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Learn about NBA basketball and NBA Draft prospects from experts, scouts, analysts, writers, reporters, coaches, players, front office execs, and fans!
Every episode of Learning Basketball has the goal of teaching listeners something new about hoops as Host Ryan Kaminski @BeyondTheRK takes listeners behind the scenes to study teambuilding strategy, concepts on the floor, scouting draft prospects on the rise, covering teams around the NBA, and evaluating player development in the gym.
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Every episode of Learning Basketball has the goal of teaching listeners something new about hoops as Host Ryan Kaminski @BeyondTheRK takes listeners behind the scenes to study teambuilding strategy, concepts on the floor, scouting draft prospects on the rise, covering teams around the NBA, and evaluating player development in the gym.
A podcast from Swish Theory. Follow @BeyondTheRK on YouTube + Twitter & Subscribe for FREE Substack Newsletter
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Ep. 77 Learning Basketball with Zena Keita! @itszenakeitaZena Keita covers all things Golden State Basketball between the Warriors for NBC and the Valkyries for CBS as a TV Analyst. She also hosts two basketball podcasts (NBA Daily, No Offseason) with The Athletic NBA & WNBA.Timeline: 00:00 Introduction & Background to Zena Keita’s Journey in Basketball, Sports Media Advice, Breakthrough Career Moments05:00 The Golden State Valkyries Expansion Draft09:00 How to credit the Valkyries early success under the team building of GM Ohemaa Nyanin, team culture built by HC Natalie Nakase, leadership of Owner Joe Lacob, and second chance opportunity being taken on by the players18:00 The Consistency of Golden State Warriors Head Coach Steve Kerr's Coaching Philosophy and Impact Heading into Year 1225:00 Golden State Warriors' Franchise Outlook in the Jimmy Butler Era with another peak Steph season looming despite an uncertain future with Kuminga35:00 Top-5 Most Interesting 2025-26 NBA Storylines36:00 OKC Thunder's Dynasty Potential, how high of a ceiling does Bane give the Orlando Magic?39:00 Warriors' Two-Timeline Strategy, Kevin Durant Rockets Offensive Identity, Cooper Flagg Living Up To Hype vs Mavs Sleeping Giants43:00 How will the Luka LeBron Ayton Lakers surprise us this season? Are the Atlanta Hawks winning 50 games and a Top-4 seed? Can we finally trust the reloaded Clippers in the Playoffs? Is Giannis' Future in Milwaukee Secured?Full video and clips on youtube/twitter/spotify: @beyondtherk
Ep. 101 Learning Basketballl with Tiffany Meeks @TiffanyMeeks23Tiffany Meeks is an NBA Photographer, storyteller, and host of the Miami Heat Beat and Mixed Bag podcasts.Today we learn about Tiffany’s journey into basketball media, advice to anyone hoping to walk a similar path, the flow and challenges of sports photography, capturing the perfect shot, NBA press conference experiences, recap the Heat - Magic NBA Cup Quarter Final, talk Desmond Bane’s fit in Orlando and break down the State of the Miami Heat – lineups, players, play style, strategy, potential, ceilingTimeline:00:00 Introduction & Background03:00 The Art of Sports Photography06:00 Capturing the Perfect Shot09:00 Experience Covering NBA Games12:00 Insights from asking Coach Spoelstra Press Conference Questions15:00 Analyzing the Miami Heat's new fast paced, screen less Play Style18:00 NBA Cup Quarter Final Breakdown: Miami Heat vs. Orlando Magic25:00 State of the Miami Heat – Defense First, still finding offensive identity30:00 Miami Heat Best Lineup Strategies, Matchup Dynamics, working Tyler Herro back into lineup with Norman Powell, Kel’el Ware’s potential, Bam Adebayo’s defense, if the Heat prospects Jovic, Kasparas, Goldin can find minutes on a winning team35:00 Miami Heat Defensive Foundations and Playoff Potential, Desmond Bane41:00 Breaking into Basketball & Sports Media: Insights and Advice46:00 Desmond Bane’s rising stardom and perfect fit in Orlando
