Blue Hardwood Podcast

Sean Bush with the Smoking Cuban joins us for this episode.We review Sean's recent article about SF prospects the Mavs could target for the draft. Sean's article is listed below https://thesmokingcuban.com/2020/05/29/dallas-mavericks-wing-targets-2020-draft/How does the Mavs bench stack up against the remaining 21 teams? Who could the Mavs add?How are we feeling about K.P?Check out Sean's work with the Smoking Cuban here. https://thesmokingcuban.com/Check out  Lauren's work with Mavs Money ball here https://www.mavsmoneyball.com/Follow Sean Bush on Twitter @seanbush3Follow Brian on Twitter @BrianZilemFollow Lauren on Twitter @lgunnnnFollow the podcast @bluehardwood. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Keith Smith with Yahoo sports joins the podcast as we discuss the NBA reopening.Keith's Experience working at Disney and his article proposing the NBA to play at Disney. Keith's article is listed belowhttps://sports.yahoo.com/why-walt-disney-world-would-be-the-ideal-spot-for-the-nba-to-salvage-its-season-142557713.htmlWill this work?Biggest questions or concerns going into this NBA restart?Follow Keith on Twitter @KeithSmithNBA Things you would like to see the NBA implement during their gamesCheck out  Lauren's work with Mavs Money ball here https://www.mavsmoneyball.com/     Follow Brian on Twitter @BrianZilem     Follow Lauren on Twitter @lgunnnn     Follow the podcast @bluehardwood. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Game 5 series over! The Mavericks win in thriller 84-83 over the Jazz.We chat about Lauren's recent article Five things to hope for when Dallas Maverick basketball returns.https://www.mavsmoneyball.com/2020/5/28/21271130/five-things-to-hope-for-when-dallas-maverick-basketball-returnsDame's comments about returning to the NBA.How the NBA could handle fans in the stands?Finley is gooooood! Calvin Booth saves the day!Check out  Lauren's work with Mavs Money ball here https://www.mavsmoneyball.com/    Follow Brian on Twitter @BrianZilem    Follow Lauren on Twitter @lgunnnn    Follow the podcast @bluehardwood. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Mavs open up a can on the Jazz to tie the series 2-2 107-77.Jae Crowder’s tenure as a Maverick.The Maverick big 3 come up big for the Mavs.Last dance recapShould the 2011 Mavs had the opportunity to define the title? Check out  Lauren's work with Mavs Money ball here https://www.mavsmoneyball.com/   Follow Brian on Twitter @BrianZilem   Follow Lauren on Twitter @lgunnnn   Follow the podcast @bluehardwood. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Mavericks hold off the Jazz 94-91 to win game 3 in Dallas!We Recap game 3Tripe Doubles are they overvalued?Bill WaltonDirk shows his superpowersQuiet game from FinleyNash finally wins the point guard battlerCheck out Lauren's work with Mavs Money ball here https://www.mavsmoneyball.com/  Follow Brian on Twitter @BrianZilem  Follow Lauren on Twitter @lgunnnn  Follow the podcast @bluehardwood. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Brian and Lauren review game 2 from the 01 Jazz/ Mavs playoff game.Is there a duo in the NBA today that could lead a team to 50 wins at ages 38 and 39? Stockton and Malone compWhat if KP didn’t score a bucket until the 3rd quarter of a playoff game? The story behind why Utah hates Dirk? Game 2 recap-If the Dirk and Finely timeline was switched would that version of the Mavs win a title?Check out Lauren's work with Mavs Money ball here https://www.mavsmoneyball.com/  Follow Brian on Twitter @BrianZilem  Follow Lauren on Twitter @lgunnnn  Follow the podcast @bluehardwood. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Game 1 Jazz 88 Mavs 86The Jazz lead the series 1-0Experience vs no experience90's NBA logos are the bestBryan Russell ugh...Hindsight of using Dirk in 01.Michael Finley is the man.Big Donnie and Little Donnie.How the 01 Mavs compare to today's team?Check out Lauren's work with Mavs Money ball here https://www.mavsmoneyball.com/ Follow Brian on Twitter @BrianZilem Follow Lauren on Twitter @lgunnnn Follow the podcast @bluehardwood. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

6 of 30. Chase Whitney writer with At the Hive joins us to chat all things Charlotte Hornets. What happens with Malik Monk? Miles Bridges Best memories of MKG.How to evaluate MJ as the owner of the team? Draft prospects the Hornets could target?Check our Chase‘s work with At the Hive here https://www.atthehive.com.Follow Chase on Twitter ‪@chasewhitney_ ‬Check out Lauren's work with Mavs Money ball here https://www.mavsmoneyball.com/  Follow Brian on Twitter  @BrianZilem  Follow Lauren on Twitter @lgunnnn  Follow the podcast @bluehardwood. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

5 of 30We were thrilled to talk about Chicago Bulls with John Sabine from the Bulls Outsiders.What’s been holding Chicago back the most? Draft moves, player development, or management?The Enigma Zach LaVine.Will Lauri Markkanen’s body ever let him play a full season?Will the new Bulls give this team needed direction?Trades the Bulls could look at?Follow John on Twitter @jsabine214Check out Lauren's work with Mavs Money ball here https://www.mavsmoneyball.com/ Follow Brian on Twitter  @BrianZilem Follow Lauren on Twitter @lgunnnn Follow the podcast @bluehardwood. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Brian and Lauren review top stories this week in the NBA.Top prospect Jalen Green skipping college.Rudy Gobert and Donovan Mitchell.Would Rudy be a good fit for the Mavs or is there a better option out there?Lauren's recent article on Giannis. https://www.mavsmoneyball.com/2020/4/17/21224157/the-milwaukee-bucks-misfortune-could-be-the-dallas-mavericks-gainMJ the last dance debuts this weekend.Check out Lauren's work with Mavs Money ball here https://www.mavsmoneyball.com/Follow Brian on Twitter  @BrianZilemFollow Lauren on Twitter @lgunnnnFollow the podcast @bluehardwood. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

