Fastbreak Breakfast NBA Podcast

The Rockets have lost point guard to Fred VanVleet to an injury before training camp begins, dealing a massive blow to a team that had designs of competing for a championship. What should they do now? How much of the missing load will Amen Thompson and Reed Sheppard be able to handle?Dave and Keith discuss that topic on this new episode of Fastbreak Breakfast, plus talk about the ongoing Jonathan Kuminga situation, the Nets waiving Keon Johnson, some puzzling quotes from Mat Ishbia, and the latest developments in the Kawhi Leonard/Clippers scandal.Keep an eye out for the upcoming fantasy basketball sign-ups at Patreon.com/FastbreakBreakfastEpisode 810 (S11 Ep. 35)Get 20% off a Stathead annual subscription with code FBBFTry Underdog Fantasy and use code FBBF to get a free pick, plus a deposit match up to $1000: play.underdogfantasy.com/p-fastbreak-breakfast.Use promo code FASTBREABREAK at SeatGeek for $20 off your first ticket purchaseCheck out the merchandise at teepublic.com/stores/fastbreak-breakfast

A bombshell report by The Atheltic's Pablo Torre alleged that Steve Ballmer could have funneled money to Kawhi Leonard as part of an under the table deal. The Clippers have flatly denied these claims, but the NBA has announced they will be investigating the matter.On this week's Fastbreak Breakfast, Keith and Dave discuss this breaking scandal and give their opinions on Adam Silver's resolve to take on a matter like this and what a punishment should be if any wrongdoing is proven.Also on this episode, they go over the Cam Thomas signing, talk about Eurobasket, and list the NBA owners LEAST likely to attempt to circumvent the salary cap with under the table payments.Episode 809 (S11 Ep. 34)Get 20% off a Stathead annual subscription with code FBBFTry Underdog Fantasy and use code FBBF to get a free pick, plus a deposit match up to $1000: play.underdogfantasy.com/p-fastbreak-breakfast.Use promo code FASTBREABREAK at SeatGeek for $20 off your first ticket purchaseCheck out the merchandise at teepublic.com/stores/fastbreak-breakfast

Tyler Parker joins Keith to talk about his Thunder winning the NBA title and which former player he wishes could have been included in the celebration. Also covered on this episode: Neemias Queta, Fred Malemed, Chet Holmgren's overall vibe, Mat Ishbia's taunt to the experts, and more.  Join the listener Fantasy Football league at patreon.com/fastbreakbreakfast!Get 20% off a Stathead annual subscription with code FBBFTry Underdog Fantasy and use code FBBF to get a free pick, plus a deposit match up to $1000: play.underdogfantasy.com/p-fastbreak-breakfast.Use promo code FASTBREABREAK at SeatGeek for $20 off your first ticket purchaseCheck out the merchandise at teepublic.com/stores/fastbreak-breakfastEpisode 808 (S11 Ep. 33)Get 20% off a Stathead annual subscription with code FBBFTry Underdog Fantasy and use code FBBF to get a free pick, plus a deposit match up to $1000: play.underdogfantasy.com/p-fastbreak-breakfast.Use promo code FASTBREABREAK at SeatGeek for $20 off your first ticket purchaseCheck out the merchandise at teepublic.com/stores/fastbreak-breakfast

The Pacers had one of the most unexpected runs to the NBA Finals in NBA history, but it came at a huge cost as Tyrese Haliburton tore his Achilles in Game 7. To discuss the magic of that playoff streak and to find out what is in store for Indiana next season, after the Haliburton injury, Caitlin Cooper (Basketball She Wrote) joins this episode of Fastbreak Breakfast. Among the many topics, she discusses when she first had an inkling the Pacers could make the Finals, her thoughts on Myles Turner leaving for Milwaukee, and she has a dark revelation about Pop Tarts!Join the listener slack only at patreon.com/fastbreakbreakfastGet 20% off a Stathead annual subscription with code FBBFTry Underdog Fantasy and use code FBBF to get a free pick, plus a deposit match up to $1000: play.underdogfantasy.com/p-fastbreak-breakfast.Use promo code FASTBREABREAK at SeatGeek for $20 off your first ticket purchaseCheck out the merchandise at teepublic.com/stores/fastbreak-breakfastEpisode 807 (S11 Ep. 32)Get 20% off a Stathead annual subscription with code FBBFTry Underdog Fantasy and use code FBBF to get a free pick, plus a deposit match up to $1000: play.underdogfantasy.com/p-fastbreak-breakfast.Use promo code FASTBREABREAK at SeatGeek for $20 off your first ticket purchaseCheck out the merchandise at teepublic.com/stores/fastbreak-breakfast

