Episodes

  • Can The Golden State Warriors Dynasty Be SAVED?! | January 9, 2024

    Can The Golden State Warriors Dynasty Be SAVED?! | January 9, 2024
    Jan 9 2024
    The Objective Basketball Podcast is BACK! Es and Lauren are joined by Natalie Esquire of NBC Sports to discuss the slumping Golden State Warriors, how Steph Curry can revitalize the team and what Draymond Green's return means for the team.  0:00 - Welcome Golden State Warriors insider, Natalie Esquire!!  2:20 - How does Natalie feel about the current state of the Warriors? 4:40 - Addressing all the change going on with the Warriors and what directions they should be going forward with 9:00 - Exploring potential trade options for Pascal Siakim 13:41 - Other potential trades for the Warriors? Which players would Natalie want the Warriors to chase? 26:15 - The possibility of moving Dreymond Green?? 32:00 - The Challenges of Making Significant Changes Mid-Season 35:40 - Why isn’t there an incentive in place for making trades early in the NBA?? 37:15 - Possibility of Reuniting with Nick Nurse in Philly?? 39:20 - Teams with Cap Space and Siakam's Market Value 40:40 - Raptors Fans' Expectations for Siakam's Trade Objective Basketball Podcast: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3oKVEIY... Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast... Youtube:    • The Timberwolves And Sixers Look GOOD...   Visit https://sdpn.ca for merch and more. Reach out to https://www.sdpn.ca/sales to co Reach out to https://www.sdpn.ca/sales to connect with our sales team and discuss the opportunity to integrate your brand within our content! #draymondgreen #stephcurry #nba
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    45 mins
  • What Is WRONG With The Lakers? + Immanuel Quickley Reaction & More | OBP

    What Is WRONG With The Lakers? + Immanuel Quickley Reaction & More | OBP
    Jan 5 2024
    The Objective Basketball Podcast is BACK! Es and Lauren discuss the struggling Los Angeles Lakers and Brooklyn Nets plus they hype up the striving New Orleans Pelicans and Es rants about Immanuel Quickley to the Raptors. 0:00 - Intro to Trade Season! 3:00 - Not looking great for the LA Lakers 13:00 - Could the Lakers make any trades?? Who could they be looking at? 16:05 - The Brooklyn Nets are REALLY struggling… 19:40 - How can the Nets solve this problem with some trades?? 24:15 - New Orleans Pelicans are THRIVING!! What is required for them to stay this way? 28:16 - There’s lots of positive foreshadowing for The Toronto Raptors! 35:34 - Kyrie Irving is BACK & better than ever with the Dallas Mavericks / potential trade options for the Mavs?? 41:19 - Potential top trading teams in general for the Eastern Conference / Western Conference?? Follow us on Twitter: @sdpnsports @TheLaurenGunn @JustEsBaraheni Follow us on Instagram: @sdpnsports For general inquiries email: info@sdpn.ca Reach out to https://www.sdpn.ca/sales to connect with our sales team and discuss the opportunity to integrate your brand within our content! Any opinion expressed is not advice, a promise or suggestion that increases the chance of winning. Gambling can be addictive, please play responsibly. To learn more, visit: https://igamingontario.ca/en/player/responsible-gambling Or if you have concerns about a gambling problem, call ConnexOntario 1-866-531-2600. Ontario Only. Must be 19+ or older to play. #nba #torontoraptors #commentary
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    46 mins
  • NBA New Year's Resolutions | January 2, 2024

    NBA New Year's Resolutions | January 2, 2024
    Jan 2 2024
    The Objective Basketball Podcast is BACK! Happy New Year!! On this episode, Lauren and Es go through all 30 NBA teams & pin point at least one resolution each team should set for themselves as we enter the 2024 part of the season. 03:45 New Year's resolutions for NBA teams 04:09 Atlanta Hawks 06:09 Boston Celtics 07:55 Brooklyn Nets 08:49 Chicago Bulls 09:36 Charlotte Hornets 12:00 Dallas Mavericks 14:40 Denver Nuggets 16:00 Detroit Pistons 17:20 Golden State Warriors 19:40 Houston Rockets  21:30 LA Clippers  23:10 Los Angeles Lakers 26:20 Memphis Grizzlies 28:35 Miami Heat 31:10 Minnesota Timberwolves 34:10 New Orleans Pelicans 35:00 New York Knicks 36:30 Oklahoma City Thunder 38:07 Orlando Magic 39:50 Philadelphia 76ers 40:45 Phoenix Suns, Portland Trail Blazers, Sacramento Kings, San Antonio Spurs 45:50 Toronto Raptors 47:08 Utah Jazz 49:00 Washington Wizards Follow us on Twitter: @sdpnsports @TheLaurenGunn @JustEsBaraheni Follow us on Instagram: @sdpnsports For general inquiries email: info@sdpn.ca Reach out to https://www.sdpn.ca/sales to connect with our sales team and discuss the opportunity to integrate your brand within our content! Any opinion expressed is not advice, a promise or suggestion that increases the chance of winning. Gambling can be addictive, please play responsibly. To learn more, visit: https://igamingontario.ca/en/player/responsible-gambling Or if you have concerns about a gambling problem, call ConnexOntario 1-866-531-2600. Ontario Only. Must be 19+ or older to play. #nba #torontoraptors #commentary
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    54 mins
  • Quarter-Season NBA Awards: MVP, Defensive Player of the Year + More | December 23, 2023

