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We discuss how certain matchup warp playoff narratives, the madness that is the Pistons-Magic series, Jokic’s struggles against Minnesota an...
Jordan Dyer joins to discuss the wild Lakers Rockets series, LeBron James and Marcus Smart’s play, the Celtics battle with Paul George, Dyla...
Who is in trouble? Does anyone look better than expected? We discuss big takeaways from the first few days of the NBA playoffs, including th...
Apologies for some audio issues today! We preview the title favorites, matchup dynamics, possible dark horses, how the playoffs COULD be dif...
Who were the best defenders in 2026? We crown our champions in 6 categories, plus a new BONUS award at the end of the show. Which player app...
We discuss the best coaches of 2026, the Coach of the Year race, and react to our Jaylen Brown deep dive against the Thunder. Plus, Cody's d...
A new inner circle team? Is another fading? We discuss what “clutch” performances should mean in the MVP race, Ajay Mitchell's value to the...
Huge takes on Bam's 83 point game, the possible anarchy of the looming 65-game rule, Kawhi Leonard's incredible rebirth this season, the Cli...
A stat that captures Victor Wembanyama's unrivaled defensive impact! We discuss his latest ascension and where he ranks among the best 1-gam...
We discuss the concept of a role player: Offense vs defense concepts, the negative vs positive uses of the term, great complementary players...
We discuss the extremes of Luka Doncic and massive production vs. value, weird fit and building around negative defenders vs. 2-way players....
The trade deadline changed a few rosters in the East – we discuss James Harden's move to Cleveland, and where that leaves them next to the C...
Who are the NEXT best players after the All-Stars? It's time for our annual sub all-star team – those players that move the needle but aren'...
How valuable are great plays (versus the Little Things)? Plus, the surging Charlotte Hornets and Moussa Diabete. We also wrap up part 3 of o...
We start with the Pistons, and possible spacing issues with multiple non-shooters for them and Houston. Then, we continue our top offensive...
We discuss the complicated, adventurous, talented LaMelo Ball and his play this season. Then we discuss the best on-ball offensive players t...
We discuss some dangerous teams and dangerous matchups for the top title contenders, along with “ethical” players right now and the best pla...
We discuss the polarizing Paolo Banchero – why some fans think he's a star, why we aren't sold, what makes his situation unique and more. Be...
We discuss the best guard trios of all-time and the implications of the Spurs sweep over the Thunder in the last month. But first, Jaylen Br...
We dive into the 3-game series between the Rockets and Nuggets, Reed Sheppard's X-Factor role, and the Jokic-Sengun matchup. First, a brief...
Our annual best players (for a playoff tournament right now!) who will be under the age of 25 on February 1, 2026! Will a rookie be picked?...
How are the Celtics so good on offense right now? We examine Boston's blazing month, Neemias Queta and Jordan Walsh's role, Joe Mazzula and...
Hoopvision's Jordan Sperber joins to discuss trends in the NBA this season, and in basketball in general in the last few years, from bigger...
We start with the increase in scoring (again), increase in fouls, and complete undercutting of defenses based on the way the game is being c...
OKC is a machine and Jokic can't miss! We discuss our first title contenders of the year, the Rockets offense, the strange Eastern Conferenc...
We discuss the Rockets unique, league-leading offense this year, Doc Rivers floor-raising coaching around Giannis and the Bucks, and the tre...
We discuss the Lakers resilience and Austin Reave’s place among the 2021 draft class, Cade Cunningham’s passing and Jrue Holiday’s point gua...
We discuss the incredible start from Victor Wembanyama, and where he fits into the NBA hierarchy right now. Plus the teams and players that...
We preview the 2025-26 NBA season. We discuss Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs, the enormous Denver Nugget off season, teams that could win t...
What were the big themes and takeaways we had from this series? What specifically players changed in our minds and why? We reflect on the se...
For our final two players, we quantify the unique and devastating forms of “gravity” in basketball. In particular, off-ball gravity that is...
We look at, perhaps, the 3 best peaks of the 21st century, all from slightly different time periods, environments and circumstances. How doe...
How do we make sense of small samples and outlier signals in the playoffs? How much should specifically good or bad matchups influence playo...
We discuss two of the most dominant downhill penetrators in league history, and the critical ways in which they're different. First, the str...
Kobe Bryant and Kevin Durant were both voluminous score on and off-ball. We discuss Durant's playoff scoring, the impact of his gravity, his...
We tackle Chris Paul's “floor general” approach to offense and the pros and cons of how he pressured defenses (and his turnover suppression)...
Steve Nash was an early “heliocentric” star. Dirk Nowitzki was a big man who played on the perimeter and off the ball. We discuss team build...
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Joel Embiid are all-time level scorers with a ton of midrange shots. We discuss their unique (and concerning?) g...
Would Shaq's Lakers have won 3 titles with T-Mac instead of Kobe Bryant? We tackle this question and more discussing Tracy McGrady's magical...
Harden and Ginobili had nearly opposite roles and box score stats. We discuss Manu's underrated defense, his role filling in the gaps in San...
Draymond Green and Dwight Howard were defensive superstars, but how good were they offensively? We discuss their fairly unique roles, and th...
Jason Kidd was one of the best defensive point guards ever, but what about his lower scoring offense? How valuable is his pace and passing d...
What player peaked the highest in the 21st century? We kickoff our 25 best peaks of the 21st century by discussing all the players who didn'...
We discuss the major moves of the free agency and trade seasons, from Kevin Durant's trade to the Bane Magic to the Bucks wave and trade. Su...
Who were the best players in 2025? First, we discuss all players as if they were healthy and ready for a playoff run, and then we trying to...
We discuss the Pacers egalitarian “ecosystem” that nearly stunned the NBA world, and the Thunder's unique team construction that led to the...
The first two games of the NBA Finals and the Pacers prospects. Also, OKC's best defender, their historical versatility, why fans hate them...
Does this Finals represent the future of the sport? Where does this Pacers run rank historically? We discuss this along with our All-playoff...
What players are we higher on and lower on after seeing them in the 2025 NBA playoffs? What concepts or trends have emerged in these playoff...
We preview the Eastern and Western Conference Finals, but first, a look back at OKC-DEN. Do we feel differently about different players afte...