The Airball Diaries

A podcast with a desi take on all things NBA - join Monish and Nishant as they discuss the latest stories and matches from the NBA with a booster shot of data, opinions and sarcasm! Support this podcast

Ja Morant Rant

Join Monish and Nishant as they talk about everything happening around the NBA. How will the Ja Morant controversy and absence from the team hurt the Grizzlies? What’s the first-round matchup that’d be the most fun as a viewer? Luka vs Booker? KD vs Warriors? And finally, how many players in the league can be the best player on a championship squad? All of this has and a lot more on today's episode of the Airball Diaries.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

03-07
45:08

Making Sense of the Western Conference

Join Monish and Nishant as they talk about everything happening around the NBA. The new-look Lakers beat the Warriors and the Mavs in consecutive games, but can they be actual contenders to win it all? Are the Grizzlies or the Kings beating anyone come playoff time? Should we pencil in Bucks and Celtics for the Eastern Conference finals? And a little Dame love (or no love)! All of this has and much more on today's episode of the Airball Diaries.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

03-01
43:51

NBA All Stars 2023

Join Monish and Nishant as they talk about everything happening around the NBA.The All Star weekend was fun but the game itself was an embarrassment with airballs chucked from the logo. Also discussed in this week’s episode is the trade deadline and the expectations that follow. Does KD make the Suns the favs in the West? Are there favorites in the West at all, given how huddled up everyone is?Everything related to the All-Star weekend, trade deadline, and a lot more on today's episode of the Airball Diaries.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

02-24
32:24

The Kyrie and Luka Show!

Join Monish and Nishant as they talk about everything happening around the NBA.The first domino before the Trade Deadline dropped today with Kyrie Irving being traded to the Dallas Mavericks. How do the Nets look after this trade? Does this make the Mavs any better than they were?Everything related to the trade and a lot more on today's episode of the Airball Diaries.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

02-06
42:28

Lakers and the Referee and Embiid for MVP?

Join Monish and Nishant as they talk about everything happening around the NBA.It was the Rivals week in the league and we saw a lot of close games. Have the Lakers been on the wrong end of calls more often than the others? Do the Grizzlies need to make an addition? Does Embiid make a case for MVP, despite not being an All Star starter? Do the positions make sense while picking All Stars or All NBA teams?All this and a lot more on today's episode of the Airball Diaries.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

02-01
40:01

The Most Annoying Team in the NBA

Join Monish and Nishant as they talk about everything happening around the NBA.Does the Rio Hachimura addition move the needle for the Lakers? Should the Warriors be worried about their failure to close out games? Ranking the Sixers, Clippers, and most annoying teams in the league. All this and a lot more on today's episode of the Airball Diaries.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

01-24
38:30

All Star Picks & The Return of the King

Join Monish and Nishant as they talk about everything happening around the NBA. Lebron is superhuman and AD may return soon. But does that actually solve the Lakers’ problems? Where is the Ben Simmons from 2020? Should the Bucks look past Middleton? And finally, the All-Star Picks and non-picks on today's episode of the Airball Diaries.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

01-18
39:57

The Bucks, The Suns and the Trades

Join Monish and Nishant as they talk about everything happening around the NBA.The 2021 NBA Finalists, the Suns, and the Bucks started the season off strong but have slowly tapered away. Are the Suns even contenders anymore? Is the lack of Middleton playing time a cause of concern? Finally, we are 5 weeks away from the Trade Deadline. Which assets could be available and where could they fit?All of this and more on today's episode of the Airball Diaries.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

01-11
40:39

The Luka and Donovan Show

Join Monish and Nishant as they talk about everything happening around the NBA. Luka seems to have found a new level while the more you watch Jokic, the more underrated he seems. Meanwhile, did Donovan Mitchell jump up a level too? Was Steph’s injury the kick on the back that the Warriors needed? And can Kyrie not say something stupid for the rest of the season?All of this and more on today's episode of the Airball Diaries.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

