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Knicks Sweep the 76ers | Wemby Ejected in Game 4 Loss | 2026 NBA Draft Lottery Recap

May 11, 20261h 6m

2026 NBA Playoffs 2nd Round Preview | Recapping the Raptors vs. Cavaliers & Magic vs. Pistons Game 7's

May 4, 20261h 8m

2025-26 NBA Awards Show | MVP, DPOY, ROY, and More Picks | All-NBA Teams | Big Dog of the Year 2026

Apr 29, 20261h 28m

SUPER Late 2026 NBA Playoff Predictions | Raptors Rally in Game 3 | OKC Unfair Whistle | Can the Lakers Make a Finals Run?

Apr 24, 20261h 56m

Recapping 2026 NCAA Men's Final | Luka & Wemby Injury Troubles | LBJ Wants Memphis Moved | Flagg's Historic Scoring Weekend | Big Dog of the Month: March

Apr 8, 20261h 11m

Ep 366UConn Stuns Duke at the Buzzer | Raptors 31-0 Run Against the Magic | Best Possible First Round Playoff Scenarios

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The Big Dogs are back to recap a wild weekend of March Madness action, the Raptors record-setting performances against the Magic, and Matt & Jordan give their top picks for what would make the most entertaining first round Playoff matchups.

Mar 30, 202650 min

Ep 365Proposed Changes to the NBA Draft Lottery | Are Murray & Jokic the Best Duo in the NBA? | 76ers Darkhorse Contenders? | Should Mac McClung be on an NBA Roster?

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The Big Dogs bring in the weekend talking NCAA hoops, proposed changes to the NBA Draft Lottery, who's the best duo in the NBA, and more!

Mar 28, 20261h 14m

Ep 364March Madness Round 1 & 2 Recap | Thunder vs. Wizards Fight | Luka and the Lakers Wild Weekend | Where do the Warriors Go From Here? | KD Enters the NBA Top Five in All-Time Scoring

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The Big Dogs are back recapping a sensational weekend of March Madness action, discussing how their brackets are standing, and their outlook for the rest of the NCAA Tournament. Matt & Jordan also discuss the Lakers continued hot streak and Luka's rescinded Tech, The Thunder and Wizards throwing hands, KD making history, and the sad state of the Warriors

Mar 24, 20261h 13m

Ep 363Cade Cunningham Collapsed Lung | Lakers Starting to Click | Hawks Win 11 Straight | Westbrook 5th All-Time in Assists | Giannis and Bucks Feuding...Again | Seattle & Vegas Expansion

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The Big Dogs are back as they recap recent injury woes to the Pistons, a red hot Lakers & Hawks team, Westbook makes history, as well as some expansion news.

Mar 20, 202658 min

Ep 3622026 March Madness Bracket Predictions | Bam Adebayo Scores 83 | SGA Breaks Wilt 20+ Point Streak

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The Big Dogs breakdown the official 2026 March Madness bracket, as well as give their takes on Bam and SGA's historic showings from the past week

Mar 16, 20261h 0m

Ep 361Pistons 4-Game Losing Streak | 76ers Tumble Down East Standings | Tatum and Celtics go 2-0 in Return | Lakers Defeat the Knicks

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The Big Dogs recap a great weekend of NBA action including some major shakeups in the Eastern Conference standings with the Pistons and 76ers dropping, and the Celtics and Magic on the rise.

Mar 10, 202647 min

Ep 360Jayson Tatum Set to Make Season Debut | Warriors Upset Rockets in OT | Are the Hornets Dark Horse Contenders? | OKC Bests the Knicks | Westbrook vs. the Media

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The Big Dogs send you into the weekend with a jam-packed episode discussing the return of Jayson Tatum, the Warriors upset win over the Rockets, the Thunder edging out the Knicks, the Hornets case for contention in the East, and some hilarity out of Sacramento with Westbrook.

Mar 6, 20261h 9m

Ep 359Do the Timberwolves have the Nuggets Number? | Is Lu Dort a Dirty Player? | Knicks Dominate the Spurs | Kuminga Balls Out with Hawks | Big Dog of the Month: February

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The Big Dogs are back after a wild weekend that saw the T-Wolves and Knicks score emphatic wins, opening the discussion around certain teams having their opponents number. Other topics include the recent surge in play from Jonathan Kuminga in Atlanta, whether or not Lu Dort is a dirty player, as well as Big Dog of the Month for February.

