Oddball w/ Amin Elhassan & Izzy Gutierrez

Mar 11 2025 302 ep. 28 mins 302
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Amin Elhassan and Izzy Gutierrez take hoops seriously—but not themselves. Join them and special guests on Oddball for the perfect mix of expert NBA analysis and offbeat fun.

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Channing Frye is Busting Cavaliers Myths on the Hot Seat

Mar 11 2025 28 mins  
NBA champion and Cleveland Cavaliers legend Channing Frye steps into the hot seat to separate fact from fiction about the Cavs’ title hopes. How does Cleveland’s starting five compare to Oklahoma City and Boston? Is Donovan Mitchell better than Jalen Brunson? Did the Cavs overpay for De’Andre Hunter? Could this year’s squad beat the 2016 championship team? And most importan

Which NBA Teams Actually Have a Shot? Power Ranking the Top 6 Contenders

Mar 10 2025 28 mins  
With the playoffs one month away, these regular season powerhouse matchups are hitting a little different. After watching the Lakers take on two of the top teams in the East and the Thunder take down the Nuggets over the weekend, Izzy and Amin are turning their attention to the hunt for the Larry O'Brien trophy. Today they're power ranking the top six teams by record-- Cavaliers, T

Claire De Lune is Busting Lakers Myths on the Hot Seat

Mar 06 2025 28 mins  
Claire de Lune, NBA reporter for The Guardian, joins Amin and Izzy to dispel some myths about the Los Angeles Lakers. Is Luka Doncic already the best teammate LeBron James has ever had? Did JJ Redick figure out the secret to beating Nikola Jokic and the Nuggets? Who will have a longer career with the Lakers: Austin Reaves or Bronny James? All that and more on today's episode of Odd

Kyrie's Torn ACL Spells Doom for Dallas, and Ranking New NBA Nicknames

Mar 05 2025 28 mins  
The Mavericks season from hell added another chapter this week with Kyrie Irving suffering a torn ACL. Kyrie's season is done, putting him at the front of the list of injuries up and down the Mavs' roster-- plus Anthony Davis might be done for the year, and oh yeah, Luka Doncic plays for the Lakers. Amin and Izzy ask if there's any precedent for an implosion of this scale, and see

Where Will KD Go? & Joel Embiid’s Injury Fallout

Mar 04 2025 28 mins  
Kevin Durant's time with the Phoenix Suns may be coming to an end. We break down potential trade destinations, including the Houston Rockets, Miami Heat, Minnesota Timberwolves and Memphis Grizzlies. Plus, the Philadelphia 76ers suffer a major blow with Joel Embiid being sidelined for the season—what does this mean for Daryl Morey’s future in Philly? We also dive into the red-h

Ant & Lebron on Face of the League Discourse, Plus the O(ddball)scars

Mar 03 2025 28 mins  
Anthony Edwards made waves by dismissing the idea of being the NBA’s next face, instead pointing to Victor Wembanyama. Amin and Izzy break down LeBron James’ response and what it truly means to carry that responsibility. With Edwards leading the league in technical fouls, is he actually shaping up to be the NBA’s next great heel, following in the footsteps of Charles Barkley

Foul Play: Debating SGA, Harden & the NBA’s Free Throw Kings

Feb 27 2025 28 mins  
Is Shai Gilgeous-Alexander really a "free throw merchant," or is he just great at drawing contact? We dive into the debate around SGA, James Harden, Joel Embiid, Jalen Brunson, and other NBA stars who thrive at the line. Amin and Izzy break down what makes a player a foul merchant, why some fans hate it, and whether it’s actually a skill. Plus, Amin and Izzy close the show by fil

Luka vs. Dallas, Giannis vs Amen, and Podcast P(aused)

Feb 26 2025 34 mins  
Luka Doncic emerged victorious from his first matchup against his former team, with a little help from LeBron James. Even after watching Luka go head to head with Kyrie Irving and the Mavericks, we still can't believe the trade actually happened. Is it possible for Nico Harrison to ever be redeemed? Plus, our picks for game of the week were both hits! Amen Thompson is developing a

NBA Contenders Check-In: What Do the Knicks, Warriors, & Thunder Need to Prove?

Feb 25 2025 28 mins  
As the NBA season hits the home stretch, we’re breaking down what top contenders need to prove before the playoffs. The New York Knicks continue to struggle against elite competition—can they fix their defensive issues? Are the Boston Celtics primed for another easy path to the Finals? Plus, we dive into the Cleveland Cavaliers’ legitimacy, the surging Golden State Warriors,

Did the Lakers Crack Jokic? And the Embiid Dilemma in Philly

Feb 24 2025 28 mins  
Luka Dončić responded to JJ Redick’s challenge with a dominant performance, while the Lakers found a way to slow down Nikola Jokić. Did Redick crack the Nuggets’ code, or was it just a one-off? And are the Lakers legitimate title contenders? Plus, Amin and Izzy react to the news that Joel Embiid’s season may be over and discuss how Kevin Garnett’s potential front-office