The Baseline NBA Podcast

The Baseline NBA Podcast

Your go-to NBA podcast for expert analysis, breaking news, and in-depth insights every week. Hosted by Warren Shaw and Cal Lee, The Baseline NBA Podcast delivers must-hear NBA discussions on the latest trades, game breakdowns, and basketball news straight from the hardwood. Whether you're an NBA superfan, fantasy basketball player, or hoops junkie, we’ve got you covered with exclusive interviews, NBA rumors, expert takes, and in-depth coverage of all 30 teams. From trade rumors to playoff predictions, we break it all down like an elite pick-and-roll duo. Stay up to date with the latest NBA trends, commentary, and insights every week. Don’t miss a beat this NBA season – subscribe to The Baseline NBA Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and all major platforms to stay ahead of the game. #NBA #Basketball #NBAPodcast #BasketballTalk #NBAAnalysis #NBAShow Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-baseline-nba-podcast--3677698/support.

Episodes

Who's Winning the Offseason? w/ Yossi Gozlan from Third Apron

July 8, 2025 • 75 mins
We’re joined by NBA cap expert Yossi Gozlan from the Third Apron Podcast to break down all the biggest trades, signings, and surprises from the NBA offseason. Who made power moves? Who overpaid? And who's quietly stacking wins? Tap in for sharp insights, salary cap breakdowns, and offseason winners and losers.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-baseline-nba-podcast--3677698/support.
Mark as Played

NBA Finals Game 7 - Pacers v Thunder: Reactions and Analysis

June 23, 2025 • 57 mins
Game 7. All on the line.
We break down the epic NBA Finals showdown between the Indiana Pacers and OKC Thunder — clutch plays, defining moments, and what this means for both franchises going forward.
🎙️ Don’t miss our raw reactions and expert insight. #NBAFinals #Game7 #ThunderUp #Pacers

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-baseline-nba-podcast--3677698/support.
Mark as Played

NBA Finals Game 6 Breakdown | Thunder vs Pacers |

June 20, 2025 • 40 mins
Hold. UP. NBA fans, you absolutely have to hear this! The Indiana Pacers just pulled off the impossible, forcing a decisive Game 7 in the 2025 NBA Finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder! In a stunning Game 6 performance, Pascal Siakam and Tyrese Haliburton put on a clinic, denying Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jalen Williams their shot at an early championship celebration.

This isn't just a recap; this is a deep dive into how the Pa...
Mark as Played

NBA Finals 2025 Preview – Pacers vs. Thunder

June 2, 2025 • 46 mins
In this week's episode of The Baseline NBA Podcast, we delve into the highly anticipated 2025 NBA Finals matchup between the Indiana Pacers and the Oklahoma City Thunder. This series features two of the youngest teams in NBA history competing for the championship, showcasing a clash between the Pacers' high-octane offense and the Thunder's elite defense. We analyze the Pacers' fast-paced offensive strategies, led by their dynamic y...
Mark as Played

Autopsy Report: Celtics & Cavaliers Collapse + Knicks vs Pacers ECF Preview

May 21, 2025 • 65 mins
In this week’s episode of The Baseline NBA Podcast, we dive deep into our ongoing Autopsy Report series, breaking down the shocking and unceremonious playoff exits of the Boston Celtics and Cleveland Cavaliers. Once considered title contenders, both teams now face serious questions about their future with financial pressures looming and roster changes on the horizon. We analyze:
  • What went wrong for the Celtics and Cavaliers
  • Impac...
Mark as Played

Western Conference Finals Preview: Timberwolves vs Thunder

May 19, 2025 • 36 mins
The stage is set for an electric showdown in the 2025 NBA Western Conference Finals as the Minnesota Timberwolves face off against the Oklahoma City Thunder. In this special episode of The Baseline NBA Podcast, we deliver a full breakdown and preview of what’s sure to be a hard-fought battle between two of the league’s most dynamic young teams.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-baseline-nba-pod...
Mark as Played

The Autopsy Report – Magic & Rockets: One-Hit Wonders or Rising Powers?

May 12, 2025 • 50 mins
s the 2024–2025 NBA season concludes, we turn our analytical lens to two teams that showcased promise: the Orlando Magic and the Houston Rockets. In this installment of The Baseline NBA Podcast, we dissect their seasons, evaluating whether their performances were fleeting successes or indicators of sustained growth.