Which NBA Summer League stats actually matter and are useful for evaluating players? Which ones can be ignored? And what do the numbers say about this year's crop of rookies? To answer these questions, Owen Phillips joins this episode of Fastbreak Breakfast to share his analysis on the most and least predictive stats from Summer League.Also covered: how many more heaves will we get in the NBA this season now that they don't hurt a player's 3-point percentage?Join the listener slack only at patreon.com/fastbreakbreakfastSign up for the free F5 newsletter from Owen at thef5.substack.comGet 20% off a Stathead annual subscription with code FBBFTry Underdog Fantasy and use code FBBF to get a free pick, plus a deposit match up to $1000: play.underdogfantasy.com/p-fastbreak-breakfast.Use promo code FASTBREABREAK at SeatGeek for $20 off your first ticket purchaseCheck out the merchandise at teepublic.com/stores/fastbreak-breakfastEpisode 806 (S11 Ep. 31)Get 20% off a Stathead annual subscription with code FBBFTry Underdog Fantasy and use code FBBF to get a free pick, plus a deposit match up to $1000: play.underdogfantasy.com/p-fastbreak-breakfast.Use promo code FASTBREABREAK at SeatGeek for $20 off your first ticket purchaseCheck out the merchandise at teepublic.com/stores/fastbreak-breakfast

NBA Summer League is over and the Hornets are the champions. On this episode, Keith goes over his player notes from summer league, acknowledges some new record holders, talks about the All-Summer League Team (and snubs), and a lot more.Also covered: Damian Lillard and Chris Paul reunions!Join the listener slack only at patreon.com/fastbreakbreakfastGet 20% off a Stathead annual subscription with code FBBFTry Underdog Fantasy and use code FBBF to get a free pick, plus a deposit match up to $1000: play.underdogfantasy.com/p-fastbreak-breakfast.Use promo code FASTBREABREAK at SeatGeek for $20 off your first ticket purchaseCheck out the merchandise sale at teepublic.com/stores/fastbreak-breakfastEpisode 805 (S11 Ep. 30)Get 20% off a Stathead annual subscription with code FBBFTry Underdog Fantasy and use code FBBF to get a free pick, plus a deposit match up to $1000: play.underdogfantasy.com/p-fastbreak-breakfast.Use promo code FASTBREABREAK at SeatGeek for $20 off your first ticket purchaseCheck out the merchandise at teepublic.com/stores/fastbreak-breakfast

After returning from Las Vegas, Keith and Dave have lots of thoughts on the things they saw (and ate). On this episode they talk about Carter Bryant, Kyle Filipowski, Ron Holland, Cooper Flagg, Tre Johnson and lots of other players from NBA Summer League.Also covered: Bradley Beal joins the Clippers, Cole Anthony joins the Bucks, and expansion!Join the listener slack only at patreon.com/fastbreakbreakfastGet 20% off a Stathead annual subscription with code FBBFTry Underdog Fantasy and use code FBBF to get a free pick, plus a deposit match up to $1000: play.underdogfantasy.com/p-fastbreak-breakfast.Use promo code FASTBREABREAK at SeatGeek for $20 off your first ticket purchaseCheck out the merchandise sale at teepublic.com/stores/fastbreak-breakfastEpisode 804 (S11 Ep. 29)Get 20% off a Stathead annual subscription with code FBBFTry Underdog Fantasy and use code FBBF to get a free pick, plus a deposit match up to $1000: play.underdogfantasy.com/p-fastbreak-breakfast.Use promo code FASTBREABREAK at SeatGeek for $20 off your first ticket purchaseCheck out the merchandise at teepublic.com/stores/fastbreak-breakfast

