Chucking Darts NBA Podcast

Chucking Darts
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A basketball podcast of debatable accuracy. Rigorously, joyfully discussing the NBA. 100% correct until the ball is tipped. Darts are meant to be chucked forward. It's ok to be wrong about sports.

  1. Jul 5

    Ep. 246: Full 2026 NBA Draft and Trade Reaction (sprint)

    I empty the tank reacting to each (or about 27 or so) team's moves in the NBA Draft, as well as the seimic trades involving Giannis, Lamelo Ball, Kawhi Leonard, Jaylen Brown, and Walker Kessler. My companion substack piece: https://chuckingdarts.substack.com/p/2026-nba-draft-final-dart-board-distrust Enjoy! TIME STAMPS (0:00) Intro + Substack Thesis (6:05) Wiz - Dybantsa (21:30) Jazz -Peterson (26:35) Grizzlies - Boozer, Lopez, Saunders (36:35) Bulls - Wilson, Swain (44:30) Clippers - Wagler, Baba Miller, Kawhi bounty (55:20) Nets - Mikel Brown Jr., Joshua Jefferson, Bilodeau (1:02:55) Kings - Darius Acuff, Karaban, Sharp (1:07:05) Hawks - Kingston Flemings, Zuby Ejiofor, Henri Veesaar (1:29:25) Mavs - Morez Johnson, De Larrea, Ischenko, Lawal (1:40:00) Bucks - Giannis bounty, Burries, Ament, Castro, Lewis (1:49:05) Warriors - Yaxel, Lajae Jones (1:51:55) Thunder - Mara, Stirtz, Oweh (1:56:50) Hornets - Lamelo bounty, Steinbach, Anderson (2:03:00) Pistons - Ebuka Okorie, Ogonna Onyenso (2:05:00) Raptors - Allen Graves, Kawhi Trade (2:11:15) Spurs - Quaintance, Tarris Reed, Gillespie, Brown (2:13:30) Wrap - Sixers draft + Jaylen Brown, Lakers draft + Kessler, Heat draft + Giannis, etc

    Ep. 246: Full 2026 NBA Draft and Trade Reaction (sprint)

  2. Jun 15

    Ep. 245: The Knicks Win! And the Hornets' 2026 draft moment with Brian Geisinger of SplitTheAction

    Brian Geisinger (@bgeis_bird; @bgeisinger.bsky.social) talks the Knicks' victory, the Spurs' arrival and mandate, his history with Jalen Brunson and OG Anunoby, and the Hornets' unique opportunity at 14 and 18 in the 2026 draft. https://briangeisinger.substack.com/ Enjoy! TIME STAMPS (0:00) Intro (3:00) How the Knicks Won the Finals (17:00) The Spurs' Shortcomings (30:00) Spurs' Roster Choice Ahead (55:00) OG Anunoby the Unicorn (1:09:50) Hornets and Morez Johnson Jr. (1:30:00) Hannes Steinbach (1:45:30) Zuby Ejiofor, Allen Graves, and Wrap

    Ep. 245: The Knicks Win! And the Hornets' 2026 draft moment with Brian Geisinger of SplitTheAction

  3. Jun 2

    Ep. 244: Spurs Jubilee and a Finals Preview with Pat

    My old friend and Spurs diehard Pat joins to recount a legendary game 7, appreciate the Spurs' roster build, and preview the NBA Finals. Plus, some draft options for the Spurs at 20. Enjoy! TIME STAMPS (0:00) Intro + Game 7 recap (28:00) The Spurs roster build (38:10) Knicks-Spurs NBA Finals (1:11:22) Spurs draft at pick 20 + wrap

    Ep. 244: Spurs Jubilee and a Finals Preview with Pat

  4. May 26

    Ep. 243: The NBA Finals-bound New York Knicks + a 2026 Lottery Mock Draft with @TheStrickland 's Prez

