Ep. 120 Learning Basketball with Brian Geisinger

(00:00) Today we learn about The State of the Charlotte Hornets. How LaMelo Ball has always been a star, (04:00) how the Hornets survived their rebuild, (10:00) how Charles Lee built a relocating pick-and-roll 3pt shooting machine in LaMelo Ball, Kon Knueppel, and Brandon Miller alongside Ryan Kalkbrenner and Moussa Diabaté with a Defense just as strong, (22:00) Hornets Playoff Preview through East Play-In, (36:00) and how NBA league rules like the 65-game rule and tying awards to contracts are squeezing front office's hands with harsh limits on team building.

Timeline:

00:00 Introduction & Background

01:00 LaMelo Ball has always been a star

How the Charlotte Hornets Recovered their Rebuild

Charles Lee Quotes & Horness Offensive Strategies, Player Roles, Surprise Defense

Hornets Playoff Scenarios Preview & Franchise Outlook

How League Rules Hurt Successful Team-Building

Ep. 119 Learning Basketball with Michael Roth @_MikeRoth

Dailyn Swain Development, Final Four 2026 NBA Draft Prospect Preview with Michael Roth – Braylon Mullins' Big Shot, Keaton Wagler, Yaxel Lendeborg, Brayden Burries, Aday Mara, Morez Johnson, Koa Peat

Timeline:

00:00 Introduction& Background, Braylon Mullins Big Shot

4:30 Dailyn Swain's Development Path, NBA Draft Potential, Prospect Comparisons, Defensive Capabilities, Swain vs. Ament vs Lendeborg, Evaluating Potential vs. Production

49:00 Final Four Prospects: Michigan, Arizona, Illinois, UConn Predictions & Insights

Ep. 118 Learning Basketball with Johnathan Ramlakhan @Johnathan_MMA

Johnathan Ramlakhan is a Miami Heat contributor for @5ReasonsSports Network and an NBA team writer for On SI covering the Magic, Heat, Pacers, Bucks, Grizzlies.

Timeline:

00:00 Introduction & Background

03:00 Celebrating Bam Adebayo's Historic 83-PT Performance

06:00 Valuing Bam's Versatility

09:00 How Confidence Impacts Performance
12:00 Impact of Davion Mitchell, Pelle Larson, and key role players like rookie Kasparas Jakučionis

15:00 Miami Heat’s 7-game win streak

21:00 Heat developing talent from within system

24:00 The Legacy of Adebayo’s Record-Breaking Night

38:00 Magic - Heat Saturday Preview + Season Series

41:00 Orlando Magic Team Dynamics in 6-game win streak

44:00 Tristan da Silva's Impact in recent stretch

47:00 Magic finding offensive balance around Stars – Paolo, Bane , Suggs

51:00 Desmond Bane’s Huge Role in the Magic's Success, incredible scoring efficiency

57:00 Playoff Outlook for the Magic and Heat

Ep. 117 Learning Basketball with Jacob Myers

Jacob Myers identifies and tracks elite basketball players on their journey from prospect to pro, trusted by NBA teams, college coaches, and fans worldwide, with his NBA Draft Scouting available at @League_Him on Twitter and YouTube.

2026 Wings Only NBA Draft with “League Him” Jacob Myers – Scouting Cameron Boozer, AJ Dybantsa, Caleb Wilson, Keaton Wagler, Daily Swain, Nate Ament, Yaxel Lendeborg, Allen Graves, Amari Allen, Thomas Haugh + Guards Darius Acuff, LaBaron Philon, Christian Anderson

Timeline:

00:00 League Him Introduction & Background

02:00 Highlight recent showings from 2026 NBA Draft Guard Risers - Darius Acuff, LaBaron Philon, Christian Anderson

05:00 The 2026 Wings Only Draft

07:00 1) Cameron Boozer

16:00 2) AJ Dybantsa

23:00 3) Caleb Wilson

26:30 4) Keaton Wagler

39:00 5) Dailyn Swain

43:00 6) Nate Ament

1:01:00 7) Yaxel Lendeborg

1:04:00 8) Amari Allen

1:05:30 9) Allen Graves

1:07:00 10) Thomas Haugh

honorable mention:
Joshua Jefferson
Jayden Quaintance

Billy RichmondAlvaro FolgueirasAndrej StojakovicCameron CarrBraylon MullinsMiles ByrdJamier JonesShon AbaevKoa Peat

Kanon Catchings

Ep. 116 Learning Basketball with Ryan Ward @RyanWardLA



Ryan Ward covers the Los Angeles Lakers and NBA with Lakers On SI



Today we learn about this Lakers season – Pat Riley Statue Lakers Legacy, Luka MVP Odds, Magic - Lakers Game Recap + why isn’t the Luka LeBron duo or even the trio with Reaves working? Are the Lakers still real contenders with this elite offense? Thoughts on Head Coach JJ Redick in Year 2? What’s the franchise outlook for the Los Angeles Lakers?


