The JSuttHoops Podcast

Cold Teams, NBA Europe, and the Cavs' Weird Start (Feat. Danny Cunningham)

Aaaaaand we’re back!On this episode of The JSuttHoops Podcast, I open things up by diving into a wild week of guard play across the league: Jamal Murray looking like he's back in the Bubble, Jalen Brunson staying efficient, and Jaylen Brown proving me wrong.From there, I get into the Knicks’ surge (and the weird rumor mill swirling around them), why the East remains wide open, and a quick detour into the NBA’s international expansion push with the looming launch of NBA Europe.Then I’m joined by Danny Cunningham of The Inside Shot on Substack to talk Cleveland Cavaliers basketball: what’s clicking, what isn’t, how he views their long-term core, and what Cavs fans should realistically expect moving forward.Let’s get into it.Timestamps00:00 - 10:25 NBA Europe 2027, Hot Guards, Cold Teams & Giannis Rumors10:26 - 12:02 Introducing Danny Cunningham & Cavs’ Cold Spell12:03 - 17:13 Donovan Mitchell’s MVP-Level Season & Offensive Leap17:14 - 20:24 Other Bright Spots: Mobley, Young Guys & Depth Pieces20:25 - 24:25 Effort, Energy, and the Three-Point Slump24:26 - 29:00 Defense, Free Throws, Injuries & Shooting Regression29:01 - 34:54 Trade Deadline, Health Questions & Second Apron Constraints34:55 - 40:28 Cavs’ Expectations, Playoff Path & “Finals or Changes” Bar40:29 - 44:43 Cavs Trivia, Where to Find Danny & OUTRO

Nico Harrison Out, Winners/Losers, and College Hoops Prospects (Feat. Elliott Crow)

Aaaaaand we’re back!On this episode of The JSuttHoops Podcast, we're opening with the latest NBA chaos: Nico Harrison is officially out in Dallas, the Mavericks are heading toward a hard reset, and Cooper Flagg is having a weird time under Jason Kidd. We also hit on this incredibly deep rookie class, the Bulls collapsing for no reason at all, a couple surprising Pistons moments, and Jokic doing Jokic things (read: breaking basketball again).Then we shift into what I’ve been waiting for: college hoops and draft prospects. I’m joined by my friend Elliott Crow, founder of Bracket Busters and one of the best mid-major and draft voices out there. We dive into risers, fallers, early-season surprises, and who’s already reshaping draft boards, even though it’s very early.Let’s get into it.Timestamps00:00 - 00:11 INTRO00:12 - 05:48 Nico Harrison Fired, Mavs Direction, Rookie Class, and Jokić’s Insane Stretch05:49 - 08:24 Craziest Game of the Week – Pistons vs. Wizards08:25 - 09:55 Best Win of the Week – Spurs vs. Rockets (NBA Cup)09:56 - 12:02 Worst Loss of the Week – Bulls Lose to a Shorthanded Pistons TeamCollege Hoops with Elliott Crow12:05 - 13:36 Introducing Elliott Crow & Explaining the Risers/Fallers FormatRisers13:37 - 18:15 Riser – Bennett Stirtz (Iowa)18:16 - 22:28 Riser – Caleb Wilson (UNC)22:29 - 26:17 Riser – Tucker DeVries (Indiana)26:18 - 32:00 Riser – Neoklis “Neo” Avdalas (Virginia Tech)Fallers32:01 - 35:58 Faller – Ian Jackson (St. John’s)35:59 - 40:38 Faller – Chris Cenac (Houston)40:39 - 45:12 Faller – Tahaad Pettiford (Auburn)45:13 - 48:52 Faller – Adrian Wooley (Louisville)Niche / Deep-Cut Prospects48:53 - 52:08 Niche Prospect – Baba Miller (Cincinnati)52:09 - 55:10 Niche Prospect – Mikey Lewis (Saint Mary’s)55:11 - 57:39 Super Niche Prospect – Ebuka Okorie (Stanford)Trivia57:40 - 01:05:28 College Hoops Trivia with Elliott01:05:29 - 01:06:15 Closing Thoughts & Outro

