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Read and React is an independent podcast focused on the philosophy, strategy, tactics, trends, and minutiae of the NBA. Hosted by Ben Ladner and Jon Sauber.... more
FAQs about Read and React:How many episodes does Read and React have?The podcast currently has 274 episodes available.
May 15, 2024Nuggets Reassert Themselves & Thunder Get Even As The Second Round Heats UpBen Ladner and Jon Sauber discuss the Denver Nuggets' dominant bounceback after falling behind to the Timberwolves, the Thunder's gritty Game 4 win over the Mavericks, and where each second-round series could be headed. Then they touch on the Hawks jumping to the top of the lottery, Trae Young's future in Atlanta, and whether the top pick might pull the Hawks out of mediocrity....more1h 11minPlay
April 16, 2024Previewing the Play-In & First-Round MatchupsBen Ladner and Jon Sauber break down and predict every first-round and play-in matchup of the NBA postseason, including how the 76ers might look with a healthy Joel Embiid in the lineup, the high stakes of Mavs-Clippers III, how Giannis' injury impacts the Bucks' chances against the Pacers, whether the Warriors will scrap their way to a playoff spot, and much, much more....more1h 43minPlay
April 12, 20242023-24 NBA AwardsBen Ladner and Jon Sauber pick and discuss their unofficial awards ballots for the 2023-24 NBA season, including a disagreement on who should win MVP, LeBron James' All-NBA candidacy, whether Victor Wembanyama is already the Defensive Player of the Year frontrunner, which young players improved the most this season, and much more....more1h 41minPlay
March 21, 2024Untangling the East Playoff & Play-In RacesBen Ladner and Jon Sauber discuss the jam-packed races for the 3-8 seeds in the Eastern Conference, which play-in teams pose the greatest threat to the top seeds, the Magic's sudden rise, potential fit issues in Cleveland, and much more....more1h 18minPlay
March 05, 2024Sorting Through the Top of the West & Boston's Potential WeaknessesBen Ladner and Jon Sauber debate whether the Oklahoma City Thunder's inexperience will matter in the postseason and whether the Nuggets have taken a step back or just taken their foot off the gas. Then they check in on the MVP race and look at the Celtics' potential weaknesses in the playoffs. Plus: the rock-paper-scissors game between the top teams in the West, the biggest threats to those teams, Cleveland's cooling off since the All Star break, and the next wave of NBA superstars....more1h 15minPlay
February 15, 2024How Joel Embiid's Injury and the Trade Deadline Have Reshaped the NBABen Ladner and Jon Sauber break down the most impactful trades of a relatively quiet NBA trade deadline. Then they discuss Joel Embiid's meniscus injury, how much the 65-game rule is to blame, and how it affects the MVP race....more1h 23minPlay
January 04, 2024Knicks-Raptors Trade, Thunder Praise, and Standout RookiesBen Ladner and Jon Sauber discuss the impact of the OG Anunoby-Immanuel Quickley trade on the Knicks, Raptors, and NBA as a whole. Then they break down the Thunder's rise to the top of the Western Conference, the new crop of stars in the NBA, how today's league fits into the arc of NBA history, and much more....more1h 29minPlay
November 27, 2023IST Check-In, Boston's Offense, and a Changing of the GuardJust over a month into the NBA season, Ben Ladner and Jon Sauber discuss the NBA In-Season Tournament, how it has changed the regular season, and who could win it. Then they assess how Boston's 3-point heavy offense might translate in the playoffs and the new wave of lead guards taking over the NBA....more1hPlay
November 15, 2023Clippers & Bucks Start Slow While 76ers Hit Their StrideBen Ladner and Jon Sauber discuss the Clippers' struggles since trading for James Harden, Tyrese Maxey's early breakout and the Sixers' improved offensive continuity, why the Bucks have yet to find a rhythm on either end of the floor, and other key storylines from the three weeks of the NBA season....more59minPlay
October 31, 2023James Harden Gets Traded to the ClippersBen Ladner and Jon Sauber react to the Sixers trading James Harden to the Clippers, discuss how the trade affects both teams on the court, and assess potential next steps for the 76ers....more39minPlay
FAQs about Read and React:How many episodes does Read and React have?The podcast currently has 274 episodes available.