Ethan makes his return and is joined by guest Kyle Grondin to discuss the top of the Western Conference and how the playoff race is shaking out -Northwest Division and big picture West Playoff talk (4:15) -Thunder (10:30) -Timberwolves (21:00) -Nuggets (46:15) -Warriors (54:00)

Steve, Brett and Mikey are back like Ja Morant to discuss some of this weeks biggest topics in the NBA Grizzlies uphill climb to make the playoffs (1:30) Should we be concerned about The Pacers and what should they do?(19:45) MbiidVP (37:00) Revisiting the Harden trade (54:30)

Steve, Brett and Mikey discuss a few of the more absurd storylines from a whacky week in the NBA before diving into their way too early, quarter season MVP picks. The great Ball Gate debacle (2:30) Draymond’s “indefinite” suspension (20:00) Quarter Season MVPs (36:30) Zion discussion (51:00)

On a night where Luka Doncic becomes the first player to ever record a first half 25 point triple double, Steve and Kyle discuss the Dallas Mavericks season and future. They switch gears to discuss all that they love about the In Season Tournament (32:45) and how they think it will play out going forward.…

Steve, Brett and Mikey try to hit all the Western Conference teams in 60 minutes but get derailed along the way YOUR #1 seed Minnesota Timberwolves (2:15) Nuggets (9:30) Mavericks (15:00) Thunder (21:00) Suns (27:00) Kangz (33:30) Lakers (40:00) Pels (44:00) Rockets (48:00) Clippers (52:15) Warriors (57:00) Jazz (1:01:00) Blazers (1:03::30) Grizzli…

Steve, Brett and Mikey try to hit all 15 teams in the East in less than 60 minutes - yOu NeVeR tAlK aBoUt ThE cElTiCs (2:30) - Sixers (9:50) - (Zombie?) Heat (17:15) - Pacers (23:00) - Bucks in 6ish minutes (30:00) - Nets (38:45) - Knicks (42:30) - Hawks (46:30) - Magic (49:45) - Cavs (54:30) - Raptors (60:00) - Bulls shit (1:03:00) - Hornets (1:05…

Steve is joined by Ethan and Mikey to discuss some of the things we like, and don’t like (cough cough Bally Sports), to begin the season. Also, Ethan introduces his new segment: The League Pass Report on The Toronto Raptors. -Clippers and Harden/Sixers and Embiid (2:45) -Wemby (11:45) -Regional Sports Networks/NBA viewership issues (19:15) -Ethan j…

(Producers Note: This pod was recorded before the end of the Lakers thrilling 100-95 victory over the Suns so no talk of that game) It’s only been one game but Steve and Producer Mikey call a podcasters only meeting to overreact to the first game of the season between the Milwaukee Bucks and the Philadelphia 76ers. Then they jump around to other le…

The pod starts with a B Team reunion as Ethan has Adler and Mikey on to round out his series of division preview pods, focusing on The Pacific and Northwest Divisions. At the end, there is a bonus segment with our good friend Reilly McDonnell of The Bounce Pass Podcast with an in-depth Trail Blazers preview. Adler gets EXCITED about The Warriors (3…

International man of mystery and Pacers fan Cain Ross joins the show to chat the young movement taking place in Indiana, how the Cavs can capitalize on last year's 51-win season, the direction of this year's Bulls, and the questions facing Monty Williams in his first season with the Pistons. We also discuss the Bucks for an appropriate amount of ti…

Florida Man Tyler joins the show to discuss whether the Magic can ascend to the playoffs, the fallout in Miami after not acquiring Dame, and our differing opinions on the Atlanta Hawks. Plus, Tyler loves Jordan Poole and I firmly plant my flag on Brandon Miller Island Music by Snowmelt Follow Ethan on X: @LayupLane…

Mavs fan Kyle Grondin joins the show to talk the pressure on Luka Doncic this season, the next men up for the Ja-less Grizzlies, and the wealth of roster options for the Pelicans and Rockets this season. We close by salivating over the potential of Spurs rookie Victor Wembanyama, but not in a weird way. Music by Snowmelt Follow Ethan on X: @LayupLa…

Steve, Brett, Ethan and Mikey come together for the first ever Overstated Awards Predictions Draft. In a snake draft style format, the boys select from the field of NBA players to figure out who their picks are for the typical NBA Awards. There is a caveat though; a player can only be selected once and cannot be selected in any other category. The …

- Next steps for the Joe Mazzula Celtics following their big summer transactions - How the Sixers should handle James Harden - Did the Knicks do enough to move the needle? - Is this Ben Simmons' time in Brooklyn (for the millionth time)? - Will we see PG Scottie Barnes come to fruition? Plus: a Boston man tries to steal yet another top Minnesota ta…

Steve is joined by Brett and Producer Mikey to help deal with his denial over Jrue Holiday being traded to The Celtics. The gang discusses the ramifications of the trade for the teams involved before bouncing around some NBA Media Day topics and other league news.

Steve, Brett, Ethan and Mikey all join forces for a reunion pod ahead of schedule. Why? Because the Dame Lillard trade saga has come to an end as he joins forces with Giannis and The Bucks. The crew gives their instant reactions to the news and talks about the ramifications for The Heat, Blazers and Suns.…

Brett, Ethan and Producer Mikey get together to try and wrap their heads around a wild first night of free agency. Fred, Kuzma, Jerami Grant, Kyrie and more! Plus Ethan gets to cook on a good Timberpups day. Produced by Mikey Beyer. Music by Snow Melt.

Steve and Brett get together on the eve of free agency to talk about some of the most interesting teams and players, leading off with the Harden news.

