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Boyers Not Ballers
by cjswas
Welcome to the most honest podcast in Basketball. Boyers Not Ballers, the premiere small basketball media podcast, is a weekly chat hosted by Henry and CJ. The Boyers are by no means experts, but they'll tell you how it is week in and week out. If you want funny analysis, hot takes and bizarre debates, this is the show for you. We are all Boyers and yes, most of us are not Ballers.
Episodes
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LeBron James: Philadelphia 76er
In a shocking decision, LeBron has decided to end his career in Philadelphia. The Boyers react to this seismic news.
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Emergency Pod: Jaylen Brown is a Sixer & CJ Is Crushed
The boyers are back with an emergency epsiode. In one of the more shocking trades in recent memory, Jaylen Brown has been traded to the Philadelphia 76ers. The guys dive in, and CJ talks about the two reasons behind the trade, and gives his honest assessment on the Celtics as an organization…
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Bonus Episode! Giannis, LaMelo and Draft Reaction
The boyers are back for a BONUS Friday episode. They start with reacting to Giannis getting traded to the Heat. What does this mean for Miami, Milwaukee and Boston? (1:40 - 24:10) Meanwhile, a shocking trade went down between Charlotte and Minnesota, will LaMelo Ball and Anthony Edwards work? And...
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2026 NBA Draft Special feat. Nicky Numbers
After a one-year hiatus, the HIGHLY RATED, HIGHLY REGAREDED, HIGHLY RESPECTED Boyers Draft special has returned! The Boyers are joined by resident college basketball correspondent and depressed Kentucky fan Nicky Numbers to break down this year's draft. Thanks for Listening!
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KNICKS WIN THE FINALS!
Go New York Go New York Go! The Knicks are NBA Champions and Henry and CJ are here to break down the Finals, what it means for New York and how San Antonio can move forward after 4 devestating losses. Thanks for Listening!
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Thunder Uncertainty & NBA Finals Preview
The fellas are back for another episode. They begin by breaking down Wemby and the Spurs vanquishing the defending NBA Champs, the OKC Thunder. What went wrong for OKC? Who's to blame? And how did San Antonio get it done? (2:45 - 23:00) Then the boyers preview the NBA Finals between the Spurs and...
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Spurs On the Brink Down 3-2 + Are The Knicks All-Time Great?
Welcome back to another episode! This week Henry and CJ preview the upcoming Game 6 in San Antonio between the Spurs and the Thunder and if Oklahoma City is 'inevitable' (2:30). Then they look back on the Knicks thorough beatdown of the Cavaliers and the rest of their Eastern Conference opponents...
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SGA Wins MVP + Conference Finals Preview
Welcome back! In this episode of Boyers, Henry and CJ discuss Shai Gilgeous-Alexander winning his second-consecutive MVP and Shams Charania spoiling the announcement (1:35). Then they discuss the Eastern Conference Finals between New York and Cleveland with the Cavaliers taking down the Pistons...
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Lottery Drama & Playoff Updates
The boyers are back for another episode! They kick things off with the NBA Lottery and the surprising amount of DRAMA from this years. (2:35 - 18:30) After that, the fellas dive into the playoff series, starting with Sixers-Knicks, before CJ dove into a long-winded Celtics rant. (18:40 - 30:40)…
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Celtics Collapse, Pistons and Cavs Survive + NBA Conference Semifinal Picks
Welcome back! This week, CJ goes on an epic rant about Joe Mazzulla and Jaylen Brown in wake of the Celtics blown 3-1 lead to the 76ers in round 1 (1:35). After, the guys discuss the two other Game 7's in Detroit and Cleveland and then begin to look forward to all of the second round matchups...
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Playoffs? Playoffs? You Kiddin' Me?
The boyers are back to talk PLAYOFFS. There's tons of NBA action going on, and the guys touch on every series. Cavaliers v. Raptors (2:55 - 13:47) Spurs v. Blazers (14:04 - 19:30) Nuggets v. Timberwolves (19:40 - 32:50) Lakers v. Rockets (33:00 - 39:54) Thunder v. Suns (39:58 - 44:30) Celtics v....
