Big Dog Ball Talk

The Big Dogs are back and recapping the NBA Cup, and they liked it??

Other topics include the Cavaliers entering panic mode as well as Big Dog MD as we breakdown Porzingis' diagnosis.

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The Big Dogs are back and recapping the first matchups of the pointless tournament known as the NBA Cup. Other topics include AD trade destinations, as well as some positive Pelicans talk for the first time in years.

The Big Dogs are back, later than ever, and bringing the heat on all the biggest stories across the NBA. Matt & Jordan recap the latest trade talks for former MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo, history being made, for better or worse, as well as standout performances from earlier this week.

The Big Dogs are back after a long-weekend (at least for our southern pals) and are ready to recap all the biggest stories from across the NBA this past weekend such as the Raptors winning streak coming to an end, Cooper Flagg making history, buzzer beater finishes, and more.

The Big Dogs are back after a loaded weekend and set to recap all the action of the NBA. Topics include the return of All-Star guard Tyler Herro to the red hot Heat, the LA Clippers chances of making a playoff push, Chris Paul's retirement, Klay and Ja beefing, LaMelo Ball trade talk, and more!

The Big Dogs lead you into the weekend by recapping some fantastic finishes from earlier this week, the Kings historic reign, and a changing of the guard in the NBA landscape.

The Big Dogs are back after a wild weekend and are ready to talk hoops. Matt & Jordan recap the hot streak of the Hawks, the Suns winning ways, some Raptors homerism, and some more blind NBA Player comps...with a twist

The Big Dogs are back and recapping Nikola Jokic's 55 point explosion against the Clippers, the awesome clash between the Warriors and Spurs, the terrifying reality of the Thunder, and in memoriam for Nico Harrison in the NBA,

The Big Dogs are back and recapping the action from this past weekend including the Pistons lengthy win streak, the Rockets and Bucks going down to the wire, the sorry state of the Clippers, and the return of blind NBA comparisons.

The Big Dogs welcome you into the weekend as they recap the action from across the Association. Matt & Jordan recap the Blazers comeback win over the OKC Thunder, Donovan Mitchells 46-point explosion, the Lakers title chances, as well as the return of "Who's the Big Dog" and the first winner of Big Dog of the Month for the 2025-26 season.

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The Big Dogs are back and more depressed than ever. Matt & Jordan recap Myles Turner's homecoming to Indy, the 76ers ability to contend out East, the Pelicans facing a potential shun, injuries in ATL, Egos in Memphis, and the biggest surprises of the young NBA season.

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In a spoooooky episode of the show, the Big Dogs breakdown the recent dominance of Austin Reaves, the Bulls undefeated start, the Portland Mafia (Trail Blazers) playoff chances, disappointing starts in the East, and finishing off with the best Halloween performances in NBA history.

The hits don't stop coming as Austin Reaves becomes the third player to drop 50+ in just the first week of the NBA season. The Big Dogs recap other notable performances from around the league including Flagg's breakout game against Toronto, as well as Giannis continuing to carry the Bucks.

In possibly the most wild first 72 hours of an NBA season ever, the Big Dogs recap and overreact to each teams first game(s), historic scoring nights, as well as the FBI arresting Terry Rozier and Chauncey Billups as a part of a mafioso gambling scheme.

Locking in their pre-season predictions on the 2025-26 NBA season, the Big Dogs make their final picks for each major NBA Award, as well as the teams they believe are destined to meet in the 2026 NBA Finals.

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Rounding out the Western Conference with the final 2025-26 NBA Division preview, the Big Dogs breakdown the upcoming Southwest division, who's a contender, who's a pretender, and who the hell knows what the Pelicans are.

The penultimate division preview, the Big Dogs breakdown the Pacific division chock-full of old heads and teams that would've been good 10 years ago.

Venturing forward in their 2025-26 division previews, the Big Dogs breakdown the outlook of the Northwest division that features potential title contenders in the Oklahoma City Thunder, Denver Nuggets, and Minnesota Timberwolves.

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Rounding out the Eastern Conference, the Big Dogs give their takes on the Southeast Division including the Magic and Hawks chances of contending, next steps for the Heat, and ranting about the sad state of the Hornets (again).