The Miami Heat, Los Angeles Clippers and Utah Jazz made a 3-team trade where somewhat quizzically the Heat ended up not having to give up anything of value to bring in 20-point per game scorer Norm Powell. The Clippers shipped him out to bring in John Collins, and on this episode of Fastbreak Breakfast, Keith and Dave have some questions about exactly went down.Also discussed: Deandre Ayton joins the Lakers, Bradley Beal is going to get bought out, and NBA Summer league kicks off!Join the listener slack only at patreon.com/fastbreakbreakfastGet 20% off a Stathead annual subscription with code FBBFTry Underdog Fantasy and use code FBBF to get a free pick, plus a deposit match up to $1000: play.underdogfantasy.com/p-fastbreak-breakfast.Use promo code FASTBREABREAK at SeatGeek for $20 off your first ticket purchaseCheck out the merchandise sale at teepublic.com/stores/fastbreak-breakfastEpisode 803 (S11 Ep. 28)Get 20% off a Stathead annual subscription with code FBBFTry Underdog Fantasy and use code FBBF to get a free pick, plus a deposit match up to $1000: play.underdogfantasy.com/p-fastbreak-breakfast.Use promo code FASTBREABREAK at SeatGeek for $20 off your first ticket purchaseCheck out the merchandise at teepublic.com/stores/fastbreak-breakfast

The Bucks shockingly waived and stretched Damian Lillard to give themselves the opportunity to sign free agent Myles Turner away from the Pacers. Did Milwaukee need to make this aggressive move or was it needlessly shortsighted? Dave DuFour and Keith Parish debate that on the latest episode of Fastbreak Breakfast, plus go over all the latest NBA Free Agency news, including the Nuggets trading Michael Porter Jr for Cam Johnson, the Hawks loading up, the Grizzlies signing Ty Jerome, and more. Plus: what is the hierarchy of the Eastern Conference next season?Join the listener slack only at patreon.com/fastbreakbreakfastGet 20% off a Stathead annual subscription with code FBBFTry Underdog Fantasy and use code FBBF to get a free pick, plus a deposit match up to $1000: play.underdogfantasy.com/p-fastbreak-breakfast.Use promo code FASTBREABREAK at SeatGeek for $20 off your first ticket purchaseCheck out the merchandise sale at teepublic.com/stores/fastbreak-breakfastEpisode 802 (S11 Ep. 27)Get 20% off a Stathead annual subscription with code FBBFTry Underdog Fantasy and use code FBBF to get a free pick, plus a deposit match up to $1000: play.underdogfantasy.com/p-fastbreak-breakfast.Use promo code FASTBREABREAK at SeatGeek for $20 off your first ticket purchaseCheck out the merchandise at teepublic.com/stores/fastbreak-breakfast

Keith and Dave name the Least Valuable Players of the playoffs, plus discuss candy, intermissions, and the Pacers winning a "normal" game. Join the listener slack only at patreon.com/fastbreakbreakfastGet 20% off a Stathead annual subscription with code FBBFTry Underdog Fantasy and use code FBBF to get a free pick, plus a deposit match up to $1000: play.underdogfantasy.com/p-fastbreak-breakfast.Use promo code FASTBREABREAK at SeatGeek for $20 off your first ticket purchaseCheck out the merchandise sale at teepublic.com/stores/fastbreak-breakfastEpisode 801 (S11 Ep. 26)Get 20% off a Stathead annual subscription with code FBBFTry Underdog Fantasy and use code FBBF to get a free pick, plus a deposit match up to $1000: play.underdogfantasy.com/p-fastbreak-breakfast.Use promo code FASTBREABREAK at SeatGeek for $20 off your first ticket purchaseCheck out the merchandise at teepublic.com/stores/fastbreak-breakfast

Keith and Dave discuss game 1 of the NBA Finals, plus Like Mike, Thibs getting fired, the Magic's new uniforms, and a lot more.Join the listener slack only at patreon.com/fastbreakbreakfastGet 20% off a Stathead annual subscription with code FBBFTry Underdog Fantasy and use code FBBF to get a free pick, plus a deposit match up to $1000: play.underdogfantasy.com/p-fastbreak-breakfast.Use promo code FASTBREABREAK at SeatGeek for $20 off your first ticket purchaseCheck out the merchandise sale at teepublic.com/stores/fastbreak-breakfastEpisode 800 (S11 Ep. 25)Get 20% off a Stathead annual subscription with code FBBFTry Underdog Fantasy and use code FBBF to get a free pick, plus a deposit match up to $1000: play.underdogfantasy.com/p-fastbreak-breakfast.Use promo code FASTBREABREAK at SeatGeek for $20 off your first ticket purchaseCheck out the merchandise at teepublic.com/stores/fastbreak-breakfast

