

Oddball w/ Amin Elhassan & Izzy Gutierrez
Amin Elhassan, Izzy Gutierrez
Amin Elhassan and Izzy Gutierrez take hoops seriously—but not themselves. Join them and special guests on Oddball for the perfect mix of expert NBA analysis and offbeat fun.
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Dec 10, 2024 • 28min
Will Wemby Play His Entire Career with The Spurs? | Oddball Trivia Tuesday with Tony Catalayud
It’s that time of the week… that’s right, it’s Trivia Tuesday. This week, Amin faces off with MMA Hour’s Tony Catalayud. The pair contend with questions about the number of times Chris Paul has been traded, the NBA vs. WNBA 3 Point Challenge, Wemby’s future with the Spurs, and the injury-bitten Orlando Magic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 10, 2024 • 28min
NBA Panic Meter: Who’s Drowning In The Poole?
In this episode, Charlotte and Amin dive into the NBA Panic Meter, analyzing how teams like the Denver Nuggets, Minnesota Timberwolves, and Golden State Warriors are handling their seasons. From Nikola Jokić’s career-high performances to Rudy Gobert’s optimism about the Timberwolves, the duo ranks teams based on their urgency to make changes. The episode also breaks down Draymond Green’s viral moment, the Orlando Magic's resilience despite injuries, and what’s next for struggling franchises like the Washington Wizards. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 5, 2024 • 28min
JJ Redick’s Suppressed Anger and 20-Game Team Check-Ins
In this episode, Charlotte and Amin put to bed all speculations and can definitely tell you if your favorite team is good or bad. Amin lamented his previous warning to JJ Redick about the Lakers job. They also discuss the Suns after Kevin Durant’s recent injury, the Bucks after news of Khris Middleton’s return, and the Heat as Tyler Herro continues to have a career year. Charlotte and Amin close the show with Pop A Slot bets for Ja Morant, Nikola Jokic, and Steph Curry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 4, 2024 • 28min
Draymond Injury, Jokic outlasts Warriors, and early NBA cup picks
Charlotte and Amin know which teams will win the NBA Cup Knockout stage, and they're here to tell you about it with Overreaction Action. In the process, they give their thoughts on Draymond’s ominous-sounding injury update, Ime Udoka’s unintentional sponsorship opportunity, The Knick’s red-hot offense, and whether the Bucks’ turnaround is reality or a mirage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 4, 2024 • 28min
What does Westbrook Bring to the Nuggets? | Oddball Trivia Tuesday w/ Vince Goodwill
Dive into NBA Trivia Tuesday with Charlotte Wilder, Amin Elhassan, and Vince Goodwill (Yahoo Sports, SiriusXM NBA Radio). Vince and Amin field questions about Russell Westbrook’s $35,000 fine, Kevin Durant's scoring this season, James Harden and Steph Curry’s three-point records, comparisons between RJ Barrett and Zion Williamson, and nicknames for the Spurs’ young stars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 2, 2024 • 28min
The T-Wolves Aren't Fun Anymore and More Awkward NBA Conversations
In this episode of Oddball, Charlotte and Amin dive into a Thanksgiving special filled with awkward NBA conversations! From the Cleveland Cavaliers stunning the Boston Celtics with Donovan Mitchell’s MVP-caliber performance to Fred VanVleet’s heroic game for the Rockets, we tackle surprising shifts across the league. Can the Timberwolves recover their defensive edge? Plus, James Harden's historic night, and we lock in NBA Cup bets in Hot Streak. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 27, 2024 • 27min
Are the Warriors the Best in the West? | Trivia... Wednesday? on Oddball
Reigning champ Amin Elhassan takes on Claire de Lune in this week’s NBA trivia battle! Host Charlotte Wilder poses questions about current NBA stories, ranging from Nikola Jokić’s historic dominance to Dalton Knecht’s breakout performances and the Orlando Magic’s home-court streak. Plus, the crew debates whether Jared McCain or Knecht is the frontrunner for Rookie of the Year and explores if the Lakers should make a midseason trade. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 26, 2024 • 27min
Ranking Players and Why Villains Create Champions with David Aldridge
We’ve delayed Trivia Tuesday for a very special reason: Hall of Fame NBA journalist and reporter David Aldridge joins the show to celebrate the release of his new book, The Basketball 100! In this episode, we dive deep into David’s unparalleled NBA knowledge, discussing everything from the league’s biggest villains and his time with David Stern to his thoughts on the NBA Cup and what it truly takes to win a championship. To top it off, we play a round of Start, Bench, Cut Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 26, 2024 • 27min
Porzingis is Back, MVP Jokic, New All-Star Game Format
Kristaps Porzingis returns tonight for the Celtics, aiming to help extend their winning streak. Meanwhile, Bill Nye the Science Guy brings a unique boost to the team. Jokic continues to dominate the Lakers, making any notion of a rivalry seem pointless—MVP honors should already have his name on them. The Sixers, despite their 3-12 record, are serving up a new NBA buddy comedy with Jared McCain and Tyrese Maxey. McCain claims he’s the Rookie of the Year, but the Sixers are still 3-12. Plus, Amin accuses the NBA of stealing his 2025 All-Star Game rule ideas—and he’s got the receipts to prove it. Finally, we dive into another round of Prop-A-Slot bets with our top DraftKings picks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 21, 2024 • 28min
Lebron's Social Break, Sixers Trust Issues
LeBron James announces a break from social media, and we dive into why it might be time for all of us to reconsider our timelines. Plus, the Sixers are in full-blown chaos—Paul George re-injures his knee, Embiid claps back at locker room leaks, and the team's future looks grim… or does it? We explore a surprising silver lining for Philly fans.In brighter news, Isaiah Hartenstein makes his OKC debut. Now that they have an actual big man on the court, is the West theirs to lose? Meanwhile, Luka’s injury shakes up the Mavericks’ hopes, and the Warriors keep proving they’re the real deal.Finally, we wrap up with Guess That Line, a new, totally original segment where we test our betting instincts for this week’s matchups. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices