The Texas Triangle NBA Podcast

The Boys - John, Eric, & David are back in town for the start of a new season to guide you through a big ole hour plus worth of Texas Hoops analysis and general gabbing. Summer League impressions from Wemby and the supporting cast for San Antonio, early impressions of Amen and Cam for Houston/comments on the utter disaster that was the Rockets' asset management this offseason, and a praise for the draft and free agent moves of the Mavericks that turns into a random tangent on The Batman? Not much wrasslin' or rest of the league this week but Texas is kind of our thing.

Our three heroes John, Eric & a hilariously sleep-deprived David return for a mock draft just two days before the ping pong balls actually rain down from on high and bless or curse our courageous Texas basketball franchises according to thy will. A quick check in with the final math for Houston, San Antonio & Dallas before a Tankathon spin and then the trio haphazardly armchair GMing the top 14 where some shockers and a wild five spot jump into the top 3 await! Also - one prospect that gives us pause, one that we think is under the radar; Some brief rest of league thoughts and general goofiness as per the norm.

David and Eric link up for a two man playoff analysis special - recorded during the Sixers surprise game 1 victory Monday eve. Quick thoughts on Steph, the rest of the playoffs. Texas topics include Christian Wood appearing out in Dallas, the Spurs hierarchy/draft and free agency strategy, and mentally preparing for losing some favorites as Houston retools towards competency. Fixation on a bizarre courtside sweater choice definitely occurs too.

Recorded just prior to some epic playoff games and the Houston Rockets coaching hire, this episode has some fun offseason speculating for the three Texas teams as well as some spicy playoff predictions/observations and ends with a solo offering of Eric’s snap thoughts on the Ime Udoka hiring for Houston. David’s Story Time returns triumphantly.

Our three heroes return from taking Mania week off to discuss the cataclysmic changes made by the Dallas Mavericks and Houston Rockets to close the season and the implications of the impending offseason. Also a heavy dose of Spurs/Austin discourse and a reflection on just how special the organizational stability has been. Fun playoff and Finals picks and a heavy dose of Mania reactions/wrasslin talk to end the show.

John, David and Eric return to discuss the state of the Mavs after Luka's rather impactful postgame comments the other day, map out their path moving forward as it relates to this season and the pick they owe New York and weigh in on just how close this is to a "doomsday clock" situation with their young superstar. A trip around the Tankathon merry go round is the bulk of the rest of the episode with some fun "what if" scenarios involving potential movement from the Spurs and Rockets as well as other teams that ended up in the top five on this spin. Brief wrasslin talk as we ramp up for Mania next weekend and lots of random tangents and "back in our day" asides as per the norm.

Recorded just minutes prior to some exciting Friday action, a check in with John, Eric and David on the state of things for the three Texas franchises as the season winds down. Are Jabari Smith Jr and the Rockets turning the corner? Are the Mavs cornered no matter where they turn? Sochan praise and updates from a frontline commander in the Keldon Wars of 23’ that are currently tearing families in the beautiful city of San Antonio apart. Copious wrestling talk and Mania musings, of course.

John & Eric return once more to discuss the utter and constant state of turmoil in Houston as well as the Harden reunion rumors, the calmly optimistic but maybe trade storm brewing known as the San Antonio Spurs and the continued awe of Luka and what he's doing to prove all Mavs takes completely wrong at every turn. MVP picks, Lebron/Lakers discussion and random wrasslin' asides too of course!

It's that time of year where everyone's favorite team is just a move or two away from lasting glory so we explore some potential trade candidates and ideas for the three Texas teams and then zoom out and check out some other intriguing teams and potential surprise stars on the move around the league. 

Back from our real life madness, John & Eric (Get well soon, David!) return from the ashes to give you some big picture "where do we stand right now?" opinions on the Rockets, Spurs, Mavs and also discuss some fun other league storylines. 

A heavily edited (like you could tell!) episode analyzing the early Summer League returns from the three Texas teams and around the league - plus a quick discussion of the KD/Donovan Mitchell trade landscape and some random asides as per the norm...

Our most competent Mavs discussion ever thanks to actually having a Mavs guy onboard! Dejounte trade fallout, Jae'Sean Tate Extension discussion, Brooklyn collapse, etc...

We stand on the cusp of one of the most exciting times of NBA fandom and many deals are already in the bag - whether officially or not. John and Eric discuss the Dejounte rumors, Wall buyout, Brunson departure and much more! 

After a fairly eventful First Round of the 2022 NBA Draft, our heroes John & Eric sit down to (rather drunkenly) discuss their first impressions of what the Rockets and Spurs did early on and some long term prospects for how these new players might fit in with their new teams. A few good ole' fashioned wrasslin' tangents but mostly some good kneejerk draft reactions.

Our first ever episode with mid-recording breaking news of this magnitude - MERCY! Lots of draft talk, analysis in all directions following the big trade and bracing ourselves for the ever likely Spurs surprises too. Does Wood get Dallas over the hump? Does Kidd have the right buttons to press to get him engaged defensively? Is this return for Houston kinda "meh?" or is it indicative of Wood's current value? Good to be back for another season covering the teams we love with y'all!

Is it morally ok to lose often and draft high? Yes. The end. But we discuss anyways? Then we're off to the races discussing the Mavs' playoff odds in a season of it seeming like there are no favorites and what kind of playoff surprises we foresee happening too. 

A spicy prediction a piece for each of the three Texas teams and one apiece for the rest of the league at large. We're entering the home stretch towards the most entertaining playoffs in sports will one or two points of the Triangle be involved or just Luka? What kind of improvements do the Rockets make down the stretch? Was the Dinwiddie trade as much of a masterpiece as the early returns would suggest? All this and more! 

Reacting to the deadline after time to emotionally process only makes us less reasonable! Discussion of the draft pick implications for the Rockets after the Simmons/Harden Blockbuster, gushing over the Spurs' trade deadline, even a halfway decent proper Mavs segment and everything! Also wrestling talk bc we just can't help it. 

Our fearless heroes John and Eric do a fun trade deadline special where the "Obvious" candidates are discussed - Derrick, Thad, CWood, EG, Brunson, DFS...who else?! Also some sneaky potential surprise candidates that COULD (notice the caps, we know nothing) be moved. Then there's a brief trip around the league mostly so Eric can take a victory lap about his one singular take that is correct so far. Can't help but include a hidden track taking a big cynical dump on the Royal Rumble for the wrestling fans of course. 

A day late but a buck richer thanks to the new fun Rockets trade rumors today. We touch on the implications of keeping Gordon and Wood, KPJ's ascent while Jalen slumps, and the obligatory Wall for Russ trade rumor laughs. Also speculation on the obviously speculative reporting on Dejounte Murray's availability in San Antonio and analysis of the effect of a new coaching staff on the Dallas Mavericks' defensive numbers - Kristaps in particular. All kinds of jokes about Harden/Morey and other weird tangents abound. 

Checking in with the three Texas teams at the midway point in this season. An MVP, pleasant and unpleasant surprises and general impressions for the Spurs, Mavs and Rockets with the usual amount of strange and ranty detours along the way. Lots of rest of league stuff too - Blazers, Nets without KD for a bit and the surging Grizz. 

We are stirred from our semi-intentional hibernation/hiding from Omicron to address the crazy Rockets drama that went down at last night's game. While we're at it, we touch on some New Year's Resolutions for the Texas teams, lots of Spurs/DJ All Star hopes talk and where they go from here following the loss of Coach Hammon to the Las Vegas Aces, and an oddly competent Mavs segment where we discuss some big picture needs and avoiding falling into the "not above wholesale changes" trap that a top talent can lead to. Lots of spicy takes and wrestling comps abound in this long, ranty episode. 

Lots of trade speculation, Ben Simmons talk, hilarious references to tirades we edited out and maybe our most flippant Mavs segment yet. The leveling up Spurs including Derrick and Lonnie and what to make of the interesting standoff in Houston with the center rotation given Sengun's exceptional rise. 

