Chucking Darts NBA Podcast
Episodes
Episode 41 - The Ballad of Jayson Tatum + Game 5 look-aheads
01 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I take a pause from the Xs and Os of the playoffs to examine Jayson Tatum, a superstar in plain sight with 90 points in his last two games, and attemp...
Episode 40 - Dart Check with @MavsDraft (Big Guards) - James Bouknight, Joel Ayayi, David Johnson
26 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
40 episodes in, and Chucking Darts gets back to its roots with a prospect episode with the incredible Richard Stayman, aka @MavsDraft. Richard has bee...
Episode 39 - Rapid Fire Playoff Game 1 reactions + "I've seen enough!"
24 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I hit on a very fun first weekend of the NBA playoffs, inclduing what game 1 surprises hold trends that should persist throughout the series. "I've se...
Episode 38 - Chucking Darts NBA Podcast - Play-in Recap and Playoff Preview
22 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On the heels of a fantastic play in finale between the Grizzlies and Warriors, I pay my respects to both clubs, defend the baby Grizz, and move on to ...
Episode 37 - All Rookie Teams and Dart Awards with Mark Schindler
17 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Celebration time! I am joined by pro's pro Mark Schindler, aka @mschindlerNBA, to celebrate the 2020 rookie class in style. We go through our (4) All ...
Episode 36 - The Death of '3 and D' with PD Web
13 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
PD Web, aka @abovethebreak3, is changing the face and language of NBA scouting, one innovative report at a time. He joins me to help eulogize the misn...
Episode 35 - Dart Check and @ProspectPod reunion with Alex Brown and Ethan Piechota: Josh Christopher, Marcus Bagley, Ziaire Williams
12 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I break out my first 3 person episode with a doozy: I host a bonus episode of the @ProspectPod, for my money the best draft podcast of last year's cyc...
Episode 34 - Dart Check (Hyperathletic Defensive Anchors) with @DraftPow: Usman Garuba, Isaiah Jackson, Ariel Hukporti, and Ibou Badji
05 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Rudy Gobert went 27th. Clint Capela went 25th. Giannis (!!) went 15th. Who will be next?Today I am joined by the most underrated voice on Draft Twitte...
Episode 33 - West Contender Phoenix Suns: Valley Boy Spring
03 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I continue my look at the contenders in the wide open Western Conference with the Phoenix Suns, everyone's favorite team to congratulate and politely ...
Episode 32 - Chucking Darts NBA Podcast: Dallas Mavericks, Maximum Effort
22 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
After 31 for the dartheads, it's 1 for me. Today one of my best friends and original supporters, @thefutureprez, to chop it up about his flailing Dall...
Episode 31 - Chucking Darts Rookie Roundup: Kira Lewis Jr., Desmond Bane, Isaiah Stewart
19 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today I check in on three rookies that have gone somewhat under the radar nationally, but have impressed me tremendously: Kira Lewis Jr., Desmond Bane...
Chucking Darts NBA Podcast Ep. 30 - Dart Check (Flamethrowers) with Derek Murray: Chris Duarte, Tre Mann, Trey Murphy III
12 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I'm thrilled to be joined by draft machine and future GM Derek Murray, aka @dmurrayNBA to talk some flamethrowing prospects who have rocketed up board...
Episode 29 - Chucking Darts 720: Bulls with Evan Zaucha
01 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today I'm joined by the exceptionally talented and gracious Evan Zaucha, aka @EZ_Hoops of Premium Hoops and Sense and Scalability! We go around the wo...
Episode 28 - Chucking Darts Trade Deadline Dartacular
26 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I chuck my dart onto the cluttered board of Trade Deadline Reactions. Because why not? Enjoy! PS I like the Bulls.
Episode 27 - Dart Check with @DraftDeeper's Nate Grubel: Jared Butler, Davion Mitchell, Cam Thomas, Sharife Cooper
24 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I'm lucky enough to be joined by Nate Grubel, co-founder of Draft Deeper, a public scouting service run as professionally as any you'll find. We go ov...
Episode 26 - Shooting talk with Mike Gribanov
19 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I am lucky enough to be joined by Mike Gribanov, who for years has been one of the most innovative and insightful draft analysts anywhere. We talk abo...
Episode 25 - March Madness Dartaganza!
17 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I ring in March Madness with some bracket picks and a focus on 3 legitimate NBA prospects who I think could carry their lower seeded teams to the Fina...
Episode 24 - Dart Check with Stacy Patton - Scottie Barnes, Jalen Johnson, Corey Kispert, Franz Wagner
14 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The CDU (Chucking Darts Universe) expands once more as I am joined by Stacy Patton, aka @StacyPatton89, of the Strickland! Stacy, a member of the fore...
Episode 23 - Utah vs Everybody
12 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Greetings, dartheads! On this ep I go deep on the best team from the season's first half, the Utah Jazz. I give my thoughts on what makes them so succ...
Episode 22 - Evan Mobley, Dependent Dragon
28 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I continue my look at top prospects in the 2021 NBA Draft with Evan Mobley, seven foot savant out of USC. I discuss Mobley's game in light of other "d...
