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#373: Bad matchups break us | Pistons-Magic, Jokic, All-1st round
Apr 29, 2026
1h 13m 08s
#372: LeBron’s comeback! Celtics War & Playoff surprises
Apr 25, 2026
52m 14s
#371: Panic time!? Early playoff takeaways
Apr 22, 2026
58m 27s
#370: 2026 Playoff preview
Apr 15, 2026
1h 31m 45s
#369: 2026 Thinkies (Defensive Awards)
Apr 8, 2026
1h 30m 42s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/29/26 | #373: Bad matchups break us | Pistons-Magic, Jokic, All-1st round✨ | playoff narrativesmatchups+3 | — | PistonsMagic+1 | — | playoffsmatchups+5 | — | 1h 13m 08s | |
| 4/25/26 | #372: LeBron’s comeback! Celtics War & Playoff surprises✨ | NBA playoffsLeBron James+4 | Jordan Dyer | LakersRockets+3 | — | LeBron JamesCeltics+7 | — | 52m 14s | |
| 4/22/26 | #371: Panic time!? Early playoff takeaways✨ | NBA playoffsearly takeaways+3 | — | KnicksHawks+2 | — | NBA playoffsKnicks+5 | — | 58m 27s | |
| 4/15/26 | #370: 2026 Playoff preview✨ | 2026 playoffstitle favorites+5 | — | — | — | 2026 playoffstitle favorites+6 | — | 1h 31m 45s | |
| 4/8/26 | #369: 2026 Thinkies (Defensive Awards)✨ | defensive awardsNBA defenders+3 | — | — | — | defensive awardsNBA+3 | — | 1h 30m 42s | |
| 4/1/26 | #368: What elite coaching looks like + Jaylen Brown's impact✨ | elite coachingNBA+3 | — | Thinking BasketballSex Panther | Thunder | coachingJaylen Brown+3 | — | 1h 15m 50s | |
| 3/25/26 | #367: Inner Circle contenders, “Clutch” in MVP, Film rivalries✨ | inner circle contendersMVP race+3 | — | Thunder | — | inner circleMVP+5 | SeatGeekTHINKING2026 | 1h 14m 55s | |
| 3/18/26 | #366: Top Scoring games, Kawhi's renaissance, Awards Anarchy & Villains✨ | scoring gamesKawhi Leonard+4 | — | ClippersLakers | — | BamKawhi Leonard+6 | — | 1h 13m 26s | |
| 3/10/26 | #365: 1-game peaks, Wemby's MVP stat, Thanos & Tatum concerns✨ | defensive impact1-game peaks+3 | — | — | — | Victor WembanyamaJayson Tatum+5 | — | 1h 13m 25s | |
| 3/4/26 | #364: What IS a role player? + Knicks, Nuggets updates✨ | role playeroffense+4 | — | KnicksNuggets | — | role playerbasketball+5 | SeatGeekTHINKING2026 | 1h 13m 52s | |
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| 2/26/26 | #363: 1-way vs. 2-way Heliocentrism + Spurs-Pistons fallout✨ | heliocentrismbasketball strategy+5 | — | CelticsSpurs+1 | — | Luka Doncicheliocentrism+8 | — | 1h 10m 29s | |
| 2/18/26 | #362: The East race post deadline; 1-on-1 Tourney? | The trade deadline changed a few rosters in the East – we discuss James Harden's move to Cleveland, and where that leaves them next to the Celtics, Pistons and Knicks. Also, the All-Star game was fun again, and why Ben wants a 1-on-1 tournament to replace the dunk contest. Support atwww.patreon.com/thinkingbasketball | — | ||||||
| 2/11/26 | #361: 2026 Sub All-Stars! | Who are the NEXT best players after the All-Stars? It's time for our annual sub all-star team – those players that move the needle but aren't quite All-Stars. Who do we think of as All-Stars? Who misses the cut? Where will rookies like Kon Knueppel and Cooper Flagg land? Who will crack the list for the first time and will any veterans miss out for the first time in years? Support at www.patreon.com/thinkingbasketball | — | ||||||
| 2/4/26 | #360: The value of great plays, the Hornets are good? & Best offensive players Part 3 | How valuable are great plays (versus the Little Things)? Plus, the surging Charlotte Hornets and Moussa Diabete. We also wrap up part 3 of our best offensive players discussion with key takeaways and winners/loser. But first, a major Reddit correction, and the importance of the winter months. Support at www.patreon.com/thinkingbasketball | — | ||||||
| 1/29/26 | #359: Who pairs WITH ball-dominant stars & Pistons energy! | We start with the Pistons, and possible spacing issues with multiple non-shooters for them and Houston. Then, we continue our top offensive players conversation by discussing best fits next to ball-dominant players. Who pairs well with Luka? Giannis? And more. Support atwww.patreon.com/thinkingbasketball | — | ||||||
