NBA Deep Dives

Host Nick Agar-Johnson (@NBAJohnson) and Nathan Smith (@NateSmithNBA) dive deep into the Oklahoma City Thunder by reviewing their offseason and early season, including Paul George committing to the team and the Dennis Schröder trade. They also look at their lineups and rotations, including the Markieff Morris buyout pickup and Russell Westbrook’s shooting woes. Finally, they look ahead to discuss the team’s ceiling for the postseason, the team’s candidates for various awards, and wrap up by speculating about the team’s outlook for the future.

Host Nick Agar-Johnson (@NBAJohnson), Tyler Metcalf (@tmetcalf11), and Jeremy Stevens (@Taco_Haus) go over all of the trades that took place during the week before (and the day of) the February 7th trade deadline. They discuss the shocking Kristaps Porzingis trade at length, the Tobias Harris blockbuster, and all the rest of the action leading up to the deadline. Finally, they wrap up by talking about the most surprising deals that weren’t completed before the end of the trade cycle and who is likely to be on the move this offseason instead.

Nick Agar-Johnson (@NBAJohnson) and Nathan Smith (@NateSmithNBA) dive deep into the Sacramento Kings by reviewing their offseason, including the Marvin Bagley debate and the crucial signings of Nemanja Bjelica and Yogi Ferrell. They also look at their lineups and rotations so far this season, including the breakout seasons from De’Aaron Fox and Buddy Hield and the veteran presence of Iman Shumpert. Then, they look at the Kings’ key role in the upcoming trade deadline as the only team with cap space . Finally, they look ahead to discuss the team’s ceiling for the season and wrap up by speculating about the team’s upcoming offseason.

Nick Agar-Johnson (@NBAJohnson) and Jordan Kligman (@416Basketball) dive deep into the Toronto Raptors by reviewing their offseason, including the blockbuster deal that re-shaped the franchise. They then discuss the team’s season thus far along with the lineup and rotations, including Pascal Siakam’s breakout season and the team’s glut of talented wings. Finally, they look ahead to discuss the team’s outlook for the playoffs and the approach of what might be the most important offseason in Raptors history.

Nick Agar-Johnson (@NBAJohnson) and Jeremy Stevens (@Taco_Haus) dive deep into the Boston Celtics by reviewing their offseason and early season, including early returns on Robert Williams and their fluctuating offensive success. They also look at their lineups and rotations, including the poor starts from Jaylen Brown and Gordon Hayward, and the lingering impacts of the rivalry that has yet to launch between Jayson Tatum and Markelle Fultz. Finally, they look ahead to discuss the team’s ceiling for the season and wrap up by speculating about the team’s outlook for the future.

Nick Agar-Johnson (@NBAJohnson) and Nathan Smith (@NateSmithNBA) dive deep into the Los Angeles Lakers by reviewing their offseason and early season, including LeBron putting down roots in Hollywood and their group of one-year deals. They also look at their lineups and rotations, including the Tyson Chandler pickup and Lonzo Ball’s shooting woes. Finally, they look ahead to discuss the team’s ceiling for the season and wrap up by speculating about the team’s outlook for the future.

Nick Agar-Johnson (@NBAJohnson) and Chance Collins (@ChanceDaBlogger) dive deep into the Chicago Bulls by reviewing their offseason and early season, including their really solid draft success and the excellent early returns on Zach LaVine's new contract. They also look at their lineups and rotations, including the unfortunate injuries to some of their young players. Finally, they look ahead to discuss the team’s ceiling for the season and wrap up by speculating about the team’s (and Fred Hoiberg's) outlook for the future.

Nick Agar-Johnson @NBAJohnson and Jordan Christmas @SlyHooperX dive deep into the Philadelphia 76ers by reviewing their offseason and early season, including re-signing J.J. Redick and snagging Landry Shamet late in the first round. They also look at their lineups and rotations, focusing on Ben Simmons and Markelle Fultz’s interplay in the starting lineup. Then, they talk about the incredible season from Joel Embiid and the changes to the team’s bench. Finally, they look ahead to discuss the team’s ceiling for the NBA playoffs and wrap up by speculating about the team’s outlook beyond this year.

Nick Agar-Johnson @NBAJohnson and Tyler Metcalf @tmetcalf11 dive deep into the Minnesota Timberwolves by reviewing their offseason and early season, including Karl-Anthony Town's new contract extension. They also look at the team's lineups and rotations. Then, they talk about the...interesting Jimmy Butler situation. Finally, they look ahead to discuss the team’s ceiling for the NBA playoffs and wrap up by speculating about the team’s outlook for the future with or without their disgruntled superstar.

Host Nick Agar-Johnson (@NBAJohnson) brings Tyler Metcalf (@tmetcalf11) back onto the podcast with their next-day reactions to the 2018 NBA Draft prospects review. The two cover all of the lottery picks and draft day trades. Then, they go through some highlights and lowlights of the non-lottery picks. Finally, they wrap up by giving their (way too early) thoughts on the winners and losers of the draft.