Episodes

Dec. 14, 2020

2020-21 Eastern Conference Preview | Episode 478

Shaw and I get you tee'd up for the upcoming NBA Season with our Eastern Conference Previews. 15 teams but only 10 have an opportunity to play for the post season. We breakdown the most competitive divisions and whether Milwaukee …

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Dec. 7, 2020

2020-21 NBA Season Award Predictions w Gerald Brown | Episode 477

NBA tip off is just around the corner and you know what that means. Time for Shaw and I to give our predictions for the NBA seasonal awards. Joining in on the action is our Brother from Day 1, the …

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Nov. 23, 2020

F.A.T Report 2020 | Matt Babcock Assesses NBA Draft

We rifle through a litany of Free Agency moves as the NBA wasted little time getting us all worked up over the jersey swap. NBA Draft Analyst Matt Babcock joins us on 'The Drop' to breakdown the NBA Draft. He …

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Nov. 16, 2020

FaceTime with The Baseline : Paul Knepper | Episode 475

We break bread with Paul Knepper, author of the book The Knicks of the Nineties: Ewing, Oakley, Starks and the Brawlers That Almost Won It All. The Knicks were probably the most under appreciated team in 1990's. Their style of …

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Nov. 13, 2020

2020 Autopsy Report: Heat, Lakers | Episode 474

Our final Autopsy Report for 2020 focuses on the last two teams standing, Miami Heat and Los Angeles Lakers. No one expected this to be our 2020 NBA Finals matchup but everyone certainly didnt doubt either deserved to get there …

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Nov. 11, 2020

2020 Autopsy Report: Celtics, Nuggets | Episode 473

On this edition of the Autopsy Report we examine the Boston Celtics and the Denver Nuggets. Both teams showed us the potential potency each can display yet when push came to shove, neither were able to overcome the respective counterparts …

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Nov. 9, 2020

2020 Autopsy Report - Rockets, Raptors | Episode 472

We continue our Autopsy Report reviewing two uniquely built teams in the Rockets and the Raptors. For the Houston Rockets, their present and uncertain future is financially tied to the two most offensively volatile tandem in the NBA with Harden …

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Nov. 6, 2020

2020 Autopsy Report: Bucks, Clippers | Episode 471

This episode of our Autopsy Reports features the Milwaukee Bucks and Los Angeles Clippers. Two teams who by all counts should've been the last for us to examine but both teams found ways to perform far below what was expected …

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Nov. 4, 2020

2020 Autopsy Report: Thunder, Mavs | Episode 470

We continue our Autopsy Report focusing our forensic fortay on OKC Thunder and Dallas Mavericks. Both team over achieved last season but why does it feel like only one of them is poised to continue their success and the other …

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Nov. 3, 2020

Top 5 NBA Dynamic Duos for 2021 | Episode 469

We discuss the top 5 duos in the NBA we expect to dominate this upcoming season. There are a pleathora of combinations but only a select few make our list. Its no surprise Lebron James and Anthony Davis stand alone …

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Nov. 2, 2020

2020 Autopsy Report: Magic, Nets and Sixers | Episode 468

Shaw and I add three more teams on the slab for our 2020 Autopsy Report. We focus our attention on the Orlando Magic, Brooklyn Nets, and the Philadelphia 76ers. The Magic while participating in the playoffs the last two seasons …

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Oct. 30, 2020

2020 Autopsy Reports: Grizzlies, Blazers, Jazz | Episode 467

Shaw and I put three more teams on the slab for our Autopsy Reports as we near close to NBA Draft Night 2020. This week we autopsy the Memphis Grizzlies, Portland Trailblazers and the Utah Jazz. All three playoff teams …

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Oct. 26, 2020

2020 Autopsy Reports: Kings, Suns, Spurs | Episode 466

Kudos the NBA for finding a way to finish 2019-20 NBA season, and for providing a path forward for us to continue burying them NBA Body Bags via our Autopsy Reports. We are back on it and ready to punch …

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Oct. 23, 2020

FaceTime with The Baseline - Joanne Pasternack (Co-Founder of Athlete…

We break bread with one of pro athletes' biggest advocates and philanthropic partners Joanne Pasternack. She is a former athlete, a philanthropist, activist, entrepreneur and super mom uninterrupted. She's also the Co-Founder and Chief Strategy...

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Oct. 19, 2020

Episode 464: Calida Taylor Takes us to GM School | We Put A Bow on 2…

We bring finality to the 2019-2020 NBA season highlighting our most Surprising Teams, most disappointing Teams; players who increased their stock value, and players who in Shaw's view are Pure Manure for sure. We give you the Good the Bad …

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Sept. 29, 2020

Episode 463: 2020 NBA Finals Preview - Heat vs Lakers ft. Brady Hawk …

And then there were 2... Shaw and GameFace Lee preview the NBA Finals between the Miami Heat vs Los Angeles Lakes . Since this is an expect finals matchup we decided to breakdown the discussion Four Horsemen Style w our …

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Sept. 25, 2020

Branded w The Baseline - Danyel Surrency Jones (CEO of PowerHandz)

Five years ago we connected with the then startup company Powerhandz as they entered the basketball training space. CEO Danyel Surrency Jones returns to the show to give us an update on the brand's growth, being a Black business owner, …

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Sept. 17, 2020

Episode 461: 2020 Western Conference Finals Preview- Nuggets vs Lakers

We doubt many saw the possibilities of a Nuggets vs Lakers Western Conference Finals. Except for maybe the Nuggets and the Lakers themselves. But here we are. The Denver Nuggets showing the most resilience of any team in the last …

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Sept. 14, 2020

Episode 460: 2020 Eastern Conference Finals Preview- Heat vs Celtics

Shaw and I breakdown the Eastern Conference Finals between the Miami Heat and the Boston Celtics. Two teams who showed Bubble Motsy to be the last two standing in the East. Now only one team can advance. Do the Celtics …

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Sept. 7, 2020

Episode 459: The Good Bad and The Brodie of the 2020 Playoffs

Shaw and I do a deep dive on what we've seen from the playoffs thus far. There are some many gritty performances and unsung heroes who have emerged. We also raise the question on whether the playoffs have exposed the …

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Sept. 3, 2020

Episode 458: 2020 Playoffs West Semis Preview- Rockets vs Lakers

We breakdown the Western Conference Semi Final matchup between the LA Lakers and the Houston Rockets. Lakers have been patiently waiting to find out who theyll play in the second round and after getting pushed to the brink by the …

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Sept. 2, 2020

Episode 457: 2020 Playoffs West Semis Preview - Nuggets vs Clippers

Shaw and I breakdown the Western Conference Semi-Final Matchup between the Denver Nuggets and the LA Clippers. After a near insurmountable 3-1 comeback to take Game 7 in the first round vs the Jazz, do the Nuggets have enough in …

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Sept. 1, 2020

Episode 456: FaceTime with the Baseline : Alex Kennedy

This episode of the Baseline we sat down with Chief Content Officer Alex Kennedy to discuss the premiere of his team's website BasketballNews.com. He discusses how deeply talented his squad of writers and podcasters are, the importance of being...

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Sept. 1, 2020

2020 Autopsy Report: Indiana Pacers | Episode 455

Shaw and I determine the cause of death to the Indiana Pacers season and first round elimination of the playoffs. We also try to justify the immediate firing of their head coach, which promptly pissed off one of these hosts …

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