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Locked On Nets - Daily Podcast On The Brooklyn NetsA Karl Anthony-Towns and Coach Budenholzer offseason? A look ahead with Jac ManuellThe guys get on with Jac Manuell from Brooklyn Buzz for part two of their conversation. This time around Jac puts Karl-Anthony Towns , Alperen Şengün, Trae Young , Donovan Mitchell, Paul George and Jalen Green on a short list of off-season targets - and the guys discuss the best players to help Brooklyn get back on track.They explore the value o the all mighty American dollar, and trying to lure Mike Budenholzer(or any top flight coach) to Brooklyn, and close out on silver-linings in a lost season. Get a Free Nets eBook...2024-04-0939 min
Knicks Film SchoolPREGAME POD | Knicks at Nets Preview w/ Jac Manuell of the Brooklyn Buzz PodcastIn this pregame podcast, GMAC is joined by Jac Manuell of the Brooklyn Buzz Podcast - part of the BlueWire podcast network - to preview the Knicks upcoming game on Tuesday night against the Brooklyn Nets.Watch the video version of this podcast on our YouTube channel!FOLLOW GMAC - @AndrewJClaudio_FOLLOW JAC - @JacManuellSUBSCRIBE TO THE BROOKLYN BUZZ PODCAST:- ITUNES- SPOTIFYCHECK OUT THE KFS MERCH STORE!SPONSORS:GO TO PRIZEPICKS.COM/KFS & AND USE CODE “K-F-S” FOR A FI...2024-01-2352 min
The Clear Out: A Brooklyn Nets PodcastJames Harden to Philadelphia? Trouble in Brooklyn? w/ Jac Manuell of the Brooklyn BuzzMatt and Jac Manuell of the Brooklyn Buzz connect for an all-Blue Wire Podcasts sit down to discuss Jake Fischer (of Bleacher Report)'s illuminating James Harden story. They talk about the threat that Philadelphia poses, Harden's cause for frustration in Brooklyn, and even delve into the possible fit of Ben Simmons on the Nets.Follow Jac on Twitter @JacManuell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices2022-01-251h 05
Just Ball Things NBA PodcastJBT X Outlet CrossoverNick Fay, Kory Waldron, and Jac Manuell hit you with an Outlet X JBT crossover episode- Steph Curry- Sixers looking good- Denver in trouble- Ingram vs Zion- AND MORE2021-01-0546 minJust Ball Things NBA PodcastHas Player Empowerment Gone Too Far? Should Kyrie Irving Not Accept Any NBA Awards? Ep 4.45This week on JBT:- Should Kyrie Irving not accept any NBA awards from the media?- Has player empowerment gone too far?- Will Paul George bounce back next season?- Is there a false narrative around Russell Westbrook?KEEP BALLIN' SUPERSTARS!https://dsgntree.com/off-the-glasshttps://www.otgbasketball.com/https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/just-ball-things-nba-podcast/id1159299569**Apologies for the audio issues on Jac's end**2020-12-1254 minJust Ball Things NBA PodcastJimmy Butler Leads The Miami Heat to a Mammoth Game 5 Win!Jac is joined by Nick and Joe to recap an epic Game 5 of the Finals:- Jimmy. Butler.- What went wrong for the Lakers in the closing moments?- Duncan Robinson firingAND MORE!KEEP BALLIN' SUPERSTARS!https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...https://www.otgbasketball.com/2020-10-1007 minJust Ball Things NBA PodcastThe Lakers Take a 3-1 Lead Over MiamiJac is joined by Nick and Joe to discuss Game 4 of the Finals:- Lakers role players step up- What went wrong for the Heat- Finals MVP picks and Game 5 predictionsAND MORE!KEEP BALLIN' SUPERSTARS!https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...https://www.otgbasketball.com/2020-10-0704 minJust Ball Things NBA PodcastJimmy Butler Stars as Heat Take Game 3 Over the LakersJac is joined by Nick and Joe to recap Game 3 of the Finals:- Jimmy Butler stars- Anthony Davis struggles- Turnovers, turnovers, turnovers for the LakersAND MORE! KEEP BALLIN' SUPERSTARS!https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...https://www.otgbasketball.com/2020-10-0507 minJust Ball Things NBA PodcastLakers Take Care of Business Against Heat in Game 2Jac is joined by Nick and Joe to recap Game 2 of the NBA Finals:- Davis and James dominate- Heat fight mightilyAND MORE!KEEP BALLIN' SUPERSTARS!https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...https://www.otgbasketball.com/2020-10-0305 minJust Ball Things NBA PodcastLakers Dominate Miami in Game 1Jac is joined by Nick and Joe to recap Game 1 of the NBA Finals:- Davis domination- Heat injuriesAND MORE!KEEP BALLIN' SUPERSTARS!https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...https://www.otgbasketball.com/2020-10-0107 minJust Ball Things NBA PodcastNBA Finals Preview: Lakers vs HeatJac is joined by Nick and Joe to preview the 2020 NBA Finals:- Keys for the Heat- Keys for the Lakers AND MORE! KEEP BALLIN' SUPERSTARS!https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...https://www.otgbasketball.com/2020-09-3010 minJust Ball Things NBA PodcastThe Miami Heat Will Face the Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA Finals!Jac is joined by Joe and Nick to recap Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Finals:- BAM! BAM!