Best Baseline NBA Podcasts (2026)

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New Year, New Stakes: NBA Resolutions + Inside the NBA’s Anti-Tanking Push w/ ESPN’s Kevin Pelton 53:56

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The new year brings new priorities across the NBA, and we kick things off by laying out our 2025 NBA New Year’s Resolutions — bold calls on teams and stars at pivotal crossroads, from roster resets and superstar futures to the mindset shifts we want to see from the league’s top talent. Then, ESPN NBA analyst Kevin Pelton joins the show for an in-de…

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Top 30 Players of.....2031!?!? Season 2: Episode 23 1:40:47

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The Boys are back, and with a new year, the terrific trio decide to look into the future...the very near future of 2031-to discuss who they think will be the top players in the league! From players coming into their own to new prospects who haven't yet stepped foot into the association, and all in between....it's all covered! Come for the analysis,…

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Holiday Hoops & Trade Truths w/ NBA Vet Anthony Marrow 1:10:11

12d ago1:10:11

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🎙️ Former NBA Vet Anthony Marrow Joins The Baseline NBA Podcast 🏀 This week on The Baseline NBA Podcast, we’re bringing in a special guest with real league experience — Anthony Marrow, a 10-year NBA veteran and co-host of the Charlotte On The Scene Podcast. Anthony jumps on the mic to give fans an inside-the-league perspective you won’t hear anywhe…

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Its time for Prospect Roulette! Season 2: Episode 22 1:16:48

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The wonderful trio of Corban, Conrad and Maxwell are BACK and in this episode, the three team up to play a game of prospect roulette, where the trio spin a wheel between one and thirty, and discuss the prospect that they have listed wherever the wheel ends! It is a fun exerise that leads to great conversations and HAWT takes, so tap in and let's ro…

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Emirates Cup Finals Talk: Spurs vs Knicks + NBA Stats That Make You Blink 1:00:53

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This week, we preview the Emirates NBA Cup matchup between the San Antonio Spurs and New York Knicks, breaking down key matchups, X-factors, and what’s at stake as both teams look to make a statement. Then we nerd out on “Did You Know?” NBA stats, highlighting some of the most uncanny, unexpected, and eye-opening numbers from around the league this…

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Indie Basketball Lottery Mock 1.0! Season 2: Episode 21 1:36:01

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On Mock Monday (well, this is Tuesday but we recorded it late yesterday haha) The C and C Crew of Corban and Conrad broke down a lottery mock draft in reverse order of standings and had some fun discussing prospects! How do the two rank the "big three" in this class? What about the stacked point guard corps that exist throughout? Well, you have to …

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Lakers & Celtics Hot Start | Are Both Teams Real Title Contenders? 1:02:22

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The Baseline is in full effect, breaking down two of the league’s marquee franchises and their surprising starts: the Los Angeles Lakers and the Boston Celtics. Cal Lee and Warren Shaw open the show by talking about how the NBA’s new media landscape feels more like podcasting than traditional TV – then lock in on the hoop. From there, they unpack w…

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Indie Basketball — 2026 NBA Draft Deep Dive with Ersin Demir! Season 2: Episode 20 1:16:11

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On this episode of Indie Basketball, Corban is joined by NBA Draft expert Ersin Demir — the sharp mind behind the must-read Substack Ersin's NBA Draft Newsletter— for an in-depth look at the 2026 NBA Draft class. From early standout prospects to under-the-radar talents, Corban and Ersin break down the players shaping this class with thoughtful scou…

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Miami Heat Hot Start Explained | Is This Run Actually Sustainable? 1:03:00

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In this week’s episode of The Baseline NBA Podcast, we welcome Paul Landono, Associate Producer of Drink Champs Sports, to break down the Miami Heat’s surprising early-season success. We dive into what’s driving Miami’s hot start, whether their formula is sustainable, and how the team continues to evolve behind the pillars of Heat Culture. Landono …

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Baseline to Baseline: CP3 shown the door, Contender or Pretender, and more! Season 2: Episode 19 1:26:56

