The boys start the episode by discussing the Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving and Brooklyn Nets situation, then take a look at the mammoth Rudy Gobert trade. They then focus on some of the best and worst deals of free agency, before analysing how some of the young stars are performing at Summer League.

The boys start the episode by discussing the Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving and Brooklyn Nets situation, then take a look at the mammoth Rudy Gobert trade. They then focus on some of the best and worst deals of free agency, before analysing how some of the young stars are performing at Summer League.

Ep 51 - Best KD landing spots, best/worst free agency deals & Summer League takeaways

Big 50th episode of the podcast!Kyrie opts in to stay Brooklyn while John Wall receives a buyout in Houston to sign with the Clippers. Then, evaluating the potential contracts of 20 of the top free agents in this class.

Big 50th episode of the podcast! Kyrie opts in to stay Brooklyn while John Wall receives a buyout in Houston to sign with the Clippers. Then, evaluating the potential contracts of 20 of the top free agents in this class.

Ep 50 - Free Agency Special

The NBA draft through up plenty of surprises, not least of which was Paolo Banchero being crowned the number one overall pick. Was there more to the whole situation? Plus, could the Kings have landed Keegan Murray and another asset with more savvy negotiations, and why the Knicks are hitting a lose-lose off-season. 

The NBA draft through up plenty of surprises, not least of which was Paolo Banchero being crowned the number one overall pick. Was there more to the whole situation? Plus, could the Kings have landed Keegan Murray and another asset with more savvy negotiations, and why the Knicks are hitting a lose-lose off-season.

Ep 49 - NBA Draft Recap

The Golden State Warriors are NBA champions for the fourth time in eight seasons. All the reaction from the boys, dissecting how the Warriors won and what hurt the Celtics. Plus, reaction on the Houston-Dallas trade centered around Christian Wood. 

The Golden State Warriors are NBA champions for the fourth time in eight seasons. All the reaction from the boys, dissecting how the Warriors won and what hurt the Celtics. Plus, reaction on the Houston-Dallas trade centered around Christian Wood.

Ep 48 - The Golden State Warriors are NBA Champions!!

Pete and Lee rank their top ten players of the Finals through four games, including Steph Curry's dominance, Jaylen Brown's scoring outputs, Jayson Tatum's playmaking and Draymond Green's struggles

Pete and Lee rank their top ten players of the Finals through four games, including Steph Curry's dominance, Jaylen Brown's scoring outputs, Jayson Tatum's playmaking and Draymond Green's struggles

Ep 47 - Ranking our top ten players of the NBA Finals

The NBA Finals are upon us, with the boys dissecting and making the case for either team lifting the Larry O'Brien trophy. Before that, a look back at the Conference Finals and what the Heat and Mavericks need from their off-season.

The NBA Finals are upon us, with the boys dissecting and making the case for either team lifting the Larry O'Brien trophy. Before that, a look back at the Conference Finals and what the Heat and Mavericks need from their off-season.

Ep 46 - A review of the Conference Finals + a comprehensive preview of the NBA Finals!

POK details his takeaways from the start of the Conference Finals, including Boston's defensive weakness in game one and Miami's offensive issues in game two. Plus, the Mavericks tough adjustment on defense and how the Warriors guarded Luka Doncic successfully. 

POK details his takeaways from the start of the Conference Finals, including Boston's defensive weakness in game one and Miami's offensive issues in game two. Plus, the Mavericks tough adjustment on defense and how the Warriors guarded Luka Doncic successfully.

Ep 45 - Bam's disaster and did the Warriors find a gameplan for Luka?

Huge drama in the NBA today with both finalists from last season being eliminated in game sevens. What do the Suns now do with DeAndre Ayton, plus should the Sixers blow it all up? Then, previews for the Eastern and Western Conference Finals.

Huge drama in the NBA today with both finalists from last season being eliminated in game sevens. What do the Suns now do with DeAndre Ayton, plus should the Sixers blow it all up? Then, previews for the Eastern and Western Conference Finals.

Ep 44 - Suns meltdown, What to do with Harden and the Sixers, plus Conference Finals Preview

Grizzlies Defense

POK dissects each of the four second round series, diving into all the key issues and what we may see moving forward.

POK dissects each of the four second round series, diving into all the key issues and what we may see moving forward.

Ep 43 - Embiid answers 76er call, Luka magic as CP3 falters, "soft, weak" Grizzlies defense, plus Giannis responds in game three

After a short hiatus, the boys are back to dive into each of the second round playoff series. Is Dillon Brooks flagrant 2 foul worthy of a suspension? Do the Celtics shoot themselves in the foot or into the next round? Plus, can Harden produce some vintage form to cause an upset in game two, and are the Mavericks any shot at upsetting the Suns across their playoff matchup?