Timeline:


00:00

Introduction & Background

04:35

Pat Riley's Legacy and Statue Reveal

13:46

Current Lakers Dynamics and Coaching Changes

21:52

Controversy Over the Last Shot in Magic - Lakers

23:06

Luka's Fearlessness and Leadership Dynamics

24:46

Analyzing the Trio: LeBron, Luka, and Reeves

27:10

The Lakers' Future: LeBron's Exit Strategy

29:28

Offensive Strategies and Team Chemistry

31:41

Defensive Challenges and Player Fit

35:24

Potential Trades and Future Prospects

40:36

Magic - Lakers Recap and Player Performances

46:02

Bane's Rising Star and Team Dynamics

47:54

Standings and Team Comparisons

49:53

Offensive Strategies and Player Movements

52:53

MVP Conversations and Future Prospects

58:44

The Lakers' Legacy and Future Challenges

Ep. 115 Learning Basketball with Robert Flom @RichHomieFlom
Robert Flom covers the Los Angeles Clippers and NBA as the Managing Editor of 213 Hoops and CoHost of the Lob The Jam podcast.
Today we relive the viral “Eat The Tweet” saga from his perspective beginning to end before we break down the franchise outlook of the Los Angeles Clippers - Kawhi & Garland Duo, Analyzing Harden & Zubac Trades, Clippers Lottery Pick Options at #5, the Garland bet, Mathurin’s role, Niederhauser’s potential, Magic - Clippers Film
“Eat The Tweet" + Kawhi & Garland Clippers with Rob Flom – Analyzing Harden & Zubac Trades, Clippers Franchise Outlook, Garland bet, Mathurin’s role, Niederhauser’s potential, Magic - Clippers Film
Timeline:
00:00

Introduction & Background

02:58

The Viral ‘Eat the Tweet’ Saga

05:47

Analyzing the Clippers' Trades and Future

08:55

Harden's Impact and the Team's Dynamics

12:03

Evaluating the Clippers' Long-Term Strategy

15:07

The Pacers' Perspective on the Trade

16:24

The Importance of Playmaking in the Clippers' Roster

23:31

Kawhi Leonard's Future with the Clippers

29:48

Evaluating Darius Garland's Impact

35:22

The Role of Matheran in the Clippers' Plans

47:33

Building a Competitive Roster for the Future

47:51

Evaluating Young Talent: Yanic Konan Niederhäuser

50:28

The Clippers' Future: Roster Dynamics and Potential

53:19

Playoff Prospects: Assessing the Clippers' Chances

57:07

Last Night’s Game Analysis: Clippers vs. Magic

01:07:41

Thoughts on The Magic’s Season, Bane & Banchero

01:10:17

Coaching Stability: Ty Lue's Role in the Clippers' Future

Ep. 114 Learning Basketball with Chip Williams @ChipWilliamsjr

Chip Williams covers the Memphis Grizzlies, NBA, and NBA Draft Scouting with Film Breakdowns on Twitter and YouTube @TheSecondJump

Today we learn about Jaren Jackson Jr.'s meaning to Memphis, JJJ's development from prospect to actualized unicorn, why the Grizzlies traded Jaren and how long the Grizzlies will hold onto Ja Morant, the Ja-Bane-Brooks-Jaren-Adams Grizz era, Bane's impact on the Magic, and scouting thoughts on potential 2026 NBA Draft Gems - Dailyn Swain, Ebuka Okorie, Allen Graves, Chris Cenac Jr., Morez Johnson, Brayden Burries, Nate Ament

00:00 Introduction & Background

02:00 JJJs development

10:00 Why Memphis Kept Ja

15:00 Why Memphis Traded Jaren

18:00 What Jaren and that team meant to Memphis as the era after grit n grind, Jaren being the last to

28:00 Ja Bane Brook Jaren + Bane Trade33:00 Bane Magic impact + 3pt shooting development

47:00 Potential 2026 NBA Draft Gems

Daily Swain

Ebuka Okorie

Allen Graves

Nate Ament

Chris Cenac Jr.

Morez Johnson

Brayden Burries

Ep. 113 Learning Basketball with Charlie Cummings @klaytheist11 Charlie Cummings is an NBA Analyst with Swish Theory and Writer for DraftKings Network, Celtics Blog, and Warriors Invite covering the Golden State Warriors, Boston Celtics, and NBA at large.

Today we learn about the 2026 NBA Trade Deadline, discuss why the tanking team's were the biggest buyers making the blockbuster splash trades, the logic behind the moves, the value of trade pieces, and team building logic keying in on three deals – Ivica Zubac to the Pacers, Anthony Davis to the Wizards, Jaren Jackson Jr. to the Jazz

Timeline:00:00 Introduction & Background

02:00 NBA Trade Deadline Reactions

05:00 Teams Fading The 2027 NBA Draft

07:00 Team Building Strategies and Trade Value

10:00 Wizards Risk Assessment Trading for Anthony Davis
31:00 Pacers Risk Assessment Trading for Ivica Zubac
55:00 Jazz Risk Assessment Trading for Jaren Jackson Jr.

01:20:00 Balancing Talent, Lineups, Skills, and Team Needs for Competitive Edge