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Courtside Fracas

Courtside Fracas

By Courtside Fracas

The people from the Touchline Media Group branch into the world of Basketball, Formula and Boxing to give you Touchline Sports

A London-based podcast of NBA enthusiasts sharing a love of the sport with the UK audience.

A bunch of petrol-heads discussing all things Formula 1 and motorsport

Boxing debates for your casuals and your hardcores

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Courtside FracasFeb 18, 2021

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01:07:57
Courtside Fracas | Episode 58: Respect the Sage Master

Courtside Fracas | Episode 58: Respect the Sage Master

After another non-stop week in the NBA, Obi is joined by Shaq, Niyi and Kanyin as they discuss:

- KD returning from injury after 2 months out

- Lakers signing Ben Mclemore

- Knicks v Nets

- Sixers v Celtics

- Jazz v Mavs

Apr 07, 202150:35
The Dust Settles After Deadline Day: Debuts & Decisions

The Dust Settles After Deadline Day: Debuts & Decisions

Sai is joined by Yassin and Reemz to discuss post-deadline debuts including Gordon, Fournier, Aldridge and who may have regretted not making moves

Apr 04, 202101:07:44
Russ vs Stephen A, Gordon to the Nuggets and Midweek Catchup

Russ vs Stephen A, Gordon to the Nuggets and Midweek Catchup

Obi is joined by Niyi, Morayo and guest Timi. 

They discuss the clash this week between Stephen A Smith and Russell Westbrook, The 76ers being able to put together a strong record despite the absence of MVP candidate Joel Embiid. A look at the Clippers and if they have finally turned a corner and the impact recently traded players and those on the buyout market will have on the teams they have joined. 

Apr 01, 202101:05:42
MVP Tracker, NBA Buyout Market and Silver Linings for the Wolves

MVP Tracker, NBA Buyout Market and Silver Linings for the Wolves

Sai is joined by Reemz and Niyi to discuss:

The MVP race between Jokic and Harden.

The buyout market and players we should be on the lookout for 

and Reemz updated us with all things Minnesota Timberwolves

Mar 28, 202158:54
DEADLINE DAY! Immediate Trade Reactions...

DEADLINE DAY! Immediate Trade Reactions...

Obi is joined by Yassin and Niyi to go over all the biggest deals on mid-season trade deadline day 2021

Powell gives Portland more firepower

Vucevic is a Bull, Gordon is a Nugget and Fournier is a Celtic as the Magics disappear in a puff of smoke

Rondo goes back to L.A.

Oladipo gets his wish and Houston have a problem

Enjoy!!!

#CourtsideFracas


Mar 25, 202101:09:53
Di Historie of the Portland Trailblazers

Di Historie of the Portland Trailblazers

Morayo is joined by Shaq and Harold to discuss the latest NBA news. We also discuss three games we caught this week ( Lakers vs Hawks, Mavs vs Blazers and Sixers vs Bucks) 

With resident Miami fan Shaq on the pod we got his thoughts on all things Miami Heat. 

And we closed with Harold and Shaq giving their thoughts on a couple of players who could move before the trade deadline and what they could offer teams. 

Mar 21, 202157:56
Project Rebuild: Light at the End of Some Tunnels

Project Rebuild: Light at the End of Some Tunnels


#CourtsideFracas are back again!

Morayo is joined by Yassin (YJ) and Kanyin (K) to discuss some rebuilding teams that may have flown under the radar, and how their current struggles could bring positive steps moving forward

Teams discussed: Detroit Pistons, Oklahoma City Thunder, Sacramento Kings, and the Houston Rockets!

Get involved with the conversation on Twitter with #CourtsideFracas

If you're liking the show, please comment and review!

Mar 16, 202101:14:18
We Go Again! The Business End Begins

We Go Again! The Business End Begins

Morayo is joined by Yas, Greg and K to chat:


- Blake Griffin joining the Nets 

- All-star weekend 

- Early thoughts on the congested second half of the regular season 

- Each panelist provides us with one team they anticipate having a stronger second half of the season performance than they did in the first half and a second team they anticipate not improving (and potentially declining) from their performances in the first half of the season. 

#CourtsideFracas 

ENJOY! Join in the conversation at @CourtsideFracas

Mar 10, 202101:03:28
Half-Way There! Mid-Season Review

Half-Way There! Mid-Season Review

Yassin is joined by Sai & Jeff to take a breather and assess where we’re at half-way through the season

Timestamps:

Blake Griffin Buyout (02:03)

Player vaccinations & the need for fans (05:01)

Surprises of the season: New York, Charlotte & Phoenix (12:38)

Disappointments of the season: Washington, New Orleans & Boston (30:10)

Mid-season Awards (52:19)

ENJOY!!!

#COURTSIDEFRACAS

Mar 07, 202159:29
Change in Atlanta, Mid-week Games, & Early MVP Chat

Change in Atlanta, Mid-week Games, & Early MVP Chat

Obi is joined by Harold and Yassin to chat:


- Harden jersey retirement

- Lloyd Pierce sacking

- Atlanta v Miami

- Phoenix v LA Lakers

- LA Clippers v Boston

- Denver v Milwaukee


ENJOY! Join in the conversation at @CourtsideFracas

Mar 03, 202101:03:05
The 90s Are Back!: Bulls & Knicks Balling, While All Roads Lead To Zion

The 90s Are Back!: Bulls & Knicks Balling, While All Roads Lead To Zion

Welcome to another #CourtsideFracas!!!

Sai is joined by Yassin, Harold and Kanyin to turn the clocks back to when the Chicago Bulls and New York Knicks mattered, as well as venting some frustrations about the LA Lakers recent form

Enjoy!

0:06 - News around the league

08:35 Why You Should Care: NOP

20:07: Are The Old Guard of the East Returning? Chicago Bulls and New York Knicks Chat

38:25: Lakers Losing Ground?

Feb 28, 202101:04:10
All-Star Snubs, Winning Streaks and Midweek Games

All-Star Snubs, Winning Streaks and Midweek Games

Obi is joined by Greg and Niyi to discuss:

All-Star Snubs

Potential moves before the trade deadline: Boogie Cousins and Kristaps Porziņģis

Nets vs Clippers

Lakers vs Wizards

And everything in between!

Get involved with the discussion on Twitter @CourtsideFracas #CourtsideFracas

Feb 25, 202151:08
Rookie Report, Miami Heat Check & Some Dame Time

Rookie Report, Miami Heat Check & Some Dame Time

Morayo is joined by Yassin, Sai and Miami Heat fan Shaquille to discuss:

Potential All-Star Snubs

GBH via Dunk

Where are the Miami Heat at right now?

Checking in with the 'average' rookie class

Damian Lillard: MVP?

And everything in between!

Get involved with the discussion on Twitter @CourtsideFracas #CourtsideFracas

Feb 21, 202101:09:29
Drummond Up Interest & Midweek Games

Drummond Up Interest & Midweek Games

Obi is joined by Yassin, Sai & Niyi to break down some of the best games this week in the NBA

Timestamps:

The morals of player trades (00:45)

Is Andre Drummond actually good?! (08:20)

Philadelphia 76ers v Utah Jazz & Ben Simmons Big Night (10:56)

Are the Jazz for real? (21:13)

Brooklyn Nets v Phoenix Suns (24:32)

Deandre Ayton disasterclass (29:21)

Denver Nuggets v Boston Celtics (34:53)

Toronto Raptors v Milwaukee Bucks (52:35)

ENJOY!!!

#COURTSIDEFRACAS

Feb 18, 202101:07:57
Phoenix Suns Rising

Phoenix Suns Rising

Welcome back to Courtside Fracas!

Morayo and Sai form a 2 man game to chat all things NBA

News roundup

John Collins Trade Talk

Melo 12th All-Time! What constitutes an elite scorer???

