This episode I'm joined by friend of the show and first time guest, Taylor (TW: @papercash). It's day 2 of the NBA szn (upon recording) but there is much to discuss.

50 episodes in, thank you everyone for listening!

The 2023-2024 NBA season is upon us and this episode Derrick and Rodney touch on some major offseason moves, playoff picture, star that could be on the move and more!

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To wrap up the 2022-2023 NBA Derrick and Rodney give final thoughts on the Finals (yes, it's been awhile) and grade more than half the league (basically playoff teams/teams that had expectations entering the season) on their season. Thank you everyone who listened throughout the season, much appreciated!

Let's all get one good laugh in for Boston! Jon (TW: @The_Fat_John) joins to share in the delight of mourning the Celtics season. We deep dive what really happened in the series, choke job? Boston looked like an AAU at times, how badly were they out coached? Where do you go with Jaylen Brown from here and what additional piece fixes this team? On the flip side, how did Miami take this series and earn their way to The Finals? Much is made of the Celtics fumbling throughout the playoffs but respect must been given to Miami for taking what's theirs.

Jumping into the finals, Miami has been the underdogs all postseason so what needs to to happen for them to pull one more upset. Or do we believe this is where the ends. Are we sleeping on the Heat or does Joker have enough tricks up his sleeve to burn Miami.

Derrick and Rodney run through the end of the conference semi's and preview the conference finals. Philly collapsed (again), so what is their next step? Should Embiid be looking elsewhere and what happens with Harden? Not sure if the Lakers winning would be considered an upset but the Warriors dynasty, as currently constructed, seems like it could be coming to an end. The Suns came up short, which shouldn't be so shocking. Moving on to the conference finals, both matchups are discussed in detail. Who has the coaching advantages (MIA/BOS), who guards who and how hard does one team try to exploit certain mismatches (DEN/LAL), and general strengths and weaknesses all team have. (Some Jordan Poole/Tyler Herro comparisons sneaks into the discussion.) Banter another the draft lottery and Ja end the show on a funny note.

Jon joins (TW: @The_Fat_John) and we discuss the playoffs to-date. Topics include:

Brad (TW: @beemorgs27) returns and joins Rodney and I to talk all thinks Knicks as they take a 2-1 lead after a lackluster performance in the garden from the Cavs.

We also share and deep dive into some of our surprise takeaways from round 1 so far. The Suns aren't as hot as may thought, will roster depth do them in? The Lakers are... all over the place, Kawhi/Embiid/Giannis are all day-to-day currently, and GSW/Sac continues to entertain. Just to name a few hot ticket items.

Lastly we share our thoughts on the recent movement to remove the block/charge rule. What's you take on all this?

The play-in arrives and Jon (TW: @The_Fat_John) joins to discuss each matchup and pick the winners. As we look deeper in the the playoffs we highlight a few intriguing round 1 matchups and favorable/potential paths some certain teams have to make deep post season run. The West looks open, with potential 6/7 teams with a real shot to make out. Do you agree? The East is rather top heavy, who's your favorite? We also talk about what this post season means for specific players ( a 2x MVP), which brings us to banter on topics that divide the NBA world, how we judge losing/legacy in the playoffs. Much more is discussed as the 2022-2023 regular season wraps.

Friend of the show and New York's own Brad (TW: @beemorgs27) stops by to share New York propaganda, this episode is all Knicks! 

And of course good, extra banter which you should come to expect from the show.

Darien and Jaylen return so of course the 76ers are topic number 1. But first we talk the news of the day: Nets/Mavs/Kyrie. Who won the trade and how did the Nets even get to this point? Who is to blame? KD next? Are the Mavs done? Other topics include Embiid and other ASG snubs and the overall criteria, or lack thereof, to the ASG selections. More trades or teams fans should be watching to make moves. PHX, Toronto, Cleveland, LAL, Memphis plus a few more. What does the Mavs/Nets trade mean for the league/other teams that were attempting to get him. And as promised, we talk what all this means for Philly. Is this their best year to get it done, who needs to be moved/play more/what's Doc's beef with the youth. This is just a brief description, there's so much discussed in this episode that listeners will enjoy.