Best NBA and Basketball Podcasts on Spotify
While we may be in the midst’s of the NBA playoffs, the imminent end of the 2021-22 NBA season has many of us feeling bummed. And while it’s been an incredible season and playoff run thus far, the party must, inevitably, come to an end.
But just because the NBA season is coming to an end doesn’t mean that all NBA and basketball content must end with it. So, for anyone looking to stay abreast of current NBA and basketball news, rumors, and topics, we present the absolute best NBA and basketball podcasts on Spotify.
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The Ringer NBA Show
The Ringer NBA Show provides coverage, news, and analysis on the NBA 6-days a week. Presented directly by the NBA, it offers significant coverage of all the events around the league and does so in a humorous and lighthearted manner.
The team discusses specific games, plays, and players, diving deep into the current. happenings from the previous nights events and games.
First Take
If you’re a true NBA fan, then you know all about the antics and controversies surrounding Stephen A. Smith. One of ESPN’s most prolific and outspoken commentators, Stephen A. Smith has never been one to back down from his position.
You can listen to all his latest commentaries and takes on the podcast First Take, where Stephen A. Smith debates and engages with guests from around the league.
The Bill Simmons Podcast
Bill Simmons made a name for himself as being one of the most insightful commentators on the NBA and on popular sports in America. Famed for his book, The Book of Basketball: The NBA According to The Sports Guy, Simmons brings about that same level of energy and intensity which so many basketball fans fell in love with from the beginning.
Featuring a rotating crew of celebrities, athletes, and media staples, The Bill Simmons Podcast is also the most downloaded sports podcast of all time, a testament to the work and production quality which goes into each episode.
Dunc’d On Basketball NBA Podcast
Nate Duncan provides some of the most in-depth analysis and reporting on game breakdowns, scouting reports, and salary cap analysis on Dunc’d On Basketball NBA Podcast.
The analysis is typically spot on and provides significant backing for each claim made. An absolute must listen for anyone looking to gain a better understanding on the intricacies of the league and the happenings behind the scenes.
The Athletic NBA Show
Featuring some of the best writers, reporters, analysts, and insiders from The Athletic, The Athletic NBA Show features new podcasts six-days a week and typically discuss the latest happenings in the NBA from the night before.
What’s really great about The Athletic NBA Show is the fact that the episodes tend to be under 30-minutes in total length. While some listeners prefer longer episodes, the shorter format allows for a quick listen during the day and gives good updates on the NBA in an easily digestible manner.
Locked on NBA
Similar to the shorter form content provided by The Athletic, Locked on NBA tends to provide shows in under 30-minutes. However, whereas The Athletic tends to discuss the previous night’s games, Locked on NBA does the same while also providing additional news, analysis, rumors, and updates.
Locked on Fantasy Basketball
Another podcast from the ‘Locked on’ team, Locked on Fantasy Basketball takes a similar approach to podcasting but with a unique slant towards fantasy games. With a ton of forward-looking information, you’ll be leagues ahead of your family and friends when it comes to setting up and modifying your fantasy teams.
NBA Talk With Jay Money
Continuing on the fantasy basketball theme, NBA Talk With Jay Money is one of the best daily fantasy podcasts centered around basketball and the NBA. Offering free NBA picks and spreads, you’ll be well positioned to take advantage of the daily movements and make the perfect moves to come out ahead.
The Woj Pod
If you’re looking for the latest scoop, inside information, and rumors from around the league, then you must follow The Woj Pod. Presented by Adrian Wojnarowski from ESPN, you’ll hear all the latest, breaking news before it hits the mainstream airwaves.
NBA Flashback
While many of the above Spotify podcasts discuss the latest news, highlights, analysis, and rumors, few take us back into the history of the NBA and the games and plays that made legends.
But the NBA Flashback podcast does just that. Presented by iHeartPodcasts, you’ll relive all the greatest plays in the history of the NBA. With exclusive archival audio, the podcast takes you back to the most significant plays and brings along players and coaches who were in the building on that day.
Miles and Jack Got Mad Boosties
This isn’t your typical basketball or NBA podcast. Rather, presented with wit, fun, and humor, Jack O’Brien and Miles Gray celebrate all things in the league, from players, to coaches, to teams, to plays, you’ll be laughing along for the entire show.
Wildly entertaining and funny, Jack O’Brien and Miles Gray breathe some life into the NBA and the league where it is often sorely needed.