Oddball w/ Amin Elhassan & Izzy Gutierrez

It’s that time of the week… that’s right, it’s Trivia Tuesday. This week, Amin faces off with MMA Hour’s Tony Catalayud. The pair contend with questions about the number of times Chris Paul has been traded, the NBA vs. WNBA 3 Point Challenge, Wemby’s future with the Spurs, and the injury-bitten Orlando Magic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, Charlotte and Amin dive into the NBA Panic Meter, analyzing how teams like the Denver Nuggets, Minnesota Timberwolves, and Golden State Warriors are handling their seasons. From Nikola Jokić’s career-high performances to Rudy Gobert’s optimism about the Timberwolves, the duo ranks teams based on their urgency to make changes. The episode also breaks down Draymond Green’s viral mom...

In this episode, Charlotte and Amin put to bed all speculations and can definitely tell you if your favorite team is good or bad. Amin lamented his previous warning to JJ Redick about the Lakers job. They also discuss the Suns after Kevin Durant’s recent injury, the Bucks after news of Khris Middleton’s return, and the Heat as Tyler Herro continues to have a career year. Charlotte and Amin close t...

Charlotte and Amin know which teams will win the NBA Cup Knockout stage, and they're here to tell you about it with Overreaction Action. In the process, they give their thoughts on Draymond’s ominous-sounding injury update, Ime Udoka’s unintentional sponsorship opportunity, The Knick’s red-hot offense, and whether the Bucks’ turnaround is reality or a mirage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visi...

Dive into NBA Trivia Tuesday with Charlotte Wilder, Amin Elhassan, and Vince Goodwill (Yahoo Sports, SiriusXM NBA Radio). Vince and Amin field questions about Russell Westbrook’s $35,000 fine, Kevin Durant's scoring this season, James Harden and Steph Curry’s three-point records, comparisons between RJ Barrett and Zion Williamson, and nicknames for the Spurs’ young stars.  Learn more about your ad...

In this episode of Oddball, Charlotte and Amin dive into a Thanksgiving special filled with awkward NBA conversations! From the Cleveland Cavaliers stunning the Boston Celtics with Donovan Mitchell’s MVP-caliber performance to Fred VanVleet’s heroic game for the Rockets, we tackle surprising shifts across the league. Can the Timberwolves recover their defensive edge? Plus, James Harden's historic...

Reigning champ Amin Elhassan takes on Claire de Lune in this week’s NBA trivia battle! Host Charlotte Wilder poses questions about current NBA stories, ranging from Nikola Jokić’s historic dominance to Dalton Knecht’s breakout performances and the Orlando Magic’s home-court streak. Plus, the crew debates whether Jared McCain or Knecht is the frontrunner for Rookie of the Year and explores if the L...

We’ve delayed Trivia Tuesday for a very special reason: Hall of Fame NBA journalist and reporter David Aldridge joins the show to celebrate the release of his new book, The Basketball 100! In this episode, we dive deep into David’s unparalleled NBA knowledge, discussing everything from the league’s biggest villains and his time with David Stern to his thoughts on the NBA Cup and what it truly take...

Kristaps Porzingis returns tonight for the Celtics, aiming to help extend their winning streak. Meanwhile, Bill Nye the Science Guy brings a unique boost to the team. Jokic continues to dominate the Lakers, making any notion of a rivalry seem pointless—MVP honors should already have his name on them. The Sixers, despite their 3-12 record, are serving up a new NBA buddy comedy with Jared McCain and...

LeBron James announces a break from social media, and we dive into why it might be time for all of us to reconsider our timelines. Plus, the Sixers are in full-blown chaos—Paul George re-injures his knee, Embiid claps back at locker room leaks, and the team's future looks grim… or does it? We explore a surprising silver lining for Philly fans. In brighter news, Isaiah Hartenstein makes his OKC deb...

The Celtics ended the Cavaliers’ winning streak in a nail-biter that went down to the wire. Despite missing key players, the Cavs kept it close, but Boston ultimately came out on top. Over in Los Angeles, rookie Dalton Knecht lit up the Crypto.com Arena with a performance that has fans buzzing about his Rookie of the Year potential. Even LeBron James chimed in, reminding everyone that he saw Knech...

It’s everyone’s favorite time of the week—Trivia Tuesday! Last week, Israel Gutierrez stepped in for Amin and narrowly lost to Jeremy Tache in a 4-3 battle. This week, Amin returns to reclaim his crown, but standing in his way is our special guest challenger, Mo Dakhil. Mo and Amin field questions about buzzer-beaters from Jayson Tatum and Julius Randle, NBA Cup standings featuring the Boston Celt...

