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The Just Basketball Show

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Chris Manning and Brendon Kleen cover the latest trends, thrills and debates across the NBA and the basketball world. They bring perspective as both lifelong hoops junkies and credentialed reporters to bring fans insight into the latest in basketball.

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Chris Manning and Brendon Kleen cover the latest trends, thrills and debates across the NBA and the basketball world. They bring perspective as both lifelong hoops junkies and credentialed reporters to bring fans insight into the latest in basketball.

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English


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The Wolves Go Up 2-0, the Thunder Take Game 1 and Is This The End For Jimmy Butler in Miami?

5/8/2024
The Timberwolves, led by Anthony Edwards are up 2-0 on the defending champion Denver Nuggets. Are they the new favorites to win it all? On a new episode of the Just Basketball Show, Wes Goldberg and Chris Manning start by discussing the Wolves’ Game 2 win over the Nugges and their control of the series, the Knicks’ Game 1 win over the Pacers; and Pat Riley’s recent comments about Jimmy Butler and what it means for the future of the Heat. Then, they look at the Celtics’ easy win over the Cavs and the Thunder’s impressive Game 1 over the Mavericks. 0:00: Cold open features NBA players at the Met Gala 4:11: Wolves go up 2-0 on Nuggets 28:22: Knicks go up 1-0 34:55: Pat Riley’s vision for the future of the Heat 44:55: Boston cruises in Game 1 55:57: Thunder take Game 1 vs. Dallas ______________________________________________________________ Use code JUSTBASKETBALL when signing up on Thrive Fantasy: https://partners.thrivefantasy.com/justbasketball/ Buy NBA & WNBA gear at Homage using our link: https://homage.sjv.io/JustBasketball Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@justbballfans Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justbasketb... Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/justbballshow Please subscribe and leave a five-star review if you enjoy the Just Basketball Show on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, and Like and Subscribe on YouTube

Duration:01:14:49

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The Wolves Strike First and Previewing Thunder-Mavericks and Knicks-Pacers

5/5/2024
Anthony Edwards and the Timberwolves took Game 1 against Nikola Jokic and the Nuggets. So what does it tell us about the rest of the series? On a new episode of the Just Basketball Show, Brendon Kleen and Chris Manning start by looking at the Lakers’ coaching search and the Cavs beating the Magic in Game 7. Then, they look at five things that defined Game 1 of Nuggets-Wolves by looking at Edwards’ big night, the different looks the Wolves threw at Jamal Murray, Rudy Gobert’s impact, and more. Then, they preview Thunder-Mavericks and Knicks-Pacers. 0:00: Cold open featuring the Lakers’ coaching search 5:24: Cavs-Magic Game 7 18:56: Nuggets-Wolves Game 1 43:50: Thunder-Mavericks series preview 53:55: Knicks-Pacers series preview ______________________________________________________________ Use code JUSTBASKETBALL when signing up on Thrive Fantasy: https://partners.thrivefantasy.com/justbasketball/ Buy NBA & WNBA gear at Homage using our link: https://homage.sjv.io/JustBasketball Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@justbballfans Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justbasketb... Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/justbballshow

Duration:01:03:11

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What Comes Next for the Bucks, Heat, and Pelicans?

5/3/2024
The Bucks, Heat, and Pelicans were all eliminated from the NBA Playoffs this week — so what now? On a new episode of the Just Basketball Show, Brendon Kleen and Chris Manning start by looking at the Knicks beating the 76ers, Jalen Brunson’s mastery, and why this might have been Joel Embiid’s best playoff series. Then, they turn their attention to the Bucks, Heat, and Pelicans and the questions now facing each team heading into the summer. 0:00: What NBA/WNBA player “I <3” would you want to own? 3:45: Knicks-76ers series finish reaction 29:27: Do the Celtics have a golden opportunity to win it all? 39:06: What is next for the Bucks? 53:43: Could the Heat blow it up? 1:08:19: How the Pelicans could evolve ______________________________________________________________ Use code JUSTBASKETBALL when signing up on Thrive Fantasy: https://partners.thrivefantasy.com/justbasketball/ Buy NBA & WNBA gear at Homage using our link: https://homage.sjv.io/JustBasketball Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@justbballfans Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justbasketb... Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/justbballshow Please subscribe and leave a five-star review if you enjoy the Just Basketball Show on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, and Like and Subscribe on YouTube

