Spencer Davies and Brian Fritz of BasketballNews.com discuss the wild Western Conference as we come down to the final month of the season, if the LeBron-less Lakers still have a chance of getting into the post-season, which team will drop out of the playoff contention and more. Plus, they talk about the surging Knicks and the red-hot Bucks, why the Heat get a bad rap, and where the young Cavaliers are at. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 02, 2023•1 hr 17 min
Spencer Davies and Brian Fritz of BasketballNews.com discuss the stretch run of the NBA regular season, which players from the buyout market will help teams the most, the new-look Phoenix Suns with Kevin Durant, and what teams from each conference are the real contenders to play for a championship. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 23, 2023•1 hr 8 min
Spencer Davies and Brian Fritz of BasketballNews.com discuss the NBA Eastern Conference and how it's shaping up at this point in the season including how the Sixers aren't getting enough attention. Then they discuss the upcoming trade deadline including how all eyes continue to be on the Raptors, if O.G. Anunody will be on the move and which teams could realistically get him, if the Jazz or Pistons will actually move some of their players, which teams could be the most aggressive and more. Learn...
Feb 01, 2023•1 hr 18 min
Spencer Davies and Brian Fritz talk about the Rui Hachimura trade to the Lakers, rumors of OG Anunoby wanting out of Toronto and what teams make sense for him, what other moves the Raptors could make before the NBA trade deadline, how active the trade season might get, and wondering how good or bad most teams in the league really are right now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 25, 2023•1 hr 12 min
Spencer Davies and Brian Fritz discuss NBA teams that could be looking to add that one more piece before the trade deadline to become real contenders, players on the trade market from the Wizards' Rui Hachimura and Kyle Kuzma to the Spurs' Jakob Poeltl, and if the Toronto Raptors will make a big move to shake up their team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 18, 2023•1 hr 14 min
Spencer Davies and Brian Fritz of BasketballNews.com discuss who they believe are the real contenders in the Western Conference now that we're at the NBA midway point and then dive into the midseason media survey and what stands out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 11, 2023•1 hr 22 min
Spencer Davies and Brian Fritz of BasketballNews.com discuss the offensive explosion in the NBA season including Donovan Mitchell scoring 71 and Klay Thompson dropping 54 on the same night, the Warriors turning around their season, the Nets 12-game winning streak, and some possible high-end role players that could be available like Alex Caruso and Jakob Poeltl before the trade deadline and who would be interested. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 04, 2023•1 hr 27 min
Spencer Davies and Brian Fritz of BasketballNews.com discuss the close standings in the Western Conference, paying attention to the Milwaukee Bucks who now have the best record in the NBA, and big decisions looming for the struggling Bulls and the Lakers after Anthony Davis' injury. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 20, 2022•1 hr 25 min
Spencer Davies and Brian Fritz discuss what teams they have confidence in at this point of the season, what teams are for real in the Western Conference, what surprising teams might be buyers and sellers now that the trade season is here, what deals the Lakers should pursue, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 14, 2022•1 hr 21 min
Spencer Davies and Brian Fritz of BasketballNews.com share some stray thoughts from the first quarter of the NBA season on teams including the Jazz following their five-game slide, the Pelicans once they get healthy, the Timberwolves without Karl-Anthony Towns for the next month, the Clippers trying to hold it together, the better-than-expected Pacers and the impressive Celtics. Plus, they talk about which teams might be active with trade season almost here including the Lakers and what players ...
Nov 30, 2022•1 hr 18 min
Spencer Davies and Brian Fritz of BasketballNews.com discuss the crazy amount of scoring in the NBA so far this season including the Celtics early success, the streaking Kings and if can they keep this going, Kevin Durant speaks out in two interviews about where he and the Nets are at, Ben Simmons struggles, what's wrong with the Warriors, how this next week or so will determine what the Lakers will do, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 16, 2022•1 hr 2 min
With Brian Fritz away, Spencer Davies brings Ethan Fuller aboard to talk about the teams and players nobody else is showing any love to! They get into the Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder, the gritty Orlando Magic, the fast-moving Indiana Pacers and the don't-know-any-better San Antonio Spurs. In addition, since all 30 teams played on Monday night on the eve of Election Day, it was a crazy night of action! They react to that, and then finish with an in-depth conversation on ...
