The Mad Handle Podcast

The guys are back to discuss the first week of the 21-22 NBA season, going over a thrilling Knicks home opener and the starting off the season 3-1, the drama surrounding Kyrie Irving and Ben Simmons, then onto projections and early season storylines throughout the NBA.

The guys get together to discuss the latest in the NBA as the seasons is coming to an end. They go over the potential playoff matchups for the Knicks, the new signing of Luca Vildoza, continued play of Julius Randle, Obi Toppin updates, then they react to the news of potential firing/shake up of Portland Trailblazers coach/front office and what that might mean for Damian Lilliard or CJ McCollum. They discuss what the recent play of Russell Westbrook means for his legacy after averaging another triple double for the season and how Nikola Jokic deserves this years MVP award.

The guys get together to discuss the surging New York Knicks, the hottest team in NY sports as they take sole possession of 4th place in the East. They go over how the Knicks got here, what the continued play of Julius Randle means for the Knicks and his potential at a spot on the All NBA team, RJ Barretts ceiling?, Knicks top defense as well as checking in with some other teams throughout the NBA as we approach the playoffs like the injury prone Nets, the Lakers and if they have enough time to bring back Lebron and AD etc.

The guys discuss the latest with the surging New York Knicks, how they're 500 and currently the 6th seed in the east, the improvements from Coach Thibs as well as things we would like to see improve, first time All Star Julius Randle and how he has transformed into a building block for the knicks. Then they get into all star snubs and predictions for all star weekend including skills, rising stars, dunk and 3 point contest.

This week the guys get together to give their picks for the NBA awards for the first quarter of the 2021 season. They start it off with an update on the Knicks and rookie sensation Immanuel Quickley then go into their picks for MVP, 6th man of the year, ROY, most improved player and defensive player of the year.

The guys get together to discuss the latest updates with the Knicks, Mitchell Robinson's development, Toppin's first couple of games, Doers RJ Barrett need to be a shooter? Should Quickley be a starter? Is it ok for a Knicks fan to enjoy the Brooklyn Nets this much? Is Giannis a star or just the best #2 in the league? Who is the closer on the Bucks? Is this Paul George for real? What to expect from this Clippers team?

This weeks episode the guys cover the James Harden trade, discussing all the teams affected, who benefitted the most, can a big 3 work in Brooklyn?, where does Houston go from here? How good are the Pacers now with Levert? Sorry Jarrett Allen off to the Cavs

The guys discuss the first two weeks of the 2021 NBA Season, the hot start by the New York Knicks, the Tom Thibodeau effect, Julius Randle's hot start, the Chris Paul led Pheonix Suns, still fit issues with Ben Simmons and Embiid??

The guys get together to discuss the 2020 NBA Draft, feedback from the top picks and of course their feelings on the New York Knicks draft pick of Obi Toppin. Is he the real deal? Is there a reason he fell to 8 or did we finally win a draft? Thoughts on Leon Rose first draft and more.

The guys get together to discuss where we're at so far with the NBA Finals. Fresh off the big performance by Jimmy Butler in Game 3, the guys go over what went right and what went wrong through the first 3 games on the NBA Finals. They give the predictions for the rest of the finals and go over the latest rumors from the rest of the NBA including the latest with the Clippers, Doc Rivers to Philly and the latest with the Knicks.