Mar 3, 202654 min

Ep 35876ers Beat the Heat | Lakers Struggling | Are the Spurs the Best Team in the NBA? | Venting Session on the Raptors | Kon Knueppel Breaks Rookie Three-Point Record

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In a jam-packed show, The Big Dogs break down the Sixers win over the Heat, the Lakers recent struggles, the Spurs case for being the best team in the league, and Matt & Jordan air out their frustrations with the Raptors.

Feb 27, 20261h 4m

Ep 357Spurs Best the Pistons in Hard-Fought Tilt | Suns Injury Woes Continue | 2005 NBA Finals Trivia

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The Big Dogs are back in a short and sweet package recapping a potential NBA Finals matchup in the Spurs vs, Pistons, talking Dillon Brooks broken hand, and a bit of NBA trivia on the 2005 Finals.

Feb 25, 202649 min

Ep 356Is Cade Cunningham the MVP? | Are the Heat a Darkhorse in the East? | Magic Injury Trouble Continues | NBA Tanking Issue | LaMelo Hit & Run

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The Big Dogs are back and here to recap a wild return to action across the NBA including Cade's big night at MSG, Tyler Herro's return to the Heat, the Magic's injury woes, tanking solutions, and more Charlotte Hornets drama.

Feb 22, 202657 min

Ep 354NBA All-Star Game Weekend Recap | The All-Star Game is BACK | NBA Finals Picks at the All-Star Break

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The Big Dogs are off their own All-Star break and are ready to recap the action of the 2026 NBA All-Star Weekend, as well as their midway point picks to win the NBA Finals.

Feb 18, 20261h 2m

Ep 353NBA Fight Night: Pistons vs. Hornets | 2026 NBA Trade Deadline Recap

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After a long delay, the Big Dogs are back to recap a wild NBA Trade Deadline, as well as a crazy fisticuffs filled Monday night between the Pistons and Hornets.

Feb 11, 20261h 13m

Ep 352Thunder vs. Nuggets Recap | All-Star Reserves Announced | DeAndre Hunter Traded for Schroder/Ellis | PG Suspended 25 Games | Big Dog of the Month: January

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The Big Dogs are back and recapping a massive matchup out West between the OKC Thunder and Denver Nuggets, as well as a discussion on the official 2026 NBA All-Star reserves. Other topics include Matt & Jordan's takes on some minor trades in the NBA, Paul George's 25-game Suspension, and the unveiling of the Big Dog of the Month.

Feb 3, 202649 min

Ep 351Cooper Flagg and Kon Knueppel Duel | OKC Rough Patch | Talking Down the Raptors | LBJ & Cavs Reunion? | Steven Adams OFS | Dunk Contest News

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The Big Dogs recap a wild week of action including a duel between the game's top rookies, the Thunder's recent rough patch, as well as talking ourselves down on the Raptors.

Jan 31, 20261h 3m

Ep 3502026 Rising Stars Rosters Announced | Raptors & Cavs Heating Up | Giannis Mock Trades

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The Big Dogs are sifting through the snow and warming up with their hottest takes. Matt & Jordan give their thoughts on this year's Rising Stars rosters, breakdown the Raptors and Cavaliers recent four-game win streak, as well as some Giannis Antetokounmpo trade talk.

Jan 28, 20261h 18m

Ep 3492026 NBA Midseason Awards | Jimmy Butler Tears ACL | Panic Button for the Knicks, Lakers, & Timberwolves

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The Big Dogs are back and ready to hand out some early hardware as we've officially reached the midway point of the 2025-26 NBA season. Matt & Jordan give their early picks for MVP, Rookie of the Year, and other NBA Awards.Discussions also include a check-in with the Warriors after losing Jimmy Butler for the remainder of the season, as well as pushing the panic button on the Knicks, Lakers, & Timberwolves.

Jan 24, 20261h 16m

Ep 3482025-26 NBA All-Star Selection Special

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The Big Dogs are back and ready to announce their annual NBA All-Star rosters. As always, Matt & Jordan have come equipped with their hottest takes and unique roster criteria that always makes for an interesting discussion as to what should be valued when discussing an All-Star player.

