Points in the Paint Podcast

We've got one week of the new NBA season under our belts and with the new season comes new segments! We've got three new segments in the show, but first, give out our Voicemail Prompt (2:00) and listen to our voicemails (3:25). Then, in One Big Thing of the week, we talk the Bulls' undefeated start and the entertaining Hornets (7:00). In Dunk or Deny, we look at Davion Mitchell's defense and the G...

Folks, the NBA season is finally back! So that means it's our big Preview Episode! We listen to your feedback and expectations on the voicemail line (4:06) and then look at how each conference is going to stack up and who can be conference champion (9:05). We go over our sleeper teams and players (25:56) and then give out all our postseason award predictions (32:07). Finally, we look at the number...

In our last team preview episode of the offseason, we talk with Miami Herald sportswriter Anthony Chiang all about the Miami Heat, including Jimmy Butler and Bam's chemistry, Tyler Herro's role, their chances vs. the Nets, and where they can finish in the East (22:40). We also go through our voicemail (2:38) and talk about Ben Simmons holding out (6:31) and Kyrie missing games due to being unvacci...

New coach, same core, new hope? We talk with NBC Sports Boston's Amina Smith all about the Boston Celtics, including what to know about new head coach Ime Udoka, playoff expectations, Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown's potential, and more! (3:04).    Call our 24/7 hot takes hotline and leave your NBA thoughts to be played on the podcast: 773-273-9088 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy an...

It's time to preview one of the Eastern Conference's top teams in the Brooklyn Nets. We talk with Jomboy Media talent and manager of Talkin' Nets Keith McPherson all about the Nets' offseason, Kyrie Irving's media day, what to expect from Kyrie, Harden, and KD, if the Nets can beat the Milwaukee Bucks, his thoughts on Steve Nash, and Patty Mills' upcoming season (7:37). We also hit on Michael Port...

It's a double team preview day! We have SB Nation's BrewHoop's co-managing editor Mitchell Maurer on to talk everything Bucks, including Giannis's improvement, grading offseason moves, and expectations playing against the Nets (3:06). Then, we talk with Pistons Beat Writer for Detroit Free Press Omari Sankofa about the No. 1 overall pick Cade Cunningham, the Pistons' rebuild, expectations, and pla...

Can the Bulls crack the top 5 in the East? We talked with Stadium host Camron Smith all about the Chicago Bulls, including grading their offseason additions, Coby White and Zach LaVine's futures, playoff expectations, chemistry, and Ayo (15:47). We also take a listen to your voicemails (2:49) and answers questions on the Lakers, John Wall, and the Detroit Pistons.    Leave ALL your NBA takes on ou...

We go down to Memphis, TN this week to talk everything Grizzlies with SB Nation's Joe Mullinax. We talk about the Grizzlies' future, playoff chances, Ja Morant's improvement this season, and trade rumors, plus, Joe gives his Grizzlies Hot Take (15:31). The Voicemail line is hot, hot, hot as the takes keep flying in and is becoming the best part of the show (3:41). And finally, the newest Basketbal...

We go to Ohio this week to get the inside scoop on the Cavs' offseason with BasketballNews.com Editor and Writer Spencer Davies (7:10). We also go back to our voicemail with an interesting question about Chris Paul that splits Ben and Zach (2:05).    Call and now Text (!) our voicemail line: 773-273-9088  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art1...

We're joined this week by now-reoccurring guest SB Nation writer for Indy Cornrows Caitlin Cooper to preview everything Indiana Pacers including her thoughts on their starting lineup strength, new head coach Rick Carlisle, and her hottest take for their season (6:20). We also play some new voicemails we have from the Points Painters and preview what's to come in the next couple of weeks!   Call ou...

We start our offseason team preview series in Texas! We talk with SB Nation writer and podcaster Lauren Gunn all about the Dallas Mavericks, Luka's relationship with new head coach Jason Kidd, and her predictions for this upcoming season (4:10). Next, we head southeast to Houston where we chat with SB Nation's Lachard Binkley about Jalen Green, the young roster, and the Rockets' crucial upcoming s...

We've got some show updates to give since we're now in the offseason. Including the start of our Voicemail line! Give us a call and voice your NBA opinions. Call 773-273-9088 to leave a message on our voicemail and we'll play them on the podcast! We also look at how the rookies are doing in Summer League, and Draymond calls out the Team USA haters. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy a...

