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NBA Takedown

NBA Takedown

Jonathan Macri

60 episodesEN

Show overview

NBA Takedown launched in 2025 and has put out 60 episodes, alongside 1 trailer or bonus episode in the time since. That works out to roughly 60 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a several-times-a-week cadence.

Episodes typically run an hour to ninety minutes — most land between 57 min and 1h 13m — and the run-time is fairly consistent across the catalogue. The publisher flags most episodes as explicit, so expect adult themes or strong language throughout. It is catalogued as a EN-language Sports show.

The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 3 days ago, with 28 episodes already out so far this year. Published by Jonathan Macri.

Episodes
60
Running
2025–2026 · 1y
Median length
1h 6m
Cadence
Several per week

From the publisher

Jonathan Macri and friends take on the NBA take cycle, putting their own spin on the conversation and dishing a few takes of their own every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. With Jeff Johnson & Shawn Hardie.

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Jalen & Jaylen & Julius, Oh My! Plus: LaMelo to Minny, Giannis to Miami and other NBA Pre-FA Scuttlebutt

Jun 26, 202646 min

Winners and Losers of the 2026 NBA Playoffs

Jun 16, 20261h 13m

Biggest Knick Game Ever?

Jun 8, 202646 min

Game 7 Awaits & Mitch injury Update

May 29, 20261h 17m

Previewing the NBA Conference Finals | Pistons, Wolves, Lakers, Sixers Postmortems

May 18, 202641 min

Save the Drama for Your Wembanyama: NBA 2nd Round Update

May 11, 202651 min

Previewing Round 2 of the NBA Playoffs with the Ringer's Raheem Palmer!

May 4, 20261h 15m

NBA Playoff Week 2 Recalibrations

Apr 27, 202656 min

NBA Postseason Opening Weekend Reactions & Pressure Rankings

Apr 20, 20261h 12m

OFFICIAL NBA Takedown Play-In & Playoff Preview

Apr 13, 20261h 13m

Final Regular Season Power Rankings + NBA Awards

Apr 6, 20261h 21m

Ep 49Breaking Down the NBA Playoff Picture with 2 Weeks Left + All-NBA Already Decided?

On the latest episode of NBA Takedown, Jonathan Macri, Jeff Johnson and Shawn Hardie take a look at the key races and most important games with 2 weeks left in the NBA's regular season, going deep on all the possibilities in the East, what first round matchups carry the most upset potential, which teams hold the most cards, and why everything is still so uncertain. After taking a brief look at the West, they dive into the race for All-NBA, debating who should and shouldn't be considered a lock, which players are on the bubble, who gets the last 1st Team spot, and why Karl-Anthony Towns still has a real case to make the squad. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mar 30, 20261h 11m

Ep 48Ranking the Top NBA Storylines & Races of the Final 3 Weeks

On the latest episode of NBA Takedown, Jonathan Macri, Jeff Johnson and Shawn Hardie go through their most interesting NBA storylines and races of the final three weeks. Among the topics discussed, they talk about whether Boston is being unfairly propped up because of Jayson Tatum's return, what to make of spots 5 through 10 in the East, how Luka wound up in the MVP convo, why the Nuggets need to be taken down a peg, and whether we need to take the Wolves more seriously. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mar 23, 20261h 6m

Ep 47Expansion is Here! Diving Deep on the Ramifications of Adding Two New NBA Teams

On the latest episode of NBA Takedown, Jonathan Macri, Jeff Johnson and Shawn Hardie digest the news that expansion seems to be destined for the NBA, going through the most interesting storylines surrounding the NBA adding 2 new teams. They talk about which team is most likely to change conferences, how the expansion draft rules might work, and which teams will have the toughest decisions on their hands when the draft actually happens in two years. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mar 16, 20261h 8m

Ep 46The Takedown Oscars

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On the latest episode of NBA Takedown, Jonathan Macri, Jeff Johnson and Shawn Hardie go the movies. Selecting from the 2026 slate of Oscar nominated films, they assign a different movie to eight different NBA teams, starting with Sinners and ending with One Battle After Another. Plus, thoughts on the NBA giving a second round draft pick to the Miami Heat for the Terry Rozier trade, whether Charlotte can topple the Pistons in a playoff series, and a WILD stat you didn't know about the Thunder. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mar 9, 20261h 8m

Ep 45March NBA Power Rankings: Who's In, Who's Out, and Who's Got a REAL Chance

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It's the first Monday of the month, which can only mean one thing: NBA Takedown Power Rankings! On today's episode, Jonathan Macri, Jeff Johnson and Shawn Hardie open the show by unpacking Luke Kornet's recent criticism of the Atlanta Hawks and their decision to honor Magic City at an upcoming game. Then, they dive into the rankings, tiering all 30 NBA teams into four categories: No shot Teams that can make the playoffs Teams that can make the conference finals Teams that can win the NBA championship They close the show by reacting to the breaking news that Giannis Antetokounmpo will be making his return on Monday night against the Boston Celtics. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mar 2, 20261h 16m

Ep 44The NBA Likability Draft

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WE'RE BACK! After a 2-week hiatus, the NBA Takedown crew of Jonathan Macri, Jeff Johnson and Shawn Hardie return for a new episode, starting with some belated thoughts on the NBA All-Star Weekend, the most anticipated games remaining in the NBA season, and whether fewer games is a solution to all (any?) of the league's issues. They then square off in the first ever NBA Likability Draft, selecting the most likable teams in the league based on the perspectives of their own fans and impartial observers. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Feb 23, 20261h 16m

Ep 435 Solutions to Fix the NBA's Tanking Problem

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On the latest episode of NBA Takedown, Jonathan Macri, Jeff Johnson and Shawn Hardie go through some of the recent tanking shenanigans throughout the NBA before pitching some solutions to fix the problem. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Feb 9, 20261h 4m

Ep 42Crazy NBA Trade Recap & Final Deadline Preview

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On the latest NBA Takedown, Jonathan Macri & Jeff Johnson recap a crazy day of trades before looking forward to what's left on the board before Thursday's 3pm deadline. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Feb 4, 20261h 4m

Ep 41NBA Trade Deadline: Buy, Sell or Hold? Plus: Why LeBron to NY Will Never Die & Weekend Trade Reactions

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On the latest episode of NBA Takedown, Jonathan Macri, Jeff Johnson and Shawn Hardie react to a busy weekend around the NBA both on the court (Knicks vs Lakers) and off (fake Laker fans vs everyone) before turning their attention to the trade deadline. They each submit one team that should be buyers, one team that should be sellers and one team that should stand pat at the deadline. Last, they look at OKC's treasure trove of assets and list the players in the league who the Thunder COULDN'T get even if they wanted to. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Feb 2, 20261h 16m