This week, Los and Elise play the "NBA Nickname Game" — revealing some of the weirdest, most obscure player nicknames found on Basketball-Reference. Along the way, they also find time to discuss Ben Simmon's trade request, Kawhi's appearance i

Ep 50: While We Were Away...Grading the Lakers and Clippers Offseason

Aug 30th, 2021 44m 35s

Happy 50th Episode!!! Los and Elise are back! They returned to (finally) break down the Lakers and Clippers offseason moves. From the Westbrook trade, to Kawhi's re-signing, to Melo's signing, and Pat Bev's departure—the duo leave no stone untu

Ep 49: The Finals Are Over, Giannis Is MVP, CP3 Is Sad, and Space Jam

Jul 22nd, 2021 48m 48s

Los has finally managed to pull Elise out of the basement to recap the NBA Finals. They discuss Giannis' historic performance, celebrate for all the OG Jrue Holiday fans out there, and figure out whether to feel sorry for Chris Paul or not. Of

A Bite-Sized NBA Finals Preview

Jul 6th, 2021 15m 59s

This week, Los finds himself playing ISO ball and shares a bite-sized NBA Finals preview, summarizing all the storylines and drama leading up to this historic matchup between the Milwaukee Bucks and Phoenix Suns. Our shortest episode ever at 1

Ep 47: Clippers On the Brink Yet Again, Hiring Season for New Head Coaches, and Why You Should Care About Bucks vs Hawks

Jun 28th, 2021 50m 22s

Los and Elise talk about the brand new coaching hires around the league, as well as break down the Clippers and Suns battle for the West—including "The Valley Oop" in Game 2 and the endless missed shots from both teams in Game 4. They also give

Ep 46: Clippers Finally Make the Conference Finals, The Nitty Gritty on the Nets/Bucks series, and Kemba Gets Traded to...OKC?

Jun 21st, 2021 46m 23s

This week, Los and Elise catch up with more coaching changes in the league, as well as Kemba Walkers packing his bags for OKC via trade. Now that the Nets/Bucks series is over, they have a lot to get off their chest about KD's historic performa

Ep. 45: Don't Look Now...But There's Parity In This Year's Playoffs

Jun 14th, 2021 49m 14s

This week Los and Elise examine how the remaining eight teams in this year's playoffs look so different than in past seasons (08:33). With the Lakers eliminated, Los has to listen to Elise share her takeaways from the Clippers conference semis

Ep 44: Lakers Fall, Clippers Survive, Brad Stevens' New Job, and the Dame Time Dilemma

Jun 7th, 2021 49m 6s

In the aftermath of the first round, Los and Elise reflect on their team's outcomes and look ahead at what's next. Elise previews the Clippers series against the Jazz (18:05), while Los breaks down the Lakers' offseason priorities (31:05). They

Ep. 43: Making Sense of the Heat's Meltdown Against the Bucks, Our Picks for Sixth Man, Rookie of the Year & MVP + Describing the Lakers' and Clippers' Series in One Word

May 31st, 2021 59m 26s

This week, Los and Elise discuss:Jazz legend Mark Eaton’s sudden and tragic passing (04:56)Inappropriate conduct from fans (05:24) Ja Morant, Jayson Tatum, Trae Young, and Luka Doncic make history with their playoff performances (15:01) How th

Ep. 42: The Playoffs Are Here - First Round First Impressions and Our Picks for the Coach of the Year, Defensive Player of the Year, and Most Improved Player

May 24th, 2021 1h 4m

This week, Los and Elise discuss:LeBron’s COVID violation (06:34) Update on Victor Oladipo’s injury (08:46) The Barkley Stimulus (11:42)The NBA's for a midseason tournament (12:02) Should the play-in tournament stick around? (13:59)Our picks fo

Ep 41: "Pick 'Em or Dump 'Em" for the NBA Playoffs and Breaking Down the Lakers and Clippers

May 17th, 2021 58m 47s

This week, Los and Elise discuss:The NBA’s new award for social justice (02:29) Hall of Fame class of 2020 (03:12)Russell Westbrook is crowned the triple-double king (06:32) A season debut in South Beach for a certain senior (09:24)Sunsetting t

Ep. 40: The Final Battle for LA (of the Regular Season), The Nets' Real MVP, and Why Can't the Pacers' Players and Coaches Just Get Along

May 10th, 2021 1h

*Recorded on May 8, 2021This week, Los and Elise discuss:Luka gets real about his technical fouls (02:03)The rocky relationship between the Pacers’ players and coaches (05:15)Players of the Month for April (09:30) The Nets' struggles without Ja

Ep. 39: LeBron Returns, Steve Kerr Preaches Fundamentals, 50-Point Losses, and Hoping for a Boston Falling

May 3rd, 2021 54m 50s

This week, Los and Elise discuss:The NBA’s referee shortage (03:25) Becky Hammon’s head coaching opportunity (04:57)The Kings and Thunder each lose by 50 (06:00)Jayson Tatum scores 60 (07:18)Steve Kerr’s comments about the lack of fundamentals

Ep: 38: The Knicks and Wizards Aren't Foolin' Around, Steph Curry's Stats, AD's Return, and The Clippers' Very Good Week

