The Drop Step

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

Max and Drew of The Boris Dirk Podcast join the show as we create 8-man rosters comprised of 2025 draftees. Tune in to see who puts together the best squad, who's snubbed and who wanted to leave about 45 minutes into the show. Follow The Drop Step here: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheDropStep_NBA Twitter: https://x.com/TheDropStepNBA Check out The Boris Dirk Podcast here: Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/2ZKXdnk1zhZTjS5hkBSAQw Max: https://x.com/MaxKlotz_ Drew: https://x.com/drewsemler Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices