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by Ryan Kaminski @BeyondTheRK
Learn about NBA basketball and NBA Draft prospects from experts, scouts, analysts, writers, reporters, coaches, players, front office execs, and fans!Every episode of Learning Basketball has the goal of teaching listeners something new about hoops as Host Ryan Kaminski @BeyondTheRK takes listeners behind the scenes to study teambuilding strategy, concepts on the floor, scouting draft prospects on the rise, covering teams around the NBA, and evaluating player development in the gym.A podcast from Swish Theory. Follow @BeyondTheRK on YouTube + Twitter & Subscribe for FREE Substack Newsletter
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- 4 days ago1h 4m
Kawhi Trade Official, Raptors Dynamic Defense with Es Baraheni – Kawhi’s Fit in Toronto, Darko’s Rajakovic’s Belief in Scottie Barnes’ Star Trajectory, Collin Murray-Boyles & Allen Graves Bench Depth
Ep. 153 Learning Basketball with Es Baraheni @JustEsBaraheni @SwishTheoryKawhi Trade Official, Raptors Dynamic Defense with Es Baraheni – Kawhi’s Fit in Toronto, Darko’s Rajakovic’s Belief in Scottie Barnes’ Star Trajectory, Collin Murray-Boyles & Allen Graves Bench DepthTimeline:00:00 — Raptors’ defensive identity and Kawhi’s fit02:16 — Show introduction and guest welcome02:47 — Kawhi’s return to Toronto and the fan reaction12:14 — Trade details, roster construction, and Kawhi’s on-court fit25:04 — Scottie Barnes’ development and Darko Rajaković’s belief in him32:32 — Allen Graves’ role, shooting, and defensive upside38:56 — Guard rotation: Immanuel Quickley and Jamal Shead42:52 — Remaining roster needs: center, creation, and the Sabonis discussion48:24 — League-wide trends in size, skill, rebounding, and how teams counter Wembanyama62:56 — Closing thoughts
- 1 weeks ago43 min
NBA Bans Ballmer + How Kawhi Fiasco Hurts Clippers Fans Most with Grant Mona – LAC’s Franchise Outlook after Trading for Darius Garland & Brandon Ingram, Why Frank & Redden Drafted Keaton Wagler
Ep. 152 Learning Basketball with Grant Mona @GMona48@SwishTheoryNBA Bans Ballmer + How Kawhi Fiasco Hurts Clippers Fans Most with Grant Mona – LAC’s Franchise Outlook after Trading for Darius Garland & Brandon Ingram, Why Frank & Redden Drafted Keaton WaglerTimeline:00:00 Introduction & Background02:00 Breaking down Los Angeles Clippers’ punishment from NBA08:00 Is this enough penalty to deter future violations?14:00 The Clippers’ new roster direction with Garland & Wagler22:00 Why the Clippers drafted Keaton Wagler #5 overall26:00 Why Ballmer’s Clippers did this to land Kawhi33:00 Wildest details from Kawhi/Balmer/NBA investigation38:00 What comes next for Kawhi, Clippers, Fans
- 1 weeks ago53 min
How Giannis + Spoelstra = Miami Heat’s Cheat Code with Brady Hawk – Fit & Chemistry between Antetokounmpo and Bam Adebayo, projecting Klay Thompson’s role, Heat’s Biggest X-Factors
Ep. 151 Learning Basketball with Brady Hawk @BradyHawk305How Giannis + Spoelstra is Miami Heat’s Cheat Code with Brady Hawk – Fit & Chemistry between Antetokounmpo and Bam Adebayo, projecting Klay Thompson’s role, Heat’s Biggest X-FactorsTimestamps:0:00 — Introduction & Background3:00 — Instant Reaction to Giannis Antetokounmpo joining the Miami Heat6:00 — Giannis and Bam Adebayo Chemistry9:00 — Offensive Strategies – X’s & O’s12:00 — Player Roles and Expectations15:00 — Depth Concerns and Injury Implications18:00 — Expectations for upcoming 2026-27 Season30:00 — Analyzing Miami Heat’s Playoff Potential33:00 — How Giannis and Bam Define Heat’s Next Era36:00 — New-look Offense – Inverted Screening ? 39:00 — Nikola Jovic, X-Factor for Miami43:00 — Andrew Wiggins’s much-needed value for team49:00 — Predictions for Heat’s 2026-27 NBA Season@SwishTheory
- 2 weeks ago1h 36m
Future of WNBA Analytics, A'ja Wilson/Angel Reese/Gabby Williams for DPOY + 2026 WNBA MVP Race with Kris Smith – Value of Data Literacy in Decision Making, Atlanta Dream Roster Construction Strategy
Ep. 150 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐁𝐚𝐬𝐤𝐞𝐭𝐛𝐚𝐥𝐥 w/ Kris Smith @theblacktechie @SwishTheoryFuture of WNBA Analytics, A'ja Wilson/Angel Reese/Gabby Williams for DPOY + 2026 WNBA MVP Race with Kris Smith – Value of Data Literacy in Decision Making, Atlanta Dream Roster Construction StrategyTimeline:00:00 — Introduction & Background, Analytics Philosophy10:00 — Value of Data Literacy Sports Analytics & Decision Making21:00 — Atlanta Dream Roster Building Strategy around Angel Reese, Rhyne Howard35:00 — Atlanta Dream’s bench, depth for playoff run46:00 — Kris Smith’s data viz portfolio55:00 — Evaluating WNBA Defensive Player of the Year and MVP Candidates82:00 — Future of WNBA Analytics
