GSMC Basketball Podcast

In this episode, Darnell "The Playmaker" Sallins will get an Around The Hardwood segment covering the top headline and stories around the basketball world. Then the show will shift toward Ime Udoka and the situation in Boston as well as the Celtics team as training camp begins. Finally, look at what Team USA Women's Basketball is doing at the FIBA Women's World Cup down in Australia. If you enjoye...

On today's episode, Mike goes into detail about his reaction to Ben Simmons on JJ Redick's podcast and the comments he made. He also talks about the major impact Cam Whitmore will have for the Villanova Wildcats. He also speaks to the grave impact that Robert Williams' surgery creates for the Celtics and he gives his preseason top 5 college teams. If you enjoyed this episode follow us and subscrib...

On this episode Damian reacts to the Ime Udoka and Boston Celtics situation. Talks about some under the radar storylines heading into the NBA Season and then counts down his top 30 NBA players heading into the 2022-23 NBA season. If you enjoyed this episode follow us and subscribe to the show: you can find us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or on any app that carries podcasts. Please remember to subsc...

The Las Vegas Aces have become champions to top off a tremendous season in the WNBA. The backlash of the Robert Sarver punishment just might put the NBA in a difficult position, and more is expected to be done. Can anyone in the international world challenge Team USA in the 2023 FIBA World Cup or the 2024 Summer Olympics as the gap has shrunken? If you enjoyed this episode, follow us and subscribe...

On this episode, Mike goes into detail about the Dennis Schroeder trade to the Lakers and Sue Bird's legacy. He also analyzes the rise of the Atlantic 10 Conference and why Manu Ginobili. If you enjoyed this episode follow us and subscribe to the show: you can find us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or on any app that carries podcasts. Please remember to subscribe and give us a nice review, that way y...

On this episode Damian discusses if the NBA handled the Robert Sarvr situation correctly. Then after that talks about the best signature moves ever, the best duos heading into the 2022-23 NBA season, and then closes it out by deciding which Basketball Hall of Fame class was the best ever.

Darnell "The Playmaker" Sallins begins this episode with Hall of Fame talk. The Class 2022 went in this past weekend headlined by Tim Hardaway Sr., Manu Ginobili, and Swin Cash. He looks ahead to the potential 2023 class with noticeable first-time eligibility players. The WNBA Finals has begun as the Las Vegas Aces defended homecourt and are one away from being champs. Finally, The Playmaker will...

NBA Recent News! NBA Re-Drafts from 2018-2021 Drafts, Hall of Fame Inductees, NIL and Transfer Portal Issues, Big 12 Going West?

In this episode, Mike explains the importance of Luka Doncic and Lauri Markkanen dominating in EuroBasket. He also analyzes Jon Rothstein's Sleepers for this College Basketball Season and gives his revised Top 5 Teams in the NBA If you enjoyed this episode, follow us and subscribe to the show: you can find us on iTunes or on any app that carries podcasts as well as on YouTube. Please remember to s...

On this episode Damian breaks down how the Brooklyn Nets off-season drama will have a lasting effect on the NBA. Tells us how the Utah Jazz are mastering the rebuild. Talks WNBA playoffs and reacts to the NBA2k ratings.

Today's episode, Darnell "The Playmaker" Sallins will discuss the massive trade of Donovan Mitchell to the Cleveland Cavaliers and how does the Cavs stack up in the East. Then we will get into some noticeable offseason injuries in the NBA and how does that affect the CBA talks. After that, The Playmaker will focus on women's basketball, starting with the WNBA Playoff and finally women's college ba...

In this episode, Mike goes into the ramifications of Danilo Gallinari's ACL Tear and explains the importance to Luka and Giannis being successful in the EuroBasket tournament. He also explains the hype surrounding San Diego State Basketball and explains why it is so hard to classify positions in the Modern NBA.

