In this episode of the JustBallin podcast, Matt talks about Bleacher Reports week 1 Winners and Losers of this new NBA Season. Substack: https://substack.com/@matthewgeist 🟢Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/78m8e346EEUihj4HKeYLqP?si=6rfPRUypQB6e0grBASJpWg 🟪Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/justballin-podcast/id1730973359 🟣 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattgeist_/ 📘Twitter - https://twitter.com/sixringsofsteei 📷TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@sixringsofsteel

In this episode of the JustBallin Podcast, Matt breaks down 7 key takeaways from the start of the NBA season. Timestamps below: 0:32 - Orlando Magic's Slow Start 8:24 - The Spurs Impressive Start 14:50 - The Kings Roster Issues... 21:57 - This Heat Team is Different 26:14 - Could Boston and Indiana Tank 31:04 - This Warriors Team is Better than we thought 33:38 - Could OKC Win 70+?

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For todays episode of the JustBallin Podcast we are going to talk 2025 NBA draft class, with a Bleacher Report re-draft being discussed as well! https://bleacherreport.com/articles/25261121-re-drafting-2025-nba-rookie-class-after-preseason Substack: https://substack.com/@matthewgeist 🟢Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/78m8e346EEUihj4HKeYLqP?si=6rfPRUypQB6e0grBASJpWg 🟪Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/justballin-podcast/id1730973359 🟣 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattgeist_/ 📘Twitter - https://twitter.com/sixringsofsteei 📷TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@sixringsofsteel

In this episode of the JustBallin podcast, Matt asks one specific question for every NBA team heading into the new season. Substack: https://substack.com/@matthewgeist 🟢Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/78m8e346EEUihj4HKeYLqP?si=6rfPRUypQB6e0grBASJpWg 🟪Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/justballin-podcast/id1730973359 🟣 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattgeist_/ 📘Twitter - https://twitter.com/sixringsofsteei 📷TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@sixringsofsteel Timestamps 0:00 Intro 1:05 Pacific Division 12:12 Southeast Division 20:23 Central Division 26:32 Southwest Division 31:40 Northwest Division 36:04 Atlantic Division

Bleacher Report made a one trade idea for every team article, you know I had to react to it... https://bleacherreport.com/articles/25258169-1-trade-every-team-would-make-if-deadline-was-2025-26-nba-season Substack: https://substack.com/@matthewgeist 🟢Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/78m8e346EEUihj4HKeYLqP?si=6rfPRUypQB6e0grBASJpWg 🟪Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/justballin-podcast/id1730973359 🟣 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattgeist_/ 📘Twitter - https://twitter.com/sixringsofsteei 📷TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@sixringsofsteel

The annual NBA GM Survey released, let's talk about it! https://www.nba.com/news/2025-26-nba-gm-survey Substack: https://substack.com/@matthewgeist 🟢Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/78m8e346EEUihj4HKeYLqP?si=6rfPRUypQB6e0grBASJpWg 🟪Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/justballin-podcast/id1730973359 🟣 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattgeist_/ 📘Twitter - https://twitter.com/sixringsofsteei 📷TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@sixringsofsteel

In this episode of the JustBallin podcast, Matt breaks down what he's seen from preseason play so far then gives a pod overview update a the end. Substack: https://substack.com/@matthewgeist 🟢Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/78m8e346EEUihj4HKeYLqP?si=6rfPRUypQB6e0grBASJpWg 🟪Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/justballin-podcast/id1730973359 🟣 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattgeist_/ 📘Twitter - https://twitter.com/sixringsofsteei 📷TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@sixringsofsteel 0:00 Intro 1:34 Cooper Flagg Debut 4:05 Matas Buzelis Shines 10:00 Pacers/Timberwolves 12:00 Bucks/Heat 14:30 Raptors/Brandon Ingram 16:15 Spurs/Hornets/Thunder/Rockets/Lakers/Warriors 19:49 Life and Pod Updates

In this episode of the JustBallin podcast, Matt reacts to Bleacher Reports early 2026 NBA Mock Draft! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattgeist_/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/sixringsofsteei TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@sixringsofsteel

In this episode of the JustBallin podcast Matt breaks down the Jonathan Kuminga contract with the Warriors (1:04), the Quentin Grimes qualifying offer (11:10), the new Miami Heat rookie extension signed (15:45), new injury updates around the NBA (20:31), and recaps the first NBA preseason game between the Knicks and 76ers in Abu Dhabi (25:23). Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattgeist_/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/sixringsofsteei TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@sixringsofsteel