Apr 26th, 2021 56m 38s

This week, Los and Elise discuss:The NBA’s new partnership with Marvel (03:52) Behind the numbers of Steph’s unbelievable scoring streak (07:19) How the Knicks and Wizards keep winning (12:05)Can LaMelo Ball still win Rookie of the Year? (20:15

Ep. 37: Steph's Scoring Spree, The Nuggets Without Murray, and Luka's Beef With The Play-In Tourney

Apr 19th, 2021 1h 1m

On this week's episode, Los and Elise discuss:DWade To The Jazz (04:38) Luka’s Beef With the Play-In Tourney (09:49) LaMarcus Aldridge retires (14:39) Jamal Murray’s Injury and its impact on the Nuggets (17:04) “Battle for LA” Weekly roundup

Ep: 36: The Jazz and Suns Face-Off, KD Returns, The Lakers Lose More Bodies, and PG Still Hears The Chirps

Apr 12th, 2021 52m 25s

*Recorded on April 10th On this week's episode, co-hosts Los and Elise go head-to-head to discuss (and debate) the following topics:Shaq pays for a man’s engagement ring (03:09) Should the Timberwolves stay in Minnesota? (04:43) KD returns from

Ep. 35: Why KD is Not Nice in the DMs, The Under-appreciation for Russell Westbrook, and The Blowout in LA

Apr 5th, 2021 57m 44s

In this episode, Los and Elise discuss:Jrue Holiday is making the big BUCKS to stay with…the Bucks (06:01)KD is not nice in the DMs (06:41) Can the Hornets survive their latest sting from the injury bug? (12:53) Does Russell Westbrook need a ch

Ep. 34: Our Grades for The Trades At the Deadline, Lakers Losses, Clippers Gains, and Wishing Kyrie A Happy Birthday

Mar 29th, 2021 1h 7m

On this episode, Los and Elise discuss:Is James Harden the MVP? (06:28)Our grades for the trades from the trade deadline: Nikola Vucevic (12:00), Aaron Gordon (16:23), Evan Fournier (22:05), Victor Oladipo (30:23), Rajon Rondo/Lou Williams (40:

Ep. 33: To Trade Or Not To Trade: Evaluating Some Players On The Trading Block, LeBron's Injury, and the Unpredictable Clippers

Mar 22nd, 2021 1h

On this episode, Los and Elise discuss:Jimmy Butler’s issue with the word “coalesce” (04:44)Evaluating some players on the trade market with “To Trade or Not To Trade” (10:50) “The Battle for LA” Weekly Recap: Lakers (35:30) Clippers (47:28) Ga

Ep. 32: The Market for Bigs, Looking Back on the NBA's COVID Shutdown, Returning from the All-Star Break, and Reacting to the New "Earned" Jerseys

Mar 15th, 2021 50m 57s

On this episode, Los and Elise discuss:The one year anniversary since COVID-19 shut the league down (02:45)Reactions to the new “Earned” jerseys (09:19)The Market for Big Men in the League right now (17:34)Battle for LA: Lakers (32:04) Clippers

Ep. 31: Midseason Report Cards, Takeaways from the All-Star Game, and Must See Matchups for the Second Half of the Season

Mar 8th, 2021 54m 4s

*Recorded on March 7On this episode, Los and Elise discuss:Joel Embiid’s All-Star commitment to the homeless (05:01)Midseason grades for the Lakers and Clippers (08:34) Takeaways from the All-Star Game (24:20) Must-See matchups for the second

Ep. 30: Bad Luck In Boston: Breaking Down the Celtics' Struggles, Plus The Magic of Dennis Schröder and The Return of PG

Mar 1st, 2021 54m 16s

*Recorded on February 28On this episode, Los and Elise discuss:A Public Apology for a certain All-Star snub (01:03)Jimmy Butler’s All-Star invitation (05:36)Breaking down the Celtics’ recent struggles (11:10)"Battle for LA" Weekly Roundup: Clip

Ep. 29: 2021 All-Star Game Selections

Feb 22nd, 2021 1h 3m

*Recorded on February 21On this episode, Los and Elise discuss:Chris Paul’s upcoming memoir (01:57)Our picks for starters in the All-Star Game (05:46)Selecting our All-Star reserves (21:51) “Battle for LA” roundup: Lakers (42:50) Clippers (50:5

Ep. 28: The Heat’s Icy Cold Start, Kyrie's Epiphany, and Team Culture vs Rings Culture

Feb 15th, 2021 1h 3m

On this episode, Los and Elise discuss:The Mavs decision not to play the national anthem (02:12)Kyrie Irving’s epiphany about the Nets’ offense (05:58)The long awaited discussion: Can the Miami Heat thaw themselves out, after a very cold start

Ep. 27: The Extraordinary, Entertaining (and Exhausting) Brooklyn Nets Experience...So Far

Feb 8th, 2021 46m 20s

*Recorded on February 7, 2021On this episode, Los and Elise discuss:Reactions to the NBA’s finalized plans for the All-Star Game (02:45) Battle for LA: Lakers (08:04) Clippers (19:10)Breaking down the Clippers vs. Nets game (23:23)The problem w