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After yesterday's shocking trade that sent Celtics G/F Jaylen Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers in exchange for Paul George and multiple draft picks, Desmond shares his reaction to the trade, analyzes how Paul George potentially fits with the Celtics, and discusses how Jaylen Brown takes the Sixers to the next level. *(Recorded prior to the Sixers acquiring Anfernee Simons)* Follow The Mid-Post: htt...

After a hot start to free agency, it's only right that Desmond returns this week with thoughts on many of the trades and acquisitions made within the last week. From the Nets acquiring Julius Randle, NBA Draft analysis, Giannis Antetokounmpo's fit with the Heat, LaMelo Ball's shocking trade to the Timberwolves, all the way to his live reaction to Ja Morant heading to Portland, Dez shares his hones...

With the New York Knicks defeating the San Antonio Spurs last night to clinch the franchise's third NBA championship, Desmond drops this episode ahead of schedule! He gives his flowers to the Knicks players, organization, and fans before pivoting and analyzing what went wrong for the Spurs. Additionally, he tackles topics such as: why De'Aaron Fox isn't the only Spur to blame for their loss, why t...

In today's episode, Desmond opens the show remembering the life and legacy of Chicago Bulls' 3-time champion and color commentator Stacey King. After that, he recaps the Spurs' Game 3 victory over the Knicks and details the improvements San Antonio made to earn the tough win in Madison Square Garden. Additionally, he breaks down the differences between the Knicks and the other opponents the Spurs...

Desmond returns this week with a new edition of The Shootaround, showing love to the Knicks after advancing to the NBA Finals for the first time since 1999. Additionally, he shares his thoughts on the Cavaliers' weird Playoff run, the Thunder vs. Spurs matchup, and more brief topics around the Association.  Follow The Mid-Post: https://www.instagram.com/midpostpod/ https://x.com/midpostpod Connect...

(*RECORDED PRIOR TO 4/20 GAMES*)   The NBA Playoffs are underway and Dez returns this week sharing his key takeaways from the first two days of Playoff action. He starts by discussing general Playoff topics such as why it is important to have a floor general to run the offense and how the postseason reveals player and team weaknesses. Then, he uses the rest of the show to look into each series and...

With the NBA Playoffs tipping off this weekend, Desmond shares his pros and cons for all 12 qualifying teams as well as the 8 teams set to face off in the Play-In Tournament. He breaks down why he believes the Knicks have the opportunity to approach the Playoffs differently than Tom Thibodeau, the Rockets' dichotomy around Reed Sheppard, why this year might be the best chance to overthrow the Thun...

Desmond introduces "The Shootaround" -- shorter episodes dedicated to niche subjects across the NBA. In this first edition, Dez discusses the importance of players being able to score in simple ways and analyzes whether or not increased spacing could potentially be the reason why it's become less popular to make the game easier for oneself. Ultimately, the episode is meant to make you think and co...

In the spirit of March Madness, Desmond looks ahead towards the NBA Draft and discusses how the skills of Darryn Peterson, AJ Dybantsa, and Cam Boozer may translate to the NBA. He then offers his own comparisons for each player and reveals the teams that provide an ideal fit for their playstyles. Later on, he lists three NBA players that have experienced a resurgence this season and looks into the...

The NBA season isn't over just yet, but Desmond believes that the Philadelphia 76ers and Minnesota Timberwolves are due to make big adjustments to their rosters this summer. First, he looks into the Sixers' collapse and shares whether or not they should fully embrace the Tyrese Maxey-VJ Edgecombe era. Then, he compares the T-Wolves to the 2018 Raptors while urging them to make similar sacrifices t...

Following up on last week's episode, Desmond shifts his focus to the Eastern Conference Playoffs and analyzes the potential matchups that may be presented by the end of the regular season. First, he categorizes the Pistons, Celtics, Knicks, and Cavaliers as "The Fantastic Four," evaluating various trends, strengths, and weaknesses that each contender possesses. Then, he offers insight on the follo...

With the NBA Playoffs on the horizon, Desmond offers an early look at the potential matchups that may manifest in the Western Conference. First, he breaks down the difference in defensive strategies between the San Antonio Spurs and Denver Nuggets, before sharing what the Oklahoma City Thunder will have to improve on in order to repeat as champions. Then, he details the strengths and weaknesses th...

This week, Desmond looks toward the future and shares a tentative list of the ten players that he believes will be the stars he follows the most once the NBA enters its post-LeBron era. While ranking them from 10-to-1, he analyzes why he gravitates towards each of their games and predicts their ideal trajectories for their careers. Then, he gets into a lighthearted version of "Make or Miss?" befor...

Today, Dez spends most of the show reviewing the NBA All-Star Weekend events. He shares the joy he experienced watching a new generation of players compete in the Rising Stars Challenge, Damian Lillard coming off of Achilles rehab to win the Three-Point Contest, the return of the Shooting Stars Challenge, Keshad Johnson checking all the boxes en route to a successful Dunk Contest showcase, and the...

In a jam-packed episode, Desmond recaps the NBA Trade Deadline and starts the show detailing why he believes the Utah Jazz were one of the winners of the deadline. On the flipside, he then discusses why the Sacramento Kings were losers of the deadline and shares mock trades that would allow them to move on from their veteran core and fully embrace a rebuild. After a Trade Deadline edition of "Make...

In the debut episode, Desmond tips off the show giving his honest reactions to the All-Star reserve selections and shares who he believes was snubbed from the Sunday Showcase. Then, he reflects on the Milwaukee Bucks' journey towards their inevitable separation from Giannis Antetokounmpo, while offering his ideal trade scenarios for the superstar forward. After that, he plays "make or miss?"---his...

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