Duration:01:20:49

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Tyrese Maxey Stuns the Knicks, Where Does LeBron Go & Previewing a Wolves-Nuggets Classic

5/1/2024
Tyrese Maxey and the Philadelphia 76ers have life once again in the NBA playoffs, while LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers enter an offseason of uncertainty. Brendon Kleen and Wes Goldberg recap a big Sixers win at MSG and touch on Paolo Banchero and Evan Mobley developing before our eyes. Then, a preview of a potential classic Denver Nuggets vs. Minnesota Timberwolves second-round series. To close, what in the world will LeBron James do next? 0:00 Intro question feat Suns 5:00 Sixers-Knicks reaction 26:45 Top 5 Surprisingly Valuable Playoff Players 31:30 Nuggets vs Wolves preview 1:01:00 LeBron future debate 1:05:55 Top 5 Most Fun LeBron Destinations ______________________________________________________________ Use code JUSTBASKETBALL when signing up on Thrive Fantasy: https://partners.thrivefantasy.com/justbasketball/ Buy NBA & WNBA gear at Homage using our link: https://homage.sjv.io/JustBasketball Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@justbballfans Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justbasketb... Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/justbballshow Please subscribe and leave a five-star review if you enjoy the Just Basketball Show on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, and Like and Subscribe on YouTube

Duration:01:20:30

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Clippers-Mavericks Continues to Deliver and More NBA Playoff Takeaways

4/29/2024
Sunday’s Mavericks-Clippers Game 4 is one of the best games of the NBA playoffs - and sets the stage for a long series. On a new episode of the Just Basketball Show, Chris Manning and Wes Goldberg bounce around the NBA Playoffs by looking at Mavs-Clippers and monster games from Kyrie Irving, James Harden and Paul George. They then look at a pivotal Game 4 win from the Knicks and a virtuoso performance from Jalen Brunson. Also covered: Cavs-Magic, Bucks-Pacers and the NBA getting into business with Amazon. 0:00: Ranking embarrassing losses 3:12: Clippers-Mavericks Game 4 23:35: Knicks-76ers Game 4 40:55: Pacers-Bucks Game 4 48:02: Cavs-Magic is tied up 53:38: New NBA TV deal ______________________________________________________________ Use code JUSTBASKETBALL when signing up on Thrive Fantasy: https://partners.thrivefantasy.com/justbasketball/ Buy NBA & WNBA gear at Homage using our link: https://homage.sjv.io/JustBasketball Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@justbballfans Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justbasketb... Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/justbballshow Please subscribe and leave a five-star review if you enjoy the Just Basketball Show on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, and Like and Subscribe on YouTube

Duration:01:05:17

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Los Angeles Lakers Out of Answers and Joel Embiid Defies Reality

4/26/2024
Joel Embiid stole the show in the NBA playoffs on Thursday night in a home win while the Los Angeles Lakers came up short once again. Brendon Kleen and Wes Goldberg react to a big NBA postseason slate, looking at the Lakers running out of answers around LeBron James and Anthony Davis; the relentless brilliance of Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets; Embiid breathing life into the Philadelphia 76ers; and the Orlando Magic finding some answers against the Cleveland Cavaliers. 0:00 Intro feat Miami Heat 3:02 Lakers vs Nuggets Game 3 22:02 Sixers vs Knicks Game 3 43:40 Magic vs Cavs Game 3 56:55 What Matters More for the weekend __________________________________________________________________________ Use code JUSTBASKETBALL when signing up on Thrive Fantasy: https://partners.thrivefantasy.com/justbasketball/ Buy NBA gear at Homage using our link: https://homage.sjv.io/JustBasketball Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@justbballfans Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justbasketballshow/ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/justbballshow Please subscribe and leave a five-star review if you enjoy the Just Basketball Show on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, and Like and Subscribe on YouTube!