Keith and Dave discuss the Thunder and Pacers going up 3-1 on the Timberwolves and Knicks, the upcoming summer of trades, the best landing spot for Jonathan Kuminga, and a lot more.Join the listener slack and get Monday's bonus episode, only at patreon.com/fastbreakbreakfastGet 20% off a Stathead annual subscription with code FBBFTry Underdog Fantasy and use code FBBF to get a free pick, plus a deposit match up to $1000: play.underdogfantasy.com/p-fastbreak-breakfast.Use promo code FASTBREABREAK at SeatGeek for $20 off your first ticket purchaseCheck out the merchandise sale at teepublic.com/stores/fastbreak-breakfastEpisode 799 (S11 Ep. 24)Get 20% off a Stathead annual subscription with code FBBFTry Underdog Fantasy and use code FBBF to get a free pick, plus a deposit match up to $1000: play.underdogfantasy.com/p-fastbreak-breakfast.Use promo code FASTBREABREAK at SeatGeek for $20 off your first ticket purchaseCheck out the merchandise at teepublic.com/stores/fastbreak-breakfast

Keith and Dave discuss the controversial (and emotional) lottery results, plus talk about the ramifications of Jayson Tatum's injury and the wide open title race. Join the listener slack and get Monday's bonus episode, only at patreon.com/fastbreakbreakfastGet 20% off a Stathead annual subscription with code FBBFTry Underdog Fantasy and use code FBBF to get a free pick, plus a deposit match up to $1000: play.underdogfantasy.com/p-fastbreak-breakfast.Use promo code FASTBREABREAK at SeatGeek for $20 off your first ticket purchaseCheck out the merchandise sale at teepublic.com/stores/fastbreak-breakfastEpisode 798 (S11 Ep. 23)Get 20% off a Stathead annual subscription with code FBBFTry Underdog Fantasy and use code FBBF to get a free pick, plus a deposit match up to $1000: play.underdogfantasy.com/p-fastbreak-breakfast.Use promo code FASTBREABREAK at SeatGeek for $20 off your first ticket purchaseCheck out the merchandise at teepublic.com/stores/fastbreak-breakfast

Keith and Dave talk about the playoffs, accidents, the weird Rockets, and podcasters becomning coaches.Join the listener slack, only at patreon.com/fastbreakbreakfastGet 20% off a Stathead annual subscription with code FBBFTry Underdog Fantasy and use code FBBF to get a free pick, plus a deposit match up to $1000: play.underdogfantasy.com/p-fastbreak-breakfast.Use promo code FASTBREABREAK at SeatGeek for $20 off your first ticket purchaseCheck out the merchandise sale at teepublic.com/stores/fastbreak-breakfastEpisode 797 (S11 Ep. 22)Get 20% off a Stathead annual subscription with code FBBFTry Underdog Fantasy and use code FBBF to get a free pick, plus a deposit match up to $1000: play.underdogfantasy.com/p-fastbreak-breakfast.Use promo code FASTBREABREAK at SeatGeek for $20 off your first ticket purchaseCheck out the merchandise at teepublic.com/stores/fastbreak-breakfast

Keith and Davie talk about the playoffs, jelly beans, and the Clutch Player of the Year.Join the listener slack, only at patreon.com/fastbreakbreakfastGet 20% off a Stathead annual subscription with code FBBFTry Underdog Fantasy and use code FBBF to get a free pick, plus a deposit match up to $1000: play.underdogfantasy.com/p-fastbreak-breakfast.Use promo code FASTBREABREAK at SeatGeek for $20 off your first ticket purchaseCheck out the merchandise sale at teepublic.com/stores/fastbreak-breakfastEpisode 796 (S11 Ep. 21)Get 20% off a Stathead annual subscription with code FBBFTry Underdog Fantasy and use code FBBF to get a free pick, plus a deposit match up to $1000: play.underdogfantasy.com/p-fastbreak-breakfast.Use promo code FASTBREABREAK at SeatGeek for $20 off your first ticket purchaseCheck out the merchandise at teepublic.com/stores/fastbreak-breakfast

Keith and Dave discuss the play-in games, preview the Playoffs, and moreJoin the listener slack, only at patreon.com/fastbreakbreakfastGet 20% off a Stathead annual subscription with code FBBFTry Underdog Fantasy and use code FBBF to get a free pick, plus a deposit match up to $1000: play.underdogfantasy.com/p-fastbreak-breakfast.Use promo code FASTBREABREAK at SeatGeek for $20 off your first ticket purchaseCheck out the merchandise sale at teepublic.com/stores/fastbreak-breakfastEpisode 795 (S11 Ep. 20)Get 20% off a Stathead annual subscription with code FBBFTry Underdog Fantasy and use code FBBF to get a free pick, plus a deposit match up to $1000: play.underdogfantasy.com/p-fastbreak-breakfast.Use promo code FASTBREABREAK at SeatGeek for $20 off your first ticket purchaseCheck out the merchandise at teepublic.com/stores/fastbreak-breakfast

