A loose West playoff preview that lands hardest on Lakers-Houston and the case against tanking.
GD lays out the Western Conference first round with a clear eye on all four matchups, then turns to where the season leaves the teams that missed out.

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Roster talk, predictions, and nonstop hoops.
All Things Basketball with GD follows the sport through rapid recaps, playoff predictions, roster notes, and player-by-player reactions. It suits fans who like basketball talk that moves from game detail to gut-check opinion without much studio polish.
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All Things Basketball with GD is a broad, high-volume basketball show anchored in roster talk, matchup logic, and week-to-week reaction. It covers the NBA heavily, especially playoff previews, regular-season recaps, team disappointments, star performances, injuries, coaching pressure, and the familiar arguments that follow the league around. The show also gives real space to the WNBA. Draft recaps, free-agency moves, returning players, international additions, training-camp contracts, expansion notes, and CBA news all get worked through with the same team-by-team patience. The delivery is loose. GD often sounds like he is sorting a long basketball notebook in real time, moving quickly through names, caveats, corrections, and side thoughts. That looseness is part of the identity. The show is less interested in a polished segment clock than in making sure NBA teams, WNBA teams, Unrivaled, Team USA, and college storylines all get their turn. Its best moments come when a matchup becomes concrete. Who slows down a scorer. Who controls the glass. Whether an older star can still carry a series. Whether injured players change a team's odds. How a supporting player might swing a series. Why a team's bench matters more than the headline matchup. The same lens shows up in WNBA episodes, where deals, returns, overseas players, and cap realities become clues about what a roster might become. There is opinion here, and sometimes blunt opinion. Tanking teams get called out. Media narratives get challenged. Questionable playoff histories, disappointing seasons, and uncomfortable roster fits are put on the table without much cushioning. The show also wanders into the surrounding basketball ecosystem, from the NCAA women's final and transfer portal notes to Unrivaled finals, Magic City Night discussion, GOAT debate chatter, and reaction to public interviews. It is not a highlights-only feed. It is a running basketball conversation with a strong memory for player movement and a habit of turning news into prediction. Listeners should expect sponsor breaks, donation requests, occasional repetition, and a very talkative pace. They should also expect breadth. For fans who follow both men's and women's basketball and enjoy practical arguments about rotations, contracts, injuries, and playoff paths, All Things Basketball with GD offers a steady stream of grounded hoops opinion.
Made for: Built for basketball fans who follow NBA and WNBA movement closely and like practical matchup arguments more than polished debate-show theater. It especially fits listeners who enjoy playoff previews, roster construction, player news, and prediction-heavy recaps.
What sets it apart: The show stands out by giving WNBA roster moves, draft notes, and free agency the same detailed treatment as NBA playoff matchups. Its solo, notebook-style rhythm makes it feel more like an extended fan breakdown than a clipped studio panel.
Discussing all things related to NBA basketball including weekly highlights, the playoffs, the draft, free agency and spotlights on players from yesteryear as well as fantasy tips and strategies. Also talking some WNBA, college and Olympics play.
Based on 6 episodes we listened to · September 2026
GD turns NBA and WNBA developments into clear judgments about matchups, roster construction, player performance and the business surrounding the game.
GD treats pro basketball as a running argument, moving from NBA season recaps and playoff previews to WNBA labor negotiations, draft decisions, free agency and Unrivaled.
This is where your playoff bracket gets cross-examined, then WNBA negotiations enter as evidence.
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A loose West playoff preview that lands hardest on Lakers-Houston and the case against tanking.
GD lays out the Western Conference first round with a clear eye on all four matchups, then turns to where the season leaves the teams that missed out.
A practical Eastern Conference first-round preview built around guard play, rebounds, and injury watch.
Jeevee's Eastern Conference first-round preview stays focused on the basics that usually decide a series: guard play, rebounding, and the injury picture.
A brisk WNBA roster tour shaped by contracts, core-building questions, and unresolved Liberty decisions.
All Things Basketball with GD frames the WNBA offseason as a roster-building puzzle, moving from the defending Las Vegas Aces to the New York Liberty and Phoenix Suns.
A roster-focused WNBA free-agency rundown where contracts, roles, and relocation shape the Connecticut Sun's next move.
All Things Basketball with GD frames the 2026 WNBA draft and free agency around the Connecticut Sun's next roster shape. Brittany Griner's move, Kennedy Burke's contract, and Olivia Nelson Odoto staying become the main through line, with GD tying each decision back to minutes,…
A candid All-Star Weekend recap that ties the main talking points into one clear take.
The recap threads All-Star Saturday, Rising Stars, the USA-versus-World game, Chris Paul's retirement, and Hall of Fame finalist talk into one coherent piece. That gives it a clear throughline and keeps the weekend from feeling like a list of disconnected notes.
Unrivaled and the WNBA labor fight end up sharing the same floor here.
This episode tracks a brisk basketball update that starts with Unrivaled and opens into the wider WNBA labor fight. It moves from game talk into facilities, pregnancy protections, and the revenue split, so the real center of gravity is how the league is being built rather than a…
A loose Week 15 recap that turns James Harden, coaching changes, and accountability into one blunt argument.
Week 15 reads like a fast recap that keeps circling back to James Harden, coaching, roster fit, and accountability. It stays grounded in concrete names and examples, including D'Antoni, Dwight Howard, Chris Paul, Daryl Morey, and the way the teams changed around Harden, so the…