Duration:01:01:24

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Are the Suns Officially Dead? and Other NBA Playoff Thoughts

4/24/2024
With their Game 2 loss to the Wolves, are the Suns on the brink? Or could they still fight back? On a new episode of the Just Basketball Show, Chris Manning and Wes Goldberg bounce around the NBA Playoffs by looking at Suns-Wolves, Mavericks-Clippers and Pacers-Bucks. Then, they play a game where they each nominate three players and pick which player has met expectations, which player has exceeded expectations and which player has been a disappointment. To finish the show, they look at the teams currently down in each series and who has already lost and who hasn’t. 0:00: Cold open featuring dark rooms and Rudy Gobert 4:36: Suns-Wolves Game 2 reaction 16:24: Mavericks-Clippers Game 2 reaction 23:31: Pacers-Bucks Game 2 reaction 31:20: Meet, Exceed or Disappoint 45:03: Not dead yet - which of the teams currently down in their series can come back? ______________________________________________________________ Use code JUSTBASKETBALL when signing up on Thrive Fantasy: https://partners.thrivefantasy.com/justbasketball/ Buy NBA & WNBA gear at Homage using our link: https://homage.sjv.io/JustBasketball Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@justbballfans Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justbasketb... Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/justbballshow Please subscribe and leave a five-star review if you enjoy the Just Basketball Show on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, and Like and Subscribe on YouTube

Duration:01:01:43

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Reacting to the Opening Weekend of the NBA Playoffs

4/22/2024
The opening weekend of the NBA playoffs are done - and there’s a lot to get into including Anthony Edwards’ monster game, the Nuggets controlling the Lakers and Damian Lillard going off against the Pacers. On a new episode of the Just Basketball Show, Chris Manning and Brendon Kleen start the show by which individual moment from the weekend was the favorite. Then, they go through several series - Suns-Wolves, Knicks-76ers, Mavericks-Clippers, Lakers-Nuggets, Bucks-Pacers, Cavs-Magic and Celtics-Heat - and give their take on what was the most important part of each Game 1. 0:00: Cold open featuring best moments of the weekend 6:08: Suns-Wolves reaection 21:22: Knicks-76ers reaction 30:10: Mavericks-Clippers reaction 41:54: Lakers-Nuggers reaction 55:05: Bucks-Pacers reaction 1:02:40: Cavs-Magic reaction 1:10:11: Celtics-Heat reaction. ______________________________________________________________ Use code JUSTBASKETBALL when signing up on Thrive Fantasy: https://partners.thrivefantasy.com/justbasketball/ Buy NBA & WNBA gear at Homage using our link: https://homage.sjv.io/JustBasketball Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@justbballfans Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justbasketb... Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/justbballshow

Duration:01:18:29

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Ranking the NBA’s Most Watchable First Round Series

4/19/2024
The opening weekend of the NBA playoffs are here. So which series are the most watchable? On a new episode of the Just Basketball Show, Chris Manning and Wes Goldberg start the show by discussing Klay Thompson’s comments at his exit interview and what comes next for him. Then, they react to Heat-76ers and Bulls-Hawks before debating if the Heat or Bulls would make a better opponent for the Celtics. To wrap up the show, they draft the NBA’s first-round series, ranking them most watch watchable to least watchable. 0:00: Cold open featuring Klay Thompson 9:08: Heat-76ers reaction 174:6: Bulls-Hawks reaction 23:15: Which eighth seed option is the most fun in each conference? 3022: NBA series watchability draft ______________________________________________________________ Use code JUSTBASKETBALL when signing up on Thrive Fantasy: https://partners.thrivefantasy.com/justbasketball/ Buy NBA & WNBA gear at Homage using our link: https://homage.sjv.io/JustBasketball Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@justbballfans Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justbasketb... Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/justbballshow Please subscribe and leave a five-star review if you enjoy the Just Basketball Show on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, and Like and Subscribe on YouTube