    Quarter-Season NBA Awards: MVP, Defensive Player of the Year + More | December 23, 2023
    Dec 26 2023
    The Objective Basketball Podcast is BACK! Happy Holidays! Es and Lauren debate who should win MVP, Defensive Player of the Year, Most Improved, Sixth Man, Coach of the Year, Rookie of the Year and more -- quarter of the way through the season. 00:00 Holiday Traditions / NBA New Year predictions! 2:14 Rookie of the Year?? 08:30 Clutch Player of the Year?? 11:23 Sixth Man of the Year?? 16:45 Coach of the Year?? 19:51 Defensive Player of the Year?? 21:22 Most Improved Player?? 28:30 Most Valuable Player?? Follow us on Twitter: @sdpnsports @TheLaurenGunn @JustEsBaraheni Follow us on Instagram: @sdpnsports For general inquiries email: info@sdpn.ca Reach out to https://www.sdpn.ca/sales to connect with our sales team and discuss the opportunity to integrate your brand within our content! Any opinion expressed is not advice, a promise or suggestion that increases the chance of winning. Gambling can be addictive, please play responsibly. To learn more, visit: https://igamingontario.ca/en/player/responsible-gambling Or if you have concerns about a gambling problem, call ConnexOntario 1-866-531-2600. Ontario Only. Must be 19+ or older to play. #nba #torontoraptors #commentary
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    40 mins
  • The Indiana Pacers HISTORIC Offense W. Caitlin Cooper | December 22, 2023

    The Indiana Pacers HISTORIC Offense W. Caitlin Cooper | December 22, 2023
    Dec 22 2023
    The Objective Basketball Podcast is BACK! Es and Lauren are joined by wordsmith and analyst Caitlin Cooper to discuss all things Indiana Pacers-related. How Tyrese Haliburton has become an offensive superstar, how they are on a historic pace, why the defense has been bad and some trade ideas to help them reach the next level. 01:35 Addressing the Indiana Pacers’ Early Season Success and Defensive Issues 07:35 Tyrese Haliburton's Offensive Contributions? 13:37 Handling Defensive Switches and Traps 16:29 Improving Ball Handling Against Defensive Coverages 22:32 Rick Carlisle's Coaching Style and Flexibility 32:33 Discussion on the Pacers' defensive struggles 35:25 Potential new offensive scheme in the NBA?? 38:41 Coaching and its impact on the Pacers 43:57 Possibility of the Pacers being buyers this season?? 47:04 Potential trade targets for the Pacers?? Maybe with the Raptors?? 54:46 The future of the Pacers' young players 01:03:04 The Challenges of Being Caitlin Cooper! Follow us on Twitter: @sdpnsports @TheLaurenGunn @JustEsBaraheni AND our special guest @C2_cooper Follow us on Instagram: @sdpnsports For general inquiries email: info@sdpn.ca Reach out to https://www.sdpn.ca/sales to connect with our sales team and discuss the opportunity to integrate your brand within our content! Any opinion expressed is not advice, a promise or suggestion that increases the chance of winning. Gambling can be addictive, please play responsibly. To learn more, visit: https://igamingontario.ca/en/player/responsible-gambling Or if you have concerns about a gambling problem, call ConnexOntario 1-866-531-2600. Ontario Only. Must be 19+ or older to play. #nba #torontoraptors #commentary
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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • Trail Blazers Rebuild Is Off To GREAT Start w. Sean Highkin | December 19, 2023

