Read and React

With a cloud of bad off-court vibes hanging over the NBA, Ben Ladner and Jon Sauber discuss the fallout of Kyrie Irving's promotion of an anti-Semitic movie and how it ties in with the franchise's recent history of dysfunctional behavior. Then they address the Spurs' alleged mishandling of Josh Primo's sexual misconduct, James Harden's foot injury, and which Western Conference teams have raised any alarm bells so far.

The NBA season is almost here! Ben Ladner and Jon Sauber discuss their thoughts and expectations for standings and awards, as well as general thoughts and questions about the league in 2022-23: Can the Warriors repeat as champions? Who should be the frontrunner for MVP? Which teams will rise and fall the most in the standings? And much more.

Ben Ladner and Jon Sauber react to the Warriors' decision not to suspend Draymond Green before finishing out their team previews for the 2022-23 season. They dive into whether the Mavericks can sustain their elite defense from last season, how LaMelo Ball's injury affects the Hornets, whether the Pacers will trade Myles Turner, and much more.

As the start of the NBA season inches closer, Ben Ladner and Jon Sauber take a dive into four of the NBA's most wayward teams and examine whether there's hope in the Knicks, Lakers, Kings, or Blazers' future.

Ben Ladner and Jon Sauber discuss a busy news week in the NBA, including a highly-touted matchup between the top 2023 Draft prospects and the altercation between Draymond Green and Jordan Poole. Then they dive into what to expect from the Heat, Nets, and Bulls in the 2022-23 season.

The NBA preseason is here! On this episode, Ben Ladner and Jon Sauber discuss the present and future of the Magic, Thunder, Rockets, Jazz, and Spurs, and try to figure out which of those teams have light at the end of the tunnel.

Read and React's season preview series rolls on with the Sixers, Clippers, and Suns. Ben Ladner and Jon Sauber dive into how Philadelphia's offseason could affect Joel Embiid & James Harden this year, how the Clippers will look with Kawhi back, the bad vibes in Phoenix, and much more.

Ben Ladner and Jon Sauber discuss a busy news week in the NBA, including Robert Sarver's decision to sell the Phoenix Suns and Mercury and the Celtics suspension of Ime Udoka. Then they take a look at how the Grizzlies, Celtics, Bucks, and Warriors might fare in the 2022-23 season.

As the start of the NBA season inches closer, Ben Ladner and Jon Sauber discuss the teams they're most excited to see in 2022-23.

Ben Ladner and Jon Sauber break down every angle of the Donovan Mitchell trade, including whether it boosts Cleveland into title contention and where it leaves the Knicks and Jazz going forward. Then they examine how the Nets, as a basketball team, might look on the court next season.