Podcasts by Iso Ball Podcast

All Stars, Rookies and Teams we like 20 Games into the season from 2021-01-31T16:52:25

Niko Moniz, Nick Raponi and Alex Azevedo join me to talk All Stars, Rookie of the year conversation, teams we like, som playoff talk and some good laughs in between. This was a fun one!

James Harden 4-Team Trade from 2021-01-13T21:30:02

I break down the massive James Harden deal from the perspective of Brooklyn, Houston, Cleveland and Indiana.

10 Games IntoThe Season Update from 2021-01-10T17:39:34

I talk about whats real and what isnt with the small 10 game sample. Also talk about overarching things I've seen through 10 games. 

Extensions and Awards - The eve of the new season from 2020-12-22T17:57:06

I go through all of the last minute extensions for some of the key players across the league, and make my picks for the 2021 awards including MVP, 6 man, ROY, DPOY, COY, MIP, and this years cham...

2020 Western Conference Free Agency from 2020-12-10T13:13:56

I go through all of the ins and outs of the 2020 Free agency moves in the Western Conference. 

2020 Eastern Conference Free Agency Recap from 2020-11-30T12:03:52

I go through all of the ins and outs of the 2020 Free agency moves in the Eastern Conference. 

Nick Raponi on the 2020 NBA Draft Results + Trades from 2020-11-19T22:51:36

Nick Raponi joins me to go over the NBA draft, going into detail on the top 10 and which picks he liked and disliked in the 1st round. We also touch on the major draft day trades.  

CP3 to the Suns, Jrue to the Bucks and more + why the supermax just isn't enough from 2020-11-18T10:18:30

I go over the 6 trades that went down before the draft (plus a suprise Knicks Jazz pick swap trade) and also dicuss why the Bucks had to give up so much for Holiday. Is this the offical death of...

Iso Ball Podcast x That's a Rap Podcast - 2020 Raptors Off-Season from 2020-11-11T22:35:40

I teamed up with the guys from That's a Rap Podcast to discuss all things Toronto Raptors. We talk whether its time to panic on Pascal Siakam, Raptor's walk away number for Fred VanVleet, who co...

2020 Off-Season Landscape from 2020-10-26T18:58:54

Laying out what this off-season looks liek for the league from the persepctive of: The cap number, the draft, free agents, motivations to make the 8 seed and lack of money around the league. 

NBA Finals Review from 2020-10-14T19:00:08

I go over the finals with a breif game by game overview including some overarching themes throughout the series. I also talk breifly about the legacies of Lebron James, Anthony Davis, Dwight How...

Josh Matthews on the NBA Finals from 2020-09-29T20:28:32

Josh Matthews joins me again to talk about the Lakers Vs. Heat NBA finals matchup. 

Josh Matthews on the ECF and potential WCF series from 2020-09-14T21:50:48

More than happy to have had Josh Matthews as a guest to talk Coronavirus in the U.S, its affect on basketball, how he got started in basketball and going over the Eastern Conference Finals and b...

Semi Finals Series Update from 2020-09-10T18:01:42

I talk about the 4 semi finals series in the NBA and my thoughts on Steve Nash as coach of the Brooklyn Nets. 

Western Conference First Round Update from 2020-08-29T10:45:57

Airing out my sympathies for Jacob Blake and why I believe that the penalty for not listening to police, can't be death. I also go over all 4 western fonference first round series. 

Eastern Conference 1st Round Update from 2020-08-24T20:30:07

Going over all 4 series of the Eastern conference. I can't watch every game of every series, so I did my best to give a summary of what I have seen for each. 

Iso Ball Podcast x Hoop Dreams Basketball: Why Basketball IQ is so Important from 2020-08-16T16:06:26

I had an incredible chat with Beno Memory from Hoop Dreams Basketball. We talk about his experience and multiple touch points in the game, the basketball scene in Portland, how players can get n...

Regular Season in the Bubble Continued... from 2020-08-09T19:36:59

This week I touch on our game of the week choice from last week Mavs Vs. Clippers, the race for 8th and 9th in the West and why are so many players hitting career highs in the bubble? I also tou...

First Regular Season Games in the Bubble from 2020-08-02T15:42:56

This week I touch on the Rockets Vs. Mavericks high scoring affair, Raptors vs. Lakers, TJ Warren going off for 53, and why the Pelicans aren't out of the playoffs yet.  

Observations of the Restart + League News from 2020-07-26T14:27:43

I touch on some of my initial observations of the NBA's restart games + some league enws including players returning, Sabonis injury and Tom Thibodeau getting hoired by the Knicks. 

Almost Back! from 2020-07-12T19:29:52

The NBA is a couple weeks away from a return so I catch up on transactions around the league Including J.R Smith and Jamal Crawford, who isn't joining the bubble, some body transformations inclu...

THE NBA IS COMING BACK! from 2020-06-05T15:49:14

Breaking down the NBA's plan to return to action, the tradeoff between safety and money, and how I think the NBA did in putting this together. Also, a message at the beginning and end of the epi...

2020 NBA Awards Pod from 2020-05-20T10:10

Nick Raponi, Alex Azevedo, Niko Moniz and I go through our NBA awards: MVP, Rookie of the year, Defensive player of the year, Most improved, 6 man of the year, Coach of the year, and our All-NBA...

The Last Dance Review with Nick Raponi from 2020-05-20T09:38:05

Nick Raponi and I review The Last Dance documentary. As 2 guys who never watched Jordan in his prime we discussed: What we learned about Jordan, Pippen, Rodman, Kerr, Krause and Jackson. We disc...

Corona Virus - League on hold from 2020-03-15T20:41:35

What players and teams have done in the mean time, the importance of social distancing, when can we expect the league to continue?

This week in Basketball March 2nd - March 8th from 2020-03-08T20:22:59

Why was Kenny Atkinson fired? Waiters and Noah join LA teams, Giannis injury, Nurkic return. 5 things I saw from Lakers Clippers and did the Lakers figure out a way to get to the rim against the...

29 Arena Series: 1/29 - Little Caesars Arena from 2020-03-07T13:52:20

A new series here on the Iso Ball Podcast, Nick Raponi and I are going on a mission throughout the years to visit all 29 NBA arenas. We do these podcasts with an eye toward the viewing experienc...

This week in Basketball Feb 24th to March 1st from 2020-03-01T21:22:19

Injury and buyout updates, Game of the week - Raptors Bucks recap, Is Giannis actually skilled? 

What I'm watching the last 25 games of the season from 2020-02-23T12:05:39

Where buyout guys have landed, Beilein out as Cavs head coach, Kyrie gets surgery, what I'm keeping an eye on the last 25 games of the season

2020 Trade Deadline Review from 2020-02-09T19:27:55

Going over all the trade deadline trades, explaining the repeater tax, buyout guys have landed already, Darren Collision isn't coming back to the league. 

This week in Basketball Jan 20th - Feb 2nd from 2020-02-02T13:57:16

This week I talk: Mavericks trade to replace Dwight Powell, All-Stars announced (where did I go wrong), Damian Lillard's hot streak, Zion's first 5 games and did Kobe actually study the refs?

Remembering Kobe Bryant from 2020-01-26T19:14:58

We remember the legacy of Kobe Bryant, the basketball player, the person, the Oscar winner and the Mamba Mentality. I also touch on how Kobe impacted me in my own life and some advice we can all...

This week in Basketball Jan 13 - Jan 19 from 2020-01-19T18:28:14

I talk the 2 trades that went down this week, Steph Curry's return, Royce O'Neal's extension, Celtics Vs. Bucks, and are players actually reading the scouting reports?

This week in Basketball Jan 6 - Jan 12 from 2020-01-12T21:56:02

Oladipo and Zion Injury return dates, Kyrie is back, Rockets continue to duck the tax, East all stars, West all stars, why is the 14th and 15th man causing so much commotion in front offices?

Im Back! Top 8 teams 35 games in, Drummond Rumors from 2020-01-05T20:34:24

Where have I been, Top 8 teams in each conference, where will Andre Drummond end up?

This week in Basketball December 9th - December 15th from 2019-12-15T20:02:26

This week in basketball we touch on: Injury Updates - What is a Disabled Player Exception? - Mexico G League team in 2021 - Game of the Week - The problem with counting stats (Pts, ast, reb, FG%...

This week in Basketball Dec 1st - Dec 7th from 2019-12-08T20:55:27

This week in Basketball I touch on: News: Injury updates + Fizdale fired Under the radar - Standout Players so far Games of the week The value of your #9, 10, 11 guys in your rotation

Nuggets, Doncic, Raptors and Canada Basketball with Nick Raponi from 2019-11-30T22:11:54

Nick Raponi joins me to touch on Some topics around the league.

• Is the Nuggets defense just good, or are they lucky
• What is Luka Doncic's Ceiling?
• Toronto Raptors l...
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This week in Basketball Nov 11th - Nov 17th from 2019-11-17T20:48:01

This week in basketball we look at: Injury Updates, Carmelo Anthony signs with the Blazers, My 3 games of the week, Understanding a player's gravity when they may not deserve it.

This week in Basketball Nov 4 - Nov 10 from 2019-11-10T20:39:37

This week in Basketball we talk news updates, my 2 games of the week, who is at the top and the bottom of the league and net rating and finally... load management. 

This week in Basketball Oct 27-Nov3 from 2019-11-03T19:58:42

First edition of this week in basketball. I went through my top 3 games of the week, analyzed whether some teams and player starts are real or unsustainable. I also went through a little mid ran...

Rookie Extensions and First impression of the new season from 2019-10-24T17:56:38

Going through the Rookie and veteran extensions. Which ones I liked and didn't like. Plus I give my 5 takeaways after the first 2 nights of the NBA season.

Top 10(ish) players in the NBA 2019-2020 from 2019-10-15T18:11:59

I rank the top 10 players in the NBA going into 2019-2020. I ranked these players with criteria, the main one being, who would I want to have if my goal is to win a championship in the 2019-202...

