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Season 3, Episode 26 of the Swishlist Podcast is packed with drama! We’re diving deep into the instant-classic series between the Nuggets and Timberwolves, debating the "flailing" epidemic, and breaking down Victor Wembanyama’s historic, unanimous Defensive Player of the Year win.

Plus, we address the wildest rumors in the league: Why do the Thunder and Warriors keep ending up with lottery picks? Is the draft rigged? And we debate whether LeBron James joining the Warriors would be the biggest mistake of his legendary career.

Inside the Episode:

• Nuggets vs. Wolves: Breaking down the most intense series of the first round.
• The Flailing Debate: Is the "superstar flop" ruining the playoff product?
• Wemby DPOY: A unanimous win—is he already the greatest defensive player ever?
• LeBron to Golden State? Why this would be a catastrophic move for the King.
• The East Coast Struggle: How are you surviving 10:30 PM tip-offs?
• Draft Lottery Conspiracy: Are the odds actually fair?

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The 2026 NBA Playoffs are finally here! Season 3, Episode 26 of the Swishlist Podcast is dedicated to our full first-round predictions. From LeBron’s Lakers facing a gauntlet against KD’s Rockets to the highly anticipated Ant-Man vs. Joker rematch, we’re breaking down every single series.

Who is taking the crown? Can Wembanyama lead the Spurs to a championship in his first postseason appearance? Does OKC have enough to sweep the Suns? Mo and Rhoman debate the matchups, the upsets, and the superstars on the verge of greatness.

Inside the Episode:

• OKC vs. Suns: Can Jalen Green force a game?
• Pistons vs. Magic: Detroit’s "Bully Ball" vs. Orlando’s youth.
• Celtics vs. 76ers: Is Boston’s pedigree too much for a banged-up Philly?
• Spurs vs. Blazers: Wembanyama’s playoff debut.
• Nuggets vs. Timberwolves: The most intense series of the round!
• Knicks vs. Hawks: Can Jalen Johnson pull off the upset?
• Cavs vs. Raptors: Harden and Mitchell vs. the enigma that is Toronto.
• Lakers vs. Rockets: LeBron’s final stand vs. KD’s heavy-hitting squad.

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The Play-In tournament has lived up to the hype! In Season 3, Episode 25, Mo and Roman recap the greatest Play-In stretch in NBA history. From Steph Curry’s vintage performance to the Charlotte Hornets finally giving their fans a reason to celebrate, we break down every heart-stopping moment.

We’re diving into the controversy, the clutch shots, and the coaching blunders that defined the first round of games. Plus, we look ahead to the final Play-In battles and make our picks for who officially secures their spot in the postseason.

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Whether you’re a die-hard hoops fan or just here for the chaos, the Swish List Podcast has you covered for the most unpredictable NBA post-season yet! 🏀

In our Season 3 Finale, Mo and Roman break down the wild 2026 Play-In tournament matchups. From the end of the Warriors' dynasty to the rise of the Charlotte Hornets, we’re making our boldest predictions yet. Can Steph Curry pull off one last miracle against Kawhi and the Clippers? Are the Hornets actually the scariest team in the East?

We also dive deep into the highly anticipated Anthony Edwards vs. Nikola Jokic rematch, discuss why Doc Rivers is already out in Milwaukee, and debate if LeBron James has officially become the "Kim Kardashian of basketball" on social media. Plus, Roman shares his experience making it to the finale of Extracted!

Inside the Episode:

• The Play-In Gauntlet: Clippers vs. Warriors, Hornets vs. Heat, and Suns vs. Blazers.
• Eastern Conference Shakedown: Why the Magic are sliding and why the Sixers are dangerous.
• The Rematch: Wolves vs. Nuggets—can Ant-Man take down the Joker?
• 2026 Season Awards: We crown Wembanyama, Cooper Flag, and the Most Improved Player.
• The Milwaukee Meltdown: Is it time for the Bucks to blow it up?
• Buy, Sell, or Hold: Mo puts Roman on the spot with some spicy takes.

