Episodes

  • The Most Intriguing 2026 NBA Rookie Extension Candidates (Eastern Conference)

    The Most Intriguing 2026 NBA Rookie Extension Candidates (Eastern Conference)
    Mar 26 2026
    Dan and Mort Jensen of the 'The NBA Podcast' spotlight the 2026 NBA rookie extension candidates from the Eastern Conference that they find most fascinating. TIMESTAMPS⤵️

    0:00 - INTRO
    1:43 - Brandon Miller, Charlotte Hornets
    9:51 - Anthony Black, Orlando Magic
    25:21 - Ausar Thompson, Detroit Pistons
    35:21 - Bilal Coulibaly, Washington Wizards
    41:12 - Jaime Jaquez Jr., Miami Heat

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    50 mins
  • Just Because It's Over Doesn't Mean It's Really Over

    Just Because It's Over Doesn't Mean It's Really Over
    Mar 24 2026
    Dan and Mort Jensen of the 'The NBA Podcast' discuss a bunch of different reasons why you should still watch and pay attention to each of the NBA's 10 worst teams. TIMESTAMPS⤵️

    0:00 - INTRO
    4:12 - Washington Wizards
    11:43 - Brooklyn Nets
    16:22 - Chicago Bulls
    21:22 - Indiana Pacers
    25:56 - Milwaukee Bucks
    30:51 - Utah Jazz
    42:24 - Sacramento Kings
    47:47 - Dallas Mavericks
    53:20 - Memphis Grizzlies
    59:50 - New Orleans Pelicans

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    1 hr and 14 mins
  • MAILBAG: Giannis Rumors, Pistons Outlook, NBA Superpowers, The Next Derrick White

    MAILBAG: Giannis Rumors, Pistons Outlook, NBA Superpowers, The Next Derrick White
    Mar 21 2026
    Dan and Grant cover the latest news about Giannis Antetokounmpo's future with the Milwaukee Bucks, the impact of Cade Cunningham's injury on the Detroit Pistons and NBA expansion. Then, it's...MAIL TIME. TIMESTAMPS⤵️

    0:00 - INTRO
    3:25 - Giannis and the Bucks
    23:52 - Can the Pistons survive without Cade Cunningham?
    35:32 - NBA expansion thoughts
    41:14 - What is your greatest “What if?” in NBA history?
    50:03 - Stephon Castle or Amen Thompson?
    52:50 - Challenges of building around limited shooters
    59:33 - Is Scoot Henderson going to be a franchise point guard?
    1:06:42 - Will the Cavs make the Eastern Conference Finals?
    1:11:24 - What’s the biggest non-tanking problem?
    1:29:59 - Who is the next Derrick White?
    1:39:03 - How many minutes do the Knicks need Mitchell Robinson to play?
    1:42:21 - Do the Spurs have an historical comp?
    1:47:50 - Better matchup for the Clippers: Spurs or Thunder?
    1:51:52 - How does Jayson Tatum look?
    1:55:22 - Favorite advanced metrics
    1:58:34 - Which stats would you get rid of?
    2:02:49 - Name the NBA player’s superpower

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    2 hrs and 28 mins
  • Spotlighting Future All-NBA Candidates

    Spotlighting Future All-NBA Candidates
    Mar 19 2026
    Dan and Mort Jensen of the 'The NBA Podcast' shine the spotlight on a handful of players they believe will be recurring All-NBA candidates and selections in the NEAR future. TIMESTAMPS⤵️

    0:00 - INTRO
    4:58 - Cooper Flagg, Dallas Mavericks
    11:43 - Kon Knueppel, Charlotte Hornets
    21:16 - Jalen Johnson, Atlanta Hawks
    27:32 - Paolo Banchero, Orlando Magic
    43:44 - Kel'el Ware, Miami Heat
    50:24 - Stephon Castle, San Antonio
    56:42 - Amen Thompson, Houston Rockets
    1:01:07 - Dylan Harper, San Antonio Spurs
    1:01:49 - Deni Avdija, Portland Trail Blazers
    1:04:47 - Reed Sheppard, Houston Rockets
    1:08:13 - Alex Sarr, Washington Wizards
    1:13:56 - Honorable Mentions

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    1 hr and 17 mins
  • LONG LIVE THE LAS VEGAS VAMPIRE SQUIDS

    LONG LIVE THE LAS VEGAS VAMPIRE SQUIDS
    Mar 17 2026
    Dan and Mort Jensen of the 'The NBA Podcast' to talk about the NBA plans for expansion. TIMESTAMPS⤵️

    0:00 - EXPANSION NEWS!
    1:50 - How expansion impacts the tanking discussion
    3:45 - Will the NBA owners approve expansion?
    5:38 - Which NBA team should go to the East?
    14:02 - Does expansion impact potential relocation?
    18:17 - What will the expansion draft look like?
    23:11 - Best player who will left unprotected in an expansion draft
    24:58 - WELCOME BACK TO THE SEATTLE SUPERSONICS
    28:04 - Will Kevin Durant sign with the Sonics?
    29:45 - What will the Las Vegas NBA team be named?

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    41 mins
  • NBA 'Fact Or Fiction?!'

    NBA 'Fact Or Fiction?!'
    Mar 14 2026
    Dan and Grant play a rousing round of 'Fact or Fiction?!' a bunch of topical and big-picture NBA topics. TIMESTAMPS⤵️

    0:00 - INTRO
    1:54 - Bam Adebayo’s 83-point game was unethical
    15:15 - Shai Gilgeous-Alexander in the NBA’s best player
    29:06 - Nerds ruined the NBA
    42:25 - Paolo Banchero is underrated
    53:16 - The Lakers are a bigger than people realize
    59:29 - The Boston Celtics are the real favorites in the East
    1:06:17 - The Golden State Warriors should tank the play-in
    1:10:40 - The Charlotte Hornets are the East’s fifth-best team
    1:14:06 - The Phoenix Suns are the NBA’s most dangerous non-contender
    1:17:56 - The San Antonio Spurs are the West’s second-best team
    1:23:45 - Draft lottery reform will have wins count toward odds
    1:27:54 - STAD PADDING

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    1 hr and 42 mins
  • NBA Teams We Already Know Will Define The Offseason

    NBA Teams We Already Know Will Define The Offseason
    Mar 11 2026
    Dan and Grant take turns picking NBA teams that they believe are already guaranteed to define the offseason before seeing how the playoffs/rest of the year unfold. TIMESTAMPS⤵️

    0:00 - INTRO
    1:14 - Our approach
    2:30 - Milwaukee Bucks
    10:48 - Los Angeles Lakers
    17:21 - Oklahoma City Thunder
    22:38 - Brooklyn Nets
    25:45 - Atlanta Hawks
    29:29 - Golden State Warriors
    32:25 - Orlando Magic
    35:18 - Charlotte Hornets

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    45 mins
  • Flaws That Could Doom NBA Title Contenders

    Flaws That Could Doom NBA Title Contenders
    Mar 7 2026
    Dan and Grant discuss their biggest concern for every top NBA contender and then assess how worried we should all be on a scale of 1 to 10. TIMESTAMPS⤵️

    0:00 - INTRO
    1:58 - MINI RANT
    5:28 - Our approach
    7:50 - San Antonio Spurs
    16:37 - Detroit Pistons
    24:03 - Houston Rockets
    32:49 - Cleveland Cavaliers
    41:11 - Boston Celtics
    49:27 - Denver Nuggets
    58:38 - Oklahoma City Thunder
    1:06:05 - New York Knicks
    1:18:14 - Minnesota Timberwolves

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    1 hr and 34 mins