1:40- Thoughts on NBA award finalists 53:07- 1st round playoff predictions --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ballify/support

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THE GIANNIS VS AD DEBATE (NBA AWARD FINALISTS THOUGHTS x 1ST ROUND PLAYOFF PREDICTIONS)

- Are the Pelicans doing the right thing by managing Zion's minutes? - Lakers vs Raptors recap - Hardens revenge on Giannis - Ja Morant thinks the play in system is unfair - Spurs will not die - Performance of the week --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ballify/support

CAN THE PELICANS AFFORD TO BE CAREFUL WITH ZION? (NBA BUBBLE WEEK 1 RECAP)

The full squad is BACK as we are just a few days away from the NBA season re-starting! We give our thoughts on the NBA's decision to return, the bubble setup, the rest of season format, our award picks, and much more. B-B-BALLIFY IS B-B-BACK. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ballify/support

LET'S GET BRAZY! (THOUGHTS ON NBA BUBBLE x AWARD PICKS + MORE)

2:27- Thoughts on COVID-19 and it's impact on the NBA 9:35- What Should the NBA do next? 31:50- Who is the best SG in the league? 43:40- Trae Young says he will become a better shooter than Steph Curry in a year. True or false? 52:05- If the season ended awards --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ballify/support

IS IT OVER FOR THE NBA SEASON? (IMPACT OF COVID-19 x BEST SG x IF THE SEASON ENDED AWARDS + MORE)

2:02- The MVP race: Lebron or Giannis? 20:05- Beef central! (Giannis vs Harden, Spike vs Dolan, Draymond vs Barkley) 36:10- Lakers big weekend, what does it mean?) 41:00- Can Zion catch Ja for ROY? 45:18- Picks for 8th seed in the West 48:53- Zion or Luka? 53:30- Curry's return 59:25- Are the Bucks in trouble? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ballify/support

MVP: LEBRON OR GIANNIS? (LAKERS BIG WEEKEND x WAS HARDEN RIGHT ABOUT GIANNIS? x BRIGHTER FUTURE: LUKA OR ZION? + MORE)

We were honoured to have #NBATwitter legend Gage Boone (@BooneGage) join us this week. Give him a follow! 2:12- NBA All-Star weekend reactions 23:33- John Beilein steps down as Cavs head coach 31:15- Buyout market moves 54:55- Can the Pelicans make a push for the 8th seed? 62:31- Can Giannis and the Bucks be stopped? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ballify/support

CAN GIANNIS BE STOPPED? (ALL-STAR WEEKEND REACTIONS x BUYOUT MARKET MADNESS x CAN ZION CARRY THE PELICANS TO THE PLAYOFFS? + MORE)

2:26- Discussing the biggest trade deadline deals 32:08- The Rockets small ball strategy 47:21- Raptors 14 game winning streak 54:27- The Sixers are STRUGGLING 69:24- Controversial no call at the end of Blazers vs Jazz game 81:00- All star weekend predictions --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ballify/support

HOW DO YOU MISS THAT CALL?! (TRADE DEADLINE REACTION x ROCKETS STRATEGY x RAPTORS WIN STREAK/SIXERS STRUGGLES + MORE)

2:05- Trade rumours ahead of the trade deadline 15:15- All star reserve reactions 23:06- Rising stars reactions 30:52- 2020 All star game format 35:56- Nick Nurse coaching team Giannis...foreshadowing? 41:26- Kobe and Gianna Bryant revisited --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ballify/support

TRADE DEADLINE BUZZ x ALL STAR RESERVES/RISING STARS REACTIONS x ALL STAR GAME FORMAT: GONE TOO FAR? + MORE

Brandon honours us with his presence this week and absolutely kills it! 3:25- Paying our respects to Kobe Bryant 13:45- Zion's first few games; can he keep it up? 29:47- All Star starter reactions 44:26 All Star reserve predictions 68:00- Willie Cauley-Stein trade --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ballify/support

R.I.P KOBE AND GIGI x CAN ZION KEEP THIS UP? x ALL STAR STARTER REACTIONS AND RESERVE PREDICTIONS + MORE

2:10- Zion set to make debut; expectations? 6:41- Do Simmons and Embiid need to separate? 15:32- Kyrie's recent comments 25:48- All star voting returns so far 42:44- All decade starting 5 48:05- Team of the decade 50:45- MVP of the decade --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ballify/support

DO SIMMONS AND EMBIID NEED TO SEPARATE? (ZION EXPECTATIONS? x KYRIE TOXICITY x ALL STAR BALLOT x ALL DECADE LISTS + MORE)

2:14  Kevin Love trade watch update 12:02 Miami looks legit! Best young core in the NBA? 27:57 Who is the best point guard in the game? 34:38 Who would you rather have at this point, Lonzo or Fultz? 48:51 Should OKC trade CP3 or go for it this year? 62:11 Luka out for 2 weeks with ankle sprain. Is it over for the Mavs? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ballify/support

WHO HAS THE BEST YOUNG CORE? x SHOULD OKC MOVE CP3 OR GO FOR IT? x WHO IS THE BEST PG IN THE GAME? x BIGGER BUST: LONZO OR FULTZ? (+ MORE!)

1:50 Fizdale fizzes out of NY 16:08 Rockets protest gets denied 25:00 Kevin Love on the trading block 35:05 Raptors losing 3 straight. Time for concern? 39:29 Will Ben Simmons ever be able to shoot? 49:06 Clippers get blown out by the Bucks. Big deal? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ballify/support

DO THE KNICKS DESERVE TO EXIST? (FIZDALE FIRED x ROCKETS PROTEST x BEST FIT FOR KEVIN LOVE? + MORE)

1:55- Kyrie's return to Boston and Instagram post 10:40- Anthony Davis record breaking return to NOLA 14:15- Mavericks statement game vs the Lakers 22:40- James Harden 60 pts in 31 minutes 25:26- Carmelo wins player of the week! Answer to the Blazers problems? 31:08- Derozan to return to the Raptors? 38:55- Proposed NBA rule changes --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ballify/support

KYRIE: PHILOSOPHER OR THE WORST TEAMMATE OF ALL TIME? x MELO THE BLAZERS SAVIOUR? x LUKA OR HARDEN? x NBA PROPOSED CHANGES (+MORE)

2:00- Is Luka for real? Are the Mavs for real? 8:07- Carmelo Anthony's first few games 13:22- PG and Kawhi's first few games together 19:20- Demar Derozan to the Magic? 27:43- Zach Lavine's monster night (MIP?) 37:08- Twitter Questions --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ballify/support

IS LUKA DONCIC ALREADY AN ALL TIME GREAT? x MELO IS BACK! x WHO CAN STOP PG AND KAWHI...AND LOU! x ZACH LAVINE'S MONSTER NIGHT (MIP?) + MORE!

The full squad is back again! We open the show with a quick recap of the Raptors and Lakers game. We then transition to an in depth discussion on load management and whether or not it is hurting the NBA. Afterwards, we discuss whether or not the Suns are a legitimate threat this season and what's in store for the struggling Warriors. We wrap up the show with some listener questions from #NBAtwitter. Enjoy!   2:05- Lakers vs Raptors quick recap 9:54- Is load management a problem for the NBA? 26:56- Are the Suns for real? 37:45- Should the Celtics look to acquire Steven Adams or Clint Capela? 45:17- What should the Warriors do? 53:50- The Dion Waiters fiasco 60:00- Twitter questions --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ballify/support

IS LOAD MANAGEMENT A PROBLEM FOR THE NBA? x ARE THE SUNS FOR REAL? x WHAT SHOULD THE WARRIORS DO NOW

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