After a brief hiatus, Jaryd and Jonathan return to give their thoughts on some of the biggest free agency moves and potential Ben Simmons landing spots. Then they discuss Paul Pierce's recent interview with Sports Illustrated.
In this episode, Jaryd and Jonathan give their takeaways on the first two games of this year's NBA finals, as well as who they think will take the title. Then, they bring light to the Rachel Nichols "diversity quota" comments on Maria Taylor's trajectory at ESPN. They wrap up the show by briefly talking about potential offseason moves.
In this episode Jaryd and Jonathan discuss Chris Paul making it to his first ever NBA Finals and how they think the Suns will fare against either Eastern Conference opponent. Then they discuss the Eastern Conference Finals and the key injuries that are shaping the playoffs. They close out the show breaking down the latest NBA news.
In this episode Jaryd and Jonathan start the pod taking a look at the matchups in the NBA Conference Finals. They start by discussing Atlanta stealing game one of the Eastern Conference Finals and specifically whether Trae Young and the Hawks can continue their magical playoff run against the battle-hardened Milwaukee Bucks. Then they break down the battle for the West between the Clips and the Suns, including what impact they believe Kawhi and CP3 will have on the series, as well as their picks. To close the show the guys rattle off a couple quick hitters on Jaryd's Celtics hiring Ime Udoka and then they debate whether they are sure the Mavericks won the Luka-Trae trade.
Jaryd and Jonathan kick off the episode marveling at Philadelphia's epic collapse and Trae Young's masterful performance. Then they give their thoughts on the Milwaukee Bucks' chances to bounce back after Kevin Durant's all-time great game five. They discuss the recent reports that Chris Paul tested positive for COVID-19 and will be placed in Safety Protocols, and that Kawhi Leonard may have suffered an ACL injury in game four. They close the show with how they believe the rest of the Clippers Jazz series will go.
In this episode Jaryd and Jonathan share what they've seen so far in each second round series, what they think can be determining factors in each series, and their predictions. Then they discuss the teams that were eliminated in the first round including the Dallas Mavericks, the Los Angeles Lakers, the Portland Trailblazers, and the Boston Celtics.
This week Jaryd and Jonathan debut a new segment called "Too Busy, Didn't Watch" where they recap important results in each NBA Playoff series for those who have not been keeping up, while also adding their own analysis.
Jaryd and Jonathan kick off the show sharing their thoughts on the newly established NBA play-in tournament that featured two extremely high stakes Warriors games. They also discuss whether they thought the play-in was ultimately a success since it ended with one of the faces of the league on the outside looking in. To close the show they predict how many games each playoff series will go and which teams will advance to the next round.
In this episode Jaryd and Jonathan take a look back at the documentary that took center stage a year ago when the coronavirus stalled sports across the country. They discuss what they'll remember most about the doc as well as if it's re-watchable, the cost of greatness, and whether they share Jordan's win-at-all-cost mentality. Then, they share their thoughts on how the MVP race is shaping out including what they think about the clear favorite, Nikola Jokic, and how injuries have shaped this year's award discussion. Lastly they discuss the tear Stephen Curry has been on and his place among the league's greats before turning to some quick banter on other topics including the New Orleans Pelicans and Tom Thibodeau energizing the New York Knicks franchise.
In this episode Jaryd and Jonathan discuss their thoughts on some of the bigger moves of the NBA Trade Deadline and which teams made moves to get significantly closer to an NBA Championship. They also talk about whether there should be rule changes to the buyout process to give smaller market teams a better chance at signing players on the market.
In this episode Jaryd and Jonathan open the show discussing LeBron's high ankle sprain and how it will affect the Lakers in the standings as well as how they will approach the trade deadline. Then they give their thoughts on who will win MVP now that both early season front-runners Joel Embiid and LeBron James have suffered injuries that will keep them out for weeks (13:05). They also reminisce on the year of LaMelo Ball after Charlotte announced the rookie suffered a season ending wrist fracture in Los Angeles against the Clippers and discuss how this will impact his chance to win Rookie of the Year (19:47). They close the show recklessly speculating where top trade targets including Kyle Lowry (26:33), Aaron Gordon (31:51), and Lonzo Ball (37:41) will land before Thursday's trade deadline.