In this episode of the JustBallin podcast, Matt talks about all the major news and notes from the start of NBA media day including some major injuries out of nowhere, big contract updates, and finally the Warriors signed some free agents. Timestamps below! 🟣 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattgeist_/ 📘Twitter - https://twitter.com/sixringsofsteei 📷TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@sixringsofsteel 0:00 Intro 1:44 Grizzlies Frontcourt Injuries 5:31 Scoot Henderson Injury 10:44 Jalen Suggs Status 12:04 De'Aaron Fox Injury 13:28 LeBron James Media Day 14:46 Austin Reaves Contract Update 15:50 Jayson Tatum Injury Update 17:54 Interesting Anthony Davis News 21:00 Kawhi Leonard Situation 22:34 Kevin Durant Extension Talks 23:40 Interesting Giannis Quote 25:07 Nikola Jokic Extension Update 26:38 Kuminga Update and Warriors Signings 28:28 Quentin Grimes Update 29:54 Coby White Contract Talks

In this episode of the JustBallin podcast, Matt ranks every NBA team in terms of watchability for the 2026 Season. 🟣 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattgeist_/ 📘Twitter - https://twitter.com/sixringsofsteei 📷TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@sixringsofsteel 0:00 Intro 2:12 Southeast 9:17 Southwest 14:12 Central 20:00 Northwest 24:57 Atlantic 29:45 Pacific Division

In this episode of the JustBallin Podcast, Matt goes over the ramifications of the Fred Van Vleet injury (1:07), his thoughts from the early NBA media days (11:36), 2022 Draft Class extension candidates (17:33), Veteran extension candidates (27:50), and then closes things out with three potential sophomore breakouts next season (35:36). Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattgeist_/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/sixringsofsteei TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@sixringsofsteel

In this episode of the JustBallin podcast, Matt breaks down his top 50 players for the 2026 season, with of course, a bunch of honorable mentions. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattgeist_/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/sixringsofsteei

In this episode of the JustBallin podcast, Matt tries to predict every NBA teams best player in three years. Some are easy and some are not. Let us know what you agree or disagree with! 0:00 Intro 1:29 Atlantic Division 11:10 Central Division 21:15 Southeast Division 29:58 Northwest Division 35:33 Southwest Division 41:51 Pacific Division 🟣 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattgeist_/ 📘Twitter - https://twitter.com/sixringsofsteei 📷TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@sixringsofsteel

Thank you to Vuori for sponsoring this video - performance apparel that’s built to move in and styled for life. Head to https://vuori.yt.link/aEuHI5a 0:00 Intro 2:27 Portland 6:11 Toronto 10:11 San Antonio 12:56 76ers 15:13 Mavericks 18:32 Bulls 20:50 Lakers 23:33 Clippers 25:36 Pacers 27:06 Celtics 28:27 Hawks 31:04 Pistons 32:49 Heat 34:25 Jazz 36:27 Thunder 37:43 Magic 38:59 Grizzlies 40:22 Knicks 41:39 Bucks 42:47 Nets 43:18 Hornets 43:59 Wizards 44:36 Rockets 45:12 Nuggets 45:51 Wolves 46:07 Warriors 46:26 Kings 46:57 Suns 47:33 Pelicans 🟣 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattgeist_/ 📘Twitter - https://twitter.com/sixringsofsteei 📷TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@sixringsofsteel

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In this episode of the JustBallin podcast, Matt predicts ever NBA teams over under for their 2026 wins. Atlantic Division: 1:14 Central Division: 11:45 Southeast Division: 19:02 Pacific Division: 25:21 Northwest Division: 30:03 Southwest Division: 34:12 🟣 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattgeist_/ 📘Twitter - https://twitter.com/sixringsofsteei 📷TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@sixringsofsteel

In this episode of the JustBallin podcast, Matt breaks down a BR article that goes over every NBA teams win-loss prediction after the 2026 schedule dropped. Article: https://bleacherreport.com/articles/25235718-win-loss-predictions-every-team-after-2025-26-nba-schedule-release 🟣 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattgeist_/ 📘Twitter - https://twitter.com/sixringsofsteei 📷TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@sixringsofsteel

In this episode of the JustBallin podcast, Matt breaks down the controversial 2024 NBA Re-Draft the Athletic recently created. Article: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6547791/2025/08/14/nba-draft-2024-stephon-castle-zaccharie-risacher/ 🟣 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattgeist_/ 📘Twitter - https://twitter.com/sixringsofsteei 📷TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@sixringsofsteel