Hoops Talk with Dave

Welcome to basketball season! Today, we break down the predicted standings for each conference as the NBA season begins today. Plus, my prediction for who will win the 2026 NBA Finals.Follow me on X: @DaveSmithNBA

Oklahoma City hosts Game One of the NBA Finals tonight against the Indiana Pacers, as we can expect some extremely high-quality basketball to be played. Can the Pacers steal Game One and home-court advantage?Follow me on X: @DaveSmithNBA

ECF MVP Pascal Siakam & Gold Medalist Tyrese Haliburton lead the Pacers to their first NBA Finals appearance in over 20 years thanks to a strong Game 6 performance against the Knicks.Follow me on X: @DaveSmithNBA

Jalen Brunson leads the New York Knicks to a Game 5 victory, earning themselves at least one more game in their season.Follow me on X: @DaveSmithNBA

Oklahoma City has won the Western Conference and now awaits the winner of the Pacers/Knicks series. Plus, is tonight the final night of Inside the NBA on TNT?Follow me on X: @DaveSmithNBA

The Indiana Pacers now sit one win away from he NBA Finals, thanks to an outstanding performance from Tyrese Haliburton. Plus, can OKC clinch their spot in The Finals tonight?Follow me on X: @DaveSmithNBA

OKC takes a commanding 3-1 lead following last night's clutch victory over the Timberwolves. Plus, can the Pacers take a 3-1 lead over the Knicks tonight?Follow me on X: @DaveSmithNBA

The Thunder look like the best team in basketball after another commanding performance, this time leading to a 2-0 lead over Minnesota. Plus, Game Two between Indiana and New York tonight.Follow me on X: @DaveSmithNBA

In one of the best finishes in recent history, the Indiana Pacers rally back from a double-digit deficit to steal Game One and home-court advantage. Plus, Game Two of the Western Conference Finals tonight.Follow me on X: @DaveSmithNBA

Behind a dominant second half, OKC was able to run away with Game One, led by a stellar performance from SGA Plus, a look ahead to tonight's ECF Game One in New York.Follow me on X: @DaveSmithNBA

Only four teams remain in the NBA Playoffs, and it's not the four most people expected. A look into each conference final matchup, with Game One of the WCF starting tonight.Follow me on X: @DaveSmithNBA

Denver takes down Oklahoma City to force a Game 7 Sunday afternoon. Can the Celtics do the same tonight?Follow me on X: @DaveSmithNBA

Minnesota secures their spot in the Western Conference Finals following their fourth-straight victory over Golden State. Plus, the Celtics force a Game 6 without Jayson Tatum.Follow me on X: @DaveSmithNBA

The Dallas Mavericks have won the overall #1 pick in this year's NBA Draft, now have the right to take Cooper Flagg. Plus, the Timberwolves and Knicks go up 3-1.Follow me on X: @DaveSmithNBA

The Indiana Pacers sit one win away from their second straight Eastern Conference Finals appearance. Plus, can the Warriors survive until Steph comes back? Also, the NBA Draft Lottery is tonight.Follow me on X: @DaveSmithNBA

With Steph Curry out for Golden State, Minnesota was able to take advantage and take care of business on their home floor. Plus, a look ahead to this weekend's games.Follow me on X: @DaveSmithNBA

The Knicks win both games in Boston, becoming the favorite to win the series. Plus, the team with the best record in the league bounces back in massive fashion.Follow me on X: @DaveSmithNBA

We are five games into the second round of the NBA Playoffs and the road team has won all five, including the Warriors securing a victory after an injury to Steph Curry. Plus, will a higher-seeded team win a game tonight?Follow me on X: @DaveSmithNBA

Oklahoma City, Cleveland, and Boston have the three best records in the NBA this season, and all three lost Game One of the second round. Are any of them in true danger of having their season ended this round?Follow me on X: @DaveSmithNBA

The first round of the NBA Playoffs is officially in the books, but not without some chaos and plenty of big names missing the second round. Follow me on X: @DaveSmithNBA

Jalen Brunson lifts the New York Knicks to the second round following a dramatic Game 6 in Detroit. Plus, we officially have a Game 7 awaiting us tomorrow night.Follow me on X: @DaveSmithNBA

A heavy does of Rudy Gobert lifted Minnesota to the conference semifinals as the first postseason together for LeBron and Luka ends in five games. Plus, a look ahead to two Game 6s taking place tonight.Follow me on X: @DaveSmithNBA

Two more teams have clinched their spots in the conference semifinals as the Pacers & Celtics advance. Plus, two more Game 5s on the schedule for tonight.Follow me on X: @DaveSmithNBA

Cleveland joins Oklahoma City as the only two teams to sweep their first round opponent. Plus, a look ahead to four games tonight, including three teams that can clinch their spots in the conference semifinals.Follow me on X: @DaveSmithNBA

The Grizzlies led by as many as 29 points before the Thunder stormed back to take a commanding 3-0 series lead. Plus, the Knicks and Clippers gain control of their series with a 2-1 lead.Follow me on X: @DaveSmithNBA

The top two seeds in the Eastern Conference have looked the part so far, leading each series 2-0 headed into Game Three. Plus, the Rockets even the series with the Warriors.Follow me on X: @DaveSmithNBA

