The League: An NBA Pod

Welcome back to The League: An NBA Pod. The topics on today's show include: (01:46) Lakers vs. Nuggets through game 2, (18:02) Celtics vs. Heat through game 3, (30:14) All NBA teams including a debate on Bradley Beal and Trae Young's cases as snubs. Follow us @TheLeagueNBApod on all socials to stay up to date with the latest content. Online we also encourage the debate to continue with our listeners. For the visual version of the pod as well as other bonus segments subscribe to the R11SE Network channel on YouTube.

Welcome back to The League: An NBA Pod. Remember to subscribe to the pod. For the full video version of the episode check out our YouTube channel at The R11se Network. For video clips from all episodes check out our The League: An NBA pod YouTube channel. Topics for this episode include: Jaylen Brown News: Injury Ramifications (02:09), Celtics Moves this Summer (11:24),  The Knicks: Julius Randle and the Knicks (18:44), RJ Barrett's Development (26:41), State of NY (28:04), Derrick Rose's Impact (29:21), Knicks Going Forward (33:06), Jazz and Suns: Impressions of the Jazz (37:16), Lakers Play In Position (38:38), Are the Jazz Real (41:47), Lakers - Jazz Matchup (44:03), Impressions of the Suns (48:20), Devin Booker Expectations (49:27), Suns Role Players (55:18), Suns Path to the Finals (57:01),  Playoff Play Ins: Potential West Play In Matchups (01:00:02), East Play In (01:05:43), Wizards Playoff Hopes (01:08:04), Heat to Disrupt the East (01:11:23), MVP Award Race (01:14:53),  Awards Races: DPOY Award Race (01:23:51), 6MOTY Award Race (01:29:05), MIP Award Race (01:30:39), ROTY and COTY Races (01:34:08), Last Words (01:42:00)

Welcome back to The League: An NBA Pod. Remember to subscribe to the pod. For the full video version of the episode check out our YouTube channel at The R11se Network. For video clips from all episodes check out our The League: An NBA pod YouTube channel. Topics for this episode include: Lakers Struggles (01:41), Trez's Fit on the Team (04:37), Seeding and Do the Lakers Have Grit (14:25), How the Bucks Matchup with Brooklyn (23:53), Nets Stars Redundant? (29:28), Nets Role Players (35:26), Healthy Harden? (39:20), Dre Trolls the Bucks (40:13), Bucks Against the Rest of the League (44:58)

Welcome back to The League: An NBA Pod. Remember to subscribe to the pod. For the full video version of the episode check out our YouTube channel at The R11se Network. For video clips from all episodes check out our The League: An NBA pod YouTube channel. Topics for this episode include: Kevin Durant's Superstar Personna (01:20), Bottom of the East Playoffs (10:19), Bottom of the West Playoffs (19:10), Playoff Playin Rules Clarified (21:57), Bucks Roster Construction (29:10), Bottom of the Playoff Predictions (35:28), Top of the West Playoffs (42:07), Can the Knicks and Hawks Win a Playoff Round (56:55), LeBron James Sparks Political Outrage (01:03:19).

Welcome back to The League: An NBA Pod. Remember to subscribe to the pod. For the video version check us out on the R11SE Network YouTube page. Follow us on all socials @TheLeagueNBAPod. Topics for this episode include: (Recorded before the LeMarcus Aldrige retirement and the injuries of Jamal Murray and James Harden) Drummond on the Lakers (01:07) Aaron Gordon on the Nuggets (08:03) The Clippers Add Rondo (17:00) Is Khris Middleton Enough for Milwaukee (21:41) The Sixers Make Minimal Moves (28:17) Do We Still Feel the Same About the Nets? (33:01) Sixers vs. Bucks Who Comes Out on Top? (40:10) Best Matchup Against the Nets Out East (45:14) Best Matchup Against the Nets in the Finals (48:23)

Welcome back to The League; An NBA Pod. Topics for this episode include: Around The League: (01:57) A look at the current standings, (11:44) Injuries, (14:23) Kyrie's Return, (22:59) Kevin Porter Jr. and the Cavs are at an impasse, (25:13) Delonte West doing well (26:38) Contenders and Pretenders: (27:25) Lakers update, (38:02) Should we pay the Bucks any attention, (44:49) The Nets bring the big 3 back, but what about the defense. (01:02:46) Pretenders: How real are the Spurs, Jazz, and Sixers? (01:11:30) Heat Check: We highlight Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Zach Lavine, Paul George, and James Harden for the great week they had. (01:14:31) Scouting Report: We give our predictions and overall analysis on the Warriors playoff seeding, A Lakers - Nets finals and the impact on Lebron's legacy, the APB that has been put out for Blake Griffin,  and the Bulls playoff chances. Follow us @TheLeagueNBApod on all socials to stay up to date with the latest content and debates. To see the full video episode go to our R11SE Network YouTube page.

Welcome back to The League: An NBA Pod. This episode was recorded before the Harden trade. In this episode, we discuss the new NBA Covid Protocols (10:43) and the Kyrie Irving saga (21:05). We then get into our regular segments: Pretenders and Contenders where we discuss the best teams (35:54), Heat check where we discuss the hottest players from the week (01:03:00), and Scouting Report where we make predictions (01:06:19). Follow us @TheLeagueNBAPod on all social media platforms to stay up to date with the latest episodes and debates. To see the video version of the pod subscribe to our R11SE Network page on YouTube.

