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Words With WalasFree Agency Superlatives + Offseason Winners and LosersNick recaps the biggest moves of NBA Free Agency by giving out superlatives including Class Clown, Most Likely to Succeed, Most Dramatic, and more. At the end of the pod, Nick lists the biggest winners and losers of the offseason so far.Linktree: https://linktr.ee/wordswithwalas?utm_source=linktree_profile_share2025-07-091h 09
Words With WalasGAME 7 PREVIEWNick recaps the Pacers' dominant game 6 before previewing game 7 of the NBA Finals. Best NBA Finals of the last decadeMost likely / unlikely game 7 heroesPotential game 7 adjustmentsWhat team has more to lose?Linktree: https://linktr.ee/wordswithwalas?utm_source=linktree_profile_share2025-06-2233 min
Words With WalasThe Jalen Williams Game + Bane to OrlandoNick recaps games 4 & 5 of the 2025 NBA Finals before reacting to the Magic - Grizzlies trade and Kevin Durant's recent request.Linktree: https://linktr.ee/wordswithwalas?utm_source=linktree_profile_share2025-06-1832 min
Words With WalasWE GOT A SERIESNick reacts to the Pacers 2-1 lead in the NBA Finals before discussing the Knicks head coaching "search".Linktree: https://linktr.ee/wordswithwalas?utm_source=linktree_profile_share2025-06-1333 min
Words With WalasNBA Finals Preview!In this episode Nick covers:Thunder & Pacers road to the FinalsWhere do the Knicks & Timberwolves go from here?Best situations in each conferencePreviewing the NBA Finals & series predictionLinktree: https://linktr.ee/wordswithwalas?utm_source=linktree_profile_share2025-06-0349 min
Words With WalasPacers Silence the Garden + Playoff Risers & Round 2 ExitsNick reacts to the Pacers stunning game 1 comeback before breaking down Thunder vs Wolves, the biggest playoff risers, and the most disappointing exits of round 2.Linktree: https://linktr.ee/wordswithwalas?utm_source=linktree_profile_share2025-05-2341 min
Words With WalasCeltics Nightmare & Mavs New HopeNick reacts to the Celtics game 4 loss to the Knicks, gives his predictions for the rest of round 2, and recaps the 2025 NBA Draft Lottery.Linktree: https://linktr.ee/wordswithwalas?utm_source=linktree_profile_share2025-05-1333 min
Words With WalasCeltics Fan Struggles to Accept Reality (Down 0-2)A stunned and embarrassed Celtics fan (Nick) tries to make sense of the 0-2 series deficit to the New York Knicks.What went wrongWho is to blameHow can the Celtics bounce backUpdates on the rest of an upset-filled round 2Linktree: https://linktr.ee/wordswithwalas?utm_source=linktree_profile_share2025-05-0833 min
Words With WalasCeltics Fan Struggles to Accept Reality (Down 0-2)A stunned and embarrassed Celtics fan (Nick) tries to make sense of the 0-2 series deficit to the New York Knicks.What went wrongWho is to blameHow can the Celtics bounce backUpdates on the rest of an upset-filled round 2Linktree: https://linktr.ee/wordswithwalas?utm_source=linktree_profile_share2025-05-0833 min
Words With WalasRoad to Banner 19 with RJ RosazzaNick rapidly recaps every round 1 playoff series before being joined by RJ Rosazza to discuss:Celtics vs MagicCeltics road to the FinalsMost impressive Celtic this yearHow the Celtics can win (and lose) this postseasonShedeur Sanders1 Gorilla vs 100 MenLinktree: https://linktr.ee/wordswithwalas?utm_source=linktree_profile_share2025-04-291h 06
Words With WalasNBA Playoffs "Preview"!Nick recaps the first day of NBA Playoff action, previews every round 1 series, and unveils his entire NBA Playoff bracket!Linktree: https://linktr.ee/wordswithwalas?utm_source=linktree_profile_share2025-04-2032 min
Words With WalasNBA Awards Show!Nick previews the Play-In tournament before giving his pick for the '24-'25 NBA MVP, Rookie of the Year, Defensive Player of the Year, and more!Linktree: https://linktr.ee/wordswithwalas?utm_source=linktree_profile_share2025-04-1652 min
Words With WalasSights & Sounds from Luka's Return + Denver Cleans HouseNick recaps the live experience of Luka's return to Dallas before evaluating the Nuggets decision to fire Michael Malone & Calvin Booth with 3 games left in the season.Linktree: https://linktr.ee/wordswithwalas?utm_source=linktree_profile_share2025-04-1128 min
Words With Walas2024 NBA Draft REDONick recaps his trip to San Antonio, seeing the Celtics & Warriors in-person, the Grizzlies firing Taylor Jenkins, and the return of Anthony Davis before REDOing the 2024 NBA Draft!Linktree: https://linktr.ee/wordswithwalas?utm_source=linktree_profile_share2025-04-0351 min
Words With WalasEverything You Missed While Watching March Madness!Nick breaks down everything that took place in the NBA while the world was watching March Madness, including:Injuries & Resting StarsThe Cavs' 4 game losing streakSale of the Boston CelticsWestern Conference Playoff PictureLinktree: https://linktr.ee/wordswithwalas?utm_source=linktree_profile_share2025-03-2531 min
Words With WalasDid we just get an NBA Finals Preview? + Mavs Fan TherapyNick reacts to the Thunder's win over the Celtics before discussing the worst situations in the NBA.2025-03-1331 min
Words With WalasRed Hot Pistons, Sinking Spurs, & Early Trade Deadline ReturnsNick recaps his Austin trip to see the Spurs before covering the Pistons' hot stretch & the early trade deadline returns for the Lakers, Warriors, and Cavs!YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WordsWithWalasTwitter: https://x.com/WordsWithWalasInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/wordswithwalas/2025-02-2827 min
Words With WalasTHAT is Why the NBA Ratings are DownNick discusses everything that went wrong with NBA All-Star weekend 2025, why he believes it was the worst sports broadcast of all time, and what can be done to save the event moving forwards.2025-02-2033 min
Words With WalasNBA Trade Deadline Reaction & The Top 5 Most Impactful Deals!Nick reacts to EVERY trade deadline moves, and ranks the top 5 most impactful deals!2025-02-111h 00
Words With WalasTHE MOST SHOCKING TRADE IN NBA HISTORYNick breaks down every angle of the historic Lakers - Mavericks trade before giving his thoughts on what trades are coming next, NBA all-star rosters, and the new all-star game format!2025-02-0244 min
Words With WalasNBA All-Star Ballot + Sun's Spotlight with Sean JonesNick gives his NBA All-Star selections before he's joined by Sean Jones to discuss the state of the Phoenix Suns, their recent trades, and if the Suns can still compete for a title this season.The Sean Jones NBA Show: https://www.theseanjonesnbashow.com/2025-01-271h 08
Words With WalasNBA Mid-Season Tier RankingsNick tier-ranks all 30 NBA teams at the halfway point of the '24-'25 season!2025-01-221h 20
Words With WalasA New First Class in the NBA?Nick ranks the top trade destinations for Jimmy Butler and gives his take on the beef between JJ Redick and Charles Barkley before taking a closer look at the top two teams in the NBA!2025-01-1343 min
Words With WalasA Bounce Back Week for the NBANick reacts to the Christmas day NBA slate, the firing of Kings coach Mike Brown, the latest Jimmy Butler update, the Lakers - Nets trade, and all of the biggest stories coming out of a busy week in the NBA!2024-12-3134 min
Words With WalasBucks Win NBA Cup & Is the NBA in Trouble?Nick recaps the final few rounds of the NBA Cup and gives his take on the NBA's league health discussion that's been circulating sports media.2024-12-2029 min
Words With WalasWho will win the NBA Cup, and why do we care?Nick highlights the 8 teams who have advanced in the NBA Cup, gives predictions for the single-elimination tournament, and discusses why NBA fans should care about this event!2024-12-1031 min
