Basketball Gospel
We explore the Ten Commandments of Team Building and dive deep into the decision-making that shapes NBA franchises. From draft boards to deadline deals, we break down how front offices manage assets, build chemistry, and chase championships. If you’re into smart hoops talk with a front office lens — welcome to the congregation.
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Episodes
Wednesday Jun 26, 2024
Wednesday Jun 26, 2024
In our Season 2 opener, Cake joins me to preview the NBA Draft and discuss the offseason stories surrounding the Los Angeles Lakers, what will happen with Paul George, the Caruso/Giddey trade, and a surprise Mikal Bridges trade.
Wednesday Jun 26, 2024
Wednesday Jun 26, 2024
In our Season 1 finale, we look back at the path the Boston Celtics have taken since the infamous trade with the Brooklyn Nets that allowed them to draft Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown. We look at the forks in the road they faced along the way and why their sound decision making led them to their title.
Wednesday Jun 26, 2024
Wednesday Jun 26, 2024
The Dallas Mavericks went down in the NBA Finals to a dominant Celtics team, but they have plenty to look forward to next season. We discuss the stellar job their front office has done building this roster and the trades they should make this summer.
Sunday Jun 23, 2024
Sunday Jun 23, 2024
The Timberwolves had one of their best seasons in franchise history and Anthony Edwards has arrived as a top 10 player in the NBA. They've got some weaknesses to address this offseason, but trading Karl Anthony-Towns should not be an option. We discuss how they should navigate the next few years being in the second apron.
Saturday Jun 22, 2024
Saturday Jun 22, 2024
The Indiana Pacers made an improbable Eastern Conference Finals run and got valuable playoff experience for their young team. We discuss why they have always aligned with the Ten Commandments of Team Building, the success they'll continue to have going forward with their core of Haliburton, Siakam, and Turner, and why Benedict Mathurin is their shot at eventually making the Finals.
Saturday Jun 01, 2024
Saturday Jun 01, 2024
The New York Knicks went out early against the Indiana Pacers due to a litany of injuries, but going into next season they'll be the clear second best team behind the Boston Celtics. We talk about the Jalen Brunson extension, the Isaiah Hartenstein extension, what to do with Julius Randle, and which trade they need to make this summer.
Monday May 20, 2024
Monday May 20, 2024
Denver failed to repeat as champions and now enter their last offseason before becoming a Second Apron team. We explore their options for making a major trade to retool around their core as they aim to get back to the NBA Finals next year.
Sunday May 19, 2024
Sunday May 19, 2024
The Thunder had a tremendous season and gained some clarity on how to improve this offseason. We dig into the big trade they'll make to become a championship favorite.
Saturday May 18, 2024
Saturday May 18, 2024
We explore the ideal team to build around Donovan Mitchell to maximize his effectiveness, and why they need to trade him and build around Darius Garland and Evan Mobley instead.
Wednesday May 08, 2024
Wednesday May 08, 2024
The Orlando Magic come off a stellar season in as good of shape as anybody going into this offseason. I explain why their challenge will be improving carefully and trying not to do too much too soon.