The Athletic's Seth Partnow returns to discuss the randomness in the NBA and these 2021 playoffs, although we detour off topic to discuss the Suns and Bucks, depth, the importance of wing players in today's game and much more. There's also a red-hot post show with an incredible Scottie Pippen take at patreon.com/thinkingbasketball
Yesterday
#375: Spurs-Wolves, physicality, on-ball creators + Ajay Mitchell
We discuss the 2nd round, the incredible physicality, the importance of off-the-dribble creators, Wolves-Spurs, the Thunder dominance and a flu game. Support at www.patreon.com/thinkingbasketball and SportsBusinessClassroom.com Code THINKINGBASKETBALL for $300 off.
45m 16s
May 5
#374: Round 1 insanity, Round 2 previews + Playoff themes
The Lakers and the 76ers pull off massive comebacks. Joel Embiid and Paul George are back! The Pistons hold Orlando to 19 points in a half. Plus, Wolves-Spurs, Knicks-Philadelphia, Pistons-Cavs and themes from the playoff so far. Support at www.patreon.com/thinkingbasketball
1h 20m
Apr 29
#373: Bad matchups break us | Pistons-Magic, Jokic, All-1st round
We discuss how certain matchup warp playoff narratives, the madness that is the Pistons-Magic series, Jokic’s struggles against Minnesota and a premature All-1st round team. Support at www.patreon.com/thinkingbasketball
1h 13m
Apr 2025
The 25 Most Intriguing NBA Playoff Guys With Zach Lowe
The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Zach Lowe to discuss some NBA happenings that occurred during Zach’s podcast hiatus, including the Luka trade, the Suns, 76ers, and Mavericks’ disappointing season, and more (2:31). Then they talk about Monday’s Rockets-Lakers game (29:44) a ... Show More
2h 15m
Dec 2024
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
1h 29m
Nov 2021
Basketball is Really Good Right Now!!
Happy basketball! NBA ball is so good right now! The Buds get together to talk about the Wizards being the best, the Cavs being good, and the Sixers being only sorta fine. They talk about whether Russell Westbrook owes his time to a reporter (HE DOESN'T), Spencer Dinwittie being ... Show More
36m 13s
Aug 2025
Big Shot Bob – Ep 223 – Matt Barnes and The Golden White Boy
In this episode of The Big Shot Bob Podcast, Robert Horry and the crew get to catch up with an NBA and podcasting powerhouse, as NBA Champion and host of “All The Smoke” Matt Barnes joins the show! They dive into various topics, including Barnes’ take on the current NBA landscape ... Show More
54m 24s
May 2023
NBA W/ Kirk Goldsberry, Randy Moss (Plus Special Appearance From Mike Tirico & Mage The Horse), Nuggets Up 2-0, Celtics/Heat & Fyre Fest
The Jamal Murray Game. Nuggets take Game 2 and a 2-0 lead in the WCF and Lebron looked old for the first time (00:00:00-00:14:07). PGA Championship & We have an NHL team now (00:14:07-00:22:04). A side tangent on our support for the A's and fuck you to John Fisher (00:22:04-00:26 ... Show More
2h 11m