As preseason rolls along, the NBA is welcoming back some of it’s best players after missing all of last season. Which ones are convincingly BACK? Who has the most important return? Plus, a couple rising stars and a visit to the alter! This episode's music: Algernon Cadwallader: https://algernoncadwallader.bandcamp.com/album/parrot-flies Subscribe t…

The NBA season is here! Media Day has wrapped and team’s are starting their preseason schedules! As 30 “bands” head out on tour, who is having the best start so far? This episode's music: Rain: https://www.discogs.com/artist/1088273-Raein Subscribe to The Alternates on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/thealternates Contact us! Email: thealternateho…

It's time to look at the NBA head coaches in the Western Conference and discuss whether or not they're calling to rent a U-Haul this season We support independent music and you should too! This episode's music: Big Eyes: https://bigeyes.bandcamp.com/album/stake-my-claim Subscribe to The Alternates on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/thealternates C…

The NBA offseason drama surrounding Kevin Durant and Steve Nash raises a larger question: which head coaches are at risk of losing their jobs this season? Who is untouchable and who is calling professional movers in the Eastern Conference? We support independent music and you should too! This episode's music: Loma Prieta: https://roklokrecords.band…

Comedian and diehard Cavs fan Zach Pugh returns to the show! Fresh off the release of his new standup special he talks about Donovan Mitchell joining the Cavaliers and plays a round of What Players Are What Bands! We support independent music and you should too! This episode's music: Zach’s New Special: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=poXgDo-XtDE S…

A month before NBA training camp starts it's time to look at the Alts relegations from the end of last season and see if anyone is moving up or down. Chet Holmgren is injured and Patrick Beverley has a new home; how will that affect the leagues? We support independent music and you should too! This episode's music: Ekkaia: https://www.discogs.com/a…

The NBA announced the schedule for the 2022-2023 season! Opening night, Christmas Day, and some other marquee dates are out, but do they make sense? Plus a look at some of the new scheduling highlights and travel changes!By Brian Cullen, Clayton Stevens

Comedian, cohost of the Air Buds Podcast, and diehard Washington Wizards fan Jamel Johnson joins The Alts! He discusses growing up a Wizards fan, his thoughts on their upcoming season, how he got into standup comedy and much more! We support independent music and you should too! This episode's music: Icon A.D.: https://www.discogs.com/release/82308…

Bob Shedd, host of Axe To Grind and In Search of Tracks podcasts, one of the founding creators of Sound And Fury Fest, and all around rad dude jumps in the Alts studio to discuss his path to hardcore, creating a label, loving sports as a punk, the future and past of the NBA and so much more! https://www.jkebrns.com/ We support independent music and…

Jake Barnes, freelance designer that works with NBA players and teams, joins the show to discuss his beginnings in LA, the cultures that influenced his design work, upcoming drops, players/teams with the best style and much more! https://www.jkebrns.com/ We support independent music and you should too! This episode's music: Adult Books: https://adu…

The NBA has no offseason as the headlines continue to roll! What new rules have the owners approved? Should Harden’s discount be investigated? Where will Donovan Mitchel be traded? Plus an offseason Start Today and Summer League Three Pack! We support independent music and you should too! This episode's music: Exit Order: https://exitorder.bandcamp…

After a brief hiatus, The Alternates are back! Which players have found new homes in NBA Free Agency? Who has been traded and who is better for it? As Summer League begins are there any takeaways from some of the upcoming rookies? We support independent music and you should too! This episode's music: Jeniferever: https://www.discogs.com/artist/3234…

The NBA Finals are over and the Golden State Warriors win title number 7! Whose legacy had the biggest impact from The Finals? Which teams will be making moves at the NBA Draft? Some big players look to be entering free agency; is it real, or just smoke? We support independent music and you should too! This episode's music: Cross Stitched Eyes: htt…

The Golden State Warriors are one game away from a championship. Does Boston have a shot? Who is the current stud? Plus, trades and Game 6 bets! We support independent music and you should too! This episode's music: Destiny Bond: https://destinybandusa.bandcamp.com/releases Subscribe to The Alternates on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/thealternat…

After a big win in Game 3 of the NBA Finals, The Celtics take a 2-1 series lead! Alfred Brown IV, singer for Dangers and owner of the gym Gate 14, joins the show to break it all down. Timelord’s incredible defense, Draymond’s stinker, coaching fumbles and more! Plus, a Poole Part Three Pack and bets for games 4 and 5! We support independent music a…

The Celtics and Warriors split the first two games of the NBA Finals! Who has been great? Who has struggled? Who needs to adjust and who is getting the biggest overreaction? Plus a front court edition of Duo Jam and much more! We support independent music and you should too! This episode's music: Alien Nosejob: https://aliennosejob.bandcamp.com/alb…

With the NBA Finals starting, it’s time to look at it’s historical significance, potential adjustments, X factors, and matchup numbers! Plus, some NBA Finals trivia and bettings lines through the first few games! We support independent music and you should too! This episode's music: Civilised Society?: https://www.discogs.com/release/471572-Civilis…

The NBA Conference Finals are over! A look at the Warriors, Mavs, Celtics and Heat through their respective series’. Plus a new underground coaching tree emerges and duo jams are picked! We support independent music and you should too! This episode's music: BIB: https://bibhc.bandcamp.com/album/delux Subscribe to The Alternates on YouTube! https://…

As the Conference Finals continue in the NBA, the Warriors fail to put away The Mavs and Boston has erased Miami’s offense. Studs, Duds, Theories, and Floods! Plus, Jayson Tatum trivia and new weekend bets! We support independent music and you should too! This episode's music: Beastmilk- https://beastmilk.bandcamp.com/ Subscribe to The Alternates o…

Three games into the NBA Conference Finals and one series has the answers while the other is riddled with questions. Who’s getting down, who’s letting down, and much more! Plus a trip to the Alter of The Basketball Gods and a new round of Duo Jam! We support independent music and you should too! This episode's music: Linda Susan- https://lindasusan…

After a long NBA playoffs, the Conference Finals are here! After the Game 1s, who looked believable, who can bounce back, and who is in the biggest trouble? Plus a Conference Finals Three Pack and weekend betting lines! We support independent music and you should too! This episode's music: William Onyeabor: https://williamonyeabor.bandcamp.com/albu…

As the NBA Playoffs continue, four teams get eliminated from the Semifinals and four teams move on to the Conference Finals! After round two who came out a stud, who was a dud, and who gets the flood? Some of the picks might surprise you! Plus a look at the next round and a new run of Duo Jam! We support independent music and you should too! This e…

It’s the 3-2 episode! Every series in the NBA Playoffs are at 3-2. Which ones already look decided and which ones are still hard to call? Plus, a fun round of Basketball Reference Nicknames Three Pack and weekend betting lines in Bet Brains! We support independent music and you should too! This episode's music: Contravene: https://contravene.bandca…

Things are getting spicy in the NBA Playoffs! Three series in the Semifinals are tied and the Warriors take a 3-1 lead in a chippy round 2. Is Jordan Poole dirty? Are the Sixers taking over? Should the Suns be worried? All that plus a new trivia segment and thing week’s Duo Jam! We support independent music and you should too! This episode's music:…

With the NBA Semifinals all having played two games it’s time to take a look at the best and worst series in the second round of the playoffs. Can the Warriors survive without Gary Payton II? Can the Grizzlies last Brooks’ suspension? Do the Mavs or the Sixers have a shot? Plus a fun Three Pack and some weekend bets! We support independent music an…

The first round of the NBA Playoffs come to a close and the Semifinals begin! Who makes this week’s Stud? Who came up a dud? Where will the Flood of overreactions head? Plus, a trip the The Basketball Gods and a Round 2 inspired Duo Jam! Including a tribute to Gabe Serbian and music from his band The Locust. We support independent music and you sho…

Three teams advanced in the NBA’s first round and we take a look at the winners and losers of those series’ and long with who’s left and their chances! Then, as an ode to Jokic’s elimination it’s a trivia segment for the big man and weekend bets! Plus, music from Limp Wrist and Initial State! We support independent music and you should too! This ep…

The NBA Playoffs have gotten interesting and it’s time to see who’s in trouble! A new stud, a new dud, and a new flood are named. Plus a look at the bracket as one team advanced and a champ is crowned! We support independent music and you should too! This episode's music: Summer Vacation- https://laurenrecords.bandcamp.com/album/condition Hagar The…

As the NBA Playoffs roll on The Alternates take a look at the first round stud, dud, and open the overreaction flood! Plus some Play-In trivia and weekend bets! We support independent music and you should too! This episode's music: Accidente- https://accidente.bandcamp.com/album/pulso Mil-Spec: https://mil-spec.bandcamp.com/ Subscribe to The Altern…

Every team in the NBA Playoffs has played a game 1! It’s time to pick a stud, a dud, and open the flood. Reactions to the opening games and shuffling the Slayoffs, Playoffs, and Layoffs. Plus NBA Award Finalists and much more! We support independent music and you should too! This episode's music: Spy: https://spyhc.bandcamp.com/album/service-weapon…

The NBA Play-In is in full swing, playoffs are starting, and Clayton is back from tour! A look at the first round of the Play-In tournament and what it means for the teams left. Plus, some first round predictions, Timberwolves trivia, and weekend betting lines for Game 1s! We support independent music and you should too! This episode's music: Ritua…

As the NBA’s regular season wraps up, Natasha Dye returns to discuss the Play-In Tournament, Lakers firing Frank Vogel, Luka Doncic’s rescinded tech and subsequent injury, and Adam Silver’s concern around star players resting. Plus, a 76ers Underground Network, a new-look Start Today, and of course Duo Jam! We support independent music and you shou…

Vocalist of the band Dangers, Alfred Brown IV, joins the show to discuss the Spurs making the Play-In Tournament, the Lakers season and what it could mean moving forward. Plus, a look at Al’s favorite team, The Bulls, what their postseason could look like without Lonzo Ball and maybe some Zion news? Then a trip to the Basketball Gods, a round of tr…

Natasha Dye returns to the show to discuss the 2022 Hall Of Fame, the new Kareem Abdul-Jabbar award and Ben Simmons’ filing of grievance against the 76ers. Plus, a playoff edition of Out Of Step and a special Duo Jam! We support independent music and you should too! This episode's music: Oroku: https://inimical.bandcamp.com/album/living-through-the…

Miami Heat gets in a bench scuffle, Julius Randle has paid six figures in fines, Michael Malone gets love, and Kyrie gets a nice kickback from the Yankees! We’re joined by writer, organizer and Director of Development at Edifeye Steven Louis to discuss it all. Plus a look at the current lawsuit against the Mavs and the ongoing investigation of Robe…

Natasha Dye makes her return to the show! She joins to discuss Saddiq Bey’s huge performance, LeBron’s legacy, the Warriors big man and his future, Nurkic making the weekend highlights and more! Plus a new champ is crowned and duos are picked! We support independent music and you should too! This episode's music: Holy Cow!: https://hlycw.bandcamp.c…

Reporter Natasha Dye joins the show to discuss HUGE games from Karl Anthony Towns and Kyrie Irving. Plus, a look at the scoring title race between LeBron, Embiid and Giannis. Then, a KAT themed trivia, a trip to the Alter of the Basketball Gods, and weekend bets! We support independent music and you should too! This episode's music: Zounds: https:/…

Comedian Zach Pugh returns to the show to discuss Popovich breaking the all time winning record, Kevin Garnett’s legacy and Alex Caruso helping the Bulls! Plus, it’s time for relegation in Out of Step and this week’s Duo Jams are selected! We support independent music and you should too! This episode's music: Pink Film: https://pinkfilmdc.bandcamp.…

