Learning Basketball

Ryan Kaminski @BeyondTheRK
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Learn about NBA basketball and NBA Draft prospects from experts, scouts, analysts, writers, reporters, coaches, players, front office execs, and fans! Every episode of Learning Basketball has the goal of teaching listeners something new about hoops as Host Ryan Kaminski @BeyondTheRK takes listeners behind the scenes to study teambuilding strategy, concepts on the floor, scouting draft prospects on the rise, covering teams around the NBA, and evaluating player development in the gym. A podcast from Swish Theory. Follow @BeyondTheRK on YouTube + Twitter & Subscribe for FREE Substack Newsletter

  1. 3D AGO

    Why The Cavs Traded Garland for Harden with Spencer Davies – East Playoff Picture Post NBA Trade Deadline, Garland's Star Potential, The Cleveland Cavaliers Donovan Mitchell - James Harden Backcourt

    Ep. 112 Learning Basketball with Spencer Davies @SpinDavies Spencer Davies is a Cleveland Cavaliers Reporter for Clutch Points and Cavs Roundtable, a National NBA feature writer for RG media, an NBA Draft Writer for Babcock Hoops, and covers NBA at Run The Show Today we learn about why the Cleveland Cavaliers traded Darius Garland for James Harden, Garland's potential vs Harden's immediate impact, how the Harden-Donovan Mitchell backcourt will work together, how the CP3-Harden-Dantoni Rockets factor in as proof of concept, how Harden's playmaking could put everyone in ideal roles, and how the Cavs created flexibility, shed salary, and improved today's roster with Harden's scoring creation and the added toughness of Dennis Schroder and Keon Ellis at the NBA Trade Deadline. Timeline: 00:00 Introduction and Background of Spencer Davies 01:10 Darius Garland's Impact on the Cavs and Fans 03:55 The Trade Dynamics: Garland for Harden 06:35 Financial Flexibility and Team Strategy 09:26 Harden's Fit with the Cavs 12:05 Offensive and Defensive Considerations 14:48 Playoff Experience and Leadership 17:29 Conclusion and Future Outlook 27:16 Dynamic Duo: The Impact of Mitchell and Harden 30:32 Championship Aspirations: The Cavs' Bold Moves 32:43 Offensive Chemistry: Balancing Stars and Roles 36:09 Future Outlook: The Cavs' Path to the Finals 38:44 Assessing Competition: Who Can Challenge the Cavs? 51:15 The East's Evolution: A Competitive Landscape Ahead 54:12 Eastern Conference Dynamics 55:06 Parody in the NBA 56:30 Orlando Magic's Potential 58:46 Injuries and Team Identity 01:00:39 Winning Ugly: The Magic's Strategy 01:02:01 Cavs' Defensive Strategy 01:05:48 Cavs' Roster Changes and Impact 01:09:29 Schroeder's Role in the Cavs 01:13:27 Finding the Right Fit for the Cavs 01:14:38 Building Team Chemistry

    1h 24m

  2. 6D AGO

    NBA All-Snubs & Charlotte Hornets Death Lineup with James Plowright – No Kawhi or Harden All-Star? How Moussa Diabate is key + Kon Knueppel, LaMelo Ball, Brandon Miller, Charles Lee, Lonzo Ball Rumors

    Ep. 111 Learning Basketball with James Plowright @British_Buzz@SwishTheoryJames Plowright is a Freelance NBA Journalist currently working for @SBnation recently covering Magic-Grizzlies at NBA London, covering the Charlotte Hornets for the Buzz Beat Pod.Today we learn about the Hornets offense stinging the rest of the league for a #1 rating and winning record going on nearly two months; how did the Hornets turn the season around? How is Moussa Diabate the key that unlocks everything for this starting unit? Who is the primary option between Kon Knueppel, LaMelo Ball, and Brandon Miller? Which role players have made key contributions between Sion James, Collin Sexton, Tre Mann, Liam McNeeley? Who is Hornets best option as longterm starting center between Diabate and Kalkbrenner?Timestamps:00:00 Intro & Background1:00 Drafting All-Star Game Snub Lineups 19:00 How did the Charlotte Hornets season turn around? 27:00 Kon Knueppel’s Impact on the Offense + Who is the primary option between Knueppel, LaMelo Ball, and Brandon Miller? 32:00 How Moussa Diabate entering the starting lineup changed everything  37:00 Highlighting Sion James defense, Collin Sexton scoring, second unit defense with Grant Williams and Josh Green, and potential of Liam McNeeley 43:00 Lonzo Ball Trade Rumors 47:00 Moussa Diabate Film Breakdown vs Wembanyama 51:00 Can Hornets Sustaining Success into Playoffs? Watch/Listen to full episode of Learning Basketball on YouTube/Spotify/Apple

    55 min

  3. JAN 30

    Roger Galo on NBA Shot Making & Shooting Mechanics – Mindfulness in Practice, Steph vs Klay vs JJJ, Desmond Bane's Magic, Lonzo Ball & Darius Adams changing form, Defining Shot Making Variables

    Ep. 110 Learning Basketball with Roger Galo @GaloMethod Roger Galo is a NBA Shot-Making & Offensive Efficiency Specialist and author of the upcoming book The Pursuit of the Perfect Shot. Today we learn about the science of shooting, how new methods of learning how to shoot could be on the frontier, what goes defining all the variables of shot making, what differentiates Steph’s shot from Klay’s form, what makes Jaren Jackson Jr. tough to guard, the mental aspect of shooting, what Lonzo Ball did to change his shot, how Desmond Bane’s Orlando Magic could address their shooting woes, why Maryland guard Darius Adams decided to alter his shooting mechanics, and preview Roger Galo’s new book, The Pursuit of the Perfect Shot.Timeline:00:00 Introduction & Backgrounds to The Galo Method 03:00 The Science Behind Shot Making 08:00 Identifying Variables in Shooting Mechanics 11:00 Mindfulness in Practice 15:00 NC State Wearable Technology in Shooting Improvement18:00 How Lonzo Ball Sped Up His Shot 25:00 Revolutionizing Shooting Techniques 34:00 Steph Vs. Klay vs. Jaren – Should Different Shot Types Require Different Shot Mechanics ? (Pull-Up, Movement, Catch-and-Shoot) 39:00 The Mental Aspect of Shooting 44:00 The Importance of Consistency in Shooting 50:00 The Corner Three: A Unique Shot 57:00 Desmond Bane & Orlando Magic Shooting 1:09:00 New Book: The Pursuit of the Perfect Shot 01:18:00 Darius Adams Developing Young Talent  Watch & Listen on YouTube, Spotify, Apple!

    1h 32m

  4. JAN 27

    2026 NBA Draft is The Best Guard Class Ever with Ben Pfeifer – Scouting Top Guards Darryn Peterson, Kingston Flemings, Mikel Brown, Ebuka Okorie, Labaron Philon, Tyler Tanner, Stirtz, Meleek, Acuff

    Ep. 109 Learning Basketball with Ben Pfeifer @bjpf_ Ben Pfeifer covers the NBA, NBA Draft, and Indiana Pacers for Sportscasting NBA and Swish Theory Today we learn about Ben's draft grading film-based scouting process and detail the best guard class ever while drafting our Top-20 2026 NBA Draft GuardsTimestamps00:00 Introduction & Background 03:00 Ben Pfeifer's Draft Scouting Process  05:00 Defining Winning Plays in Basketball 08:00 Evaluating Defensive Impact in Draft Prospects 11:00 The Importance of Context in Scouting 15:00 Historic Saturday Night for 2026 NBA Draft Freshman 17:00 Spotlight on Tyler Tanner's Potential 23:00 The Challenge of Undersized Guards 26:00 Scouting Profiles and Data Visualization 28:00 The Guards-Only 2026 NBA Draft 29:00 Darryn Peterson 34:00 Kingston Flemings 47:00 Mikel Brown 50:00 Ebuka Okorie 53:00 LaBaron Philon 56:00 Bennett Stirtz 59:00 Meleek Thomas 01:10:00 Darius Acuff 01:27:00 Acaden Lewis11-2011 Christian Anderson12 Brayden Burries13 Tamin Lipsey14 Tahaad Pettiford15 Braden Smith16 Jaylen Petty17 Bruce Thornton18 Rob Wright19 Ja’Kobi Gillespie20 Cayden Boozer

    1h 51m

  5. JAN 22

    Orlando Magic Whirlwind World Tour with Orlando Magic Daily's Philip Rossman-Reich – Trade Deadline Plans, NBA Berlin & London Games, Season Expectations, Anthony Black Awards, Rookies + Coach Mosley

    Ep. 108 of Learning Basketball with Philip Rossman-Reich @philiprr_OMD Philip is a Senior writer at Orlando Magic Daily and host of Locked On Magic podcast and freelance reporter for the AP Today we learn about the Orlando Magic's up-and-down season, explain the inconsistencies, and discuss how the rest of the season can go from here as the team gets healthy with a lot of home games in there future, Anthony Black's breakout season, Rookies Noah Penda's and Jase Richardson's immediate impact, Orlando's Trade Deadline Plans, the new coaching staff's impact, and Phil's journey growing Orlando Magic Daily Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction & Background 02:00 Expectations vs. Reality for the Magic 05:00 Philip's Journey Growing Orlando Magic Daily 08:00 Magic Split International Series 1-1 vs Memphis 10:00 Explaining Inconsistencies 14:00 Defensive Struggles and Injuries 17:00 The Impact of key players 20:00 Gameplan, Coaching strategies, Unlocking Paolo Banchero 23:00 Season Outlook – As Orlando injuries come to an end for now, with a lighter travel the rest of the way, how do the Magic take advantage to reach their goals? 35:00 Phil's Thoughts on Coach Mosley's impact this season, his new staff and team playstyle 46:30 Rookie Contributions from Noah Penda and Jase Richardson 50:04 Trade Deadline Plans and Trade Candidates

