Keith, Jon and Chuck get ready for the Finals and pay tribute to Chris Paul. Also they explain a Tobias Harris nickname, talk about the Spurs mascot, discuss the price of fireworks and more. Support the show at Patreon.com/fastbreakbreakfast Episode 540 (S7 Ep. 31)
Sabreena Merchant joins Keith to discuss some recent NBA news, including Chris Paul leading the Suns past the Clippers. Also she helps breakdown what it means for the Clippers, who have numerous free agents and questions heading into the off-season. Join our support at Patreon.com/FastbreakBreakfast Episode 539 (S7 Special)
Keith, Jon and Chuck review the latest NBA news plus go into a deep dive about Kevin Garnett, fantasize about a unique NBA fighting game, question lottery results, worrying about the Team USA roster, and more. Bonus episode this week, available only on Patreon.com/FastbreakBreakfast Peruse our t-shirts at teepublic.com/user/fastbreakbreakfast Episode 538 (S7 Ep. 29)
Andrew Schlecht joins Keith to discuss the fallout from the lottery, particularly the impact on the Thunder, and also wonder what lessons can be taken from the Suns and Hawks on their rapid rebuilds. Zoom hangout for listeners at noon on Sunday, link will be posted at Patreon.com/FastbreakBreakfast Episode 537 (S7 Special)
Keith, Jon and Joey Devine discuss recent events, including more Suns violence, the plunging value of Ben Simmons, the Hawks soaring, the Bucks surviving, plus things to look forward to in the lottery. SUPPORT THE SHOW patreon.com/fastbreakbreakfast Episode 536 (S7 Ep. 29)
Keith reviews the news of Rick Carlisle leaving the Mavericks, then speak with James Herbert of CBS about the numerous head coach opening, the Sixers, Jazz and Bucks on the brink and the great Reggie Jackson awakening. Support the show and join our slack channel at Patreon.com/FastbreakBreakfast Episode 535 (S7 Special)
S7 Ep. 28 "Suns in Four" Keith, Jon and Chuck discuss the newest Suns hero, the official NBA play-by-play being altered, the many injury twists of the playoffs, LeBron's new number, adding new foul names, and more. Send us $1 a month! Go to patreon.com/fastbreakbreakfast Episode 534 (S7 Ep. 28)
SPECIAL "Bjorkgren fired, Pacers questions, playoff observations" Caitlin Cooper joins to discuss the Pacers, the firing of Nate Bjorkgren, butter on Pop-Tarts, Sixers/Hawks and much more. T-SHIRTS ON SALE for $13: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/fastbreak-breakfast?ref_id=9887 Join our patreon at Patreon.com/Fastbreakbreakfast Episode 533 (S7 Special)
S7 Ep. 27 "Grizzlies Funeral; First Round Fallout" Keith, Jon and Chuck say goodbye to many teams, mourn everyone that has to play the Nets, and more. Support the show! Patreon.com/FastbreakBreakfast Episode 532 (S7 Ep. 27)
SPECIAL "Disappearing Defensive 3 Seconds, Tracking Refs, and De'Anthony Melton" Owen Phillips, author of TheF5 newsletter ( https://thef5.substack.com/) joins to discuss a rule that isn't enforced at the end of games and many other unusual facts that can be uncovered by referee tracking. Also, Owen is dying to know- what's the deal with De'Anthony Melton's minutes?? Subscribe to Owen's newsletter: https://thef5.substack.com/ Join the Fastbreak Breakfast patreon to support the show and get acces...
S7 Ep. 26 "Heat Funeral; Grizzlies Lose and Fans and Injuries" Chuck, Keith and Jon are feeling sad and punchy after saying goodbye to the Heat and having the Grizzlies lose again. They cover the most recent events in the NBA as only they can. Join the support at Patreon.com/FastbreakBreakfast Episode 530 (S7 Ep. 26)
"Building Through the Lottery; The Mid-Season Tournament" Jake Fischer joins Keith to discuss his book "Built to Lose: How NBA's Tanking Era Changed The League Forever," which playoff contenders followed the path of tanking to and how the lottery system could be further reformed. Then he also discusses his recent article on the NBA toying with the idea of a mid-season tournament. Buy Jake's book: https://www.amazon.com/Built-Lose-Tanking-Changed-Forever/dp/1629378712/ref =sr_1_1?crid=3U72U1QFYJY...
"Playoff Outbreak, Grizzlies Fever, LeBron Trap" Keith, Jon and Chuck reconvene to review the first days of the playoffs, wonder about various NBA conspiracies and more. This episode was recorded before the Nuggets victory over the Trail Blazers. Don't be a freeloader! support the show at Patreon.com/FastbreakBreakfast Episode 529 (S7 Ep. 25)
"NBA Playoff Preview" Keith is joined by Adam Mares and Dave DuFour to discuss Myles Turner's latest good news, Luke Walton's embarrassing admission, and to preview not only the first round of the playoffs, BUT EVERY ROUND OF THE PLAYOFFS. And somewhat shockingly, they all choose one of the favorites to lose pretty early. Play Stone Cold Lox with the gang and win a $50 gift card to the NBAStore.com: https://www.patreon.com/posts/play-stone-cold-51400748?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copy_...
