The Underdog NBA Show

Episode 353: Christmas Lists

Wed, 03 Dec 2025 05:00:00 GMT

On the 353rd episode of the Underdog NBA Show, Tyler and Zandrick discuss the Milwaukee Bucks in depth. They specifically focus on what to do with Giannis sparked by the news of Giannis unfollowing the team on social media. They go over a few different trade proposals involving the Spurs, Hawks, Heat, Thunder and the Knicks. They then talk a bit about roster construction and the Hawks future with Trae Young given the emergence of Jalen Johnson.

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Episode 352: 2004 NBA Finals

Thu, 20 Nov 2025 13:41:15 GMT

On the 352nd Episode of the Underdog NBA Show, Zandrick and Tyler celebrate the return of Lebron James, by talking about everyone's favorite topic -- THE DETROIT PISTONS. All kiddign aside, they talk about how the Lakers good run of games pre-Lebron potentially sets them up well before diving into what Lebron's role may look like given the leap in Austin Reaves play. They then talk some Thunder before jumping to the Pistons and discussing why they are a good story but maybe slightly further away from being title contenders. Finally Tyler rambles about Jokic's greatness for a bit because why not.

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Episode 351: Giddy Up

Fri, 07 Nov 2025 00:07:04 GMT

On the 351st episode of the Underdog Sports NBA Show, Tyler and Zandrick wildly overreact to the first 10% of the season. They focus heavily on the Chicago Bulls hot start, specifically about if Josh Giddy has become an all NBA-Player of if parts of his start are not sustainable. They then discuss the Philadelphia 76ers and Orlando Magic and why one hot start and one cold start aren't necessarily predictive. Finally they shout about the two LA teams after Zandrick saw the Clippers in person and things they are too old and the vibes are bad, before shifting the the Mavericks and why things may be worse than they seem.

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Episode 350: The 7th Annual Wins Draft

Tue, 21 Oct 2025 22:01:08 GMT

On the 350th episode of the Underdog NBA Show it is time for the annual tradition. For the seventh year in a row Tyler and Zandrick draft all the NBA teams, split by conference, based on how many wins they feel like they will have. Fresh off the closest draft in history (a Tyler 4 win victory) Tyler gets the prize of drafting first in the East, which will likely cost him the whole contest. Inflection points include, Zandrick's dogged love of Philly, Tyler having no belief in Charlotte, Tyler believing the Knicks and Nuggets will play with the playoffs in mind and Zandrick feeling strongly about the Celtics.

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Epsiode 349: Atlantic Division Preview

Thu, 09 Oct 2025 18:20:53 GMT

On the 348th Episode of the underdog sports NBA show, Zandrick and Tyler discuss the pretty mediocre Atlantic Division. They start with the massive favorites in the division, the New York Knicks, and their new coaching hire of Mike Brown. They discuss how the team could be better, but could lose more games this year due to prioritizing more rest. They shift to the 76ers who they believe have the largest range of outcomes in the league, before they move on to the Celtics. Tyler discusses a potential Celtics fire sale and why they should go under their win totals. They discuss the Raptors at length before moving to the tanking Brooklyn Nets.

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Episode 348: Torn ACLs and Pirate Earrings

Thu, 25 Sep 2025 15:29:49 GMT

One the 348th episode of the underdog sports NBA show, Tyler and Zandrick discuss the NBA Southwestern division overunders. They talk through the Rockets to start, who are the favorite to win the division, but are dealing with the injury news of Fred Van Vleet's ACL, and are suspiciously thin at the guard spot. They then shift to the San Antonio Spurs and discuss the logjam at the PG spot and how good Wemby needs to be for them to really be contenders. They then discuss the Mavericks and how top-heavy they are before shifting to the boring Memphis Grizzlies, and then shift over to the Pelicans and discuss the potential for Zion if his conditioning is in order.

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Episode 347: Pacific Division Preview

Thu, 11 Sep 2025 04:00:00 GMT

On the 347th Episode of the Underdog NBA Show, Tyler and Zandrick discuss the over/unders for the Pacific division. They begin with the Los Angeles Clippers, so they can quickly touch on the aspirations of LA's second-favorite team. After discussing the Kawhi situation and more, they shift to the Lakers, where Tyler defends his choice to go way over the 48.5, They then banter about what exactly the Warriors or doing before shifting to the boring Sacramento Kings and the wingless Phoenix Suns.

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Episode 346: Southeast Division Over/Unders

Wed, 27 Aug 2025 18:49:15 GMT

On the 346th episode of the Underdog NBA Show, Tyler and Zandrick preview the Southeastern Division and pick the over/unders of each team. They start with the Orlando Magic and discuss why they feel 50 wins is a lot, but also think Paolo could take a leap, and how they are due for injury regression after last year's bad luck. Then Tyler rants about how well constructed the Hawks are and why he thinks their over-under is the bet of the year. They shift to the Heat, who are about as boring as they come, before discussing the bottom of the division and why the Hornets might be better than people think, and how the Wizards have two paths to take.

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Episode 345: The Definitive Top 10

Wed, 20 Aug 2025 14:58:45 GMT

On the 345th episode of the Underdog NBA Show, Tyler and Zandrick assess the landscape of the NBA's top 10 players with the injuries that have hit the league. They dive deep on Donovan Mitchell and why Tyler feels hes maybe slightly underrated coming off a 1st Team NBA season. They discuss how difficult it is to rank Wemby as well as the old guard of Steph, Lebron and KD -- and then go longer on Joel Embiid and whether it is fair to have him on the board or not given the uncertainty around his injuries.

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Episode 344: Reddit GMs

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 14:52:55 GMT

On the 344th episode of the underdog sports NBA show, Tyler and Zandrick go long on the three high profile unrestricted free agents, Josh Giddey, Cam Thomas and Jonathon Kuminga. They begin with Giddy and how surprised they both are that the bulls and Giddey have no reached a resolution given how he closed the season. They then move to Cam Thomas and debate his role and his quality in that role and try and break down the disconnect between what Cam Thomas does and what the Nets need. Finally they get to the messiest situation with Kuminga and break down how the Warriors are mostly at fault and how Kuminga has been put in a very tough spot.

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Episode 343: Manifest Destiny

Fri, 01 Aug 2025 04:00:00 GMT

With Tyler Laurie on load management, Zandrick Ellison and special guest Blake J. Harris (CONSOLE WARS) discuss the rumors about the NBA expansion into Europe and debate the best approaches for the league's global takeover. Should the NBA expand here in the United States? Shuffle around and relocate current teams? Or dip their tentacles across the pond overseas? Along with it, they discuss the teams most vulnerable to a potential relocation, the cities that may be able to share teams, the potential new owners like LeBron James, and of course, the potential of a UFO confirmation happening in the next few years.

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Episode 342: The Old Folks Home

Fri, 25 Jul 2025 04:00:00 GMT

On the 242nd Episode of the Underdog NBA Show, Tyler and Zandrick take it geriatric. They discuss the Clippers' signing Brad Beal and Chris Paul and how this creates some depth in the team that Tyrone Lue will need to figure out, but ultimately sets them up to be successful, pending health. They then transition to the Lakers and Marcus Smart reaching an agreement, and if that actually helps from a rotation standpoint. Finally, they talk through Dame Time returning to Portland and if it makes any sense at all for the team.

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Episode 341: Start Your Engines

Thu, 17 Jul 2025 04:00:00 GMT

On the 341st Episode of the Underdog NBA show, Tyler interviews Ryan Kalkbrenner's childhood best friend and public relations manager. Kidding, but the guys talk about which NBA teams, like the Atlanta Hawks, are poised to take a big jump and which teams may be in for a Phoenix Suns-like collapse if everything goes wrong. They then talk about Ryan Kalkbrenner and discuss why he may be in the perfect situation as a rookie on the Hornets and if he is a shrewd bet for NBA ROY.

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Episode 340: The Last Call

Wed, 09 Jul 2025 15:28:36 GMT

On the 340th episode of the Underdog NBA Show, Zandrick and Tyler discuss the Norman Powell and John Collins deal and how the bigger picture seems to be shaping up with the Clippers trading a fringe all-star with the potential of signing Bradley Beal on the cheap. They then discuss Miami's future and why the Norman Powell deal makes sense in the future since it allows for a lot of cap flexibility in the future. They then discuss a few of the remaining free agents and where they can possibly land given the scope of the market.

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Episode 339: Finally Some Fun Stuff

Wed, 02 Jul 2025 18:26:52 GMT

On the 339th Episode of the Underdog NBA Show, Zandrick and Tyler discuss all things from the start of a fast NBA off-season. They start in the west and talk moves by the thunder and then how the rest of the west stacks up! They talk about the clear winners of FA, the Rockets and Nuggets and then talk about some shrewd moves made by the Lakers, Clippers, and Mavericks, before pivoting east to discuss the state of the minor leagues with the injuries to the Celtics and Pacers.

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Episode 338: Thunder Crowned NBA Champs!

Tue, 24 Jun 2025 04:00:00 GMT

On the 338th episode of the Underdog NBA Show, the guys talk about game 7 of the NBA Finals from Sunday night. They lead with the tremendously sad news of Tyrese Haliburton's torn achilles and the effect it had on the game, but then also the Pacers' future, before pivoting to the Thunder's win and the performances of their key players. They then shift to discussing the Kevin Durant trade and how it is the first major domino to fall before shifting to the upcoming draft.

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Episode 337: Thunderous End of the Season

Wed, 18 Jun 2025 19:35:01 GMT

On the 337th episode of the Underdog NBA Show, Tyler and Zandrick discuss the NBA finals winding down, starting with Tyrese Haliburton's injury. They discuss the Pacers' long-term outlook and also look back at game four and the odd officiating performance from the ref crew. They then discuss the Desmond Bane deal between the Orlando Magic and Memphis Grizzlies. They talk about the picks Orlando gave up and how Orlando views itself moving forward, before discussing the fork in the road that Memphis is at.

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Episode 336: 4 Canadians Walk Into the Finals

Fri, 13 Jun 2025 17:56:22 GMT

On the 336th Episode of the Underdog Sports NBA show, Tyler and Zandrick discuss the surprise start to the NBA finals. They begin with recapping game 3 and discussing how the pacers, ahem, pace, seems to be wearing the Thunder down. They then discuss Rick Carlisle's use of his bench while Mark Danigault appears to be using a smaller rotation. Then they discuss the Thunder's fouth quarter offense before shifting gears to some talk about the knicks coaching search.

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Episode 335: Tiny Finals Preview

Thu, 05 Jun 2025 19:37:08 GMT

On the 335th episode of the Underdog NBA Show, Tyler and Zandrick do a deep dive on the smallest market finals of all time and why that doesn't matter at all! They then discuss how Indiana can win despite being the biggest underdog in 25 years and which player matchups are the most important in the series. Finally, they discuss the New York Knicks firing Tom Thibadou and whether that was the right or wrong decision, and who may possibly succeed him in New York with a team that is ready to try and win the title.

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Episode 334: CAP MISERY

Thu, 29 May 2025 00:01:44 GMT

On the 334th episode of the Underdog NBA Show, Tyler and Zandrick talk through the end of the Nuggets and Thunder before pivoting to the conference finals previews and then talking about the future of the Nuggets and Cavs. First, they discuss the game 7 blowout and talk through Alex Caruso's defense, Aaron Gordon's hamstring, and more before shifting over to the Thunder and how they match up with Minnesota. They then talk through the Eastern Conference and discuss how the Pacers may be undervalued despite not having home-court advantage. Finally, they discuss the future of the Nuggets and Cavs.

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Episode 333: Bestern and Leastern Conference Finals

Tue, 20 May 2025 15:31:16 GMT

On the 333rd episode of the Underdog NBA Show, Tyler and Zandrick talk through the end of the Nuggets and Thunder before pivoting to the conference finals previews and then talking about the future of the Nuggets and Cavs. First they discuss the game 7 blowout and talk through Alex Caruso's defense, Aaron Gordon's hamstring, and more before shifting over to the Thunder and how they match up with Minnesota. They then talk through the Eastern Conference and discuss how the Pacers may be undervalued despite not having home-court advantage. Finally, they discuss the future of the Nuggets and Cavs.

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Episode 332: The River Styx is in NY?

Thu, 15 May 2025 16:31:33 GMT

On the 332nd episode of the Underdog NBA Show, Tyler and Zan jump around on a few different NBA topics. They chat through the NBA draft lottery and some conspiracies about it before discussing how Cooper Flagg fits with the Mavericks and then the Spurs' decision on two overall and why it's incredibly interesting to see what choice they make. They then discuss the NBA playoffs, starting with the Knicks and Celtics, and the big news of Jayson Tatum's achilles injury. They then shift over to the Cavs and Pacers and discuss where the Cavs go from here after a disappointing playoff exit.

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Episode 331: Give Us More Bangers

Tue, 06 May 2025 23:28:37 GMT

On the 331st episode of the Underdog NBA Show, Tyler and Zandrick discuss the beginning of the 2nd round of the NBA playoffs. They start off by talking through game one of Nuggets and Thunder and discuss Jokic's greatness, the Thunder's decision to foul, the defensive changes the Thunder should look into, and if Shai is going to fall into the Harden school of playoffs free throws attempted. They then shift to the Celtics and Knicks series and both agree the Celtics should not be panicked at all before shifting over to the Cavs and Pacers and why the Cavs' injury problems could potentially pose a bigger issue for the team moving forward.

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Episode 330: The Adjustment Bureau

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 14:32:58 GMT

On the 330th episode of the Underdog NBA show, Zandrick and Tyler discuss the interesting first-round series in the Western and Eastern conferences. They avoid the blowouts in Memphis, Boston, and Cleveland and take a deeper look into the Pacers and Bucks, and then the Knicks and Pistons. In between, they get sidetracked talking a bit about the Syracuse 2-3 zone, before shifting fully to Denver vs. LAC and Minnesota vs. LAL and debating the changes and adjustments each team can make.

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Episode 329: The 4th Annual Playoff Wins Draft

Fri, 18 Apr 2025 04:00:00 GMT

On the 329th episode of the Underdog NBA show, Tyler and Zandrick are joined by best-selling author, Blake J. Harris, for their annual playoff wins draft. They begin by giving the results of the full season wins draft, which saw Tyler win back the crown in the closest race of all time. They then shift into the wins draft and discuss why the Thunder may be a better pick than the Cavs or Celtics, and then which Western Conference teams are dark horses. Tyler discusses his fears with the Knicks, while Zan covers a few points about why he feels the Clippers are underrated.

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Episode 328: Rocky Mountain Low

Fri, 11 Apr 2025 04:00:00 GMT

On the 328th episode of the underdog sports NBA show, Tyler and Zandrick discuss the packed Western Conference playoff pictures and debate what matchups they'd like to see. They then discuss the Denver Nuggets' decision to fire Head coach Mike Malone with three games to go until the start of the playoffs. They discuss what Denver's thought process might be and what improvements can be made outside of coaching on a team that has its title window still firmly open.

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Episode 327: Find a Vibes Guy

Fri, 04 Apr 2025 04:00:00 GMT

On the 327th episode of the underdog Sports NBA Show, Tyler and Zandrick talk through the bottom of the western conference playoff teams. They discuss the Memphis Grizzlies after their firing of Taylor Jenkins. They walk through Ja's development and Zach Edey's usage before shifting the conversation to the Timberwolves and Clippers, and the improved play of Kawhi Leonard. Finally, they talk about the effect of VibeZZZZZ on NBA teams and how important they can be in the locker room and on the bench.

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Episode 326: Age Isn't Just a Number

Thu, 27 Mar 2025 14:21:50 GMT

On the 324th episode of the underdog sports NBA show, Tyler and Zan discuss the first weekend of the NCAA tournament and then an interesting exercise on NBA MVP. They cover some stock up and stock down, including Walter Clayton, Will Riely, Kasparas Jakucionis, Amari Williams and Jacob Toppin and then shift to the Cooper Flagg Kawhi Leonard comparisons. They then shift to an exercise on MVP narratives that reveals some interesting voting trends, before signing off.

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Episode 325: NCAA Prospect BONANZA

Wed, 19 Mar 2025 14:29:31 GMT

On the 325th episode of the Underdog NBA show, Tyler and Zandrick discuss the upcoming NCAA tournament from a prospect point of view. They discuss all four regions and break down the contenders while also touching on all the potential prospects to watch. They cover Duke, but also discuss why Texas and OU have two of the more interesting first round prospects. Tyler discusses why you should watch Kentucky if you like sleeper prospects and discuss which top seeds are buoyed by transfers and elite coaching.

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Episode 324: Seasonal Depression

Wed, 05 Mar 2025 15:16:52 GMT

On the 324th episode of the Underdog NBA Show, Tyler and Zandrick discuss Kyrie Irving's injury and the sad state of 3 franchises. First, they pat themselves on the back for some shrewd Oscar picks before discussing the Kyrie injury and the state of the Dallas Mavericks. They then weave into the 76ers off the back of the Joel Embiid news and the Phoenix Suns given the news they will trade Kevin Durant in the summer. They rank the teams in terms of the most depressing landscapes.

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Episode 323: Hello Darkness, My Philadelphia Friend

Thu, 27 Feb 2025 18:19:00 GMT

On the 323rd episode of the Underdog Sports NBA show, Tyler and Zandrick talk a bit more about the Western Conference post-trade deadline and the 76ers' future after the new update on Joel Embiid! The two debate Oklahoma City's merits as a contender after their Monday night meltdown vs the Timberwolves and discuss whether its more an indictment on the Thunder or a show of the Wolves' potential. They touch on the Lakers, Nuggets, and Warriors before shifting the big news out of the Eastern Conference that Joel Embiid may need another knee surgery.

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Episode 322: Half Lemonade, Half Sweet Tea

Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:28:33 GMT

On the 321st episode of the Underdog Sports NBA show, Zandrick and Tyler talk through post all-star break in the Western Conference! They start by talking through the All-Star game and Zan gives his opinion on why TNT is to blame for the show's lack of success, while Tyler (unsurprisingly) rants about Draymond Green. Then they dive deep into the Western conference and discuss why the Timberwolves and Clippers may be undervalued and why they expect Phoenix and Sacramento to fall off.

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Episode 321: Refinancing the Future

Tue, 04 Feb 2025 16:12:27 GMT

On the 321st episode of the Underdog NBA show, Zandrick and Tyler discuss the Luka Doncic deal and all the mechanics behind it! They discuss the deal from the Mavericks' side as the build-up to trading Luka seemed to come out of nowhere and trading a HOFer as a 25-year-old is not a common event. They then discuss the lakers side of things and how this expands Lebron's career and brings the Lakers' future forward. They then discuss the De'aaron Fox deal and how it's on the back burner because of the craziness from Saturday night.

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Episode 320: Asset Swap Meet

Thu, 30 Jan 2025 15:31:27 GMT

On the 319th episode of the Underdog NBA show, Tyler and Zandrick discuss their favorite non-Jimmy Butler trade candidates! They begin by talking about the last bit of the Jimmy Butler saga before delving into six different players that they feel like could be moved at the deadline and the best fits for each. They discuss Colin Sexton, Brad Beal, Zach Lavine, Robert Williams, Lonzo Ball, and Cameron Johnson. The guys break down the fits on the contenders and then the ability of any of these teams to change the title race.

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Episode 319: Hey, Can You Make Change for this Draft Pick?

Thu, 23 Jan 2025 16:24:33 GMT

On the 319th episode of the Underdog NBA Show, Tyler and Zandrick discuss the extremely interesting deal between the Phoenix Suns and Utah Jazz! They break the trade down from both sides but mostly focus on how Jimmy Butler to the Suns would improve the West and if it all matters in the end given the strength at the top of the league. They then discuss NBA finals futures with the Thunder, Celtics, and Cavs and wonder if the Thunder are being underrated given the strength of their squad and their results thus far.

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Episode 318: Sometimes be Scootin'

Wed, 15 Jan 2025 15:55:38 GMT

On the 318th episode of the underdog NBA show, Tyler and Zandrick check in on the tank commanders in the eastern and western conferences. The guys begin with the Wizards and discuss the state of the six worst records of the NBA. They talk through LaMelo Ball's emergence, why the Jazz and Raptors appear stuck in neutral, the uncertainty surrounding the New Orleans Pelicans before a long conversation about the state of the Portland Trail Blazers, and their current quandary with the roster.

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Episode 317: Jimmy's Search for Joy

Wed, 08 Jan 2025 16:19:56 GMT

On the 317th episode of the Underdog NBA Show, Tyler and Zandrick break down the current Jimmy Butler Situation in Miami! They recap how the situation has escalated in the way that it has before discussing Jimmy Butler's history when it comes to these situations. They then break down Sam Vecenie's article about how difficult trades may be for Jimmy and his proposed deals. They then discuss a bit more of the De'Aaron Fox situation and how Houston's current fix for their shooting may already be in-house.

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Episode 316: Holiday Movers

Fri, 03 Jan 2025 14:50:40 GMT

On the 316th episode of the Underdog NBA Show Zandrick and Tyler discuss the Kings firing Mike Brown and the Lakers trade with the Nets! They begin by talking about how odd Mike Brown's career has been and how young he still is relative to someone in his spot. They then talk about the Kings decisions regarding their roster and their future with or without De'Aaron Fox. They then shift to the Lakers trade of D'Angelo Russell for Dorian Finney-Smith and what that looks like moving forward. They finish the show speaking about the Knicks and if they are really title contenders since they are so thin after their starting lineup.

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Episode 315: Winning Too Much

Thu, 19 Dec 2024 17:33:29 GMT

On the 315th episode of the Underdog NBA Show, Zandrick and Tyler discuss the Dennis Schroder deal and some other potential trades! They first discuss why the Nets were so quick to make this deal despite Schroder seemingly playing the best ball of his career and then they discuss the pros from the Warriors side, including how the new rules make this deal even smarter for the time being. They then discuss the potential of a Jimmy Butler deal and how/when he may get moved and what spots make sense. Finally, they turn their attention to the college world and NIL before some oscar picks from Zandrick.

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Bombs Away

Tue, 10 Dec 2024 19:57:12 GMT

With trade season starting around the NBA and Shams Charania tweeting cryptic news about whom may be available, Zandrick Ellison considers which teams should hold a garage sale and which should stand pat with their current roster and slim playoff hopes in tact. He examines the fate of the Miami Heat, Chicago Bulls, and Portland Trail Blazers among others. It's so far-reaching that even the Washington Wizards get included in the fun. Zan also ends the show in random fashion by shouting out some potential Golden Globes bets for any movie fans out there.

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Episode 313: Swamped with Injuries

Wed, 04 Dec 2024 19:51:37 GMT

On the 313th episode of the Underdog Sports NBA Show, Tyler and Zandrick talk about the disastrous start of the New Orleans Pelicans. They begin by talking about how the Pelicans have had eight of the top 11 rotation players out with injuries and how the start of the season should probably cause them to change their overall plans. They discuss trade partners for Brandon Ingram and CJ McCollum and the outlook for Zion Williamson with his interesting contract. They then shift over to the Lakers amidst Lebron's first cold streak in years before pivoting to some end-of-season award updates.

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Episode 312: Readjust the Process

Thu, 21 Nov 2024 15:59:59 GMT

On the 312th episode of the underdog sports NBA show, Tyler and Zandrick talk about the Philadelphia 76ers and their public meltdown! They begin by talking about the news of the 76ers calling a players-only meeting 13 games into the season after falling an NBA worst 2-13. They then discuss how Joel Embiid looks and how the rest of the roster looks before touching on how great Jared McCain looks. Finally, they discuss what the path forward is for the 76ers and if Tyrese Maxey is a guy who can be built around.

