PTBN's NBA-Team: The Cup Runneth Over

The Emirates NBA Cup has reached its final destination in Las Vegas as the New York Knicks take on the San Antonio Spurs, who just beat the dominant Thunder, but if a game doesn't count as a win or loss but with money on the line, will it be a spirited effort? Adam Murray and Andrew Riche, Place To Be Nation's NBA-Team, are back together to talk about all the goings on in the knockout rounds, from the injury-cursed Magic to the defense-deprived Lakers. The trade market opens up this week, and moves will be made, but are there less opportunities for teams to make big moves thanks to the fear of the dread second tax apron? Are the Oklahoma City Thunder's lack of marketability while being by far the best team in the league the fault of its young, nameless stars or a league failing to promote good basketball over catchphrases? Riche and Adam also talk about Donovan Mitchell, the Most Improved Player Award race, and more! So suit up and take it out in episode 371 with the NBA-Team!!!

NBA-Team: Tiny Thought Bubbles

 Adam is solo this week sharing his thoughts on this weeks most recent firing (Chris Paul), potential divorce (Giannis), the NBA hard cap, LeBron, and of course FIFA World Cup. Enjoy!

NBA-Team: The NCAA Team '26

In this special episode, Adam Murray and Andrew Riche dive into the dorms and talk about this season's men's college basketball batch for prospects of the 2026 NBA Draft. Adam does his yearly tradition of running down the top prospects going into the season that NBA scouts may or may not ogle over while Andrew does word salad about how much upside, downside, or NIL money each of them should have. Do we have maybe a top-three consensus this year between Darryn Peterson, A.J. Dybantsa & Cameron Boozer and how surefire of a bet are each of the three? Are the have's and have not's between power conference schools and mid-majors distancing themselves even more in this new higher-scoring NIL era where rivalries practically don't exist? Is Dan Hurley going to win ANOTHER national title at UConn? Tune in and find out! Enjoy!

NBA-Team: The Luck of the Draw

In a week where the talk of the sports world will be who gets the best draw in the FIFA World Cup (which we discuss) and the College Football Playoff, the NBA Cup is still trying to find its own footing as the knockout rounds are set. Adam Murray and Andrew Riche, THE NBA-Team, are back together after traveling the world (or, at least, one of them did) to play catch-up on the last couple weeks of the regular season. Are the Raptors and Pistons for real and the Knicks and Cavaliers are just happy to play the tortoises to their hares? Is it too early to declare that the geriatric L.A. Clippers' season is already dead on its feet? Is it possible for the Chicago Bulls to trade their best scoring guard and become a better team in the process? Riche and Adam also discuss the long-term dominance of the Thunder, the joyful transformation of the Miami Heat offense, soft tissue injuries, Lane Kiffin to LSU, and more! So suit up and take it out in episode 369 with the NBA-Team!

NBA-Team: Say That 7 Times Fast...

B-B-B-Bonus Episode! Rescued from an old hard drive, this minisode from last year talks about NBA players draft rights who were flipped multiple times, but never made it to the NBA. So treat yourself this holiday weekend and listen to Adam mispronounce every name and Andrew go "who, never heard of him" over and over and over. Enjoy!

NBA-Team: Thanks For....Something

Andrew and Adam find some bright spots for each team early on in the season. Of course this was taped prior to the recent firings/high profile injuries...but those are negatives, so we're just going to overlook that for now. Enjoy!

PTBN's NBA-Team: High, Low, and Lower

It's only one month into the season, and we are already seeing pink slips being handed out, verbal shots being fired, and wild endings in the NBA regular season. But is it a lot of loud noises signifying nothing or will they have major ramifications in the league? Adam Murray and Andrew Riche, Place To Be Nation's NBA-Team, are back to round out the news surrounding souring superstars with low morale, the return of the random DNP's, and the firings of Willie Green in New Orleans and Nico Harrison in Dallas. Did they deserve to be let go, and was it possibly too little too late for both teams? Are the Kings on the cusp of a blow-up and our third coach firing of the season? Are some of the October front runners like the Bulls, Sixers, and Blazers falling back to their means or are they better than people think? Riche and Adam also talk about last Monday's wacky slate of games ending on buzzer beaters, Steph Curry torching the young Spurs in San Antonio, calf strains, and more! So suit up and take it in episode 366 with the NBA-Team!