In this episode of Technically Foul Jaryd and Jonathan start the show discussing where they were and what their reactions were to the NBA shutting down, as well as how they've enjoyed sports without fans. Then they share their expectations for the newest Brooklyn Net Blake Griffin (15:39) and their level of concern for both the Brooklyn Nets and Los Angeles Lakers after recent reports that both Kevin Durant and Anthony Davis will remain out for at least another two weeks (24:55). Later they discuss the Clippers embarrassing loss to the Pelicans over the weekend (33:30), Kawhi Leonard's alarming comments after the game, and whether the Pelicans should make Zion Williamson their number one option (39:00). They close the show out giving props to the Miami Heat for winning nine of their last ten games and soaring up the standings (43:52), and listing the teams they believe are legitimate title contenders (48:08).
In this episode Jonathan and Jaryd discuss teams that took part in some of this weekend's biggest games including the crazy one in Charlotte that started with Stephen Curry mysteriously leaving the court seconds before tip-off and ended with a key ejection and late game heroics from Terry Rozier. Then they share their thoughts on Damian Lillard being left off of the All-Star Starters, the Wizards' recent winning streak and whether it could continue, the Mavericks ceiling as a team, the Brooklyn Nets figuring out how to win in different ways, and Jaryd's concerns for his slumping Celtics. To close the show they choose their All-Star Reserves.
Jaryd and Jonathan play a game of overreaction or under reaction with the NBA's biggest stories. They discuss whether the Utah Jazz and Phoenix Suns should be considered legitimate title contenders, how Anthony Davis' achilles injury could shape who wins the 2021 NBA Finals, Celtics fans hitting the panic button, and how Philadelphia has become an Eastern Conference Favorite.
In this episode, Jaryd and Jonathan are joined by friend of the program Jordan Hom. They kick off the show discussing why the Wizards have been so much worse than initially expected and potential trade destinations for Bradley Beal. Then they talk about what they've liked and disliked about the Nets' first two weeks with KD, Harden, and Kyrie, where they believe Milwaukee stands in comparison to Brooklyn, and why New Orleans has struggled to be a competitive team in the West despite their talent. They close the show choosing who they would select as All-Star starters for each conference.
Jaryd and Jonathan start the show discussing the fit between Brooklyn's new big three, their potential deficiencies on defense, and how far they can realistically go in the playoffs. They also look at whether the Rockets should've accepted Philly's package for Ben Simmons and what the fact they didn't means for the future of their franchise (24:00), Indiana swapping Oladipo for LeVert and how that'll affect their team moving forward (30:00), and top rookies including LaMelo Ball and Tyrese Haliburton (33:50).
Jaryd and Jonathan open the show discussing the impact of WNBA players speaking out against Atlanta Dream owner/former Senator Kelly Loeffler before the Georgia senate race and whether this occurrence will become a trend in sports and even impact future free agency. Then they talk about what they've seen from the first eight regular season NBA games including: the Sixers improved spacing despite their lack of depth (14:10), the Atlanta Hawks up-and-down 4-4 start (22:30), whether Brooklyn is a legit title contender (25:21), Boston's young duo taking center stage (31:32), the Suns surprising depth (38:11), Regular season Jamal Murray (50:09), the Lakers new additions (53:45), and the Clippers 50-point loss (1:00:00).
Jaryd and Jonathan preview the top-10 teams in both the Western and Eastern Conferences and predict where each team will rank in the standings during the 2020-21 season.
Jaryd Bongcaras and Jonathan Fernandez discuss Kyrie Irving's recent decision to forgo his media responsibilities (1:00), what a possible Houston-Miami deal for Harden would look like (5:30), their take on the Westbrook-Wall swap (14:30), and what they think of Gordon Hayward leaving Boston for the Charlotte Hornets (22:00). Then they consider the impact of the 24/7 sports news cycle on lightning rod players' legacies, such as Paul George and Russell Westbrook, and how fans perceive them (28:00).
