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Slam dunk your NBA knowledge with The Baseline! Join Warren Shaw and Cal Lee for a no-holds-barred dive into the hottest hoops headlines, deepest tactical breakdowns, and off-court whispers that'll keep you ahead of the curve. This is your courtside seat to the NBA, where passion meets precision and insights fly like a fast break. With expert guests, exclusive interviews, and bromance that rivals the best pick-and-roll, The Baseline is your weekly dose of NBA fire. So, unsubscribe from the noise and subscribe to the podcast that truly understands the game. We're on all major platforms to fuel your NBA obsession.

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    • 4.8 • 72 Ratings

Slam dunk your NBA knowledge with The Baseline! Join Warren Shaw and Cal Lee for a no-holds-barred dive into the hottest hoops headlines, deepest tactical breakdowns, and off-court whispers that'll keep you ahead of the curve. This is your courtside seat to the NBA, where passion meets precision and insights fly like a fast break. With expert guests, exclusive interviews, and bromance that rivals the best pick-and-roll, The Baseline is your weekly dose of NBA fire. So, unsubscribe from the noise and subscribe to the podcast that truly understands the game. We're on all major platforms to fuel your NBA obsession.

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    Autopsy Reports: Hornets | Spurs

    Autopsy Reports: Hornets | Spurs

    This episode of The Baseline NBA dives into the challenging 2023-2024 seasons for the Charlotte Hornets and San Antonio Spurs in our "Autopsy Report" segment. We'll dissect what went wrong for both teams, especially for the Hornets with a young star in LaMelo Ball, and how the Spurs can build around the franchise talent of Victor Wembanyama quickly.


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    • 52 min
    Autopsy Report: Wizards | Pistons

    Autopsy Report: Wizards | Pistons

    Scalpels are out as we dissect what went wrong for the Washington Wizards and Detroit Pistons in 23-24

    This episode of The Baseline NBA Podcast takes a deep dive into both Eastern Conference squads in our "Autopsy Report" segment.

    Dissecting the Salary Cap: Can the Wizards build around Kyle Kuzma and Jordan Poole with their current financial situation? Are there tough decisions ahead for the Pistons regarding the supporting cast around Cade Cunningham?

    Free Agency Frenzy: Who are the key free agents for both teams? What moves can they make to improve their fortunes? Buckle up, because it's gonna be a surgical breakdown on The Baseline NBA Podcast!

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    • 42 min
    Stretch Run Influencers Impacting Play In/Play off Teams

    Stretch Run Influencers Impacting Play In/Play off Teams

    This week we discuss players who can influence their teams play in/playoff chances in the East and West.

    Eastern Conference:
    Jalen Johnson - Hawks
    Tobias Harris - Sixers
    Ayo Dosunmu - Bulls
    Aaron Nesmith - Pacers
    Donte DiVincenzo- Knicks

    Western Conference:
    Naz Reid- Wolves
    D'Angelo Russell - Lakers
    Trey Murphy - Pelicans
    Keegan Murray- Kings

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    • 1 hr 1 min
    Lebron Achieves the Unachievable | Sophmore Season Check In

    Lebron Achieves the Unachievable | Sophmore Season Check In

    This Week:

    LeBron James reaches a STAGGERING 40,000 points, James Harden and Andre Drummond make HISTORY, and the NBA asks a BIG question: is the league TOO OFFENSIVE?

    Plus, injury updates on Trae Young, Scottie Barnes, and Russell Westbrook.

    And in our Sophomore Check-In, we see how Paolo Banchero, Chet Holmgren, Jaden Ivey, Jabari Smith, Jeremy Sochan, Jalen Williams, and the rest of the 2023 class are FARING this season!



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    • 59 min
    Are the Mavs the Most Dangerous Team in the West? Kevin Gray Jr. Joins to Discuss

    Are the Mavs the Most Dangerous Team in the West? Kevin Gray Jr. Joins to Discuss

    The first-week post-All-Star is bumping with news including a few NBA scuffles exhibiting the sense of urgency in the league's stretch run. Amidst the fray, the Mavericks have been playing their best basketball on both sides of the floor. We are joined by Kevin Gray Jr Host of Inside The Mavs to break down what's different in Dallas.

    3:43 NBA Flares up on the rise
    7:45 Victor Wembanyama's 5x5 game
    12:00 Brooklyn Fires Jacque Vaughn. Is there a direction in BK?
    19:40 Steve Kerr secures a two-year contract extension worth $35 million. Are the Dubs ever breaking up?
    24:16 Minnesota Mike: Conley extends with the Wolves
    28:27 Are the Mavs contenders and Luka Doncic's case for MVP

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    • 59 min
    Discussing NBA All Star 24 - Indy

    Discussing NBA All Star 24 - Indy

    We discuss NBA All Star Weekend and assess if the NBA got is right this past weekend.

    All-Star Saturday
    - Team Pacers win the Skills Competition
    - Damian Lillard repeats as 3pt Champion
    - Steph Curry defeated Sabrina Ionescu in 3pt Challenge
    - Mac McClung repeats as the slam dunk champion
    - All-Star Game: East 211- West 186

    Walmart Read:

    Did you know there's a whole collection of black-led products that fit into your daily routine and lifestyle that you can get at Walmart?

    And it's so important that we show black founders some love not just during Black History Month but all year long. Because every time we buy a black-led brand we're making room or creating demand for another black-led brand. Black founders and the products they bring to the table are creating a whole new world of choices at Walmart.

    Some of the products I want to check out are Natural Vert Granola, Zach and Zoe Honey, Scotch Porter Beard Balm and Partake cookies. Go to walmart.com/blackandunlimited to discover all the amazing black-owned products that you can add to your daily routine.

    - LeBron James: All-Star record
    Will we see another 20x time all-star?

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    • 55 min

Customer Reviews

4.8 out of 5
72 Ratings

72 Ratings

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Great content covering the NBA

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