Ep. 100 Learning Basketball – Dante Marchitelli @DanteMagic@SwishTheoryCarving Turkey with Dante Marchitelli – 100th Episode! – Sportscasting Insights, Magic - Heat Rivalry & NBA Cup Preview, Desmond Bane's impact, Anthony Black's leap, and Celebrating Richie AdubatoTimeline:00:00 Introduction: The 100th Episode with Dante Marchitelli 01:00 The Magic’s Postgame Thanksgiving Tradition: Carving the Turkey05:00 Calling NBA Games: Insights and Challenges11:00 Appreciating Greatness in Sports19:36 Celebrating Richie Adubato's Life & Magic Legacy24:36 The Orlando Magic vs. Miami Heat Sunshine State Rivalry29:35 Desmond Bane’s impact on and off the court33:42 Anthony Black, Jase Richardson, Highlighting Key Magic Players
Ep. 99 Learning Basketball with Brian Geisinger @bgeis_bird@SwishTheoryBrian Geisinger is a College Basketball Color Analyst covering the Charlotte Hornets on Sports Channel 8 and as host of The Buzz Beat Pod, covering the NBA Draft at Swish Theory, 247 Sports, Basket Under Review.Today we learn about Scouting Cam Boozer in person at the high school and college level, Duke NBA Draft Prospects, Buzz or No Buzz on LaMelo Fake Trade Ideas with Brian Geisinger – Cam & Cayden Boozer, Dame Sarr, Isaiah Evans, Patrick Ngongba, Jon Scheyer Zipper Exit Screen Duke Film Breakdown, Kon Knueppel 2026 ROY Odds + Charlotte Hornets’ strong 2025 NBA Rookie Class in Kalkbrenner, Sion, LiamTimeline:00:00 Introduction & Background02:00 Duke’s NBA Draft Prospects - Cameron & Cayden Boozer, Dame Sarr, Isaiah Evans, Patrick Ngongba05:00 Cam Boozer's Overall Impact & Finishing Development11:00 Jon Scheyer Duke Film Breakdown - Zipper & Exit Screen actions40:00 Comparing Cameron Boozer’s Shooting Versatility, Playmaking to recent top Duke prospects Tatum, Zion, Paolo, Flagg52:00 Charlotte Hornets strong 2025 NBA Rookie Class: Knueppel, Kalkbrenner, Sion James, Liam McNeeley55:00 Kon Knueppel's lights out shooting and 2026 ROY Odds01:13:00 Buzz or No Buzz? Lamelo Ball Fake Trade RumorsBoozer Duke NBA Draft, LaMelo Ball Fake Trades, Kon Knueppel ROY Odds with Brian Geisinger – Cayden Boozer, Dame Sarr, Isaiah Evans, Jon Scheyer "Zipper Exit Screen" Duke Film BreakdownFull Podcast LINKSSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2WPNyHW4I8wNgDFdsL6ZLfApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/learning-basketball/id1775085550YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hXIZscpoE80&list=PLNBCJ87gXz671ru-1b9s3U672nRO3k3nc
Ep. 98 Learning Basketball with Grant Mona! @Gmona48Grant Mona is on the Clippers Beat for Sporting Tribune, the podcast host of Sporting Tribune Today, and an NBA Writer for RoundtableState of the Clippers, how the Magic ran LAC and GSW off the floor, and NBA Parody – Everything Kawhi, Zubac's decline, missing Norm Powell, Harden's absurd efficiency
Ep. 97 Learning Basketball with Jordan Grossman @TheBigWafeJordan Grossman built an NBA Draft Model, writes about the NBA Draft for Swish Theory, and does basketball analytics with Gmanalytics.Timeline:00:00 Introduction & Background, Basketball Analytics03:00 Building a Draft Model: Coding, Formula, Stats06:00 The Role of Historical Data in Draft Predictions09:00 Evaluating Prospects: The Importance of Versatility12:00 Analyzing the 2025 Draft Class: Standout Players15:00 2026 Draft Model Sleepers - Alvaro Folgueiras, Iowa38:00 Is This Team For Real? Biggest NBA Surprise Stories40:00 Miami Heat's Surprising Start42:00 Philadelphia 76ers47:00 Struggling Teams51:00 Competitive Teams54:00 Successful TeamsFull Podcast LINKSSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2WPNyHW...Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNBCJ87gXz671ru-1b9s3U672nRO3k3nc