Keith and Dave discuss Ja Morant's new celebration and a bunch of other weird NBA stuff.Join the listener slack, only at patreon.com/fastbreakbreakfastGet 20% off a Stathead annual subscription with code FBBFTry Underdog Fantasy and use code FBBF to get a free pick, plus a deposit match up to $1000: play.underdogfantasy.com/p-fastbreak-breakfast.Use promo code FASTBREABREAK at SeatGeek for $20 off your first ticket purchaseCheck out the merchandise sale at teepublic.com/stores/fastbreak-breakfastEpisode 794 (S11 Ep. 19)Get 20% off a Stathead annual subscription with code FBBFTry Underdog Fantasy and use code FBBF to get a free pick, plus a deposit match up to $1000: play.underdogfantasy.com/p-fastbreak-breakfast.Use promo code FASTBREABREAK at SeatGeek for $20 off your first ticket purchaseCheck out the merchandise at teepublic.com/stores/fastbreak-breakfast

Keith and Dave discusses late game strategy, CJ McCollum's big night, tanking & the player participation policy, Tony Allen's jersey retirement, and a lot more.Join the listener slack, only at patreon.com/fastbreakbreakfastGet 20% off a Stathead annual subscription with code FBBFTry Underdog Fantasy and use code FBBF to get a free pick, plus a deposit match up to $1000: play.underdogfantasy.com/p-fastbreak-breakfast.Use promo code FASTBREABREAK at SeatGeek for $20 off your first ticket purchaseCheck out the merchandise sale at teepublic.com/stores/fastbreak-breakfastEpisode 793 (S11 Ep. 18)Get 20% off a Stathead annual subscription with code FBBFTry Underdog Fantasy and use code FBBF to get a free pick, plus a deposit match up to $1000: play.underdogfantasy.com/p-fastbreak-breakfast.Use promo code FASTBREABREAK at SeatGeek for $20 off your first ticket purchaseCheck out the merchandise at teepublic.com/stores/fastbreak-breakfast

Keith and Dave talk about their favorite Most Improved Player candidates, the surging Pistons, the Spurs losing Pop and Wemby, Jaren Jackson Jr's hurdle to win DPOY, and a lot more.Join the listener slack, only at patreon.com/fastbreakbreakfastGet 20% off a Stathead annual subscription with code FBBFTry Underdog Fantasy and use code FBBF to get a free pick, plus a deposit match up to $1000: play.underdogfantasy.com/p-fastbreak-breakfast.Use promo code FASTBREABREAK at SeatGeek for $20 off your first ticket purchaseCheck out the merchandise sale at teepublic.com/stores/fastbreak-breakfastEpisode 792 (S11 Ep. 17)Get 20% off a Stathead annual subscription with code FBBFTry Underdog Fantasy and use code FBBF to get a free pick, plus a deposit match up to $1000: play.underdogfantasy.com/p-fastbreak-breakfast.Use promo code FASTBREABREAK at SeatGeek for $20 off your first ticket purchaseCheck out the merchandise at teepublic.com/stores/fastbreak-breakfast

The All-Star weekend is behind us, and Keith and Dave recap and share which parts they enjoyed and which parts sparked conspiracy theories. Plus, an ISHOP award is handed out and Keith shares his secret power rankings.Join the listener slack, only at patreon.com/fastbreakbreakfastGet 20% off a Stathead annual subscription with code FBBFSign up for League Pass using this affiliate link to support the show: https://nba.sjv.io/vNoOnLTry Underdog Fantasy and use code FBBF to get a free pick, plus a deposit match up to $1000: play.underdogfantasy.com/p-fastbreak-breakfast.Use promo code FASTBREABREAK at SeatGeek for $20 off your first ticket purchaseCheck out the merchandise sale at teepublic.com/stores/fastbreak-breakfastEpisode 791 (S11 Ep. 16)Get 20% off a Stathead annual subscription with code FBBFTry Underdog Fantasy and use code FBBF to get a free pick, plus a deposit match up to $1000: play.underdogfantasy.com/p-fastbreak-breakfast.Use promo code FASTBREABREAK at SeatGeek for $20 off your first ticket purchaseCheck out the merchandise at teepublic.com/stores/fastbreak-breakfast