Finals recap | Curry's legacy | NBA Draft | GoodbyesIn the final Basketball Fiends episode, Jesus and Alex recap the NBA Finals and discuss Steph Curry's NBA legacy. Next, the duo discusses the top picks of the 2022 NBA Draft. And finally, the hosts say their final goodbyes. Jun 26 22June 26, 2022Podcast at The Basketball Fiends
Quin Snyder | Hornets coach vacancy | Steph's Finals legacy | Game 3 RecapIn this week's episode, Jesus and Alex talk about Quin Snyder's exit from the Jazz, and who's the better coach for the Charlotte Hornets, Mike D'Antoni, or Kenny Atkison? Plus, the duo discusses Steph Curry's NBA Finals Legacy and recaps Game 3. Jun 09 22June 09, 2022Podcast at The Basketball Fiends
Conference Finals recap | Darvin Ham | NBA Finals Game 1The NBA Finals are underway! This week, Jesus and Alex recap the Conference Finals and discuss Darvin Ham’s potential as LA Lakers head coach. Next, they break down the Boston Celtics Game 1 NBA Finals victory. Finally, the duo delivers some news on… Jun 03 22June 03, 2022Podcast at The Basketball Fiends
Celtics vs. Heat | Mavericks vs. Warriors | All NBA Rookie Teams | NBA Draft LotteryThis week, Jesus and Alex breakdown the blowouts in the Boston Celtics and Miami Heat series and the Dallas Mavericks versus the Golden State Warriors. Then, did the NBA get the All-NBA Rookie Teams selections correct? Finally, the NBA Draft Lottery. May 20 22May 20, 2022Podcast at The Basketball Fiends
Buck vs. Celtics | Grizzlies vs. Warriors | MVP | Coach of the YearIn this week’s episode, Jesus and Alex look ahead to Game 6 between the Milwaukee Bucks and Boston Celtics, and Game 6 between the Memphis Grizzlies and Golden State Warriors. Then, the duo talks about Nikola Jokic’s second MVP and Phoenix Sun’s Head… May 13 22May 13, 2022Podcast at The Basketball Fiends
Breaking Down Each NBA Playoff Series: SemifinalsJesus Acevedo Jr. and Alex Aguilera are back. The duo spends this episode breaking down each playoff series. Is the Miami Heat vs. Philadelphia 76ers series over? Will the Phoenix Suns close out the Dallas Mavericks? Can the Boston Celtics overcome… May 06 22May 06, 2022Podcast at The Basketball Fiends
Defensive Player of the Year | Celtics and Nets | Booker and Middleton injured | Crying Jordan memeThis week on the podcast, Jesus Acevedo Jr. is joined by special guest co-host Bryson Jones. The two discuss the Defensive Player of the Year award (2:46), then break down the Boston Celtics' 2-0 lead over the Brooklyn Nets (6:43). Next, how do Devin… Apr 22 22April 22, 2022Podcast at The Basketball Fiends
Timberwolves’ celebration | The Play-In Tournament | AP 2010 All-Decade Team | Bill SimmonsThe guys are back after a one-week layoff. This week, Jesus Acevedo Jr. and Alex Aguilera questioned if the Timberwolves over celebrated and then recap the play-in tournament. Next, the duo discusses AP’s 2010 All-Decade Team. And finally, Bill… Apr 15 22April 15, 2022Podcast at The Basketball Fiends
March Madness | PG 13 returns | Canada vaccine mandate | Aaron BynesMarch Madness is here! Jesus Acevedo Jr. and Alex Aguilera look ahead to the Men's and Women's Final Four games. Then, what does Paul George's return mean to the Clippers? What impact will Canada's vaccine mandate have in the Eastern Conference… Apr 01 22April 01, 2022Podcast at The Basketball Fiends
March Madness | Steph Curry out | Scoring title race | Kyrie + SimmonsIn this episode, Jesus and Alex go off the rails in the best way possible. The duo recaps the first rounds of March Madness, then they discuss Steph Curry's season-ending injury. Is LeBron James going to lead the league in scoring? Finally, Kyrie… Mar 24 22March 24, 2022Podcast at The Basketball Fiends
