Oddball w/ Amin Elhassan & Izzy Gutierrez

The NBA schedule was released for the 2023-24 season and Amin and Charlotte discuss fan backlash, which teams should have more nationally televised games, and the matchups to be most excited for. Then, Oddball turns to NBA Reddit to decide whether the '94 NBA Finals would have been interrupted if Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls were playing during the OJ Simpson white Bronco chase rather than the Houston Rockets and New York Knicks. If that isn't enough, Amin and Charlotte give it everything they've got and more in another round of HYPE ME UP! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The hosts dive into James Harden's wine venture in China, discussing whether it was intentional or coincidental. They also explore the NBA's new luxury tax rules and the impact on the Suns. The podcast covers NBA drama, underrated coaches, and preferred matchups for an All-Star tournament. Lastly, they engage in a playful debate between two individuals and discuss a movie trailer they watched.

It's Day 3 of what Amin dubbed as 'Hardenmagedden,' the ongoing saga between James Harden, Daryl Morey, and the Philadelphia 76ers. Who might win this game of chicken? Then it's Wednesday, and you know what that means... Word Count! We follow up a game of Word Count with another Oddball favorite, HYPE ME UP! Okay, well, it's Charlotte's favorite, at least... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nothing to see here, folks... everyone in the NBA is really happy about the team they're playing for and a big fan of all of the GMs. Wouldn't that be nice? Amin & Charlotte take a look at the headlines from the NBA over the weekend. Amin also shares his favorite moments from attending the Naismith Hall of Fame ceremony, the celebs and things you didn't see from the broadcast, and reveals the crazy unheard story behind that one Popovich joke. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Don't have to be a Dallas Mavericks fan to know you can't diss or debate Dirk's greatness... but Amin & Charlotte can still compete to see who can honor the highest scoring European player of all time better! (Go watch on Oddball's YouTube channel, @OddballHoops) To give "The Germanator" the appreciation he deserves as he's inducted into the Naismith Hall of Fame this weekend, Oddball turns to diehard Dirk fan and producer of "The Old Man & The Three Podcast with J.J. Reddick", Jason Gallagher, to share his favorite moments (and a few of the most soul-crushing) over Dirk's two decades in the NBA . If that wasn't enough, there's also time for some Word Count! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Forget the Alamo, San Antonio will always remember the tough duo of Tony Parker and Coach Gregg Popovich. Oddball honors the San Antonio Spurs latest pair of Hall of Fame inductees with former Spurs Video Coordinator and the NBA's Mo Dakhil, to talk about Tony Parker's odds-defying 18-year career that netted four championships, multiple franchise records and helped build a legacy and love-hate partnership with Gregg Popovich that would lead to Pop becoming the winningest coach in NBA history. Oh, and in case any of you want to claim the Spurs are still boring... Amin & Charlotte will convince you otherwise, with some Hype Me Up! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Heat Culture... be kind to Amin & Charlotte, please. Oddball continues this week's tributes to the inductees of the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2023 with the Miami Heat's all-time scoring leader, Dwyane Wade. Legendary Miami Heat sideline reporter, Jason Jackson, visits the studio to share his favorite moments and stories over the years covering Dwyane Wade. Plus, it may be Wade Wednesday but it's still Word Count Wednesday too and this one is one word - WONDERFUL. Too much alliteration in this description, huh? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ah, a weekend full of breakups (James Harden & Daryl Morey), Rudy Gobert loses his three-point virginity, and Dick pics? Wait, what's happening? Amin & Charlotte get into all the latest headlines from the NBA. Then, Oddball salutes Pau Gasol's career as one of the inductees of the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2023. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Amin & Charlotte react to the news that the Orlando Magic made a political donation and discuss whether fans should be worried their team might be next... Plus, it must be Friday because Oddball is getting Bold or Spicy AND Hype Me Up! Ooh, you're all so lucky... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Can you imagine Kawhi Leonard, Ja Morant, and Kevin Durant playing in a league overseas? Amin & Charlotte think about the rising possibility for star athletes to be persuaded to play outside of the biggest league for an even bigger payday. Amin & Charlotte then bet on whether anyone else over at Meadowlark Media will actually watch an entire Detroit Pistons game this upcoming season on another Bet The Show. Plus, the latest and wildest ideas from NBA Reddit including which NBA team has the WORST name... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices