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Read and React

  • Knicks Moves & Draft Recap

    29 JUN 2024 · Ben Ladner and Jon Sauber recap the two-day event that was the 2024 NBA Draft, including which players might fit the best on their new teams, how some of the more experienced rookies might help their new teams next season, Bronny James' fit on the Lakers, and more. Then, they dive into the Knicks' busy week that included trading for Mikal Bridges and re-signing OG Anunoby.   
    Played 1h 18m 23s
  • 2024 NBA Draft Preview with Brad Rowland

    25 JUN 2024 · Ben Ladner and Jon Sauber are joined by Brad Rowland of Locked On Hawks and Dime UPROXX to discuss the most interesting prospects in the 2024 NBA Draft, including the two Frenchmen at the top of the board, first-round sleepers who could make an impact, the Hawks' options with the first pick, who the Spurs should target, and much more. 
    Played 1h 10m 48s
  • The Boston Celtics are NBA Champions; Plus: Coaching Hires, Trades & Extensions

    24 JUN 2024 · Ben Ladner and Jon Sauber break down the Boston Celtics' run to their 18th NBA title, including Jaylen Brown winning Finals MVP, how last offseason solidified the team, their incredible balance, Joe Mizzula's coaching, and much more. Then they dive into the Thunder trading Josh Giddey for Alex Caruso and a pair of coaching hires. 
    Played 38m 2s
  • Boston Goes Up 2-0 In the NBA Finals

    10 JUN 2024 · Ben Ladner and Jon Sauber break down the Celtics' wins over the Mavericks in the first two games of the NBA Finals, including how Boston has defended Dallas' pick-and-roll attack, Luka Doncic's brilliance, who the "best player" on the Celtics is, and much more. 
    Played 58m 20s
  • Mavericks-Celtics Finals Preview

    3 JUN 2024 · Ben Ladner and Jon Sauber break down the tactical and strategic battles that could swing the NBA Finals, including how the Celtics will defend Luka Doncic in the pick-and-roll, why Kristaps Porzingis is so important in the series, and much more. Plus: a discussion on how modern championship teams are built, the stylistic differences between the Celtics and Mavericks, and a note on the late Bill Walton. 
    Played 58m 31s
  • Conference Finals Previews, Continued Parity & Ant's Ascent

    22 MAY 2024 · As the NBA playoffs start to heat up, Ben Ladner and Jon Sauber discuss how the Wolves dethroned the Nuggets and where Denver goes from here, the parity in the NBA over the last six seasons, the strategic and tactical areas that will determine the Conference Finals series, and much more. 
    Played 1h 15m 46s
  • Nuggets Reassert Themselves & Thunder Get Even As The Second Round Heats Up

    15 MAY 2024 · Ben Ladner and Jon Sauber discuss the Denver Nuggets' dominant bounceback after falling behind to the Timberwolves, the Thunder's gritty Game 4 win over the Mavericks, and where each second-round series could be headed. Then they touch on the Hawks jumping to the top of the lottery, Trae Young's future in Atlanta, and whether the top pick might pull the Hawks out of mediocrity. 
    Played 1h 10m 48s
  • Previewing the Play-In & First-Round Matchups

    16 APR 2024 · Ben Ladner and Jon Sauber break down and predict every first-round and play-in matchup of the NBA postseason, including how the 76ers might look with a healthy Joel Embiid in the lineup, the high stakes of Mavs-Clippers III, how Giannis' injury impacts the Bucks' chances against the Pacers, whether the Warriors will scrap their way to a playoff spot, and much, much more. 
    Played 1h 42m 14s
  • 2023-24 NBA Awards

    12 APR 2024 · Ben Ladner and Jon Sauber pick and discuss their unofficial awards ballots for the 2023-24 NBA season, including a disagreement on who should win MVP, LeBron James' All-NBA candidacy, whether Victor Wembanyama is already the Defensive Player of the Year frontrunner, which young players improved the most this season, and much more. 
    Played 1h 40m 25s
  • Untangling the East Playoff & Play-In Races

    21 MAR 2024 · Ben Ladner and Jon Sauber discuss the jam-packed races for the 3-8 seeds in the Eastern Conference, which play-in teams pose the greatest threat to the top seeds, the Magic's sudden rise, potential fit issues in Cleveland, and much more. 
    Played 1h 17m 41s
Read and React is an independent podcast focused on the philosophy, strategy, tactics, trends, and minutiae of the NBA. Hosted by Ben Ladner and Jon Sauber.
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