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The Big Dogs are back and breaking down the 2025-26 NBA Central Division. Matt & Jordan talk about the Cavs NBA Finals chances, how far this Pistons team can go, and a rant or two about the sad, frustrating, and baffling state of the rest of the division.

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The NBA season is fast-approaching so the Big Dogs are back in a big way with their annual division previews. Hear what Matt & Jordan have to say about the Atlantic division, their Toronto Raptors playoff chances, the Knicks ceiling and NBA Finals potential, as well as much more in this loaded show.

The Big Dogs are back in action, recapping the EuroBasket final that saw Germany take the win over Turkey, evaluating Dennis Schroeder's Hall of Fame candidacy as well as several other current players, and of course more controversy out of the KL2 scandal.

The Big Dogs are back and getting ready to sleuth as they break down the recent controversy and accusations surrounding Kawhi Leonard and the LA Clippers potentially circumventing the NBA salary cap. Matt & Jordan also recap the EuroBasket Tournament thus far and give their predictions on who will be the last team standing among the final eight squads.

The Big Dogs are hot off their company retreat and are kicking off their sandals and strapping on their work boots as they get down to business reviewing the upcoming major dates of the 2025-26 NBA season. Matt & Jordan also take the time to go international as the preview and predict the winners of the 2025 FIBA EuroBasket Tournament

Break out the tin foil hats and open your third eye because the Big Dogs are ready to discuss some of the biggest NBA conspiracies, which they believe, and how they were uncovered.

The Big Dogs are back with another draft, this time selecting from the best players from the 2000's.

Back with some more offseason content, the Big Dogs recap this year's Summer League, the standout performers, as well as their takes on how the event unfolded. Matt & Jordan also talk the homecoming of two legendary point guards, as well as a former DPOY joining LeBron, Luka, and the Lakers

The Big Dogs once again put on their offseason draft caps, this time drafting from a pool of true unicorns in the NBA, North American white boys. Matt & Jordan make their picks, relive NBA history, and debate who has the stronger squad.

In what has been a wild start to the offseason, the Big Dogs recap all the latest big moves as well as the future outlook for some of the most active teams.

The offseason is officially here and the Big Dogs have got their suits on and are ready to take the reigns of every squad with a first round pick in the 2025 NBA Draft. Working together, Matt & Jordan combine forces to make their selections for how they feel each team SHOULD be drafting.

(Apologies, there was a tech issue on Jordan's end and his audio did not record for the outro, enjoy a couple farts instead)

In what was a wild, albeit somewhat disappointing finale to the 2024-25 NBA season, we have officially crowned a new NBA Champion in the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Big Dogs highlight how the Thunder carved out their path to the title, Haliburton's heartbreaking injury, and a massive trade in the West.

It all comes down to this. All the blood, all the sweat, all the tears, and all the hot takes boil down to one final cataclysmic Game 7 with the NBA Championship on the line. Matt & Jordan recap a wild Game 6, as well as give their full picks and predictions for who will come out on top for Game Seven Sunday in the 2025 NBA Finals.

In what could be the penultimate episode of Season 4, the Big Dogs recap a wild Game 5 of the NBA Finals and look ahead to what each team needs to do heading into Game 6.

The Big Dogs have plenty to talk about heading into a crucial Game 5 matchup as the Thunder and Pacers are all knotted up 2-2 in the best of seven series. Not only do we have plenty of NBA Finals takes to drop, but Matt & Jordan also break down the rare pre-offseason trade as the Memphis Grizzlies traded away Desmond Bane for a haul of future assets courtesy of the Orlando Magic.

The Big Dogs are back and ready to recap a wild Game 3 of the 2025 NBA Finals that saw historic performances, great coaching adjustments, and plenty of thrilling action. Matt & Jordan give their takes on what transpired, as well as their outlook heading into Game 4 and beyond.

The Big Dogs recap Game 2 of the 2025 NBA Finals and discuss the elite play of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.

The Big Dogs give their hottest takes after a shocking finish to Game 1 of the 2025 NBA Finals that saw the Pacers upset the Thunder in a come from behind victory.

After a lengthy layoff, the Big Dogs are back just in time for the NBA Finals as they preview the biggest series of the season as we await the coronation of this year's champion.

The Big Dogs are here to preview the upcoming 2025 NBA Conference Finals, as well as recap the culmination of the semi-finals from this past weekend.

In an absolutely loaded show, the Big Dogs recap two series coming to the end as the T-Wolves and Pacers make the Conference Finals in back-to-back seasons, as well as forecast the future outlooks for the Warriors and Cavaliers.

Along with this Matt & Jordan discuss and preview the upcoming climax of the Nuggets vs. Thunder as well as Celtics vs. Knicks Series.

Finally, the show caps off with a discussion around the Mavericks shocking Draft Lottery win and how this year's draft could impact the entire NBA.

After a lengthy layoff, the Big Dogs are back and ready to recap each second round series of the NBA playoffs as several series are officially on upset watch.

The Big Dogs are back in time to make their picks for the second round of the Western Conference playoffs, as well as analyze the first game of the semi-finals as the Pacers upset the Cavs on the road.

With the East ready for the second round of the playoffs and the West finishing up the first round, the Big Dogs recap all the latest postseason action, as well as preview the upcoming matchups ahead.

Catchup on all the latest 2025 playoff action with the Big Dogs

The Big Dogs give their official picks for the first round of the 2025 NBA Playoffs, as well as their NBA Finals picks.

It's time to hand out the hardware for the 2024-25 NBA season and the Big Dogs have saved their hottest takes for last as they dole out their picks for the top players throughout the regular season.

The postseason is officially here and the Big Dogs are ready to give their picks for the NBA Play-In Tournament.

The Big Dogs head into the weekend recapping the emotional return of Luka Doncic to Dallas, previewing the first round playoff matchups they want to see most, and a retrospect on the Hall of Fame career of Dwight Howard.

The Big Dogs are back and here to give their reactions to the shocking firing of Nuggets Head Coach, Michael Malone. Other topics include previewing the Lakers vs. Mavericks matchup on Wednesday night as Luka Doncic returns to Dallas for the first time since being traded, as well as analyzing the hot streaks for the Clippers & Timberwolves, finishing off with some March Madness talk.

Catchup on all the weeks action across the NBA with the Big Dogs as they recap Ja Morant's buzzer beater against Miami, a great matchup between the Warriors and Lakers, Draymond Green's DPOY case, Big Dog of the Month, and more!

Catchup with the Big Dogs as they recap the brawl between the Timberwolves and Pistons, an early grieving period for the Suns season, discussing the Knicks chance to win a first round series without Brunson, breaking down the chalky Final Four, and the return of NBA Trivia.

The Big Dogs are here to make your weekend even sweeter with their hottest takes on all the latest news from around the NBA such as Taylor Jenkins surprise firing, Damian Lillard out indefinitely, LeBron vs Stephen A beef, and much more!

The Big Dogs are back and (somewhat) on schedule as they recap all the biggest stories around the game of basketball as we approach the end of the NBA regular season.

It's March and that means it's time for some madness with the Big Dogs. Matt & Jordan break down both the men's and women's brackets and reveal their Final Four selections as well as their top Cinderella picks to go deep in the tournament.

The Big Dogs are back and breaking down a wild few nights in the NBA including Joel Embiid being ruled out for the remainder of the season, Steph Curry's latest historic performance, hyping up the Rockets and Pistons, the Cavs becoming the first official playoff squad, as well as Anthony Edwards receiving a suspension.

In this episode, the Big Dogs discuss the recent victory of Canada in the hockey world, the unfortunate season-ending injury of Victor Wembenyama, the controversial 25-game suspension of Bobby Portis, and the potential future of Giannis Antetokounmpo with the Milwaukee Bucks. The conversation highlights the implications of these events on the respective teams and players, as well as the broader landscape of professional sports

On todays show, Matty Eich and Fleg Dog discuss the recent NBA All-Star Weekend, expressing disappointment in the event's format and player participation. They compare the excitement of the All-Star game to the thrilling Canada vs. U.S. hockey game, highlighting the lack of intensity and competitiveness in the NBA event.

