The Objective Basketball Podcast with Es & Lauren

In Episode 5 of ‘The Leap’, our NBA Reporter Esfandiar Baraheni is joined by Swish Theory writer and Orlando Magic aficionado Beyond The RK to discuss Jalen Suggs potential as a 2-way guard, how he can crack the Magic starting-lineup and what he needs to do to become a star point-guard.

In Episode 4 of ‘The Leap’, our NBA Reporter Esfandiar Baraheni is joined by Mavericks and NBA Reporter Grant Afseth to discuss Josh Green’s importance to the Dallas Mavericks next season, how he can work alongside Kyrie Irving and Luka Doncic and how important his defense and playmaking will be to his future potential to become a star.

In Episode 3 of ‘The Leap’, our NBA Reporter Esfandiar Baraheni is joined by analyst and writer for the New Orleans Pelicans, Shamit Dua. Es and Shamit discuss Trey Murphy’s potential to breakout next season, how he works next to Brandon Ingram and Zion Williamson and how to maximize his chances of becoming a star in the NBA.

 In Episode 2 of ‘The Leap’, our NBA Reporter Esfandiar Baraheni is joined by Analyst for Swish Theory and beat-writer for the Golden State Warriors, Charlie Cummings. Es and Charlie discuss Jonathan Kuminga’s first 2 seasons in the NBA, how he’s been hindered and how the acquisition of Chris Paul can help open up new areas of his game.

In Episode 1 of ‘The Leap’, our NBA Reporter Esfandiar Baraheni is joined by host of the Pull-Up Tre podcast on the Raptors Republic network, Trevon Heath, to discuss Toronto Raptors forward Precious Achiuwa. Esfandiar and Trevon discuss how far Achiuwa has come in his career so far, what the addition of Head Coach Darko Rajakovic might mean for him and how his development path may depend on what...

The season finale of the objective basketball Podcast features a Bronny Update, early 2023-24 Season Preview talk and then we take questions from the mailbag! 1:10 Bronny Update 4:42 Jaylen Brown extension 17:20 - What would be considered a success/failure for the Raps and Mavs? 20:20 - Which young team that makes a leap in the standings? 25:40 - Do you trust the Raps with the rebuild? 28:35 - Sho...

Esfandiar Baraheni and Lauren Gunn are joined by Alex Hoops to discuss everything that went down at NBA Summer League and to debate which teams they believe have the best chance for improvement this season. 3:00 Summer League is over, updates 5:00 OKC Thunder  21:12 Orlando Magic offseason 32:00 Raptors quick mention, what the hell is this team? 33:00 Detroit Pistons, do they even crack 25 wins? 4...

Esfandiar Baraheni is joined by Rusty Buckets to recap everything that went down during NBA Summer League. Which players surprised? Victor Wembanyama look? (5:30) How does he compare to Chet Holmgrem? (10:00) What does this upcoming season look like for the Chicago Bulls? (14:00) Rusty's Top-5 Albums of All time (24:00)

James Harden 0:00 Damian Lillard 15:30 Free Agency Winners & Losers 30:00 Esfandiar Baraheni is joined by Bryan Toporek of Bleacher Report to discuss craziness of NBA Free Agency. What moves do they like? What moves left them scratching their heads? Can James Harden return to his all-star form if and when he's traded? Find out all that and more here!

Esfandiar Baraheni and Lauren Gunn react to the John Collins trade to the Utah Jazz. Who won the deal? Then, they dive into the upcoming NBA Free Agency and discuss a few of the big names like Fred VanVleet and and Brook Lopez. Where do we believe they'll end up!?

Esfandiar Baraheni and Lauren Gunn discuss the 2023 NBA Draft. Will 1st overall pick Victor Wembanyama live up to the hype? Then, how will Chris Paul fit in on the Golden State Warriors? Also, Damian Lillard looks like he may be traded soon! Finally, we dive into nBA Free Agency

Esfandiar Baraheni reacts to the huge trade which saw Bradley Beal sent to the Phoenix Suns in exchange for Chris Paul, Landry Shamet, a handful of second-round picks, and multiple pick swaps. Then, Es Interviews Andre Miller on his 17-year career, the Nuggets title, Peyton Watson, Carmelo retiring, and his transition to coaching a new era of hoopers.

Esfandiar Baraheni is joined by Ryan Blackburn of Mile High Sports to discuss the Denver nuggets winning the 2023 NBA Championship. How did they do it? What was most impressive about their run? Are they now the new kings of Denver? Then, Es breaks down the Raptors new Head Coaching hire and what it was like at the opening press conference in Toronto.

Esfandiar Baraheni is joined by Mikai Bruce and Trevon Heath to discuss Game 3 of the NBA Finals between the Denver Nuggets and Miami Heat. Can Denver be stopped? How do we feel about both Jokic and Murray putting up triple-doubles in the same game!? Has Murray's performance in these playoffs vaulted him into the elite guard conversation?

Time Codes: 0:00 NBA Finals Game 2 Recap 10:25 Can Monty Williams fix the Pistons? 20:00 Will Cade Cunningham flourish under Monty? 30:00 Will The Pistons Be A Playoff Team Next Season? 38:00 Will The pistons Trade Their 5th Overall Pick? Esfandiar Baraheni is joined by the hosts of the Pistons pulse podcast Omari Sankofa II & Bryce Simon to discuss the future outlook of the Detroit pistons follow...

Esfandiar Baraheni and Lauren Gunn discuss Game 1 of the NBA Finals between the Denver Nuggets and Miami Heat. How can Miami get back in this series? Then, the Pistons have hired Monty Williams to be their next Head Coach so we breakdown that decision. Finally, we let you know how we believe the rest of the NBA Finals is going to play out.

Esfandiar Baraheni and Lauren Gunn discuss the craziness that was Game 7 between the Miami Heat and Boston Celtics. Then, now that the Heat have punched their ticket to the finals how will they perform against the Denver Nuggets? Do they even have a chance? Finally, Nick Nurse is hired as the next head coach of the Philadelphia 76ers. 0:00 Celtics vs. Heat Game 7 Recap and Analysis 23:30 Is Joe Ma...

Esfandiar Baraheni and Lauren Gunn take a look at the craziness of the NBA Eastern Conference Final. Can the Boston Celtics actually complete the comeback and win in 7 games or will Jimmy Butler and the Heat wake up? Then, which of those two team will give the Denver Nuggets more trouble?

Esfandiar Baraheni and Lauren Gunn discuss the craziness of the NBA Conference Finals. Can the Miami Heat really complete the sweep over the Boston Celtics? What does the Western Conference finals loss mean for LeBron and the L.A. Lakers future? Finally, will Nick Nurse be the next head coach of the Milwaukee Bucks. Time Codes: 3:30 the Celtics are being DISMANTLED, What's Going On? 14:00 - Can Th...

Esfandiar Baraheni is joined by host of The Raptors Show William Lou. They go over everything from who will be the next coach of the Raptors to whether or not the team should be extending Pascal Siakam. What's the Raptors offseason plans? Find out all that and more here! 0:00 - Meet WIll Lou 10:00 - What should the Raptors do with their 1st-Round Pick pick? 22:30 - Who’s gonna be the next Toronto...

Esfandiar Baraheni and Lauren Gunn discuss the Golden State Warriors being eliminated by the Los Angeles Lakers and where they'll go from here. Then, they get into the disappointing playoffs for both the Suns and Knicks. Finally we preview both conference finals. Can LeBron and the Lakers beat the Denver Nuggets? 2:00 - Celtics v 76ers 10:40 - Warriors Eliminated 18:20 - New York Knicks Talk 21:50...

Es and Lauren are joined by Hoop Venue to catch you up on everything going on around the NBA Playoffs. How were the Nuggets able to beat the Suns? Which team between the lakers and Warriors would give the Nuggets the hardest time? Will Los Angeles be able to beat golden State tonight? Find out all that and more here! Timecodes: 1:40 Phoenix Suns eliminated 15:45 Trade Theories 24:30 Nuggets vs Lak...

Esfandiar Baraheni and Lauren Gunn discuss the latest news around the NBA. They go over everything from the All-NBA teams being announced, the NBA Draft Lottery and the craziness of the NBA Playoffs. 3:00 NBA All-Rookie Teams Announced 8:30 Previous all-rookie teams & snubs 13:20 NBA All-Defence Teams 23:30 76ers v Celtics 26:40 Lakers v Warriors 29:00 Nuggets v Suns 34:00 Heat v Knicks 38:50 Can...

Esfandiar and Lauren discuss the Milwaukee Bucks shocking decision to fire head coach Mike Budenholzer and whether or not they believe he is a fit in Toronto with the Raptors. Then, they catch you up on everything going on in Round 2 of the NBA Playoffs. Who's got the edge between the Lakers and Warriors? Can the Nuggets really keep dominating the Suns? find out all that and more here! Timecodes:...

Esfandiar Baraheni and Lauren Gunn discuss the somewhat surprising MVP award win by Philadelphia 76ers star Center Joel Embiid. Then, Dillon Brooks and the Memphis Grizzlies have decided to part ways, where could he end up this summer? Finally, they breakdown some of the remaining Playoffs series in the NBA: TIMECODES 0:00 Embiid MVP  8:45 Dillon Brooks 28:20 Heat v Knicks 31:45 76ers v Celtics 42...