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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!
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!
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!
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 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!
The first month of the NBA season is in the books, which means it’s time to hand out some hardware. Corban and Lance break down their early-season picks for MVP, Rookie of the Year, Best Team of the Month (relative to expectations), Worst Team of the Month(also relative to expectations) as well as the Storyline of the Year up to this point! From surprising risers to early disappointments, the Indie Basketball Crew takes a full tour around the league to highlight what’s real, what’s noise, and what’s worth watching next. Tap in for the month-one awards, as well as a snapshot of how the season is taking shape before us!
Well, the Indie Basketball guys did it; they traded Ja Morant, and they had help doing it. That's right, NBA Trade Expert Steven Bagell joined Maxwell, Conrad, and Corban to go into more than 7 prospective trades of the embattled Memphis Grizzlies star. From debating Morant's overall trade value to discussing teams such as Pheonix, Minnestota, and...Charlotte? That's right-you already know you have to tune into this one!
Its time for the Indie Basketball Crew to give a look around the NBA in their own unique way: that's right, its superlative time! From NBA coaches who are on the hottest of seats to the funniest statline/sequence that Corban, Conrad, and Maxwell saw, no stone was left unturned in the latest episode!
Ok, so Nico is gone. Now what? Corban is joined by Lance to give a dallas fan's goodbye to Nico Harrison and how (outside of the Luka trade) he'll be remembered. Then the two discuss how to properly focus on Cooper Flagg, the potential outlook of the rest of the roster, the future of coach Kidd, and more!
It finally happened y'all, Nico Harrison finally got fired. Corban shared the news that was probably the least surprising to anyone who follows basketball, and he also gives flowers to some NBA luminaries who have recently passed on. Dan Besbris makes a guest appearance with a fantasy basketball update, and Corban previews the action of tonight's 6 game slate! You already know what time it is: time to tune in!
On the latest episode of Indie Basketball, Corban puts his GM hat on to attempt to rebuild the Sacramento after witnessing their 144-117 shellshacking last night.Using the game Basketball GM (in Corban's mind the best video game in the world) he attempts to keep the beam lit well into the future. Does he succeed? Is redemption and glory ahead for the Kings? Tune in and find out!
Check out Basketball GM HERE: https://basketball-gm.com/
The trio of Corban, Conrad and Maxwell are up to discuss the recent news and notes in the association through a fun game of *Buy or Sell!!* From pondering a Ja Morant trade return (more on this in a future episode) to discussing who between the Pelicans and the Nets have a brighter future, this is one fun show you want to tune in to!
Corban tackles an 11 game night in the NBA, recapping each contest with some numbers and thoughts of his own, including Westbrook at Power Forward, why Ja should just part with the threes, and how 2K helped Donovan Mitchell go OFF, among other topics! Then he looks ahead to tonight's Clippers/Suns matchup. Tap in!
On the latest edition of Indie Basketball, Lance joins Corban to talk teams that have caught his attention in week three of the NBA season, including the Rockets, the 76ers, and more! The two also discuss trap games, when resting players is unacceptable, and more! Tap into the latest and greatest in Indie Basketball!
Well y'all, we have a nice little sample size, and the Indie Basketball Crew of Corban, Conrad and Maxwell have some fun covering the first week and change of NBA basketball through such lens as:
*NBA team of the Weak
*best matchup you watched
*Worst NBA Twitter Take
With the deep dives, fun takes, and great analysis you've come to expect at Indie Basketball...well, expect more in this latest episode to close the week!
On today's episode of Indie Basketball, Maxwell Giger (yes, our co-host but in this case, also a special guest) joins Conrad and Corban to discuss all thing Washington Wizards. How is the rebuild going? Which young guys are foundational pieces, and who is already on the outs? What are the funkiest lineups and top 10 rotation? All is discussed here-check it out!
Indie Basketball fam, it's about that time...Corban and Conrad are joined by NBA Draft Guru and all-around ball knower Cam to talk-well, to talk the draft, of course! The trio each discuss the concensus top three in the class (Darryn Peterson, AJ Dybantsa, and Cameron Boozer, in case you didn't know) then they share their fourth and fifth favorite overall prospects! This is a fun episode that you have to check out!
The NBA taketh, and then the NBA giveth right back! After the devastating morning news of the gambling related arrests of NBA vets Chauncey Billups, Terry Rozier, and Damon Jones, the evening double headers of Thunder/Pacers and Warrirors/Nuggets helped make up for the rough start-for at least a little bit, anyway. Lance joins Corban (and Corban's hoarse voice) to break it all down! Tap in!
Next up on the season preview slate is the Detroit Pistons, and on Indie Basketball we get a special crossover with the "East Meets West" podcast hosts Michael and Conrad (wait, we know that guy!) to give a full breakdown on a team striving to rise in the east! From the ascension of Cade Cunningham, to the development of their younger prospects and everything in between, this is one show you don't want to miss! DEEEEEETROIT BASKETBAAAAAAAAAL!!!!!
Wow, what a night! 12 games, 24 teams, a DOMINANT performance by Victor Wembenyama, a tight game to the wire between the Magic and Heat, blowout losses, cool comebacks, and so much more as Lance Roberson joins Corban to break it ALL DOWN!