Ep. 96 Learning Basketball with Riley Gisseman @RGiss11Riley Gisseman does data analytics and covers the Utah Jazz with Salt City Hoops.Today we learn about the history and spike of floaters in the modern NBA, the growing value of the 2pt shot as the game goes on, and analyze the state of the Utah Jazz franchise, Markkannen’s growing stardom deserving max money, potential of prospects Ace Bailey, Walter Clayton, Keyonte George, and the adjustable coaching philosophies of Will Hardy.Timeline:00:00 Introduction & Background in Basketball09:00 True Value of Two-Point Shots15:00 The Floater Boom in Modern Basketball25:00 How midrange efficiency shows up in mysterious ways like A/TO and Offensive Rebounding31:00 State of the Utah Jazz, Lauri Markkanen’s play-finishing gravity, Elijah Harkless’ defensive energy36:00 Will Hardy's Adjustable Coaching Philosophy42:00 Ace Bailey’s development, potential of prospects including Walter Clayton and Keynote GeorgeFull Podcast LINKSSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2WPNyHW4I8wNgDFdsL6ZLfApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/learning-basketball/id1775085550YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hXIZscpoE80&list=PLNBCJ87gXz671ru-1b9s3U672nRO3k3nc
Ep. 95 Learning Basketball with David Lee and Eric WeissDavid and Eric join Ryan Kaminski for an Orlando Magic - Atlanta Hawks Watch Party – Learning Basketball LIVE Swish Theory PodcastGuests Timeline:00:00 David Lee @dlee4three11 in the first half1:00:00 Eric Weiss @EricWeiss_SA in the second halfThe State of the Orlando Magic and Trae Young-less Atlanta Hawks with David Lee and Eric Weiss - Jalen Johnson, Paolo Banchero, Desmond Bane, Jalen Suggs, Franz Wagner, Tristan da Silva Full Playback Replay including the game: https://www.playback.tv/replay/mMVxrbxuFull Podcast LINKSSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2WPNyHW4I8wNgDFdsL6ZLf
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/learning-basketball/id1775085550YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hXIZscpoE80&list=PLNBCJ87gXz671ru-1b9s3U672nRO3k3nc
Ep. 94 Learning Basketball with Jackson Frank @jackfrank_jjfJackson Frank is an NBA Writer and Editor with Sportscasting NBAToday we decide which current and projected playoff teams are Contenders or Pretenders – teams with a real or outside shot to winning it all and those that we project to fall shortTimeline:00:00 Introduction & Background - NBA Opening Week00:45 Contenders vs. Pretenders: Which teams have a real chance to win it all this year?
2:30 76ers
4:30 Bulls
6:00 Bucks
9:00 Heat
11:00 Cavs
16:00 Pistons
17:00 Knicks
23:00 Magic
37:00 Hawks & rest of East
44:00 The West
45:00 Thunder
45:45 Spurs
46:30 Warriors49:30 Nuggets
53:00 Grizzlies
56:00 Lakers
1:02:00 Clippers
1:05:00 Rockets
1:08:00 Timberwolves, Mavs, rest of West
1:09:20 NBA on NBA & Prime crew Production Value + Contenders vs. Pretenders ReviewPODCAST LINKSLearning Basketball - Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...Learning Basketball - Spotify Podcasthttps://open.spotify.com/show/2WPNyHW...Learning Basketball - YouTube Podcast https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNBCJ87gXz671ru-1b9s3U672nRO3k3nc
Ep. 93 Learning Basketball with Jackson Frank @jackfrank_jjfJackson Frank is an NBA Writer and Editor with Sportscasting NBAToday we learn about the best moments from opening week in the NBA season, highlighting some of our favorite players, teams, and plays.Timeline:00:00 NBA Opening Week Storylines – Aaron Gordon's 50-piece Nuggets03:00 Victor Wembanyama’s Spurs05:00 Giannis Antetokoumnpo’s Bucks08:00 Tyrese Maxey's Sixers11:00 Rookies Spotlight:VJ Edgecombe’s SixersCedric Coward’s GrizzliesCooper Flagg’s Mavs55:00 Kon Knueppel’s Hornets + Austin Reaves’ LakersPODCAST LINKSLearning Basketball - Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...Learning Basketball - Spotify Podcasthttps://open.spotify.com/show/2WPNyHW...Learning Basketball - YouTube Podcast https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNBCJ87gXz671ru-1b9s3U672nRO3k3nc
