The Playgrounder

Matt and Zach start off the show with the news in 5. They then make shark tank pitches for each 8th seed, and make their cases for why they can win their series' (18:44). Dante Turo joins the show to talk about the Boston Cetlics, and Connecticut vs Canadian food (37:11). Lastly, Derek Murray hops on to talk about the lottery, and the NBA draft (78:17).

Matt and Zach spend five minutes previewing each first round matchup, and then conclude the show with their full playoff bracket predictions.

Sean Highkin joins The Playgrounder to preview the play-in matchup between the Portland Trail Blazers and Memphis Grizzlies. They also touch on the Suns and Pelicans, and what a potential first round matchup would look like against the Lakers.

Zach starts off the show, hitting you with the news around the association, then is joined by Justin Rowan as they draft teams full of players with single digit jersey numbers, and James Herbert comes on to conclude the show and discuss the Most Improved Player Award.

Matt and Zach get you caught up on everything around the league, they are then joined by Denver Nuggets beat writer, Joel Rush to talk about the Nuggets' playoffs chances, MPJ, Bol Bol, and Jokic. Wolf Rock Radio host, Richard Anselmo then joins the programs to discuss the Miami Heat, the Andre Iguodala trade, and music. The boys finish the show sharing and debating their picks for All-NBA.

Dan Favale joins The Playgrounder as we draft the under 25 draft, then Matt and Zach discuss some of their takeaways from the first few days in the Orlando bubble, and conclude by discussing their coach of the year selections!

Matt and Zach hop on The Playgrounder to bring you the news in 5, including Lou Williams leaving the bubble for a strip club, they draft teams of undrafted players, give out rookie awards, and decide their rookie of the year!

Matt and Zach jump on The Playgrounder to break down this week's news, analyze the move towards Ben Simmons at the 4, make their MVP picks, and draft All-European teams to see who can build the best squad.

Matt and Zach jump on The Playgrounder today to talk about people entering and leaving the bubble, Dwight Howard's solo DJ night, another "guess the player," Boston Celtics rookie reviews, and a good old debate of Karl Anthony-Towns' offense vs Rudy Gobert's defense.

Matt and Zach hop on the pod to discuss Matt's accident, the delete-eight bubble, and the Brooklyn Nets' signings. The guys also play a game of "Guess the Player" and talk about the likelihood of the season, and which franchise they would want to buy most. Ending with a rookie review of Michael Porter Jr.