    1h 4m

  6. JAN 13

    Surprise Toronto Raptors, Ja Morant Fake Trades, Trae Young Trade Aftermath with Es Baraheni – Scottie Barnes & Collin Murray Boyles Defensive Versatility, Brandon Ingram Shotmaking, Darko's Coaching

    Ep. 107 of Learning Basketball with Es Baraheni @JustEsBaraheni Es Baraheni covers the Toronto Raptors & NBA at NBA Daily, Raptors Republic, and Sportscasting NBA. Today we learn about Ja Morant Trade Rumors, The Trae Young Trade Aftermath for Atlanta and Washington, and this Toronto Raptors Surprise Start: the defensive versatility of Scottie Barnes and immediate two-way impact of Rookie Collin Murray-Boyles, Brandon Ingram's tough shotmaking, Darko's coaching style, Barrett's and Quickley's scoring Timestamps:00:00 Introduction & Background 02:00 Trae Young Trade Aftermath for Hawks & Wizards 12:00 Ja Morant Trade Rumors & Toronto Fit 31:00 Toronto Raptors Surprise of NBA Season - What’s Working? Scottie Barnes & Collin Murray-Boyles 37:00 How Brandon Ingram’s tough shotmaking spaces defensive frontcourt 45:00 Are Scottie and CMB both Untouchable Franchise Cornerstones in Trade Talks?53:00 Breaking Down 2025-26 Toronto Raptors:  Impact of Scorers Immanuel Quickley and RJ Barrett + Unsung Hero of  The Season?  Alijah Martin, Potential Draft/Trade Targets

    1h 10m

  7. JAN 8

    Paolo Banchero's Clutch Game-Winners, Anthony Black's Leap, Orlando Magic midseason update with Josh Cohen – Rookies Jase Richardson & Noah Penda shining, Jamahl Mosley's Motivational Tactics

    Ep. 106 Learning Basketball with Josh Cohen @Josh_Cohen_NBA Josh Cohen covers the Orlando Magic and NBA with OrlandoMagic.com and his YouTube channel Today we learn about the state of the Orlando Magic halfway through the season, Paolo Banchero's clutch gamewinners and vital playmaking skills, Anthony Black's two-way development, Jamahl Mosley's motivational coaching tactics, and the strong rookie play of Jase Richardson and Noah Penda Timeline: 00:00 Introduction & Background 02:00 Paolo Banchero's Clutch Shots, Playmaking Impact, and staying Confident through the noise of the NBA 18:00 Rookies Shine – Jase Richardson and Noah Penda 27:00 Coach Mosley's Motivational Coaching Tactics 35:00 Anthony Black's Development and Versatility + How do the Magic Rank Top-5 in Not Turning The Ball Over?

    47 min

  8. JAN 6

    Cade Cunningham MVP? East #1-seed Detroit Pistons breakdown with Ku Khahil – Ausar Thompson's defensive impact, Jalen Duren's downhill playmaking, Beef Stew's blocks, Jaden Ivey's threes, Bickerstaff

    Ep. 105 Learning Basketball with Ku Khahil @KuKhahil Ku Khahil covers the Detroit Pistons on his Substack newsletter and as host of the Locked On Detroit Pistons Podcast Today we learn about the 1-seed Detroit Pistons, ask if Cade Cunningham can win MVP, and highlight the impact of Ausar Thompson's defense, Jalen Duren downhill playmaking, Jaden Ivey adjusting his role, Beef Stew's blocks, JB Bickerstaff's culture and the depth of this Pistons squad

    1h 11m
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Learn about NBA basketball and NBA Draft prospects from experts, scouts, analysts, writers, reporters, coaches, players, front office execs, and fans! Every episode of Learning Basketball has the goal of teaching listeners something new about hoops as Host Ryan Kaminski @BeyondTheRK takes listeners behind the scenes to study teambuilding strategy, concepts on the floor, scouting draft prospects on the rise, covering teams around the NBA, and evaluating player development in the gym. A podcast from Swish Theory. Follow @BeyondTheRK on YouTube + Twitter & Subscribe for FREE Substack Newsletter

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  • Creator
    Ryan Kaminski @BeyondTheRK
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    112
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Ryan Kaminski @BeyondTheRK
  • Show Website
    Learning Basketball

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