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2025-26 NBA Season Recap & Awards + Playoff Predictions
Welcome back to the final episode of the 2025-26 regular season! In this show, the guys break down the end of a tumultous and wild 2025-26 season and hand out their regular season awards (1:20). Then, now that the play-in and playoffs are set, they make their predictions and decide which team…
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Michigan Wins the Natty & NBA End of Season
The boyers are back with another episode! This week they discuss Michigan downing UConn to win the National Championship. How did this tournament compare to past March's of the past? (1:30 - 14:54) UNC has a new coach, it's checks notes Michael Malone?! (15:05 - 21:50) Finally the fellas talk…
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UConn Downs Duke + NBA Expansion and Tanking Solutions
Welcome back! In this week's episode, Henry and CJ discuss the Elite 8 and UConn's wild win over Duke and look ahead to the Final Four this weekend (1:30). Then, they begin to break down the NBA's new anti-tanking proposals (19:20) and the idea of the NBA expanding to Seattle and Las Vegas…
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March Madness Reaction + NBA Check-In
The fellas are back again with a split episdoe of the program: Half college hoops, half professional hoops. The fellas dive into all things March Madness to start. Henry reacts to UVA falling to Tennessee, what does this mean for the ACC as a whole? (2:20 - 6:00) Then the guys debate the lack of...
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March Madness Mania feat. Nicky Numbers
Welcome to the 2026 Boyers March Madness Special! Nicky is back as he is every March to help break down all the madness with picks for all the biggest upsets and stars leading up to the Final Four this year in Indianapolis.
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Why These Contenders Won't Win A Championship
The boyers are back discussing the ten contenders in the NBA at this juncture. But if you want to know WHY they'll win, think again. This show is focused on the negative, and why each of these ten teams will NOT win a title: Los Angeles Lakers (3:28 - 8:24) Houston Rockets (8:30 - 14:15)…
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10 Topics: ASG, MVP & More!
The boyers are beak after a nearly two week hiatus. In honor of their time off, the fellas got together 10 topics to discuss since they were off the air. The catch? They didn't tell the other what they were discussing. All Star Game (2:20 - 17:00) Kevin Durant Team USA (17:10 - 22:35) Tanking…
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Patriots Super Bowl Disaster + NBA All-Star Woes
In this week's episode, the guys discuss the Super Bowl where CJ's Patriots were thoroughly outclassed by the Seattle Seahawks (1:40). Then, Henry and CJ discuss some of the NBA's biggest issues surrounding the out of control tanking as well as the upcoming All-Star festivities and if the NBA can...
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The Trade Deadline & Super Bowl
The Boyers are back discussing all things NBA TRADE DEADLINE. There is a lot to get to this year, and the fellas get into basically all of it. (2:00 - 50:00) Then the fellas quickly touch on All-Star rosters with the NBA All-Star Game in two weeks. (51:30 - 55:40) Finally, it's Super Bowl week…
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Giannis Drama, Pistons & Suns + Knicks Trouble
The boyers are BACK talking hoops. They kick off the show talking the Giannis situation in Milwaukee that keeps getting worse. Now that he's injured, will he ever suit up for the Bucks again? (2:34 - 25:00) This has been a strange NBA season, so the fellas decided to talk about two tweams who…
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Jimmy Butler's Injury + All-Star Reserves
Welcome Back to Boyers! In this episode the guys break down Jimmy Butler's season-ending ACL injury and what that means for his career and the Warriors moving forward (2:00). Then, the boys look ahead to the 2026 NBA All-Star game and pick their seven reserve slots to pair alongside the starters...
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Midseason Awards, Boyers Investigates: Giannis + AD Ja and Trae trades
In this weeks Boyers, Henry and CJ examine the Trae Young trade and then discuss the seemingly inevitable Ja Morant and Anthony Davis trades that may follow (2:40). Then, at the halfway point of the season, the Boyers hand out their Midseason awards for 2025-26 (33:05). Lastly, as the Bucks...
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Trae Trade + OKC & NYK Struggles
The Boyers are back for their first show of 2027! They dive right in on all things surrounding the Trae Young trade drama. (2:00 - 24:35) From there, the guys discuss the OKC Thunder's recent struggles, and the NBA Cup champ New York Knick's struggles. What do these slumps mean for both teams…
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Jokic Avoids Major Injury + All-Star returns and the Anthony Davis Trade Market
Happy New Year! In the first Boyers Not Ballers of 2026, CJ and Henry discuss Nikola Jokic's knee injury and how it will impact the Western Conference and MVP Race (2:00). Then they break down the first returns of 2026 NBA All-Star fan voting (15:55). Lastly, the guys talk about the Anthony Davis...
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Christmas Day Preview, NBA Stocking Stuffers + Letters to Santa
In this year's Christmas episode of Boyers, Henry and CJ Preview the games (2:45), then Henry hands out his stocking stuffers to players who have gone under the radar in 2025-26 (29:45). Lastly, the guys read a few letters to Santa from basketball characters (41:45) asking for gifts this holiday...