Jan 19, 20261h 46m

Ep 347Giannis Boo's Back at Bucks Fans | Kuminga Requests a Trade...Again | Rich Paul Floats Reaves Trade Idea | Dell Curry Jersey Retired in Charlotte | Revisiting the '09 NBA Draft

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Working on the weekend, the Big Dogs dive into the latest NBA headlines including disgruntled stars, trade rumours for the Lakers, jersey retirement madness, and a retrospect on the 2009 NBA Draft.

Jan 17, 20261h 15m

Ep 346Timberwolves Comeback Win Over the Spurs | Kyle Lowry's Legacy in Toronto | Ja Morant on the Trade Block | Schroder Suspended for Attacking Luka

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Recapping all the action from the past weekend, the Big Dogs talk the T-Wolves 4th quarter comeback over the Spurs, Kyle Lowry and his legacy with the Raptors ahed of what could be his final game in Toronto, as well as some trade talk about Ja Morant.

Jan 12, 202655 min

Ep 345Trae Young Trade Reaction | Hawks Honed in on AD? | Quickley & Banchero Beat the Buzzer | 2nd NBA All-Star Fan Vote Returns

It finally happened. Trae Young has been traded to the Washington Wizards and a new era has begun for the Atlanta Hawks. The Big Dogs break down the trade, some other Hawks trade rumours, as well as some highlight reel action from across the NBA on Wednesday night.Use code BDBT to get 15% off your first order at Old Gloryhttps://oldglory.com/

Jan 9, 202655 min

Ep 344Jaylen Brown Drops 50 on the Clippers, Best Two-Way Player in the NBA? | Jokic Sidelined | Should the NBA Shorten the Season? | Big Dog of the Month: December

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The Big Dogs are bringing in the New Year by recapping Celtics All-Star Jaylen Brown's 50-piece against the Clippers and his claim to be the best two-way player in the NBA. Other topics include the Nuggets recent injury woes, a discussion on the NBA season length, as well as the Big Dog of the Month for December is announced.

Jan 5, 202654 min

Ep 343Alvarado Throws Hands | Giannis Breaks Unwritten Rule | Hawks Losing Streak Blame Game | Christmas Day Recap

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The Holidays are over and the Big Dogs are back in the saddle, giving you their hottest takes from the past week. Along with a recap of a wild NBA xmas Day slate, Matt & Jordan recap some physicality in the NBA, Giannis breaking an unwritten (shout out Natasha Bedingfield) hoops rule, and some more regularly scheduled Trae Young slander.

Dec 29, 202559 min

Ep 342Knicks Win the NBA Cup | NBA Christmas Day Games Preview | Revisiting the Raptors 2019 Title Run | KG Jersey Retirement in Minnesota | Big Dog of the Month: November

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The Big Dogs are brining the heat for the last time before the Holidays and there's plenty to talk about. Matt & Jordan recap an awesome finish to the NBA Cup, previewing the Christmas Day slate for the NBA, revisiting the Raptors 2019 title run, and more.Use code BDBT for 30% off your order at RSRV Collectivehttps://rsrvcollective.com/?srsltid=AfmBOooSOIhbRiecxgkTqj53PPMmgm5tK01uK2mi0hyxC45YId1CbcuY

Dec 19, 20251h 2m

Ep 341NBA Cup Final Preview | Spurs vs Thunder + Magic vs Knicks Recap | Panic Time for the Cavs? | Porzingis Mystery Illness Diagnosed

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The Big Dogs are back and recapping the NBA Cup, and they liked it??Other topics include the Cavaliers entering panic mode as well as Big Dog MD as we breakdown Porzingis' diagnosis.Use code BDBT at Big Fork Brands for 20% off your first orderhttps://bigforkbrands.com/?srsltid=AfmBOopLsMyxfGbhvLcxnfiMCnLsJJswHCn6_Q_5OW123zg3_mZ9kggO

Dec 15, 20251h 10m

Ep 340East NBA Cup Quarterfinals Recap | Are the Raptors Frauds? | Are the Magic Contenders? | Anthony Davis Trade Rumours | Derik Queen for Rookie of the Year?

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The Big Dogs are back and recapping the first matchups of the pointless tournament known as the NBA Cup. Other topics include AD trade destinations, as well as some positive Pelicans talk for the first time in years.