Words With WalasRanking the Most Disappointing NBA Teams this SeasonNick ranks the most disappointing teams in the NBA so far, and discusses how concerned these teams should be moving forwards!2024-11-2441 min
Words With WalasNBA Cup PredictionsNick reacts to Klay's return to the Bay before predicting the winners of every NBA Cup group!2024-11-1432 min
Words With WalasBUY or SELL: Early NBA TrendsNick predicts what trends are real from the first two weeks of the NBA season!2024-11-0639 min
Words With WalasNBA Season Preview!Nick predicts the top 10 seeds in each conference, every regular season award, and of course the NBA Finals matchup for the 2024-2025 season.2024-10-211h 09
Words With WalasRanking the Top 10 Bigs in the NBANick ranks the top 10 big men in the NBA heading into the 2024-2025 NBA season!2024-10-1532 min
Words With WalasKAT Traded to the Knicks & ESPN Replaces WojNick breaks down the Knicks - Timberwolves trade before reacting to ESPN's recent NBA moves and the top NBA media day storylines!2024-10-0842 min
Words With WalasRanking the Top 10 Wings in the NBANick reacts to Jamal Murrays's contract extension before ranking the top 10 wings in the NBA heading into the 2024-2025 NBA season!2024-09-1731 min
Words With WalasRanking the Top 10 Shooting Guards in the NBANick reacts to Jaylen Brown's new song before ranking the top 10 shooting guards in the NBA heading into the 2024-2025 NBA season!2024-09-0324 min
Words With WalasRanking the Top 10 Point Guards in the NBA (2024)Nick reacts to Team USA's Gold Medal run and ranks the top 10 point guards in the NBA heading into the 2024 - 2025 NBA season!2024-08-2243 min
Words With WalasFree Agency Loose Ends & Olympic BenchwarmersNick reacts to the final free agent signings of the offseason before discussing the benching of Jayson Tatum & Joel Embiid in the Olympics.2024-08-0223 min
Words With WalasWinners and Losers of the NBA OffseasonAfter 2 weeks of free agency, Nick ranks the biggest winners and losers of the NBA offseason!2024-07-1553 min
Words With WalasNBA Draft Reaction & Free Agency PredictionsNick reacts to both rounds of rounds of the 2024 NBA Draft and all of last week's trades before giving his predictions on where the biggest free agents will sign!2024-06-3052 min
Words With WalasCeltics Win 2024 NBA TitleNick recaps the last 3 games of the 2024 NBA Finals before discussing what this championship says about the Celtics organization, how it affects the legacy of Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown, and why the Celtics are well-positioned to defend the title next season!2024-06-201h 20
Words With WalasCeltics Take Games 1 & 2Nick recaps games 1 & 2 of the NBA Finals before discussing how the Celtics can continue their dominance, and what Dallas needs to do in order to climb back into the series!2024-06-1134 min
Words With WalasNBA Finals Preview Part 2 with Bryan PopeNick is joined by SMQB podcast host and lifelong Dallas fan Bryan Pope to discuss the Mavericks' incredible turnaround over the past two seasons, and preview how they stack up against the Celtics in the NBA Finals!SMQB Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6vRiIDjgScNUqjjvCcLOmxFree Legal Consultation from The Cochran Firm: https://www.cochrantexas.com/free-consultation2024-06-0456 min
Words With WalasNBA Finals Preview Part 1 with RJ RosazzaNick is joined by lifelong Celtics fan RJ Rosazza to recap the Eastern Conference Finals and provide predictions for the Celtics in the NBA Finals.2024-06-0359 min
Words With WalasNBA Conference Finals PreviewNick recaps round 2 of the NBA Playoffs before previewing both conference finals matchups!2024-05-2157 min
Words With WalasNuggets Panic Meter & Ranking Round 1 LosersNick reacts to the Nuggets falling down 0-2 to the Minnesota Timberwolves before ranking the most disappointing round 1 exits. 2024-05-0736 min