Welcome back to season 2 of The League: an NBA Pod. In this episode, we spend time breaking down both LA teams. How are the Lakers looking with their new roster? (07:27) Should we be worried about the Clippers' inconsistencies? (13:52) We then get into an in-depth conversation about the hierarchy of the teams out east. (31:16) Are the Nets early favorites despite a few bad losses? Where do the Sixers sit after their red hot start? How about the Bucks? Finally, we get into our early most improved player award picks leading to a bigger conversation on the Rockets. (01:08:21) For the video version of the pod visit us on youtube at our R11SE Network channel. Also, follow us on all socials @TheleagueNBApod to stay up to date with the latest content. We also encourage you to engage in debates with us online.

Welcome back to The League: An NBA Pod! We're excited to be back talking about the best league on earth as the NBA restart is in full swing. On this episode we discuss the scrimmage games, league news, and what we're expecting as real games start this week. Follow us @TheLeagueNBApod on Twitter to stay up to date with the latest episodes. 

In this episode of The League: an NBA Pod we discuss the Lakers' big wins over the Bucks and Clippers this past weekend. We take a deep dive into both games and discuss the matchups as a whole including Lebron's performances against his fellow superstars. We then examine the Rockets' recent struggles as they take a complete 180 turn from their hot start to "Micro Ball". Finally, we preview all of the upcoming nationally televised games for this week.  Follow us @TheLeagueNBApod on Twitter to stay up to date with the latest episodes. We also encourage you to engage in NBA discussions online with us.

In this episode of The League: an NBA Pod I'm joined by our full roster of hosts as we discuss the brewing beef between James Harden and Giannis Antetokounmpo. We then go on to discuss how viable the Rockets' small ball roster is against the top of the west. Finally, we debate whether a Tatum led Celtics are ready to compete for an Eastern Conference Championship.

In this episode of The League: an NBA Pod we discuss the bottom four teams currently in each conference playoff seeding. We spend time discussing which teams are most likely to jump into the top half of their bracket as well as potential matchups. We also examine potential risers into the playoff picture. Follow us @TheLeagueNBApod on Twitter to stay up to date with the latest episodes. We also encourage you to engage with us in NBA debates online.

In this episode of The League: an NBA Pod we return with or look at the top of the playoff picture in each conference. We talk about the biggest potential shakeups to the standings and which matchups intrigue us the most. We all discuss league news and preview this week's upcoming nationally televised games. Follow us @TheLeagueNBApod on Twitter to stay up to date with the latest updates.

In this episode of The League: An NBA Pod we do our weekly Wednesday night game reviews. I'm joined by Chris as we cover every game and give our thoughts on all teams involved. Topics include Markelle Fultz outbreak, Simmon's Philly, Doncic outlasts the Kings, etc.  Follow us @TheLeagueNBApod on Twitter to stay up to date with the latest episodes. We also encourage you to engage in NBA debates online with us. 

In this episode of The League: An NBA Pod we go under the radar. I'm joined by Zech as we discuss the brilliance shown by Shai, Schroeder, and CP3 as OKC continues to pile on the wins. We then discuss the continued individual success of Kelly Oubre despite the team's slide. Next, we go down to New Orleans to examine Lonzo Ball's performance over the last four games. Finally, we end with the polarizing play of Ben Simmons. How does his offense compare to his defense and is it fair to say he's playing well despite Philly's recent run of poor performances. Follow us @TheLeagueNBApod on Twitter to stay up to date with the latest episodes. Here we also encourage you to engage in NBA debates online with us. 

In this episode of The League: an NBA Pod I am joined by Christian and Dre as we return to update our contenders' power rankings. As we list our teams we spend time on each discussing how they've looked and even some potential trades for the Sixers and Lakers. We also preview all of the nationally televised games for the week.  Follow us @TheLeagueNBApod to stay up to date with the latest episodes. We also encourage you to engage in NBA debates online with us!

In this episode of The League: An NBA Pod we kick the new year off with news around the league. This includes the unfortunate loss of ex NBA commissioner David Stern, injury updates to Kyrie and Johnathan Isaacs, Andre Drummond and Kevin Love trade rumors, Darren Collison's potential return, and Michael Porter Jr's emergence on the NBA scene.  Follow us @TheLeagueNBApod on Twitter to stay up to date with the latest episodes. We also encourage you to engage in NBA debates with us online.

In this episode of The League: An NBA Pod I'm joined by Dre as we get into potential trades as well as the Dante Exum for Jordan Clarkson trade. We then continue to update our contender's power rankings. Finally, we preview the slate of games scheduled for Christmas day. Follow us @TheLeagueNBApod to stay up to date with the latest episodes. We also encourage you to engage in NBA debates online with us.

In this episode of The League: An NBA Pod we discuss Isaiah Thomas's 2 game suspension for going into the crowd and James Wiseman's decision to forgo the rest of his college season in favor of preparing for the NBA draft. We then talk about the all-decade team for the 2010s. These include our picks for the Mt. Rushmore players of this mini era. Follow us @TheLeagueNBApod to stay up to date on the latest episodes. Here we also encourage you to engage in NBA debates with us.

In this episode of The League: An NBA Pod we do our weekly review of Wednesday's slate of games. I'm joined by Chris as we cover every game that was played last night. On top of this, we also touch a little on each team from a big-picture perspective. At the end of today's episode, we also give our early thoughts on the 2020 draft class and the potential traps that are being laid for GM's this summer. Follow us @TheLeagueNBApod on Twitter to stay up to date with the latest episodes. Here we also encourage you to engage in NBA debates with us.