On today’s show, we have a lot of NBA Playoffs to catch up on. Despite our best efforts, Gaber and I just couldn’t connect until today, so we’re gonna get in the way back machine to…

- give our Warriors’ season a post-mortem…,

- as well as recap what we saw elsewhere around the conference semis, before moving on to the…

- Pacers’ unlikely Eastern Conference title, and how they beat the Knicks (pace, defense, sum of the parts, etc…) as well as examine…

- the Thunders’ decisive series win against the Wolves (and continued pursuit of the “dream season”, with best record, scoring champ and mvp; just need the title and a Finals MVP for Shai for the perfect season).

- Then we make our Finals predictions, preview the series and much, much more!

So sit back, it’s the NBA, all NBA and nothing but the NBA today as the Finals are upon us, and we’re breaking down how it’s all unfolding, next on the Roundup Podcast so let’s get rolling . . .

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If you’re wondering what the intro/outro music on the show is, we lead off every episode with an amazing song by Calexico called Close Behind, and for the closing music, the same song we’ve used every single episode so far, a beautiful rendition of the standard I Wish You Love, performed by a group called Friends of Dean Martinez, and special thanks to Joe Burns for letting us use his music here. So as always, a shoutout to the music we love, Calexico, Friends of Dean Martinez, check it out…

On today’s show, it’s time for an NBA Playoff deep dive, as we…

- commiserate over Steph Curry’s injury…,

- look back at the opening round, ranking the series by intrigue and interest levels…,

- analyze what we’ve seen in the first games of the Conference Semis, particularly the upsets…,

- revise our predictions based on the surprising turn of events…,

- and much, much more!

So sit back, it’s the NBA, all NBA and nothing but the NBA here in Playoff time, and we’re breaking down how it’s all unfolding, next on the Roundup Podcast so let’s get rolling . . .

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If you’re wondering what the intro/outro music on the show is, we lead off every episode with an amazing song by Calexico called Close Behind, and for the closing music, the same song we’ve used every single episode so far, a beautiful rendition of the standard I Wish You Love, performed by a group called Friends of Dean Martinez, and special thanks to Joe Burns for letting us use his music here. So as always, a shoutout to the music we love, Calexico, Friends of Dean Martinez, check it out…

On today’s show, it’s NBA Playoff time, the “real season”, where the intensity ramps up, everyone plays thru injuries, the matchups are, for the most part, pretty competitive and it’s all happening every single night, so we’re breaking it all down, talking…

- Warriors’ path to the 7 seed, including how…

- Jimmy Butler impacts this team, as well as a look at…

- Jimmy’s proclivity for getting to the line and whether he’s a free throw grifter or the whistles are legit…,

- and a look at his unique career path and Hall of Fame chances.

- (Plus, Steph’s end of season stats, Draymond’s DPOY chances and some other regular season awards talk…)

- That takes us directly into our NBA Playoff Previews as we hit the Warriors/Rockets series first, then weave our way through each conference with picks, predictions and sub-plots, including…,

- what the optimal LeBron/Luka dynamic looks like…,

- is Rudy Gobert still the “Stifle Tower”…,

- Kawhi’s rejuvenation and his possible return to that top elite level of NBA superstar who has shown he can lead a team to an NBA title, w/ Jokic, LeBron, Steph, Giannis, and KD, and maybe Luka. SGA and Ant might be there soon, maybe even Brunson or Donovan, Tatum is close, but it’s an elite group and Kawhi, looking as spry and efficient as ever, is definitely a part of it…,

- and much, much more!

So sit back, it’s NBA Playoff time, and we’re breaking down how it’s all unfolding, next on the Roundup Podcast so let’s get rolling . . .

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If you’re wondering what the intro/outro music on the show is, we lead off every episode with an amazing song by Calexico called Close Behind, and for the closing music, the same song we’ve used every single episode so far, a beautiful rendition of the standard I Wish You Love, performed by a group called Friends of Dean Martinez, and special thanks to Joe Burns for letting us use his music here. So as always, a shoutout to the music we love, Calexico, Friends of Dean Martinez, check it out…

On today’s show, between March Madness and the Playoff positioning in the NBA, we’ve had a whole lotta hoops, and we have a lot to get into, including…

- optimal Playoff scenarios for our resurgent Warriors…

- as well as potential Playoff rotations…

- watching your home team thru the lens of the visiting announcers…

- the Thunder and Cavs’ push for a historically significant season win/loss record…

- seeding battles in both conferences…

- Tatum vs Giannis as an MVP candidate…

- whether we would take Tatum or Cade moving forward…

- Jrue Holiday’s HoF chances…

- Final Four…

- and more!