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Episode 311: Get HIP to the In-Season Tournament

Thu, 14 Nov 2024 05:00:02 GMT

On the 311th episode of the underdog sports NBA show, Tyler and Zandrick discuss Chet Holmgren's injury and the NBA in-season tournament! They begin with the Thunder's all-small lineup vs the Clippers and the level of concern both about Chet's long-term health and the Thunder's prospects of winning the western conference or the NBA title. They then move on to a preview of the NBA in-season tournament providing their picks from each group and then who they feel will be motivated to win it all!

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Episode 310: Cleveland Rocks?

Wed, 06 Nov 2024 17:14:01 GMT

On the 310th episode of the underdog sports NBA show, Zandrick and Tyler discuss the three teams with extremely strong and fast starts! They talk through the three teams that look to be the Boston Celtics and Oklahoma City Thunder's biggest challenges after the first two weeks of the season. The discussion starts with the Cavs and highlights how deep the team appears but also the changes made by Kenny Atkinson, before going to the Western Conference for some talk about the Suns and their ceiling and the Warriors and their future.

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Episode 309: Depth Perceptions

Thu, 31 Oct 2024 14:12:31 GMT

On the 309th episode of the Underdog NBA Show Zandrick and Tyler discuss some early season observations across the league! They lead with the Denver Nuggets and how much of their slow start is an issue, how much is a mirage, and what problems have led them to having such a low margin for error. They then shift to the Milwaukee Bucks and talk a bit about how they are more concerned about Milwaukee than any other older contender given their roster makeup and what they're seeing on the court.

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Episode 308: Take Your Son to Work Day

Thu, 24 Oct 2024 04:00:37 GMT

On the 308th episode of the Underdog Sports NBA show, Tyler and Zan talking about NBA opening night and the two games from Tuesday! They start with the Lakers and Timberwolves and the moment of Lebron and Bronny playing together before discussing the Lakers' depth and the fact that the Timberwolves may take some time to gel. Then they shift to the Celtics and Knicks and discuss how incredible the Celtics looked and if Karl Anthony Towns will take a bit of time to get acclimated himself. Finally, they discuss a few extensions and how they look for the next few years!

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Episode 307: The 6th Annual Western Conference Wins Draft

Wed, 16 Oct 2024 19:36:27 GMT

Thats right everyone! On the 307th Episode of the underdog Sports NBA show, Zandrick and Tyler are back with the sixth annual edition of the wins draft! This is part two of this year's draft and Zan and Tyler cover the western conference with Tyler looking to build on a strong performance in Part one. They debate why OKC may be better built for the regular season, if the vibes in Denver are really as bad as they seem and if anyone from the lower tier can take a jump. They finally talk about year two of the Wemby era before signing off.

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Episode 306: The Sixth Annual Eastern Conference Wins Draft

Thu, 10 Oct 2024 16:28:18 GMT

That's right the wins draft is back! On the 306th episode of the Underdog Sports NBA show, Zandrick and Tyler are back for a sixth win draft and cover the eastern conference in part one! Tyler looks to avenge back-to-back losses as Zandrick gets the first pick in the eastern conference, which mostly goes chalk until the draft gets to the bottom half. The two muse about the Celtics' greatness, discuss floor vs. ceiling with some younger teams and talk about the possibilities of a Milwaukee collapse before marveling at the Wizards roster and how fit it is to tank.

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Episode 305: Run this Towns Tonight

Wed, 02 Oct 2024 19:14:00 GMT

On the 305th episode of the Underdog NBA Show, Tyler and Zandrick talk through the massive Knicks and Timberwolves trade! They start by discussing the Knicks' side of getting Karl-Anthony Towns and how that affects both their depth as well as their playoff ceiling, while also discussing the potential Thibs and Towns reunion. They then shift to the Timberwolves getting Julius Randle and Donte DiVincenzo and discuss the trade both from this season and the Timberwolves' future. They close out with a few thoughts on Dikembe Mutombo.

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Episode 304: The Pressure Cooker -- Part 2

Wed, 25 Sep 2024 23:14:02 GMT

On the 304th episode of the Underdog Sports NBA show, Zandrick and Tyler continue down the road of 2024 previews and player pressures! In this episode they spend time talking about some lower key players with pressure on them to keep their careers afloat and then also some players with much bigger pressure on a national scale. They discuss some young players from the 2020 draft class before pivoting to some All-NBA type talents and discuss what might be at stake going into the 2024-2025 season and what the fallout could be.

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Epsiode 303: The Pressure Cooker

Wed, 18 Sep 2024 12:13:55 GMT

On the 303rd episode of the Underdog Sports NBA show, Tyler and Zandrick break down six coaches feeling pressure going into next season! they each pick three which ends up with some surprising choices as neither picks the coach they agree is probably going to be the first coach fired and two coaches who are HOFers are chosen within the process. They then chat through the Spurs dynasty a bit and the impact of Tim Duncan on Gregg Popovich's career and vice versa. Finally, they tease some players under pressure before signing off.

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Episode 302: Picking 12 Overs in the West

Wed, 11 Sep 2024 01:01:01 GMT

On the 302nd episode of the Underdog NBA show, Tyler and Zandrick discuss the absolutely stacked NBA Western Conference! They lead with the presumptive favorites, the OKC Thunder but talk through how the top 5 seeds in the west could all be incredibly close at season's end. They then discuss the middle class and how it is so drastically different than their compadres in the East, as the West 7-13 could all challenge for 45+ wins. Finally, they discuss the bottom of the conference but make note about how these teams all have some glimmer of hope for the future!

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Episode 301: Fade our Eastern Conference Over/Unders

Wed, 04 Sep 2024 01:01:01 GMT

On the 301st episode of the Underdog NBA show, Zandrick and Tyler discuss over-unders for all 15 teams in the NBA Eastern Conference! They begin at the top and Tyler discusses why he is so bullish on the Boston Celtics despite having the highest win total by a large amount. They then discuss their favorite overs, why the Cleveland Cavs are underrated and they discuss the massive difference between the teams in the playoffs and the totals of the teams that missed the playoffs last year. They then discuss why some of the tanking team's starts to the season will matter so much to your long-term ROI.

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Episode 300: 2025 Award Predictions!

Wed, 28 Aug 2024 01:01:01 GMT

On the 300th, that's right 300 episodes, of the Underdog NBA Show, Tyler and Zandrick discuss the 2025 season and predict awards! They begin with a discussion of how insane it is that Victor Wembanyama is such a massive favorite for Defensive Player of the Year despite playing on a team that will likely not be a top defense. They then shift to other awards starting with Rookie of the Year and discuss why Reed Sheppard's candidacy is very interesting. They then move on to sixth man of the year and most improved player and discuss how different the narratives for these awards work before finally discussing MVP.

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Episode 299: A Louvre Worthy Performance

Wed, 14 Aug 2024 01:01:01 GMT

On the 299th Episode of the Underdog NBA Show, Zandrick and Tyler discuss the semi-finals and finals of Olympic Basketball! They begin with a discussion about the team as a whole and a breakdown of both the finals and semi-finals. They then talk about 2028 and LA and why ruling Lebron out may be foolish. They talk some about France's and Canada's future before returning and grading each player's performance in Paris. Finally, they chat about Jayson Tatum and how that may impact the Celtics in 2025.

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Episode 298: Olympic Knockouts

Wed, 07 Aug 2024 01:01:01 GMT

On the 298th episode of the Underdog NBA Show, Tyler and Zandrick talk through the Olympic quarterfinals and preview the semifinals and finals. They begin by discussing the USA's tournament so far and then why the result against Serbia in game one may not necessarily be predictive in the semi-finals. They then discuss Canada and France and how amazing the atmosphere was but also how disappointing Jamal Murray was. Finally, they discuss how scary Germany looks and what a good few years it has been on the international level for Dennis Schroder.

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Episode 297: Parisian Flavor

Tue, 30 Jul 2024 01:01:01 GMT

On the 297th episode of the Underdog NBA show, Tyler and Zandrick discuss the opening round of men's basketball at the Paris Olympics! They start with a discussion of the US Men's national team's convincing win over Serbia, touching on Kevin Durant's incredible performance, Lebron's effort level and the Jayson Tatum playing time situation. They then discuss a little bit on Grant Hill's comments regarding Jaylen Brown's exclusion from the team before they shift over to the other games, discussing Canada vs. Greece and then how Australia may be the sleeper team despite given how well they play as a unit. Finally, Zan tries to talk Tyus Jones before they wrap up!

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Episode 296: The In-SEINE-ly Beautiful Game

Thu, 25 Jul 2024 01:01:01 GMT

On the 296th episode of the Underdog NBA Show Tyler and Zandrick go over the final Paris Olympic rosters and much much more! They start by talking about the current odds for Team United States of America and why Lebron looks like he's going to have his 2008 Kobe moment. They then go through the rest of the rosters and discuss some of the good and bad from each team, who could underachieve or overachieve, and how each roster is assembled from a FIBA perspective and an NBA perspective.

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Episode 295: Great Guy Awards

Wed, 17 Jul 2024 01:01:01 GMT

On the 295th episode of the Underdog Sports NBA show, Tyler and Zandrick discuss Jalen Brunson's new deals and some thoughts from Vegas! They go over the pros and cons of Brunson taking a lot less money now than what he can earn later down the road and some of the reasons why he may have left money on the table. They then shift to the summer league and talk about Reed Sheppard's hot start before discussing some other players and then their impacts next year on the Rookie of the Year award.

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Episode 294: Smells like Team Spirit

Wed, 10 Jul 2024 01:01:01 GMT

On the 294th Episode of the Underdog Sports NBA show, Tyler and Zandrick discuss some thoughts on Free agency and then the Olympics! They start with some thoughts on the Demar Derozan deal and why it makes sense for the Kings before pivoting to the weird lack of interest in Brandon Ingram. They then shift their focus to Olympic basketball and break down each group and pick favorites and darkhorses. Finally, they banter a bit about other Olympic events.

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Episode 293: Moratorium on Big 3's

Wed, 03 Jul 2024 01:01:01 GMT

On the 293rd episode of the underdog sports NBA show, Zandrick and Tyler discuss the Pelicans and Hawks trade and then early free agency! They start by discussing how the Dejounte Murray trade to the Pelicans impacts both the Pelicans and the Hawks while they disagree greatly on the next direction the Hawks go. Then they turn their attention to the early days of free agency and discuss Paul George to the 76ers as the biggest move of the first few hours. They then turn to the moves made by the Dallas Mavericks as well as the OKC thunder and talk about how the top of the west may look slightly different than it has.

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Episode 292: 2024 NBA Draft- First Round Review

Fri, 28 Jun 2024 01:01:01 GMT

On the 292nd episode of the Underdog NBA Show, Zandrick and Tyler discuss all the ins and outs of the first round of the NBA draft! They begin by breaking down the Hawks' choices at first overall and why Risischar makes sense even if Tyler doesn't agree. They then continue throughout the top 10 and discuss the best and worst picks of the first round and some interesting decisions made by the Spurs, Timberwolves, and Grizzlies. Finally, they discuss the Mikal Bridges trade and how the Knicks are setup for the next year.

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Episode 291: Celtics NBA Champs!

Wed, 19 Jun 2024 01:01:01 GMT

On the 291st episode of the Underdog NBA show, Tyler and Zandrick talk through the NBA finals after the Celtics' resounding series win They first start by talking about game 5 before shifting over to how the Celtics were built and their staying power as a contender. They then shift to talk about this Celtics team vs past championships and debate Al Horfords career status and whether or not he has a chance at the Hall of Fame. Finally, they talk about the Mavericks and why they lost and then debate 2025 finals odds!

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Episode 290: Finals Clips

Thu, 13 Jun 2024 01:01:01 GMT

On the 290th episode of the Underdog Sports NBA show, Zandrick and Tyler talk takeaways from the first two games of the NBA finals! They open with the news of the Kristaps Porzingis injury and what that means for Boston moving forward and how it may benefit the Dallas perimeter players. They also discuss how Kyrie is going to have at least one massive game and can he keep it rolling to get Dallas back into the series. Finally the discuss the lakers coaching search and all the narratives surrounding it.

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Episode 289: Finals Adjacent Conversation

Thu, 06 Jun 2024 01:01:01 GMT

On the 289th episode of the underdog sports NBA show, Zandrick and Tyler preview the upcoming NBA finals between the Boston Celtics and Dallas Mavericks. they begin by talking through some of the major storylines as well as who benefits the most by winning a title. They then get into specific matchups and play styles before talking coaching and their picks for the series. Finally they talk about the Los Angeles Lakers who are seemingly poised to hire JJ Redick as their head coach in the coming days.

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Episode 288: A Lively Discussion

Thu, 30 May 2024 01:01:01 GMT

On the 288th episode of the Underdog NBA Show, Zandrick and Tyler discuss the NBA players and specifically the Wolves and Mavericks! They talk through how interesting the series has been despite the Mavericks' jumping out to a 3-0 lead and what the Timberwolves did differently in game 4 to be able to send the series back to Minnesota. They discuss Derek Lively's injury, the difficult choices Dallas has had to make, and then what the Timberwolves' chances are to actually push this series to a game 7.

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Episode 287: Zan Was (Sorta) Right!

Thu, 23 May 2024 01:01:01 GMT

On the 287th episode of the Underdog Sports NBA show, Tyler and Zandrick discuss the upcoming conference finals from the East and West! They start by talking about Denver and Minnesota and what went wrong for Denver in terms of their roster construction. They also talk through how Minnesota was able to rescue their roster around the Rudy Gobert trade and how Zandrick was one time right about a prospect. They then shift to the eastern conference and discuss the Indiana and Boston game 1 and why Indiana needs to be better prepared to win games rather than complacent.

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Episode 286: Wemby or...?

Thu, 16 May 2024 01:01:01 GMT

On the 286th episode of the Underdog NBA show, Tyler and Zandrick discuss the second round of the NBA playoffs and the NBA draft lottery. They start with the Denver Nuggets and Minnesota Timberwolves series after a masterpiece performance in game 5 from Nikola Jokic and then they discuss what adjustments Minnesota can make with their series on the line. They then shift to Dallas and Oklahoma City and discuss what Dallas' mindset must be after dropping an extremely winnable game 4 at home. Finally, they shift to the eastern conference and discuss how likable the knicks are before closing with some thoughts on the lottery!

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Episode 285: The Best Player and The Sleeper Agent

Thu, 09 May 2024 01:01:01 GMT

On the 285th episode of the underdog sports NBA show, Tyler and Zandrick break down the wild start to the second round of the playoffs! They begin by talking about the OKC thunder being underrated and flying slightly under the radar before they move to the main event and discuss the Timberwolves vs. the Nuggets. They talk through the nuggets depth issues before discussing the jump taken by Anthony Edwards and if his playoff success is sustainable and what the leagues future looks like if so. They finally talk a little Victor Wambenyama before Zandrick throws some potential razzies into the mix.

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Episode 284: Sonic and Eyore

Thu, 02 May 2024 01:01:01 GMT

On the 284th episode of the Underdog Sports NBA show, Zandrick and Tyler discuss a wild and crazy first round of the NBA playoffs! They begin in the western conference and talk about both the Timberwolves/Suns series and the Lakers/Nugget series to give Tyler a chance to yell about Anthony Edwards. They then discuss the Suns and Lakers futures before diving into the Clippers and Mavericks and what the Clippers should do with Kawhi Leonard. They then shift to the eastern conference and talk about the Celtics before closing on the incredibly interesting 76ers and Knicks series.

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Episode 283: Least Valuable Podcast

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 01:01:01 GMT

On the 283rd episode of the Underdog NBA Show, Zandrick and Tyler discuss the first round of the NBA playoffs as well as the LVP this season! They begin by discussing Jordan Poole's season with the Wizards before moving on to the NBA playoffs and starting with the Cavs and Magic before moving to the Nuggets and Lakers after the amazing Game 2 on Tuesday night. They shift to the Clippers and Mavericks and Zan shares why he is bullish on the Clippers despite losing game 2 at home. Tyler then gushes over the togetherness of the Timberwolves before they switch to the East and go a little deep on the Knicks and Sixers.

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Episode 282: The One with Keon Ellis

Thu, 18 Apr 2024 01:01:01 GMT

On the 282nd episode of the Underdog Sports NBA show, Tyler and Zan are joined by Blake J. Harris for the playoff wins draft! They start by talking a little parenting before going into the draft order. They debate whether the playoffs have more than 2 teams to be confident in and Blake gives his view about why he would not have taken Boston first overall. They then discuss the Kings/Warriors game and the Pelicans/Lakers game before giving some bold predictions.

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Episode 281: Play-In Process

Fri, 12 Apr 2024 01:01:01 GMT

On the 281th episode of the Underdog Sports NBA show, Tyler and Zan discuss the stretch run of the NBA season and much much more! They open talking about the Boston Celtics and how injury to Giannis makes the East so much weaker. They also discuss how Joel Embiid is the one guy who can maybe cause a disruption in the playoffs if he is able to play hismelf into shape. They then briefly discuss the Nuggets before talking about the phoenix suns and Kevin Durant. Finally they talk in-depth about Zach Edey following Monday's NCAAM basketball title.

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Episode 280: Changing Perceptions

Tue, 02 Apr 2024 01:01:01 GMT

On the 280th episode of the underdog sports NBA show, Tyler and Zandrick talk ncaa prospects and make picks for All-NBA teams! They start by discussing the NCAA tournament and how some draft stocks have changed before discussing what players they feel like have changed their mind about evaluations over the years. Then they shift into making picks for the All-NBA teams, with most of the discussion being around the first team being settled but the second and third team being up for grabs. Finally they add some thoughts on the NCAA women's elite eight and how exciting that tournament has been to this point!

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Episode 279: Quintuple Singles

Tue, 26 Mar 2024 01:01:01 GMT

On the 279th episode of the underdog sports NBA show, Zandrick and Tyler talk through some late season NBA storylines and NCAA prospects! They begin by talking briefly about players gambling on their own props before shifting to the MVP ballot and discussing the merits of SGA vs. Jayson Tatum vs. Luka. They then shift into debating the NBA's clutch award and how the current odds speak to the idea of clutch as a whole. Finally they take a deep dive on Donovan Clingan and debate his draft stock with the current pool of prospects!

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Episode 278: 5th Annual NCAA Tournament Spectacular

Tue, 19 Mar 2024 01:01:01 GMT

On the 278th episode of the underdog Sports NBA show, Tyler and Zandrick take a deep dive on NBA prospects in the NCAA tournament! They go region by region discussing the best prospect in each region as well as some sleeper prospects for people to keep an eye out for. They also give some predications and discuss some other prospects on the more prospect heavy teams. They discuss a little bit about why Reed Sheppard seems to be under the radar despite his metrics and then talk through which prospects could be real risers as the tournament goes on.

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Episode 277: Low Ceilings and Small Windows

Thu, 14 Mar 2024 01:01:01 GMT

On the 277th episode of the under dog sports NBA show, Zandrick and Tyler discuss the New Orleans Pelicans and some different NBA Injuries! They start by talking quickly about the NCAA tournament and giving a few picks before shifting to Karl Towns injury and the impact it will have on the West. They then discuss Denver's recent hot run before going in-depth on how the New Orleans Pelicans are flying under the radar and why that may be. They discuss Zion Williamson as well as Brandon Ingram's roles and whether or not the Pelicans are truly built to win in the future.

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Episode 276: Just what the DOCter ordered

Thu, 07 Mar 2024 01:01:01 GMT

On the 276th Episode of the Underdog Sports NBA show, Zandrick and Tyler focus heavily on the eastern conference as the stretch run begins! They begin with some talk about how the Boston Celtics are likely underrated both nationally and within the betting markets and how their play style this year may lend itself to less playoff letdowns than in the past. They then shift to debating the differences between the Bucks and Cavaliers and how the NBA is more likely to want the Bucks to hit their stride. Finally they talk through the surprising Orlando Magic and what the future holds for that organization as they try and build off of this season!

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Episode 275: Fancy Schmancy

Thu, 29 Feb 2024 01:01:01 GMT

On the 275th episode of the Underdog Sports NBA show, Tyler and Zandrick prep for the NBA stretch run following a quiet all star break! They start with the Boston Celtics and how their dominance is going under the radar before pivoting to how real OKC is as a title contender given their current roster construction. They then debate SGA vs Luka as NBA candidates before shifting to talk about the Denver Nuggets and how Zan feels they will not repeat. They touch quickly on the Cavs before shifting to the JJ Redick, Doc Rivers "Nontroversy" and then a bigger point on the Milwaukee Bucks.

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Episode 274: All-Star Shenanigans

Thu, 15 Feb 2024 01:01:01 GMT

On the 274th episode of the Underdog NBA show, Tyler and Zandrick discuss the Knicks protest, Victor Wemby, and All-Star weekend! They begin by discussing a quick bit on the Super Bowl before moving on to discuss the end of the Rockets-Knicks game that has resulted in the Knicks filing a protest with the NBA. They then shift to talk about Victor Wembenyama after his 10-block triple-double before moving onto the All-Star weekend and picking the winners of all the contests. Finally, they circle back to the Super Bowl before signing off!

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Episode 273: Pre-Agency

Thu, 08 Feb 2024 01:01:01 GMT

On the 272nd episode of the underdog sports NBA show, Tyler and Zandrick talk NBA trade deadline and whats to come in the season! They start by discussing their favorite deals and why the Mavericks and Knicks got better on deadline day. They then shift to the 76ers and the decision to trade for Buddy Hield being as much for next year as it was for this year. Finally they discuss the Cavaliers and Thunder and the possibility of these teams crushing the conference finals and NBA finals.

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Episode 272: Minimum Uproar

Thu, 01 Feb 2024 01:01:01 GMT

On the 272nd episode of the Underdog Sports NBA show, Zandrick and Tyler discuss the NBAs offenses and the new mandatory games rule and more. They begin with the leagues offenses and if something should be done to curtail offense efficiency. They then shift to the Joel Embiid injury from Tuesday night and discuss the minimum games rule that has taken up discussion again now that Embiid may not play 65 games. Finally they discuss the Lakers and how their season looks on the brink without a move being made soon.

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Episode 271: The Return

Thu, 25 Jan 2024 01:01:01 GMT

On the 271st episode of the Underdog Sports NBA show, Tyler is back and he and Zan discuss a ton of new NBA stories. They discuss the shocking news out of Milwaukee that Adrian Griffin was fired and Doc Rivers is in as the new coach. They look at it from the coaching and players side before moving on to discussing a few of the recent trades, specifically in Miami, Indiana and New York. They finally discuss the recent 70 point performance from Joel Embiid and Chris Finch's reaction the KATs 62 point game.

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Episode 270: The Paschall Pod

Thu, 11 Jan 2024 01:01:01 GMT

With Tyler Laurie sidelined from a storm on the East Coast, Zandrick Ellison needs to step up and go solo. Will he be Wally Pipp? Or Eric Paschall in the Warriors' lost season? Find out as Zan goes through bets from the world of the NBA, NFL, and even entertainment. Zan picks his "Best Bets" across the board, putting his recent history of success to the test. Among the picks: the L.A. Clippers, Giannis, Barbie, the Holdovers, and plenty more to pick from in order to satisfy your degenerate instincts.

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Episode 269: Which Teams are Not Feeling Fine?

