The Roundup Podcast

On today's show, even tho the NBA Finals ended more than a month and a half ago, the hoops world hasn't slowed down at all after the end of the season; it's just been one event after another. The Draft, trades, Free Agency, then Summer League and Team USA Showcases, and now two weeks of Olympics' hoops that takes us thru the middle of August and seamlessly merges into football season.Throw in watching some WNBA, some MLB, and other Olympics events, and summer on the sports calendar has been downright packed this year. And as of last night, NFL Preseason is underway and I can hear Week 1 calling, but today, we're still on hoops, with a review of some new faces in new places, what we saw in Summer League, Team USA and more! So sit back, it's been an entertaining NBA Offseason leading us right into football season and we're breaking down how it's all unfolding, next on the Roundup Podcast so let's get rolling . . .

On today's show, despite the season being almost two weeks in our rear view, the NBA hasn't gone anywhere. We've had Bridges' trade to the Knicks, among other deals of varying significance; the Draft, and why YMMV, we're gonna try to refrain from deciding the career arcs of players who haven't set foot on an NBA court yet; and now, Free Agency is underway, and while there haven't been any mega-deals yet, we're just waiting for the first Domino to fall. So sit back, it's the NBA Offseason and we're breaking down how it's all unfolding, next on the Roundup Podcast so let's get rolling . . .

On today's show, it's all about perspective, as we reconcile endings with memories and new beginnings. The sports world lost an all-time icon, as Willie Mays passes away at age 93, but the outpouring of appreciation we saw immediately following the announcement was befitting of the legend he was, both on and off the field. RIP #24, I never saw him play but I was always acutely aware of how great he was, and that's just how incredible the legacy he left behind was. And we bid farewell to another NBA season, as the Celtics are crowned champs, and we'll recap what we saw throughout a somewhat lackluster NBA Finals, even as we look ahead to the NBA draft, free agency and Olympic hoops that are gonna help us get thru the offseason. So sit back, it's Willie Mays love, an NBA Finals wrap up and a little US Open recap, and we're breaking down how it's all unfolding, next on the Roundup Podcast so let's get rolling . . .

On today's show, finally, after what seems like forever, we have an NBA Finals game to look forward to, with the championship series starting tomorrow. After more than a month of at least one NBA game on every single night, two quick Conference Finals series of 4-0 Celtics and 4-1 Mavs left us with the awkward absence of NBA hoops for over a week. But it's given us time to really marinate on the cutthroat dominance we've seen from Luka lately, on Jaylen outshining Jayson to win the series MVP, and how steadily spectacular Kyrie has been, and it let's us make our predictions with the latest news from Shams on Kristaps Porzingis' return from injury for Game 1. But what remains to be seen is how good he actually is to go, and how classic a performance Luka might be cooking up, and if Tatum can match him star versus star. Folks, I think we have ourselves a pretty good matchup! So sit back, it's the NBA, all NBA and nothing but the NBA Playoffs and we're breaking down how it's all unfolding, next on the Roundup Podcast so let's get rolling . . .

On today's show, we're wrapping up the Conference Semifinals and looking ahead to the round of four, and although ymmv on entertainment value, the sheer volume of games has been fantastic. NBA Playoff basketball has kept hoopheads busy, that's for sure, with 74 games in 33 nights, and 31 nights straight with at least one game, and Playoff hoops at that. And we still have two rounds to go! Sure it would be great if every game came down to the last possession and every star was Jordenesque every night, but isn't it enough to watch Ant become an established Playoff superstar, or see Jokic work his magic, or Brunson do the improbable and Luka do the expected while both are hobbled by injuries? And along the way, we saw amazing performances in losing efforts from LeBron, from Shai, from Donovan, from Embiid. The volume of short video highlights you can marvel at on your phone may be light, but there are legit NBA historical storylines playing out right now. Jokic doesn't get the repeat, that's the big one right now but there's plenty more, like, does Tatum get over the hump, will Luka make his first Finals, how far could Brunson carry his team and how far can 22 year old Ant carry his, and what the heck are the Pacers doing here? Fortunately we have another month of hoops to watch it all play out, with up to 14 straight days of games starting tonite! But no matter what, youth will take over, cuz either Tatum, Ant, Haliburton or Luka is winning a title. So sit back, it's the NBA, all NBA and nothing but the NBA Playoffs and we're breaking down how it's all unfolding, next on the Roundup Podcast so let's get rolling . . .

