Episodes

  • 192: 6/27: NBA Draft Recap: Flagg Wins ROY? + Holiday & Porzingis Get Traded

    192: 6/27: NBA Draft Recap: Flagg Wins ROY? + Holiday & Porzingis Get Traded
    Jun 27 2025
    The first round of the 2025 NBA Draft has concluded as well as some major trades that occurred now that the 2024-25 season is officially over. Also, some notable players were able to agree contract extensions with their respective teams. In addition, there are some games happening in the WNBA on Friday. All of these will be discussed on this episode with Coach James Young.


    On our Tip-Off Topics, we review the trades that happened this week: Kristaps Porzingis traded to the Hawks, Jrue Holiday to the Blazers, CJ McCollum to the Wizards, and, what took place on draft night, Mark Williams to the Suns. In addition, Kyrie Irving, Fred VanVleet, and Daniel Gafford resigned with their respective teams on contract extensions. There’s been a lot of moving parts to start the offseason and it’s only going to continue as the summer progresses.


    On our Award Tour, we recap the first round of the 2025 NBA Draft. Coach gives his winners and losers of the draft. In addition, we take a look at the Rookie of the Year odds to see how all the first-rounders stack up in the betting market.


    Lastly, on Coach’s Scouting Report, we preview Friday’s WNBA slate. Coach gives you a best bet for the each matchup as there are five games on the docket.
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    23 mins
  • 191: 6/24: OKC Wins First Ever NBA Title + Kevin Durant Trade to Rockets & More

    191: 6/24: OKC Wins First Ever NBA Title + Kevin Durant Trade to Rockets & More
    Jun 24 2025
    The Oklahoma City Thunder win their first ever NBA Championship in franchise history as the NBA Finals concluded on Sunday. There was also some major breaking news regarding Game 7 and in the offseason for the rest of the teams in league as well as some WNBA action along with the coverage of the NBA Draft on Wednesday. All will be uncovered with Coach James Young on this episode.

    On Our Tip Off Topics, we recap the OKC Thunder capturing their first NBA Championship as they took down the Pacers in Game 7 of the NBA Finals. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was awarded Finals MVP as well; however, Tyrese Haliburton sustained a torn Achilles near the end of the first quarter. In addition, a major blockbuster trade unfold over the weekend as Kevin Durant got traded to the Houston Rockets in exchange for Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks, and future draft picks. How does this impact both teams going forward? In the WNBA, sad news for the Liberty as Jonquel Jones goes down with an ankle injury that will sideline her for 4-6 weeks. Also, Paige Bueckers becomes that fastest player in WNBA history to record 200+ points and 50+ assists.

    On our Award Tour, as the 2025 NBA Draft approaches on Wednesday, we take a look at the odds for the 3rd, 4th, and 5th overall picks as well as which players will go top 5 and top 10. This year’s draft is going to be very interesting for sure.

    Lastly, on Coach’s Scouting Report, we preview Tuesday slate in the WNBA. Coach gives a best bet for each matchup.
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    23 mins
  • 190: 6/19: Tyrese Haliburton Injured Prior to Game 6 + Scuffles in Fever vs Sun Game

    190: 6/19: Tyrese Haliburton Injured Prior to Game 6 + Scuffles in Fever vs Sun Game
    Jun 19 2025
    A lot of action in the NBA and WNBA to uncover. Coach James Young will take you through the continuation of the NBA Finals and the rest of the WNBA Season.


    On our Tip Off Topics, we recap Game 5 of the NBA Finals as the Thunder take a commanding 3-2 series lead over the Pacers. In addition, Tyrese Haliburton had suffered a strain in his right hamstring, which could be the difference maker with the Pacers chances to capture the title. In the WNBA, there were two scuffles that took place during Wednesday’s Fever/Sun game. Should there have been better officiating throughout the game? In addition, Jonquel Jones and Sabrina Ionescu made a major impact in their close win over the Dream.


    On our Award Tour, we take a look at the updated win totals for these three WNBA teams as the season goes along: Liberty, Storm, and Valkyries. Should we take the over to under for each team?


    Lastly on Coach’s Scouting Report, we preview Game 6 of the NBA Finals as well as two games in the WNBA. Coach gives you a best bet for each matchup.
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    23 mins
  • 189: 6/17: Magic Land Desmond Bane in Trade + Caitlin Clark to Win 2025 MVP & More

    189: 6/17: Magic Land Desmond Bane in Trade + Caitlin Clark to Win 2025 MVP & More
    Jun 17 2025
    Some breaking news dropped in the NBA as well as a lot of updates in the WNBA, which Coach James Young will uncovered on this episode.


    Our Tip Off Topics include the blockbuster trade in the NBA as the Grizzlies send Desmond Bane to the Magic in exchange for Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Cole Anthony, and future picks. Does this trade help or hinder both teams?
    In addition, the Rockets bring back big man Steven Adams on a three-year $39 million extension. He made an impact down the stretch and into the playoffs so let’s see how he can help Houston make a playoff push next season. In the WNBA, Caitlin Clark put on a show on Saturday in her first game back from injury against the Liberty to hand New York their first loss of the season. Also, the Aces place their star A’ja Wilson in concussion protocol after suffering a head injury this past week. Furthermore, as the Sky won on Sunday, Angel Reese recorded her first career triple-double and the impact of Hailey Van Lith needs to be addressed as well.


    On our Award Tour, we update the win total odds for the Atlanta Dream and Indiana Fever. Can the dynamic duo of Rhyne Howard and Allisha Gray along with the surprising Dream team
    continue their great level of play? With Caitlin Clark back in the lineup, are the Fever still on the best teams in the WNBA? In addition, we take a look at the WNBA MVP odds. It’s basically a foot race between Napheesa Collier and Caitlin Clark. Who takes it all?


    Lastly on Coach’s scouting report, we preview all the five games on docket on Tuesday. Coach will give you a best bet for each matchup.
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    23 mins
  • 188: 6/13: Pacers Take 2-1 NBA Finals Series Lead + What’s Wrong With The Aces?

    188: 6/13: Pacers Take 2-1 NBA Finals Series Lead + What’s Wrong With The Aces?
    Jun 13 2025
    The Indiana Pacers defended home court to take a 2-1 series lead in the NBA Finals, there are some WNBA games to recap and preview, along with some updated futures markets in the NBA and WNBA. All of that and more will be discussed with Coach James Young on this episode.

    On our Tip Off Topics, we recap Game 3 of the NBA Finals as Indiana takes down OKC. How will the rest of the series go? Will OKC find a way to even back up the series or will the Pacers find as way to make it closer to reach the promise land?
    In addition, reports show that the Rockets, Mavericks, Hawks, and Timberwolves rejected the Knicks from interviewing their respective head coaches for the open Knicks head coaching position. Are the Knicks really scrambling and is it time to hit the panic button in New York? Slow, we recap the Wednesday (06/11) slate of WNBA games, including Paige Bueckers ma making her return from concussion protocol and putting up a historic 30+ points.

    On our Award Tour, we update the series odds for the NBA Finals and see where we can still find some value after three games have concluded. In addition, we update two teams in the WNBA with their wins totals in the Aces and Mercury. Should we take the over or under with the way those two respective teams are playing to start the 2025 season?


    Lastly on Coach’s Scouting Report, we preview Game 4 of the NBA Finals. Can the Thunder find a way to steal a game on the road or will the Pacers chip away to take a commanding 3-1 series lead. Also, Coach has a buzzer beater on his opinion regarding the NCAA’s new coach’s challenge rule for basketball. Is this beneficial or a detriment to the league?
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    23 mins
  • 187: 6/10: Darius Garland Out 4-5 Months With Injury + NBA Finals Series Tied 1-1 + Are The Sky The Worst Team in WNBA?