Episode 21 - Dart Check with @WhichCarolina
20 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The CDU (Chucking Darts Universe) expands with its first ever guest, Lee Branscome aka @WhichCarolina! Lee is one of the sharpest draft evaluators out...
Chucking Darts NBA Podcast Episode 21- The Cade Conundrum
16 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Chucking Darts returns with a look at presumptive no. 1 overall 2021 draft pick Cade Cunningham. The scouting community widely believes him to be amon...
Episode 19 - Chucking Darts Rookie Extravaganza
23 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I return to my first love, the 2020 NBA draftees! Join me as I go round the league to touch on 10+ rookies making an impact. Could've gone another 2 h...
Episode 18 - One Trade to Rule Them All
20 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I take a look at the James Harden megatrade, and why I think it was the rare 4 team trade that will benefit all four teams. Very fun to go through and...
Episode 17 - Darts and D(ark) Arts...+ "I've Seen Enough!"
09 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Darts and D(ark) Arts! I break down early season trends that I believe are real or the product of some mystical madness fot he Pacers, Raptors, Knicks...
Chucking Darts Ep. 16: Rookie Roundup Radio Show on Locker Room!
06 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Week 2 of the Chucking Darts Rookie Roundup! Hosted on the Locker Room app, I talk Immanuel Quickley, Payton Pritchard, Lamelo Ball, James Wiseman, De...
Episode 15 - Chucking Darts NBA Rookie Roundup!
31 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Respect the 2020 draft! In what I hope is a weekly series, I take a look at 7 rookies from the supposedly terrible, horrible, no good, very bad 2020 d...
Episode 14 - Chucking Darts NBA Podcast - Predicting all three 2021 All NBA Teams, leaguewide darts, and "I've Seen Enough!"
26 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I go through my predictions for end of year 2021 All NBA First, Second, and Third Teams, along with providing a quick summary of darts I have for all ...
Episode 13 - Chucking Darts 2021 NBA Regular Season Preview
22 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Quick reactions to the rookie extensions, then I chuck darts at every team's regular season record and seed using offensive and defense ranking projec...
Chucking Darts Episode 12: Ranking all 30 NBA Offenses for the 2021 season
17 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I rank every team's offense 1-30 for this coming year. I go a little insane with the realization of how many good offenses are in the NBA. But I had a...
Episode 11 - Chucking Darts at First and Second NBA All Rookie Teams
13 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I go through my predictions for First and Second All Rookie teams (posted on twitter before preseason tipped off), go through some of my very early im...
Episode 10 - Chucking Darts NBA Season Preview: Jazz, Blazers, Raptors
11 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today's preview reaches three more teams that provide constant NBA joy. The Jazz, Blazers, and Raptors are as cohesive, well-constructed, and exciting...
Chucking Darts Episode 9 - Wall/Westbrook trade, and Offseason Review/Season Preview: Miami Heat, Denver Nuggets, Dallas Mavericks
04 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Reviewing and previewing the Heat, Mavs, and Nuggs. Plus, my reactions to the Westbrook/Wall trade, and its ripples in Atlanta and the James Harden tr...
Episode 8 - Chucking Darts Season preview: Atlanta Hawks, Phoenix Suns, Golden State Warriors
30 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Offseason Review/Season Preview: Hawks/Suns/Warriors. I look at the offseason and upcoming prospects of each of these hopeful, dart-chucking teams. Tr...
Episode 7 - Chucking Darts Post-NBA Draft Big Board
24 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Post 2020 Draft Prospect check in: Which teams helped their prospects the most? In this episode, I look at which prospects have the best possible situ...
Episode 6 - Chucking Darts NBA Draft recap
20 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Monster NBA Draft recap, with 2 hours of impressions and grades of every team and (just about) every pick and undrafted free agent. Enjoy!I grouped te...
Episode 5 - Chucking Darts NBA Mock Draft
18 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
First Annual Chucking Darts Mock Draft/Mock Dartf! Includes predicted trades, primarily two in the top 10. Also includes some initial reaction to Jrue...
Chucking Darts, Ep. 4: Potential NBA starters in the 2020 draft, Pt. 2
16 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The second half of my impressions of players I think have a relatively clear path to consistent NBA minutes and at least a decent chance of becoming s...
Chucking Darts, Episode 3: Potential NBA starters in the 2020 Draft, Pt. 1
14 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Chucking Darts, episode 3! I look at the real strength of the 2020 draft, which is potential NBA starters. This is a two part episode, encompassing ti...
Chucking Darts NBA, Episode 2: 2020 Draft Star prospects, pt. 2. Patrick Williams, Isaac Okoro, Aleksej Pokusevksi
07 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Chucking Darts NBA, Episode 2! I go through the remainder of my Tier 1 2020 NBA Draft prospects, the ones who I believe have the most star power: two ...
Chucking Darts NBA Podcast, Episode One: Introduction, NBA stars and the draft, and Lamelo/Edwards/Hayes
02 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Chucking Darts NBA! An NBA podcast of debatable accuracy. I, an adult person named Chuck, talk about why I love the NBA draft, how really s...