Episodes

The Baseline NBA Podcast is back with a full-court Eastern Conference preview! Hosts Cal Lee and Warren Shaw are joined by Dan Favale of Hardwood Knocks to break down all 15 teams in the East — from the Eastern Elite contende...

On this week’s Baseline NBA Podcast, Warren Shaw takes us inside Miami Heat Media Day with nsights, reactions, and storylines coming out of South Beach as the Heat gear up for its most challenging season yet. Then we go Aroun...

The NBA is buzzing with controversy and big storylines. The league has launched a high-profile investigation into Kawhi Leonard and the LA Clippers, probing a reported $28 million “no-show” endorsement deal that could bring m...

We break down which rising stars could capture their first MVP award in the next 3–5 years. From favorites like Luka Dončić, Victor Wembanyama, and Anthony Edwards, to strong contenders such as Jalen Brunson, Donovan Mitchell...

This week, we break down the players entering fresh situations with something to prove. Will their new teams and roles spark a comeback season, or are we selling the hype? Join us as we discuss who’s primed for redemption and...

We sit down for some FaceTime with the Baseline featuring none other than Jordan Hinds — one of the brightest stars rising out of the college hoops scene. CIAA 2024–2025 Player of the Year Leading Scorer in the CIAA CIAA All-...

We’re joined by NBA cap expert Yossi Gozlan from the Third Apron Podcast to break down all the biggest trades, signings, and surprises from the NBA offseason. Who made power moves? Who overpaid? And who's quietly stacking win...

Game 7. All on the line. We break down the epic NBA Finals showdown between the Indiana Pacers and OKC Thunder — clutch plays, defining moments, and what this means for both franchises going forward. 🎙️ Don’t miss our raw rea...

Hold. UP. NBA fans, you absolutely have to hear this! The Indiana Pacers just pulled off the impossible, forcing a decisive Game 7 in the 2025 NBA Finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder! In a stunning Game 6 performance, Pa...

n this week's episode of The Baseline NBA Podcast, we delve into the highly anticipated 2025 NBA Finals matchup between the Indiana Pacers and the Oklahoma City Thunder. This series features two of the youngest teams in NBA h...

In this week’s episode of The Baseline NBA Podcast, we dive deep into our ongoing Autopsy Report series, breaking down the shocking and unceremonious playoff exits of the Boston Celtics and Cleveland Cavaliers. Once considere...

The stage is set for an electric showdown in the 2025 NBA Western Conference Finals as the Minnesota Timberwolves face off against the Oklahoma City Thunder. In this special episode of The Baseline NBA Podcast, we deliver a f...

s the 2024–2025 NBA season concludes, we turn our analytical lens to two teams that showcased promise: the Orlando Magic and the Houston Rockets. In this installment of The Baseline NBA Podcast, we dissect their seasons, eval...

In this week’s episode of The Baseline NBA Podcast, we dive into seismic news out of San Antonio Spurs territory: Gregg Popovich retires as head coach, closing the book on one of the most legendary careers in NBA coaching history. With Mitch Johnson...

In this week’s episode of The Baseline NBA Podcast, we continue our Autopsy Report series, taking a deep dive into the Memphis Grizzlies and Miami Heat. Both teams were knocked out of the NBA Playoffs in convincing fashion—dispatched by the top-seeded...

As the NBA Playoffs heat up, we’re taking a hard look at the teams already sent packing.In this week’s episode of The Baseline NBA Podcast, we roll out The Autopsy Report, evaluating the 2024 NBA season for three teams that fell short: the Dallas...

In this episode, we break down all the 2025 NBA Play-In Tournament matchups, evaluating which teams are built to survive the win-or-go-home grind. Then we dive into the most compelling First Round playoff series, including the 3 vs 6 seed showdowns...

his week on The Baseline NBA Podcast, we’re joined by ESPN NBA reporter Kendra Andrews for a power-packed episode you don't want to miss. Right as the news broke that the Denver Nuggets fired head coach Michael Malone, Kendra jumped on with us to give...

Dive deep into the NBA's off-season autopsies with our latest episode of the 'Autopsy Report.' We dissect the shattered seasons of the Charlotte Hornets and Utah Jazz, examining what went wrong and forecasting their future outlook. From questionable...

Dive into the ultimate 'What If' scenario this week's episode! We're breaking down and bringing the basketball banter as we dissect the NBA PLAY IN Tourney scenario. So what would the Play In truly look like if the season ended today, predicting...

Was Draymond's 'soft' accusation against KAT fact or fiction? We dissect the fiery exchange that ignited the internet! Plus, the Kings' season hits a wall as Fox is sidelined – are the Spurs now officially tanking? Memphis honors the 'Grindfather'...

This week, we focus on the NBA commentary that's been swirling around the league post-NBA Trade Deadline. We give our "salutes" to the two-man race for NBA MVP, and one of us is calling out those "player-haters" who are targeting one of the best...

The Pacers and Pistons are cooking up something special! We break down their surprising mid-season surge, comparing their climb to the chaos of "Breaking Bad." Howd They Pull It Off? Also this past week has been nothing short of Impressive with some...

Josh Rodriguez from Dime w/ Josh & Kwab joins us! We unpack the Wemby shutdown and debate the current NBA Power 5. Who's truly on top?