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#371: Panic time!? Early playoff takeaways

Who is in trouble? Does anyone look better than expected? We discuss big takeaways from the first few days of the NBA playoffs, including the Knicks-Hawks crazy series and the Pistons-Magic stunner. Support at www.patreon.com/thinkingbasketball

58m 27s

Apr 15

#370: 2026 Playoff preview

Apologies for some audio issues today! We preview the title favorites, matchup dynamics, possible dark horses, how the playoffs COULD be different (officiating changes, possible trends with rebounding, turnovers, transition game and more).

1h 31m

Apr 8

#369: 2026 Thinkies (Defensive Awards)

Who were the best defenders in 2026? We crown our champions in 6 categories, plus a new BONUS award at the end of the show. Which player appeared in every category this year? Support at www.patreon.com/thinkingbasketball

1h 30m

Jan 2024

Derrick White 2

<p>We are psyched to welcome back our friend from the Boston Celtics, Derrick White. Topics include: JJ talks about the three most disappointing teams in the NBA this season (Phoenix Suns, Golden State Warriors, Los Angeles Lakers) and who he actually believes in from that bunch, ... Show More

1 h

Apr 2022

Dray's 2022 NBA Awards

Dray discusses the Golden State Warriors getting back on track with their wins over the Utah Jazz and Sacramento Kings before explaining why Jordan Poole should win Most Improved Player this season. Then Dray gives out his picks for the rest of the major NBA awards debating betwe ... Show More

24m 21s

Feb 2024

Luka Doncic Returns (Plus a Jalen Williams Check-In)

<p>We are so excited to welcome in Luka Doncic for a second time on the Old Man and the Three. Luka was gracious enough to spend about 50 minutes with us to talk all things Dallas Mavericks. We also have JJ giving his initial thoughts on the big trade deadline moves. And finally ... Show More

1h 1m

Apr 2022

ESPN NBA analyst Brian Windhorst on the NBA Playoffs, Russell Westbrook's Future, NBA Stars on the Move & Much More!

<p>On today's episode, Jason kicks things off with a few quick thoughts on the New Orleans Pelicans and Atlanta Hawks advancing in the NBA Play-In tournament. Or, more specifically, he recaps a few of his player props that helped make him (and our listeners) a little dough.  ... Show More

48m 12s

Sep 2022

DeMar DeRozan 2

<p>Our guest this week on The Old Man and The Three is All-NBA player and star for The Chicago Bulls, DeMar DeRozan. His first appearance on the pod was special and this one might be even better. The topics include his love of pick-up basketball, playing in The Drew League with L ... Show More

1h 8m

Aug 2023

Hoops Tonight - Top 25 Players in the NBA Joel Embiid is the BEST scorer in the NBA

Jason Timpf continues to rank his top 25 players in the NBA by getting into his top 5. At No. 5, reigning MVP, and Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid. Despite Embiid’s efficiency plummeting in the playoffs the last few years, he has led the league in scoring in back to back ye ... Show More

26m 6s

Feb 2022

Embiid Can't be the NBA MVP + NBA champion Eddie House

On today's episode, Jason kicks things off with a quick discussion about the NBA MVP race on the heels of the Philadelphia 76ers' primetime victory over Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks. After the game, our fearless leader took to Twitter to explain why he has Gianni ... Show More

38m 53s

Apr 2022

Part Two: The 2022 Finals MVP Draft plus All-NBA Picks With Ryen Russillo

In Part 2 of a two-part podcast, The Ringer’s Bill Simmons and Ryen Russillo discuss the lackluster end of the NBA regular season, the playoff seeding, potential Finals MVPs, NBA awards, All-NBA picks, and more! Host: Bill Simmons Guest: Ryen Russillo Producer: Kyle Crichton Lea ... Show More

1h 37m

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