Both hosts are out of town, but set aside some time to jump online and breakdown the latest around the NBA. In this audio-only episode we take a look at the headlines, play a Luka Doncic inspired Three Pack, and lay down some money on the weekend games in Bet Brains! We support independent music and you should too! This episode's music: Demonios: h…

Today NBA photographer, photo assistant, and all around amazing dude Tyler Ross joins the show! Huge performances from the stars, returning players for the playoffs and more! Plus, a new champ in Start Today, Pelicans praise, and Duo Jam! Tyler’s work: https://instagram.com/tylerossity?utm_medium=copy_link https://www.atrossityphotography.com/ We s…

Kevin Durant makes his return, the Utah Jazz promote hate, and Zach Pugh (comedian, host of What Things Are What Things) joins the show to talk about it! Plus, Cavs trivia, Westbrook resurrection, and much more! We support independent music and you should too! This episode's music: Drunk Uncle: https://drunkuncleatx.bandcamp.com/ Short Days: https:…

The Alternates take a look at some much awaited injury updates! Plus, Harden is destined for greatness in Philadelphia, Dejounte Murray’s case for superstardom, teams to watch in relegation, and this week’s duo jam! We support independent music and you should too! This episode's music: Hank Wood and the Hammerheads: https://hankwoodandthehammerhead…

NBA Games resume and The Alternates have you covered! A look at the Goran Dragic signing, Kyrie’s good news, Zion as a teammate, and LeBron’s next move! Plus some players’ nickname trivia and weekend bets! We support independent music and you should too! This episode's music: Karma Sutra: https://www.discogs.com/master/1655829-Various-God-Save-Us-F…

While the NBA is on All-Star break The Alternates give you games to watch! A new champion is crowned in Start Today, the Gods are asked for ASB reform, Three Pack featuring Anthony Davis and Nate Robinson, and Duo Jams are picked! We support independent music and you should too! This episode's music: Ausencia: https://verdugodiscos.bandcamp.com/alb…

Heading into the NBA All Star Weekend, The Alternates look at the latest headlines, pick teams for the first annual Alt Stars, and take a trip to the Casino of Clayton to win some weekend money! We support independent music and you should too! This episode's music: Accidente: https://accidente.bandcamp.com/album/amistad-y-rebeli-n Corrode: https://…

Today on The Alternates we look at some of the recent Bulls and Bucks injuries, a broken record, the stealth Timberwolves, and more! Which teams will survive relegation? Who will Duo Jam between the Pelicans and the Hornets? We support independent music and you should too! This episode's music: Uranium Club: https://fashionableidiotsrecords.bandcam…

With the adrenaline still pulsing from the NBA trade deadline The Alternates take a look at who the winners and posers are coming out of it! Unsuspecting winners, some obvious posers, and a big incomplete. The Kings, Pelicans, Knicks, Lakers and more go under the microscope. Plus, an unbelievable Three Pack and some weekend betting lines! We suppor…

With trade season in full swing The Alternates looks at the trades from the weekend. Does Caris LeVert take Cleveland to another level? How does Norman Powell and Robert Covington fit on the Clippers? Then a look at James Harden needing the Nets. Plus a champion is crowned in Start Today and Duo Jams are picked! We support independent music and you…

On the latest from The Alternates respects are paid to Bill Fitch, Joerger's return is celebrated, and the ROTY convo gets some competition! Plus an offering at the alter of the Basketball Gods, trivia about the future face of the league, and a boisterous trip to the Casino! We support independent music and you should too! This episode's music: GLO…

Today on The Alternates your hosts dive into the league after a weekend of screaming, celebrations, and…tennis?! An MVP emerges, but is he safe? Storms in the east, relegation, and jams! Plus some songs to kickstart your week! We support independent music and you should too! This episode's music: No Parade: https://www.discogs.com/release/1427173-N…