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Full Court Press NBA Podcast Episode 158-Jazz Suns Raptors Analysis

Donovan Mitchell or Devin Booker? We get into that. Also, why are the Jazz in the middle of the pack defensively? How are they top 3 in both eFG% and TS% and not more elite on offense? The Suns seem a bit on track for the first time in quite a while. What do we make of them that might be sustained going forward? The Raptors are such a smart team and so fun to watch. Did we learn anything watching them play this week? All of this and more. @LawtonWillis @willis_glen

Full Court Press NBA Podcast Episode 157-Pistons Nets Wizards Analysis

The Andre Drummond era is over in Detroit. The NBA era of Christian Wood is materializing. What did we learn within him, Brown, Svi and Sekou this week? In Brooklyn Spencer Dinwiddie and Caris LeVert are serving as semi-permanent understudies to Kyrie and KD. How is that going? Not awesome. Are you souring on Bradley Beal? We are not. Would we pau Davis Bertans or Christian Wood more this summer. That’s easy to us… what about you? Did we learn anything about the Wizards young players this wee...

Full Court Press NBA Podcast Episode 156 Trade Deadline Preview with Dane Moore

Dane Moore joins to discuss our views of the market and landscape as the NBA trade deadline approaches this week. @DaneMooreNBA @willis_glen

Full Court Press NBA Podcast - FCP-155 Celtics Grizzlies Pelicans Analysis

Full Court Press NBA Podcast Episode 155 Celtics Grizzlies Pelicans Analysis To begin, we try to share a bit of how the tragedy that took the lives of nine people, including Kobe Bryant, impacted us and the way we see the important people in our lives. The Celtics are building up to be a real force to deal with in the Eastern Conference. Why do we think that? The Grizzlies have something special in Ja Morant and he is a uniquely awesome fit in what Taylor Jenkins wants from a point guard. Wha...

FCP-155-Celtics Grizzlies Pelicans Analysis

Full Court Press NBA Podcast - Episode 154 Heat Spurs Thunder Analysis

The Heat have already won 30 games. But their rotation has a few players that make us question if they can continue at their current win rate without roster changes. Why is that? The Spurs aren’t special on either end of the court but they are fun to watch. Do they have any capacity for improvement? Did we learn anything at all watching the Thunder this week? All of this and more. @LawtonWillis @willis_glen

Full Court Press NBA Podcast - Episode 153 Nuggets Mavericks Hawks Analysis

The Nuggets are settled back into the top of the Western Conference standings. Are they better than they were last year? The Mavericks are a year ahead of plan, clearly. How good is the group of players they have put around Luka Doncic? What’s up with the play of Doncic in the fourth quarter? Is everything fine in Atlanta or is the franchise on fire? Plus, our awards for the week. All of this and more. @LawtonWillis @willis_glen

Full Court Press NBA Podcast Episode 152 Rockets Pacers Bulls Analysis

Full Court Press NBA Podcast Episode 152 Rockets Pacers Bulls Analysis We know more about how the Rockets want to play with Westbrook on the roster. Capella continues to offer increasing value. They have a (statistically) phenomenal offense and average defense. What more did we see? The Pacers are fascinating in how they handle Sabonis plus Turner minutes and then Sabonis only then Turner only minutes… why? The Bulls are so good on defense and have one player holding them back on offense. Plu...

Full Court Press NBA Podcast - Episode 151 Heat Blazers Offseason

The Heat got a top-12 player in Jimmy Butler and moved on from Hassan Whiteside. The rest of the changes were largely made at the margins. Can they return a top-10 defense? Do they have enough shooting to surround Butler? Is Justise Winslow ready to take a significant step? The Blazers new roster is loaded with guards and bigs and now much in the way of wing depth. What are they trying to accomplish with this roster construction? Why is Damien Lillard not getting any MVP odds from Vegas? All ...

Full Court Press NBA Podcast - Episode 150 Magic Grizzlies Offseason

The Magic returned to the playoffs last year under the leadership of Steve Clifford. The are bringing just about everyone back with the sole veteran addition of Al-Faruq Aminu. The should only get better, right? It may very well depend upon whether the youngsters Mo Bamba and Markelle Fultz being allowed to play through mistakes. The Grizzlies moved on from Marc Gasol and Mike Conley since this time last season. They are rebuilding around a nice collection of young players in Ja Morant, Brand...