Ja Morant Drama, College Prospects, and Giannis’ MVP Case (Feat. Parker Fleming)

Aaaaaand we're back! On this episode of The JSuttHoops Podcast, I kick things off by breaking down Giannis’ wild game-winner against the Pacers, why he’s somehow still underrated in the MVP race, and what’s going on with Indiana’s fanbase. Then we hit on why the Jazz are much better than expected (Keyonte George, I see you 👀), the Celtics’ growing Jaylen Brown problem, and why Derrick White’s impact might quietly force Boston’s hand. From there, I dive into Deandre Ayton’s revenge arc, Dylan Harper’s unfortunate injury news, and a quick college basketball check-in as the season tips off (and a random guy I want y'all to take note of). Finally, I’m joined by Parker Fleming of Subtsakalidis to talk all things Memphis Grizzlies basketball, the current Ja Morant fiasco, and what the future holds for the Grizz in a tough Western Conference. Let’s get into it! Timestamps 00:00 - 00:11 INTRO 00:12 - 02:28 Giannis’ Game-Winner & Pacers Fallout 02:29 - 03:09 Bucks Depth & Giannis MVP Talk 03:10 - 05:08 Utah Jazz Surprise Start 05:09 - 06:23 Celtics, Jaylen Brown, and Derrick White Dilemma 06:24 - 07:48 Deandre Ayton’s Revenge Game 07:49 - 08:45 Dylan Harper Injury Update 08:46 - 14:06 Early College Hoops Standouts (Koa Peat, Dybantsa, Peterson, Bruce Thornton) 14:06 - 58:13 Chatting with Parker Fleming about the Grizz 58:14 - 58:19 OUTRO

The Bulls Are Back, the Pelicans Aren't, and Talking Wizards (Feat. Jarrett Spence)

Aaaaand we’re back! On this episode of The JSuttHoops Podcast, I break down why the Bulls’ (now 5-1) start looks like the best this franchise has seen in years, why the Pelicans are already falling apart, and which players are lighting up the league to start the year. Then I’m joined by Jarrett Spence of TheStop and Pop to talk about the Wizards’ youth movement, Kyshawn George’s breakout, what success really means in D.C., and we close with a fun round of Wizards trivia. Let's get into it! Timestamps 00:00 - 00:11 INTRO 00:12 - 05:05 The Bulls Are Back 05:06 - 06:22 Pelicans’ Early Collapse 06:23 - 12:13 Top Performers of the Week 12:14 - 12:56 Guest Introduction 12:57 - 28:13 State of the Wizards 28:14 - 33:06 Keyshawn George’s Emergence 33:07 - 37:25 What Success Looks Like for Washington 37:26 - 47:27 Wizards Trivia Challenge 47:28 - 48:33 OUTRO

Opening Week, Gambling Scandals, and Celtics Basketball (Feat. Adam Taylor)

Aaaaand we're back! On this episode of The JSuttHoops Podcast, we have a lot of chaos to talk about! From Chauncey Billups and Terry Rozier’s shocking scandal and what it means for the league’s integrity, to Victor Wembanyama already looking like the most dominant player in basketball, I hit on the biggest storylines from opening week before being joined by Adam Taylor from The Celtics Chronicle. We dive into Boston’s early struggles, Joe Mazzulla’s evolution as a coach, and what the Celtics need to fix on the glass, along with a fun round of trivia that may get you stumped! Timestamps 00:00 - Intro 00:51 - Chauncey Billups & Terry Rozier Scandal + NBA Integrity 04:29 - Wembanyama’s Dominance 06:00 - Opening Week Highlights 12:38 - Adam Taylor Joins the Show 13:21 - Celtics Deep Dive 19:00 - Mazzulla’s Coaching & Player Development 23:56 - Celtics Weaknesses & Rebounding Issues 27:03 - Celtics Trivia!