Duration:00:58:22

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Caitlin Clark Takes On the WNBA and Zion Williamson Breaks Out

4/17/2024
On a new episode of the Just Basketball Show, Chris Manning and Brendon Kleen open the show by talking about Blake Griffin’s retirement and what they’ll remember most about Griffin. Then, they look at the Lakers’ win over the Pelicans where Zion Williamson was the best player on the floor before getting hurt and the Kings’ win over the Warriors. raising even more questions about what comes next for Golden State. Then, they look at Caitlin Clark officially going No. 1 overall and other WNBA Draft storylines and NBA playoff storylines they are most looking forward to. 0:00: Cold open featuring Blake Griffin 5:47: Lakers-Pelicans recap 18:33: Kings-Warriors recap 31:36: WNBA Draft recap 58:20: NBA Playoff storylines we are looking forward to ______________________________________________________________ Use code JUSTBASKETBALL when signing up on Thrive Fantasy: https://partners.thrivefantasy.com/justbasketball/ Buy NBA & WNBA gear at Homage using our link: https://homage.sjv.io/JustBasketball Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@justbballfans Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justbasketb... Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/justbballshow Please subscribe and leave a five-star review if you enjoy the Just Basketball Show on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, and Like and Subscribe on YouTube

Duration:01:26:10

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Reacting to NBA Game 82s Plus Previewing the East and West Play-In Games

4/15/2024
The NBA playoffs are set, starting with LeBron James, Joel Embiid and Steph Curry kicking things off with the play-in tournament this week. Brendon Kleen and Wes Goldberg discuss the biggest moments from Sunday’s NBA slate of Game 82s including Jalen Brunson in OT and the Phoenix Suns waking up before previewing every play-in game in the Eastern and Western conference. What are the stakes, schemes and trends that will decide the start of the postseason? ______________________________________________________________ Use code JUSTBASKETBALL when signing up on Thrive Fantasy: https://partners.thrivefantasy.com/justbasketball/ Buy NBA & WNBA gear at Homage using our link: https://homage.sjv.io/JustBasketball Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@justbballfans Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justbasketb... Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/justbballshow Please subscribe and leave a five-star review if you enjoy the Just Basketball Show on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, and Like and Subscribe on YouTube

Duration:01:11:46

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Connecticut Sun Head Coach Stephanie White Talks Dawn Staley, Caitlin Clark Alyssa Thomas & More

4/12/2024
Connecticut Sun head coach and ESPN basketball analyst Stephanie White joins the show to discuss calling this NCAA women's basketball tournament, her thoughts on two rollercoaster NBA teams, the growth of women's basketball and more. Brendon Kleen talks with White about Dawn Staley's budding dynasty, being in the arena as Caitlin Clark said goodbye to Iowa Hawkeyes fans this spring, where the Los Angeles Clippers and Milwaukee Bucks are headed, and why Alyssa Thomas is one of a kind. #connecticutsun #wnba #ncaaw #basketball __________________________________________________________________________ Use code JUSTBASKETBALL when signing up on Thrive Fantasy: https://partners.thrivefantasy.com/ju... Buy NBA gear at Homage using our link: https://homage.sjv.io/JustBasketball Follow us on TikTok: / justbballfans Follow us on Instagram: / justbasketballshow Follow us on Twitter: / justbballshow Please subscribe and leave a five-star review if you enjoy the Just Basketball Show on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, and Like and Subscribe on YouTube!

