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On today's episode of the Premium Hoops podcast, Mark and Evan are joined by Dakota Schmidt. Dakota is one of the foremost experts on the NBA G-League and covers the League for Ridiculous Upside. With the G-League set to play a short season in Orlando, what should viewers being on the lookout for?

Dakota's latest article on the Westchester Knicks.

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On today's episode of the Premium Hoops pod, Mark is joined by Joe Hulbert and Dane Moore to discuss the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Timberwolves are off to a rough start and lack a recognizable identity; what's going on?

Joe's article on the Timberwolves' offense can be found here: https://www.canishoopus.com/2021/1/24/22246014/inside-the-minnesota-timberwolves-bland-offensive-strategy-2021

Dane's Podcast can be found here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dane-moore-nba-podcast/id1399177286

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On today's episode of the Premium Hoops podcast, Mark and Nate make some executive NBA decisions. If they could bypass the Board of Governors, and take Adam Silver's place, what changes would they make to the NBA?

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On an emergency episode of the Premium Hoops podcast, Mark, Scott, and Nate discuss and break down the facets of the James Harden 4-Team deal.

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Welcome to the first edition of Right Play Wednesday! Every week, the writers here at Premium Hoops will analyze a few plays that we think were

a. Very cool

b. Aesthetically pleasing

c. Intriguing or Smart

d. Noteworthy & Eye-Popping

This is just a fun way for us to display some of our favorite happenings around the league. Catch some cool moves!

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The Cleveland Cavaliers Run a Four-Center Lineup

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N1Xns1VUvaU

For a grand total of five minutes against the Bucks (and in total during the season), the Cavaliers ran a lineup of Andre Drummond, Larry Nance Jr., JaVale McGee, Thon Maker, and Damyean Dotson. This is effectively a lineup of three full-time centers, one player who splits between power-forward and center, and a shooting guard who is shooting below 30% from three this season. However, here’s the kicker: this lineup was +5.

When working with a lineup that can’t effectively space the floor, you don’t try to space the floor, and the Cavaliers clogged the paint to their advantage. In this action, Drummond dumps the ball down to Larry Nance Jr. The ensuing play feels lackadaisical as Drummond jogs over to screen Makers’ defender, Pat Connaughton (who is a full seven inches shorter than Maker). Maker saunters over to the Nance’s side of the basket, and because of Drummond (slightly illegal) screen, Maker makes a deep catch. Poor Connaughton’s fruitless attempt is but a blimp to the skyscraping Maker who easily scores a hook.

We busted the myth that all NBA offenses look the same on episode 2 of the Sense and Scalability podcast, and this is a clear example of the experimentation within the league. Even though some of the most famous analysts straw-man analytics by making it all about threes and layups, that couldn’t be further from the truth. Analytics is about finding the best shot for the best player who is on the court, and in this instance, setting Maker up for a short hook over a much shorter shooting guard is clearly the best option. - Cody Houdek

Nikola Jokic Expertly Uses His Hands in the Post

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gGQBqgHVGkY

As of January 11th, the Nuggets have the 6th worst defensive rating in the league. Some of it has to do with some Millsap regression, some has to do with Jerami Grant getting a new chance in Detroit, and some of it is just statistical luck. Unfortunately, Jokic will never be a damaging defensive anchor, but he has some tools to make him a somewhat positive impact defender. 

In this play, you can see his quick hands on full display. He lacks the vertical pop to make him a functional rim protector, but his sheer size makes driving straight to the basket a difficult endeavor. When he sees Randle taking off for a shot, he anticipates the pass by quickly getting his hand between Randle and the only place the ball could go. - Cody Houdek

Andre Drummond with a Double-Jump Block

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4jbF_or6ln4

Andre Drummond might be the twitchiest player in the last decade or so to stand 6’ 10” and weigh 280 pounds. When looking at his steal numbers, quickness, and strength, it’s shocking that he’s not a perennial Defensive Player of the Year Candidate. However, that ideal Drummond has not been realized. 

Adding to his tantalizing potential (at 27-years-old), Andre Drummond randomly erupts for a delicious defensive play. What makes this particular block so fantastic is that he e...

On today's episode of the Premium Hoops podcast, Mark is joined by J. Kyle Mann of The Ringer & formerly The Dime Drop.

Discussed on the Pod:

Some of Kyle's favorite prospects in the 2021 draft cycleCade CunninghamScouting and Drafting theoryWiringWhat is a bust?Value of going big vs. small in schooland much more

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On today's episode of the Premium Hoops podcast, Robel, aka Sub Me In Coach, joins Mark and Evan to talk abut Pascal Siakam, the Toronto Raptors, the NBA draft, and much more.

You can find Robel's work at his YouTube Channel and be sure to follow him on Twitter as well

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On today's episode of the Premium Hoops podcast, Mark & Nate discuss their early season impressions. Which teams and player's have stood out above the rest?

Discussed on the Pod:

New York Knicks & Julius RandleLos Angeles Clippers + Paul GeorgePortland Trailblazers with a bumpy startOrlando MagicCleveland Cavaliers & Collin Sexton/Darius GarlandMyles TurnerKeldon JohnsonRudy Gay small-ball 5and much more!

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On today's episode of the Premium Hoops Podcast, PD Web joins Mark & Scott for a 2021 Draft prospect roundup! After one of the longest draft cycles in NBA history, the next cycle is already in full swing.

Who stands out in the early part of the season?

Players Featured:

Terrence ClarkeJames BouknightAdam MillerAyo DosunmuAaron HenryBones HylandMarcus ZegarowskiCurbeloKadary RichmondMiles McBrideKessler EdwardsJulian and Justin ChampagnieMicah PeavyTerrence Shannon Jr.Ron Harper Jr.

Special thanks to PD for joining, if you don't already, go subscribe to his Patreon to keep up with his thoughts on the 2021 Draft!

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On today's episode of the Premium Hoops podcast, Mark & Nate review the 2021 NBA season betting lines for awards as well as win totals.

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