Nov 10, 2022•57 min
Spencer Davies and Brian Fritz of BasketballNews.com discuss the dysfunctional Nets including Steve Nash being fired, suspended Celtics coach Ime Udoka likely being their next coach, off-the-court distractions from Kyrie Irving comments and his future with the team and the league, and if this team can recover on the court, Then they talk about Myles Turner openly discussing a possible trade to the Lakers, the surprising starts for the Jazz and Spurs and when those teams possibly trade players fo...
Nov 02, 2022•1 hr 14 min
Spencer Davies and Brian Fritz of BasketballNews.com discuss the first week of the NBA season, some early impressions from around the league including the surprising starts for the Jazz, Spurs and Trail Blazers, possible overreactions from the few games played including some teams that may have lingering issues and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 26, 2022•1 hr 10 min
Spencer Davies and Brian Fritz of BasketballNews.com discuss their predictions for the new NBA season and make some changes to their previous picks, who got an extension before the deadline and who didn't, and things they're looking out for early in the season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 18, 2022•1 hr 6 min
Spencer Davies and Brian Fritz of BasketballNews.com discuss how good Victor Wambanyama and Scoot Henderson are as NBA prospects after watching their two showcase games last week. Then they talk about the Draymond Green situation, what this means for him going forward, how Jordan Poole deals with it and what kind of effect this could have on the Warriors as they look to defend their championship. Then the guys give their rough draft of their NBA predictions for the upcoming season including whic...
Oct 12, 2022•1 hr 23 min
Spencer Davies and Brian Fritz of BasketballNews.com discuss their most interesting stories heading into the new NBA season from Ben Simmons return to how far can a healthy Nuggets team, will the Suns take a step back, will this finally be the season the Kings make the playoffs and more. Plus, they run down the annual GM survey. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 04, 2022•1 hr 3 min
Spencer Davies and Brian Fritz of BasketballNews.com discuss media days from around the league including the bad vibes around the Suns and the Celtics to the upbeat Cavaliers and Lakers including what is going on with Russell Westbrook and if the team will still trade him. Plus, they talk about the Nets following their weird offseason as well as the 76ers, Clippers, Pelicans, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 29, 2022•1 hr 16 min
Spencer Davies and Brian Fritz of BasketballNews.com discuss Robert Sarver putting the Suns up for sale after the fallout from his suspension, Donovan Mitchell's introduction press conference with the Cavaliers, the upcoming Nets and Lakers' media days which are coming next week, the Lakers current (weird) roster and what it looks like their plans are, the Suns reportedly shopping Jae Crowder, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 21, 2022•1 hr 1 min
Spencer Davies and Brian Fritz discuss the Donovan Mitchell trade to the Cavaliers, how he fits with the team and where this puts them in the Eastern Conference and whether they would have taken the Cavs or the Knicks offer if they were the Jazz. Then, they talk about the Jazz likely trading other parts of its roster and what a potential Russell Westbrook deal could look like, if the Lakers will actually trade both of their future first-round picks, if any deal makes them a title contender this ...
Sep 07, 2022•1 hr 11 min
Spencer Davies and Brian Fritz discuss RJ Barrett getting an extension from the Knicks, the effect that could have on possible Donovan Mitchell and Russell Westbrook trades, the Lakers making a deal for Patrick Beverly, summer injuries including ones to Chet Holmgren and Danilo Gallinari, and LeBron talking about playing with his sons until he's possibly 45 years old. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 31, 2022•53 min
Spencer Davies and Brian Fritz of BasketballNews.com discuss Kevin Durant and the Nets agreeing to remain together, how this could affect Kyrie Irving's commitment to the team, how good the Nets could be this coming season, the fallout from the KD situation being resolved, potential Donovan Mitchell and Russell Westbrook deals moving forward now and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 23, 2022•54 min
Spencer Davies and Brian Fritz of BasketballNews.com discuss the breaking news of LeBron James' extension with the Lakers before looking at the NBA schedule with some key dates and games. Plus, the talk about where the Kevin Durant - Nets situation is at, more teams interested in trading for Donovan Mitchell, and other news and notes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 17, 2022•49 min
Spencer Davies and Brian Fritz of BasketballNews.com rant and discuss the latest trade speculation involving Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving, and Donovan Mitchell, if the Celtics should trade for KD and why he wants out of Brooklyn, the fallout from that when it comes to Kyrie's situation, the Lakers - Russell Westbrook mess and their talks with the Pacers, if the Knicks are trying to reset the trade market in talks to get Mitchell, and the guys predict where those star players will be when training ...
Jul 26, 2022•1 hr 6 min
Spencer Davies and Brian Fritz of BasketballNews.com discuss NBA Summer League action including the play of top rookies Paul Banchero, Chet Holmgren, and Keegan Murray and who has stood out so far. Then they talk about the latest on Deandre Ayton, a few scenarios for what a Kevin Durant trade could look like and if he'll end up back in Brooklyn, why a Kyrie Irving trade to the Lakers looks inevitable, what exactly the Nets are looking to get in a deal, and why a three-team trade doesn't make muc...
Jul 12, 2022•1 hr 19 min
With Brian on vacation, Spencer is joined by Bleacher Report's Eric Pincus to discuss the perks and benefits of the Sports Business Classroom in Las Vegas. (Sign up now using the promo code FRONTOFFICE to get $300 off on sportsbusinessclassroom.com.) In addition, Pincus shares his thoughts on the Golden State Warriors and Boston Celtics squaring off in the NBA Finals, as well as what rumors he's hearing ahead of the 2022 NBA Draft and the league offseason. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...
Jun 15, 2022•53 min
Spencer Davies and Brian Fritz of BasketballNews.com discuss the first two games of the NBA Finals with the Warriors and Celtics tied 1-1, the Warriors improved defense, how close the series is so far, and what adjustments teams will make for Game 3. Then they talk about Quin Snyder leaving the Jazz and Donovan Mitchell reportedly wondering where the franchise is at, rumors of Rudy Gobert being traded, Deandre Ayton possibly being moved and what teams make sense, the Lakers press conference intr...
Jun 07, 2022•1 hr 4 min
Spencer Davies and Brian Fritz of BasketballNews.com discuss the Celtics-Warriors squaring off in the NBA Finals, how they match up with one another, possible moves each team could make, and give their predictions. Then they talk about the Lakers hiring Darvin Ham and other coaching rumors around the league, This episode is brought to you by TicketSmarter. Looking to go to the hottest concerts, sports, theater & family shows near you? Get 100% guaranteed tickets to more than 125,000 live eve...
Jun 01, 2022•58 min
Spencer Davies and Brian Fritz of BasketballNews.com discuss both the Eastern and Western Conference Finals, the style of play from both series and why there have been so many injuries, can the Heat come back in the series against the Celtics, if the Warriors will close out the Mavericks in five games, how Golden State got back to this position so quickly, and the Orlando Magic winning the NBA Draft Lottery and who they take. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 26, 2022•1 hr 3 min
Spencer Davies and Brian Fritz of BasketballNews.com discuss the Suns falling flat against the Mavericks and what they do this offseason with DeAndre Ayton, Philly's situation with James Harden, Jayson Tatum and Luka Doncic's both going to another level, and the tough decisions on who they think will be playing in the NBA Finals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 17, 2022•1 hr 14 min
