Basketball Illuminati

Tom Haberstroh, Amin Elhassan and producer Anthony Mayes react to the latest update in the Malik Beasley situation and discuss Tyrese Maxey turning to IG live for help opening a can. Truth Tellers Ben Kaplan and Danny Parkins join the show to discuss their book Pipeline to the Pros , which details the impact of former Division 3 college basketball players that rose through the coaching and front o...

Tom Haberstroh, Amin Elhassan and producer Anthony Mayes are having deja vu with another week gone by and no movement on the Jonathan Kuminga situation. Truth Teller Dan Woike of The Athletic joins the show to discuss the state of the Lakers after Luka inked his extension. We're also DEEP into the offseason, discussing Happy Gilmore 2, which NBA Player would be the best guest on Hot Ones, Giannis...

Tom Haberstroh, Amin Elhassan and producer Anthony Mayes are launching the Federal Bureau of Illuminati to keep a handle on all the illicit dealings across all sports. As we rapidly approach August with 4 major Restricted FAs still unsigned, who will blink first in these contractual standoffs? Truth Teller Ebenezer Samuel of Men's Health gets trainer nerdy with us to break down his Luka Doncic 2.0...

Tom Haberstroh, Amin Elhassan and producer Anthony Mayes admire the Clippers for assembling the most experienced (aka OLD) team in the association following the return of Chris Paul. Truth Teller Spike Eskin of The Rights to Ricky Sanchez and WIP joins the show to discuss the extremely insightful article about Joel Embiid written by Dotun Akintoye and the state of the 76ers . Basketball Illuminati...

Tom Haberstroh, Amin Elhassan and producer Anthony Mayes are joined by investigative journalist extraordinaire and Peabody Award loser Pablo Torre to dive even deeper into the Malik Beasley story that aired yesterday on Pablo Torre Finds Out. What elements of the story were the most shocking? What didn't make the final cut? And how is Jussie Smollet involved? Tune in to find out. Basketball Illumi...

Zach Harper, Mo Dakhil and Wosny Lambre officially induct Curious Mike into the Mount Rushmore of Podcasting. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Watch Do You Believe? On YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ This week's docket, Do You Believe: The Rockets & Nuggets are now on the same tier as the Thunder? Deandre Ayton fixes ALL the Lakers problems? What team Do You Believe has the most mortgages on their future? Basketball Illuminati is now p...

Tom Haberstroh, Amin Elhassan and producer Anthony Mayes love not-so-subtle LeBron, and offer three splashy landing spots for the disgruntled 40 year old. The Milwaukee Bucks have reached Defcon 1 in their quest to keep Giannis happy, mortgaging their future yet again by waiving and stretching Damian Lillard in order to sign Myles Turner. We break the code on the mysterious Malik Beasley situation...

Tom Haberstroh, Amin Elhassan and producer Anthony Mayes can't get enough of Mat Ishbia's unconventional ownership style. The Thunder are Champions! However, a shadow was cast over the Finals due to Tyrese Haliburton's unfortunate injury. What does it say about the state of the game today? Tom Did His Own Research on how this title should be annotated, and how it might fit a larger pattern than an...

Zach Harper, Mo Dakhil and Wosny Lambre get wistful for the West Virginia Pittsnogles. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Watch Do You Believe? On YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ This week's docket, Do You Believe: The Pacers Have One More Trick Up Their Sleeves? The Lakers New Owner Will Be Able To Buy A Championship? Ace Bailey’s Machiavellian Scheme Will Come To Fruition? Basketball Illuminati is now part of the Count The Dings Network....

Tom Haberstroh, Amin Elhassan and producer Anthony Mayes spend a lot of time thinking about Stephen A. Smith's solitaire habits. As Tyrese Haliburton nurses a strained calf and Oklahoma City celebrates Jalen Williams 40 point outburst, the Illumination revels in the return of the starting lineup introductions. Tom Did His Own Research on how Scott Foster's "Extender" nickname is actually more apt...

Zach Harper, Mo Dakhil and Wosny Lambre recognize the scent of desperation as James Dolan's stinky cologne. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Watch Do You Believe? On YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ This week's docket, Do You Believe: The Knicks Will Find A Coach? The Thunder Win A Game On The Road? Kevin Durant Ends Up In His Preferred Destination of San Antonio? Basketball Illuminati is now part of the Count The Dings Network. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join...

Tom Haberstroh, Amin Elhassan and producer Anthony Mayes were excited to see Don Nelson emerge from his Hawaiian seclusion to dunk on Nico Harrison one more time. While Adam Silver calls into question the perception or reality that decals on the NBA Finals court are a danger to player's health, as the media landscape is in a tizzy over the lack of a Larry OB on the court makes the event less speci...

Zach Harper, Mo Dakhil and Wosny Lambre are thrilled that Adam Silver finally fixed the All Star Game Format. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Watch Do You Believe? On YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ This week's docket, Do You Believe: In the Indiana Pacers? Firing Tom Thibodeau was the right move? Mat Ishbia is not the conventional NBA owner? Basketball Illuminati is now part of the Count The Dings Network. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the Count The Dings Pa...