Big news: Inside the NBA is heading to ABC and ESPN, replacing NBA Countdown. Charlotte and Amin react to the shift and what it says about the challenge of replicating Inside's success. On the court, Jayson Tatum’s OT game-winner sparks controversy over missed calls and Joe Mazzulla’s postgame comments annoy Amin. The Cavaliers remain undefeated at 15-0, with Amin explaining why they’re legit cont...

Charlotte kicks things off with a shoutout to Gregg Popovich before diving into LeBron James’ jaw-dropping 35-point triple-double. After that, we keep things in the family and discuss Bronny James' unique G League season plans. Then Charlotte and Amin do a rapid-fire roundup of insane scoring nights from around the NBA, including Victor Wembanyama’s record-breaking 50-point game, Giannis’ monster...

Amin is back, and basketball is better than ever! The Emirates NBA Cup is underway and has already won over fans, including Amin and Charlotte. Splash Brother Klay Thompson made his highly anticipated return during the tournament, but the Warriors quickly turned up the intensity. Meanwhile, the defending champion Boston Celtics suffered a shocking loss to the Hawks—the same Hawks who’ve lost to th...

It's our favorite day of the week—Trivia Tuesday. Today, we're joined by Miami guy Jeremy Tache. Amin is out, so we have another Miami guy, Izzy Gutierrez, in his place to wear the Trivia crown on today's episode. This week's round of questions are about the differences between Eastern and Western Conference teams, unfortunate NBA injuries, rookie players, the a G-League who may or may not be rela...

While Amin is away, friend of the show Israel Gutierrez joins Charlotte as co-host. Giannis Antetokounmpo taunted Jaylen Brown with the "too slow" move, prompting Brown to call him a "child" in the post-game interview. Giannis insists he’s just having fun. Meanwhile, the Cleveland Cavaliers remain undefeated 11 games into the season, and with the Warriors playing like a top team in the West, Izzy...

WE HIT 10K subscribers on YouTube—WHOOO!!! But for Charlotte, the Celtics lost to the Warriors, so... booo! And "boo" is exactly what Celtics fans did when Steve Kerr hit the court and as the Warriors blew past the Celtics. Meanwhile, the Nuggets put the Thunder in their place, reminding the league why they—and Jokic—are the reigning champions. Amin and Charlotte also discuss Trae Young, Ja Morant...

We're back, and Amin has a bone to pick with the NBA. Joel Embiid was only suspended for three games, but Amin doesn't think it's enough. Ja Morant is the best thing smoking, but can the Grizzlies actually make a run? Lamelo Ball is back and dropping bombs, but he's being called an "ethical scorer," whatever that means. Oddball Advice is today's new segment, where Amin and Charlotte give their adv...

It's that time of the week again: TRIVIA TUESDAY. Today's guest is friend of the show, Izzy Gutierrez, who is coming to take the crown from Amin. This round features questions about Bam Adebayo's chances to win Defensive Player of the Year, Joe Mazzulla's historic record as a coach, Steph Curry's sprained ankle, and more.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Things are getting heated in the NBA. Joel Embiid was ready to square off with journalist Marcus Hayes after he mentioned his family in a recent article. The Bucks are on a losing streak, and it has NBA execs buzzing about possibly aquiring Giannis -- but we call that wishful thinking. Amin and Charlotte play a new game called "Central or Centel," in which they decipher the real news from the fake...

BOO! Happy Halloween from us at Oddball. On this spooky day, Amin and Charlotte had to explore one of the NBA's most mysterious myths: the haunted Skirvin Hotel. First, they recap their appearance on Pablo Torre Finds Out, where they discuss the legend of the hotel. Then, Amin and Charlotte interview NBA athletes and personalities like Paul Pierce, Kristen Ledlow, and Danny Green to hear their fir...

The Sixers were fined $100K for Joel Embiid's "injury" shenanigans. Head coach Nick Nurse wanted nothing to do with the journalist at the press conference when asked about the Embiid situation. Speaking of injuries, Lonzo Ball is out with a wrist injury after his triumphant return, but Amin and Charlotte think he'll be back sooner rather than later. For the spooky season, we have Hoop-O-Ween, wher...

It's Tuesday, which means it’s time for trivia on Oddball! Today’s guest contestant is Mirin Fader, senior staff writer at The Ringer and New York Times best-selling author. In honor of her new book, Dream: The Life and Legacy of Hakeem Olajuwon, today’s questions spotlight the life and legacy of the Houston Rockets legend. Mirin and Amin tackle questions about Olajuwon’s late start in basketball...

Doc Rivers's struggles in Milwaukee has Charlotte Wilder walking back her Bucks takes from NBA opening night, and Amin Elhassan is going deep on reports that JJ Redick was conducting film study from a car wash. Whatever JJ is doing, it has LeBron James, Anthony Davis, and the Lakers on pace for an 82-0 season. Also, Charlotte and Amin make sense of the Clippers being sued by Kawhi's former trainer...