    187: 6/10: Darius Garland Out 4-5 Months With Injury + NBA Finals Series Tied 1-1 + Are The Sky The Worst Team in WNBA?
    Jun 10 2025
    The Thunder were able to even up the series in the NBA Finals 1-1 defeating the Pacers in Game 2. In addition, there are major injury updates, some news, props/futures markets, and upcoming games that will all be uncovered on this episode with Coach James Young.


    First up on our Tip Off Topics, Thunder take Game 2 of the Finals and even up the series at one game a piece. The Thunder made adjustments and capitalized to secure the win. What does this say about the rest of the series going forward? A lot of major injuries news that dropped as well. Darius Garland will be out for four to five months, in which he needed surgery on his toe. Zach Edey will also miss the start of next season after undergoing ankle surgery. In the WNBA, sad news for the Sky as Courtney Vandersloot will miss the rest of the 2025 season with a torn ACL. Sad news for all these players and we’ll see about Cavaliers, Grizzlies, and Sky respectively respond after losing these key pieces for an extended period of time.


    On our Award Tour, we update the series odds and future specials for the NBA Finals. Coach will give you some interesting bets to take a flyer on as the series goes along. In addition, as they are undefeated, will the Liberty ever lose another game, if so when will that happen? Also, Coach has a firm belief that one of these teams is the worst team in the WNBA overall: Sky, Wings, or Valkyries. Who do you think it is?


    Lastly on Coach’s Scouting Report, we preview Game 3 of the NBA Finals as well as preview two games in the WNBA that are tipping off on Tuesday (06/10). Coach gives you a best bet for each matchup.
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    23 mins
  • 186: 6/5: Knicks Fire HC Tim Thibodeau + NBA Finals Specials Market

    186: 6/5: Knicks Fire HC Tim Thibodeau + NBA Finals Specials Market
    Jun 5 2025
    A lot of breaking news in the NBA, the Finals are about to tip off this week, and there are a couple of WNBA games to preview. It all happens here on this episode with Coach James Young.


    On our Tip Off Topics, the Knicks fired head coach Tom Thibodeau. What does this mean for the Knicks and GM Leon Rose going forward? Who are top candidates for the positions? The Suns land Jordan Ott as their new head coach. How does this change Phoenix’s identity going forward? In addition, there are reports about big trade talks involving Kevin Durant. Which team could land Durant before next season? Lastly, Coach discusses the Paul George effect has multiple teams got affected by the trades involving George over the years.


    On our Award Tour, we take a look at some NBA Finals Series Specials involving players points, rebounds, and assists per game as well as player series specials. The NBA Finals are finally upon us so let’s get you some value before Game 1 tips off.


    Lastly on Coach’s Scouting Report, he previews Game 1 of the NBA Finals between the Pacers and Thunder as well as two WNBA games on Thursday: Liberty @ Mystics & Valkyries @ Mercury. Coach gives you a best bet for each matchup.
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    23 mins
  • 185: 6/3: NBA Finals is Set: Thunder vs Pacers + What’s Next For Knicks & Timberwolves & Much More

    185: 6/3: NBA Finals is Set: Thunder vs Pacers + What’s Next For Knicks & Timberwolves & Much More
    Jun 3 2025
    It all comes down to two teams as the NBA Finals are set between the Thunder and Pacers. We also have some WNBA action on Tuesday. Coach James Young will breakdown all of that and more on this episode.


    On our Tip-Off Topics, we recap Game 6 as the Pacers win the Eastern Conference Finals series against the Knicks. In addition, Pascal Siakam got awarded Eastern Conference Finals MVP. As the Knicks and also the Timberwolves got eliminated in their respective series, what should they be doing this offseason to make another playoff push.


    On our Award Tour, we uncover the series odds for the NBA Finals and where to find value for you between the Pacers and Thunder. In addition, there are some series props relating to Top Points Scorer, Most Made Three-Pointers, and Most Total Assists. Coach will give you a best bet for some of those markets as well.


    Lastly on Coach’s Scouting Report, we breakdown the upcoming Tuesday slate for the WNBA. Coach gives you one bet for each game that you should be looking out for.
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    23 mins