Points in the Podcast

Which Team has the Most to Prove in the Eastern Conference?

Elias Schuster and Matt Rooney sit down to go over this week's bullet points before discussing the current Team USA roster for the upcoming FIBA World Cup. Then, the two pick their four Eastern Conference teams with the most to prove. 
Time stamps: 
- Bullet points (3:07)
- Team USA roster (13:30)
- What the Bulls have to prove (24:12)
- What the 76ers have to prove (31:44)
- What the Celtics have to prove (38:38)
- What the Hawks have to prove (45:42)
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Let’s Get Caught Up on the NBA Draft, Free Agency, and Summer League

Elias Schuster is joined by new co-host Matt Rooney for a brand new season of Points in the Podcast. With a lot to catch up on, the two discuss ...
- Elias' trip to Summer League (1:15)
- Summer League standouts (18:00)
- Favorite NBA Draft Picks (30:00)
- Free agency winners and losers (45:10
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You can follow Elias Schuster on Twitter @Schuster_Elias.

Breaking Down the Play-In Tournament Matchups w/ Rob Schaefer

Elias Schuster is joined by NBA writer Rob Schaefer to talk through each of the upcoming NBA Play-In Tournament matchups. 
- Thoughts on Play-In structure (3:54)
- Bulls vs. Raptors (10:00)
- Hawks vs. Heat (33:12)
- Pelicans vs. Thunder (40:52)
- Timberwolves vs. Lakers (46:10)
- Random Playoff Thoughts (49:53)
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You can follow Elias Schuster on Twitter @Schuster_Elias.
 

Comparing March Madness Teams to NBA Team w/ Isaac Trotter

Elias Schuster welcomes Isaac Trotter to the show to compare some of the most notable NCAA Tournament teams to past and present NBA teams. Then, the two talk about some of the NBA Draft prospects to keep an eye on over the next few weeks (36:30). 

Let’s Talk About the NBA Storylines You Wouldn’t Have Believed in October

Hello, again!
I (Elias Schuster) brush off the old mic to discuss five NBA storylines that would have blown my mind back in October. We first discuss Kevin Durant's mid-season move to the Suns (2:24) before digging into the surprising competence of the New York Knicks (9:47). Next up is a look at the Kings' rise up the ranks (16:52) and a discussion about whether or not Nikola Jokic deserves three MVPs (23:50). Finally, we talk about how shocking it would be to hear about how the Bulls did nothing at this season's trade deadline (28:39)
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Let’s Talk NBA Quick Hitters, Teams That Should Sink or Swim, and Bulls Confusion w/ Luis Medina

Elias Schuster opens the show with a few NBA quick hitters about the Celtics, Pacers, Grizzlies, and More (2:38).
Then, he's joined by Bleacher Nation's Luis Medina to talk about the league's worst 15 teams. They first dive into the organization that should keep swimming toward success (15:05) before deciding who should sink the ship (35:55). Finally, they talk about tanking as a whole and which path the Chicago Bulls should choose (49:50). 
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You can follow Elias Schuster on Twitter @Schuster_Elias.

Top-5 Lists: Biggest NBA Surprises, Players to Watch, Things to Look Out For, More

Elias Schuster sits down to make a ton of top-5 lists for the NBA, including ...
 
Top-5 Surprises (5:53)
Top-5 "No, Duhs" (25:46)
Top-5 Things He'd Rather Do Than Watch LA (33:54)
Top-5 Players to Watch (35:34)
Top-5 Things to Look for Moving Forward (41:40)
 
Finally, he wraps the show up with some thoughts on the current complicated state of the Chicago Bulls (49:17)
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We’re Back – Let’s Talk Revised Power Rankings, Best NBA Bets, Bulls Preseason, and More w/ Jake Hasan

Elias Schuster returns for the start of the NBA season. He first revises his previous Eastern Conference power rankings (2:20) before talking with BetQLDaily's Jake Hasan about a wide range of NBA future bets (15:35). Elias then wraps up the show by answering some important preseason questions about the Chicago Bulls (1:06:37). 
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You can follow Elias Schuster on Twitter @Schuster_Elias.

Let’s Talk the NBA Schedule Release, Eastern Conference Rankings, and More

Elias Schuster sits down to talk about the NBA schedule release, including Opening Night and the Christmas Day Games (2:24). He then discusses the league's new rivalry week (11:00) before diving into his current Eastern Conference Rankings (14:59). 
Thoughts on ...
Milwaukee, Boston, Philly (15:45)
Miami (23:20)
Chicago (26:30)
Raptors, Hawks, Cavaliers, and the rest (33:10)
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You can follow Elias Schuster on Twitter @Schuster_Elias.
 

Let’s Talk Kevin Durant, A Problematic Trade Market, and the Right Way to Build a Team w/ Luis Medina

Elias Schuster is joined by friend and co-worker Luis Medina of Bleacher Nation. The two first dive into some NBA news, including Kevin Durant's connection to the Boston Celtics (2:22) and Donovan Mitchell's underrated status (17:20). They then discuss Rudy Gobert's scary impact on the trade market as a whole (25:35). Finally, they wrap up with an open-ended discussion on team building, with a focus on how the Bears and Bulls have decided to move forward (34:26). 
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You can follow Elias Schuster on Twitter @Schuster_Elias.