PTBN's NBA-Team: The Divisions of Death

As the Emirates NBA Cup plays on during the regular season, there are some groups in the East and West that have been more competitive than others. But what if I told you that the NBA Championship will surely come out of two divisions (one in the East and one in the West)? Adam Murray and Andrew Riche, Place To Be Nation's NBA-Team, are back to explain how the Midwest and Northwest Divisions have sneakily dominated the NBA standings so far. With murmurs of a LeBron season debut coming up, how will J.J. Redick handle his inclusion now that Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves are on a scoring roll? What can the NBA do to make their new Cup Tournament not feel irrelevant to fans? Is the Bulls' hot start a red mirage after losing to the Bucks & Cavs? Riche and Adam also talk about Ja Morant and Trae Young both at a crossroads, the Rookie of the Year race, and more! So suit up and take it out in episode 365 with The NBA-Team!

PTBN's NBA-Team Podcast: The DNP-Free Zone

They say that basketball never stops, and that has been more evident than before in the early going of this NBA regular season, where he who fakes an injury and takes a couple weeks off might lose playing time forever. But Adam Murray and Andrew Riche, Place To Be Nation's NBA-Team, are in no mood to lose any minutes and are right back at it this week to provide all the knowledge of what we have learned (or think we have learned) in the first two weeks. Why are the Chicago Bulls and Philadelphia 76ers so good, and do some big names have to give up their minutes for the sake of team success? Which head coach gets fired first in the sprint for the pink slip between the Wizards’ Brian Keefe and the Pelicans’ Willie Green? Is Victor Wembenyama leaping ahead in the MVP race as the Spurs surge to first in the league in net rating? Riche and Adam also discuss the Magic’s struggles, the Ja Morant situation turning toxic in Memphis, the free throw attempt boom in the league, and more! So suit up and take it out in episode 364 with the NBA-Team!

NBA-Team: All Tipped Off

Regardless of whether it's the FBI, MSG, MVP's, or the YMCA, basketball are bouncing again and the ball has been tipped for the 2025-26 NBA season! And while NBA fans deal with new normals at ESPN, NBC, and Amazon Prime, the same five guys are dominating the league and the two longest-running NBA podcasters of all time, Adam Murray and Andrew Riche, are here to catch you up on an eventful first week. Has Luka Doncic become so great as the go-to guy for the Lakers that LeBron (shudder) will sit out the whole season?! Is it possible that SGA will take even MORE free throws than he did last year? Does the Most Improved Player in the league... play for the Wizards?! Riche and Adam also discuss the Rockets' going quadruple big, the betting scandal involving Chauncey Billups and Terry Rozier, predictions redux and more! So suit up and take it out in episode 363 with the NBA-Team!

NBA-Team: NBA 25-26 Previews: Epilogue

With the season here, it is time for Andrew and Adam to lock in their postseason predictions and regular season over/unders....well, Adam is here to lock in their predictions in a solo episode, so apologies in advance for this solo next man up outing. Will OKC waltz into the finals like last year (maybe?) will LeBron be able to get enough games in for All NBA Honors (doubtful?) and will we all continue to believe Brooklyn Utah and Washinton will all be sub-20 win teams (probably.) Enjoy! 

NBA-Team: NBA 25-26 Previews: Stuck in the Middle with You

As we wrap up our season previews, we take a look at a group sort of lost in the shuffle. Too good to be in the lottery, not good enough so they look like first round (if not play-in) outs. Andrew and Adam cover Boston, Detroit (17:45), Indiana (30:24), Phily (42:25), Dallas (52:10), Memphis (1:02:05) and San Antonio (1:12:10). Enjoy!

NBA-Team: NBA 25-26 Previews: The Volatility Index

As our previews continue, we look at a group of teams, who act and spend and think like they're in the top tier, but they're not quite there...but they do appear desperate and some heads might roll if they underachieve this year . Teams covered are ATL, MIL (10:50), GSW (20:45), LAC (30:45) and LAL (40:25). Enjoy! 

NBA-Team: NBA 25-26 Previews: Bad Bad Bad Not Good

As our 2025-26 previews continue, we turn our attention to the basement, where, yeah...it's going to be a rough go for fans of these teams....i mean, unless you're into "development" over "wins" . Andrew and Adam preview Brooklyn, Charlotte (17:20), Washington (29:00), and Utah (41:45). Enjoy!

NBA-Tea: NBA 25-26 Previews: So, We Can Pencil Them Into The Finals, Right?

Our season previews continue with a batch of team that we can all collectively pencil into the finals, right? Andew and Adam go pre-season favorites Cleveland, Orlando (11:20), Oklahoma City (21:40), New York (30:35), Denver (44:20), Houston, (57:45) and Minnesota (1:09:15). Enjoy !