The Atlantic Files

Episode 73 of The Atlantic Files is fresh off the digital press. This week, Alex touches on some of the topics that Brett Brown talked about on the Woj Pod. Those include the relationship between Ben Simmons and Joel Embiid, the difference in Markelle Fultz's recovery, and Ben Simmons' mindset. Then, in case you haven't heard already, Jahlil Okafor has finally been traded away from Philadelphia. So, that means we have to talk about how Okafor could potentially help or hurt the Nets. Also, how does Nik Stauskas fit in?

On Episode 72 of The Atlantic Files, Mike Bash joins Alex Fischbein to talk about the young Brooklyn Nets. Last time Mike joined the show, he foretold the great play of Spencer Dinwiddie. This week, he talks about Dinwiddie's impact as well as offers another player who could do the same thing going forward.  What kind of timeline are the Nets on though? How will they compare with Ben Simmons and the Sixers in the future? What would Ben Simmons play like if he had a jumper? Finally, in the Out of Bounds segment, Mike and Alex discuss whether "redshirt" rookies like Simmons, Embiid, and Blake Griffin should qualify for the Rookie of the Year award.

Episode 71 of the Atlantic Files is here to talk about the city that the Drake guy is from. Yes, that city. The one with the team named after dinosaurs. The Raptors, while having one of the more interesting names, are one of the more boring teams in the Atlantic Division. They may be second place in the division and one of the perennial playoff contenders, but in terms of this division, they are boring. OG Anunoby has been an under the radar player in Toronto. He has turned into one of their better defenders, and a huge injection of energy into the starting lineup. Who else helps this team that is not named Kyle Lowry or DeMar DeRozan? The New York Knicks are breaking through many expectations set for them this season. The leader of that battering ram has been the unicorn, Kristaps Porzingis. How bad are they on the road compared to at home though? Finally, the Philadelphia 76ers have also been a fun and exciting team. Ben Simmons and Joel Embiid have been better than anyone expected at this point. Why are people asking for Brett Brown to be fired then? Listen and find out all of the answers to these questions!

Episode 70 of The Atlantic Files is here and we're ready to talk about the Boston Celtics. That's the Eastern Conference-leading Boston Celtics. Kyrie Irving's team that is currently doing better than LeBron's team.  In this episode, we go over the differences in Kyrie's game and leadership abilities from last season compared to this season. Boston has had some huge differences at the team level as well, and they all stem from the differences in rebounding. Plus, we talk about the growth of Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum. Last but not least, there is some bonus information on the huge night that Joel Embiid cashed in. Enjoy!

In case you haven't listened to the last episode of The Atlantic Files. Our Nets correspondent, Mike Bash, talked about how Brooklyn needs to start Spencer Dinwiddie. Well, he's been playing extremely well lately, and it's time to give that even further thought. Bryan Colangelo has decided to play some sort of game with Jahlil Okafor as the main piece. Okafor requested a buyout, but Colangelo seems to think he can make a trade for some sort of value. Whether this is true or not, Colangelo needs to get a deal done so that he's not playing with this young man's career. Finally, in the out of bounds segment, we have some spicy talk. No, not that kind of spicy talk, get your mind out of the gutter. It's hot wing talk!

D'Angelo Russell and the Brooklyn Nets have been red hot on offense to start the season. So, it's only right that we talk some Nets and bring in the new Atlantic Files' Nets correspondent, Mike Bash, from The Underdog Sports. Mike and I go over the off-season where Brooklyn set the tone for what their future could look like. Then, we talk about the kind of impact that the Jeremy Lin injury could have on the team. Thrown in between are memories of the New Jersey Nets, talk about Reggie Evans, and more. To round out this week's episode, the Philadelphia 76ers' training staff needs to be roasted again. Markelle Fultz had to get his shoulder drained and reportedly is unable to lift his arm enough to shoot a ball. He has been playing through pain, and the trainers have seemingly failed yet again.

The new NBA season is finally ready to tipoff! Obviously, this means we need to predict every single thing that will happen this season, and how the Atlantic Division will fare against the rest of the league. Okay, we might not predict how many times Drake gets hype at a Raptors game, but we do have a lot of predictions.  Also, as mentioned last week, the new segment, "Out of Bounds," makes its debut. After all of the regular season predictions, it's time to talk a little about the love of sports and the playing field that they are all on. Yes, this does pertain to the United States missing out on the World Cup, but it's not just about soccer.