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Fast takes, sharp turns, loud sports arguments.




Jeevee starts by saying the playoffs are here and turns first to the Eastern Conference first round.
GD opens by setting the table for playoff season.
This episode recaps the 2026 WNBA Draft and discusses the ongoing free agency period, with the host planning to intertwine analysis of both topics team-by-team.
This episode is part two of a breakdown analyzing the 2026 WNBA draft and free agency news, covering nine teams.
This episode recaps the NCAA Women's Final between UCLA and South Carolina, discusses transfer portal news including Artie Crooks, and covers WNBA updates like the expansion draft and CBA ratification.
GD discusses Bam Adebayo's 83-point game and other basketball news including Team USA's World Cup qualifier.
GD recaps Week 19 of the NBA season, discusses the Unrivaled Finals, Magic City Night controversy, Michael Jordan's GOAT debate, Russell Westbrook's media exchange, and Jason Tatum's return.
GD recaps Week 18 of the NBA season, discussing Doug Moe's passing, LeBron's future, Hawks' Magic City night, and Zion Williamson's interview.
GD discusses NBA semifinals, SGA's return, Kevin Durant's Olympic plans, and DeAndre Ayton's comments on Clint Capella.
GD recaps weeks 16 and 17 of the NBA season, discussing playoff spots, Unrivaled, Angel Reese, All-Star weekend numbers, injuries, and honors for Pat Rowley and Mark Aguirre.
GD discusses NBA All-Star weekend takeaways, Giannis Antetokounmpo's interview, Chris Paul's retirement, and Naismith Hall of Fame finalists.
GD opens by setting the weekend on the table.
GD opens fast.
GD recaps the NBA trade deadline, discusses all-star weekend preview, and provides fantasy basketball insights.
He opens with sponsor reads, then circles back to Week 15.
GD previews the upcoming Unrivaled basketball league season, discussing teams and predictions.
GD recaps week seven of the NBA season, discussing WNBA negotiations, Candace Parker's comments, and the NBA Cup quarterfinals.
Host GD recaps week 6 of NBA and WNBA action, discusses NBA Cup quarterfinals, WNBA news, and Erik Spoelstra's milestone.
GD recaps week 6 of the NBA season, discussing returns, injuries, top performances, and his top 5 team rankings.
GD recaps NBA week 5, discusses LeBron's return, NBA first-month numbers, WNBA CBA deadline, draft lottery, and NBA Cup action.
GD recaps NBA week five, discussing Clay Thompson vs.
GD recaps week four of the NBA season, discussing a legend's passing, injuries, player performances, and Dylan Brooks' antics.
GD recaps week four of the NBA season, discusses WNBA CBA, Project B, Unrivaled, coaching changes, and the new All-Star format.
GD recaps week three of the NBA season, discussing player performances, team news, and notable incidents.
GD discusses week one and two NBA observations and news items.
GD and Ty discuss gambling in the NBA, Paul Pierce's controversial comments, and Stephen A.
A basketball podcast covering NBA news, analysis, and fantasy tips, with a brief ad for a pain relief patch at the start.
This episode previews the 2025-26 NBA Eastern Conference season by analyzing each team, predicting division finishes, and offering bold predictions.
GD hosts episode 300 of his basketball podcast, featuring an interview with his longtime friend Omar to discuss basketball and the upcoming season.
This episode previews the 2025-26 fantasy basketball season, covering league options on platforms like Yahoo and ESPN, and tips on players to target or avoid.
This episode reviews the 2025 WNBA Finals, discussing the championship outcome, team futures, and responses from player Kathy Engelberg.
This episode previews the upcoming WNBA Finals, discussing the participating teams, key matchups, and includes analysis of Lafizia Collier's exit press conference interview.
GD discusses NBA training camp battles for teams from Atlanta to Milwaukee, analyzing potential starters and roster decisions.