| 1/23/26 | #358: What is LaMelo? & Top On-Ball players | We discuss the complicated, adventurous, talented LaMelo Ball and his play this season. Then we discuss the best on-ball offensive players this year (pick-and-roll and isolation), and the complexity of evaluating top offensive players comparing on-ball dominance versus the lone player an offense is built around. Use code THINKING BASKETBALL at www.sportsbusinessclassroom.com/all-star.Support at www.patreon.com/thinkingbasketball | — | ||||||
| 1/14/26 | #357: Ethical rankings, Dangerous matchups & Best players in the East | We discuss some dangerous teams and dangerous matchups for the top title contenders, along with “ethical” players right now and the best players in the Eastern Conference after Giannis right now with Cade Cunningham and Jaylen Brown having huge seasons. Who is the Barnes & Noble competitor? Use code THINKING BASKETBALL at www.sportsbusinessclassroom.com/all-star.Support at www.patreon.com/thinkingbasketball | — | ||||||
| 1/7/26 | #356: Paolo's complexity & Injuries vs. the 65-game limit | We discuss the polarizing Paolo Banchero – why some fans think he's a star, why we aren't sold, what makes his situation unique and more. Before that, Nikola Jokic's knee injury, physicality, landing spaces and the unintended issues with the arbitrary 65-game limit for awards. Support at www.patreon.com/thinkingbasketball | — | ||||||
| 12/31/25 | #355: Best guard trios, Spurs-Thunder & SG archetypes | We discuss the best guard trios of all-time and the implications of the Spurs sweep over the Thunder in the last month. But first, Jaylen Brown and Anthony Edwards look like superstars – so what's holding us back? Use code THINKING BASKETBALL at www.sportsbusinessclassroom.com/all-star.Support at www.patreon.com/thinkingbasketball | — | ||||||
| 12/25/25 | #354: Reed's Rockets vs. Denver & Officiating Saga | We dive into the 3-game series between the Rockets and Nuggets, Reed Sheppard's X-Factor role, and the Jokic-Sengun matchup. First, a brief reaction to the latest YouTube video on officiating trending back offensive officiating and 25 under 25 thoughts. Support at www.patreon.com/thinkingbasketball | — | ||||||
| 12/18/25 | #353: Top 25 under 25 Draft | Our annual best players (for a playoff tournament right now!) who will be under the age of 25 on February 1, 2026! Will a rookie be picked? Paolo Banchero? How will handle our annual struggles between role players and one-dimensional scorers? Whose team would win in a series? Support at www.patreon.com/thinkingbasketball | — | ||||||
| 12/10/25 | #352: Boston's offense, Youth Movement & the COY race! | How are the Celtics so good on offense right now? We examine Boston's blazing month, Neemias Queta and Jordan Walsh's role, Joe Mazzula and a wide open Coach of the Year, the Bruce Bowen All-Stars and the changing of the guard in this year's NBA. Use code THINKING BASKETBALL at www.sportsbusinessclassroom.com/all-star.Support at www.patreon.com/thinkingbasketball | — | ||||||
| 12/4/25 | #351: NBA trends (and college comps) with Jordan Sperber | Hoopvision's Jordan Sperber joins to discuss trends in the NBA this season, and in basketball in general in the last few years, from bigger lineups and offensive rebounding to zone and full court pressure. We discuss the Rockets size, Celtics, Suns, Zach Edey's recent success and more. Use code THINKING BASKETBALL at www.sportsbusinessclassroom.com/all-star.Support at www.patreon.com/thinkingbasketball | — | ||||||
| 11/26/25 | #350: Slop Ball rules & Are the surprise teams for real? | We start with the increase in scoring (again), increase in fouls, and complete undercutting of defenses based on the way the game is being called right now. Then, are the Toronto Raptors, Phoenix Suns or Miami Heat actually good? Support at www.patreon.com/thinkingbasketball | — | ||||||
| 11/19/25 | #349: Thunder dominance, Jokic's efficiency + Power Rankings! | OKC is a machine and Jokic can't miss! We discuss our first title contenders of the year, the Rockets offense, the strange Eastern Conference contenders, and the large middle class in a weird distribution of teams so far. Plus, addressing the Derrick White efficiency hate! Support atwww.patreon.com/thinkingbasketball | — | ||||||
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