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The Just Basketball Show

Chris Manning and Brendon Kleen cover the latest trends, thrills and debates across the NBA and the basketball world. They bring perspective as both lifelong hoops junkies and credentialed reporters to bring fans insight into the latest in basketball.

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77:30

Caitlin Clark and Paige Bueckers Heads to the Final...

The Just Basketball Show ·

2024/04/03

Caitlin Clark and Paige Bueckers are heading to the Final Four - and going head-to-head. So who has the most on the line?On a new episode of the Just Basketball Show, Chris Manning and Brendon Kleen open the show by looking at LSU’s Haley Van Lith and Angel Reese both becoming memes for reactions to Cailtin Clark’s shot making in the Iowa-LSU game. Then, they look at four teams - the Pelicans, the Suns, the Mavericks and the Lakers - and how they could be wild cards in the Western Conference playoff

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96:53

The NBA Playoffs' Biggest X-Factors, Featuring Jimmy...

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2024/04/01

The NBA Playoffs are almost here - and Joel Embiid, Jimmy Butler and Luka Doncic are just some of the players that will define them. On a new episode of the Just Basketball Show, the show opens by announcing two changes to the show. First, Wes Goldberg from Locked on Heat, The Ringer and other outlets joins the show as the official third host. Secondly, the show will now come out three days each week. From there, it’s some NBA slop to sort through with the 76ers reportedly interested in Paul George

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96:13

Pelicans Pass Another Test, a Kings Stretch Run...

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2024/03/29

We zoom in on the New Orleans Pelicans win and Boston Celtics loss on Thursday night before checking in on the NCAA women’s basketball tournament with two women’s hoops legends.Brendon Kleen is joined by Shane Young of Forbes to open the show and recap NBA Thursday night. Then, Phoenix Mercury associate head coach Kristi Toliver joins the show to discuss her coaching career and what makes Elena Delle Donne and Luka Doncic great.Next, ESPN analyst and Hall of Famer Tamika Catchings joins to discuss

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103:22

Real vs. Fake NBA Stretch Run Trends Plus A NCAAW...

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2024/03/27

The NBA stretch run is tricking us while the NCAA women’s basketball tournament heats up.Brendon Kleen is joined by Jack aka Jokicjoestar to pick real vs. fake for key NBA stretch run trends including the arrival of Anthony Edwards, the porous Los Angeles Clippers defense, Tyrese Haliburton and Pascal Siakam figuring it out in New Orleans and more.Then, Jackie Powell of Yahoo Sports and The Next joins to discuss the biggest games and star performances of the tourney so far, including Caitlin Clark

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77:37

The Defining Players of the Women’s NCAA Tournament,...

The Just Basketball Show ·

2024/03/20

Women’s college basketball, arguably, has never had more star power for a tournament. So who are the players that will define March this year?On a new episode of the Just Basketball show, Chris Manning and Brendon Kleen are joined by The Athletic’s Sabreena Merchant to discuss several of the women’s game top stars — Iowa’s Caitlin Clark, USC’s Juju Watkins, Stanford’s Cameron Brink and more — and what lies ahead for them when the NCAA Tournament kicks off later this week.Also on today’s show:

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95:05

How the Oklahoma City Thunder Turned Into NBA Title...

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2024/03/18

The Oklahoma City Thunder are here right now - but what allowed them to be this good with a team this young? On a new episode of the Just Basketball show, Chris Manning and Brendon Kleen discuss how the Oklahoma City Thunder moved from one era to another, what their ceiling is this year in the playoffs, how Sam Presti brought in the modern era of NBA trades and more. Also covered on the show: Khris Middleton’s return from injury, the Warriors’ win over the Lakers and how offense will fuel any of

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77:32

Dreaming Up the Best Possible NBA Combos, Featuring...

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2024/03/13

Players solve problems in the NBA - so who are the right players for these problems? On a new episode of The Just Basketball show, Chris Manning and Brendon Kleen try to find the right player to fix current and future issues in eight different situations - including the Boston Celtics’ offensive process, the right player to get Luka Doncic a deep playoff run, possible trade targets for the Oklahoma City Thunder, the right star to succeed Jimmy Butler as the engine of the Miami Heat and more. 0:00:

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76:11

Explaining Everything That Has Happened This NBA Season

The Just Basketball Show ·

2024/03/11

There’s still much to be sorted out this NBA season, but that doesn’t mean we can’t start looking back.Chris Manning and Brendon Kleen start by looking at Suns-Celtics and Suns-Nuggets and what can be learned from those two high-profile matchups. Then, they explain five NBA stories that defined the 2023-24 season, including James Harden sacrificing, the Indiana Pacers coming and going, a potential lost season for the Milwaukee Bucks, the breakdown of the Detroit Pistons, and the surprise OKC

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77:06

Is the NBA MVP Race Already Decided? And Other Awards...

The Just Basketball Show ·

2024/03/07

As the NBA regular season heads into the home stretch, it’s time to think about awards. And it feels like many awards races might already be over.On a new episode of the Just Basketball show, Chris Manning and Brendon Kleen open the show by looking at the Cavs’ current injury issues, the recent Nuggets-Suns game and if it taught us anything about Phoenix and Zion Williamson opening the door to one day doing the dunk contest. Then, they turn their attention to various NBA awards races, including MVP,

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65:53

Next Steps For Caitlin Clark and the Celtics Begin To...

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2024/03/05

Caitlin Clark has set another record and declared for the WNBA Draft - so what's next for her? And is there anything to accomplish at Iowa?On a new episode of the Just Basketball show, Chris Manning and Brendon Kleen discuss a slew of NBA injuries/injury updates - including Joel Embiid, Jalen Brunson and Scottie Barnes - before looking at Caitlin Clark declaring for the WNBA Draft and breaking the Division 1 scoring record and what are the next steps in her basketball odyssey. Then, they look at

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65:44

Championship tiers heading into the final stretch of...

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2024/02/29

There’s about a month left in the NBA regular season - so who is a real championship contender and who is not?On a new episode of the Just Basketball show, Chris Manning is joined by Wes Goldberg (Locked on Heat, The Ringer) to look at possible flaws within the top-level contenders in the league before diving into the Warriors, the Mavericks, the Lakers and Heat, the latest Victor Wembanyama highlights and more.Cold open/intro: Does the NBA have a ref problem? 0:00Cavs-Mavericks was AWESOME - and

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61:26

Who can challenge Boston for the top of the Eastern...

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2024/02/27

Winners of eight straight, the Boston Celtics have a firm grip on the Eastern Conference. So who can reasonably challenge them?On a new episode of the Just Basketball show, Chris Manning is joined by Wes Goldberg (Locked on Heat, The Ringer) to talk about who can actually challenge the Celtics from the following pool of teams: the Heat, the Knicks, the Cavs, the Bucks and the 76ers.Plus: What does Trae Young’s injury mean for the Hawks the rest of the season and into a potentially pivotal

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72:11

10 things to watch down the stretch of the NBA...

The Just Basketball Show ·

2024/02/22

With All-Star Weekend in the rearview mirror, it’s time to preview the final stretch of the NBA regular season.Chris Manning and Brendon Kleen discuss 10 different things worth watching over the final weeks of the NBA season, including the MVP race, if the 76ers and Joel Embiid can turn their season around, how far Jalen Brunson can take the Knicks and if the Phoenix Suns can actually compete for a title.0:00: Cold open featuring who the NBA can rely on to promote the league6:26 - Does someone have

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73:16

NBA All-Star Weekend Winners & Losers Plus Caitlin...

The Just Basketball Show ·

2024/02/20

NBA All-Star weekend may have felt like a dud, but it didn’t have to be.Chris Manning and Brendon Kleen discuss the highs (Steph Curry vs Sabrina Ionescu) and lows (the game itself) of the weekend before diving into Jacque Vaughn being fired in Brooklyn, Mike Conley getting an extension in Minnesota, Caitlin Clark breaking the NCAA scoring record, and Klay Thompson being benched by the Warriors.0:00 Intro Cold Open feat Paige Bueckers4:15 All Star Winners & Losers15:01 Fixable or not

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76:56

Real & Fake NBA Contenders Plus Is Trae Young Long...

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2024/02/14

Are the Phoenix Suns, New York Knicks and Milwaukee Bucks real NBA contenders in the conversation with the Denver Nuggets and Boston Celtics?Chris Manning and Brendon Kleen are joined by Zayan Huda to draft and debate top NBA contenders heading into the stretch run. But first, a closer look at trade rumors swirling around Trae Young and the Atlanta Hawks. 0:00 Intro Cold open feat CHO 5:08 Trae rumors 20:00 Contender draft ______________________________________________________________ Use code

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67:15

Five Teams That Defined the NBA Trade Deadline:...

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2024/02/09

The NBA trade deadline is complete, with the New York Knicks and Dallas Mavericks making big moves to improve their championship prospects. Chris Manning and Brendon Kleen break down the five teams that defined the deadline, including the Philadelphia 76ers, Toronto Raptors and OKC Thunder in addition to the Knicks and Mavs. __________________________________________________________________________ Use code JUSTBASKETBALL when signing up on Thrive Fantasy:

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79:29

Final NBA Trade Deadline Predictions On Dejounte...

The Just Basketball Show ·

2024/02/07

The NBA trade deadline is just over 48 hours away and the championship race is wide open, but which players will actually change teams? Chris Manning and Brendon Kleen give their final predictions and give out awards for teams that need and don’t need a trade, players who should and shouldn’t be dealt, the biggest unknown and the team that could become a contender with a move. 0:00 Intro Cold Open feat Along Came Polly 3:51 WNBA free agency power moves 23:04 NBA trade deadline

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81:13

Debating Our 2024 NBA All-Stars Plus Are the Houston...

The Just Basketball Show ·

2024/02/01

NBA All-Stars come out Thursday so it’s time to debate whether LeBron James, Devin Booker, Damian Lillard and others should make the cut. Chris Manning and Brendon Kleen give out their full starters and reserves for each conference with some surprises. But first, are the Houston Rockets skipping steps pursuing win-now veterans for Ime Udoka? And after Joel Embiid and Tyrese Haliburton pushed returns for awards reasons, the NBA is playing itself. 0:00 Intro Cold Open feat Marc Gasol 8:12 Slop of the

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79:18

A Los Angeles Lakers Crossroads Plus Our NBA...

The Just Basketball Show ·

2024/01/29

The Los Angeles Lakers are pursuing Dejounte Murray while the future of LeBron James looms once again. Meanwhile the hierarchy of the NBA is taking shape heading toward the trade deadline. Chris Manning and Brendon Kleen discuss whether the Murray deal is a dead-end for the Lakers because of D’Angelo Russell, and who is really a top contender in the NBA in 2024. 0:00 Intro Cold Open feat Steph vs LeBron 5:36 Lakers crossroads 25:12 NBA Championship

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59:12

An Insane 24 Hours In the NBA: Joel Embiid Scores 70,...

The Just Basketball Show ·

2024/01/24

In just one day, the NBA saw incredible scoring totals, a contender’s head coach fired, and the East team from last year’s NBA Finals make an upgrade. Brendon Kleen and Chris Manning break down Joel Embiid, Karl-Anthony Towns and Kevin Durant setting their gyms on fire, the Bucks moving on from Adrian Griffin for likely Doc Rivers, and the heat trading Kyle Lowry for Terry Rozier. 0:00 Intro Cold Open feat Team USA 5:00 Embiid/Towns/KD explosion 23:54 Griffin out, Doc in? 46:26 Rozier

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