Episode 136 and Criss is back joined by former Deadspin colleague, Sean Beckwith to breakdown the NBA East and West conference Finals matchups along with the fallout of how we got here. The fellas will also talk about the future and transition period the league is currently going through with all this new blood in the conference finals; plus the Lakers coaching situation and JJ Redick rumors, Chris Paul gets called out, and much more!
Episode 135 is packed as Criss is joined by longtime friend of the show representing "The Wake Up and Win" podcast out of the PDX, Spencer Skjeie, and the fellas get into the red-hot playoffs and what teams are performing above and beyond, then those who may be on their way out. They'll also talk about Patrick Beverley and his recent antics that got him suspended; the Phoenix Suns moving on from Frank Vogel after one season; plus the Knicks, Celtics, Nuggets, Jalen Brunson, Jason Tatum, and Nikola Jokic; the Timberwolves making Criss eat his words and much more!
Criss P is back with episode 134 and joined by Seasn Beckwith again to check in on all the NBA first-round series two games in and to break down what's done right & wrong in each one. They'll cover it all from the Suns' failure to launch, to Boston's struggles against Miami; plus which team in a 0-2 deficit is in the most trouble and each regular season award and its finalists and so much more!
On episode 133 Criss P digs into the play-in tournament now that the regular season has ended and gives his predictions on who advances and who's heading for Cancun. Also, Team USA's roster has been announced for the 2024 Summer Olympics and much more!
It's episode 132 and Criss is talking hoops with NY Post & Action Network contributor, Bryan Fonseca, who's an NYC guy, so they'll go deep on the Knicks and their chances of making a run this postseason; potential playoff X factors; plus it's been suggested that the Charlotte Hornets look at South Carolina women's head coach Dawn Staley as their next hire and so much more!
It's episode 131 and Criss is joined by former Deadspin colleague Sean Beckwith as they discuss Joel Embiid's long-awaited comeback and what it means for Philly plus they play a game of Who do you trust East & West edition; then they'll also talk about LeBron James, retirement and if the Association is ready for the day he steps away and so much more!
Episode 130 Criss P is joined by Mr. San Antonio himself Karl Schoening and they get into these postseason races for the playoffs and play-in tournaments. The guys will also discuss Draymond Green, the Warriors and what's next; plus big bold things were said by Karl about Victor Wembanyama; Plus they'll discuss both conferences, Boston, Denver, the MVP race and so much more!
For episode 129, Criss Partee speaks on the drama in Golden State which looks like the end of a dynasty, and how you could see it in Steph Curry's face against Orlando when Draymond Green got ejected. Then the Denver Nuggets could be on the path to another NBA Finals appearance as they look like the most complete team in the Western Conference plus Ben Simmons vs. his own back vs. Shaq and much more!
For episode 128 Criss talks about Bronny James' freshman year at USC and his prospects in the NBA. Should he enter the draft or go back to college for another year? Plus the conversation came up recently about the players who strike fear in opponents and whether LeBron is on that list; then who are some of the other players on that list and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In episode 127 Criss analyzes Zion Williamson's "promise" to participate in the dunk contest by attempting to pull a fast one on everyone but Partee isn't having it and calls out the Pelicans star plus Victor Wembanyama is hitting his stride and looks like he could become one of the most dominant shot blockers in NBA history among other things and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In episode 126 Criss goes off on more bad officiating in the association and gives his thoughts on Pistons coach Monty WIlliams' tirade following their controversial loss to the Knicks; plus non-American-born stars have taken over the league over the past five years and it doesn't seem like it's going to slow down anytime soon. Did the NBA get more than it bargained for with its global expansion that began three decades ago? All that and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
It's episode 125 and Criss gets into the whole Doc Rivers-JJ Redick ordeal from the past week and how Austin Rivers and Patrick Beverley got involved, then he'll break down the Western Conference heading into the second half of the season, plus Stephen A. Smith gets called out by a teams social media crew, then a group of old Bulls go rogue on tour and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In episode 124, Criss is excited about NBA All-Star weekend and breaks it down discussing everything from the slam dunk contest, to the 3-point and skills contests, to the actual All-Star game giving his thoughts. Plus some Minnesota Timberwolves talk after Criss' articles calling them a "sham" and fallout from that; also dunk contests from years past, Sabrina Ionescu/Stephen Curry, and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
It's episode 123 and Criss P is talking about legendary Laker Kobe Bryant and the organization honoring his memory and legacy with three statues plus it might be time for Magic Johnson to move over as "Mr. Laker"....Then we'll get into everything that happened at the trade deadline which wasn't a lot but the moves that were made could help catapult a couple of teams plus one player that hit the buyout market that could also be a difference maker and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
It's episode 122 and Criss P is talking trade rumors and Klay Thompson's name is starting to pop up in San Francisco; but are the Warriors really prepared to break up the splash bros? Plus Joel Embiid sat out a big weekend matchup against Nikola Jokic with seemingly no serious injury. Are we still dealing with load management on a major level; plus much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In episode 121, Criss discusses Draymond Green being left off Team USA for the 2024 Summer Olympics and what Grant Hill was really saying in his public statement; plus Joel Embiid sets a career-high dropping 70 on the Spurs but what does it mean in the grand scheme for Philly; plus Karl Anthony Towns goes off for 62; the Heat make a move acquiring Terry Rozier and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Episode 120 Criss Partee is back rolling solo breaking down the Pascal Siakam trade to the Indiana Pacers and how it affects the Eastern Conference, plus some of the same trouble continuing to pop up for the Boston Celtics in their loss to the Denver Nuggets and snapping their best home start to a season in franchise history; then some MVP talk and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Episode 119, Criss P is back talking NBA All-Star voting and reminiscing on All-Star weekends past, plus Dejounte Murray on his way out of Atlanta and why Trae Young should be right behind him and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Episode 118 of The Courtside Crossover is a compilation of some of the best clips and takes on the show from 2023. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Episode 117 comes at you with a special guest, Paul Richardson of "The Kave Show" in Arizona joins Criss as they talk Phoenix Suns "Big 3" that just can't seem to get on the court together; the fellas will weigh in on Stephen A. Smith's comments on Zion Williamson's weight issues, plus some player comparisons; and how the guys really feel about hanging banners in December and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices