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Ben Ladner and Jon Sauber dive deep into a wide range of NBA stories and topics.

Ben Ladner and Jon Sauber dive deep into a wide range of NBA stories and topics.

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United States

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Podcasts

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Ben Ladner and Jon Sauber dive deep into a wide range of NBA stories and topics.

Language:

English

Episodes

Forecasting the Rest of the NBA Season

4/2/2021
Ben Ladner and Jon Sauber survey the landscape of the NBA entering the final two months of the season, including the rise in offensive efficiency, the hierarchy in the Western Conference, the Chicago Bulls’ future, and much more.

Duration:00:58:44

Trade Deadline Reactions, Plus LeBron's Ankle Injury

3/26/2021
Ben Ladner and Jon Sauber analyze the biggest deals of the NBA trade deadline and what they portend for the rest of the season and the NBA title race. Then they look at where LeBron James’ ankle injury leaves the Lakers as they enter the home stretch.

Duration:01:23:00

NBA Draft Prospects In the NCAA Tournament

3/24/2021
With the first weekend of March Madness in the books, Ben Ladner and Jon Sauber discuss what they saw from Cade Cunningham, Jalen Suggs, and other NBA Draft prospects.

Duration:01:07:11

Trade Deadline Primer

3/18/2021
Ben Ladner and Jon Sauber bounce around the NBA and preview which teams and players could define this year’s trade deadline. Topics include how teams like Denver, Boston, and Philadelphia can improve, what the Kings and Magic will do with their good players, and much more.

Duration:00:57:08

2021 NBA Mid-Season Awards

3/9/2021
Ben Ladner and Jon Sauber discuss the Most Valuable Player, Defensive Player of the Year, All-NBA teams and more through the first half of the NBA season.

Duration:01:45:20

Our Favorite Role Players in the NBA

3/5/2021
Ben Ladner and Jon Sauber react to the Jazz’s complaints about officiating before Listing Some Guys and discussing their favorite role players in the NBA.

Duration:01:06:43

Lloyd Pierce Out in Atlanta & All Star Draft

3/2/2021
Ben Ladner and Jon Sauber react to Lloyd Pierce being fired and a few reasons for the Hawks’ disappointing season to date. Then, they draft All-Star teams and talk through a hypothetical playoff series between the two squads.

Duration:01:04:14

Celtics Struggling, Suns Rising, and All Star Snubs

2/27/2021
Ben Ladner and Jon Sauber discuss the state of the struggling Celtics, notable players left off the All Star team, and what Phoenix’s surprise success means for the team’s present and future.

Duration:00:43:46

Nets Extend Win Six Straight, Clippers Quell Jazz Streak, Wolves Fire Saunders

2/22/2021
After a jam-packed weekend in the NBA, Ben Ladner and Jon Sauber bounce around the league and discuss the Rockets' struggles, Brooklyn's six-game win streak and unstoppable offense, the Knicks' chances of actually making the playoffs, the Clippers' win over Utah, and much more.

Duration:01:12:11

AD's Injury, The State of the MVP Race, and How to Feel About the Bucks

2/19/2021
Ben Ladner and Jon Sauber discuss the potential immediate and long-term effects of Anthony Davis' leg injury, the changing dynamics of a fascinating MVP race, and where the Milwaukee Bucks stand after losing five in a row.

Duration:01:09:37

Picking All-Star Rosters

2/13/2021
Ben Ladner and Jon Sauber pick their 12-man All-Star rosters for each conference.

Duration:01:01:24

Utah's Makes Its Case as a Contender, and The Hornets Are Fun!

2/11/2021
Ben Ladner and Jon Sauber discuss Utah’s surge to the top of the Western Conference, the Hornets’ playoff hopes, the problems with the charge, and much more. Plus, Jon takes an military-grade flamethrower to all hope for the New York Knicks.

Duration:01:02:20

Panic Meter For the Heat and Mavs

2/6/2021
Ben Ladner and Jon Sauber break down Dallas and Miami’s slow starts to the season and whether we should panic about either team. Then, they discuss possible J.J. Redick trade suitors and which destinations would make the most sense on the court.

Duration:00:43:44

2021 NBA Quarter-Season Awards

1/31/2021
With more than a quarter of the NBA season gone by, Ben Ladner and Jon Sauber hand out some (hypothetical) awards to acknowledge the best players in the league to this point in the season.

Duration:01:11:54

First-Place Sixers, Kyrie's Impact, & Spurs Appreciation

1/28/2021
Ben Ladner and Jon Sauber discuss whether Kyrie Irving’s scoring efficiency is sustainable, what the Sixers showed in their win over the Lakers, appropriate concern over the Mavericks, and much more.

Duration:01:00:33

The Sixers & Lakers Are Rolling, And What To Make of the Clippers' Offense

1/23/2021
Ben Ladner and Jon Sauber dive into the 76ers finding a rhythm with their starters, Joel Embiid's improved offensive game, and Ben Simmons' confounding start. Then they discuss how the Lakers' new pieces look, the Clippers' scorching shooting from deep, and Kawhi Leonard and LeBron James' MVP cases.

Duration:00:56:37

New-Look Nets, Banged-Up Blazers, and the Mercurial Nuggets

1/20/2021
Ben Ladner and Jon Sauber evaluate the early returns on the Nets with James Harden in the lineup before discussing what CJ McCollum's foot injury means for Portland and whether Denver will find its rhythm anytime soon.

Duration:01:04:46

James Harden Gets Traded to Brooklyn

1/13/2021
Ben Ladner and Jon Sauber react to the four-team deal that sent James Harden to the Nets, the massive haul Houston got for its star, and the potential ripple effects of the trade.

Duration:00:51:47

Sixers Test Positive, Kyrie's Leave of Absence, & Confrontation in Atlanta

1/8/2021
Ben Ladner and Jon Sauber discuss the newest wave of positive COVID-19 tests in the NBA, Kyrie Irving's unexpected leave of absence from the Nets in the wake of the insurrection in Washington, and the news of turmoil in the Hawks' locker room.

Duration:00:41:04

Warriors Search for Rhythm, Plus Sustainability of Early Trends

1/5/2021
Just over two weeks into the NBA season, Ben Ladner and Jon Sauber discuss some of the early statistical trends from around the league and determine which of them might be sustainable moving forward.

Duration:01:04:47

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