- Grant Williams' surprise form- Celtics first half struggles AND MORE!KEEP BALLIN' SUPERSTARS!https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...https://www.otgbasketball.com/2020-09-2805 minJust Ball Things NBA PodcastLeBron James and Anthony Davis Lead the Los Angeles Lakers to the NBA FinalsJac is joined by Joe and Nick to recap Game 5 of the Western Conference Finals:- LeBron James doing GOAT things- Foul trouble for Jokic- Murray hobbled with injuryKEEP BALLIN' SUPERSTARS!https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...https://www.otgbasketball.com/2020-09-2705 minJust Ball Things NBA PodcastThe Boston Celtics Force Game 6 Against the Miami HeatJac is joined by Joe and Nick to recap Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals:- A massive second half from Boston- Miami's lack of energy- Poor shooting from the HeatAND MORE!KEEP BALLIN' SUPERSTARS!https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/just-ball-things-nba-podcast/id1491089587https://www.otgbasketball.com/2020-09-2605 minJust Ball Things NBA PodcastAnthony Davis Drops 34 PTS as the Lakers Win Game 4 Over the Denver NuggetsJac is joined by Joe and Nick to recap Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals:- Davis dominating early- Murray starring- Questionable officiatingKEEP BALLIN' SUPERSTARS!https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...https://www.otgbasketball.com/2020-09-2505 minJust Ball Things NBA PodcastThe Miami Heat Take Game 4 over the Boston CelticsJac is joined by Joe and Nick to recap Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals:- Tyler Herro dominance- A shoddy first half from Jayson Tatum- Jimmy Butler stepping up in the clutchKEEP BALLIN' SUPERSTARS!https://www.otgbasketball.com/2020-09-2406 minJust Ball Things NBA PodcastThe Denver Nuggets Come Back to Take Game 3 Over the Lakers!Jac is joined by Joe and Nick to recap Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals:- Denver dominance- Lakers lackadaisical - Jermai Grant starring- Anthony Davis' poor reboundingKEEP BALLIN' SUPERSTARS!https://www.otgbasketball.com/2020-09-2304 minJust Ball Things NBA PodcastAnthony Davis Leads the Lakers to a Thrilling Game 2 Win!Jac is joined by Joe and Nick to recap a stunning Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals:- That clutch shot from Anthony Davis- Can the Nuggets get back into the series?- Who is better player right now, AD or Jokic?KEEP BALLIN' SUPERSTARS!https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/just-ball-things-nba-podcast/id1491089587https://www.otgbasketball.com/2020-09-2105 minJust Ball Things NBA PodcastJBT: Episode 4.34 - Boston Takes Game 3 Over MiamiOn a special mini-recap of Heat-Celtics, Jac is joined by Nick 'Bam' Boylan and Joe 'Money' Makar to discuss what went right for Boston and what went wrong for Miami in Game 3.KEEP BALLIN' SUPERSTARS!2020-09-2006 minJust Ball Things NBA PodcastJBT: Episode 4.33 - Game 1 DEN-LALOn a special mini-recap of Nuggets-Lakers, Jac is joined by Nick 'Bam' Boylan and Joe 'Money' Makar to discuss what went right for Los Angeles and what went wrong for Denver in game 1.2020-09-1904 minJust Ball Things NBA PodcastJBT: Episode 4.32 - Mini Recap of BOS-MIA Game 2On a special mini-recap of Boston Miami, Jac is joined by Nick 'Bam' Boylan to discuss Miami's game 2 win.2020-09-1804 minJust Ball Things NBA PodcastJBT: Episode 4.31 - Mini Recap of BOS-MIA & LAC-DENOn a special mini-recap of Boston-Miami and Clippers-Nuggets, Jac is joined by Nick 'Bam' Boylan to discuss:- The insane game one win from the Heat- Denver pulling off an historic upset over the Clippers- That block- More unfavourable records for Doc Rivers- The Clippers disrespecting the gameAND MORE!KEEP BALLIN' SUPERSTARS! https://dsgntree.com/off-the-glasshttps://www.otgbasketball.com/2020-09-1609 minJust Ball Things NBA PodcastEpisode 4.28 - Playoffs BabyThis week on JBT:- We give all our playoff predictions- Will Ty Lue be coaching the Pelicans next season?- Will Kenny Atkinson be the next Bulls head coach?- Was Vlade Divac just a scapegoat in Sacramento?- How has the NBA been helping manage coronavirus around America?- Would Kyle Kuzma start on most NBA teams?- Has Jacque Vaughn earned the Nets head coaching job?2020-08-161h 08Just Ball Things NBA PodcastEpisode 4.27 - NBA is STILL Back!This week on JBT:- Could the Blazers be the best eighth seed ever?- Can MPJ make the Nuggets a true championship contender?- Are Devin Booker and the Suns underrated?- Will the Giannis-Luka rivalry define the future of the league?- Should the Lakers be worried about their form?- Will Nate McMillan be let go as the Pacers head coach?Plus we debate a DBS between nachos, pizza and burgers! KEEP BALLIN' SUPERSTARS!https://dsgntree.com/off-the-glasshttps://www.otgbasketball...2020-08-0958 minJust Ball Things NBA PodcastEpisode 4.26 - NBA is Back! NOT KindaThis week on JBT:- Should the NBA suspend its relationship with China?- Are the Celtics a threat to the Bucks in the East?- What is Michael Porter Jr. on about? - Should the Pelicans have been even invited to the Orlando Bubble?- Why did the league not allow wear Jimmy Butler to wear a blank jersey? - Can Donovan Mitchell be the face of a franchise?- Should the Nets tank out of the playoffs?KEEP BALLIN' SUPERSTARS!https://dsgntree.com/off-the-glasshttps...2020-08-0356 minJust Ball Things NBA PodcastEpisode 4.25 - The NBA is Back! (Kinda)This week on JBT:- Should Lou Williams be allowed back in the Orlando campus?- Did the Knicks make the right move in hiring Tom Thibodeau?- Does moving Ben Simmons to the four make the Sixers a championship threat?- Will Bol Bol win next season's Rookie of the Year?- Is Stephen Curry just a system player?- Who should win Most Improved Player?- Should Giannis be the unanimous MVP?- Were Draymond Green's recent comments on Black Lives Matter misguided?- How would Zach LaVine...2020-07-2651 minJust Ball Things NBA PodcastEpisode 4.24 - If You Can't Be Good, Be EntertainingThis week on JBT:- How much fun are the players having in Orlando?- Who is going to be the bubble MVP?- Why is Ben Simmons still having trouble with shooting? - Who is the biggest clown in the NBA media?