About this podcast
Two long-time friends talk NBA Hoops, talk trash and reminisce over obscure moments and players of the sport only they give a damn about.
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Episodes
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- Kings Officially Shunned Post-OKC Trade | Are the Warriors Playoff Threats? | Luka and the Lakers Dominating the West | Will the East Run through the 76ers? | Big Dog of the Month: October · 59 min · Episode 394The Big Dogs are back from their load management stint and ready to perform in the podcasting arena. Matt & Jordan breakdown the breakout success of the Warriors, Luka's MVP…
- NBA First Week Recap | Luka Drops 52 | Jalen Williams Out for the Season | Biggest Surprises & Letdowns so Far · 1 h 4 min · Episode 393The Big Dogs are back and recapping the first week of action from the 2026-27 NBA Season. Matt & Jordan discuss Luka's first 50-bomb of the year, injury woes to the Thunder, and…
- 2026-27 NBA Season Preview Special | 2027 NBA Finals Picks | MVP, DPOY, and ROY Predictions · 1 h 35 min · Episode 392It's the most wonderful time of the year, the NBA is BACK. The Big Dogs are keeping up the tradition of providing their expert picks all all the end of season awards for this…
- 2026-27 NBA Southwest Division Preview | Can the Rockets Contend with FVV? | Harper or Fox Starting in San Antonio? | Can Flagg and Kyrie Make a Playoff Push? · 1 h 24 min · Episode 391Rounding out the final episode of our 2026-27 division preview series, the Big Dogs have landed in the Southwest and are ready to breakdown the heavy-hitters within it.
- 2026-27 NBA Pacific Division Preview | Is this the End of the Warriors? | Can Luka and the Lakers Contend? | Devin Booker on the Trade Block? · 1 h 11 min · Episode 390The Big Dogs have made their return and are on their penultimate division preview of the 2026-27 NBA season. Matt & Jordan dive into their hottest takes on the Pacific division…
- 2026-27 Northwest Division Preview | Can the Nuggets Still Contend? | OKC Back with a Vengeance or Shook? | Can the Jazz make the Playoffs? · 1 h 16 min · Episode 389In part four of six of their 2026-27 NBA Season Preview, the Big Dogs give their takes on the Northwest division as they begin to breakdown the Western Conference.
- 2026-27 Southeast Division Preview | Can Giannis and the Heat Contend? | Last Dance for the Magic? | What's the Deal with the Wizards? · 1 h 10 min · Episode 388The Big dogs are capping off the Eastern Conference portion of their 2026-27 division previews with the Southeast. An intriguing division full of potential contenders and playoff…
- 2026-27 NBA Central Division Preview | Can the Pacers Return to the Finals? | Bright Future in Chicago | Time to Worry About Detroit? · 1 h 3 min · Episode 387The Big Dogs move onto the second of six division previews as they breakdown the Central Division. Matt & Jordan discuss whether the contenders between the Pacers and Pistons…
- 2026-27 Atlantic Division Preview | Best Division in the NBA? | Can the Raptors Contend with Kawhi? | LBJ and the 76ers Title Favourites? · 1 h 5 min · Episode 386The Big Dogs are kicking off the first of their six division previews with one that's near and dear to them, the Atlantic. Matt & Jordan analyze all five teams in the division…
- Silver Punishes the Clippers | Kawhi Trade Finalized | DeRozan to the Nuggets | Klay Thompson to the Heat | Russell Westbrook Career Retrospective · 1 h 3 min · Episode 385It's been awhile, but the Big Dogs have made their return and just in time to talk the Clippers death sentence, the Kawhi Raptors reunion being made official, some NBA free agent…
- 2010's All-Time Draft Special | Who Can Build the Best Squad? · 1 h 25 min · Episode 384In an offseason special, the Big Dogs dive into their favourite decade of hoops as they draft from the top players in the 2010's as they compete to build the best lineup possible.