Team Talk:

Phoenix Suns

Philadelphia 76ers

Enjoy! And be sure to get involved in the chat on Twitter @CourtsideFracas

#CourtsideFracas

Feb 14, 202145:50
Draymond Blues

Draymond Blues

Welcome back to Courtside Fracas!

Obi is joined by Harold, Janin, Niyi & Mina to chat all things NBA

News roundup:

- Derrick Rose to the Knicks

- Malik Beasley sentenced to 120 days in prison

- Mavs not playing the National Anthem before games

Highlight Games:

Kings Clippers Hornets Golden State Warriors Jazz Nets Pistons Lakers OKC

Enjoy! And be sure to get involved in the chat on Twitter @CourtsideFracas

#CourtsideFracas

Feb 10, 202149:35
Surprises Out West & Charlotte Hornets Love

Surprises Out West & Charlotte Hornets Love

Welcome back to Courtside Fracas!

Harold is joined by Yassin, Greg & Kanyin to chat all things NBA

News roundup

Surprises out West:

  • Dallas Mavericks
  • Houston Rockets
  • Utah Jazz

#WhyYouShouldCare about the Charlotte Hornets!

Enjoy! And be sure to get involved in the chat on Twitter @CourtsideFracas

#CourtsideFracas

Feb 07, 202101:01:18
Nothing But Nets

Nothing But Nets

Host: Obi

Guests: Greg, Shaq & Niyi

This week we discuss:

- Courtside Karen

- Jokic vs Embiid

- The Good, The Bad & The Nets

Enjoy!

#CourtsideFracas

Feb 04, 202149:14
2021 Almost All-Stars

2021 Almost All-Stars

Host: Morayo

Guests: Yassin and Greg 

This week we discuss our early picks for the Eastern and Western All-Star teams and take a look at some 'Almost All-Stars': players who most likely won’t make the All-Star teams despite having great seasons. We also get Yassin’s thoughts on the Boston Celtics after their 1-point loss to the LA Lakers, as well as some Philadelphia 76ers chat.

Enjoy!

#CourtsideFracas

Jan 31, 202101:08:24
A Kobe Conversation

A Kobe Conversation

Join Greg, K and Morayo as they sit down a year after the tragic passing of Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gianna and seven others in a helicopter crash. Kobe's impact and legacy on the NBA are such that we feel still the shock waves of this til today. 


We wanted to spend this pod looking back at Kobe's career and appreciating some of our favourite moments and reminiscing on the legend that is Kobe Bryant. 

Jan 29, 202130:26
Season Overview: One Month in

Season Overview: One Month in

Morayo is joined by Greg, Harold & K to discuss:

- Favourite rookies a month in 

-  A look at the Cavs/Knicks 

- MVP and MIP candidates 

Enjoy!

Jan 24, 202101:04:11
Just Needed A Pause

Just Needed A Pause

Obi is joined by Greg, Harold & Shaq to discuss:

- Kyrie Irving Back In Brooklyn

- Mandatory COVID Vaccines

- #CourtsideFracas Games Of The Week

Enjoy!

Jan 20, 202145:36
Luka v Giannis, Harden Debut & Title Talk

Luka v Giannis, Harden Debut & Title Talk

Back again!

Yassin, Kanyin, Sai & Greg go over the usual weekly roundup including

- News round up including COVID, Kyrie, LeVert

- #COURTSIDE1V1 Luka beats Giannis 64-36. How!?

- Are the Bucks different enough?

- James Harden's generous debut

- The Inevitable Lakers...

Enjoy and engage at @CourtsideFracas!!!

Jan 17, 202152:22
EMERGENCY REACTION: JAMES HARDEN TO BROOKLYN

EMERGENCY REACTION: JAMES HARDEN TO BROOKLYN


Yassin is joined by Nets fan Sai who can't work out if he loves or hates the Harden trade from last night...

- Trade pieces detailed

- What will Brooklyn look like moving forward?

- How should Houston fans feel?

- What is the risk/reward for Brooklyn?

ENJOY!