Ep. 92 Learning Basketball with Sportscasting NBA - Jackson Frank, Ben Pfeifer, Mat Issa, Es BaraheniJackson Frank, Ben Pfeifer, Mat Issa, Es Baraheni are the team of NBA writers at Sportscasting NBA.Today Swish Theory and Sportscasting NBA unite for a 2025-26 NBA Team Bet Draft of which teams we expect to best this seasonTimeline:00:00 Introduction & Background1:00 NBA Opening Day Thoughts & Season Expectations: Will Diverging Team Styles Emerge?04:00 2025-26 NBA Team Bet Draft: How to Play07:00 First Round - The Top-5 Picks35:00 Second Round - The Top-10 49:00 Third Round - The Top-1558:00 Fourth Round - The Top-201:03:00 Fifth Round - The Top-251:14:00 Sixth Round - The Final Five Picks + NBA Team Bet Draft Recap + Season StorylinesNBA Team Bet Draft with Es Baraheni, Ben Pfeifer, Mat Issa & Jackson Frank – Picking The Best 2025-26 NBA Regular Season Teams – The Swish Theory and Sportscasting NBA Opening Day Crossover EpisodeLearning Basketball Podcast LINKSApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2WPNyHW...YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNBCJ87gXz671ru-1b9s3U672nRO3k3nc
Ep. 91 Learning Basketball with Austin Dobbins @AustinDobbins13Austin Dobbins is a Lead Writer for @5ReasonsSports and Writer for the Miami Heat & Orlando Magic On SIToday we learn about the state of the Miami Heat, Coach Spoelstra taking over Team USA Head Coaching duties, Heat players who could pop out between Kelel Ware, Norman Powell, Nikola Jovic, Spoelstra vs Mosley for 2025-26 Coach of the Year odds, and we examine the Orlando Magic’s strong preseason.Timeline:00:00 Introduction & Background, Sports Media Advice04:00 Covering the Heat and Magic on SI07:00 Mosley vs Spoelstra 2025-26 Coach of the Year Odds15:00 Miami Heat Season Outlook33:00 Orlando Magic Preseason52:00 Heat vs Magic Season PredictionsPODCAST LINKSLearning Basketball - Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...Learning Basketball - Spotify Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/2WPNyHW...Learning Basketball - YouTube Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNBCJ87gXz671ru-1b9s3U672nRO3k3nc
Ep. 89 Learning Basketball with Michael Roth @_MikeRoth Michael Roth runs Prep Hoops basketball scouting in Ohio and Kentucky.Today we take a look at the Cleveland Cavaliers Franchise Outlook, and dig into Michael Roth's Basketball Scouting Philosophy & Player Evaluation Process, with a Spotlight on Ohio & Kentucky Standout Prospects, plus Scouting Notes on Shon Abaev & Cincinnati HoopsTimestamps:00:00 Introduction & Background - what goes into Building a Basketball Scouting Service?03:00 Scouting Process & Player Evaluation Philosophy09:00 Valuing Player Development15:00 Importance of Role & Fit in College Prospect Decisions21:00 Spotlighting Rising Prospects in Ohio & Kentucky50:00 Scouting Shon Abaev & Cincinnati Basketball Expectations55:00 Cleveland Cavaliers Offseason + Franchise OutlookLearning Basketball - Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...Learning Basketball - Spotify Podcasthttps://open.spotify.com/show/2WPNyHW...Learning Basketball - YouTube Podcast https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNBCJ87gXz671ru-1b9s3U672nRO3k3nc
Ep. 88 Learning Basketball with Jake PayntingJake Paynting covers the Minnesota Timberwolves on the Howls and Growls YouTube channel.Today we learn about his film breakdown process, appreciate FIBA Australia, celebrate the rumors of Kevin Garnett's jersey retirement, and dive into the state of the Minnesota Timberwolves between Anthony Edwards' shooting development, Julius Randle's playmaking, and Rudy Gobert's defensive impact.Timeline:0:00 Introduction & Background2:00 Growing Howls and Growls YouTube Channel, Film Breakdown Process9:00 State of Minnesota Timberwolves15:00 Anthony Edwards Shooting Development, Julius Randle Playmaking Role, Rudy Gobert Defensive Impact52:00 Celebrating Kevin Garnett's Legacy & Jersey Retirement Rumors + Minnesota Timberwolves "Black Trees" Jersey & Court RebrandPodcast LINKSLearning Basketball - Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...Learning Basketball - Spotify Podcasthttps://open.spotify.com/show/2WPNyHW...Learning Basketball - YouTube Podcast https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNBCJ87gXz671ru-1b9s3U672nRO3k3nc