    Prez (@_prezidente) of the Strickland returns as we wax poetic on the dominant New York Knicks, the special sauce behind their roster build, and the matchup problems they will present in the NBA Finals. Then, a 14 team Lottery Mock Draft. Enjoy! TIME STAMPS (0:00) NBA Finals New York Knicks (35:25) Wizards - Cam Boozer (39:55) Jazz - Darryn Peterson (46:45) Grizzlies - AJ Dybantsa (53:40) Bulls - Caleb Wilson (1:03:20) Clippers - Kingston Flemings (1:12:30) Nets - Keaton Wagler (1:16:15) Kings - Brayden Burries (1:25:30) Hawks - Ebuka Okorie (1:30:20) Mavericks - Darius Acuff Jr. (1:35:35) Bucks - Yaxel Lendeborg (1:39:05) Warriors - Aday Mara (1:43:35) Thunder - Dailyn Swain (1:48:00) Heat - Mikel Brown Jr. (1:51:15) Hornets - Morez Johnson Jr. (1:56:00) Knicks Options at 24 + wrap

    Ep. 243: The NBA Finals-bound New York Knicks + a 2026 Lottery Mock Draft with @TheStrickland 's Prez

  5. May 22

    Ep. 242: Thunder Tie Spurs 1-1, the Nets' choices at 6, and the top 10 with Lucas Kaplan

    Lucas Kaplan (@LucasKaplan) of Nets Daily discusses OKC-San Antonio Game 2 and how Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's problem solving led them to a win. Then, we discuss the Brooklyn Nets and yet another crossroads when the draft opens up at number 6, whether taking a PG makes sense, and which of Flemings, Acuff, Wagler, Brown, or someone else makes the most sense. Lucas also discuss his WNBA coverage and the NY Liberty's upcoming season. Check his substack out below and his work at Nets Daily for great W coverage all summer. https://lucaskaplan.substack.com/ TIME STAMPS (0:00) Intro + NY Liberty (9:25) Thunder-Spurs G2 (21:40) Egor Demin's rookie season (36:30) Mikel Brown, Darius Acuff, Keaton Wagler, Aday Mara (1:02:40) Kingston Flemings (1:10:10) Dailyn Swain + Yaxel Lendeborg + wrap

    Ep. 242: Thunder Tie Spurs 1-1, the Nets' choices at 6, and the top 10 with Lucas Kaplan

  6. May 19

    Bonus: The Spurs-Thunder All Time Classic Game 1, and Its Draft Consequences (Sprint)

    I gush about one of the greatest games ever played, and highlight some prospects who may one day be lucky enough to play in one like it. Enjoy! TIME STAMPS (0:00) The Game (19:00) The Draft

    Bonus: The Spurs-Thunder All Time Classic Game 1, and Its Draft Consequences (Sprint)

  7. May 15

    Ep. 241: The Wizards' Number 1 Dilemma with Ross

    My buddy Ross, a Wiz diehard, makes his debut to give a secular perspective on the Wizards' incredible good fortune and difficult choice at number 1. Dybantsa, Peterson, Boozer, and how they project to uplift a hungry franchise. Enjoy! TIME STAMPS (0:00) Intro + Current Wizards Core (10:20) AJ Dybantsa (22:30) Darryn Peterson and Wiz Culture (44:30) Trae Young Impact (51:30) Trade Strategy (56:30) Cam Boozer, 2026 PGs, wrap

    Ep. 241: The Wizards' Number 1 Dilemma with Ross

  8. May 4

    Bonus: The NBA Playoffs' 2nd Round and Draft Extras (Sprint)

    A solo episode into each 2nd round series, a first round autopsy, and some related draft thoughts on the 2026 class. Enjoy! TIME STAMPS (0:00) Intro (4:20) Thunder-Lakers (22:35) Spurs-Wolves (31:00) Knicks-Sixers (43:00) Pistons-Cavs (52:30) 2026 Draft + Wrap

    Bonus: The NBA Playoffs' 2nd Round and Draft Extras (Sprint)
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A basketball podcast of debatable accuracy. Rigorously, joyfully discussing the NBA. 100% correct until the ball is tipped. Darts are meant to be chucked forward. It's ok to be wrong about sports.

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  • Creator
    Chucking Darts
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    255
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright Chucking Darts
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    Chucking Darts NBA Podcast

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