In this episode, we open up to our listeners about an important decision...We’ll be taking an indefinite break from podcasting. We reflect on the journey so far, the incredible moments we’ve shared, and the community that’s grown around the show. From the laughs to the debates to the unforgettable guests, we talk about what this experience has meant to us and why now feels like the right time to pause. Whether this is goodbye or just see you later, we want to thank everyone who’s been part of the ride and supported us along the way!New GMLB Episodes Fridays at 1 pm EST!Email Us Here!: gmlbfans@gmail.comTimestamps:0:00 Intro33:51 Outrohttps://linktr.ee/goodmorningletsbasketball
In this episode, we break down how the Lakers can stay competitive without LeBron James to start the season as he recovers from injury. What adjustments they’ll need to make to keep their momentum early on. We also dive into the latest updates on Joel Embiid who’s back participating in scrimmages and reportedly looking strong. Discussing how the Sixers’ season could play out if he ends up missing time. To wrap things up, we make our predictions for the NBA’s opening night matchups. Giving our takes on which teams will make the biggest first impression of the year.New GMLB Episodes Fridays at 1 pm EST!Email Us Here!: gmlbfans@gmail.comTimestamps:0:00 Intro3:38 LeBron James Injury28:12 Will Joel Embiid be healthy for start of season? 40:28 Opening Night Matchup Predictions56:32 Outrohttps://linktr.ee/goodmorningletsbasketball
In this episode, we start with Lonzo Ball making waves in training camp as he looks sharper than ever in his return. We break down what that could mean for his comeback season. We also dive into the Cleveland Cavaliers outlook heading into the year and how their roster stacks up. We react to HoopsHype’s Top 50 player rankings debating who’s too high, too low, and who got snubbed. Finally, we discuss the Mavericks’ plan to use Anthony Davis in a Sabonis-like role this season and what that could mean for the offense.New GMLB Episodes Fridays at 1 pm EST!Email Us Here!: gmlbfans@gmail.comTimestamps:0:00 Intro3:16 Lonzo Ball27:37 Hoops Hype Top 50 NBA Players 46:47 Anthony Davis is fat/Sabonis like role?1:02:44 Outrohttps://linktr.ee/goodmorningletsbasketball
In this episode, we break down some major storylines shaping the NBA right now. Starting with Jayson Tatum’s impressive recovery from his Achilles injury which has been progressing even better than expected. We also dive into the tough news out of Houston with Fred VanVleet tearing his ACL just before the Rockets season kicks off and what that means for their outlook. To wrap it up, we look at the Golden State Warriors finally making moves this offseason headlined by the signing of Al Horford and other key additions that could reshape their rotation.New GMLB Episodes Fridays at 1 pm EST!Email Us Here!: gmlbfans@gmail.comTimestamps:0:00 Intro1:51 Jayson Tatum Injury recovery15:10 Fred Vanvleet injury 32:44 Warriors sign Al Horford with other moves49:14 Outrohttps://linktr.ee/goodmorningletsbasketball
In this episode, we’re officially one month away from the NBA season tipping off. Which means it’s time for our early predictions for the year’s biggest awards. From Rookie of the Year to Defensive Player of the Year, Most Improved, 6th Man, and of course MVP. We each give our best guess at who’s going to take home the hardware. We also draft our All-NBA First Teams and wrap things up with bold Finals matchup predictions. New GMLB Episodes Fridays at 1 pm EST!Email Us Here!: gmlbfans@gmail.comTimestamps:0:00 Intro3:00 ROTY 5:33 DPOY18:52 MIP37:02 6MOTY48:36 MVP 59:55 First Team All-NBA1:06:44 Finals Matchup Predictions1:13:03 Outrohttps://linktr.ee/goodmorningletsbasketball
In this episode, we tackle the Hall of Fame debate by breaking down the NBA careers of Kevin Love, Blake Griffin, and Jrue Holiday to decide whether or not their résumés truly earn them a spot. From accolades to impact on the game we dive deep into their cases and challenge the line between great careers and Hall of Fame legacies. After that, we switch gears and have some fun with a segment on the most horrible hot takes we could find online from Reddit to Twitter each of us brings one to the table for the crew to react to, roast, and debate.New GMLB Episodes Fridays at 1 pm EST!Email Us Here!: gmlbfans@gmail.comTimestamps:0:00 Intro4:46 Kevin Love15:00 Blake Griffin26:27 Jrue Holiday42:44 Reacting to NBA Hot Takes https://linktr.ee/goodmorningletsbasketball