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Is The NBA Cup Working?
The Boyers are back and dedicating this entire episode to THE NBA CUP. First the fellas dive into the championship matchup and break down the Knicks and Spurs performances (2:45 - 26:00). Wemby is calling out OKC, why do so many people hate the Thunder? (26:10 - 35:00) Finally the Boyers ask the...
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NBA Cup Preview + LeBron's Streak Ends
Welcome back to Boyers! In this episode CJ and Henry discuss the NBA Cup Quarterfinals this week and if they think any team has a shot at taking down OKC (2:40). Then Henry and CJ break down the impact of LeBron's streak and what the world looked like the last time LeBron scored under 10 in a...
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Will Giannis get Traded? + Chris Paul Clippers Drama and Boston's resurgence
In this episode of Boyers, Henry and CJ discuss the rumors surrounding Giannis Antetokounmpo and if he will be traded to the Knicks this season (2:25). After, the fellas discuss the unceremonious ending to Chris Paul's second Clippers tenure (24:35). Then the guys break down Boston's hot streak...
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We Suck At Thanksgiving Shows
The Boyers are back for their fifth annual Thanksgiving show...and well, CJ forgot to post it on time, which is so fitting with how these shows go. Before the festivities begin, the fellas dive into the injury epidemic plaguing the NBA. (4:00 - 15:52) LaMelo Ball wants out of Charlotte? The…
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Boyers Investigates, Freaky Friday & More (Segments Only!)
The Boyers are back and they're doing SEGMENTS only folks! Shot Clock (2:00 - 19:17) Boyers Investigates (20:55 - 29:30) Bad NBA Headlines (29:40 - 39:04) Freaky Friday (39:20 - 44:50) Boyer of the Week / Baller of the Week (45:01 - 56:00) Rate, subscripe, comment. Tell your friends, tell your...
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What's Real and Fake from the NBA Season so Far?
In this Henry-only episode, we decided to break down the storylines that are real and fake from the first 3 weeks of NBA action (1:20). Should the Hawks move on from Trae Young? Is the Clippers slow start a sign of things to come? Is Oklahoma City even better than they were last year? Tune in to...
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Ja Done in Memphis? + Mavs Struggles & New Look Lakers
The Boyers are back at it again as the NBA season starts to heat up. Dallas is off to a slow start, and their number one overall pick is really struggling to find his game, how bad does this team need Kyrie back? (8:38 - 16:00) Meanwhile in LA, LeBron is nearing his return, but the Lakers have...
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Week 1 Winners and Losers + Betting Scandal
The first week of the NBA season was packed with action, and the Boyers are here to break it all down. First the guys discuss the various betting fiascos that have unfolded over the last few days including Blazers coach Chauncey Billups (1:20). Then they pick their winners and losers from the…
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Season 5 Premiere (We're Back Folks!)
The fellas are back after a four month hiatus, talking all things NBA tip off. The new TV rights deals kick in, so the boyers break down what viewers can expect. From there, they get into all things offseason, before doing their annual standings predictions and award winners!
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NBA Free Agency! Turner to Milwaukee, Porzingis to Atlanta and 2025 Draft Review
The Boyers are back this offseason reviewing all things Free-Agency! Henry and CJ are here to discuss league-shaking moves such as Damian Lillard getting cut, Boston blowing up their roster and the Lakers standing put (2:05). Then, the guys review the 2025 NBA Draft and who the winners and losers...
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OKC Wins the Title! Haliburton goes down + KD to Houston
The Oklahoma City Thunder have won the NBA title! Henry and CJ are here to break down Game 7 including Tyrese Haliburton's devestating injury (2:10). After, they discuss Kevin Durant getting traded to the Houston Rockets and the Lakers ownership selling their team (35:20). Thank You for Listening!
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Thunder up 3-2, Desmond Bane to Orlando + KD to Miami?
The Boyers start off reacting to the OKC Thunder winning Game 5 in Oklahoma City behind Jalen Williams' 40-piece and discuss if Oklahoma City will close out the Pacers in Game 6 (1:50). Then, the guys break down the Desmond Bane trade and where Orlando and Memphis go from here (16:20). Lastly, CJ...
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NBA Finals React, Thibs Fired & KD to Spurs?!