- Have Mitchell and Gobert mended their relationship?- Who's better, Lowry or Westbrook?- Do Portland have any chance in a series against the Lakers?- Did Beal make the right decision not to go to Orlando?- Are the Nets going to be the most...2020-07-1247 minJust Ball Things NBA PodcastEpisode 4.23 - Indie Desperately Desire DipoThis week on JBT: - Will this year's championship be the toughest to win?- Does the Delete 8 bubble scream cash grab?- Are the NBA doing enough to highlight social injustices?- Will players break the Orlando bubble because of sexual frustrations? - Are the Lakers title chances higher after a long rest?- Would the Pelicans be a top-5 seed if they started the season with a healthy Zion?- Can Indiana make an impact in the playoffs without victor Oladipo?- Do the Wizards deserve to be in...2020-07-0651 minJust Ball Things NBA PodcastEpisode 4.22 - Money, Money, MoneyThis week on JBT:- Is the NBA taking COVID-19 seriously?- Who are the winners of the schedule release?- Is Adam Silver being dishonest about the reason for the NBA's return?- Can JR Smith offset the loss of Avery Bradley for the Lakers?- Is Davis Bertans a bad teammate? - Who is better, prime Blake Griffin or prime Kyrie Irving?- Will Jason Kidd lure Giannis to New York?Plus a fruit inspired DBS and a heap more on a jam-packed episode of Just Ball Things!2020-06-2858 minJust Ball Things NBA PodcastEpisode 4.21- Power to the PeopleThis week on JBT:- Does a play-in/playoff-plus structure delegitimise the value of the 2019-20 season?- Are the playoff play-in plans just a ruse to get Zion Williamson in the playoffs? - Is Damian Lillard a spoiled and entitled brat for suggesting he’d sit out the return of the NBA? - Will Tom Thiboadeau be coaching the Knicks in 2020-21?- Should LeBron James win this season's MVP? - Would it be a mistake for Kevin Durant to try to play when the current NBA season resumes? - Is Br...2020-05-3153 minJust Ball Things NBA PodcastEpisode 4.20 - Jason Kidd IS Gonorrhea (ft. Paul Headley)This week on JBT we’re joined by very special guest Paul Headley to discuss a range of topics including:- Is the NBA any closer to returning?- Will Kevin Durant return for the Nets before the 2020-21 season? - Would KD and LeBron have dominated the league in the 80s and 90s?- Should the Warriors consider trading Draymond Green? - Will John Wall be a better player when he returns from injury?- Is Tom Thibodeau going to coaching an NBA team next season? All that and so mu...2020-05-101h 12Just Ball Things NBA PodcastEpisode 4.19 - Frank Isola-tionThis week on JBT:- Is the decision to open some NBA facilities unfair to certain teams/players?- Will The Last Dance go down as the best sports documentary ever? - Who was more important to Michael Jordan's success, Scottie Pippen or Phil Jackson? - Would Scottie and MJ have lasted in the modern NBA? - Was Jerry Krause right in his comments on the importance or organisations in building towards a championship?- We go through a heap of Draymond Green's comments throughout the week. - Who's better Luka Doncic...2020-04-261h 01Just Ball Things NBA PodcastEpisode 4.18 - Quentin QuarantinoThis week on JBT:- Has the rift between Rudy Gobert and Donovan Mitchell been overblown?- Would Rudy Gobert fit on the Boston Celtics?- Could the NBA season actually return?- How beneficial would a delayed draft be?- How will the front office changes in Chicago help the Bulls?- Will LeBron James have another chance at a championship beyond 2020?- Who had a better all-round career, Tim Duncan or Kobe Bryant?All that and a heap more on Just Ball Things! KEEP QUARANTINING SUPERSTARS!2020-04-1353 minJust Ball Things NBA PodcastEpisode 4.17 - Mexican Beer VirusThis week on Just Ball Things:- Is the 2020 Hall of Fame Class the best ever?- Will the NBA season commence at all this year?- Should the league look at holding the rest of the season on a cruise ship?- Did MJ release The Last Dance to protect his legacy?- Will the announcement of the new Olympics date hinder Team USA's chances at claiming another gold medal?- Is the vacant Chicago Bulls front office job a coveted position?- Is Bradley Beal a top-10 player in the...2020-04-061h 04Just Ball Things NBA PodcastEpisode 4.16 - Who Suffers the Most From the NBA Hiatus?This week on JBT:- Can the league sustain the financial ramifications of COVID-19?- Upon return, do the players need time before heading straight into the playoffs?- Do the Clippers have the most to lose if the season is cancelled?- Is Rudy Gobert a top-five defender in the league?- Will LeBron James be a Laker for life? - Should the Pelicans be wary about offering Brandon Ingram a max contract?- Does Kyrie Irving have the best handle of all-time?All that and so much more on...2020-03-301h 06Just Ball Things NBA PodcastEpisode 4.15 - News Flash! Draymond Is An IdiotThis week on JBT:- Has LeBron usurped Giannis in MVP favouritism?- Are Kyrie and KD the reason why Kenny Atkinson is no longer the Nets head coach?- Is Westbrook the alpha of the Rockets? - Does Chris Paul deserve an All-NBA selection? - What's going on with the Charles Barkley-Draymond Green feud? - Will Bradley Beal end his career with Washington?All that and so much more!KEEP BALLIN' SUPERSTARS!https://dsgntree.com/off-the-glasshttps://www.otgbasketball.com/https://podcasts...2020-03-0952 minJust Ball Things NBA PodcastEpisode 4.14 - Harden v Giannis - Prime Rib BeefThis week on JBT:- Whose side are you on the Giannis/Harden beef?- Is Russell Westbrook's game disrespected? - Can Jayson Tatum be a future MVP candidate?