01-05
32:11

Pelicans and the Suns

Join Monish and Nishant as they talk about everything happening around the NBA.The Suns and the Celtics had some hiccups after we placed them in the top tier last week, while the young Grizzlies and Pelicans have gone atop the West! Should we be taking the Sixers and the Nets seriously? And, with Steph's injury, what moves do the Warriors make?All of this and more on today's episode of the Airball Diaries.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

12-16
37:56

Ranking All 30 Teams

Join Monish and Nishant as they talk about everything happening around the NBA. We are a quarter of the way into the regular season and do our power rankings and tiers of all 30 teams in the league. Are the Celtics and the Sun's runaway favourites in their conferences? All of this and more on today's episode of the Airball Diaries.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

12-07
33:10

Mavericks and the Kings

Join Monish and Nishant as they talk about everything happening around the NBA. The beam is shining bright in Sacramento. But is this run sustainable and how far can they advance? Not everything is as brilliant in Dallas though. Do they regret not re-signing Brunson and some trade recaps from years past? All of this and more on today's episode of the Airball Diaries.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

11-28
33:45

NBA Monthly Awards

Join Monish and Nishant as they talk about everything happening around the NBA. Should the Warriors be cutting their losses and trading away their youngsters to maximise Steph's phenomenal run? Who are the players around the league that could blend into this Warriors squad? Who has been the MVP in the first month of the season? Which players have taken a leap and who has fallen off a cliff? All of this and more on today's episode of the Airball Diaries.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

11-21
46:33

The AD and KD Situations

Join Monish and Nishant as they talk about everything happening around the NBA.The Lakers may have finally won a game but is trading Anthony Davis the way forward for them? Are the Nets better off without Kyrie? Rating the best moves of the summer and, of course, a fantasy league tip!All of this and more on today's episode of the Airball Diaries.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

11-17
23:28

Kawhi Bye and the Panic in Dubnation

Join Monish and Nishant as they talk about everything happening around the NBA. Is the Nets situation salvageable and who's to blame? Are we going to see Kawhi's prime ever again? Panic in Golden State? And also, a new segment, to find fantasy league gems.All of this and more on today's episode of the Airball Diaries.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

11-07
39:29

New Season Now NBA Rants!

Join Monish and Nishant as they record the first podcast of the season discussing the good, the bad and the ugly teams in the league. This and some predictions on today's episode of the Airball Diaries.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

10-31
43:34

Kyrie, Durant and the Gobert Discussion

Join Monish and Nishant as they talk about everything happening in the off-season in the NBA. Kevin Durant made a trade request to the Brooklyn Nets, and several teams seem interested in acquiring the superstar. What are the best options for him, and for Brooklyn to accept in a trade package? What does Minnesota look like after landing 3-time DPoY Rudy Gobert? Who won the Hawks-Spurs trade deal for Dejounte Murray? All of this and more on today's episode of the Airball Diaries.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

07-08
32:55

NBA Free Agency

Join Monish and Nishant as they talk about everything happening in the world of the NBA.Lots of off-court news with Kyrie opting into his contract that will keep him in Brooklyn while John Wall got bought out by the Rockets clearing his move to the Clippers. What version of the Nets do we get this season? If Beal gets the supermax, would that be the worst contract in the league?All of this and more on today's episode of the Airball Diaries.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

06-28
35:25

Warriors Are NBA Champions Again

Join Monish and Nishant as they talk about Game 6 of the NBA Finals. The Warriors are champions once again! What is the formula that makes this franchise a successful one? How high is Steph Curry now in the list of all-time greats? Do we see the Celtics in an NBA final soon again? All of this and more on today's episode of the Airball Diaries.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

06-19
37:25

Warriors Strike Back

Join Monish and Nishant as they talk about Game 2 of the NBA Finals. Steph continued his hot form from Game 1, but the defence turned it up for the Warriors in Game 2 and restricted the Celtics to just 88 points. What adjustments did the Warriors make and what to expect as the finals now move to Boston? All of this and more on today's episode of the Airball Diaries.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

06-06
19:54

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