Ballin’ Out

Shawn and Grant discuss LeBron James' move to the Philadelphia 76ers and why it's his best chance to win ring No. 5. The guys also go into the new-look Philly roster and what we should look out for next season. Chapters: 0:00 - Initial reactions2:35 - Why Philadelphia is LeBron's best chance to win No. 5?8:59 - Can Embiid finally stay healthy?11:46 - Defense in question?13:29 - Will 2026-27 be LeBron's farewell tour?

After trading away former Finals MVP Jaylen Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers, Nate and Shawn dive into whether or not the Celtics got much worse, and how the Sixers improved their roster.

The Ballin Out crew dives into the first days of the 2026 NBA offseason as free agency officially opened up, seeing some big names change places in addition to some big-name trades, including Jaylen Brown to the 76ers, Kawhi Leonard to the Raptors, and LeBron moving on from LA. Chapters: (0:47) - Kawhi back in Toronto(6:34) - Jaylen Brown traded to 76ers(13:32) - How do the Celtics/76ers look post the trade?(17:23) - Walker Kessler is a Laker(21:47) - How are the new-look Lakers post LeBron?(24:24) - Notable free agency signings/moves

The Ballin' Out crew shares their thoughts on LeBron James' pending free agency and the possibility of him playing in Golden State alongside Stephen Curry, Draymond Green, and Steve Kerr.

Shawn, Nate, and Grant discuss the opening days of the NBA 2026 offseason, sharing their reactions to recent trades, including Giannis Antetokounmpo being traded to the Miami Heat, LaMelo Ball moving to the Minnesota Timberwolves, and Ja Morant going to the Portland Trail Blazers. The crew also offers their thoughts on the latest rumors and developments surrounding free agency and trades for the offseason.Chapters(0:42) - Hornets making moves(6:53) - Ja Morant headed to Portland, grading the Grizzlies(12:29) - Miami FINALLY gets their superstar(18:46) - Could Jaylen Brown be on the move?(19:57) - Where will Kawhi Leonard play next year?(24:42) - Rumor Mill: LeBron, AD to the Warriors? Jalen Duren's next move?

The Ballin Out crew give their reactions to the Ja Morant trade that sent him to the Portland Trailblazers, and how each team can benefit from the move going forward.

The Ballin' Out crew is preparing for the upcoming NBA Draft on Tuesday night. They will analyze how each pick might perform and who could be selected as the number one overall pick. The team will also discuss potential trades that could occur on draft night and explore the possible outcomes.Chapters(0:42) - Dusty May leaves college, reportedly coaching Dallas(10:15) - NBA Draft(31:28) - Trae Young/CJ McCollum extensions(35:01) - What will the Pistons do at 21?

The Ballin' Out crew shares their top five picks for Tuesday night's NBA Draft, featuring similar prospects in the top five with a few names rearranged.

The Ballin Out crew discusses the Spurs' future after losing to the Knicks in the NBA Finals.

After enduring a 53-year drought, the New York Knicks have finally claimed the title of NBA champions by defeating the San Antonio Spurs 4-1. Jalen Brunson delivered an impressive performance in Game 5, leading the team to victory.The Ballin Out crew discusses how the Knicks achieved this success, where the Spurs fell short, and provides an overview of the entire 2025-26 NBA season.Chapters: (0:48) - Knicks are the new champs(4:33) - Ranking Brunson's Finals performance(7:25) - Breaking down NYK performances as a team(10:22) - What's next for San Antonio?(15:58) - Way too early 2026-27 NBA Finals predictions(21:06) - Most surprising/overrated parts of the season(29:15) - Will Giannis be traded before the NBA Draft?Like, comment, and subscribe to Ballin' Out Podcast on YouTube, Instagram, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you listen.

The Ballin Out crew evaluates recent Finals performances by star players, ranking where they believe Jalen Brunson should fall after leading the New York Knicks to a championship and winning Finals MVP.

