In this episode we dive into the latest happenings in the NBA, including a review of the NBA Cup Championship, highlights from Christmas Day games, and the ongoing struggles of the Orlando Magic with injuries. We discuss recent trades, including Dennis Schroeder to the Warriors and D'Angelo Russell's return to Brooklyn. The conversation also touches on Derrick Rose's jersey retirement, the Kings' coaching changes, and the current state of the Miami Heat with Jimmy Butler's situation. Finally, we analyze the Suns' roller coaster season and the Thunder's impressive performance, leading to a discussion on the power rankings. We discuss the impressive defensive adjustments and winning streaks of various NBA teams, including the Oklahoma City Thunder and Cleveland Cavaliers. We analyze the success of the New York Knicks following the KAT trade, the Memphis Grizzlies' ability to overcome injuries, and the Los Angeles Clippers' breakout performances. The conversation culminates in a debate over the MVP race, highlighting the exceptional performances of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Nikola Jokic, and Giannis Antetokounmpo, as well as the rising star Victor Wembanyama.

In this episode we discuss the latest happenings in the NBA, including player accolades, the NBA Cup, and teams trending up and down as the season progresses. They celebrate Chris Paul's recent achievements, preview the NBA Cup matchups, and analyze the performance of teams like the Memphis Grizzlies, Dallas Mavericks, Miami Heat, Atlanta Hawks, Milwaukee Bucks, and Orlando Magic. The conversation highlights key players and their contributions, as well as the challenges faced by teams in the current season. In this episode, we discuss various NBA teams, focusing on their current performances, struggles, and emerging talents. They analyze the Sacramento Kings' frustrations, the Los Angeles Lakers' depth issues, and the Washington Wizards' potential despite their poor record. The conversation shifts to Nikola Jokic's impact on the Denver Nuggets, the Indiana Pacers' inconsistencies, and the Suns' reliance on Kevin Durant. The episode concludes with a look at the New Orleans Pelicans' injury woes and a rookie ladder highlighting rising stars in the league.

00:00 Welcome Back and NBA Updates

02:54 Celebrating Chris Paul's Achievements

05:50 NBA Cup Preview and Predictions

09:13 Teams Trending Up: Memphis Grizzlies

12:00 Teams Trending Up: Dallas Mavericks

14:51 Teams Trending Up: Miami Heat

18:12 Teams Trending Up: Atlanta Hawks

21:09 Teams Trending Up: Milwaukee Bucks

24:00 Teams Trending Down: Orlando Magic

42:51 Emerging Talents in the East

43:45 Frustrations of the Sacramento Kings

46:40 Struggles of the Los Angeles Lakers

52:40 The Washington Wizards' Depth Dilemma

55:05 Nikola Jokic: The Heart of the Nuggets

01:01:45 The Indiana Pacers' Inconsistencies

01:05:05 The Suns' Dependency on Kevin Durant

01:09:19 Injuries Plaguing the New Orleans Pelicans

01:13:38 Rookie Ladder: Rising Stars in the NBA

In this episode we discuss a range of topics including the impact of the recent bomb cyclone on their recording plans, the importance of Movember and men's mental health awareness, and a detailed analysis of the recent Kat trade and its implications for the Knicks and Timberwolves. They also highlight the surprising performance of the Brooklyn Nets, the ongoing injury issues affecting various teams, and the excitement surrounding the NBA Cup. The episode wraps up with a look at the current standings in the NBA and the teams that are exceeding expectations. In this episode, the hosts delve into the current state of the NBA, focusing on the competitive dynamics of the Western Conference, the surprising performance of the Warriors, and the impact of coaching changes on the Lakers. They also discuss the Eastern Conference, highlighting the struggles of the Bucks and the 76ers, while noting the improvement of the Pistons. The conversation is rich with insights on player performances and team strategies, making it a must-listen for basketball fans.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Context of the Episode

02:56 Movember and Men's Mental Health Awareness

05:48 Analyzing the Kat Trade and Its Impact

12:05 Brooklyn Nets: The Rise of the Cams

17:47 Injury Updates and Their Impact on Teams

23:57 NBA Cup: Excitement and Standings Overview

30:09 Current NBA Standings and Surprising Teams

33:51 Western Conference Dynamics

39:44 Warriors' Surprising Performance

43:50 Lakers' Coaching Impact

47:06 Eastern Conference Surprises

54:44 Bucks' Struggles

01:00:02 76ers' Disarray

01:02:22 Pistons' Improvement

In this episode we dive into the exciting start of the NBA season, sharing their first impressions of teams like the Thunder and Suns. They discuss the Memphis Grizzlies' promising performance, highlight standout rookies, and analyze the surprising success of the Brooklyn Nets. The conversation also covers the Sacramento Kings' resurgence, the Orlando Magic's challenges, and the Cleveland Cavaliers' undefeated streak. Additionally, they touch on the Boston Celtics' dominance and MVP candidates, while looking forward to the upcoming NBA Cup and the start of college basketball.