- How important are Khris Middleton and Paul George to their team's championship hopes?- What's going on in Utah?- Should Philly trade Joel Embiid in the offseason? - Is 2019-20 a wasted season for Bradley Beal?All that and more, plus Spiritual Time on a jam-packed episode of Just Ball Things!KEEP BALLIN' SUPERSTARS!https...2020-03-0158 minJust Ball Things NBA PodcastEpisode 4.13 - DunkGate 2020This week on JBT:- Was Aaron Gordon robbed of the 2020 Dunk Contest title?- Is Zion a top-24 player in the league already?- Can Joel Embiid be the best player on a championship team?- Is Jayson Tatum a top-5 player in the East?- Do the Lakers need to make an upgrade to solidify their championship aspirations?- Is Russell Westbrook playing the best basketball of his career in Houston? - Can the Clippers win the championship without a healthy Paul George?All that and more, plus...2020-02-161h 06Just Ball Things NBA PodcastEpisode 4.12 - Hey Now, You're an All-Star (Except Beal)This week on JBT:- Is Damian Lillard an MVP contender?- Was Bradley Beal the biggest All-Star snub?- How much will the rule changes at the All-Star game affect the weekend?- Does Zion Williamson have a chance at winning Rookie of the Year?- Is Russell Westbrook the Rockets best player right now?- Should Marcus Morris been more heavily punished for his post-game sexist comments?- Can Victor Oladipo lift the Pacers to home court advantage in the post-season?All that and more plus a Kyrie...2020-02-0251 minJust Ball Things NBA PodcastEpisode 4.11 - Up Late with JBT: Kyrie, Ja Morant, Zion. Luka Donakitch talk and MORE!This week on JBT:- Were Kyrie Irving's comments overblown?- Will Ja Morant win an MVP over the course of his career?- How long will Bradley Beal last in Washington?- Is Luka Doncic overrated?- Can Zion Williamson propel the Pelicans into the playoff race?- Do players care more about the 'gram than the game?- How do we know what dinosaurs look like?All that and more on a jam-packed episode of Just Ball Things! KEEP BALLIN' SUPERSTARS!https://dsgntree...2020-01-2056 min
Full Access HoopsOTG's Top 50 (20-1), Players Who've Sucked, Mid-Season Awards & More: With Jac Manuell | Ep. 125On the 125th episode of Full Access Hoops, Kory Waldron is joined by otgbasketball writer/podcaster Jac Manuell to discuss:- OTG's Top 50 NBA Players (20-1)- Players who have straight-up sucked- Mid-Season awards& MoreAn otgbasketball.com podcastSocial Media:Kory Waldron - Twitter/Instagram: @KwalhoopsJac Manuell - Twitter: @TheJmanJBT2020-01-1759 minJust Ball Things NBA PodcastEpisode 4.10 - Nikola 'Thicc Lord' JokicThis week on JBT:- Who won the Kevin Durant-Kendrick Perkins beef?- Did John Beilein really mean to say 'slugs'?- Will load management come back to haunt the Clippers?- Does Chris Paul deserve to be an All-Star?- How will the Sixers fare in Embiid's absence? - Is Nikola Jokic the best big man in the game?- Should Anthony Davis be in the MVP discussion? - What's going on with Kyle Lowry?All that and more, plus a pasta inspired Off Topic, Spiritual Time and...2020-01-111h 02Just Ball Things NBA PodcastEpisode 4.9 - Cle-Love with Special Guest Luke 'Maggers' MagriThis week on JBT we're joined by Luke 'Maggers' Magri to discuss:- How bad has the relationship between Kevin Love and Cleveland gotten? - Is Andre Drummond bound for Atlanta?- What were the biggest surprises from the first returns of All-Star voting?- Is David Stern the best commissioner in the history of sports?- Are the Pelicans rushing Zion back?- Do the Lakers lean too heavily on LeBron?- How much trouble are the Sixers in?- Did Brandon Ingram deserve a max-extension?- How good...2020-01-051h 18Just Ball Things NBA PodcastEpisode 4.8 - Giannis Has Peaked? OK BoomerThis week on JBT:- Did Kevin Garnett break LeBron?- Should the Pelicans trade Jrue Holiday?- Should Zion Williamson sit the rest of the season?- Are the Bucks just a 'cool story'?- What does Giannis hitting threes mean for the rest of the NBA?- Is Ben Simmons a liability? - Can James Harden and Russell Westbrook win a title for Houston?- Will the million dollar prize incentivise the best players to participate in the NBA's mid-season tournament?- Who is more important for Miami...2019-12-221h 19Just Ball Things NBA PodcastEpisode 4.7 - Joel Em-BOSSThis week on JBT: - Is Anthony Davis the best fit of all of LeBron's superstar teammates?- Could another player do what James Harden is producing in Houston?- Who is a better player? Russell Westbrook or Chris Paul?- Has Joel Embiid's attitude changed?- Will the Dallas Mavericks win a championship in the next three years?- Which team should trade for Kevin Love? - Who would be the best fit as head coach for the Knicks?All that and more plus Wizards Woes, Brooklyn Bits and...2019-12-151h 12Just Ball Things NBA PodcastEpisode 4.6 - Knicks Gonna Knicks & Dalai Lama is the GOATThis week on JBT:- Do the Knicks need to fire Steve Mills?- Who should target Kevin Love in trade?- Why has Nikola Jokic been so poor to start the season?- Can anyone top the Lakers and Bucks this season?- Did we underrate the supporting cast in Dallas?- Has Giannis reached his peak? - How have the Celtics been performing so well?- Should the Warriors trade their 2020 draft pick? Plus Wizards Woes, Brooklyn Bits and a NEW spiritual segment to end the show...2019-12-081h 24Just Ball Things NBA PodcastEpisode 4.4 - Sweet Melon AnthonyThis week on JBT:- How will Melo fit in Portland?- How much longer will Fizdale last in New York?- Is Luka Doncic an MVP contender?- Could Andrew Wiggins make the All-Star team?