The Just Basketball Show

By Just Sports

Chris Manning and Brendon Kleen cover the latest trends, thrills and debates across the NBA and the basketball world. They bring perspective as both lifelong hoops junkies and credentialed reporters t... more

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June 16, 2023 The 10 People Who Will Define the NBA Offseason
The NBA offseason is here and rumors are flying around Damian Lillard, James Harden, Zion Williamson and Bradley Beal already.
Chris Manning and Brendon Kleen break all those down and more as they count off their 10 people who will define the NBA offseason.
8:30 Zion Williamson
22:25 James Harden/Tilman Fertitta
32:09 Damian Lillard
38:23 Bradley Beal/Michael Winger
46:26 Jeff Weltman
54:45 Warriors lead executive
58:46 Slop of the Week feat Jonathan Kuminga
1:01:58 Danny Ainge
1:10:51 Khris Middleton
1:18:38 Karl-Anthony Towns
1:23:00 Jaylen Brown
This episode was produced by Jake Stephens and Dillon Hiser.
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June 13, 2023 Crowning the Denver Nuggets, a Deep Dive on NBA Parity, and Resetting the Toronto Raptors
The Denver Nuggets defeated the Miami Heat in the NBA Finals, adding the most important piece to the resume of two-time MVP Nikola Jokic.
Brendon Kleen and Chris Manning celebrate Denver’s dominant season, discuss how they matched Miami’s physical and mental toughness, and what the Nuggets’ title means in the context of this era of NBA parity. Then, a breakdown of the Toronto Raptors offseason and how they can reset this summer.
0:57 Nuggets win the title
30:37 The era of NBA parity
45:49 Resetting the Raps
This episode was produced by Jake Stephens and Dillon Hiser.
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1h 17min
June 08, 2023 Nikola Jokic & Jamal Murray Dominate, a Chris Paul Surprise, and a LeBron-Kyrie Reunion
Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray became the first teammates in NBA history with 30-point triple-doubles as the Denver Nuggets took a 2-1 lead in the NBA Finals, while the NBA offseason kicked off with a bang as Chris Paul, LeBron James and Kyrie Irving are in the middle of the rumor mill.
Brendon Kleen and Chris Manning discuss Denver’s star-powered win, Christian Braun’s breakout and why the Miami Heat need threes to fall to get back in the series. Then, a breakdown of the latest NBA free agency news and the debut of Slop of the Week.
1:03 Jokic & Murray go off
21:28 Denver defense bounces back
27:20 The Braun game
36:15 What’s next for CP3
51:06 Slop of the Week starring LeBron & Kyrie
This episode was produced by Jake Stephens and Dillon Hiser.
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1h 5min
June 05, 2023 Three Reasons Miami Beat Denver in Game 2 of the NBA Finals, Plus Fixing the Detroit Pistons
The Miami Heat became the first team to beat the Denver Nuggets at home in Game 2 of the NBA Finals despite 41 points from Nikola Jokic.
Chris Manning and Brendon Kleen break down the three biggest reasons Miami won, including Jimmy Butler doing more and unlocking Miami on both ends, Jamal Murray’s reserved approach, and the good and bad of Joker in scoring mode.
To close, a breakdown of the Detroit Pistons offseason after they signed Monty Williams to the biggest head coach contract in the NBA.
1:07 Heat play their game
17:41 Jamal Murray too quiet
28:13 Jokic uncomfortable
41:16 Fixing the Pistons
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1h 8min
June 02, 2023 Three Reasons Denver Beat Miami in Game 1 of the NBA Finals, Plus Which Finals First-Timer Is Next?
Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets took a smooth win in Game One of the NBA Finals as the Miami Heat didn’t get enough out of their star Jimmy Butler or the young role players they’ve counted on all postseason.
Brendon Kleen and Chris Manning discuss Denver’s tale of two halves offensively, a huge scoring night from Bam Adebayo, Jokic’s lack of aggressiveness, and the surprise of Haywood Highsmith. Then, a look at Game Two adjustments including how the return Tyler Herro could affect the series. To close, a look at the five remaining NBA teams that have never made the Finals and which is most likely next season and in five years.