Thu, 14 Dec 2023 01:01:01 GMT

On the 269th episode of the Underdog NBA show, Zandrick and Tyler discuss the in-season tournament and which teams could panic. They begin with the Lakers' first title and how this changes their outlook, then discuss some of the recent criticism of Zion Williamson that stemmed from the tournament. They next discuss Draymond Green's latest ejection and why the Warriors are in trouble before moving to two eastern conference teams in the Cavs and Hawks.

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Episode 268: To Vegas They Will Go

Tue, 28 Nov 2023 01:01:01 GMT

On the 268th episode of the underdog sports NBA show Tyler and Zandrick talk about the early results of the NBA in-season tournament! They begin by discussing the tournament as a whole and whether the quality of play has been raised and how the early returns from viewers have been good. They then discuss the favorites of the final eight before shifting over to the Warriors and their current problems. Finally, they discuss which NBA teams may be fools' gold and which are due to improve.

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Episode 267: Surprise, Surprise

Tue, 21 Nov 2023 01:01:01 GMT

On the 267th episode of the Underdog Sports NBA show, Tyler and Zandrick talk about a few early season surprise teams and players! They begin with chatter around the Indiana Pacers and OKC thunder, while talking if the Thunder's hot start is sustainable. They then debate some early season disappointments like the Memphis Grizzlies before discussing whether the Minnesota Timberwolves should be considered a surprise. They sign off with a few NFL takes before wishing everyone a Happy Thanksgiving!

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Episode 266: Genetic Pontification!

Tue, 07 Nov 2023 01:01:01 GMT

On the 266th episode of the Underdog Sports NBA show Zandrick and Tyler discuss some early season storylines and the future of the league! They begin by talking about the first set of In-season tournament games and the reception from fans before shifting to the Celtics and Timberwolves game from Monday night. They discuss Anthony Edwards and Naz Reid before pivoting over to some talk about Victor Wembenyama and the future of the NBA. Finally Zandrick regales the listeners with some tales of the oughts at Georgetown.

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Episode 265: First Week Mania!

Tue, 31 Oct 2023 01:01:01 GMT

On the 265th episode of the Underdog Sports NBA show, Tyler and Zandrick discuss the NBAs' first week and what shocked and surprised. They start with the James Harden trade and how it impacts the 76ers to get so many different assets back that could help in the future but not necessarily right now. They then shift the focus to the Clippers and discuss how strong they look on paper but the questions that still remain. Finally, they talk about Victor Wembanyama and the upside he showed after the Spurs' comeback win vs. the Suns on Tuesday night.

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Episode 264: 6th Annual Eastern Conference Wins Draft

Mon, 23 Oct 2023 01:01:01 GMT

On the 264th episode of the Underdog NBA show, Tyler and Zandrick draft Eastern conference teams for their annual wins draft! They start with Tyler having the first pick and the two debate Boston vs. Milwaukee with Tyler potentially making an error not realizing how strong the Celtics' top six is. They then debate if any of the next tier of teams can challenge either of the top two teams for the conference title. Finally, they debate some lower-tier teams and discuss why there are some excellent over/under values in the bottom half of the Eastern Conference.

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Episode 263: 6th Annual Western Conference Wins Draft

Wed, 18 Oct 2023 01:01:01 GMT

On the 263rd episode of the Underdog Sports NBA show, Zandrick and Tyler begin the arduous process of the 6th annual wins draft! They begin with Zandrick selecting the Western Conference as the conference to start with. Within the draft, they discuss some over/unders, why the Timberwolves may be good and Zan gives some future coach of the year touts. Finally, they discuss why this year's west seems deeper than ever and how a bigger number of teams than normal can compete for the top seed.

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Episode 262: The Jrue League

Wed, 04 Oct 2023 01:01:01 GMT

On the 262nd episode of the Underdog NBA Show Zandrick and Tyler discuss the trade between Boston and Portland and much more! They begin with the blockbuster Jrue Holiday deal between the Celtics and Blazers and discuss how well the Blazers did with the Damian Lillard situation and then how the eastern conference shapes up with Boston adding Jrue to an already strong top-5. They then shift to a few awards picks and discuss rookie of the year, coach of the year, MVP, and 6th man of the year.

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Episode 261: Dollas and Sense

Wed, 27 Sep 2023 01:01:01 GMT

On the 261st episode of the Underdog Sports NBA show, Tyler and Zandrick talk through the bombshell Bucks, Trail Blazers and Suns trade. They begin with the Bucks' side of the deal and discuss why Damian Lillard is an upgrade over Jrue Holiday and the need for the Bucks to be aggressive due to the age of their team and Giannis' contract. They shift to the Blazers and how well they did in the face of a bad situation and discuss the merits of keeping Jrue Holiday vs trading him. Finally they discuss the Suns role in the deal and discuss whether they improved or not and if there was a better Deandre Ayton deal out there earlier.

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Episode 260: The Unbearable Weight of Massive Expectations

Wed, 20 Sep 2023 01:01:01 GMT

On the 260th episode of the Underdog Sports NBA show, Zandrick makes his 260th joke about Zion Williamson's physique and much more! After Zandrick's stand-up hour the guys talk through the Kevin Porter Jr. situation and when its the right time to pull the plug on highly ranked or very talented prospects. Following that the guys talk through which current NBA jam teams would be the best on the 30th anniversary of the game coming out. They also offer a few thoughts on the first two weeks of the football season.

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Episode 259: World Domination?

Wed, 06 Sep 2023 01:01:01 GMT

On the 259th episode of the NBA show, Zandrick and Tyler focus more on Team USA and their FIBA World Cup results! They begin by talking about the USA Men's National Team loss to Lithuania and if it is a sign of something bigger or just a helpful wake-up call. They then shift to the result against Italy on Tuesday before debating the rest of the tournament. Finally, they discuss the roster for the 2024 Olympics and who should and should not be there, while discussing if Lebron James should play in the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles.

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Episode 258: The All Hornets Podcast

Wed, 30 Aug 2023 01:01:01 GMT

ON the 258th episode of the Underdog Sports NBA show, Zandrick and Tyler banter about the PJ Washington contract and the future of the US Men's national team. They start by discussing PJ Washington's contract and how it effects the Hornets moving forward and if the Hornets should be taken seriously. They then shift to the FIBA world cup and discuss the current roster of players and what those players mean for the upcoming olympics. Finally they discuss Anthony Edwards and Paolo Banchero in more detail and debate whether they can become superstars.

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Episode 257: The Lying Liar Who Lies

Wed, 16 Aug 2023 01:01:01 GMT

On the 257th episode of the Underdog NBA Show, Tyler and Zan discuss the latest and greatest drama with the Philadelphia 76ers! They begin by setting the stage for how James Harden's comments became public and how it's actually good for the league to have this type of drama. They then discuss the possible scenarios involved in this drama and what is next for the team but also the players and front office. Finally, they discuss a bit of NFL betting and a little pop culture!

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Episode 256: Craig T. Nelson Roundtable

Wed, 02 Aug 2023 01:01:01 GMT

On the 256th episode of the underdog sports NBA show, Tyler and Zandrick discuss the lull in the NBA summer and talk through some coaches! They first discuss the shakeup in the ESPN NBA announcing booth and discuss if Mark Jackson may have a future on the bench. They then move on to talking about Doc Rivers and what his coaching future looks like, including what jobs he might get and the flaws he has that may keep him from getting another job. FInally they discuss some coaches on the hot seat and some different summer league takeaways.

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Episode 255: The Dame's Gambit

Wed, 05 Jul 2023 01:01:01 GMT

On the 255th Episode of the Underdog Sports NBA show, Zandrick and Tyler discuss free agency and the most important storylines from it. They begin with the Damian Lillard trade situation and discuss how we got to this point, what the trail blazers were doing in FA and then what deals are on the table. They then discuss how the Heat would be viewed in the east if they got Dame and Tyler discusses how he thinks the Cavaliers had one of the better summers. They shift to the west and talk about the Suns and Lakers strong starts to FA and then discuss a few other smaller deals that they liked.

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Episode 254: Shiny Objects

Tue, 20 Jun 2023 01:01:01 GMT

On the 254th episode of the underdog sports NBA show, Tyler and Zandrick discuss the Suns and Wizards trade as well as the NBA Draft. They discuss why the Suns and Wizards trade is interesting in the sense that neither team drastically improved and how most people focus on the next big thing rather than the season in front of them. They then discuss the upcoming NBA draft starting with Brandon Miller and Scoot Henderson. Beyond those two, they discuss their next few tiers and give out a few very deep cuts to watch out for as the draft progresses.

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Episode 253: Rocky Mountain Highs

Tue, 13 Jun 2023 01:01:01 GMT

On the 253rd episode of the Underdog Sports NBA Show, Tyler and Zandrick talk through the Nuggets winning their franchises first title! They discuss how the Nuggets were built and why they were successful, Nikola Jokic's place in history, why Tyler was so impressed with Michael Porter Jr. and Jamal Murray's current standing in the NBA. They then discuss the Miami Heat and what is next for their team before giving a few wild predictions and taking some individual Ls.

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Episode 252: BAM! Heat Steal Home Court

Tue, 06 Jun 2023 01:01:01 GMT

On the 252nd episode of the Underdog Sports NBA show, Tyler and Zandrick discuss the first two games of the NBA finals , starting with Miami's tough game 2 victory. They discuss if the Heat's historic shooting can continue and if Denver should be concerned. They then discuss Nikola Jokic's impact on the series and his chances of being MVP if Denver did not win the series. They then discuss some coaching hires and some early early NBA draft talk, including the battle for the number 2 pick.

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Episode 250: The Big 3-0

Tue, 23 May 2023 01:01:01 GMT

On the 250th episode of the underdog sports NBA show, Zandrick and Tyler break down the Eastern and Western Conference playoffs! They begin by talking about the Heat and their 3-0 seed against the preseason title favorite Celtics. They discuss what the Heat have done so well during their playoff run and then what is next for the Celtics assuming there is no historic comeback. They shift to the Nuggets and Lakers series while discussing Jokic's greatness and Jamal Murray's shot-making before discussing a potential Austin Reaves contract.

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Episode 249: Call a DOCter

Tue, 16 May 2023 01:01:01 GMT

On the 249th episode of the Underdog Sports NBA show, Tyler and Zandrick discuss the upcoming eastern and western conference finals! They begin with the shocking Sixers and Celtics game 7 and what the Sixers performance means in the grand scheme of things and how it reflects on Joel Embiid and his legacy. They shift over to the celtics and their performance, specifically Jayson Tatum's 50 ball following his very poor performances in games four, five and six. They then shift to the western conference to discuss the nuggets and lakers and what the western conference finals look like from a matchup standpoint.

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Episode 248: The Human Torches

Wed, 10 May 2023 01:01:01 GMT

On the 248th Episode of the Underdog Sports NBA show, Zandrick and Tyler talk about round 2 of the eastern and western conference playoffs! They begin by talking about the Lakers and Warriors as the Lakers took a 3-1 lead after Monday nights big win. They discuss where the warriors have struggled and why the Lakers have been successful and also what the Warriors odds to win the series should be while being down 3-1. They shift to the Heat and Knicks and discuss the Heat's culture and why its so successful. They then shift to both of the 2-2 series and discuss how the Jokic vs. Devin Booker battle has been outstanding.

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Episode 247: eMVPiid

Wed, 03 May 2023 01:01:01 GMT

On the 247th Episode of the underdog sports NBA show, Tyler and Zandrick discuss the storylines during the second round of the playoffs! They begin by discussing Joel Embiid winning MVP and then they delve into the sixers and celtics round 2 matchup, including Embiid's health, Harden's huge game 1, Tobias Harris' role and the Celtics best lineup. They switch to the Warriors/Kings and where the kings go following their game 7 loss after Steph Curry's masterpiece. The shift to the Warriors and Lakers series, followed by the Nuggets and Suns and why the Nuggets are flying way under the radar.

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Episode 246: First Rounding into Form

Wed, 03 May 2023 01:01:01 GMT

On the 246th episode of the Underdog Sports NBA show, Zandrick and Tyler discuss the ongoing first round of the NBA playoffs! They begin by discussing the Kings/Warriors series which has been an absolute blast and how the disappointing news of D'Aaron Fox's broken finger is putting a damper on the first round's best series. They then discuss the Lakers and Grizzlies and how the Grizzlies' lack of depth and injury concerns have really caught up with them. They touch on Giannis' injury in the Bucks and Heat series as well as Joel Embiid's sprained knee before finally discussing the Nuggets and Suns' second-round showdown.

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Episode 245: Round 1...FIGHT!

Wed, 19 Apr 2023 01:01:01 GMT

On the 245th episode of the underdog sports NBA show, Tyler and Zandrick discuss the major takeaways from the beginning of the playoffs! They first focus on the Warriors and Kings series and discuss the ascent of the Kings young core before shifting to Draymond Green's game 2 antics. They then shift to the Clippers and Suns and discuss how the first two games of that series aren't concerning for the Suns in round one but may show some weaknesses that will come later in the playoffs. They finally discuss why Boston is their title favorite and some best bets.

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Episode 244: Third Annual Playoff Wins Draft

Wed, 12 Apr 2023 01:01:01 GMT

On the 244th Episode of the Underdog Sports NBA show, Tyler and Zandrick conduct the third annual playoff wins draft before the first round officially starts. Zandrick won the regular season wins draft 631-599 so he elects to go first and the guys alternate from there, picking 7 teams each from each conference. While picking they break down their thoughts on matchups and road to the finals, while also discussing some issues with both the Timberwolves and Heat from the play-in games on Tuesday night.

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Episode 243: Sad Cowboys

Wed, 29 Mar 2023 01:01:01 GMT

On the 243rd episode of the Underdog Sports NBA show, Tyler and Zandrick discuss the state of the Dallas Mavericks and the Western Conference play-in as there is just a three win difference between the 11 seeded mavericks and 4th seeded Suns. First they discuss the Mavericks and how it looks like the Kyrie trade is going to end up not working as the Mavericks have lost consecutive games to the hornets. They discuss how the Mavs can rebound from it and if Jason Kidd will be the fall guy. The shift gears to discuss the rest of the western conference middle and then some NCAA tournament talk.

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Episode 242: Stonk Report

Wed, 22 Mar 2023 01:01:01 GMT

On the 242nd episode of the Underdog Sports NBA show, Tyler and Zandrick discuss the loaded bottom of the west and the NCAA tournament. First they cover some draft stocks from the first weekend of march madness, including Brandon Miller, Grady Dick, Derek Lively, the arkansas guards and a few others before shifting to some picks for games in the sweet 16 and further on. They then talk through the battle for the play-in tournament in the western conferences before discussing the stark narrative change in the NBA MVP race.

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Episode 241: The Ides of March Madness

Wed, 15 Mar 2023 01:01:01 GMT

On the 241st episode of the Underdog Sports NBA show, Tyler and Zandrick break down the NCAA tournament from a NBA watchers lens! They begin with the south region and discuss why Brandon Miller has a lot to play for as the door for the number 2 pick may be opening slightly. They discuss why this tournament field feels a bit weaker in terms of draft prospects before going into some of their favorite guys to watch and which players can improve or hurt their stock the most in the upcoming tournament.

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Episode 240: The Garden is Rocking

Wed, 08 Mar 2023 01:01:01 GMT

On the 240th episode of the underdog sports NBA show, Tyler and Zan discuss the New York Knicks, LA lakers and Memphis Grizzlies! They also discuss some interesting futures bets on Bovada and whether the MVP race is truly decided. The deep dive on the Knicks includes their performance this year, where they stand in the eastern conference and what their outlook looks like moving forward. They then shift to the Memphis Grizzlies and some of the off court drama, before discussing some interesting futures and finishing with the suns and pelicans.

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Episode 239: One More Thing

Wed, 01 Mar 2023 01:01:01 GMT

On the 239th episode of the underdog sports NBA show, Zandrick and Tyler talk about the Atlanta Hawks, Los Angeles Lakers and Dallas Mavericks! They begin with the news of Quin Snyder getting hired right away and what that means for the Hawks in 2023 and beyond. They then shift to the Lakers with the news of Lebron James' unfortunate foot injury and what the Lakers will do down the stretch in 2022 given their new players look to be big-time additions. Finally, they discuss the Dallas Mavericks, Lamelo Ball's injury, and some early 2023 NBA draft storylines.

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Episode 238: Mutually Assured Reconstruction

Wed, 22 Feb 2023 01:01:01 GMT

On the 238th episode of the Underdog NBA show, Zan and Tyler return from the all-star break rested and ready to talk trades and more! They begin by talking about the eastern conference and how the hierarchy shapes out after the Bucks added Jae Crowder and got injury news regarding Gainnis' wrist. They discuss whether the Sixers are more of a threat despite a relatively quiet deadline and if Kevin Love moves the needle in Miami. THey then discuss the Phoenix Suns and the move for Kevin Durant and Zan tells why he doesn't like it for either team. Finally, they close with the clippers and the addition of Russ and why it is ok to be somewhat optimistic about it.

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Episode 236: Conspiracies and Meltdowns

Wed, 01 Feb 2023 01:01:01 GMT

On the 236th episode of the Underdog NBA show, Tyler and Zandrick discuss the missed call in the Lakers and Celtics game and more. They first discuss whether the Lakers could have handled the bad call better and then what can be done about officials. Then they shift to the 76ers win over the Nuggets and what moves can Philly can make to really solidfy themselves as title favorites. They discuss a bit more of the NBA trade market and some Anthony Edwards before signing off.

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Episode 235: No Half Measures

Wed, 25 Jan 2023 01:01:01 GMT

On the 235th episode of the Underdog Sports NBA show, Tyler and Zandrick discuss the Lakers and Wizards trade and then general managers! They start off discussing the Rui Hachimura deal and how that changes the Lakers outlook and how Anthony Davis's return being imminent may give Lakers fans some hope down the stretch. Then they shift to the Wizards and discuss the directionless state of the franchise before shifting over to discussing the value of general managers in the current NBA climate.

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Episode 234: Tons of Midseason Awards!

Wed, 18 Jan 2023 01:01:01 GMT

On the 234th episode of the Underdog Sports NBA show, Zandrick and Tyler discuss midseason awards and then reevaluate some predictions! They start with Most Improved player and discuss the issues with the award before moving on to the All Rookie team, since Paolo Banchero has the award wrapped up. They discuss Most valuble and least valuable coaches and GMs before landing on the big awards the MVP and LVP. Finally they talk a little Lebron before signing off.

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Episode 233: Enter the Panic Room?

Wed, 11 Jan 2023 01:01:01 GMT

On the 233rd episode of the Underdog NBA Show, Zandrick and Tyler discuss some NBA injuries and some tenuous situations around the league! They begin by discussing Kevin Durant's injury and how the Nets are better equipped to handle his absence than in years past. They then shift to the Atlanta Hawks and Toronto Raptors and how the Raptors should be in a position to soft tank. Finally, they discuss the Phoenix Suns and how their situation is not as bad as it seems and the injury reinforcements they get back should help to right the ship.

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Episode 232: 70+ and Rocky Mountains

Wed, 04 Jan 2023 01:01:01 GMT

On the 232nd episode of the Underdog sports NBA show, Zandrick and Tyler open by discussing Donovan Mitchell's historic night and his place in the league hierarchy. They discuss why he's taken his game to the next level and the fit with Cleveland being better than his fit with Utah. They then shift to discussing the Denver Nuggets and their title potential as well as why Nikola Jokic makes it so tough to find a bench unit. They wrap the show by talking about the Atlanta Hawks and what has gone so wrong with the coach/team pairing and what the Hawks can do to try and salvage the situation.

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Episode 231: History in the Making

Wed, 28 Dec 2022 01:01:01 GMT

On the 230th episode of the Underdog NBA Show, Tyler and Zandrick discuss the Stephen Curry and Anthony Davis injuries! First, they discuss how the Anthony Davis injury puts the Lakers in an incredibly weird spot given their collection of picks and current roster. They debate what the Lakers should do and what players would be out there if they wanted to make a big move. Next, they discuss the Warriors' next move and how they need to be aggressive in trying to bank some wins while Steph Curry is injured.

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Episode 230: Pull the Ripcord

Wed, 21 Dec 2022 01:01:01 GMT

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Episode 229: Birds of Prey

Wed, 14 Dec 2022 01:01:01 GMT

On the 229th episode of the underdog sports NBA show, Tyler and Zandrick discuss the New Orleans Pelicans ascent to the top of the western conference and their viability as title contenders. They break down the improvements Zion williamson has made to his game, the depth of the Pelicans roster and the shrewd moves the team's front office has made. They also dive into some potential weak points of the team and talk about new orleans as an NBA city. They then discuss the chicago bulls and their long term outlook and the brand new NBA award names.

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Episode 228: Torrid Starts and Bad Fits

Wed, 30 Nov 2022 01:01:01 GMT

On the 228th episode of the Underdog NBA Show, Tyler and Zandrick discuss the Boston Celtics' torrid start and if it's sustainable. They then shift to some thoughts on the Minnesota Timberwolves and how they will respond to the Karl-Anthony Towns injury news. Next, they cover the Atlanta Hawks and the problem with John Collins and the fit of Dejounte Murray before finally shifting to some world cup talk and how soccer vernacular is the most fun and some of their world cup knockout best bets.

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Episode 226: Bringing up the Middle

Wed, 16 Nov 2022 01:01:01 GMT

On the 226th episode of the Underdog NBA show, Tyler and Zandrick discuss the Warriors and Timberwolves' disappointing starts. They begin with the Warriors and discuss why they have regressed and how much Klay Thompson is actually worth in his current form. They then discuss James Wiseman and the Warriors' decisions around the future of their young players. They then shift to the Timberwolves and discuss the trouble they are having integrating the new pieces on offense and why Tyler is bullish on the rest of the season.

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Episode 225: A Team of Cedi Osman's

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 01:01:01 GMT

On the 225th episode of the Underdog sports NBA show, Tyler and Zan discuss the Brooklyn Nets situation and then some key injuries to eastern conference stars, while also discussing some odd coaching decisions and the early MVP ballot. They begin by discussing the Nets' decision to go forward with Jacque Vaughn as head coach and whether they should have been allowed to hire Ime Udoka. THey then shift to discussing the eastern conference landscape, specifically with some key injuries occurring. They close the show by talking about Jeff Saturday and then the current NBA MVP ballot.

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Episode 224: NBA Thoughts for your Thoughts

Wed, 02 Nov 2022 01:01:01 GMT

On the 224th episode of the Underdog Sports NBA Show, Zandrick and Tyler discuss the Cleveland Cavaliers, Brooklyn Nets, LA Clippers, and New Orleans Pelicans. They begin by discussing if the Cavaliers' hot start is for real and the potential for this team to elevate itself into the upper tier of the Eastern Conference. They then shift gears to discuss how real the poor starts for the Clippers and Nets are and which team has a real reason to panic. Finally, they finish by discussing the Pelicans and the impact CJ McCollum has made on the New Orleans locker room.

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Episode 223: Persnickety Smart

Wed, 26 Oct 2022 01:01:01 GMT

On the 223rd episode of the Underdog Sports NBA show, Tyler and Zandrick discuss good and bad surprises through the first week of the NBA. They lead the show by discussing the Portland Trailblazers fast start, before discussing the San Antonio Spurs and why the new lottery system favors a team like the spurs. THey then discuss the Utah Jazz and what type of effect the Jazz can have on the playoff picture if they design not to tear it all the way down. The second half of the show discusses bad starts like the Philadelphia 76ers, Miami Heat and of course, The Los Angeles Lakers.

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Episode 221: The Fifth Annual Wins Draft -- Part 2

Wed, 12 Oct 2022 01:01:01 GMT

On the 221st episode of the Underdog NBA show, Zandrick and Tyler finish the wins draft by selecting teams out of the western conference. For the eastern conference results, listen to episode 220 or the beginning of this episode. Tyler leads off the western conference draft by picking a traditional little brother, while Zandrick debates whether or not to draft specific teams based on their vibes. They also discuss the ceiling of both the Minnesota Timberwolves and the New Orleans Pelicans -- and potentially drastically underrate the Memphis Grizzlies.

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Epiode 220: 5th Annual Wins Draft -- Part 1

Thu, 06 Oct 2022 01:01:01 GMT

On the 220th episode of the underdog sports NBA show, Tyler and Zandrick go back to the well for part one of the fifth annual wins draft! Zandrick looks to defend his title as the guys start with the eastern conference this week and Zandrick leads off the dradft with a controversial pick. They discuss some tanking teams as the 2023 draft looks strong and then discuss some over/unders and whcih teams may be over valued and undervalued in what is shaping up to be a tough eastern conference.

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Episode 219: Penny for Your Thoughts

Wed, 28 Sep 2022 01:01:01 GMT

On the 219th Episode of the underdog sports NBA show, Zandrick and Tyler discuss some recent NBA scandals and some NBA Awards! They begin by speaking about the drama surrounding the Suns and what that means for the league moving forward and who some potential new owners may be. They then move on to the Celtics suspending Ime Udoka for the year and what that means for both the organization and the NBA moving forward. Finally they discuss NBA awards for the upcoming season and go with their best bets.

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Episode 218: Western Expansion

Wed, 14 Sep 2022 01:01:01 GMT

On the 218th Episode of the underdog sports NBA show, Tyler and Zandrick discuss potential NBA expansion in Seattle and Vegas and more! They talk about how the league may handle the realignment of conferences and how Las Vegas profiles as an NBA city. They then move to talking about eurobasket and how the performance of Luka Doncic, Giannis and Nikola Jokic has reflected their MVP odds and the impact on the league that the top 4 MVP candidates are all international players. Finally they discuss Monday night football and some sunday NFL coaching decisions!

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Episode 217: The End of GoodFellas

Wed, 07 Sep 2022 01:01:01 GMT

On the 217th episode of the Underdog sports NBA show, Zandrick and Tyler discuss the Donovan Mitchell deal and Hard Knocks! They begin by talking about Cleveland's side of the deal and how Donovan Mitchell fits in with the Cavaliers young core + if he's going to need to change how he plays to make the Cav's bet pay off in the end. They shift to the western conference to discuss the Utah Jazz tearing it down and what to make of the return of the Rudy Gobert and Donovan Mitchell deals in terms of players that are under contract. They quickly discuss the rest of the players on the Jazz roster, noting that the Jazz are likely not done dealing before they shift to discuss the Lions coaching staff in Hard Knocks and if a player heavy staff would work in the NBA.

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Episode 216: The Brothers McEllison

Wed, 31 Aug 2022 01:01:01 GMT

On the 216th episode of the underdog sports NBA show, Zandrick and Tyler talk the Lakers and Jazz trade, the RJ barrett extension and then are joined by a special guest! The first talk about how the Patrick Beverly trade is good for both the Lakers and the Jazz and how this is the type of move the Lakers should be making. They then shift to the Jazz's outlook and how the new RJ Barrett extension changes the calculus of a Donovan Mitchell trade. Finally they are joined by Dondrick Ellison who is coming on to air some podcast grievances while also give some 2022-2023 NBA predictions.

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Episode 215: Boardroom Meetings

Wed, 24 Aug 2022 01:01:01 GMT

On the 215th episode of the underdog sports NBA show, Zandrick and Tyler discuss Kevin Durant and the Nets hashing out their issues! They begin by talking about how the Nets season may go from here and if their internal drama is already goign to be too much. They then go into discussing the Nets roster and how they still have holes to fill on the wing and in the post. Finally they talk about the odd Collin Sexton situation and what, if any, offers will come for the young shooting guard.

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Episode 214: The 10 Percenters

Wed, 17 Aug 2022 01:01:01 GMT

On the 214th episode of the Underdog Sports NBA show, Zandrick and Tyler discuss the current title odds in each conference and much more! They start in the eastern conference and discuss which teams are actually contenders and talk through why the 76ers are undervalued and the Heat are over valued. Additionally they discuss the Hawks situation and what they could look like around the trade deadline. Then they shift to the Western Conference and debate the Mavericks vs. the Nuggets and how the clippers are a surprising favorite.

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Episode 213: Living Long Enough to Become the Villian

Thu, 11 Aug 2022 01:01:01 GMT

On the 213th episode of the Underdog Sports NBA show, Zandrick and Tyler return from summer break to discuss Kevin Durant and the Nets! The discuss the timeline for this whole ordeal, where it all went wrong, and what the Nets options are after the recent meeting between Durant, his camp and Joe Tsai. They then discuss the impact of players sitting out on the CBA negotiations in the future and potential coaching and general manager hires for the nets and the most surprising potential spots for KD.

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Episode 212: Fax over the Offer!

Wed, 20 Jul 2022 01:01:01 GMT

On the 212th episode of the underdog sports NBA show, Tyler and Zandrick discuss Deandre Ayton's max offer sheet and much much more! They discuss what Ayton's value on the open market is and why the number didn't matter overall for the Suns if they hoped to win a title this year. THey then shifted to how this deal impacts a potential Kevin Durant deal and what is next for Brooklyn if Phoenix isnt on the table as a suiter. Finally they discuss the Lakers and give some summer league hot takes.

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Episode 211: Battle for the Bottom of the Playoff Barrel

Wed, 13 Jul 2022 01:01:01 GMT

On the 211th episode of the underdog sports NBA show, Tyler and Zandrick discuss some bad teams that are going for it, trying to win! They begin with the Western Conference and discuss the portland Trail Blazers and Sacramento Kings. They then shift to the Eastern Conference and Discuss the Washington Wizards, New York Knicks and Indiana Pacers. Within the discussion they talk about the Damian Lillard and Brad Beal extensions and then also a potential offer sheet for Deandre Ayton.

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Episode 210: The Blueberry Patch

Thu, 07 Jul 2022 01:01:01 GMT

On the 201th episode of the underdog sports NBA show, Tyler and Zandrick discuss a little NBA draft and alot of the NBA trade landscape! They begin with some quick thoughts on the NBA draft and Chet Holmgren's summer league debut before shifting to the Hawks and Spurs trade for Dejounte Murray. They then discuss San Antonio and Indiana's plans while discussing Boston trading for Malcolm Brogdon. They close out the east by talking about Kevin Durant and the Nets before discussing the Twolves and Jazz blockbuster for Rudy Gobert.

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Episode 209: Chet Holmgren No Matter What

Thu, 23 Jun 2022 01:01:01 GMT

On episode 209 of the underdog sports NBA show, Zandrick and Tyler discuss the upcoming NBA draft and detail the top three and much more! They dive deep into each of the top three prospects starting with Jabari Smith, the presumed number 1 pick, before going deep on Chet Holmgren and why Zandrick loves him and Tyler isn't quite as sold. They then discuss Paolo Banchero and why his NBA ceiling might be higher than people think. Finally they discuss some players in the next tier and then some potential sleepers and trades.

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Episode 208: Warriors Come Out to Play

Sat, 18 Jun 2022 01:01:01 GMT

On the 208th episode of the underdog sports NBA show, Tyler and Zandrick discuss the Warriors winning the NBA championship and more! They start with how impressive the Warriors title run was and each player's contribution before discussing Draymond's defense along with Andrew Wiggins ascent to lockdown defender. They then discuss Steph Curry's place in history before moving onto the Celtics and their issues moving forward. Finally they discuss next years odds and decide who is a good bet or bad bet.

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Episode 207: Getting Wiggy With It

Wed, 15 Jun 2022 01:01:01 GMT

On the 207th episode of the underdog sports NBA show, Tyler and Zandrick continue to recap the NBA finals between the Warriors and Celtics! They discuss the Celtics inability to close out game 4 and the massive problems they have had with their fourth quarter offense before shifting the discussion to Steph Curry's game 4 performance and then Andrew Wiggins revamped game. They then discuss Draymond Green's impact defensively and Marcus Smart's flopping along with the celtics mental toughness.

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Episode 206: Microwaved Curry

Thu, 09 Jun 2022 01:01:01 GMT

On the 206th episode of the underdog sports NBA Show, Tyler and Zandrick review games 1 and 2 of the NBA finals and look ahead to Boston! They begin by talking about the changes that the Warriors made to their defensive alignment and the effects that had on the Celtics. They then discussed the issues with the Celtics turnovers and why its a major issue moving forward but if they can eliminate it they become the odds on favorite to win the title. Finally they discuss Draymond Green's on court attitude and how its a necessity for the Warriors but also dangerous as games are close

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Episode 205: 2022 NBA Finals Preview

Thu, 02 Jun 2022 01:01:01 GMT

On the 205th Episode of the underdog sports NBA show, Zandrick and Tyler dive into the upcoming NBA Finals between the Celtics and Warriors. They start by discussing the Boston Celtics closing out the Miami Heat and the question the heat have going into next offseason. They then break down the NBA finals by position group, and point out potential X-Factors like Robert Williams' health and Jordan Poole's shooting. Finally they discuss their predictions for the series and what to expect in the first few games from each team.

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Episode 204: Requiem for a Doncic

Fri, 27 May 2022 01:01:01 GMT

On the 204th episode of the underdog sports nba show, Tyler and Zandrick discuss the end of the western conference finals and much more! They dive deep into the reasons the Warriors probably don't the respect they deserve along with what Steph Curry's legacy is and what Andrew Wiggins' performance means from a team building view. They then discuss the Mavericks' loss and what the future holds for Luka and the rest of the team. Finally they discuss the eastern conference finals and then some offseason contracts.

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Episode 203: Cool Hand Luka

Thu, 19 May 2022 01:01:01 GMT

On the 203rd episode of the Underdog Sports NBA show, Zandrick and Tyler discuss the pair of game 7s and then the conference finals matchups. They begin by discussing Phoenix and Dallas and how incredibly surprising the game 7 result was, and where it lies in the history of surprising basketball games. They then discuss phoenix's next steps and Luka's greatness and place in the game today. They then shift to Boston and Milwaukee, discuss why Milwaukee shouldn't panic, and then pivot to Boston's next series vs. Miami. finally, they get into the lottery discussion and do some very early predraft talk.

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Episode 202: Thursday, Bloody Thursday

Thu, 12 May 2022 01:01:01 GMT

On the 202nd episode of the Underdog Sports NBA show, Tyler and Zandrick discuss the four remaining playoff series and much much more! They begin by talking about the 76ers vs. The Heat and how game 6 seems to be Doc Rivers' last stand. They alsio talk about how the sixers future could be much different than the present. Additionally they discuss the two western conference series and how impressive it is that Memphis can play two different styles. They finish by discussing the Bucks vs. Celtics and how great giannis has been and where Jrue Holiday stand on the list of players you'd like to have.

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Episode 201: PlayOff Days

Thu, 05 May 2022 01:01:01 GMT

On the 201st episode of the Underdog Sports NBA show, Zandrick and Tyler recap the first two games of each of the remaining playoff series! They begin with the Suns vs Mavericks and discuss how Phoenix's play has transformed over the last few weeks and the adjustments they've made to attack Luka Doncic. They then briefly discuss the Heat vs. 76ers before shifting gears to the two series tied 1-1. They discuss the Celtics and Bucks and then the Warriors vs. Grizzlies before wrapping up the show.

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Episode 200: 200 Episodes Already?!

Wed, 27 Apr 2022 01:01:01 GMT

On the 200th episode of the underdog sports NBA show, Tyler and Zandrick check in on the eastern and western conference playoffs! They begin the show by discussing the Boston Celtics sweep of the Brooklyn Nets and specifically how this reflects on the Nets coaching staff and front office. Tyler tempers some expectations on the Celtics before the guys move on to the Minnesota Timberwolves and Memphis Grizzlies series which has been the most fun so far. Finally they discuss the Suns and Pelicans before ending the show.

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Episode 199: Instant Playoff Reactions

Thu, 21 Apr 2022 01:01:01 GMT

On the 199th episode of the Underdog Sports NBA show, Zandrick and Tyler discuss their early reactions to the first round of the playoffs! They begin with the realization that a healthy Golden State team is potentially the highest ceiling participant and that Denver's lack of success should not reflect poorly on Nikola Jokic's MVP regular season. They then shift to the eastern conference and break down the Celtics and Nets and whether or not the series is going to be a classic. Finally, they turn back to the West and discuss Phoenix's outlook if Devin Booker's injury is long-lasting.

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Episode 198: Playoff Wins Draft 3

Thu, 14 Apr 2022 01:01:01 GMT

On the 198th episode of the underdog sports NBA show, Tyler and Zandrick welcome Blake J. Harris for the third annual playoff wins draft! Tyler gets the first pick due to finishing dead last in last year's playoffs, mostly due to the Brooklyn nets and he selects the Phoenix suns due to the uncertainty in the western conference. The guys then debate some of the other teams while discussing some potential coaching changes. In all, the guys select all 18 teams, with a few surprises along the way! Follow Blake on Twitter @BlakeJHarrisNYC.

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Episode 197: Ramblin' Men

Thu, 07 Apr 2022 01:01:01 GMT

On the 197th episode of the underdog sports NBA show, Zandrick and Tyler talk a bunch of topics, including playoffs, tanking, and coaches. They begin by talking about Oklahoma City's lineup on Tuesday night and the problem with the way OKC is rolling out players. Then they shift to potential playoff matchups and discuss some different issues with matchups in the east and the west. They also discuss Doc Rivers' situation in Philadelphia and if some of the NBA's injured stars are going to come back.

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Episode 196: Box Plus-Minus

Wed, 30 Mar 2022 01:01:01 GMT

On the 196th episode of the Underdog Sports NBA show, Tyler and Zandrick discuss the final four, the Boston Celtics and the LA Lakers. They begin by talking about how The Final Four is one of the best events in sports before pivoting the NBA Talk. They discuss the Boston Celtics and how they fare with the unfortunate news of Robert Williams' injury. They then discuss the crowded field in the Eastern Conference and the MVP race before finishing the show discussing the failure that has been the Lakers season. They discuss what the future may look like for the Lakers and why Lakers fans could be optimistic about the next year or two.

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Episode 195: NBA Prospect Weekend Review

Wed, 23 Mar 2022 01:01:01 GMT

On the 195th episode of the Underdog Sports NBA show, Zandrick and Tyler discuss prospect performances during the NCAA Tournament. They begin by discussing the two biggest winners of the weekend, Paolo Banchero and Benedict Mathurin. Tyler and Zandrick discuss how Banchero's offensive package has become underrated and the chances that he can possibly jump up to the number one pick with more strong performances. They then discuss Chet Holmgren's matchup with Memphis and what his NBA future looks like. They finally close with a discussion of a few other prospects and give a few predictions for tournament results moving forward.

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Episode 194: NCAA Tournament Preview

Wed, 16 Mar 2022 01:01:01 GMT

On the 194th episode of the Underdog Sports NBA show, Zandrick and Tyler talk Karl Towns and do a deep dive on the NCAA Tournament! The show begins with the guys talking about KAT scoring 60 points on Monday night and how great he's been this season. They then pivot to discussing the NCAA tournament and go deep on prospects like Chet Holmgren, AJ Griffin, Keegan Murray, Benedict Mathurin, and more. They discuss the matchups that they are most excited for in the tournament and then talk about some of the best potential value plays for first-round matchups as well as for the overall tournament winner.

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Episode 193: How The West Was Young

Wed, 09 Mar 2022 01:01:01 GMT

With Tyler Laurie resting up for the playoffs, the podcast calls in super-sub and super-author Blake J. Harris to join Zandrick Ellison this week. The two discuss the young guns in the Western Conference, and whether the public should embrace them as the new vanguard of the league. Has the baton been officially passed? And if so, how long will it take for us to realize it? All that plus Blake puns and Ted Lasso takes. Follow Blake on Twitter @BlakeJHarrisNYC.

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Episode 192: The Bearded Process

Wed, 02 Mar 2022 01:01:01 GMT

On the 192nd episode of the Underdog Sports NBA show, Zandrick and Tyler talk James Harden's 76ers debut, The Nuggets and More! The show begins by talking about the different sides of the Harden and Ben Simmons trade, especially considering how good the 76ers looked in James Harden's debut. The show shifts over to the Denver Nuggets getting news that Jamal Murray and Michael Porter Jr. are on the way back and then the guys riff a bit on Luka Doncic, Ja Morant, and Nikola Jokic. Finally, they discuss a bit about the Lakers and how their roster is just not what it was perceived to be

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Episode 191: All Star Weekend

Wed, 23 Feb 2022 01:01:01 GMT

On the 191st Episode of the underdog sports NBA show, Zandrick and Tyler discuss Lebron, All Star weekend and Zion Williamson! The show starts by diving into the reports about the divide between Lebron and the Lakers front office and then shifts to how boring the dunk contest was despite a very fun All-star game, with an incredible show from Steph Curry. Finally they discuss Zion Williamson and the New Orleans Pelican's situation which appears to be coming to a head.

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Episode 190: Blockbusters

Wed, 16 Feb 2022 01:01:01 GMT

On the 190th episode of the Underdog Sports NBA show, Tyler and Zandrick recap a wild trade deadline and what it means going forward! They begin by talking about the James Harden for Ben Simmons swap between the 76ers and Nets and how the entire deal came together in a win for both teams. They then shift to talking about the Kristaps Porzingis trade for the Mavericks and Wizards and the Derrick White trade for the Spurs and Celtics. Finally they discuss some super bowl takeaways and why some teams stood pat at the Deadline.

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Episode 189: Pre-Deadline

Wed, 09 Feb 2022 01:01:01 GMT

On the 189th episode of the Underdog Sports NBA show, Zandrick and Tyler discuss the lead-up to the trade deadline and all the recent moves. They open by talking about the Pacers and Kings and Cavaliers and the deals between these teams and why the Pacers did well and the Kings are confusing. They shift gears to the Trail Blazers and Pelicans and discuss the Blazers tear down and the Pelicans window and thought process behind taking on CJ McCollum. Finally they discuss the potential 76ers and Nets deal that could be on the horizon and why Tyler thinks it won't happen and Zandrick thinks it will.

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Episode 188: Worry at the Mid-Century Mark

Wed, 02 Feb 2022 01:01:01 GMT

On the 188th episode of the underdog sports NBA show, Zandrick and Tyler go very deep on the Utah Jazz and their current season outlook. They begin by discussing the Jazz's no good, very bad month of Janurary, which got even worse this past week with the news of Joe Ingles' torn ACL. They then discuss how to replace Ingles and what the Jazz's long term outlook should be given their current roster construction. They then talk a few super bowl props and Zandrick gives some deep cut Super Bowl MVP odds.

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Episode 187: Buy Stock

Wed, 26 Jan 2022 01:01:01 GMT

On the 187th episode of the Underdog Sports NBA show, Zandrick and Tyler discuss some NBA stock options as the NBA gets into the second half of the season. They first talk about Joel Embiid's recent run of elite, MVP level play, before talking about the Washington Wizards epic collapse on Tuesday night. They then discuss long term outlooks for Brad Beal, The Charlotte Hornets, Dallas Mavericks and a few other teams. They close the show talking Minnesota Timberwolves and Boston Celtics before Zandrick gives some Oscar bets.

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Episode 186: Sample Sizes

Wed, 19 Jan 2022 01:01:01 GMT

On the 186th episode of the underdog sports NBA show, Tyler and Zandrick discuss Kevin Durant's injury and some recent NBA trades! They discuss the trickle-down effect of KD getting hurt, what it means for the Nets and James Harden, and the impact it will have on the MVP Race. They then go into the recent 76ers and Pistons trade proposal before chatting some more about the dynamics of the Ben Simmons situation with the trade deadline approaching. Finally, they discuss the two recently completed trades and talk a bit about Ja Morant.

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Episode 185: Bust a Move

Wed, 12 Jan 2022 01:01:01 GMT

On the 185th episode of the underdog sports NBA Show, Tyler and Zan discuss the return of Klay Thompson and under the radar contenders. They discuss why they feel the Brooklyn Nets are overvalued on betting markets and then discuss the future of the Philadelphia 76ers, Dallas Maverics and Memphis Grizzlies. Then Zan discuss a few potential NFL coaching hires and the guys banter about their favorite candidates. They also break down the memphis Grizzlies and why they should or shouldn't push their chips into the middle.

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Episode 184: Down the Ballot

Wed, 05 Jan 2022 01:01:01 GMT

On the 184th episode of the underdog sports NBA show, Tyler and Zandrick discuss the Chicago Bulls, Lebron and the Houston Rockets! The begin with Kyrie Irving's return to game action before shifting gears and discussing the Eastern Conference top seed, the Chicago Bulls.They then discuss Demar Derozen and his MVP odds before a deeper dive into some down-ballot candidates and if any of their candidacies should be taken seriously. They finish with the Houston Rockets and the locker room turmoil that happened this past week.

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Episode 183: Horse Racing

Wed, 29 Dec 2021 01:01:01 GMT

On the 183rd Episode of the Underdog Sports NBA Show, Tyler and Zandrick talk about the NBA's middle class and what decisions teams should make as we reach the midway point of the season. They start with the Western Conference and go a bit deeper on the Clippers and Paul George's Torn UCL. They decide the Lakers should keep going and then debate the Pelicans, Spurs, Nuggets, Trailblazers and Dallas. They then shift to the Eastern Conference and go deep on the Wizards and then discuss the Hawks, Sixers, Raptors and Hornets.

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Episode 182: The Other Guys

Wed, 22 Dec 2021 01:01:01 GMT

On the 182nd Episode of the Underdog Sports NBA Show, Zandrick and Tyler discuss the Los Angeles Lakers, The NBA's rapidly evolving COVID-19 situation, and look at the NBA Christmas Day games. They begin by discussing Anthony Davis' knee injury and the effect it may have on the Lakers moving forward. They discuss how out of sorts they looked vs. The Phoneix Suns and discuss their many many roster issues. They then discuss which NBA replacement players they are most excited to see and which guys maybe can use this opportunity to carve out an NBA role. Finally they make their picks for the NBA Christmas Day slate.

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Episode 180: Countdown to Detonation

Thu, 09 Dec 2021 01:01:01 GMT

On the 180th Episode of the Underdog Sports NBA show, Tyler and Zandrick discuss the Portland Trail Blazers and Indiana Pacers. They dive deep into the Trail Blazers options after a tumultuous week that saw the team fire GM Neil Olshey, numerous articles about Dame Lillard's happiness and culminated in a serious injury to CJ McCollum. They then turn to the news that the Indiana Pacers are considering a rebuild and discuss which players have value and the potential trade partners for the team

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Episode 179: Hoop Dreams Meets The Hills

Thu, 02 Dec 2021 01:01:01 GMT

On the 179th episode of the Underdog Sports NBA show, Tyler and Zandrick recap the Phoenix Suns and Golden State Warriors game from Tuesday night and much more. They begin by discussing what the biggest takeaways from the Suns and Warriors game was and then what the Warriors ceiling looks like with the impending return of Klay Thompson. They then discuss the New York Knicks and Brooklyn Nets game and the ongoing Kemba Walker situation in NYC. Finally the end with a mailbag question that spins off into some Hollywood Talk.

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Episode 178: Content Kings

Wed, 24 Nov 2021 01:01:01 GMT

On the 178th episode of the Underdog Sports NBA show, Zandrick and Tyler cover a bunch of topics like The kings firing Luke Walton, Lebron's almost brawl, and a few big injuries. They start by discussing Luke Walton being fired and what that means for the future of the Sacramento Kings, including what has gone wrong and what is Luke Walton's fault. Then they go into the Pistons and Lakers dust-up from Sunday night before shifting over to talking about injuries to a few different players. Finally, they talk about the Suns' hot streak and when you should fire a head coach

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Episode 177: MEa Culpa

Wed, 17 Nov 2021 01:01:01 GMT

On the 177th Episode of the Underdog Sports NBA show, Zandrick and Tyler talk Warriors vs. Nets from Tuesday night and much more! They begin by talking through the marquee Golden State Warriors vs. Brooklyn Nets matchup, and why the Nets really look like they need more help. They then discuss a little bit of the eastern conference while breaking down the Chicago Bulls' fast start and whether the Washington Wizards are for real. Finally, they close with a conversation of the best ways to develop young stars. Email the show at zandrickellison@gmail.com

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Episode 176: We're Going Streaking

Wed, 10 Nov 2021 01:01:01 GMT

On the 176th episode of the underdog sports NBA show, Zandrick and Tyler discuss the five-game winning streaks of the Los Angeles Clippers and Golden State Warriors and the five-game losing streak of the Atlanta Hawks. They cover whether the Warriors scouting and player development staff are underrated and discuss whether the Warriors defense is currently for real. With the clippers they talk about the MVP chances of Paul George and then discuss the Hawks and their woeful defense. They wrap the show talking about prospects from the champions classic on Tuesday night.

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Episode 175: Feel the Heat

Wed, 03 Nov 2021 01:01:01 GMT

On the 175th episode of the Underdog Sports NBA show, Tyler and Zandrick talk about three early season surprises and two early season disappointments after the first two weeks of the season. Zan and Tyler cover the Miami Heat, Chicago Bulls and Washington Wizards and tell the listeners which of the three teams are paper tigers and which of the teams are for real! They then switch to talking about two early season disappointments and discuss if the Boston Celtics locker room is imploding and if Zion Williamson's injury means the Pelicans are looking at a lost year.

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Episode 174: Week One Level-Headed Reactions

Wed, 27 Oct 2021 01:01:01 GMT

On the 174th episode of the underdog sports NBA show Tyler and Zandrick discuss the first week of the NBA season and what is real or not. They begin with the play of two rookies and discuss what Chris Duarte's play means for the Pacers and what Evan Mobley's really great first week means for the league as a whole. They then discuss the latest in the Ben Simmons saga and weigh in on Daryl Morey's recent interview. Finally, they discuss the Nets and Lakers and if James Harden's slow start is concerning and if the Laker's old age is going to catch up too them.

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Episode 173: NBA Opening Night

Wed, 20 Oct 2021 01:01:01 GMT

On the 173rd Episode of the Underdog Sports NBA show, Zandrick and Tyler discuss the Nets vs. Bucks and Lakers vs. Warriors and more! They lead off with the Nets vs. Bucks and discuss whether Nets fans should be worried about the lack of bench depth on the team or if they have enough scorers. They then discuss the Bucks being underrated despite being title contenders. They then move on to the Lakers and Warriors and discuss whether night one was worst-case scenario for the Lakers. Finally, they discuss a few of the contract extensions signed and not signed prior to opening night

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Episode 172: The Eastern Conference Wins Draft

Wed, 13 Oct 2021 01:01:01 GMT

On the 172nd episode of the Underdog Sports NBA Show, Zandrick and Tyler finish out the wins draft by going through the Eastern Conference. The show includes some talk on the new updates with Ben Simmons, the Nets' decision to be without Kyrie Irving, and the Bucks seemingly being forgotten about. They cover why Zandrick thinks both the Bulls and Raptors are underrated and why Tyler thinks the downside for the Wizards is very 2020 Houston Rockets-like. Finally, they discuss why the Knicks might be a better team but have a worse overall record.

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Episode 171: Western Conference Wins Draft

Wed, 06 Oct 2021 01:01:01 GMT

On the 171st episode of the underdog sports NBA show, Zandrick and Tyler discuss the Western conference and go into part 1 of the wins draft! Along with the wins draft, the two break down how the Spurs are similar to Succession, which players can win most improved player, and how the OKC Thunder are like double shot at love. Next week they will do the eastern conference, but decided to wait as long as possible to see if the Ben Simmons and 76ers situation shakes out.

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Episode 170: Bed of Rosas

Thu, 30 Sep 2021 01:01:01 GMT

On the 170th Episode of the Underdog Sports NBA show, Zandrick and Tyler talk in depth about The Timberwolves, Nuggets and Pelicans! They open the show talking about Gersson Rosa's and his firing in Minnesota and what it means for their current season, Karl Anthony Towns and Chris Finch.They then shift over to Michael Porter Jr's monster 172 million dollar extension and what the future holds for the Denver Nuggets. Finally they talk about Zion Williamson's off-season surgery and the apparent tension between Zion and the front office.

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Episode 169: Break Down the Wall

Thu, 23 Sep 2021 01:01:01 GMT

On the 169th episode of the Underdog Sports NBA show, Zandrick and Tyler discuss players with make or break seasons coming up in 2021. They begin with the news of John Wall and the Houston Rockets deciding to try and move wall to a contender and if a deal is possible. They then talk about what Wall has left in the tank and follow up by talking about a few more players with high expectations going into this season. They finish with a few more thoughts on Ben Simmons in Philadelphia and a few possible scenarios.

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Episode 168: Fire Chair Index

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 01:01:01 GMT

On the 168th episode of the Underdog NBA show, Zandrick and Tyler discuss several different coaches and their job security. They open the show discussing who could be the first coach fired this season and why certain candidates or good or bad for that title. They then discuss a few coaches who just received extensions and why they maybe should not feel so comfortable just because they signed for more years. Finally they discuss first year coaches and why Tyler is bullish on Jason Kidd and bearish on Chauncey Billups

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Episode 167: G'bye Mate

Wed, 08 Sep 2021 01:01:01 GMT

On the 167th episode of the Underdog Sports NBA show, Zandrick and Tyler discuss the Philadelphia 76ers and the Ben Simmons situation. First, they look at how Ben Simmons trade demands have unfolded and what events have led up to Simmons holding out. Next they look into the potential players that could return similar value to the 76ers and lastly they look at which teams stand to offer the best packages and what the 76ers and Ben Simmons' best move might be.

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Episode 166: Eastern Conference Over/Unders

Wed, 01 Sep 2021 01:01:01 GMT

On the 166th episode of the underdog sports NBA show, Zandrick and Tyler discuss the Eastern Conference over unders in-depth as well as the three-team trade between the Chicago Bulls, Cleveland Cavaliers, and the Portland Trail Blazers. The guys go through the East in ascending order discussing which teams have a chance to outperform expectations and which ones are likely going to underperform. They also touch on how Brooklyn and Milwaukee both had excellent off seasons to extend their lead over the rest of the East

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Episode 165: Western Conference Over/Unders

Tue, 24 Aug 2021 01:01:01 GMT

On the 165th episode of the Underdog Sports NBA show, Tyler and Zan banter about jeopardy hosts before going into over/unders in the western conference. They begin with the lowest total and then work their way up, giving some of their best picks while also discussing some additions and subtractions that may help teams outperform their goals. Additionally, they talk about Jason Kidd's start with the Mavericks and why he may be better suited to coach Luka than Rick Carlisle was.

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Episode 164: Swipe Left

Tue, 17 Aug 2021 01:01:01 GMT

On the 164th episode of the Underdog Sports NBA show, Zandrick and Tyler banter about NBA summer league and then discuss interesting teams! They open the show talking about NBA rookies in summer league and why this rookie class looks great. They make some hot takes about Cam Thomas, Cade Cunningham and Chris Duarte and then Tyler says don't panic about Evan Mobley. THey shift over to some interesting teams in the western conference, talking about the Golden State Warriors, THe LA Clippers and their recent trade and then close by talking about the Portland Trailblazers

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Episode 163: Depth Perception

Wed, 11 Aug 2021 01:01:01 GMT

On the 163rd Episode of the underdog sports NBA show, Zandrick and Tyler discuss the olympics, NBA free agency and the eastern conference.They begin by talking about Kevin Durant and the USA men's basketball team beating France in the gold medal game and whats next for team USA in the future. They then pivot to talk all NBA free agency and start with the Miami Heat signing Kyle Lowry. They pivot to talking about the Bulls and then break down Eastern Conference tiers before moving on and talking about the western conference.

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Episode 162: Pre-Agency

Tue, 03 Aug 2021 01:01:01 GMT

On the 162nd episode of the Underdog Sports NBA show, Tyler and Zandrick are joined by best-selling author and friend of the show, Blake J. Harris. The three discuss the NBA draft, including why the Pistons are winners and why Blake thinks Jalen Suggs will be the best player from the draft. They then discuss potential rookie of the year odds, as well as the thinking behind a consensus number one pick. Finally they discuss the massive Russell Westbrook trade between the wizards and lakers and the outlooks for both teams moving forward.

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Episode 161: Plant Your Flag

Tue, 27 Jul 2021 01:01:01 GMT

On the 161st episode of the Underdog Sports NBA show, Tyler and Zandrick talk Olympics, NBA Finals and a whole lot of NBA Draft! The show opens with Zandrick discussing Simone Biles pulling out of women's gymnastics team finals and then pivots to a basketball related topic and discusses Team USA's loss to France and what it means going forward. THey discuss a bit of the roster issues that team USA has before moving on to talk about the NBA Finals and Giannis' place in the NBA Hierarchy. Finally they finish with NBA draft talk in advance of Thursday's draft!

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Episode 160: Ego, Pride and Humility

Tue, 20 Jul 2021 01:01:01 GMT

On the 160th episode of the Underdog Sports NBA show, Tyler and Zandrick discuss an incredibly interesting NBA finals and the upcoming Olympics. They begin by discussing games four and five in the NBA finals and the difference in the Suns and Buck's coaching staffs from game to game. They then discuss Giannis' now-famous soundbite before game five and why it's refreshing to see an NBA star speak to the media the way he does. Finally, they discuss team USA and their chances in the Olympics and hand out some best bets for the games.

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Episode 159: Beating Up the Rim

Tue, 13 Jul 2021 01:01:01 GMT

On the 159th episode of the underdog sports NBA show, Tyler and Zandrick discuss games one, two and three of the NBA finals and more! The show starts with talk of Sunday's game three blow out by the Bucks and whether the changes made by the Bucks are a one-off result or a sustainable thing moving forward. The guys then discuss why the suns were so successful in games one and two and how the Bucks defensive changes really bothered both Chris Paul and Devin Booker. They then discuss the U-19 Men's basketball tournament and some HR Derby props!

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Episode 158: NBA Finals Preview

Tue, 06 Jul 2021 01:01:01 GMT

On the 158th episode of the Underdog Sports NBA show, Tyler and Zandrick discuss the upcoming NBA finals. They start the show talking about the Bucks gritty win in the eastern conference finals despite the loss of Giannis. They then discuss the Hawks and their future moving forward, especially their very tenable salary cap situation. They follow that up by discussing the clippers outlook following their loss to the suns and then they dive into the analysis of the upcoming Bucks and Suns NBA finals.

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Episode 157: Khris Cancelton

Tue, 29 Jun 2021 01:01:01 GMT

On the 157th episode of the Underdog Sports NBA show, Tyler and Zandrick banter about the conference finals, some coaching hires and more! The begin by discussing the Hawks and Bucks series and why its bad news for the Hawks that Khris Middleton has decided to show up. They then shift gears to the Western conferences and discuss the Suns and Clippers and look ahead a bit to a potential Suns and Bucks matchup. They then talk about the potentially messy situation between the Blazers and Dame before signing off.

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Episode 156: Mondo Rondo

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 01:01:01 GMT

On the 156th episode of the underdog sports NBA show Zandrick and Tyler discuss a wild week NBA week both on and off the court. They open with a discussion of the Suns and Clipper's exciting game 2 and what the result means for the rest of the series. They then turn their talk to the NEts and Bucks amazing end game seven and Kevin Durants superman impression before discussing the Hawks beating the 76ers in another excellent game seven and what the future looks like for the 76ers and Ben Simmons. They close with some draft lottery talk and some talk of NBA coaching vacancies.

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Episode 155: Having a Jordan Clarkson Moment

Mon, 14 Jun 2021 01:01:01 GMT

On the 155th episode of the underdog sports NBA show Zandrick and Tyler discuss the Phoenix Suns sweep of the Denver nuggets and more! They then shift to the Clippers and Jazz series and discuss Ty Lue's ability to make adjustments, Luke Kennard's defensive issues, the Clippers' incredible shooting, and how the Jazz can still win without Mike Conley. The Net's injury woes are the next topic and what people can expect moving forward with Kyrie Irving out and if James Harden will be back soon.

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Episode 154: Medium Ball

Mon, 07 Jun 2021 01:01:01 GMT

On the 154th episode of the underdog sports NBA Show, Zandrick and Tyler discuss the east and west conference 2nd round playoff matches! They open the show talking about Game 7 between the Clippers and Mavericks and how the Clippers overcame adversity to take the series. They then discuss the second-round matchups between the Clippers and Jazz and Suns and Nuggets. They touch briefly on the Lakers' struggles before jumping to the eastern conference to discuss game 1s between the Hawks and 76ers and The Nets and Bucks.

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Episode 153: LA State of Mind

Tue, 01 Jun 2021 01:01:01 GMT

On the 153rd episode of the Underdog Sports NBA show, Zandrick and Tyler discuss the Clippers and Lakers and the directions of their series! They begin by discussing the Clippers adjustments vs. the Maverick's and why the Mav's struggle so much with the smaller ball lineup. They then discuss a potential Luka Doncic injury and the effect on his supporting cast. They then jump to a very fun Lakers/Suns series and talk about the Lakers options if Anthony Davis isn't 100 percent and what to expect from Lebron moving forward. The close discussing the eastern conference and Mare of Easttown!

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Episode 152: Wild Overreactions

Tue, 25 May 2021 01:01:01 GMT

On the 152nd episode of the Underdog Sports NBA Show, Tyler and Zandrick talk about game one of each NBA playoff series and speculate wildly about future outcomes. They begin in the western conference and talk about the chippy first game of the Lakers and Suns series and discuss Lebron and Chris Paul's health and the skill level of Devin Booker. They then discuss the grizzlies surprising win over the Jazz on Sunday night and the ceiling of the current Grizzlies team as well as Ja Morant. They then shift over to the east and talk about the 76ers road to the finals.

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Episode 151: Second Annual Playoff Wins Draft

Tue, 18 May 2021 01:01:01 GMT

On the 151st episode of the Underdog Sports NBA show, Zandrick and Tyler welcome on Blake J. Harris to discuss the play-in matchups and the upcoming playoff series. The trio allows Blake to try and defend his title in the playoff wins draft and in doing so discovers Zandrick's secret algorithm to guarantee a draft victory. They discuss the Nets getting back to full strength, why the Jazz and Suns are not getting a ton of respect, how much home court advantage matters for the 76ers and if the Lakers are truly as dangerous as everyone thinks.

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Episode 150: Triple Fifty

Tue, 11 May 2021 01:01:01 GMT

On the 150th episode of the Underdog Sports NBA show, Tyler and Zandrick talk Russell Westbrook, Jaylen Brown, and NBA Coaches. They lead off with Westbrook breaking the all-time triple-double record and how records in the NBA just are not viewed the same way as other sports. They then discuss Jaylen Brown's season-ending wrist injury and how that affects the Celtics in the playoff race as well as in the future. They then discuss the coaching situations of the Wizards and Pacers before closing with everyone's favorite team, The Lakers.

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Episode 149: Play-in Playa

Tue, 04 May 2021 01:01:01 GMT

On the 149th episode of the Underdog Sports NBA show, Tyler and Zandrick discuss the play-in tournament in the east and west and more! They discuss Lebron's comments on the play-in tournament and then the western conference likely outcomes. They then discuss some issues with the Lakers roster before moving on to the eastern conference and their play-in scenarios. Zandrick talks about why he was wrong about Russell Westbrook before the guys talk about NBA disruptors to close out the show.

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Episode 148: The New, New York Knicks

Tue, 27 Apr 2021 01:01:01 GMT

On the 148th episode of the Underdog Sports NBA Show, Zandrick and Tyler discuss the streaking Knicks, Steph Curry and much more! They start with a deep dive on the New York Knicks and why they've been successful but also what does this success means for the future of the team. They also discuss Julius Randle's season and if building around a player like Randle is possible. They then discuss Steph Curry's last month and what it means for the Warriors moving forward. They close the show discussing the MVP race and manufactured media narratives.

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Episode 147: The Ellison Cut

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 01:01:01 GMT

On the 147th episode of the Underdog Sports NBA show, Tyler and Zandrick discuss Jamal Murray's season-ending ACL injury and where Denver goes from here. They discuss the Nuggets' standing in the west and then how the rest of the top 5 in the west will shake out. They cover the Lakers and Suns in more detail and then discuss how the Jazz are perenially underrated. They then discuss Mark Cuban's comments on the play-in tournament before closing with Zion Williamson and how good he can be.

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Episode 146: The Wunderkind Returns

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 01:01:01 GMT

With Tyler Laurie resting for load management, the team calls up analytical wunderkind Tal Boger to fill in. Zandrick and Tal discuss the current state of two prestige franchises that have lost some luster this season in Boston and Golden State. Tal is optimistic about the Celtics' chances of sustaining a good squad, while Zan paints a dark picture that the Warriors' days of contention may be numbered. However, he's more optimistic about Tal's chances in the league, as either a GM or owner one day.

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Episode 145: Trade Deadline Reactions

Tue, 30 Mar 2021 01:01:01 GMT

On the 145th episode of the underdog sports NBA show, Zandrick and Tyler talk about last weeks trade deadline and winners and losers! They begin by talking about the two LA teams and the moves made on both the buyout and the trade market before shifting to the very active east and discussing LaMarcus Aldridge to the Nets before moving on to trades. They discuss the Magic's decision to rebuild, the Bulls decision to go all-in, the Raptors decision to keep Kyle Lowry and the Sixer's decision to hit a single instead of hit a home run.

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Episode 144: Blessings in Disguise

Tue, 23 Mar 2021 01:01:01 GMT

On the 144th episode of the underdog sports NBA show, Zandrick and Tyler talk some early NCAA tournament results and some impactful injuries. They start by talking about Zandrick's hit on Oral Roberts and then discuss how terrible every other pick they made was. They discuss two stand outs in the first round before moving on to Lamelo Ball's injury and how that impacts the middle of the east and the ROY race. They then discuss the Joel Embiid injury and the top of the east before moving onto the elephant in the room, LeBron James' high ankle sprain. They then finish the show talking about Bronny James' college choices.

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Episode 143: Prospect's March to Madness

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 01:01:01 GMT

On the 143rd episode of the underdog sports NBA show, Zandrick and Tyler discuss the NCAA tournament and the NBA prospects on each team! They cover the players region by region and then also give a few different picks of both games and tournament winners. They cover the projected top players, Cade Cunningham, Evan Mobley and Jalen Suggs. They also discuss the race to be the sixth pick and which players have a chance to get themselves in that mix and which players can play themselves in and out of the first round.

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Episode 142: Blake and the Buyout

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 01:01:01 GMT

On the 142nd episode of the underdog sports NBA show, Zandrick and Tyler discuss the all-star game, Blake Griffin and Lloyd Pierce being fired by the Hawks. The guys begin talking about Sunday's all-star festivities and TNT's coverage of the show. They then break down Shaq's role on Inside the NBA before turning to the news about Blake Griffin being bought out and joining the Brooklyn Nets. Finally they discuss the Atlanta Hawks decision to fire Lloyd Peirce and what it means for the Hawks moving forward and the eastern conference play-in tournament.

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Episode 141: Back to Business

Tue, 02 Mar 2021 01:01:01 GMT

On the 141st episode of the Underdog Sports NBA show, the guys are back after a two-week break! They discuss all the big news they missed beginning with the Timberwolves coaching situation and why Gersson Rosas made the right decision for the franchise. They then discuss the Rockets and their current situation with Victor Oladipo and how the value of guys like James Harden is never recouped via trade. Finally, they discuss the current title and MVP odds and the recent all-star picks!

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Episode 140: Middle of the Pack Mentality

Tue, 09 Feb 2021 01:01:01 GMT

On the 140th episode of the underdog sports NBA show, Tyler and Zandrick talk about the middle of the pack in the NBA Eastern Conference. They begin the show talking about the Knicks trading for Derrick Rose while sending the Pistons Dennis Smith Jr. and a second-round pick. They then talk through the Heat's struggles and the Hornets early-season success and what to expect moving forward for these two teams. Finally, they talk through the super bowl and some current events.

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Episode 139: Howdy Y'all

Tue, 02 Feb 2021 01:01:01 GMT

On the 139th episode of The Underdog Sports NBA show, Zandrick and Tyler discuss the three Texas teams in detail and then the Super Bowl! They begin by talking about the Dallas Mavericks and if their early-season swoon is indicative of their future, plus who may be the best player to have next to Luka Doncic if it is not Kristaps Porzingis. They then go south to Houston and discuss the surging Rockets and how they have become fun to root for in wake of their early-season drama. Finally, they head over to San Antonio for some talk about the Spurs mix of young and old players and how sometimes it pays to be old and reliable. They close the show talking super bowl and best bets.

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Episode 138: Small Market Value

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 01:01:01 GMT

On the 138th episode of the underdog sports NBA show Tyler and Zandrick take a trip to some small market cities and discuss those teams! They begin with the Utah Jazz and how well they have been playing and discuss an incredible odd interaction with Shaq and Donovan Mitchell. They then discuss the Orlando Magic and New Orleans Pelicans and what, if anything, these teams can do to improve this year and for the future. Finally the discuss the super bowl matchup, including why Kansas City is underrated!

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Episode 137: Between a Rock and a Harden Place

Tue, 19 Jan 2021 01:01:01 GMT

On the 137th episode of the underdog sports NBA show, Zandrick and Tyler go in-depth on the James Harden trade and all the ramifications of it! They first discuss how James Harden's actions leading up to the deal made it impossible for Houston to keep him and then they discussed the packages Houston had on the table. They discuss how this improves Brooklyn and why the upside for the Nets was too much for them to pass on this. They finally finish with the edges of the deal and how somehow Lebron ends up the underdog, yet again.

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Episode 136: The Broken Panic Meter

Tue, 12 Jan 2021 01:01:01 GMT

On the 136h episode of the underdog sports NBA show, Zandrick and Tyler discuss the Atlanta Hawks, Washington Wizards and Brooklyn Nets. They begin by discussing Atlanta's recent swoon and the reports of an explosive film session that resulted in a players only meeting. They then move to discussing Washington's panic meter being broken and what they can expect moving forward. Finally they discuss Brooklyn and specifically Kyrie Irving before ending the show talking about the leagues COVID protocols

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Episode 135: Scatterbrained Panic

Tue, 05 Jan 2021 01:01:01 GMT

On the 135th episode of the Underdog Sports NBA show, Tyler and Zandrick talk about the second week of NBA action. They open with Lebron scoring double figures for one thousand straight games and then they shift to discussion about the top of the east and the western conferences and if the Philadelphia 76ers and Phoenix Suns are for real. They then talk about the two biggest disappointments in the NBA, the Toronto Raptors and Denver Nuggets and then they sandwich in some draft talk regarding Killian Hayes and the draft industry.