- Are the Celtics a Finals contender?- Does James Harden have a chance at averaging 40PPG over the season?- Can anyone stop Ja Morant from winning ROTY?Plus Brooklyn Bits, Wizards Watch and so much more on a bumper episode of Just Ball Things! https://dsgntree.com/off-the-glass 2019-11-171h 22Just Ball Things NBA PodcastEpisode 4.3 - Harden=Bad, Howard=BadThis week on JBT: Could Anthony Davis leave Los Angeles for Chicago in free agency?How worried should the Rockets be able Harden’s shooting woes?Should the Lakers start Dwight Howard?Is Kyrie really a problem in Brooklyn?Does Portland need to make a trade?Is Monty Wiliams a Coach of the Year contender? All that and so much on a jam-packed episode of Just Ball Things! https://dsgntree.com/off-the-glass https://www.otgbas...2019-11-0558 minJust Ball Things NBA PodcastEpisode 4.2 - Small Sample Size Stats & OverreactionsThis week on JBT:- Should we read into Giannis' comments to a Harvard researcher?- Is Stephen Curry a Hall of Famer?- Who's a better player right now, Kawhi or LeBron?- Can the Sixers win the championship without another shooter?- Will Kyrie win the scoring title?- Do the Clippers have the best bench in the league? - How will Zion's injury affect his career apirations?- What was the best value rookie contract extension?- Plus a v...2019-10-261h 01Just Ball Things NBA PodcastEpisode 4.1 - 2019-20 Season Preview & Awards PredictionsThis week on the first episode of the new season of JBT: - We look at all the big awards including MVP, Sixth MOTY, Coach of the Year, Most Improved, ROTY & DPOY.- Plus we look at a lot of other fun topics including dumb predictions for the season, breakout players, players we're most excited to watch, coach most likely to get fired and more!- We predict the standings, Finals picks and championship winner .- Nick also gives his surprising thoughts on the Bradley Beal extension 2019-10-191h 30Just Ball Things NBA PodcastEpisode 3.35 - NBA-China Relations: The JBT ApproachThis week on JBT:- Is there any resolution to the NBA-China conflict?- Can Zion make the All-Star team in his rookie season?- Should Stephen Curry be the MVP favourite?- What are the pros and cons to Kyle Lowry's contract extension?- Will James Harden showoff his new move in the regular season?- How many threes will Ben Simmons hit this season? All that plus Brooklyn Buzz, Wizards Woes and so much more! https://dsgntree.com/off...2019-10-1259 minJust Ball Things NBA PodcastEpisode 3.34 - Jimothy and WiggsThis week on JBT: - Would Chris Paul make the Heat a championship contender?- Can Anthony Davis make the Lakers an elite defensive team?- What should we expect from Ben Simmons next season? - Could the Warriors shallow depth prevent them from reaching the postseason?- Will Andrew Wiggins breakout in 2019-20? https://dsgntree.com/off-the-glasshttps://www.otgbasketball.com/https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/just-ball-things-nba-podcast/id11592995692019-09-2848 minJust Ball Things NBA PodcastEpisode 3.33 - Team USA Turmoil, Lucky LA Land LeonardThis week on JBT: - Were the Clippers lucky to land Kawhi Leonard in free agency?- Will Team USA's FIBA form affect their chances in Tokyo?- Can the Bucks win the championship with Giannis being average from the perimeter? - Are the Rockets championship contenders? - Should the Magic have picked up Markelle Fultz's fourth year rookie option? All that and much more plus Brooklyn Bits, Wizards Watch and DBS is back! https://dsgntree.com/off-the-glasshttps...2019-09-2155 minJust Ball Things NBA PodcastEpisode 3.32 - FIBA, Lakers, Dwight & Tarantino TalkThis week on JBT: - Can the Aussies win the FIBA World Cup?- Did the Lakers do Lonzo and Josh Hart dirty?- Will Dwight Howard rejuvinate his career in Los Angeles? All that and more, plus Brooklyn Bits, Wizards Woes and some Tarantino chat in Off Topic! https://dsgntree.com/off-the-glasshttps://www.otgbasketball.com/https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/just-ball-things-nba-podcast/id11592995692019-09-0753 minJust Ball Things NBA PodcastEpisode 3.31 - Russelling Some LeavesThis week on a jam-packed episode of JBT: - Was HOU desperate in their trade for Russell Westbrook?- How long will CP3 be in OKC?- Will DeMarcus Cousins be an All Star next season?- Why isn't Carmelo Anthony wearing an NBA uniform?- Is Jrue Holiday an MVP candidate?- Why did Kevin Durant choose Brooklyn?- Will Bill Murray be in Space Jam 2? All that and much, much more on this week's JBT! 2019-07-131h 02Just Ball Things NBA PodcastEpisode 3.30 - Kaul LeonorgeThis week on JBT: - Are the Clippers the 2020 championship favourites?- Where will Russell Westbrook get traded?- Who are the biggest losers of free agency?- How will KD and Kyrie fit together in Brooklyn?- Where do the Pacers, Jazz and Sixers rank heading into next season? All that and more plus Wizards Woes! https://dsgntree.com/off-the-glasshttps://www.otgbasketball.com/https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/just-ball-things-nba-podcast/id11592995692019-07-0859 minJust Ball Things NBA PodcastEpisode 3.29 - Scappy (Scared Happy)This week on JBT: - Can Kyrie make the Brooklyn Nets a contender?- Does Jimmy Butler actually make Houston better?- Will Kemba be a better fit in Boston than Kyrie was?