Shawn and Nate give their predictions ahead of Saturday's Game 5 of the NBA Finals, as the New York Knicks have a chance to hoist the Larry O'Brien trophy. Meanwhile, the San Antonio Spurs will try to win in front of the home crowd and extend their season.

After a wild Game 4 comeback, the New York Knicks find themselves just one game away from an NBA championship. But after beating the reigning champions, the San Antonio Spurs still have a chance to do the impossible. The Ballin Out crew give their takes on Game 4 and what can happen the remainder of the series. Chapters: (0:43) - Initial reactions to Game 4 ending(3:41) - Knicks second half(9:19) - Inexperience catching up to Spurs?(13:57) - Evaluating Mitch Johnson(15:15) - De'Aaron Fox where art thou?(17:47) - OG for Finals MVP?(19:16) - Thoughts on KAT's Game 4 performance(20:38) - Can the Knicks close it out in Game 5?(23:14) - Can Wemby pull it off?(27:19) - Game 5 predictions

The Ballin' Out crew breaks down the ugly second half for the San Antonio Spurs and how they ultimately lost the game.

The Ballin' Out crew gives a shot at creating the perfect NBA starting five. Can they go 82-0?

Shawn, Nate, and Grant give their predictions ahead of Friday night's Game 2 of the NBA Finals, highlighting the Spurs' need to stay sound to tie the series 1-1.

The Ballin' Out crew gives their thoughts after the New York Knicks 105-95 Game 1 win of the NBA Finals, highlighting Jalen Brunson's clutch play, Karl Anthony-Towns' defensive presence, and what the Spurs need to do to bounce back and tie the series on Friday night.Chapters(0:32) - Knicks steal Game 1(6:01) - Should Dylan Harper have a bigger role?(9:55) - New York defense underrated?(13:02) - Game 2 predictions(18:06) - 82-0

The Ballin' Out crew give their analysis after the New York Knicks Game 1 win over the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA Finals.

The Ballin' Out crew gives their predictions for Game 1 of the 2026 NBA Finals that tips off Wednesday night, believing the San Antonio Spurs will get the job done in front of the home crowd.

Looking ahead to the 2026 NBA Finals matchup between the New York Knicks and the San Antonio Spurs, Shawn, Nate, and Grant give their insight into key matchups to look out for in addition to series predictions.

It's all on the line for the New York Knicks and the San Antonio Spurs as both teams prepare to do battle in the 2026 NBA Finals. The crew gives their analysis, previewing the Finals matchup and predicting key matchups for the series.Chapters:(0:46) - WCF Game 7(6:07) - What's next for OKC?(11:54) - NBA Finals preview(19:55) - Key matchups in Finals(22:58) - Game 1 predictionsLike, comment, and subscribe to the Ballin' Out Podcast

With the OKC Thunder getting eliminated in Game 7 of the Western Conference Finals, the Ballin' Out crew questions on whether the 2025 champs will run it back for another year or make some changes ahead of next season.

Now that they have punched their ticket to the NBA Finals, the Ballin' Out crew looks at the real possibility of the New York Knicks' chances of winning it all, riding a hot 11-game win streak into the final series.

The Ballin' Out crew discusses all Conference Finals, including the New York Knicks sweep of the Cleveland Cavaliers to clinch a trip to the NBA Finals, and recaps the Oklahoma City Thunder-San Antonio Spurs series.Chapters(1:03)- Knicks partying like it's 1999 literally(9:56) - Can the Knicks pull it off?(13:31) - 'It's time for the Cavs to blow it up.'(14:35) - OKC takes Game 5(21:17) - Thunder-Spurs game 6 predictions(23:17) - Was Mazzulla deserving of Coach of the Year over Bickerstaff?

The Ballin' Out crew looks at the upcoming WCF Game 6 on Thursday night, noting how the Spurs need to respond to extend their season by beating the OKC Thunder at home.

The Ballin' Out crew discusses the Western Conference Finals series between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the San Antonio Spurs, recapping Victor Wembanyama's historic Game 1, leading the Spurs to a double overtime victory, and how the Thunder will respond in Game 2.