Jan 14, 202141:15
Trouble In Paradise

Trouble In Paradise

Obi is joined by Kanyin, Niyi & Greg to discuss:

- New NBA Covid Protocols

- Kyrie Irving - Off The Grid

- #CourtsideFracas Games Of The Week

Enjoy!

Jan 14, 202147:40
NBA Stock Market - Buy - Sell - Hold

NBA Stock Market - Buy - Sell - Hold

Join Harold, Morayo, Sai and Yas as they catchup up on the latest goings on in the NBA. They touch on comments from the NBA community after the attack on the Capital from protesters. The recent spike in Covid-19 cases and the impact it is having on this season. They also discuss this weeks #Courtside 1 v 1 (Jokic v Embiid) and finally the teams we were buying, selling and holding stock in. 

Jan 10, 202101:23:60
NBA New Year Resolutions

NBA New Year Resolutions


Yassin is joined by Shaquille, Kanyin & Sai to discuss:

- The weird start to the season

- Atlanta's ascension and Brooklyn vulnerabilities

- New Years Resolutions for Steph Curry, the Toronto Raptors, the Miami Heat, Brad Stevens, the San Antonio Spurs, Kyrie Irving, LeBron James and THE WHOLE DAMN LEAGUE (courtesy of Kanyin)

Enjoy!

Jan 03, 202101:30:49
Early Winners and Losers of 20/21

Early Winners and Losers of 20/21

Shaq, Niyi & Harold join Yassin to round up the first few days of NBA action

#COURTSIDE1V1: Trae Young v Ja Morant

Early Season Winners & Losers:

- New Orleans Pelicans

- Philadelphia 76ers

- Washington Wizards

- Golden State Warriors

Winners & Losers Amongst the Contenders...

- Milwaukee Bucks

- Brooklyn Nets

- LA Lakers

- LA Clippers

Enjoy!!!

Dec 27, 202001:16:40
Eastern Conference Preview 2020/21!

Eastern Conference Preview 2020/21!

Join Morayo, Sai and Yas as they discuss the Eastern Conference:

- The return of KD and the Nets 

- The Raptors and Celtics in a down year 

- Westbrook on the Wizards 

And everything else in between 

Dec 20, 202001:33:18
Western Conference Preview 2020/21!

Western Conference Preview 2020/21!


Yassin, Ognjen, Shaquille & JB go scuba-diving into the Western Conference and all the questions it brings:

- An apology to Steph Curry and his CurryHive

- Western Conference Favourites

- Dark Horses, Dying Dynasties and Play-In Potentials

- Surprises and Shouts

Enjoy!

Dec 18, 202001:21:56
Comeback Questions: The Clippers, The Warriors, & Pre-Season Takes

Comeback Questions: The Clippers, The Warriors, & Pre-Season Takes


Yassin, Sai, Shaquille and Warriors fan Ire discuss two teams in need of big comebacks in the 2020/21 season: The Los Angeles Clippers and the Golden State Warriors.

The boys also discuss some of their early predictions for players in need of a major season, and teams who may under or overperform expectation.

Enjoy!

Dec 13, 202001:11:05
NBA Catch Up: Harden Plays Hardball, Russ Revisited & COVID Questions

NBA Catch Up: Harden Plays Hardball, Russ Revisited & COVID Questions

Yassin, Mina, Shaquille & Kanyin go diving DEEP into all that the NBA has thrown out over the past week:

- Opening Day & Christmas Day Games

- Lebron & AD Are Long-time Lakers; but is Klutch good for the league?

- Harden being a lil baby about his situation?

- What can Westbrook the Wizard conjure up?

- How will the NBA Season handle COVID-19?

- Courtside Countdown; Top NBA players ranked numbers 20 to 15

Enjoy! Review & Rate below...

Dec 07, 202001:12:22
Off-Season Autopsy: The Miami Heat and Milwaukee Bucks

Off-Season Autopsy: The Miami Heat and Milwaukee Bucks

Listen to Sai, Yas, Morayo and newcomer Shaq discuss the 19/20 season for The Miami Heat and The Milwaukee Bucks. We then look ahead to the 20/21 season and what to expect from both teams. 

