The basketball podcast to put into your starting lineup. Stay up to date on what's happening in the NBA from the players, coaches and everything in between. We'll cover the big games, the nice plays, and get a little nerdy with the game from time to time as the season evolves. We'll occasionally dish about the NCAA, coaching, and anything that touches the game we love.
Reactions to the first three games, and a few thought about the upcoming season. We're getting our feet wet again discussing Celtics + Detroit, Knicks + Sixers, and the battle of the Western giants, Spurs + Thunder. Host: JJ Smith Producer: JJ Smith Sponsored by ________________. (Your name here.) Made in Phoenix, Arizona @Magnetry Studios https://nicej.buzzsprout.com Nice J is a basketball pod for hoopers. A hoops pod for basketball fans. Text Nice J Support the show ...
1 May 2026
An NBA Playoffs Check-in
The NBA Playoffs have had it all so far, and last night's games were no different. We break down the Wolves win over the Nuggets, applaud the Knicks for accepting the surrender of the Atlanta Hawks, and are getting our couch cushions ready for a very interesting Game 7 with the Celtics and Sixers. Host: JJ Smith Producer: JJ Smith Sponsored by ________________. (Your name here.) Made in Phoenix, Arizona @Magnetry Studios https://nicej.buzzsprout.com Nice J is a basketball pod fo...
23 Jan 2026
The NBA All-Star Voting Mess
The NBA All-Star Game format changes and why the fan voting portion mattered less this year than ever. We highlight the weird (and unnecessary) differences in game structure vs voting structure and why I think it made a bit of a mess. Host: JJ Smith Producer: JJ Smith Sponsored by ________________. (Your name here.) Made in Phoenix, Arizona @Magnetry Studios https://nicej.buzzsprout.com Nice J is a basketball pod for hoopers. A hoops pod for basketball fans. Text Nice ...
5 Dec 2025
NBA Quarter Season Report
We check in on the NBA at the quarter-season mark, with a few things that stand out to me, as well as a quick run-down of the teams in both conferences. * * * * * Host: JJ Smith Producer: JJ Smith Sponsored by ________________. (Your name here.) Made in Phoenix, Arizona @Magnetry Studios https://nicej.buzzsprout.com Nice J is a basketball pod for hoopers. A hoops pod for basketball fans. Text Nice J Support the show
26 Nov 2025
NBA Team Spotlight: The Phoenix Suns
We give the home team a lot of love in this episode, as we check in on the Phoenix Suns, one of the more surprising NBA teams in the league so far. We discuss what fans should expect for the rest of the season. Are they poised to continue to surprise? Will they fall back to the bottom? We give you four reasons to keep your expectations in check, but then five good reasons to look forward to a sunnier season in the Valley. * * * * * Host: JJ Smith Producer: JJ Smith Sponsored by __...
20 Nov 2025
Steph Curry: From the UA logo no longer.
This episode is all about that Steph Curry and Under Armour split, which may be part of the biggest sports marketing blunder of all time. Host: JJ Smith Producer: JJ Smith Sponsored by ________________. (Your name here.) Made in Phoenix, Arizona @Magnetry Studios https://nicej.buzzsprout.com Nice J is a basketball pod for hoopers. A hoops pod for basketball fans. Text Nice J Support the show
10 Nov 2025
Hoopers Know About Lenny Wilkens.
We give a little overview of Lenny Wilkens in honor of his passing away yesterday, plus dish about that Detroit D, an NBA scoring error, and how those Book 1's might be the meanest shoes out there right now. Host: JJ Smith Producer: JJ Smith Sponsored by ________________. (Your name here.) Made in Phoenix, Arizona @Magnetry Studios https://nicej.buzzsprout.com Nice J is a basketball pod for hoopers. A hoops pod for basketball fans. Text Nice J Support the show
5 Nov 2025
An NBA News Fastbreak.
We talk Wemby and the surprising Suns defensive attack. We try to figure out what's happening in Memphis with Morant (again). We check in on the early Standings in both conferences. We celebrate a fun new rule change this year, cover the NICE! Player of the Week and discuss the need for Tribute Video Standards. All under 30 minutes! Let's go. Host: JJ Smith Producer: JJ Smith Sponsored by nobody (yet). Made in Phoenix, Arizona @Magnetry Studios https://nicej.buzzsprout.com Nice J ...
29 Oct 2025
NBA Betting Scandal for Noobs. Rookie Class. Old Heads Game.
In this episode we go over the NBA sports betting scandal so that you can actually understand it. We highlight the potential steal of this year's rookie class, and we hop into the Equinox gym on Sepulveda to recap a pick-up game of old heads keeping their dreams alive. (Also known as Clippers vs. Warriors.) Text Nice J Support the show
27 Oct 2025
NBA First Week Impressions
We go over the most interesting topics of the NBA's first week of action. Including a deeper look at a telling Pelicans Spurs matchup, which is way more interesting than you might think. Text Nice J Support the show
23 Oct 2025
NBA Day 2 Highlights
In this episode we cover the three biggest games for Day 2 of the NBA's opening schedule. A quick review of the different look Knicks vs. Cavaliers, Wemby kicking off his MVP campaign, and we dive a little deeper on Suns vs Kings than probably any podcast should. In that order. Text Nice J Support the show
22 Oct 2025
NBA Opening Day 2025
In our inaugural pod, we take a quick look at the NBA action from opening day, and preview tomorrow's larger slate of games. Text Nice J Support the show
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