In this episode of the JustBallin Podcast, Matt and Tucker talk about notable news and notes around the league including the Spurs recent success, Trae Young Trade Ideas, and the proposed new tanking rules. Mailbag: justballinpod@gmail.com https://www.tiktok.com/@justballinpod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justballinpod/ Matt's Twitter: https://x.com/sixringsofsteeI Tucker's Twitter: https://x.com/SportingLogical Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/78m8e346EEUihj4HKeYLqP?si=6rfPRUypQB6e0grBASJpWg Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/justballin-podcast/id1730973359 0:00 Intro 1:02 Spurs Emergence 8:05 New Tanking Ideas 23:24 Trae Young Trades 34:14 MPJ Trades 42:29 Panthers/Steelers

In this episode of the JustBallin Podcast, Matt and Tucker break select their 2026 NBA All-Stars including the insane snub decision in the Western Conference. Mailbag: justballinpod@gmail.com https://www.tiktok.com/@justballinpod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justballinpod/ Matt's Twitter: https://x.com/sixringsofsteeI Tucker's Twitter: https://x.com/SportingLogical Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/78m8e346EEUihj4HKeYLqP?si=6rfPRUypQB6e0grBASJpWg Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/justballin-podcast/id1730973359 0:00 Intro 4:06 All-Star Selections 43:17 NBA Talk

In this episode of the JustBallin Podcast, Matt and Tucker break down 5 NBA teams across the league that have some pivotal decisions soon. Either to go all in or strip it down. Mailbag: justballinpod@gmail.com https://www.tiktok.com/@justballinpod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justballinpod/ Matt's Twitter: https://x.com/sixringsofsteeI Tucker's Twitter: https://x.com/SportingLogical Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/78m8e346EEUihj4HKeYLqP?si=6rfPRUypQB6e0grBASJpWg Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/justballin-podcast/id1730973359 0:00 Intro 1:45 Cavs Issues 16:18 Get Steph Some Help 29:13 Vivek What Have You Done 36:59 The Usual Play-In Team 45:20 Aspires to Be Better

In this episode of the JustBallin Podcast, Matt and Tucker draft the consensus top six prospects for the 2026 NBA draft and see if they agree on where they would rank these players! Mailbag: justballinpod@gmail.com https://www.tiktok.com/@justballinpod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justballinpod/ Matt's Twitter: https://x.com/sixringsofsteeI Tucker's Twitter: https://x.com/SportingLogical Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/78m8e346EEUihj4HKeYLqP?si=6rfPRUypQB6e0grBASJpWg Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/justballin-podcast/id1730973359 0:00 Intro 0:38 West Quarterfinals Talk 5:45 Prospect #1 11:48 Prospect #2 17:23 Prospect #3 23:04 Prospect #4 29:56 Prospect #5 35:38 Prospect #6

In this episode of the JustBallin Podcast, Matt is joined by his new co-host Tucker Daniel (Sporting Logically) to discuss the NBA Cup and it's Quarterfinals games in the East, Giannis Trade Rumors, and the amazing rookie of the year race! 0:00 Intro 1:08 NBA Cup Thoughts 7:44 MIA vs. ORL 16:42 NYK vs. TOR 28:55 Giannis Trade Rumors 46:40 Rookie of the Year Race Mailbag: justballinpod@gmail.com https://www.tiktok.com/@justballinpod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justballinpod/ Matt's Twitter: https://x.com/sixringsofsteeI Tucker's Twitter: https://x.com/SportingLogical Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/78m8e346EEUihj4HKeYLqP?si=6rfPRUypQB6e0grBASJpWg Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/justballin-podcast/id1730973359

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In this episode of the JustBallin podcast, Matt gives his thoughts on the five worst teams in the NBA right now in terms of Net Rating. 0:00 Intro 1:10 Sacramento Kings 13:56 Brooklyn Nets 21:03 New Orleans Pelicans 27:22 Indiana Pacers 31:44 Brooklyn Nets

In this episode of the JustBallin podcast, Matt is joined by Tucker (Sporting Logically) to discuss their biggest surprising things of the NBA Season so far (7:02) and give their thoughts on the Anthony Davis Trade talk (41:56). Tucker: youtube.com/@UCR8s3egas481EMmOxr5fBmg 🟢Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/78m8e346EEUihj4HKeYLqP?si=6rfPRUypQB6e0grBASJpWg 🟪Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/justballin-podcast/id1730973359 🟣 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattgeist_/ 📘Twitter - https://twitter.com/sixringsofsteei 📷TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@sixringsofsteel

In this episode of the JustBallin podcast, Matt talks about the Nico Harrison firing and what's next for the Dallas Mavericks (1:24), then also mentioning his early favorites for the MIP race (10:13), while finishing things off on some potential All-Star trade candidates at the deadline (21:23). Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattgeist_/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/sixringsofsteei TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@sixringsofsteel

In this episode of the JustBallin podcast Matt predicts who will make their first all-star game in the eastern conference (0:35), and in the western conference (20:57). 🟢Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/78m8e346EEUihj4HKeYLqP?si=6rfPRUypQB6e0grBASJpWg 🟪Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/justballin-podcast/id1730973359 🟣 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattgeist_/ 📘Twitter - https://twitter.com/sixringsofsteei 📷TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@sixringsofsteel