Gregg Popovich | Timberwolves rising | March MadnessIt's the 50th Basketball Fiends episode! This week, Jesus and Alex praise Gregg Popovich for becoming the winningest coach in NBA history (1:55), then delve into the Minnesota Timberwolves' surge in the standings (8:35). Plus, what's behind the rise… Mar 18 22March 18, 2022Podcast at The Basketball Fiends
76ers Dynamic Duo | Kevin Durant is Back! | The Lakers DebacleThis week on the Basketball Fiends, Jesus Acevedo Jr. and Alex Aguilera review the James Harden and Joel Embiid pairing (4:05) and Kevin Durant's return to the court (10:30). Plus, how far can the Boston Celtics go this season (15:59)? Finally, can… Mar 04 22March 04, 2022Podcast at The Basketball Fiends
The Second Half | Juwan Howard reactions | Kemba WalkerThis week on the Basketball Fiends podcast, Alex Aguilera and Jesus Acevedo look ahead to the start of the second half of the NBA season (2:24) and make a bold prediction (10:15). Next, the duo discusses Juwan Howard's suspension (20:55) and Kemba… Feb 25 22February 25, 2022Podcast at The Basketball Fiends
First half of the season | Adam Silver | Chicago Bulls resurgence | Zion WilliamsonNBA All-Star Weekend is here! Jesus Acevedo Jr. and Alex Aguilera look back on a couple of surprises from the first half of the season (1:28). Next, the duo discusses the NBA commissioner's comments regarding New York City's vaccine mandate and Kyrie… Feb 18 22February 18, 2022Podcast at The Basketball Fiends
2022 NBA Trade DeadlineFor the first time in 2022, the dynamic duo is back! Jesus Acevedo Jr. and Alex Aguilera start season 2 of the Basketball Fiends breaking down all the 2022 NBA trade deadline deals and how they shake up the NBA landscape. Feb 11 22February 11, 2022Podcast at The Basketball Fiends
Streaking Phoenix Suns | Houston Rockets + John Wall | DaMarcus Cousins + Milwaukee Bucks | Michael Porter Jr. back surgeryAfter a one-week layoff, the Basketball Fiends are back! Jesus Acevedo Jr. welcomes Bryson Jones as a special guest host. The duo discusses the Phoenix Suns' 18-game winning streak (4:05) and the possibility of John Wall returning to action with the… Dec 03 21December 03, 2021Podcast at The Basketball Fiends
Illinois Basketball | Bulls continue to impress | Steph and Warriors | Staples CenterThe Basketball Fiends welcome returning special guest Gavin Good as they discuss Illinois basketball (1:30). Then, they talk about the Chicago Bulls early success this season (8:05). Next, they talk about the red hot Golden State Warriors led by… Nov 19 21November 19, 2021Podcast at The Basketball Fiends
Nikola Jokic & Markieff Morris | New NBA rules | Atlanta Hawks struggle | Washington Wizards rollingThe Basketball Fiends Alex Aguilera and Jesus Acevedo Jr. share their thoughts on Nikola Jokic’s dirty play and how much Markieff Morris’s foul played a role in it (5:29).Then, how have the new NBA rules affected players and the league (13:38)?… Nov 12 21November 12, 2021Podcast at The Basketball Fiends
Miami Heat sizzling | Boston Celtics struggling | Scottie Pippen | Robert SarverAlex Aguilera and Jesus Acevedo Jr. discuss the Heat’s hot start to the season and how Kyle Lowry’s recent injury could impact them (5:04). Then, what’s wrong with the Boston Celtics? The fiends discuss if they’ll turn it around (12:30).Scottie… Nov 05 21November 05, 2021Podcast at The Basketball Fiends
Chicago Bulls & NY Knicks hot start | Ja Morant levels up | Zion Williamson on the sidelinesJesus Acevedo Jr. and Alex Aguilera are back for the 41st episode of The Basketball Fiends. This week, the duo discusses the Chicago Bulls (2:52) and New York Knicks (9:28) hot start to the season. Then, heap praise on Ja Morant's early-season… Oct 29 21October 29, 2021Podcast at The Basketball Fiends