#101 - 2017 Christmas Day preview

The Los Angeles Clippers lost Paul George this summer, which could have a negative ripple effect on the team's chances this season. However, the door might be open for a competitive year, as long as Kawhi Leonard cracks 50 games played.Justin Russo joins the show to break it all down, while also touching on the Clippers beyond this season.Odds via FanDuel Sportsbookhttps://www.fanduel.com/research/best-nba-finals-bets-for-the-2024-25-season

14 Loka 202450min

The San Antonio Spurs made numerous chances over the 2024 NBA offseason. They added veteran leadership in Chris Paul and Harrison Barnes, and drafted Stephon Castle to be a part of their long-term future.Ty Jäger joins the show to break it all down. Odds via FanDuel Sportsbookhttps://www.fanduel.com/research/best-nba-finals-bets-for-the-2024-25-season

9 Loka 20241h 31min

The New York Knicks and Minnesota Timberwolves made a blockbuster trade, just weeks before training camp, with Karl-Anthony Towns, Julius Randle, and Donte DiVincenzo all getting new addresses.Keith Smith joins the show to break down the deal.Odds via FanDuel Sportsbookhttps://www.fanduel.com/research/nba-schedule-release-key-dates-for-2024-25-season

28 Syys 20241h 2min

The NBA season is soon upon us, and that means it's time for The NBA Podcast's annual NBA League Pass Rankings!Dan Favale and Grant Hughes from the Hardwood Knocks podcast joins the show to dig into the first 15 teams of the rankings. 0:00 - INTRO 2:07 - No. 15 6:22 - FAN CULTURE TANGENT 23:35 - No. 14 28:24 - No. 13 34:42 - No. 12 39:18 - No. 11 43:16 - No. 10 50:56 - No. 9 56:27 - No. 8 1:05:29 - No. 7 1:11:16 - No. 6 1:15:39 - No. 5 1:38:48 - No. 4 1:45:55 - No. 3 1:52:58 - No. 2 2:02:40 - No. 1Odds via FanDuel Sportsbookhttps://www.fanduel.com/research/nba-schedule-release-key-dates-for-2024-25-season

26 Syys 20242h 14min

The NBA season is soon upon us, and that means it's time for The NBA Podcast's annual NBA League Pass Rankings!Dan Favale and Grant Hughes from the Hardwood Knocks podcast joins the show to dig into the first 15 teams of the rankings. Odds via FanDuel Sportsbookhttps://www.fanduel.com/research/nba-schedule-release-key-dates-for-2024-25-season

20 Syys 20241h 26min

Mort has Stephen Noh, senior NBA writer at The Sporting News, on the show to predict the 2024-2025 NBA awards.Listen in, as the duo discuss some candidates to win MVP, DPOY, ROY, MIP, 6MOY, COY, Executive of the Year, and of course Clutch Player of the Year.Odds via FanDuel Sportsbookhttps://www.fanduel.com/research/nba-schedule-release-key-dates-for-2024-25-season

16 Syys 202457min

Jack is back in the hosting chair once again this week and Ahmed Jama of The Draft Council joined him to talk about one of the most highly anticipated draft classes of the decade.Listen in for the lowdown on the 2025 draft. Just what tier of prospect is Cooper Flagg? Can anyone challenge him in the race to go number 1 next summer? Which college teams should you be watching this year? Jack and Ahmed got through a ton on a fun introductory episode to what should be a fascinating draft cycle.Check out Ahmed on Twitter here: https://x.com/slipthescreenCheck out The Drop Step here: https://open.spotify.com/show/6y7i6Tgsp1vQYELsZzZ2NiCheck out The Draft Council here: https://open.spotify.com/show/6y8SVNMhO97mRwLQYS09O1Odds via FanDuel Sportsbookhttps://www.fanduel.com/research/nba-schedule-release-key-dates-for-2024-25-season

12 Syys 20241h

Jack Quantrill visits the pod, and he's brought five names of players who could - for one reason or another - get traded either before, or during, the upcoming NBA season.Listen in, as Mort & Jack discuss some potentially changing power dynamics within the league.Check out Jack at The Drop Step on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/TheDropStepNBAOdds via FanDuel Sportsbookhttps://www.fanduel.com/research/nba-schedule-release-key-dates-for-2024-25-season

7 Syys 20241h 45min