Episodes

The 2026 Autopsy Reports: Warriors & Hornets
April 21, 2026

The 2026 Autopsy Reports: Warriors & Hornets

In this episode of The Baseline NBA Podcast, we dive into another edition of The Autopsy Report, breaking down the current state of the Golden State Warriors and Charlotte Hornets. For Golden State, we examine what’s gone wro...

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FaceTime with The Baseline ft Sascha Gardener
April 14, 2026

FaceTime with The Baseline ft Sascha Gardener

In this episode, we sit down with documentary filmmaker Sascha Gardner, one of the creative minds behind Netflix’s acclaimed Untold series. Known for uncovering the deeper stories behind some of sports’ most misunderstood mom...

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2026 NBA Playoff Blueprint: Play-In Battles, First-Round Wars & New Contenders
April 12, 2026

2026 NBA Playoff Blueprint: Play-In Battles, First-Round Wars & New C…

The NBA Playoffs are here and The Baseline crew pulled up with a full 2026 Play-In + First Round preview — East and West.Cal Lee, Warren Shaw, and Jabari Davis break down every major matchup with a blend of X’s and O’s, cultu...

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The 2026 Autopsy Reports: Nets, Jazz & Mavs
April 8, 2026

The 2026 Autopsy Reports: Nets, Jazz & Mavs

This week, The Autopsy Report continues as we break down the Brooklyn Nets, Utah Jazz, and Dallas Mavericks—three teams at very different stages, but all facing critical organizational questions.We examine roster construction...

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The 2026 Autopsy Reports : Wizards, Pacers & Kings
April 1, 2026

The 2026 Autopsy Reports : Wizards, Pacers & Kings

The season’s over… now it’s time to examine what went wrong. In this debut installment of The Autopsy Report, we put the Washington Wizards, Indiana Pacers, and Sacramento Kings on the table and break down the real causes behind their early playoff...

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FaceTime w/ The Baseline: Inside Meal Ticket — The Story Behind the McDonald’s All-American Legacy
March 24, 2026

FaceTime w/ The Baseline: Inside Meal Ticket — The Story Behind the M…

In this special edition of FaceTime w/ The Baseline, we sit down with filmmakers Corey Colvin and Carlton Sabbs, the visionary directors behind the Prime Video documentary Meal Ticket. Hailing from Chicago, the duo brings a p...

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What We Got Right… and Wrong: NBA Season Reality Check
March 18, 2026

What We Got Right… and Wrong: NBA Season Reality Check

The NBA season has been a roller coaster — and it’s time for a reality check. In this episode of The Baseline NBA Podcast, we revisit our preseason predictions and break down what we got right… and what we completely missed. ...

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Proof of Life: The Non-Playoff Teams That Could Break Through Next Year
March 10, 2026

Proof of Life: The Non-Playoff Teams That Could Break Through Next Ye…

Not every non-playoff team is truly rebuilding — some are simply waiting for the right moment to break through. In this episode of The Baseline NBA Podcast, we introduce “Proof of Life,” a deep-dive exercise where we identify...

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Re-Evaluating the 2018 NBA Draft: Hits, Misses & Franchise Changers
March 3, 2026

Re-Evaluating the 2018 NBA Draft: Hits, Misses & Franchise Changers

In this episode of The Baseline NBA Podcast, we re-evaluate and re-draft the 2018 NBA Draft class featuring Luka Dončić, Trae Young, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jalen Brunson, and DeAndre Ayton. With multiple All-NBA players, fr...

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NBA Playoff Push: Jalen Green, Tyler Herro, Jabari Smith Jr & Benedict Mathurin Step Up
Feb. 23, 2026

NBA Playoff Push: Jalen Green, Tyler Herro, Jabari Smith Jr & Benedic…

The NBA playoff push is here, and the spotlight is on the players who can change everything. In this episode of The Baseline NBA Podcast, we break down the stretch-run impact of Jalen Green (Phoenix Suns), Tyler Herro (Miami Heat), Jabari Smith Jr....

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Adam Silver's Lining Playbook: NBA Tanking, Expansion & the League’s Future
Feb. 16, 2026

Adam Silver's Lining Playbook: NBA Tanking, Expansion & the League’s …

The NBA is at a turning point — and Commissioner Adam Silver knows it. In this episode of The Baseline NBA Podcast, we break down Adam Silver’s latest press conference and what it means for the future of the NBA, including the league’s growing...

