Points in the Paint Podcast

It's All-Star Weekend! We've got plenty of our picks and predictions for contest winners, plus we air our issues with the current format. Then, we talk rookie watch and rank out Top 5 teams heading into the break! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

On this episode, TJ is in for Zach this week and we've got opinions on the new Bucks head coach Doc Rivers. Plus, thoughts on the move overall and how it affects the future in Milwaukee. Then, we talk Embiid's 70 point performance and Kevin Durant's GOAT comments. Finally, TJ goes under the microscope and responds to some YouTube comments. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Califo...

We've got our first in-studio guest this week with former professional player and current coach TJ Flanagan! We talk with him about his experience playing overseas, coaching young players today, and some differences in play styles between now and 20 years ago. Plus, we play this or that and cap or no cap with him with current NBA teams and players! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy a...

Another week, another coach and team that's complaining about the referees. We debate it if it's warranted, the NBA officiating problem, and how it can be fixed. Then, we all give our All-Star starters list which causes a yelling match about a few players, and finally, we answer hate comments from YouTube! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art...

We're gearing up for Christmas and New Years by making a Naughty/Nice list for the NBA. The list includes the T-Wolves, Draymond Green, the Pistons, and more! Then, we get into some new year's resolutions and what some teams and players should be shooting for in 2024. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Draymond's back up to his old antics so we have thoughts on his indefinite suspension and if it's deserved. Then, we talk the good, the bad, and ugly in the NBA the past week. We bring back Stat of the Week and then debate if the Lakers should've raised an In-Season Tournament banner. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-...

Welp...it might be time to rethink how fun the In-Season Tournament is. Ben stages a big apology for how he originally thought the tournament would play out, and we talk all about our favorite moments and predictions on a winner and future of the tournament. Then, we get to some social comments on our Knicks and Pacers takes, and finally, we talk about some things we want to change in the in-seaso...

We're talking the In-Season Tournament and the upcoming quarterfinals games. Was it successful? Which matchup are we most excited about? Then, we look at the two 5 and 6 seeded teams in the West and East to decided if they're legit contenders or simply mid. Finally, does Kevin Durant have a point that people who bet on him should give him some of their winnings? See Privacy Policy at https://art19...

We have to get the ol' Trade Machine out because of all the rumors surrounding Zach LaVine and the Bulls. We go through a few trade scenarios that the Bulls could do. Then, what should NBA teams and fans be thankful for? We give some of our answers. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

We're more than 10 games into the NBA season and we've got TAKES. We bring back an old Points in the Paint segment with NBA Prison Time because we HAD to send this player to NBA jail. Then, we're given a list of three teams and debate whether they're frauds or not. Finally, with all the fighting going on, we talk about who we'd like to see hypothetically fight. See Privacy Policy at https://art19....

We're getting into the weeds with our Good, Bad, Ugly segment, looking at putting three teams into the categories. Then, we have our Surprise Teams to the start of the NBA season--good surprises and bad surprises. We also draft a win-now team based on the last five No. 1 overall picks, and also rank the newest City Edition jerseys (they are bad). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and...

We're talking James Harden this week after he got traded out west to the Clippers. What does it mean for LA and for Philly? How much better does this actually make the Clippers? Who won the trade? Then, we give our top players in each conference for the week, and then rank five of the new in-season tournament courts. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at...

It's like Christmas in October with opening week in the NBA. We give our reactions to opening day and even have some slight early overreactions to some teams (cough cough, lakers). Then, we talk some things we're looking for this weekend in teams, including the Celtics and OKC. Finally, we talk Wemby and his impact on the Rookie of the Year race. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and...

It's finally time to preview the entire 2023-2024 NBA season! We do it all, give our hot takes, our League Pass teams, our MVP, ROY, Finals predictions, and some players we're watching out for. We have everything to get you ready for the season in under 25 minutes! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

We're going out to Brooklyn to talk with WFAN's Keith McPherson all about the Nets! We talk Ben Simmons, new role players, realistic expectations, and hot takes. Plus, Keith gives his top all-time Nets starting lineup! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

We're going down to the desert and talking everything Phoenix Suns with SB Nation, Bright Side of the Sun, writer Dave King! We discuss everything from the recent Deandre Ayton trade, to the role players, to the Suns' title chances this season. Then, he gives his all-time Suns starting lineup and also his best Suns hot take! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy No...

This week, we preview everything Memphis Grizzlies! We talk with Locked On Grizzlies podcast host Joe Mullinax about his thoughts on the Grizz last season, new additions, Ja's suspension, and more! We also get his all-time starting Grizzlies lineup, and his best hot take for Memphis this year. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privac...

We're staying in Texas and talking about the Mavs this week with SDPN Sports and NBA reporter Lauren Gunn! We talk about their newest offseason additions, how happy Luka is, all-time lineups, and 2023 expectations! Plus, some hot takes thrown in. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

We've got Doug Watley in for Zach this week, so we have to give some season-long predictions and hot takes. Then, we rank our favorite and least favorite types of basketball hoops--it gets weird. Finally, being the degenerates that we are, we give some of our favorite futures bets as we head into September. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://ar...

We're talking everything Houston Rockets with SB Nation Rockets writer Lachard Binkley! We get his thoughts on the newest additions to the team, Fred VanVleet and Dillon Brooks, plus his thoughts on a new coach. We also get his all-time starting 5 and a big hot take for the season. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sel...

We're talking to friend of the pod Caitlin Cooper, creator and writer of Basketball, She Wrote! We talk offseason moves for the Pacers, plus how the current roster fits together, expectations for the season, her on fire hot take for the season, and her top 5 all-time Pacers starting 5! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not...

We go to Detroit and talk with Detroit Free Press Pistons beat writer Omari Sankofa about what to expect from the Pistons this season. We talk new head coach Monty Williams, Cad Cunningham, Jaden Ivey, and realistic expectations for fans. Plus, Omari gives his all-time starting 5 and names a random Pistons player! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at htt...

We're starting our offseason team previews off with the Chicago Bulls! We're talking with Bleacher Nation lead Bulls writer Elias Schuster all about the Bulls' chances this year. We talk midrange jump shots, any big additions the Bulls need, and his hot takes for the season. Plus, Elias gives his Bulls all-time top 5 lineup! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy No...

We're back! And with the lull of the offseason, we're talking theoretical blockbuster trades, including a massive four-team swap. Then, we talk Jaylen Brown's historic extension with Boston. Plus, we give our list of Top 5 Worst Offseasons for five teams each, and then end with a look at some NBA players wanting to go to Saudi Arabia. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California...

Hey, we're on TV now! Catch us on Stadium this weekend at 7am ET, 9am ET, 3pm ET on Saturday, and on Sunday at 11:30am ET, and 1:30pm ET! We're talking our top moments of Summer League and why Ben really doesn't like it. Plus, our expectations for the rest of the summer. Then, we give our top 5 teams who've had the best offseason and react to a crazy twitter day from Draymond Green! See Privacy Po...