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The Mid-Post
by 19 Media Group
New show, same Desmond Powell. The weekly NBA podcast delivering raw, insightful analysis — isolation style. Featuring eyetest breakdowns, historical context, and honest commentary, this is for fans who value courtside perspective over metrics — just pure love for the game, the way it should be.
Episodes
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Preseason Impressions & Players Who Could Take a Leap
After a few games of preseason action, Desmond shares which teams have stuck out to him the most. He highlights the Celtics' defensive potential, the Wizards' new-look offensive depth, and the Heat's battle balancing offensive creation with defensive success. Then, he shares his All-NBA Leap…
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Predicting the 2026-27 NBA Standings
Just in time for the start of preseason action, Dez returns for the 2026-27 NBA season by sharing his predictions for the West and Eastern Conference standings! He shares his dilemma when choosing who might get the West's final Play-In spot, details which teams have improved or regressed, reveals...
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The Shootaround: LeBron James is a Philadelphia 76er!
With LeBron James finally making his highly awaited decision to join the Philadelphia 76ers, Desmond shares his initial reaction to the move, analyzes how LeBron can seamlessly fit with the Sixers, highlights the strengths and weaknesses that exist within the roster, and discusses how the Sixers...
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The Shootaround: Jaylen Brown Traded to the 76ers!
After yesterday's shocking trade that sent Celtics G/F Jaylen Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers in exchange for Paul George and multiple draft picks, Desmond shares his reaction to the trade, analyzes how Paul George potentially fits with the Celtics, and discusses how Jaylen Brown takes the Sixers...
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Reacting to the Latest Offseason Moves
After a hot start to free agency, it's only right that Desmond returns this week with thoughts on many of the trades and acquisitions made within the last week. From the Nets acquiring Julius Randle, NBA Draft analysis, Giannis Antetokounmpo's fit with the Heat, LaMelo Ball's shocking trade to…
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The Knicks Get It Done! Recapping the 2026 NBA Finals
With the New York Knicks defeating the San Antonio Spurs last night to clinch the franchise's third NBA championship, Desmond drops this episode ahead of schedule! He gives his flowers to the Knicks players, organization, and fans before pivoting and analyzing what went wrong for the Spurs....
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NBA Finals 2026: Spurs Bounce Back in Game 3!
In today's episode, Desmond opens the show remembering the life and legacy of Chicago Bulls' 3-time champion and color commentator Stacey King. After that, he recaps the Spurs' Game 3 victory over the Knicks and details the improvements San Antonio made to earn the tough win in Madison Square...
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The Shootaround: Knicks Make NBA Finals & More
Desmond returns this week with a new edition of The Shootaround, showing love to the Knicks after advancing to the NBA Finals for the first time since 1999. Additionally, he shares his thoughts on the Cavaliers' weird Playoff run, the Thunder vs. Spurs matchup, and more brief topics around the...
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Early Playoff Takeaways
(*RECORDED PRIOR TO 4/20 GAMES*) The NBA Playoffs are underway and Dez returns this week sharing his key takeaways from the first two days of Playoff action. He starts by discussing general Playoff topics such as why it is important to have a floor general to run the offense and how the…
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Pros & Cons For Each Playoff Team
With the NBA Playoffs tipping off this weekend, Desmond shares his pros and cons for all 12 qualifying teams as well as the 8 teams set to face off in the Play-In Tournament. He breaks down why he believes the Knicks have the opportunity to approach the Playoffs differently than Tom Thibodeau…
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The Shootaround: The Importance of "Less is More" Buckets
Desmond introduces "The Shootaround" -- shorter episodes dedicated to niche subjects across the NBA. In this first edition, Dez discusses the importance of players being able to score in simple ways and analyzes whether or not increased spacing could potentially be the reason why it's become less...
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NBA Draft Top 3 & Players Experiencing Resurgence
In the spirit of March Madness, Desmond looks ahead towards the NBA Draft and discusses how the skills of Darryn Peterson, AJ Dybantsa, and Cam Boozer may translate to the NBA. He then offers his own comparisons for each player and reveals the teams that provide an ideal fit for their playstyles....
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Are Big Changes Coming for the 76ers & Timberwolves?
The NBA season isn't over just yet, but Desmond believes that the Philadelphia 76ers and Minnesota Timberwolves are due to make big adjustments to their rosters this summer. First, he looks into the Sixers' collapse and shares whether or not they should fully embrace the Tyrese Maxey-VJ Edgecombe...
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Looking Ahead at the Eastern Conference Playoffs
Following up on last week's episode, Desmond shifts his focus to the Eastern Conference Playoffs and analyzes the potential matchups that may be presented by the end of the regular season. First, he categorizes the Pistons, Celtics, Knicks, and Cavaliers as "The Fantastic Four," evaluating…
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Looking Ahead at the Western Conference Playoffs
With the NBA Playoffs on the horizon, Desmond offers an early look at the potential matchups that may manifest in the Western Conference. First, he breaks down the difference in defensive strategies between the San Antonio Spurs and Denver Nuggets, before sharing what the Oklahoma City Thunder…
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Predicting My Top 10 Favorite Players for the Next Generation
This week, Desmond looks toward the future and shares a tentative list of the ten players that he believes will be the stars he follows the most once the NBA enters its post-LeBron era. While ranking them from 10-to-1, he analyzes why he gravitates towards each of their games and predicts their...
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All-Star Weekend Was GOOD?! + The Race for 8th!
Today, Dez spends most of the show reviewing the NBA All-Star Weekend events. He shares the joy he experienced watching a new generation of players compete in the Rising Stars Challenge, Damian Lillard coming off of Achilles rehab to win the Three-Point Contest, the return of the Shooting Stars...
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Trade Deadline Recap + Scoring Insights from Coach Nick of BBallBreakdown
In a jam-packed episode, Desmond recaps the NBA Trade Deadline and starts the show detailing why he believes the Utah Jazz were one of the winners of the deadline. On the flipside, he then discusses why the Sacramento Kings were losers of the deadline and shares mock trades that would allow them…
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All-Star Reserves, Giannis Done with Milwaukee, Hornets Play-In Hopes, & More
In the debut episode, Desmond tips off the show giving his honest reactions to the All-Star reserve selections and shares who he believes was snubbed from the Sunday Showcase. Then, he reflects on the Milwaukee Bucks' journey towards their inevitable separation from Giannis Antetokounmpo, while...
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Introducing The Mid-Post!
Welcome to The Mid-Post podcast! Join Desmond every Tuesday as he operates from his favorite spot on the floor and analyzes the latest topics, moments, and trends from around the NBA. Follow The Mid-Post: https://www.instagram.com/midpostpod/ https://x.com/midpostpod Connect with Desmond:...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
New show, same Desmond Powell. The weekly NBA podcast delivering raw, insightful analysis — isolation style. Featuring eyetest breakdowns, historical context, and honest commentary, this is for fans who value courtside perspective over metrics — just pure love for the game, the way it should be.
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19 Media Group
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New show, same Desmond Powell. The weekly NBA podcast delivering raw, insightful analysis — isolation style. Featuring eyetest breakdowns, historical context, and honest commentary, this is for fans who value courtside perspective over metrics — just pure love for the game, the way it should be.
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