Learn about NBA basketball and NBA Draft prospects from experts, scouts, analysts, writers, reporters, coaches, players, front office execs, and fans!
Every episode of Learning Basketball has the goal of teaching listeners something new about hoops as Host Ryan Kaminski @BeyondTheRK takes listeners behind the scenes to study teambuilding strategy, concepts on the floor, scouting draft prospects on the rise, covering teams around the NBA, and evaluating player development in the gym.
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Franz Wagner’s Impact, Sean Sweeney’s Organization, Blueprints to Orlando Magic Contender with Josh Cohen – Anthony Black's Contract Extension Year, Breakout Magic Role Players, 2026-27 Season Outlook
Ep. 157 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐁𝐚𝐬𝐤𝐞𝐭𝐛𝐚𝐥𝐥 w/ Josh Cohen! @Josh_Cohen_NBA
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Franz Wagner’s Impact, Sean Sweeney’s Organization, Blueprints to Orlando Magic Contender with Josh Cohen – Anthony Black's Contract Extension Year, Breakout Magic Role Players, 2026-27 Season Outlook
Timeline:
00:00 — Franz Wagner’s endurance, late-game impact, and two-way workload
01:45 — Early impressions of Orlando’s preseason opener
02:25 — Sean Sweeney’s impact
14:00 — Rebuilding Orlando’s offensive identity
15:00 — Spain P&R Film Breakdown: One play that best utilizes Franz, Paolo, Bane, and shooters together
27:00 — Tristan da Silva’s role and shooting upside
32:00 — Nikola Vucevic’s fit as a floor-spacing backup big
41:00 — Franz Wagner’s next level: playmaking, scoring, conditioning, and defense
55:00 — The Playtype Orlando could sneakily dominate next year
60:00 — Anthony Black’s development, role, and defensive upside in contract extension year
72:00 — Re-establishing Orlando’s defensive identity: pressure, turnovers, and transition opportunities
75:00 — Jase Richardson’s point guard skills, shooting, and rotation case vs Jevon Carter
85:00 — Noah Penda’s defensive versatility and the importance of his three-point shot in frontcourt battle with da Silva
96:00 — Eastern Conference outlook, contender matchups, and Orlando’s playoff goals
119:00 — Closing thoughts on the Magic’s potential season outlook
7 Oct 2026
How Many "LeBrons" Should One Team Have? Twin Theory of NBA Roster Building + NBA Draft Scouting Tips with Nile Hoops – How to Evaluate Prospects, How Teams Build Lineups, Orlando Magic, Eric Bledsoe
Ep. 156 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐁𝐚𝐬𝐤𝐞𝐭𝐛𝐚𝐥𝐥 w/ Nile! @NileHoops @SwishTheory @BeyondTheRK
How Many "LeBrons" Should One Team Have? Twin Theory of NBA Roster Building + NBA Draft Scouting Tips with Nile Hoops – How to Evaluate Prospects, How Teams Build Lineups, Orlando Magic, Eric Bledsoe
Timeline:
00:00 Twin Theory and player synergy
05:27 Team identity, archetypes, and roster fit
11:29 When overlapping skills work and when they don’t
17:22 Building lineups around complementary player types
23:23 The Orlando Magic’s team-building philosophy
32:27 What made Eric Bledsoe such a special talent?
38:00 Fedor Žugić and Santa Clara’s roster outlook
41:57 Draft scouting: recognizing winning player profiles
54:23 Favorite rookie fits and Toronto’s defensive potential
3 Oct 2026
Appreciating Breanna Stewart's Greatness, How 8-Seed Liberty Upset 1-seed Lynx, Nets Media Day with Lucas Kaplan – Keys to NYL/ATL Series, Mikel Brown Jr. Upside, Mo Wagner Energy, Julius Randle Nets
Ep. 155 Learning Basketball with Lucas Kaplan @LucasKaplan_
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Appreciating Breanna Stewart's Greatness, How 8-Seed Liberty Upset 1-seed Lynx, Nets Media Day with Lucas Kaplan – Keys to NYL/ATL Series, Mikel Brown Jr. Upside, Mo Wagner Energy, Julius Randle Nets
Timestamps:
00:00 — What makes Breanna Stewart such a uniquely effective player
02:24 — Introduction and WNBA playoff context
03:31 — How the Liberty’s culture and defense fuel their playoff run
05:07 — Why Stewart’s impact can be overlooked
08:13 — Stewart’s all-around statistical profile and NBA comparisons
11:52 — The value of Stewart’s motor and versatility
15:12 — Jonquel Jones’s two-way impact and evolution as a scorer
20:40 — How the Liberty’s system and rotation are working in the playoffs
23:05 — Creating mismatches for Jonquel Jones
24:51 — Liberty–Dream series preview, including the Angel Reese matchup
27:43 — Sabrina Ionescu's role in protecting the ball against Atlanta
29:50 — Brooklyn Nets media-day speed round
30:25 — Mikel Brown Jr.’s upside and fit with the Nets
33:14 — Egor’s rookie season and development outlook
37:36 — Danny Wolf’s role, scoring growth, and defense
40:53 — Mo Wagner and Julius Randle’s veteran presence
44:30 — The Nets’ developing core and long-term direction
48:58 — Closing thoughts and where to follow Lucas Kaplan
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