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The From the Rafters Podcast focuses on the full picture on all things basketball...and NOT quick one-liners and headlines. This is the type of hoops talk that will give you ALL the info, the best view of the game, the details, the stats and the debates & basketball news in between. Follow along on our journey!

  1. 1D AGO

    LeBron vs Jeanie Buss, Lakers Family Drama, Pistons Title Talk & Unrivaled’s Rise | NBA Podcast

    Question of the Week In this episode, we break down the reported tension between LeBron and Lakers governor Jeanie Buss, the long-standing Buss family drama, and what LeBron’s arrival truly meant for the franchise both on and off the court. We also shift to the Eastern Conference where the Detroit Pistons have gone from a 68-loss team to the top of the East. Are they real championship contenders?  SUBSCRIBE! SOURCES: https://www.statista.com/statistics/381489/gate-receipts-of-the-los-angeles-lakers-national-basketball-association/?srsltid=AfmBOoqWiiqbj4q09Gi5AxeT2lov-rdp8ze7FzTGm02OpsJRLrDIJ4qi#:~:text=During%20the%202024/25%20season,totaling%20104%20million%20U.S.%20dollars. https://www.sportspro.com/news/lebron-james-la-lakers-nba-jersey-sale-rankings/#:~:text=The%20National%20Basketball%20Association%20(NBA,for%20the%20last%20three%20seasons. https://lakersdaily.com/former-lakers-scout-claps-back-at-jeanie-buss-says-lebron-saved-franchise/ https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/lakers-lebron-james-responds-jeanie-buss-frustrations/  https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/jeanie-buss-sister-janie-pleaded-185224098.html  https://www.silverscreenandroll.com/lakers-news/105818/jeanie-buss-relationship-with-joey-jesse-is-much-worse-than-anyone-realized  https://pistonpowered.com/pistons-are-coming-to-stunning-realization-that-fans-already-knew-01kfkmtebnwn#:~:text=They're%20missing%20a%20critical%20piece%20of%20the%20championship%20puzzle.&text=The%202025%2D26%20NBA%20season,even%20has%20any%20desire%20to.  Shop Merch: https://nostoppingkev-shop.fourthwall.com Shop Merch: https://nostoppingkev-shop.fourthwall.com Follow for more! instagram.com/fromtherafterspod Tik Tok: @fromtherafters.pod

    42 min

  2. 12/23/2025

    Is the NBA In season Cup played out? + How the NBA is changing its policies that could change sports

    Question of the Week In this episode, we break down the NBA’s response to the recent wave of sports betting scandals, including proposed rule changes around injury reporting, prop bets, tanking, and league investigations.  We also dive into the latest NBA storylines, including Nikola Jokic making history, Jamal Murray’s All-Star case, looming trade deadline moves involving the Lakers, Giannis trade rumors, and potential NBA expansion. On the women’s side, we highlight the dominance of UConn women’s basketball, the explosive growth of Unrivaled, and why the data proves women’s basketball is thriving—no matter what the comment section says. SUBSCRIBE! SOURCES: https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/47361909/nba-outlines-injury-info-prop-betting-changes-memo-teams https://sports.yahoo.com/nba/article/nba-reportedly-changing-injury-reporting-rules-while-enacting-several-sports-betting-policies-league-also-looking-to-address-tanking-233739689.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAALXf9fysU33zqyMqq3dPxmwWbTo6RxVMEvrruUaxinwkCbLtIxQT7tgcESlJA36OSSnf6VnubJXCh9j9KUpA835yMzE2DlsiF36QIwzEDemrmERYVm9MNhYbD6-1ly2xXCzrHudQwQEUh4RQcjPmOFo6MQp5eqNPxn-CS7l9daU8 https://www.foxnews.com/sports/nuggets-star-nikola-jokic-surpasses-kareem-abdul-jabbar-most-assists-center-nba-history https://www.blazersedge.com/nba-news-rumors/106729/nba-expansion-adam-silver-latest-seattle-las-vegas-news https://www.si.com/college/uconn/basketball/nba-trainer-sees-potential-uconn-huskies-azzi-fudd  https://sports.yahoo.com/wnba/breaking-news/article/unrivaled-announces-2-expansion-teams-and-a-6-player-developmental-pool-ahead-of-second-season-130123392.html  Shop Merch: https://nostoppingkev-shop.fourthwall.com Follow for more! instagram.com/fromtherafterspod Tik Tok: @fromtherafters.pod

    33 min

  3. 12/10/2025

    The Clippers Meltdown: CP3 vs Ty Lue Drama EXPLAINED | WNBA Expansion, LeBron's dominance & Prime D-Wade Debate

    Question of the Week Today’s episode is packed. We break down the explosive situation between Chris Paul and the Clippers, after conflicting reports emerge from ESPN, Shams, Chris Haynes, and even former teammates like DeMarcus Cousins. Did CP3’s leadership truly become “disruptive”? Did Ty Lue really refuse to meet with him? And how does this connect to the Clippers’ disastrous start to the season? We also dive into: LeBron’s continued dominance in the leagueThe WNBA’s housing stipend explained & why it mattersAnd finally… Prime D-Wade vs the greats — who does he REALLY stack up against?SOURCES: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DR5wkTwAZSu/?igsh=MXZkcmNwNXY1ZzMzaA==  https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/47190462/sources-chris-paul-ty-lue-speaking-terms-ahead-pg-ouster  https://www.basketballnetwork.net/latest-news/demarcus-cousins-believes-the-clippers-are-being-dishonest-about-the-chris-paul-situation  https://sports.yahoo.com/article/wnba-expansion-adding-roster-spots-150104224.html https://www.espn.com/wnba/story/_/id/43625067/who-eligible-enter-wnba-draft-rules-know  https://www.espn.com/nba/team/stats/_/name/lal/los-angeles-lakers Shop Merch: https://nostoppingkev-shop.fourthwall.com Follow for more! instagram.com/fromtherafterspod Tik Tok: @fromtherafters.pod

    43 min

  4. 12/03/2025

    Basketball Is Changing Forever: Giannis Rumors, WNBA CBA Drama & Project B Takeover

    Question of the Week On today’s episode of From the Rafters, we break down the Giannis trade rumors to a historic turning point in women’s professional hoops. Have we officially entered Project B vs. the WNBA?  The WNBA’s latest proposal includes major salary jumps—from $220K to $1.1M—but removes team housing, lengthens the season, and risks conflict with the NCAA and the fast-rising Project B league. Meanwhile, players are fighting for something deeper: A revenue model that grows with the business, just like the NBA. SUBSCRIBE! SOURCES: https://www.espn.com/wnba/story/_/id/47160077/wnba-players-union-agree-40-day-extension-cba https://www.cbssports.com/wnba/news/wnba-cba-negotiations-deadline-news-extension/ https://frontofficesports.com/wnba-cba-update-housing-start-date-salary/ https://www.unrivaled.basketball/news/unrivaled-tnt-sports-announce-schedule-for-2026-season-fourth-night-expansion-on-tnt-sports-networks-bpn6m5geqrzf Shop Merch: https://nostoppingkev-shop.fourthwall.com Follow for more! instagram.com/fromtherafterspod Tik Tok: @fromtherafters.pod

    25 min

  5. 11/19/2025

    Is the New NBA All-Star Format a W? US vs World, Trade Scenarios, WNBA Draft

    Question of the Week In this episode, we break down the NEW NBA All-Star Weekend format and what it really means for the game and the fans, Bleacher Report trade scenarios, including Tari Eason for Jared McCain and Giannis to the Spurs, and the 2026 WNBA Draft Lottery details and projected No. 1 pick (including stats on Lauren Betts, Azzi Fudd, and Olivia Miles).  SUBSCRIBE! 00:00 - 00:35 Intro 00:36 - 10:08 New NBA All-Star Weekend Game 2026 Format 10: 09 - 14:06 PLUS Other new things coming to NBA All-star Saturday night 14:07 - 19:53 Bleacher Report Wild Trade Scenarios 19:54 - 23:04 the WNBA Draft Lottery 23:05 - 29:50 Who can Name the most unique NBA Western Conference players 29:51 - 30:51 Outro Sources: https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/46935553/nba-presents-new-all-star-game-format-selection-process https://sports.yahoo.com/nba/article/the-nbas-new-all-star-game-format-is-so-complicated-it-might-be-time-to-scrap-the-exhibition-entirely-182627047.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAALt_aPNrPLbSqsvPMKtQzXIziQnFWc3tZnGHHpxrrw9_x0JKwxPcYAKFY0eQrnBKU3_t0usoHi4EGA6APwsOF-AyaxAuhmJIR9exJb9OUsk6u6wqTYzePnBAKFeq4SCr9plDXJF_xqNnEK-V3km38v1XRKuTR7zgXRujbpaq0LR5 https://www.timesleaderonline.com/sports/local-sports/2025/11/nba-confirms-that-the-all-star-game-will-feature-a-u-s-vs-the-world-format-this-season/ https://www.instagram.com/p/DRAzcarCR3o/?img_index=4&igsh=MWVnd2lvenRvNGdsNw== https://sports.yahoo.com/article/spurs-trade-idea-brings-giannis-023026402.html https://www.espn.com/wnba/story/_/id/46884211/wnba-draft-lottery-take-place-nov-23 https://www.espn.com/womens-college-basketball/player/stats/_/id/4433790/azzi-fudd Shop Merch: https://nostoppingkev-shop.fourthwall.com Follow for more! instagram.com/fromtherafterspod Tik Tok: @fromtherafters.pod

    31 min

  6. 11/12/2025

    Kawhi’s Controversy NBA Salary Cap Scandal, Pistons Rising & Project B Explained | From the Rafters Podcast

    Question of the Week In this week's episode we cover Kawhi Leonard and Clippers owner Steve Ballmer being caught in a recent salary cap lawsuit — and it’s not looking good. Plus, updates on the NBA’s poker and sports betting scandal as arrests continue to rock the league. Meanwhile, the Detroit Pistons are making a serious wave! Cade Cunningham is lighting it up with back-to-back 30-point games and leading Detroit to the 1-seed in the East. In women’s basketball, Nneka Ogwumike makes a historic move by signing with Project B — a new global league offering $2M+ salaries and equity deals to top players like Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark. What does that mean for the WNBA’s future? And in college hoops, we look at the NBA sons making their mark — from Bryce James to Kiyan Anthony and Alijah Arenas — and how their NIL rankings stack up against their game. Shop Merch: https://nostoppingkev-shop.fourthwall.com Follow for more! instagram.com/fromtherafterspod Tik Tok: @fromtherafters.pod

    43 min

  7. 11/09/2025

    NBA Shockers 😳 Bulls Undefeated, Wemby Dominates & Allen Iverson’s Legacy

    Question of the Week The NBA season surprises are not letting up. The Chicago Bulls are undefeated for the first time since the Jordan era, Wemby’s leading the league in rebounds and blocks, and Josh Giddey is quietly becoming a star. We break it all down — plus, the Allen Iverson docu-series, why his story still inspires today, and our reactions to the newest WNBA Hall of Fame class featuring Elena Delle Donne and Candace Parker. SUBSCRIBE! SOURCES: https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/4... https://www.si.com/fannation/nba/fast... https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/do... https://www.espn.com/wnba/player/stat... https://www.wnba.com/player/203399/el... https://www.espn.com/wnba/story/_/id/... Shop Merch: https://nostoppingkev-shop.fourthwall.com Follow for more! instagram.com/fromtherafterspod Tik Tok: @fromtherafters.pod

    30 min

  8. 10/29/2025

    FBI ARRESTS Rock the NBA 😳 + Rookie Explosions & WNBA Contract Negotiations Continue

    Question of the Week The 2025 NBA season tipped off with absolute chaos — double-overtime thrillers, rookie records, and even FBI arrests tied to sports betting and poker scandals shaking the league. V.J. Edgecombe made Sixers history in his debut, Wemby looks unstoppable, and Luka’s (almost) 50-point statement without LeBron James has the season off to a wild start. Meanwhile, the WNBA faces major CBA tension as players demand real revenue sharing ahead of the Oct. 31 deadline. Plus, new coaching hires and expansion updates out of Toronto and Seattle. SOURCES: https://www.nba.com/sixers/news/76ers-rookie-vj-edgecombe-delivers-historic-nba-debut https://www.espn.com/wnba/story/_/id/46688961/wnba-disputes-union-claim-says-offered-uncapped-revenue-sharing-proposal https://www.espn.com/wnba/story/_/id/46675630/wnba-cba-updates-negotiations-latest Shop Merch: https://nostoppingkev-shop.fourthwall.com Follow for more! instagram.com/fromtherafterspod Tik Tok: @fromtherafters.pod

    42 min
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The From the Rafters Podcast focuses on the full picture on all things basketball...and NOT quick one-liners and headlines. This is the type of hoops talk that will give you ALL the info, the best view of the game, the details, the stats and the debates & basketball news in between. Follow along on our journey!

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    2019 - 2026
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