Nov 26, 202001:02:44
Anyone Can Get It!: Draft & Free Agency Update

Anyone Can Get It!: Draft & Free Agency Update

Welcome to another episode of Courtside Fracas!

Yassin, Morayo, Kanyin & Niyi take a deep breath and then get stuck into the past week's trades, contracts, and 2020 Draft selections in the most condensed NBA off-season ever

NBA Update

What now for Golden State?

Draft Winners & Losers

Free Agency moves graded

Follow @CourtsideFracas!!!


Nov 22, 202001:15:22
Houston, We Have Problems... Russ Wants Out & Rockets Off-Season Autopsy

Houston, We Have Problems... Russ Wants Out & Rockets Off-Season Autopsy

Welcome to another episode of Courtside Fracas!

This week Yassin is joined by Reemz, Sai and GT as they discuss:

- The latest NBA news including the death of Tommy Heinsohn and some early trade rumours

- Russell Westbrook wanting out of Houston after just one year

- Off season Autopsy: Houston Rockets

Enjoy!

@CourtsideFracas

Nov 15, 202059:15
NBA Return Date! & Off-Season Autopsy: Boston Celtics

NBA Return Date! & Off-Season Autopsy: Boston Celtics

Welcome to another episode of Courtside Fracas!

Kanyin is joined by Niyi & resident Celt Yassin as they take us through the weeks big news of the NBA's return and assess the Celtics' 2019/20 season

Enjoy!

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Nov 08, 202055:05
Moreyball Continues & Off Season Autopsy: Toronto Raptors

Moreyball Continues & Off Season Autopsy: Toronto Raptors

Welcome to another episode of Courtside Fracas!

For this week's episode Morayo is joined by Greg and Kanyin as they discuss:

- Daryl Morey reportedly landing the Sixers General Manager role

- Nets coaching staff bolstered further as Mike D'Antoni joins the team

- Off season Autopsy: Toronto Raptors

Enjoy!

Nov 01, 202052:19
The early return of the 2020/2021 NBA Season & Off Season Autopsy: LA Clippers

The early return of the 2020/2021 NBA Season & Off Season Autopsy: LA Clippers

Welcome to another episode of Courtside Fracas!

For this week's episode Morayo, Sai and K breakdown the LA Clippers.

- Rumours that the NBA is discussing starting the 2020/2021 season in late December 

- Amar'e Stoudemire joining the Brooklyn Nets coaching staff 

- Off season Autopsy: LA Clippers

Enjoy!

Oct 25, 202001:11:43
Ty Lue Lands Clippers Role & Off Season Autopsy: Golden State Warriors

Ty Lue Lands Clippers Role & Off Season Autopsy: Golden State Warriors

Welcome to another episode of Courtside Fracas!

For this week's episode Harold is joined by Golden State faithful; Niyi and Ire as well as our Knicks loyalist, Obi as they discuss:

- Ty Lue landing the Clippers Head Coach role

- Daryl Morey sacked as General Manager of Houston

- Off season Autopsy: Golden State Warriors

Enjoy!

Oct 18, 202001:04:33
Thank You Minneapolis!

Thank You Minneapolis!

And introducing your 2020 NBA Champions...The Los Angeles Lakers. Join Morayo with Lakers fans K and Mina alongside Lebron loyalist Harold as they discuss the Lakers winning the NBA Championship after 10 LONG years, Lebron's legacy, If this is their 12th or 17th title and of course Kobe. 

Oct 14, 202055:48
Chief Keef

Chief Keef

Coronation Sunday! Or so we thought, Miami Heat pulled out a tough win in game 5 of the 2020 NBA finals. Jimmy Butler put up another fantastic stat line, Lebron played a classic game but decision making and execution in the last seconds of the fourth quarter allowed Miami to eek out the win. Join our panel made up of Lakers fan's K and Harold, along with Clippers fan Janin, Timberwolves fan Reemz and host Morayo as they discuss all things NBA before game 6 tonight. 