Duration:00:28:45

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Jrue Holiday Gets Paid and NBA Teams In the Danger Zone, Featuring the Bucks, Cavaliers and Suns

4/12/2024
The NBA Playoffs are just over a week away. So what NBA teams are in the danger zone and what teams should be more optimistic? On a new episode of the Just Basketball Show, Chris Manning and Wes Goldberg first look at Jrue Holiday's extension with the Celtics and what it means for the future of the Celtics. Then, they turn their attention to a series of teams — including the Bucks, Cavs and Suns — that either will be in the danger zone for the playoffs and beyond or the Kramer zone (as in Cosmo Kramer, whom everything works out for). 0:00: Cold open featuring reports the Wolves' new owners would have cut payroll 6:10: Jrue Holiday extension 16:31: Bucks danger zone and Giannis' calf injury 26:12: Lakers' paths forward 31:25: Are the Cavs in trouble? 42:20: Optimism for Orlando 45:45: The Suns in perpetual danger 49:42: How close are the Hawks to blowing it up?______________________________________________________________ Use code JUSTBASKETBALL when signing up on Thrive Fantasy: https://partners.thrivefantasy.com/justbasketball/ Buy NBA & WNBA gear at Homage using our link: https://homage.sjv.io/JustBasketball Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@justbballfans Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justbasketb... Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/justbballshow Please subscribe and leave a five-star review if you enjoy the Just Basketball Show on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, and Like and Subscribe on YouTube

Duration:01:01:51

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Our 2024 Funhouse All-NBA Teams Feat. Zion Williamson, Jonathan Isaac, Buddy Hield & More

4/10/2024
Join us for a look back at the 2023-24 NBA season with our All-Sub 20 MPG Team, the All Lost Money Team, the All One Trick Pony Team, and the Lauri Markkanen All-Stars. Brendon Kleen and Wes Goldberg name their Funhouse All-NBA Teams, hyping up the performance of big names like Zion Williamson and Buddy Hield as well as fan favorites like Sam Merrill and Jonathan Isaac plus many more. From guys who barely play to guys who do one thing really well to vets who had their best seasons ever, we cover the entire NBA through a funhouse mirror. But first, a closer look at Klay Thompson’s future with the Golden State Warriors and what awaits him in NBA free agency this summer. ______________________________________________________________ Use code JUSTBASKETBALL when signing up on Thrive Fantasy: https://partners.thrivefantasy.com/justbasketball/ Buy NBA & WNBA gear at Homage using our link: https://homage.sjv.io/JustBasketball Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@justbballfans Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justbasketb... Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/justbballshow Please subscribe and leave a five-star review if you enjoy the Just Basketball Show on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, and Like and Subscribe on YouTube

Duration:01:02:08

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South Carolina Ends Caitlin Clark's Run and Joel Embiid's Return Gives the 76ers a Chance

4/8/2024
South Carolina won the national title and ended Caitlin Clark’s run. So how did they do it? On a new episode of the Just Basketball Show, Chris Manning and Brendon Kleen start by looking at Joel Embiid’s return, the state of the Eastern Conference and the opportunity the 76ers have to be a threat in the playoffs. Then, they bounce around several topics in the women’s tournament, including how South Carolina beat Iowa and Caitlin Clark; Kamilla Cardoso’s impact on the game and her future in the WNBA; if South Carolina is a dynasty; teams to watch for next season; and what they learned from this year’s women’s tournament. 0:00: Cold open featuring how the NBA could better present itself and get people interested 7:38: Joel Embiid returns as much of the East is struggling 24:52: NCAA Women’s Tournament wrap-up ______________________________________________________________ Use code JUSTBASKETBALL when signing up on Thrive Fantasy: https://partners.thrivefantasy.com/justbasketball/ Buy NBA & WNBA gear at Homage using our link: https://homage.sjv.io/JustBasketball Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@justbballfans Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justbasketb... Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/justbballshow Please subscribe and leave a five-star review if you enjoy the Just Basketball Show on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, and Like and Subscribe on YouTube

