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Jonathan Macri and friends take on the NBA take cycle, putting their own spin on the conversation and dishing a few takes of their own every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. With Jeff Johnson & Shawn Hardie.
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It's the first Monday of the month, which can only mean one thing: NBA Takedown Power Rankings! On today's episode, Jonathan Macri, Jeff Johnson and Shawn Hardie open the show by unpacking Luke Kornet's recent criticism of the Atlanta Hawks and their decision to honor Magic City at an upcoming game. Then, they dive into the rankings, tiering all 30 NBA teams into four categories:
No shot
Teams that can make the playoffs
Teams that can make the conference finals
Teams that can win the NBA championship
They close the show by reacting to the breaking news that Giannis Antetokounmpo will be making his return on Monday night against the Boston Celtics. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
WE'RE BACK! After a 2-week hiatus, the NBA Takedown crew of Jonathan Macri, Jeff Johnson and Shawn Hardie return for a new episode, starting with some belated thoughts on the NBA All-Star Weekend, the most anticipated games remaining in the NBA season, and whether fewer games is a solution to all (any?) of the league's issues. They then square off in the first ever NBA Likability Draft, selecting the most likable teams in the league based on the perspectives of their own fans and impartial observers. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
On the latest episode of NBA Takedown, Jonathan Macri, Jeff Johnson and Shawn Hardie go through some of the recent tanking shenanigans throughout the NBA before pitching some solutions to fix the problem. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
On the latest NBA Takedown, Jonathan Macri & Jeff Johnson recap a crazy day of trades before looking forward to what's left on the board before Thursday's 3pm deadline. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
On the latest episode of NBA Takedown, Jonathan Macri, Jeff Johnson and Shawn Hardie react to a busy weekend around the NBA both on the court (Knicks vs Lakers) and off (fake Laker fans vs everyone) before turning their attention to the trade deadline. They each submit one team that should be buyers, one team that should be sellers and one team that should stand pat at the deadline. Last, they look at OKC's treasure trove of assets and list the players in the league who the Thunder COULDN'T get even if they wanted to. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
On the latest episode of NBA Takedown, Jonathan Macri & Shawn Hardie go through the latest news & rumors on the Giannis Antetokounmpo front before predicting what will happen before the NBA trade deadline. They then go through their NBA All-Star reserves, starting with the locks and then filtering down to reserves and honorable mentions. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
On the latest episode of NBA Takedown, Jonathan Macri, Jeff Johnson and Shawn Hardie hand out the hardware. In addition to crowning traditional winners for NBA Most Valuable Player, Coach of the Year and Rookie of the Year, they'll also give special NBA Takedown recognition for Best NBA Arrival, Coach on the Hottest Seat, Biggest NBA Surprise (both good and bad), and the Least Valuable Player of the 2025-26 NBA season so far. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
On the latest episode of NBA Takedown, Jonathan Macri, Jeff Johnson and Shawn Hardie discuss a Knicks team that is being torn apart at the seams and ponder what went wrong and how we got here. Next, Jon ranks his 10 worst contracts in the NBA and the boys discuss where Karl-Anthony Towns belongs on the list in comparison to the likes of Joel Embiid, Anthony Davis, Paul George and other high and medium priced players around the NBA. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
On the latest episode of NBA Takedown, Jonathan Macri, Jeff Johnson and Shawn Hardie bounce around the teams that have disappointed the most over the last month. They dive into what's wrong with the Houston Rockets, whether the Lakers were ever anything more than mediocre, and why the Orlando Magic might have a Paolo Banchero problem. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
The Trae Young era in Atlanta is over! On the latest episode of NBA Takedown, Jonathan Macri and Shawn Hardie consider all angles of the deal, from whether this was a salary dump, what historical comps there are for the trade, how much of a threat the Hawks are now, and what we can expect from Washington (and their draft pick) moving forward. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
On the very first NBA Takedown mini-pod, Jon is joined by Matt Modderno of Bleav in Wizards and Bullets Forever to discuss the report yesterday that the Wizards are showing interest in Trae Young. What might the Wiz be thinking, why would they make this move at this stage of their rebuild, what could it mean for their top-eight protected pick, and how might it impact Washington's young core? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
