The Baseline NBA Podcast is your definitive NBA podcast for up-to-the-minute basketball analysis, NBA news, and heated player debates with hosts Warren Shaw & Cal Lee. Each week we break down the biggest league trends, playoff implications, trade talk, and locker-room buzz that every hoops fan is talking about. If you live and breathe NBA news, want sharp basketball analysis without the fluff, and crave real debate about the league’s top players and teams, this is your show. Whether we’re pr ...
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We're talking bas-ket-ball! Join Matt Tilby, Brendan White and Jono Pech every fortnight as they take a light-hearted look at everything basketball, drilling hot takes from all over the podcast court. From player analysis, all the latest NBA news and general hoops culture, there's something for everyone on Hoop Dreams.
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Holiday Hoops & Trade Truths w/ NBA Vet Anthony Marrow
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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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Emirates Cup Finals Talk: Spurs vs Knicks + NBA Stats That Make You Blink
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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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Lakers & Celtics Hot Start | Are Both Teams Real Title Contenders?
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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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Miami Heat Hot Start Explained | Is This Run Actually Sustainable?
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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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Klay Calls Out Ja + Who We’re Jumping Ship On
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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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Western Conference Panic Meter | Pelicans, Kings, Clippers & Mavericks in Trouble?
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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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FaceTime with Baseline ft NYTimes Best Selling Author Shea Serrano
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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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Trae Down, Jrue Up: Early NBA Storylines That Impress
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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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All Bets Are Off: Inside the NBA’s Gambling Scandal & Players on the Hot Seat
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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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Baseline Awards & 2025-26 NBA Honors Predictions ft. Jabari Davis
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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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Tiers of the West: Contenders, Climbers & Pretenders (25-26 Conference Preview)
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The Western Conference is as unpredictable as ever — and The Baseline NBA Podcast is breaking it ALL down. In this episode, Cal Lee and Warren Shaw go team by team through their 2025–26 NBA Western Conference Preview — ranking every squad, debating roster moves, and spotlighting the players who could flip the West upside down. Key Talking Points: Z…
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Who'll Run the East? 2025-26 NBA Conference Power Tiers w/ Dan Favale
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The East is back in the spotlight! Cal Lee and Warren Shaw return to The Baseline NBA Podcast with special guest Dan Favale of Hardwood Knocks to preview the entire 2025–26 Eastern Conference. Who’s ready to take the crown — the Knicks, Cavs, or a surprise squad like the Magic or Pistons? Which teams are built to contend, and which ones are quietly…
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Baseline Breakdown: Heat Media Day, Rockets’ Dilemma & Jokic Forever Nugget
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On this week’s Baseline NBA Podcast, Warren Shaw takes us inside Miami Heat Media Day with nsights, reactions, and storylines coming out of South Beach as the Heat gear up for its most challenging season yet. Then we go Around the League with a jam-packed slate of headlines: Nikola Jokić reveals his plans to retire as a Denver Nugget — what this me…
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Ka-Why?: Clippers and the Kawhi Leonard Scandal | We T.R.O.Y w 2025 NBA H.O.F Class
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The NBA is buzzing with controversy and big storylines. The league has launched a high-profile investigation into Kawhi Leonard and the LA Clippers, probing a reported $28 million “no-show” endorsement deal that could bring major salary cap penalties. We also break down Cam Thomas’ bold decision to sign a one-year qualifying offer with the Brooklyn…
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Future MVP Watch: Luka Dončić, Victor Wembanyama, Anthony Edwards & Breakout Candidates
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We break down which rising stars could capture their first MVP award in the next 3–5 years. From favorites like Luka Dončić, Victor Wembanyama, and Anthony Edwards, to strong contenders such as Jalen Brunson, Donovan Mitchell, Anthony Davis, and Jayson Tatum, we evaluate their cases for becoming the face of the league. We also spotlight intriguing …
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Hoops Redemption: Bounce Back or Bust?
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This week, we break down the players entering fresh situations with something to prove. Will their new teams and roles spark a comeback season, or are we selling the hype? Join us as we discuss who’s primed for redemption and who might be headed for disappointment. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-baseline-nb…
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FaceTime w The Baseline featuring Jordan Hinds
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We sit down for some FaceTime with the Baseline featuring none other than Jordan Hinds — one of the brightest stars rising out of the college hoops scene. CIAA 2024–2025 Player of the Year Leading Scorer in the CIAA CIAA All-Conference Selection Atlantic Region Player of the Year HBCU Division II Player of the Year Jordan chops it up with us about …
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Who's Winning the Offseason? w/ Yossi Gozlan from Third Apron
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We’re joined by NBA cap expert Yossi Gozlan from the Third Apron Podcast to break down all the biggest trades, signings, and surprises from the NBA offseason. Who made power moves? Who overpaid? And who's quietly stacking wins? Tap in for sharp insights, salary cap breakdowns, and offseason winners and losers. Become a supporter of this podcast: ht…
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NBA Finals Game 7 - Pacers v Thunder: Reactions and Analysis
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Game 7. All on the line. We break down the epic NBA Finals showdown between the Indiana Pacers and OKC Thunder — clutch plays, defining moments, and what this means for both franchises going forward. 🎙️ Don’t miss our raw reactions and expert insight. #NBAFinals #Game7 #ThunderUp #Pacers Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/…
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NBA Finals Game 6 Breakdown | Thunder vs Pacers |
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Hold. UP. NBA fans, you absolutely have to hear this! The Indiana Pacers just pulled off the impossible, forcing a decisive Game 7 in the 2025 NBA Finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder! In a stunning Game 6 performance, Pascal Siakam and Tyrese Haliburton put on a clinic, denying Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jalen Williams their shot at an early …
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NBA Finals 2025 Preview – Pacers vs. Thunder
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In this week's episode of The Baseline NBA Podcast, we delve into the highly anticipated 2025 NBA Finals matchup between the Indiana Pacers and the Oklahoma City Thunder. This series features two of the youngest teams in NBA history competing for the championship, showcasing a clash between the Pacers' high-octane offense and the Thunder's elite de…
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Autopsy Report: Celtics & Cavaliers Collapse + Knicks vs Pacers ECF Preview
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In this week’s episode of The Baseline NBA Podcast, we dive deep into our ongoing Autopsy Report series, breaking down the shocking and unceremonious playoff exits of the Boston Celtics and Cleveland Cavaliers. Once considered title contenders, both teams now face serious questions about their future with financial pressures looming and roster chan…
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Western Conference Finals Preview: Timberwolves vs Thunder
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The stage is set for an electric showdown in the 2025 NBA Western Conference Finals as the Minnesota Timberwolves face off against the Oklahoma City Thunder. In this special episode of The Baseline NBA Podcast, we deliver a full breakdown and preview of what’s sure to be a hard-fought battle between two of the league’s most dynamic young teams. Bec…
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The Autopsy Report – Magic & Rockets: One-Hit Wonders or Rising Powers?
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s the 2024–2025 NBA season concludes, we turn our analytical lens to two teams that showcased promise: the Orlando Magic and the Houston Rockets. In this installment of The Baseline NBA Podcast, we dissect their seasons, evaluating whether their performances were fleeting successes or indicators of sustained growth. Orlando Magic: With a roster bri…
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The Pop Era Ends & Superstars on the Brink
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In this week’s episode of The Baseline NBA Podcast, we dive into seismic news out of San Antonio Spurs territory: Gregg Popovich retires as head coach, closing the book on one of the most legendary careers in NBA coaching history. With Mitch Johnson tapped as his successor, we break down what this means for Victor Wembanyama, the Spurs’ rebuild, an…
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