- LeBron James Signs with the 76ers + Philly Trades for Jaylen Brown | Kawhi Leonard Trade in Jeopardy? · 49 min · Episode 383After a long waiting period, the Big Dogs are back in the booth as they discuss the shocking signing of LeBron James in Philadelphia. Matt & Jordan breakdown their initial…
- Kawhi Leonard Reunites with the Raptors | LaMelo Ball to Minnesota | Ja Morant to Portland | LeBron to the Warriors? | Jaylen Brown Wants out in Boston | Jalen Duren and Detroit at Odds · 1 h 21 min · Episode 382In a jam-packed offseason show, the Big Dogs breakdown the Kawhi trade live as it is announced, LaMelo Ball's fit in Minnesota, Ja's puzzling move to the Trail Blazers, LeBron to…
- Giannis Antetokounmpo Traded to the Heat | Where do the Celtics Stand with Jaylen Brown? | Randle Dealt to the Nets · 1 h 5 min · Episode 381In a loaded episode after two major moves were made in the NBA, the Big Dogs finally react to the Giannis trade, the rumoured offer from the Celtics, as well as the T-Wolves…
- 2026 NBA Draft Preview | Dybantsa or Peterson to go First Overall | Top Sleeper Picks in the First Round · 1 h 14 min · Episode 380The Big Dogs are back and ready to kickoff the offseason with their annual NBA Draft preview. Matt & Jordan evaluate the top prospects in this year's Draft class, and give their…
- KNICKS WIN THE 2026 NBA CHAMPIONSHIP | What does the Future of the Knicks Hold | Where do the do Spurs Go from Here? | Way-to-Early Offseason Preview · 49 min · Episode 379In the final episode of Big Dog Ball Talk for the 2025-26 NBA Season, Matt & Jordan recap the NBA Finals, the Knicks historic victory, and the future of the NBA going forward.
- Knicks Pull Off Biggest Comeback in NBA Finals History | Who's to Blame for the Spurs Collapse | Game 5 Preview & Prediction · 59 min · Episode 378After an absolutely insane Game 4, the Big Dogs are back in action and recapping the Knicks historic comeback, the state of the Spurs, and what to expect for Game 5 back in San…
- Knicks Up 2-0 on Spurs | Game 3 Preview & Predictions · 47 min · Episode 377The Big Dogs are back and reacting to the Knicks shocking 2-0 lead in the NBA Finals, what the Spurs need to do to avoid going down 3-0, as well as their predictions for Game 3…
- 2026 NBA Finals Preview: Knicks vs. Spurs | Game 1 Picks & Predictions | Where does OKC go From Here? · 1 h 1 min · Episode 376The moment we've all been waiting for has finally come as the 2026 NBA Finals are set and about to tip-off between the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs. Join the Big Dogs as…
- Spurs vs. Thunder Game 7 Preview & Picks | Knicks Clinch First NBA Finals since 1999 | NBA Draft Lottery Reform · 1 h 11 min · Episode 375In a loaded show, the Big Dogs breakdown Game 6 of the Western Conference Finals, as well as give their predictions on how Game 7 of the Spurs vs. Thunder will shake out. Other…
- Spurs Even the Series with OKC | Knicks 10-Straight Wins | All-NBA Teams Announced | Jason Kidd Fired by Masai · 56 min · Episode 374The Big Dogs are back recapping the latest NBA Playoff action including the Spurs dominant home victory over the Thunder, as well as the continued success of the Knicks out East…
- Wemby & the Spurs Win Double OT Thriller in Game 1 | Previewing the Cavs vs. Knicks Series | Where do the Pistons Go from Here? · 56 min · Episode 373The Big Dogs are back and recapping a fantastic start to the 2026 NBA Western Conference Finals as the Spurs edge out the Thunder in a double overtime thriller. Matt & Jordan…
- Game 6 Doubleheader Preview | Who can Save the Pistons Defence? | Are the Spurs the Best Team in Basketball? | Discussing LeBrons Future · 46 min · Episode 372The Big Dogs are on the edge of their seats as they await Game 6 of the Pistons vs. Cavaliers and Spurs vs. Timberwolves. With the Conference Finals matchups potentially ready to…
- Knicks Sweep the 76ers | Wemby Ejected in Game 4 Loss | 2026 NBA Draft Lottery Recap · 1 h 6 min · Episode 371The Big Dogs are back as they recap the conclusion of the Knicks vs. Sixers series, as well as speculate on the future of the 76ers and Joel Embiid. Other topics include…
- 2026 NBA Playoffs 2nd Round Preview | Recapping the Raptors vs. Cavaliers & Magic vs. Pistons Game 7's · 1 h 8 min · Episode 370The Big Dogs are ready to kick off the second round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs with their picks for each series, as well as looking back at the first round action that concluded on…
- 2025-26 NBA Awards Show | MVP, DPOY, ROY, and More Picks | All-NBA Teams | Big Dog of the Year 2026 · 1 h 28 min · Episode 369Who cares what the NBA media voters think? The only opinions that truly matter when it comes to end of season awards in the NBA come from The Big Dogs. Matt & Jordan give their…
- SUPER Late 2026 NBA Playoff Predictions | Raptors Rally in Game 3 | OKC Unfair Whistle | Can the Lakers Make a Finals Run? · 1 h 56 min · Episode 368The Big Dogs are finally back, giving their picks for the 2026 NBA playoffs, and recaps of the latest postseason action across the league.
- Recapping 2026 NCAA Men's Final | Luka & Wemby Injury Troubles | LBJ Wants Memphis Moved | Flagg's Historic Scoring Weekend | Big Dog of the Month: March · 1 h 11 min · Episode 367The Big Dogs have returned just in time to recap a wild conclusion to March Madness with the Michigan Wolverines besting the UConn Huskies. Matt & Jordan also talk about Wemby…
- UConn Stuns Duke at the Buzzer | Raptors 31-0 Run Against the Magic | Best Possible First Round Playoff Scenarios · 50 min · Episode 366The Big Dogs are back to recap a wild weekend of March Madness action, the Raptors record-setting performances against the Magic, and Matt & Jordan give their top picks for what…
- Proposed Changes to the NBA Draft Lottery | Are Murray & Jokic the Best Duo in the NBA? | 76ers Darkhorse Contenders? | Should Mac McClung be on an NBA Roster? · 1 h 14 min · Episode 365The Big Dogs bring in the weekend talking NCAA hoops, proposed changes to the NBA Draft Lottery, who's the best duo in the NBA, and more!
- March Madness Round 1 & 2 Recap | Thunder vs. Wizards Fight | Luka and the Lakers Wild Weekend | Where do the Warriors Go From Here? | KD Enters the NBA Top Five in All-Time Scoring · 1 h 13 min · Episode 364The Big Dogs are back recapping a sensational weekend of March Madness action, discussing how their brackets are standing, and their outlook for the rest of the NCAA Tournament…
- Cade Cunningham Collapsed Lung | Lakers Starting to Click | Hawks Win 11 Straight | Westbrook 5th All-Time in Assists | Giannis and Bucks Feuding...Again | Seattle & Vegas Expansion · 59 min · Episode 363The Big Dogs are back as they recap recent injury woes to the Pistons, a red hot Lakers & Hawks team, Westbook makes history, as well as some expansion news.
- 2026 March Madness Bracket Predictions | Bam Adebayo Scores 83 | SGA Breaks Wilt 20+ Point Streak · 1 h 0 min · Episode 362The Big Dogs breakdown the official 2026 March Madness bracket, as well as give their takes on Bam and SGA's historic showings from the past week
- Pistons 4-Game Losing Streak | 76ers Tumble Down East Standings | Tatum and Celtics go 2-0 in Return | Lakers Defeat the Knicks · 48 min · Episode 361The Big Dogs recap a great weekend of NBA action including some major shakeups in the Eastern Conference standings with the Pistons and 76ers dropping, and the Celtics and Magic…
- Jayson Tatum Set to Make Season Debut | Warriors Upset Rockets in OT | Are the Hornets Dark Horse Contenders? | OKC Bests the Knicks | Westbrook vs. the Media · 1 h 9 min · Episode 360The Big Dogs send you into the weekend with a jam-packed episode discussing the return of Jayson Tatum, the Warriors upset win over the Rockets, the Thunder edging out the…
- Do the Timberwolves have the Nuggets Number? | Is Lu Dort a Dirty Player? | Knicks Dominate the Spurs | Kuminga Balls Out with Hawks | Big Dog of the Month: February · 54 min · Episode 359The Big Dogs are back after a wild weekend that saw the T-Wolves and Knicks score emphatic wins, opening the discussion around certain teams having their opponents number. Other…
- 76ers Beat the Heat | Lakers Struggling | Are the Spurs the Best Team in the NBA? | Venting Session on the Raptors | Kon Knueppel Breaks Rookie Three-Point Record · 1 h 4 min · Episode 358In a jam-packed show, The Big Dogs break down the Sixers win over the Heat, the Lakers recent struggles, the Spurs case for being the best team in the league, and Matt & Jordan…
- Spurs Best the Pistons in Hard-Fought Tilt | Suns Injury Woes Continue | 2005 NBA Finals Trivia · 49 min · Episode 357The Big Dogs are back in a short and sweet package recapping a potential NBA Finals matchup in the Spurs vs, Pistons, talking Dillon Brooks broken hand, and a bit of NBA trivia…
- Is Cade Cunningham the MVP? | Are the Heat a Darkhorse in the East? | Magic Injury Trouble Continues | NBA Tanking Issue | LaMelo Hit & Run · 57 min · Episode 356The Big Dogs are back and here to recap a wild return to action across the NBA including Cade's big night at MSG, Tyler Herro's return to the Heat, the Magic's injury woes…
- NBA All-Star Game Weekend Recap | The All-Star Game is BACK | NBA Finals Picks at the All-Star Break · 1 h 2 min · Episode 354The Big Dogs are off their own All-Star break and are ready to recap the action of the 2026 NBA All-Star Weekend, as well as their midway point picks to win the NBA Finals.
