The Just Basketball Show

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Chris Manning and Brendon Kleen cover the latest trends, thrills and debates across the NBA and the basketball world. They bring perspective as both lifelong hoops junkies and credentialed reporters to bring fans insight into the latest in basketball.

  1. 07/04/2025

    The Bucks’ Confusing Giannis Plan, LeBron’s Endgame and More NBA Offseason Takes

    Two of the NBA’s biggest stars - Giannis and LeBron - are in focus right now. So what will happen with them?  On a new episode of the Just Basketball show, Chris Manning and Wes Goldberg dive into the Bucks getting Myles Turner, stretching Damian Lillard and if it’s enough to keep Giannis. Then, they look at LeBron and his situation in the Lakers and try to figure out exactly what LeBron wants right now. Also covered: Mike Brown to the Knicks, Bradley Beal maybe leaving the Suns and more.  5:19 Giannis  33:35 LeBron/Ayton  54:16 Beal rumors 56:16 Mike Brown to the Knicks 58:55 Valanciunas ? ________________________________________ Use code JUSTBASKETBALL when signing up on BETMGM: https://mediaserver.betmgmpartners.co... Buy NBA & WNBA gear at Homage using our link: https://homage.sjv.io/JustBasketball Checkout eBay’s “Gametime Gets” collection, along with the career benchmarks, league-wide records, and single-game achievements that will trigger them to drop, at ebay.com/gametimegets. Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@justbballfans Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justbasketb... Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/justbballshow Please subscribe and leave a five-star review if you enjoy the Just Basketball Show on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, and Like and Subscribe on YouTube

    1h 4m

  2. 07/01/2025

    NBA Free Agency Kicks Off with Hawks, Nuggets, Rockets and More as Big Winners

    The NBA got after it on day one of free agency. On a new episode of the Just Basketball show, Chris Manning and Wes Goldberg dive into the first day of NBA free agency by looking at the various winners - Hawks, Nuggets, Clippers - the Cavs getting Lonzo Ball, the biggest losers (Bucks, Lakers, Celtics), the best fit for Al Horford and more. 5:01 Atlanta Hawks rightfully going for it  11:27 Nuggets nailed day one 17:56 Clippers retooling  20:24 The Rockets  28:27 Grizzlies, Magic, Cavs, Bulls  39:26 Worse free agent start - Bucks, Lakers, Celtics  50:22 Al Horford bet fit 53:01 What are the Pelicans doing? 56:16 Tough look for the Kings 59:55 Pistons plan? ________________________________________ Use code JUSTBASKETBALL when signing up on BETMGM: https://mediaserver.betmgmpartners.co... Buy NBA & WNBA gear at Homage using our link: https://homage.sjv.io/JustBasketball Checkout eBay’s “Gametime Gets” collection, along with the career benchmarks, league-wide records, and single-game achievements that will trigger them to drop, at ebay.com/gametimegets. Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@justbballfans Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justbasketb... Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/justbballshow Please subscribe and leave a five-star review if you enjoy the Just Basketball Show on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, and Like and Subscribe on YouTube

    1h 8m

  3. 06/23/2025

    The Thunder Win It All, Pacers Go Out Swinging and Durant Heads to Houston

    Oklahoma City Thunder, NBA Champions. On a new episode of the Just Basketball show, Chris Manning and Wes Goldberg dive into the Thunder winning the title, how OKC tapped into its best self to win it all, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s play and stamp as maybe the best player alive, the Pacers going out swinging, Tyrese Haliburton’s injury, way too early 2025-26 title odds and Kevin Durant getting traded to Houston. 1:45 Thunder win it all  18:30 SGA on legacy 31:15 Pacers go out swinging  44:11 2025-26 title futures 47:20 Durant to Houston  ________________________________________ Use code JUSTBASKETBALL when signing up on BETMGM: https://mediaserver.betmgmpartners.co... Buy NBA & WNBA gear at Homage using our link: https://homage.sjv.io/JustBasketball Checkout eBay’s “Gametime Gets” collection, along with the career benchmarks, league-wide records, and single-game achievements that will trigger them to drop, at ebay.com/gametimegets. Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@justbballfans Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justbasketb... Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/justbballshow Please subscribe and leave a five-star review if you enjoy the Just Basketball Show on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, and Like and Subscribe on YouTube

    1h 8m

  4. 06/12/2025

    Pacers Take Game 3, Thunder Lineup Adjustments and Celtics’ Trade Options

    The Pacers are up 2-1 after winning Game 3 at home — so what can they do to take Game 4 and take control of the series?  On a new episode of the Just Basketball show, Chris Manning and Wes Goldberg get into Game 3 and how the Pacers won, the Thunder’s turnover issues, what lineup adjustments the Thunder could look to make for Game 4 and more NBA Finals takes. Then, they look at reporting that the Celtics could take offers for just about everyone on their roster and draft the players they think should be most attractive to other teams.  7:11 NBA Finals Game 3 reactions  16:58 Game 4 look ahead  45:36 Celtics trade options ________________________________________ Use code JUSTBASKETBALL when signing up on BETMGM: https://mediaserver.betmgmpartners.co... Buy NBA & WNBA gear at Homage using our link: https://homage.sjv.io/JustBasketball Checkout eBay’s “Gametime Gets” collection, along with the career benchmarks, league-wide records, and single-game achievements that will trigger them to drop, at ebay.com/gametimegets. Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@justbballfans Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justbasketb... Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/justbballshow

    1h 4m

  5. 06/11/2025

    Tyrese Haliburton Superstar Debate, Game 3 Preview, Giannis Trade Latest and More

    The Pacers and Thunder are headed for a massive Game 3. So who has the edge and which Tyrese Haliburton will show up? On a new episode of the Just Basketball show, Chris Manning and Wes Goldberg get into the Thunder’s Game 2 win and how they dominated even more so, Halliburton's play and if he meets the criteria for superstar in the current NBA and more. Then, they get into the latest Giannis trade rumors and the latest Knicks head coaching rumors.  5:26 What Game 2 meant  15:20 Game 3 lookahead  33:14 Giannis latest  44:39 Knicks coaching latest   ________________________________________ Use code JUSTBASKETBALL when signing up on BETMGM: https://mediaserver.betmgmpartners.co... Buy NBA & WNBA gear at Homage using our link: https://homage.sjv.io/JustBasketball Checkout eBay’s “Gametime Gets” collection, along with the career benchmarks, league-wide records, and single-game achievements that will trigger them to drop, at ebay.com/gametimegets. Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@justbballfans Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justbasketb... Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/justbballshow Please subscribe and leave a five-star review if you enjoy the Just Basketball Show on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, and Like and Subscribe on YouTube

    57 min

  6. 06/06/2025

    Tyrese Haliburton and the Pacers Take Game 1 in OKC

    Tyrese Haliburton and the Indiana Pacers did it again! On a new episode of the Just Basketball show, Chris Manning and Wes Goldberg react to a wild Game 1 of the NBA Finals, where the Indiana Pacers pulled out a win with late heroics again from Haliburton, overall better shotmaking and the resiliency that’s propelled them through the playoffs so far. They also get into how Rick Carlisle helped the Pacers win, who on the Thunder needs to step up for Game 2, if the Thunder need to make any major adjustments and more.  1:35 Pacers take Game 1  11:30 Carlisle  17:02 Pacers shot making stands out 26:02 Lessons from Game 1  34:44 Game 2 key things to watch for  ________________________________________ Use code JUSTBASKETBALL when signing up on BETMGM: https://mediaserver.betmgmpartners.co... Buy NBA & WNBA gear at Homage using our link: https://homage.sjv.io/JustBasketball Checkout eBay’s “Gametime Gets” collection, along with the career benchmarks, league-wide records, and single-game achievements that will trigger them to drop, at ebay.com/gametimegets. Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@justbballfans Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justbasketb... Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/justbballshow Please subscribe and leave a five-star review if you enjoy the Just Basketball Show on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, and Like and Subscribe on YouTube

    1h 4m

  7. 05/30/2025

    Knicks Comeback Hopes, Where the Wolves Go Now, and NBA Draft What Ifs

    Do the Knicks still have a shot of making the NBA FInals?  On a new episode of the Just Basketball show, Chris Manning and Wes Goldberg get into the Knicks’ comeback hopes against the Pacers after winning Game 5, Mitchell Robinson’s impact in Game 5 and more before getting into where the Wolves go now after losing to the Thunder, and NBA Draft what-ifs inspired by Caleb Williams having to explain that he did in fact want to go the Bears after reporting from Seth Wickersham’s book indicated that, at least pre-draft, he maybe didn’t.  1:38 Do the Knicks have a shot to comeback?  18:02 Where are we at with Halliburton?  25:40 Wolves a team to watch this offseason?  38:41 Caleb Williams-inspired NBA Draft what ifs   ________________________________________ Use code JUSTBASKETBALL when signing up on BETMGM: https://mediaserver.betmgmpartners.co... Buy NBA & WNBA gear at Homage using our link: https://homage.sjv.io/JustBasketball Checkout eBay’s “Gametime Gets” collection, along with the career benchmarks, league-wide records, and single-game achievements that will trigger them to drop, at ebay.com/gametimegets. Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@justbballfans Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justbasketb... Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/justbballshow

    55 min

  8. 05/27/2025

    Chet Holmgren and Jalen Williams Hitting New Levels, OKC’s Elite Defense and a Giannis Gap Year

    On a new episode of the Just Basketball show, Chris Manning and Wes Goldberg do a round of NBA takes, featuring why the story of the Thunder’s playoff run is the rise of Chet Holmgren and Jalen Williams, why the Thunder defense is the best defense Wes has ever seen, why Giannis should not take a gap year and more.  2:40 Chet and Jalen Williams hitting a new level 11:41 The Thunder defense is the best defense Wes has ever seen 27:15 Knicks-Pacers is where the NBA is going + Knicks got lucky in Game 3 31:55 Giannis should not take a gap year   ________________________________________ Use code JUSTBASKETBALL when signing up on BETMGM: https://mediaserver.betmgmpartners.co... Buy NBA & WNBA gear at Homage using our link: https://homage.sjv.io/JustBasketball Checkout eBay’s “Gametime Gets” collection, along with the career benchmarks, league-wide records, and single-game achievements that will trigger them to drop, at ebay.com/gametimegets. Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@justbballfans Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justbasketb... Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/justbballshow Please subscribe and leave a five-star review if you enjoy the Just Basketball Show on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, and Like and Subscribe on YouTube

    48 min
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Chris Manning and Brendon Kleen cover the latest trends, thrills and debates across the NBA and the basketball world. They bring perspective as both lifelong hoops junkies and credentialed reporters to bring fans insight into the latest in basketball.

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  • Creator
    Just Sports
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
    224
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    The Just Basketball Show