The Halfcourt Podcast
by James Buchanan
A weekly recap and discussion on NBA news. Along with debates about players, teams, and everything to do with basketball. Also can travel into other sports such as football, baseball, and hockey. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/james--buchanan/support
Episodes
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NFL IS BACK!!! (Baseball playoffs around the corner, NBA coming back soon, CFB)
Breakdown of every week 1 nfl game, along with some fantasy input. Analysis of MLB standings, and wild card predictions, and award predictions. Also features a brief discussion about NBA free agents. Closed by talking about college football and Oregon vs OSU.
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Can the heat win a chip? (NBA FREE AGENCY)
Extended analysis of the 2021 free agency class in the NBA, and a breakdown of how the market played out. With talk about the value of every contract given out in free agency.
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SUPERTEAMS IN LA
Talk about the Lakers and dodgers trades over the past week. Along with NBA draft coverage. Closed by a analysis of the MLB trade deadline
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How insane is power 5 football (Ft Ronnie Coluzzi)
Former Central Michigan and Iowa kicker/punter Ronnie Coluzzi join the show. Talks about the atmosphere in the big ten, new player image rights in the NCAA, and how faith has helped him in his pursuit to make the NFL.
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This is the best NBA Season since 2016
Recap of Nets Vs Bucks along with all the other Conference semi-final series. Also features predictions about the future playoff matchups and a discussion about All NBA teams and All-Defense teams.
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Bucks in 7!
Recap of the first round of the 2021 NBA playoffs. Followed by 2nd round predictions and analysis. Closed by talking about the Julio Jones trade, and some baseball talk.
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Magic or Curry? (Ft kinglouis_)
Popular TikTok Alex Louis joins the podcast with a handful of hot takes that lead to fierce debates, including Nash vs Cp3, Magic vs Bird, Magic vs Kobe, and plenty more. We also talk about the upcoming play in games, and NBA playoffs and a surprise reveal of who I think is the greatest player of...
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Everyone got traded! (Drummond and Aldridge buy outs)
Walking through every trade and move of the NBA trade deadline including Nikola Vucevic to the bulls. Also conversation on who are the favorites to come out of each conference post trade deadline.
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March Madness is amazing!!
Breakdown of every march madness game so far, including how my predictions shaped up. This followed by talking about the Trevor Ariza, and Pj Tucker trades. Closed off by remembering NBA Legend Elgin Baylor.
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Revisiting Pre-season Standing and Award Predictions (Ft Garrett Bullock)
Seeing where our predictions on the NBA standings turned out at midseason, along with our picks for awards such as MVP. Also includes an analysis of every team at mideason.
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Booker got Snubbed!(The Rockets are Atrocious)
Opinions on the 2021 all-stars, and who got snubbed. Along with a discussion on why the timberwolves and rockets are so bad. Also includes a discussion about how variable the eastern conference is(Heat, Pacers, Bulls, Raptors). Continues by talking about the effect of the short off-season, and…
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Beal and Luka are all-star starters over Dame and Harden???
A passionate discussion on why Dame and Harden should be starting in the all-star game. Followed by a discussion about the injuries to superstars. Also includes talk about why Blake Griffin and John Collins are sitting out amidst trade demands. Closed by a discussion about Carson Wentz being…
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Whos the NBA MVP? (Super Bowl Wrap up)
Top 10 MVP candidates right now ranking, along with analysis of interesting topics within the NBA this week, such as Demar DeRozan playing PF, and KD being taken during a game by the NBA due to covid Protocols. Also includes a discussion about JJ Watt being released from the Texans.
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Is Jaylen Brown the 2nd best Sg in the league? (Bradley Beal vs Jaylen Brown)
A weekly recap of NBA News and injury report, along with an analysis of the first return on All-Star Game voting. Also includes a detailed breakdown of how the Jazz and Spurs are overachieving. Followed by a discussion on why the mavericks are not meeting expectations.
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Bradley Beal on the move? (Ft Drew Rice)
Opens with a discussion about how far Giannis can take the Bucks without a jump shot, transitions into Superbowl talk, and analysis of what the NBA should do about all the postponed games. Includes talk about possible trade destinations for Bradley Beal, and recognition of Gordon Hayward's...
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What its like growing up in an NBA household (Ft Scooter Barry)
Former Kansas Jayhawk and 1987-88 NCAA Champion Scooter Barry joins the show to talk about the atmosphere at NCAA tournament games, what it is like growing up the son of NBA Hall of Famer Rick Barry, next to 4 brothers who all played high-level basketball. Along with advice for players who want…
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James Harden to the Nets! Winners and Losers of the Biggest NBA Trade Ever
Deep dive into the 4-team blockbuster deal that sent James Harden to Brooklyn to team up with Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving. Closed by talking about the star performers of the opening weeks of NBA Basketball.
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NFL Playoff predictions, will Mahomes ever be the goat?
Starts with a complete prediction of the 2021 NFL playoffs, and MVP prediction. Followed by an analysis of the NBA season to date, along with a segment on how my MIP favorite, Chris Boucher is blossoming into a star right before our eyes.
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FINALLY, the nba is back!
Evaluating early season pretenders, and contenders. In depth look into how rookies have started their careers. Along with an evaluation of the best performers 5 games into the season.
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Full NBA Standing and Award Predictions(Ft Garrett Bullock)
My top 3 finalists for MVP, ROY, 6MOTY, COTY, and MIP. A full breakdown of both conferences, 1-15, where everyone will finish. A heated discussion of will the Warriors make the playoffs, and who the playoff teams will be in the loaded Western Conference.
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What is ESPN doing with their top 100?
Breakdown of the entire ESPN top 100 players list. Also includes an analysis of James Harden's trade request and Paul George's max contract extension.
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Why did everyone get overpaid?
Recap and opinions on the 2020 NBA draft, along with NBA free agency, and trades throughout the last 2 weeks. Features free agency losers and winners, along with a brief insight into the Warriors future, and Pelicans' playoff chances.
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How good are the suns now with Chris Paul?
Discussion on if the Suns can be championship contenders, along with an analysis of what the Rockets should do with James Harden and Russell Westbrook. Closed by talking about Demar Derozan, Dennis Schroder, and Draymond Green.
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Breaking Down When The Nba Is Scheduled To Return
Opens with a breakdown of the recent meeting between NBA Owners, and the players association. Including a start date for the regular season, free agency, and trades. Followed by possible trade scenarios for Gordan Hayward. Closed with a 5 category...
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Where every free agent should go
Begins with a review of the hirings in the NBA for the week(Darryl Morrey, Stan Van Gundy, Stephan Silas). Followed by an expectation of what every NBA free agent will do, and what they should do.
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The Giannis Predicament
Analysis of how the bucks should handle Giannis's future. Along with information regarding the #1 overall pick, and possible trade scenarios around it. Reaction to the Pacers new head coach, free agency news, and closed by a segment about Dwight...
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In the Beginning... (CP3, Warriors, Rockets)
Introduction to myself, CP3 news, Discussion on the Warriors draft pick, and the Rocket's future.
About this show
A weekly recap and discussion on NBA news. Along with debates about players, teams, and everything to do with basketball. Also can travel into other sports such as football, baseball, and hockey. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/james--buchanan/support
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James Buchanan
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