Orlando Magic: With a roster brimming with young talent, the Magic made significant strides this season. We delve into...
Mark as Played

The Pop Era Ends & Superstars on the Brink

May 8, 2025 • 44 mins
In this week’s episode of The Baseline NBA Podcast, we dive into seismic news out of San Antonio Spurs territory: Gregg Popovich retires as head coach, closing the book on one of the most legendary careers in NBA coaching history. With Mitch Johnson tapped as his successor, we break down what this means for Victor Wembanyama, the Spurs’ rebuild, and their trajectory in the Western Conference. Then, we pivot to the major fallout fro...
Mark as Played

Autopsy Report: Memphis Grizzlies & Miami Heat

May 2, 2025 • 60 mins
In this week’s episode of The Baseline NBA Podcast, we continue our Autopsy Report series, taking a deep dive into the Memphis Grizzlies and Miami Heat. Both teams were knocked out of the NBA Playoffs in convincing fashion—dispatched by the top-seeded Oklahoma City Thunder and Cleveland Cavaliers, respectively. We break down what went wrong for these once-feared franchises, examining key injuries, underperformance, coaching decisio...
Mark as Played

Autopsy Report: Mavs | Kings | Pelicans - Is the Worst Yet to Come?

April 22, 2025 • 62 mins
As the NBA Playoffs heat up, we’re taking a hard look at the teams already sent packing.

In this week’s episode of The Baseline NBA Podcast, we roll out The Autopsy Report, evaluating the 2024 NBA season for three teams that fell short: the Dallas Mavericks, the New Orleans Pelicans, and the Sacramento Kings.

We dive deep into each team’s NBA season recap, analyzing roster construction, key injuries, some NBA trade rumors, and free a...
Mark as Played

Play-In Pressure & Playoff Fireworks: First-Round Face-Offs!

April 15, 2025 • 77 mins
In this episode, we break down all the 2025 NBA Play-In Tournament matchups, evaluating which teams are built to survive the win-or-go-home grind. Then we dive into the most compelling First Round playoff series, including the 3 vs 6 seed showdowns and the always gritty 4 vs 5 seed battles in both the Eastern and Western Conferences. Which stars will shine? Which matchups could swing the entire playoff bracket? We’ve got it all cov...
Mark as Played

Breaking News, Big Takes & WNBA Draft Insight w/ ESPN’s Kendra Andrews

April 9, 2025 • 51 mins
his week on The Baseline NBA Podcast, we’re joined by ESPN NBA reporter Kendra Andrews for a power-packed episode you don't want to miss. Right as the news broke that the Denver Nuggets fired head coach Michael Malone, Kendra jumped on with us to give her immediate reaction and expert insight into what this means for the reigning champs and their future.

But we didn’t stop there. Kendra also weighed in on the state of the WNBA, prev...
Mark as Played

Autopsy Report: Hornets & Jazz - The Post-Mortem of Potential

April 2, 2025 • 50 mins
Dive deep into the NBA's off-season autopsies with our latest episode of the 'Autopsy Report.' We dissect the shattered seasons of the Charlotte Hornets and Utah Jazz, examining what went wrong and forecasting their future outlook. From questionable roster decisions to missed opportunities, we leave no stone unturned. This week, we analyze the Hornets' struggles to build around their young core and the Jazz's dramatic shift in stra...
Mark as Played

The 'What If' Playoffs: And Why the NCAA Needs a Wake-Up Call

March 24, 2025 • 64 mins
Dive into the ultimate 'What If' scenario this week's episode! We're breaking down and bringing the basketball banter as we dissect the NBA PLAY IN Tourney scenario. 

So what would the Play In truly look like if the season ended today, predicting potential upsets and analyzing the current standings.

Get ready for some hot takes on the NBA PLAY IN TOURNAMENT and how it will shape the playoff picture. 

Plus, we shift gears to the colleg...
Mark as Played

Fractured Fortunes - Clippers, Knicks, Warriors, Celtics Need Their Stars Back

March 18, 2025 • 57 mins
Was Draymond's 'soft' accusation against KAT fact or fiction? We dissect the fiery exchange that ignited the internet! Plus, the Kings' season hits a wall as Fox is sidelined – are the Spurs now officially tanking? Memphis honors the 'Grindfather' Tony Allen, joining Zach and Marc in the rafters! Steve Kerr cements his legacy as Golden State's all-time winningest coach, and Steph 'Effortless' Curry hits an unbelievable 4,000 career...
Mark as Played

Who Ya Got: Cade or Haliburton? We Decide!

