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Since We’ve Been Gone: NBA Fallout, Free Agency & the Ultimate What-If Team
The Baseline NBA Podcast is back! In Since We’ve Been Gone, we catch up on the biggest NBA stories from our hiatus, including the Clippers’ penalties and fallout, Jonathan Kuminga joining the Timberwolves, Ben Simmons landing in Sacramento, the Cavs’ acquisition of Peyton Watson, and plenty more from around the basketball world.
Then it’s time for Who Ya Got? as we build the ultimate NBA What-If Teams, featuring Derrick Rose, Penny Hardaway, Len Bias, Shawn Kemp, Greg Oden, Brandon Roy, DeMarcu
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Sept. 14, 2026
Since We’ve Been Gone: NBA Fallout, Free Agency & the Ultimate What-If Team
The Baseline NBA Podcast is back! In Since We’ve Been Gone, we catch up on the biggest NBA stories from our hiatus, including the Clippers’ penalties and fallout, Jonathan Kuminga joining the Timberwolves, Ben Simmons landing in Sacramento, the Cavs’ acquisition of Peyton Watson, and plenty more from around the basketball world. Then it’s time for Who Ya Got? as we build the ultimate NBA What-If Teams, featuring Derrick Rose, Penny Hardaway, Len Bias, Shawn Kemp, Greg Oden, Brandon Roy, DeMarcu
Aug. 21, 2026
They Reminisce Over You: Isiah Thomas — The NBA’s Most Under-appreciated Legend
In this episode of The Baseline NBA Podcast, we welcome Uriah Young from the BBall Now and Then Podcast for another edition of They Reminisce Over You. This time, we shine the spotlight on Detroit Pistons legend Isiah Thomas, exploring why “Zeke” remains one of the most underappreciated greats in NBA history. We revisit Thomas’ greatness, legendary moments, competitive fire, and the very trait that helped make him great — while also becoming part of his complicated legacy. It’s a celebration of
Aug. 4, 2026
Legacy, Scarlett Letter and a SoapBox Soliloquy
This week on the Baseline NBA Podcast, we dive into a wild stretch of league headlines. The NBA has officially paused the Kawhi Leonard trade talks as the investigation heats up, and we break down what that means for the Clippers and the league at large. Plus, the Raptors, Heat, and Clippers are heading north for the 2026 NBA Canada Games, and NBA 2K27 is teasing covers featuring Victor Wembanyama, Caitlin Clark, or Derrick Rose — we debate who deserves the spotlight. Then in our Soapbox Soliloq
July 21, 2026
Thunder Shake-Up: Lu Dort Trade Fallout, Mavs Land Risacher & NBA Free Agency’s Biggest Names
The Baseline NBA Podcast breaks down the Thunder–Hawks–Mavs blockbuster trade that sent Lu Dort to Atlanta, Zaccharie Risacher to Dallas, and added even more draft capital to Oklahoma City’s massive offseason haul. We dig into how OKC’s $224M payroll reset reshapes their roster, what Risacher brings to the Mavericks, and how Atlanta pivots with Dort and Ryan Nembhard. We also run through the best NBA free agents still available, including LeBron James, Draymond Green, DeMar DeRozan, Bradley Beal
July 2, 2026
NBA Free Agency Chaos: Kawhi to Toronto, LeBron Leaves LA, Ja to Portland & More
The NBA offseason has officially gone off the rails. In this episode of The Baseline NBA Podcast, we break down a wild week of movement across the league — from Kawhi Leonard’s shocking return to Toronto and LeBron leaving the Lakers after eight seasons, to Ja Morant landing in Portland and LaMelo Ball heading to Minnesota. We dive into every major trade, opt‑out, signing, extension, and RFA update shaping the new NBA landscape. We cover the Suns’ push for Miles Bridges, Miami’s deal with Tim H
June 25, 2026
The Giannis Effect: Miami's Big Move & NBA Draft Fallout
The NBA offseason is already delivering fireworks. In this episode of The Baseline NBA Podcast, we break down the blockbuster trade sending Giannis Antetokounmpo to the Miami Heat and examine how the move reshapes the Eastern Conference and the NBA championship landscape. We also wrap up the First Round of 2026 NBA Draft, discussing the biggest winners and losers, our favorite selections, surprise picks, and which rookies are best positioned to make an immediate impact. From franchise-altering
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