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Oddball w/ Amin Elhassan & Izzy Gutierrez

Amin Elhassan, Izzy Gutierrez

Amin Elhassan and Izzy Gutierrez take hoops seriously—but not themselves. Join them and special guests on Oddball for the perfect mix of expert NBA analysis and offbeat fun.

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29:40

Tyler Herro Saves Miami's Season and More Play-in...

Oddball w/ Amin Elhassan & Izzy Gutierrez ·

2025/04/17

Tyler Herro's 38-point night lifted Miami past the Bulls and into a win-or-go-home matchup with Atlanta on Friday. Who has more to lose in that matchup, Herro or Trae Young? Should the Heat even want to be in the playoffs? And where do the Bulls and Kings go from here after losing their play-in games? Plus, Dame is back, Zion might be gone, and Kevin Durant is looking for his forever home.Try Huel with 15% OFF + Free Gift for New Customers today using my code ODDBALL at https://huel.com/ODDBALL

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29:40

The Play-in Begins! Warriors Take Down Grizzlies,...

Oddball w/ Amin Elhassan & Izzy Gutierrez ·

2025/04/16

The Play-in is underway! Amin returns from San Francisco after watching the Warriors take down the Grizzlies. He and Izzy break down the ingredients to Chef Curry and Jimmy Buckets’ success. Kuminga got benched-- Why now, and what does that mean for the Warriors' rotations? Amin reviews Zach Edey's playoff debut, and Izzy questions whether the Magic can pose a real challenge to the Celtics in the first round. Also, this week’s top Headlines and another edition of Prop-a-Slot!Learn more about your

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29:40

Placing Contenders & Pretenders on the Pressure Grid

Oddball w/ Amin Elhassan & Izzy Gutierrez ·

2025/04/15

In today's episode of Oddball, Amin and Izzy turn to the pressure grid to build you an NBA Playoffs Cheat Sheet. We've got teams with the best shot at a title, like the Thunder, Celtics, and Cavs, on the right, with the pretenders on the left. Teams under the most pressure to win go at the top, and teams with lower stakes-- looking at you, Rockets!-- sink down to the bottom. Tune in to find out where the top nine teams in the playoffs end up! Then, we preview tonight's play-in games with another

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29:40

2025 NBA Participation Awards

Oddball w/ Amin Elhassan & Izzy Gutierrez ·

2025/04/14

The NBA playoffs are here and a third of the league is headed for a long vacation. Here at Oddball, we don’t believe in sending teams home empty handed. For the second time ever, we welcome you to the Oddball Participation Awards! Amin and Izzy hand out awards and vacation advice to your favorite teams who won’t have a chance to compete for the Larry O’Brien this postseason. Honorees include the Suns, Pelicans, Sixers, and all the other teams whose seasons have ended. Learn more about your ad

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29:40

Recasting The White Lotus with NBA Teams

Oddball w/ Amin Elhassan & Izzy Gutierrez ·

2025/04/10

We are taking a trip to The White Lotus resort in Thailand... which NBA teams are joining us? In this episode, Amin and Izzy recast season 3 of The White Lotus Season. Who sacrificed their morals for pretty much nothing and would make a better Belinda? Are the Celtics doomed like the Ratliffs? Are the Lakers trying to kill AD? Amin and Izzy break down the Iciest Play of The Week-- Luka’s behind the head pass. Then we play The Oddacity!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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29:40

Denver Sets Fire to their Playoff Hopes, Plus Luka...

Oddball w/ Amin Elhassan & Izzy Gutierrez ·

2025/04/09

Michael Malone and Calvin Booth are out in Denver, and Izzy and Amin are shocked. The Nuggets needed a jolt, but the timing is baffling. Between Taylor Jenkins and Michael Malone, we're starting to think every head coach is on the hot seat. The Nuggets may have tanked their playoff chances, but the Lakers are just heating up-- as long as Luka Doncic doesn't keep getting ejected. Plus, tune in to Headlines to hear some suggestions for new celebrations for Ja Morant, and also, Hot Streak is

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29:30

Blind Ranking the Best Trios in the NBA

Oddball w/ Amin Elhassan & Izzy Gutierrez ·

2025/04/08

Which NBA franchise would win a three-on-three tournament? Izzy and Amin decide using a blind ranker, looking at ten of the top trios in the league to debate who would be the best if they went head-to-head. Would LeBron James, Luka Doncic, and Austin Reaves stake their claim as the league's best Big 3? Who would fill out the Cavaliers' or Celtics' third spots? And who would be more unstoppable, Giannis or Jokic?Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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29:30

Sam Morril goes on the New York Knicks Hot Seat

Oddball w/ Amin Elhassan & Izzy Gutierrez ·

2025/04/07

Amin and Izzy put Sam Morril in the Hot Seat to defend the New York Knicks. Is Jalen Brunson good enough to be the best player on a championship team? Did Donte Divincenzo curse the Knicks? Would Josh Hart be a starter on any other team outside of New York? And were the Knicks bad for so long that we all forgot how annoying their fans are? All that and more on today's edition of Hot Seat on Oddball. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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29:30

Statline Shuffle: The Last Week of NBA Games By the...

Oddball w/ Amin Elhassan & Izzy Gutierrez ·

2025/04/03

Welcome back to Statline Shuffle, where Izzy and Amin try to guess players based on their box scores. Are the Luka Doncic, Lebron James, and the Lakers really better at defense? Is you Rookie of the Year pick Stephon Castle, Zaccarie Risacher, or someone else? And how have the Heat unlocked the best version of Bam Adebayo? Plus, who had this week's Iciest Play? Here's a hint: Izzy got to pick today. Try Huel with 15% OFF + Free Gift for New Customers today using my code ODDBALL

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29:30

Steph Curry and Nikola Jokic are Playoff Ready-- Is...

Oddball w/ Amin Elhassan & Izzy Gutierrez ·

2025/04/02

Steph and Jokic gave us so much to talk about last night, Amin and Izzy don't even know where to start! Steph Curry is single-handedly carrying the Warriors to the five seed, where they're likely to face LeBron James, Luka Doncic, and the Los Angeles Lakers in the first round. Can Jimmy Butler or Draymond Green or ANYBODY give Steph some help?!? Meanwhile up North, Anthony Edwards and the Timberwolves survived a 61-point triple-double from the reigning MVP, Nikola Jokic-- but they had a little help

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29:30

The Case Against Cade Cunningham and a New European...

Oddball w/ Amin Elhassan & Izzy Gutierrez ·

2025/04/01

In this episode, Amin and Izzy delve into the NBA’s Most Improved Player race, wondering if a former #1 pick like Cade Cunningham can ever win the award, even after an impressive season with the Detroit Pistons. Plus, we look at other contenders like Dyson Daniels, Tyler Herro, and Christian Braun, and the broader implications of the Most Improved Player award. We also talk about the NBA and FIBA exploring the creation of a new 16-team basketball league in Europe set to rival the Euroleague. Is an

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29:30

Suns, Mavericks, Nuggets, and... Bronny? Who to Trust...

Oddball w/ Amin Elhassan & Izzy Gutierrez ·

2025/03/28

We've reached the Odds of March, that mythical time on the NBA calendar when truth is put on hold and chaos reigns. The Bulls, Suns, and Clippers are among the hottest teams in the league, while Nikola Jokic and Jayson Tatum are on the bench. Bronny is putting up star numbers (don't ask who he's playing) and Anthony Davis' return has given the Mavericks new hope. Plus, Amin and Izzy share some highlights from their trip to Miami with Akbar Domestique. Does Jimmy Butler deserve a statue? Which design

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29:30

Jimmy Butler Flops in His Return to Miami ft. Akbar...

Oddball w/ Amin Elhassan & Izzy Gutierrez ·

2025/03/28

Jimmy Butler and the Warriors came up small in their first game in Miami since the trade deadline.. or maybe it just meant more to Bam Adebayo, Tyler Herro, and the rest of the Heat. Plus, Izzy and Amin explore the works of sculptor Akbar Domestique and his efforts to get Jimmy Butler a statue outside of the Kaseya Center. Also, Damian Lillard's deep vein thrombosis diagnosis puts the Bucks' season in peril, and Kel'el Ware has our Icy Play of the Week!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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29:30

Previewing Jimmy Butler's Return to Miami & the Debut...

Oddball w/ Amin Elhassan & Izzy Gutierrez ·

2025/03/25

Jimmy Butler makes his highly anticipated return to Miami as the Golden State Warriors take on the struggling Miami Heat. Amin and guest cohost Jeremy Tache reflect on Butler's time in South Beach, and analyze Draymond Green and Butler' differing takes on how much this game means. We close the show with the first-ever edition of Shot Clock, an NBA trivia tic-tac-toe game show from the mind of Jeremy Tache! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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29:30

The Playoffs Have Started: Breaking Down Key Seeding...

Oddball w/ Amin Elhassan & Izzy Gutierrez ·

2025/03/24

Don't be fooled by the standings or the calendar: Amin lets guest cohost Jeremy Tache know that the playoffs have already begun! The Denver Nuggets and Houston Rockets are battling for the No. 2 seed in the West, while the Los Angeles Lakers suffered a brutal loss to the Chicago Bulls that may have knocked them out of contention. Meanwhile, the Cleveland Cavaliers and Oklahoma City Thunder compete for the best record in the NBA to claim home court advantage in the Finals. Steph Curry’s injury raises

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29:30

NBA Minus One: How Good Are Teams Without Their Stars?

Oddball w/ Amin Elhassan & Izzy Gutierrez ·

2025/03/20

What happens when every NBA team loses its best player? Amin and Izzy analyze how teams would perform without their biggest stars. They break down the New York Knicks without Jalen Brunson, the Los Angeles Lakers without LeBron James (not Luka Doncic), and the Milwaukee Bucks without Giannis Antetokounmpo. Does Oklahoma City become a lottery team without Shai Gilgeous-Alexander? To close the show, ’tis the season: they fill out a bracket and decide which team would take first without its star.Learn

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29:30

Statline Shuffle: Who's Putting Up Numbers in the NBA?

Oddball w/ Amin Elhassan & Izzy Gutierrez ·

2025/03/19

Introducing Statline Shuffle, a new game built for box-score watchers. Too bad Izzy and Amin grind tape! We give the statline, you guess the player. How did the Nuggets pull off a win over the Warriors without Jokic? And how did the Warriors pull off a win over the Bucks without Steph? Plus, we shout out Boston Celtic Baylor Schierman for our Iciest Play of the Week and play Prop-a-slot! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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29:30

Old Heads Draft: LeBron, Steph, and the Best Hoopers...

Oddball w/ Amin Elhassan & Izzy Gutierrez ·

2025/03/18

Enough of these whippersnappers! Today Izzy and Amin are drafting teams of the best NBA players age 36 and older. The old heads have been hooping this year! You've got LeBron James, Steph Curry, Kevin Durant, and... well actually the list kind of drops off after that, doesn't it? Tune in to see who else makes the cut. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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29:30

Wizards Sweep Denver, An Angry Coach & The Saddest...

Oddball w/ Amin Elhassan & Izzy Gutierrez ·

2025/03/17

Amin and Izzy play Odd One Out to discuss the hottest NBA storylines of the day, including the Cleveland Cavaliers’ surprising weaknesses despite their win streak, the Orlando Magic’s real MVP, and the Houston Rockets’ six-game surge. The Washington Wizards completed a stunning season sweep over Nikola Jokić’s Nuggets over the weekend. Should we be worried about Denver? Izzy has some notes for J.B. Bickerstaff after his all-time postgame rant. To close the show, Amin breaks down why the matchup

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29:30

Celtics vs. Thunder Takeaways: A Finals Matchup That...

Oddball w/ Amin Elhassan & Izzy Gutierrez ·

2025/03/13

The Oklahoma City Thunder took down the Boston Celtics 118-112 behind a dominant fourth quarter from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. The Celtics’ late-game struggles continued, as they rank near the bottom of the league in fourth-quarter net rating over their last 10 games. Crunch time gets even crunchier in the playoffs... Can Boston right the ship in time? Plus, we break down whether SGA is the NBA’s best closer, how to weigh this matchup with Kristaps Porziņģis and Jalen Williams on the sidelines, and

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