Pencil's Ballercast - NBA talk

Western Conference NBA Season Primer

October 22, 2019 07:00 - 47 minutes - 16.5 MB

Welcome back to season 3 episode 1! Today, we run through our predictions for the 2019-20 NBA Season for the West. Hope you enjoy!

Team USA vs Team Australia fiasco

July 29, 2019 06:00 - 48 minutes - 16.9 MB

Welcome back to the 60th episode of Pencil's Ballercast. Today we looked back at the free agent signings this offseason and discuss the fiasco that is Team USA's trip down under.

Free Agency Primer

June 29, 2019 09:00 - 1 hour - 22.9 MB

Hey guys and welcome back to the 59th episode of Pencils Ballercast Today, we give our draft reactions and free agency predictions. Thanks and hope you enjoy.

Hey guys and welcome back to our favorite pod of the year, the NBA Mock Draft. Today we mock draft the entire 1st round, from selecting Tacko Fall 1st overall (kidding) to the 30th pick, we run through each teams selection as if we were the Manager and not what we think the team will actually do. Thanks and hope you enjoy.

NBA 2018-19 Season Review

June 16, 2019 03:00 - 1 hour - 21.2 MB

Welcome back to the second last episode of the 2018-19 NBA season. Today we review the season that was; the best and worst trades, injuries and much more. Thanks for listening.

Conference Finals Preview

May 11, 2019 22:00 - 57 minutes - 20.1 MB

Today we discuss the first 2 rounds of the playoffs in a rapid fire review. We then turn our attention to the ECF and WCF and what Milwaukee has to do to win it all! Also the first 50 seconds is a clip from a celtics fan after game 1. It was too good not to include, hope you enjoy!

End of season Awards and Playoff Predictions

April 11, 2019 23:30 - 1 hour - 26.3 MB

End of season awards - MVP, DPOTY, COTY, EOTY, ROTY, 6th man, All NBA/Defence/Rookie teams Playoff predictions

NBA Jersey Retirements

March 29, 2019 07:20 - 1 hour - 30.7 MB

The great NBA Jersey Retirement Debate

Bucks, Timberwolves, Lebron and much more

March 24, 2019 23:50 - 1 hour - 21.4 MB

Hey guys and welcome back to the 53rd episode of Pencil's ballercast Today we look at - Milwaukee Bucks struggles in the last fortnight - Timberwolves suck - Lebron's issues and much more Thanks for listening

2018 NBA Redraft

February 28, 2019 13:00 - 39 minutes - 13.9 MB

Hey guys and welcome back to the 52nd episode Today we redraft the terrible 2018 draft - Doncic our Lord and Savior does not slip to 3 in this draft - The deal for Trae Young wasn't so terrible after all - Orlando ruined Mo Bamba And much much more, hope you enjoy

All Star, trade deadline and more

February 23, 2019 00:10 - 1 hour - 26.7 MB

Welcome back to the 51 episode of Pencil's Ballercast where Pencil talks balls with the boys Today we recap - The trade deadline - The All Star Weekend - The Arms race in the East and why Milwaukee are the best! - The ongoing AD debacle - Is Damian Lillard a Hall of Famer? - The Zion injury and much much more Apologies for the break, I was off in Canada living my best life Thanks guys and hope you enjoy!

Mid Season NBA Awards

January 20, 2019 22:50 - 41 minutes - 14.7 MB

Hey guys and welcome back to Episode 50 of Pencil's Ballercast. There was a time midway through last year when I honestly wasn't sure we'd get to 50 episodes so this is a landmark occasion for us. Today we discuss: - All NBA teams (1st - 3rd) - Defensive Player of the year - Coach of the year - Most Improved Player of the year - 6th man of the year - Rookie of the year - MVP (aka Harden vs Giannis) And much more, thanks for listening guys, hope you enjoy!

Who can stop the Milwaukee Bucks!

January 19, 2019 02:10 - 42 minutes - 14.8 MB

Hey guys and welcome back to Season 2 Episode 15 of Pencil's Ballercast. Today we discuss: - Who can slow the march of the mighty Milwaukee Bucks - Why do the Minnesota Timberwolves suck? - LeBrons injury - The Dennis Smith Jr saga And much more, thanks for listening guys, hope you enjoy!

NBA Trade Season

December 23, 2018 23:36 - 47 minutes - 16.7 MB

Hey guys and welcome back to Season 2 Episode 14 of Pencil's Ballercast. Today we discuss: - The Delly trade - The Ariza trade - AD potential trades - NBA holding pre season games in India And much more, thanks for listening guys, hope you enjoy!

2009 NBA ReDraft

December 16, 2018 23:45 - 47 minutes - 43.5 MB

Hey guys and welcome back to Pencil's Ballercast where pencil talks boys with the boys. On todays episode, we redraft the magnificent 2009 NBA Draft. - Does Steph Curry or James Harden go first - How far does Blake Griffin drop - Does Hasheem Thabeet make our list (no) - Do Aussies Patty Mills and Joe Ingles make the cut (maybe) All this and more. Hope you guys enjoy!

Fultz does NOT have Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

December 08, 2018 22:40 - 1 hour - 30.6 MB

Hey guys and welcome back to Season 2 Episode 12 of Pencil's Ballercast. Today we discuss: - The Markelle Fultz fallout (spoiler alert, he DOES NOT have Thoracic Outlet Syndrome) - The Ringers top 25 players - B/R early Mock Draft - Bucks and TWolves talks And much more, thanks for listening guys, hope you enjoy!

Kawhi NB, Korver trade and Iggy's career.

November 30, 2018 02:00 - 40 minutes - 14.3 MB

Hey guys and welcome back to Season 2 Episode 11 of Pencil's Ballercast. Today we discuss: - Are the Bucks in trouble? - Are the Timberwolves actually not in trouble? - Special guest Michael Trew brings us a complete Atlanta Hawks analysis - Andre Iguadala's career - Kyle Korver trade - New balance's latest acquisition, Kawhi Leonard - We end on a "Tell me I'm wrong" that literally breaks Matt! And much more, thanks for listening guys, hope you enjoy!

2010 NBA Redraft

November 27, 2018 02:47 - 38 minutes - 13.5 MB

Hey guys and welcome back to Season 2 Episode 10 of Pencil's ballercast. On this special edition, we redraft the 2010 NBA Draft - For the 2nd week in a row, Matt and I disagree on the 1st overall pick - We debate whether Greg Monroe should be honored or destroyed in this list - How far does Gordon Hayward drop after his recent poor return from injury? That and much much more on today 2010 NBA Redraft

Happy Thanksgiving Y'all

November 23, 2018 07:30 - 1 hour - 23.5 MB

Hey guys and welcome back to Season 2 Episode 9 of Pencil's Ballercast. Today we discuss: - Is the Bucks start sustainable? - Whats happening in Washington? - Is Kemba our new MVP front runner? - Who's better, Mike Conley or Klay Thompson And much more, thanks for listening guys, hope you enjoy!

2011 NBA Redraft

November 19, 2018 03:23 - 35 minutes - 12.4 MB

Hey guys and welcome back a special edition of the podcast. Last season, our highest rated episodes where NBA Redrafts so we will continue that this season, starting where we left off with the 2011 nba draft. We will be going through our first 14 picks and discussing how the picks played out and how they are currently still performing in the league. So without further ado, with the 1st pick in the 2011 NBA Draft, the Cleveland Cavaliers select.....

Jimmy Butler trade!

November 17, 2018 01:20 - 1 hour - 21.4 MB

Hey guys and welcome back to Season 2 Episode Episode 7 of Pencil's Ballercast. Today we discuss: - The Jimmy Butler trade! - Is there trouble in paradise in Golden State? - How screwed are the NBA when Giannis Antetokounmpo figures out his turnover/free throw slump? - Carisis Leverted and much more If questions for the pod, please send them to me on Twitter, @Pencil2292. Thanks again and hope you enjoy!

