#9 - Post-Draft Lottery, Who Should Go No. 1?

The Atlanta Hawks owe their 2025 unprotected first-round pick to the San Antonio Spurs, which means there's no incentive to lose games. As such, the Hawks are going all out, and will thus introduce top pick Zaccharie Risacher to a competitive environment immediately.Brad Rowland, host of LockedOnHawks, joins the show to discuss Atlanta's upcoming season, Trae Young's upside, and the long-term view of the team.Odds via FanDuel Sportsbookhttps://www.fanduel.com/research/3-best-nba-mvp-bets-for-the-2024-2025-season

17 Okt 202452min

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 Okt 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 Okt 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 Sep 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 Sep 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 Sep 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 Sep 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 Sep 20241h