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On today's episode of Indie Basketball, the fantastic trio of Corban, Conrad, and Maxwell go "baseline to baseline" on a variety of subjects, including the latest news for both Chris Paul and Giannis Antetokounmpo, a game of Contender or Pretender, a look at two scrappy rebuilding teams, and more! Tap in y'all!…

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Who can fix the Clippers and Kings? Season 2: Episode 18 47:12

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Corban was a guest on the Birds Rights Podcast with Steven Bagell as the two broke down the current state of the Sacramento Kings and Los Angeles Clippers, what options both teams have at their disposal to avoid dismal fates, and what they would do to attempt to turn the ship around! From roster construction conversation to trade ideas, the two go …

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Monday Gamer Episode (Dillon Brooks Checkmates King James, and more)-Season 2: Episode 17 56:10

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Corban and Lance tackled the Monday games with the excitement and analysis that the Indie Basketball Crew brings. In depth coverage of every contest, plus a preview of the first team of the *Team of the Week* weekly show that will be on Indie Basketball for the rest of the season until the playoffs!By Corban Ford

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Klay Calls Out Ja + Who We’re Jumping Ship On 1:18:52

1M ago1:18:52

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The NBA never sleeps — and this week on The Baseline, we’re diving into everything from on-court tension to early-season truth serum. Cal, Warren, and special guest Jabari Davis break down the escalating verbal battle between Ja Morant and Klay Thompson, what it really says about respect, reputation, and the culture within today’s NBA, and why this…

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NBA Awards One Month In! Season 2: Episode 16 37:04

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The first month of the NBA season is in the books, which means it’s time to hand out some hardware. Corban and Lance break down their early-season picks for MVP, Rookie of the Year, Best Team of the Month (relative to expectations), Worst Team of the Month(also relative to expectations) as well as the Storyline of the Year up to this point! From su…

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Western Conference Panic Meter | Pelicans, Kings, Clippers & Mavericks in Trouble? 1:08:14

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In this week’s episode, we dive into the Western Conference’s most troubled teams — four franchises that are far off the pace in the 2025–26 NBA season: New Orleans Pelicans, Sacramento Kings, LA Clippers, and Dallas Mavericks. New Orleans Pelicans has stumbled out of the gate with a 2–10 start, the worst record in the West so far. Their offense ra…

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The Ja Morant Trade Episode-Season 2: Episode 15 1:14:45

1M ago1:14:45

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Well, the Indie Basketball guys did it; they traded Ja Morant, and they had help doing it. That's right, NBA Trade Expert Steven Bagell joined Maxwell, Conrad, and Corban to go into more than 7 prospective trades of the embattled Memphis Grizzlies star. From debating Morant's overall trade value to discussing teams such as Pheonix, Minnestota, and.…

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FaceTime with Baseline ft NYTimes Best Selling Author Shea Serrano 51:36

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Join us for a special edition of FaceTime with The Baseline featuring best-selling author and cultural commentator Shea Serrano. Hosted by co-host Warren Shaw, this episode dives into Serrano’s latest book, Expensive Basketball, a captivating exploration of basketball’s unquantifiable magic beyond the box-score. Shea opens up about his journey — fr…

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Indie Basketball's Weekly NBA Superlatives! Season 2: Episode 14 1:03:49

2M ago1:03:49

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Its time for the Indie Basketball Crew to give a look around the NBA in their own unique way: that's right, its superlative time! From NBA coaches who are on the hottest of seats to the funniest statline/sequence that Corban, Conrad, and Maxwell saw, no stone was left unturned in the latest episode!By Corban Ford

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State of the Dallas Mavericks Ft Lance! Season 2 Episode 13 40:43

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Ok, so Nico is gone. Now what? Corban is joined by Lance to give a dallas fan's goodbye to Nico Harrison and how (outside of the Luka trade) he'll be remembered. Then the two discuss how to properly focus on Cooper Flagg, the potential outlook of the rest of the roster, the future of coach Kidd, and more!…

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Nico Finally Fired; Tributes to Lenny Wilkens, Michael Ray Richardson, and more! Season 2 Episode 12 27:09