We have a SHOW this week! It was a wild start to NBA free agency, so we bounce around the league looking at some of the bigger moves like the Bulls, Lakers, Wizards, and Heat. And, as always, we have to give out our winners and losers of free agency. Is there a new favorite to win the East? How will the Lakers all fit together? We try to answer all of these questions. Plus, a look at Team USA and...

Ben and Nate from Sharp Lessons talk with Stadium College Basketball Insider Jeff Goodman all about the NBA Draft, which players he thinks will go where, and some surprise late first-round players to look for.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

The Bucks are NBA Champs! We talk about their Game 6 win and what it means for Giannis (1:53). We look at everything we expect to happen in the offseason, including looking at some of the juicier trade rumors (9:30). Team USA did not have a good start to the Olympics, so we look at what's wrong (28:58) and overreact about the state of basketball education in the country (35:57). Finally, NBA Twitt...

We get you ready for everything Game 6! What do the Bucks need to do to win it all? How can the Suns force a Game 7? All of our keys to Game 6 in this episode (17:49). We also go through some bets we're eying (22:53). Also, we take a look at what NBA Twitter is talking about with CJ and Dame trade rumors and Team USA playing well (30:45).  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Califo...

We take a look at everything Game 5, including what the Suns need to do to win back at home and how Giannis can win his first Finals MVP. We give our Best Bets for Game 5 (16:48) and also take a look at some Dame trade rumors floating around Twitter and an unusual name gets added to Team USA for the Olympics (22:52).  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at...

The Bucks pull within one game of the Suns, so we get the scoop on everything Bucks with SB Nation/BrewHoops writer and podcaster Kyle Carr (26:37). We also review Game 3 and preview Game 4 of the Finals (1:36). We give our best bets for Game 4 (18:19) and look at some history that Giannis made (24:53). Our NBA Twitter talk consists of Giannis's shoe game, Cam Johnson's poster, and the Magic's new...

It's FINALLY Finals time! We take a look at everything Phoenix Suns with SB Nation Suns writer and podcaster Dave King (26:49). We recap a fun Game 1 (2:08) with a historic Stat of the Week (6:42). We look at some good betting strategies and picks for Game 2 (20:32) and see all the fun NBA Twitter is having with Giannis and CP3 (53:59).  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Californ...

The Conference Finals are in full swing so we take a look at how each series is going, from the Suns/Clippers series (0:56) to the Bucks/Hawks (8:21). We also give some of our bets for the upcoming games (21:45). There were a lot of coaching vacancies filled this past week, so we talk about the best and worst ones and who we think will succeed with their new teams (25:53). Scottie Pippen had a lot...

There are only FOUR teams left and we had some fun Game 7s this weekend. We talk all about those two Game 7s and what it means for each team, and also the disappearing act of Ben Simmons and what the 76ers should do with their $100 million man (1:29). Then we preview the Conference Finals matchups (22:10) and give our best bets for each game coming up (31:23). Finally, we have some new coaching ca...

It was a wild morning and afternoon in the NBA. Lots of big injury news (1:10), plus more coach firings (18:56), and LeBron tweeting at the NBA. We talk about all of it on the emergency pod because we just couldn't wait until next Monday.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

The Suns are the first team to make it into the Conference Finals, so we talk about the impact CP3 has had on that team and how they were able to sweep the Nuggets (2:37). Is Chris Paul a top 5 PG of all time? (10:59). We also look at the coaching carousel and try to match available coaches with teams that need them (31:05). And on NBA Twitter, Suns fans fighting Nuggets fans while predicting the...

We recap a fun Game 7 and look ahead toward all the Second Round series, and give our predictions for each one!   Game 7 Recap: 1:04   Bucks/Nets: 9:20   76ers/Hawks: 14:40   Jazz/Clippers: 22:05   Nuggets/Suns: 29:11   Predictions: 38:35 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We talk everything to expect with Game 5's, who looks dominant, and what is going on with all of the crazy NBA fans? 1:40 Playof Takeaways 2:40 Bucks sweep Heat 7:35 Nets/Celtics 11:20 Lakers/Suns 16:48 Nuggets/Blazers 21:18 Knicks/Hawks 28:01 Clippers/Mavs 32:22 76ers/Wizards 36:05 Grizzlies/Jazz Crazy Fans: 38:51   See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at...