Oddball w/ Amin Elhassan & Izzy Gutierrez

Denver Nuggets 72-year-old super fan, Vicki Ray, says she was banned from Ball Arena after having the same seats for 25 years. She claims she did nothing wrong while the Nuggets organization released a statement that she "repeated violations and warnings of the NBA's Code of Conduct as well as Ball Arena's Code of Conduct". What is going on in this bizarre story? Then, Adam Silver says the NBA might be 'past the point' of having a competitive All-Star Game... you've got to be kidding! Don't worry, Commish... Oddball is here to help! Plus, why does Tom Thibodeau get so much hate amongst players in the league? Meanwhile, Donte DiVincenzo torched the Pistons for 40 points and hit 11 3-pointers in the process, breaking the Knicks' all-time record for a single game and the Pistons' head coach Monty Williams was not too pleased.... Josh Hart to the defense! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ah, Dillon Brooks... Oddball has missed you! Amin and Charlotte react to the Bulls' DeMar DeRozan and Rockets' Dillon Brooks being ejected after an on-court scuffle last night in the Rockets seventh straight win and the latest in the Timberwolves analyst who received supervised release after being arrested for allegedly stealing "strategic NBA information." Amin and Charlotte also say goodbye to the NBA G League Ignite program after the announcement that it will end after this season. Did the NIL rule really lead to its end? Plus, Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla is just the kind of "oddball" we love over here at... well, you get it. Mazzulla wouldn't reveal who gave him the directive to stop weirdly trying to block opponents' shots during dead-ball situations but added, "I don't think it's a rule, but I'm sure it will be in the next 24-48 hours." Then, Amin and Charlotte decide what's more embarrassing and defeating for players in the NBA: being beaten with rude cockiness or getting killed with kindness? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Patrick Beverley and the Bucks should've known better than to upset... Payton Pritchard. Also... do you hear that? Sounds like a MVP conversation is happening and Kings coach Mike Brown isn't happy that Domantas Sabonis and his NBA-leading 24 triple-doubles and 51 consecutive double-doubles hasn't been talked about enough. The Timberwolves may have as much drama as Minnesota has lakes after a Timberwolves employee was fired, arrested and charged with felony third-degree burglary for allegedly stealing thousands of internal files and Charlotte and Amin go over the latest updates just one day after Alex Rodriguez and Marc Lore's bid to acquire majority control looked to be in shambles. Plus, will the Miami Heat make the playoffs and how many wins with the Suns rack up with the signing of Isaiah Thomas? Get ready for BET THE SHOW sponsored by DraftKings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Things are heating up in both conferences as the playoff push intensifies for nearly every team... except the Celtics. Also, ENOUGH with the injuries! Why can't OG and the Knicks catch a break... you know, the good kind! Do the Lakers have any depth left to get them into the playoffs? Oddball looks at which teams are hurting the most as the season crawls into the playoffs. Plus, A-Rod's financing to acquire the Timberwolves appears to be falling apart and Charlotte and Amin look at recent comments from Steph Curry, Darvin Ham, Kyle Lowry, and Anthony Edwards to decide who the Pinocchios around the NBA are in WHO'S LYING? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Excuses are like assholes, Amin. Have you ever seen a more awful looking shot? Charlotte asks Amin about that viral video of someone who looks remarkably like Amin at a celebrity basketball game and Amin gives his strange take on Kyrie Irving's wild left-handed floater to beat the Nuggets over the weekend. Plus, Zion is dropping pounds, NC State has more wins than the Washington Wizards at Capital One Arena, and DeAndre Ayton moves from an air mattress to the... wait, he was sleeping on an air mattress for HOW LONG?! And Charlotte and Amin are excited to see former Oddball guest Isaiah Thomas has signed a 10-day contract with the Phoenix Suns - how will IT make the best impact and possibly help them in their playoff run? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

If you think Oddball and the Pistons are playing around with the effects of #RisingTaj then you haven't been paying attention to the 3-1 Pistons since Taj Gibson joined the Motor City. Quit messing around and get on board #RideWithThomas! The Miami Heat are rolling into Detroit for two games this weekend, Domantas Sabonis continues to not get the recognition he deserves, Darvin Ham has the Lakers worried about "favorites", and DeAndre Ayton wants to be known as a winner... Amin and Charlotte have them all covered with HYPE ME UP! Plus, NBA veteran and Phoenix Suns' broadcaster Eddie Johnson returns to share how he's seen trash talking and mental toughness evolve in the NBA over the years and his wild stories of the players that used it best to help their game. You can listen to Eddie Johnson on “NBA Today” weekdays from 4-7PM ET on the SiriusXM NBA Radio channel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sure, seeing Nikola Jokic faceoff against Jimmy Butler, Bam Adebayo and the Heat is fun but the REAL entertainment on the court for Amin and Charlotte... the Heat's Golden Oldies dance team! If you don't have NBA League Pass... you're missing out on all the in-arena entertainment around the league and also the recent returns of Donovan Mitchell, OG Anunoby, and Tyrese Maxey. While Luka Doncic's triple-double streak may have come to an end, Daniel Gafford has an even more historic streak still going on. Plus, if you haven't chosen to #RideWithThomas and experienced the Taj Gibson effect going on with the Pistons, then you're missing out on money! Don't miss another chance to be part of the #RisingTaj, be sure to watch BET THE SHOW presented by DraftKings to join in on the action with Charlotte! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

OG returned to Madison Square Garden from injury in a BIG way last night in the Knicks blowout win against the Sixers (sorry Tyrese Maxey, we still love you) but the real buzz around the NBA is... Steph Curry wants to be President? Amin and Charlotte have their ballots cast and already have the cabinet filled for a Curry Administration. Plus, Kobe Bryant's statue has... uh, a few mistakes, the Wizards' owner needs to make amends to fans in the District, and the Orlando Magic signed head coach Jamahl Mosley to a four-year extension, so what tricks does he have up his sleeve? Do you hear that? Sounds like some WORD COUNT! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rudy Gobert was fined $100,000 after his "money gesture" directed at ref Scott Foster... but was that enough? Should Gobert have been suspended for questioning an NBA ref's integrity to the game? Plus, Pistons GM Troy Weaver went off on a heckling Pistons fan in the stands - Ferris Bueller may have a day off but scrutiny in the NBA never does! Ooh, it's Oddball's favorite story time with NBA veteran Eddie Johnson! The always entertaining and charismatic Phoenix Suns' broadcaster and host of SiriusXM's "NBA Today" joins Amin and Charlotte to share the legendary players and coaches that helped shape his career and how the NBA greats changed the game forever. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Everybody is injured, huh? What's it gonna take to get a healthy Knicks squad? Think how good the Cavs will be when they get Evan Mobley, Donovan Mitchell, and Max Strus back on the court... looks like the NBA is in dire need of the return of HYPE ME UP! Plus, you already know them and love them, and if you don’t, you should! Shea Serrano and Jason Concepcion are back to share their biggest surprises this season, their favorite all-time NBA Twitter moments, and what the future of NBA social media looks like. Listen and subscribe to the "Six Trophies with Shea Serrano and Jason Concepcion" podcast, wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices