The Drop Step

Geoff and XJ of Hot Hand Theory join the podcast to discuss the most misevaulated teams ahead of the upcoming 26/27 season. Listen in to hear about the new look Luka Lakers, the potentially magnificent Minnesota Timberwolves and the quagmire that is the Portland Trailblazers. Detailed analysis, shaped by film study, stats and a little gut feeling. This isn't a podcast to miss as you prepare for the season. Check out the excellent Geoff and XJ here: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/ ⁨@hothandtheory⁩  Twitter: https://x.com/HotHandTheory Subscribe to The Drop Step here: https://open.spotify.com/show/6y7i6Tgsp1vQYELsZzZ2NiFollow me on Twitter here: https://x.com/TheDropStepNBA Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Raptors Republic and The Athletic’s NBA Daily analyst Esfandiar Baraheni joined the podcast this week to discuss the dynamic duos we can’t wait to watch in 2026-27. We each picked a: Duo involving a rookie Duo involving a sophomore Role-player duo All-Star duo Wildcard It was a brilliant conversation that took us through Utah, Memphis, Chicago, Portland and, perhaps most excitingly, Minnesota. A huge thanks to Es for coming on the show. Like, rate and share the podcast. Check out Es here: Twitter: https://x.com/JustEsBaraheni Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

ChuckingDarts was kind enough to join the latest episode of the Drop Step as we broke down last night’s games and made our title picks for the 25/26 NBA Playoffs. Listen in for Minnesota’s narrow path to victory, a case for the Cavaliers, plenty of agreement, one big disagreement around the Rockets, and a lot of Knicks optimism. If you enjoy the episode, please rate the podcast above. It really helps the show grow and is much appreciated. Check out Chuck here: Spotify: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/7LC9VGKrFdKeeOhYZ1bl6H⁠Twitter: ⁠https://x.com/ChuckingDarts⁠YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@chuckingdartsnbapodcast2215 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Which teams are poised to take the biggest step from this season to next? DavidLee of FifthFactor fame joins the show to discuss the: Hornets Lakers Jazz Clippers Blazers Hawks Listen in to hear about which teams sre set to make the leap next year if they haven't already. We focus on ways to improve in the offseason, potential draft fits and some of the excellent basketball that's taken place in "Mickey Mouse March" and almost arbitrary April. Check out David here: https://linktr.ee/dlee4three Like, Share and Rate the podcast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike Shearer (AKA BasketballPoetry) joins the show this week! Listen in as we discuss why San Antonio and Detroit demand to be taken seriosuly. What Jayson Tatum may look like for the C's. Who should win ROY and which teams we'd most like to see receive some lottery luck. Mike is a brilliant writer and a brilliant podcast guest. Enjoy today's episode and check out the BP Substack down below! Mike's links: Substack: https://www.basketballpoetry.com/ Twitter: https://x.com/bballispoetry My Links: Twitter: https://x.com/TheDropStepNBA YT: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCq_-ACixpHXHuzpgMJaxH7Q Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices