Sitting Courtside

We are three quarters of the way through the NBA season, and we still don't know who's winning league MVP. Who is your pick for MVP right now? Is it Shai Gilegeous-Alexander or Nikola Jokic? What about Jayson Tatum?

It looks like Kevin Durant will be on the move once again this upcoming offseason. The question now is which team will trade for the 36-year-old superstar? Also, can Luka Doncic and LeBron James carry the Lakers back to the NBA Finals? Is Jayson Tatum the most underappreciated star in the league?

Victor Wembanyama is out for the remainder of the season due to a blood clot. What does this mean for the San Antonio Spurs and the rest of the NBA? Can the Spurs still sneak into the playoffs or should they tank for Duke's Cooper Flagg?

Anthony Davis is ALREADY injured after being traded to the Dallas Mavericks. AD's injury couldn't have come at a worse time, with the playoffs starting in just a few months and the Mavericks still fighting to get in. Do you think they can fight for a playoff spot in Davis' absence, or is their season over?

Jerry and Dante break down the most shocking trade in NBA history which saw Luka Doncic get traded for Anthony Davis. What are your thoughts on this massive deal and which team do you think benefits from it more? Will LeBron James and Luka Doncic work well together on the Lakers? Are the Dallas Mavericks still title contenders with Anthony Davis?

The Cleveland Cavaliers may be the #1 seed in the Eastern Conference, but for how much longer? Can they hold onto their lead for the rest of the season, or will teams like Boston and New York catch up?

Jerry and Dante discuss Houston and Memphis' meteoric rise to the Western Conference standings! Which team has surprised you most, and who do you trust more to make a deep playoff run?

Believe it or not, the Detroit Pistons are a good basketball team this year! See what Jerry and Dante say about Cade Cunningham and Detroit's resurgence in this week's episode.

Jerry and Dante discuss how dominant the Oklahoma City Thunder have been this season and what that means for them for the rest of the season. Can you see the Thunder making the NBA Finals? Which team is their biggest competition out West?

Jerry and Dante talk about the Milwaukee Bucks' recent success after a rough start to their season. Have they finally figured things out? Are they back to being championship contenders? Also, are the Clippers a sleeper team out West? Find out what they had to say and more in this week's episode!

We're about a quarter of a way through the NBA season, and Jerry and Dante give their early MVP predictions! Who do you think should be in the running to win MVP? Who will walk away with the award when the season ends? Find out what they had to say and more in this week's episode!

Are the Cleveland Cavaliers for real, or are they all hype? Cleveland is off to a historic start to their season, but will they keep it up? Jerry and Dante dive into this and much more in this week's episode!

Jerry and Dante talk about some of the hottest, and coldest, starts to the NBA season! Can Kevin Durant and Steph Curry lead their teams to the top of the Western Conference? WIll Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Bucks turn things around? Is Cleveland the biggest threat to Boston?

Jerry and Dante break down the first week of NBA action and the biggest storylines coming out of it! How much does Steph Curry's injury hurt the Warriors in the long term? Is Jayson Tatum the runaway favorite to win MVP? Can the Los Angeles Lakers actually make it back to the NBA Finals?

Jerry and Dante break down the biggest stories heading into the start of the NBA season. How many more years do you think LeBron James will play? Were the Houston Rockets smart to give extensions to Jalen Green and Alperen Sengun? Will Giannis Antetokounmpo request a trade from Milwaukee?

Jerry and Dante each give us five players they believe have the most pressure to win an NBA Championship! Do you agree with their list? Who would you add or take off their lists?

Jerry and Dante each give their top 5 teams with the best chances of winning the NBA Championship this season. Which teams would you put in your top five? Do you agree with their rankings? Let us know in the comments!

Jerry and Dante go back and forth over some of the biggest storylines heading into the NBA season, including LeBron James not retiring anytime soon, KAT's impact on the New York Knicks, and Anthony Edwards' chances of winning MVP!

Jerry and Dante each give a top 10 list of the best forwards and a top 5 list of the best centers in the NBA heading into next season! Do you agree with them? Who's missing from these lists?