- Can the Lakers land Kawhi? All that and more free agency talk, plus Wizards Woes! https://dsgntree.com/off-the-glasshttps://www.otgbasketball.com/https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/just-ball-things-nba-podcast/id11592995692019-06-2950 minJust Ball Things NBA PodcastEpisode 3.28 - Lebronthony JavisThis week on JBT: - Who won the Anthony Davis trade? - Who should the Lakers target in free agency next? - Is Kawhi the best player in the NBA? - Does the NBA to invest more in medical science? - How much should the Wizards offer Masai Ujiri for his services? - Is D'Lo more valuable than Kyrie? https://dsgntree.com/off-the-glasshttps://www.otgbasketball.com/https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/just-ball-things-nba-podcast/id11592995692019-06-1537 minJust Ball Things NBA PodcastEpisode 3.27 - Who Cares?! 100 EpisodesThis week on the monumental 100th episode of JBT! - Can Kevin Durant save the Warriors?- Is Kawhi better than Steph?- Who is the worst championship team ever?- Should the Hornets give Kemba a supermax contract? https://dsgntree.com/off-the-glass https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/just-ball-things-nba-podcast/id1159299569 All that and more plus Wizards Watch and Brooklyn Bits! 2019-06-0944 minJust Ball Things NBA PodcastEpisode 3.26 - We Are Not Uptown PeopleThis week on JBT: - Is Kawhi the best player in the NBA?- When will Kevin Durant return for the Warriors?- Is Stephen Curry the second best player of all time?- All-NBA Team discussion- Will HOU coach Mike D'Antoni be fired? All that and more plus Wizards Woes, Brooklyn Bits, and a discussion of the GOT finale for Off Topic! https://dsgntree.com/off-the-glass https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/just-ball-things-nba-podcast/id11592995692019-05-261h 02Just Ball Things NBA PodcastEpisode 3.25 - Drink Some BleachThis week on JBT: - Is Damian Lillard overrated?- Are the Warriors better off without KD?- Who is the defensive GOAT?- Should the Bucks be championship favourites? - Who has the best Anthony Davis package? - Where will Kawhi be playing in 2019-20?- Does the draft system need changing? All that and more plus Brooklyn Bits and Wizards Woes! https://dsgntree.com/off-the-glass https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...2019-05-1859 minJust Ball Things NBA PodcastEpisode 3.24 - Sixers by 4This week on JBT: - Will Jason Kidd take over Frank Vogel as head coach of the Lakers during next year's regular season? - Which playoff series loss to GS was worse, 2018 or 2019?- Is Brett Brown on borrowed tomorrow in Philly?- Can the Bucks win the NBA Finals?- Who's more to blame for Boston's lack of success, Kyrie Irving or Brad Stevens?2019-05-111h 00Just Ball Things NBA PodcastEpisode 3.23 - Sweaty BottomThis week on JBT: - Can HOU extend their series with GS to seven games?- Will Kawhi leave TOR? - Why is Kyrie complaining about the officiating?- Who's the best player in the DEN-POR series?- Who's better, Al Horford or Draymond Green? All that plus Brooklyn Bits, Wizards Woes and an Avengers Endgame inspired Off Topic!2019-05-051h 03Just Ball Things NBA PodcastEpisode 3.22 - DENVER!!!This week on JBT: - We delve into each playoff series and forecast some matchups heading into the second round, plus...- Would PHX really take Morant over Williamson?- How does Dwight Howard opting in affect the Wizards going forward? All that and heaps more of a jam packed playoff edition of JBT!2019-04-2356 minJust Ball Things NBA PodcastEpisode 3.21 - Redemption NarrativeThis week on JBT: - It's playoff talk aplenty as we go through each series and give our predictions - Plus we delve intro the drama in LA, and the coaching merry-go-round that's occurred over the past week All that and heaps more on a Playoff Edition of JBT! 2019-04-1349 minJust Ball Things NBA PodcastEpisode 3.20 - Improved the MostlyThis week on JBT: - Who's got the better case for MVP, Giannis or Harden?- Does Kyrie deserve an All-NBA spot?- Can anyone beat Pascal Siakam for Most Improved Player?- Are Andre Drummond and Rudy Gobert underrated?- How good will Zion be when he enters the league? All that plus Wizards Woes, Brooklyn Bits, JBTeam of the Week and Rookie Watch!2019-03-2455 minJust Ball Things NBA PodcastEpisode 3.19 - Packs A PunchThis week on JBT:- Will Houston make the Finals?- How will Malcolm Brogdon's injury effect the Bucks' postseason?- Will the Knicks have a successful offseason?- Is Doc Rivers a COTY candidate?- Should the NBA go back to a best-of-five format in the playoffs? All that and more plus JBTeam of the Week, Rookie Watch, Wizards Woes and Brooklyn Bits!2019-03-1848 minJust Ball Things NBA PodcastEpisode 3.18 - These Hose Ain't LoyalThis week on JBT: - Should the Lakers trade LeBron in the offseason?- Who is a worse owner, James Dolan or Robert Sarver?- Has HOU re-established themselves as the second best team out West?- Are Milwaukee the title favourites? - What role has social media played in the NBA and on its players? All that and more plus JBTeam of the Week, Rookie Watch and an Off Topic where we delve into the debate of XBox v PS4!2019-03-101h 02Just Ball Things NBA PodcastEpisode 3.17 - Suns' SorrowsThis week on an express episode of JBT: - Is Luke Walton's firing an inevitability - What is going on in Phoenix?- Who will fare better in the playoffs, Indiana or Boston?- Will the Doncic-Trae Young trade replace the PG13-Oladipo deal as the best win-win trade?- How much success will the Bucks have in the postseason? Plus Brooklyn Bits is back and more! jbtpodcast@gmail.com KEEP BALLIN' SUPERSTARS!SUSCRIBE...2019-03-0431 minJust Ball Things NBA PodcastEpisode 3.16 - Mama JoeThis week on JBT: - Are the Celtics underachieving? - Who's more likely to make the playoffs, the Lakers or the Kings?- Should Zion keep playing with Duke?- Who's leading the MVP race right now?