S7 Ep. 23 "Alex Caruso, 8th Man" Keith, Chuck and Sean Keane discuss the wild end of the regular season, fantasy basketball implications, chasing records and more. Play Stone Cold Lox with us! available on Tuesday on Patreon.com/FastbreakBreakfast Episode 527 (S7 Ep. 23)
SPECIAL "Definitive NBA Rookie Rankings" Keith and Seerat Sohi (The Ringer) discuss the deep class of NBA rookies and they each attempt to rank their Top 10 rookies using flawless methodology. Join the Fastbreak Breakfast slack channel to talk basketball around the clock at Patreon.com/FastbreakBreakfast Episode 526 (S7 Special)
"Changing the Past, Westbrook and the Final Mad Week" Keith, Jon and Chuck discuss Mother's Day plans, the play-in races, Jimmy Butler's trash talk, famous injuries and more. Support the show at patreon.com/fastbreakbreakfast Episode 525 (S7 Ep 22
SPECIAL "Grizzlies Issues and Remembering Grit 'N' Grind" Former Grizzlies video coordinator Steve Jones Jr joins to discuss the Grizzlies' current season and to reminisce about the Grit Grind era. Support the creation of Fastbreak Breakfast at Patreon.com/FastbreakBreakfast Episode 524 (S7 Special)
S7 Ep. 21 "Relegation, Archie Goodwin, and Play-in Intrigue" Keith, Jon and Chuck discuss the finer points of basketball. Support the show at Patreon.com/FastbreakBreakfast Episode 528 (S7 Ep. 21)
SPECIAL "The Miami Heat and the Play-in Race" Nekias Duncan joins Keith to discuss the Miami Heat, who have struggled at times after reaching the NBA Finals last season. Is the bubble hangover real? Will they ever coalesce this season? Do they even know who their 5 best players are? Which would be the worst team to lose to in the play-in? Bonus episode of Fastbreak Breakfast available this week at https://www.patreon.com/posts/aprils-brunch-50503996 Episode 523 (S7 Special)...
S7 Ep. 20 "Power Save Mode" Chuck, Jon and Keith discuss Kevin Love losing it, debate the value of Buddy Hield, marvel at Jokic's energy efficiency, give Jayson Tatum an award, and so much more. Bonus episode available now at https://www.patreon.com/posts/aprils-brunch-50503996 Episode 522 (S7 Ep. 20)
SPECIAL "Blazers Stumbling and the Play-In Race" Sean Highkin (Bleacher Report) joins Keith to discuss the play-in positioning battle in the Western Conference and the Trail Blazers, who are precariously close to falling into the fray. to hear Sean and Keith preview the upcoming Grizzlies/Trail Blazers games, listen to the latest episode of Grits and Grinds: https://overcast.fm/itunes1481776281/grits-and-grinds-memphis-grizzlies Patreon supporters! Come hangout this Sunday with Keith, Jon and Ch...
S7 Ep. 19 "Basketball Brothers" Keith, Jon and Chuck build a super team, discuss re-entry into society, marvel at Steph Curry, and a whole lot more. NOTE: This episode was recorded before Monday night's games, despite what the uncanny predictions might lead you to believe. We are hosting a Zoom hangout with Keith, Jon and Chuck this Sunday. Join at Patreon.com/fastbreakbreakfast to participate Episode 520 (S7 Ep. 19)
SPECIAL "Inoculations, the Nets, and Thunder Shenanigans" David Roth (Defector.com) joins Keith to discuss acquiring vaccinations and reacclimating to society, plus trying to adjust to a Nets team that seems unrecognizable. Also, they discuss some radical tanking reform. Join our Patreon and hear monday's unedited episode, before Jon's movie story was redacted: https://www.patreon.com/posts/unedited-snyder-50036519 Episode 519 (S7 Special)
S7 EP. 18 "Second Shot Blues" Keith and Jon discuss dunks, shots, Valanciunas versus Sabonis, the Timberwolves sale, the Bucks' future prospects and much more. To hear Jon's missing movie story, keep an eye out on Patreon.com/Fastbreakbreakfast! Episode 518 (S7 Ep. 18)
SPECIAL "No Speed Bumps for the Nets and Nuggets" Kelly Dwyer joins to talk Nets, Nuggets, Celtics and all kinds of other stuff. sign up for Kelly's unique and psychedelic NBA newsletter that is read by Woj, Zach Lowe and other basketball movers and shakers: TSA.substack.com Don't be a freeloader! Either pay for Kelly's newsletter or join our patreon. Patreon.com/FastbreakBreakfast Episode 517 (S7 Special)
S7 Ep. 17 "A Paul Pierce Turnaround" Jon, Keith and Chuck discuss Paul Pierce, Kevin Durant, the Knicks, Raptors, Heat, Nuggets and review all the best trades of 2012 now that we've had time to fully digest them. Plus a lot more. Join the fun on patreon.com/fastbreakbreakfast! Episode 516 (S7 Ep. 17)
SPECIAL "What Exactly is the Plan For the Bulls?" Jason Patt joins Keith to discuss the Chicago Bulls and their acquisition of All-Star big man Nic Vucevic and what it might mean for their present and future. Get access to our private slack channel at Patreon.com/fastbreakbreakfast Episode 515 (S7 Special)
S7 EP. 16 "Of Biblical Proportions" Keith, Jon and Chuck discuss flooding, plagues, trades, the year 2030 and more. And some Heat, Grizzlies, Luke Kornet stuff too. Help our buddy Dale who lost all his possessions in flooding in Nashville over the weekend: https://www.gofundme.com/f/the-albright-family-lost-everything Episode 514 (S7 Ep. 16)
S7 Ep. 15.5 "Trade Deadline Reaction Live!" Partially recorded live from Twitch, Keith, Jon and Eric Wilson review the shakeups from the NBA trade deadline. Join the fun at twitch.tv/fastbreakbreakfast Support the show at Patreon.com/FastbreaBreakfast! Episode 513 (S7 Ep. 15.5)
