episode-header-image

Nov 2021

36m 13s

Basketball is Really Good Right Now!!

About this episode

Up next

The Air Buds Series Finale

Happy Basketball one last time! It's the series of finale of Air Buds, and in true fitting fashion, the Buds are sick-- both physically and emotionally since the Boston Celtics are your 2024 NBA Champions. It's been a long road, and we love you all, thanks for listening! We'll st ... Show More

Live from New York, It's Jamel's Tribeca Debut (and the finals)

Jamel starred in a LeBron James/Starry Soda joint! The guys get together to talk about Jamel's leading role in "Memes & Nightmares." They get into his acting process, how Peter and Mike got escorted out of an exclusive dinner after the screening, and also the first three game of ... Show More

The Celtics Take Game 1 of the NBA Finals

Happy Basketball! The Buds discuss the Celtics walloping the Mavs in game 1 of the Finals, TNT trying to get back into the TV rights negotiations, men discovering in real time what gatekeeping is, and more! Support the Buds by going to patreon.com/airbudspod! $5 a month gets you ... Show More

Recommended Episodes

The All-Positive NBA Show With Kirk Goldsberry

The Ringer's BIll Simmons is joined by Kirk Goldsberry for an all-positive NBA discussion on the exciting NBA talent pool, the contending Cavaliers, and a better than advertised Eastern Conference (01:28). Then they discuss the surging Knicks, Victor Wembanyama's development, how ... Show More

Thunder Keep Rolling, Lakers Surging and More Weekend Takeaways

<p>We're bouncing around the league again!</p><p>Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones "Roam the Baseline" with a few Western Conference shoutouts — and a hat tip to a hot start out East. Then, it's time for an identity check for a few teams looking to find themselves. The show closes wi ... Show More

Scalabrine on the soaring Celtics, Herring on the Top 4 in the West, Bucks, and Raptors

Zach and Brian Scalabrine break down the red-hot Boston Celtics and who might challenge them in the East. Then ESPN's Chris Herring joins to talk about the top-4 in the West, the Bucks finding their groove, injuries to Russell Westbrook, Donovan Mitchell, and Scottie Barnes, the ... Show More

Nikola Jokic Looks Like the MVP, Kevin Durant Thriving in Houston and Nico Harrison Out in Dallas

<p>Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones roam the baseline with some Western Conference love (Nuggets, Rockets) and some surging teams in the East (top-seeded Pistons, rising Raptors).</p><p>Then, they react to the breaking news out of Dallas — bye-bye, Nico Harrison — before diving into ... Show More

Believe It or Not: The Buddy Ball Warriors, Soaring 3-Point Rates, and More. | Group Chat

Justin, Rob, and Wos are back to play a game of believe it or not with six trends from the early part of the season. They discuss Buddy Hield and the Warriors, the Brooklyn Nets, the Lakers, and much more. Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, and Wosny Lambre Producer: Isaiah Bla ... Show More

Best of The Herd for Jul 31, 2020

The return of the NBA looks fantastic Colin recaps the Lakers-Clippers game last night The Pelicans need to stop putting Zion Williamson on minute restrictions Most people complaining about NBA players kneeling are simply miserable people The Buccaneers could very well make it to ... Show More

Life in the Bubble + How good is Shai?

<p>Jacob, Tayler, Justin, and Nick join the pod to discuss Bleacher Reports Top 100 NBA Players of the Season, and Zoom player availability including Muscle Watch, Dre???, Steven Adams lasagna, and SGA on CP3's leadership. Then we reminisce on the PG and Russ trades a year later, ... Show More

The Best There Is, the Best That Will Be | Group Chat

Justin, Rob, and Wos discuss which NBA teams and players are in trouble right now (3:20), who has the best team (29:27), who is the MVP so far (43:24), what team or player has taken the leap (52:03), and who’s the most intriguing disgruntled star (1:06:37). Then, they predict wha ... Show More

Preseason NBA Power Rankings, Part 6 | Group Chat

Justin, Rob, and Wos return with the final edition of their annual power rankings. This time they rank the top five teams in the NBA. Knicks (03:34) Mavericks (28:38) Nuggets (41:28) Thunder (59:17) Celtics (01:09:39) The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please ... Show More