The Courtside Crossover

Episode 136 NBA Final Four + bright futures for some & bad situations for others

Episode 136 and Criss is back joined by former Deadspin colleague, Sean Beckwith to breakdown the NBA East and West conference Finals matchups along with the fallout of how we got here. The fellas will also talk about the future and transition period the league is currently going through with all this new blood in the conference finals; plus the Lakers coaching situation and JJ Redick rumors, Chris Paul gets called out, and much more!

Episode 135 NBA Showdowns, suspensions & firings

Episode 135 is packed as Criss is joined by longtime friend of the show representing "The Wake Up and Win" podcast out of the PDX, Spencer Skjeie, and the fellas get into the red-hot playoffs and what teams are performing above and beyond, then those who may be on their way out. They'll also talk about Patrick Beverley and his recent antics that got him suspended; the Phoenix Suns moving on from Frank Vogel after one season; plus the Knicks, Celtics, Nuggets, Jalen Brunson, Jason Tatum, and Nikola Jokic; the Timberwolves making Criss eat his words and much more!

Episode 134 NBA Playoffs Round 1 trends + Award season begins

Criss P is back with episode 134 and joined by Seasn Beckwith again to check in on all the NBA first-round series two games in and to break down what's done right & wrong in each one. They'll cover it all from the Suns' failure to launch, to Boston's struggles against Miami; plus which team in a 0-2 deficit is in the most trouble and each regular season award and its finalists and so much more!

Episode 133 Let the play-in begin + Team USA in motion

On episode 133 Criss P digs into the play-in tournament now that the regular season has ended and gives his predictions on who advances and who's heading for Cancun. Also, Team USA's roster has been announced for the 2024 Summer Olympics and much more!

Episode 132 How far can the Knicks go + Dawn Staley in the NBA

It's episode 132 and Criss is talking hoops with NY Post & Action Network contributor, Bryan Fonseca, who's an NYC guy, so they'll go deep on the Knicks and their chances of making a run this postseason; potential playoff X factors; plus it's been suggested that the Charlotte Hornets look at South Carolina women's head coach Dawn Staley as their next hire and so much more!

Episode 131 Joel Embiid returns + who do you trust in the postseason

It's episode 131 and Criss is joined by former Deadspin colleague Sean Beckwith as they discuss Joel Embiid's long-awaited comeback and what it means for Philly plus they play a game of Who do you trust East & West edition; then they'll also talk about LeBron James, retirement and if the Association is ready for the day he steps away and so much more!

Episode 130 NBA Postseason races + a Wembtastic season + What the future holds

Episode 130 Criss P is joined by Mr. San Antonio himself Karl Schoening and they get into these postseason races for the playoffs and play-in tournaments. The guys will also discuss Draymond Green, the Warriors and what's next; plus big bold things were said by Karl about Victor Wembanyama; Plus they'll discuss both conferences, Boston, Denver, the MVP race and so much more!

Episode 129 The end of an era + A potential new dynasty

For episode 129, Criss Partee speaks on the drama in Golden State which looks like the end of a dynasty, and how you could see it in Steph Curry's face against Orlando when Draymond Green got ejected. Then the Denver Nuggets could be on the path to another NBA Finals appearance as they look like the most complete team in the Western Conference plus Ben Simmons vs. his own back vs. Shaq and much more!

Ep. 128 The Bronny James dilemma + Scariest NBA players

For episode 128 Criss talks about Bronny James' freshman year at USC and his prospects in the NBA. Should he enter the draft or go back to college for another year? Plus the conversation came up recently about the players who strike fear in opponents and whether LeBron is on that list; then who are some of the other players on that list and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep. 127 Zion’s proclamation + Wemby on the way

In episode 127 Criss analyzes Zion Williamson's "promise" to participate in the dunk contest by attempting to pull a fast one on everyone but Partee isn't having it and calls out the Pelicans star plus Victor Wembanyama is hitting his stride and looks like he could become one of the most dominant shot blockers in NBA history among other things and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices