Have you ever wondered how trades actually get done in the NBA? Do you want to know the factors you aren't considering when your mocking moves your favorite team could make? This is the podcast for you! Eric Pincus of Sports Business Classroom and Bleacher Report joins the podcast to talk about the process he goes through when he's concocting trade articles for Bleacher Report.

He lifts the hood on when and where GM's get down to business and hammer out some of the deals that could swing seasons. We preview this years trade deadline and discuss moves that Memphis, LA and Philadelphia could make before the deadline on February 8th.

This is a really unique podcast! Listen in for some real insight, Eric is the best and graced us with his presence, dropping pearls of wisdom as frequently as Tyrese Haliburton drops dimes on the court.

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Check out Eric's latest article on BR: https://bleacherreport.com/articles/10096673-is-it-already-time-for-lakers-to-panic-chase-a-third-star

Check out my article hypothetically trading Zach LaVine to every franchise in the NBA: https://www.fansfirstsports.com/nba/trading-zach-lavine-to-every-team-in-the-nba/

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Morten Stig Jensen jumps on the podcast as we take a break from the rigmarole of the regular season to go global! Listen in for our plan on how the NBA can grow in Europe. We talk taking the game on tour; imagine Giannis in Athens, Luka returning to Madrid, Nikola Jokic in Belgrade...

We discuss how the Olympics is set to be a "Dream Team" level event for the NBA, a Top Gear style European NBA show and so much more in an episode that you won't want to miss!

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Click the link to read my first article on FFSN profiling why the Toronto Raptors and Detroit Pistons should be trading their two stars clashing with new management for each other: https://www.fansfirstsports.com/why-pascal-should-be-a-piston/

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Tyler Rucker of No Ceilings fame jumps on The Drop Step as we unpack the first week of NBA action for our rookie class. Listen in for our takes on Brandon Miller, Ausar Thompson, Dereck Lively II and a few more of the guys who have taken the league in their stride! We mix first week reviews with Tyler's predraft evaluations to bring you an action packed hour of first year analysis.

Who's leading the Rookie of the year race? Which Rookie has surprised you the most to start the year? We'll be checking in with these guys once every few weeks so subscribe to the feed to keep up with the insanely talented 2023 class!

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Click the link to read my first article on FFSN profiling why the Toronto Raptors and Detroit Pistons should be trading their two stars clashing with new management for eachother: https://www.fansfirstsports.com/why-pascal-should-be-a-piston/

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Derrick White? Lauri Markkanen? Onyeka Okongwu? Which NBA player will be signed to the best contract by the time the 24/25 season starts in the NBA?

It's a difficult question but in this episode of "The Drop Step" Ben Pfeifer and I break down who the biggest bargains are on NBA teams going into next season. Listen in for analysis of the Jaden McDaniels, Devin Vassell and Onyeka Okongwu extensions. Enjoy the endless list of names we reel off on a podcast that could've easily been two hours long and let us know in the comments what your favourite contract in the association is rolling into next year.

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Join Lucas Kaplan and I as we talk all things Nets this year! We get into Ben Simmons, fun bench units, progression from Mikail and then zoom out to the future of the Nets as we try and figure out what stars Brooklyn could covet to catapault them back to title contention.

Lucas is an exemplary beat writer. The chat we have goes deep on long term projections for the team, what the two rookies could look like for the Nets this year and even a little known CBA exception that I learnt about live on air. He's the best, this pod is a great listen, check it out!

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Youtube sensation Frank Michael Smith joins the show to talk awards predictions. Frank and I make our picks for all the big awards talking favourites, dark horses and long shots providing you with some analysis, hot takes and betting odds in an enthralling episode! Will Jokic win a 3rd MVP? Can anyone beat Victor Wembanyama to Rookie of the year? Will the best defensive player in basketball finally win his first Defensive player of the year?

Listen in for our predictions and so much more!

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Season Preview alert! Listen in as Silver Screen and Roll founder, Harrison Faigen and I talk all things Lakers going into the 23/24 season!

We talk win total predictions, starting lineups, young gems at the bottom of the roster and despite recording over two weeks ago we heavily discuss a potential Christian Wood signing! Can Lebron James defy father time for another year? Should Anthony Davis be the DPOY favourite? Is Austin Reaves the best value contract in the NBA? We get into all of that and more on this episode of "The Drop Step"!

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It's episode 11 of the Drop Step and it may well be the best episode yet! Listen in as ThunderChats aka Dylan of Topic: Thunder and I rank potential trade targets for the for Sam Presti to acquire. We talk elite roleplayers like Trey Murphy III, controversial stars like Karl Anthony Towns and some of the very best players in the league.

Who would you look to add to this talented OKC roster? Listen in to hear our full top 5's - please rate the podcast, follow the feed and share with anyone who's looking to quench their NBA thirst this off-season.

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Last year the Denver Nuggets ended a 56 year wait for their maiden NBA championship. Victory is sweet, but there are still 10 franchises who've never held the Larry O'Brien aloft. Listen in to hear me and NBA expert Brett Usher break down who we think has got what it takes to win that first title, there's differing opinions and chat about the long term futures of some of the most exciting young teams in the league.

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Listen back to the "Crystal Ball: NBA first timers" episode to hear a breakdown of Mikail Bridges, Tyrese Haliburton, Brandon Ingram and Jarren Jackson Jr. All of whch feature prominently in this episode! - https://open.spotify.com/episode/0vDZxOyXLXHMUMrxHBkA5Q?si=003142661db647bf

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A strong poker hand but a stronger podcasting tandum! Jack and I talk through Pistons, core four, Beef stew, the glut of bigs, veteran presence and so much more in this offseason Pistons primer. Listen in for what retro team the Pistons could look to for inspiration this year, Jack unashamedly admitting his hard working, board hitting big man obsession and why Troy Weaver makes us think about our cheat meals with his trade deadline habits.

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