Hero Ball Podcast

Elkyn and Richard discuss the results from day 1 of the playoffs and the outlook of those series going forward.

Ethan and Richard give their thoughts and analysis on the upcoming Play-in and playoff matchups.

We're back!* Ethan and Richard dive into how their teams have done this year and their outlook for the offseason or playoffs.

Ethan and Richard break down all major trade deadline trades, and a few minor ones as well!

The Trio is back to discuss the Pascal Siakam trade, the mini Pistons trade, and other potential trades as we near the February 8 Trade Deadline.

Ethan and Elkyn talk about the recent OG Anunoby and talk through the difficult case of Zach LaVine trades

Elkyn and Ethan take some time to look at how the NBA's new additions have been playing

Elkyn and Ethan exchange takes and try to determine if the reactions are over, or under-reactions.

Elkyn and Ethan breakdown the crews regular season awards picks

Elkyn, Ethan and Richard preview the Pacific Division which featured 5 playoff teams last season

Ethan, Elkyn, and Richard preview the Southeast division for the upcoming season.

Ethan, Elkyn, and Richard discuss the Jrue Holiday Trade and preview the Northeast division.

Ethan and Richard discuss and debate the Damian Lillard trade, and then they preview the Northwest division.

Ethan, Elkyn, and Richard preview the upcoming season for the Bucks, Cavs, Pacers, Bulls, and Pistons.

Ethan and Richard preview the upcoming season for the Grizzlies, Mavericks, Pelicans, Rockets, and Spurs.

Elkyn and Ethan connect to talk some recent transactions and impressive showings from the NBA Summer League

Elkyn and Richard discuss Dame Lillard and James Harden Trade requests as well as some of the deals made in the first couple of days of Free Agency.

Ethan and Richard give their opinions on the landing spots for prospects in the draft. Then they talk about the Chris Paul trade and an outlook on free agents and their possible destinations.

Elkyn and Richard dissect the Bradley Beal trade and then do a mock draft of the lottery picks. Then Richard is joined by Ethan to discuss some NBA prospects that intrigue them.

Elkyn and Richard discuss the NBA Finals after game 4.

Ethan and Richard discuss all aspects of the NBA Finals matchup between the Miami Heat and Denver Nuggets.

Elkyn, Ethan, and Richard discuss the Miami Heat 2-0 lead over the Boston Celtics before Elkyn and Richard diagnose how the Denver Nuggets have taken a 3-0 lead over the Los Angeles Lakers. Then, Elkyn and Richard commiserate over their Lottery "luck" at the end.

Ethan and Richard talk about the Western Conference 2nd round result and look forward to the Conference Finals. They touch on Heat Knicks before kicking it to Elkyn and Richard post game reactions to game 7 of the Celtics-76ers series.

Richard and Ethan linked up after the Sunday playoff games to catch you up on the latest action

Ethan, Elkyn, and Richard talk about the Saturday games and preview each round 1 matchup.

Ethan, Elkyn, and Richard give their picks for the major awards and All-NBA teams.

Ethan and Richard discuss the implications and unintended consequences of the new Collective Bargaining Agreement between the NBA and NBPA as of 10AM PST on April 2, 2023.

Elkyn and Richard give the State of the Franchise for the teams at the bottom of the play-in.

Ethan and Richard give the State of The Franchise for the teams on the outside, looking in to the play-in. 

Ethan and Richard give the State of The Franchise for the bottom 5 ranked teams in the NBA (the top 5 ranked teams in Wembyland).

Ethan, Elkyn, and Richard react to every trade from a crazy deadline.

Elkyn and Ethan are back in action to present some trade ideas with the deadline approaching 

Ethan and Richard revisit the 2020 draft and make selections for the top 20 picks. 

The fellas collaboration to form their All-Star rosters in light of the NBA fan voting release

Elkyn, Ethan, and Richard come together to discuss in depth games from the most recent week of the NBA

Elkyn and Ethan recap Elkyn's experience at the Pacers game and offensive successes of teams through the quarter mark of the season

Ethan and Richard discuss 6 teams that should be reaching for the Panic Button on this NBA season. 

Elkyn and Ethan overreact to early season small sample sizes

Ethan, Elkyn, and Richard discuss their predictions for the East and West playoff teams as well as the major awards for the 2022-23 season. 

Ethan & Richard are back to wrap up the division previews covering the SW division

Elkyn, Ethan, and Richard preview the Pacific Division for the 2022-23 season.

Elkyn and Ethan preview the Northwest Division for the 2022-23 

Elkyn and Richard discuss the outlooks for the Boston Celtics, Philadelphia 76ers, Toronto Raptors, Brooklyn Nets, and New York Knicks for the upcoming season.

Ethan, Elkyn, and Richard discuss the outlooks for the Indiana Pacers, Chicago Bulls, Cleveland Cavaliers, Detroit Pistons, and Milwaukee Bucks for the upcoming season. 

Ethan and Richard discuss the outlooks for the Atlanta Hawks, Charlotte Hornets, Miami Heat, Orlando Magic, and Washington Wizards for the upcoming season. 

Ethan, Elkyn, and Richard discuss each team's moves in free agency. 

Elkyn and Richard talk about Kevin Durant trade possibilities, Kyrie Irving to LA?, Rudy Gobert, Dejounte Murray, and Malcolm Brogdon trades. 

Richard and Ethan have reactions from the draft and look ahead for to the approaching Free Agency 

Ethan, Elkyn, and Richard give flowers to the Warriors & then give their poorest two cents on the upcoming draft. 

Elkyn & Richard preview the Finals matchup between the Golden State Warriors and Boston Celtics, then Ethan and Richard give an obituary for the Miami Heat and give predictions about the Finals.