Full Court Press Episode 149 Celtics Nuggets Offseason

The Boston Celtics were mentally broken at the end of last season. Now the Brooklyn Nets have signed up to deal with the things that come along with Kyrie Irving. Kemba Walker is now the third elite offensive point guard Brad Stevens has had on his team. Will it be a seamless transition? Having lost both Al Horford and Aaron Baynes what will they do at the center position? The Nuggets return a very talented team? Are they ready to ascend to the top of the Western Conference? With Nikola Jokic...

Full Court Press Episode 148 Hornets Thunder Offseason

In this episode interesting offseason moves made by the Charlotte Thunder and the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Hornets saw Kemba depart for Boston and brought in former Celtics guard Terry Rozier. How does that set them up for short term or long term prospects of winning? Also how does the loss of Kemba impact the development timelines of Miles Bridges, Malik Monk and the other young players on the roster? The Thunder saw another franchise player(s) leave town, but since losing Kevin Durant for...

Full Court Press Podcast - Episode 147 Hawks Jazz Offseason

In this episode interesting offseason moves made by the Atlanta Hawks and the Utah Jazz. The Hawks spent a ton of draft capital to acquire De’Andre Hunter and later drafted Cam Reddish. Despite the fact that their best defensive players and best shooters from last season have moved on some expect them to make the playoffs. Is that at all realistic? The Jazz stepped and acquired Mike Conley in an attempt to get to the top of the Western Conference. Is that enough. How will Conley’s presence ef...

Full Court Press Episode 146 - Sixers Clippers Offseason

Two of the bigger winners in July free agency were the Philadelphia 76ers and the Los Angeles Clippers. In this episode Glen and Dane discuss which team will have the better defense in the 2019-2020 NBA season. Why the Sixers still might need more playmaking and shooting and why the Clippers absolutely still need to add another center to the roster.@willis_glen@DaneMooreNBALearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full Court Press Podcast -Episode 145 - Raptors Warriors Offseason

In this episode we review the interesting offseason(s) that the two teams that played in the NBA finals a few months back have had to navigate. The Toronto Raptors are largely running it back without Kawhi Leonard. Can Pascal Siakam pick up enough offensive workload to make them relevant in the Eastern Conference this season? The Warriors lost a host of relevant players including Kevin Durant. Klay Thompson is not likely to contribute much during the regular season. What will D’Angelo Russell...

Full Court Press Episode 144 Bulls Mavericks Offseason Analysis

Chicago has an exciting group of young players but a lot of observers seem excited about them as a team to move up significantly in the standings this season. Do Dane and Glen see it that way? Also, is there any reason to think the Bulls and Kris Dunn will reach agreement on an extension before October deadline? In Dallas it's all about Luka Doncic and Kristaps Porzingis this season. What do we expect from the duo? All of this and more.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adch...

Full Court Press NBA Podcast - Episode 143 - Nets Pelicans Offseason

The Nets were one of the big winner this offseason using two maximum contract slots to lure Kyrie Irving and an injured Kevin Durant to Brooklyn. They have been a darling of the league the last few seasons punching, at times, above their weight with a combination of a solid culture and ascending players such as Spencer Dinwiddie and Caris LaVert. Now that they are talented as, basically, any team in the league will they be able to put it all together in year one and be a real contender? The P...

Full Court Press NBA Podcast - Episode 142 - Wizards Timberwolves Offseason

Many observers seem to think the Wizards will be the worst team in the NBA this season. Glen is not buying that, why? What even should the objective be for Washington? Few people seem to notice that Isaiah Thomas is likely to be the starting point guard for this team, that should be a bigger story. The Timberwolves have, once again, done a full reset. But this looks like a more credible organization under the new leadership of Gersan Rossas. Potentially for the first time they will be going a...

