Ballin’ Out

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.

The guys share their lists of the top 10 players in the league entering this season, in addition to who is on the coaching hot seat.

Grant, Shawn, and Nate are back for another season of Ballin' Out. In the first episode of season three, the guys look into expectations going into the season, player profiles, and over/under for a few teams around the association.

Shawn discusses the opening day of NBA Free Agency and looks at the first few signings that happened on July 1.

The Ballin Out crew are joined with Isaiah Bufkin to discuss the first two games of the NBA Finals. Will OKC slow down and who will step up for the Pacers?

Grant and Shawn are joined by Gavin Goerke to discuss the end of the Eastern and Western Conference Finals, in addition to insight on the upcoming Finals against the Thunder and Pacers. We can't end the show without a few Hot Takes.

Grant and Shawn discuss the latest with the NBA Playoffs, recapping the second round winners and losers. The guys also discuss the Cooper Flagg lottery, Giannis possibly on the move, and more.

In this episode, Grant and Shawn discuss the NBA Playoffs, giving their predictions for the second round and who has the best chance to make it to the conference finals.

Grant and Shawn discuss the opening round of the 2025 NBA Playoffs. Grant recognizes the Thunder's greatness while Shawn thinks the Celtics won't repeat as champions.

Grant and Shawn look at the upcoming NBA Playoff matchups in the first round. The guys give their predictions for each series.

Today's episode touches on the end of March Madness and looks ahead of this weekend's Final Four games. The guys also discuss the end of the NBA regular season ahead of the Playoffs.

Shawn and Grant cover the latest with the 2025 NCAA Men's Tournament, touching on the upcoming Sweet 16 matchups and a possible showdown between Michigan and Michigan State in the Elite 8.

Grant and Shawn review the first and second rounds of the NCAA Tournament, which will take place from March 20-23. They also provide their Final Four predictions and discuss the potential paths to the championship.

Joined by Mike Merkle of the I’m Always Right Podcast, we delve into all things Detroit! We discuss the Pistons’ current season and prospects, playoff implications, and necessary steps for success. Mike shares his MVP and Champion picks, leads a debate on the GOAT's longevity, and previews the upcoming Michigan State vs. Michigan game before giving a quick shoutout to his podcast. Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell for the weekly basketball talk!

Grant and Shawn are joined by Isaiah Bufkin to discuss the first half of the 24-25 NBA season, including the standings, player performances, and more.

At this year's NBA trade deadline, 63 players were on the move. Shawn and Grant review all the trades, give their grades, and identify the deadline winners and losers.

Grant and Shawn will discuss the latest trade rumors around the February 6 deadline and give their thoughts on all-star teams and snubs.

In this episode, the Ballin Out crew discusses the latest trades on Sunday, Feb. 2. Grant gives his take on LeBron and Luka's pairing, while Shawn discusses the exciting pairing of Anthony Davis and Kyrie Irving. To end the show, the guys discuss De'Aaron Fox's move to the San Antonio Spurs.

In today's episode, Grant and Shawn examine the standings of the first 41 games of the NBA season. They also discuss possible trade scenarios for Jimmy Butler and other trade rumors.

Grant and Shawn, hosts of the Ballin' Out Podcast, discuss the latest buzz around the NBA and the media ratings. Does the game need to change, or are people not interested in hoops?

Grant and Shawn dive into the latest buzz surrounding the NBA, highlighting the exciting Emirates NBA Cup. They recap the thrilling first week of group play and preview the must-watch matchups in week two, complete with their predictions. Don't miss out on the insights and analysis that will keep you ahead of the game!

Ballin' Out hosts Shawn and Grant discuss the upcoming NBA Cup, providing an in-depth analysis of each group and their predicted winners.

Shawn and Grant share their initial impressions of the 23-24 NBA season. The guys discuss whether the Thunder are for real, along with a few hot takes.

Grant and Shawn discuss the first games of the NBA 2024-25 season and give their picks for who will win.

Guest Isaiah Bufkin joins Shawn and Grant to discuss predictions for the upcoming 24-25 NBA season. Grant and Isaiah believe Boston will be the best team in the East and the league, while Shawn thinks it will be a dark horse. The guys also give their MVP, DPOY, and Rookie of the Year picks.

Grant and Shawn give their top 5 players in the league before the 2024-25 NBA season. The guys also touch on how the league can increase viewership, as well as the 2024 MLB playoffs and NFL season.

Ballin' Out Podcast hosts Shawn Robinson and Grant Rhodes discuss the Karl Anthony-Towns trade to the Knicks, the start of the NBA season including media day highlights and reactions, and other sports talk.

On the season finale episode, Shawn and Grant wrap up the conclusion of the 2023-24 NBA season. They guys give their roster predictions for the 2028 Olympics before giving some flaming hot takes.

Grant and Shawn discuss the 2024 Summer Olympic Games, including the Men's Basketball tournament.

Isaiah Bufkin joins Shawn and Grant to cover the latest NBA news including who impressed in the Summer League, the starting lineup for Team USA, and other free agency news. The guys also take on the new College Football 25 video game.

Grant and Shawn discuss the start of the 2024 NBA Free Agency season, including Paul George's move to Philadelphia, Klay Thompson to the Mavericks, and more.

Grant and Shawn discuss the 2024 NBA Draft and the latest drafted prospects. The guys also talk about free agency, and Shawn thinks Paul George's time with the Clippers is inevitable.

Shiloh Robinson joins Grant and Shawn to discuss the Boston Celtics' Game 5 win to clinch the NBA Championship. Grant and Shiloh believe the Celtics are on par for a dynasty while Shawn thinks they may come just short.