The Big Dogs critique the league's management under Adam Silver, the absence of key players like LeBron James and Anthony Edwards, and the overall direction of the NBA, suggesting a need for a return to traditional formats and player accountability.

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Bringing you the heat before All-Star weekend kicks off, the Big Dogs give their predictions on each of the skills contests on Saturday night, as well as who they think will win the newly formatted All-Star tournament.

In this episode, the Big Dogs discuss the recent Super Bowl, the performance of Kendrick Lamar during the halftime show, and the implications of Anthony Davis's injury on the Dallas Mavericks. They also touch on the NBA All-Star Game updates, including the addition of Trae Young, and highlight the surprising performance of the Portland Trail Blazers as they make a push for the playoffs. In this episode, the hosts discuss the emergence of new talents in the NBA, particularly focusing on the Trailblazers and their surprising competitiveness this season. Finally, Matt & Jordan award the Big Dog of the Month...

Craziest NBA Trade Deadline ever? The Big Dogs think so and are here to recap each of the biggest moves, how they feel they'll translate into the second half of the season, and who should be looked at as series title contenders.

In what might be the most shocking, insane, and mind-boggling episode of Big Dog Ball Talk history, the boys break down the blockbuster trades from this past weekend ahead of the impending NBA Trade Deadline.

The Big Dogs are kicking off the weekend right as they recap the latest NBA news such as the NBA All-Star reserves, trouble and rumours swirling in NOLA, Rozier in hot water, and a venting session about Adam Silver.

The Big Dogs are back to recap a surprising addition to the trade market, Jimmy Butlers latest BS, remembering Iguodala's Warriors legacy, and ripping the NBA All-Star weekend (LONG LIVE DINK PATE)

The Big Dogs are ready to recap the latest news in the NBA including All-Star talk, the Magics struggles with their returning stars, trade talk, and more!

The Big Dogs are back to make their annual NBA All-Star picks full of controversy, specifications, and some hall of fame talk?

The Big Dogs are working on the weekend, recapping the Grizzlies dominant win over the Spurs, the outlook for San Antonio moving forward, OKC blasting the Cavs, and some big injury news out East.

The Big Dogs highlight three of the hottest teams in the NBA while analyzing the collapse of a storied franchise.

The Big Dogs are back (late) and ready to recap the latest NBA action including hyping up the Cavs and Thunder, the latest saga of the Pelicans downfall, Paolo making an immediate impact, as well as two former All-Stars set to come off the bench and more!

The Big Dogs are back and recapping a wild last week of NBA action including trade talk for Jimmy Butler, the T-Wolves lacklustre play, Kawhi's return, and more!

The Big Dogs are back from the holidays and ready to recap all the action that unfolded in their time off.

The Big Dogs are back in town and ready to recap the weekends action, preview the NBA Cup Finals, as well as discuss why they think the NBA has seen a decline in viewership.

The Big Dogs are here living for the weekends as they preview the upcoming NBA Cup matchups, talk Jimmy Butler mock trades with the Rockets, Mavericks, and Suns, as well as the return of NBA Blind Comparisons.

The Big Dogs are here and ready to recap the weekend of NBA action including the Mavs seven-game win streak, injuries to All-Star players Wagner and Ingram, NBA Cup Talk, as well as Chris Paul making NBA history as a passer.

The Big Dogs are here to make your weekend complete with their recap of Jonathan Kuminga's career night, the Hawks and Raptors heating up, Lakers recent struggles, some WNBA talk, and more.

The Big Dogs have awoken from their food comas (unrelated to American Thanksgiving) and are back to business in the podcasting world. In this show Matt & Jordan discuss the surging play of the Magic, Bucks, Grizzlies, and Rockets, the delusion of the Pelicans front office, as well as awarding the Big Dog of the Month for November.

The Big Dogs have returned to recap the weekend action from across the NBA including a battle between NBA title hopefuls in the Celtics VS Timberwolves, LaMelo's career-high 50, the surging play of Scottie Pippen Jr., and Ty Jerome, as well as a discussion around the recent struggles of Tyrese Haliburton.