NBA All Star Predictions

November 12, 2018 02:07 - 33 minutes - 11.7 MB

SPECIAL EDITION POD We run through our all star predictions for this years NBA All Star game. We run through our starters for the East and West, then compare our benches. As always, Matt had some terrible predictions and I was left to pick up the pieces. Hope you all enjoy!

Duke Basketball are our new basketball Overlords

November 08, 2018 23:00 - 43 minutes - 15.1 MB

On this weeks episode, we discuss: - Duke Baskteball and how impressive their top 3 were on opening night - The 8-2 Bucks and why the Portland loss shouldn't worry fans - Why is Jimmy Butler still in Minnesota? - is LeBron James hurting the Lakers? - Was Jamal Murrary in the wrong against Boston? - And why we're stoked the All Star Draft will not be televised!

Tyronn Lue sacked!

October 29, 2018 11:30 - 1 hour - 21.3 MB

Hey guys and welcome back to Pencil's Ballercast where Pencil talks Balls with the Boys. Today we discuss: - Tyronn Lue sacked after a 6-0 start to the season - The Milwaukee Bucks storm out to a 6-0 start - What the hell is happening in Minnesota? - LeBron James overtakes Dirk Nowitzki to become the 6th highest all time scorer - Are the Utah Jazz for real? - Is it time to blow it up in Washington? - Why on earth is Batum leading the league in minutes in Charlotte? Thanks guys and ...

Is Blake Griffin a HOF'er

October 26, 2018 02:05 - 46 minutes - 16.3 MB

Hey guys and welcome back to Pencil's Ballercast where Pencil talks balls with the boys. Today we have a special guest, Mark Allen who is a recent convert to the NBA joining me. Marl is a life long Seattle Sports fan and has been waiting patiently for the Supersonics to return to the NBA. We discuss: - Is Blake Griffin a Hall of Famer after is 50 pt outburst? - Is Steph Curry the greatest shooter of all time? - Are the 4-0 Bucks the real deal? - Will Luke Walton be sacked? - Aussie Watc...

S2E2 - Season Previews Part 2

October 21, 2018 12:00 - 1 hour - 31.8 MB

Hey guys and welcome back to Pencil's Ballercast, were Pencil talks balls with the boys. We are back for part 2 of our Season Previews / way too early predictions. Matt spend the first 30 mins slowing dying thanks to Jimmy Butler and the Timberwolves, while also looking at the rest of the league. Matt also had time to (incorrectly) predict the Utah Jazz to take out the West. Sorry Matt, not this season. We also debut our mail bag, which will become a staple part of season 2 of the podcast....

Season 2 - Way too early NBA predictions

October 19, 2018 23:00 - 1 hour - 29.3 MB

Hey guys and welcome back to Pencil's Ballercast, were Pencil talks balls with the boys. We are back, after a 3 month hiatus and Matt and I couldn't be more excited for the new NBA season and season 2 of Pencil's Ballercast. In this episode, we dive in to some of our early season predictions and some wayyyyy too early hot takes. The episode went way over 3 hours long so we have broken it up into 2 sections. We also debut our mail bag, which will become a staple part of season 2 of the podc...

Live NBA Draft Grades

June 22, 2018 09:15 - 1 hour - 30.6 MB

Hey guys and welcome back to the 34th episode of Pencil's Ballercast where Pencil talks balls with the boys! Joining me as always is my co-host Matt Morwood as we recorded our live reactions to the first round of the NBA Draft. As always, you can @ me on Twitter @Pencil2292 You can also now find us on Instagram (@PBallercast) and our brand new website https://pencilsballercast.wordpress.com/ Thanks and hope you enjoy.

