The Banner Report Podcast

Summary:In this week's episode of The Banner Report; Cody, Jacob, & Steve are covering all four of the Celtic's Past weeks drama for the Boston Celtics. We break down what is working in the Celtic's Offense and if we can delineate this years C's strengths and weaknesses. We discuss Paul George's seamless transition from Philly to Boston and how he has taken this team to another level. We then look ahead to the next few upcoming Celtics games as we make our way to Philly and play JB and his new squad!Next we discuss all of the trending stories in the NBA. How Luka has come out firing in LA. Wemby's defensive dominance. Who's rising and who's falling into the tank? Can the Thunder make up for no J-Dub in the aggregate? Can the Spurs figure out how to win with a three-guard lineup? All that and way more!The fellas kick off "Pork Chops and Gravy" Month for our weekly film reviews. We start with the epic retelling of the 2002 Oakland Athletics all time season using "Moneyball" (2011). We dissect and analyze the data on Brad Pitt and Jonah Hill's epic performances as we discuss everything about the best sports movie of all time!

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Summary:In this week's episode of The Banner Report; Cody, Jacob, & Steve are covering all four of the Celtic's 4-game winning streak! We break down what is working in the Celtic's Offense and if TatuMVP a real thing? How Paul George has expertly fit right in to this seasoned group of players. We then look ahead to the next few upcoming Celtics games as we make our way to Philly and play JB and his new squad!Next we discuss all of the injuries that have cropped up around the NBA. Are OKC's title hopes "DOA"? Is the Thunder's mini-dynasty already over? Can Minnesota survive for 2 months without Anthony Edwards? Have the Toronto Raptors Title hopes gone extinct without Kawhi? We discuss all that and much more! The fellas wrap-up "Horror month" with a review of Wes Craven's 1984 "A Nightmare on Elm Street". We discuss everything we loved about this nightmare and what makes it stand out, and why Freddy Kreuger will haunt our dreams forever!🎙️ SUBSCRIBE for more of the best NBA coverage!👍 LIKE if you think Tatum is the MVP!💬 COMMENT your hottest take from the first two weeks of hoops!

Summary:In this week's episode of The Banner Report, Cody, Jacob, & Steve are covering every aspect of the NBA's Week 1 opening games! Are the Knicks in serious trouble? Are the Rockets a serious title contender? Will the Thunder run the league? Next we break down the Boston Celtics first week of live NBA action against the Detroit Pistons and New York Knicks! How did our boys in Kelly Green faire against the East's toughest teams? Who shined, who struggled? What are we worried about? We also dive into the recent Jaylen Brown/Jayson Tatum online drama! Is JB fabricating internet beef? Tune in and find out! The Boys continue on "Horror month" with a review of 2026's "Hokum". We jump into what we loved and what we didn't like about this folksy Irish nightmare!🎙️ SUBSCRIBE for more of the NBA's HOTTEST takes!👍 LIKE if you are ready to watch Boston Celtics go 4-0 this week!💬 COMMENT your Week 1 overreaction

Summary:In this week's episode of The Banner Report, Cody, Jacob, & Steve discuss all of the on goings, early in the NBA Preseason! We break down the bench Celtics dominating the Cavs and Philly's early struggles!Next we each give our five HOTTESET TAKES for the upcoming NBA regular Season! Will Ja become the Portland Trailblazer's number 1 PG? Will the Lakers NOT make the Western Conference Playoffs? Will the Celtics win the Eastern Conference? Tune in and Find out! The Boys kickoff Horror month with an all-time classic from Wes Craven! They dive into the details of 1996's "Scream", and what makes this slasher an all-timer for the genre!🎙️ SUBSCRIBE for more of the NBA's HOTTEST takes!👍 LIKE if you are ready to watch Boston Celtics Basketball!💬 COMMENT your hottest take for this upcoming NBA Season!

Summary:Cody, Jacob, & Steve discuss all of the latest NBA stories, trades, and signings, as we head into the final month before the NBA Season tips off! After that we run through all of our predictions of which players will be taking home NBA Awards this season! Can SGA three-peat the MVP this season? Will Jokic earn his 4th? Can Jayson Tatum take home his first ever MVP? Which of this years STACKED rookie class will take home the Rookie of the Year, and so much more!We wrap "James Cameron Month" with a review of one of the greatest Sci-Fi Action films ever "Aliens" (1986). We break down what we loved and why this earns its status as one of the best sequels ever! The Boys also litigate Camerons 2009 Sci-Fi epic "Avatar". Is this film derivative garbage or is it an under-appreciated classic that gets unwarranted hatred? We decide so you don't have to!!

