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Best Basketball Podcasts

Updated: June 10, 2026

Top basketball podcasts covering NBA analysis, game recaps, player interviews, and basketball culture. Essential for hoops fans.

Best Basketball Podcasts — Ranked for 2026

Explore the best basketball podcasts handpicked and ranked by CastFox. This list highlights 30 top-performing shows based on Apple Podcasts chart data, updated daily. Whether you're a new listener or a dedicated fan, these podcasts represent the most popular and highest-rated content in this category right now. Tap any show to view detailed analytics including listener estimates, chart rankings in 100+ countries, reviews, and platform distribution.

Top 30 Podcasts

30 shows
  1. 1
    The Zach Lowe Show

    The Zach Lowe Show

    The Ringer

  2. 2
    Brian Windhorst & The Hoop Collective

    Brian Windhorst & The Hoop Collective

    ESPN, Omaha Productions, Brian Windhorst

  3. 3
    Club 520 Podcast

    Club 520 Podcast

    iHeartPodcasts and The Volume

  4. 4
    First Things First

    First Things First

    FOX Sports

  5. 5
    The Athletic NBA Daily

    The Athletic NBA Daily

    The Athletic

  6. 6
    Show Me Something

    Show Me Something

    iHeartPodcasts and The Volume

  7. 7
    All The Smoke

    All The Smoke

    The Black Effect Podcast Network and iHeartPodcasts

  9. 9
    The Kevin O'Connor Show

    The Kevin O'Connor Show

    Yahoo Sports

  10. 10
    Roommates Show with Jalen Brunson & Josh Hart

    Roommates Show with Jalen Brunson & Josh Hart

    Playmaker and iHeartPodcasts

  11. 11
    No Dunks

    No Dunks

    iHeartPodcasts

  12. 12
    Locked On Knicks - Daily Podcast On The New York Knicks

    Locked On Knicks - Daily Podcast On The New York Knicks

    Locked On Podcast Network, Gavin Schall, Xavier Justin

  13. 13
    Knicks Film School

    Knicks Film School

    Knicks Film School

  15. 15
    Game Theory Podcast

    Game Theory Podcast

    Sam Vecenie

  16. 16
    7PM in Brooklyn with Carmelo Anthony

    7PM in Brooklyn with Carmelo Anthony

    Wave

  17. 17
    Numbers on The Board

    Numbers on The Board

    Kenny Beecham

  18. 18
    Locked On NBA – Daily Podcast On The National Basketball Association

    Locked On NBA – Daily Podcast On The National Basketball Association

    Locked On Podcast Network

  19. 19
    Locked On Jazz - Daily Podcast On The Utah Jazz

    Locked On Jazz - Daily Podcast On The Utah Jazz

    Locked On Podcast Network, David Locke

  20. 20
    Bird's Eye View with Sue Bird

    Bird's Eye View with Sue Bird

    Sue Bird

  21. 21
    Post Moves with Candace Parker & Aliyah Boston

    Post Moves with Candace Parker & Aliyah Boston

    Candace Parker & Aliyah Boston

  22. 22
    Eye On College Basketball

    Eye On College Basketball

    CBS Sports

  23. 23
    Down to Dunk OKC Thunder Podcast

    Down to Dunk OKC Thunder Podcast

    The Athletic

  24. 24
    The Dane Moore NBA Podcast

    The Dane Moore NBA Podcast

    Blue Wire

  25. 25
    Locked On Spurs - Daily Podcast On The San Antonio Spurs

    Locked On Spurs - Daily Podcast On The San Antonio Spurs

    Locked On Podcast Network, Jeff Garcia

  26. 26
    Locked On Mavericks - Daily Podcast On The Dallas Mavs

    Locked On Mavericks - Daily Podcast On The Dallas Mavs

    Locked On Podcast Network, Nick Angstadt, Isaac Harris

  27. 27
    Hoops Tonight with Jason Timpf

    Hoops Tonight with Jason Timpf

    iHeartPodcasts and The Volume

  28. 28
    Basketball Illuminati

    Basketball Illuminati

    Tom Haberstroh, Amin Elhassan & Anthony Mayes

  29. 29
    Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles Lakers

    Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles Lakers

    Locked On Podcast Network, Andy and Brian Kamenetzky

  30. 30
    Laker Film Room - Dedicated to the Study of Lakers Basketball

    Laker Film Room - Dedicated to the Study of Lakers Basketball

    Pete Zayas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best basketball podcasts?
Top basketball podcasts covering NBA analysis, game recaps, player interviews, and basketball culture. Essential for hoops fans. CastFox ranks these shows using daily Apple Podcasts chart data, giving you an always-current view of the top basketball podcasts.
How does CastFox rank basketball podcasts?
CastFox uses daily chart data from Apple Podcasts to rank basketball podcasts by popularity. Rankings are updated every day to reflect the latest listener trends and chart movements.
Can I see detailed analytics for any podcast on this list?
Yes. Click any podcast to view its full profile on CastFox, including estimated listeners, chart rankings across 100+ countries, Apple Podcasts reviews, YouTube performance, platform distribution, and AI-powered web presence analysis.

How CastFox Ranks Podcasts

CastFox ranks podcasts using real chart data collected daily from Apple Podcasts. Unlike editorial picks or listener polls, our rankings are based on actual chart performance — giving you an objective view of what people are listening to right now.

We track chart positions across every genre and over 100 countries. Each podcast on this page is ranked by its position on the Apple Podcasts charts, deduplicated and sorted to show the most popular shows first. Rankings refresh every 24 hours so you always see the latest trends.

Click any podcast to access its full CastFox analytics profile. You can explore estimated audience size, chart history over time, Apple Podcasts ratings and reviews, YouTube presence, platform availability, and AI-powered web analysis — all in one place.

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