The boyers are back to break down Games 1 and 2 of the NBA finals. What does Indiana have to do different? Can they even content with OKC? (2:10 - 14:00) Shai continues to show he's MVP, why aren't more fans tuning in to see him play? (14:23 - 23:57) The Knicks fired Tom Thibodeau, did they make…
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NBA Finals Preview + NBA on TNT Ends and the Knicks Future
The NBA Finals is Set! CJ and Henry are here to break down the unceremonius end to the New York Knicks season (1:40) and preview the 2025 NBA Finals between the Pacers and Thunder (16:40). Are the Thunder deserving -800 favorites? Can Indiana pull off the Upset? and More! Then, the boys reflect…
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Thunder Up 3-1, Can the Knicks Stun the Pacers?
Welcome back to Boyers! This week Henry and CJ dive into the Thunder taking a 3-1 lead on the Timberwolves in Game 4. They discuss Anthony Edwards' disappointing performance and if there is any chance that Minnesota can come back from the deficit (1:35). Then, the guys move out East to discuss…
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OKC/Denver Game 7 Reaction, Conference Finals Preview + Where Does Boston Go From Here?
Henry and CJ react to Oklahoma City's dominant Game 7 win over Denver on Sunday (1:30). Then, the Boyers preview the Western Conference finals between the Thunder and the Timberwolves (13:05) and the Eastern Conference Finals between the Knicks and the Pacers (27:55). Lastly, CJ and Henry discuss...
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Boston's Crushing Defeat, Dallas Captures the Flagg + Cleveland/Indiana and OKC/Denver!
In this week's episode of Boyers, Henry and CJ discuss the Celtics crushing loss to the Knicks in Game 4 (0:55) including the fallout from the Jayson Tatum Injury. Then they touch on the shocking NBA Draft lottery which netted the Mavericks the #1 overall pick (25:30). After, the guys break down...
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Knicks STUN Celtics, OKC/Denver + Cavs in Trouble?
In this edition of Boyers, Henry and CJ discuss the second round of the NBA playoffs. Including CJ's Celtics blowing a 20 point lead to the New York Knicks in Game 1 (1:40). Then, they discuss the Cavaliers shocking loss to the Pacers and if Cleveland is in trouble without Darius Garland, Evan...
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Nuggets Up 3-2, Giannis' Final Game in Milwaukee? + Lakers on the Brink
Welcome back to another episode of Boyers Not Ballers! This week Henry and CJ are breaking down all things NBA Playoffs Round 1. They start the discussion with a Vintage Playoff Jamal Murray performance for Denver as they take a 3-2 lead over the LA Clippers (1:30). Then, they talk about...
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NBA Playoff Game 1 Reactions!
The Playoffs are here! The Boyers break down every single series from the first-round starting out West with Rockets-Warriors, Clippers-Nuggets and Lakers-Timberwolves (1:20). Then, Henry and CJ dip their toes into the Knicks-Pistons, Cavaliers-Heat, Pacers-Bucks, Thunder-Grizzlies and...
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NBA Award Picks, Made-Up Awards, All-NBA Teams + Playoff Predictions!
The 2025 NBA Season has come to and end and the Boyers are here to break down everything that was this past season! They first unpack the season that was and some storylines that they will take away from 2024-25 (2:20) They then hand out their 2024-25 Awards (10:50), after Henry gives out his…
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Michael Malone FIRED! Lakers Rolling! Plus a March Madness Recap and Masters Picks
Michael Malone was Fired! Calvin Booth was Fired! Denver is in Turmoil! Henry and CJ break down the big changes in Denver and what it means for the future of the Nuggets and if Nikola Jokic could be traded (1:45). Next, Henry discusses the Lakers big win over the Thunder from Sunday and how LA...
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Final Four, Taylor Jenkins Fired + The Wild Wild West!
In this episode of Boyers, Henry and CJ discuss the Final Four as all the 1-seeds, Duke, Houston, Auburn and Florida advance to the Final Four. The guys talk about if the tournament has lived up to the hype and if this March has been a little less Mad (3:10). Then, they break down the shocking...
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Can Anyone Beat Duke? Plus, An NBA 'Who Does He Play For!'
This week on Boyers, the guys break down NCAA March madness and how their brackets are doing (spoiler alert... not great) (2:00). Then, as the NBA enters it's home stretch, Henry and CJ play a game of "Who does he play for!" Where Henry sees if CJ knows what teams these NBA journeymen are…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Welcome to the most honest podcast in Basketball. Boyers Not Ballers, the premiere small basketball media podcast, is a weekly chat hosted by Henry and CJ. The Boyers are by no means experts, but they'll tell you how it is week in and week out. If you want funny analysis, hot takes and bizarre debates, this is the show for you. We are all Boyers and yes, most of us are not Ballers.
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