This week we dig into the Knicks firing of their head coach David Fizdale. This move wreaks the foul stench of scapegoating, but more importantly it leaves a big question on how can Knicks regain or garner credibility in the eyes of the NBA. We discuss why the Knicks are a laughing stock to the rest of the league and why they need an Intervention The Drop: We discuss players who are now eligible for trade discussions and why the Cavs letting on that they are willing to pick up the phone on Kevin...
Dec 11, 2019•1 hr
Time flies when the NBA is this crazy and already we and with a quarter of the NBA season done we highlight the teams who killing the game from the teams whose game is getting killed. Is it time we properly acknowledge the Bucks as legit East Finals Contender with the Freak and how are the Lakers giving us Showtime as the one of the best Defensive teams in the NBA. A ton of storylines to dive through as the first quarter mark of the season closes In the Drop: We spend some quality time airing ou...
Dec 04, 2019•1 hr
This week we are graced by the presence of Ricky Volante CEO of the new formed leagued HBL (Historical Basketball League). We take a deep altruistic dive into the leagues evolution and how its presence is needed after the recent rulings that now allow college basketball students the right to profit off their marketability and likeness. Is there an appetite for such a league and can it maintain sustainability as it takes on the status quo of the NCAA, NBA and International Leagues head on. Become...
Nov 28, 2019•55 min
Our peoples Joe Cardoso from NBS (Nuts & Bolts Sports) Podcast joins us to really delve into some players who have gone Bat $hit Crazy at the early outset of the NBA Season. Is it sustainable? We weigh in when go "Hell to the Yeah or Hell to the Nah". On the Drop: We carry over last week's discussion on how the injury bug has given us a nervous itch on whether the NBA will be able to sustain its "Eye Candy" play on primetime. We look at key players that will miss significant time from their ...
Nov 21, 2019•59 min
On the Breakdown: This week on Shaw and I dive into players who last season elevated their NBA star status setting the bar high for themselves and their teams success for this season, Unfortunately players like Terry Rozier, CJ McCollum, Nikola Jokic and others have had slow starts and try to look into why and whether this is merely a temporary blip or they're suffering the from Glamour and Glitz of being in the NBA Limelight. On the Drop: Injuries, player suspensions and 'Load Management' has d...
Nov 13, 2019•59 min
Breakdown: The Warriors woes continue with Stephen Curry out 3 months and Draymond Green also injured. Is it time for the Dubs to change directions this season? We discuss. The Drop: Mike Malone and Steve Clifford both called out their teams in different ways. Do we think that when coaches call out their teams is it truly effective and a wise strategy in today's NBA? Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-baseline-nba-podcast--3677698/support ....
Nov 06, 2019•1 hr 2 min
We dive into our first Impressions of Week 1 in the NBA. We also give thumbs up or down on the recent Contract Extensions handed out. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-baseline-nba-podcast--3677698/support .
Oct 28, 2019•1 hr
Cal Lee and Warren Show preview the Atlantic Division. Raptors dont have a Claw to maintain their grip on the division does that open the door for the Sixers, Celtics, Nets and Knicks to capture the division? Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-baseline-nba-podcast--3677698/support .
Oct 21, 2019•1 hr 5 min
Let the Madness Begin as we preview arguably the most talent-laden division in the NBA. Are the Lakers ready to reclaim the Pacific Throne? or will the Clippers and Dynasty Killer Kawahi have something say about it? And why are the Warriors just getting pushed to the side like Rodney Dangerfield? Are the Kings ready to run with the pack? Will the Sun's stars shine bright under a dimly light organization Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-baseline-nba-podcast...
Oct 18, 2019•59 min
As we roll out our new Segment "FaceTime wit Da Baseline" Sixers Marial Shayock politics with us on being the 1st born Ottawan Drafted to the NBA and why discussing the final season of Power could be a Final Betrayal to his teammates. Also Spalding Product Manager Matt Maresca joins us to talk about how the oldest name synonymous to the game continues to build powerhouse partnerships and why the Spalding Brand is built to last Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Become...
Oct 15, 2019•57 min
Our Brother from Another Arizona Summer Jabari Davis joins us in our annual PreSeason NBA Award Predictions. The off season frenzy has shook up the NBA, which means its only right we shake up the crystal ball and guesstimate who'll pick up NBA Hardware this yearLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-baseline-nba-podcast--3677698/support ....
Oct 11, 2019•1 hr 2 min
We preview the SouthEast Division which for years have struggled to capture NBA excitement of division competitiveness but with some New Blood in Atl and Miami's Haute offseason acquisition of Butler is this the year we see this division Step it's Game Up?Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-baseline-nba-podcast--3677698/support ....