Full Court Press NBA Podcast - Episode 141 - Offseason Updates for Pistons and Kings

There seems to be a lot of optimism in Detroit about the Pistons. They added Derrick Rose but not much shooting and offensive firepower otherwise. The got basically full seasons from Blake Griffin and Reggie Jackson last season. How likely is that to be replicated? We like Bruce Brown quite a bit. What are our expctations? In Sacramento the  Kings added Dewayne Dedmon, Trevor Ariza and Corey Joseph to one of the most exciting young-ish teams in the league. Will they be able to improve upon th...

Full Court Press NBA Podcast - Episode 140 - Pacers and Spurs Offseason Updates

The Indiana Pacers were extremely resourceful this offseason after seeing many of their key players from last season moved on. The pounced om Malcolm Brogdon with a sign and trade and nabbed TJ Warren when the Phoenix Suns were looking to create cap space for some reason. Victor Oladipo is not likely to be back until some time in 2020. Can they contend to host a first-round playoff series this season? The Spurs are the Spurs. More of the same seems likely except that Dejounte Murray should gi...

Full Court Press NBA Podcast - Episode 139 -The NBA landscape after July free agency and trades

The NBA landscape after July free agency and trades. How many true contenders are there? How many teams are just 1 or 2 in season moves from making themselves a contender? Which teams were to aggressive as the field opened up in a real way for the first time in several years? All of this and more.@willis_glen@DaneMooreNBALearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full Court Press NBA Podcasts Episode 138 Free Agent Analysis

Greg and Glen provide on the events of the first several days of 2019 free agency. Horford to the Sixers. Kyrie and KD to the Nets. Brogdon to the Pacers and the residual impact on Milwaukee and India. The Jazz loading up. The Pelicans being the “new Celtics… a team with two viable timelines. All of this and more.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full Court Press NBA Podcasts Episode 137 Draft Analysis on G Williams, Claxton, K Johnson C Johnson, Okpala, Fernando, Wahington and Roby

Greg and Glen provide evaluations on 8 draft prospects. Grant Williams, Nic Claxton, Keldon Johnson,  Cam Johnson, KZ Okpala, Bruno Fernando, PJ Washington and Isaiah Roby.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full Court Press NBA Podcasts Episode 136 Draft Analysis on White, Reddish, Little, Doumbouya, Hayes, Bitazde Clarke and Hachimura

Greg and Glen provide evaluations on 8 draft prospects. Coby White, Cam Reddish, Nassir Little, Sekou Doumbouya, Jaxson Hayes, Goga Bitazde, Brandon Clarke and Rui Hachimura.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full Court Press NBA Podcast Episode 135 NBA FInals

The Toronto Raptors now lead the NBA Finals 2-1 over the Golden State Warriors. The Raptors have a chance with the shorthanded Warriors to take a commanding lead with a possible game 4 win. Greg and Glen review game 3 and preview game 4.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full Court Press NBA Podcast Episode 134 NBA Finals Games 1 and 2 Review

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Full Court Press NBA Podcast Episode 133 NBA Finals Preview

Full Court Press NBA Podcast Episode 133 NBA Finals PreviewGlen, Greg and Dane preview the NBA Finals series between the Toronto Raptors and the Golden State Warriors.@LawtonWillis@DaneMooreNBA@willis_glenLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full Court Press NBA Podcasts Episode 132

The Eastern Conference Finals are now tied 2-3 between the Milwaukee Bucks and the Toronto Raptors. Glen and Greg provide analysis of games 3 and 4. They also talk about things they will be watching closely in the early minutes of game 5.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full Court Press NBA Podcast Episode 131 Conference Finals Update

Glen and Greg recap the first two games of the Western Conference Finals series between the Golden State Warriors and the Portland Trail Blazers and the first game of the Eastern Conference Finals series between the Milwaukee Bucks and the Toronto Raptors.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full Court Press NBA Podcast 130 Conference Finals Preview

A deep preview of the Eastern Conference Finals series between the Milwaukee Bucks and the Toronto Raptors and the Western Conference Finals between the Golden State Warriors and the Portland Trail Blazers by Glen and DaneLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full Court Press NBA Podcast Episode 129 NBA Playoffs 2nd round check in