Duration:01:04:31

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Building The Best 25-and-under NBA Player Portfolio

4/5/2024
It’s easy to start with the likes of Luka Doncic and Anthony Edwards when planning for the NBA five or 10 years from now. But what about role players or players that could one day become stars? On a new episode of the Just Basketball Show, Chris Manning and Wes Goldberg open the show by discussing Julius Randle having shoulder surgery and what that means for the Knicks. Then, they build out the Just Basketball Show official player portfolio featuring players all 25 and under. The portfolio features blue chip superstars like Luka Doncic; value/growth players with upside like Jalen Williams and Cade Cunningham; players like Victor Wembanyama they want to be in on as early as possible; and penny stock players who are undervalued and, in some cases, have lottery ticket upside. 0:00: Cold open featuring Malachi Flynn’s 50-point game 7:20: Julius Randle will have season-ending shoulder surgery 21:00: The Just Basketball Show player portfolio ______________________________________________________________ Use code JUSTBASKETBALL when signing up on Thrive Fantasy: https://partners.thrivefantasy.com/justbasketball/ Buy NBA & WNBA gear at Homage using our link: https://homage.sjv.io/JustBasketball Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@justbballfans Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justbasketb... Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/justbballshow Please subscribe and leave a five-star review if you enjoy the Just Basketball Show on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, and Like and Subscribe on YouTube!

Duration:01:12:06

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Caitlin Clark and Paige Bueckers Heads to the Final Four and Western Conference Wild Cards

4/3/2024
Caitlin Clark and Paige Bueckers are heading to the Final Four - and going head-to-head. So who has the most on the line? On a new episode of the Just Basketball Show, Chris Manning and Brendon Kleen open the show by looking at LSU’s Haley Van Lith and Angel Reese both becoming memes for reactions to Cailtin Clark’s shot making in the Iowa-LSU game. Then, they look at four teams - the Pelicans, the Suns, the Mavericks and the Lakers - and how they could be wild cards in the Western Conference playoff picture. To wrap up the show, they answer four questions about the women’s NCAA Tournament and explore Caitlin Clark vs. Paige Bueckers, Juju Watkins’ next steps, if Angel Reese should stay at LSU or go pro and if the tournament is still South Carolina’s to use. 0:00: Cold open featuring Haley Van Lith and Angel Reese becoming memes 7:16: Western Conference playoff wild card, featuring the Pelicans, the Suns, the Mavericks and Lakers 45:54: NCAA Women’s Tournament burning questions ______________________________________________________________ Use code JUSTBASKETBALL when signing up on Thrive Fantasy: https://partners.thrivefantasy.com/justbasketball/ Buy NBA & WNBA gear at Homage using our link: https://homage.sjv.io/JustBasketball Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@justbballfans Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justbasketb... Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/justbballshow Please subscribe and leave a five-star review if you enjoy the Just Basketball Show on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, and Like and Subscribe on YouTube!

Duration:01:17:30

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The NBA Playoffs' Biggest X-Factors, Featuring Jimmy Butler, Joel Embiid and Luka Doncic

4/1/2024
The NBA Playoffs are almost here - and Joel Embiid, Jimmy Butler and Luka Doncic are just some of the players that will define them. On a new episode of the Just Basketball Show, the show opens by announcing two changes to the show. First, Wes Goldberg from Locked on Heat, The Ringer and other outlets joins the show as the official third host. Secondly, the show will now come out three days each week. From there, it’s some NBA slop to sort through with the 76ers reportedly interested in Paul George as George’s future (and a possible new contract with the Clippers) is up in the air. Then, the guys dive into some of the biggest X-Factors for the playoffs, featuring names like the possibly returning Joel Embiid, the surging Luka Doncic and the always dangerous Jimmy Butler. 0:00: Cold open featuring Luka Doncic talking trash to Vlade Divac 9:16: Welcoming Wes Goldberg to the Just Basketball show with a round of basketball speed dating 27:17: Is Paul George to the 76ers really on the table? 42:29 The Biggest NBA Playoff X-Factors ______________________________________________________________ Use code JUSTBASKETBALL when signing up on Thrive Fantasy: https://partners.thrivefantasy.com/justbasketball/ Buy NBA & WNBA gear at Homage using our link: https://homage.sjv.io/JustBasketball Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@justbballfans Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justbasketb... Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/justbballshow Please subscribe and leave a five-star review if you enjoy the Just Basketball Show on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, and Like and Subscribe on YouTube!

