Getting Buckets

David, Ethan, Matt, and Jordan discuss news that shocked the sports world. The speculation of Harden joining KD and Kyrie on the Brooklyn Nets went on for months, and was discussed on Getting Buckets several times. Now that the trade happened, what does this mean for longtime Nets fans, or for Knicks fans across the river? What does it signify about the new Nets culture? How can the Nets solve a possible lack of depth? Will this new Nets offense be the greatest offense of all time? And most importantly...will this team win a championship? The podcast also talks about the new COVID protocols to prevent infection.

This week, Ethan, David, and Jordan talk about some teams that have surprised them early on in the season. They then discuss what is going on in the Nets recent skid and some early MVP picks.

With the 2020-2021 NBA season starting tonight, Ethan and David preview the teams of the Western Conference. Some highlights: Will the Lakers repeat as champions? Are the Clippers the most volatile team in the West? Can the Warriors surprise people? How and when will the James Harden sweepstakes end? Lastly, David and Ethan give their predictions for the MVP, Rookie of the Year, and 2020-2021 NBA champions.

In this episode, Ethan, David and Jordan break down the Eastern Conference playoff teams, as well as teams that will be at the bottom of the conference.

On this episode we discuss the John Wall for Russell Westbrook trade, what it means for each of their organizations, and what it means for James Harden. We then discuss ESPN's most recent NBA ratings and how awful they are.

David returns to the podcast to discuss the winners and losers of the 2020 free agency with Ethan, Matt, and Jordan. They analyze the state of the Western Conference and discuss whether the Hawks are a playoff team. David also tries to defend the Gordon Hayward signing,

This week Ethan, Matt, and Jordan discuss the many moves made by several NBA teams, They also discuss who will win the James Harden Sweepstakes, and if Gordon Hayward is a has-been.

This week Ethan is joined by PD Web (@abovethebreak3) to discuss the NBA Draft. They discuss the top of the board, including LaMelo Ball, James Wiseman, and Anthony Edwards, They also discuss some potential sleepers in the class and who could be the Knicks "savior" this draft class.

Ethan, Matt and Jordan discuss the upcoming free agency period, and a few names who could potentially be on the move this offseason.

Ethan, Matt, and Jordan discuss the news of Daryl Morey being hired as the 76ers president. They also have a passionate discussion about Carmelo Anthony and his chances of being a first ballot Hall of Famer.