Words With WalasTimberwolves Sweep Suns with Garrett OlsonNick highlights what he's learned from the first week of NBA playoffs before being joined by Garrett Olson to discuss the the Timberwolves completing a first round sweep of the Phoenix Suns.2024-04-3054 min
Words With WalasNBA Playoff Preview!Nick previews and predicts every round 1 playoff matchup, before unveiling his complete 2024 NBA Playoff bracket!2024-04-2031 min
Words With WalasNBA Awards Show 2024Nick gives his ballot for all of the 2023 -2024 NBA regular season awards including MVP, DPOY, ROTY, First Team All-NBA, and more!2024-04-1651 min
Words With WalasNBA 6 PackFrom NBA stocks to basketball history, Nick goes through a 6 pack of NBA topics to close the 2024 regular season.2024-04-0937 min
Words With Walas2024 NBA Pressure PyramidNick ranks the top 5 teams in the NBA under the most pressure heading into the 2024 NBA Playoffs!2024-03-2930 min
Words With WalasBucks Beat with Davis LarsonNick is joined by ESPN Milwaukee insider Davis Larson to discuss the Bucks tumultuous season and early returns on Dame and Doc, before drafting the most clutch players in the NBA!2024-03-2236 min
Words With WalasRedoing The 2023 NBA Draft!Nick redrafts the 2023-2024 NBA rookie class based on their careers so far!2024-03-1541 min
Words With WalasIs THIS The Celtics' Year?Nick recaps the Celtics' outstanding season so far, and determines if this is the season the Celtics can actually win the NBA title.2024-03-0526 min
Words With WalasNBA Awards BetsNick takes a look at the NBA award odds, and gives his prediction and value pick for every award!2024-02-2725 min
Words With WalasI'm Too Old for NBA All-Star WeekendNick breaks down a disappointing NBA All-Star weekend and gives his solutions for fixing the product.2024-02-2014 min
Words With WalasWinners and Losers of the NBA Trade DeadlineNick goes reacts to all of the biggest deals of the 2024 NBA Trade Deadline, before discussing his list of the deadline's biggest winners and losers.2024-02-1337 min
Words With Walas5 Trades That Could Reshape the NBANick gives his thoughts on the NBA All-Star selections and the 65-game minimum for NBA awards before breaking out the trade machine to discuss five moves that could reshape the NBA this season.2024-02-0735 min
Words With WalasNBA All-Star Ballot & A Historic Week in the NBANick reacts to the Bucks coaching change, four different 60+ point games, and the Lakers winning the game of the year, before giving his complete NBA All-Star ballot.2024-01-3045 min
Words With WalasAre the Thunder NBA Finals Contenders? with Ian KayanjaNick is joined by sportswriter and lifelong Oklahoma City Thunder fan Ian Kayanja to discuss the Thunder's hot start to the season, trade deadline targets, and how the Thunder stack up to the other top teams in the league before giving out their NBA All-Star starting lineups.2024-01-221h 01
Words With WalasNBA Mid-Season Tier RankingNick tier ranks every team in the NBA at the halfway point of the 2023-2024 season!2024-01-161h 01
Words With WalasWarriors' Panic MeterNick gives his thoughts on the trade between the Knicks and Raptors, before addressing the chaos in Golden State and how the Warriors can still contend for a championship this season.2024-01-0729 min
Words With WalasRanking the Dumbest Moments of Draymond Green's CareerNick discusses the injuries in Cleveland, the Clippers hot streak, Ja's return, and Giannis's game ball tantrum before ranking the top 5 dumbest moments of Draymond Green's career.2023-12-2337 min
Words With WalasNBA In-Season Tournament Finals RecapNick predicts big changes coming for a contender in the Eastern Conference, before giving his reaction to the Lakers winning the first NBA Cup.2023-12-1225 min
Words With WalasCeltics Eliminated from In-Season Tournament + IST Championship PredictionsNick reacts to the first night of NBA In-Season Tournament quarterfinals and gives his predictions for the rest of the tournament.2023-12-0522 min