In this episode, we dive into the wild story surrounding Kawhi Leonard’s alleged $48 million endorsement deal with Aspiration a financial arrangement that some claim was really a way to skirt the NBA’s salary cap rules. We look back and debate on if something in NBA history was legit or trash. Before closing the show with a fun challenge: Guessing the NBA’s top 10 leading scorers since 2016.New GMLB Episodes Fridays at 1 pm EST!Email Us Here!: gmlbfans@gmail.comTimestamps:0:00 Intro2:00 Kawhi Leonard Aspiration scandal30:12 Legit or Trash59:58 Top 10 Leading Scorers since 2016https://linktr.ee/goodmorningletsbasketball
In this episode, we shake things up with a full-on NBA redraft, taking every active player in the league and building our own dream teams from scratch. From superstars to hidden gems, we battle it out pick by pick to see who can assemble the ultimate roster, debating fit, upside, and winning potential along the way. By the end, we’ll compare lineups, argue over steals and reaches, and let you decide whose squad would dominate in today’s NBA.New GMLB Episodes Fridays at 1 pm EST!Email Us Here!: gmlbfans@gmail.comTimestamps:0:00 Introhttps://linktr.ee/goodmorningletsbasketball
In this episode, we break down the latest NBA news starting with the Sacramento Kings who are exploring ways to bring Russell Westbrook aboard without sacrificing Malik Monk despite earlier rumors of a trade. We also discuss Malik Beasley being cleared of his gambling investigation and the wave of contending teams lining up to offer him a veteran minimum deal. To wrap it up we dive into the Boston Celtics shopping Anfernee Simons in an effort to trim salary and stay under the league’s second luxury tax apron.New GMLB Episodes Fridays at 1 pm EST!Email Us Here!: gmlbfans@gmail.comTimestamps:0:00 Intro2:36 Westbrook to Kings?17:11 Contending teams looking to offer Malik Beasley Vet Minimum37:59 Celtics are shopping Anfernee Simons53:03 Outrohttps://linktr.ee/goodmorningletsbasketball
In this episode we predict the full 1–15 Western Conference standings for the 2025–2026 NBA season. Debating which teams will rise, which will fall, and who’s destined for a title. New GMLB Episodes Fridays at 1 pm EST!Email Us Here!: gmlbfans@gmail.comTimestamps:0:00 Intro4:15 Ranking the Western Conference1:13:32 Outrohttps://linktr.ee/goodmorningletsbasketball
In this episode we kick off season 4 to predict the full 1–15 Eastern Conference standings for the 2025–2026 NBA season. Debating which teams will rise, which will fall, and who’s destined for a title. To close things out, we test our NBA knowledge in Who Has the Higher 2K Rating?New GMLB Episodes Fridays at 1 pm EST!Email Us Here!: gmlbfans@gmail.comTimestamps:0:00 Intro4:06 Ranking the Eastern Conference1:23:32 Higher or Lower 2K Ratingshttps://linktr.ee/goodmorningletsbasketball
In this episode, we bring back Hoop Venue to the pod for a deep dive into the NBA’s sophomore class. A group that was once labeled as part of the “worst draft class ever” but has quickly proven the critics wrong. After a surprisingly strong rookie year from several names, we break down which sophomores are primed for a breakout and who might hit the dreaded sophomore slump. We also take a look around the league and debate which teams crushed the offseason, which ones fumbled the bag, and who stayed weirdly quiet. We close things out with a round of NBA Guess Who.New GMLB Episodes Fridays at 1 pm EST!Email Us Here!: gmlbfans@gmail.comHoop Venue Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCQPwIrDNcPIxMr689JSpHsgTimestamps:0:00 Intro4:15 Jared McCain7:56 Donovan Clingan9:40 Stephon Castle15:00 Nikola Topic21:00 Who will have the worst sophomore season23:57 Matas Buzelis28:00 Who had the best and worst NBA offseason?51:00 NBA Guess Whohttps://linktr.ee/goodmorningletsbasketball
