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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.A podcast from Swish Theory. Follow @BeyondTheRK on YouTube + Twitter & Subscribe for FREE Substack Newsletter
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- 2 days ago59 min
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 @BeyondTheRKHow 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 BledsoeTimeline:00:00 Twin Theory and player synergy05:27 Team identity, archetypes, and roster fit11:29 When overlapping skills work and when they don’t17:22 Building lineups around complementary player types23:23 The Orlando Magic’s team-building philosophy32:27 What made Eric Bledsoe such a special talent?38:00 Fedor Žugić and Santa Clara’s roster outlook41:57 Draft scouting: recognizing winning player profiles54:23 Favorite rookie fits and Toronto’s defensive potential
- 6 days ago50 min
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_@SwishTheoryAppreciating 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 NetsTimestamps:00:00 — What makes Breanna Stewart such a uniquely effective player02:24 — Introduction and WNBA playoff context03:31 — How the Liberty’s culture and defense fuel their playoff run05:07 — Why Stewart’s impact can be overlooked08:13 — Stewart’s all-around statistical profile and NBA comparisons11:52 — The value of Stewart’s motor and versatility15:12 — Jonquel Jones’s two-way impact and evolution as a scorer20:40 — How the Liberty’s system and rotation are working in the playoffs23:05 — Creating mismatches for Jonquel Jones24:51 — Liberty–Dream series preview, including the Angel Reese matchup27:43 — Sabrina Ionescu's role in protecting the ball against Atlanta29:50 — Brooklyn Nets media-day speed round30:25 — Mikel Brown Jr.’s upside and fit with the Nets33:14 — Egor’s rookie season and development outlook37:36 — Danny Wolf’s role, scoring growth, and defense40:53 — Mo Wagner and Julius Randle’s veteran presence44:30 — The Nets’ developing core and long-term direction48:58 — Closing thoughts and where to follow Lucas Kaplan
- 2 weeks ago43 min
How Caitlin Clark, Kelsey Mitchell, Aliyah Boston Spark Explosive Indiana Fever + Pacers Reloading as Haliburton Healthy with Tony East – Awards, Playoffs, Expectations, Zubac's fit, Pacers Rookies
Ep. 154 Learning Basketball with Tony East @TonyREast @SwishTheoryHow Caitlin Clark, Kelsey Mitchell, Aliyah Boston Spark Explosive Indiana Fever + Pacers Reloading as Haliburton Healthy with Tony East – Awards, Playoffs, Expectations, Zubac's fit, Pacers RookiesTimestamps:00:00 What makes Caitlin Clark and Kelsey Mitchell such a lethal tandem?03:16 Introduction and guest welcome03:47 Indiana Fever playoff outlook and seeding08:05 Why Clark and Mitchell are such a difficult offensive pairing11:23 Aliyah Boston’s two-way impact and award case19:17 Caitlin Clark’s development and the impact of FIBA play22:05 Fever playoff variables, role players, and the wider WNBA field25:22 Indiana Pacers expectations with Tyrese Haliburton returning29:13 Roster fit, depth, and the Zubac addition32:30 Pacers rookies and developmental prospects36:26 Why Indiana’s style is more than just finding another Haliburton-type guard40:10 Under-the-radar Pacers and Fever players to watch42:51 Closing thoughts on Indiana basketball
- 3 weeks ago1h 4m
Kawhi Trade Official, Raptors Dynamic Defense with Es Baraheni – Kawhi’s Fit in Toronto, Darko’s Rajakovic’s Belief in Scottie Barnes’ Star Trajectory, Collin Murray-Boyles & Allen Graves Bench Depth
Ep. 153 Learning Basketball with Es Baraheni @JustEsBaraheni @SwishTheoryKawhi Trade Official, Raptors Dynamic Defense with Es Baraheni – Kawhi’s Fit in Toronto, Darko’s Rajakovic’s Belief in Scottie Barnes’ Star Trajectory, Collin Murray-Boyles & Allen Graves Bench DepthTimeline:00:00 — Raptors’ defensive identity and Kawhi’s fit02:16 — Show introduction and guest welcome02:47 — Kawhi’s return to Toronto and the fan reaction12:14 — Trade details, roster construction, and Kawhi’s on-court fit25:04 — Scottie Barnes’ development and Darko Rajaković’s belief in him32:32 — Allen Graves’ role, shooting, and defensive upside38:56 — Guard rotation: Immanuel Quickley and Jamal Shead42:52 — Remaining roster needs: center, creation, and the Sabonis discussion48:24 — League-wide trends in size, skill, rebounding, and how teams counter Wembanyama62:56 — Closing thoughts