NBA Finals Review and Bryan Colangelo

June 08, 2018 13:00 - 38 minutes - 13.6 MB

Hey guys and welcome back to the 33rd episode of Pencil's Ballercast where Pencil talks balls with the boys! Joining me as always is my co-host Matt Morwood as we talk through the NBA Finals in what is likely to end as a 4-0 sweep for KD, Steph and the Golden State Warriors. We also take a look at the Bryan Colangelo burner accounts drama and finish with some premature off season predictions. As always, you can @ me on Twitter @Pencil2292 You can also now find us on Instagram (@PBallercas...

2018 NBA Mock Draft

May 20, 2018 12:00 - 56 minutes - 19.5 MB

Hey guys and welcome back to the 32nd episode of Pencil's Ballercast where Pencil talks balls with the boys! Joining me as always is my co-host Matt Morwood as we go through our first NBA Mock Draft. We mock the lottery and the 15th-20th picks (to incorporate Milwaukee and Minnesota of course). Like on draft night, we had a few bumps along the way which threw the whole process off course and meants a few players dropped way lower than expected, how good is the draft guys! As always, you can...

Minnesota Timberwolves season review and playoff reactions / previews

May 08, 2018 23:00 - 50 minutes - 17.7 MB

Hey guys and welcome back to the 31st episode of Pencil's Ballercast where balls were discussed at length. Joining me as always is my cohost Matt Morwood as we discuss our reactions from this crazy 2nd round of the playoffs. We also give a season review for Matt's Timberwolves. - LeBron has done it again - The Raptors also did it again - Brad Stevens is just too good - GSW vs Houston will decide the entire NBA Finals You can @ me on Twitter @Pencil2292 You can also now find us on Inst...

Milwaukee Bucks 2017-18 Season Review

April 29, 2018 07:05 - 45 minutes - 16.1 MB

Hey guys and welcome back to Pencil's Ballercast where Pencil talks balls with the boys. Today I was joined by Nigel-No-Friends (Matty couldn't make this show) as i broke down the Milwaukee Bucks 2017-18 NBA season. I discuess there heart breaking loss today in Boston and what that means for their impending offseason. I make some bold predictions for what I think the Bucks should do this offseason. Lastly I break down the season that was: - Player Power Rankings - Top 5 monents - Top 5 ...

NBA Playoffs - Round 1 Reactions #Bucksin6

April 23, 2018 22:00 - 56 minutes - 19.7 MB

Hey guys and welcome back to the 29th episode of Pencil's Ballercast where balls were discussed at length. Joining me as always is my cohost Matt Morwood as we discuss our reactions from this crazy first round of the playoffs. - Bucks in 6 always - How on earth did the Pelicans sweep the 3rd seeded Trailblazers - Are Philly for real? - Are LeBron's Cavs done - Do the Timberwoves suck (Yes) - Will the Raptors sh*t the bed again? We also quickly touch on Australian legend, Andrew Bogut...

NBA Playoff Predictions

April 14, 2018 12:05 - 46 minutes - 16.2 MB

Hey guys and welcome back to the 28th episode of Pencil's Ballercast where balls were discussed at length. Joining me as always is my cohost Matt Morwood as we discuss the crazy final day of the regular season, the NBA draft tiebreakers and the first round of the playoffs. For each first round matchup, we give our predictions as well as key matchups. Matt has predicted his Timberwolves to lose in four. I've been a touch more bullish with my Bucks expectations. Bucks in 6, always. Thats f...

All-NBA Awards

April 06, 2018 00:30 - 43 minutes - 15.1 MB

Hey guys and welcome back to the 27th episode of Pencil's Ballercast where balls were discussed at length. Joining me as always is my cohost Matt Morwood as we discuss our predictions for the NBA awards night, including: - MVP - MIP - ROTY - COTY - 6th man - All NBA teams (1st, 2nd and 3rd) We also check in with the latest new around the league, including the WORST LOSS IN BUCKS HISTORY AS WE PULLED DEFEAT FROM THE JAW OF VICTORY against Denver last week. You can @ me on Twitter @Pe...

Redrafting the 2012 NBA Draft

April 03, 2018 02:00 - 24 minutes - 8.57 MB

Hey guys and welcome back to the 26th episode of Pencil's Ballercast where balls were discussed at length. With me as always is my co-host Matt Morwood as we dive into the 2012 NBA Draft and redraft our first 14 selections. FYI - John Henson still finds his way back in a Bucks uniform somehow! Many apologies, the audio cut out about 10 seconds before we finished recording. The content is all there, there is just an abrupt ending to this weeks podcast. You can @ me on Twitter @Pencil2292...

Redrafting the 2013 NBA Draft

March 26, 2018 23:00 - 24 minutes - 8.7 MB

Hey guys and welcome back to the 25th episode of Pencil's Ballercast where balls were discussed at length. With me as always is my co-host Matt Morwood as we dive into the 2013 NBA Draft and redraft our first 15 selections (to include Milwaukee). FYI - Giannis is going 1st baby!!!! You can @ me on Twitter @Pencil2292 Thanks and hope you enjoy.

NBA jersey retirements

March 22, 2018 22:00 - 36 minutes - 12.9 MB

Hey guys and welcome back to the 24th episode of Pencil's Ballercast where balls were discussed at length. Joining me as always is my cohost Matt Morwood as we discuss all the latest news around the league, including: - Injuries - Bucks talk, are the wheels about to fall off entirely? - What it takes for a NBA player to have his jersey retired? You can @ me on Twitter @Pencil2292 Thanks and hope you enjoy.

Redrafting the 2014 NBA Draft

March 11, 2018 23:00 - 23 minutes - 8.15 MB

Hey guys and welcome back to the 23nd episode of Pencil's Ballercast where balls were discussed at length. With me as always is my co-host Matt Morwood as we dive into the 2014 NBA Draft and redraft our first 14 selections (lottery selections). You can @ me on Twitter @Pencil2292 Thanks and hope you enjoy.

Redrafting the 2015 NBA Draft

March 05, 2018 00:00 - 25 minutes - 9.06 MB

Hey guys and welcome back to the 22nd episode of Pencil's Ballercast where balls were discussed at length. With me as always is my co-host Matt Morwood as we dive into the 2015 NBA Draft and redraft our first 14 selections (lottery selections). You can @ me on Twitter @Pencil2292 Thanks and hope you enjoy.

Who had the better career - Melo or Iggy?

March 01, 2018 22:00 - 45 minutes - 15.9 MB

Hey guys and welcome back to the 21st episode of Pencil's Ballercast where balls were discussed at length. Joining me as always is my cohost Matt Morwood as we discuss all the latest news around the league, including: - Injuries (Jimmy Butler and Giannis Antetokounmpo) - The Cavs trades - AD's MVP run We also dive right into a discussion which is dividing NBA Twitter "who has had the better career, Iggy, Melo or D Rose?" As always we also look at the Aussies playing around the league. ...

Redrafting the 2016 NBA Draft

January 21, 2018 14:00 - 23 minutes - 8.28 MB

Hey guys and welcome back to the 20th episode of Pencil's Ballercast where balls were discussed at length. Returning is my co-host Matt Morwood as we dive into the 2016 NBA Draft and redraft our first 14 selections (lottery selections). This being a special episode after the spectacular results (being one of our highest downloaded videos ever) from the 2017 redraft podcast. PLEASE NOTE THIS WAS A BAD DRAFT AND WE WERE NOT PREPARED FOR HOW MEDIORCRE SOME OF THESE PLAYERS HAVE TURNED OUT You...

Redrafting the 2017 NBA Draft

January 12, 2018 14:00 - 54 minutes - 18.9 MB

Hey guys and welcome back to the 19th episode of Pencil's Ballercast where balls were discussed at length. Returning is my co-host Matt Morwood as we dive into the 2017 NBA Draft and redraft our first 17 selections (lottery + Bucks and T Wolves selections). We also take a look at all the latest news around the league including the Ball families start in Lithuania and Andrew Bogut's future in the NBA. On top of this, we look at the overlooked Aussies including close currently playing outside ...

