From the Rafters Podcast

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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. APR 13

    WNBA Draft 2026: Who Should Go #1? Top Prospects, Trades & Free Agency

    Question of the Week WNBA Draft 2026, WNBA Draft predictions, who should go number 1 WNBA, Flaujae Johnson draft, Olivia Miles WNBA, Lauren Betts draft stock, Azzi Fudd WNBA draft, WNBA prospects 2026, Dallas Wings draft pick, Chicago Sky roster moves, WNBA free agency 2026, WNBA trades news, women’s basketball March Madness stars, top WNBA prospects, WNBA analysis podcast, women’s basketball news, WNBA draft breakdown, WNBA team needs, basketball podcast WNBA SUBSCRIBE! Shop Merch: https://nostoppingkev-shop.fourthwall.com Follow for more! INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/fromtherafterspod TIK TOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@fromtherafters.pod #wnba #wnbadraft #azzifudd #laurenbetts #wnbanews Shop Merch: https://nostoppingkev-shop.fourthwall.com Follow for more! instagram.com/fromtherafterspod Tik Tok: @fromtherafters.pod

    42 min

  2. APR 6

    Women’s basketball is outshining the men - True or False

    Question of the Week Is Women’s Basketball Passing the Men’s Game?  In today’s episode we dive into the Women’s March Madness Final, viewership trends over the last 10 years and how interest in women’s basketball is still rapidly evolving. We also unpack the new WNBA CBA, including massive salary increases, a groundbreaking revenue-sharing model, and why comparing the WNBA to today’s NBA misses the point entirely. We also explore how the NBA looked at a similar stage in its growth—and what that tells us about the future of women’s sports. We wrap with Men’s March Madness predictions and revisit the main question: Is women’s basketball really surpassing the men’s game—or are we just finally paying attention? SUBSCRIBE! SOURCES: https://www.espn.com/wnba/story/_/id/48316853/wnba-cba-collective-bargaining-agreement-2026-biggest-wins https://www.espn.com/wnba/estory/_/id/48271630/wnba-cba-collective-bargaining-agreement-salary-supermax-rookie-wages-contracts Shop Merch: https://nostoppingkev-shop.fourthwall.com Follow for more! INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/fromtherafterspod TIK TOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@fromtherafters.pod #WomensBasketball #WNBA #MarchMadness Shop Merch: https://nostoppingkev-shop.fourthwall.com Follow for more! instagram.com/fromtherafterspod Tik Tok: @fromtherafters.pod

    33 min

  3. FEB 23

    Larry Bird vs Lebron James | Basketball Debate

    Question of the Week In this episode, we debata a viral NBA meme that asks the question: "Who are you taking at small forward? Larry Bird, Kawhi Leonard,  Kevin Durant, Dr. J, Scottie Pippen or Lebron James.  SUBSCRIBE! SOURCES: Shop Merch: https://nostoppingkev-shop.fourthwall.com Follow for more! INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/fromtherafterspod TIK TOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@fromtherafters.pod #larrybird #lebronjames #kobebryant Shop Merch: https://nostoppingkev-shop.fourthwall.com Follow for more! instagram.com/fromtherafterspod Tik Tok: @fromtherafters.pod

    35 min

  4. FEB 16

    NBA All-Star Weekend Recap, Unrivaled 1v1 Tournament & Is the WNBA Headed Toward a Lockout?

    Question of the Week We’re breaking down everything from NBA All-Star Weekend — from the electric 3-Point Contest to the Dunk Contest and whether the All-Star Game has officially returned to being worth the watch. Who stole the show? What worked? What didn’t? And does the format need another overhaul? Then we shift to the women’s game and unpack Unrivaled’s 1v1 tournament — what it says about the evolution of player-driven leagues and offseason innovation. Plus, Breanna Stewart’s massive new overseas contract has us asking a bigger question: Is the WNBA heading toward serious CBA tension… or even a lockout? This episode blends on-court performance, business implications, and the future of player empowerment across the NBA and WNBA. Topics include: - 3PT Contest standout performances - Dunk Contest creativity vs. nostalgia - All-Star Game competitiveness concerns - Unrivaled’s 1v1 tournament impact - Breanna Stewart’s overseas deal - WNBA CBA pressure and lockout speculation If you care about where basketball is heading — on and off the court — this one’s for you. SUBSCRIBE! Shop Merch: https://nostoppingkev-shop.fourthwall.com Follow for more! INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/fromtherafterspod TIK TOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@fromtherafters.pod #nbaallstar #unrivaled #breannastewart  Shop Merch: https://nostoppingkev-shop.fourthwall.com Follow for more! instagram.com/fromtherafterspod Tik Tok: @fromtherafters.pod

    42 min

  5. FEB 9

    NBA Trade Shockwaves + WNBA CBA Showdown

    Question of the Week The NBA trade landscape just shifted — and we break it all down. We dive into the latest moves involving Anthony Davis, Jaren Jackson Jr., and Jared McCain and what they mean for playoff positioning, roster construction, and long-term team strategy. Who won? Who’s taking the biggest risk? Then we switch to the WNBA, where CBA negotiations between the league and the WNBAPA are heating up. We unpack the key sticking points, what both sides want, and what a potential lockout or agreement could mean for players, expansion, and league growth. Finally, we preview the upcoming Unrivaled 1-on-1 tournament — the format, the stakes, and why this event could signal a new era in offseason women’s basketball. SUBSCRIBE! SOURCES: https://frontofficesports.com/wnba-cba-owners-response-revenue/ https://www.cbssports.com/wnba/news/wnba-cba-negotiations-elizabeth-williams-urgency-next-steps/ Shop Merch: https://nostoppingkev-shop.fourthwall.com Follow for more! INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/fromtherafterspod TIK TOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@fromtherafters.pod #nbatrade #wnbacba #anthonydavis Shop Merch: https://nostoppingkev-shop.fourthwall.com Follow for more! instagram.com/fromtherafterspod Tik Tok: @fromtherafters.pod

    24 min

  6. JAN 26

    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

  7. 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

  8. 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
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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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    FromTheRaftersPod
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2026
  • Episodes
    123
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    Explicit
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