Three plus years after investigating a conspiracy, Tom Haberstroh, Amin Elhassan and producer Anthony Mayes get full confirmation that LeBron was not allowed to be on Lakers loss graphics. While the mainstream media wants you to believe that trading Paul George was the crucial domino for both the Pacers and Thunder to build their teams, it turns out there was an even more impactful trade that set...

Zach Harper and Wosny Lambre welcome back the International Man of Mo-stery with a Thunder blowout. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Watch Do You Believe? On YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ This week's docket, Do You Believe: The Thunder are more dominant than the CBA? The NBA will take a week off? The quickest route to contender status is trading Paul George? Basketball Illuminati is now part of the Count The Dings Network. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the Coun...

Tom Haberstroh, Amin Elhassan and producer Anthony Mayes recap Tom's amazing golf weekend where he joined a certain North Carolina legend's inner circle. Amin Did His Own Research and discovered a Chicago Tribune columnist of questionable origin that's applying the Ballsack method to long-form journalism. Then they dive headfirst into the swirling narratives emerging as hot button issues out of th...

Zach Harper and Wosny Lambre give the official Jay King pick-up scouting report. ⁠⁠⁠⁠Watch Do You Believe? On YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠ This week's docket, Do You Believe: Knicks v Pacers Game 1 was the Game of the Year? The Wolves bounce back against the Thunder? Drawing Fouls is a Skill? Basketball Illuminati is now part of the Count The Dings Network. ⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the Count The Dings Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠ to support the s...

Tom Haberstroh, Amin Elhassan and producer Anthony Mayes still haven't received their Most Valuable Podcast trophy. The Conference Finals have arrived, boasting four shiny new championship contenders thanks to Adam 'The Equalizer' Silver and his new CBA. Are new champions actually good for the league? Truth Teller Caitlin Cooper of Basketball, She Wrote joins the show for an extremely insightful l...

Are Zach Harper, Wosny Lambre and Jay King worried that Cooper Flagg can’t dribble? ⁠⁠⁠Watch Do You Believe? On YouTube⁠⁠⁠ This week's docket, Do You Believe: The Boston Celtics are a contender without Jayson Tatum? It’s time to take the Pacers & Timberwolves seriously? The Nuggets role players show up tonight? Basketball Illuminati is now part of the Count The Dings Network. ⁠⁠⁠Join the Count The...

Tom Haberstroh, Amin Elhassan and producer Anthony Mayes decrypt the combination of numbers that led to Dallas winning the draft lottery for Cooper Flagg. NO MISTAKES NO COINCIDENCES. Draymond is fed up with The Agenda, but Jayson Tatum's association altering achilles injury must be discussed. Truth Teller Roland Beech of 82games.com has returned to the NBA analytics landscape with proprietary 'Ph...

Hach Zarper, Mo Dakhil and Wosny Lambre are getting baptized by the Proud American Pope! ⁠⁠Watch Do You Believe? On YouTube⁠⁠ This week's docket, Do You Believe: The Pacers and Knicks are headed to the Eastern Conference Finals? The Warriors can survive without Steph Curry? The MVP advances to the Western Conference Finals? Basketball Illuminati is now part of the Count The Dings Network. ⁠⁠Join t...

Tom Haberstroh, Amin Elhassan and producer Anthony Mayes are joined by Steve Jones Jr. of The Dunker Spot podcast to discuss the flexion point between the first and second rounds of the playoffs. What does Steve look for in the first 5 minutes of a new series, and what matchups intrigue him in the Wolves/Warriors matchup? Tom Did His Own Research on the surprising anomalies of James Harden's Game...

Zach Harper, Mo Dakhil and Wosny Lambre are positive that no one has ever wanted a Mike Bibby jersey. ⁠Watch Do You Believe? On YouTube⁠ This week's docket, Do You Believe: Anthony Edwards is the next ‘Face of the League’? The Pistons or Clippers extend their series to Game 7 tonight? Giannis gets traded this summer? Basketball Illuminati is now part of the Count The Dings Network. ⁠Join the Count...

Tom Haberstroh, Amin Elhassan and producer Anthony Mayes have separated the signal from the noise on the Defensive Player of the Year award. Physicality continues to dominate the NBA Playoffs, but there's a new phenomenon brewing as teams continue to tighten rotations and increase the minutes of their best players. Truth Teller Jason Gallagher of ThreeFourTwo Productions joins the program to discu...

Zach Harper, Mo Dakhil and Wosny Lambre will see you in LA on May 3rd for the Count The Dings Live Show. Get your tickets! Watch Do You Believe? On YouTube This week's docket, Do You Believe: Chippiness favors the Rockets? A healthy Kawhi can win any series? Tyrese Haliburton is the most overrated player in the league? Basketball Illuminati is now part of the Count The Dings Network. Join the Coun...