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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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49:52

NBA Awards Picks for the 2024-25 NBA Season

The Just Basketball Show ·

2024/10/01

The NBA season is just about here - so let’s into the MVP race and other awards.On a new episode of the Just Basketball show, Chris Manning and Wes Goldberg go through each NBA award and make their picks for each award, with odds from BetMGM.0:00 Cold open: Favorite team that did not win a title, a la the Grit and Grind Grizzles?10:54 MVP race20:36 Rookie of the Year odds26:20 Wembanyama for favorite for DPOY32:36 Sixth Man of the Year35:14 Most Improved Player is wide-open37:05 Coach of the Year is

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54:51

5 Takes About Joel Embiid’s Extension and the Impact...

The Just Basketball Show ·

2024/09/24

Joel Embiid has extended with the 76ers, so let’s analyze it from all angles.On a new episode of the Just Basketball show, Chris Manning and Wes Goldberg offer up five different takes on Joel Embiid’s extension and what it means for the 76ers to be all the way in on the next few years. Then, they look at the impact of Mitchell Robinson missing the start of the season on the Knicks.0:00 Cold open: best city edition jerseys6:36 Five takes about Joel Embiid’s extension35:33 Mitchell Robinson to miss

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68:09

WNBA Heads to Portland, Woj Retires, and Picking 6...

The Just Basketball Show ·

2024/09/19

Let’s pick the role players that will help shape the 2024-25 NBA season.On a new episode of the Just Basketball show, Chris Manning and Wes Goldberg open the show by picking their favorite City edition jerseys before looking at the WNBA expand to Portland, reacting to Adrian Wojnarowski’s retirement from NBA media, and pick six role players who will have a big impact on the 2024-25 season.0:00 Cold open: best city edition jerseys11:34 WNBA expansion17:02 Woj retires35:30 Mike Conley and Christian

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57:31

Western Conference Tiers: Are the Thunder the Class...

The Just Basketball Show ·

2024/09/12

The Western Conference is loaded with title contenders. But is it possible that he Thunder pull away from the pack?On a new episode of the Just Basketball show, Chris Manning and Wes Goldberg go through the Western Conference and put all 15 teams into tiers, ranging from true title contenders, teams on the cusp, teams stuck in the middle, and teams at the bottom of the league. 0:00 Cold open: What NBA arena that you haven’t been to do you most want to go to? 6:44 Title contenders: Thunder, Nuggets,

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58:16

Eastern Conference Tiers: Is Anyone on the Celtics’...

The Just Basketball Show ·

2024/09/10

The defending NBA Champion Boston Celtics head into the 2024-25 NBA season at the top of the East. Can anyone push them?On a new episode of the Just Basketball show, Chris Manning and Wes Goldberg go through the Eastern Conference and put all 15 teams into tiers, ranging from true title contenders, teams on the cusp, teams stuck in the middle, and teams at the bottom of the league. 0:00 Cold open: Can we please have a normal Rudy Gobert conversation? 6:01 Celtics at the top13:25 Teams with a real

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59:36

Drafting the NBA’s Worst Teams - aka the Teams That...

The Just Basketball Show ·

2024/09/06

The NBA season is close - and so is the race to the bottom for Cooper Flagg and other top 2025 NBA Draft prospects.On a new episode of the Just Basketball show, Chris Manning and Wes Goldberg draft five teams, all intending to pick the ten worst teams in the NBA. The teams covered: the Nets, the Wizards, the Trail Blazers, Pistons, Hawks, Raptors, Hornets, Bulls, and Rockets.0:00 Cold open: What would you ask for to give up your jersey number?7:37 Reviewing the worst teams from last season10:50

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57:22

Steph Curry’s Three-Year Window, GG Jackson’s Injury,...

The Just Basketball Show ·

2024/09/04

Steph Curry's one-year extension headlines a run of NBA news from Just Basketball's hiatus.On a new episode of the Just Basketball show, Chris Manning and Wes Goldberg dive into Curry’s extension and the next three years of his career, Ivica Zubac’s extension with the Clippers, why it was smart for the Pacers to keep T.J. McConnell, and the impact of GG Jackson’s foot injury on the Grizzlies. 0:00 Cold open: Would LeBron or Steph be a better team owner?5:30 Steph

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62:13

Steph Curry Powers Team USA Past Serbia and a Gold...

The Just Basketball Show ·

2024/08/09

Stephen Curry came up big for Team USA when they needed him to.On a new episode of the Just Basketball Show, Chris Manning, Wes Goldberg, and Brendon Kleen dive into Team USA’s win over Serbia, Curry having his big moment at the Olympics and more. Then, they look at France’s win over Germany and preview Sunday’s Gold Medal game between Team USA and France.0:00 Cold open Pick NBA players for 3x310:47 USA-Serbia recap37:17 France-Germany recap47:39 Gold Medal game

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66:27

Lauri Markannen Latest, Olympics Knockout Round...

The Just Basketball Show ·

2024/08/06

Will Lauri Markannen get dealt? Or is he bound to stay in Utah?On a new episode of the Just Basketball show, Chris Manning, Wes Goldberg, and Brendon Kleen get into the latest on Markannen’s trade market, and what a deal (or no deal) could mean for the Jazz and Warriors. Then, they look at the Olympic knockout round matchups, and reflect on Gordon Hayward’s career.0:00 Cold open: Random NBA player follows5:34 Lauri Markannen latest26:12 Men’s Olympic Basketball knockout round preview47:51 Gordon

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65:04

USA Rolls On and What to Make of Jarrett Allen’s...

The Just Basketball Show ·

2024/08/01

On a new episode of the Just Basketball show, Chris Manning, Wes Goldberg, and Brendon Kleen talk about Team USA beating South Sudan behind a strong performance fron Bam Adeybayo and the American bench (and no Joel Embiid) before moving onto a game of what matters more between three recent NBA stories: Jarrett Allen extending in Cleveland, Luke Kennard going back to the Grizzlies and Precious Achiuwa re-signing with the Knicks.0:00 Cold open: What food or drink would you want to be sponsored by?7:01

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61:09

Joel Embiid Struggles with Team USA Plus Did the...

The Just Basketball Show ·

2024/07/30

Team USA stomped Serbia to open the Paris Olympics but Joel Embiid struggled again and Jayson Tatum didn't play. Does either story matter for the NBA season?Then, a closer look at the Suns signing Tyus Jones. Did the value move make them a better team around Devin Booker, Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal?8:00 Joel Embiid a Team USA problem25:00 Jayson Tatum DNP-CD34:07 Tyus Jones___________________________________________________________Use code JUSTBASKETBALL when signing up on

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73:00

LeBron’s Role With Team USA, Davis vs. Embiid, and...

The Just Basketball Show ·

2024/07/25

It's time for the Olympics. But will LeBron James and Team USA come out on top?On a new episode of the Just Basketball show, Chris Manning, Wes Goldberg, and Brendon Kleen each give a question they have about Team USA ahead of the 2024 Olympics before doing a full Olympic preview and predicting who they think will take home Gold. Then, they do a round of ‘what matters most’ between three recent bits of NBA news: the Celtics’ rising roster bill amid a sale; the Pacers extending Andrew Nembhard;

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66:39

Why the Mavericks, Thunder, and Warriors All Improved...

The Just Basketball Show ·

2024/07/22

Let’s go stock up or down on three different Western Conference teams.On a new episode of the Just Basketball show, Chris Manning, Wes Goldberg, and Brendon Kleen look at three offseasons in the West - the Mavericks, Thunder, and Warriors - and how those offseasons have set those teams up for success next season. Plus: Brendon’s insights into WNBA All-Star Weekend 2024.0:00 Cold open: What NBA player would be the best storm chaser5:27 The Mavs’ excellent front office23:31 The Thunder have the most

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60:00

Taking Stock of the Bucks, Knicks, and Magic’s Summer...

