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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January 20, 2025 Does Bradley Beal Make Sense for the Bucks? and Picking Eastern Conference All-Stars
It’s time to pick Eastern Conference All-Stars.
On a new episode of the Just Basketball show, Chris Manning and Wes Goldberg first talk through rumors that the Milwaukee Bucks could have interest in Bradley Beal and why those rumors don’t pass the small test. Then, they pick their Eastern Confernece All-Star teams after the last round of fan voting and this week’s announcements.
0:00 Cold open:Best thing you saw in the NBA this weekend
9:17 Beal to the Bucks
19:07 Eastern Conference All-Stars
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January 18, 2025 Jimmy Butler's Next Steps, SGA as MVP Favorite, and Cavs Pursuing Cam Johnson
Jimmy Butler’s suspension is over. So what now?

On a new episode of the Just Basketball show, Chris Manning and Wes Goldberg talk through Jimmy Butler’s return and what comes next in that saga, the Thunder routing the Cavs, SGA’s status as MVP favorite, Cleveland’s interest in Cam Johnson and more.

0:00 Cold open: Kevin Love, Instagram posting lord

3:20 Jimmy Butler returns

14:04 Suns trade for Nick Richards

21:03 Cavs-Thunder 2 and SGA’s MVP case

36:43 Cavs pursuing Cam Johnson via trade

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January 07, 2025 10 Questions About the Jimmy Butler-Miami Heat Saga
The Jimmy Butler situation has hit a crisis point in Miami.
On a new episode of the Just Basketball show, Chris Manning and Wes Goldberg talk all about Jimmy Butler by having Chris ask Wes 10 questions about the Butler-Heat standoff. Topics covered: Was this inevitable?; Can this be salvaged?; How do Heat fans feel about this?;How do Heat fans feel about this?; and The next superstar the Heat chase is ___.
0:00 Cold open: LiAngelo Ball goes viral
6:52 Was this inevitable?
13:02 What was the breaking point?
20:06 Can this be salvaged?
21:30 What is the best outcome for the Heat?
26:07 What is the best outcome for Jimmy Butler?
37:45 How do Heat fans feel about this?
39:51 What does Jimmy really have left?
41:21 The next superstar the Heat chase is ___
43:17 When does this get resolved?
45:12 How do you think this ultimately turns out?
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49min
December 31, 2024 The Lakers Nab Dorian Finney Smith and the De’Aaron Fox Clock is Ticking
LeBron James’ Los Angeles Lakers got the role player every contender wanted.
On a new episode of the Just Basketball show, Chris Manning and Wes Goldberg look at the Lakers’ acquiring Dorian Finney-Smith and beating out the Grizzlies to do so. Then, they look at the Kings firing Mike Brown and what that could mean for De’Aaron Fox’s future with the Kings. Lastly. they do a check-in on the Clippers — who are about to welcome back Kawhi Leonard.
0:00 Cold open: Paige Bueckers’ wild airport breakfast
9:30 Lakers acquire DFS
28:10 What do the Kings do now?
41:01 Landing spots for De’Aaron Fox
47:56 Kawhi Leonard returning in January
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December 24, 2024 Previewing Every Christmas Day NBA Game
On a new episode of the Just Basketball show, Chris Manning and Wes Goldberg preview all five NBA Christmas Day game, starting with Spurs-Knicks and going all the way through the Suns-Nuggets nightcap.
0:00 Cold open: Giving out NBA Christmas gifts
10:18 Knicks-Spurs
18:18 Wolves-Mavs
27:25 76ers-Celtics
31:31 Lakers-Warriors
37:24 Nuggets-Suns (and Zach LaVine trade latest)
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December 08, 2024 NBA All-Star Picks at the Season's Quarter Mark
On a new episode of the Just Basketball show, Chris Manning and Wes Goldberg talk about Jonathan Kuminga’s recent play for the Warriors and if him setting a new career high means anything for the Warriors. Then, they pick All-Stars for each conference and draft three All-Star teams in the new format for the 2025 All-Star game in San Francisco.

0:00 Cold open: Yay or nay on the Toronto Tempo as a WNBA team name?
7:38 Kuminga breaking out?
19:25 Eastern Conference All-Star piicks
31:55 Western Conference All-Star picks
43:19 All-Star team draft

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55min
November 05, 2024 Embiid’s 76ers, Giannis’ Bucks, or Zion’s Pelicans: Who Should be Most Worried?
On a new episode of the Just Basketball show, Chris Manning and Wes Goldberg debut new segments on the show: Optimism meter and panic meter.
In the optimist section, they look at the Warriors, Cavs, and Hawks and wonder which team should be the most optimistic after the first two weeks of the season. Then, they look at the panic side and wonder which of the Bucks, 76ers, and Pelicans should be the most worried about their season’s direction.
0:00 Cold open: The MVP so far is ___
4:42 Optimism meter: Cavs, Warriors, Hawks
29:11 Panic meter: Bucks, 76ers, Pelicans
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November 01, 2024 Paolo Banchero’s Breakout, Cade Cunningham’s Turnover Woes, and Mike Budenholzer Unlocks the Suns
On a new episode of the Just Basketball show, Chris Manning and Wes Goldberg discuss why the Pistons are fine despite a 1-4 start and how they can turn it around. Then, they look at the Lakers and why JJ Redick already looks like a good NBA head coach before looking at how Mike Budenholzer looks like a great fit with the Suns and how Bradley Beal proves it.
0:00 Cold open What is Paolo Banchero’s cieling?
7:36 Why the Pistons are on the right track
24:16 JJ Redick is a good coach
41:42 How Bradley Beal’s strong start explains Mike Budenholzer fits the Suns
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October 29, 2024 Chet Holmgren Powering the Thunder, Bucks’ Early Season Struggles, and Other Early Season NBA Takes
On a new episode of the Just Basketball show, Chris Manning and Wes Goldberg talk through how the Thunder might be better than we thought (which was already pretty good!) because of Chet Holmgren’s growth so far this year. Then, they look at the Bucks’ cold start and why it might not get better before looking at the Cavs’ strong start and the Nuggets’ Russell Westbrook problem.
0:00 Cold open: Dwyane Wade’s statue in Miami sure is something
5:06 The Thunder, powered by Chet Holmgren
17:29 Are the Bucks in trouble?
29:07 What matters more: The Cavs’ strong start or Russell Westbrook not fitting with the Nuggets
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45min
October 25, 2024 Jayson Tatum’s MVP Chances, Anthony Davis’ Monster Opening Night, and the Magic’s Opening Statement
Let’s react to standout performances of the opening week of the NBA season.
On a new episode of the Just Basketball show, Chris Manning and Wes Goldberg go through three takes about the first few days of the NBA season: Wes’ belief that Jayson Tatum could be an underrated MVP candidate, Chris’ take that Anthony Davis’ strong play can raise the Lakers’ ceiling, and the Magic’s strong opening night win and seemingly high floor.0:00 Cold open: The Pistons’ six men on the floor technical foul
4:28 Jayson Tatum as an MVP candidate
18:09 Anthony Davis dominating on opening night
30:29 The Orlando Magic make a statement - and are a playoff lock
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