Celtics season outlook with Tom Westerholm from 2019-07-31T21:09:52

It was an honor to have my first beat writer on the podcast, Tom Westerholm (@Tom_NBA) joins me to talk (and by talk I mean take me to school) all things Celtics.

- The life of a beat wri...

CP3 / Westbrook Trade from 2019-07-16T20:37:16

Massive trade once again in the association as CP3 is traded for Russell Westbrook

- Who won this trade? - How does Russ fit with the Rockets? - Is Russ THAT much better than CP3? - What ...

Kawhi Signs with Clippers and Paul George Joins him from 2019-07-07T22:16:24

Breaking down the CRAZY news that not only is Kawhi Leonard going to the Clippers, but he is being joined by Paul George! I talk about what the trade was, how it came about, and the impact on al...

Summer 2019 Free Agency - Day 1, 2 and 3 from 2019-07-02T18:11:53

Going over every single signing... did some of the major ones in more detail. Got into some themes as well as winners and losers.

This is going to be a wild season.

2019 NBA DRAFT REVIEW PODCAST from 2019-06-23T21:18:52

Reviewing all of the 2019 NBA Draft with Nick Raponi. Going over all of the top 10 in decent detail and some of our favorites for the rest of the draft.

Anthony Davis to the Lakers - Reaction Pod from 2019-06-16T11:16:40

Going over this blockbuster trade as Anthony Davis has been traded to the Los Angeles Lakers. What are the options now for the Lakers and Pelicans?

Logistics of when it is best to compl...

2019 NBA FINALS - GAME 6 REVIEW from 2019-06-15T10:29:05

Reviewing Game 6 of the NBA finals with the Raptors capturing their first NBA Championship. Quarter by quarter breakdown, Giving credit to Nick Nurse and Masai Ujiri. Where do the Raptors go fro...

2019 NBA FINALS - GAME 5 REVIEW from 2019-06-11T15:06:08

Going over Game 5 of the 2019 NBA Finals. Opinion on Raptor fans cheering the KD injury, Klay and Curry carrying the load. Can the Warriors score reliably without KD? Who should feel better abou...

2019 NBA FINALS - GAME 4 REVIEW from 2019-06-08T13:02:36

Going over Game 4 of the NBA finals. Why the Warriors are having trouble scoring, how are the Raptors scoring their points, and Toronto being locked in more than I have ever seen. 

2019 NBA FINALS - GAME 3 REVIEW from 2019-06-06T22:08:44

Recapping Game 3 of the NBA Finals. 

2019 NBA FINALS - GAME 2 REVIEW. from 2019-06-04T18:28:51

Going over Game 2 of the 2019 NBA Finals. Talked about Curry's gravity, the 18-0 run, Box and 1 defense and a lot more. 

2019 NBA FINALS - GAME 1 REVIEW from 2019-06-01T14:09:39

Reviewing Game 1 of the NBA Finals. Going over what I saw + some adjustments for Game 2. Check out the Game 1 thread on Twitter @ISOBALLPOD

2019 NBA FINALS PREVIEW - RAPTORS VS. WARRIORS from 2019-05-29T18:40:25

Previewing the Raptors Warriors Series Raptors section 0:00 - 16:00 

Warriors section 16:01 - 27:38

Prediction 32:40 - 35:55

2019 All NBA, All Defense, Bucks Raptors ECF Review from 2019-05-28T18:29:26

Going over All NBA and All Defensive teams Changes I had to both teams. Briefly explaining the super max Holding myself accountable for my Raptors Bucks series preview Content to expect going fo...

2019 Conference Finals Previews from 2019-05-14T18:44:10

Did a breakdown of the Warriors vs. Blazers series + Raptors Vs. Bucks

Made my predictions and teased some stuff coming in the future

Hope you enjoy!

2019 Western Conference Semis Preview + GSW vs. HOU GM 1 from 2019-04-29T18:18:09

Recapping Game 1 of Warriors vs. Rockets and previewing Nuggets vs. Blazers

Hope you enjoy :)

2019 Eastern Conference Semis Preview from 2019-04-27T10:46:45

Breaking down Raptors Vs. Sixers & Bucks Vs. Celtics. Keys for each team and my prediction on who will win the series. 

2018-2019 Regular Season Recap + Playoffs Vs. Regular Season Comparison from 2019-04-12T18:48:01

Recapping some of the best moments of the 2019 Regular season. Then I get into the difference between Playoff and Regular Season Basketball with some potential mismatches to look out for 

Eliminating the Harden Slander - A Rant from 2019-03-23T13:11:11

Felt the need to try and put some of this Harden slander to bed as it seems to have gotten out of control. Hopefully this gives you more of a perspective on Harden's game and why a lot of the na...

2019 Trade Deadline Review from 2019-03-10T14:46

The ISO BALL POD is a podcast that intends to educate and provide an opinion to its listeners on the game of basketball. I focus on covering the NBA on and off the court. As this podcast grows, ...