Episodes

The Thunder may be wounded, but don't count OKC out just yet! This week on The Baseline NBA Podcast, we're joined by special guest Josue Pavon to break down the Oklahoma City Thunder, the impact of their injuries, and why the rest of the NBA should still beware the wounded Thunder.Plus, some of the league's biggest superstars are putting up absolutely ridiculous numbers early in the season. Who's making the biggest statement, whose production is sustainable, and are we witnessing something spec...

The Pacers, Heat, and Magic entered the season with expectations, but early struggles and mounting concerns have fans hitting the panic button. Are these teams facing legitimate trouble, or is it simply too early to worry? We break down the warning signs, injuries, and expectations to determine where each team lands on the NBA Panic Meter: Nothing to See Here, Keep an Eye on It, or Ring the Alarm! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-baseline-nba-podcast--367...

On this episode of The Baseline NBA Podcast, we're taking Facetime w/ The Baseline to the next level with rising basketball prospect Baer “Big Baer” Bailey of Greater Atlanta Christian!Who is Baer Bailey when the jersey comes off? \We get to know the person behind the player, the story behind his nickname, and the mindset that fuels his game. Baer takes us inside his approach on the court, what opposing coaches should fear most, the underrated strengths of his game, and the areas he's working h...

The NBA season is underway, and The Baseline NBA Podcast is breaking down the early storylines! In this episode, we share our biggest NBA Week 1 reactions, discuss the early surprises and standouts, and bring you Who Ya Got? — a head-to-head debate between Donovan Clingan and Walker Kessler. Who would you take, and what has caught your eye in the opening week of the NBA season? Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-baseline-nba-podcast--3677698/support. Visi...

The NBA Awards race is heating up, and we’re making our picks! On this episode of The Baseline NBA Podcast, Cal “Game Face” Lee and Warren Shaw welcome special guest CoachNick, host of BBall Breakdown, for our 2026-27 NBA Awards Preview. We’re breaking down the biggest award races, debating potential winners, and sharing our bold predictions for MVP, Rookie of the Year, Coach of the Year, Defensive Player of the Year, and Sixth Man of the Year. Then it’s time for The Baseline Awards, where we ...

The Eastern Conference is wide open, but is there a clear favorite at the top? On this episode of The Baseline NBA Podcast, Cal “Game Face” Lee and Warren Shaw welcome Josh and Kwab, hosts of The Dime, for our 2026-27 NBA Eastern Conference Preview! We break down all 15 Eastern Conference teams and sort them into four tiers: Lottery Bound, Middle of the Pack, Contenders, and Elite. From the Milwaukee Bucks, Chicago Bulls, Brooklyn Nets, and Charlotte Hornets looking to climb the standings to a ...

The Western Conference is loaded with contenders, rising powers, and teams facing major questions — but who belongs where? On this episode of The Baseline NBA Podcast, Cal “Game Face” Lee and Warren Shaw welcome special guest Paul Garcia of Small Market Bias to preview the 2026-27 NBA Western Conference and break down the teams poised to rise, fall, or surprise. We sort the West into four tiers: Lottery Bound, Middle of the Pack, Contenders, and Elite. Can the Oklahoma City Thunder maintain t...

NBA Media Day is always full of quotes — but what happens when we actually stop and listen to what the players are saying? On this episode of The Baseline NBA Podcast, Warren Shaw was on the ground at Miami Heat Media Day, collecting soundbytes and reactions from players as the league gears up for the new NBA season. We hear from LeBron James, AJ Dybantsa, Tyrese Maxey, Jayson Tatum, Nikola Jokić, Ja Morant and more.Then it’s time for “Let Be Said” — where we take what was said at Media Day an...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

The 2026 NBA Finals are in the books, and we're breaking down how the New York Knicks captured their first championship in decades by dispatching the San Antonio Spurs in a convincing Gentleman’s Sweep.In this episode of The Baseline NBA Podcast, we recap the Finals, discuss what went right for the Knicks and what went wrong for the Spurs, and close out the season with our final edition of The Autopsy Report. We examine the futures of both franchises, whether either team can return to the NBA F...

n this edition of The Autopsy Report, The Baseline NBA Podcast examines the shocking Conference Finals exits of the Oklahoma City Thunder and Cleveland Cavaliers. After dominant regular seasons and championship aspirations, both teams fell short of reaching the NBA Finals. We break down what went wrong, from coaching decisions and roster construction to playoff adjustments, star performances, and the critical moments that altered their postseason fate. Were these simply growing pains for two co...