Shawn, Nate, and Grant give their thoughts on the next steps for the Detroit Pistons after coming short of the Eastern Conference Finals after a historic 60-win season.

The Ballin' Out crew dives deep into the NBA Playoffs Conference Finals after San Antonio's Game 1 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder, then previews the New York Knicks and the Cleveland Cavaliers series in the East. The guys also give their takes on the Detroit Pistons' season, noting it was not a disappointment.Chapters:(1:04) - Spurs-Thunder Game 1, series outlook(9:19) - Cavs-Knicks series outlook(15:29) - Was this season for the Pistons a disappointment?(25:32) - NBA Finals predictions with four teams left

The Ballin' Out crew gives their predictions on the upcoming ECF series between the New York Knicks and the Cleveland Cavaliers, noting both sides' momentum coming into Tuesday's Game 1.

The Ballin' Out crew discusses the latest happenings in the NBA Playoffs, including the New York Knicks and Oklahoma City Thunder's 4-0 wins in the Conference Finals, and the next steps for Lakers' LeBron James. The crew also gives their picks for Friday's pivotal Game 6s between the Pistons-Cavs and then the Spurs-Wolves.0:44 - Tribute to Brandon Clarke, Jason Collins2:00 - Are the Knicks a lock for the Finals?7:00 - Thunder making history again10:25 - LeBron retiring?18:09 - Wemby, Spurs grab Game 527:23 - Pistons-Cavs a battle for the ages39:00 - NBA Draft Lottery reactions

With backs against the wall, down 3-2 in the series vs. Cleveland, the Ballin Out crew gives their keys for the Detroit Pistons in Game 6 to force a win-or-go-home Game 7 on Sunday.

With the Los Angeles Lakers season ending after being swept by the OKC Thunder, LeBron James now has the biggest decision of his career: retirement, return to LA, or enter free agency?

The Ballin' Out crew discusses the Eastern Conference semifinal matchup between the Detroit Pistons and the Cleveland Cavaliers, noting how the Cavs will need to step up and limit turnovers against a stifling Pistons' defense.

The Ballin Out Crew gives their takes on the conference semifinal matchups that began this week, including Game 1 reactions and predictions for each series. Chapters(00:00) Playoff Predictions and Game One Reactions(7:47) Timberwolves vs. Spurs Game One reactions(15:02) Knicks vs. Sixers Game One Reactions(21:36) Pistons vs. Cavs Game One Reactions(34:12) Thunder vs. Lakers Game One Reactions(46:22) Does Luka return make a difference?

The Ballin' Out crew gives their predictions for the Western Conference semifinal matchups between the Minnesota Timberwolves vs. the San Antonio Spurs, and the Oklahoma City Thunder vs. the Los Angeles Lakers.

The Ballin' Out crew discusses the Detroit Pistons and Philadelphia 76ers' comebacks to win the series and advance to the second round. The guys also look into Monday night's Game 1s between the New York Knicks and the Sixers, and the Minnesota Timberwolves and the San Antonio Spurs.Chapters: 0:20 - More surprising 3-1 collapse 1:36 - What does the future hold for the Celtics?6:45 - 76ers chemistry at an all-time high10:34 - Deeetroit basketball15:16 - What's next for the Orlando Magic?15:54 - Pistons Round 2 needs20:10 - MIN-SAS game 1 insights22:38 - NYK-PHI game 1 insights23:48 - Can the Lakers beat the reigning champs?

The Ballin' Out crew dives into the Eastern Conference Game 7s that are set for this weekend, including Boston-Philadelphia, Detroit-Orlando, and Cleveland-Toronto, giving their predictions on who will ultimately win the series and move on to the second round.Chapters(0:44) - Exciting playoff moments(2:50) - First round recaps(10:51) - How does the ending of the Denver-Minnesota series impact Nikola Jokic's legacy?(15:27) - New York Knicks dismantles Atlanta in Game 6(20:49) - The Best two words in sports(21:00) - Can Philadelphia complete the upset?(26:01) - What's going on with the Cavs?(33:01) - Detroit Basketball is back?(47:02) - Cleveland is on the verge of...?Comment, like, and subscribe to the Ballin' Out Podcast on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify.