- NBA Fight Night: Pistons vs. Hornets | 2026 NBA Trade Deadline Recap · 1 h 13 min · Episode 353After a long delay, the Big Dogs are back to recap a wild NBA Trade Deadline, as well as a crazy fisticuffs filled Monday night between the Pistons and Hornets.
- Thunder vs. Nuggets Recap | All-Star Reserves Announced | DeAndre Hunter Traded for Schroder/Ellis | PG Suspended 25 Games | Big Dog of the Month: January · 49 min · Episode 352The Big Dogs are back and recapping a massive matchup out West between the OKC Thunder and Denver Nuggets, as well as a discussion on the official 2026 NBA All-Star reserves…
- Cooper Flagg and Kon Knueppel Duel | OKC Rough Patch | Talking Down the Raptors | LBJ & Cavs Reunion? | Steven Adams OFS | Dunk Contest News · 1 h 3 min · Episode 351The Big Dogs recap a wild week of action including a duel between the game's top rookies, the Thunder's recent rough patch, as well as talking ourselves down on the Raptors.
- 2026 Rising Stars Rosters Announced | Raptors & Cavs Heating Up | Giannis Mock Trades · 1 h 18 min · Episode 350The Big Dogs are sifting through the snow and warming up with their hottest takes. Matt & Jordan give their thoughts on this year's Rising Stars rosters, breakdown the Raptors…
- 2026 NBA Midseason Awards | Jimmy Butler Tears ACL | Panic Button for the Knicks, Lakers, & Timberwolves · 1 h 16 min · Episode 349The Big Dogs are back and ready to hand out some early hardware as we've officially reached the midway point of the 2025-26 NBA season. Matt & Jordan give their early picks for…
- 2025-26 NBA All-Star Selection Special · 1 h 46 min · Episode 348The Big Dogs are back and ready to announce their annual NBA All-Star rosters. As always, Matt & Jordan have come equipped with their hottest takes and unique roster criteria…
- Giannis Boo's Back at Bucks Fans | Kuminga Requests a Trade...Again | Rich Paul Floats Reaves Trade Idea | Dell Curry Jersey Retired in Charlotte | Revisiting the '09 NBA Draft · 1 h 15 min · Episode 347Working on the weekend, the Big Dogs dive into the latest NBA headlines including disgruntled stars, trade rumours for the Lakers, jersey retirement madness, and a retrospect on…
- Timberwolves Comeback Win Over the Spurs | Kyle Lowry's Legacy in Toronto | Ja Morant on the Trade Block | Schroder Suspended for Attacking Luka · 55 min · Episode 346Recapping all the action from the past weekend, the Big Dogs talk the T-Wolves 4th quarter comeback over the Spurs, Kyle Lowry and his legacy with the Raptors ahed of what could…
- Trae Young Trade Reaction | Hawks Honed in on AD? | Quickley & Banchero Beat the Buzzer | 2nd NBA All-Star Fan Vote Returns · 55 min · Episode 345It finally happened. Trae Young has been traded to the Washington Wizards and a new era has begun for the Atlanta Hawks. The Big Dogs break down the trade, some other Hawks trade…
- Jaylen Brown Drops 50 on the Clippers, Best Two-Way Player in the NBA? | Jokic Sidelined | Should the NBA Shorten the Season? | Big Dog of the Month: December · 54 min · Episode 344The Big Dogs are bringing in the New Year by recapping Celtics All-Star Jaylen Brown's 50-piece against the Clippers and his claim to be the best two-way player in the NBA. Other…
