Thinking Basketball Podcast
1) #361: 2026 Sub All-Stars!
Who are the NEXT best players after the All-Stars? It's time for our annual sub all-star team – those players that move the needle but aren't quite All-Stars. Who do we think of as All-Stars? Who miss...Show More
2) #360: The value of great plays, the Hornets are good? & Best offensive players Part 3
We discuss how valuable great plays are versus good subtle plays that happen repeatedly, then the surging Charlotte Hornets and Moussa Diabete. We also wrap up part 3 of our best offensive players dis...Show More
3) #359: Who pairs WITH ball-dominant stars & Pistons energy!
We start with the Pistons, and possible spacing issues with multiple non-shooters for them and Houston. Then, we continue our top offensive players conversation by discussing best fits next to ball-do...Show More
4) #358: What is LaMelo? & Top On-Ball players
We discuss the complicated, adventurous, talented LaMelo Ball and his play this season. Then we discuss the best on-ball offensive players this year (pick-and-roll and isolation), and the complexity o...Show More
5) #357: Ethical rankings, Dangerous matchups & Best players in the East
We discuss some dangerous teams and dangerous matchups for the top title contenders, along with “ethical” players right now and the best players in the Eastern Conference after Giannis right now with ...Show More
6) #356: Paolo's complexity & Injuries vs. the 65-game limit
We discuss the polarizing Paolo Banchero – why some fans think he's a star, why we aren't sold, what makes his situation unique and more. Before that, Nikola Jokic's knee injury, physicality, landing ...Show More
7) #355: Best guard trios, Spurs-Thunder & SG archetypes
We discuss the best guard trios of all-time and the implications of the Spurs sweep over the Thunder in the last month. But first, Jaylen Brown and Anthony Edwards look like superstars – so what's hol...Show More
8) #354: Reed's Rockets vs. Denver & Officiating Saga
We dive into the 3-game series between the Rockets and Nuggets, Reed Sheppard's X-Factor role, and the Jokic-Sengun matchup. First, a brief reaction to the latest YouTube video on officiating trending...Show More
9) #353: Top 25 under 25 Draft
Our annual best players (for a playoff tournament right now!) who will be under the age of 25 on February 1, 2026! Will a rookie be picked? Paolo Banchero? How will handle our annual struggles between...Show More
10) #352: Boston's offense, Youth Movement & the COY race!
How are the Celtics so good on offense right now? We examine Boston's blazing month, Neemias Queta and Jordan Walsh's role, Joe Mazzula and a wide open Coach of the Year, the Bruce Bowen All-Stars and...Show More