No Look Pass Podcast

Imagine if you could take all of the NBA's small forwards, throw them in a pool, and just draft them 2K style. Well, here at the NLP Podcast, that's exactly what we plan to do. Where do guys with a new home like Harrison Barnes and Chandler Parsons land on the list? Is the first overall pick Ben Simmons already good enough to make the list for next season?  And then obviously there will be talk about the usual suspects like LeBron, KD, Kawhi, PG etc. Like the podcast on facebook at facebook.com/nlppod, follow us on twitter @NLPPodcast and listen to archived episodes at WRSPN.com

Imagine if you took all the shooting guards in the NBA, put them in a pool, and drafted them 2K style? Well, that's exactly what we do at the NLP Podcast. Join us and see what we think of the young guns like Devin Booker, Jordan Clarkson, and Zach LaVine, and where they rank with the old guard like Dwyane Wade, Monta Eliis, and Jamal Crawford, and a change at number one from last year. The hosts will also talk specifically about the placement of Kyle Korver, Khris Middleton, Archie Goodwin (!), and Bradley Beal on the list, and attempt to justify their picks. Like the podcast on facebook at facebook.com/nlppod, follow us on twitter @NLPPodcast, and listen to archived episodes at WRSPN.com.  

What if you could throw all of the point guards into a free agent pool and draft them fantasy style like you do in 2K? That is what we do here at the No Look Pass Podcast? From 1-30, we decide who we would take just for the upcoming season in our annual positional drafts.  We will tell you who has risen and fallen from last year, justify our own picks, but more importantly, question each other.  Like us on facebook at facebook.com/nlppod, follow us on twitter @NLPPodcast, and listen to archived episodes at WRSPN.com

With the Olympics approaching, the story thus far has been the guys who have decided not to show up. LeBron James, Steph Curry and others took a pass on the 2016 team in Rio, but one player is more than a familiar face on the roster, Carmelo Anthony. He is the first American basketball player to participate in four olympic games, and may shatter multiple USA records this time around. But, what does that mean for Melo's legacy? Also, do we consider James Harden "great"? And does Klay Thompson have to make sacrifices for the Warriors to succeed? Follow the podcast on twitter @NLPPodcast, like us on facebook at facebook.com/nlppod, and listen to archived episodes at WRSPN.com

Though much of the free agency buzz has died down, there are still players that are looking for a home next season, and we will discuss who the best of the bunch is, and who we are surprised is on the market. There will also be a student's favorite time: a pop quiz! We ask ten questions about the season that just past to see how quick we forget the events from the prior season. Follow the podcast on twitter @NLPPodcast, like us on facebook at facebook.com/nlppod, and listen to archived episodes at WRSPN.com

The NBA is officially in the off-season, with even free agency signings slowing down, and it is time to find other outlets for your hoops habits. Thankfully, the Summer League is in motion, and the 2016 Olympic Games will cushion the blow slightly. However, we are looking for a more permanent solution, and have tried to give the WNBA a look to see how it compares to the pro game, and ponder whether a "WNBA Select Team" could compete in the Summer League. But then, it's back to the big leagues, as we discuss what exactly the Thunder should do with Russell Westbrook, and hit the trade machine to see if we can come up with some destinations for the superstar point guard. Follow the podcast on twitter @NLPPodcast, like us on facebook at facebook.com/nlppod, and listen to archived episodes at WRSPN.com

NBA Free Agency certainly has not lacked excitement, starting with the first shocking announcement of Kevin Durant going to the Warriors, but it has not stopped there. Dwyane Wade has also switched teams, and we wonder which one was more shocking? We also discuss the best/worst deals in free agency thus far, and whether we agree with the suddent value of NBA deals.  Follow the podcast on twitter @NLPPodcast, like us on facebook at facebook.com/nlppod, and listen to archived episodes at WRSPN.com

With Kevin Durant choosing to form a dynasty-destined team in Golden State, the ramifications will perculate throughout the whole league. What does it mean for the Warriors, the Thunder, and the league as a whole? Who are the biggest winners and losers of the deal? How long did it take for Russell Westbrook to delete Kevin Durant's phone number? The Kevin Durant decision, believe it or not, is only one of the things going on in the NBA, as free agency is in full swing. What signing surprised us the most? And is the controversy over free agent money fair or foul? Follow the podcast on twitter @NLPPodcast, like us on facebook at facebook.com/nlppod, and listen to archived episodes at WRSPN.com

The NBA Draft is a prime time for trades to take place, and this year was no exception. Many surprises took place both on the draft board and off of it, and the hosts will unpack some of the roster changes that took place. The hosts will also play a game of "Assist or Turnover" with some of the league's pending free agents, like Rajon Rondo and Hassan Whiteside to see if they would take a chance on some of the players looking for a new home. Follow the podcast on twitter @NLPPodcast and like us on facebook at facebook.com/NLPPod.

The Cleveland Cavaliers are officially the 2016 NBA champions, but their work may not be done yet. With the NBA Draft approaching, will they make a blockbuster deal for recent champion Kevin Love, or stay pat?  Ben Simmons is the presumed first pick, but there are always steals later on both in and out of the lottery, and we attempt to find the diamonds in the rough. We also remember past draft predictions that we nailed in the past, and a couple of regrets. Like the podcast on facebook at facebook.com/nlp, follow us on twitter @NLPPodcast and listen to archived episodes at WRSPN.com

LeBron James and Kyrie Irving, among the raucous Oakland crowd, pulled off an incredible game five performance to take the series back to Cleveland. The question is: did they expend everything they had doing so, and do they have enough in the tank to duplicate that at home in game six?  The Warriors have Draymond Green back in the lineup, but have lost Andrew Bogut for the rest of the series. Are they healthy enough to take back the momentum from the surging Cavaliers? Follow the podcast on twitter @NLPPodcast, like us on facebook at facebook.com/nlppod and listen to archived episodes on iTunes or at WRSPN.com  

The Warriors have not looked back from their 3-1 comeback in the Western Conference Finals against the OKC Thunder, and have demolished the Cavaliers in the first two games of the NBA Finals. Is it fair to already consider the Finals over, or can the Cavaliers do anything to turn it around and make it a competitive series? The hosts will also flash back to some decisions the Cavs, and LeBron James have made and see if they would change anything that has gotten them to this point.  Follow the podcast on twitter @NLPPodcast, like us on facebook at facebook.com/nlppod, and listen to all archived episodes at WRSPN.co

The 2016 NBA Western Conference Finals will go down as one to remember, and it may have left us with more questions than answers. The hosts will attempt to answer some of them, like where the comeback ranks, was it an upset, and what does it ultimately mean for the future of Kevin Durant? After they pay their respects to the departed OKC Thunder and Toronto Raptors, the focus will be all things NBA Finals between the Golden State Warriors and the Cleveland Cavaliers. Does either team benefit from having played last year in the Finals against one another? What is on the line for the legacies of the various superstars? How many hours will JR Smith stay awake straight if he is a champion? Follow the podcast on twitter @NLPPodcast, subscribe to the NLPPodcast on iTunes, or listen to archived episodes at WRSPN.com

After looking completely out of their league in the first two games of the Eastern Conference Finals, the Toronto Raptors gave Jurassic Park and company reason to believe in game three with a double-digit victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers. Is this a sign that the Cavs finally have some opposition for the eastern conference crown, or are the Raptors simply poised for the gentle men's sweep? The hosts will also discuss unique awards for the playoffs, like who was this year's LaMarcus Aldridge and Chris Paul.   Follow the podcast on twitter @NLPPodcast and listen to archived episodes at WRSPN.com

The second round of the NBA playoffs are in the books, and there is only one more step until the NBA Finals, and that is to win your conference. The hosts will preview both the Eastern and Western Conference Finals, as well as recap one thing they nailed in the postseason, and one thing they failed. A tribute will be made to the fallen teams in the second round, and a look to see what their future has in store. Follow the podcast on twitter @NLPPodcast and listen to archived episodes at WRSPN.com

The NBA playoffs are in full-force, with some interesting story lines throughout. The hosts will tackle some: Can the Cleveland Cavaliers continue to shoot lights out from beyond the arc? And are they poised for an NBA championship? What do the Warriors look like without Steph Curry? Did Kyle Lowry finally reclaim his body that was abducted by Ricky Davis earlier in the playoffs? Also, we will discuss who you would rather start your team with: Kawhi Leonard, or Draymond Green? Follow the podcast on twitter @NLPPodcast and listen to archived episodes at WRSPN.com

The Toronto Raptors had never won a seven-game series until last night, if you want to call what they did winning. Maybe survival is a better term...  Regardless, they are on to round two to face the Miami Heat, and the hosts will discuss how they got there, along with what they expect in the second round in all four series, as they also bid their farewells to the eliminated teams, and give a quick rundown of what to expect from the departed squads going forward. Follow the podcast on twitter @NLPPodcast and listen to all archived episodes at WRSPN.com

The first round of the NBA Playoffs is almost in the book, and some teams have already joined those who did not advance home on the couch to enjoy the postseason with the rest of us. The hosts will focus on those teams, and see what is next for the Memphis Grizzlies, Dallas Mavericks and Detroit Pistons.  Also, there are series still in the air, and the hosts will make what they can on those competitive matchups. And oh yeah, STEPH CURRY AND CHRIS PAUL ARE HURT. Follow the podcast on twitter @NLPPodcast and listen to archived episodes at WRSPN.com

The early story of the first round to the NBA playoffs has been the blowouts, as the favorites are beating up on the competition. Did a Dallas Mavericks victory in OKC last night change the tide of that narrative? The hosts will also discuss their predictions prior to the series, and if watching the first games changed their minds about any of their thoughts coming into the series.  Follow the podcast on twitter @NLPPodcast and listen to archived epsiodes at WRSPN.com

As the NBA regular season draws to a close, all eyes are on Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors in their chase for 73 wins, which would break the single season NBA record set by the Chicago Bulls during the Michael Jordan era. Will the Warriors pull it off, and what does that mean for their legacy? Can we declare them a dynasty if they go back-to-back? How many half-court shots does Curry need to hit before he just puts it in his array of shots? What would Klay Thompson look like on his own team? Plus, the hosts will discuss unexpected playoff storylines, like the Lance Stephenson revenge tour, the possibly wide open Eastern Conference, and Stan Van Gundy's mustache resurgence.