0:31 Nuggets hit the ground running
8:46 Bam goes off
17:42 Heat ECF heroes fade
23:57 Adjustments for Game 2
37:38 Most likely first timer in 2024
47:01 Most likely first timer next 5 years
This episode was produced by Jake Stephens and Dillon Hiser.
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May 30, 2023 Celtics Come Up Short, a Miami-Denver NBA Finals, and High Stakes Coaching Hires
The NBA Finals are set after the Miami Heat topped the Boston Celtics to set up a matchup against the Denver Nuggets.
Chris Manning and Brendon Kleen discuss how Miami won Game 7, what this series taught us about Boston, and why Denver should be a humongous favorite in the Finals. Then, a closer look at coaching hires in Milwaukee, Philadelphia and Phoenix to understand why the NBA is leaning toward innovative assistants and former players over retreads in recent hiring cycles.
1:58 Heat win Game 7
29:06 NBA Finals Preview
51:40 Adrian Griffin and Nick Nurse get hired
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1h 19min
May 26, 2023 Celtics Make It a Series, LeBron and Melo At the End, and Fixing the Washington Wizards
The Boston Celtics are keeping things interesting as the Miami Heat attempt to join the Denver Nuggets in the NBA Finals, while LeBron James confronts basketball mortality on the same day Carmelo Anthony embraces it.
Brendon Kleen and Chris Manning recap the latest in the NBA playoffs and offseason before closing with a guide to how the Washington Wizards can approach the offseason under new executive Michael Winger.
1:05 Celtics take Game 5/evaluating Heat role players
23:50 Remembering Carmelo Anthony
32:40 LeBron exerts pressure (again)
52:36 Fixing the Wizards
This episode was produced by Jake Stephens and Dillon Hiser.
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1h 10min
May 22, 2023 Celtics Collapse, James Harden’s Crossroads, and the Buzzsaw Denver Nuggets
We’re headed for a Denver Nuggets-Miami Heat NBA Finals while free agency is quietly revving up as James Harden appears destined to rejoin the Houston Rockets.
Brendon Kleen and Chris Manning break it all down while also praising Bam Adebayo, wondering about new NBA tampering rules, sifting between culture and talent in Denver, and checking in on Breanna Stewart and Brittney Griner in the WNBA.
This episode was produced by Jake Stephens and Dillon Hiser.
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1h 14min
May 19, 2023 Jamal Murray Takes Over, Heat Culture Reigns, and Our 2023 WNBA Burning Questions
The Denver Nuggets and Miami Heat have early leads in the NBA conference finals, while the 2023 WNBA season begins this weekend.
Chris Manning and Brendon Kleen are joined by Sabreena Merchant of The Athletic to discuss Denver eking out a win and dive into the top and bottom of the WNBA with title picks, awards picks, and burning questions for the most interesting teams including the title favorite Las Vegas Aces and New York Liberty.
1:17 Murray magic
12:03 WNBA preview
54:00 Heat steal Game 1
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1h 11min
May 17, 2023 Spurs Perfect for Victor Wembanyama, Nikola Jokic Breaking Through, and a Bizarre NBA Coaching Carousel
The San Antonio Spurs won the 2023 NBA Draft Lottery and the chance to draft Victor Wembanyama while the Denver Nuggets took care of business to win Game One at home against the Los Angeles Lakers in a busy Tuesday in the NBA.
Brendon Kleen and Chris Manning break down what Wembanyama landing in San Antonio means for the NBA, his career, and the Spurs organization. Then, a closer look at Nikola Jokic on another brilliant night, where that series goes from here, and separating fact vs. fiction on the NBA coaching carousel.
1:09 Wembanyama to San Antonio
24:02 Jokic holds off the Lakers
42:55 NBA coaching carousel spinning
This episode was produced by Jake Stephens and Dillon Hiser.
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1h 11min

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