In this episode, we react to Bleacher Report’s Top 100 NBA Players of All Time list the surprisesand the picks that made us do a double take. We also dive into the growing drama around Cam Thomas. The Pistons emerge as frontrunners to land him after the Nets reportedly lowballed him with a 1-year $5.99 million offer far from the $30 million he’s been seeking. Is he actually worth that kind of money? Plus we break down the ongoing standoff between Jonathan Kuminga and the Warriors. The Kings and Suns are aggressively pursuing him. We finish with playing who he play for!New GMLB Episodes Fridays at 1 pm EST!Email Us Here!: gmlbfans@gmail.comTimestamps:0:00 Intro3:39 Detroit Pistons favorite to land Cam Thomas7:12 How would Cam Thomas fit on Pistons?13:37 Possible trade scenarios for Cam Thomas19:36 Kings and Suns pursuing Jonathan Kuminga25:30 How could Kings benefit from Kuminga?29:55 Bleacher Reports top 100 NBA Player's of all time52:50 NBA Who He Play Forhttps://linktr.ee/goodmorningletsbasketball
In this episode, we spark a heated debate over which squad holds the crown as the best team in Texas the Mavericks, Rockets, or Spurs and break down what makes each contender stand out heading into the season. Then we switch things up with a blind ranking of NBA players past tweets.New GMLB Episodes Fridays at 1 pm EST!Email Us Here!: gmlbfans@gmail.comTimestamps:0:00 Intro2:48 San Antonio Spurs5:13 Spurs Potential Starting 58:26 Who Can The Spurs Trade On Their Roster?16:50 What Does The Spurs Guard Rotation Look Like?24:30 Dallas Mavericks29:07 Kyrie's Injury And Timetable On Return33:46 Dlo35:55 Houston Rockets47:56 Nba Tweets Blind Rankhttps://linktr.ee/goodmorningletsbasketball
In this episode, we dive into the wild trade rumors heating up the NBA. Starting with LeBron James reportedly pressuring the Lakers front office to make moves and now four teams, including the Cavaliers, Clippers, Mavericks, and Warriors are circling to trade for him. We also break down Devin Booker’s massive record-breaking extension and what it means for the Suns future. Plus the latest buzz around Damian Lillard as Jayson Tatum ramps up his recruiting to bring Dame to Boston. New GMLB Episodes Fridays at 1 pm EST!Email Us Here!: gmlbfans@gmail.comTimestamps:0:00 Intro3:30 Jayson Tatum recruiting Damian Lillard10:35 Will next offseason be the craziest we've ever seen?15:07 How good can Damian Lillard be after his achilles injury?26:04 Can Damian Lillard make a difference on Celtics roster28:19 Devin Booker's massive contract extension30:27 Highest annual contract31:29 Doing the math on Devin Booker's contract37:16 Can this become a bad contract?39:06 LeBron James trade rumors41:47 LeBron return to Cleveland?47:46 LeBron to the Clippers?52:07 Curry and LeBron teamup?55:33 LeBron reunion with AD and Kyrie in Dallas?49:03 NBA Odd Man Outhttps://linktr.ee/goodmorningletsbasketball
In this episode, we go all in on the hottest, wildest, and most unlikely predictions for the upcoming NBA season. The kind that sound crazy now but just might hit. From surprise MVP picks to cinderella playoff runs, we each throw down bold takes and lock them into our official NBA season bingo card. Throughout the year, we’ll be tracking these predictions square by square, and if we somehow hit bingo by season’s end, it’s celebration time. Tune in to hear the chaos, the logic (or lack thereof), and join us in rooting for the most unpredictable season ever.New GMLB Episodes Fridays at 1 pm EST!Email Us Here!: gmlbfans@gmail.comTimestamps:0:00 Intro5:13 Isiah Stewart Ejections7:16 Jokic 50/40/90 Season9:43 Chris Finch Fired11:57 Clippers miss playoffs13:48 Luka scores 80+ in a game16:08 Thunder do not repeat as champions18:28 Jalen Green won't make it past trade deadline in Phoenix20:58 Most watched Game 1 of Finals since 90's Bulls24:06 Cooper Flagg puts up 50+ in a game26:42 Steve Nash lands a Head Coaching job28:59 Luka Garza breakout year31:53 Cooper Flagg does not win ROY25:07 Magic go to the Finals38:26 Last NBA All Star Game EVER43:14 Raptors finish Top 6 in East45:31 NBA shortens the season?!48:08 Joel Embiid's Last Season?52:29 NBA Expansion Teams56:17 Draymond Green indefinite suspension57:32 Anthony Edwards MVP59:32 Last season of First Take1:01:59 Anfernee Simons All Star season1:04:47 LeBron James will not retire after the season1:07:14 Ben Simmons doesn't get signedhttps://linktr.ee/goodmorningletsbasketball
