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  • FaceTime with The Baseline ft Sascha Gardener

    FaceTime with The Baseline ft Sascha Gardener
    Apr 15 2026
    In this episode, we sit down with documentary filmmaker Sascha Gardner, one of the creative minds behind Netflix’s acclaimed Untold series. Known for uncovering the deeper stories behind some of sports’ most misunderstood moments, Gardner joins us to discuss his latest project, Untold: Jail Blazers.

    We dive into the story of the early 2000s Portland Trail Blazers—an immensely talented team whose legacy became overshadowed by controversy and the infamous “Jail Blazers” label. Gardner breaks down the inspiration behind the film, the untold perspectives from players and insiders, and how media narratives helped shape the team’s public image. This conversation goes beyond basketball, exploring themes of identity, perception, and the fine line between reputation and reality.

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    1 h y 5 m
  • 2026 NBA Playoff Blueprint: Play-In Battles, First-Round Wars & New Contenders

    2026 NBA Playoff Blueprint: Play-In Battles, First-Round Wars & New Contenders
    Apr 13 2026
    The NBA Playoffs are here and The Baseline crew pulled up with a full 2026 Play-In + First Round preview — East and West.Cal Lee, Warren Shaw, and Jabari Davis break down every major matchup with a blend of X’s and O’s, culture talk, and that honest playoff energy:In this episode:
    • East Play-In & Seeding
      • Hornets vs Heat: Is Charlotte officially the team nobody wants to see?
      • Why Miami’s “we’ll figure it out in April” energy might finally catch up to them
      • Sixers vs Magic: Maxey, PG and depth vs Orlando’s scoring issues and Paolo/Mosley disconnect
      • Who ultimately survives to grab the 7th and 8th seeds?
    • Detroit’s Statement Season
      • Why the Pistons are built for playoff basketball: defense, physicality and rebounding
      • Cade Cunningham’s rise and how Jalen Duren and Ausar Thompson set the tone
      • How Detroit matches up with Orlando and why a long series would be a red flag
    • West Play-In & Matchups
      • Clippers vs Warriors: Kawhi, Ty Lue, and a deeper roster vs Steph trying to summon one more classic
      • Suns vs Blazers: Devin Booker’s time vs a fearless Portland core led by Deni Avdija and Jrue Holiday
      • Why the “Steph game” and “Booker game” might not be enough in a one-off setting
    • Spurs & OKC at the Top
      • How Wembanyama, Stefon Castle and Dylan Harper turned the Spurs into a legit contender
      • OKC’s growth from “cute story” to real problem in the West
    • First-Round East Battles
      • Celtics vs Sixers: Boston’s strengths and flaws without having to see a healthy Embiid
      • Knicks vs Hawks: Brunson and KAT vs NAW, Jalen Johnson and a resurgent Atlanta squad
      • Cavs vs Raptors: Why Cleveland’s talent is real but the Harden playoff variable is impossible to ignore
    If you love playoff basketball, matchups, adjustments, and talking through the bigger stories behind each team, this episode is packed front to back.

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    1 h y 50 m
  • The 2026 Autopsy Reports: Nets, Jazz & Mavs

    The 2026 Autopsy Reports: Nets, Jazz & Mavs
    Apr 9 2026
    This week, The Autopsy Report continues as we break down the Brooklyn Nets, Utah Jazz, and Dallas Mavericks—three teams at very different stages, but all facing critical organizational questions.We examine roster construction, front office vision, and whether each franchise has a clear identity or is still searching for direction.

    From Brooklyn’s reset, to Utah’s asset-driven approach, to Dallas navigating a win-now window, we’re digging into what’s working, what’s not, and what comes next.Is the foundation strong enough to build on—or are bigger changes inevitable?

    This is The Autopsy Report.

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    1 h y 8 m
  • The 2026 Autopsy Reports : Wizards, Pacers & Kings

    The 2026 Autopsy Reports : Wizards, Pacers & Kings
    Apr 2 2026
    The season’s over… now it’s time to examine what went wrong.

    In this debut installment of The Autopsy Report, we put the Washington Wizards, Indiana Pacers, and Sacramento Kings on the table and break down the real causes behind their early playoff exits.From flawed roster construction and defensive breakdowns to front office direction and missed opportunities in free agency, nothing is off limits.

    Which team is rebuilding the right way? Which one is stuck in the middle? And which franchise might be further away than their record even suggests?

    Consider this your official post-mortem on three seasons that never got off the ground.

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    1 h y 11 m
  • FaceTime w/ The Baseline: Inside Meal Ticket — The Story Behind the McDonald’s All-American Legacy

    FaceTime w/ The Baseline: Inside Meal Ticket — The Story Behind the McDonald’s All-American Legacy
    Mar 25 2026
    In this special edition of FaceTime w/ The Baseline, we sit down with filmmakers Corey Colvin and Carlton Sabbs, the visionary directors behind the Prime Video documentary Meal Ticket. Hailing from Chicago, the duo brings a powerful blend of storytelling, culture, and lived experience to the screen. We dive into their creative journey, their transition into feature documentary filmmaking, and how their backgrounds in music, sports, and visual storytelling shaped the making of Meal Ticket.

    The film explores the cultural impact of the McDonald’s All-American Games — going beyond the court to capture the pressure, expectations, and life-changing moments that define the next generation of basketball stars. From archival storytelling to emotional, high-impact visuals, Colvin and Sabbs break down how they brought authenticity and depth to one of basketball’s most iconic pipelines. Tap in for an in-depth conversation on basketball culture, storytelling, and the intersection of sport and identity — only on The Baseline NBA Podcast.

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    59 m
  • What We Got Right… and Wrong: NBA Season Reality Check

    What We Got Right… and Wrong: NBA Season Reality Check
    Mar 19 2026
    The NBA season has been a roller coaster — and it’s time for a reality check. In this episode of The Baseline NBA Podcast, we revisit our preseason predictions and break down what we got right… and what we completely missed.

    From rising stars to unexpected team success, we take an honest look at how the season has unfolded. We discuss why our tempered expectations for Amen Thompson proved accurate, how the San Antonio Spurs — led by Victor Wembanyama — are ahead of schedule, and why Kon Knueppel has made an immediate impact.

    On the flip side, we revisit misses including underestimating the Boston Celtics and Indiana Pacers, expecting a leap from Matas Buzelis, and writing off the Phoenix Suns too early. From player development and team performance to playoff implications, we break down the biggest surprises and lessons from this NBA season so far.

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    1 h y 7 m
  • Proof of Life: The Non-Playoff Teams That Could Break Through Next Year

    Proof of Life: The Non-Playoff Teams That Could Break Through Next Year
    Mar 11 2026
    Not every non-playoff team is truly rebuilding — some are simply waiting for the right moment to break through. In this episode of The Baseline NBA Podcast, we introduce “Proof of Life,” a deep-dive exercise where we identify one team from the Eastern Conference and one from the Western Conference that could rise from outside the playoff picture and reach the postseason next year.

    We examine teams like the Indiana Pacers, Brooklyn Nets, Chicago Bulls, Washington Wizards, Memphis Grizzlies, Dallas Mavericks, New Orleans Pelicans, Sacramento Kings, and Utah Jazz — evaluating roster talent, player development, front office direction, and the key factors that could spark a turnaround.

    Which struggling teams are closer to contention than people realize? Which organizations still have life left in them?

    From rising stars to roster construction and future outlooks, we break down the teams that could surprise the league in the next NBA playoff race.

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    1 h y 3 m
  • Re-Evaluating the 2018 NBA Draft: Hits, Misses & Franchise Changers

    Re-Evaluating the 2018 NBA Draft: Hits, Misses & Franchise Changers
    Mar 4 2026
    In this episode of The Baseline NBA Podcast, we re-evaluate and re-draft the 2018 NBA Draft class featuring Luka Dončić, Trae Young, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jalen Brunson, and DeAndre Ayton. With multiple All-NBA players, franchise cornerstones, and late-pick steals emerging from this class, we break down the biggest hits, the most surprising misses, and how the draft order should look today. Was DeAndre Ayton the right No. 1 overall pick? Should Luka have gone first? How high would SGA and Brunson rise in a redraft?

    We re-analyze the 2018 draft. A class that may have truly changed the league.

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    59 m