March 12, 2025 • 58 mins
This week, we focus on the NBA commentary that's been swirling around the league post-NBA Trade Deadline. We give our "salutes" to the two-man race for NBA MVP, and one of us is calling out those "player-haters" who are targeting one of the best players in the league. Find out who's getting called out!

Also:
  • Crazy Like a Fox: We delve into the recent comments made by De'Aaron Fox about the Sacramento Kings and the fallout from th...
Mark as Played

Pacers & Pistons: Breaking Bad to Breaking Good?

March 5, 2025 • 56 mins
The Pacers and Pistons are cooking up something special! We break down their surprising mid-season surge, comparing their climb to the chaos of "Breaking Bad." How Did They Pull It Off? 
Also, this past week has been nothing short of Impressive, with some of the performances coming out of the league. Find out who impressed us. 

Download and DIscuss with US


This episode is sponsored by PrizePicks https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS


...
Mark as Played
Transcript

Your NBA Top 5 May be Wrong...But Josh Rodriguez joins us to Fix That!

February 25, 2025 • 60 mins
This week on The Baseline, hosts Cal Lee and Warren Shaw chop it up with special guest Josh Rodriguez of The Dime, a two-time Sports Podcast Aard nominee, as they discuss the top NBA teams as the 2024-25 regular season comes to a close.

We debate whether the Oklahoma City Thunder are the team to beat in the Western Conference, as well as the Denver Nuggets, Memphis Grizzlies, and Boston Celtics. We also discuss the New York Knicks, ...
Mark as Played

All-Star Fallout & Second Half Outlook w (Derrick Myers and Desmond Powell)

February 18, 2025 • 72 mins
All-Star Weekend is over, and The Baseline NBA Podcast is here to deliver the unfiltered truth. Derrick Myers (Sideline Guys)  and Desmond Powell (Hip 2 Da Games) join the convo as we call out the highs and lows of NBA All-Star Weekend, laying down our bold predictions for the second half of the season.

  • The best & worst moments from NBA All-Star Weekend including Draymond Green's comments

  • The impact of key trades bef...
Mark as Played

Crafting a Court of Gold: A Visionary Masterclass with Jake Rogal

February 11, 2025 • 39 mins
Join us for an exclusive conversation with Jake Rogal, the talented producer/director behind Netflix's captivating docuseries, "Court of Gold."

We delve into his experience in creating a six-part docuseries that provides an immersive look at the men’s basketball competition during the 2024 Paris Olympics. Find out why he promises this series will deliver a fresh and compelling perspective on Olympic basketball, capturing moments bot...
Mark as Played

Popular Podcasts

    Stuff You Should Know

    Stuff You Should Know

    If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.

    24/7 News: The Latest

    24/7 News: The Latest

    The latest news in 4 minutes updated every hour, every day.

    The Joe Rogan Experience

    The Joe Rogan Experience

    The official podcast of comedian Joe Rogan.

    The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show

    The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show

    The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show. Clay Travis and Buck Sexton tackle the biggest stories in news, politics and current events with intelligence and humor. From the border crisis, to the madness of cancel culture and far-left missteps, Clay and Buck guide listeners through the latest headlines and hot topics with fun and entertaining conversations and opinions.

    On Purpose with Jay Shetty

    On Purpose with Jay Shetty

    I’m Jay Shetty host of On Purpose the worlds #1 Mental Health podcast and I’m so grateful you found us. I started this podcast 5 years ago to invite you into conversations and workshops that are designed to help make you happier, healthier and more healed. I believe that when you (yes you) feel seen, heard and understood you’re able to deal with relationship struggles, work challenges and life’s ups and downs with more ease and grace. I interview experts, celebrities, thought leaders and athletes so that we can grow our mindset, build better habits and uncover a side of them we’ve never seen before. New episodes every Monday and Friday. Your support means the world to me and I don’t take it for granted — click the follow button and leave a review to help us spread the love with On Purpose. I can’t wait for you to listen to your first or 500th episode!

Advertise With Us
Music, radio and podcasts, all free. Listen online or download the iHeart App.

Connect

Explore

iHeart

Live Radio

Podcasts

Artist Radio

Exclusives

News

Features

Events

Contests

Photos

Information

About

Advertise

Blog

Brand Guidelines

Contest Guidelines

Subscription Offers

Jobs

Get the App

Automotive

Home

Mobile

Wearables

© 2025 iHeartMedia, Inc.