Jordan and Matt also lock horns again as Matt steps into the hot seat for a round of NBA Trivia.

The Big Dogs are back from the echo chamber and are ready to recap an eventful week of NBA action. With no shortage of drama, high-stakes games, and impressive performance, Matt & Jordan lay it all out in this Friday show.

The Big Dogs recap a busy weekend of NBA action including historic performances and thrilling finishes. Matt & Jordan also discuss a rumoured change to this years All-Star Game format.

The Big Dogs are back (and moustached) and breaking down a wild night in the Association as multiple 50+ point performances, Embiid's horrendous season debut, Klay Thompsons return to the Bay Area, and a new segment, Which Was Worse?

The Big Dogs are here to recap a weekend full of injury woes, as well as discuss two of the top teams in the East.

The Big Dogs are back playing "who's the Big Dog" for the early 2024-25 as well as breaking down emerging contenders, and viable pretenders

The Big Dogs make a quick turnaround and bring you their thoughts from a drama-filled weekend of the NBA off the court.

The Big Dogs break down some early season trade scenarios, as well as the injury to Paolo Banchero, and the first Big Dog of the Month award is given out.

The Big Dogs are back after a wild weekend of NBA action and we're here to recap the latest news from across the league. Matt & Jordan rank each of the remaining unbeaten teams, evaluate the panic level for some disappointing squads, as well as if James Harden is back to MVP form.

The Big Dogs finally have basketball to break down as the league tipped off this week. Matt & Jordan give their early hot takes on the best & worst season opening performances, the latest injury woes for the Pelicans, and legal troubles for the 76ers & Clippers.

The NBA season is finally upon us and the Big Dogs are giving all of their picks for this year's end of season awards, Finals matchup, as well as their infamous $50 wager.

The final division preview ahead of the 2024-25 NBA season, hear what the Big Dogs have to say about the Pacific division.

On the homestretch of the NBA season, the Big Dogs provide their insight on the Northwest division and how they feel each team will shake out this year.

Part 4 of 6 NBA divisional previews, this episode focuses on the Southwest Division of the NBA.

Capping off the Eastern Conference portion of their six-part season preview, the Big Dogs are here to break down the Southeast division.

On their second of six division previews ahead of the 2024-25 NBA season, the Big Dogs are here to preview the Central Division.

The 2024-25 season is just around the corner and the Big Dogs are back and ready to breakdown all 30 teams in the NBA prior to tip-off, starting with the Atlantic Division.

Matt & Jordan discuss who won the Karl-Anthony Towns trade, the Celtics chances of repeating, the 76ers title chances, and what the rebuilding Raptors & Nets can look forward to.

The Big Dogs also kick off the episode as they reflect on the career of Derrick Rose, as well as pay their respects to the late, Dikembe Mutombo.

The Big Dogs are far from being done with the 90s as they dive even deeper into their evolution into annoying old heads as they draft their all-time starting fives from players in the 1990s.

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The Big Dogs are celebrating the beginning of the football season by compiling a starting offence and defence made up of entirely NBA talent.

The Big Dogs have returned and are ready to recap the Olympic basketball tournament.

The Big Dogs are going global as they breakdown the field competing in this year's Olympic basketball tournament.

The Big Dogs have made their return as they recap all the biggest offseason moves and how this will impact the upcoming season.

The Big Dogs break in the offseason by previewing the NBA Draft, their choice for the top pick, under the radar prospects, as well as if Bronny James deserves a roster spot. Matt & Jordan also get into some trade talk recapping the blockbuster Mikal Bridges trade to complete the Nova Knicks, as well as the Bulls and Thunder making a big trade of their own.

The 2023-24 NBA season has officially come to an end with the Boston Celtics claiming the NBA Championship. Hear the Big Dogs break down the season-finale as well as their outlook toward the upcoming offseason.

The Big Dogs are back to recap Game 2 of the 2024 NBA Finals as they identify how the Mavericks need to adjust in order to comeback in the series as well as debate who's play is more worrying between Jayson Tatum and Kyrie Irving