We discuss the Spurs and Rockets and their newfound love of playing winning basketball and how to manage some expectations moving forward. Obligatory Mavs recruiting pitch turns awkward, victory laps on our takes that are paying off and tangents about wrasslin' to close things out. Chock full of that weirdness you've come to love if you're here listening. Thank you! 

Our two heroes touch on the John Wall situation in Houston, plus the encouraging week of actual basketball just witnessed from the Rockets. Riffage on DJ's status as supreme emperor of San Antonio, Tre Jones' emergence and need for more minutes and the report that Asst. Coach Hammond is indeed next in line whence Pop decides to hang it up. A typically off the rails Mavs segment and lots of weird wrestling talk as well! 

Trying to stay positive during some rough to watch stretches of basketball for Texas. Our most in depth Rockets segment to date where Eric stakes his claim on Silas island, lots of Spurs riffin and discussion on the Mavs without Luka as well. This sandwich comes with "extra Mike."

Back with an analysis of this week's Texas Travesties the Rockets & Spurs as well as Mavs outlook, MechaStephzilla and a few other notes from around the league. Lots of good rants from two dudes who aren't accustomed to a rebuild. 

Early season returns from the three Texas teams have run the full spectrum of emotions and we dive into it all like two guys who aren't used to supporting rebuilding teams. Also some all in good fun fanbase bridge burning, lots of takes about the rest of the league too! Random cinematic universe crossover ideas and everything. Long and worth every minute. 

Way too early returns, predictions and bold declarations after a wild opening week in the NBA! The young Spurs, the Jekyll & Hyde Rockets and America's Team's Little Brother in Dallas. Plus, lots of Lakers slander and a new nickname we hope catches on. Love for two Eastern Conference teams not named the Brooklyn Nets and more!

New Season, New....Season! We discuss our Spurs and Rockets takeaways after their preseason CLASH a few nights ago, make some fun regular season predictions and analysis and generally walk that fine line between "interesting basketball perspective" and "off the rails" like you've come to expect from us. See you all season long! 

Impressions from training camp, preseason hopes and dreams as we ramp up to the regular season, weird wrestling tangents and obligatory Ben Simmons analysis...that also turns into weird wrestling tangents. 

Our longest episode we've done so far but it felt like only a second...We check in on the Rockets/John Wall decision to part ways, take all three Texas teams' training camp temperatures and pick some breakout/disappointment candidates, and then we have a real good time talking awards and generally ranting about NBA media. Lots of tangents and weird obscure wrestling references as per the norm too. Thank you for listening! 

Time for the Spurs roster deep dive! Lots of discussion on the new guard of...guards sans Demar and the future of the front court as well. We discuss Pop's inevitable place atop the all time wins list, the new players added via trade and free agency (Thaddy Daddy and Dougie Dermatology) and go on lots of weird tangents about wrestling and other teams in the league. Thank you for listening!

Them boys from Austin do their second of the three Texas offseason deep dives with the Mavs in our sights this week! What's the next gear for Luka? Does this roster have a championship ceiling? Was Kidd the right call? Also some fun Ben Simmons discussion after the reports of him sitting down with Sixers brass and making it official have surfaced, lots of Morey slander and bizarre tangents as per the norm as well. Thank you for listening! 

We're back! Breaking down the bizarre Rockets' roster in a brisk pod that makes some fun random twists and turns. We discuss KPJ's ceiling and fit, the inevitable "Green/Sengun/Christopher elbowing their way into some heavy minutes" issue, the thin wing rotation, some ceiling/floor options for fitting the reluctant vets into this rebuild, Silas + the pleasantly surprising front office and more! Thank you for listening as always!

The Two Week Sober Streak is over and what more could you expect from us? Summer League recap/unreasonable career extrapolation that always happens now, Over/Under Reactions and mockings, Pop's quest for number 1 all time on the wins list, and Dallas, Slovenia, Tx getting the 2011 band back together all over Broken Skull IPAs. Thank you for listening and liking our stupid tweets! 

Free Agency roundup bonanza! Grades for all three Texas teams and some analysis on the rest of the league's as well. Victory laps for Coach Pop and the US Team and some fun Summer League tidbits too! MJ slander, more Daryl Morey tangents, all kinds of fun. Thank you for listening! 