The stage is set for the 2026 NBA Finals, and The Baseline NBA Podcast is bringing together the full 19 Media Group panel—Cal "Game Face" Lee, Warren Shaw, Desmond Powell, Gerald Brown and Rashard Grove—to break down one of the most compelling Finals matchups in recent memory. New York Knicks vs. San Antonio Spurs isn't just a battle for a championship—it's a clash of history, legacy, and opportunity. he Knicks are seeking their first NBA title since 1973, ending a 53-year championship drought,...

In this episode of The Baseline NBA Podcast, we open another edition of The Autopsy Report as we break down the seasons and futures of the Los Angeles Lakers, Minnesota Timberwolves, Detroit Pistons, and Toronto Raptors. From championship expectations and playoff disappointments to rebuilding timelines and organizational direction, we examine what went wrong, what still works, and what each franchise must address moving forward. Are the Lakers running out of time? Did the Timberwolves miss the...

The road to the NBA Finals is officially set. In this special live edition of The Baseline NBA Podcast, we react to the Cleveland Cavaliers dominant Game 7 win over the Detroit Pistons and discuss the biggest takeaways from one of the most physical semifinal series of the postseason. Then we preview both NBA Conference Finals matchups as the Cleveland Cavaliers prepare to battle the New York Knicks in the East, while San Antonio Spurs and Oklahoma City Thunder clash in the West. From superstar ...

In this episode of The Baseline NBA Podcast, we break down the biggest stories shaping the league, beginning with the Dallas Mavericks making major front office moves by hiring Masai Ujiri as President and Alternate Governor and naming Mike Schmitz General Manager. What does this mean for the Mavericks’ long-term vision and roster direction? We also discuss Steve Kerr becoming the NBA’s highest-paid coach as the Golden State Warriors reportedly prepare to extend Stephen Curry and aggressively p...

In this episode of The Baseline NBA Podcast, we open up The Autopsy Report on three teams whose playoff exits raised more questions than answers — the Boston Celtics, Denver Nuggets, and Houston Rockets. Each entered the postseason with expectations, but all three were unceremoniously bounced in the first round, forcing a hard look at roster construction, star leadership, coaching decisions, and long-term direction. What went wrong for Boston? Are Denver’s championship windows tightening? And di...

This week, we put the spotlight on two Eastern Conference teams that fell short of expectations — the Milwaukee Bucks and Chicago Bulls. The Bucks’ season unraveled in the most unexpected ways. A struggling defense, inconsistent guard play, and lack of depth led to a disappointing finish outside the playoff picture. While there were flashes from emerging contributors, the overall roster construction raised serious questions about the team’s direction moving forward. Meanwhile, the Bulls leaned...

In this episode of The Baseline NBA Podcast, we dive into another edition of The Autopsy Report, breaking down the current state of the Golden State Warriors and Charlotte Hornets. For Golden State, we examine what’s gone wrong — Is this the final run with Kerr, Draymond and Steph under "The Town" from roster construction and inconsistent production to the challenges of sustaining a championship core in today’s NBA On the other side, the Charlotte Hornets have shown flashes of promise but cont...

In this episode, we sit down with documentary filmmaker Sascha Gardner, one of the creative minds behind Netflix’s acclaimed Untold series. Known for uncovering the deeper stories behind some of sports’ most misunderstood moments, Gardner joins us to discuss his latest project, Untold: Jail Blazers. We dive into the story of the early 2000s Portland Trail Blazers—an immensely talented team whose legacy became overshadowed by controversy and the infamous “Jail Blazers” label. Gardner breaks down...