Chapters

00:00 Welcome to the NBA Season

02:32 First Impressions of the Thunder and Suns

09:03 Memphis Grizzlies: A Team on the Rise

12:43 Rookie Spotlight: Emerging Talents

21:54 Brooklyn Nets: Surprising Start

26:14 DeMar DeRozan and the Kings' Success

28:10 Kings Team Excitement

29:38 Injury Impact on Orlando Magic

32:30 Next Man Up: Jalen Suggs

34:23 Cleveland Cavaliers' Strong Start

38:34 Boston Celtics: The Team to Beat

41:24 Anthony Davis: MVP Contender

43:58 Chet Holmgren vs. Wemby

46:51 Denver Nuggets: Early Struggles

52:36 NBA Cup Excitement

54:30 College Basketball Season Begins

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Summary

In this episode the boys discuss the upcoming NBA season, including rookie extensions, player contracts, and preseason predictions. They analyze the health of key players, provide their rankings for both the Western and Eastern conferences, and identify teams that are in make-or-break situations this season. The episode wraps up with final thoughts as the NBA season kicks off.

Chapters

00:00 NBA Season Eve: Excitement Builds

02:59 Rookie Extensions: Big Money for Young Stars

06:15 Injury Updates: Concerns for Key Players

09:04 Preseason Predictions: Ranking the Western Conference

15:06 Clippers' Uncertain Future: Kawhi and Paul George

17:59 Warriors' Decline: A New Era Begins

21:19 Spurs and Rockets: Young Talent on the Rise

30:49 Assessing the Western Conference Teams

32:17 Analyzing the Eastern Conference Landscape

34:41 Evaluating Key Players and Team Dynamics

37:05 Exploring the Play-In Tournament Contenders

40:02 Predicting the Bottom Teams in the East

49:53 Reflecting on Power Rankings and Predictions

52:16 MVP and Rookie of the Year Predictions

01:01:38 Chet Holmgren's Potential for Most Improved Player

01:05:06 Jonathan Kuminga: A Rising Star in Golden State

01:09:24 Sixth Man of the Year Candidates

01:12:19 Coach of the Year Predictions

01:14:14 Make or Break Teams: Lakers, Bucks, and Suns

In this episode of the Bank Shot Degens podcast, hosts Matt Schrein and Jacob Denny Denenholz discuss the return of the NBA season, highlighting Olympic basketball performances, offseason trades, and player signings. They analyze key trades, including Demar DeRozan to the Kings and key signing Paul George to the Sixers, while also reflecting on the impact of these moves on team dynamics. We express excitement for the upcoming season and the potential of various teams, including the Thunder and Kings, while also sharing their thoughts on the significance of international basketball's resurgence.

00:00 Welcome Back and Season Overview

05:34 Olympic Basketball Highlights

12:59 Key Players and Performances

19:05 NCAA and College Basketball Updates

26:19 NBA Offseason Trades and Signings

55:41 Favorite Trades and Signings

01:22:04 Closing Thoughts and Future Expectations

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Hello Hello Hello! For our last episode this season we are ending with a full round 1 mock daft ahead of the much anticiapted NBA draft starting June 26th.

We give an update on some news that has happened over the last week including a massive WOJ bomb that happened as we started recording.

Thank you to all who have been with us for season 1!! The Bankshot Degen's will be back for season 2 in the Fall. Until next time piiessshhh.

Welecome back! we are close the end of our first season this Episode we...

- Wrap Up the Finals

- Talk a little olympic basketball.

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Welcome Back. The Finals are upon us! Who will hoist the Larry O'Brien Trophy to end this season?

Welcome back to Episode 18! With a great 2nd round, we dive into each series and review a couple game 6s and game 7s. Conference Finals matchups have been set, we give our predictions before Game 1s this week. Tap in for another great episode!