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Episode 134: And They're Off!

Mon, 28 Dec 2020 01:01:01 GMT

On the 134th episode of the underdog Sports NBA show, Zandrick and Tyler talk about the start of the NBA season! They begin the show talking about the Brooklyn Nets and how good they've looked and how the news of Spencer Dinwiddies torn ACL effects the team. They then talk about the Golden State Warriors and Washington Wizards being two massive disappointments to begin the year and if it is real or not. Finally they talk about which one of the Atlanta Hawks, Orlando Magic or Cleveland Cavaliers is the most likely to be good this NBA season.

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Episode 133: The 3rd Annual Wins Draft

Mon, 21 Dec 2020 01:01:01 GMT

On the 133rd episode of the Underdog Sports NBA show, Tyler and Zandrick do the highly anticipated wins draft with some awards talk! They also discuss some potential James Harden destinations as the trade talks appear to be heating up and they talk about Giannis massive super-max extension as well as the news of Rudy Gobert signing a super-max deal. Finally they talk about how the 2021 free agency class is now incredibly diminished and they discuss the loss of value in late first round picks.

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Episode 132: NBA Over/Unders Part 2

Tue, 15 Dec 2020 01:01:01 GMT

On the 132nd episode of the underdog sports NBA Show, Zandrick and Tyler talk about the James Harden drama in Houston and Western conference Over/Unders. They lead the show talking about what Houston's plan should be and then also what James Harden's plan is given his ultimatum to Houston management. They then discuss all the overs and unders in the western conference, touching on who is over valued and who needs to be getting some more love. They finish the show by discussing the upcoming schedule and some preseason results.

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Episode 131: Wallstar Shake-Up

Tue, 08 Dec 2020 01:01:01 GMT

On the 131st episode of the Underdog Sports NBA Show, Tyler and Zandrick talk about the John Wall for Russell Westbrook swap, The Lebron James, and Anthony Davis extensions and then go through the over/under totals for the Eastern Conference. They begin by discussing the Wall/Westbrook deal from the Wizards' perspective and then cover how this works for the Rockets. Tyler then gives a little ode to DC John Wall before moving on to the Lebron/AD extensions. Finally, they go team by team in the east and predict over or under on each team's win total.

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Episode 130: Its Beginning to Look a lot like the NBA Preseason

Wed, 02 Dec 2020 01:01:01 GMT

On the 130th episode of The Underdog Sports NBA show, Tyler and Zandrick talk Evan Turner and the 4 teams with the widest range of outcomes. They open the show by talking about the news that Evan Turner is joining the Boston Celtics coaching staff and then talk a bit about what the season may look like with COVID protocols. They then talk about the 4 teams they think have the widest range of outcome possibilities this season in the NBA. They cover the Mavericks, the Nets, The Warriors and, finally, the Hawks.

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Episode 129: Offseason Bonanza

Wed, 25 Nov 2020 01:01:01 GMT

On the 129th episode of the Underdog Sports NBA show, Zandrick and Tyler discuss the wild shortened offseason including free agency, the draft and the trades that have gone down in the last week. They begin by talking about the four title favorites, The Lakers, Clippers, Bucks and Nets. They discuss the two LA teams having good offseasons and the disaster that is the Bucks voided trade. They then discuss the middle tier in the East and try and figure out what Atlanta and Detroit are dong with their roster moves. They then shift to the West to talk about the Chris Paul trade and the suns busy offseason and discuss the race for the third spot being wide open!

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Episode 128: The 2020 Lottery!

Mon, 16 Nov 2020 01:01:01 GMT

On the 128th episode of the Underdog Sports NBA show, Tyler and Zandrick are joined by guests to do a mock 2020 NBA Draft lottery! Listen as guests of the show join Tyler and Zandrick and discuss why Anthony Edwards will go number 1 overall, why Obi Toppin could fall and why a guy nicknamed 'The Slenderman' might be the biggest lottery ticket. The guys are joined by guests for each pick as they try and handicap the first fourteen picks in the draft, beginning with the Timberwolves and finishing with the Celtics.

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Episode 127: Operation Warp Speed

Wed, 11 Nov 2020 01:01:01 GMT

On the 127th episode of the Underdog Sports NBA show, Tyler and Zandrick discuss the quick offseason and some major storylines to watch. They go over the tentative schedule for the NBA offseason and discuss how quick this is going to seem to players. Then they move onto some free agency predictions and some NBA player movement predictions. Sandwiched in between the guys discuss potential Thunder head coach, Will Weaver and more! Email the show at Zandrickellison@gmail.com and keep a look out for next week's 2020 NBA draft special!

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Episode 126: Restart The Process

Wed, 04 Nov 2020 01:01:01 GMT

On the 126th episode of the underdog sports NBA show the, Zandrick and Tyler talk about Daryl Morey's new deal with the philadelphia 76ers and what it means for the future of the team and how the front office/coaching relationship with Doc Rivers may go. They then discuss the big time staff, the Nets and Steve Nash are putting together before discussion Steven Silas getting hired in Houston and musing a bit on whether a coach or GM is more important and how you may allocate your dollars on each in the coming seasons.

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Episode 125: Compressed Schedule

Thu, 29 Oct 2020 01:01:01 GMT

On the 125th episode of the Underdog Sports NBA show, Zandrick and Tyler talk about the NBA proposed 2021 schedule, the Pelicans hiring of Stan Van Gundy and some NBA draft. They discuss whether a compressed 72 game season makes sense for the NBA and its players and what if anything should the league be worried about. They then discuss what SVG's hiring by the Pelicans means for the team and what the pelican's future looks like. They close the show by talking about some NBA draft buzz and some futures to look into

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Episode 124: The Future of MoreyBall

Tue, 20 Oct 2020 01:01:01 GMT

On the 124th episode of the Underdog Sports NBA show, Zandrick and Tyler talk about Daryl Morey stepping down from the Rockets and more! They talk about Daryl Morey's decision and the timing behind it, then they talk about his impact on the league as a whole and where the NBA stacks up analytically to the rest of pro sports. They discuss his possible next destination in the NBA or if he may be finished as a GM entirely. Finally they end the show talking about Ty Lue officially being named the HC of the Clippers and Nate Bjorkgren being named head coach of the Pacers!

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Episode 123: The Los Angeles Lakers are Champs!

Tue, 13 Oct 2020 01:01:01 GMT

On the 123rd episode of the Underdog Sports NBA show, Zandrick and Tyler discuss the Lakers 2020 bubble title run, Lebron and more! They discuss how great Lebron James was during the bubble, the Lebron vs. Michael Jordan debate and Lebron's transformation as a leader. They then discuss Anthony Davis and the rest of the Lakers roster before turning over to the Heat and their accomplishments in 2020. Finally they discuss next years title odds and what the Lakers look like moving forward

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Episode 122: Blast from the Past

Fri, 09 Oct 2020 01:01:01 GMT

On the 122nd episode of the underdog sports NBA show, Tyler and Zandrick discuss The Lakers pushing the Heat to the brink and more! They begin by talking about Tuesday night's game and the adjustments that both the Lakers and Heat made, plus how good Bam Adebayo looked in his return. Zandrick then mentions how and why this felt like the highest level game of the series. They close with talking about why this Lakers run could be considered surprising but ultimately why it should not feel that way.

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Episode 121: Jimmy's Got Some New Moves!

Tue, 06 Oct 2020 01:01:01 GMT

On the 121st episode of the Underdog Sports NBA show, Zandrick and Tyler welcome in Blake J. Harris to talk all things NBA finals! They begin by talking about the release of Blake's new documentary and how some comparisons can be made from the movie to the NBA finals. They then discuss Jimmy Butler's legendary performance for the Heat in game 3 and whether or not the Heat have really figured out the Lakers. They discuss Anthony Davis' poor performance and then wrap the show talking about Doc Rivers agreeing to coach the 76ers! Follow Blake on Twitter at @BlakeJHarrisNYC

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Episode 120: Lakers Dominate Game 1 of the NBA Finals

Fri, 02 Oct 2020 01:01:01 GMT

On the 120th episode of The Underdog Sports Tyler and Zandrick talk game one between the Lakers and Heat and then Doc Rivers getting fired. The begin by talking about the Lakers dominating performance in game one of the NBA Finals and discuss how good Anthony Davis has been and what a great leader Lebron has shown himself to be. They discuss potential fixes the Heat can make and if the Heat are still a good value to bet moving forward. They then discuss Anthony Davis vs. Giannis Antetokounmpo moving forward and the Clippers decision to move on from Doc Rivers. They close the show with a little NBA and MLB talk and then appreciate Marc Gasol's career before discussing Udonis Haslem!

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Episode 119: NBA Finals Preview

Tue, 29 Sep 2020 01:01:01 GMT

On the 119th episode of the underdog sports NBA show, Tyler and Zandrick break down the NBA finals between the Lakers and Heat. They begin by talking about Lebron and how quickly Lakers fans have embraced this team and if the Lakers are actually fun. They then go position by position and break down the two rosters and where the different chess moves may be during this series and who the Heat need to have play well to overcome their star disadvantage. Finally they give their predictions for series winner and finals MVP.

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Episode 118: Rocky Horror Ref Show

Fri, 25 Sep 2020 01:01:01 GMT

On the 118th episode of the underdog sports NBA show, Tyler and Zandrick discuss games three and four of the western conference finals and games three and four of the eastern conference finals. They begin by discussing Lakers and Nuggets and why the officiating has become a big story and also the outlook for the Nuggets in the future. They then shift talk to playoff Rajon Rondo and discuss a bit about his hall of fame case. Then they shift conferences to discuss the Heat taking a commanding lead over the Celtics and if the Celtics wish they had a mulligan on the Kemba Walker deal.

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Episode 117: DeflateGate

Mon, 21 Sep 2020 01:01:01 GMT

On the 117th episode of the Underdog Sports NBA show, Zandrick and Tyler discuss the wild ending to game 2 of the WCF and much more! They begin by talking Lakers and Nuggets and why that series feels over after Anthony Davis' buzzer beater on Sunday night. They then shift to Lebron James' comments on the MVP vote and Maria Taylor's all NBA ballot controversy. They then shift over to the ECF and talk Celtics/Heat and if Gordon Hayward's return shifts this series to favor Boston. Finally they discuss each teams potential ability to guard the Lakers in the next round. Email the show,

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Episode 116: Chemistry Class

Thu, 17 Sep 2020 01:01:01 GMT

On the 116th episode of The Underdog Sports NBA show, Tyler and Zandrick talk about the stunning result of the Nuggets/Clippers series and more. They dive into the Clippers issues and why the series turned so drastically after game 4 and where the clippers go from here. They discuss the lack of chemistry and how thats fixable moving forward. They then talk about the Nuggets come back and preview the WCF and whether or not the Lakers match up better with the Nuggets than they did with the Clippers. Finally they discuss game one of the eastern conference finals, Bam Adebayo's amazing block and what look for moving forward from the Celtics and Heat.

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Episode 115: Pace Wars

Tue, 15 Sep 2020 01:01:01 GMT

On this weeks episode of the Underdog Sports NBA Show, Tyler and Zandrick discuss the Nuggets and Clippers going to a surprising game seven, they discuss the upcoming eastern conference finals between the Heat and Celtics, breakdown the Raptors future and then discuss Mike D'antoni being added to the coaching carousel. The two handicap the current open jobs and debate how much money Lebron James would pay to be ensured a fourth NBA title with the Lakers.

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Episode 114: The Harden They Fall

Fri, 11 Sep 2020 01:01:01 GMT

On the 114th episode of the Underdog Sports NBA show, Tyler and Zan discuss the current goings on in the NBA playoffs and the surprising news that Billy Donovan won't return to coach the Thunder. They begin by talking about the Lakers and Rockets series, the adjustments made by Frank Vogel and where the Rockets go from here if they aren't able to come back. They shift to the disappointing playoff end for the Bucks and how good the Heat and specifically Tyler Herro are. Finally they discuss Celtics and Raptors and then the departure of Billy Donovan.

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Episode 113: Playoff Chess Matches

Wed, 09 Sep 2020 01:01:01 GMT

On the 113th episode of the underdog sports NBA show, Zandrick and Tyler discuss the Eastern and Western conference semi-finals! They begin by discussing the Bucks gritty win in game 4 vs. The Heat and discuss what the Bucks should do if they are eliminated on Tuesday night. They then talk about the Celtics beatdown of the Raptors and what, if anything, Nick Nurse can do to get Pascal Siakam going. Finally they look out west and discuss the Lakers and Rockets and Clippers and Nuggets' recent games and what to look for in the upcoming week.

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Episode 112: Wild Finishes and Steve Nash

Fri, 04 Sep 2020 01:01:01 GMT

On the 112th episode of the underdog sports NBA show, Tyler and Zan cover the two game sevens, the wild finish to the Raptor and Celtics game three, the rest of the playoffs and the Steve Nash hiring! The show starts with how and why Steve Nash was hired by the nets and then transitions into how this effect the eastern conference along with recaps of both Eastern conference semi-finals up to this point. They then discuss both game sevens and game one of Clippers and Nuggets. They close the show previewing the Lakers and Rockets while discussing what the rockets real chances are.

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Episode 111: Win, or Leave the Bubble

Wed, 02 Sep 2020 01:01:01 GMT

On this week's episode of the underdog sports NBA show, Zandrick and Tyler talk about the two upcoming game sevens in the NBA playoffs. They begin by talking about the Jazz vs. the Nuggets and how truly spectacular Donovan Mitchell and Jamal Murray have been. They discuss what to expect for gam seven in the series and how much of a leap Jamal Murray has taken for the Nuggets. They then discuss the last two games in the Rockets and Thunder series, discuss Dennis Schroeder's hostile act and how good Chris Paul was in game six. They predict the outcome for each game and then talk briefly about the first two games in round two in the eastern conference.

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Episode 110: Wildcat Strike

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 01:01:01 GMT

On a quick new episode of the underdog sports NBA show, Zandrick and Tyler talk about the current wildcat strike in the NBA and more! They lead the show talking about the current fight for social justice occurring in the league and what information they know about it now. They then talk about the Pacers odd firing of Nate McMillan and why they move, on its face, appears to be a bit misguided. Finally they talk about the return of Hard Knocks and why Anthony Lynn is a guy that young coaches should watch and learn from.

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Episode 109: Signature Moments

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 01:01:01 GMT

On this weeks episode of the Underdog Sports NBA show Zan and Tyler talk playoffs, Brett Brown being fired and Luka Doncic Mania. They open the show talking about the 76ers being swept and Brett Brown being let go and discuss a bit why it had to happen and where the sixers go from here. They then talk western conference playoffs including Luka's signature moment vs the Clippers, Donovan Mitchell's coming out party and a wild series vs the Thunder and Rockets. They move to the eastern conference and preview Raptors vs Celtics and Heat vs Bucks. Finally they discuss Luka's ascension to the NBA's biggest star and if it is possibly happening sooner than anyone predicted.

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Episode 108: Early Playoff Thoughts + Draft Lottery

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 01:01:01 GMT

On this weeks episode of the Underdog Sports NBA show, Zandrick and Tyler banter about the first 2 games of each playoff series and the results of the NBA Draft Lottery. The begin by talking about the top 3 spots in the lottery and what to expect from those teams and what sort of draft and workout wrinkles might we expect during the pandemic. Then they shift their focus to the Eastern Conference series, talking about the lack of effort from The 76ers and whether Bucks fans should be concerned about the Heat in the second round. The finish the show talking about the Western Conference and how both the Rockets and Mavericks have impressed and why you should not panic about the Lakers!

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Episode 107: First Round Preview

Mon, 17 Aug 2020 01:01:01 GMT

On the 107th episode of the Underdog Sports NBA show, Zandrick and Tyler break down the eastern and western conference first rounds! They set out odds for each series on Bovada and then give a breakdown for each series in the East and West. They discuss the Portland Trailblazers' chances vs the Lakers, what the Bucks need to do to get right, how the Clippers will look at full strength and then how the Rockets can handle Russell Westbrook's quad injury. They also talk a bit about the Pelicans can handle their coaching searches.

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Episode 106: Bubble Losers, What Now?

Fri, 14 Aug 2020 01:01:01 GMT

On episode 106 of the underdog sports NBA show, Zandrick and Tyler discuss Dame Lillard and whats next for the teams exiting the bubble! They start by talking about Dame's success to get the Blazers to the 8th seed and what if any gripe, the suns have about going 8-0 and not getting in. They then turn to quickly discuss the offseason outlooks for the Wizards, Pelicans, Kings, Spurs and Suns. Finally they talk about which teams have the best chance to make the playoffs next year and what if any big moves can be made to accelerate any of these teams' timelines.

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Episode 105: Subluxation of the Bubble

Sat, 08 Aug 2020 01:01:01 GMT

On the 105th episode of the Underdog Sports NBA show, Tyler and Zan keep you updated on week 2 of the NBA Restart. They begin the show talking about Ben Simmons' injury and the future of the 76ers and Brett Brown. They then talk about the Raptors and Celtics and which of those teams deserves to be considered the 2nd best team in the East after the Celtics 22 point win on Friday night. They then transition to the drama in Laker land and talk about the race for the 8th seed. They end the show debating the potential of Michael Porter Jr. and how he alters the future of the Nuggets.

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Episode 104: Bubble Tryhards

Thu, 06 Aug 2020 01:01:01 GMT

On the 104th episode of the underdog sports NBA show, Tyler and Zandick discuss the Phoenix Suns and the Indiana Pacers starts to the bubble and more NBA action. They lead the show by talking about how much fun the NBA bubble has turned out to be and then turn their attention to the two 3-0 teams, Phoenix and Indiana. They discuss TJ Warren's hot start and if Phoenix's recent play is a mirage or something that should carry over into next season. They then discuss the interesting race for the play in sports in the western conference and finish up with some banter on Lebron.

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Episode 103: Finally Some Hoops!

Mon, 03 Aug 2020 01:01:01 GMT

On the 103 episode of the Underdog Sports NBA show Zandrick and Tyler are joined by old friend Blake. J. Harris to discuss the NBA's return! The three talk about Thursday and Friday night of the bubble restart, covering James Harden and the Rockets, The Pelicans not wanting to win and The Lakers vs. Clippers. They also cover the Blazers and Grizzlies and some other initial reactions. The second half of the show they do a quick playoff wins draft and then go a bit more in depth on Blake's new books and Zandrick drops an incredibly story about Seinfeld! Email the show at Zandrickellison@gmail.com and find blake online @BlakeJHarrisNYC!

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Episode 102: Bubble Trouble

Sun, 26 Jul 2020 01:01:01 GMT

On the 102nd episode of the Underdog Sports NBA Show, Zandrick and Tyler talk the lead up to the NBA Bubble and some things they are excited and not excited for. They begin by talking again about the Philadelphia 76ers and Ben Simmons specifically and how a working jumper would shift the balance of the east. They then talk about the impact of the media on the bubble and some other dislikes. Finally, they close-talking Lakers, Bucks and Clippers, and the impact of Anthony Davis on this season and Lakers team.

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Episode 101: California Love

Wed, 08 Jul 2020 01:01:01 GMT

On this week's episode of the Underdog Sports NBA, Tyler and Zandrick discuss the newest COVID-19 updates and the top of the western conference. The guys touch on the amount of people sitting out and the first truly big name, Bradley Beal, making his decision to not play. They then transition into the top 3 seeds in the west, leading first with the Denver Nuggets who need one of Gary Harris or Michael Porter Jr. to provide more of a scoring punch. The Los Angelos Clippers are the two seed and have possibly the deepest roster in the league and then finally they talk Los Angelos Lakers and why they should be considered the favorite going into Orlando. Email the show Zandrickellison@gmail.com.

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Episode 100: Customer Service

Wed, 01 Jul 2020 01:01:01 GMT

On the 100th episode of the Underdog Sports NBA show, Tyler and Zandrick discuss the Orlando schedule release and the top of the Eastern Conference. They also talk some coronavirus updates and their experience with customer service and airlines! They lead the second half of the show by talking about the Boston Celtics and how seriously they should be taken as contenders and how they match up with Toronto or Milwaukee. They then discuss the Toronto Raptors and how their versatility is underrated and whether or not they truly stack up with the league's elite. Finally, they close with the Milwaukee Bucks and attempt to look at whether or not the discourse that they can't win in the playoffs has any merit too it. Email the show, Zandrickellison@gmail.com.

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Episode 99: The West Pack

Wed, 24 Jun 2020 01:01:01 GMT

On this weeks episode of The Underdog Sports NBA show Zandrick and Tyler discuss the 7th through 4th seed in the Western Conference. They begin the show talking about the Dallas Mavericks and if Luka Doncic and their historic offense can pull off a huge upset. They then shift over to the Houston Rockets and discuss how this format favors a team with their styled and finally they discuss both the OKC Thunder and Utah Jazz and why Utah may be the weakest team of these four and the incentive for Chris Paul to have the Thunder ready to go. Email the show at ZandrickEllison@gmail.com.

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Episode 98: The Middle (of the) East

Wed, 17 Jun 2020 01:01:01 GMT

On the 98th episode of the Underdog Sports NBA show, Tyler and Zandrick discuss the Kyrie Irving led Zoom call and the 4-6 seeds in the East. They begin by talking about Kyrie's ideas for the league not playing and handicapping if the league will play or not, and the ramifications of both sides. They then break down the Philadelphia 76ers, Indiana Pacers and Miami Heat. They include the best and worst case scenarios for each team in the playoffs and potential rotations and results. Finally they recap the second season of Dating Around on Netflix! Email the show at ZandrickEllison@gmail.com.

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Episode 97: Play-In Candidates

Wed, 10 Jun 2020 01:01:01 GMT

On the 97th episode of the Underdog Sports NBA show, Zandrick and Tyler discuss the NBA getting closer to Disney World. They break down the three east teams vying for the 7th and 8th seeds and whether Brooklyn or Orlando is more likely to pull off an upset in the playoffs. They then switch to the West and discuss which teams would be most interesting in the play-in format, why Portland has a chance to be very scary for Lebron and Los Angeles and why its probably a little too early to buy stock on Zion and New Orleans. They finish up by discussing the home court scenarios and which ones work well and which are out there.

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Episode 96: Performance Review

Wed, 03 Jun 2020 01:01:01 GMT

On the 96th episode of The Underdog Sports NBA show, Tyler and Zan are back to discuss some of the state of NBA Media. They discuss Damian Lillard vs. Dan Orlovsky and whether or not either is incorrect in their take on the ending of the NBA season. They also discuss Paul Pierce's view of Lebron and why he may give takes the way he does. They end the show discussing some of the positive coaching performances in the league and then examining if certain coaches will be retained this offseason and if they aren't why they lost their jobs. Email the show, ZandrickEllison@gmail.com!