- 3 weeks ago43 min
NBA Bans Ballmer + How Kawhi Fiasco Hurts Clippers Fans Most with Grant Mona – LAC’s Franchise Outlook after Trading for Darius Garland & Brandon Ingram, Why Frank & Redden Drafted Keaton Wagler
Ep. 152 Learning Basketball with Grant Mona @GMona48@SwishTheoryNBA Bans Ballmer + How Kawhi Fiasco Hurts Clippers Fans Most with Grant Mona – LAC’s Franchise Outlook after Trading for Darius Garland & Brandon Ingram, Why Frank & Redden Drafted Keaton WaglerTimeline:00:00 Introduction & Background02:00 Breaking down Los Angeles Clippers’ punishment from NBA08:00 Is this enough penalty to deter future violations?14:00 The Clippers’ new roster direction with Garland & Wagler22:00 Why the Clippers drafted Keaton Wagler #5 overall26:00 Why Ballmer’s Clippers did this to land Kawhi33:00 Wildest details from Kawhi/Balmer/NBA investigation38:00 What comes next for Kawhi, Clippers, Fans
- 4 weeks ago53 min
How Giannis + Spoelstra = Miami Heat’s Cheat Code with Brady Hawk – Fit & Chemistry between Antetokounmpo and Bam Adebayo, projecting Klay Thompson’s role, Heat’s Biggest X-Factors
Ep. 151 Learning Basketball with Brady Hawk @BradyHawk305How Giannis + Spoelstra is Miami Heat’s Cheat Code with Brady Hawk – Fit & Chemistry between Antetokounmpo and Bam Adebayo, projecting Klay Thompson’s role, Heat’s Biggest X-FactorsTimestamps:0:00 — Introduction & Background3:00 — Instant Reaction to Giannis Antetokounmpo joining the Miami Heat6:00 — Giannis and Bam Adebayo Chemistry9:00 — Offensive Strategies – X’s & O’s12:00 — Player Roles and Expectations15:00 — Depth Concerns and Injury Implications18:00 — Expectations for upcoming 2026-27 Season30:00 — Analyzing Miami Heat’s Playoff Potential33:00 — How Giannis and Bam Define Heat’s Next Era36:00 — New-look Offense – Inverted Screening ? 39:00 — Nikola Jovic, X-Factor for Miami43:00 — Andrew Wiggins’s much-needed value for team49:00 — Predictions for Heat’s 2026-27 NBA Season@SwishTheory
- Sep 3, 20261h 36m
Future of WNBA Analytics, A'ja Wilson/Angel Reese/Gabby Williams for DPOY + 2026 WNBA MVP Race with Kris Smith – Value of Data Literacy in Decision Making, Atlanta Dream Roster Construction Strategy
Ep. 150 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐁𝐚𝐬𝐤𝐞𝐭𝐛𝐚𝐥𝐥 w/ Kris Smith @theblacktechie @SwishTheoryFuture of WNBA Analytics, A'ja Wilson/Angel Reese/Gabby Williams for DPOY + 2026 WNBA MVP Race with Kris Smith – Value of Data Literacy in Decision Making, Atlanta Dream Roster Construction StrategyTimeline:00:00 — Introduction & Background, Analytics Philosophy10:00 — Value of Data Literacy Sports Analytics & Decision Making21:00 — Atlanta Dream Roster Building Strategy around Angel Reese, Rhyne Howard35:00 — Atlanta Dream’s bench, depth for playoff run46:00 — Kris Smith’s data viz portfolio55:00 — Evaluating WNBA Defensive Player of the Year and MVP Candidates82:00 — Future of WNBA Analytics
- Aug 28, 20261h 29m
Cavs Pay Harden, Peyton Watson's Upside & Mario Hezonja's Fit with Spencer Davies – 2026-27 Cleveland Cavaliers Franchise Outlook + 2019 NBA Redraft – Zion/Morant/Garland
Ep. 149 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐁𝐚𝐬𝐤𝐞𝐭𝐛𝐚𝐥𝐥 with Spencer Davies @SpinDavies@SwishTheoryCavs Pay Harden, Peyton Watson's Upside & Mario Hezonja's Fit with Spencer Davies – 2026-27 Cleveland Cavaliers Franchise Outlook + 2019 NBA Redraft – Zion/Morant/GarlandTimestamps:0:00 — Harden's return, Cavaliers Outlook3:00 — Introduction & Background5:00 — Player development, training work, Summer League12:00 — Cleveland Cavaliers Offseason17:00 — Peyton Watson Trade Analysis & Upside35:00 — Mario Hezonja Signing & Fit47:00 — Cavaliers Outlook56:00 — 2019 NBA Redraft83:00 — Cavs Roster Security After Keeping Harden
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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.A podcast from Swish Theory. Follow @BeyondTheRK on YouTube + Twitter & Subscribe for FREE Substack Newsletter
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