Overstated OG Chase Campbell joins host Ethan Lane the show! We give him 3 minutes to cook on the Nuggets before diving into CP3's addition to the Warriors, and some post-draft moves. We discuss the "new" landscape for signing potentially expensive free agents under the new CBA. And finally, Chase predicts Wemby's first point guard... The answer ma…

One day after the draft, Brett and Mikey talk some of their favorite headlines: Wizards, Rockets, Celtics, Marcus Smart, Dame and Scoot, Bonus Summer League content!

The B Team (minus Brother Ethan) gives their thoughts on the surprising Bradley Beal trade and the implications for The Suns and The Wizards. Adler's not worried about the Draymond situation but he has got some thoughts on Poole, Kumninga and what the Warriors should do on draft night. Adler pressures Mikey to talk more Blazers and their decisions …

Steve and Mikey give Jokic and the Nuggets their flowers then discuss some hypothetical matchups between the Nuggets and other recent champions. Then they transition to the offseason and talk some potential trade candidates and some draft stuff.

The B Team runs down some relevant, and not so relevant topics, ahead of game 5. CP3, coaches challenges, Zion. Music by Snow Melt. Produced and edited by Mikey

Steve, Brett, and Producer Mikey get together to talk Finals -- Game 3, Jokic's brilliance and chemistry with Murray, Malone and Spo, and predictions. Then they discuss the recent Chris Paul news and what the Suns' offseason could/should look like.

Ethan and Adler have a little fun and do an unconventional draft mixing the stars of the NBA Finals with historic NBA role players. We also react in real time to news of the Monty Williams hire before wrapping it up with some Finals predictions. Music by Snow Melt. Produced and edited by Mikey.

Steve and Brett get together for the first time in a while and talk about the crazy Eastern Conference Finals, the future of the Celtics, and the upcoming Finals matchup between the Nuggets and the Heat.

Steve goes solo to shed some light on the Celtics/Heat series. Then he talks about the bizarre NBA coaching carousel before signing off for a nightcap with Producer Mikey. Happy Memorial Day weekend!

Producer Mikey is joined by guests Adler and Ethan for a roundtable discussion about all things not Celtics/Heat. We hit some Carmelo legacy stuff after his announced retirement and dive into some Jokic and Butler playoffs talks. We then have a somber talk about Ja Morant and lighten the mood with some fun at LeBron's expense. Please listen, rate a…

Steve and Adler give their reactions to the lottery and San Antonio winning the Wemby sweepstakes, They also give their thoughts on some of the other lottery teams' positions and give some horrible takes on the Portland situation while Producer Mikey rolls his eyes so hard you can hear it in this description.…

Steve and Adler talk Warriors going down 3-1, Jordan Poole's blunders, Celtics and Sixers

Steve and Adler spend some time talking about the Warriors and Steph before diving into a preview of the upcoming Lakers/Warriors series. They also discuss the Celtics' Game 1 collapse against the Sixers, some Nuggets/Suns, and some Heat/Knicks.

Brett and Producer Mikey look ahead to MIA-NYK and PHX-DEN. Steve jumps on solo at the end to talk about what happened to his Bucks.

We welcome on Warriors super fan Adler to talk about the Warriors-Kings series. Adler dives deep on Draymond's suspension and also his importance to and future with the team. As always, there's some Bucks and Blazers talk sprinkled in.

Steve, Brett, and Producer Mikey discuss the play-in tournament and look ahead to the first round. Steve and Brett make a bet.

Steve has Ethan Lane on to do a Minnesota Timberwolves State of the Union ahead of Tuesday's play-in game against the Lakers. They then go off track and discuss some Mavericks, some lottery, and some Blazers with Producer Mikey.

Steve, Brett, and producer Mikey talk about the West playoff race, focusing on Dallas, Minny and OKC. Brett gives his All-Rookie Teams. (Recorded Wednesday 3/29.)

Steve and Producer Mikey talk Bucks and other East contenders

Steve is joined by Ilya Slavinski to talk all things Knicks!

Steve and Brett discuss the Kings' amazing season and playoff possibilities as well as the outstanding recent play of rookies Jabari Smith Jr. and Jalen WIlliams.

Steve runs through all the teams in the Western Conference with some help from Mikey.

Steve, Brett, and Producer Mikey talk about the ascension of the Knicks, how the playoff picture is taking shape in the East, the injuries to LeBron and LaMelo, and Dame's 71-point performance and stellar individual month of February.

Steve is joined by the one and only Derek Michael to talk Celtics!

Steve, Brett, and producer Mikey go through all the trades and give their thoughts on one of the wildest NBA trade deadlines in a long time.

Steve hops on the pod solo to give his initial thoughts on the Kyrie trade

Steve, Brett, and producer Mikey go over the All-Star voting results, the Rising Stars player pool, and the craziest NBA weekend in recent memory. Also some thoughts on all the recent ref talk and a brief lookahead to the trade deadline.

Steve and Brett welcome new producer/stat guy Mikey to the pod and discuss the Rui Hachimura trade before getting into midseason All-NBA, All-Defensive, and All-Rookie teams.

Steve and Brett name their choices for MVP, DPOY, MIP, ROY, 6MOY, and COY at roughly the halfway point of the season. Recorded Thursday 1/19

Steve returns for a solo episode discussing the landscape of the Eastern Conference

Brett is joined by the one and only Derek Michael to talk about the 18-4 Boston Celtics -- the chemistry, the continuity, the superstar, and the historically great offense. Recorded Thursday 12/1

Steve and Brett discuss the Nets and their decision with Steve Nash before turning to the Bucks and Giannis and why they've been so successful this season.