Ep. 114 Learning Basketball with Chip Williams @ChipWilliamsjr

Chip Williams covers the Memphis Grizzlies, NBA, and NBA Draft Scouting with Film Breakdowns on Twitter and YouTube @TheSecondJump

Today we learn about Jaren Jackson Jr.'s meaning to Memphis, JJJ's development from prospect to actualized unicorn, why the Grizzlies traded Jaren and how long the Grizzlies will hold onto Ja Morant, the Ja-Bane-Brooks-Jaren-Adams Grizz era, Bane's impact on the Magic, and scouting thoughts on potential 2026 NBA Draft Gems - Dailyn Swain, Ebuka Okorie, Allen Graves, Chris Cenac Jr., Morez Johnson, Brayden Burries, Nate Ament

00:00 Introduction & Background

02:00 JJJs development

10:00 Why Memphis Kept Ja

15:00 Why Memphis Traded Jaren

18:00 What Jaren and that team meant to Memphis as the era after grit n grind, Jaren being the last to

28:00 Ja Bane Brook Jaren + Bane Trade33:00 Bane Magic impact + 3pt shooting development

47:00 Potential 2026 NBA Draft Gems

Daily Swain

Ebuka Okorie

Allen Graves

Nate Ament

Chris Cenac Jr.

Morez Johnson

Brayden Burries

Ep. 113 Learning Basketball with Charlie Cummings @klaytheist11 Charlie Cummings is an NBA Analyst with Swish Theory and Writer for DraftKings Network, Celtics Blog, and Warriors Invite covering the Golden State Warriors, Boston Celtics, and NBA at large.

Today we learn about the 2026 NBA Trade Deadline, discuss why the tanking team's were the biggest buyers making the blockbuster splash trades, the logic behind the moves, the value of trade pieces, and team building logic keying in on three deals – Ivica Zubac to the Pacers, Anthony Davis to the Wizards, Jaren Jackson Jr. to the Jazz

Timeline:00:00 Introduction & Background

02:00 NBA Trade Deadline Reactions

05:00 Teams Fading The 2027 NBA Draft

07:00 Team Building Strategies and Trade Value

10:00 Wizards Risk Assessment Trading for Anthony Davis
31:00 Pacers Risk Assessment Trading for Ivica Zubac
55:00 Jazz Risk Assessment Trading for Jaren Jackson Jr.

01:20:00 Balancing Talent, Lineups, Skills, and Team Needs for Competitive Edge

Ep. 112 Learning Basketball with Spencer Davies @SpinDavies

Spencer Davies is a Cleveland Cavaliers Reporter for Clutch Points and Cavs Roundtable, a National NBA feature writer for RG media, an NBA Draft Writer for Babcock Hoops, and covers NBA at Run The Show

Today we learn about why the Cleveland Cavaliers traded Darius Garland for James Harden, Garland's potential vs Harden's immediate impact, how the Harden-Donovan Mitchell backcourt will work together, how the CP3-Harden-Dantoni Rockets factor in as proof of concept, how Harden's playmaking could put everyone in ideal roles, and how the Cavs created flexibility, shed salary, and improved today's roster with Harden's scoring creation and the added toughness of Dennis Schroder and Keon Ellis at the NBA Trade Deadline.

Timeline:

00:00

Introduction and Background of Spencer Davies

01:10

Darius Garland's Impact on the Cavs and Fans

03:55

The Trade Dynamics: Garland for Harden

06:35

Financial Flexibility and Team Strategy

09:26

Harden's Fit with the Cavs

12:05

Offensive and Defensive Considerations

14:48

Playoff Experience and Leadership

17:29

Conclusion and Future Outlook

27:16

Dynamic Duo: The Impact of Mitchell and Harden

30:32

Championship Aspirations: The Cavs' Bold Moves

32:43

Offensive Chemistry: Balancing Stars and Roles

36:09

Future Outlook: The Cavs' Path to the Finals

38:44

Assessing Competition: Who Can Challenge the Cavs?

51:15

The East's Evolution: A Competitive Landscape Ahead

54:12

Eastern Conference Dynamics

55:06

Parody in the NBA

56:30

Orlando Magic's Potential

58:46

Injuries and Team Identity

01:00:39

Winning Ugly: The Magic's Strategy

01:02:01

Cavs' Defensive Strategy

01:05:48

Cavs' Roster Changes and Impact

01:09:29

Schroeder's Role in the Cavs

01:13:27

Finding the Right Fit for the Cavs

01:14:38

Building Team Chemistry