Dec 11, 20251h 5m

Ep 339CP3 Released by the Clippers | Giannis Trade Rumours | LeBron 10-Point Streak Ends | KD Scores 31K | Jamal Murray 52 | Celtics on the Rise

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The Big Dogs are back, later than ever, and bringing the heat on all the biggest stories across the NBA. Matt & Jordan recap the latest trade talks for former MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo, history being made, for better or worse, as well as standout performances from earlier this week.

Dec 8, 20251h 13m

Ep 338Raptors Win Streak Ends | Flagg Youngest to Ever Score 35 | Siakam Buzzer Beater | More Likely, Thunder Win 74 or Wizards Lose 74? NBA Cup Talk

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The Big Dogs are back after a long-weekend (at least for our southern pals) and are ready to recap all the biggest stories from across the NBA this past weekend such as the Raptors winning streak coming to an end, Cooper Flagg making history, buzzer beater finishes, and more.

Dec 1, 20251h 6m

Ep 337Herro Returns to the Heat | Can the Clippers Salvage the Season? | CP3 Announces Retirement | Klay vs. Ja | LaMelo on the Trade Block? | Raptors Homer Talk

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The Big Dogs are back after a loaded weekend and set to recap all the action of the NBA. Topics include the return of All-Star guard Tyler Herro to the red hot Heat, the LA Clippers chances of making a playoff push, Chris Paul's retirement, Klay and Ja beefing, LaMelo Ball trade talk, and more!

Nov 24, 20251h 25m

Ep 336Vucevic Beats the Buzzer Again | Pistons Win 11 Straight | Rockets Best the Cavaliers | LeBron Debuts in 23rd Season| East > West?

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The Big Dogs lead you into the weekend by recapping some fantastic finishes from earlier this week, the Kings historic reign, and a changing of the guard in the NBA landscape.

Nov 22, 202559 min

Ep 335Hawks Win Five-Straight | Suns Surprise Success | Are the Raptors Contenders in the East? | Willie Green Fired | Historic Blind NBA Comparisions

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The Big Dogs are back after a wild weekend and are ready to talk hoops. Matt & Jordan recap the hot streak of the Hawks, the Suns winning ways, some Raptors homerism, and some more blind NBA Player comps...with a twist

Nov 17, 20251h 5m

Ep 334Jokic Cooks Clippers for 55 | Curry Outduels Wembanyama | OKC Throttles the Lakers | Nico Harrison Fired

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The Big Dogs are back and recapping Nikola Jokic's 55 point explosion against the Clippers, the awesome clash between the Warriors and Spurs, the terrifying reality of the Thunder, and in memoriam for Nico Harrison in the NBA,

Nov 14, 20251h 3m

Ep 333Rockets vs. Bucks Recap | Pistons Keep on Winning | Is it Time for the Clippers to Blow it Up? | Blind NBA Comparisons

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The Big Dogs are back and recapping the action from this past weekend including the Pistons lengthy win streak, the Rockets and Bucks going down to the wire, the sorry state of the Clippers, and the return of blind NBA comparisons.

Nov 11, 20251h 1m

Ep 332Blazers Upset the Thunder | Spida Drops 46 | Red Hot Lakers | Who's the Big Dog? | Big Dog of the Month: October

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The Big Dogs welcome you into the weekend as they recap the action from across the Association. Matt & Jordan recap the Blazers comeback win over the OKC Thunder, Donovan Mitchells 46-point explosion, the Lakers title chances, as well as the return of "Who's the Big Dog" and the first winner of Big Dog of the Month for the 2025-26 season.Use code BDBT to get 15% off your first order at Old Gloryhttps://oldglory.com/

Nov 7, 20251h 12m

Ep 331Myles Turner Boo'd in Indiana Return | Are the 76ers Contenders? | Pelicans Dark Future | Trae Young Injury | Trouble in Memphis for Ja | Biggest Surprises of the Season

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The Big Dogs are back and more depressed than ever. Matt & Jordan recap Myles Turner's homecoming to Indy, the 76ers ability to contend out East, the Pelicans facing a potential shun, injuries in ATL, Egos in Memphis, and the biggest surprises of the young NBA season.Get 30% off your first order at RSRV Collective with code BDBThttps://rsrvcollective.com/

Nov 5, 20251h 24m

Ep 330Is Austin Reaves an All-Star? | Are the Bulls Legit? | The Portland Mafia is Must-See Basketball | Bigger Disappointed, Magic or Raptors? | Top 5 Halloween Performances

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In a spoooooky episode of the show, the Big Dogs breakdown the recent dominance of Austin Reaves, the Bulls undefeated start, the Portland Mafia (Trail Blazers) playoff chances, disappointing starts in the East, and finishing off with the best Halloween performances in NBA history.