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Buzz City Rising: Are the Hornets for Real?
Feb. 10, 2026

Buzz City Rising: Are the Hornets for Real?

Buzz City is alive. The Charlotte Hornets have ripped off their first nine-game winning streak since 1999 and now sit just one win away from tying the franchise record set in 1997-98. In just three weeks, they’ve gone from th...

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Deadline Energy with Kwab: Giannis Watch, Kidd Responds & Risky Contenders
Feb. 4, 2026

Deadline Energy with Kwab: Giannis Watch, Kidd Responds & Risky Conte…

https://x.com/kwabakayesfrom Thttps://x.com/thedimenba joins the show as we break down Jason Kidd’s recent clap back, the looming Giannis factor, and why much of the league feels frozen waiting for that pin to drop. We dive into the latest NBA Trade...

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NBA Rivals Week Under the Microscope + Say Less on LeBron, Kuminga, Knicks & Rich Paul
Jan. 27, 2026

NBA Rivals Week Under the Microscope + Say Less on LeBron, Kuminga, K…

This week’s episode is a must-listen as our brother from another mother Jabari Davis joins the show as guest co-host, and we waste no time diving into everything happening around the NBA. We kick things off with our thoughts ...

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More Than Basketball: MLK Day Legacy & Must-Watch NBA Matchups
Jan. 18, 2026

More Than Basketball: MLK Day Legacy & Must-Watch NBA Matchups

On this episode of The Baseline NBA Podcast, we reflect on the 40-year legacy of MLK Day in the NBA, inspired by Dominique Wilkins’ powerful memories of playing in the very first MLK Day games in Atlanta. More than a date on ...

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Fork in the Road: NBA Trade Rumors & Who Ya Got?
Jan. 13, 2026

Fork in the Road: NBA Trade Rumors & Who Ya Got?

This week on the show, we break down a whirlwind of NBA news, rumors, and franchise-shaping decisions that could redefine the league landscape. We start with the blockbuster scenario of Trae Young being traded to the Washingt...

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NBA Highs & Lows: Christmas Ratings, Records & Reality
Jan. 6, 2026

NBA Highs & Lows: Christmas Ratings, Records & Reality

This week on The Baseline NBA Podcast, we break down the highs and lows shaping the NBA right now — from major injuries impacting contenders to historic performances that continue to redefine greatness. First , as injuries ta...

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New Year, New Stakes: NBA Resolutions + Inside the NBA’s Anti-Tanking Push w/ ESPN’s Kevin Pelton
Dec. 29, 2025

New Year, New Stakes: NBA Resolutions + Inside the NBA’s Anti-Tanking…

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 th...

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Holiday Hoops & Trade Truths w/ NBA Vet Anthony Marrow
Dec. 22, 2025

Holiday Hoops & Trade Truths w/ NBA Vet Anthony Marrow

🎙️ 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...

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Emirates Cup Finals Talk: Spurs vs Knicks + NBA Stats That Make You Blink
Dec. 16, 2025

Emirates Cup Finals Talk: Spurs vs Knicks + NBA Stats That Make You B…

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...

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Better Than Advertised: Lakers & Celtics Start Strong
Dec. 11, 2025

Better Than Advertised: Lakers & Celtics Start Strong

In this week’s episode, we examine two franchises that many expected to struggle — but instead are delivering some of the most impressive early-season performances in the NBA. The Los Angeles Lakers are showing surprising coh...

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Sustainable Heat? Paul Landono Breaks Down Miami’s Hot Start
Dec. 5, 2025

Sustainable Heat? Paul Landono Breaks Down Miami’s Hot Start

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 s...

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Talk ish or Abandon Ship w Jabari Davis
Nov. 26, 2025

Talk ish or Abandon Ship w Jabari Davis

This week on The Baseline NBA Podcast, we’re joined by the always insightful Jabari Davis for one of our favorite segments: Talk Shit or Abandon Ship. We break down the latest storylines surrounding the: Milwaukee Bucks Toron...

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Western Conference Meltdown: 4 Teams In Trouble (Pelicans, Kings, Clippers, Mavericks)
Nov. 17, 2025

Western Conference Meltdown: 4 Teams In Trouble (Pelicans, Kings, Cli…

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 Maverick...

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