After a short hiatus, the boys are back to dive into each of the second round playoff series. Is Dillon Brooks flagrant 2 foul worthy of a suspension? Do the Celtics shoot themselves in the foot or into the next round? Plus, can Harden produce some vintage form to cause an upset in game two, and are the Mavericks any shot at upsetting the Suns across their playoff matchup?

Ep 42 - Brooks' dirty play, contrasting styles of Celtics-Bucks and can Harden recreate some vintage form?

Entertaining and Informative NBA discussion with a side of betting tips!

The boys take a look at the four play-in games so far, with the Nets and Timberwolves securing the seventh seed in their respective conference. After a look at the two remaining games for the eighth seed, they dive into a full betting preview of the confirmed first round series'.

The boys take a look at the four play-in games so far, with the Nets and Timberwolves securing the seventh seed in their respective conference. After a look at the two remaining games for the eighth seed, they dive into a full betting preview of the confirmed first round series'.

Ep 41- Play-in Review and First Round Playoff Series Preview

The NBA playoffs are upon us! Pete and Lee discuss the impact of Luka Doncic's calf strain and give their play-in tournament predictions. Later on they dive into the Jazz and the possibility of moving on from coach Quin Snyder and the Mitchell/Gobert duo, as well as Thybulle's vaccination status for the 76ers and a reflection on the Lakers awful season.*Pete had some audio issues on his end during the last 15 minutes. Apologies in advance!

The NBA playoffs are upon us! Pete and Lee discuss the impact of Luka Doncic's calf strain and give their play-in tournament predictions. Later on they dive into the Jazz and the possibility of moving on from coach Quin Snyder and the Mitchell/Gobert duo, as well as Thybulle's vaccination status for the 76ers and a reflection on the Lakers awful season. *Pete had some audio issues on his end during the last 15 minutes. Apologies in advance!

Ep 40 - Luka's injury, Play-in Predictions, Jazz Finale and Reflection on the Lakers

With the playoffs around the corner, Pete and Lee rank their top ten teams when it comes to championship favouritism.

With the playoffs around the corner, Pete and Lee rank their top ten teams when it comes to championship favouritism.

Ep 39 - NBA Top 10 Power Rankings

Pete and Lee run their eye over the league as we reach the pointy end of the NBA season. Will Steph Curry's injury derail the Warriors season, and who are the most dangerous teams heading into the playoffs?

Pete and Lee run their eye over the league as we reach the pointy end of the NBA season. Will Steph Curry's injury derail the Warriors season, and who are the most dangerous teams heading into the playoffs?

Ep 38 - Celtics and Timberwolves surge, Steph's injury and Kyrie's brilliance

Pete and Lee take a quick look at James Harden's 76er debut and DeMar DeRozan's MVP candidacy, before going through the best and worst case scenarios for every western conference team.

Pete and Lee take a quick look at James Harden's 76er debut and DeMar DeRozan's MVP candidacy, before going through the best and worst case scenarios for every western conference team.

Ep 37 - Best/Worst case scenario for every Western Conference team

On this episode, Pete dissects all the action from NBA All-Star weekend, gives an update on our pre-season betting competitions, and looks at some futures markets including a $101 chance for the NBA title.

On this episode, Pete dissects all the action from NBA All-Star weekend, gives an update on our pre-season betting competitions, and looks at some futures markets including a $101 chance for the NBA title.

Ep 36 - All-Star Weekend Review, Betting Comp updates, plus a $101 shot for the title...

The boys dissect a crazy final day of the NBA trade deadline, including the wild Harden-Simmons trade and the rather 'strange' Kristaps Porzingis move.

The boys dissect a crazy final day of the NBA trade deadline, including the wild Harden-Simmons trade and the rather 'strange' Kristaps Porzingis move.

Ep 35 - Trade deadline breakdown

A couple of WOJ bombs dropped today as we saw the likes of Domantas Sabonis, C.J McCollum and Tyrese Haliburton moved. So who were the winners and who were the losers?

A couple of WOJ bombs dropped today as we saw the likes of Domantas Sabonis, C.J McCollum and Tyrese Haliburton moved. So who were the winners and who were the losers?

Ep 34 - Reaction to Blazers-Pels & Kings-Pacers trades

The boys discuss the All-Star reserve picks in each conference as well as all the big names ahead of the NBA trade deadline.

The boys discuss the All-Star reserve picks in each conference as well as all the big names ahead of the NBA trade deadline.

Ep 33 - All-Star Reserves and Trade Deadline discussion (Simmons-Harden, POR/LA trade, Beal, Grant & more)

Andrew Wiggins is an All-Star starter!? Reaction to that and the other All-Star starters, as well as best and worst case scenarios for every eastern conference team.

Andrew Wiggins is an All-Star starter!? Reaction to that and the other All-Star starters, as well as best and worst case scenarios for every eastern conference team.

Ep 32 - All-Star Starter reaction & best and worst case scenarios for every eastern conference team

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