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Indie Basketball
Author: Corban Ford
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Join Basketball super-fan Corban Ford as he dives into all thing NBA, WNBA, Euroleague, Big-3, and so much more! With his insights as well as those of some of the best in the Basketball content creation space, you can expect the most insightful, entertaining discourse around. Its basketball coverage- indie style.
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Is the buzz still alive in Charlotte?
Corban is joined by Conrad for a full 2025–26 Charlotte Hornets season preview! From LaMelo’s next step and Brandon Miller’s rise to the team’s young core development and overall direction, the guys break down what’s real, what isn't, and what in the world is next for Tidjane Salaun here in the Queen City.
Big energy (as always) bold takes (you know this) and a deep dive episode jam packed of Hornets talk—tap in and find out if the buzz is back!
On the latest episode of Indie Basketball, Corban was joined by Nuggets superfan Iva to discuss their reaction the Thursday's Lakers/Nuggets matchup, Iva's thoughts on the Atlanta Hawks' "Magic City Night" and the controversy of that, and so much more-including the announcement of a very cool project in the works! Tap in and stay up!
You can find Iva HERE: https://www.instagram.com/ivaneshka_s/
You can find Courtsense and Nonsense HERE: https://www.instagram.com/courtnonsense/
It is here y'all, the first official Indie Basketball full first round mock. Conrad and Maxwell joined Corban as the trio made their picks for the first 30 selections in the draft,exchanging both strong takes and very good deep dive analysis of their players. Who rose, and who fell? Any honorable mentions that didn't make the cut? Find out on this episode. Let's get it!
The Boys are back, and with a new year, the terrific trio decide to look into the future...the very near future of 2031-to discuss who they think will be the top players in the league! From players coming into their own to new prospects who haven't yet stepped foot into the association, and all in between....it's all covered! Come for the analysis, stay for the hot takes, and enjoy the show all the while! It's Indie Basketball!
Indie Basketball is back like they never left, this time with a fun mailbag! Corban and Conrad tackle all questions, including how should Luka’s Lakers defend Jimmy’s Warriors (yup, we know, its a joke) in a seven game series, and if we think there any prospects (NBA or WNBA) who have future DPOY potential, plus much more!
Y'all, Adam Silver has done it again. Gambling issues, domestic abusers, and other issues? Don't worry about it, the league will get to it....maybe. Then again, maybe not, who knows? But The Atlanta Hawk's Magic City Night? STOP THE PRESSES, NOW WE ACT! Corban discusses the sickening double standard of a league that he loves but also has their priorities out of wack, consistently.
One year ago, the craziest trade in NBA history occured, and now, with the dust having fully settled, Dallas Mavericks superfan and NBA analyst Lance Roberson joined Corban to discuss the long term ramifications of the trade, whether Rob Pelinka deserved more credit or if Nico Harrison deserved more blame (EDITOR'S NOTE: Nico ALWAYS deserves more blame) and so much more! Plus, All-Star reserves are in. Who are the surprises? Who are the snubs? Tune in for a jam packed episode!
Conrad and Maxwell are back to engage in Mock Draft 1.5: a lottery mock made by the two of them, as the two make selections and share their thoughts and analysis, with Corban adding some thoughts here and there! Mock Draft 2.0 is just around the corner and will be just as fun, but in the meantime betweentime, sit back, relax, and listen to some great draft talk between two of the best in the space!
The Indie Basketball crew is BACK.
Corban, Conrad, and Maxwell reunite with a full slate of NBA chaos, conversations, and certified hoop nonsense.
The trio dives into Jimmy Butler’s lost season and what it means for the Warriors, breaks down KumingaMania (and whether the media treatment feels eerily similar to a certain former “Lakers legend” named Talen Horton-Tucker 👀), and unpacks real trouble brewing in Los Angeles with the Buss family. Plus: All-Star Reserve debates, spicy takes, and plenty of classic Indie Basketball energy along the way.
If you’re looking for smart hoops talk, real fan conversations, and a whole lot of fun — you already know what to do.
Tap in.
Happy Tuesday! On this edition of the Indie Basketball Podcast, Corban and Lance share their takes on last week's team of the week (The San Antonio Spurs) give their thoughts on the NBA All-Star Starters (as well as who should be on the reserves unit that will be announced next week) and more! Tune it and let's rock!
On the latest edition of the Indie Basketball Podcast, Corban and Lance discuss the slumping Cavs, a Pascal Siakam clutch game winner for his Pacers, and a look back into a rather...interesting roster construction that was sold to a major 2011 NBA Free Agent....all that and more, RIGHT NOW!
With a full 10 games from Friday in the books (including one he witnessed in person!) Corban runs the slate, talking the highs, lows, and results of each contest, while also discussing the recent Ja Morant news and why it....well, why it *isn't* news. Enjoy!
On a four-well...three game Thursday, Corban goes solo to run through the performances that made the night, then looks ahead to Friday's action-but not before taking a moment to discuss the Giannis "will he or won't he" drama from his persepctive. A compact-but fun-episode of Indie Basketball...let's get it!
The Trae Young Era in Atlanta is over, as the franchise mainstay was traded to the Washington Wizards in a late-evening trade. The Indie Basketball crew, led by Wizards Expert Maxwell, share their unique and qualified reaction to last night's transaction, as Conrad and Corban exchange takes, thoughts, and questions with Maxwell in another detailed and insightful Indie Basketball breakdown!
The wonderful trio of Corban, Conrad and Maxwell are BACK and in this episode, the three team up to play a game of prospect roulette, where the trio spin a wheel between one and thirty, and discuss the prospect that they have listed wherever the wheel ends! It is a fun exerise that leads to great conversations and HAWT takes, so tap in and let's roll!
On Mock Monday (well, this is Tuesday but we recorded it on Monday, haha) The C and C Crew of Corban and Conrad broke down a lottery mock draft in reverse order of standings and had some fun discussing prospects! How do the two rank the "big three" in this class? What about the stacked point guard corps that exist throughout? Well, you have to tune in to find out!
On this episode of Indie Basketball, Corban is joined by NBA Draft expert Ersin Demir — the sharp mind behind the must-read Substack Ersin's NBA Draft Newsletter— for an in-depth look at the 2026 NBA Draft class.
From early standout prospects to under-the-radar talents, Corban and Ersin break down the players shaping this class with thoughtful scouting insight, bold predictions, and the kind of nuanced analysis you only get from true draft obsessives.
Then the duo shifts into a full lottery mock draft, complete with detailed player evaluations, fit conversations, and a few spicy takes guaranteed to get draft fans debating.
If you love film study, prospect theory, and smart basketball conversation, this episode is your perfect listen. Well, what are you waiting for? Tap in y'all!
Follow Ersin’s work at his Substack: edemirnba.substack.com
On today's episode of Indie Basketball, the fantastic trio of Corban, Conrad, and Maxwell go "baseline to baseline" on a variety of subjects, including the latest news for both Chris Paul and Giannis Antetokounmpo, a game of Contender or Pretender, a look at two scrappy rebuilding teams, and more! Tap in y'all!
Corban was a guest on the Birds Rights Podcast with Steven Bagell as the two broke down the current state of the Sacramento Kings and Los Angeles Clippers, what options both teams have at their disposal to avoid dismal fates, and what they would do to attempt to turn the ship around! From roster construction conversation to trade ideas, the two go in depth to fix two teams from the pacific division!
Corban and Lance tackled the Monday games with the excitement and analysis that the Indie Basketball Crew brings. In depth coverage of every contest, plus a preview of the first team of the *Team of the Week* weekly show that will be on Indie Basketball for the rest of the season until the playoffs!









