Bench Reactions

Breaking Down an Insane Trade Deadline, All-Star Weekend Preparation, and a Mudpie Moment for the Ages

On this week's episode Dan and Zack break out the pick and roll to review an all-time insane trade deadline before talking about the upcoming All-Star weekend. They then wrap up with Dan's Mudpie Moment for the ages.

Attempting to Make Sense of the Luka/AD Trade, Fox is a Spur, and 2025 Fake Trade Deadline Extravaganza!

On this week's very special Fake Trade Deadline Extravaganza episode the boys start by attempting to make sense of the Luka for Anthony Davis trade. What was Nico Harrison thinking? How did Rob Pelinka pull off his Jedi mind tricks? How will Luka look in a Lakers uniform? Then, they break down the trade sending De'Aaron Fox to the San Antonio Spurs to play alongside Victor Wembanyama before diving into their Fake Trade Deadline Extravaganza exercise and walking through every fake trade they made over the last week and a half. And finally, Zack wraps up the episode with his extra sloppy Mudpie Moment of the Week.

Fox Drama Brewing in Sac Town, Jimmy Walks Out, All-Star Selections, and #22 on the Bench Reactions Top 25 Players of the 2000s List

On this week's episode Dan, Jason, and Zack react to the news that the Kings appear to be open to listening to De'Aaron Fox offers prior to the trade deadline as well as Jimmy walking out of practice after being informed he would no longer be starting for the team, and subsequently being suspended by the front office. Then, they dive into their All-Star selections for the East and West before unveiling #22 on the Bench Reactions Top 25 Players of the 2000s list. And finally, they wrap up with Dirty Dan the Garbage Man's Mudpie Moment of the Week.

Midseason NBA Awards, #23 on the Bench Reactions Top 25 Players of the 2000s List, and Jimmy Continues Jimmy-ing

On this week's episode the boys dive into their midseason NBA awards including defensive player of the year, rookie of the year, and MVP. Then, Zack reveals the #23 player on the Bench Reactions Top 25 Players of the 2000s list before wrapping things up with his Mudpie Moment of the Week.

Trade SZN, State of the (Eastern and Western) Union, and #24 on the Bench Reactions Top 25 Players of the 2000s List

On this week's episode the boys are back to talk about the Phoenix Suns and Charlotte Hornets exchanging Josh Okogie and Nick Richards along with some second round picks before they dive into their "State of the Union" address in which they discuss the current state of both the Eastern and Western conferences. They then unveil the #24 player on their Top 25 Players of the 2000s list before wrapping up with Patrick's Mudpie Moment of the Week. If you're enjoying the show please like, subscribe, drop us a rating, and follow us/subscribe on YouTube and Instagram at @benchreactionspod.