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  • Emirates Cup Finals Talk: Spurs vs Knicks + NBA Stats That Make You Blink

    Emirates Cup Finals Talk: Spurs vs Knicks + NBA Stats That Make You Blink
    2025/12/17
    This week, we preview the Emirates NBA Cup matchup between the San Antonio Spurs and New York Knicks, breaking down key matchups, X-factors, and what’s at stake as both teams look to make a statement.

    Then we nerd out on “Did You Know?” NBA stats, highlighting some of the most uncanny, unexpected, and eye-opening numbers from around the league this season.

    From surprising efficiency to bizarre trends, it’s a fun mix of hoops analysis and basketball trivia you didn’t know you needed.

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  • Better Than Advertised: Lakers & Celtics Start Strong

    Better Than Advertised: Lakers & Celtics Start Strong
    2025/12/12
    In this week’s episode, we examine two franchises that many expected to struggle — but instead are delivering some of the most impressive early-season performances in the NBA.

    The Los Angeles Lakers are showing surprising cohesion, unlocking new lineup combinations, and getting strong production from emerging players while navigating a retooled system.

    Meanwhile, the Boston Celtics are exceeding preseason expectations with efficient two-way play, improved depth contributions, and a renewed clarity in their offensive and defensive identity. We break down what’s real, what’s sustainable, and what each team’s early success means for the long run of the 2025–26 campaign.

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  • Miami Heat Hot Start Explained | Is This Run Actually Sustainable?

    Miami Heat Hot Start Explained | Is This Run Actually Sustainable?
    2025/12/06
    In this week’s episode of The Baseline NBA Podcast, we welcome Paul Landono, Associate Producer of Drink Champs Sports, to break down the Miami Heat’s surprising early-season success.

    We dive into what’s driving Miami’s hot start, whether their formula is sustainable, and how the team continues to evolve behind the pillars of Heat Culture. Landono gives his insight on Bam Adebayo’s two-way leap, Tyler Herro’s expanded role, and Jimmy Butler’s ability to set the tone without overextending early.

    We also ask the big question: Is this finally the year Erik Spoelstra gets real Coach of the Year consideration? From Miami’s revamped offense to their emerging depth pieces, we explore what’s real, what’s noise, and how the Heat stack up in a loaded Eastern Conference. Tap in for sharp analysis, insider nuggets, and a smart look into Miami’s potential path forward.

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  • Klay Calls Out Ja + Who We’re Jumping Ship On

    Klay Calls Out Ja + Who We’re Jumping Ship On
    2025/11/26
    The NBA never sleeps — and this week on The Baseline, we’re diving into everything from on-court tension to early-season truth serum. Cal, Warren, and special guest Jabari Davis break down the escalating verbal battle between Ja Morant and Klay Thompson, what it really says about respect, reputation, and the culture within today’s NBA, and why this moment hits deeper than typical trash talk.

    Then we bring back one of our most popular segments: Talk Ish or Abandon Ship, where we revisit our preseason predictions and decide which takes we’re standing on… and which ones we’re ready to jump off:

    🏀 Milwaukee Bucks – Giannis’ health, roster flaws, and the team's ceiling
    🏀 Phoenix Suns – real contender energy or smoke and mirrors?
    🏀 Toronto Raptors – early chemistry, new identity, and unexpected growth
    🏀 Orlando Magic – contender track or playing with fire?
    🏀 NBA Rookie of the Year race – who’s separating and who’s slipping
    🏀 Which big-name players could be traded next – from LaMelo Ball and Ja Morant to Domantas Sabonis, Kawhi Leonard, and more

    This episode is packed with perspective, humor, accountability, and that signature Baseline blend of basketball IQ and real-talk analysis.

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    1 時間 19 分
  • Western Conference Meltdown: 4 Teams In Trouble (Pelicans, Kings, Clippers, Mavericks)

    Western Conference Meltdown: 4 Teams In Trouble (Pelicans, Kings, Clippers, Mavericks)
    2025/11/18
    In this week’s episode, we dive into the Western Conference’s most troubled teams — four franchises that are far off the pace in the 2025–26 NBA season: New Orleans Pelicans, Sacramento Kings, LA Clippers, and Dallas Mavericks.

