The Cassels Cast

On this week's addition of The Cassels Cast, Eamon is joined by Noah Rubin to discuss the insane 2025-26 rookie class. After breaking down nine standout rookies and some under-the-radar favorites, Eamon and Noah shift their focus to the 2026 draft class. Finally, Eamon closes out the show with some viewer-submitted questions.

Timestamps:

(00:42) Bam drops 83 points(3:11) Cooper Flagg

(8:35) Kon Knueppel

(18:27) VJ Edgecombe

(22:40) Dylan Harper

(32:17) Cedric Coward

(38:34) Queen/Fears

(46:50) Ace/Johnson

(51:33) Under-the-radar rookies

(56:58) 2026 draft class

(1:09:47) Q&A

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Bruce Veliz and Elie Deglaoui return to the podcast. Together, this iconic trio breaks down the hottest stories in the league, ranging from Jayson Tatum's return to the Charlotte Hornets' recent success and everything in between. Timestamps: 00:37 Intro/Jayson Tatum’s return 13:13 The Hornets recent surge 22:10 How legit are the Spurs, and the trend of younger teams being successful42:55 The Nuggets' up-and-down stretch50:47 NBA Draft talk: Who should be the No. 1 pick? 1:02:15 NBA Draft talk: Other standouts 1:09:16 Q&A: Who do you not want to win the lotteryBruce's Twitter/YouTube/Articles: https://x.com/BruceVeliz ‪ https://www.brightsideofthesun.com/au... ‪

@Swish_City_Pod‬ Elie's Twitter/Articles: https://8points9seconds.com/author/ed... https://x.com/ElieDeglaouiMy work:https://linktr.ee/eamoncassels

On this episode of The Cassels Cast, Hayden Cilley of Clutch Points joins the show for a deep dive into the Phoenix Suns' season. They discuss Jordan Ott's new system, Dillon Brooks' amazing season, Devin Booker's impactful yet under-the-radar season, and so much more. Then Eamon closes out the show by answering some questions from the audience. (59:13) Hayden's content: https://clutchpoints.com/author/hayden-cilleyhttps://x.com/HaydenCilleyhttps://www.instagram.com/cilleyreports/Eamon's content: https://linktr.ee/eamoncassels

On this episode of The Cassels Cast, Eamon is joined by Collin Hatfield. Together, they discuss what they're looking for the rest of the NBA season. Eamon and Collin explore everything from Jayson Tatum's possible return to the Thunder's half-court offense. Timestamps:(00:30) Collin joins the show/the Rookie of the Year race(07:15) The surging Hornets (13:19) Standouts in the East(20:57) The Thunder’s halfcourt offense(33:29) The Rockets' clutch time offense(45:14) Jayson Tatum’s possible return(54:03) Can the Magic figure things out? (1:05:11) The Pistons’ chase for 60 wins(1:12:57) MIP race(1:19:09) How can Harden elevate the Cavs(1:24:45) Q&ACollin's content: https://linktr.ee/collin.hatfieldshowEamon's Social Media/Articles: https://x.com/thecasselscast, https://x.com/EamonCassels, https://dunkingwithwolves.com/author/..

On this episode of The Cassels Cast, Eamon is joined by Ryan Drouin and Charlie Bischoff for their second annual All-Star draft. Together, the three of them draft teams of eight players and have a few laughs along the way.

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In this episode of The Cassels Cast, Elie Deglaoui and Bruce Veliz join the show to break down the trade deadline. The three of them detailed all of the major (and some of the minor) moves at the trade deadline.

Bruce's Twitter/YouTube/Articles: https://x.com/BruceVeliz ‪@Swish_City_Pod‬ https://www.brightsideofthesun.com/au...

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Timestamps: 1:06 Bruce and Elie join the show/Jaren Jackson Jr. to the Jazz

8:19 Anthony Davis to the Wizards15:56 Harden/Garland swap

26:08 Zubac trade

42:22 Keon Ellis De'Andre Hunter trade

50:38 KP for Kuminga

58:57 Vucevic trade

1:11:05 Other Weird Bulls Moves

1:19:00 Suns trade

1:22:48 Jared McCain

1:27:05 Jose Alvarado Knicks trade/wrap up

On this episode of The Cassels Cast  @Supermariohoops24  joined the show to discuss eight teams that have an unclear direction and how they’ll navigate the trade deadline.

