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All Things NBA: From A to Z

All Things NBA: From A to Z
Author: Kris Pursiainen
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Zak Noble, Albert Nguyen, and Kris Pursiainen team up and break down what's going on across the NBA landscape, from player and media interviews to game predictions and the occasional hot take. Presented by Ballislife.com!
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Kris Pursiainen and Zak Noble break down the Milwaukee Bucks' offseason and discuss their title chances headed into the 2025-26 NBA season. After the Knicks and Cavaliers, the Eastern Conference is wide open after injuries to Jayson Tatum and Tyrese Haliburton. Can the Bucks capitalize?(this is a clip from the previous episode and part of our series previewing the '26 season. check out the other videos to hear about all 30 teams)
Kris Pursiainen and Zak Noble get together for Pt. 3 of ATA's 2026 NBA season preview series. Teams were divided by what their goals should be this season – here's the second half of the 'buyers' list!00:52 - The Bucks (and Myles Turner's Pacers comments)13:26 - How good are the post-Bane MEM Grizzlies?22:51 - The 76ers' terrible, no good, very bad cap sheet30:02 - Would you trade Joel Embiid if you could?33:21 - The Spurs have a bunch of good players, again39:31 - Curry, Butler, Draymond, and Kerr's last stand?47:51 - How can the Pistons build off of their playoff run?53:18 - The Rockets sadly lost FVV, but not their season
On the latest All Things NBA: From A to Z, Kris Pursiainen is joined by Ray Jarvis of the Infinity Sports Network, WFAN, and The Rap Roundtable to discuss Knicks Media Day 2026, Mike Brown's plans for Jalen Brunson and the offense, and Josh Hart's nagging finger injury that might throw a wrench into NY's season.Follow Jarv: https://www.x.com/jarvTGA Check out Jarv's show, The Rap Roundtable: https://www.x.com/raproundtablepcFollow Kris: https://www.x.com/krispursiainen
Kris Pursiainen and Albert Nguyen discuss the hype around the '26 Atlanta Hawks and whether or not Trae Young can make another run deep into the NBA Playoffs.For the full episode about teams you should buy stock in next year, links here: YouTube: https://youtu.be/hXH6IpViHAE
In the second portion of our 2026 NBA season preview, Kris Pursiainen and Albert Nguyen discuss teams that should look to add talent at the trade deadline – or before it. Whether their upward trajectory is undeniable or they're stuck with their current cap sheet... They've gotta get better!01:36 - Amendments!04:54 - How should the Pacers navigate Tyrese Haliburton's injury?09:25 - Politics aside, should the Lakers move LeBron James16:00 - How much better will Desmond Bane make the Magic23:04 - Is Anthony Edwards ready to win the T-Wolves a championship?29:59 - Are the Suns this year's surprise team?36:40 - What kind of team are the Trail Blazers?50:00 - Are the Hawks the fourth best team in the East?
Claire de Lune of The Guardian joined the show in April 2025 to discuss her article on Tom Thibodeau's minutes distribution and the deal that sent Luka Doncic from the Mavericks to the Lakers just months before. This selection from "JJ Redick, the Luka trade, Tom Thibodeau, & Award Picks with Claire de Lune" features a discussion about the impact of social media and the modern societal obsessions with comparison and profits on sports business and fandom.
This clip is a selection from "These 10 NBA Teams Should Be Sellers | 2026 NBA Season Preview," the previous episode uploaded to this channel. Kris Pursiainen, Zak Noble, and Albert Nguyen debate the extent to which the second apron and the new CBA have squeezed the NBA's middle class into being overhated or underpaid.
In the first episode of a three-part series... Kris Pursiainen, Zak Noble, and Albert Nguyen decide which 10 NBA teams should be selling at the deadline – or even just tanking all season. PART 1: Deadline sellers, tanking teams [OUT NOW!]PART 2: Teams that are just a move, or two, away [08/25/2025]PART 3: Cream of the crop – real contenders [09/01/2025]
Kris Pursiainen is joined by Erik Ruby of PHNX Suns to discuss two 28-year-old NBA superstars in Jalen Brunson and Devin Booker. Who's the better player? What context is needed from each of their careers to fairly analyze or compare them?Erik's Suns coverage: https://gophnx.com/suns/Follow Erik: https://x.com/ErikRuby Follow Kris: https://x.com/KrisPursiainen
Kris Pursiainen is joined by TrillBroDude, aka Trill, from the You Know Ball podcast to talk about the Philadelphia 76ers' roster, whether or not they're impersonating Dave Gettleman with the 'two timelines' represented on the team, and what to expect from them going forward.Trill: @youknowball Kris: https://twitter.com/krispursiainen
Kris Pursiainen on the New York Knicks' 2025 offseason thus far, including Wednesday's news that the team is hiring Mike Brown as its next head coach after firing Tom Thibodeau. 🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Get a $10 discount: https://streamyard.com/pal/d/4617436223373312
Kris Pursiainen is joined by Andrew Chelney of SiriusXM NBA Radio and Max Klotz of The Boris Dirk Podcast to talk about the OKC Thunder winning Game 7 of the NBA Finals and what to expect next season.🎙️ If you're new to streaming, you can check out StreamYard and get a $10 discount. https://streamyard.com/pal/d/4617436223373312
ClutchPoints NBA reporter Kris Pursiainen takes YOUR questions on all the latest regarding the New York Knicks' coaching search.🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get a $10 discount! https://streamyard.com/pal/d/4617436223373312
Kris Pursiainen is joined by Zach Blatter of The Strickland to discuss the New York Knicks' 3-1 series lead over the Boston Celtics as well as the Mavericks, Spurs, and 76ers landing the 2025 NBA Draft's top three selections.
Knicks vs. Celtics, T-Wolves vs. Warriors, Cavaliers-Pacers, and Nuggets-Thunder are making for one hell of a start to the second round of the NBA Playoffs. Kris Pursiainen and Albert Nguyen break it all down!
Kris Pursiainen, Zak Noble, and Albert Nguyen break down the start of the 2025 NBA Playoffs.Knicks-Pistons (1-1): (00:48-13:05)Warriors-Rockets (1-0): (13:39-20:40)Clippers Nuggets (1-1): (20:41-34:26)
Kris Pursiainen and Albert Nguyen preview the 3/6 and 4/5 matchups in each conference ahead of the 2025 NBA Playoffs. From Clippers/Nuggets' title chances to Giannis' chances to win another championship – they covered it all.
Claire de Lune, national NBA reporter for The Guardian, joins Kris Pursiainen to discuss JJ Redick's first year as Lakers coach, how the Luka Doncic trade is a microcosm of societal trends, her article and research on the minutes Tom Thibodeau plays his guys, and some NBA Awards picks.
Founder, President, and CEO of Life Sports Agency Todd Ramasar joins Kris Pursiainen and Zak Noble for a discussion about Todd's family of NBA clients, navigating the representation of D1 NCAA athletes in the NIL era, and how the sports landscape is changing.
John Carter, CEO of Noah Basketball, joins Kris Pursiainen and Zak Noble to discuss WHY Noah Basketball is utilized by 28 NBA teams, over 200 NCAA basketball programs, and over 1,000 high schools and HOW the data they provide helps players become better shooters.