One on One Podcast

Derrick and Rodney discuss game 7 of the ECF and how close the Heat were to pulling it out even though they both had Boston in 6. Did Miami pushing this series change our overall opinion on Boston? Heading west, Dallas' run resembled the Hawks run from last season, what steps does Dallas need to take to get over the hump? Touching on the overall playoffs to date, everyone thought this year was rea...

Return guest Justin (TW: @JDanso18) joins to talk more than just his beloved Sixers going fishing. Each of round 2 outcomes is discussed in some detail, comparing reality to our original picks. Certain stars stepped up and others looked lost to say the least. We look ahead to the conference finals and make our selections plus give our title favorite, and you might be surprised who is picked. We co...

The title "contending" Brooklyn Nets were eliminated in a somewhat shocking 4 game sweep by the Boston Celtics. To break down everything guest Dom (TW: @whatupnewshoes) joins to tell us how this might've been in the cards from the start of the season. Nothing is off the table regarding the Nets this podcast. We deep dive into Steve Nash, did he get a raw deal or is this all on him? How much soul s...

Round 1 is in the books and Derrick and Rodney recap an eventful first round. The one big surprise in round 1 is discussed plus other takeaways for the winners and losers. Next, we move on to round 2 and make early predictions and point out any key areas of note for the series. At time of recording we're 1 game into each series for round 2. How did your round 1 predictions end up? Do you agree wit...

Round 1 is here and Rodney returns! Derrick and Rodney touch on the outcomes of the play-in games then get right into picking the winners of each series and in how many games. At time of recording we're 1 game into each series. High-level overviews of each series is given, some injury updates and one or two things to look for. Listen to stay updated and reach out with your round 1 opinions.

Jon (TW: @The_Fat_John) returns as the postseason is upon us. A day before the play-in tournament begins we share our thoughts on who wins each play-in game and ultimately gets the 7th and 8th seed in each conference. We also talk about some stars that are rumored to possibly make their season debut in the playoffs and how that shakes things up. Lastly, we go through each round 1 matchup, with the...

Two Sixers super fans, Darien and Jaylen, stop by to talk 76ers as they plan their celebration on Broad Street in June. Everything Sixers related is discussed here. Is Harden and Embiid the duo to get Philly over the top or was the trade too much? On top of Harden/Embiid, how's that rotation looking now? What really happened with Ben and was there a chance he could've ever returned? We take a look...

Rodney rejoins Derrick as they discuss how the NBA playoffs are shaping up, roughly a month out from kicking off. Everything from the play-in, semi-frauds, sleepers and ideal matchups for certain teams is touched upon. We close the show with MVP and ROY odds. Of course there's great side banner. Tune in!

Return guest, Darren (TW: @IceBurrrgSlim), of The Working Title Podcast joins Derrick and they talk everything Lakers. We touch on what success looks like for this team throughout the rest of this season. Looking ahead, we ask the question "who's really running the team?" How does a franchise with an aging LeBron James deal with protecting their future vs. winning now with LeBron? Also, what does...

Rodney returns as he and Derrick discuss "you know who" being an all-star starter. But, do we both believe it's well deserved, because honestly... you're going to want to listen to this. Also, who are the other snubs and potential reserve snubs? Meanwhile, the top of the East is really competitive but is also wide open for the taking? Derrick and Rodney discuss, if possible, why the Sixers should...

Jon (TW: @The_Fat_John) joins the show to discuss a wide range of topics as we near the midseason. Derrick and Jon touch on the recent Knicks and Hawks trade; was this a somewhat lopsided deal? Again, does Boston NEED to make a move involving Tatum or Brown and should the Lakers be open to parting ways with THT? Which teams should blow it up and which should be looking to add a piece or two? Early...

Derrick and Rodney get together on the final day of 2021 to discuss all happenings in the league and possible change on the way. Covid is spiking and the two discuss the chances of another bubble or shutdown. The trade deadline is approaching, who's likely to be on the move and what teams need to make a move (Grizzles, Lakers, Pistons, Bulls, etc.). Is Philly just wasting time and an Embiid prime...