Oct 31, 20251h 1m

Ep 329AR-15 Drops 51 on SAC | Flagg Breakout Game Against the Raps | Can Giannis Win MVP? | Which Undefeated Team will Remain the Longest

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The hits don't stop coming as Austin Reaves becomes the third player to drop 50+ in just the first week of the NBA season. The Big Dogs recap other notable performances from around the league including Flagg's breakout game against Toronto, as well as Giannis continuing to carry the Bucks.

Oct 27, 202554 min

Ep 278NBA Opening Night Overreactions | SGA Drops 55 | Gordon Scores 50 | Edgecombe Goes for 34 in Debut | FBI Arrests Rozier & Billups

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In possibly the most wild first 72 hours of an NBA season ever, the Big Dogs recap and overreact to each teams first game(s), historic scoring nights, as well as the FBI arresting Terry Rozier and Chauncey Billups as a part of a mafioso gambling scheme.

Oct 24, 20251h 7m

Ep 3272025-26 NBA Season Preview & Predictions | NBA Finals Picks | MVP, DPOY, & ROY Predictions

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Locking in their pre-season predictions on the 2025-26 NBA season, the Big Dogs make their final picks for each major NBA Award, as well as the teams they believe are destined to meet in the 2026 NBA Finals.Use code BDBT to score 21% off your first order at Pins and Aceshttps://pinsandaces.com/

Oct 21, 20251h 49m

Ep 3262025-26 NBA Season Preview: Southwest Division

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Rounding out the Western Conference with the final 2025-26 NBA Division preview, the Big Dogs breakdown the upcoming Southwest division, who's a contender, who's a pretender, and who the hell knows what the Pelicans are.

Oct 19, 20251h 14m

Ep 3252025-26 NBA Season Preview: Pacific Division

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The penultimate division preview, the Big Dogs breakdown the Pacific division chock-full of old heads and teams that would've been good 10 years ago.

Oct 12, 20251h 6m

Ep 3242025-26 NBA Season Preview: Northwest Division

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Venturing forward in their 2025-26 division previews, the Big Dogs breakdown the outlook of the Northwest division that features potential title contenders in the Oklahoma City Thunder, Denver Nuggets, and Minnesota Timberwolves.Get 15% off at Old Glory using our code "BDBT" at checkouthttps://oldglory.com/

Oct 3, 20251h 2m

Ep 3232025-26 NBA Season Preview | Southeast Division

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Rounding out the Eastern Conference, the Big Dogs give their takes on the Southeast Division including the Magic and Hawks chances of contending, next steps for the Heat, and ranting about the sad state of the Hornets (again).Use code "BDBT" at checkout to get 21% off your first item purchased at Pins and Aces.https://pinsandaces.ca/

Oct 1, 20251h 18m

Ep 3222025-26 NBA Season Preview: Central Division

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The Big Dogs are back and breaking down the 2025-26 NBA Central Division. Matt & Jordan talk about the Cavs NBA Finals chances, how far this Pistons team can go, and a rant or two about the sad, frustrating, and baffling state of the rest of the division.Use code "BDBT" to get 20% off your first order at Big Fork Brands!https://bigforkbrands.com/?srsltid=AfmBOooTYS0Pvy5Bm1NHBEBAsWQKuaZPSWpTw8ucJAJeWTwxZRkPhGKU

Sep 26, 20251h 10m

Ep 3212025-26 NBA Season Preview | Atlantic Division

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The NBA season is fast-approaching so the Big Dogs are back in a big way with their annual division previews. Hear what Matt & Jordan have to say about the Atlantic division, their Toronto Raptors playoff chances, the Knicks ceiling and NBA Finals potential, as well as much more in this loaded show.

Sep 22, 20251h 13m