Spread the Floor Podcast

Brian and Tobin discuss an up and down week in Mavs Land, Luka’s history usage rate, the Kidd v Wood issues, and the bleak history of free agent centers in Dallas. 

Brian and Tobin Hulk-out over the state of the Dumpster Fire Brooklyn Nets, fawn (as it were) over Giannis and the Bucks, and take a look at the issues in Minnesota. Plus, the Joshua Primo story and the surprising Spurs. 

It’s the first Mavs Time of the year, with Brian and Tobin delving into the ups and downs of the first three games. Luka’s statistical brilliance, Wood’s hot start, and the JaVale McGee of it all in a somewhat frustrating beginning to the season. 

The NBA season is well underway and the storylines are already aplenty. Brian and Tobin welcome an ingenious basketball artificial intelligence, Pod a Tron, to the show to help them pick which topics to discuss. The Jazz, the Lakers, a homecoming for DSJ, and much more!

Woooo! The 2022-23 season is upon us and that means it’s time for Over/Unders! Richard Bardon from Mad About Movies joins Brian and Tobin to run through the league and make their (inevitably bad) picks for all 30 teams. 

It’s our annual obligatory, contractually obligated awards predictions episode! Who we think will win each of the major awards this season, who our dark horse candidates are, and why we won’t talk about these awards again until April. Plus, the Draymond Green situation. 

Brian and Tobin preview the Western Conference with thoughts and questions for all 15 teams in what is bound to be a hotly contested race for the playoffs. 

With the beginning of the season only weeks away and Media Day shenanigans in full swing, Brian and Tobin take a look around the Eastern Conference and give thoughts on each team. 

Brian and Tobin discuss the Robert Server investigation, look at some rosters moves and injuries, and dig into the details of the CBA negotiations. Plus, what the heck did Ime Udoka do and a Dad Rock moment. 

All it took for the NBA offseason to kick into gear was for Brian and Tobin to record a podcast. They’re back this week discussing the Donovan Mitchell trade and what it means for both teams. Plus, a terrible Pistons jersey, Mavs Time, and Tobin is sad about Liverpool. 

After an FCC-enforced summer sabbatical, Brian and Tobin are back discussing all the news and non-news from the NBA off-season. KD, Donovan Mitchell, Chet Holmgren’s Trapper Keeper, and more!

Brian and Tobin undertake a supersized episode looking at everything that’s happened in the off-season so far. The signings, the trades, and the Kevin Durant angst. Plus, a Mavs therapy session wherein one party yells a whole bunch. 

We’re joined by author Pete Croatto to discuss his book From “Hang Time to Prime Time: Business, Entertainment, and the Birth of the Modern NBA” and the era in which the NBA went from an also-ran to the global monster it is today. Plus a very quick “does this guy switch teams” on the eve of free agency.

It’s Draft Day!!! We celebrate the high holidays in style with Brian and Tobin discussing and breaking down all the picks and trades, who did well and who didn’t, and more. Plus, a rant about ESPN’s horrendous broadcast and invoking our No Kyrie Policy. 

Hark! A trade! Brian and Tobin break down the Christian Wood trade and the value of getting something for nothing. Then it’s a look ahead at some of the players who might be available in free agency for the Mavs in the mid level exception range. 

Brian and Tobin discuss the games 4-6 of the Finals, Steph’s legacy, and where both teams go from here. Then they welcome in Danny Wiser from the Rank Kings podcast for a look at the late lottery projected players in today’s NBA Draft.

Tobin is off this week, selfishly making the world a better place. So Brian is joined by Danny Wiser of the Rank Kings for a crash course on the fast-approaching NBA Draft. We’re looking at some of the top players available next week as well as four mid-round picks we may or may not like. 

We’re looking at the first three games of the NBA Finals and the back and forth swings we’ve seen from the Warriors and Celtics then discussing the Quin Snyder news and what it means for Donovan Mitchell. Plus, an abbreviated Mavs Time focusing on everyone’s least favorite flat earther. 

We’re celebrating a glorious day in Mavs’ history and exploring the “get a second star” roster building plan with a detailed look at some of the (lackluster) big names who may be available this summer. 

Brian and Tobin discuss the wheels off ending of Game 7 in Miami, wonder what’s next for the Heat, and preview the Warriors-Celtics Finals matchup. Plus, all kinds of coaching talk including the inevitable doom of our beloved Darvin Ham and a game of chicken in Utah. 

We’re remembering the legacy of David Kahn as the Timberwolves welcome a new head honcho, discussing a wheels off Eastern Conference Finals, and heaping praise on Gregg Popovich. Plus, Mavs Time and when is enough enough?

Brian and Tobin take a look at the draft lottery then discuss game 1 of the Boston-Miami series and what conclusions can be drawn for the rest of the series. Plus, the fallout in Phoenix and a Mavs-Warriors preview that looks very stupid in hindsight. Never have hope, kids. 

We come here to bury the Suns, not praise them! It’s a euphoric Mavs Time with Brian and Tobin recorded right after a historic Game 7 win in Phoenix. Luka was in total control, Kmart Kobe disappeared, and JKidd has his guys on to the Conference Finals against the Warriors. The vibes are immaculate!

It’s a grouchy and somewhat somber Mavs Time as we look at the highs and lows of the Suns series so far and discuss on what we need to see from Luka moving forward. Plus, Monty vs Kidd and, as always, a Dorian Finney Smith appreciation moment. 

Brian and Tobin are delving deep on the Miami-Philly series and the state of the Sixers, lamenting the Morant injury and its impact on the series with the Warriors, and discussing the wild and weird Celtics-Bucks matchup. Plus, the Kings make a coaching hire and, if we’re being honest, a whole bunch of griping about the state of officiating and the rampant flopping in this year’s playoffs.