- Are OKC Golden State's biggest threat out West? All that and more, plus Wizards Woes, Brooklyn Bits, JBTeam and Rookie Watch! jbtpodcast@gmail.com KEEP BALLIN' SUPERSTARS!SUSCRIBE:https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/just-b...2019-02-231h 02Just Ball Things NBA PodcastEpisode 3.15 - Learned ManThis week on JBT: - Did the Lakers dodge a bullet by not trading for Anthony Davis?- What will be the biggest factor in summer free agency movement?- Who's bigger bust? Markelle Fultz or Anthony Bennett? - Team Giannis or Team LeBron?- What does Kevin Durant's recent dealings with the media tell us?- LaVar is back at it All that and more! Plus Wizards Woes, Brooklyn Bits and an Off Topic inspired by National Pizza Day! ...2019-02-091h 09Just Ball Things NBA PodcastEpisode 3.14 - My Vocabumalry is Going to ExpandifyThis week on JBT: - Plenty of All-Star talk- Who's had a better career? Andre Iguodala or Carmelo Anthony?- Does Kawhi's recent purchase give us an indication of his free agency plans?- Who will be hired as the new Cavs coach?- Can Kevin Durant break the all-time scoring record?- Does Enes Kanter need to play more? Plus Wizards Woes, Brooklyn Bits, JBTeam of the Week and Rookie Watch! jbtpodcast@gmail.com 2019-01-2658 minJust Ball Things NBA PodcastEpisode 3.13 - Keeps On Truckin'This week on JBT: - Has Dennis Smith Jr. played his last game for Dallas?- Can Kyrie Irving truly lead the Celtics?- Should Memphis blow it up?- Are the Warriors the most hated team in sports?- Should Zion Williamson sit out the rest of the season for Duke? WIZARDS WOES:- Should the Wizards tank? BROOKLYN BITS:- Will the Nets have an All-Star representative in Charlotte? Plus JBTea...2019-01-1959 minJust Ball Things NBA PodcastEpisode 2.39 - Backdoor Shenanigans (ft. Evan Montella)This week on Just Ball Things:- Special guest OTG superstar, Evan Monetlla joins us to give his takes on the Buissink/Manuell scale.- We delve into the Space Jam 2 news, the Jimmy Butler trade possibilities and plenttyyyyyyyy of Lakers news.- We give our thoughts on the findings from the Dallas investigation, whether Zion Williamson will be as good as LeBron and if the Jazz are a championship contender.All that and so much more on a jam-packed episode of JBT! KEEP BALLIN' SUPERSTARS!2018-09-2055 minJust Ball Things NBA PodcastEpisode 2.34 - Band DraftThis week in a special offseason edition of JBT we do a very special band draft.Nick, Jac and special guest Chaz pick their favourite vocalist, bassist, drummer and lead/rhythm guitarist to form the ultimate band. Some picks are intriguing to say the least, to find out who we select be sure to tune in! KEEP BALLIN' SUPERSTARS!https://www.facebook.com/JustBallThings/https://twitter.com/TheJManJBThttps://twitter.com/JBTnick EMAIL:jbtpodcast@gmail.com SUSC...2018-07-1239 minJust Ball Things NBA PodcastEpisode 2.31 - BefuddledThis week on Just Ball Things:We break down Twitter-gate and the unfortunate news of our boy Ben Simmons dating Kendall Jenner. We debate the following in the Buissink/Manuell Scale:-Does Brett Brown deserve his 3-year contract extension?-Would the Finals be better with the Celtics or Rockets?-Could Steve Kerr retire at the end of these Finals?-Could KD be on his way out of Golden State?-Will LeBron win Finals MVP?All that and more on this week's episode of...2018-05-3045 minJust Ball Things NBA PodcastEpisode 2.29 - MonolithicThis week on JBT: Dwayne Casey was fired by the Raps, we debate whether the decision was right or wrong. We also wrap up all the other coaching news around the association. With the rest of Buissink/Manuell we we delve into the following: -The Warriors/Rockets series will determine the legacy of James Harden. -Will the Cavs/Celtics series determine LeBron’s free agency destination? -Does Ben Simmons need to overhaul his jump shot? -Is Kawhi he...2018-05-1150 minJust Ball Things NBA PodcastEpisode 2.24 - Cream is in the PuddingThis week on Just Ball Things:We preview every playoff series in the Buissink-Manuell scale and delve deep into the awards, including our very own Rookie Watch winner and JBTeam of the Year with the JBT MVP. Nick has a few mishaps and we go a bit crazy with the soundboard but it's all in good fun in this special postseason edition of JBT KEEP BALLIN' SUPERSTARS!2018-04-1258 minJust Ball Things NBA PodcastSPECIAL: Interview with Jacob “Procis1on” WallsOn a special edition of JBT Jac talks to highly touted 2K prospect, Procis1n, for a wide-ranging conversation that gives an insight to not only the gamer but the man behind it as well as the 2K league as a whole. KEEP BALLIN' SUPERSTARS!2018-04-0524 minJust Ball Things NBA PodcastSPECIAL: Interview with Christopher “Detoxys” DoyleOn a special edition of JBT Jac talks to highly touted 2K prospect for a wide-ranging conversation that gives an insight to not only the gamer but the man behind it as well as the 2K league as a whole. KEEP BALLIN' SUPERSTARS!2018-04-0235 minJust Ball Things NBA PodcastEpisode 2.22 - SpongeThis week on JBT we answer the following questions in the Buissink/Manuell scale:-Injuries continue to plague the Warriors and Celtics, how will it affect their short and long-term success?-Is James Harden the best player Mike D'Antoni has ever coached?-Is Brad Stevens the Coach of the Year? -Are the Boomers going to kick Team U.S.A's arse?-Will Rudy Gobert win the Defensive Player of the Year?-Should three-pointers be banned in youth basketball?