Our big free agency preview before the floodgates open at midnight! We touch on the Heat seemingly stealing Kyle Lowry from the crosshairs of the Mavs and some of their other options if he is indeed off the board, what the hell the Spurs can do with their glut of cash, who they should take a swing on with John Collins seeming like he's staying put and a brief goodbye to Patty Mills as he appears to be moving elsewhere this offseason too. There's also some in depth discussion of Theiss/Winslow to Rockets and some Wall/EG/House future speculation + spitballing on what Houston's intent might be for the next season and beyond. The rest of the league can't hide from our hawt takes either we go in on the Russ trade and some of the other notable free agent rumors out there as well. Lots of meaty delicious content!

Special Friday Draft Recap Episode to celebrate the monumental evening we all experienced together last night. Some riffing on the Mavs' JRich trade and what the extra cap room might be leading to and lots of wild wild Joshua Primo speculation. We're hitting our stride. See you Sunday for number 11!

A Mavs offseason deep dive featuring our old pal and former co-host, Jon Kovar. Lots of in-house options, fun trade spit-balling, questions about Kidd & KP and a lot of wild tangents and terrible jokes in the meantime. Spurs and Rockets Draft previewing and rejoicing at some recent developments and...more goofy tangents and wildly inappropriate jokes. This is a fun one. 

Apologist rhetoric about our cowardly incorrect finals takes and the Rockets preview where any answer might just be the right one, discussion about whether or not Ben Simmons in San Antonio makes sense for anyone and/or everyone, and minor Mavs chit chat. Come for the Silver Fox Scola discussion, stay for the I Think You Should Leave references. We have new cool boom arms for our mics now. 

It's round 1 of our Texas Offseason Previews and we're starting in the 210! Pop's future, in house free agents, draft and other free agent options discussed at length. Finals recap and predictions and some brief notes on the other Texas teams as well. Lots of goofy banter and meandering tangents as per the norm too. 

ERCOT can't stop us! Delayed Episode 6 with rampant Finals speculation, Hawks+Clippers Post mortems, Texas tie-ins and tangents galore! Come for the David Robinson body talk, stay for the David Robinson body talk. 

Your favorite duo reluctantly dives into the Mavs future as they continue to alter the course of their franchise tremendously with a new coach and GM announced this past week. It's also the first episode since the Draft Lottery results so lots of discussion about the Rockets and Spurs' picks and differing franchise philosophies on first round picks over the years. The Ben Simmons trade elephant appears in the room with SA seeming like a tantalizing fit. The Pels segment can't be helped at this point. Ample Lillard speculation to close it out. Bring the whole family, except for children bc Eric cursed entirely too much this week. 

Emergency late night get together to discuss the fallout from this Rick Carlisle bombshell. His legacy, other opportunities and where the Mavs go from here. Also big time discussion of the Luka/Harden parallels we see appearing...Playoff speculation and opining bc you know we can't help ourselves. 

More speculation and chatter from around the sadly Texas-less playoffs. We explore some offseason options and lotto scenarios for our beloved Triangle, also whether or not we will need to potentially Zoom in Eric's parts of the broadcast from a psychiatric ward somewhere. Another Pels tangent why tf not and lots of laughs. Brought to you by The Forever Purge, in theaters July 4th Weekend. 

First episode of The Texas Triangle: an NBA Podcast providing analysis from the Lone Star perspective. Hosts John and Eric discuss the Mavs' playoff chances and roster construction while generally gushing about the phenom that is LUKA, the Rockets' draft situation, bizarre ownership/front office situation and roadmap back to contention in a post-James Harden world, and the Spurs' many looming crossroads this offseason like the futures of Coach Pop, Derozan, Rudy Gay & Patty Mills. Some fun little meandering off the path and discussion of the league at large, including the fascinating case of the ever-flightless Pelicans, player empowerment + superstar movement, and whether or not the players' union has tilted things to favor the top tier of players at the expense of some others' paydays. Also helpful pet care tips. Fun fact: we split one beer over the course of recording because we couldn't buy any more until noon.