Glen and Dane check in on the 2nd round of the NBA playoffs. Are the Celtics done? Who will take control of the Toronto-Philadelphia series? What's happening after both series out west reach 2-2?This and more.@presspodcast@willis_glen@DaneMooreNBALearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full Court Press Episode 128 Second Rounds NBA Playoffs

Glen drops a solo pod providing analysis of all four NBA semi-conference finals. How did the Sixers get a win in Toronto in game 2? Are the Bucks in control of their series with the Celtics after a game two victory? Is anything worth discussing apart from officiating re the Warriors Rockets series? Denver missed almost ALL of their shots in their game 2 loss to the Blazers. What do we seeing transpiring in that series?All of this and more.@presspodcast @LawtonWillis @willis_glen @DaneMooreNBA...

Full Court Press Episode 127 The All Full Court Press Teams

Glen and Greg share and talk about the 10 players that make up the 2018-19 All Full Court Press Team. They are mostly familiar names. But we talk about what sets them apart from other players.All of this and more.@presspodcast @LawtonWillis @willis_glen @DaneMooreNBALearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Full Court Press NBA Podcast Episode 125 - NBA Playoffs First Round Analysis

NBA Playoffs First Round Analysis. We touch on every series and provide our outlooks for the conference and NBA finals.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full Court Press Episode 123 Eliminated Teams, A Retrospective

Because we are not going to talk about them for a while on this episode we conduct a retrospective and a brief look ahead to the summer for all of the teams that have been eliminated from the playoffs.All of this and more.@presspodcast @LawtonWillis @willis_glen @DaneMooreNBALearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full Court Press Episode 122 Hawks Clippers Suns Heat Analysis

Year competition open again? No, but it’s closer than most are making it to be. The Clippers just keep winning. What’s the key to the defensive success? Because the offensive firepower on the bench is unmatched. The Suns are still catching losses after losses. But we still enjoyed watching Devin Booker and the crew this week. The Heat are trying to find a rotation that can provide consistency. Are they making progress. Also, who got our awards this week?All of this and more.@presspodcast @Law...

Full Court Press Episode 121 Rockets Pacers Sixers Bulls

The Rockets are on a trajectory to potentially be the biggest threat to the Warriors. What do we think after watching them this week? The Pacers keep winning… and winning. What do we make of their performance? Do they have a shot to get past the first round in the Eastern Conference playoffs? The Sixers are really good when Joel Embiid is available. Why is everyone so down on them? We are not. The Bulls are a more fun team than they were earlier in the season. And Otto Porter has been showing...

Full Court Press Episode 120 Spurs Thunder Nuggets Pistons

The Spurs had a 1-7 road trip prior to this week. The Lakers have been helping keep the door to the playoffs open. We watched to see what the issues are and whether they are in the process of overcoming them. Are they? The Thunder are struggling with the absence of Paul George. What, if anything? The pressure is naturally mounting for the Nuggets. This is new territory for this team. How are they handling it? The Pistons are just wildly inconsistent. Did we see anything that made us think the...

Full Court Press Episode 119 Sixers Raptors Kings Blazers

All teams made moves at the deadline. Differing levels of talent involved, but all 4 teams now have a new formula with which to chase success. What did we see when we watch them this week?Alos, who got our awards this week?All of this and more.@presspodcast @LawtonWillis @willis_glen @DaneMooreNBALearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full Court Press NBA Podcast Episode 118 – Wizards Nets Clippers Warriors

We do a forward-looking analysis of these teams exiting the all-star break. The Wizards are 10 games under .500 but still within reach of a potential playoff spot. Can Beal carry his team the rest of the way with some help from a few veterans and a couple of young guys playing for contracts? The Nets are above .500 and just got the services of Caris LeVert back. It seems unclear when Spencer Dinwiddie will return. They have a critical stretch of games right out of the gate. The Clippers turne...

