Ben Ladner and Jon Sauber discuss their concern levels for struggling teams like the Nets and Lakers, plus what’s behind the Warriors’ strong start and Ja Morant’s step forward.

Two weeks into the NBA season, Ben Ladner and Jon Sauber discuss the early observations and trends they’ve noticed, including the rookies that have stood out, James Harden’s early struggles, what’s going on with the Lakers, and more.

The NBA season is finally here! Ben Ladner and Jon Sauber discuss their expectations for the season, what they expect from each team, how awards races might shake out, and much more. Plus: analysis of the rookie extensions that were and weren't signed this week.

With the start of the NBA season fast approaching, Ben Ladner and Jon Sauber discuss the teams they’re most (and least) looking forward to watching this year.

Read & React's 2021-22 NBA team preview series wraps up with three of the most fascinating teams heading into the 2021-22 NBA season: the Toronto Raptors, Portland Trail Blazers, and Golden State Warriors.

Ben Ladner and Jon Sauber react to the Nets' statement on Kyrie Irving's availability, then dive into what they expect from the 76ers, Kings and Spurs in the 2022 NBA season.

Ben Ladner and Jon Sauber discuss their concerns over the Lakers’ revamped roster around LeBron & AD, how the Pelicans and Wolves can build high-end offenses around their stars, and much more.

Ben Ladner and Jon Sauber go in-depth on what to expect from the Mavericks, Celtics, and Rockets in the 2021-22 NBA season.

Ben Taylor of Thinking Basketball and Backpicks.com joins Read & React to discuss how bias toward scoring inflates our perception of NBA player value, whether defense has become more important in a more offensively-powered league, expectations for the Nets’ offense in 2022, and much more.

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Ben Ladner and Jon Sauber break down the biggest news from the NBA’s Media Days, including Zion Williamson’s surprise foot injury, Michael Porter Jr.’s rookie extension, and more troubling comments from NBA players about the COVID vaccine. Then they preview the 2021-22 season for the Nuggets, Jazz, and Clippers.