Ep. 150 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐁𝐚𝐬𝐤𝐞𝐭𝐛𝐚𝐥𝐥 w/ Kris Smith @theblacktechie @SwishTheory

The Future of WNBA Analytics + 2026 MVP & DPOY Race with Kris Smith – Value of Data Literacy in Decision Making, Atlanta Dream Roster Construction Strategy, A'ja Wilson, Angel Reese, Gabby Williams

Timeline:
00:00 — Introduction & Background, Analytics Philosophy

10:00 — Value of Data Literacy Sports Analytics & Decision Making

21:00 — Atlanta Dream Roster Building Strategy around Angel Reese, Rhyne Howard

35:00 — Atlanta Dream’s bench, depth for playoff run

46:00 — Kris Smith’s data viz portfolio

55:00 — Evaluating WNBA Defensive Player of the Year and MVP Candidates

82:00 — Future of WNBA Analytics

Ep. 149 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐁𝐚𝐬𝐤𝐞𝐭𝐛𝐚𝐥𝐥 with Spencer Davies @SpinDavies

@SwishTheory

Cavs Pay Harden, Peyton Watson's Upside & Mario Hezonja's Fit with Spencer Davies – 2026-27 Cleveland Cavaliers Franchise Outlook + 2019 NBA Redraft – Zion/Morant/Garland

Timestamps:

0:00 — Harden's return, Cavaliers Outlook

3:00 — Introduction & Background

5:00 — Player development, training work, Summer League

12:00 — Cleveland Cavaliers Offseason

17:00 — Peyton Watson Trade Analysis & Upside

35:00 — Mario Hezonja Signing & Fit

47:00 — Cavaliers Outlook

56:00 — 2019 NBA Redraft

83:00 — Cavs Roster Security After Keeping Harden

Ep. 148 Learning Basketball with Maurya Kumpatla @TheFlarescreen @SwishTheory

Why Russ is Underrated, 2020 NBA Redraft, OKC Offseason Outlook with Maurya Kumpatla – Celebrating Russell Westbrook’s Career, Analyzing 2026 Thunder Draft & Moves, Redrafting Edwards/Ball/Haliburton

Timestamps

0:00 — Introduction & Background

5:00 — Westbrook’s Impact on Oklahoma City and the NBA

19:00 — Statistical Analysis when Westbrook is paired with 3pt Sniper star like Durant, George, Beal

27:00 — Why Russell Westbrook is Underrated

35:00 — Analyzing the Thunder vs. Spurs Matchup

39:00 — OKC Thunder’s Offseason Moves & 2026 Rookies (Mara, Stirtz, Oweh)

52:00 — Projecting the Thunder’s Future Performance

1:03:00 — 2020 NBA Redraft