All Things NBA: From A to Z

Kris Pursiainen
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Zak Noble, Albert Nguyen, and Kris Pursiainen team up and break down what's going on across the NBA landscape, from player and media interviews to game predictions and the occasional hot take. Presented by Ballislife.com! Zak: https://www.x.com/zaknoble Albert: https://www.x.com/analyticscapper Kris: https://www.x.com/krispursiainen

  1. JAN 28

    The Warriors can win ONE more ring with Stephen Curry...

    Kris Pursiainen and Zak Noble discuss what trades the Golden State Warriors need to make ahead of the NBA Trade Deadline, if they want to see Steph Curry lead them to a fifth championship.

    37 min

  2. JAN 14

    The ONLY teams that should trade for Mavericks' Anthony Davis amid injury

    Kris Pursiainen and Zak Noble discuss the recent Anthony Davis injury news reported and later corrected by Shams Charania, including the report that contenders are trying to pry the 32-year-old big man away from the Mavericks. Which teams should actually be interested? 0:00 – Opening crawl with updated AD news1:40 – Should contenders be wary of AD?4:30 – What kind of teams should be interested?8:04 – Should the Knicks try to acquire AD?14:11 – Timberwolves with AD could be the BEST defense22:12 – What position does Anthony Davis play?25:36 – Should the Suns or Raptors call Dallas?33:48 – AD opens a Championship window for the Magic

    40 min

  3. 12/09/2025

    The Suns are FINALLY building the right way: around Devin Booker

    Kris Pursiainen and Albert Nguyen discuss the 14-10 Phoenix Suns and just how good their roster is after trading Kevin Durant. Is Dillon Brooks just what they needed? Can Jalen Green help them in the playoffs? 00:00 - Why the Suns have been the best NBA surprise 03:47 - Phoenix is scorching hot from 3-point land 06:02 - What is this team missing for a playoff run? 08:26 - Does Jalen Green have a future as a Sun? 15:28 - What trades can Phoenix make this year? 18:32 - The Suns are building the right way

    19 min

  4. 12/03/2025

    James Harden is Pistons' perfect trade target over Lauri Markkanen

    Kris Pursiainen and Zak Noble discuss the 17-4 Detroit Pistons, their standing in the NBA's Eastern Conference, the moves they could make to improve, and whether or not they'd be worth it. TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - The 17-4 Pistons have been fun!04:10 - Are they a product of an easy schedule?08:50 - Should Detroit 'go for it' now?14:23 - Would Lauri Markkanen be enough?20:59 - The case for James Harden28:21 - What would a Harden trade look like?36:45 - Michael Porter Jr. shouldn't be an option49:20 - Harden's their guy & show wrap

    52 min

  5. 11/20/2025

    Can SGA & the Thunder win 70+ games?

    Kris Pursiainen and Zak Noble discuss the Thunder, on pace to win 70+ games at 15-1, and their chances to become the third team ever to reach the milestone. Can they do it? If they can, should they? Presented by Ballislife.com 01:31 Thunder are skipping the championship hangover07:14 What would it mean if OKC won 70+ games?11:50 Can Shai Gilgeous-Alexander retire as the GOAT? 16:33 How hard should they push for regular season wins?22:36 Weighing injury risk vs. record books.29:50 Alex Caruso appreciation segment.35:02 Rapid-Fire OKC Questions41:53 Goodbye!

    42 min

  6. 11/07/2025

    Was the NBA wrong to ignore Russell Westbrook in free agency?

    Is Russell Westbrook's unique style of play worth any sacrifices needed to maximize him? Can Westbrook be valuable on a winning team even if he's not being maxmized?Kris Pursiainen, Albert Nguyen, & Zak Noble break down Russ' hot start with the Sacramento Kings and wonder if NBA teams made a mistake this summer by not signing him first.

    38 min

  7. 10/29/2025

    Is Victor Wembanyama a Top 5 NBA Player?

    In the first episode of the 2026 season... Kris Pursiainen, Albert Nguyen, and Zak Noble discuss Victor Wembanyama's explosive start to the season. Is Wemby already top-five? Who's better...for now? 00:51 - Wemby's start to the season05:49 - The Spurs' current roster around Wemby12:05 - Jokic, SGA, Giannis locked in as top 3?16:12 - Brunson, Edwards, Mitchell, and 'the next tier'24:10 - What kind of roster is best around Wemby?31:21 - How will De'Aaron Fox's return change things?39:00 - Dylan Harper's off to a sprinting start45:20 - Can the Spurs win more games than the Nuggets?

    50 min

  8. 10/06/2025

    Can Giannis lead the Bucks to another championship? | NBA 2026 Preview

    Kris Pursiainen and Zak Noble break down the Milwaukee Bucks' offseason and discuss their title chances headed into the 2025-26 NBA season. After the Knicks and Cavaliers, the Eastern Conference is wide open after injuries to Jayson Tatum and Tyrese Haliburton. Can the Bucks capitalize? (this is a clip from the previous episode and part of our series previewing the '26 season. check out the other videos to hear about all 30 teams)

    12 min
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Zak Noble, Albert Nguyen, and Kris Pursiainen team up and break down what's going on across the NBA landscape, from player and media interviews to game predictions and the occasional hot take. Presented by Ballislife.com! Zak: https://www.x.com/zaknoble Albert: https://www.x.com/analyticscapper Kris: https://www.x.com/krispursiainen

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  • Creator
    Kris Pursiainen
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    86
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Kris Pursiainen
  • Show Website
    All Things NBA: From A to Z