- 3 weeks ago1h 29m
Cavs Pay Harden, Peyton Watson's Upside & Mario Hezonja's Fit with Spencer Davies – 2026-27 Cleveland Cavaliers Franchise Outlook + 2019 NBA Redraft – Zion/Morant/Garland
Ep. 149 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐁𝐚𝐬𝐤𝐞𝐭𝐛𝐚𝐥𝐥 with Spencer Davies @SpinDavies@SwishTheoryCavs Pay Harden, Peyton Watson's Upside & Mario Hezonja's Fit with Spencer Davies – 2026-27 Cleveland Cavaliers Franchise Outlook + 2019 NBA Redraft – Zion/Morant/GarlandTimestamps:0:00 — Harden's return, Cavaliers Outlook3:00 — Introduction & Background5:00 — Player development, training work, Summer League12:00 — Cleveland Cavaliers Offseason17:00 — Peyton Watson Trade Analysis & Upside35:00 — Mario Hezonja Signing & Fit47:00 — Cavaliers Outlook56:00 — 2019 NBA Redraft83:00 — Cavs Roster Security After Keeping Harden
- 4 weeks ago1h 30m
Why Russ is Underrated, 2020 NBA Redraft, OKC Offseason Outlook with Maurya Kumpatla – Celebrating Russell Westbrook's Career, Analyzing 2026 Thunder Draft & Moves, Redrafting Edwards/Ball/Haliburton
Ep. 148 Learning Basketball with Maurya Kumpatla @TheFlarescreen @SwishTheoryWhy Russ is Underrated, 2020 NBA Redraft, OKC Offseason Outlook with Maurya Kumpatla – Celebrating Russell Westbrook’s Career, Analyzing 2026 Thunder Draft & Moves, Redrafting Edwards/Ball/HaliburtonTimestamps0:00 — Introduction & Background5:00 — Westbrook’s Impact on Oklahoma City and the NBA19:00 — Statistical Analysis when Westbrook is paired with 3pt Sniper star like Durant, George, Beal 27:00 — Why Russell Westbrook is Underrated35:00 — Analyzing the Thunder vs. Spurs Matchup39:00 — OKC Thunder’s Offseason Moves & 2026 Rookies (Mara, Stirtz, Oweh)52:00 — Projecting the Thunder’s Future Performance1:03:00 — 2020 NBA Redraft
- Aug 18, 20261h 15m
Why Charlotte Traded LaMelo Ball + Scouting Duke, UNC, NC State NBA Draft Prospects with Brian Geisinger – Joaquim Boumtje Boumtje's #1 Pick Potential, Michael Malone’s UNC, Hornets Revamp Roster
Ep. 147 Learning Basketball with Brian Geisinger @bgeis_bird@SwishTheoryWhy Charlotte Traded LaMelo Ball + Scouting Duke, UNC, NC State NBA Draft Prospects with Brian Geisinger – Joaquim Boumtje Boumtje's #1 Pick Potential, Michael Malone’s UNC, Hornets Revamp RosterTimeline:00:00 Introduction05:00 Duke's NBA Pipeline10:00 Joaquim Boumtje Boumtje's Potential14:00 Duke's NBA Depth & Player Development Strategy22:00 Scouting Duke’s NBA Draft Prospects – JBB, Cameron Williams, Deron Rippey Jr, Sebastian Wilkins, Patrick Ngongba, Dame Sarr, Cayden Boozer25:00 UNC's New Direction Under Michael Malone – Scouting Matt Able, Neoklis Avdalas, Kevin Thomas44:00 Scouting NC State's NBA Draft Prospects – Paul Mcneil, Darius Adams49:00 Greensboro Swarm’s DJ Bakker headed to Orlando52:00 Why Hornets Traded LaMelo Ball01:00:00 Hornets Offseason Roster Build Strategy – Christian Anderson, Hannes Steinbach, Coby White, Dennis Schroder, Naz Reid, Dorian Finney-Smith
- Aug 14, 202658 min
The Art of Pace in Film & Basketball + Best 2026 NBA Draft Fits with David Lee – Building The 5th Factor NBA Draft Model, Comparing All-Time Creator Style from Russell Westbrook to Christopher Nolan
Ep. 146 Learning Basketball with David Lee! @DLee4ThreeBest 2026 NBA Draft Fits + The Art of Pace in Film & Basketball with David Lee – Building The 5th Factor NBA Draft Model, Comparing All-Time Creator Style from Russell Westbrook to Christopher NolanTimeline:00:00 Introduction05:00 Building The 5th Factor Site & NBA Draft Model09:00 Evaluating Player Archetypes and Impact Metrics18:00 Best 2026 NBA Draft Picks40:00 The Art of Pace in Film & Basketball
About Learning Basketball
Learn about NBA basketball and NBA Draft prospects from experts, scouts, analysts, writers, reporters, coaches, players, front office execs, and fans!Every episode of Learning Basketball has the goal of teaching listeners something new about hoops as Host Ryan Kaminski @BeyondTheRK takes listeners behind the scenes to study teambuilding strategy, concepts on the floor, scouting draft prospects on the rise, covering teams around the NBA, and evaluating player development in the gym.A podcast from Swish Theory. Follow @BeyondTheRK on YouTube + Twitter & Subscribe for FREE Substack Newsletter
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