The Basketball Jones Podcast

On today's episode of "The Overdose," The Basketball Jones discuss who the second best team in the East is (Pacers, Celtics, Knicks), George Maloof pitting Seattle vs. Sacramento, the L.A. Daily News' hypothetical Dwight Howard-for-Dirk Nowitzki deal, Greg Oden's comeback, and the inaugural class of TBJ's "Hall of Very Good." (Let us know you inductees below.) All that, plus stall tactics, more Honey Nut Cheerios, Theo Fleury, and McRibs

On Thursday's live episode of "The Fix," The Jones discuss Seattle possibly getting the Kings franchise, 'Melo's one-game suspension, Honey Nut Cheerios, those gigantic Grizzlies, L.A.'s five-game losing streak, whether the Wolves can survive without Love for eight weeks, and notes from the rest of last night's busy schedule. All that, plus Leigh Ellis opens a pack of '91-92 Upper Deck basketball cards.

On Wednesday's live episode of "The Fix," The Jones discuss Paul George's two-way game, LeBron's pre-game comments, Miami's continuing rebounding issues, those runnin' Rockets, Carlos Delfino, Kobe's legs, Reggie Evans, Dante Cunningham's 20-footer, Jim Boylan's first win as the Bucks head coach, and whether or not any of the reported Rudy Gay deals make sense for Memphis. All that, plus the "Hall of Very Good," organs, casting retried NBA players for "The Investigation," Mark Whalberg's residence, duck faces, and rec league banners.

On Tuesday's live episode of "The Fix," The Jones breakdown last night's heated Celtics-Knicks game — 'Melo vs. Garnett, Rondo's one game-suspension, Avery Bradley's defense, Paul Pierce's MSG trolling — before discussing Eric Gordon, Beal's game-winner, and the Bucks parting ways with Scott Skiles. All that, plus Woody Allen impersonations, Hall of Famers, DMC, Kobe tweets, and Katherine Webb.

On Monday's live episode of "The Fix," The Jones list their NBA weekend winners and losers. Thumbs down, once again, for the Lakers' defense, Dirk and his free-falling Mavs, Kevin Love's metacarpals, the Heat's rebounding issues, and the confusing Royce White vs. the Rockets drama. Thumbs up for the Celtics' weekend, the Blazers 3-1 road trip, Kyrie Irving game-winners, and sneaky Ty Lawson. All that, plus "conversations," hockey, asterisks, and Kobe on Twitter.

On today's episode of "The Overdose," The Jones set team-specific, player-specific and personal resolutions for 2013. Later, we discuss returning stars (Dirk Nowitzki, Eric Gordon, Amar'e Stoudemire), the waitress who took out Stephen Jackson, SI's All-Disappointment Team, and hard-to-watch basketball squads. All that, plus a Scandinavian firecracker, Kevin Durant's ejection, tater tots and yoga.

On Thursday's episode of "The Fix," The Jones talk to a grown man dressed as a baby about last night's 12 NBA games. Topics discussed include the Warriors' physical play, Terrence Ross' three-point barrage, the Celtics' slide, Dirk, Brook Lopez, whether Pop will play his starters tonight in NYC, Rock Chalk Jayhawk, and Jamaal Tinsley. All that, plus concussions, Tostitos, and the NBA's biggest babies.

On today's first show of 2013, The Jones list their NBA holiday winners and losers from the past two weeks. Thumbs down for Avery Johnson getting canned, the Knicks' defense, Dallas' playoff chances, Christmas Day uniforms, and Latrell Sprewell's lame neighbors. Thumbs up for the Clippers' 17-game winning streak, JaVale McGee's three-point celebration, the Pacers, and League Pass-friendly Rockets. All that, plus a tight MVP race, Christmas drinks and nipples.

On today's final show of 2012, The Jones discuss players who should be traded, our NBA Christmas gift-giving guide, sad Deron Williams, the new All-Star Saturday Night format, Big Baby's injury, the New Orleans Rougarou, and, considering the world is about to end, items we would add to an NBA time capsule. All that, plus shitty birthdays, our TBJ soundboard, and a little country music.

On Thursday's live episode of "The Fix," The Jones recap all 11 NBA games from last night's schedule. Topics discussed include: 'Melo's MVP impact, a potential "Sad Deron" meme, KD's beastly fourth quarter, Matt Barnes' temper, a Gerald Green sighting, the shootout in Sacramento, Big Baby's injury, Chandler Parsons' handsome bobble-head, cheap tickets, and the worst fans to run into at NBA games. All that, plus TBJ's first ever Yankee Swap gift exchange. Basketball-related gifts only!

On Wednesday's live episode of "The Fix," The Jones recap all 10 games from last night's NBA schedule. Topics discussed include: Deron Williams' shooting slump, Derrick Favors, the Heat's three-point shooting, Shved getting killed by Wade, Joakim Noah's triple-double and minutes, Faried's puke, poor Gerald Henderson, "The Big White Fundamental," Raptors news, Jennings, and the playoff picture. All that, plus mail, cookies, Hondas, and a whole lot of Falco.

On Tuesday's live episode of "The Fix," The Jones discuss Jeremy Lin's New York homecoming, the Knicks' faltering defense, Tyson Chandler's flagrant foul, Ibaka’s jumper, LeBron Durant, De Colo's "punch," that ugly Grizzlies-Bulls game, Kevin Love's diarrhea, and some candidates for Most Improved Player. All that, plus the loaded Christmas Day schedule, injured players returning, and which NBA guy would make for the best mall Santa.

On Monday's live episode of "The Fix," The Jones list their NBA weekend winners and losers. Thumbs up for Ricky Rubio's return, both L.A. teams, the streaking Raptors, Kyrie Irving's first MSG moment, and Damian Lillard's game-winner. Thumbs down for Monty Williams, the tired Boston Celtics, Deron Williams, and Joel Przybilla getting suspended one game without pay for this! All that, plus Jose Calderon's professionalism, Seinfeld, and ball-punching.

On today’s show, The Jones hit you with their Q1 Quarterly Report. We're talkin' which teams' stocks are overvalued, which undervalued teams you should invest in now, and which NBA players are can't-miss Blue Chippers. Other topics include Kevin Love's comments about Wolves management, the NBA All-Star Game's first ballot returns, and whether Vince Carter, Grant Hill, 'Sheed, Tracy McGrady and Allen Iverson are Hall-of-Fame worthy? All that, plus Hoop Data, Tyrus Thomas' wife, mountain biking, The Alan Parsons Project, sexy NBA coaches, and a guy named Laird. Seriously. Laird.

On Thursday's live episode of "The Fix," The Basketball Jones recap all 14 games from last night. (Yes, we're counting our rec league final.) Topics discussed include the Warriors' defensive improvement, Draymond Green on LeBron, Pop rippin' Danny Green for his D on Mo Williams' game-winning three, Gordon Hayward's inspired play, that ugly Mavs-Celtics double OT game, half-court shots, and Matt Barnes. All that, plus the Sex Warriors, handsome Chandler Parsons, "getting pumped," Tim Duncan's stats, and a quick round of NBA Spelling Bee.