Trent breaks down Donovan Mitchell to Cleveland for both Cleveland and the Jazz points of view. Discusses EuroBasket and why these countries are starting to have future all-time greats in the NBA. We talk the best European Basketball team we can put together all-time. Lastly, we talk Sister Jean turning 103, alternative routes to the NBA, and the harsh reality of AAU Basketball.

Darnell "The Playmaker" Sallins returns this week to discuss RJ Barrett's contract extension with the New York Knicks and how that affects the trade talks for Donovan Mitchell. Then he will stay in New York and talk the summer that was Kevin Durant and the Brooklyn Nets now that they are "moving forward" together. Take a look at the WNBA Playoffs with the semifinals underway and finally Darnell wi...

In this episode, Mike goes into the strengths and weaknesses of the SEC Conference in Basketball as well as looking into why people are high on Western Kentucky and UAB. He also looks into the scenario surrounding Chet Holmgren's Injury as well as the NBA Opening Night Schedule.

Darnell Sallins talk the Los Angeles Lakers as LeBron James gets an extension and Pau Gasol's no.16 Jersey will be retired. Sticking with LeBron James, the focus will shift to the Redeem Team Film coming October 7. He will be looking at the WNBA Playoffs as the Quarterfinals are just about finished and finally will drive into the NBA Schedule with the focus Opening Week.

In this episode, Mike dives into the recent decision of Kevin Durant to stay in Brooklyn and what it means for the Nets. He also discusses if Damian Lillard's loyalty to Portland is smart and explains why Gonzaga has a lot to prove this season. He also explains his TOP 5 Power Forwards in the NBA.

In this episode, Mike goes into the possibility of Collin Sexton pairing up with Luka Doncic in Dallas and he explains why the Battle 4 Atlantis Tournament looks highly competitive this year. He also analyzes Tyler Herro's comments that he made to Jake Paul and gives his Top 5 Point Guards in the NBA.

On today's episode, Mike goes into why Indiana should be the favorite in the Big TEN Conference as well as why the Big 12 and the Big East are two of the better conferences in NCAA Basketball right now. He also explains the top teams in the Pac 12 as well as why Kevin Durant should stay in Brooklyn with the Nets.

In today's episode, Mike goes through how Luka Doncic can become the best player in the NBA and what is the reason Giannis Antetokounmpo has it now. Also, he discusses which NBA Team is the best fit to land Kevin Durant and he gives his Top 5 Centers in Basketball.

In today's episode, Mike goes into the recent news of Kevin Durant wanting the Nets to fire HC Steve Nash and GM Sean Marks or trade him in a recent meeting with Joe Tsai. He also analyzes Nick Wright's Top 50 players of the last 50 years list, Paolo Banchero and Dejonte Murray beef and his Top 5 Small Forwards in the NBA.

In this episode, Mike goes into Kendrick Perkins' Top 5 Under 25 NBA Players and LeBron's Contract negotiations with the Lakers. He also explains the great significance of Kyrie Irving hosting a basketball event in NJ and gives his Top 5 Shooting Guards in the NBA.

In this episode, Mike goes into detail about recent comments Kevin Durant made that caused controversy and he also shows his respects to the great Bill Russell. He also analyzes the amazing Pro-Am performances for Paolo Banchero and Chet Holmgren and talks about how to relate the older generation of hoops to this current generation.

On this episode, Mike analyzes the tampering allegations made against the Philadelphia 76ers and the weight clause added to Zion Williamson's Contract. He also goes into his takeaways from DeMar DeRozan and Draymond Green's podcast and which players will be in the conversation for NBA's Most Improved Player.

In this episode, Mike reacts to Kevin Durant and the Boston Celtics engaging in trade talks and Monty Williams signing a 5-year extension with the Phoenix Suns. He also dives into Giannis Antetokounmpo deciding to play for Greece in the EuroBasket Tournament and Draymond Green's comments that the 2017 Warriors would beat the 1998 Bulls by 20.