The Baseline NBA Podcast

We discuss NBA Awards: Most Improved Player - Tyrese Maxey 6th Man of the Year - Naz Reid  Clutch Player of the Year - Steph Curry  Milk Carton Players: Dudes Missing in the Playoffs  Paul George / Russell Westbrook  Donovan Mitchell  CJ McCollum/ Brandon Ingram  D'Angelo Russell  PrimeTime Ballers  Josh Hart Chet Holmgren  Pascal Siakam  Khris Middleton  Nickeil Alexander-Walker Download and DIsc...

In this episode of the Baseline NBA Podcast, we dissect the performances of the Golden State Warriors, Sacramento Kings, Chicago Bulls, and Atlanta Hawks. We’ll analyze key players’ contributions, team dynamics, and what the future holds for these franchises. Join us as we deliver our autopsy report on these teams’ seasons. Golden State Warriors The Warriors faced a conundrum with integrating youn...

Welcome to a special episode of The Baseline NBA Podcast, where we’re gearing up for an electrifying NBA Play-In Tournament! Get ready for a deep dive into the matchups that have everyone talking: Heat vs Sixers: The Miami Heat are set to bring the heat to Philadelphia, facing off against the 76ers in a game that promises to be a clash of titans. With both teams having faced injuries and setbacks...

This week we autopsy the Nets and Blazers. Alot of talent on their rosters but with the organizational turmoil that has plagued these teams have calculated moves backfired on their future outlook? Are players like Mikail Bridges and Scoot Henderson "cornerstone" players? Lots of questions on these teams. Hope we can find some answers. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/po...

This week we autopsy the Grizzlies and the Raptors. Two teams taking two very different paths to re-insert themselves into the play in/off contention after a disappointing and injury ridden '23-'24 campaign.  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-baseline-nba-podcast--3677698/support . Visit: https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS and use code CLNS and get $50 i...

This episode of The Baseline NBA dives into the challenging 2023-2024 seasons for the Charlotte Hornets and San Antonio Spurs in our "Autopsy Report" segment. We'll dissect what went wrong for both teams, especially for the Hornets with a young star in LaMelo Ball, and how the Spurs can build around the franchise talent of Victor Wembanyama quickly. Download and Discuss!  Become a supporter of thi...

Scalpels are out as we dissect what went wrong for the Washington Wizards and Detroit Pistons in 23-24 This episode of The Baseline NBA Podcast takes a deep dive into both Eastern Conference squads in our "Autopsy Report" segment. Dissecting the Salary Cap: Can the Wizards build around Kyle Kuzma and Jordan Poole with their current financial situation? Are there tough decisions ahead for the Pisto...

This week we discuss players who can influence their teams play in/playoff chances in the East and West. Eastern Conference: Jalen Johnson - Hawks Tobias Harris - Sixers Ayo Dosunmu - Bulls Aaron Nesmith - Pacers Donte DiVincenzo- Knicks Western Conference: Naz Reid- Wolves D'Angelo Russell - Lakers Trey Murphy - Pelicans Keegan Murray- Kings Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreake...

This Week: LeBron James reaches a STAGGERING 40,000 points, James Harden and Andre Drummond make HISTORY, and the NBA asks a BIG question: is the league TOO OFFENSIVE? Plus, injury updates on Trae Young, Scottie Barnes, and Russell Westbrook. And in our Sophomore Check-In, we see how Paolo Banchero, Chet Holmgren, Jaden Ivey, Jabari Smith, Jeremy Sochan, Jalen Williams, and the rest of the 2023 cl...

The first-week post-All-Star is bumping with news including a few NBA scuffles exhibiting the sense of urgency in the league's stretch run. Amidst the fray, the Mavericks have been playing their best basketball on both sides of the floor. We are joined by Kevin Gray Jr Host of Inside The Mavs to break down what's different in Dallas. 3:43 NBA Flares up on the rise 7:45 Victor Wembanyama's 5x5 game...

We discuss NBA All Star Weekend and assess if the NBA got is right this past weekend. All-Star Saturday - Team Pacers win the Skills Competition - Damian Lillard repeats as 3pt Champion - Steph Curry defeated Sabrina Ionescu in 3pt Challenge - Mac McClung repeats as the slam dunk champion - All-Star Game: East 211- West 186 Walmart Read: Did you know there's a whole collection of black-led product...

Brandon "Scoop B" Robinson joins the show to discuss the winners and losers of the NBA Trade Deadline and what possibilities can emerge from the Buyout Market. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-baseline-nba-podcast--3677698/support . Visit: https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS and use code CLNS and get $50 in lineups. This show was sponsored in part by Ray...

We gave you Midseason awards this past week for Players.. How bout doin midseason awards for Teams. Most Surprising Team In the East Most Surprising Team in the West The Most Dangerous Team in the East The Most Dangerous Team in the West Also We discuss: NBA All Star Reserves Zach Lavine Joel Embiid Jared Vanderbilt Download and Discuss with US! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spre...

This Week we are amped to have 10 Year NBA Veteran and Houston Rockets Color Commentator Ryan Hollins joining the show to discuss the Importance of the NBA Veteran in today's game and those who are ex-communicado we think should deserve another shot. Check out Hollins Stand on his Business providing insight and perspective on the Big Man Relevancy. Post Up and Listen ! Become a supporter of this p...

Special Episode: Terry Rozier traded to the Miami Heat for Kyle Lowry and a first round pick Adrian Griffin fired after 30-13 start with Doc Rivers as leading candidate for replacement BlueView Footwear: Are you ready to step up your style game without compromising the planet? Introducing an exciting partnership between BlueView Footwear and 19 Media Group Network. BlueView Footwear is renowned fo...

This week: - Pascal Siakam traded to the Pacers - NBA Rivals Week - Dejan Milojevic's Tragic Passing BlueView Footwear: Are you ready to step up your style game without compromising the planet? Introducing an exciting partnership between BlueView Footwear and 19 Media Group Network. BlueView Footwear is renowned for introducing the world's first fully biodegradable and durable sneaker to lead a re...

Vote for The Baseline and Gimmick Infringement for the Sports Podcast awards: https://www.sportspodcastgroup.com/shortlist-category/ This week: News and Notes Grizzlies: Ja Morant out for the season/Desmond Bane out 6 weeks Marvin Bagley/Isiah Livers traded to Wizards for Danillo Gallinari/Mike Muscalla & 2 second-round picks Draymond Green to return Who Ya Got Paulo Banchero vs Alperen Sengun...

Only a few weeks left to vote for The Baseline (2024 Best Basketball Podcast Award) and Gimmick Infringement (Best Wrestling Podcast) Go Here: 2024 Sports Podcast Awards 1) Go To Best Basketball Podcast > Vote The Baseline NBA Podcast 2) Go to Best Wrestling Podcast > Vote Gimmick Infringement First Episode of 2024 and we couldnt be more excited. This week we discuss possible players bubblin...

The clock strikes 2024, and the NBA is already exploding! We're dropping EPIC New Year's resolutions for your favorite teams, including spicy suggestions for the Raptors and Knicks. But buckle up, because by the end of this show, the Atlantic Division just got CRAZY with a MAJOR trade! We'll break down the deal in real-time, dissect its impact, and answer: WHO WINS BIG?! Raptors & Knicks Swap...

2024 Best Basketball Podcast Finalist : Vote Here! Tis the Season to celebrate and calibrate: Shaw and Cal is going Secret Santa on the NBA. Find out who is most deserving during the Most Wonderful Time of the year! You can find us on: Apple Spotify You Tube NBA Store Looking for the ultimate destination for NBA gear? Look no further than the NBA Store. With a huge selection of authentic and high-...

The NBA's most electrifying point guard is BACK! Ja Morant finally suits up for the Memphis Grizzlies and the stakes have never been higher. The team's struggling – teetering on the edge well outside the playoffs, whispers of disappointment swirling. But with Morant's explosive return, hope reignites in Memphis. Join us as we dissect the Grizzlies' season so far with Mike Wallace, Grizzlies inside...

Baseline Co-host OG and Resident Laker Lover Jabari Davis joins the show to rub on that Celtic saltiness over the Lakers triumphant victory against the Pacers and hoisting the inagural NBA Cup. Was it a success? Did the NBA achieve what it set itself out to do by rolling out this tournament and who were the winners and losers of the inagural tournament. We also discuss what we saw from the Pacers...

This week we look back to Stand on Business and continue to Talk our Sh*t or Abandon Ship on earlier predictions and convo we had in the offseason - Orlando Magic considered as a Tier 4 team - Cleveland Cavs are a Tier 3 team - Rockets as a Tier 5 Team - Mavs as a Tier 4 team - Lakers are a Tier 1 team Also we revisit : Pozinigis role acceptance and impact Shaw's preictions that Mark Daigneault wi...

We debate what mode of panic some of these NBA teams and players are on and whether their issues will work themselves out or is it an Extinction Level Event: Panic Levels Level 1: Calm, Level 2: Mild, Level 3: Moderate, Level 4: Severe Memphis Grizzlies Golden State Warriors Chicago Bulls Jordan Poole Detroit Pistons Suns Health Pascal Siakam The Baseline Swag: https://tinyurl.com/baselineswag Cop...

NBA Hall of Fame photographer Andrew D. Bernstein is in his 43rd season as the NBA’s senior photographer. In 2018, Andy became the second photographer to receive the Curt Gowdy Award for Print Media from the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, given annually to members of the media who have made significant contributions to the game of basketball. In 2018, Andy launched his own podcast, Leg...