Words With WalasTimberwolves Talk with Garrett OlsonNick is joined by lifelong Timberwolves fan Garrett Olson to discuss the team's best start in franchise history, the ascension of Anthony Edwards, and end of season predictions for this team!2023-11-2938 min
Words With WalasPros and Cons of the NBA In-Season Tournament + NBA Panic MetersNick gives his pros and cons list of the NBA In-Season Tournament before using the "Panic Meter" on 3 teams off to disappointing starts.2023-11-1929 min
Words With WalasHarden to the Clippers + Two Weeks of WembyNick gives his reaction to the 4th James Harden trade, and his thoughts on the first two weeks of Victor Wembanyama's career.2023-11-0829 min
Words With WalasNBA Overreaction Monday!Nick goes through the "Overreaction Monday" headlines after the first week of NBA action!2023-10-3124 min
Words With Walas23'-24' NBA Season PreviewNick goes over everything you need to know about the upcoming NBA season, including predictions on the top 10 seeds in each conference, NBA awards picks, NBA Finals pick, and more!2023-10-211h 13
Words With WalasNick's 2023 "My Guys"Nick highlights a lineup of his favorite under-the-radar players that he expects to make a huge impact this season!2023-10-1221 min
Words With WalasDame to the Bucks + Jrue to the Celtics: Trade ReactionsNick gives his thoughts on the two recent blockbuster trades in the NBA and who won and lost these deals.2023-10-0340 min
Words With WalasDid the NBA End Load Management?Nick goes over a few offseason headlines before reviewing the NBA's new Player Participation Policy (PPP) and how effective it will be at ending "load management".2023-09-2232 min
Words With WalasRanking the Top 10 Big Men in the NBANick gives his list of the Top 10 Big Men in the NBA heading into the 2023-2024 NBA season.2023-09-0724 min
Words With WalasPhoenix Suns Spotlight with Brendon KleenNick is joined by Brendon Kleen of the LockedOn Suns and Just Basketball podcasts to discuss the Suns most "hyped" season in franchise history.2023-08-3032 min
Words With WalasRaptors Vibe Check with Vivek JacobNick is joined by Vivek Jacob of Raptors.com and the LockedOn Raptors Podcast to discuss, the Raptors outlook headed into next season, if a rebuild should be in their near future, Vivek's top 5 Raptors of All Time, and more!2023-08-2332 min
Words With WalasClippers Deep Dive with Darian VaziriNick is joined by Darian Vaziri of the LockedOn Clippers and Dime Dropper Podcasts to discuss the Clippers outlook for next season, James Harden's trade demand, and more!2023-08-1848 min
Words With WalasRanking the Top 10 Wings in the NBANick gives his thoughts on the Jaylen Brown contract before ranking the top 10 wings in the NBA headed into next season.2023-08-0831 min
Words With WalasRanking the Top 10 Shooting Guards in the NBANick ranks his Top 10 Shooting Guards in the NBA heading in to the 2023 - 2024 NBA season.2023-07-2431 min
Words With WalasRanking the Top 10 Point Guards in the NBANick gives his thoughts on some rule changes heading into next season before ranking his top 10 Point Guards for the 2023 - 2024 NBA season.2023-07-1742 min
Words With WalasDame Runs from the Grind & The 5 Most Interesting Teams of Free AgencyNick discusses the trade requests of Damian Lillard and James Harden before reviewing the 5 most interesting teams of NBA Free Agency.2023-07-0755 min
Words With Walas2023 NBA Draft ReactionNick reviews the 3 biggest trades of the last week, and discusses the biggest draft winners and losers.2023-06-241h 01
Words With WalasThe Nuggets are ChampsNick reviews the last 2 games of the NBA finals, and discusses why the Nuggets deserve to hold the the Championship Trophy.2023-06-1627 min
Words With WalasJokic and Murray Make History & Nuggets Bounce BackNick discusses the first 3 games of the NBA Finals, and what adjustments he expects to see the rest of the series.2023-06-0838 min
Words With WalasCeltics Fall Short & NBA Finals Preview with RJ RosazzaNick is joined by RJ Rosazza to discuss the Celtics game 7 loss against the Heat, and to preview the 2023 NBA Finals.2023-05-3156 min
Words With WalasCeltics Hang by a Thread & Nuggets Punch their Finals TicketNick goes over the Nuggets sweep over the Lakers, and how the Celtics have found themselves down 3 - 1 to the Heat.2023-05-2550 min
Words With WalasConference Finals Preview, Draft Lottery Reaction, and the NBA Coaching Carousel Nick gives his conference finals preview, his reaction to the draft lottery, and thoughts on the recent head coach firings in the NBA.2023-05-1759 min
Words With WalasCeltics Panic Meter with RJ RosazzaNick is joined by RJ Rosazza to discuss if the Celtics can survive against the Sixers, how the other round 2 series are shaping out, the All-NBA team selections, and an NBA Playoff Players draft.2023-05-111h 21
Words With WalasSaying Goodbye to Round 1 Losers, plus Round 2 Picks & AnalysisNick gives an updates on the regular season awards, says goodbye to the losers of round 1, and gives his picks and early analysis on round 2 of the playoffs.2023-05-0556 min
Words With WalasMilwaukee Meltdown, Cleveland Crumble, and the Celtics Stress Me OutNick goes over one of the largest upsets in NBA playoff history, reviews the rest of the round 1 playoff picture, and gives his thoughts on the round 2 matchups that are settled.2023-04-281h 01
Words With WalasEarly Playoff ObservationsNick goes over every round 1 playoff matchup after 2 games, and makes some early playoff observations and predictions.2023-04-2146 min
Words With WalasEvaluating the Play-In Tournament and Round 1 Playoff PreviewNick gives his thoughts on the NBA Play-In tournament after 3 seasons, provides a round 1 playoff matchup preview, and goes over his complete playoff picks.2023-04-1539 min
Words With WalasNBA Awards ShowNick gives his ballot for all of the 2022 -2023 NBA regular season awards including MVP, DPOY, ROTY, First Team All-NBA, and more!2023-04-111h 10
Words With WalasNew NBA CBA Agreement, Playoff Positioning, and the Pelicans' Big DecisionNick goes over the new NBA CBA Agreement and what changes he is most excited about, the playoff positioning in the Western Conference, and the Pelicans' big decision on Zion Williamson.2023-04-0441 min
Words With WalasNBA Pressure PyramidNick goes over his "Pressure Pyramid" which ranks the teams under the most pressure to perform in the remainder of the 2023 NBA Season.2023-03-2847 min
Words With WalasDallas Deep Dive with Ian KayanjaNick is joined by Dallas Mavericks media member Ian Kayanja to discuss early returns on the Kyrie Irving trade, the team's ceiling, and biggest needs moving forward.2023-03-201h 08
Words With WalasA Wild Western Conference UpdateNick goes over the turmoil atop the NBA's Western conference, and chimes in on the early MVP debates.2023-03-1431 min
Words With WalasCeltics Vibe Check with RJ RosazzaNick is joined by RJ Rosazza to discuss the current vibes surrounding the Boston Celtics. Bonus topics include NBA Load Management, the Ja Morant suspension, and the worst commercials on TV.2023-03-071h 20
Words With WalasNBA Team Tier RankingNick tier ranks all 30 NBA teams!2023-02-281h 10
Words With WalasMAXIMIZING NBA All-Star WeekendNick discusses methods of improving the Skills Challenge, 3-Point Contest, Dunk Contest, and the NBA All-Star Game.2023-02-2325 min
Words With WalasNBA Trade Deadline 2023 ReactionNick breaks down Kyrie Irving to Dallas, Kevin Durant, to Phoenix, and the Lakers finally moving on from Russell Westbrook in this breathtaking pilot episode!2023-02-1431 min
Words With WalasWords With Walas Podcast IntroductionIntroduction to the Words With Walas Podcast.2023-02-1300 min