Episodes

  • Episode 315: Winning Too Much
    Dec 19 2024
    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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    49 mins
  • Bombs Away
    Dec 10 2024
    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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    28 mins
  • Episode 313: Swamped with Injuries
    Dec 4 2024
    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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    55 mins
  • Episode 312: Readjust the Process
    Nov 21 2024
    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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    57 mins
  • Episode 311: Get HIP to the In-Season Tournament
    Nov 14 2024
    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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    52 mins
  • Episode 310: Cleveland Rocks?
    Nov 6 2024
    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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    51 mins
  • Episode 309: Depth Perceptions
    Oct 31 2024
    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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    43 mins
  • Episode 308: Take Your Son to Work Day
    Oct 24 2024
    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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    52 mins