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NBA-Team
Episodes
Tuesday Nov 23, 2021
Tuesday Nov 23, 2021
After a vacation, Adam Murray has returned and he and Andrew Riche, Place To Be Nation’s NBA-Team, are back to catch up on what exactly happened in the National Basketball Association for Episode 219. Does coaching matter more or less now for winning and losing teams? Why are the older Lakers running out of gas late in games? Is it too early to say Steph Curry is running away with the MVP if Kevin Durant, Jimmy Butler and Nikola Jokic are in beast mode? Riche and Adam also discuss the Bulls and Heat, the Cavs hitting their stride and the injury bug, and the most important news of them all: The Puking Kings Fan! So suit up and take it out with the NBA-Team!
Editor Note: This was recorded just before Luke Walton got fired by the Kings.
Tuesday Nov 16, 2021
Tuesday Nov 16, 2021
Adam is currently on vacation (again....) so for this episode we treat the listener to a little game. Andrew has to guess the former NBA player based upon the clues Adam provides. Play along and enjoy the ride as we peek into Andrew's mind and his wealth of NBA knowledge. Names who casually come up include Emoni Bates, Monta Ellis, Al Jefferson, TJ McConnell, Eddy Curry, Shawn Kemp, and Rashard McCants, Can you guess who our secret players are ? Tune in!
Tuesday Nov 09, 2021
Tuesday Nov 09, 2021
The NBA is back, but not everything has fired on all cylinders on the green light. Should some fans be worried about their own teams or superstar shooting slumps? Adam Murray and Andrew Riche, Place To Be Nation’s NBA-Team, are podcasting this week to discuss why perceived playoff teams like the Lakers, Bucks, Hawks, and Mavericks are struggling in a variety of ways, and how soon is panic time? Riche and Adam also delve into the 2018 draft class extensions, the Robert Sarver/Neil Olshay controversies, LaMelo Ball, injuries, and… NBA players from Alaska?! We will explain. So suit up and take it out with the NBA-Team!
Tuesday Nov 02, 2021
Tuesday Nov 02, 2021
The 2021-22 NBA season is officially underway, but what are we to make of such a small sample size as the first two weeks of the season? Adam Murray and Andrew Riche, Place To Be Nation’s NBA-Team are here to explain what they have seen, from wacky starting lineups to the Lakers stumbling out of that gate to…. the unstoppable Miles Bridges?! Riche and Adam also discuss James Harden adjusting to the new rules, teams struggling to score, the Miami Heat looking like a contender, and more! So suit up and take it out with the NBA-Team!
Wednesday Oct 20, 2021
Wednesday Oct 20, 2021
The 75th anniversary NBA season is tipping off this week, and as the league officially announces its 75 greatest players, adding 25 to the first list, Adam Murray and Andrew Riche, Place To Be Nation’s NBA-Team, are going to figure out who will make the cut as a sequel to our 2014 episode. Is James Harden a lock? How important is winning a championship in terms of earning selection? Who gets the “Shaq” spot this time and who gets the “Dominique” snub? Riche and Adam also discuss which active players are locks or safely in, which throwbacks might make it, and the big Dwight Howard debate. So suit up and take it out with the NBA-Team!
Make sure to also listen to our first take on this expanded list here (http://placetobenation.com/ptbns-nba-team-podcast-the-next-15/)
Monday Oct 18, 2021
Monday Oct 18, 2021
The NBA is nearing tip-off on October 19, and Adam Murray and Andrew Riche, Place To Be Nation’s NBA-Team, are here to get you ready as we discuss all 30 teams in our season preview series. On this installment, Riche and Adam go over the two top teams going into the season - The Bucks and Nets. Also, we predict all the award winners . So suit up and take it out with the NBA-Team!
Thursday Oct 14, 2021
Thursday Oct 14, 2021
The NBA is nearing tip-off on October 19, and Adam Murray and Andrew Riche, Place To Be Nation’s NBA-Team, are here to get you ready as we discuss all 30 teams in our season preview series. On this installment, Riche and Adam talk about Utah, Phoenix, Miami, and the Lakers .
So suit up and take it out with the NBA-Team!
Monday Oct 11, 2021
Monday Oct 11, 2021
The NBA is nearing tip-off on October 19, and Adam Murray and Andrew Riche, Place To Be Nation’s NBA-Team, are here to get you ready as we discuss all 30 teams in our season preview series. On this installment, Riche and Adam discuss OKC, Houston, Orlando, Detroit and Cleveland . So suit up and take it out with the NBA-Team!
Wednesday Oct 06, 2021
Wednesday Oct 06, 2021
The NBA is nearing tip-off on October 19, and Adam Murray and Andrew Riche, Place To Be Nation’s NBA-Team, are here to get you ready as we discuss all 30 teams in our season preview series. On this installment, Riche and Adam talk about The Warriors, Nuggets, Hawks, and 76ers.
So suit up and take it out with the NBA-Team!
Friday Oct 01, 2021
Friday Oct 01, 2021
The NBA is nearing tip-off on October 19, and Adam Murray and Andrew Riche, Place To Be Nation’s NBA-Team, are here to get you ready as we discuss all 30 teams in our season preview series. On this installment, Riche and Adam talk about The Knicks, Clippers, Bulls, and Celtics . So suit up and take it out with the NBA-Team!
Monday Sep 27, 2021
Monday Sep 27, 2021
The NBA is nearing tip-off on October 19, and Adam Murray and Andrew Riche, Place To Be Nation’s NBA-Team, are here to get you ready as we discuss all 30 teams in our season preview series. On this installment, Riche and Adam talk about San Antonio, Sacramento, Toronto, and Andrew's Beloved Pelicans . So suit up and take it out with the NBA-Team!
Wednesday Sep 22, 2021
Wednesday Sep 22, 2021
The NBA is nearing tip-off on October 19, and Adam Murray and Andrew Riche, Place To Be Nation’s NBA-Team, are here to get you ready as we discuss all 30 teams in our season preview series. On this installment, Riche and Adam talk about The Trail Blazers, Mavericks, and the Hornets . So suit up and take it out with the NBA-Team!
Friday Sep 17, 2021
Friday Sep 17, 2021
The NBA is nearing tip-off on October 19, and Adam Murray and Andrew Riche, Place To Be Nation’s NBA-Team, are here to get you ready as we discuss all 30 teams in our season preview series. In this installment, Riche and Adam talk about The Grizzlies, Pacers, Timberwolves, and the Wizards. So suit up and take it out with the NBA-Team!
Saturday Sep 11, 2021
Saturday Sep 11, 2021
Now that the free agency and trade whirlwind is finally over with, Adam Murray and Andrew Riche, Place To Be Nation’s NBA-Team, are back after a brief hiatus to clean up on the final transactions of the NBA off-season such as Lauri Markkanen going to Cleveland, Bradley Beal’s upcoming big decision, and a slew of extensions that weakened the 2022 free agency class. Riche and Adam also discuss summer league, future restricted free agents looking for big deals before the start of the season, and more! So suit up and take it out with episode 206 of the NBA-Team!
Saturday Sep 04, 2021
Saturday Sep 04, 2021
Adam Murray and Andrew Riche, Place To Be Nation’s NBA-Team, are here to get you over the off-season hump with a special project: What if the NBA added an expansion team right now? We set the basic rules based on money spent and roster size and eligible players, and create a brand new NBA roster… with some unexpected results! So suit up and take it out with this special edition of the NBA-Team!