The Baseline NBA Podcast

On this episode, we body up the Charlotte Hornets and San Antonio Spurs as we continue our coveted Autopsy Report. Was the firing of James Borego justified? Should Gordon Hayward remain on the roster and how much do you pay Miles Bridges? Is Pop looking to return? Can the Spurs attract a second star? We answer all these questions and more. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.c...

Shaw and Cal Lee throw on their forensic jackets again and start-up another session of Autopsy Reports for 2022. The first set of teams on the slab will be the LA Clippers and the Cleveland Cavaliers. While both had surprisingly successful seasons, only one may have a brighter future while one may have a window closing sooner than they think. We discuss the highs and lows of both these teams in th...

Our 1st Annual Baseline Awards. Cal Lee and Warren Shaw doling out accolades and props for the attributes that often get overlooked or lost in the mainstream awards every year. We had fun creating these categories we hope you enjoy them too: - Glue Guy of the Year - Multiverse Player of the Year - The MacGyver Award - Say Hi To The Bad Guy Award - You Don't Want This Smoke Award - Invisible Bully...

We check in on our Young Suns and Hoops Redemption selections that we made earlier this year and discuss how they fared this season. Jaren Jackson Jr, Kristaps Porzingis, Kemba Walker, Anthony Davis, Ben Simmons Miles Bridges, Desmond Bane and more are discussed. We dole out the Interim Reports on the latest ep of the Baseline Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/th...

CEO/Founder of ProFitX Joshua Ebrahim joins the show to explain how he went from a sports agent to an agent of analytics. We discuss how his software is helping to reshape honest conversations on player valuations and analytic transparency in the NBA. Find out why ESPN's Bobby Marks and the Dallas Mavericks backed by Mark Cuban are all in on ProFitX and how fans can use the software to their advan...

Zach Ramey, host of The Off The Glass Podcast, joins the cypher to provide his Play-In Predictions for the East and West. Warren and Cal give their takes on the NBA's version of March Madness. We celebrate LeBron's latest accomplishment and more. The Madness has officially begun – it’s time for you to shoot your shot and score big on the non-stop action with MyBookie. Sign up today at MyBookie and...

Our man Tim Faklis joins the show to explain why the Timberwolves are like the Wu-Tang Clan right now, Aint Nuthin to F*ck With. Also a major announcement at the end of this episode you don't wanna miss 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 line...

This week Its all about the West West Y'all and our boy Jabari is bout that energy: We discuss: Ja's stock rising Warriors slipping...falling can they get up? Phoenix holding steady despite being without CP3 and Booker (of late) And our topic for the Breakdown: Are the Dallas Mavericks a threat in the West? Hey Y'all March is here and the Madness has officially begun – it’s time for you to shoot y...

This week we discuss what we are watching for with teams making a final push towards the Regular Season finish line. We also discuss if Demar DeRozan is the front runner for NBA MVP 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 sp...

This week: We discuss the fallout from the trades at the deadline Breakdown: Its Mailbag Time with our listeners and media contemps. Great Discussion, we keep the Convo Jumpin 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 sponsore...

5 Reason Sports and Host of Five on the Floor, Greg Sylvander joins the show to break down how impressive the Miami Heat has been this season and why he's here for all that Eastern Conference Smoke. We also delve into the early reports and trade discussions over the weekend. This is a cant miss ep with the crew. Download and Discuss with us! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker...

Bleacher Report’s Jake Fischer joined The Baseline for an in-depth conversation on the NBA’s Trade Deadline including potential deals and transactions to come: Kings/Pacers deal Blazers/Pelicans deal James Harden Ben Simmons Russell Westbrook Buyout market & more! Follow Jake: https://twitter.com/jakelfischer?s=21 Support Jake: https://www.triumphbooks.com/built-to-lose-products-9781629378718.php...

Host of the Close Up Magic Podcast , Stephen Cameron joins and helps us breakdown this impressive rookie class that exhibits a multitude of talent and possible untapped potential. We also discuss Jerami Grant's lofty expectations to be the man offensively for any team, while the Sacramento Kings walk away from the Ben Simmons sweepstakes, and why are there no ALL Star Starters for the Suns and Hea...

This week Basketballnews.com and Nets Daily journalist, Matt Brooks hops on with the crew to discuss the Brooklyn Nets and whether they will be able to weather the storm of controversy and combustible chemistry that is still considered the envy of the Eastern Conference. Also in our News and Notes - Frank Vogel being evaluated game by game? - Russell Westbrook & a first-round pick for John Wall ru...

On this week's episode, Jabari and Warren run the pick and roll on the league with takes on the injuries to Kevin Durant and Zach LaVine, Cam Reddish's trade to the Knicks, C.J. McCollum's return and thoughts on the mid-season point of the NBA season. On the breakdown, the fellas are joined by Anthony Sain from Grind Time on Real Sports Talk in Memphis to help Grade the Grizzlies. Memphis is the h...

The fellas are back with another fantastic episode of The Baseline as Warren and Cal break down all the latest in news and notes from around the NBA: Dirk's jersey retirement ceremony, Dame's injury and what that means for Portland, and Knicks fans vs Julius Randle. This week's Breakdown features a fun discussion about the players Warren and Cal would like to see in their first All-Star games this...

This Week: News and Notes Cavs acquire Rajon Rondo for Denzel Valentine after Ricky Rubio tears his ACL Kevin Porter Jr and Christian Wood drama in Houston Kyrie Irving and Klay Thompson to return Tracy McGrady to form 1-on-1 league and The Breakdown: New year, new me? We look at teams that need a moment to breathe or a moment to bereave before making moves to alter their final destination Great S...

As we close out 2021 , We dive in to the Cavs extending JB Bickerstaff coaching tenure. We also examine the outlandish thoughts by ESPN Steven A Smith on how he believes Donovan Mitchell is the Greatest Utah Jazz Ever. And we breakdown the constant Laker struggles. Download and Discuss with US! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-baseline-nba-podcast--3677698/s...

We’re joined by Bleacher Report’s NBA Salary Cap Strategist and writer Eric Pincus to discuss the latest trade rumors and speculation involving the Pacers, Lakers, Celtics, Blazers, Kings and more! 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....

Its that time of the year where the The Baseline Adoption Agency seeks out to add to their Young Son Roster. We pick players on the come up and worthy of inclusion at The BAA House. We also speak on the potential Roster Shake Up with Indiana and Zion Williamson shut down again! Download and Discuss with Us! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-baseline-nba-podca...

Danny Marang, cohost of Blazers Edge, joins the show to break down the Neil Olshey mess and how his tenure has made the Trail Blazers franchise tenuous at best. Will his exodus help to get things right out in Portland? You don't want to miss out on this convo. Download and Discuss with US! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-baseline-nba-podcast--3677698/suppor...

Our Post Thanksgiving episode we give our take on Sacramento's decision to part ways with Luke Walton. Will this make any difference in the team outlook as Alvin Gentry takes over the helm? In our segment of the breakdown we look at teams who made some big moves in the offseason in acquiring marquee players, are we seeing dividends paying out or is there early season remorse. We weigh in. Great Ep...

A special edition of The Baseline and it's all about the NBA and Twitter. Joined by special guests, Kelsey Taylor, Senior Manager of Sports Partnerships at Twitter & creator of Hoops Spaces Christopher Barnett we break down and discuss the future of the NBA and its fan engagement through Twitter and how they will move the needle elevating their digital fan experience. You don't want to miss this o...

Our first guest of the season, Nat from one of the hottest Bball podcasts 'All Nat Podcast' via OTS You Tube joins us to discuss why the Warriors dominant start to the NBA season is not a fluke and that you shouldnt have been surprised. Meanwhile we discuss the missing presence of big men, Joel Embiid and Nikola Vucevic to their perspective teams, and we've got to weigh in on the Jokic/Morris beef...

This week we weigh in on the Robert Sarver scandal that has rocked the NBA and the foundation of the Phoenix Suns. Who should take the brunt of the blame? In our segment of The Drop, some of our favorite social media/podcasting colleagues gave their confessionals and may need to reverse course on their early-season predictions. It's a jam-packed episode. Download and Discuss with Us! Support for T...