It's the 50th Basketball Fiends episode! This week, Jesus and Alex praise Gregg Popovich for becoming the winningest coach in NBA history (1:55), then delve into the Minnesota Timberwolves' surge in the standings (8:35). Plus, what's behind the rise of drives to the baskets (13:26)? Finally, it's March Madness (21:17)!

This week on the Basketball Fiends, Jesus Acevedo Jr. and Alex Aguilera review the James Harden and Joel Embiid pairing (4:05) and Kevin Durant's return to the court (10:30). Plus, how far can the Boston Celtics go this season (15:59)? Finally, can the Lakers be fixed (20:26)?

This week on the Basketball Fiends podcast, Alex Aguilera and Jesus Acevedo look ahead to the start of the second half of the NBA season (2:24) and make a bold prediction (10:15). Next, the duo discusses Juwan Howard's suspension (20:55) and Kemba Walker's failed stint with the Knicks (26:59).

NBA All-Star Weekend is here! Jesus Acevedo Jr. and Alex Aguilera look back on a couple of surprises from the first half of the season (1:28). Next, the duo discusses the NBA commissioner's comments regarding New York City's vaccine mandate and Kyrie Irving (8:56). Then, what's behind the Chicago Bull resurgence this season (14:00)? And finally, another surgery for Zion (21:20).

For the first time in 2022, the dynamic duo is back! Jesus Acevedo Jr. and Alex Aguilera start season 2 of the Basketball Fiends breaking down all the 2022 NBA trade deadline deals and how they shake up the NBA landscape.

After a one-week layoff, the Basketball Fiends are back! Jesus Acevedo Jr. welcomes Bryson Jones as a special guest host. The duo discusses the Phoenix Suns' 18-game winning streak (4:05) and the possibility of John Wall returning to action with the Houston Rockets (9:49.) Plus, can DaMarcus Cousins help the Milwaukee Bucks (19:08)? Finally, how will the Denver Nuggets overcome Michael Porter Jr.'s injury (23:00)?

The Basketball Fiends welcome returning special guest Gavin Good as they discuss Illinois basketball (1:30). Then, they talk about the Chicago Bulls early success this season (8:05). Next, they talk about the red hot Golden State Warriors led by superstar Steph Curry (19:30). Finally, the guys wrap things up talking about Staples Center name change (26:56).

The Basketball Fiends Alex Aguilera and Jesus Acevedo Jr. share their thoughts on Nikola Jokic’s dirty play and how much Markieff Morris’s foul played a role in it (5:29).
Then, how have the new NBA rules affected players and the league (13:38)? Finally, will the Atlanta Hawks find their groove (19:53), and can the Washington Wizards continue their hot start to the season (26:03)?

Alex Aguilera and Jesus Acevedo Jr. discuss the Heat’s hot start to the season and how Kyle Lowry’s recent injury could impact them (5:04). Then, what’s wrong with the Boston Celtics? The fiends discuss if they’ll turn it around (12:30).
Scottie Pippen has a book coming out and the all-time great had some harsh words to say about Michael Jordan (18:40). Finally, the guys talk about ESPN’s article detailing Phoenix Suns owner Rober Sarver’s racist and misogynist acts during his tenure (26:21).

Jesus Acevedo Jr. and Alex Aguilera are back for the 41st episode of The Basketball Fiends. This week, the duo discusses the Chicago Bulls (2:52) and New York Knicks (9:28) hot start to the season. Then, heap praise on Ja Morant's early-season showing and ponder if he'll make an All-NBA team this season (15:04). Finally, when will Zion Williamson return to the court for the New Orleans Pelicans (21:36).