NBA Offseason Predictions

January 09, 2018 14:00 - 44 minutes - 15.5 MB

Hey guys and welcome back to the 18th episode of Pencil's Ballercast where balls were discussed at length. Joining me is special guest Andrew Brown, a diehard Houston fan as we dive into the Rockets, OKC, Bucks and Cavs offseasons. We also take a look at all the latest news around the league including the exciting news of a select few about to return from surgery layoffs. As always, we look at how the Aussies are faring around the league including Andrew Bogut as we discuss if he still has a...

All Star Predictions

December 13, 2017 21:00 - 41 minutes - 14.5 MB

Hey guys and welcome back to the 17th episode of Pencil's Ballercast where balls were discussed at length. Joining me is my co-host Matt Morwood as we dive right into wayyyyyy too early NBA All Star Predictions. We also take a look at all the latest news around the league including Houston's historic start, the Jahlil Okafor trade and the shipwreck that is OKC. On top of this, we look at the growing injury count again and how the Aussies are performing aroung the league. As always, we also...

NBA Awards Predictions

December 06, 2017 14:00 - 35 minutes - 12.5 MB

Hey guys and welcome back to the 1th episode of Pencil's Ballercast where balls were discussed at length. Joining me is my co-host Matt Morwood as we dive right into wayyyyyy too early NBA Awards Predictions. We also look at the latest news, including the potential DeAndre Jordan trade to Milwaukee. On top of this, we look at the growing injury count again and how the Aussies are performing aroung the league. As always, we also check in with the Milwaukee Bucks and Minnesota Timberwolves ...

Take that for Data

November 29, 2017 06:00 - 39 minutes - 13.8 MB

Hey guys and welcome back to the 15th episode of Pencil's Ballercast where balls were discussed at length. Joining me is my co-host Matt Morwood (who has been away for a month, hence our podcasting absence) as we dive into the David Fizdale drama, the Boston Celtics marching on and who can win MVP this year. As always, we look at the Aussies playing in the NBA, as well as a select few playing well in the College scene. On top of this, we look at the growing injury count in the league. Austin...

Eric Bledsoe trade

November 08, 2017 06:00 - 36 minutes - 12.7 MB

Hey guys and welcome back to the 14th episode of Pencil's Ballercast where balls were discussed at length. Joining me is my co-host Matt Morwood as we dive into the Eric Bledsoe blockbuster trade to Milwaukee and how that can help them across the line. We also take a look at our new overlord and saviour Ben Simmons and how the Aussie is all but a lock to be a rookie All-Star. As always, we take a look at the Aussies around the league and the major injuries to report. You can @ me on Twit...

Jahlil Okafor and 4-and-20 pies

November 01, 2017 02:00 - 52 minutes - 18.4 MB

Hey guys and welcome back to the 13th episode of Pencil's Ballercast where balls were discussed at length. Joining me is my co-host Matt Morwood as we dive into all the latest news - including Markelle Fultz's shoulder, Jahlil Okafor's contract and Milwaukee bucks struggles. We also take a look at some way too early grades for all the major trades made this offseason. As always, we take a look at the Aussies around the league and the major injuries to report. You can @ me on Twitter @Pen...

Giannis, Bledsoe, injuries and more

October 24, 2017 14:00 - 34 minutes - 12.2 MB

Hey guys and welcome back to the twelfth episode of Pencil's Ballercast, where balls are discussed at length. Today, Matt Morwood joins me again to discuss all the latest news inlcuding our new overlord Giannis Antetokounmpo, Eric Bledoe trade rumours, the failing twin tower experiment in New Orleans and much much more. As always, we cast our eye over the regular injury report and Aussie watch segments. Hope you guys enjoy, you can always @ me at Pencil2292 on Twitter.

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