Ep. 87 Learning Basketball with David Molins @DMolinsDavid coaches Youth Basketball with FC Barcelona, with experience coaching in Minicopa, scouting film, and focusing on player development.Today we learn about the role of analytics in Euroleague, celebrate legends of Barcelona Basketball, and discuss player development, coaching, and scouting at the youth levels.The podcast opens with my questions and answers from Orlando Magic Media Day with Coach Mosley and Magic Players.Timeline:00:00 Orlando Magic Media Day Q&A with Coach Mosley and Magic Players12:00 Player Development, Scouting, Coaching Youth Basketball, Experience with FC Barcelona, Minicopa30:00 Legendary Names of FC Barcelona Basketball - Juan Carlos Navarro42:00 The Competitive Landscape and The Role of Analytics of EuroleagueLearning Basketball - Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...Learning Basketball - Spotify Podcasthttps://open.spotify.com/show/2WPNyHW...Learning Basketball - YouTube Podcast https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNBCJ87gXz671ru-1b9s3U672nRO3k3nc
Ep. 86 Learning Basketball with Blake Murphy @BlakeMurphyODCBlake Murphy is the Host of Jays Talk Plus and co-host of The Raptors Show covering the Toronto Raptors.Today we learn about the Toronto Raptors Franchise Outlook, the gameplan behind Ingram Scottie and Murray-Boyles in the front court, salary cap implications, and the rumors emerging of Kawhi-Raptors free agency demands from 2019 being similar to the recent Clipper rumors.Timeline:00:00 Introduction & Background, Sports Media Advice09:00 Toronto Raptors Franchise Outlook – How does Toronto balance Scottie Barnes, Brandon Ingram, and Collin Murray-Boyles? Do any of the offensive minded backcourt guys pop in Gradey, Quickley, and Barrett?21:00 Defensive Identity, bench mob of dawgs45:00 Rumors leaking of Kawhi Leonard's 2019 Free Agency Demands for Toronto resembling these recent allegations with the ClippersLearning Basketball - Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...Learning Basketball - Spotify Podcasthttps://open.spotify.com/show/2WPNyHW...Learning Basketball - YouTube Podcast https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNBCJ87gXz671ru-1b9s3U672nRO3k3nc
Ep. 85 Learning Basketball with Leader Johnson @WriterLeader247Leader Johnson is a Senior Writer and Analyst for NBA Draft Room, Villanova sports analyst for 247 Sports, Publisher and Podcaster for High Level Sports, Writer/Draft analyst for Draft Diamonds and Prep HoopsToday we check in on hoops around Pennsylvania, from Dr. J to Villanova and the 76ers. How will next season look for Villanova’s new Head Coach Kevin Willard who recruited two NBA Draft Prospects in Acaden Lewis and Nico Onyekwere? Are the 76ers sleeper contenders when healthy and has Daryl Morey built the real Two Timelines Team? Who are some of the top young basketball prospects around the country to keep an eye on in future draft talks?Timeline:00:00 Introduction & Background, Scouting Philosophy02:00 Evolution of Villanova Basketball Culture from Jay Wright to Kyle Neptune and now Kevin Willard from Maryland08:00 Villanova Season Expectations and NBA Draft Prospects to Watch: Acaden Lewis + Nico Onyekwere with Eric Dixon now on Luka LeBron Lakers26:00 Philadelphia 76ers Franchise Outlook, 2025 Offseason, VJ Edgecombe, Joel Embiid, Paul George, Tyrese Maxey, Jared McCain, Johni Broome42:00 Philadelphia 76ers, The Real Two Timelines Team48:00 Rookie VJ Edgecombe's Potential56:00 Future Top NBA Draft Prospects to keep on the Radar - Ryan Hampton, Marcus Spears Jr., Mikel Brown Jr., Brandon McCoy1:10:00 Importance of Confidence and Comfortability in NBA Draft ProspectsVillanova Hoops, Philadelphia 76ers Two Timelines Franchise Outlook, Future NBA Draft Prospects with Leader Johnson – Acaden Lewis, Nico Onyekwere, Kevin Willard, Dr. J, VJ Edgecombe, Scouting ProcessPodcast LINKSLearning Basketball - Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...Learning Basketball - Spotify Podcasthttps://open.spotify.com/show/2WPNyHW...Learning Basketball - YouTube Podcast https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNBCJ87gXz671ru-1b9s3U672nRO3k3nc
