Hoop Ties

Who is the best player on the New York Knicks? Is there a clear-cut answer to this question? Hear our thoughts on Jalen Brunson and the leaders of this franchise. Underrated and underappreciated…What players fit into this category around the league? Are Fred VanVleet, Jrue Holiday, Khris Middleton and maybe even De’Aaron Fox in that discussion? We then shift the conversation to the Memphis Grizzlies. Is Desmond Bane on his way to stardom? Finally, let’s talk about the Brooklyn Nets. It looks like Kyrie and Durant might need some more help. Is Steve Nash placing his team in the right position to succeed? Do the Nets have a higher chance of making the playoffs than the Lakers?

It took six games but the Lakers are finally in the win column! Russ makes a move to the bench. Hear our thoughts on what this means for the Lakers. How will Russ adapt to his new role? Also, if Russ isn’t going to be traded, will the Lakers still make some moves? The discussion then shifts to the LA Clippers. They haven’t wowed us quite yet but they still have a ton of talent and should be able to figure it out. Cap or no cap…Oklahoma City will make the players in the next three years? Hear our thoughts on SGA and what his future may hold.

The discussion starts with the Cavs and Donovan Mitchell. Can they be one of the top teams in the Eastern Conference? How far could they go come playoff time? Can they defend the top wing players in the NBA and what are their greatest weaknesses? Also, what positions do guys like Pascal Siakam and Kyle Kuzma actually play? There are a lot of teams that could legitimately win a championship this year. Who will it be? Finally, are Kyle Lowry and John Wall first ballot Hall of Famers. How important are championship rings when discussing players on the fringe of making the hall of fame? Tune in to hear some active players who we think could be first ballot!

Damian Lillard is off to a hot start. Will he lead the league in scoring this year? The Trail Blazers are going to be relying on him more than ever. Hear our thoughts on some of the best young players in the league. Will there be a new MVP this year? Are Ja Morant, Jayson Tatum and Luka Doncic in the mix to take home that award? There are so many talented young players in the league but who is going to be the one that separates themselves from the rest? Also, we weigh in on the Russell Westbrook dilemma. Will he be a Laker by the end of the year? Is there a team that would be a better fit?

The NBA season has begun and we are joined by Pacers beat writer Scott Agness! A young team on the rise, the Pacers are definitely an interesting talking point. Listen to us break down their roster and talk about their outlook for the season. What will we see from Tyrese Haliburton and be ready to hear our opinions on that blockbuster trade that brought him to Indiana. Also, we talk about the Pacers franchise as a whole. Our thoughts on upper management and how they can retain top talent!

Will Nikola Jokic join elite company as a 3x NBA MVP? We get active with our predictions for the 2022/23 NBA season. Is there a world where Pat Bev wins DPOY, and do we see a first-time All-Star in Jamal Murray? Plus our comeback player of the year!

Hello to our listeners up North! Today we have a Raptor’s special! We are joined by Toronto Raptors NBA beat writer/reporter, Josh Lewenberg! Discussion starts with a focus on Scottie Barnes and the level of growth we should see from him this year. How will the Raptors finish in a stacked Eastern Conference and who will be the players that leads this team? Is Kyle Lowry a Hall of Famer? Listen in to hear us breakdown key players on today’s roster and breakdown the best Raptors of all time!

Did Draymond Green go too far? If you were Jordan Poole, could you stay on the team after the events of the last week? Also, we talk about how Victor Wembanyama stacks up against the previous number-one overall picks.

There are only a few teams that can be considered for the title of G.O.A.T. Was it the ‘92 Dream Team? Or, the ’08 Redeem Team? The Redeem Team wrote one of the greatest comeback stories of all time, with Kobe, Lebron, D Wade and Melo all playing during the peak of their careers. Now, you can hear this story right from the athlete’s themselves in Netflix’s newest documentary, The Redeem Team. From filmmakers that brought you The Last Dance, bring you this inspiring film on a team that had everything to lose, and everything to prove. Out now, only on Netflix!

Do we really care about preseason basketball? The Suns took an L to an NBL team… but do we put any stock in it. PSA - The top 250 players in the league are elite, the last 200 may be a situation or because of relationships. Theus is sick of the Laker conversation about Russ, Pat Bev, Buddy Hield and all these different pieces. Anthony Davis should be the main discussion… point blank period, the expectations are here and aren’t going anywhere. How good will the pelicans be with Zion returning to form and on the court. With load management… will any NBA superstar ever play 82 games again?