Timestamps:

0:00 - Season 3 Finale Kickoff 2:15 - Clippers vs. Warriors: The End of an Era? 5:40 - Hornets vs. Heat: The Scariest Play-In Team 8:10 - Sixers vs. Magic: Breaking down the 7/8 Matchup 12:30 - Suns vs. Blazers: The "Redheaded Stepchild" Series 15:00 - Seeding Predictions & Bracket Talk 18:45 - Must Watch: Anthony Edwards vs. Nikola Jokic Rematch 23:10 - Dark Horse Title Contenders (The Hawks?!) 27:50 - NBA Awards: Wemby, Cooper Flag, and MIP 33:15 - Doc Rivers Fired & The Giannis Problem 38:40 - Roman’s "Extracted" Finale & Social Media Blowup

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#NBA #NBAPlayoffs #SwishListPodcast #StephCurry #AnthonyEdwards #Jokic #CharlotteHornets #Wembanyama #CooperFlag #Bucks #BasketballPredictions #NBA2026

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In Season 3, Episode 23 of the Swishlist Podcast, we break down one of the wildest weeks of the NBA season—and yeah… it might be over for the Lakers.

From Luka’s injury scare and Austin Reaves going down, to questions about the Lakers’ future and LeBron’s late-career outlook, we dive deep into what went wrong and what comes next.

We also get into:

• Celtics looking like the scariest team in the league
• Pistons proving they’re legit contenders
• Biggest disappointments: Magic, Rockets, or Knicks?
• Can an NBA star go back to college and win a title?
• Kyrie vs the league: who’s actually better all-time?
• Who comes off the bench: SGA, Jokic, Embiid, Tatum, Ant, Luka
• Finals MVP vs Unanimous MVP debate
• LeBron’s golf era and what it means for his future
• Rookie of the Year debate heating up

Plus, we close it out with a special moment celebrating Rhoman’s run on Extracted and the support from fans.

If you love real NBA conversations, hot takes, and debates that actually make you think—this is the episode for you.

Make sure to LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE for more weekly NBA content.

Chapters:
00:00 Lakers Season Funeral
01:05 Luka and Reaves Injuries
02:54 LeBron Ending Reality
06:02 Keep the Duo Together
07:52 Usage Rate and Moving On
09:13 NBA Stars Back to College
12:53 One and Done Era Shift
14:58 Pistons Winning Without Cade
19:24 Celtics Duo Playoff Baseline
23:02 Biggest Letdowns and Kyrie Game
31:03 Kyrie Peak vs Winning
32:12 Jalen Brown Over Kyrie
32:43 2020s Stars Bench Debate
33:48 Peak vs Postseason Value
34:19 Finals MVP or Unanimous MVP
38:39 Rings Culture and Dynasties
40:39 Who Gets Loved for a Threepeat
43:01 LeBron Memphis Hotel Drama
44:28 LeBron Goes All In on Golf
46:39 Rookie of the Year and Farewell

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Wemby MVP Surge vs SGA, Luka & Jokic + UConn’s Duke Buzzer-Beater, NBA Rule Changes & Expansion Draft Talk

In Season 3, Episode 22 of the Swishlist podcast, the hosts break down the Victor Wembanyama MVP surge and debate how defense, games played, team seeding, and narrative impact the race against SGA, Jokic, Luka, and Jalen Brown, including key remaining schedule matchups. They shift to March Madness, reacting to UConn’s comeback and late shot versus Duke while discussing blue-blood dominance and coaching under Dan Hurley. The episode also debates a 2v2 matchup (Kawhi & MJ vs Kobe & LeBron), proposes a flopping technical with challenge support, runs Celtics “build a starting five” and bench debates, and covers NBA expansion possibilities (Vegas/Seattle), expansion draft protections, and conference realignment ideas. They close with disappointments among non–play-in teams, injury concerns in San Francisco sports, teammate 1v1 matchups, and a brief Apple Music vs Spotify discussion.