Oct 11, 202048:30
Jimmy Rallies But Lakers Edge Closer

Jimmy Rallies But Lakers Edge Closer

Welcome to another episode of Courtside Fracas!

For this midweek special Harold is joined by Kanyin and Obi as they discuss:

- Game 3 and 4 of the 2020 NBA Finals

- Who wins Finals MVP? AD or LeBron?

- Spoelstra vs Vogel, who's winning the tactical battle?

- Game 5 predictions

Enjoy!

Oct 07, 202041:28
Heat Fizzle Out, Sixers Call the Doc & Coach Kyrie

Heat Fizzle Out, Sixers Call the Doc & Coach Kyrie

Welcome back to Courtside Fracas!

This week Yassin, Kanyin, Niyi and Sai discuss:

- A slightly underwhelming NBA Finals after the greatness of the bubble, but AD isn't complaining...

- Anthony Davis' claim as a top 5 guy

- Doc Rivers leaves L.A. for Philadelphia

- Kyrie Irving's latest controversy-by-quote

Enjoy!

Oct 04, 202058:59
NBA Finals Preview

NBA Finals Preview

Join the cast as they discuss the 2020 NBA Finals matchup between the Miami Heat and the LA Lakers: Matchups, who to watch out for, X's and O'x and they give their predictions.

Oct 01, 202001:18:41
3-6 Mafia

3-6 Mafia

LeBron James and the LA Lakers progress to the NBA Finals for the first time in 10 years! Join Morayo, Harold, Disu, Kanyin and Janin as they go over:

LeBron coming up trumps again when it matters the most

Boston v Miami: Who will have the edge in game 6?

Do the Lakers want to play Miami or Boston in the Finals?

#CourtsideFracas

Sep 27, 202001:05:55
Playoff Rondo & Hyped Dwight

Playoff Rondo & Hyped Dwight

The Conference Finals are here!

Join Harold, Yassin, Ognjen & new cast member GT as they go over:

The Los Angeles Lakers bullying Denver in Game 1

Boston v Miami: A comeback on the cards?

NBA Award Season and it's awkward timing

#CourtsideFracas

Sep 20, 202051:04
Lakers v Nuggets - Western Conference Finals Preview

Lakers v Nuggets - Western Conference Finals Preview

Join us as we preview the Western Conference Finals of the 2020 NBA Playoffs between the LA Lakers and the surprising package of the Denver Nuggets! Harold and Oggy firstly address the Clippers and Nuggets series before previewing the WCF as they discuss; LA & Denver's unique Journeys to the Conference Finals; AD & LeBron vs Jokic & Murray; Frank Vogel vs Michael Malone; Difference makers in the supporting cast and much more!

Sep 18, 202050:09
Miami v Boston - Eastern Conference Finals Preview

Miami v Boston - Eastern Conference Finals Preview

Join us as we preview the Eastern Conference Finals of the 2020 NBA Playoffs between the Miami Heat and the Boston Celtics. Yas and Sai take the lead as they discuss; Miami & Boston’s unique Journeys to the Conference Finals; The Transformed Heat vs Revitalised Celtics; Series’ X Factors, Biggest Threats, Keyarn match ups and much more!

Sep 14, 202001:03:32
Two Man Game

Two Man Game

Join Morayo and Niyi as they discuss the conclusion of three of the four 2020 Conference semi-finals and the one remaining semi-final and take a quick peek at the Conference finals. 

Sep 13, 202045:43
Seven Foot Westbrook

Seven Foot Westbrook

Join the panel as they discuss the four Conference Semi-Final series of the 2020 NBA Playoffs. The panel discuss the series between the Raptors and Celtics now tied at 2-2 after the Raptor's win last night, Denver's win over the Clippers to tie their series at 1-1, the Miami Heat dismantling the Milwaukee Bucks and what the Lakers need to do in a must win game 2 against the Houston Rockets. 

Sep 06, 202001:09:55