Business Casual Basketball

The past couple weeks have brought new details and perspectives concerning the fast approaching return of the NBA. Brandon Blanco from the Nothing but Facts podcast has joined the party to help host Aaron Washington discover some pros/cons of the restart, determine who could be picked up during the transaction window, and get excited about the return of hoops.  Brandon is the host of an awesome multi-sport podcast and has a soft spot for a certain popular NBA 2K game mode. You can follow him on Twitter @NBF_Clo. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/aaron-washington2/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/aaron-washington2/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

BCB is celebrating a huge milestone this week as we finally hit episode #100! To help celebrate this significant development and the return of the NBA, Aaron Washington welcomes on fellow Unwrapped Sports member, Amber Vickers! The two get down to business on the details of the league's plan to return in Orlando. These include big upcoming dates, remaining regular season schedules for the playoff hopefuls, how teams left out might be able to stay active, and more!  Amber is a multifaceted sports fan that is deeply invested in Oklahoma based teams. You can follow her on Twitter @SimplyMe_AV.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/aaron-washington2/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/aaron-washington2/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the aftermath of the ESPN feature documentary, The Last Dance, Marc Belleville of the Hoop Dreams podcast joins Aaron Washington for to breakdown some of the most informative and controversial aspects of the series.   Marc is a massive MJ fan who has no problem talking about the GOAT for hours on end. You can follow him on Twitter @HoopDreams_MB.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/aaron-washington2/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/aaron-washington2/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, Shane Young from Forbes Sports is back to cover some first round matchups if the season is indeed allowed to continue! Shane is an excellent NBA analyst/columnist with extensive knowledge of the league. Check him out on Twitter @YoungNBA. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/aaron-washington2/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/aaron-washington2/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We're back with a special guest this week as Mark Haynes from the Minute till 6 podcast is in the house to speak to Aaron Washington about the pros/cons of elite High School players choosing the G League over College, as well as the idea of restarting the NBA season in Disney World.  Mark Haynes is a California resident and a pleasure to talk ball with. Go give him a follow on Twitter and Instagram @mhdachamp.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/aaron-washington2/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/aaron-washington2/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

BCB is back this week as Aaron Washington discusses what has kept him away from podcasting for so long, and what makes this upcoming Hoops Hall class one of the best we've ever seen. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/aaron-washington2/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/aaron-washington2/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

NBA Draft Analyst and former NBA agent Matt Babcock is in the building this week to reflect on the great stories that developed in the league this season prior to the hiatus. Matt currently does excellent scouting work with Babcock Hoops and should be a key stop if you want to get familiar with the next draft class. You can follow him on Twitter @MattBabcock11 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/aaron-washington2/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/aaron-washington2/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We're back this week with a very special guest! Podcaster, Writer, and former NBA Video Coordinator Mo Dakil joins the episode to evaluate Brooklyn's decision to boot Atkinson, what the move says about their future direction, and previewing a few upcoming free agents to see what they will command on the open market.  Mo is a fantastic NBA mind that is open to talking ball with almost anyone. You can follow him on Twitter @MoDakhil_NBA.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/aaron-washington2/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/aaron-washington2/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, Marc Belleville from Unwrapped Sports joins us to give some insight on how the buyout market works, and players that have been signed and will be signed could make a difference for teams that take a chance on them. Also, the race for the 8th seed is heating up, with five teams battling for one spot. Who will emerge victorious? Who has the edge in this fight? Tune in now to find out! Marc does fantastic work for the NBA Unwrapped podcast and has one of his own starting soon. You can follow him on Twitter @HoopDreamsPod.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/aaron-washington2/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/aaron-washington2/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

All-Star Weekend has arrived, so it's time to dive into the changes that the NBA has implemented to improve the overall experience. Director of the NBA section of the Unwrapped Sports Network, Jordan Childs is in the house to give his thoughts on these new formats, and to shoutout a few players who were snubbed from the All-Star game and Rising Stars competition.  Jordan is a lifelong Knicks fan who continues to pray for salvation for his troubled franchise. You can check him out on Twitter @_JordanChilds. He runs the NBA Unwrapped page here: @NBAUnwrapped.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/aaron-washington2/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/aaron-washington2/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The trade deadline has come and gone, so it's time to discuss the action! Writer and Podcaster James Holas stops by the show with Aaron Washington to evaluate the biggest deals and see where that puts the involved teams for the rest of this season and beyond.  James is not afraid to express himself on social media. You can follow him over on Twitter @SnottieDrippen.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/aaron-washington2/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/aaron-washington2/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The All-Star Weekend conversation intensifies this week as Anthony Sigismond from the 4th Man Podcast joins the party to discuss the possibility of adding a 1 on 1 competition to the Saturday Night slate. Also, he and host Aaron Washington brainstorm some excellent isolation players who the fans would love to see enter the competition.  Anthony is a fellow Atlantian, is the host of the Big 3 Podcast, and Co-Director of the NBA division of Unwrapped sports. Be sure to give him a follow on Twitter @a_sigi and @4thManPod.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/aaron-washington2/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/aaron-washington2/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, writer and Phoenix Suns reporter Gerald Bourget comes on to rank some of the best duos the league has to offer and reflect on the highly controversial 2017 draft class! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/aaron-washington2/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/aaron-washington2/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Basketball contributor and statistician Greg Steele is on the podcast this week to talk All-Star voting after the second returns, and a few players who have become underrated in the NBA world through factors they can, and can't control.  You can follow Greg over on Twitter @GreekGodofStats to check out his comprehensive portfolio of writing and research.   --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/aaron-washington2/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/aaron-washington2/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As the year and decade comes to a close, Shane Young from Forbes Sports is back to discuss exactly what made the 2010s so special in the basketball world. The categories include "best dunk", "best shot", "best game", and "best team to NOT win a championship."  Shane provides excellent NBA content over on twitter. You can him follow there at @YoungNBA.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/aaron-washington2/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/aaron-washington2/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode, Michael from the Unwrapped Sports Network is on to discuss a hypothetical Comeback Player of the year award, as well as a few head coaches against the wall that could be looking at unemployment in the near future.  Go give Michael a follow on Twitter @mdlawson00 and keep an eye out for his Sports Castr broadcasts!  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/aaron-washington2/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/aaron-washington2/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, Aaron Washington is joined by fellow podcaster Brian Zilem to check in on a few teams on the verge of panic mode through one quarter of the season. Additionally, they evaluate a few young players making their case as the best franchise cornerstones in the league. Brian is a tried and true Mavericks fan and the host of the Bluehardwood Podcast. You can follow him on Twitter @BrianZilem. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/aaron-washington2/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/aaron-washington2/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pull up a chair and join Aaron Washington as he's backed by former Bleacher Report writer, Chris Walder this week. The two give good and bads news involving the unfortunate ratings drop across all major networks and a few classic veterans attempting to follow Carmelo Anthony back into the league.  Chris Walder is a Twitter verified writer and podcaster based in Ontario, Canada. You can follow him @WalderSports.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/aaron-washington2/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/aaron-washington2/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kenneth Wilson from All you Can Heat drops by to take an in depth look at the surprising Miami Heat, and one of their key contributors, Bam Adebayo. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/aaron-washington2/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/aaron-washington2/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join Aaron Washington and Kory Waldron this week as they discuss the Load Management controversy covering the league and who has surprised so far when it comes to the most enjoyable teams to check out on League Pass.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/aaron-washington2/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/aaron-washington2/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices