Spencer Davies and Brian Fritz of BasketballNews.com discuss Al Horford coming up big for the Celtics in game 4 to tie their series with the Bucks, the Warriors pulling ahead to a 3-1 series lead against the Grizzlies, Chris Paul's struggles in Dallas with the Mavs evening up that series with the Suns, Joel Embiid's return as the 76ers win both games at home to make it a 2-2 series with the Heat along with off the court news including Mike Brown getting the Kings job, awards, and the Lakers ongo...
May 10, 2022•1 hr 19 min
Spencer Davies and Brian Fritz of BasketballNews.com talk about the early games in the second round of the NBA playoffs including the Suns taking Game 1 against the Mavericks, the Sixers dropping their Game 1 to the Heat without Joel Embiid and James Harden struggling, the Bucks pushing around the Celtics to take a 1-0 lead, and the Warriors thrilling win against the Grizzlies in the first game of their series. Plus, they talk about the coaching vacancies for the Kings, Hornets, and Lakers and w...
May 03, 2022•1 hr 21 min
Spencer Davies and Brian Fritz of BasketballNews.com discuss the crazy Grizzlies-Wolves series, how flat the 76ers have looked and if they can get it together against the Raptors, the frisky Pelicans and how much they're taking out of the Suns, the surging Mavericks against the wilting Jazz, how dominant the Celtics looked against the Nets, the Heat taking care of business against the Hawks, and the rest of the first-round action. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 27, 2022•1 hr 22 min
Spencer Davies and Brian Fritz of BasketballNews.com discuss the first few games of each matchup from the first-found of the NBA playoffs including the Pelicans taking a game from the Suns and Devin Booker's injury, the Grizzlies- Timberwolves tied 1-1, Jimmy Butler's big game with the Heat leading the Hawks 2-0, the all-time classic game 1 between the Celtics and Nets, the Warriors new death lineup to take a 2-0 lead versus the Nuggets, the Luka-less Mavs and Jazz tied 1-1, the Bucks taking gam...
Apr 20, 2022•1 hr 36 min
Spencer Davies and Brian Fritz of BasketballNews.com preview the Play-In Tournament games and who they think will advance, then look ahead to the first round of the playoffs, who will win those series, and then the Lakers' dysfunction from Frank Vogel's firing to Russell Westbrook's exit interview. 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 events from T...
Apr 12, 2022•1 hr 19 min
Spencer Davies and Brian Fritz of BasketballNews.com discuss playoff positioning down the stretch of the NBA season, what teams you would not want to face in the first round of the post-season, the Lakers crash and some amazing non-playoff team lineups. 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 events from TicketSmarter, the official ticket marketplace ...
Apr 07, 2022•1 hr 3 min
Spencer Davies and Brian Fritz of BasketballNews.com discuss the jockeying for the top spot in the Eastern Conference between the Heat, 76ers, Bucks, and Celtics, how much Robert Williams' injury could hurt Boston, the Grizzlies inspired play, the Clippers getting back Paul George and possibly Kawhi Leonard for the playoffs, the Lakers chances of even getting into the play-in tournament, and some younger players on non-playoff teams who are playing well. This episode is brought to you by TicketS...
Mar 29, 2022•1 hr 7 min
Spencer Davies and Brian Fritz of BasketballNews.com discuss how great LeBron James is still playing at this stage of his career and how he is still not showing any signs of slowing down, which teams have separated themselves as real contenders for the NBA title, and the MVP race that is coming down to the wire between Nikola Jokic, Joel Embiid, and Giannis Antetokounmpo. This episode is brought to you by TicketSmarter. Looking to go to the hottest concerts, sports, theater & family shows ne...
Mar 23, 2022•1 hr 14 min
Spencer Davies and Brian Fritz of BasketballNews.com discuss the recent scoring outbursts including Kyrie Irving and KAT scoring 60 in a game to LeBron James putting up over 50 twice and the other big games, some March Madness talk with the big tournament starting up, and look ahead to potential first-round NBA playoff matchups, what teams could move up and down in the seeding and who might not get in. This episode is brought to you by TicketSmarter. Looking to go to the hottest concerts, sports...
Mar 16, 2022•1 hr 2 min
Spencer Davies and Brian Fritz of BasketballNews.com discuss the upcoming Sixers versus Nets game, what the environment will be like, and fan interaction with players like Kyrie Irving and Russell Westbrook. Then, they talk about the teams surging down the stretch of the NBA season including the Bucks, Grizzlies, and Celtics. 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 tha...
