Read and React

Ben Ladner and Jon Sauber discuss recent reports of trade discussions around Russell Westbrook and Chris Paul before diving into the state of the Phoenix Suns entering a pivotal offseason.

Ben Ladner and Jon Sauber discuss the state of five lottery teams, including the challenges of pairing Karl-Anthony Towns and D'Angelo Russell, the Hawks' forthcoming decision on John Collins, questions about the Warriors after a lost season, and more.

Ben Ladner and Jon Sauber discuss the fascinating offseason outlooks for the Lakers, Raptors, and Pelicans, including whether the Lakers should trade for Victor Oladipo, Toronto positioning itself for 2021 free agency, and potential Jrue Holiday landing spots.

Ben Ladner and Jon Sauber respond to the 76ers front office’s seismic acquisition of Daryl Morey and discuss possible ripple effects of the move. Then they run through the proposed schedule tweaks for the 2020-21 NBA season.

Ben Ladner and Jon Sauber discuss what Daryl Morey's departure means for the Rockets' future and how Ty Lue could help the Clippers reach the next level. Then they take a look at the Pacers' outlook for next season and with new head coach Nate Bjorkgren in tow.

Ben Ladner and Jon Sauber dissect the Lakers' NBA title win over the Miami Heat, including the stellar play of LeBron James and Anthony Davis. Then, they look at where the Miami Heat might go after a wonderfully surprising season and look back on an unforgettable year in the NBA.

Ben Ladner and Jon Sauber discuss the exhilarating Game 5 between the Heat and Lakers, the theory of building around stars like Jimmy Butler and Anthony Davis, and where they expect the Finals to go from here.

Ben Ladner and Jon Sauber discuss Jimmy Butler's masterful performance in Game 3 of the Finals and whether the Heat stand any chance of actually winning the series. Then, they address Doc Rivers joining the 76ers and where the Celtics can go after a promising season.

Ben Ladner and Jon Sauber open with a discussion of LeBron James' sustained dominance in the 2020 playoffs before previewing a fascinating NBA Finals matchup between the Heat and Lakers. Then, they react to breaking news of Doc Rivers' exit in L.A. and evaluate the Nuggets' future after a promising playoff run.

Ben Ladner and Jon Sauber discuss the state of the Eastern and Western Conference Finals now that the Heat and Lakers have taken 3-1 leads, and the tactical decisions that have allowed each team to get there. Then, they react to the Bulls hiring Billy Donovan to replace Jim Boylen.

Ben Ladner and Jon Sauber discuss Boston's Game 3 win over the Heat and what to expect in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals. Then they react to Denver's miscue on the Final play of Game 2, the final NBA awards, and where Anthony Davis stands among the league's superstars.

Immediately following the Nuggets’ Game 7 win over the Clippers, Ben Ladner and Jon Sauber discuss the Nuggets’ improbable comeback from down 3-1, what it means for Kawhi Leonard and the Clippers, and whether the Nuggets stand a chance in the Western Conference Finals.

Ben Ladner and Jon Sauber discuss what they've seen from the Nuggets and Clippers so far, plus what to expect in Game 7 Tuesday night. Then they preview an exciting Eastern Conference Finals matchup between the Celtics and Heat before sharing radical ideas for how the Rockets could move forward.

Ben Ladner and Jon Sauber discuss recent reports about Giannis Antetokounmpo's future in Milwaukee and how the Bucks can build a contender around him, then look at where Billy Donovan might fit on other teams around the league with coaching vacancies.

Ben Ladner and Jon Sauber discuss how the Raptors got even against the Celtics and what to watch for the rest of the series, then look at what the Bucks inevitable loss to the Heat could mean for Giannis Antetokounmpo's future in Milwaukee. Then, they assess the strength of the Lakers' win over the Rockets and look ahead to the future of the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Ben Ladner and Jon Sauber discuss the optics and practicalities of Steve Nash becoming the Nets’ head coach. Then they look at which trends from Toronto’s Game 3 win over the Celtics are sustainable and whether Milwaukee can figure out the Heat in time to stay in the series. Finally, they look forward to a fascinating series between the Lakers and Rockets.

Ben Ladner and Jon Sauber look forward to Game 7 between the Rockets and Thunder, assess the Heat's big win over the Bucks, and evaluate where the Dallas Mavericks stand moving forward after a first-round playoff loss.

Moments after the final buzzer of Denver's Game 7 win over Utah, Ben Ladner and Jon Sauber discuss the tense final moments and what the game could augur for the rest of the postseason now that most of the second-round field is set.

Ben Ladner and Jon Sauber discuss Luka Dončić's heroics and the new dynamics of the Mavs/Clippers series before discussing the Nets' future and reacting live to the Sixers firing Brett Brown.

Ben Ladner and Jon Sauber discuss the implications of Luka Dončić's ankle injury against the Clippers, Paul George's struggles in the playoffs, the Nuggets' imploding defense, and whether the Blazers can upset the Lakers in the first round.

Ben Ladner and Jon Sauber go into detail on seven of the eight NBA playoff series three days into the postseason, including discussions on the Mavs evening their series agains the Clippers, Miami's defense against the Pacers, and whether it's too early to worry about the one seeds.

On this episode of Read and React, Ben Ladner and Jon Sauber discuss what they've seen from the Mavs, Rockets, Spurs, and Raptors in their first games in the bubble, and whether it tells us anything about those teams' playoff chances.

On this episode of Read and React, Ben Ladner and Jon Sauber discuss their observations from the first night of games in the NBA bubble, including LeBron James' defense, Zion Williamson's minutes restriction, and the Jazz' path forward without Bojan Bogdanović.

On this episode of Read and React, Ben Ladner and Jon Sauber discuss the prominent storylines and questions they'll be tracking throughout the rest of the NBA season and postseason.

On this episode of Read and React, Ben Ladner and Jon Sauber dive deep into the Philadelphia 76ers, including the recent insertion of Shake Milton into the starting lineup, Ben Simmons’ role in the team’s quest for a title, and the Sixers’ outlook against the best teams in the Eastern Conference.