NBA Deep Dives

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Host Nick Agar-Johnson (@NBAJohnson) dives deep on the Southeast Division with Jordan Schultz (@dynonba). They start out by reviewing the offseason for all five teams, including the Wizards bolstering their bench and the Dwight Howard trade. Then, they talk about one major question facing each of the teams in the division for the 2017-18 season. Finally , they look ahead to the future of the division including Washington's chances of reaching the Eastern Conference Finals, Miami's chances at signing a superstar in the near future, and which the Hawks or the Magic would return to the playoffs before the other.

Host Nick Agar-Johnson (@NBAJohnson) dives deep on the Pacific Division with Jordan Schultz (@dynonba). They start out by reviewing the offseason for all five teams, including Golden State bolstering their bench and the Chris Paul trade. Then, they talk about one major question facing each of the teams in the division for the 2017-18 season. Finally , they look ahead to the future of the division including Golden State's window as title favorites, the Lakers' chances at signing a superstar in the near future, and whether the Kings or the Suns have a brighter future.

Host Nick Agar-Johnson (@NBAJohnson) dives deep on the Northwest Division with Jordan Christmas (@SportsTalkXmas). They start out by reviewing the offseason for all five teams, including the three superstar trades involving Jimmy Butler, Paul George, and Carmelo Anthony. They also cover the Nuggets new star Paul Millsap and cover the recent Gary Harris extension. Then, they talk about the 2017-18 outlook by discussing one major question facing each team, including the Thunder's title chances and Tom Thibodeau's offseason as head coach and GM. Finally, they look ahead and speculate about the longer-term future of the division by comparing Giannis Antetokounmpo and Karl-Anthony Towns.

Host Nick Agar-Johnson (@NBAJohnson) dives deep on the Southwest Division with Jordan Christmas (@SportsTalkXmas) and Jordan Schultz (@dynobball). The three start out by reviewing the offseason for all five teams, including the massive Chris Paul trade and the Mavericks snagging Dennis Smith Jr. Then, they talk about the 2017-18 outlook by discussing one major question facing each team. Finally, they look ahead and speculate about the longer-term future of the division.

Host Nick Agar-Johnson @NBAJohnson dives deep on the Atlantic Division with Toronto Raptors writer Jordan Kligman @416basketball and New York Knicks writer Luke Hickey @burritorain. The three start out by reviewing the offseasons for all five teams, including the blockbuster inter-division trade involving Markelle Fultz and Jayson Tatum as well as the recent massive Kyrie Irving trade. Then, they talk about the outlook for each team next season by discussing one major question facing each team. Finally, they wrap up by speculating about the future outlook for the division.

Host Nick Agar-Johnson @NBAJohnson dives deep on the Central Division with Hashtag Bulls hosts Mike Catron @watchtheboxes and Jordan Schultz @dynobball. The three start out by reviewing the offseasons for all five teams, including the three superstar trades involving Jimmy Butler, Kyrie Irving, and Paul George. Then, they talk about the outlook for each team next season by discussing one major question facing each team. Finally, they wrap up by speculating about the future outlook for the division.

Mike Catron (@watchtheboxes) and Jordan Schultz (@dynobball) break down the Chicago Bulls' off-season, make predictions on the upcoming season, and define what success looks like for the rebuild.

Over the next few weeks you'll notice a few take-over episodes appearing on this feed.

Host Nick Agar-Johnson @NBAJohnson and Andrew Buchanan @andrewb248 dive deep on the 2017 NBA Summer League. The two talk about Andrew's time in Las Vegas, where he went to Summer League games in both arenas. Then, the two talk about the rookies who stood out--for better or worse. Finally, the two discuss the top five rookies in the class (plus one honorable mention) and wrap up by talking about the second and third-year players in Vegas who stood out for one reason or another.