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Episode 95: Histories and Asterisks

Wed, 27 May 2020 01:01:01 GMT

Tyler and Zandrick are joined by best-selling author Blake J. Harris to discuss the NBA's plan to resume play in Disney World and more! They also speak about Blake's newest book about Larry David and what went into it. They dive deep into some NBA titles that could have asterisks by them and how and why asterisks would be considered for this year's proposed playoff plans. They finish by discussing some loose ends about the last dance and if the NBA's title favorites have changed. For a signed copy of Blake's new book, email Zandrickellison@gmail.com

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Episode 94: The Last of the Last Dance

Wed, 20 May 2020 01:01:01 GMT

Tyler Laurie makes his return to the Underdog Sports NBA show and the guys discuss their biggest takeaways of the end of the Last Dance. Episode 94 covers stock up and stock down of the documentary subjects, what the Last Dance did well, what we would have done differently and what we learned. Finally we discuss what makes Michael Jordan so larger than life and if it is possible for a current player to achieve the level of reverence he has. We close by talking about future documentary subjects we'd like to see and why!

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Episode 93: Preps to Pros with Kendall Baker

Wed, 13 May 2020 01:01:01 GMT

With Tyler Laurie still on hiatus, Zandrick Ellison needs to recruit Kendall Baker from AXIOS Sports to fill in and help tackle the issue of NCAA basketball, the G-League's Path to the Pros plan, and debate whether or not it will work out for both sides in the long run. The two also discuss the challenge of being a sports media member in a coronavirus era with no actual sports results. Email the show at ZandrickEllison@gmail.com and follow Kendall on Twitter @TheKendallBaker, where you can find the link to subscribe to his newsletter at Axios!

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Episode 92: Presidential Race

Wed, 29 Apr 2020 01:01:01 GMT

With Tyler Laurie still on load management, Zandrick Ellison needs to recruit friend of the show and super-author Blake J. Harris (CONSOLE WARS) to fill out the rotation. With the NFL Draft this past week and the NBA Draft on the horizon, Zan and Blake discuss the very best prospects of the 2000s. LeBron James may be a "generational" talent, but who would follow him on a ranking beyond that? Where do # 1 picks like Greg Oden, Andrew Wiggins, Ben Simmons, and Zion Williamson stack up? And what lessons can be learned from two decades worth of picks?

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Episode 91: The Last Dance and some Lowlights

Wed, 22 Apr 2020 01:01:01 GMT

With Tyler Laurie on load management, Zandrick Ellison needs to step up and carry the team down the stretch. To help with that, he enlists his brother Dondrick to talk about the Last Dance documentary and their favorite team the Chicago Bulls. Then, "lowlights" YouTube star Bootum comes into the show to discuss his process, and the failing process of the New York Knicks. Check out Bootum's youtube channel, Bootum, Bootum and follow him on Twitter @DaRealBootum. Email the show at Zandrick Ellison@gmail.com

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Episode 90: Can we find a time machine?

Thu, 16 Apr 2020 01:01:01 GMT

On the 90th episode of the underdog sports NBA show, Zandrick and Tyler tackle the tough questions, which past players would thrive today! Each host picks 5 players (or in Zan's case a few more) and transports them from the past into today's game and talks about why they would be successful. Additionally, some players from today's game are placed in past era's to highlight their skill sets. They also talk about Bill Russell's place in history and much more! Email the show, Zandrickellison@gmail.com and subscribe to Zan's new podcast, Challenge Accepted!

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Episode 89: Centers of Attention

Thu, 09 Apr 2020 01:01:01 GMT

On the 89th episode of the underdog sports NBA show, Zandrick and Tyler break down the power forwards and centers in this years draft! They also discuss the NBA potentially bringing back the H.O.R.S.E competition and who would be their picks to be in the show. They also talk NBA2K tournament and if it is watchable or how to fix it. Prospects covered in the show include James Wiseman, Onyeka Okongwu, Obi Toppin, Vernon Carey, Isaiah Stewart, Daniel Oturu, Udoka Azubuike, Jalen Smith and more! mail the show, Zandickellison@gmail.com.

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Episode 88: Area 51

Thu, 02 Apr 2020 01:01:01 GMT

On the 88th episode of the Underdog Sports NBA Show the guys talk NBA draft among other things. They talk about the moved up release of "The Last Dance" and how Michael Jordan will be covered and received. Then they talk about the area of quarantining all NBA players in one place to play games without fans, they talk about the logistics and then some potential plans for the future. Finally the dive deep into the high level wing prospects in the 2020 draft and what too expect from these players! Email the show, zandrickellison@gmail.com

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Episode 87: Get to the Point, Guards

Thu, 26 Mar 2020 01:01:01 GMT

On this weeks episode of the Underdog Sports NBA Show, Zandrick and Tyler discuss a few more Covid-19 updates and go over the PG draft class. The talk about the possibility of an in-season tournament for the 8th seed and if any basketball will be played this year. They then transition over to the PG crop of the NBA draft but not before discussing if pre-draft will be impacted by the shut down. They then discuss a number of players, including, LaMelo Ball, Killian Hayes, Tyrese Haliburton, Cole Anthony and more. Email the show at ZandrickEllison@gmail.com.

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Episode 86: Suspension of the season

Tue, 17 Mar 2020 01:01:01 GMT

On the 86th episode of the Underdog NBA show the guys talk about the league deciding to suspend the seasons due to the outbreak of Covid-19. They begin by talking about the events that led up to the suspension of the league year and then discuss the possibilities the league faces in terms of bringing the season back. They also discuss which teams are potentially winners and losers with the shutdown and which players are impacted more than others. They finally discuss how this season will be viewed if the season does not return. Email the show at Zandrickellison@gmail.com

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Episode 85: LA vs. Everybody

Thu, 12 Mar 2020 01:01:01 GMT

On this week's episode of the underdog sports NBA show, Tyler and Zandrick discuss the Lakers big weekend and the Net's firing their coach. They begin with Tyler eating his words about the Houston Rockets and then they move on to the Lakers wins over the Bucks and Clippers. Zandrick gives his opinion on Lebron and Anthony Davis and discusses why he feels like the Clippers are beatable. They then talk through the Nets firing Kenny Atkinson and discuss some options for the nets next coach. Email the show at Zandrickellison@gmail.com

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Episode 84: Employee Entrance

Thu, 05 Mar 2020 01:01:01 GMT

On this week's episode of the underdog sports NBA Show, Zandrick and Tyler open the show by talking about the MVP race and debate Giannis vs. Lebron James. Zandrick then talks about the lakers and wonders if Anthony Davis is currently their best player. They transition into a long take on the Houston Rockets, including some of what makes them so dangerous on offense and defense with their new small-ball look. Zandrick then discusses Malik Beasley and his value on the RFA market, they finish the show talking about Zion Williamson and the Knicks/Spike Lee debacle. Email the show, Zandrickellison@gmail.com

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Episode 83: Eastern Block

Thu, 27 Feb 2020 01:01:01 GMT

On the 83rd episode of the Underdog sports NBA show, Tyler and Zandrick go over the packed eastern conference and who can challenge the Bucks! The begin by shouting out Bradley Beal's back to back 50 point games and then discussing the Toronto Raptors 15 game win streak. They then dive into the Celtics and Jayson Tatum's leap into the star conversation.They then discuss the swoons of the Miami Heat and Indiana Pacers and finish up by discussing Ben Simmons back issues and the race for the 8th spot. Email the show at ZandrickEllison@gmail.com!

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Episode 82: Best Laid Plans

Wed, 19 Feb 2020 01:01:01 GMT

On this week's episode of the Underdog Sports NBA show, Tyler returns and he and Zandrick talk about NBA All-star weekend, including the dunk contest drama, Kenny Smith and Reggie Miller and the success of the fourth quarter of the all-star game. They then transition to talk about some buyout market guys, including Jeff Green, Demarre Carroll and Reggie Jackson. They debate James Harden's playoff performance before transitioning to the news of John Beilein's denture from the Cavaliers and what went wrong in Cleveland. They finally discuss the ominous signs of trouble in Philadelphia with Joel Embiid and what can be done about their roster and cap sheet. Email the show at ZandrickEllison@gmail.com.

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Episode 81: The Ombudsman

Wed, 12 Feb 2020 01:01:01 GMT

On the 81st episode of the Underdog Sports NBA show, Zandrick deals with Tyler's absence by bringing in his brother Dondrick! Dondrick first begins by auditing the show with his comments on how the show can be improved. The guys spin off into our favorite game, name the celebrities in the NBA all-star weekend celeb game. They then follow up by making their picks in the skills competition, 3-point contest and duck contest. They end the show by talking about possible improvements to the game and some of their favorite memories! Email the show at Zandrickellison@gmail.com.

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Episode 80: Trade SZN Part 2

Fri, 07 Feb 2020 01:01:01 GMT

On a special Friday episode of the Underdog Sports NBA show, Tyler and Zandrick break down all the important deals from trade deadline day! They start by covering the Warriors and Timberwolves swap of De'Angelo Russell for Andrew Wiggins and picks, then cover the Philadelphia 76ers adding much needed bench depth. They then move to Andre Iguodala being dealt by Memphis to Miami in exchange for Justise Winslow and cover Marcus Morris to the Clippers. They finally finish with how Lakers inactivity at the deadline could end up being a huge mistake come playoff time. Email the show ZandrickEllison@Gmail.com

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Episode 79: Trade SZN

Wed, 05 Feb 2020 01:01:01 GMT

On this week's episode of the Underdog sports NBA show, Zandrick and Tyler break down the four-team trade from Tuesday night and more! They break down the trade from the Rockets side, Hawks side, Timberwolves side, and Nuggets side and include opinions on the value received and the next step for each team. Additionally, they discuss what to expect from players in the deal and discuss the value of centers in today's NBA. Finally, they add thoughts on Damian Lillard and the blazers, Lebron James and which teams could act before the deadline on Thursday!

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Episode 78: Midseason Awards

Fri, 31 Jan 2020 01:01:01 GMT

On this weeks episode of The Underdog Sports NBA show, Tyler and Zandrick give out midseason awards and then welcome Tal Bogar to talk MVP! The guys award rookie of the year, sixth man of the year, coach of the year, team of the year as well as doing first, second and third team All-NBA. They then welcome back Tal Bogar, analytics guru, from Dribble Analytics to discuss his current MVP projections and why his model shows the way it does. They then talk some advanced stats and what catch all stats seem like the best stats to use. Visit Tal's blog at Dribbleanalytics.blog and follow him on twitter @Dribalytics

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Emergency Pod: Remembering Kobe Bryant

Mon, 27 Jan 2020 01:01:01 GMT

On this emergency podcast, Zandrick and Tyler talk about Kobe Bryant's passing and what about his career they will remember the most! They cover the details of the Helicopter crash, the names of all the victims on board and discuss the tragedy that occurred. They also discuss what memories of Kobe's career that they have, Tyler shares some lighthearted Kobe stories and they discuss the 2007 Gold Medal game. Finally they discuss what the NBA should do to honor Kobe and where he lands on the list of all-time greats.

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Episode 77: Zion's Debut

Thu, 23 Jan 2020 01:01:01 GMT

On this weeks episode of the Underdog Sports NBA show, Tyler and Zandrick talk about Zion Williamson's much anticipated debut vs the San Antonio Spurs. They discuss how he scored, his best usage and what the Pelican's plan moving forward should be. The also discuss the Portland Trailblazers and Sacramento Kings trade and whether Portland can compete for the 8th seed in the west moving forward. Finally they debate some draft strategies and talk prospect ceilings and what expected outcomes are best! Email the show at ZandrickEllison@gmail.com

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Episode 76: Walkin' in Memphis

Thu, 16 Jan 2020 01:01:01 GMT

On the 76th episode of the Underdog Sports NBA Show, Tyler and Zandrick discuss the race for the Western Conference's 8th spot. They take a long look at The Memphis Grizzlies, including their young core of Ja Morant, Jaren Jackson Jr. and Brandon Clark. They discuss the use of younger veterans on young rosters and Jae Crowder's impact in Memphis. They also discuss the New Orleans Pelicans and whether or not it makes sense for Zion Williamson to return this season. Finally the discuss the recent Oscar nominations and give out some tips to handicap the race! Email the show @ZandrickEllison@gmail.com

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Episode 75: Birthday Spectacular

Thu, 09 Jan 2020 01:01:01 GMT

On this weeks episode of The Underdog Sports NBA Show, Tyler and Zandrick discuss the start of NBA trade season! They discuss the possibility of an Andre Drummond trade and how the Blake Griffin injury effects the Detroit Pistons this year and beyond. They transition into the Lakers reported shopping of Kyle Kuzma and discuss where Kyle Kuzma should be viewed in the NBA hierarchy and whether or not Bogdan Bogdanovic is one of the most underrated players in the NBA. They wrap the show discussing the Kevin Love drama in Cleveland and whether he is justified or not.

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Episode 74: Another Decade Show

Thu, 02 Jan 2020 01:01:01 GMT

On the 74th episode of the Underdog Sports NBA show, Zandrick and Tyler reminisce about the decade that just ended, the 2010s! The debate the decade's first team, the best player and coach of the decade and debate the biggest what if moments! They also discuss how to view Russell Westbrook, whether or not Dwight Howard is underrated due to his recent years and whether or not Daryl Morey knew that James Harden would be THIS good. Email the show at ZandrickEllison@gmail.com and follow Tyler and Zan on twitter @CYSTyler and @Zan_Ellison!

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Episode 73: Holiday Gifts

Wed, 25 Dec 2019 01:01:01 GMT

On the 73rd episode of the Underdog Sports NBA Show, Zandrick and Tyler revisit their wins draft from before the season. They recap wins and records while also giving out a gift to each team they picked to help improve them this season. Gifts can range from new players, to actual items, to basketball skills or new coaches/ownership. They also discuss their own best and worst christmas gifts, discuss the limits or lack of limits on Santa's abilities and break down the masked singer! Email the show Zandrickellison@gmail.com and have a wonderful holiday season!

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Episode 72: The Playoff Committee

Thu, 19 Dec 2019 01:01:01 GMT

On the 72nd episode of The Underdog Sports NBA show, Tyler and Zandrick create a mock College Football Playoff committee because tis the season! They take a look at which of the NBA's teams would be selected into a top 4 playoff bracket. They take deep dives on the Milwaukee Bucks, Los Angeles Lakers, Los Angeles Clippers, Dallas Mavericks, Boston Celtics, Philadelphia 76ers and Houston Rockets. They also discuss whether teams need to be buyers between now and the trade deadline and when it is appropriate for teams to turn on the gas to try and become title contenders and when teams should delay contention. Email the show ZandrickEllison@gmail.com

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Episode 71: He's Heating Up!

Thu, 12 Dec 2019 01:01:01 GMT

On this weeks episode of the Underdog Sports NBA, Zan and Tyler are joined by Blake J. Harris to discuss the Bucks winning 15 straight games and if they are better than last year or if the loss of Malcolm Brogdon is going to hurt them come playoff time. They then talk about the Knicks firing David Fizdale and who is the most at fault for the Knicks decades of futility. They then discuss the report that the Cavaliers' players are souring on John Beilien. They finish the show with a special NBA Jam style tournament! Email the show, ZandrickEllison@gmail.com.

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Episode 70: Quarterly NBA Awards

Thu, 05 Dec 2019 01:01:01 GMT

On the 70th episode of the Underdog Sports NBA show, Zandrick and Tyler dive deep on some current events and give out some awards! They discuss the Miami Heat, Bam Adebayo and Jimmy Butler's impact on the organization as well as if the Heat should be taken seriously as ECF contenders. They also discuss the botched dunk call in the Houston Rockets, San Antonio Spurs game and discuss if the Rockets are out of their minds for asking the league to award them a win. Finally, the guys hand out quarter season awards, highlighting the best and worst players through the first 20 games of the NBA schedule! Email the show, ZandrickEllison@gmail.com.

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Episode 69

Thu, 28 Nov 2019 01:01:01 GMT

On the 69th episode of the Underdog Sports NBA show Zandrick and Tyler dive deep into Woj and Zach Lowe's report on the potential for the NBA to adopt an in-season tournament and a play-in tournament. They discuss other plans for the NBA schedule and if changes are even needed and discuss some of the best movies that feature tournaments. They finish the show by discussing things they are thankful for, including Luka Doncic, The Toronto Raptors, Rondae Hollis-Jefferson and the boon of young stars in the NBA. They also discuss the offensive nature of The Washington Wizards defense and then some of the best bets on Bovada! Email the show at ZandrickEllison@gmail.com!

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Episode 68: Stay Mellow

Thu, 21 Nov 2019 01:01:01 GMT

On the 68th episode of the Underdog Sports NBA Show, Tyler and Zandrick discuss a few of the NBA's disappointing teams through the first 15 games. They first discuss Carmelo Anthony signing with the Portland Trailblazers and then dive into why The Blazers have disappointed thus far and what ways they can improve. Next they tackle the San Antonio Spurs and discuss whether the Spurs should explore trading Demar DeRozen and LeMarcus Aldrige and what types of packages they could expect for each player. Finally they discuss the Philadelphia 76ers and talk through why the 76ers have looked so inept on offense and if their shooting woes are truly an anomaly like Brett Brown says. As always, follow Tyler and Zan on Twitter @CYSTyler and @Zan_Ellison and email the show at Zandrickellison @gmail.com

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Episode 67: Grumpier Old Men

Thu, 14 Nov 2019 01:01:01 GMT

On the 67th episode of the Underdog Sports NBA Show, Tyler and Zandrick open the show by going long on The New York Knicks situation. They discuss the Knicks roster, why expectations were higher than they should have been, if David Fizdale is on the hot seat and who potential replacements for Fizadale and the front office members may be. They also discuss the so called tenuous relationship between Houston Rockets owner Tilmann Firtatta and GM Daryl Morey and if a break-up is coming. They discuss the Brooklyn Nets signing Iman Shumpert and Kyrie Irving's effect on his teams. They handicap the eastern conference race, while showing appreciation for what Giannis Antetokounmpo is doing on a nightly basis. Finally, Zan gets grumpy about the state of the NBA and if the increased pace and offense is good for the entertainment value. Follow us on Twitter @Zan_Ellison and @CYSTyler.

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Episode 66: Load Mismanagement

Thu, 07 Nov 2019 01:01:01 GMT

On the 66th episode of the Underdog Sports NBA show, Tyler and Zandrick recap the Joel Embiid and Karl Anthony-Towns drama, both on and off the court, discuss the load management issues brought up by Doris Burke, touch on the Deandre Ayton and John Collins suspensions, and cover the age curve in the NBA. The guys also touch on Luka Doncic, Lebron James, documentaries and some hollywood starlets! Email all your NBA questions/topics and thoughts to ZandrickEllison@gmail.com. Follow Zandrick on Twitter @Zan_Ellison and Tyler @CYSTyler.

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Episode 65: Reasonable Takes and Mike Trudell on the Lakers

Thu, 31 Oct 2019 01:01:01 GMT

On the 65th episode of The Underdog Sports NBA Show Zandrick and Tyler talk about the first week of the NBA season.They cover the Timberwolves, Pacers, Jazz and Heat and then Make Trudell stops by to talk Lakers. Email the show at ZandrickEllison@gmail.com!

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Episode 64: Opening Bell

Thu, 24 Oct 2019 01:01:01 GMT

On the 64th episode of the Underdog Sports NBA show, Tyler and Zandrick discuss opening night in the NBA. The also discuss some of the recent rookie extensions that have been handed out and the NBA's trade market!

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Episode 63: The Second Annual Wins Draft

Thu, 17 Oct 2019 01:01:01 GMT

On the 63rd episode of the Underdog Sports NBA show, Zandrick and Tyler have the second annual wins draft! Tyler emerged victorious last year, can Zan even the score? Email the show at Zandrickellison@gmail.com.

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Episode 62: Global Marketing

Thu, 10 Oct 2019 01:01:01 GMT

On the 62nd episode of the Underdog Sports NBA Show, Zandrick and Tyler discuss the NBA's situation with China, debate who the NBA's most marketable global stars.

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Episode 61: Make or Break

Thu, 03 Oct 2019 01:01:01 GMT

On the 61st episode of the Underdog Sports NBA Show, Tyler and Zandrick highlight a few different players and how this upcoming season may effect them. Free Agents: Jaylen Brown, Brandon Ingram, Domantas Sabonis, Demar Derozan. Hinge Guys: Zhaire Smith, Luke Kennard, Avery Bradley. + Some potential busts and rotation guys!

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Episode 60: Atlantic Division Preview

Thu, 26 Sep 2019 01:01:01 GMT

On the 60th episode of the Underdog Sports NBA show, Zandrick and Tyler preview the NBA's Atlantic division. They cover the Knicks, Nets, Raptors, Celtics and 76ers. As always, they cover lineups, best and worst case scenario and give some bold predictions for the future! Email the show, ZandrickEllison@gmail.com.

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Episode 59: Southwest Division Preview

Thu, 19 Sep 2019 01:01:01 GMT

On this weeks episode of the Underdog Sports NBA Show, Zandrick and Tyler discuss the NBA's Southwest Division. They cover Memphis, New Orleans, Dallas, San Antonio and Houston in that order. Just like the last few weeks they go over rosters, best and worst case scenario, the Bovada Over/Under and give out league pass ratings. Email the show at ZandrickEllison@gmail.com.

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Episode 58: Central Division Preview

Thu, 12 Sep 2019 01:01:01 GMT

On the 58th episode of the Underdog Sports NBA show, Zandrick and Tyler preview the NBA's Central division. They cover the Cavs, Bulls, Pistons, Pacers and Bucks in that order. Included is roster breakdowns, best and worst case scenarios, bold predictions and league pass rating. Email the show, ZandrickEllision@gmail.com.

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Episode 57: Northwest Division Preview

Thu, 05 Sep 2019 01:01:01 GMT

On this weeks episode of the Underdog Sports NBA show, Tyler and Zandrick break down the Northwest Division in the order of Timberwolves, Thunder, Jazz, Trail Blazers and Nuggets. They offer bold predictions, best case scenarios and league pass rating. Email the show Zandrickellison@gmail.com.

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Episode 56: Southeast Division Preview

Thu, 29 Aug 2019 01:01:01 GMT

On the 56th episode of the Underdog Sports NBA show, Zandrick and Tyler break down the NBA's Southeast Division. They cover the best case and worst case scenario for each team, go over their rosters and offer a few bold predictions! Email the show at Zandrickellison@gmail.com.

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Episode 55: Pacific Division Preview

Thu, 22 Aug 2019 01:01:01 GMT

On the 55th episode of the Underdog Sports NBA Show Zandrick and Tyler discuss their predictions for the NBA's pacific division. Predictions include over unders, best case scenarios for each team, worst-case scenarios for each time and a few bold predictions! Email the show, ZandrickEllison@gmail.com.

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Episode 54: Scheduled Release

Thu, 15 Aug 2019 01:01:01 GMT

On this weeks episode of the Underdog Sports NBA show, Zandrick and Tyler discuss the 2020 NBA schedule, primetime games, what times may have a move or two left in them and Kevin Durant's comments about GSW. Email the show ZandrickEllison@gmail.com!

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Episode 53: The Underdog NBA Academy Awards

Thu, 08 Aug 2019 01:01:01 GMT

On this week's episode of the Underdog NBA Show, Zandrick and Tyler hand out some superlatives for the current NBA landscape! The debate top 10 players, top coaches, GM's, owners, best jersey and a whole lot more on this jam-packed episode! Email your picks to Zandrickellison@gmail.com.

