Chucking Darts NBA Podcast

The Athletic's Marcus Thompson II discusses his great new book 'Game Changers: The GOATs Who Revolutionized Basketball,' including what makes a player a revolutionary, how NBA storytelling evolves, and the challenges facing modern revolutionaries today. Pre-order Marcus' book below and enjoy!https://bookpassage.com/book/9798894140537TIME STAMPS:(0:00) Intro + 'Game Changers' (11:05) Candace Parker, Cheryl Miller, & Shaq(19:45) Steph Curry Breaking Paradigms(24:45) Iverson, Wemby, SGA, and Dual Expression(33:30) The Future of NBA Expression + Wrap

You Know Ball's green-thumbed cornerstone, Sam Sheehan, returns to reorder the Eastern Conference in the wake of Lebron James joining the Sixers and a wild offseason. Enjoy! (Order of conversation is not order of predicted finish).TIME STAMPS:(0:00) Intro(4:00) Boston Celtics(21:15) Philadelphia 76ers(30:30) New York Knicks and repeat chances(36:15) Toronto Raptors(42:30) Miami Heat(51:00) Orlando Magic(58:00) Indiana Pacers(1:07:20) Detroit Pistons(1:17:00) Cleveland Cavaliers(1:24:00) Atlanta Hawks, Charlotte Hornets, Wrap

I empty the tank reacting to each (or about 27 or so) team's moves in the NBA Draft, as well as the seimic trades involving Giannis, Lamelo Ball, Kawhi Leonard, Jaylen Brown, and Walker Kessler. My companion substack piece: https://chuckingdarts.substack.com/p/2026-nba-draft-final-dart-board-distrustEnjoy!TIME STAMPS(0:00) Intro + Substack Thesis(6:05) Wiz - Dybantsa(21:30) Jazz -Peterson(26:35) Grizzlies - Boozer, Lopez, Saunders(36:35) Bulls - Wilson, Swain(44:30) Clippers - Wagler, Baba Miller, Kawhi bounty(55:20) Nets - Mikel Brown Jr., Joshua Jefferson, Bilodeau(1:02:55) Kings - Darius Acuff, Karaban, Sharp(1:07:05) Hawks - Kingston Flemings, Zuby Ejiofor, Henri Veesaar(1:29:25) Mavs - Morez Johnson, De Larrea, Ischenko, Lawal(1:40:00) Bucks - Giannis bounty, Burries, Ament, Castro, Lewis(1:49:05) Warriors - Yaxel, Lajae Jones(1:51:55) Thunder - Mara, Stirtz, Oweh(1:56:50) Hornets - Lamelo bounty, Steinbach, Anderson(2:03:00) Pistons - Ebuka Okorie, Ogonna Onyenso(2:05:00) Raptors - Allen Graves, Kawhi Trade(2:11:15) Spurs - Quaintance, Tarris Reed, Gillespie, Brown(2:13:30) Wrap - Sixers draft + Jaylen Brown, Lakers draft + Kessler, Heat draft + Giannis, etc

Brian Geisinger (@bgeis_bird; @bgeisinger.bsky.social) talks the Knicks' victory, the Spurs' arrival and mandate, his history with Jalen Brunson and OG Anunoby, and the Hornets' unique opportunity at 14 and 18 in the 2026 draft.https://briangeisinger.substack.com/Enjoy!TIME STAMPS(0:00) Intro(3:00) How the Knicks Won the Finals(17:00) The Spurs' Shortcomings(30:00) Spurs' Roster Choice Ahead(55:00) OG Anunoby the Unicorn(1:09:50) Hornets and Morez Johnson Jr. (1:30:00) Hannes Steinbach(1:45:30) Zuby Ejiofor, Allen Graves, and Wrap

My old friend and Spurs diehard Pat joins to recount a legendary game 7, appreciate the Spurs' roster build, and preview the NBA Finals. Plus, some draft options for the Spurs at 20. Enjoy!TIME STAMPS(0:00) Intro + Game 7 recap(28:00) The Spurs roster build(38:10) Knicks-Spurs NBA Finals(1:11:22) Spurs draft at pick 20 + wrap