In this episode, we break down all the chaos from the latest NBA offseason. Diving deep into blockbuster trades and surprising free agency moves. We talk about the Denver Nuggets flipping Michael Porter Jr. for Cam Johnson and later landing Jonas Valančiūnas, while also reuniting with Bruce Brown and signing Tim Hardaway Jr. The Bucks made a massive move by locking in Myles Turner and surprisingly waiving Dame. Celtics shook things up by trading Kristaps Porziņģis and Jrue Holiday for new pieces like Anfernee Simons and George Niang. We also dive into the Lakers signing Deandre Ayton. The Rockets shocking the league by landing Kevin Durant in a huge deal with Phoenix. Tune in for all the wild details, analysis, and what these moves mean for the NBA landscape.New GMLB Episodes Fridays at 1 pm EST!Email Us Here!: gmlbfans@gmail.comTimestamps:0:00 Intro4:24 Are the Denver Nuggets back?10:06 Is Bruce Brown going to be himself again?12:19 The Nuggets can use a deeper rotation now14:17 Where do Nuggets finish in the West?17:28 Milwaukee Bucks sign Myles Turner and Waive Damian Lillard28:38 What does next season look like for the Celtics32:48 What were the Blazers doing?38:56 G League Ignite NBA players40:23 Lakers sign Deandre Ayton47:18 Lakers are over LeBron era in LA53:00 Kevin Durant traded to Houston Rockets57:03 Is Kevin Durant going to be able to lead the Houston Rockets?1:05:37 Ime Udoka's thoughts on Rockets before KD trade1:14:23 Outrohttps://linktr.ee/goodmorningletsbasketball
In this episode, we break down the battle in the NBA Finals as the Thunder and Pacers are all tied up at 2-2 in a series that’s been a rollercoaster from start to finish. We talk about what’s stood out Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s ability to score under pressure. Tyrese Haliburton’s creativity in running the Pacers’ offense. We also get into what each side needs to do to come out on top. We break down the strategies and key players that could make or break their quest for the title.New GMLB Episodes Fridays at 1 pm EST!Email Us Here!: gmlbfans@gmail.comTimestamps:0:00 Intro1:05:08 Outrohttps://linktr.ee/goodmorningletsbasketball
In this episode, we break down the WILDEST NBA Finals comeback of all time. The Indiana Pacers stunned the Oklahoma City Thunder in the closing minutes. We dive into how the Thunder's collapse unfolded, the clutch performances that lifted the Pacers, and the key adjustments each team made or failed to make down the stretch. From Tyrese Haliburton’s late-game heroics to OKC losing the lead. Then, we look ahead and share our predictions for how the rest of this unexpectedly tight series might play out.New GMLB Episodes Fridays at 1 pm EST!Email Us Here!: gmlbfans@gmail.comTimestamps:0:00 Intro53:33 Outrohttps://linktr.ee/goodmorningletsbasketball
In this episode of Good Morning, Let’s Basketball, we’re breaking down Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals between the Knicks and Pacers. From clutch buckets from Aaron Nesmith, this game had everything We give Tyrese Haliburton his flowers for an incredible performance that reminded everyone why he’s built for the big stage. We also discuss Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals between the Timberwolves and Thunder. Are the Timberwolves going to be able to win against this strong Thunder Defense?New GMLB Episodes Fridays at 1 pm EST!Email Us Here!: gmlbfans@gmail.comTimestamps:0:00 Intro2:37 Minnesota Timberwolves Vs. Oklahoma City Thunder7:35 Can Julius Randle keep up this level of play?11:36 Ant throwing ball at SGA14:06 Did the NBA bring this up too much?16:02 Causo guarding Julius Randle21:15 Thunder forcing Timberwolves turnovers26:36 Thunder playing small ball30:23 Last time Alex Caruso dunked?33:02 Was the Pacers vs. Knicks the best playoff game in NBA History?37:49 Is Haliburton a Superstar?42:30 Knicks twin tower lineup47:22 Most 3 pointers made by a player in the 4th quarter of a playoff game49:09 Cam Payne sideways jumper50:52 Could this have won the Knicks the game?59:39 Outrohttps://linktr.ee/goodmorningletsbasketball