Jerry and Dante each give a top 5 list of the best point guards and shooting guards heading into next season! Do you agree with them? Who's missing from these lists?

Jerry and Dante break down some of the BIGGEST storylines heading into the NBA season and give some of their HOTTEST takes on some of the NBA's biggest stars. Hear what they have to say and more on this week's episode!

Jerry and Dante give their NBA award predictions for this upcoming season! Do you agree with them? If not, let us know who you believe will walk away with these awards!

Jerry and Dante continue to list three things these NBA teams must do to contend next season! Do you agree with them, and if not, what would you change?

Jerry and Dante list three things these NBA teams must do to contend next season! Do you agree with them, and what would you change if not? Plus, they discuss Team USA's gold medal victory! See what the guys say and more in this week's episode!

Jerry and Dante give offseason grades for each team in the Atlantic Division! What grade would you give the Celtics, Knicks, Raptors, 76ers, and Nets? They also touch on Lauri Markkanen's extension in Utah, Kevin Durant passing Lisa Leslie to become USA's all-time Olympic scoring leader, plus more!

Dante & Jerry discuss some Team USA action in the 2024 Paris Olympics and Jayson Tatum's DNP in Game 1. They also go in-depth about a recent poll by 18 total NBA head coaches, scouts, and executives.

Dante and Jerry give their takes on LeBron James & Team USA's exhibition games heading into the 2024 Paris Olympics. They also touch on Steph Curry's future in Golden State, Jalen Green's potential trade from the Houston Rockets, and more!

Jerry and Dante give their thoughts on Bronny James' Summer League performance so far and debate whether he's been facing too much criticism. What are your thoughts on Bronny James? See what the guys say and more in this week's episode!

This week, Jerry and Dante talk about Team USA basketball and their expectations for the team in the Olympics. Will they come home with the gold? Also, was Jaylen Brown snubbed from making the final roster? Will DeMar DeRozan turn the Sacramento Kings into a title contender?

With the offseason officially upon us, Dante and Jerry break down the first few moves of NBA free agency! Is Paul George the perfect fit in Philadelphia with the Sixers? Does Klay Thompson fit with the Dallas Mavericks? Will Chris Paul help lead the San Antonio Spurs to the postseason?

The NBA Draft is in the rearview and Jerry and Dante break down the first round! Do you think the Atlanta Hawks made the right pick in selecting Zaccharie Risacher? Who do you think will win Rookie of the Year? Hear what Jerry and Dante have to say and more on this week's episode!

The Boston Celtics defeated the Dallas Mavericks (4-1) to capture their 18th title in franchise history! Catch up with Dante and Jerry as they breakdown what right for the Celtics and wrong for the Mavs. As well as some early offseason activities.

The Boston Celtics can raise Banner 18 by SWEEPING the Dallas Mavericks in the NBA Finals. Can Jayson Tatum and the Celtics take down Luka Doncic and the Mavericks, or will the series extend to Game 5?

The NBA Finals are here! Dante and Jerry make their NBA Finals predictions between the Boston Celtics and Dallas Mavericks. Does Luka Doncic have more pressure to win his first championship or is it Jayson Tatum? They also touch on LeBron James' comments about missing Kyrie Irving. Dive into the NBA Finals things and more with them!

The NBA Finals are right around the corner and Jerry and Dante give their thoughts on who will be the next NBA Champion! Can the Celtics finish the job, or will Kyrie Irving and the Dallas Mavericks spoil their near-perfect season? Also, which team will take Bronny James in the 2024 NBA Draft? Hear what they have to say and more on this week's episode!

We're getting closer and closer to the NBA Finals and Jerry and Dante give their thoughts on the final four remaining teams! Who do you have making it to the NBA Finals? Will Luka Doncic, Jayson Tatum, or Anthony Edwards win their first championship? Hear what they have to say and more on this week's episode!

We're getting closer and closer to the NBA Finals and Jerry and Dante continue to break down the remaining playoff matchups! Who will advance to the Western Conference Finals: the defending champs or the Anthony Edwards-led Timberwolves? Will the Celtics continue to roll and make yet another NBA Finals appearance? Also, Nikola Jokic won his third MVP award in four years. Does this put him in the conversation for the greatest centers of all time? Hear what they have to say and more on this week's episode!This episode is sponsored by Babbel.