Full Court Press NBA Podcast Episode 117 – Post Trade Deadline Analysis

The trade deadline was bonkers but we tried to cover it all.  The Clippers did well in the big picture. The Sixers went in big for this season. The Raptors acquired Marc Gasol for one specific reason. The Bucks could not have added a more useful player. And, of course, there was no Anthony Davis trade.All of this and more.Follow us on Twitter: @willis_glen / @LawtonWillis / @presspodcastFollow Dane on Twitter: @DaneMooreNBALearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full Court Press NBA Podcast Episode 117 - Post Trade Deadline Analysis

Full Court Press NBA Podcast Episode 117 –   Post Trade Deadline AnalysisThe trade deadline was bonkers but we tried to cover it all.  The Clippers did well in the big picture. The Sixers went in big for this season. The Raptors acquired Marc Gasol for one specific reason. The Bucks could not have added a more useful player. And, of course, there was no Anthony Davis trade.All of this and more.Follow us on Twitter: @willis_glen / @LawtonWillis / @presspodcastFollow Dane on Twitter: @DaneMoore...

Full Court Press NBA Podcast Episode 116 – Trade Deadline Analysis

Kristaps Porzingis and Anthony Davis are dominating the headlines. But we break down needs and opportunities across the entire league. For example, what does Utah need to add? Does it make sense for the Wizards to stand pat? How do the Sixers add critical depth? We hit on many possibilities.All of this and more.Follow us on Twitter: @willis_glen / @LawtonWillis / @presspodcastFollow Dane on Twitter: @DaneMooreNBALearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full Court Press NBA Podcast Episode 115 – Sixers Raptors Pacers Jazz Analysis

The Sixers are still trying to stay attached to the upper tier in the Eastern Conference and have missed Butler and Embiid of recent. They still seem to be in need of a roster adjustment to get there. What did we see this week? The Raptors are very good. Norman Powell is back and helping. But that may seem to be a small thing. Is it? Also, what’s going on with OG Anunoby? The Pacers had a depressing week and will seemingly lean on Tyreke Evans more the rest of the way. Is that going to work a...

Full Court Press NBA Podcast Episode 114 – Midseason Awards

Not predictions as to who will win or who would have won if the voting took place today. But if we got to individually select the award winner for each category… who would get our awards?Follow us on Twitter: @willis_glen / @LawtonWillis / @presspodcastFollow Dane on Twitter: @DaneMooreNBALearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full Court Press NBA Podcast Episode 113 – Spurs Grizzlies Nuggets Pelicans Analysis

The Spurs have turned their season around. But it’s odd to see them lean primarily on their offense. Will that be the formula for the rest of the season and into the postseason? We discuss. The Grizzlies are way off track. What should they do with the rest of their season? We discuss. The Nuggets continue to sit near the top of the Western Conference standings. Do they really believe in themselves? Do we believe in them? What to make of the nearing return of Isaiah Thomas? Is that going to be...

Full Court Press NBA Podcast Episode 112 – Lakers Bucks Kings Pistons Analysis

The Lakers are without Lebron, but that made it an even more interesting week to learn about the Lakers. What did we take away from watching them this week? The Bucks are goooooooooddddddd! Are they a contender? Even close? The Kings are so much fun to watch and are taking good step after good step. What is the ceiling for this season? The Pistons win and lose in bunches this season. Can they find something to unluck to deliver more consistency?Also, who got our awards this week?All of this a...

Full Court Press NBA Podcast Episode 111 – Hornets Bulls Knicks Blazers Analysis

The Hornets are hanging around in the Eastern Conference and they are getting solid contributions from the young Malik Monk and Miles Bridges. What are realistic expectations for them. What is the impact of constantly being small at both the 1 and the 5 positions? Lauri Markkanen and Kris Dunn are back and now the Bull significantly more fun to watch. The rebuild is not in its origin they have a number of young players to start building with. How is the coaching staff helping or hurting that?...

Full Court Press NBA Podcast Episode 110 – Magic Heat Mavericks Suns Analysis

The Magic are sitting in the 8th spot in the Eastern Conference. What are they doing that’s working? Is is sustainable? The Heat are playing their best basketball of the season. What changed? Have they fixed what needing fixing? The Mavericks are winning more games than they are losing. How are they making that happen? Is it sustainable? The Suns are 1-9 in games Devin Booker has missed. They are 9.0 points better when he is on the court. They should be better than Atlanta, Chicago, etc. We t...