-Will Frank Vogel and Jeff Hornacek keep their c...2018-03-2456 minJust Ball Things NBA PodcastEpisode 2.20 - Absolutely Killer JamsThis week on JBT:WE GOT AN EMAIL! Our lovely listener Fahad asks us if whether the OKC’s Steven Adams is the best offensive rebounder in the league, we debate whether that’s the case.Do we want a new Finals series of Raps/Rockets? Or is Cavs/Warriors IV more enticing?We delve into the health of Stephen Curry and how integral he is to the Warriors championship hopes.Were the Timberwolves right to sign Derrick Rose? Will the Spurs make the playoffs? Should Stan Van ‘Jumanji’ be fired? We answer a...2018-03-1258 minJust Ball Things NBA PodcastEpisode 2.15 - Magicker ManThis week on JBTpod:In the Buissink/Manuell Scale we discuss the injuries to DeMarcus Cousins and Andre Roberson and how it’s going to affect their respective teams. We delve into Team LeBron and Team Stephen, and who is more likely to get the W.Kevin Love, Kawhi Leonard and Damian Lillard were just some of the players garnering attention this week; we look at their circumstances in relation to their respective teams.And as always we have JBTeam of the Week, Rookie Watch and an Off Topic inspired by our glorious Australian her...2018-01-2855 minJust Ball Things NBA PodcastEpisode 2.14 - Shut Down (ft. Jesse Corwin)This week on JBTpod:We’re joined by the incomparable Jesse Corwin of Celtics Express to discuss topics on the Buissink Manuell Scale including:Is the Cavs/Warriors rivalry over?Does Al Horford deserve to be Defensive Player of the Year?And what is Kemba’s best destination?We also delve into whether Paul Pierce was valid in his comments on Isaiah Thomas and whether the All-Star Starters were on point.As usual, we’ve got JBTeam of the Week, Rookie Watch (with brand spankin’ new theme music) and an O...2018-01-211h 06Just Ball Things NBA PodcastEpisode 2.11 - Hook It To My VeinsThis week on JBT pod: The All-Star weekend is rapidly approaching, we make our predictions on who is likely to feature from both conferences. In the Buissink-Manuell scale we debate whether the Raptors deserve more credit for their recent play and if the return of Blake Griffin can make the Clippers a playoff contender. Also, is Anthony Davis on his way out of the Pelicans? And can Kawhi help bring the Spurs back into contention come post-season. Plus we’ve got JB-Team of the Week, Rookie Watch and an Of...2017-12-281h 00Just Ball Things NBA PodcastEpisode 2.4 - ShitstormHappy birthday to the Jman who celebrates his 27th birthday on the pod.We've got a Buissink-Manuell scale with all the hot takes as per usual and a certainly different DBS.Stay tuned.2017-11-0736 minJust Ball Things NBA PodcastEpisode 2.1 - Irredeemable Jumble of ShitNew NBA season is just days away.Myself and Jac will take you through all the good things about the upcoming season as well as hitting you with some preseason predictions.Stay tuned.2017-10-1559 minJust Ball Things NBA PodcastEpisode 1.28 - Justin-Beiber-Looking BastardEpisode 1.28 - Justin-Beiber-Looking Bastard by Nick Buissink & Jac Manuell2017-07-031h 17Just Ball Things NBA PodcastEpisode 1.26 - It Ain't EasyEpisode 1.26 - It Ain't Easy by Nick Buissink & Jac Manuell2017-06-1159 minJust Ball Things NBA PodcastEpisode 1.25 - Finals FeverEpisode 1.25 - Finals Fever by Nick Buissink & Jac Manuell2017-05-3152 minJust Ball Things NBA PodcastEpisode 1.24 - Curls EverywhereEpisode 1.24 - Curls Everywhere by Nick Buissink & Jac Manuell2017-05-021h 18Just Ball Things NBA PodcastEpisode 1.23 - The Most Wonderful Time of YearEpisode 1.23 - The Most Wonderful Time of Year by Nick Buissink & Jac Manuell2017-04-171h 16Just Ball Things NBA PodcastEpisode 1.22 - Subway Chicken Tastes Like AssEpisode 1.22 - Subway Chicken Tastes Like Ass by Nick Buissink & Jac Manuell2017-03-291h 18Just Ball Things NBA PodcastEpisode 1.21 - Let's Give Nick A CheekyEpisode 1.21 - Let's Give Nick A Cheeky by Nick Buissink & Jac Manuell2017-03-131h 30Just Ball Things NBA PodcastEpisode 1.18 - Jet Fuel Doesn't Melt Steel BeamsEpisode 1.18 - Jet Fuel Doesn't Melt Steel Beams by Nick Buissink & Jac Manuell2017-02-201h 22Just Ball Things NBA PodcastEpisode 1.13 - Send NudesJBT had their first ever live podcast today, I'm sure it'll become a common theme while Jac is in the country so keep yourself posted to JBT.This episode we talk about all the Rose news as well as some debate over what really makes a superstar.2017-01-151h 14Just Ball Things NBA PodcastEpisode 1.5 - Trash BagRecapping everything that has happened in this week of NBA from Greg Oden's "bust" claims to Draymond Green's equally as bold claims. Me and Jac take you through all things NBA and it's gearing up to be one of the biggest and best seasons yet.Intro: bensound.com2016-11-211h 33Just Ball Things NBA PodcastEpisode 1.3 - #chopsticksThe NBA season has just started but it's given us a lot to talk about. Join myself and Jac as we discuss all things ball from the highs, lows and everything in between from this week's NBA action.Intro: bensound.com2016-11-061h 16Just Ball Things NBA PodcastEpisode 1.2 - Bay-ZNBA has started and Jac and I are excited to talk about the opening week's action. Join us for some bants, some new segments and as ever, some controversial calls.Intro music: www.bensound.com2016-10-2955 minJust Ball Things NBA PodcastEpisode 0.1 - Stay TunedWe're coming to you soon in the next few weeks to deliver the first ever JBT NBA podcast.Myself (Nick) and Jac will be delivering a light-hearted look on the upcoming NBA season with reviews, predictions as well as all things happening in the world of NBA.So stay tuned.Intro music: http://www.bensound.com2016-09-2700 min