    Trail Blazers Rebuild Is Off To GREAT Start w. Sean Highkin | December 19, 2023
    Dec 19 2023
    The Objective Basketball Podcast is BACK! Es and Lauren are joined by Portland Trail Blazers beat reporter Sean Highkin to discuss the start of the Blazers rebuild. How Scoot Henderson is shaking off the rough start, how Shaedon Sharpe is coming into his own, Deandre Ayton + lots of trade discussions. 1:20 What are the vibes of the Portland Trailblazers season so far? 03:30 Long-Term Outlook for head coach Chauncey Billups?? 09:35 Defensive Improvements and Impact of Players?? 12:10 Shaden Sharp's Development and fit in the trio of guards 17:10 What can we expect from Deandre Ayton's Progress and Long-Term Fit as the franchise centre?? 21:35 Scoot Henderson's Growth and Impact for the Trailblazers 28:45 Malcolm Brogdon's Leadership and Impact on Young Players 38:30 Trade Scenarios and Potential Moves for the Trailblazers? 47:03 Is Portland content with their current roster?? Follow us on Twitter: @sdpnsports @TheLaurenGunn @JustEsBaraheni AND our special guest @Highken Subscribe to the Rose Garden Report newsletter and podcast for comprehensive, independent coverage of the Portland Trail Blazers below!! https://www.rosegardenreport.com/ Follow us on Instagram: @sdpnsports For general inquiries email: info@sdpn.ca Reach out to https://www.sdpn.ca/sales to connect with our sales team and discuss the opportunity to integrate your brand within our content! Any opinion expressed is not advice, a promise or suggestion that increases the chance of winning. Gambling can be addictive, please play responsibly. To learn more, visit: https://igamingontario.ca/en/player/responsible-gambling Or if you have concerns about a gambling problem, call ConnexOntario 1-866-531-2600. Ontario Only. Must be 19+ or older to play.
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    51 mins
  • NBA Teams That Should PANIC + End Of Warriors Dynasty | December 15, 2023

    NBA Teams That Should PANIC + End Of Warriors Dynasty | December 15, 2023
    Dec 15 2023
    The Objective Basketball Podcast is BACK! Es and Lauren sit down to talk about 4 teams that might have to hit the panic button on their seasons: Golden State Warriors, Cleveland Cavaliers, Chicago Bulls and Atlanta Hawks and how they should move forward + they discuss if Steph Curry, Draymond Green and the Golden State Warriors dynasty is over. 5:40 - Our reactions to the ridiculous dramatic Giannis basketball situation... but who's side is everyone on?? 13:30 - How do we interpret the Draymond Green “indefinite” suspension? 19:30 - Do we think the Golden State Warriors have any chance at recovering this season?? 37:30 - Are the Cleveland Cavaliers in need of pressing the panic button soon? 46:00 - Do the Chicago Bulls need to rebuild their team or attempt to stay competitive right now? 50:00 - Are the Atlanta Hawks neglecting the younger side of their roster too much? 54:45 - Do we think there’s a guy from the Hawks that could be appealing to the Raptors? Follow us on Twitter: @sdpnsports @TheLaurenGunn @JustEsBaraheni Follow us on Instagram: @sdpnsports For general inquiries email: info@sdpn.ca Reach out to https://www.sdpn.ca/sales to connect with our sales team and discuss the opportunity to integrate your brand within our content! Any opinion expressed is not advice, a promise or suggestion that increases the chance of winning. Gambling can be addictive, please play responsibly. To learn more, visit: https://igamingontario.ca/en/player/responsible-gambling Or if you have concerns about a gambling problem, call ConnexOntario 1-866-531-2600. Ontario Only. Must be 19+ or older to play. #nba #torontoraptors #commentary
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    1 hr and 1 min
  • The New-Look Dallas Mavericks w. Grant Afseth | December 12, 2023

    The New-Look Dallas Mavericks w. Grant Afseth | December 12, 2023
    Dec 12 2023
    The Objective Basketball Podcast is BACK! Es and Lauren are joined by DallasBasketball.com's Grant Afseth to discuss the Dallas Mavericks, Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving, and their impressive start to the season. 2:00 - What does Dallas Mavericks guest insider Grant Afseth think of their season so far? 3:08 - What does Grant think are some solutions the Mavs can look at to fix their poor defence situation? 6:10 - Thoughts on Dereck Lively’s performance so far? 13:00 - Has Josh Green been overhyped this year? 16:45 - Why do the Mavs have an odd rotation/ lineup system? 26:54 - Do we think Kyrie and Luka have a strong chemistry or should play less together? 31:04 - What opportunities do we see Jaden Hardy establishing himself for the Mavs or is it too early to tell? 44:00 - Any names interesting Grant for the Mavericks in the future? Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3oKVEIY. Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast Follow us on Twitter: @JustEsBaraheni | @TheLaurenGunn | @sdpnsports Follow us on Instagram: @sdpnsports For general inquiries email: info@sdpn.ca Reach out to https://www.sdpn.ca/sales to connect with our sales team and discuss the opportunity to integrate your brand within our content! Any opinion expressed is not advice, a promise or suggestion that increases the chance of winning. Gambling can be addictive, please play responsibly. To learn more, visit: https://igamingontario.ca/en/player/responsible-gambling Or if you have concerns about a gambling problem, call ConnexOntario 1-866-531-2600. Ontario Only. Must be 19+ or older to play. #nba #basketball #commentary
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    53 mins