Ep. 84 Learning Basketball with Grant Afseth @GrantAfsethGrant Afseth is a Dallas-based reporter covering the NBA & WNBA locally with Dallas Hoops Journal, Roundtable Network and nationally for Ballislife, Newsweek, RG MediaToday we talk about the Dallas Mavericks Franchise Outlook, Dallas Wings Rebuild, Cooper Flagg, Paige Bueckers, Anthony Davis, and the general mix of hope and vibes among basketball fans in Dallas going from The Luka Trade to both their NBA & WNBA teams winning potential #1 pick superstars.00:00 Introduction & Background, Sports Media Advice02:00 2025 Eurobasket Standouts - Franz, Luka, Giannis, Sengun, Mikka, Markkanen05:00 How are Fan Vibes in Dallas Since The Luka Trade?08:00 Future of the Mavericks: Cooper Flagg 11:00 Dirk Nowitzki's Insights on Team Owners restoring team image14:00 Dallas Mavericks Franchise Outlook & Season Expectations42:00 Anthony Davis Navigating Injuries, MVP/DPOY Award Races01:00:00 Paige Bueckers, Basketball Phenom, Dallas Wings Franchise Cornerstone01:15:00 Did the Basketball Gods gift Dallas Basketball Fans two #1 Pick potential superstars in the summer immediately following the Luka trade?The State of Dallas Basketball After Luka with Grant Afseth – Mavs & Wings Win #1 Picks Cooper Flagg & Paige Bueckers, AD for MVP/DPOY?, Front Office Expectations, 2025 Eurobasket, Sports Media AdviceLearning Basketball - Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...Learning Basketball - Spotify Podcasthttps://open.spotify.com/show/2WPNyHW...Learning Basketball - YouTube Podcast https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNBCJ87gXz671ru-1b9s3U672nRO3k3nc
Ep. 83 Learning Basketball with Kris AmundsonKris Amundson is a lawyer and the co-founder of Swish Theory who covers the Chicago Bulls.Today we learn what went into creating the Swish Theory platform, the legal perspective and potential ramifications for Kawhi and The Clippers possibly circumventing the cap, the Chicago Bulls Franchise Outlook with Buzelis and Essengue and a new Josh Giddey contract, and The Most Confusing NBA TeamsTimeline:00:00 Introduction & Background2:00 The legal perspective & NBA consequences if the Clippers circumvented the cap to sign Kawhi11:00 Creating Swish Theory with Larry17:00 Chicago Bulls Franchise Outlook with Buzelis & Essengue20:00 Josh Giddey Contract30:00 Pat Will Island40:00 Ayo Dosunmu: The Underrated Defender45:00 The Most Confusing NBA Teams: Toronto, New Orleans, Memphis, Chicago, MilwaukeeLearning Basketball - Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...Learning Basketball - Spotify Podcasthttps://open.spotify.com/show/2WPNyHW...Learning Basketball - YouTube Podcast https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNBCJ87gXz671ru-1b9s3U672nRO3k3nc
Ep. 82 with @GiftedHoops_ !Gifted Hoops covers the NBA on Twitter, YouTube, and Playback, a Twitch-like streaming service for SportsToday we draft the first official 2025-26 NBA Playback League Pass Rankings! Whichever teams we draft are the only teams we'd theoretically be allowed to watch all season - can we both survive?Ranking all 30 teams in order of who we are choosing first to watch and stream on Playback if they’re playing on league pass any given nightTimeline:00:00 Introduction & Background & Sports Media Advice05:00 2025-26 NBA League Pass Rankings for PlaybackTop-5 Picks:WarriorsSpursThunderNuggetsRockets18:00 Orlando Magic 21:00 Chicago Bulls!24:00 Luka Lebron Lakers Star Power27:00 Detroit Pistons - Cade Ivey Ausar Duren30:00 Cleveland Cavaliers - Mobley Garland Mitchell32:00 Minnesota Timberwolves - Ant Randle33:00 Milwaukee Bucks - Giannis Turner36:00 Los Angeles Clippers - Kawhi(?) Harden Zubac Beal CP3 48:00 Atlanta Hawks - Trae Kristaps50:00 Memphis Grizzlies - Ja Jaren53:00 New York Knicks - Brunson Kat Bridges Anunoby55:00 Toronto Raptors58:00 Indiana Pacers01:01:00 Portland Trail Blazers01:03:00 Philadelphia 76ers01:05:00 New Orleans Pelicans01:09:00 Dallas Mavericks01:11:00 Washington Wizards: 01:15:00 Boston Celtics01:16:00 Final 6 Picks:Phoenix SunsCharlotte HornetsBrooklyn NetsSacramento KingsMiami HeatUtah JazzWhose lineup would you rather have?RK - SpursNuggetsMagicLakersCavaliersBucksHawksKnicksPacers76ersMavsCelticsHornetsKingsJazzGifted Hoops - WarriorsThunderRocketsBullsPistonsTimberwolvesClippersGrizzliesRaptorsBlazersPelicansWizardsSunsNetsHeat
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