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Episode 52: Think Tank

Thu, 01 Aug 2019 01:01:01 GMT

On this weeks CEREBRAL episode of the Underdog Sports NBA Show, Zan and Tyler welcome back analytics wunderkind Tal Boger to talk draft, and Zan brings a few ideas of conference realignment and in-season tournaments. Email the show at Zandickellison@gmail.com

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Episode 51: Pass Fail

Fri, 26 Jul 2019 01:01:01 GMT

On the 51st episode of the Underdog Sports NBA Show, Tyler and Zan grade the NBA offseason, talk about Coach Tim Duncan and debate whether or not players pulling out of the World Championships is a real issue! Email the show, ZandrickEllison@gmail.com.

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Episode 50: Surplus Value

Thu, 18 Jul 2019 01:01:01 GMT

On this weeks Underdog Sports NBA show, Tyler and Zandrick discuss the Russell Westbrook/Chris Paul blockbuster, the best fits for CP3 and go through next year's early over/under totals. Email the show Zandrickellison@gmail.com

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Episode 49: Kawhi So Serious?

Thu, 11 Jul 2019 01:01:01 GMT

On this episode of the Underdog sports NBA Show Tyler and Zandrick discuss Kawhi Leonard joining the Clippers with Paul George, what is next for the Thunder, possible Russell Westbrook trades and have an early look at the playoff picture in the Eastern and Western Conferences

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Episode 48: Free Agent Frenzy

Wed, 03 Jul 2019 01:01:01 GMT

On this weeks episode of the Underdog Sports NBA Show Zandrick and Tyler talk about the wild start to NBA free agency and what else to expect this coming summer and into next season given the new deals doled out. Email the show, Zandrickellison@Gmail.com.

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Episode 47: Lex Luthor Returns

Thu, 27 Jun 2019 01:01:01 GMT

On the 47th episode of The Underdog Sports NBA Show Tyler and Zandrick discuss the NBA awards, NBA draft reactions and preview some of the big names in free agency! Email the show at ZandrickEllison@gmail.com

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Episode 46: Mock Draft Mania

Thu, 20 Jun 2019 01:01:01 GMT

On this weeks episode, recurring guest Blake J. Harris stops by to talk about the Anthony Davis deal, Mike Conley trades and NBA Draft.

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Episode 45: The Toronto Raptors are NBA Champs

Fri, 14 Jun 2019 01:01:01 GMT

On the 45th Episode of the Underdog Sports NBA show, Tyler and Zandrick discuss the Raptors winning the NBA Finals, Kawhi's place in history, Klay Thompson's knee injury and some overarching themes from the NBA Season.

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Episode 44: Heart of a Warrior

Wed, 12 Jun 2019 01:01:01 GMT

On the 44th episode of the Underdog Sports NBA Show Zandrick and Tyler talk NBA Finals Game 5, Kevin Durant's injury, Durant's place all time and what to expect for the last two games of the series! Email the show ZandrickEllison@gmail.com.

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Episode 43: No Offense to Draymond

Fri, 07 Jun 2019 01:01:01 GMT

On the 43rd episode of the Underdog Sports NBA show, Zandrick and Tyler discuss game 3 of the NBA Finals, Draymond Green, Nick Nurse's adjustments, the importance of teams staying flexible and more! Email the show ZandrickEllision@gmail.com and review us on iTunes!

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Episode 42: Return of the Boogie Man

Tue, 04 Jun 2019 01:01:01 GMT

On this weeks episode of the Underdog Sports NBA Show, Tyler and Zandrick break down games 1 and 2 of the NBA Finals, marvel at Demarcus Cousin's big game, discuss Nick Nurse and Steve Kerr's coaching paths, recap Anthony Joshua and Andy Ruiz and much more!

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Episode 41: The Final Frontier

Wed, 29 May 2019 01:01:01 GMT

On the 41st episode of the Underdog Sports NBA Show Zandrick and Tyler preview the NBA finals and then are joined by Kendall Baker of Axios to discuss RJ Hampton choosing to play for the New Zealand Breakers, the new Los Angelos Lakers drama and some free agency predictions!

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Episode 40: Double Down

Mon, 27 May 2019 01:01:01 GMT

On this weeks episode of the Underdog Sports NBA Show, Zandrick and Tyler recap the Raptors beating the Bucks in the eastern conference finals and discuss a few teams plans for next season! Email the show at ZandrickEllison@gmail.com

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Episode 39: Five Out

Fri, 24 May 2019 01:01:01 GMT

On the 39th episode fo the Underdog sports NBA show Tyler and Zandrick discuss the Eastern Conference finals, including Kawhi, possible adjustments the Bucks can make and their reactions to the All-NBA Teams. Email the show Zandrickellison@gmail.com

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Episode 38: Series Finales

Mon, 20 May 2019 01:01:01 GMT

On this weeks episode of the Underdog NBA Show, Zandrick and Tyler talk about Kawhi Leonard's work load, if the Warriors are better without KD and coaching hires. They also recap Game of Thrones and talk through what Milwaukee's chances vs. GSW look like. Email the show at Zandrickellison@gmail.com

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Episode 37: The Lottery

Fri, 17 May 2019 01:01:01 GMT

On this weeks episode, Tyler and Zandrick talk about the conference finals, the lottery and then are joined by Dave Mason.

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Episode 36: Three Man Booth

Tue, 14 May 2019 01:01:01 GMT

On the 36th episode of the Underdog Sports NBA Show, Zandrick and Tyler are joined once again by Blake J. Harris to break down Sunday's game 7s, the Rockets and Warriors and preview the eastern and western conference finals. If you have not checked out Blake's book, History of the Future it is available on Amazon or wherever books are sold and you can follow Blake on twitter @BlakeJHarrisNYC.

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Episode 35: The Rocky Rule

Thu, 09 May 2019 01:01:01 GMT

On the 35th Episode of the Underdog Sports NBA Show Tyler and Zandrick are back with more playoff breakdowns, the Celtics post-mortem, the Lakers embarrassing coaching search and more!

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Episode 34: Waffle House

Mon, 06 May 2019 01:01:01 GMT

Zandrick and Tyler are back to talk round two of the NBA playoffs. They talk Kawhi Leonard, Steph Curry's shooting slump and much more! Email the show, ZandrickEllision@gmail.com

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Episode 33: The Underdog Sports Referee Show

Fri, 03 May 2019 01:01:01 GMT

On the 33rd episode of the Underdog Sports NBA show, Tyler and Zandrick discuss game 2's of the second round of the NBA playoffs. The also cover the referee outrage and recap Game of Thrones!

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Episode 32: The Main Event

Mon, 29 Apr 2019 01:01:01 GMT

On episode 32 of The Underdog Sports NBA show, Zandrick and Tyler dive head first into the series of the year, Warriors vs. Rockets. They discuss a wild game 1, the officiating, Mark Jackson's announcing and much more. They also go into the Eastern Conference and breakdown the Celtics beatdown of the Bucks and the Raptors looking like they are on another level than the 76ers. Email the show, Zandrickellison@gmail.com!

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Episode 31: Damian Lillard Appreciation Hour

Thu, 25 Apr 2019 01:01:01 GMT

On the 31st episode of Tyler and Zandrick discuss Damian Lillard vs. the OKC Thunder, Lillard's place in the NBA hierarchy, Clippers vs. Warriors, Clippers vs. Houston in round 2 and then some predictions for round two series. Email the show ZandrickEllison@gmail.com

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Episode 30: Building Blocks

Mon, 22 Apr 2019 01:01:01 GMT

On the 30th episode of the Underdog Sports NBA show, Tyler and Zandrick talk through more first round NBA playoff storylines. They talk Spurs/Nuggets, Jazz/Rockets, 76ers/Nets and whether Donovan Mitchell, D'Angelo Russell and Joel Embiid are worth building around. Email the show -- Zandrickellison@gmail.com

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Episode 29: Cracks in the Foundation

Thu, 18 Apr 2019 01:01:01 GMT

On this episode Tyler and Zandrick cover Russell Westbrook vs. Damian Lillard, The Warriors epic collapse, Brett Brown's job security and Jamal Murray's huge 4th quarter.

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Episode 28: Zandrick Returns!

Mon, 15 Apr 2019 01:01:01 GMT

On the 28th episode of the Underdog Sports NBA Show Zandrick returns to join Tyler to talk about game 1 of each playoff series. Should the 76ers be worried, Is Houston the scariest team in the west, can the Spurs upset Denver and much more is covered in this jam packed episode. Follow the guys on Twitter, @CYSTyler and @Zan_Ellison

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Episode 27: Earvin "Game of Thrones" Johnson

Thu, 11 Apr 2019 01:01:01 GMT

On this weeks episode of the Underdog Sports NBA Show, Chris Horwedel and Tyler Laurie talk about Magic Johnson stepping down as the Lakers president of basketball operations, Dirk Nowitzki and Dwyane Wade's last home games, some random baseball talk, NCAA prospects and if the 76ers should be worried about Joel Embiid's conditioning. Email the show at zandrickellison@gmail.com

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Episode 26: Space Jam

Thu, 04 Apr 2019 01:01:01 GMT

On this weeks episode of the Underdog Sports NBA Show, Chris Horwedel fills in for Zandrick and chats with Tyler about Russell Westbrook's 20-20-20 game, The Warriors western conference dominance, Space Jam 2, NCAA tournament prospects and the best fit for Zion Williamson.

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Episode 25: A Reverse Ant-Man Situation

Thu, 28 Mar 2019 01:01:01 GMT

On this weeks episode of The Underdog Sports NBA Show, Zandrick and Tyler talk through The Bucks vs. Rockets, Harden vs. Giannis in the MVP race, Jusif Nurkic's terrible leg injury, the NCAA tournament and the the crowded bottom half of the eastern conference! Email the show ZandrickEllison@gmail.com

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Episode 24: Injuries and Analytics

Thu, 21 Mar 2019 01:01:01 GMT

On this week's episode of the Underdog Sports NBA Show, Tyler and Zandrick talk about two key injuries in the NBA playoff race, the surging Spurs, Dirk Nowitzki passing Wilt Chamberlain on the scoring list and then are joined by analytics wunderkind, Tal Boger, to talk through his start in NBA analytics. Email the show -- ZandrickEllison@gmail.com

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Introducing One Plus One: Shaq & Kobe

Tue, 19 Mar 2019 12:01:01 GMT

This is One Plus One, the series that brings you the brilliant highs and feud-filled lows behind the world's greatest collaborations.In the mid-1990s, Shaq & Kobe were two of the NBA's biggest stars, brought onto the Laker's to fill the shoes of Magic Johnson. Over their 8 year period as Laker teammates, they publicly clashed and feuded. But they also won multiple NBA championships. Subscribe to hear the story at wondery.fm/underdognba

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Emergency Pod: The NCAA Tournament

Tue, 19 Mar 2019 01:01:01 GMT

On a bonus episode of the Underdog Sports NBA Show, Tyler and Zandrick get together to discuss the NCAA tournament region by region. The guys break down prospects like Zion Williamson and RJ Barrett, but also some sleepers like Fletcher McGee, Chuma Okeke and many more. They also give some picks and trends to watch out for as you fill out your brackets. Email the show at ZandrickEllison@gmail.com

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Episode 23: Fan Fiction

Thu, 14 Mar 2019 01:01:01 GMT

This week on the Underdog Sports NBA show Tyler and Zandrick discuss a wild week of basketball both on and off the court! They cover Russell Westbrook's incident in Utah, Serge Ibaka and Marquiss Chriss fighting in Cleveland, The Warriors and Rockets and the race for the first pick! Zandrick also wraps up the bachelor for us and discusses his opinion of the new bachelorette! Email the show -- ZandrickEllison@gmail.com

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Episode 22: LeBron's Offseason Plans

Thu, 07 Mar 2019 01:01:01 GMT

On Episode 22 of the Underdog Sports NBA show Tyler and Zandrick discuss the Lakers playoff hopes being close to over and what is next for the Lebron and the young core, the Golden State Warriors defensive issues, Denver's Isaiah Thomas issue, the surging Detroit Pistons and Karl Towns recent numbers. Zan also keeps the listeners up to date on The Bachelor and Game of Thrones! Email the show at ZandrickEllison@gmail.com

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Episode 21: It Ain't Easy Being Green

Thu, 28 Feb 2019 01:01:01 GMT

On this weeks episode of the Underdog Sports NBA Show Zandrick and Tyler talk about the Celtics Gordon Hayward problem, The Thunder and Nuggets matchup problems, Lebron's most recent comments to the media and Zandrick recaps the Oscars! Email the show ZandrickEllision@gmail.com

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Episode 20: Business Decisions

Thu, 21 Feb 2019 01:01:01 GMT

On episode 20 of the Underdog Sports NBA show, Tyler and Zandrick talk Dell Demps firing, Sam Hinkie and the process, the all star game, Joel Embiid's injury and give predictions for the last 27 games of the NBA season. Email the show, Zandrickellison@gmail.com!

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Episode 19: Best In Show

Thu, 14 Feb 2019 01:01:01 GMT

On Episode 19 of the Underdog NBA Show, Tyler and Zandrick discuss the recent 76ers and Celtics game, the Lakers and Lebron, All Star weekend and the Westminster Dog Show! Email the show at Zandrickellision@gmail.com!

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Emergency Pod: Trade Deadline Reactions

Fri, 08 Feb 2019 01:01:01 GMT

Zandrick and Tyler discuss a wild trade deadline day. Take a look below for time stamps on specific deals. Email the show ZandrickEllision@gmail.com3:00 Memphis sends Marc Gasol to Toronto 7:15 New Orleans sends Nikola Mirotic to the Bucks14:50 Phiadelphia sends Markelle Fultz to Orlando 20:20 Houston sends James Ennis to Philly 23:40 Washington sends Otto Porter to Chicago 23:40 Washington sends Markieff Morris to NOP30:45 Toronto sends Greg Monroe to Brooklyn 30:57 Miami sends Tyler Johnson and Wayne Ellington (BOUGHT OUT) to PHX 31:05 Toronto sends Malachai Richardson (WAIVED) to Philadelphia 32:45 Houston sends Brandin Knight, Marquess Chris to Cleveland -- Cleveland sends Alec Burks to the Kings -- Kings sends Iman Shumpert to the Rockets37:28 Houston sends Nik Stauskas (WAIVED), Wade Baldwin (WAIVED) to the Pacers 37:45 Dallas sends Harrison Barnes to Sacramento37:45 Sacramento sends Skal Labissere to Portland Caleb Swanigan43:55 Memphis sends Garrett Temple and JayMichael Green to LAC for Avery Bradley46:31 LAC sends Mike Muscala to LAL for Michael Beasley and Ivica Zubac59:21 Boston sends Jabari Bird to Atlanta 59:28 Memphis sends Shelvin Mack to Atlanta for Tyler Dorsey

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Episode 18: The frenzy before the trade deadline

Thu, 07 Feb 2019 01:01:01 GMT

On the 18th episode of the Underdog NBA show Tyler and Zandrick discuss the 76ers trading for Tobias Harris and what it means for the Clippers and the eastern conference playoff race. They also break down the latest in the Lakers and Anthony Davis saga, discuss some of the more recent trade rumors and the John Wall achilles injury. Email the show at ZandrickEllison@Gmail.com

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Emergency Podcast: Kristaps Porzingis is moving to Dallas

Fri, 01 Feb 2019 01:01:02 GMT

Tyler and Zandrick are joined by Chris Horwedel to talk about Kristaps Porzingis being traded to the Mavericks in exchange for Dennis Smith and expiring contracts. They talk about how this impacts 2019 free agency, the 2019 draft and the NBA buyout market! Email the show at Zandrickellison@gmail.com.

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Episode 17: The Anthony Davis Episode

Thu, 31 Jan 2019 01:01:01 GMT

This week Tyler and Zandrick dive deep on the recent Anthony Davis news. They cover deals from almost every team, what Anthony Davis' role in this is, if the league should be tougher on collusion and much more. Email the show at Zandrickellison@gmail.com for a chance to win our 50 dollar super bowl giveaway!Thanks to our sponsors in this weeks episode -- Bovadasportsbook.com -- Raise your game with Bovada

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Emergency Pod: Quad tears and the end of Grit N Grind

Sat, 26 Jan 2019 01:01:01 GMT

On a special bonus episode of the Underdog NBA Show, Tyler and Zandrick are back to talk about some news and notes from the last week. Victor Oladipo's season ending surgery and how it effects the Pacers and the Eastern conference, The Brooklyn Nets, Memphis shopping Mike Conley and Marc Gasol and finally they talk All-Star starters. Email the show at Zandrickellison@gmail.com

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Episode 16: The Cohost from the future

Thu, 24 Jan 2019 01:01:01 GMT

Tyler and Zandrick are joined by special guest host, Blake Harris! Blake, an avid NBA fan, wrote Console Wars: Sega, Nintendo, and the Battle that Defined a Generation, and joins the guys to talk about the biggest topics in the league. The trio discusses Demarcus Cousins' return, Kevin Durant's attitude, the best players in 2023 and much more.Thanks to our sponsors in this weeks episode -- Bovadasportsbook.com -- Raise your game with Bovada

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Episode 15: Boogie is back, does it matter?

Thu, 17 Jan 2019 01:01:01 GMT

Zandrick and Tyler are back with the 15th episode of the Underdog NBA Show. Topics this week include the Warriors drubbing of the Nuggets, The Celtics lacking an identity, the MVP race, if the Bucks are underrated and what should the Mavericks do with Dennis Smith Jr. Email the show at Zandrickellison@gmail.comThanks to our sponsors in this weeks episode -- Bovadasportsbook.com -- Raise your game with Bovada

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Episode 14: Thibodeau Out and The Spurs Streak On

Thu, 10 Jan 2019 01:01:01 GMT

Tyler and Zandrick talk about the Timberwolves changing coaches, the San Antonio Spurs recent win streak, The Lakers without Lebron, Locker room drama in Memphis and Philadelphia and some bonus movie talk! Email the show at Zandrickellison@gmail.com!Thanks to our sponsors in this weeks episode -- Bovadasportsbook.com -- Raise your game with Bovada

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Episode 13: Fear The Beard

Thu, 03 Jan 2019 01:01:01 GMT

On this weeks Episode of the Underdog NBA Show, Tyler and Zan talk about James Harden's recent dominance, The Indiana Pacers, John Wall's surgery and debate how well off the Brooklyn Nets are moving forward. Thanks to our sponsors in this weeks episode -- Bovadasportsbook.com -- Raise your game with Bovada

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Episode 12: Christmas Spectacular

Thu, 27 Dec 2018 01:01:01 GMT

The Underdog NBA show is recaps the early Christmas Day games, talks NBA rookies, reminisces about Christmas gifts and more on Episode 12.Special thanks to BovadaSportsbook.com for the partnership. Check out www.bovada.lv/promotions/sports-welcome-bonus for a 50% match up to $250, www.bovada.lv/promotions/bitcoin-welcome/bonus for a Bitcoin match up to $1500 and www.bovada.lv/refer for a refer-a-friend bonus of up to $100.

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Episode 11: Gamblers Anonymous

Thu, 20 Dec 2018 01:01:01 GMT

This week Tyler and Zandrick discuss the trade that almost wasn't, The Denver Nuggets, Lebron complaining about his teammates and more.

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Episode 10: Coaching Debacles and MVP Races

Thu, 13 Dec 2018 01:01:01 GMT

This week in the NBA Tyler Laurie and Zandrick Ellison talk about the Chicago Bulls soap opera, The Bucks making a trade, The MVP race and debate how good the Lakers and Thunder are in the tough western conference. Email the show at Zandrickellison@gmail.com

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Episode 9: Power Struggles

Thu, 06 Dec 2018 01:01:01 GMT

This weeks episode covers Fred Hoiberg being fired, the power struggle in the Kings front office, which coach could be next to be let go and if Javale Mcgee has a thing for Allison Brie. Reach out to the show at Zandrickellison@gmail.com!

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Episode 8: The Western Conference Traffic Jam

Thu, 29 Nov 2018 01:01:01 GMT

Zandrick and Tyler get together and chat about the log jammed west, the Toronto Raptors scorching start and possible Markelle Fultz deals.

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Episode 7: Its a Wizard Party

Thu, 22 Nov 2018 01:01:01 GMT

On this weeks episode Tyler and Zan talk about the Washington Wizards drama, Kemba Walker and the Charlotte Hornets, Markelle Fultz's disappearance and the Boston Celtics. Reach out to the show at Zandrickellison@gmail.com

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Episode 6: The Disease of More

Thu, 15 Nov 2018 01:01:01 GMT

This week on The Underdog Sports NBA Show, Tyler and Zandrick talk about the locker room rift effecting the Golden State Warriors, Markelle Fultz's broken free throw form, if the end is near for Carmelo Anthony and what if anything, The Rockets could have done to avoid a let down this season. Send your emails to ZandrickEllison@gmail.com for mailbag episodes!

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Emergency Podcast: Jimmy Butler Trade

Sun, 11 Nov 2018 01:01:01 GMT

Tyler Laurie and Zandrick Ellison break down the Jimmy Butler trade and the effects it'll have on the 76ers and Timberwolves moving forward

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Episode 5: The Lakers and the LeBron Dilemma

Thu, 08 Nov 2018 01:01:01 GMT

This weeks episode of the Underdog NBA show features Tyler Laurie and Zandrick Ellison talking the biggest stories in the last week. They cover The Nuggets and Jamal Murray, Derrick Rose's 50 point game, Lebron and the Lakers, a few other teams of too fast starts and, of course, Zion Williamson vs. Kentucky.

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Episode 4: Russ vs. Pat and KlayMania!

Thu, 01 Nov 2018 01:01:01 GMT

Tyler Laurie and Zandrick Ellison discuss week 3 NBA storylines. They discuss Russell Westbrook vs. Patrick Beverly and the outlook on the OKC Thunder, The Washington Wizards and John wall, along with GSW, The Cav's firing of Ty Lue and much more!

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Episode 3: Fight, Fight, Fight!

Thu, 25 Oct 2018 01:01:01 GMT

Tyler Laurie and Zandrick Ellison discuss week 2 NBA storylines. They discuss Blake Griffin and the surprising Pistons, the Raptors hot start, Giannis vs. Anthony Davis, and Lebron and the fighting LA Lakers. They also cover the new G-League elite contract announcement and whether or not its ok to worry about the Utah Jazz and Houston Rockets.

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Episode 2: NBA Opening Week

Thu, 18 Oct 2018 01:01:01 GMT

Tyler Laurie and Zandrick Ellison discuss the NBA's opening night, what to do about Jimmy Butler, their award predictions and what excites them the most going forward on Episode 2 of The Underdog NBA Show. Tyler and Zan are on Twitter @CYSTyler and @Zan_Ellison. :53 -- Introduction2:04 Celtics vs. 76ers15:40 Warriors vs. Thunder30:14 Jimmy Butler situation 44:55 NBA Awards predictions59:38 Buzzer Beaters

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Episode 1: The Wins Draft

Thu, 11 Oct 2018 01:01:01 GMT

Tyler Laurie and Zandrick Ellison bring you the first episode of The Underdog NBA Show. On this week's preview episode the guys break down all 30 teams wins outlook for the upcoming season in a draft format!:52 Welcome to the Underdog NBA Show5:36 Eastern Conference Preview 40:31 Western Conference Preview

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The Teaser

Thu, 04 Oct 2018 01:01:01 GMT

The Underdog NBA show is coming! Subscribe now so you do not miss a thing in the NBA this season! Join hosts Tyler Laurie and Zandrick Ellison as they recap all the biggest stories on and off the court in the NBA this year!

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