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The Baseline NBA Podcast

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NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
Dallas Mavericks
Cleveland Cavaliers
San Antonio Spurs
Miami Heat
NBA Playoffs
Boston Celtics
Sacramento Kings
New York Knicks
Los Angeles Lakers
Golden State Warriors
Memphis Grizzlies
Houston Rockets
Charlotte Hornets
Denver Nuggets
Victor Wembanyama
Eastern Conference
Milwaukee Bucks
Detroit Pistons

The Baseline NBA Podcast is your definitive NBA podcast for up-to-the-minute basketball analysis, NBA news, and heated player debates with hosts Warren Shaw & Cal Lee. Each week we break down the biggest league trends, playoff implications, trade talk, and locker-room buzz that every hoops fan is talking about. If you live and breathe NBA news, want sharp basketball analysis without the fluff, and... more

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Latest Episodes

This week, we put the spotlight on two Eastern Conference teams that fell short of expectations — the Milwaukee Bucks and Chicago Bulls.

The Bucks’ season unraveled in the most unexpected ways. A struggling defense, inconsistent guard play, and lack... more

In this episode of The Baseline NBA Podcast, we dive into another edition of The Autopsy Report, breaking down the current state of the Golden State Warriors and Charlotte Hornets.

For Golden State, we examine what’s gone wrong — Is this the final r... more

In this episode, we sit down with documentary filmmaker Sascha Gardner, one of the creative minds behind Netflix’s acclaimed Untold series. Known for uncovering the deeper stories behind some of sports’ most misunderstood moments, Gardner joins us to... more

The NBA Playoffs are here and The Baseline crew pulled up with a full 2026 Play-In + First Round preview — East and West.Cal Lee, Warren Shaw, and Jabari Davis break down every major matchup with a blend of X’s and O’s, culture talk, and that honest ... more

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Recent Guests

Sascha Gardner
Director, Untold Jail Blazers
Netflix Untold/Jail Blazers
Episode: Inside the Jail Blazers: A missed dynasty that almost broke the Lakers with Sascha Gardner
Corey Colvin
Director, Meal Ticket
Meal Ticket production
Episode: FaceTime w/ The Baseline: Inside Meal Ticket — The Story Behind the McDonald’s All-American Legacy
Carlton Sabbs
Director, Meal Ticket
Meal Ticket production
Episode: FaceTime w/ The Baseline: Inside Meal Ticket — The Story Behind the McDonald’s All-American Legacy
Kevin Pelton
Senior NBA writer and analyst at ESPN
ESPN
Episode: New Year, New Stakes: NBA Resolutions + Inside the NBA’s Anti-Tanking Push w/ ESPN’s Kevin Pelton
Anthony Marrow
Former NBA player and co-host of Charlotte On The Scene Podcast
Episode: Holiday Hoops & Trade Truths w/ NBA Vet Anthony Marrow
Paul Landono
Associate producer at Drink Champs Sports and co-founder of Crazy Hood Productions
Drink Champs Sports
Episode: Miami Heat Hot Start Explained | Is This Run Actually Sustainable?
Shea Serrano
Best-selling author, podcaster, journalist, known for his distinctive and passionate writing about sports and music.
Author of Expensive Basketball
Episode: FaceTime with Baseline ft NYTimes Best Selling Author Shea Serrano
Dan Favale
Co-host of Hardwood Knocks, covering the NBA
Hardwood Knocks
Episode: Who'll Run the East? 2025-26 NBA Conference Power Tiers w/ Dan Favale
Jordan Hinds
2024-25 CIAA Player of the Year and leading scorer in the CIAA, with notable accolades including Atlantic Region Player of the Year.
Bluefield University
Episode: FaceTime w The Baseline featuring Jordan Hinds

Hosts

Cal Lee
Host of The Baseline NBA Podcast with deep basketball knowledge and a witty, thoughtful style.
Warren Shaw
Co-host known for analytical rigor, insightful takes, and engaging banter.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 83 ratings
  • Excellent show

    These guys know hoops. Best of all they know how to articulate the details that we need and want to hear about basketball. The show is not about them. It’s about the game we all love. Keep up the excellent work. I’m just mad I didn’t learn about this show sooner!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Uriah Y.
    United States4 months ago
  • Great job

    I wanted a nba podcast that goes over nba in a great format and they deliver. I highly recommend for anyone who wants to keep up with the nba

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ru44Mets
    United States7 months ago
  • Great content covering the NBA

    Warren and Cal do a great job talking about the league and the show is easy to listen to.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sreed89
    United States3 years ago
  • Always delivers!

    Love these dudes. Love their deep dives into all things hoops. The Baseline always delivers!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    az wrestling fan
    United States4 years ago
  • Great show!

    The guys here always deliver great content. Absolutely worth the time.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Brad Winchester
    United States4 years ago

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Appreciated for accessibility without sacrificing depth
Consistently high-quality, knowledgeable hoop content
Thoughtful, deep-dive NBA analysis with strong guest variety
Regular guest cadence keeps perspectives fresh
Hosts balance cerebral takes with entertaining banter

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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#52
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Apple Podcasts
#198
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Apple Podcasts
#247
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

FaceTime with Baseline ft NYTimes Best Selling Author Shea Serrano
Q: Do you feel in a lot of ways the book's importance in this time is to remind us of that feeling and to bring us back to the joy of basketball?
The book aims to remind fans of their love for basketball beyond just numbers, highlighting that emotional connection is vital.
FaceTime with Baseline ft NYTimes Best Selling Author Shea Serrano
Q: What made you want to write something like this, right? And give it the title that is called Expensive Basketball?
The book aims to express that feelings about basketball should be prioritized over statistical analyses, reminding fans of the emotional experiences tied to the game.
FaceTime w The Baseline featuring Jordan Hinds
Q: Jordan, what's the biggest thing that you've learned since leaving college, if you will, and getting all those awards?
Jordan reflects that he feels he has to start over from the bottom and is focusing on grinding his way up to the professional level.
Hoops Redemption: Bounce Back or Bust?
Q: Are we buying or selling?
You're buying. I'm a little bit more dubious, so I'm going to be in a situation.
Hoops Redemption: Bounce Back or Bust?
Q: What do you think should be the one thing that you want to see as an on an uptick that gives you the confidence for Alonzo Ball to have that kind of season that you alluded to?
I think it's just it has to, it begins to start to meet with the health. Is he on the floor? Is he available?

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The show delivers sharp, data-informed NBA analysis, player debates, and league-wide narratives driven by two hosts who balance deep knowledge with accessible banter. Recent episodes mix season retrospectives, draft re-evaluations, playoff push discussions, and trade-deadline implications, often weaving in guest perspectives and sponsor mentions. Noteworthy is the willingness to challenge preseason assumptions, spotlight young players and coaching moves, and blend humor with serious basketball discourse. This program probably appeals to listeners who crave thoughtful breakdowns, vivid team storytelling, and up-to-date league chatter, with a personality that blends basketball IQ and culture-aware insights.

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The Baseline NBA Podcast launched 12 years ago and published 597 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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1. Sascha Gardner
2. Corey Colvin
3. Carlton Sabbs
4. Kevin Pelton
5. Anthony Marrow
6. Paul Landono
7. Shea Serrano
8. Dan Favale

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