All Net No Rim Podcast

2025 NBA Cup Championship New York Knicks vs. San Antonio Spurs

The New York Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs 124–113 to win the 2025 NBA Cup. With this being the third year of the NBA Cup it was an entertaining game since the tip-off. San Antonio Spurs shot poorly in the 4th quarter which couldn’t keep up with Knicks’ scoring. Second-Chance points due to offensive rebounds the Knicks outscored the Spurs 35–19 in the 4th quarter to take control down the stretch which provided the Knicks the first NBA Cup Title with Jalen Brunson taking home the NBA Cup MVP.

Lakers look like true contenders? Will LeBron create chemistry issues once he returns? Sacrament Kings struggles & time to blow it up? MVP Frontrunners Luke, SGA, Cade Cunningham & Wemby? Mavs firing of GM Nico Harrison & the Luka/AD trade fallout

In this episode, we dive deep into the 2025-26 NBA season! We break down why the Los Angeles Lakers look like true contenders under JJ Redick’s second year as head coach and how DeAndre Ayton’s arrival could be the key to their success. We also debate Luka Dončić’s MVP case, Austin Reaves’ breakout, and what the Lakers might look like when LeBron James returns. Then we shift gears to Northern California to talk about the Sacramento Kings’ struggles, the DeMar DeRozan fit, and whether it’s time to blow it up given their crowded backcourt. We also touch on other MVP frontrunners like Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Cade Cunningham, and Victor Wembanyama, plus the shocking firing of Mavericks GM Nico Harrisonand what it means for Luka and the Anthony Davis trade fallout. A full breakdown of storylines, stats, and hot takes from around the league — tap in for a real basketball conversation

2025-2026 Memphis Grizzlies Season Prediction

The Grizzlies still have the duo of Ja Morant and Jaren Jackson Jr. after trading away Desmond Bane & Dillon Brooks two cornerstones of this roster a few season ago. These two key players now gone will be major holes to fill for what now seems like a rebuilding Grizzlies team. Uncertainty in roster direction and other moves signal maybe a slight step-back suggests the team may finish lower than last year. For Morant especially, this might be a final window of opportunity to either get better or time to move off of the young superstar & get assets back in return.

2025-2026 Dallas Mavericks Season

Dallas Mavs has major front court updates when they acquired Anthony Davis via trade & then selected Copper Flagg with the No. 1 pick in the 2025 draft, Flagg gives them a fresh youth & length plus his shooting ability. AD still brings All-Star level from a two-way ability when healthy he is considered one of the best big men in the league. Kyrie Irving is going to be out most of the beginning of the season after suffering a torn ACL once he is back he will provide an all star level of play to run the team as the starting PG. This Mavs team is deep with talent from the starting 5 & also with their bench which can make them a favorite to get to the Western Conference & possibly the Finals. Can they stay healthy enough to make a playoff push & host the Larry O'Brien Trophy?

2025-2026 Utah Jazz Season Predictions

The Jazz are clearly in a rebuild phase especially after finishing 17-65 & last place in the Western Conference. in 2024-2025. They have shifted to developing young players rather than competing immediately. They have a young core Walker Kessler, Kyonte George, Taylor Hendricks, Ace Bailey to team up with star Lauri Markkanen. The front office appears comfortable with the how is roster is currently constructed which is development & draft positioning which will have them again at the bottom of the strong Western Conference & back into the Draft Lottery.