So sit back, baseball is here, the Final Four was electric, the NBA Playoffs are imminent, and we’re breaking down how it’s all unfolding, next on the Roundup Podcast so let’s get rolling . . .

<<< Special Thanks to… >>>
If you’re wondering what the intro/outro music on the show is, we lead off every episode with an amazing song by Calexico called Close Behind, and for the closing music, the same song we’ve used every single episode so far, a beautiful rendition of the standard I Wish You Love, performed by a group called Friends of Dean Martinez, and special thanks to Joe Burns for letting us use his music here. So as always, a shoutout to the music we love, Calexico, Friends of Dean Martinez, check it out…

On today’s show, only a month after the Super Bowl the NFL is already back in sports discussions, even as the NBA Playoffs approach, so today we’re…

- examining new quarterback situations around the NFL…

- as well as the most impactful signings and trades…

- before evaluating the expectations for Sanders and Ward as the top 2 QBs in the draft.

- But first, our Warriors are 12-2 in the Jimmy Butler era; can they keep moving up in the standings?

- And can the Cavs and Thunder get into rarified air as far as single season records?

- And can Jokic overcome the narrative of the season to win another MVP?

So sit back, player movement around the NFL keeps us busy while we wait for the draft as the NBA regular season wraps up with some drama, and we’re breaking down how it’s all unfolding, next on the Roundup Podcast so let’s get rolling . . .

<<< Special Thanks to… >>>
If you’re wondering what the intro/outro music on the show is, we lead off every episode with an amazing song by Calexico called Close Behind, and for the closing music, the same song we’ve used every single episode so far, a beautiful rendition of the standard I Wish You Love, performed by a group called Friends of Dean Martinez, and special thanks to Joe Burns for letting us use his music here. So as always, a shoutout to the music we love, Calexico, Friends of Dean Martinez, check it out…

On today’s show, with the NFL season a wrap, we’re all NBA all the time, and today we’re…

- wrapping up All Star Weekend, including viewing strategies for getting the most entertainment out of the experience…

- and whether anything the Association does to improve it even matters,…

- delving into what we’ve see from the new look Warriors in the Jimmy Butler era,…

- going All Around the NBA to evaluate what we’ve seen from the Western Conference, including,…

- OKC running away with the 1 seed,…

- fallout from the disaster in PHX &…

- Laker upside with Luka.

- Plus, can the Cavs win 66 games, draft lottery simulations and more!

So sit back, the NBA All-Star break is behind us as we head towards the Playoffs and we’re breaking down how it’s all unfolding, next on the Roundup Podcast so let’s get rolling . . .

On today’s show, another NFL season and another Super Bowl is in the books so you’d think that’s where we’d start today but we’re somehow still more interested in talking about…

- an NBA trade that happened almost a week ago but was so big, so unexpected and so ground shaking that we almost have no choice but to get into the Luka Doncic trade to the Lakers…

- and look at possible Mavs’ motivations, as well as likely outcomes for both teams.

- And of course we’ll discuss the newest Warrior, Jimmy Buckets in a “New Chapter” in GS…

- as well as Fox to the Spurs, and other moves.

- And all because the biggest game of the year, the sports’ ultimate matchup, the culmination of an entire season, was a snoozer, and not cuz the Eagles won, but because it was a blowout and lacked any drama whatsoever. But we’re still gonna talk about the Big Game,…

- and more!

So sit back, the NFL season is over, the NBA trade deadline is behind us as the Playoff stretch drive begins and we’re breaking down how it’s all unfolding, next on the Roundup Podcast so let’s get rolling . . .

On today’s show, it’s Super Bowl week, the NBA season is past the halfway point & All-Star rosters have been selected, and our Warriors are still mid, so we’re starting there,…

- by trying to find the silver linings on the cloud that hangs over our Warriors…

- and looking at possible trade options, before continuing all around the NBA…

- comparing the actual NBA All-Star rosters with our personal selections,…

- and breaking down the contenders from the East.

- Then it’s onto the NFL Playoffs as we look back at how some of the top contenders like the Ravens, Lions and Bills ended up eliminated,…

- make our Super Bowl picks…

- and more!

So sit back, the Super Bowl matchup is set as the NFL season winds down, the NBA All-Star break is almost here and we’re breaking down how it’s all unfolding, next on the Roundup Podcast so let’s get rolling . . .