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It finally happened y'all, Nico Harrison finally got fired. Corban shared the news that was probably the least surprising to anyone who follows basketball, and he also gives flowers to some NBA luminaries who have recently passed on. Dan Besbris makes a guest appearance with a fantasy basketball update, and Corban previews the action of tonight's 6…

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Sacramento Kings Rebuild Ft Basketball GM! Season 2 Episode 11 1:23:15

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On the latest episode of Indie Basketball, Corban puts his GM hat on to attempt to rebuild the Sacramento after witnessing their 144-117 shellshacking last night.Using the game Basketball GM (in Corban's mind the best video game in the world) he attempts to keep the beam lit well into the future. Does he succeed? Is redemption and glory ahead for t…

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Season 2-Episode 10: It's time for...NBA Buy or Sell!!! 47:34

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The trio of Corban, Conrad and Maxwell are up to discuss the recent news and notes in the association through a fun game of *Buy or Sell!!* From pondering a Ja Morant trade return (more on this in a future episode) to discussing who between the Pelicans and the Nets have a brighter future, this is one fun show you want to tune in to!…

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Breakdown of the Box Score: November 5th games + a 1 game preview for tonight! 44:11

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Corban tackles an 11 game night in the NBA, recapping each contest with some numbers and thoughts of his own, including Westbrook at Power Forward, why Ja should just part with the threes, and how 2K helped Donovan Mitchell go OFF, among other topics! Then he looks ahead to tonight's Clippers/Suns matchup. Tap in!…

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Terrance Mann High School Coach, Marcus O'Neil 29:17

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In this episode we talk to the high school head coahc of Tilton Prep school, They have produced many high level players but Terrance mann, a starter of the nets, is the topic of today.By Micah Geballe

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Week 3 Teams that have our attention + Tuesday Lookaheads! 49:08

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On the latest edition of Indie Basketball, Lance joins Corban to talk teams that have caught his attention in week three of the NBA season, including the Rockets, the 76ers, and more! The two also discuss trap games, when resting players is unacceptable, and more! Tap into the latest and greatest in Indie Basketball!…

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Trae Down, Jrue Up: Early NBA Storylines That Impress 45:38

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In this week’s episode of The Baseline, we hit the court running with News and Notes, as Trae Young goes down with a sprained MCL expected to sideline him for four weeks and Ja Morant headlines a dramatic start to the 2025-26 NBA season. Then, in our featured segment “Impress Me,” we spotlight the teams and players making noise early — the Chicago …

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NBA Week One-and-a-half Superlatives! 1:08:00

2M ago1:08:00

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Well y'all, we have a nice little sample size, and the Indie Basketball Crew of Corban, Conrad and Maxwell have some fun covering the first week and change of NBA basketball through such lens as: *NBA team of the Weak *best matchup you watched *Worst NBA Twitter Take With the deep dives, fun takes, and great analysis you've come to expect at Indie …

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Looking for some Wizardry: 2025-2026 Washington Wizards Season Preview 1:21:37

2M ago1:21:37

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On today's episode of Indie Basketball, Maxwell Giger (yes, our co-host but in this case, also a special guest) joins Conrad and Corban to discuss all thing Washington Wizards. How is the rebuild going? Which young guys are foundational pieces, and who is already on the outs? What are the funkiest lineups and top 10 rotation? All is discussed here-…

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2026 NBA Draft Primer ft Kam of the Center Hub! 1:14:40

2M ago1:14:40

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Indie Basketball fam, it's about that time...Corban and Conrad are joined by NBA Draft Guru and all-around ball knower Cam to talk-well, to talk the draft, of course! The trio each discuss the concensus top three in the class (Darryn Peterson, AJ Dybantsa, and Cameron Boozer, in case you didn't know) then they share their fourth and fifth favorite …

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All Bets Are Off: Inside the NBA’s Gambling Scandal & Players on the Hot Seat 1:09:02

