Best Jonathan Macri Podcasts (2025)

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Wemby’s special game, NBA betting scandal + opening night reactions with Kirk Henderson, Spike Eskin & Jonathan Macri 1:11:54

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18d ago1:11:54

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Kevin O’Connor is joined Spike Eskin to discuss VJ Edgecombe’s incredible rookie debut for the Philadelphia 76ers in their win over the Boston Celtics and debate whether Sixers fans should be concerned about Joel Embiid. Kevin is then joined by Kirk Henderson to unpack Victor Wembanyama’s dominant performance against the Dallas Mavericks and ask wh…

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Previewing Knicks MOST ANTICIPATED SEASON EVER w/ CP "The Fanchise," Jonathan Macri & Stefan Bondy | NY Got Game 1:12:44

25d ago1:12:44

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Knicks are embarking on a season with their highest expectations EVER. NY Post's Dexter Henry is joined by CP "The Fanchise" of Knicks Fan TV & Jonathan Macri of Knick Film School to preview the season. What will this team look like under Mike Brown? Will there be an adjustment to the starting lineup? Who are the Knicks biggest threat in the East? …

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What are the odds this will be Jalen Brunson's worst 3PT shooting season EVER? | NY Got Game 37:22

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Jalen Brunson is currently shooting from deep worse than he ever has in a single season. What is the percentage chance that continues to the end of the season? What is the percentage chance Mitchell Robinson plays over 55 games this season? 0:00 Intro 1:58 What are the odds this will be Jalen Brunson's worst 3PT shooting season ever? 5:56 What are …

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5 WILD NBA stats & 5 Burning NBA Questions 48:13

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On the latest episode of NBA Takedown, Jonathan Macri and Jeff Johnson go 5 by 5. Jon dishes 5 eye-popping early season NBA stats while Jeff guesses the player or team each stat applies to. Then they turn to 5 burning questions related to each stat, including whether the Lakers are currently the NBA's most interesting team, who is the best player w…

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Memphis a mess, Houston’s high-power offense & the Dallas downfall continues + Donovan Mitchell on latest NBA trends 1:23:43

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Kevin O’Connor welcomes Tom Haberstroh back to the podcast to unpack the top stories in the NBA this week, starting with Ja Morant & Memphis as they speculate whether the Grizzlies should trade Ja and what they ought to get for him in return if they do. The duo breaks down Minnesota’s flaws, especially their defensive collapse without Rudy Gobert a…

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The Top 10 Point Guards in the NBA RIGHT NOW 1:09:10

2d ago1:09:10

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On the latest episode of NBA Takedown, Jon & Shawn are joined by Dexter Henry of the NY Post to debate the current state of the point guard position in the NBA and decide whether Ja Morant belongs anywhere near the top 10. Among the topics they tackle: Who takes the cake between SGA and Luke? Has Jalen Brunson surpassed Steph in the NBA hierarchy? …

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The Inaugural 25-26 NBA Down Bad Rankings 1:05:10

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On the latest episode of NBA Takedown, Jon, Jeff and Shawn go through some of the more unfortunate situations in the NBA to compile the first "Down Bad" rankings of the 2025-26 season. They begin in New Orleans, where the Pelicans have an argument for the most down bad start to a season this decade. After that, they head to Memphis to discuss the J…

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Ja Morant drama, small sample takeaways + college basketball prospects to watch with Jason Timpf and Jeff Goodman 1:41:01

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Kevin O’Connor is joined by Jason Timpf of Hoops Tonight to discuss Ja Morant’s one game suspension. Is it time to panic about Ja’s future with Memphis, or should the organization continue to exercise patience with Morant? The duo also breaks down how the Suns stalled Wemby with double teams as they handed the Spurs their first loss of the season. …

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Knicks Early Season Struggles: Fixable Flaws or Real Problems? | NY Got Game 33:21

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The Knicks have hit an early bump in the road with a 3-3 record after their first six games. Now they continue a season-long seven-game homestand at Madison Square Garden. Dexter Henry is joined by Benjamin Ritholz of Knicks Film School to break down what’s gone wrong and what’s still working under head coach Mike Brown through the first six games …