Shawn Robinson, Grant Rhodes, and Nate Tap discuss the first two games of each series in Round 1, including the Portland Trail Blazers' chances against the San Antonio Spurs without Victor Wembanyama, the Detroit Pistons bouncing back in Game 2, and the concerns with the Houston Rockets in their series against the Los Angeles Lakers.Chapters:Orlando Magic-Detroit Pistons: 0:40Boston Celtics-Philadelphia 76ers: 6:19New York Knicks-Atlanta Hawks: 9:30Cleveland Cavaliers-Toronto Raptors: 14:12Oklahoma City Thunder-Phoenix Suns: 16:30San Antonio Spurs-Portland Trail Blazers: 19:35Denver Nuggets-Minnesota Timberwolves: 24:43Los Angeles Lakers-Houston Rockets: 29:33Comment, like, and subscribe to the Ballin' Out Podcast on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify.

Shawn, Nate, and Grant discuss the first round of the NBA Playoffs, giving their winners and predictions, including LeBron carrying the Lakers past the Houston Rockets, and the Minnesota Timberwolves potentially upsetting the Denver Nuggets.

The Ballin' Out crew goes into depth on the 2026 NBA regular season, giving their favorite moments and season awards. They also discuss the end of the NCAA men's college tournament, in addition to an outlook on the 2026 NBA Play-In Tournament.

The Ballin' Out Crew talks about the second weekend of madness, previewing the Sweet 16 and Elite 8 games, noting the huge Big 10 matchups between Iowa-Nebraska, and the rise of Darius Acuff Jr.

It's March Madness time, which means the Ballin' Out Crew gives out their official 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament picks. The guys go through the entire bracket, giving their picks for each round, ending with a National Champion.

The Ballin' Out crew discusses Bam Adebayo's 83-point night, becoming just the third player in NBA History to score the most points in a single game. Grant gives his opinions on the end of the game, while Nate shares his respect for the Miami Heat superstar.

The Ballin' Out crew talks about Jayson Tatum's return to the Celtics after his Achilles injury and his impact in the season's final stretch. They also discuss the Charlotte Hornets' surge and the current situation with the LA Clippers.

The Ballin' Out Crew explores intriguing 'what if' scenarios in sports history, focusing on NBA moments like LeBron's 2018 Finals, the 2003 Pistons draft, and Luka getting drafted number one overall to the Phoenix Suns. This series sparks debate on how small changes could have drastically altered the NBA landscape.'What If' Wednesdays | Ballin' Out PodcastSeason 3Follow us on YouTube, Instagram, XListen to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube Podcasts

The Ballin' Out Crew discusses Cade Cunningham and the Detroit Pistons' latest matchups against the two best teams in the Western Conference, the San Antonio Spurs and the Oklahoma City Thunder. The guys also look ahead to Friday's matchup against the Cleveland Cavaliers.

The Ballin' Out crew gives their hot takes ahead of this week's games, including a possible return for Minnesota to the Western Conference Finals, Cade Cunningham's argument for MVP, and more. The guys also give their takes on the recent tanking news and other things ahead of the home stretch of the NBA regular season. Comment, Like, and Subscribe to Ballin' Out Podcast on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcast. Hot Take MondaysSeason 3

Shawn discusses the games on Thursday night, including the third matchup between the Detroit Pistons and New York Knicks, and the San Antonio Spurs vs. Phoenix Suns.

The guys discuss the first week of the NBA season, including the Spurs hot start, and the surge from Austin Reaves.

Shawn and Nate discuss the first games of the NBA season, starting off with Tuesday nights game featuring Houston Rockets vs OKC Thunder, and the GS Warriors and LA Lakers.