Thinking Basketball

We discuss the best defenders of the early season who are candidates for Defensive Player of the Year. Will a candidate emergy from the “defense by committee” teams? Will a dominant defender win from a mediocre team? Which of the former winners has the best chance? With @codyhoudek. Support at www.patreon.com/thinkingbasketball [http://www.patreon.com/thinkingbasketball] --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-basketball/support [https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-basketball/support]

We try to figure out how sustainable some hot (and concerning) starts are. Nikola Jokic's historic pace, Cleveland's incredible offense so far led by Darius Garland, the Thunder (and Clippers) defense, Luka and the Mavs, Wemby's bumpy start and a darkhorse Rookie of the Year candidate. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-basketball/support [https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-basketball/support]

How good are the Cavs and Warriors? What's going on with the Nuggets and Wolves? Who are the best teams in the NBA after Boston and Oklahoma City, and are there any additions to the inner circle of title contenders? With @codyhoudek. Support at www.patreon.com/thinkingbasketball [http://www.patreon.com/thinkingbasketball] --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-basketball/support [https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-basketball/support]

We react to the opening week of the season, including JJ Redick's coaching in Los Angeles, the “new” officiating, a nickname for Paolo Banchero, the Cavs undefeated start and can Tyrese Haliburton catch fire again? Plus, does Cody know what color uniforms teams wear? With @codyhoudek. Support at www.patreon.com/thinkingbasketball [http://www.patreon.com/thinkingbasketball] --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-basketball/support [https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-basketball/support]

We preview the 2025 NBA season. Who can win the East or the West? Who starts the season in the inner circle of title contenders? Are there sleeper teams? With @codyhoudek. Support at www.patreon.com/thinkingbasketball [http://www.patreon.com/thinkingbasketball] --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-basketball/support [https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-basketball/support]