The Just Basketball Show ·

2024/07/18

Let’s go stock up or stock down on three different Eastern Conference offseasons. On a new episode of the Just Basketball show, Chris Manning, Wes Goldberg, and Brendon Kleen first look at the Bucks’ offseason, and if it’s enough to make them a title contender next year. Then, they look at the Magic and if Orlando doubling down on its identity is actually a good thing. To wrap up the show, they look at the Knicks and if the hype around New York’s moves this summer is justified. 0:00 Cold open: Best

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73:13

Jalen Brunson’s Extension, Reed Shepard Hype, and Bub...

The Just Basketball Show ·

2024/07/16

Jalen Brunson has extended with the Knicks below market value. Is this a sign of things to come?On a new episode of the Just Basketball show, Chris Manning, Wes Goldberg, and Brendon Kleen start the show by talking about NBA Summer League highlights and Lawrence Frank’s comments about Kawhi Leonard leaving Team USA. Then, they each fire off a take based on what’s happening in the NBA right now. Topics covered: Brunson’s extension, Rockets rookie Reed Sheppard’s standout summer league and future in

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61:10

Debating Lauri Markannen’s Future in Utah, the New...

The Just Basketball Show ·

2024/07/12

Lauri Markkannen is the biggest name on the trade market. But should the Jazz even trade him?On a new episode of the Just Basketball show, Chris Manning and Brendon Kleen discuss Markannen’s value to the Jazz, how he fits with what they are building, and why it might be worth it to cash in on him, and add to what they are creating.Then, they get into the NBA’s new TV deal, how it will change how fans watch games, and what they want to see from NBC and Amazon as they enter the NBA space before

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78:08

Who Should Tank For Cooper Flagg Plus Our Early Team...

The Just Basketball Show ·

2024/07/10

Team USA camp began in Las Vegas this week and Select Team standout Cooper Flagg is all anyone can talk about.Brendon Kleen and Wes Goldberg zoom in on the bottom of the NBA to debate who should tank for Cooper Flagg this upcoming season before giving their biggest big-picture Olympic basketball questions including who starts and closes for Team USA, which other NBA players could break out in Paris with their national teams, and how Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jamal Murray play off each other for

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68:39

DeMar DeRozan’s Fit in Sacramento, the 76ers’ East...

The Just Basketball Show ·

2024/07/08

The NBA Offseason has hit a lull after a flurry of opening movies. But there are still serval questions to answer.On a new episode of the Just Basketball show, Chris Manning and Wes Goldberg talk about the Kings getting DeMar DeRozan and what it means that the Sacramento is going all-in on offense, how the Spurs have built around Victor Wembanyama this summer, and what the 76ers’ big offseason means for their chances in the East.0:00 Cold open: Most remaining free agents9:40 The Kings get DeMar

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67:28

The Biggest Remaining NBA Offseason Questions

The Just Basketball Show ·

2024/07/05

The NBA Offseason has hit a lull after a flurry of opening movies. But there are still serval questions to answer.On a new episode of the Just Basketball show, Chris Manning and Wes Goldberg answer four questions about the NBA offseason: What do the Pelicans do - and what does it mean for Brandon Ingram?; What team is most under pressure to make a big move?; Do the Kings have any obvious way to get better; and Are we sure more teams shouldn’t be trying to get DeMar DeRozan?0:00 Cold open: Ke'lel

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74:50

Are the Thunder the Class of the West?, Donovan...

The Just Basketball Show ·

2024/07/03

The Thunder have had arguably the best offseason in the NBA - so are they now the class of the Western Conference?On a new episode of the Just Basketball show, Chris Manning and Brendon Kleen take a look at the Oklahoma City Thunder, who added Alex Caruso and Isaiah Hartenstein this offseason and could head into next season as the prohibitive favorite to win the Western Conference. Then, they look at teams like the Mavericks, Nuggets, and Warriors and how they stack up against the West’s elite.Then,

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