Round 2 of the NBA Playoffs has started and Jerry and Dante are back to break down each series! Will the Minnesota Timberwolves SWEEP 3x MVP Nikola Jokic and the defending champions? Will the Cleveland Cavaliers upset the Boston Celtics? Plus, Victor Wembanyama unanimously wins Rookie of the Year. Is the MVP award next? Hear what they have to say and more on this week's episode!

The Suns got swept, and the team could look much different next season.Jerry and Dante continue to break down the first-round series and what's next for the Phoenix Suns and Los Angeles Lakers. Will LeBron retire, stay in LA, or sign somewhere else this offseason? Will the Suns blow up their roster and try to get back some draft picks? Hear what they have to say and more on this week's episode!

The NBA Playoffs have arrived and Jerry and Dante break down each first-round series! Who do you have coming out of the first round? Will Phoenix blow up its roster if they lose in the first round? Will the Nuggets dominate their way back to the NBA Finals? Hear what they have to say and more on this week's episode!This episode is sponsored by Babbel.

Bronny James has officially entered the NBA Draft! Which team will draft Bronny, and will LeBron follow him wherever he goes? Jerry and Dante break down all the possibilities and much more! Hear what they have to say and more on this week's episode!

Spoiler alert: Jerry and Dante don't think UConn would sniff the playoffs.We're back with another episode of Sitting Courtside and this week, Jerry and Dante talk about Mike Greenberg's comments about the UConn men's team competing for a playoff spot. Could UConn, or any college basketball team, compete in the NBA? Hear what they had to say and more on this week's episode!This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp.

Is there trouble brewing in LA?Jerry and Dante discuss the possibility of Paul George leaving the Los Angeles Clippers this offseason and possible destinations for the superstar. Where do you think Paul George will be playing next season? Also, will the 76ers make a deep playoff run now that Joel Embiid is back? Hear what they have to say and more on this week's episode!

Jerry and Dante give their thoughts on LeBron James and JJ Redick's new podcast, 'Mind the Game' and debate who they believe is the most influential player in NBA history! Who do you believe that title belongs to? Plus, the Rockets are making a run at the play-in tournament! Do you think Houston can sneak into the postseason? Find out all that and more on this week's episode!

Jerry and Dante give their thoughts on the NBA's new 65-game minimum rule and how it affects the league today. Do you think it's a good or bad rule? Should the NBA look to change it next season?

It is a DOG FIGHT in both the Eastern and Western Conferences, and Jerry and Dante give their predictions on which teams they think can make it out of each conference. Plus, how will KAT's injury affect the Timberwolves? Are we in store for the greatest Play-In Game Tournament ever?This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp.

Jerry and Dante give their take on who they believe the best team in the NBA is at this point in the season. Do you think it's the Boston Celtics? Does Jayson Tatum deserve to be in the MVP conversation? Plus, does the NBA have an officiating issue? Which team will come out of the West as the one seed? Find out all that and more on this week's episode!

The NBA Trade Deadline has come and gone and Jerry and Dante are here to break down the biggest trades that went down! Which teams won, and lost, the deadline? Also, are the Warriors BACK? Will Victor Wembanyama go down as an all-time great? Find out that and more on this week's episode!This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp.

The Clippers are the hottest team in the NBA right now, but do Jerry and Dante think they're the BEST team in the NBA? Do you agree with Dante that Kawhi Leonard should be an MVP candidate? Plus, do you think Trae Young gets too much hate? What is the Dallas Mavericks' ceiling with a healthy Kyrie Irving and Luka Doncic? Find out that and more on this week's episode!Thanks to Factor for sponsoring today's episode! Use code cpcourtside50 for 50% off Factor boxes.

Jerry and Dante break down Luka Doncic's historic performance and debate who they believe will be the next player to drop 100 points in a game. Do you think it's possible? And if so, who will do it?This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp.