This Week:
News and Notes
Cavs acquire Rajon Rondo for Denzel Valentine after Ricky Rubio tears his ACL
Kevin Porter Jr and Christian Wood drama in Houston
Kyrie Irving and Klay Thompson to return
Tracy McGrady to form 1-on-1 league

and

The Breakdown:
New year, new me? We look at teams that need a moment to breathe or a moment to bereave before making moves to alter their final destination

Great Show to kick off the New Year. Download and Discuss with US!

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As we close out 2021 , We dive in to the Cavs extending JB Bickerstaff coaching tenure. We also examine the outlandish thoughts by ESPN Steven A Smith on how he believes Donovan Mitchell is the Greatest Utah Jazz Ever. And we breakdown the constant Laker struggles. Download and Discuss with US!

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We’re joined by Bleacher Report’s NBA Salary Cap Strategist and writer Eric Pincus to discuss the latest trade rumors and speculation involving the Pacers, Lakers, Celtics, Blazers, Kings and more!

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Its that time of the year where the The Baseline Adoption Agency seeks out to add to their Young Son Roster. We pick players on the come up and worthy of inclusion at The BAA House. We also speak on the potential Roster Shake Up with Indiana and Zion Williamson shut down again! Download and Discuss with Us!

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Danny Marang, cohost of Blazers Edge, joins the show to break down the Neil Olshey mess and how his tenure has made the Trail Blazers franchise tenuous at best. Will his exodus help to get things right out in Portland? You don't want to miss out on this convo. Download and Discuss with US!

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Our Post Thanksgiving episode we give our take on Sacramento's decision to part ways with Luke Walton. Will this make any difference in the team outlook as Alvin Gentry takes over the helm?
In our segment of the breakdown we look at teams who made some big moves in the offseason in acquiring marquee players, are we seeing dividends paying out or is there early season remorse. We weigh in. Great Episode. Download and Discuss with US!

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A special edition of The Baseline and it's all about the NBA and Twitter. Joined by special guests, Kelsey Taylor, Senior Manager of Sports Partnerships at Twitter & creator of Hoops Spaces Christopher Barnett we break down and discuss the future of the NBA and its fan engagement through Twitter and how they will move the needle elevating their digital fan experience. You don't want to miss this one. Download and Discuss with Us!

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Our first guest of the season, Nat from one of the hottest Bball podcasts 'All Nat Podcast' via OTS You Tube joins us to discuss why the Warriors dominant start to the NBA season is not a fluke and that you shouldnt have been surprised. Meanwhile we discuss the missing presence of big men, Joel Embiid and Nikola Vucevic to their perspective teams, and we've got to weigh in on the Jokic/Morris beef? or more like an appetizing Pate? Find out which way we lean. Download and Discuss with US!

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This week we weigh in on the Robert Sarver scandal that has rocked the NBA and the foundation of the Phoenix Suns. Who should take the brunt of the blame?
In our segment of The Drop, some of our favorite social media/podcasting colleagues gave their confessionals and may need to reverse course on their early-season predictions.
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This week we have Heart to Heart to Heart on our thoughts of the NBA on TNT conceding to the TNF (Thursday Night Football). We also give our Who's Hot... Who's Not List and do the deep dive.

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