Ben and Nate from Sharp Lessons talk with Stadium College Basketball Insider Jeff Goodman all about the NBA Draft, which players he thinks will go where, and some surprise late first-round players to look for. 

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Interview: Stadium's Jeff Goodman on the NBA Draft

The Bucks are NBA Champs! We talk about their Game 6 win and what it means for Giannis (1:53). We look at everything we expect to happen in the offseason, including looking at some of the juicier trade rumors (9:30). Team USA did not have a good start to the Olympics, so we look at what's wrong (28:58) and overreact about the state of basketball education in the country (35:57). Finally, NBA Twitter was crazy once again this week, so we talk about Giannis and Chik-Fil-A, Ben Simmons ghosting the 76ers, and trade rumors galore (40:41). 

Offseason Preview and Trade Rumors; NBA Draft Predictions; Team USA Troubles

We get you ready for everything Game 6! What do the Bucks need to do to win it all? How can the Suns force a Game 7? All of our keys to Game 6 in this episode (17:49). We also go through some bets we're eying (22:53). Also, we take a look at what NBA Twitter is talking about with CJ and Dame trade rumors and Team USA playing well (30:45). 

Finals Game 6 Preview; Game 5 Review; Team USA to Tokyo

We take a look at everything Game 5, including what the Suns need to do to win back at home and how Giannis can win his first Finals MVP. We give our Best Bets for Game 5 (16:48) and also take a look at some Dame trade rumors floating around Twitter and an unusual name gets added to Team USA for the Olympics (22:52). 

Finals Game 5 Preview; Game 4 Recap

The Bucks pull within one game of the Suns, so we get the scoop on everything Bucks with SB Nation/BrewHoops writer and podcaster Kyle Carr (26:37). We also review Game 3 and preview Game 4 of the Finals (1:36). We give our best bets for Game 4 (18:19) and look at some history that Giannis made (24:53). Our NBA Twitter talk consists of Giannis's shoe game, Cam Johnson's poster, and the Magic's new head coach (38:50). 

Guest: Bucks SB Nation's Kyle Carr; Game 4 Predictions; New Magic Head Coach

It's FINALLY Finals time! We take a look at everything Phoenix Suns with SB Nation Suns writer and podcaster Dave King (26:49). We recap a fun Game 1 (2:08) with a historic Stat of the Week (6:42). We look at some good betting strategies and picks for Game 2 (20:32) and see all the fun NBA Twitter is having with Giannis and CP3 (53:59). 

Guest: SB Nation Suns' Dave King; Finals Game 1 Recap & Game 2 Preview; Game 2 Bets

The Conference Finals are in full swing so we take a look at how each series is going, from the Suns/Clippers series (0:56) to the Bucks/Hawks (8:21). We also give some of our bets for the upcoming games (21:45). There were a lot of coaching vacancies filled this past week, so we talk about the best and worst ones and who we think will succeed with their new teams (25:53). Scottie Pippen had a lot to say about KD, Phil Jackson, and the Bulls in '94, and we ask if Dame will still be on the Blazers next season (42:24). 

Conference Finals Recaps; Coaching Changes; Scottie Pippen Speaks

There are only FOUR teams left and we had some fun Game 7s this weekend. We talk all about those two Game 7s and what it means for each team, and also the disappearing act of Ben Simmons and what the 76ers should do with their $100 million man (1:29). Then we preview the Conference Finals matchups (22:10) and give our best bets for each game coming up (31:23). Finally, we have some new coaching candidate names becoming finalists for jobs (37:50). 

Game 7 Recaps; Conference Final Previews; Ben Simmons Dissapointments

It was a wild morning and afternoon in the NBA. Lots of big injury news (1:10), plus more coach firings (18:56), and LeBron tweeting at the NBA. We talk about all of it on the emergency pod because we just couldn't wait until next Monday. 

EMERGENCY POD: A wild day in the NBA; More injuries AND coaching changes

The Suns are the first team to make it into the Conference Finals, so we talk about the impact CP3 has had on that team and how they were able to sweep the Nuggets (2:37). Is Chris Paul a top 5 PG of all time? (10:59). We also look at the coaching carousel and try to match available coaches with teams that need them (31:05). And on NBA Twitter, Suns fans fighting Nuggets fans while predicting the future (40:09). 

CP3 and the Suns Dominance; Series Predictions; Coaching Carousel Thoughts

We recap a fun Game 7 and look ahead toward all the Second Round series, and give our predictions for each one!   Game 7 Recap: 1:04   Bucks/Nets: 9:20   76ers/Hawks: 14:40   Jazz/Clippers: 22:05   Nuggets/Suns: 29:11   Predictions: 38:35

Round 2 Predictions; Game 7 Review; Dallas' Porzingis Problem

We talk everything to expect with Game 5's, who looks dominant, and what is going on with all of the crazy NBA fans? 1:40 Playof Takeaways 2:40 Bucks sweep Heat 7:35 Nets/Celtics 11:20 Lakers/Suns 16:48 Nuggets/Blazers 21:18 Knicks/Hawks 28:01 Clippers/Mavs 32:22 76ers/Wizards 36:05 Grizzlies/Jazz Crazy Fans: 38:51  

Fans Being Crazy; Game 5 look-ahead; Can the Bucks win it all?

It's FINALLY playoff time! We recap all of the playoff series' Game 1's and what we expect to happen this week:  Grizzlies/Jazz: 1:35 Lakers/Suns: 8:10 Knicks/Hawks: 16:20 Nets/Celtics: 20:57 Nuggets/Blazers: 24:30 Clippers/Mavs: 28:52 Heats/Bucks: 31:56 76ers/Wizards: 36:35

Game 1 Recaps; Trae Young vs. NYC; Trouble with the Pacers

We talk with Fox Sports host Rob Parker about the NBA playoffs, his hate for the play-in games, why the Lakers are beatable, and why LeBron will never catch Jordan. 

Interview: Fox Sports' Rob Parker

Our guest this week is Sports Illustrated's Gambling Expert Ben Heisler, we talk all about the NBA play-in games and what to expect for some playoff futures (19:31). We talk all about our predictions for the play-in games and who we expect to cover (1:35). The NBA Twitter discussion this week revolves around Dame Lillard winning a fan money and LeBron saying Steph Curry should be MVP (40:04). 

Guest: SI's Ben Heisler; Play-In Game Predictions; Steph For MVP?

Ben and Zach review the week that was in the NBA, including looking at key fantasy matchups, diving into what's hot in NBA Twitter, and much more.

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