Duration:01:36:53

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Pelicans Pass Another Test, a Kings Stretch Run Check-In Plus Interviews with Kristi Toliver & Tamika Catchings

3/29/2024
We zoom in on the New Orleans Pelicans win and Boston Celtics loss on Thursday night before checking in on the NCAA women’s basketball tournament with two women’s hoops legends. Brendon Kleen is joined by Shane Young of Forbes to open the show and recap NBA Thursday night. Then, Phoenix Mercury associate head coach Kristi Toliver joins the show to discuss her coaching career and what makes Elena Delle Donne and Luka Doncic great. Next, ESPN analyst and Hall of Famer Tamika Catchings joins to discuss Notre Dame freshman Hannah Hidalgo and Caitlin Clark joining the Indiana Fever. To close, Brenden Nunes of Sactown Sports discusses whether the Sacramento Kings have a deep playoff run in them. ______________________________________________________________ Use code JUSTBASKETBALL when signing up on Thrive Fantasy: https://partners.thrivefantasy.com/justbasketball/ Buy NBA & WNBA gear at Homage using our link: https://homage.sjv.io/JustBasketball Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@justbballfans Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justbasketb... Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/justbballshow Please subscribe and leave a five-star review if you enjoy the Just Basketball Show on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, and Like and Subscribe on YouTube!

Duration:01:36:13

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Real vs. Fake NBA Stretch Run Trends Plus A NCAAW Tournament Check-In with Jokicjoestar & Jackie Powell

3/27/2024
The NBA stretch run is tricking us while the NCAA women’s basketball tournament heats up. Brendon Kleen is joined by Jack aka Jokicjoestar to pick real vs. fake for key NBA stretch run trends including the arrival of Anthony Edwards, the porous Los Angeles Clippers defense, Tyrese Haliburton and Pascal Siakam figuring it out in New Orleans and more. Then, Jackie Powell of Yahoo Sports and The Next joins to discuss the biggest games and star performances of the tourney so far, including Caitlin Clark vs. West Virginia, JuJu Watkins vs. Kansas, Paige Bueckers vs. Syracuse and beyond. To close, Chris Manning interviews Jason Howarth of Panini America about how the company is bringing Clark’s March Madness run to life. 0:00 Intro Cold Open feat Nikola Jokic 5:00 Real vs Fake begins with Ant 14:45 Real vs Fake Pacers tandem 22:30 Real vs Fake Clippers D 34:40 Real vs Fake Pelicans contenders 36:50 Real vs Fake Rockets win streak 45:30 Jackie Powell joins 46:15 Caitlin Clark vs WVU 52:45 Paige Bueckers vs Syracuse 1:00:10 JuJu Watkins vs Kansas 1:09:00 Cameron Brink & Kiki Iriafen vs Iowa State 1:14:10 Sweet 16 lookahead 1:24:00 Panini SVP Jason Howarth joins ______________________________________________________________ Use code JUSTBASKETBALL when signing up on Thrive Fantasy: https://partners.thrivefantasy.com/justbasketball/ Buy NBA & WNBA gear at Homage using our link: https://homage.sjv.io/JustBasketball Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@justbballfans Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justbasketb... Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/justbballshow Please subscribe and leave a five-star review if you enjoy the Just Basketball Show on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, and Like and Subscribe on YouTube!

Duration:01:43:22