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We break down the shocking details behind the FBI’s Operation Nothing But Bet and Operation Royal Flush, a gambling scandal shaking the NBA to its core. With over 30 arrests tied to organized crime, insider betting, and underground poker rings involving figures like Chauncey Billups, Terry Rozier, and Damon Jones, this case has rewritten the conver…

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Who woulda bet we'd get two OT Thrillers on Night 3 of the NBA? Not Chauncey Billups 40:19

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The NBA taketh, and then the NBA giveth right back! After the devastating morning news of the gambling related arrests of NBA vets Chauncey Billups, Terry Rozier, and Damon Jones, the evening double headers of Thunder/Pacers and Warrirors/Nuggets helped make up for the rough start-for at least a little bit, anyway. Lance joins Corban (and Corban's …

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It goes down in Motown: 2025-2026 Detroit Pistons Season Preview! 1:08:12

2M ago1:08:12

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Next up on the season preview slate is the Detroit Pistons, and on Indie Basketball we get a special crossover with the "East Meets West" podcast hosts Michael and Conrad (wait, we know that guy!) to give a full breakdown on a team striving to rise in the east! From the ascension of Cade Cunningham, to the development of their younger prospects and…

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The "Official" Opening Night? Full 12 game Recap! 1:02:48

2M ago1:02:48

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Wow, what a night! 12 games, 24 teams, a DOMINANT performance by Victor Wembenyama, a tight game to the wire between the Magic and Heat, blowout losses, cool comebacks, and so much more as Lance Roberson joins Corban to break it ALL DOWN!By Corban Ford

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NBA Opening Night Recap: Thunder/Rockets give us a thriller, Lakers look lost against Golden State 1:23:40

2M ago1:23:40

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Welcome to Season two of Indie Basketball! Opening Night is in the books, and the basketball podcast dream team of Corban, Conrad, and Maxwell team up to break down the action, including an instant opening night classic, and a....contest between the Lakers and the Warriors! The reactions analysis, rants, hot takes, and more are all here, check it o…

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Baseline Awards & 2025-26 NBA Honors Predictions ft. Jabari Davis 1:18:24

2M ago1:18:24

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It’s award season on The Baseline Podcast! Cal, Shaw, and special guest Jabari Davis break down their 2025-26 NBA Award predictions — from Rookie of the Year to MVP — and debut a few exclusive Baseline Awards you won’t hear anywhere else. 🏆 Official NBA Award Picks: Rookie of the Year: Cal – Cooper Flagg | Shaw – Ace Bailey | Jabari – Cooper Flagg …

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So Uh, what's the plan again? 2025-2026 Milwaukee Bucks Season Preview 1:00:04

2M ago1:00:04

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The Bucks are a team at a crossroads...except they might not fully realize the stakes. Corban and Conrad dive into the roster and discuss the responsibility and pressure that lies on Giannis Antetokounmpo, while also addressing the underlying pressure that sits with the front office. Is this the season Giannis *really* asks out? What is the point g…

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State of the Valley of the Suns: 2025-2026 Phoenix Suns Season Preview 47:06

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The Valley is buzzing again—but this time, there is more hope and a bit less pressure. Corban and Conrad give a full deep-dive into what lies ahead for the Suns: from the departure of superstar players that didn't quite fit, to the overall overhaul of most of the roster, with an influx of new pieces and an increased responsibility on Devin Booker t…

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How is the Hive in Charlotte? 2025-2026 Charlotte Hornets Season Preview 1:02:27

2M ago1:02:27

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Is the buzz still alive in Charlotte? Corban is joined by Conrad for a full 2025–26 Charlotte Hornets season preview! From LaMelo’s next step and Brandon Miller’s rise to the team’s young core development and overall direction, the guys break down what’s real, what isn't, and what in the world is next for Tidjane Salaun here in the Queen City. Big …

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Kobe Bufkin's High School Coach Eric Taylor 31:53

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Baseline Stories' Micah Geballe interviews Erica Taylor, high school coach of NBA rising star Kobe Bufkin. They discuss Bufkin's time in high school, early indication of his promising career. Coach Taylor also shares his thoughts about his own time playing ball, and his thoughts on coaching and Kobe today.…