Derrick and Rodney discuss the Dame saga and how Portland can handle this situation. The Pacers are reported to be sellers at the deadline, with both of their big men on the market. Which is more likely to be moved and what are some possible landing spots? The Rockets and Grizzlies are the two hottest teams in the NBA since Thanksgiving. Houston in particular made us eat our words from the last po...

Derrick and Rodney are joined by Tramel (TW: @Raggs_No_Riches) to go through each conference team by team, breaking down who we think is for real and who might be faking it. Is Golden State the favorites to come out the west? Can Phoenix actually win a chip? How long will Luke Walton last in SAC and how are the Rockets so bad? In the east, what do really think of the Nets/Knicks? Are the Bulls a t...

Ten games into the season Derrick and Rodney discuss their early season surprises and compare that to their preseason predictions. The east is looking wild with the 76ers at the top, DC being better than expect and teams like Boston and Brooklyn not living up to the hype at the moment. There's a lot of other good surprises discussed. Heading out west, it seems like mostly everyone is underachievin...

Derrick and Rodney are back to discuss the start of the NBA's 75th season. We discuss why it isn't always sunny in Philly, although Embiid might have some sneaky good MVP odds. Of course Kyrie was mentioned and while we don't deep dive into his views we do make solid predictions for when we expect him to return, if at all. Lastly, we get into the heart of the show, picking the playoff and likely p...

Derrick and Rodney are back and the NBA season is secretly around the corner (beautiful). Houston and John Wall are working together to find a trade but how likely is that to happen? Other late free agent news is discussed as well. The main focus of the episode is the "lesser" known players/teams you should be watching this season. Young guys that can play their way into/out of trades, players tha...

This episode opens with Derrick and Rodney recapping the latest bit of free agency/offseason news that happened since the last episode. Then the two discuss the physical nature of postseason basketball compared to the regular season and international basketball. Are there steps the NBA can take to find solutions? The misinterpretation of "small ball" and how it might play into this is also discuss...

Derrick and Rodney discuss the NBA draft (which feels so long ago) and a host of FA news. The Lakers have assembled the '03 & '04 draft class, will it work out? The Heat made big moves, DeMar is on the move and the Nets add more fire power. What are the moves we still think will happen and what are some missed opportunities? We also tease at future topics for upcoming shows. *This was recorded...

Derrick and Rodney recap game 6 of The Finals which saw the Bucks win it all. They review the series and look to the future for both teams. Is this the start of the Giannis era? Was this the Suns best chance to win it all for the near future? They also touch on some other teams and moments throughout the playoffs. 

Justin (TW: @JDanso18) returns as we recap game 1 of The NBA Finals. Giannis returns and we share what that ultimately means for our predictions. But first we recap the seasons of the runner ups in each conference, the Hawks and Clippers. Everyone thinks the future is bright in ATL but have we seen this story before? And, even though it was "championship or bust" in year two for LAC, do we think t...

Derrick and Rodney discuss each of the conference finals series. Can the Clippers comeback Kawhi-less? The Hawks are keeping pace with the Bucks, but are we really surprised? And how good is Trae Young? Then we go around the league and talk about the new hires/fires and possible trades, which leads us to Dame and Portland. What does it mean to "run from the grind"?

Rodney joins as we run through the playoffs happenings through round 2 so far. How are injuries shaping our picks and what are the biggest updates? Quick hits: Can Brooklyn bounce back? Are the hated Jazz sneakily more fun to watch than the Clippers? What do we really thing of Philly? Can Phoenix represent the western conference in the finals? Tap in!

Jaylen (TW: @Jaylenab24) stops in to discuss the NBA playoffs to this point. Halfway through round 1, Jaylen shares the picks he originally had and who he thinks is coming out of each conference. Each series is dissected, highlighting the ups and downs of what has happened to this point and future predictions. The two also share which players/teams/coaches they think are getting exposed/struggling...

Tramel Raggs (TW: @Raggs_No_Riches) joins the podcast for episode 7 and discusses his opinions on what it means to be a number 1/lead guy and all things play-in/playoffs. The Wizards are the first topic as we discuss the dynamic of Beal/Russ, who's the number 1 guy, common misconceptions about being the number 1 guy and the Wizards overall play-in chances. Then we take this questions out west and...