Two more teams have taken home-court advantage following a pair of Game Twos on Monday night. Plus, three more playoff games await us on the docket tonight.Follow me on X: @DaveSmithNBA

Following an eventful weekend of Game Ones in the NBA, we take a look at where each series sits right now. Plus, a look at two games taking place tonight.Follow me on X: @DaveSmithNBA

A weekend full for *eight* Game Ones awaits us as the NBA Playoffs officially get underway. Plus, the final two playoff spots will be clinched tonight, as our field becomes set.Follow me on X: @DaveSmithNBA

The final two games are now set for the 8 seed spot in both conferences. Plus, eight Game Ones on the horizon for the official beginning of the NBA Playoffs.Follow me on X: @DaveSmithNBA

Two playoff spots remain after Orlando & Golden State clinched the 7 seeds in outstanding fashion yesterday evening. Plus, a look at the six team remaining for those final two playoff spots.Follow me on X: @DaveSmithNBA

Joined by special guest Nic Young, we take a dive into all things NBA Playoffs, including our picks to hoist the Larry O'Brien Trophy! Plus, would LeBron getting his fifth ring officially solidify him as the GOAT?Follow me on X: @DaveSmithNBA

20 teams remain in the chase to win the NBA Championship, with the final two seeds in either conference to be set by the end of this week throughout the NBA Play-In Tournament. Plus, a look ahead to our NBA Playoff Predictions tomorrow.Follow me on X: @DaveSmithNBA

As we have two games left in the NBA regular season, playoff seeding position is up for grabs, with plenty of teams looking to avoid the play-in.Follow me on X: @DaveSmithNBA

A night full of craziness in the NBA including a three at the buzzer giving the Kings the victory. Plus, Luka Doncic playing his first game back in Dallas since the trade.Follow me on X: @DaveSmithNBA

The Nuggets have fired both their head coach and GM only a couple years after winning the NBA Finals. Plus, Milwaukee stages a fourth quarter comeback for the record books against Minnesota.Follow me on X: @DaveSmithNBA

The Gators cut down the nets in San Antonio after defeating the Houston Cougars 65-63. Plus, a look at an outstanding NBA slate tonight. Also, what should the Phoenix Suns do?Follow me on X: @DaveSmithNBA

Tonight marks the end of the college basketball season as one team will cut down the nets in San Antonio. Plus, six days remain in the NBA regular season.Follow me on X: @DaveSmithNBA

A full breakdown of the four teams remaining in the NCAA Tournament, including their chances to cut down the nets Monday night. Plus, Chattanooga winning the NIT Championship last night.Follow me on X: @DaveSmithNBA

Two of the best players in the NBA showed out on Tuesday evening, one making NBA history. Plus, the Bucks set the franchise record for field goal percentage in a game. Also, the NIT Championship is now set.Follow me on X: @DaveSmithNBA ***No Thursday 4/3 episode, full Final Four preview coming Friday 4/4.***

Derrick White breaks the Celtics franchise record for threes in the season, Thunder score 145 against Chicago, and the Lakers hold off the Rockets to move 17 games above .500. Plus, the NIT Semifinals taking place tonight from Las Vegas.Follow me on X: @DaveSmithNBA

The Final Four is now set for this Saturday in San Antonio as this is the first time we have four No. 1 seeds in the Final Four. Plus, less than two weeks left in the NBA season.Follow me on X: @DaveSmithNBA

Four teams have secured their spots in the elite eight with four more spots up for grabs tonight! Plus, the craziest finish so far this NBA season happened last night in Chicago.Follow me on X: @DaveSmithNBA

Four NCAA Tournament games taking place tonight with some incredible contests on the slate. Plus, LeBron going from almost losing a historic streak to scoring the game-winning bucket. Also, a look at the final two semifinal spots in the NIT being secured.Follow me on X: @DaveSmithNBA

Jimmy Butler's return to Miami was spoiled by the Heat shooting 68% from three on their way to a 26-point victory. Plus, two teams secured their spots for the NIT Semifinals in Las Vegas with the other two quarterfinals taking place tonight.Follow me on X: @DaveSmithNBA

The Lakers fall to Orlando in LeBron's first game back from injury, Devin Booker hits a game-winning shot to lift Phoenix over Milwaukee, and the Celtics overcome Jayson Tatum's injury to take down the Kings. Plus, the NCAA Transfer Portal is now open while the season is still ongoing for some teams. Does this need to change?Follow me on X: @DaveSmithNBA

The NCAA Tournament is down to its final 16 teams as we set up for a historic Sweet Sixteen with no mid-majors taking part for the first time in a long, long time. Plus, the NBA has hit the home stretch as we sit only a few weeks away from playoffs.Follow me on X: @DaveSmithNBA

16 matchups taking place in the Round of 64 today as the madness officially gets underway. A look at the order of play as well as some insight on each matchup before the games tip-off!Follow me on X: @DaveSmithNBA

With the first two games of March Madness in the books, we look back at the dramatic ending in one of the games, and complete domination in the other. Plus, a look ahead to the two games in Dayton tonight.Follow me on X: @DaveSmithNBA

Taking a full dive into the NCAA Tournament Bracket, featuring special guest Miles Conrad, where we share our predictions for each region, including some incredible upsets and cinderella runs, plus our picks for who cuts down the nets in San Antonio.Follow me on X: @DaveSmithNBA