    New Orleans Pelicans has stumbled out of the gate with a 2–10 start, the worst record in the West so far. Their offense ranks near the bottom of the league at just 108.8 points per game, while their defense is hemorrhaging points — allowing 121.6 per game, giving them a league-worst net rating.

    Sacramento Kings is also in free-fall with a 3–10 record. Their offensive rating is weak, their defensive rating even worse, and they’re leaking points at a clip that’s pushing them toward one of the worst starts in franchise history. Early-season projections have them on pace for a historically bad season.

    LA Clippers has had a rough beginning too, with only 4 wins and 10 losses so far. Their roster isn’t gelling, and despite individual talent, they’re failing to find consistency on both ends.

    Dallas Mavericks is matching the Kings with a 3–10 mark, plagued by inefficiency, defensive lapses, and a lack of cohesion. They’ve struggled to close out games and are having trouble defending their paint and executing late.

    So what’s next? We ask the big question — can any of these teams right the ship? Do we believe there’s enough talent, structure, or hope for improvement — or are they stuck in a long-term slump? Tune in to hear our predictions, break down possible turning points, and find out which team, if any, could emerge from this Western Conference malaise.

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  • FaceTime with Baseline ft NYTimes Best Selling Author Shea Serrano

    FaceTime with Baseline ft NYTimes Best Selling Author Shea Serrano
    2025/11/14
    Join us for a special edition of FaceTime with The Baseline featuring best-selling author and cultural commentator Shea Serrano. Hosted by co-host Warren Shaw, this episode dives into Serrano’s latest book, Expensive Basketball, a captivating exploration of basketball’s unquantifiable magic beyond the box-score. Shea opens up about his journey — from middle-school science teacher to four-time New York Times bestseller author (including hits like Basketball (and Other Things).

    He shares how Expensive Basketball reframes iconic players, moments and games — from the final 196 seconds of Kobe Bryant’s career to the fearless artistry of Tim Duncan and the motion poetry of Sue Bird — through the lens of emotion, memory and what a truly great hoop moment feels like.

    In this wide-ranging conversation, Serrano talks about writing with humor and heart, the evolving culture of basketball storytelling, and how Expensive Basketball pushes back against the era of numbers-only analysis in sports. Whether you’re a die-hard NBA fan or simply love stories that make you feel the game, this episode is a must-listen.

    🎧 Tune in as we go beyond stats, dig into storytelling, and celebrate why basketball — at its most “expensive” — is still poetry in motion.

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    52 分
  • Trae Down, Jrue Up: Early NBA Storylines That Impress

    Trae Down, Jrue Up: Early NBA Storylines That Impress
    2025/11/04
    In this week’s episode of The Baseline, we hit the court running with News and Notes, as Trae Young goes down with a sprained MCL expected to sideline him for four weeks and Ja Morant headlines a dramatic start to the 2025-26 NBA season.

    Then, in our featured segment “Impress Me,” we spotlight the teams and players making noise early — the Chicago Bulls, Philadelphia 76ers, and San Antonio Spurs have each turned heads with strong starts, fueled by rookie impact performances and veteran leadership. We also dive into the resurgence of Jrue Holiday in Portland, where he’s reminding fans why he’s still one of the league’s most reliable two-way guards.

    🎧 Tune in as The Baseline breaks down the storylines that impress us most in the NBA’s opening weeks — from breakout rookies to redemption arcs and everything in between.

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    46 分
  • All Bets Are Off: Inside the NBA’s Gambling Scandal & Players on the Hot Seat

    All Bets Are Off: Inside the NBA’s Gambling Scandal & Players on the Hot Seat
    2025/10/27
    We break down the shocking details behind the FBI’s Operation Nothing But Bet and Operation Royal Flush, a gambling scandal shaking the NBA to its core.

    With over 30 arrests tied to organized crime, insider betting, and underground poker rings involving figures like Chauncey Billups, Terry Rozier, and Damon Jones, this case has rewritten the conversation around integrity in professional basketball.

    Then, in our “Do It or Don’t” segment, we shift focus from off-court chaos to on-court stakes — spotlighting Jonathan Kuminga, Jabari Smith, Benedict Mathurin, Deandre Ayton, Nikola Jović, Jaime Jaquez, and Shaedon Sharpe players facing make-or-break seasons in 2025-26.

    🎧 All Bets Are Off when it comes to the NBA this year — scandals, surprises, and stars fighting for redemption.

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    1 時間 9 分