In this episode of the JustBallin Podcast, Matt checks in on the 2024 NBA Draft Class and see's if their stock is trending upwards or downwards. 🟢Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/78m8e346EEUihj4HKeYLqP?si=6rfPRUypQB6e0grBASJpWg 🟪Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/justballin-podcast/id1730973359 🟣 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattgeist_/ 📘Twitter - https://twitter.com/sixringsofsteei 📷TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@sixringsofsteel

In this episode of the podcast, Matt brings on Ryan Hammer to discuss all things college basketball from conference winners to top NBA draft prospects. Timestamps below! Ryan's Content: https://linktr.ee/Ryanhammer9 🟢Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/78m8e346EEUihj4HKeYLqP?si=6rfPRUypQB6e0grBASJpWg 🟪Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/justballin-podcast/id1730973359 🟣 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattgeist_/ 📘Twitter - https://twitter.com/sixringsofsteei 📷TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@sixringsofsteel 0:00 Intro 1:09 B12 Predictions 5:30 Big East 11:12 Big Ten 14:14 Acc Predictions 21:49 SEC Predictions 26:28 Top 5 Teams 28:28 MVP Picks 32:26 Top Transfers 36:16 Top NBA Draft Prospects 40:49 Hawks Update

In this episode of the JustBallin Podcast, Matt is joined by Tucker (Sporting Logically) to talk about 6 NBA teams and their disappointing start so far, then rank them on a 1-10 scale on how worried their are for the rest of the season. Tucker's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/ ⁨@SportingLogically⁩ 🟣 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattgeist_/ 📘Twitter - https://twitter.com/sixringsofsteei 📷TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@sixringsofsteel 0:00 Intro 2:30 Kings 6:42 Mavericks 13:26 Hawks 22:04 Magic 30:15 Clippers 37:05 Celtics

In this episode of the JustBallin podcast, Matt talks about Bleacher Reports week 1 Winners and Losers of this new NBA Season. Substack: https://substack.com/@matthewgeist 🟢Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/78m8e346EEUihj4HKeYLqP?si=6rfPRUypQB6e0grBASJpWg 🟪Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/justballin-podcast/id1730973359 🟣 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattgeist_/ 📘Twitter - https://twitter.com/sixringsofsteei 📷TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@sixringsofsteel

In this episode of the JustBallin Podcast, Matt breaks down 7 key takeaways from the start of the NBA season. Timestamps below: 0:32 - Orlando Magic's Slow Start 8:24 - The Spurs Impressive Start 14:50 - The Kings Roster Issues... 21:57 - This Heat Team is Different 26:14 - Could Boston and Indiana Tank 31:04 - This Warriors Team is Better than we thought 33:38 - Could OKC Win 70+?

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For todays episode of the JustBallin Podcast we are going to talk 2025 NBA draft class, with a Bleacher Report re-draft being discussed as well! https://bleacherreport.com/articles/25261121-re-drafting-2025-nba-rookie-class-after-preseason Substack: https://substack.com/@matthewgeist 🟢Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/78m8e346EEUihj4HKeYLqP?si=6rfPRUypQB6e0grBASJpWg 🟪Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/justballin-podcast/id1730973359 🟣 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattgeist_/ 📘Twitter - https://twitter.com/sixringsofsteei 📷TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@sixringsofsteel

In this episode of the JustBallin podcast, Matt asks one specific question for every NBA team heading into the new season. Substack: https://substack.com/@matthewgeist 🟢Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/78m8e346EEUihj4HKeYLqP?si=6rfPRUypQB6e0grBASJpWg 🟪Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/justballin-podcast/id1730973359 🟣 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattgeist_/ 📘Twitter - https://twitter.com/sixringsofsteei 📷TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@sixringsofsteel Timestamps 0:00 Intro 1:05 Pacific Division 12:12 Southeast Division 20:23 Central Division 26:32 Southwest Division 31:40 Northwest Division 36:04 Atlantic Division

Bleacher Report made a one trade idea for every team article, you know I had to react to it... https://bleacherreport.com/articles/25258169-1-trade-every-team-would-make-if-deadline-was-2025-26-nba-season Substack: https://substack.com/@matthewgeist 🟢Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/78m8e346EEUihj4HKeYLqP?si=6rfPRUypQB6e0grBASJpWg 🟪Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/justballin-podcast/id1730973359 🟣 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattgeist_/ 📘Twitter - https://twitter.com/sixringsofsteei 📷TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@sixringsofsteel

The annual NBA GM Survey released, let's talk about it! https://www.nba.com/news/2025-26-nba-gm-survey Substack: https://substack.com/@matthewgeist 🟢Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/78m8e346EEUihj4HKeYLqP?si=6rfPRUypQB6e0grBASJpWg 🟪Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/justballin-podcast/id1730973359 🟣 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattgeist_/ 📘Twitter - https://twitter.com/sixringsofsteei 📷TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@sixringsofsteel