Timestamps00:57 SMH joins the show/Bulls10:57 Bucks19:25 Heat26:00 Hawks34:58 Warriors49:19 Blazers 1:01:09 Grizzlies1:12:03 Mavericks1:23:09 Q&A: Are the Suns legit? Super Mario Hoops' content: https://linktr.ee/greentoad124Keep up with me: https://x.com/thecasselscast, https://x.com/EamonCassels, https://dunkingwithwolves.com/author/ecassels

Eamon is joined by Elie Deglaoui and Bruce Veliz to discuss five of the most interesting teams ahead of the NBA trade deadline. After going over the most interesting trade deadline teams, they answered some questions from the audience.Timestamps:(00:35) Bruce and Elie join the show/Warriors(15:18) Grizzlies(30:29) Kings(43:07) Bucks (1:01:01) Celtics(1:13:30) Q&A: Is Luka Garza (1:17:46) Q&A: Stars would have been better in the 90s and vice versa(1:23:26) Q&A: Better duo KD/Curry or Magic/Bird(1:26:50) Q&A: Pats vs Texans preview(1:30:39) Q&A: Is this it for Aaron RodgersEamon's Twitter: https://x.com/thecasselscast, https://x.com/EamonCasselsBruce's Twitter/YouTube/Articles: https://x.com/BruceVeliz ‪@Swish_City_Pod‬ https://www.brightsideofthesun.com/au...Elie's Twitter/Articles: https://8points9seconds.com/author/ed... https://x.com/ElieDeglaoui

On this episode of The Cassels Cast, Eamon is joined by Jacoblocks and Finn Kuehl to discuss the best role players in the league. After Eamon, Finn, and Jacob discuss their favorite role players, they answer some questions from the listeners. Before that, though, Eamon starts off by talking about his thoughts on the Trae Young trade.

Timestamps:(8:16) Jacob and Finn join the show/Keldon Johnson(13:50) Sam Merrill (17:18) Spencer Jones(20:36) Peyton Watson (24:55) Isaiah Stewart (29:33) Steven Adams (32:11) Harrison Barnes (35:22) Deuce McBride(40:22) Neemias Queta (45:27) Jordan Goodwin(47:55) Collin Gillespie(52:50) Davion Mitchell(56:34) Jusuf Nurkic (1:01:27) Vit Krejci(1:04:50) Donte DiVincenzo(1:11:30) Q&A: How serious of contenders are the Celtics? (1:15:15) Q&A: Raptors playoff outlook(1:17:39) Q&A: Max Strus trade possibility (1:22:57) Q&A: Brightest NBA/NFL future (1:25:49) Q&A: Wild Card Weekend picks(1:32:34) Q&A: Who in the NBA would most benefit from going back to college(1:35:52) Q&A: Could every college team win a national championship with JokicJacob's content  @jacoblocks  https://x.com/Jacoblocks_Finn's contenthttps://twowaytalents.com/rankingshttps://benchmobblog.com/https://www.brewhoop.com/authors/finley-kuehlhttps://x.com/finleykuehl

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On this episode of The Cassels Cast, Eamon is joined by Kenny Kluska. Together, they discuss some of the most disappointing teams around the league and decide whether it's time to panic about them or not. They later wrap up with some questions from the audience. Timestamps: (01:13) Lakers(10:47) Warriors(19:33) Clippers(25:50) Mavericks(32:18) Cavs(39:37) Magic (46:50) Bucks (54:15) Hawks (1:00:59) Audience questions: Trae Young landing spots(1:07:36) Audience questions: Will Hugo Gonzalez make an All-Rookie team (1:11:58 ) Audience questions: 65 game rule(1:17:12) Audience questions: Lamar Jackson’s future(1:25:38) Audience questions: Who will have the best 2026