuss our pick for the Maurice Podoloff...

In this episode of the often attacked #BallisBae NBA Podcast, we talk about the new tapestry of the NBA post the all-star break. We discuss the top teams who we assume will do well in the playoffs and which teams are still knocking on those doors. We further drill down into why the NBA All-Star game has lost its meaning and what can be done to remedy it. Lastly, we discuss the Quin Snyder move to...

(00:48) - In the association this week (01:08) - Vineet intro (02:20) - First reaction on 1000 IG followers (04:31) - First Fan Vote returns on All-Star (09:23) - Changes to the fan voting format for All-Star (13:08) - Derrick Rose, the truther (15:27) - The Kyrie All-Star situation (18:01) - KD, Giannis, Tatum, and Embiid (21:11) - Steph, Luka, and Ja (24:31) - Why does KD get injured during the...

(00:47) - In the association this week (01:03) - Vineet's entry (01:44) - We discuss Archer and other TV shows (05:44) - Assessment of our predictions (08:59) - The Sacramento Kings (15:39) - Minnesota Timberwolves (18:03) - Feasto All-India Basketball Tournament (18:34) - Railways Women Team killing it (22:29) - Sad things in the tournament (31:33) - Vineet provides a different context (39:38) -...

(00:17) - Real Start (00:46) - In the association this week (01:09) - Vineet's intro (01:54) - Vineet's happenings (04:51) - Reason for this episode (06:14) - New York Knicks (07:08) - What is the point of the New York Knicks? (09:02) - The Guthka story (11:52) - Toronto Raptors (16:57) - Philadelphia 76ers (25:18) - Brooklyn Nets (26:35) - I just realized something (29:20) - Boston Celtics (39:43...

(00:48) - In the association this week (02:24) - We discuss great players ravaged by injuries (03:53) - We talk about the 1976-1977 Portland Trailblazers (05:18) - Vineet making a non-Spurs story about the Spurs (07:26) - The reason for this episode (08:24) - Charlotte Hornets (10:42) - Orlando Magic (14:04) - Washington Wizards (15:58) - Miami Heat (18:11) - Atlanta Hawks (20:44) - Los Angeles La...

(00:00) - Start (00:17) - Real Start (00:48) - In the association this week (01:06) - Vineet entry (03:28) - Reason for this episode (04:51) - Indiana Pacers (07:47) - Detroit Pistons (11:10) - Chicago Bulls (18:13) - Cleveland Cavaliers (25:25) - Milwaukee Bucks (29:56) - San Antonio Spurs (33:16) - Houston Rockets (36:04) - New Orleans Pelicans (44:07) - Dallas Mavericks (50:32) - Memphis Grizzl...

(00:00) - Start (00:17) - Real Start (00:42) - In the association this week (00:58) - Intro for Vineet (01:29) - Vineet's association with color (02:57) - Draymond Greene - Jordan Poole incident (12:11) - Bronny James inks his deal with Nike (13:37) - A story of high politics from Ashwin's college (17:03) - The curious case of Steve Kerr (21:14) - Ashwin's statements about fan comments around Ranv...

In this episode of the often chosen for book tours #BallisBae NBA Podcast, we talk to author Pete Croatto who talks about his latest book, From Hang Time to Prime Time. The book is a time machine transporting us to the years between 1975-1989 and the steps the NBA took to becoem the global giant it is today. We talk about the principles of media in this age of race-to-first philosophy, the need fo...

In this episode of the often drifting #BallisBae NBA Podcast, we talk about the advantage of having a previous member of the NBA in your family. We also talk about the Redeem Team documentary featuring the worst underdog story of all time, and how they would've been better off making one with the Argentinian team. Finally we talk about the Robert Sarver saga in the Phoenix organisation, and how th...

In this episode of the often admired #BallisBae NBA Podcast, we talk about the Netflix documentary about the disgraced former NBA ref Tim Donaghy and his involvement in the 2008 NBA match fixing scandal. Vineet talks about the perfect comparison for Ashwin's personality in his opinion, which is Saul Goodman. We also talk about the 66th Kerala State Senior Basketball Championships, a place where As...

In this episode of the often found-flying #BallisBae NBA Podcast, we talk about Ashwin's latest Indian basketball commentary stint, and his battle with Straight Out of India members. We talk about the Navy team which vowed one and all, discuss the shenanigans of the newest Hawk, Dejounte Murray, and deep dive into the best NBA nicknames of all-time. (00:00) - Start (00:17) - Actual Start (00:54) -...

In this episode of the often-weighted #BallisBae NBA Podcast, we talk about the comments made by Warriors' GM Joe Lacobs about the injustice in the luxury tax calculation, we discuss the weight clause in Zion Williamson's new contract, and we look at the difference between a ball-hog and someone who has the ball a lot. (00:17) - Real Start (00:41) - In the association this week (01:02) - Welcome V...

In this episode of the highly centurioned #BallisBae NBA Podcast, we celebrate season six of the pod with our hundredth episode, and talk about ONE team each we're excited to see this year. We also talk about the new media, old media debate where Vineet teaches Ashwin about what those terms mean, and what they don't. Lastly, we try to define what the legacy of Kevin Durant would be and how fair is...

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In this episode of the often listicling #BallisBae NBA Podcast, we compare the sobering effects of scoring through the lens of Lebron, we wonder how Kareem had so many points in his career, and we list the top 20 players currently playing in the NBA. (04:47) - Lebron crosses the Mailman (05:12) - Why does Lebron keep calling himself a non-scorer? (07:20) - Why Lebron is a non-scorer (10:30) - Who...

In this episode of the often berated #BallisBae NBA Podcast, we talk about the gravity of James Harden's move to the city of Brotherly love, we discuss how we can now be consultants of the viral variety, and we discuss the fall of Ashwin's favorite basketball player Russell Westbrook. (00:00) - Start (00:17) - Real Start (03:00) - Harden fitting in well with 76ers (09:20) - Imagine if you're KD (1...

In this episode of the often late but always updated podcast, we discuss the big trades that went down this trade deadline. Debate on which coaches did not deserve the rare honor and who got snubbed. We touch up Kevin Durants horrible All-star captain performance and his petty attitude. (13:30) Ashwin celebrates his winning the All-Star predictions. (15:00) KD is being petty and selecting bad team...

In this episode of the often relapsing #BallisBae NBA Podcast, we discuss the all-star reserves, and which starter should, in fact, have been a reserve. We go on to tackle records which are going to fall soon, and we do the TNT team a favor by conducting mock interviews for their future hosts. (3:00) All star starters, snubs, and discussions (16:19) We discuss East Reserves (23:00) We discuss West...

In this episode of the often aged #BallisBae NBA podcast, we discuss the return of Klay Thompson to the NBA, we discuss trade deadline but spend most time on THAT ONE TRADE, and we talk about the different skills that make money and how we miss Kawhi and his words. (00:17) - Start (01:09) - Eiffel Tower (01:39) - Return of Klay (03:57) - Vineet on Klay's return (05:50) - Ashwin on Warriors' adjust...