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
Mar 25
#367: Inner Circle contenders, “Clutch” in MVP, Film rivalries
A new inner circle team? Is another fading? We discuss what “clutch” performances should mean in the MVP race, Ajay Mitchell's value to the Thunder and more. Use code THINKING2026 for 10% off your next SeatGeek order. https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/THINKING2026
1h 14m
Mar 18
#366: Top Scoring games, Kawhi's renaissance, Awards Anarchy & Villains
Huge takes on Bam's 83 point game, the possible anarchy of the looming 65-game rule, Kawhi Leonard's incredible rebirth this season, the Clippers as a darkhorse, the Lakers improved defense with Marcus Smart, and our favorite movie villains. Support at www.patreon.com/thinkingbas ... Show More
1h 13m
Mar 10
#365: 1-game peaks, Wemby's MVP stat, Thanos & Tatum concerns
A stat that captures Victor Wembanyama's unrivaled defensive impact! We discuss his latest ascension and where he ranks among the best 1-game peaks in the league right now, what we're looking at in Jayson Tatum's return to the Celtics, a post-show on Thanos, plus Jaylen Brown's p ... Show More
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
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
May 2024
Kendrick Perkins, Celtics Lose Game 2, The Knicks Keep Winning, Rapid Fire Topics + Fyre Fest Of The Week
The Celtics lose game 2 and we have some questions for Hank (00:00:00-00:19:56). The Knicks keep winning as guys get injured and Rick Carlisle is being a bit of a baby (00:19:56-00:27:00). Mavs win Game 2 (00:27:00-00:29:56)and we talk some hockey with a stunning Canucks win and ... Show More
2h 11m