The Western Conference playoffs are shaping up to be a battle, but who are the hidden keys to victory? In this episode, Bucky, Max, and Rohan break down the X-factors for every contender—those players or trends that could swing a series. From rising stars to unsung heroes, we analyze who needs to step up for a deep playoff run.

In this episode, we step into the GM’s office and break down four stacked rosters built entirely from the best NBA players of the 2010s! From elite shooters and lockdown defenders to unstoppable MVPs, we analyze each team’s strengths, weaknesses, and overall fit. Which squad has the best balance of firepower and defense? Who’s the biggest sleeper pick? And which team comes out on top in our ultimate ranking? Tune in for an in-depth breakdown of what makes a championship-caliber roster! #NBA #Basketball #Superteams

The NBA trade market is on fire! We break down Jimmy Butler’s move to the Warriors, the Kings’ puzzling Valančiūnas trade, and whether the Bucks upgrading with Kuzma makes them legit contenders. Plus, we dive into Ingram’s fit in Toronto, the Lakers’ bet on Mark Williams, and rapid-fire reactions to Hunter, Nurkić, and Smart’s new homes—who won, who lost, and who’s just treading water? Tune in for all the takes!

De’Aaron Fox’s shocking trade from the Kings to the Spurs shakes up the NBA landscape—what does this mean for Sacramento’s future and San Antonio’s rising young core? We break down the impact, winners and losers, and what’s next for Fox in the Alamo City.

In a shock to the entire NBA world, Luka Doncic, the rising 25-year old star, was traded from the Dallas Mavericks to Los Angeles Lakers. Join us as we break down the trade in this episode.

Listen to hear us give our MVP predictions, talk about DPOY candidates, and touch on Most Improved and Sixth Man of the Year

Listen in to hear us talk about the awaited Finals rematch and what would happen if the Warriors and Celtics met up again in the finals this year, joined by a special guest (Celtics superfan).

Join us to hear about our favorite players to watch, the greatest NBA jerseys of all time, and memorable stories from our own basketball experiences -- Max is a varsity level talent btw so you'll want to hear that ;)

We also discussed which teams have surprised us so far into the regular season with statistics to back it up. For example, the Pelicans with Zion Williamson, Brandon Ingram, and a solid supporting cast are looking like a potential contender for a chip so far into the season.

Today, we drafted our perfect NBA rosters with current players (from their prime). Listen in to hear who we draft and vote on which team is better.

For future episodes, if you'd like to voice your own opinions, leave a recording at this link: https://anchor.fm/oliver543/message

Join the podcast to hear us talk about the future of the Warriors as well as the Lakers and other surprise teams. We also discussed the MVP race, rating our top contenders based on performance, media coverage, and more. Finally, we touched on which teams in the league can contend for a championship.