The Just Basketball Show
Episodes
Anthony Davis Goes Down, All-NBA Reactions, a 76ers Surprise, and All-Time HS Hoops Stats
11 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As the NBA playoffs continue, Brendon Kleen and Chris Manning discuss Anthony Davis injuring his head while the Warriors extended their series against...
Bucks Coach Options, LeBron Evolving, Heat Culture Reigns, and More NBA Playoffs Takeaways
07 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers took the lead against the Golden State Warriors while the Miami Heat took control of their series against the ...
Joel Embiid Returns, Killer Anthony Davis & Suns on the Brink, Plus Alex Caruso on Himmy Butler and Modern NBA Defense
04 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Brendon Kleen and Chris Manning discuss Joel Embiid returning in a loss to the Boston Celtics, Anthony Davis dominating Game 1 against the Golden Stat...
Steph Curry Slays Kings, Jamal Murray Breaks Suns, Heat Outsmart Knicks, and an NBA Champion Draft
01 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The first round of the NBA playoffs is over as Stephen Curry slayed the Sacramento Kings on the road to send the Golden State Warriors to the conferen...
Jimmy Butler Explodes, LeBron James Closes, and Our NBA Playoffs Burning Questions
26 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It felt like the NBA Bubble all over again this week as Jimmy Butler and LeBron James both put their teams on their back in a classic NBA playoffs nig...
Best Players of the NBA Playoffs, How the Cavs Fell Apart, and What’s Next for Brooklyn
24 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The NBA playoffs have in fact been very good, and Chris Manning and Brendon Kleen are back to give out their best players of the NBA playoffs (so far)...
Warriors Awaken, Suns Barely Getting By, Cavs Finding Balance and More NBA Playoffs Trends
21 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The NBA playoffs are in full swing, with the Golden State Warriors surviving Draymond Green’s suspension, the Phoenix Suns getting by with supernova...
Kings Go Up 2-0 on Warriors, Plus the Best of the Rest of the NBA Playoffs Game 1s
18 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Sacramento Kings took both home games against the Golden State Warriors as Draymond Green was ejected late in Game 2, while the start of the NBA p...
SGA Takes Over the Play-In, Full NBA Playoff Preview, and Highlights from the WNBA Draft
14 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The NBA play-in tournament ruled once again led by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, and the NBA playoffs tip off this weekend. Brendon Kleen and Chris Mannin...
NBA Playoffs Superlatives, Final NBA Awards Plus the Timberwolves Mess
10 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The NBA playoffs field is set and NBA awards ballots are rolling in (hello Joel Embiid)! Chris Manning and Brendon Kleen react to the postseason brac...
Our Favorite Moments From the 2022-23 NBA Season, Plus Down Goes Caitlin Clark
05 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As the NBA season wraps up, Brendon Kleen and Chris Manning break down their favorite moments from the season, including LeBron James breaking the all...
A New NBA CBA Plus the Mavericks Flop, the End of the Raptors and More Key Final Week Storylines
03 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The NBA and players agreed on a new CBA that seems to benefit mid-market owners and star players, but why? Plus, the Mavericks are in danger of missin...
Returns and Absences That Will Define the NBA Playoff Race, Starring Kevin Durant and LeBron James
31 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week in the NBA saw Kevin Durant and LeBron James return while Damian Lillard, Paul George and Zion Williamson may not play the rest of the seaso...
A 2020 NBA Redraft and Another Level for Caitlin Clark with Ricky O’Donnell
29 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It’s time to look back at this year’s class of extension eligible NBA players with a 2020 NBA Redraft. Where do Anthony Edwards, LaMelo Ball, Tyre...
Revisiting Key NBA Offseason Storylines, Including James Harden's Sacrifices
22 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On a new episode of the Just Basketball Show, Brendon Kleen and Chris Manning open the show by discussing a recent star's visit to Phoenix and the...
Late Season NBA Worry Starring the Nuggets and Timberwolves
20 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Brendon Kleen and Chris Manning first touch on news that Bulls guard Lonzo Ball is headed for a new operation and could miss all of next season and re...
Decoding the NBA’s Veteran Standouts Plus the Surging Warriors and Sputtering Celtics
15 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Brendon Kleen and Chris Manning take a close look at veteran standouts around the NBA including Damian Lillard, Jimmy Butler, Kristaps Porzingis, Jr...
Real and Fake NBA Stretch Run Trends, Starring the Sacramento Kings
13 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Manning and Brendon Kleen look across the NBA at the trends stacking up across the standings and team injury reports to analyze what’s real an...
What Another Nikola Jokic MVP Award Will Mean for the NBA with Adam Mares
08 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
With Nikola Jokic likely headed toward his third straight NBA MVP trophy, Brendon Kleen and Chris Manning are joined by Adam Mares of DNVR to talk abo...
Looking into the NBA Dark Horse Crystal Ball
06 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Manning and Brendon Kleen take a look at four dark horses for the NBA championship who are making runs recently in the Knicks, Cavs, Warriors an...
A Playoff Preview in Denver, Lillard's 71, and an NBA Contender Draft with Wes Goldberg
01 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The NBA stretch run is heating up and the basketball has been fantastic. Brendon Kleen and Chris Manning are joined by Wes Goldberg (@wcgoldberg) to d...
Analyzing the Breakout Players of the NBA Season
27 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Brendon Kleen and Chris Manning dig into the breakout players of the NBA season including Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Tyrese Haliburton, Lauri Markkanen ...
The Top Teams to Watch During the NBA Stretch Run
23 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As the second half of the NBA season begins, Chris Manning and Brendon Kleen dive deep on their key teams to watch during the stretch run, including K...
The Highs and Lows of NBA All-Star Weekend
21 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Coming off another busy NBA All-Star Weekend, Brendon Kleen and Chris Manning give their highs and lows of the festivities, including Giannis Antetoko...
Biggest Lessons from the 2022-23 NBA Season and the Luka-Kyrie Partnership So Far
17 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On a new episode of the Just Basketball Show, hosts Brendon Kleen (@BrendonKleen14) and Chris Manning (@cwmwrites) talk about two recent bits of news ...
Chris Paul, Khris Middleton and the Biggest NBA Championship X Factors
13 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On a new episode of the Just Basketball Show, hosts Brendon Kleen (@BrendonKleen14) and Chris Manning (@cwmwrites) dive into the controversy surroundi...
Kevin Durant goes to Phoenix and other moves that shaped the trade deadline
10 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On a new episode of the Just Basketball Show, hosts Brendon Kleen (@BrendonKleen14) and Chris Manning (@cwmwrites) dive deep into all angles of the 20...
Kyrie Irving is Headed to the Dallas Mavericks, What's Next at the NBA Trade Deadline?
06 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Manning and Brendon Kleen break down Kyrie Irving being traded to the Dallas Mavericks from all angles, including how it affects Luka Doncic, Le...
Projecting the Final Four in the NBA's Chaotic Western Conference
01 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Brendon Kleen and Chris Manning dissect some key rumors ahead of the NBA Trade Deadline before evaluating the top of the NBA's Western Conference ...
NBA Rivalry Week + Projecting the Eastern Conference Final Four
30 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Manning and Brendon Kleen break down the top teams in the NBA's Eastern Conference and predict which four East teams will be the last ones s...
Welcome + 5 NBA Trades We Need Right Now
26 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Brendon Kleen and Chris Manning give out 5 NBA trades they need to see happen before the Feb. 9 NBA trade deadline. But first, a big welcome to the Ju...