Mar 09, 2022•1 hr 5 min
Spencer Davies and Brian Fritz of BasketballNews.com discuss NBA All-Star Weekend festivities, the trouble brewing between LeBron James and the Lakers, JJ Redick calling out Zion Williamson and his uneasiness with the Pelicans, player empowerment in today's NBA and how far it has gone, and what to watch for down the stretch of the regular season. This episode is brought to you by TicketSmarter. Looking to go to the hottest concerts, sports, theater & family shows near you? Get 100% guarantee...
Feb 22, 2022•1 hr
Spencer Davies and Brian Fritz of BasketballNews.com discuss the Phoenix Suns' season and if anyone can stop them, the fallout from the huge Sixers - Nets trade and how they think James Harden and Ben Simmons will fit with their new teams, other trade moves made at the deadline, the Celtics current nine-game winning streak and how they've gotten back in the playoff hunt, why the Lakers didn't make a move and their roster going forward and more. This episode is brought to you by TicketSmarter. Lo...
Feb 16, 2022•1 hr 20 min
Spencer Davies and Brian Fritz of BasketballNews.com discuss the upcoming trade deadline including the drama surrounding James Harden and the Nets and how realistic the chances are that he could be traded to the 76ers for Ben Simmons. Plus, they react to the Blazers trading CJ McCollum to the Pelicans, the Kings-Pacers trade involving Tyrese Haliburton and Domantas Sabonis, how the Pacers retooling of their roster is going, what exactly the Blazers are doing, and how the Lakers are completely me...
Feb 09, 2022•1 hr 23 min
Spencer Davies and Brian Fritz of BasketballNews.com discuss the latest trade rumors going around the NBA with about a week to go until the deadline including talk of CJ McCollum to the Pelicans, if the Mavs might move Jalen Brunson, the active Kings and what they could do, the Wizards shopping Spencer Dinwiddie, the Celtics possibly moving Marcus Smart, and if the Lakers can get anything for THT and Kendrick Nunn. Plus, they also share several deals they would like to see happen involving the S...
Feb 01, 2022•1 hr 21 min
Spencer Davies and Brian Fritz of BasketballNews.com go all around the NBA and discuss the dominating big men Joel Embiid and Nikola Jokic, the Mavericks rise behind their defense, the Wizards fall and how they're prime to make a trade, the Warriors' recent offensive struggles, Anthony Davis returning to the Lakers, and some trade rumors including the talk that the Sixers are holding out for James Harden in the offseason. This episode is brought to you by TicketSmarter. Looking to go to the hott...
Jan 25, 2022•1 hr 15 min
Spencer Davies and Brian Fritz of BasketballNews.com discuss the mess that is the Lakers including the almost firing of coach Frank Vogel and if he'll survive the season, who is to blame for their problems and where they go from here. Then they talk about big-name injuries including Kevin Durant, Paul George, Damian Lillard, Draymond Green and Myles Turner, the ripple effect they can have on each team and the upcoming trade deadline, and other trade rumors that are heating up including the Sacra...
Jan 19, 2022•1 hr 6 min
Spencer Davies and Brian Fritz of BasketballNews.com discuss the start of NBA trade season, which players might be on the move, and what teams could be the most active. Plus, they discuss the incredible return of Klay Thompson after 2 1/2 years along with teams on the rise including the Raptors, Grizzlies, and the Sixers. Sign up for PrizePicks to play daily fantasy! All users that deposit and use the promo code “NEWS” will receive a 100% instant deposit match up to $100. Free money. Sign up her...
Jan 11, 2022•1 hr 2 min
Spencer Davies and Brian Fritz of BasketballNews.com talk about the streaking Bulls who have won eight in a row and now have the best record in the East, the surging Grizz in the West, Kyrie Irving and Klay Thompson returning to the court this week, the Hawks' GM calling out his team publicly and if a trade could be coming, the number of early contenders for the MVP race and how deep it could be later in the season and more. Sign up for PrizePicks to play daily fantasy! All users that deposit an...
Jan 05, 2022•1 hr 8 min
Spencer Davies and Brian Fritz of BasketballNews.com discuss the COVID effect around the league from rosters to what it could do to playoff seeding, the Lakers and Celtics both looking for answers to their below-average seasons, the upstart Cavaliers and what moves they might be looking at before the trade deadline and if that could include Ben Simmons, the rock-solid Bulls and more. Sign up for PrizePicks to play daily fantasy! All users that deposit and use the promo code “NEWS” will receive a...
Dec 28, 2021•1 hr 29 min
Spencer Davies and Brian Fritz of BasketballNews.com discuss the official start of the NBA trade season, how aggressive teams like the Sixers and Blazers may be in moving Ben Simmons and CJ McCollum, which player the Pacers are most likely to move and where, and what others teams could be buyers. Plus, they discuss the issues surrounding Zion Williamson, if they think he will play this season and how the Pelicans should deal with a possible extension for him in the offseason. Sign up for PrizePi...
Dec 16, 2021•1 hr 2 min
Spencer Davies and Brian Fritz of BasketballNews.com discuss the Blazers' ongoing issues both on and off the court, CJ McCollum's injury and what to do with Damian Lillard. Then they talk about the Pacers possibly shaking up their roster and trading Domantas Sabonis, Myles Turner and/or Caris LeVert, both Zion Williamson and Luca Doncic having trouble getting into shape, the Jazz once again playing well but under the radar, their weekly Prize Picks selections and more. Sign up for PrizePicks to ...
Dec 08, 2021•1 hr 2 min
Spencer Davies and Brian Fritz of BasketballNews.com discuss the NBA "penalities" on the Bulls and Heat for violating free agency rules, the big Suns-Warriors game and the Knicks-Nets game, some teams on the rise, the Nuggets rough season and what they should do, Kemba Walker's future and more. Sign up for PrizePicks to play daily fantasy! All users that deposit and use the promo code “NEWS” will receive a 100% instant deposit match up to $100. Free money. Sign up here: https://app.prizepicks.co...
Dec 01, 2021•1 hr 17 min
Spencer Davies and Brian Fritz of BasketballNews.com discuss the almost fight between Lebron and Isaiah Stewart and the fallout, the Kings firing Luke Walton and that coaching job, the red-hot Suns and other teams heating up around the NBA. Sign up for PrizePicks to play daily fantasy! All users that deposit and use the promo code “NEWS” will receive a 100% instant deposit match up to $100. Free money. Sign up here: https://app.prizepicks.com/sign-up?invite_code=News Learn more about your ad cho...
Nov 23, 2021•59 min
Spencer Davies and Brian Fritz of BasketballNews.com discuss the Warriors' blazing start including Steph Curry's two big games over the past week and the Suns quietly winning nine in a row. Then they play of "Overreaction or Not" when it comes to the hot start for the Wizards and Bulls, if the Pacers will make the playoffs, who will finish with a better record between the Lakers and Clippers and more. Sign up for PrizePicks to play daily fantasy! All users that deposit and use the promo code “NE...
Nov 17, 2021•1 hr 11 min
Spencer Davies and Brian Fritz of BasketballNews.com discuss the issues with the Lakers roster makeup and how their season is trending, the brewing blood feud between the Jokic family and the Morris Twins, the surging Warriors, the Sixers facing injury issues as their schedule gets tougher, and the great play to start the season by the Cavaliers and the Bulls. Sign up for PrizePicks to play daily fantasy! All users that deposit and use the promo code “NEWS” will receive a 100% instant deposit ma...
Nov 09, 2021•1 hr 16 min
Spencer Davies and Brian Fritz of BasketballNews.com discuss the exciting rookie class including Josh Giddey and Franz Wagner, the Celtics chemistry issues with their two stars, Zion Williamson still working towards return, hot starts to the season for the Bulls, Heat, and Jazz, and how the NBA rules changes have affected games so far. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 03, 2021•1 hr 2 min
Spencer Davies and Brian Fritz of BasketballNews.com discuss the start of the NBA season and some early observations including how great the rookie class has looked so far, what teams are off to a hot start and how bad some teams might truly be this season, the Dallas "Leadership Council", and how the Russell Westbrook experiment had fared so far with the Lakers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 27, 2021•1 hr 19 min
Spencer Davies and Brian Fritz of BasketballNews.com discuss the latest drama between Ben Simmons and the 76ers, and new extensions as well as Deandre Ayton and Collin Sexton not getting one. Then they preview the upcoming NBA season including their picks for conference standing, who they think will or won't make the playoffs, and their picks for season awards and who will win the NBA championship. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 19, 2021•1 hr 57 min
Spencer Davies and Brian Fritz of BasketballlNews.com discuss some thoughts from the first games of the NBA season, what some starting lineups might look like once the regular season begins, and react to the NBA GM survey and what stands out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 06, 2021•1 hr 11 min
Spencer Davies and Brian Fritz of BasketballNews.com discuss the NBA media days and the biggest stories coming off them from vaccinations around the league to starting lineups to Zion Williamson's health. Then they discuss the latest on Ben Simmons, Gersson Rosas out with the Timberwolves, MPJ gets paid, and more including Brian paying up on his lost bet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 30, 2021•1 hr 25 min
