The Pelicans got belted by the Suns in a 111-86 defeat. The bench looked woeful and the starters weren’t much better. Lyle vents about the game and identifies some areas for improvement.
The Kings put together a tremendous performance against the Denver Nuggets to improve to 3-1. “The buy-in”… De’Aaron leads the way. Tyrese Haliburton has had a tremendous start to his career. Harrison Barnes has been quietly very good this season.
Brad Hardin recaps the Hawks Home Opener Win vs. Pistons but looks at some alarming things that need to be addressed going forward. He also previews the tough early season back-to-back vs. Brooklyn.
The Memphis Grizzlies bring home their first win of the season, beating the Nets 116-111. Unfortunately, Ja Morant goes down with an ankle injury. David and Sam are postgame.
Brad Hardin is joined by The Athletic’s Chris Kirschner to talk over the rebuild process for the Hawks turning the page to evaluation mode this season with many questions still to be answered. Brad also preview’s Hawks matchup vs. Pistons in the Home Opener.
Host Greg Mroz reacts & gives his thoughts on the Bulls loss to the Golden State Warriors on Sunday night at the United Center. For the most part, the Bulls played better, but the turnovers were devastatingly bad, and the Warriors were never buried even with a 9 point lead late in the 4th quarter. Wendell Carter Jr had one of his best games as a Bull, and Lauri Markkanen is showing why he was once the 7th overall pick in the draft.
Brad Hardin collaborates with Host David Williams of Hoop Ball Grizzlies to talk over the recent matchup between the two franchises and budding cross-conference rivalry. They also talk over their respective rosters, the Ja Morant vs. Trae Young conversation, and NBA Expansion.
Solo pod time! JC recaps the first two games by highlighting five early things to be excited about this season so far, despite the opening night loss to the crosstown rival Clippers. All is good in Lakerland!
The Heat got the win but Jimmy Butler didn’t make it through the second half. Was it worth it? What did it take to bounce back even without the star player? That and more on HoopBall Heat with Jo Stro!
Brad Hardin recaps the gritty team win for an undermanned Hawks team as they beat the Memphis Grizzlies to move to 2-0 on the year. Another huge performance from Trae Young, the bench, and an unsung hero!
Host Greg Mroz reacts & gives his thoughts on the Bulls loss to the Indiana Pacers on Saturday night at the United Center. The defense was bad again, Wendell Carter Jr looks lost, & the Bulls allowed 76 points in the point. Good news is that it can only get better from here with a offensively challenged Golden State Warriors team on deck.
Grizzlies fall to the Hawks 122-112 to start their second straight season 0-2. On the bright side, Kyle Anderson went off!! David and Sam are postgame encouraging people to keep their hands off the panic button!
ARE WE HAVING FUN YET? Brandon Marcus welcomes Joey Linn back to the show on this lovely Saturday! Topics include Paul George’s MVP start, Ty Lue’s offensive changes, Zubac thriving, and Nic Batum playing like he cares again.