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Cody, Jacob, & Steve dive into the recent fines and penalties levied on Owner Steve Ballmer and the Los Angeles Clippers franchise, as the news broke on the NBA Commissioner's Office handed down its findings regarding the Kawhi-Aspiration scandal. Is this the "Death Penalty" for this tortured Clipper's Franchise?After that, the boys jump in and rank all 30 franchises and see who are Title Contenders, Dark Horses, in No Man's Land, and the dreadful Dregs. Are the Sixers going to win more games than the Celtic's this season? Can the New York Knicks repeat? Are the Pacers back?? Are the Clippers going full tank? Or will The Grizzlies be at the bottom (Spoiler Alert!, but not really; The Kings are 30th!). We kick off September/James Cameron Month with a review of one of the greatest Sci-Fi Action films ever "Terminator 2: Judgement Day" (1991). We break down what we loved and what (STEVE!) hated about the plot, production, and overall legacy of this All-Timer Summer Blockbuster.🎙️ SUBSCRIBE so "You'll Be Baaaack!"👍 LIKE if you are ready to watch the Pats get revenge in Seattle!💬 COMMENT your hottest take for this upcoming NBA Season!

Summary:Cody, Jacob, & Steve break-down the remainder of the NBA Off-season's moves as we get closer to first tip in October! We discuss Kuminga to the Wolves, Klay Thompsons arrival in Miami, Mathurin landing in NOLA We break it all down!After that, the boys wrap up "Christopher Nolan Month" with Nolan-fans favorite "The Prestige" (2006). We discuss this magical revenge ride, starring Hugh Jackman and Christian Bale. For next month's them we will be reviewing Steve's favorite director ever James Cameron for "James Cameron Month". We kick off the month of September with one of the greatest sequels in sci-fi history "Aliens" (1986).🎙️ SUBSCRIBE for more NBA sports discussions!👍 LIKE if you are ready to watch the Wolves win the West!💬 COMMENT "JB FOREVER!"

Summary:Cody, Jacob, & Steve break-down the Cav's acquisition of Peyton Watson for Max Strus. We discuss if this move brings them any closer to a Championship and how they shape up against the rest of the Eastern Conference. On top of that the Cavs re-signed James Harden to a 3-year $97 million dollar extension. The boys tip their cap to one of the best "bag-getters" in all of sports history. We break it all down!As the NFL Preseason is wrapping up, the boys discuss all of the burgeoning prospects making a name for the New England Patriots. We discuss legends of Patriots past and how this years team can make a repeat appearance in the Super Bowl.After that, the boys dive into a movie discussion, where they revisit the Christopher Nolan cult classic "Memento" (2001) to continue on "Christopher Nolan" Month. We break down this perplexing narrative experience and why it makes the list as one of the most rewatchable movies of all time! For next week's episode we will be reviewing Chris Nolan's follow-up classic "The Prestige" (2006).🎙️ SUBSCRIBE for more NBA sports discussions!👍 LIKE if you are ready to watch the Cavs dominate the East!💬 COMMENT "JB FOREVER!"

Summary:Cody, Jacob, & Steve dive into Boston Celtics' 2026-2027 NBA Schedule release. We discuss the big Christmas day matchup against the Giannis-led Miami Heat; and when Jaylen Brown will return to TD Garden as the face of the Philadelphia 76ers.We break it all down!The boys dive into the shocking $12.5 billion dollar sale of the Los Angeles Lakers to Josh Kushner and form Disney Exec Bob Iger. What's really going on with this sale? How does the Trump Administration play a role in the calculus? We dissect the ins and outs of the largest sale of a North American sports franchise.After that, the boys dive into a movie discussion, where they deep dive into this Summer's premier Blockbuster "The Odyssey" (2026) to continue on "Christopher Nolan" Month. For next week's episode we will be reviewing Chris Nolan's classic "Memento" (2000).🎙️ SUBSCRIBE for more NBA sports discussions!👍 LIKE if you are ready to watch JT beat Giannis on Christmas!💬 COMMENT "JB FOREVER!"

Summary:Cody, Jacob, & Steve dive into the Sixer's newest addition, LeBron James! Can the King, along with Jaylen Brown, take Philly to another Title? We break it all down!After that, the boys dive into a movie discussion, where they deep dive into "Oppenheimer" (2023) to kickoff "Christopher Nolan" Month. For next weeks episode we will be reviewing Chris Nolan's latest classic "The Odyssey" (2026).

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and NBA landscape update

02:07 Timing of summer league and NBA season

04:01 LeBron signs with the 76ers and the super team era

05:43 Historical player comparisons and legacies

11:08 Kevin Durant's career and playoff performances

16:53 Greatest NBA players and the concept of GOAT

23:29 Fandom, social media, and player perception

30:37 LeBron's highlight reel and career longevity

36:15 NFL and NBA comparisons of greatness

39:49 Tim Duncan, Kawhi Leonard, and career endings

43:59 Conclusion: The future of NBA and sports fandom