Ep. 118 Learning Basketball with Johnathan Ramlakhan @Johnathan_MMA

Johnathan Ramlakhan is a Miami Heat contributor for @5ReasonsSports Network and an NBA team writer for On SI covering the Magic, Heat, Pacers, Bucks, Grizzlies.

Timeline:

00:00 Introduction & Background

03:00 Celebrating Bam Adebayo's Historic 83-PT Performance

06:00 Valuing Bam's Versatility

09:00 How Confidence Impacts Performance
12:00 Impact of Davion Mitchell, Pelle Larson, and key role players like rookie Kasparas Jakučionis

15:00 Miami Heat’s 7-game win streak

21:00 Heat developing talent from within system

24:00 The Legacy of Adebayo’s Record-Breaking Night

38:00 Magic - Heat Saturday Preview + Season Series

41:00 Orlando Magic Team Dynamics in 6-game win streak

44:00 Tristan da Silva's Impact in recent stretch

47:00 Magic finding offensive balance around Stars – Paolo, Bane , Suggs

51:00 Desmond Bane’s Huge Role in the Magic's Success, incredible scoring efficiency

57:00 Playoff Outlook for the Magic and Heat

Ep. 117 Learning Basketball with Jacob Myers

Jacob Myers identifies and tracks elite basketball players on their journey from prospect to pro, trusted by NBA teams, college coaches, and fans worldwide, with his NBA Draft Scouting available at @League_Him on Twitter and YouTube.

2026 Wings Only NBA Draft with “League Him” Jacob Myers – Scouting Cameron Boozer, AJ Dybantsa, Caleb Wilson, Keaton Wagler, Daily Swain, Nate Ament, Yaxel Lendeborg, Allen Graves, Amari Allen, Thomas Haugh + Guards Darius Acuff, LaBaron Philon, Christian Anderson

Timeline:

00:00 League Him Introduction & Background

02:00 Highlight recent showings from 2026 NBA Draft Guard Risers - Darius Acuff, LaBaron Philon, Christian Anderson

05:00 The 2026 Wings Only Draft

07:00 1) Cameron Boozer

16:00 2) AJ Dybantsa

23:00 3) Caleb Wilson

26:30 4) Keaton Wagler

39:00 5) Dailyn Swain

43:00 6) Nate Ament

1:01:00 7) Yaxel Lendeborg

1:04:00 8) Amari Allen

1:05:30 9) Allen Graves

1:07:00 10) Thomas Haugh

honorable mention:
Joshua Jefferson
Jayden Quaintance

Billy RichmondAlvaro FolgueirasAndrej StojakovicCameron CarrBraylon MullinsMiles ByrdJamier JonesShon AbaevKoa Peat

Kanon Catchings

Ep. 116 Learning Basketball with Ryan Ward @RyanWardLA



Ryan Ward covers the Los Angeles Lakers and NBA with Lakers On SI



Today we learn about this Lakers season – Pat Riley Statue Lakers Legacy, Luka MVP Odds, Magic - Lakers Game Recap + why isn’t the Luka LeBron duo or even the trio with Reaves working? Are the Lakers still real contenders with this elite offense? Thoughts on Head Coach JJ Redick in Year 2? What’s the franchise outlook for the Los Angeles Lakers?


Timeline:


00:00

Introduction & Background

04:35

Pat Riley's Legacy and Statue Reveal

13:46

Current Lakers Dynamics and Coaching Changes

21:52

Controversy Over the Last Shot in Magic - Lakers

23:06

Luka's Fearlessness and Leadership Dynamics

24:46

Analyzing the Trio: LeBron, Luka, and Reeves

27:10

The Lakers' Future: LeBron's Exit Strategy

29:28

Offensive Strategies and Team Chemistry

31:41

Defensive Challenges and Player Fit

35:24

Potential Trades and Future Prospects

40:36

Magic - Lakers Recap and Player Performances

46:02

Bane's Rising Star and Team Dynamics

47:54

Standings and Team Comparisons

49:53

Offensive Strategies and Player Movements

52:53

MVP Conversations and Future Prospects

58:44

The Lakers' Legacy and Future Challenges