In this episode of the Pick a Side Podcast we break down our official NBA Awards picks, make our NBA Play-In predictions, and dive into the best storylines heading into the 2025 NBA Playoffs. Plus, we rate YOUR hottest NBA takes on a scale from 1 to 10.Comment your awards picks & hot takes below!Subscribe for more weekly NBA & NFL content.Follow us on socials:TikTok: @PickasidepodcastInstagram: @PickasidepodcastTwitter/X: @PickasidepodPlay $5 get $50 on PrizePicks: https://prizepicks.onelink.me/ivHR/PASIntro 00:001. Most Valuable Player 15:002. Defensive Player of the Year 36:38 3. All NBA teams 01:13:564. Play in Predictions 02:01:105. Warriors vs Rockets debate 02:11:106. Best Storylines in the Playoffs 02:22:517. Reacting to Playoff Hot Takes 02:43:43

In this episode we react to the Nuggets firing Mike Malone and what it means for the Nuggets future.Intro 00:001. Instant reaction 00:472. How do you fix the Nuggets 14:503. Jamal Murray’s contract 26:524. Would you rather: Jamal Murray edition 37:035. Would you rather: Michael Porter Jr edition 48:316. Will Jokic leave Denver? 51:597. The implications of the CBA 53:00

In this episode we give our top 5 teams in the West, debate whether or not OKC should be worried, have an off topic Warriors debate, if Draymond should win DPOY, give some NBA observations, and more.

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Intro 00:00

1. Top 5 teams in the West 10:50

2. Should OKC be concerned about West matchups? 48:20

3. Riv calls out Joel about the Warriors 01:44:10

4. Drew and Riv debate 01:56:30

5. Is Draymond the DPOY? 01:59:40

6. NBA observations 02:09:00

7. NFL news 02:43:26

8. Sneak peak of the top 10 WRs of the 2010s 02:50:00

TimestampsIntro 00:001.) NBA Mock Draft 12:382.) Cade Cunningham's Ceiling 1:24:173.) Orlando Magic Dilemma 1:48:214.) NFL WR Discussion 1:58:385.) SGA's MVP Season 2:07:526.) Buy or selling: NBA stars relocating 2:23:027.) Building Most Improved Lineups 2:30:428.) Knicks current outlook 2:35:45

In this episode we talk about a hypothetical 2025 OKC vs 2016 OKC matchup, Celtics win streak, Ja Morant's future with the Grizzlies, Jalen Green's inconsistencies, Clippers being a dark horse contender, and we go over NFL win totals.

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Intro 00:001. 2025 OKC vs 2016 OKC 20:502. Celtics 9 game win streak 33:423. Ja Morant’s future with the Grizzlies 45:344. Can Jalen Green ever be consistent? 01:16:005. This week in the NBA 01:31:116. Clippers are dark horse contenders 01:35:267. NFL rule changes 01:44:308. NFL win totals over/under 01:48:57

In this episode Ty Jerome joins the show to talk about the Cavaliers, his college days, NBA journey, and more. Play $5 get $50 on PrizePicks: https://prizepicks.onelink.me/ivHR/PASIntro 00:001. How we got Ty Jerome on the pod 00:282. Why Ty Jerome went to Virginia 01:583. How much would Ty average in the 70s 05:374. Traditional PG’s vs modern PG’s 08:305. Being down to the Celtics 25-3 12:246. Joel explains why he cashed out his Cavaliers bet 15:307. Regular season vs playoff matches 17:368. Staying ready for any opportunity 18:509. Similarities between Virginia and Cleveland 21:2010. Finding out Deandre Hunter was traded to the Cavaliers 25:3111. Carson Edwards 42 points in the Elite 8 26:2112. Ty’s 8 for 8 3PT game this season 29:2313. The two franchise records Ty Jerome owns 31:1814. Per 36 numbers 31:5015. Paolo Banchero trash talk 33:4416. Impact Ty Jerome has had on the Cavs 34:2517. Going from JB Bickerstaff to Kenny Atkinson 35:0418. Understanding when to be aggressive 37:5319. Evan Mobley’s improvement 40:1720. How Ty Jerome keeps up with the times 42:0521. Ty Jerome’s nickname 43:0322. Toughest players to guard 43:5323. Do the Cavs play 1 on 1 in practice? 46:5824. Routine on game day 47:5225. King of the Hill: play the right way 49:4526. Joel begs Ty Jerome to beat the Celtics 55:0927. King of the Hill: 6th man edition 56:1228. Keep 3, cut 5: PGs edition 57:2029. Dehls tries another KOTH 6th man 01:04:4030. Best players Ty Jerome played with 01:05:3531. Welcome to the league moment 01:09:4132. Why we’re rooting for the Cavaliers to win the finals 01:11:50

In this episode we debate whether not it is reasonable to expect Giannis to still win a playoff series, and how the current Celtics would fare against other finals winners. We also discussed the Grizzlies firing Taylor Jenkins, the Pacers, and some NFL under the radar free agent signings with a dose of Aaron Rodgers commentary.Play $5 get $50 on PrizePicks: https://prizepicks.onelink.me/ivHR/PASIntro 00:001. Grizzlies fire Taylor Jenkins 09:292. How can the Grizzlies become contenders? 26:123. Debating Celtics vs all-time great finals teams 33:254. Pacers are the 3rd best team in the East 55:385. How many elite coaches are there? 01:05:456. What’s next for the Bucks? 01:12:267. Should Giannis be expected to win a playoff series? 01:18:568. This week in the NBA 01:47:029. Underrated NFL free agent signings 02:03:4510. Are the Vikings contenders with Aaron Rodgers? 02:22:20

In this episode we talk about the LeBron vs Stephen A Smith beef, the changing media landscape, Josh Giddey gaming the Lakers. Are we buying in on the Bulls future? Lakers defense, and why Cooper Flagg is so goodPlay $5 get $50 on PrizePicks: https://prizepicks.onelink.me/ivHR/PASIntro 00:001. Stephen A Smith vs LeBron 02:382. Are we concerned about the Lakers? 31:253. Josh Giddey.. is this real? 41:474. Giddey and White: Where do they rank? 51:005. Cooper Flagg is generational 57:23

In this episode we predict the NBA playoffs March Madness style. Which means no conferences. Straight seeding. We then predict the final west play-in spots, give our top 10 NFL teams after free agency, and get into a heated Aaron Rodgers debate.Hosts: Joel Moran, River Brown, Andrew Velez, Joel DehlsProducer: John TortorelliPlay $5 get $50 on PrizePicks: https://prizepicks.onelink.me/ivHR/PASIntro 00:001. NBA injuries 05:002. Sweet 16 preview 07:553. Cooper Flagg Free Square: Use code ‘PAS’ on PrizePicks 11:504. NBA playoff bracket March Madness style 16:005. Who gets the final play-in spots in the West: Suns, Mavs, or Kings? 01:07:116. Top 10 teams in the NFL post free agency 01:17:007. Giants sign Russell Wilson 02:06:008. Heated Aaron Rodgers debate 02:15:20

Use our code for PAS10 for 10% off your next SeatGeek order: https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/PAS10Hosts: Joel Moran, River Brown, Andrew Velez, Joel DehlsProducer: John TortorelliPlay $5 get $50 on PrizePicks: https://prizepicks.onelink.me/ivHR/PASIntro 00:001. 2009 top 19 redraft 01:292. How will we view the Bucks duo? 16:34 3. Clippers are underrated 48:094. Is Draymond Green the DPOY? 01:05:215. Would you rather: Paolo Banchero 01:26:52 6. Top 10 WR Duos 01:40:00