The Just Basketball Show

Chris Manning and Brendon Kleen cover the latest trends, thrills and debates across the NBA and the basketball world. They bring perspective as both lifelong hoops junkies and credentialed reporters to bring fans insight into the latest in basketball.

The Just Basketball Show is a sports podcast hosted by Just Sports, with 231 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

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  The Bucks’ Confusing Giannis Plan, LeBron’s Endgame and More NBA Offseason Takes

  Jul 4, 20251h 4mS0

  <p>Two of the NBA’s biggest stars - Giannis and LeBron - are in focus right now. So what will happen with them? </p><p><br></p><p>On a new episode of the Just Basketball show, Chris Manning and Wes Goldberg dive into the Bucks getting Myles Turner, stretching Damian Lillard and if it’s enough to keep Giannis. Then, they look at LeBron and his situation in the Lakers and try to figure out exactly what LeBron wants right now. Also covered: Mike Brown to the Knicks, Bradley Beal maybe leaving the Suns and more. </p><p><br></p...

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  NBA Free Agency Kicks Off with Hawks, Nuggets, Rockets and More as Big Winners

  Jun 30, 20251h 8mS0

  <p>The NBA got after it on day one of free agency.</p><p><br></p><p>On a new episode of the Just Basketball show, Chris Manning and Wes Goldberg dive into the first day of NBA free agency by looking at the various winners - Hawks, Nuggets, Clippers - the Cavs getting Lonzo Ball, the biggest losers (Bucks, Lakers, Celtics), the best fit for Al Horford and more.</p><p><br></p><p>5:01 Atlanta Hawks rightfully going for it </p><p>11:27 Nuggets nailed day one</p><p>17:56 Clippers retooling </p><p>20:24 The Rockets </p><p>28:27 Grizzlies, Magic, Cavs, Bul...

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  The Thunder Win It All, Pacers Go Out Swinging and Durant Heads to Houston

  Jun 22, 20251h 8mS0

  <p>Oklahoma City Thunder, NBA Champions.</p><p><br></p><p>On a new episode of the Just Basketball show, Chris Manning and Wes Goldberg dive into the Thunder winning the title, how OKC tapped into its best self to win it all, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s play and stamp as maybe the best player alive, the Pacers going out swinging, Tyrese Haliburton’s injury, way too early 2025-26 title odds and Kevin Durant getting traded to Houston.</p><p><br></p><p>1:45 Thunder win it all </p><p>18:30 SGA on legacy</p><p>31:15 Pacers go out swinging </p><p>44:11 2025-26 title...

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  Pacers Take Game 3, Thunder Lineup Adjustments and Celtics’ Trade Options

  Jun 12, 20251h 4mS0

  <p>The Pacers are up 2-1 after winning Game 3 at home — so what can they do to take Game 4 and take control of the series? </p><p><br></p><p>On a new episode of the Just Basketball show, Chris Manning and Wes Goldberg get into Game 3 and how the Pacers won, the Thunder’s turnover issues, what lineup adjustments the Thunder could look to make for Game 4 and more NBA Finals takes. Then, they look at reporting that the Celtics could take offers for just about everyone on their roster and draft the players they think should be most attra...

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  Tyrese Haliburton Superstar Debate, Game 3 Preview, Giannis Trade Latest and More

  Jun 11, 202557 minS0

  <p>The Pacers and Thunder are headed for a massive Game 3. So who has the edge and which Tyrese Haliburton will show up?</p><p><br></p><p>On a new episode of the Just Basketball show, Chris Manning and Wes Goldberg get into the Thunder’s Game 2 win and how they dominated even more so, Halliburton's play and if he meets the criteria for superstar in the current NBA and more. Then, they get into the latest Giannis trade rumors and the latest Knicks head coaching rumors. </p><p><br></p><p>5:26 What Game 2 meant </p><p>15:20 Game 3 lookahead </p><p>...

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