Read and React

About Read and React

Read and React is an independent podcast focused on the philosophy, strategy, tactics, trends, and minutiae of the NBA. Hosted by Ben Ladner and Jon Sauber.

Publisher

Read and React NBA Podcast

Category

sports

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

6 Aug 2019

Latest episode

4 Oct 2024

Latest episodes

273 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   4 Oct 2024

   Knicks-Wolves Trade, Big Extensions, and Shakeups at ESPN

   Ben Ladner and Jon Sauber break down the blockbuster trade involving Karl-Anthony Towns, Donte DiVincenzo, and Julius Randle, and where it leaves the Wolves and Knicks heading into the 2025 NBA season. Then they discuss the recent extensions signed by Steph Curry, Joel Embiid, and Jamal Murray, and the departures of two seminal media figures at ESPN.

2. 

   15 Aug 2024

   Breaking Down the 2024 Olympics

   Ben Ladner and Jon Sauber discuss the United States' gold medal win in the Paris Olympics, including LeBron James, Steph Curry, and Kevin Durant's ageless performances, Jayson Tatum's lack of playing time, and the state of international basketball. Plus: What the U.S. men's basketball team could look like in 2028.

3. 

   8 Jul 2024

   Making Sense of the NBA Landscape After Free Agency

   Ben Ladner and Jon Sauber traverse the post-free agency landscape, breaking down the biggest signings, trades, and dominoes yet to fall in the league, including: how Paul George reshapes the 76ers; whether the Nuggets are still in the top tier of the Western Conference; the Pelicans trading for Dejounte Murray; Dallas' upgrades on the wing; and much more.

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

20 ratings

Spotify

4.4 / 5

19 ratings

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