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SHEA SERRANO (!!!) on "Expensive Basketball" and the Most Expensive NBA Teams in History 1:12:54

6d ago1:12:54

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New York Times bestselling author and NBA basketball maven Shea Serrano joins NBA Takedown to talk to Jon about his new book "Expensive Basketball." They go through Shea's process writing the book, where the idea originated from, how he pulled off such a perfect basketball text, and much more. Then Jeff and Jon take inspiration from Shae's Spurs to…

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Knicks Look to Cool Off Undefeated Bulls in NBA Cup Opener | NY Got Game Knicks Weekly Live 1:13:01

11d ago1:13:01

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The Knicks (2-2) enter their first NBA Cup game this season trying to bounce back from a tough loss to Milwaukee — and they’ll have to do it against the undefeated Chicago Bulls (4-0).Dexter Henry & Bryan Fonseca are joined by Cam Smith, Cam Smith, host of the Chicago Bulls pre/post show on Chicago Sports Network to preview Friday night’s matchup a…

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NBA ‘Trick or Treat’ with Adam Mares 59:32

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Kevin O'Connor welcomes Adam Mares for a rapid-fire ‘Trick or Treat’ Halloween special. From Austin Reaves’ breakout start for the Lakers to the Pelicans’ locker room woes, Adam and KOC determine which teams and trends are merely illusions and which are genuine treats. The pair breaks down Jonathan Kuminga’s impressive start for Golden State, Miami…

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Trailer: New York Got Game 0:55

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A New York Basketball Podcast centered around the Knicks hosted by Dexter Henry and Bryan Fonseca. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy New York Post

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"A Hollywood Ending": Yaron Weitzman on his new book about LeBron James & the Lakers, plus Early NBA MVP Top 10 1:09:29

8d ago1:09:29

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Jon and Shawn start today's NBA Takedown by talking about how this is already shaping up to be one of the most stacked MVP races in NBA history. Then, author and journalist Yaron Weitzman joins Jon to talk all about his new book, "A Hollywood Ending: The Dreams and Drama of the LeBron Lakers." They get into all the inside info and drama surrounding…

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The NBA Zero Teams! Early Reactions to the Undefeated & and the Winless 1:15:48

10d ago1:15:48

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For this episode of NBA Takedown, Jon, Jeff and Shawn take a spin around the league with a focus on the undefeated and winless NBA teams. They debate whether Bulls fans should be happy or miserable about the team's 2-0 start, why can't Quentin Grimes get any love, whether the Orlando Magic have a Paolo Banchero problem, does Jalen Brown need a new …

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T-Wolves PG problems, rise of the full court press + more NBA week 1 reactions with Dane Moore 59:45

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Kevin O'Connor is joined by Dane Moore, host of the Dane Moore NBA Show, to dig into the Timberwolves' complicated point guard situation and the team's shifting identity in a stacked Western Conference. Recorded before the news of Anthony Edwards' hamstring injury, Kevin & Dane react to his evolving role as a potential lead guard with Julius Randle…

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Way-Too-Early NBA Overreactions with FRED KATZ of The Athletic 1:04:57

13d ago1:04:57

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Jon & Jeff are joined by Fred Katz of the Athletic to react to an incredible first week in the NBA. They talk about how we should react to all the insane scoring numbers before diving into NBA overreactions, including whether Wemby is already an MVP, whether Joel Embiid is the worst NBA contract, whether Ben Mathurin is ready to make a leap, and wh…

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Knicks Set To Battle Celtics After First Win | NY Got Game Knicks Weekly Live 1:15:33

18d ago1:15:33

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The Mike Brown era in New York is officially underway — and it started with a win! 🟠 🔵In this week’s NY Got Game: Knicks Weekly Live, Dexter Henry and Bryan Fonseca break down the Knicks’ season-opening victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers — from the renewed offensive movement to the defensive intensity that defined Mike Brown’s debut on the sideli…

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NBA GAMBLING INVESTIGATION!!!! The Biggest NBA Story SINCE...? 33:31

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Jon, Jeff and Shawn do their first NBA Takedown EMERGENCY Livestream to react to the news that the FBI has made multiple arrests of key NBA figures in a league-wide gambling investigation. They then debate whether this has a chance to be the biggest NBA story in decades and why the coverage of it matters so much. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz co…

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Rockets-Thunder OT thriller, Lakers look lackluster vs. Warriors + Ace Bailey on his role in Utah 1:25:34

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Kevin O’Connor welcomes Andrew Sharp to break down the NBA’s opening night action. From the double-overtime Rockets-Thunder thriller and SGA’s game-winning free throw to standout performances by Alperen Sengun and Amen Thompson, the duo examine early trends and dynasty potential in Oklahoma City. Kevin and Andrew also spotlight Lakers-Warriors, que…

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NBA OPENING NIGHT REACTIONS!!! Plus, looking ahead to Wednesday's NBA games 1:05:13

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Jon, Jeff and Shawn begin with an earnest discussion about Carmelo Anthony's outfit choice on his first regular season broadcast as a lead analyst for the NBA on NBC. Next they talk about the game of the night and maybe the NBA's game of the year, OKC vs Houston, starting with the major takeaway that Alperen Sengun is now an All-NBA lock. They then…

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Previewing Knicks-Cavs season opener w/ Zach Weiss | NY Got Game 31:23

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Zach Weiss of Across the Cavs joins NY Post's Dexter Henry and Bryan Fonseca to preview Knicks-Cavaliers season opener on Wednesday night. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy New York Post

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New York Got Game Trailer 0:55

17d ago0:55

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A New York Knicks Basketball Podcast centered hosted by Dexter Henry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy New York Post

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Public Enemy's Chuck D is embracing the hype of Knicks high-stakes season | NY Got Game 1:07:14

21d ago1:07:14

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Frontman of the hip-hop group Public Enemy and Knicks superfan, Chuck D, joins Dexter Henry & Bryan Fonseca. He talks about the high expectations for the season, why he doesn't agree with the decision to move on from Tom Thibodeau and why he REFUSES to make prediction about the playoffs.Plus, they talk about Chuck's new music and the state of hip-h…

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The First Annual NBA Take Draft!!! with Jon, Shawn & Dexter Henry 1:08:37

17d ago1:08:37

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Jon & Shawn are joined by Dexter Henry of the NY Post to draft NBA teams in six categories based off of their predictions for the upcoming NBA season. The categories are: - The "I would be SHOCKED if this team wasn't awesome" team - The "Most likely to have a new coach and GM by next summer" team - The "One injury away" team - The "We'll be taking …

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Chris Vernon & KOC reunite: ‘Semi-Bold Predictions’ for the 2025-26 NBA season 1:06:18

21d ago1:06:18

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Kevin O'Connor and Chris Vernon make semi-bold predictions for the 2025-26 NBA season, including which rookies will break out, MVP hopefuls, and surprise playoff teams. The pair predicts big things for Victor Wembanyama, Devin Booker, and even a potential LeBron James move away from the Lakers. Later, KOC & Verno react to NBA news such as Russell W…

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Favorite Knicks futures to bet on | NY Got Game 43:46

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Interested in placing futures on one of the most anticipated Knicks season's with some of the highest expectations in recent memory? NY Post's Dexter Henry & Bryan Fonseca are joined by Joe Dellera of Action Network. They share their favorite Knicks to win an award, season-long props and futures to bet on before the season starts Wednesday night. L…

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Is Russ the Most Transient NBA Superstar Ever??? Plus, Preseason Vibes Rankings 1:01:43

21d ago1:01:43

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On the latest episode of NBA Takedown, Jon, Jeff & Shawn go through the reaction to the Russell Westbrook signing and debate whether he's the most transient superstar in NBA history. Then they check in on Kings fans and debate whether any current NBA fan base has it worse. Plus, Shawn gets some hate mail. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. S…

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16 biggest NBA questions with Bobby Marks, Tyrese Haliburton predicts NBA trends & fantasy basketball draft advice with Dan Titus 1:30:59

25d ago1:30:59

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Kevin O’Connor is joined by Bobby Marks to preview the 2025 NBA season and react to major preseason headlines, including Russell Westbrook signing with the Sacramento Kings and Keegan Murray’s extension. The pair discuss whether Lonzo Ball is the most underrated offseason addition, if the Spurs are being undervalued, whether the Pistons and Timberw…

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NBA Eastern Conference Best & Worst Case Scenarios with Monica McNutt! 1:04:49

23d ago1:04:49

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The first episode of NBA Takedown is here! Monica McNutt of ESPN & MSG Network joins Jon, Jeff & Shawn to talk about the top of the East in the NBA, including what can go right & wrong for the Cleveland Cavs, the New York Knicks (Hukporti Hive unite!), the Orlando Magic, the Atlanta Hawks and the Detroit Pistons. Monica also dishes on why the Knick…

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KOC & Kenny Beecham’s ‘NBA League Pass Darlings’ + NFL Week 6 reactions with John Daigle 1:21:55

25d ago1:21:55

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Kevin O’Connor and Kenny Beecham dive into the most underrated teams ahead of the 2025-26 NBA season who are sure to become ‘League Pass Darlings.’ Kenny makes the case for the Bulls’ young squad, KOC lays out the potential of Orlando’s ‘other guys’ and the duo speculates on whether the Brooklyn Nets are already tanking. Later, Kevin is joined by J…

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Can the Knicks REALLY win the NBA title this season? | NY Got Game 44:49

28d ago44:49

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Dexter Henry sits down with Andrew Salop, host of Combo’s Court, who’s making a bold prediction: The Knicks will win it all in 2026.The guys breaks down why this might not be as wild as it sounds, highlighting how new head coach Mike Brown has transformed New York’s offense into a faster, freer, read-and-react system that has Jalen Brunson, Mikal B…

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Welcome to NBA Takedown! 0:37

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The NBA is a take-driven league. We just pod in it. Join Jonathan Macri & friends every Monday, Wednesday and Friday as we'll take on the NBA take cycle all season long. Episodes are live on YouTube at noon and available on your podcast feed shortly thereafter. Be sure to subscribe to the NBA Takedown YouTube channel, and also follow us on Instagra…

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KOC Mailbag: Giannis trade scenarios, Mavs variance, Ace Bailey's debut & more 40:08

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Kevin O’Connor answers fans' biggest questions ahead of the 2025-26 NBA season, starting with questions about if Giannis will still be in Milwaukee at the end of the season what with all the trade rumors surrounding him. What teams could actually put together appealing trade packages for Giannis? KOC weighs in on the Dallas Mavericks’ low floor and…

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2025-26 NBA plotline predictions with Amin Elhassan + Week 5 NFL reactions with Warren Sharp 1:36:35

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Knicks Preseason Stock Watch: Who’s Rising, Who’s Regressing? | NY Got Game 46:07

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NBA Atlantic Division preview with Nekias Duncan + NFL Week 4 reaction/Week 5 preview with Joel Smyth 1:33:42

1M ago1:33:42

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KOC & Nekias Duncan react to Jonathan Kuminga and the Golden State Warriors finally agreeing to a contract--but will this deal really last? Or have the Warriors just kicked the can down the road for now as they wait to trade Kuminga for a star? The pair then preview the Atlantic Division with analysis on the Knicks, Celtics, Raptors, Sixers and Net…

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The Knicks Are Evolving At Training Camp | NY Got Game 46:55

1M ago46:55

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Training Camp is open and the New York Knicks are headed to Abu Dhabi for two preseason games! Before tip-off, Dexter Henry is breaking down everything you need to know about this revamped Knicks squad.In this episode of NY Got Game, Dexter is joined by Jeff Johnson of Knicks Film School to dive into the biggest storylines surrounding the team:✔️ J…