-The T.V play-by-play voice for the Dallas Mavericks Mark Followill joins the podcast. This is part 2 of our interview with Mark. -What has been Luka's biggest improvement from year 1 to year 2? -Devin Booker.-How a virtual draft would like for the NBA?- Mark's favorite memories broadcastingCheck out Lauren's work with Mavs Money ball here https://www.mavsmoneyball.com/ Follow Mark on twitter @MFollowill Follow Brian on Twitter  @BrianZilem Follow Lauren on Twitter @lgunnnn Follow the podcast @bluehardwood. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The T.V play-by-play voice for the Dallas Mavericks Mark Followill joins the podcast. This is part 1 of 2 our interview with Mark.-Wrestling Talk-During the  2011 run, when did things start to change and feel like the Mavs could win it all?-What player/coach do you think from the team side of things has been the most significant piece that has impacted Dirk during his 21 season career in Dallas?Check out Lauren's work with Mavs Money ball here https://www.mavsmoneyball.com/Follow Mark on twitter @MFollowillFollow Brian on Twitter  @BrianZilemFollow Lauren on Twitter @lgunnnnFollow the podcast @bluehardwood. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

4 of 30Friend of the pod Jonathan Schulman editor with Toasting and Posting joins us to chat about the New York Knicks.Becky Hammonds the next Knicks head coach?RJ Barrett report card.Will the Knicks ever win a title with James Dolan?What’s the direction of the team this offseason?NBA draftFree agency?Check out Jonathan's work with Toasting and Posting here https://www.postingandtoasting.com/Check out Lauren's work with Mavs Money ball here https://www.mavsmoneyball.com/Follow Jonathan on Twitter @aightthoFollow Brian on Twitter  @BrianZilemFollow Lauren on Twitter @lgunnnnFollow the podcast @bluehardwood. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

3 of 30 Detroit Pistons.Friend of the pod Matt Schoch joins us to chat Detroit basketball.Christian Wood testing Positive.Is it time to trade Blake Griffin?Finally moving on from Andre Drummond.What’s the direction for the team moving forward?Check out Lauren's work with Mavs Money ball here https://www.mavsmoneyball.com/Follow Matt on Twitter @Matt_Schoch_‬Follow Brian on Twitter  @BrianZilemFollow Lauren on Twitter @lgunnnnFollow the podcast @bluehardwood. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

2 of 30 The Atlanta Hawks.@Graham_Chapple with @peachtreehoops joins the podcast to talk all things Atlanta Hawks.Prior to the suspension was the season a disappointment for Hawks fans?Grading Cam and De’Andre’s first season.Is John Collins a building block for the future?Can the Hawks make CC work with their lineup moving forward?The direction of the team moving forward?Check out Lauren's work with Mavs Money ball here https://www.mavsmoneyball.com/Check out Graham's work with Peach Tree hoops here https://www.peachtreehoops.com/Follow Brian on Twitter  @BrianZilemFollow Lauren on Twitter @lgunnnnFollow the podcast @bluehardwood. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Brian and Lauren begin our podcast series where we chat about every team in the NBA. @James_Laughery7 host of @_EverythingCavs joins the show tomorrow as we chat Cleveland Cavaliers. Why the John Beilein hire didn’t work. Will Sexton and Garland work? What’s next for the direction of the team?Check out Lauren's work with Mavs Money ball here https://www.mavsmoneyball.com/Follow Brian on Twitter  @BrianZilemFollow Lauren on Twitter @lgunnnn See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Brian and Lauren do their best to navigate through these crazy times we live in right now.How does the NBA suspending the season effect, everyone?What happens next? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Friend of the pod Parker Fleming stops by to chat all things Memphis Grizzlies.How Jonas has changed his game? -Dillon Brooks under appreciated? -Luka vs JA finally? Memphis defense on the rise?ROY vote-Iggy debacle-playoffs-expectations for next 3 yearsGive Parker a follow on Twitter ‪@PAKA_FLOCKA ‬Check out Parker’s work https://www.grizzlybearblues.comGive Brian a follow on Twitter @brianzilemGive Lauren a follow on Twitter @Lgunnnn See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Brian and Lauren recap the Mavericks 127-123 win in overtime over the Pelicans. Put Luka in bubble See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Brian and Lauren are joined by David Ramil host of the Locked on Heat podcast to discuss all things related to the Miami Heat.How have the Heat turned everything around in such a short time?The Growth of Bam.Has Jimmy Bulter changed?Life after D-WadeLuka's 21st Birthday against Miami.Why has Miami struggled to star the 2nd half?Parting with Justise Winslow.Who has the better bench?Who goes further in the playoffs the Mavs or Heat?Give David a follow on Twitter @Dramil13Check out the Locked on Heat pod hereGive Lauren a follow on Twitter ‪@lgunnnn‬Check out Lauren's work on Mavs Money ball here https://www.mavsmoneyball.com/Give Brian a follow on Twitter @brianzilem See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.