Episode 66 of The Atlantic Files talks about Jay Z curses, Beyonce curses, and a little bit of basketball. Okay, that may be a little bit of an exaggeration when I say "little bit" of basketball, but there is some curse talk! Preseason basketball has begun, so that means it's time to blow some things out of proportion and talk about how teams are faring so far. Brooklyn is looking like the greatest team since sliced bread, and the New York Knicks are...well...the Knicks.  Joel Embiid signed a massive contract extension and it's sending so many people into a frenzy because they just can't believe how he's getting paid so much money for 30 games. Ben Simmons and Markelle Fultz, however, are showing that they are healthy and they're ready to ball this season. Fultz' shooting form though, needs some work. There's more too, but you have to listen to the episode for the rest!

Episode 65 of The Atlantic Files is fresh off the press! This week, we have yet another trade to talk about, some weird signings in Philly, and Joel Embiid's injury situation. First things first, Carmelo Anthony, aka Hoodie Melo, is officially out of New York! Oklahoma City now has a big three that doesn't contain Kevin Durant nor James Harden. How will OKC fare with the new trio of Westbrook, George, and Anthony? What is the New York Knicks identity now? Also, The Sixers signed both Kris Humphries and Emeka Okafor. Not sure if this is a veteran presence move, or they just wanted another Okafor. Then, Joel Embiid is still not cleared to play 5-on-5, so could there be any reasons other than just the injury that is holding him back?

The new and improved version of the Atlantic Files is here. Well, the new and improved look anyway. Finally, the fall is approaching quicker, and the season will be here soon enough. Until then, we have some rule changes, ranks, and interesting stats to talk about. Adam Silver and the owners across the league are going to talk about lottery reform yet again. Adrian Wojnarowski was the first to report that they will be trying to lessen the chances of the worst team to receive the top pick in the draft. Sounds crazy when you think about it, right? The worst team has a worse chance of getting better while the mediocre teams have a better chance? Also, there has been plenty of talk about Carmelo Anthony's rank in the NBA these days. Some of these rankings are straight out of left field while others are at least respectable. Ours, here at Basketball Society, is definitely the best though. However, we need to address the Carmelo situation in the episode below.

An emergency pod is here! Kyrie Irving has officially been dealt to the Boston Celtics and we have to talk about it. We really don't get to see two star players swap teams every day. Sure we've seen our fair share leave in free agency, but man, this is something else. Isaiah Thomas, Jae Crowder, Ante Zizic, and the Brooklyn Nets 2018 first round pick are all taking a road trip over to Cleveland. That's right, not just Isaiah Thomas is finding a new home in Ohio. LeBron James gets himself someone to help him out on defense, and the Cavaliers get a little bit of insurance if LeBron decides to leave next season. Really, this is a win-win for the Cavs and LeBron. Who exactly won the trade though? Listen to the full episode below to find out!

This week on the Atlantic Files, it's time to breakdown some of the new schedules that were released just earlier this week. Which teams have the most nationally televised games? Which Atlantic games should be the highlights of the season looking forward? Boston's new look team will be in the forefront of the Atlantic Division, and the NBA seems to want them to be the face of the division while Toronto and Philadelphia try to take that away. We all know it will be a while before we see the Brooklyn Nets getting their fair share of nationally televised games. For the Knicks, we're going to have to wait so we can see if Carmelo Anthony is staying or going to decide whether they deserve the amount of televised games they currently own.

The Atlantic Division is hitting its quiet time during the off-season. The Kyrie Irving talk has died down since a trade has not been found yet. However, Joel Embiid was not cleared for five-on-five basketball, and Isaiah Thomas said that he deserves to get that lucrative max contract.  So, after getting the little bit of news over with, it's time for an Atlantic Division history lesson. We go over some of the best players for each franchise in the Atlantic Division. Also, we talk about the teams that grabbed the most wins in a season for each franchise, and who were the main contributors for each team. Yes, we do talk about basketball in the old days compared to the modern day. Get over it, and just include Wilt Chamberlain in the GOAT conversation already.

Now that the Year in Review series is over, The Atlantic Files is back with a new episode on the latest news coming out of the Atlantic Division. The Knicks may be the second best team in New York now, but we have to wait and see what Cleveland decides to do with Kyrie Irving. Toronto and Brooklyn both made some moves, one of them with each other, but are they the correct ones? For over a season, I have been screaming on these podcasts for the Raptors to trade DeMarre Carroll. Finally. the day has come, and the Raptors did not stop there. They went out and got his perfect replacement as well. Then, the Brooklyn Nets capitalized on a shaky season from Allen Crabbe and acquired him in a trade with Portland. The Nets may be a little better than we originally thought.

Episode 59 of The Atlantic Files is here, and that means the last episode of the "Year in Review" series is upon us as we take a look at the Boston Celtics.