#374: Round 1 insanity, Round 2 previews + Playoff themes

#379: The Knicks magical run

The Athletic’s Fred Katz tries to help explain New York’s magical run and winning streak in the playoffs. What’s changed on offense, defense, with Karl-Anthony Towns, Landry Shamet, and more. Support at ⁠www.patreon.com/thinkingbasketball and SportsBusinessClassroom.com [http://SportsBusinessClassroom.com] Code THINKINGBASKETBALL for $300 off.

#378: 2026 NBA Finals Preview, blowing up OKC

We preview the 2026 NBA Finals, matchup dynamics, expectations and more. But first, we reflect on the classic Western Conference Finals and some of the reactions to the Thunder and Chet Holmgren. Support at ⁠www.patreon.com/thinkingbasketball and SportsBusinessClassroom.com [http://SportsBusinessClassroom.com] Code THINKINGBASKETBALL for $300 off.

#377: The Thunder-Spurs chess match! Knicks back in Finals

What caused Wemby to have such a poor Game 5? We discuss the incredible back and forth chess match, Oklahoma City’s latest adjustments and more in this classic series, plus New York makes NBA Finals and Ben stays at a Holiday Inn. Support at ⁠www.patreon.com/thinkingbasketball and SportsBusinessClassroom.com [http://SportsBusinessClassroom.com] Code THINKINGBASKETBALL for $300 off.

#376: Wemby’s ascension, Spurs-Thunder madness, ECF thoughts

How good is Victor Wembanyama? Is he the best defender ever? We discuss the incredible Thunder-Spurs series, Dylan Harper, the Game 1 classic in Oklahoma City and more. Support at ⁠www.patreon.com/thinkingbasketball and SportsBusinessClassroom.com [http://SportsBusinessClassroom.com] Code THINKINGBASKETBALL for $300 off.

#375: Spurs-Wolves, physicality, on-ball creators + Ajay Mitchell

We discuss the 2nd round, the incredible physicality, the importance of off-the-dribble creators, Wolves-Spurs, the Thunder dominance and a flu game. Support at ⁠www.patreon.com/thinkingbasketball and SportsBusinessClassroom.com [http://SportsBusinessClassroom.com] Code THINKINGBASKETBALL for $300 off.