Oct 08, 2019•1 hr
We roll out our perspective and predictions on the NorthWest Division. Once a prominent division will talent to spare, may only be talent laden for the few. Can Denver replicate last years shine over the Blazers and Jazz?Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-baseline-nba-podcast--3677698/support ....
Sep 30, 2019•58 min
We breakdown and preview the Central Division. Is just all about the Bucks, or can the Bulls, Cavs, Pacers and Pistons put headlights and Fear in the Deers of Midwest?Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-baseline-nba-podcast--3677698/support .
Sep 24, 2019•1 hr
We hone in on the SouthWest which is full of mystery and untapped competitive fervor. But will the talent elevate all eyes on this division?Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-baseline-nba-podcast--3677698/support .
Sep 19, 2019•57 min
Are guys like Jayson Tatum, Kelly Oubre, "Bam Bam" Odebayo and other ready to make that "leap" ? Who do you like to make their comeback to the NBA Joe Johnson or Melo?Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-baseline-nba-podcast--3677698/support .
Sep 13, 2019•58 min
Warren and Cal drop some of their more wild thoughts about the upcoming 2019-2020 NBA Season and we discuss if Men's US Basketball Team is losing hold dominating the World Stage.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-baseline-nba-podcast--3677698/support ....
Sep 04, 2019•1 hr 4 min
We break bread with some OG's in the sports branding game. Chris Christmas and Jeff Penix of TWO Hype talk true partnership with the NBA, NBA LAB, Hype 2 Hope, Black Promience and being more than just athlete in the game. We also give our take on the 2019-2020 NBA Schedule.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-baseline-nba-podcast--3677698/support ....
Aug 27, 2019•1 hr 18 min
We breakdown the newly formed dynamic duos formed from the Free Agency Chaos this offseason and which combo has NBA Finals Potential. We dig in on Team USA Basketball Roster and why the Celtics should be concernedLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-baseline-nba-podcast--3677698/support ....
Aug 01, 2019•1 hr 2 min
We discuss NBA teams that did the least to improve their situation after all the player movement this summer and we sort through the Free Agency Leftovers still looking for a home to lay their hatLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-baseline-nba-podcast--3677698/support ....
Jul 22, 2019•1 hr 2 min
We discuss the major trade between OKC and Houston to send Westbrook to Houston. We also give our impressions on NBA Summer League and those who impressed and who got their Purse SnatchedLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-baseline-nba-podcast--3677698/support ....
Jul 15, 2019•1 hr 3 min
We discuss the fall out from Kawhi Leonard choosing the Clippers and getting Paul George as a running mate. Are the Clippers the best in the West? What's fall out for the Raptors and OKC...Russell WestbrookLakers lose out on Kawhi but ink DeMarcus Cousins, Quinn Cook and Danny Green. They also resign Rajon Rondo, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and Alex Caruso. We also discuss whether there is Parity in the NBA. Ya think?!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Become a supporter...
Jul 09, 2019•1 hr 15 min
We breakdown a wild frenetic Free Agency Period. Including BK taking the Knicks Heart and Soul while the Sixers re-up and reload and the Celtics and Warriors could save fave or say grace with their movesLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-baseline-nba-podcast--3677698/support ....
Jul 03, 2019•1 hr 9 min
We breakdown the politics of Free Agency and how it may not be the SuperStar names that change the game. We also give our thoughts on the NBA and if it worth all that and its Free Bag of Panera ChipsLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-baseline-nba-podcast--3677698/support ....
Jun 24, 2019•1 hr 1 min
We spent time talking with some great dudes making basketball things happen with Kevin Bahun-Wilson and Jay Demings.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-baseline-nba-podcast--3677698/support .
Jun 20, 2019•52 min
We discuss the Fallout from the Finals We also do an Autopsy on the Warriors and do Post Champion check up on the Raptors. and oh yeah we squeezed some time to talk about the AD Trade!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-baseline-nba-podcast--3677698/support ....
Jun 17, 2019•1 hr 3 min
We breakdown the Thrill of the Raptors capturing its first title in Franchise History and truly reflect on if this was the last great run by the WarriorsLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-baseline-nba-podcast--3677698/support .
Jun 14, 2019•1 hr 8 min
We breakdown a roller coaster of a GM 5 and the fallout of the KD Re-Injury. Did this come at an extreme cost to both the Warriors and Easy Money Sniper?Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-baseline-nba-podcast--3677698/support .
Jun 12, 2019•56 min
Raptors are 1 game away from making History,,, Can the Warriors summon their 2016 Aura to prevail?Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-baseline-nba-podcast--3677698/support .
Jun 08, 2019•48 min
Big Shaw and GameFace Lee discuss the Fallout of Game 3 with the Raptors Taking Care of Business on the Road against the DubsLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-baseline-nba-podcast--3677698/support .
Jun 06, 2019•57 min