On today's show, with the NBA Playoffs in full swing it's all hoops, all the time, and we have a lot to get into with Round 2 underway. But first, it's a way too late post-mortem on our Golden State Warriors' season; we've been so busy talking about actual Playoff teams that we didn't get a chance to review the season and look ahead to next year, but rest assured, this will likely be the last Warrior talk til next fall. Then it's a brief recap of Round 1 before we give our pre-series Round 2 predictions and take a look at what we've seen so far from Ant and the Wolves, Jalen and the Knicks and more. So sit back, it's the NBA, all NBA and nothing but the NBA and we're breaking down how it's all unfolding, next on the Roundup Podcast so let's get rolling . . .

On today's show, we're checking in on the NBA Playoffs midway thru Round 1 action, and so far, the "old" stars seem on their way out, even as the new generation appears ready to take over. Our guy Steph, now in his mid-30s, is out, sent home before it all even started, while 25 year old SGA is in, as in, likely in the Conference Finals this year with his Thunder, and the franchise looking to be in great shape for years to come. 28 year old Nicola Jokic is in, he's the pinnacle of the game right now, while as great as he's played, 39 year old LeBron is likely on his way out, both immediately and more long term. You get the picture; there's a lot of new blood in title contention this year, with Ant, Brunson, Luka, and other leading the charge. Meanwhile, the NFL Draft is in the books and while we got a few surprises on Day 1, there was plenty that went as predicted. A lot of offense was picked on Day 1, high value positions in a deep draft for OT, WR and QB, as we see the top 6 QBs go in the first 12 picks. My winner was Chicago though, and Bears fans have to be excited to see the Caleb-Rome connection in action this fall. So sit back, the NFL Draft is in the books, the NBA Playoffs are underway, and we're breaking down how it's all unfolding, next on the Roundup Podcast so let's get rolling . . .

On today's show, in part 1, we're checking in on the NBA Playoffs midway thru Round 1 action, and so far, the "old" stars seem on their way out, even as the new generation appears ready to take over. Our guy Steph, now in his mid-30s, is out, sent home before it all even started, while 25 year old SGA is in, as in, likely in the Conference Finals this year with his Thunder, and the franchise looking to be in great shape for years to come. 28 year old Nicola Jokic is in, he's the pinnacle of the game right now, while as great as he's played, 39 year old LeBron is likely on his way out, both immediately and more long term. You get the picture; there's a lot of new blood in title contention this year, with Ant, Brunson, Luka, and other leading the charge. Meanwhile, in part 2, the NFL Draft is in the books and while we got a few surprises on Day 1, there was plenty that went as predicted. A lot of offense was picked on Day 1, high value positions in a deep draft for OT, WR and QB, as we see the top 6 QBs go in the first 12 picks. My winner was Chicago though, and Bears fans have to be excited to see the Caleb-Rome connection in action this fall. So sit back, the NFL Draft is in the books, the NBA Playoffs are underway, and we're breaking down how it's all unfolding, next on the Roundup Podcast so let's get rolling . . .

On today's show, we're catching up on a busy time on the sports calendar and we're reveling in the abundance of stories out there for us to follow, as March Madness and the NBA regular season wrap-up, and as we get ready for the Masters, the NBA Play-in and Playoffs and then the NFL Draft. But what we really get into today are the various seeding battles we have in both the NBA's Western and Eastern Conferences with just a few games remaining before the finale on Sunday, as we examine a few different scenarios for teams like our Warriors, the Knicks, the Celtics, the Bucks and a few others. Plus, Giannis' injury, the Warriors' all time league record 3 point shooting nite in LA, Gaber's Masters picks and more. So sit back, April on the sports calendar is always a time of great abundance, especially in the NBA, and we're breaking down how it's all unfolding, next on the Roundup Podcast so let's get rolling . . .

On today's show, as the NBA regular season comes down to the last 10 or so games and the playoffs get closer, we have teams jockeying for seeding position in both conferences, as well as Play-In tourney spots to fill. In the Eastern Conference, Donte DiVincenzo has been on fire for the Knicks, as they try to hold off the Cavs for the 3 seed and get the chance to avoid the Celtics before the Conference Finals, while the Heat and Sixers try catch the Pacers to avoid the Play-In. Meanwhile in the West, the top of the conference is all bunched up and the 1 seed is up for grabs, as is the final Play-In spot as the Warriors try to hold off a red hot Jalen Green and the Rockets, winners of 10 straight. But first, we're talking NFL rule changes, as we give our reviews of the new kickoff format, onside kicks and the hip-drop tackle ban. So sit back, spring is here, and with it MLB and March Madness, the NBA Playoffs are almost upon us, the NFL is omnipresent and we're breaking down how it's all unfolding, next on the Roundup Podcast so let's get rolling . . .