00:00 Episode Preview
00:53 Wemby MVP Case
04:03 Jalen Brown Sliding
05:08 Jokic Voter Fatigue
07:12 Luka MVP Standards
09:13 SGA vs Wemby Race
10:46 Final Stretch Schedules
12:38 March Madness Chaos
18:32 LeBron 2v2 Debate
23:08 Flopping Tech Proposal
29:23 Celtics All Time Five
30:37 Pierce vs Jays Debate
31:25 All Time Bench Picks
32:51 Kawhi vs Giannis Fit
35:18 NBA Expansion LeBron Owner
37:00 Expansion Draft Rules
39:18 Biggest Team Disappointments
41:51 Bay Area Injury Curse
44:53 UConn Dan Hurley Culture
47:50 Teammate One on Ones
57:03 Apple Music vs Spotify
59:01 Wrap Up and Plugs

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Is SGA the 4th Best Point Guard Ever? Luka’s Lakers Surge, Bam’s 83, Wemby MVP Buzz & Playoff Picks | Swishlist S3E21

Season 3, Episode 21 of the Swishlist Podcast debates whether Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is already the fourth best point guard ever, citing his championship, Finals MVP, MVP-level play, a game-winner, and passing a Wilt record for consecutive 20-point games, while arguing it may be too early compared to all-time greats. The hosts discuss Luka Doncic’s big week and the Lakers rising to the three seed, break down Bam Adebayo’s 83-point game with 43 free throws, and cover the Clippers’ turnaround to a winning record behind Kawhi. They highlight Victor Wembanyama’s recent stat lines and MVP ladder rise, the Hawks’ nine-game win streak after roster changes, and why Boston could slip due to schedule. They also predict playoff over/underperformers, debate who comes off the bench in stacked lineups, run a point-guard gauntlet, and discuss basketball IQ vs ball knowledge and controversial offensive moves.

00:00 Episode rundown
00:44 SGA all time debate
01:36 Pacers Roster Shakeup
04:27 SGA streak and clutch
06:28 Luka lifts Lakers
09:19 Bam drops 83
14:23 Clippers turnaround
15:36 Wemby MVP surge
18:21 Hawks streak and East shakeup
27:35 Pacers vs Jazz Future
29:32 Playoff Risers and Fallers
32:28 All Time Bench Debate
36:30 Jaylen Brown Better Than
38:06 Point Guard Gauntlet
41:16 Pickup Fouls and Moves
44:45 Ball Knowledge Levels
48:22 Wrap Up and Updates

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Jayson Tatum Returns, Spurs Surging, Wolves Rise + Lakers Without LeBron | Swishlist Podcast S3E20

Season 3, Episode 20 of the Swishlist Podcast covers major NBA storylines: Jayson Tatum’s rapid return from an Achilles tear and what it means for the surging Celtics in a tightened East, Detroit’s brief skid, and the Spurs’ dominance led by Victor Wembanyama alongside De’Aaron Fox and a deep rotation. Moses and Rhoman discuss the Timberwolves climbing to third in the West behind Anthony Edwards’ scoring bursts and improved second-unit play, and the Hornets’ push toward a playoff spot. They debate why Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves thrive without LeBron, note LeBron’s 184 playoff wins and era-spanning perspective, run a shooting-guard gauntlet and current one-on-one matchups, then close by recapping Rhoman’s latest Extracted episode, including scavenger-hunt “TV magic,” the supply drop, and survival details.

00:00 Season Preview Rundown
01:05 Tatum Returns Strong
03:56 Celtics East Contenders
05:22 Detroit Slide Check
07:29 Spurs Takeover Mode
10:17 Wemby Emotion Talk
11:38 Wolves Rise Behind Ant
16:16 Hornets Playoff Push
19:38 Lakers Without LeBron
27:34 Shooting Guard Gauntlet
34:17 Tatum vs Brown Debate
35:00 One on One Matchups Begin
35:11 Luka vs Ant Breakdown
35:36 Brunson vs Steph Pick
36:02 Kawhi Clears Jaylen
36:24 Maxey vs Mitchell Toss Up
37:20 Wemby vs Giannis Argument
41:52 Drummond Threes and Center Roles
45:43 College Hoops Injury Update
47:31 Extracted Behind the Scenes

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