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 Apr 17, 2024
Wednesday Apr 17, 2024
The Warriors got knocked out of the play-in round in embarrassing fashion and now enter an offseason with major decisions to make. We break down their best path forward to get back into title contention.
Wednesday Apr 17, 2024
Wednesday Apr 17, 2024
We continue grading over/under predictions from before the season by moving on to the Eastern Conference. We briefly touch on a predictable outcome for Tuesday's play-in games, say we're sorry to the Boston Celtics, and preview what the Brooklyn Nets and Atlanta Hawks are going to do this offseason.
Tuesday Apr 16, 2024
Tuesday Apr 16, 2024
We grade over/under predictions from before the season, predict the outcome of the play-in round, and say we're sorry to Rudy Gobert and the Dallas Mavericks.
Wednesday Oct 25, 2023
Wednesday Oct 25, 2023
Monday Oct 02, 2023
Monday Oct 02, 2023
The Damian Lillard trade finally happens! We break down all teams involved, the possible crisis for the NBA that was avoided, the Jrue Holiday trade that quickly followed, and the trend of teams going "all-in" for short title windows.
Wednesday Jul 26, 2023
Wednesday Jul 26, 2023
Nabil Butros joins me to discuss the Los Angeles Lakers' dramatic post-deadline turnaround and Western Conference Finals run, their level-headed approach to the offseason, and their strong odds at winning the title next season.
Wednesday Jul 19, 2023
Wednesday Jul 19, 2023
Our first ever slate of Cake's Takes! We react to Jabari Smith's stellar play and Chet Holmgren's pedestrian performance at Summer League, we dive into the Porzingis trade and what it means for Boston's flexibility going forward, and we have our obligatory discussion about Damian Lillard and how he'll ultimately end up in Miami.
Wednesday Jul 05, 2023
Wednesday Jul 05, 2023
We discuss the positive impact the new CBA will have on team building, the opening days of NBA free agency, and James Harden's trade request.
Wednesday Jun 28, 2023
Wednesday Jun 28, 2023
Lightning struck the Golden State Warriors in 2009 when Stephen Curry fell to them, but it was the careful maneuvering in the years that followed that created a perennial championship contender. We walk through the timeline of the Warriors dynasty and discuss the impact of the Chris Paul trade.