It's the first Monday of the month, which can mean only one thing: NBA tiers! On this episode of NBA Takedown, Jonathan Macri, Jeff Johnson and Shawn Hardie group the 30 NBA teams into six tiers based on NFL contenders & pretenders. They start with teams who have already been virtually eliminated from the NBA playoffs, work their way up through a mix of surprising bad teams (hello, Brooklyn) and disappointing good teams (sorry Steph), and then hash out the morass in the middle, figuring out who, if anyone, deserves to stand alongside OKC and which teams will be afterthoughts come May. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Happy New Year! On the latest episode of NBA Takedown, Jonathan Macri and Jeff Johnson take one final look back at 2025 before tapping into their crystal ball for 2026. Among the NBA predictions they make for the year ahead:Where will Giannis get traded?Which East team will shock the world?What will the NBA do about tanking?What superstar will fall farthest from grace, and...Who will be the big winner in 2026?If you dig the show, please take a moment to give a 5-star rating and/or a review, as well as subscribe on the NBA Takedown YouTube channel! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
On the latest episode of NBA Takedown, Jonathan Macri and Shawn Hardie bring the holiday spirit in full force. After questioning the statute of limitations on Ben Simmons "breaking" news items, they buy or sell 5 major NBA storylines involving tanking reform, the Pistons' regression, the Clippers' rise, the LeBron vs JJ maybe-feud in LA, and the impossible situation with Trae Young and the Hawks. Then, they react LIVE to the first round of All-Star voting returns (1:00:45) and debate early surprises and snubs from each conference. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
On the latest episode of NBA Takedown, Jonathan Macri, Jeff Johnson and Shawn Hardie get into the holiday spirit and give out some much needed Christmas gifts around the NBA. Presents are handed out to a key Knick reserve, the shooting-deprived Pistons, the lowly Wizards, the Northwest Division, the Timberwolves centers, Steve Kerr, Mavs fans, the NBA commissioner, and the city of Seattle. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
On the latest episode of NBA Takedown, Jonathan Macri is joined by Matthew Geist of Six Rings of Steel to talk everyone's favorite NBA topic: Trades! Jon and Matt each rank their Top 5 most uncertain trade value guys in the NBA. Among the topics discussed:Would any owner sign off on giving up a significant package for LaMelo Ball?Is Domantas Sabonis a fit for a team looking to win the championship?Is there any bloom left on the rose for Zion Williamson?Would anyone pay Trae Young the max?What to make of the Anthony Davis situation in Dallas?Be sure to follow Matt on Twitter and subscribe to his YouTube Channel, SROS. Also follow Jon on IG! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
On the latest episode of NBA Takedown, Jon, Jeff and Shawn show the NBA Cup some much deserved love before looking ahead to the NBA Cup Finale between the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs. To break down the championship game, they draft the most important players from both teams over six rounds, selecting 18 players in total in order of importance to their respective teams. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
On the latest episode of NBA Takedown, Jon is joined by Fred Katz of the Athletic to talk NBA Cup and East All-Stars. They start by trying to assemble a starting lineup composed of players from the Knicks and Magic that might give Oklahoma City a run for their money. They then turn to the All-Star game and pick 12 players to represent the NBA’s Eastern Conference. Questions include: How many Pistons make the list? Is KAT a lock? Has Norm Powell done enough to earn a spot? And what the heck is up with Cleveland? If you dig the show, PLEASE rate and review to help spread the word! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
On the latest episode of NBA Takedown, Jon and Shawn react to the NBA Cup's East Quarterfinal wins from New York and Orlando before engaging in some bonus Knicks talk. They then pick 12 Western Conference All-Stars based on the season so far, going through the locks first before hashing out tougher arguments surrounding Victor Wembanyama, Julius Randle, James Harden, Devin Booker and others. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
On the latest episode of NBA Takedown, Jon, Jeff and Shawn start off with their takes on the Knicks as East favorites, the Celtics as house money, and the Cavs and Magic as teams in trouble. They then play "Buy or Sell," where Jon gives 6 NBA storylines that Jeff and Shawn can take or leave, including:Is LeBron James still an All-Star level player?Did OG Anunoby underact to Desmond Bane?Should Jaylen Brown make 1st Team All-NBAHow much longer Jonathan Kuminga will be in Golden State?Does anyone have it worse than Bulls fans?Will Cam Whitmore still be in NBA in two years?If you enjoy the show, be sure to follow us on YouTube and social media! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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