<description>&lt;p&gt;On this episode of &lt;em&gt;Ball is Bae&lt;/em&gt;, I was joined by NBA journalist and longtime Mavs fan Ishan Bhattacharya to unravel the chaos that was the Luka Doncic trade. Was it just bad GMing? Or was something deeper at play — a Nike-driven plot, a hidden deal with the NBA, or a rigged lottery as payback?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;We break down every theory — from Nico Harrison’s real motives to how the Mavs magically landed the #1 pick. This is an unfiltered conversation packed with emotion, suspicion, and pure basketball paranoia.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you think the NBA is just about hoops, think again.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;hr&gt;&lt;p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'&gt; Hosted on Acast. See &lt;a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'&gt;acast.com/privacy&lt;/a&gt; for more information.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

From the Luka trade shocker to rigged lotteries and Nike whispers a look into NBA’s wildest conspiracy theories.

On this episode of Ball is Bae, I was joined by NBA journalist and longtime Mavs fan Ishan Bhattacharya to unravel the chaos that was the Luka Doncic trade. Was it just bad GMing? Or was something deeper at play — a Nike-driven plot, a hidden deal with the NBA, or a rigged lottery as payback? We break down every theory — from Nico Harrison’s real motives to how the Mavs magically landed the #1 pick. This is an unfiltered conversation packed with emotion, suspicion, and pure basketball paranoia. If you think the NBA is just about hoops, think again.<hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

With Ishaan Bhattacharya: The Luka Trade Conspiracy: What the Hell Happened in Dallas? 

<description>&lt;p&gt;In this episode of Ball is Bae we’re joined by Ishaan Bhattacharya, an emerging NBA writer from India and a dedicated Mavs fan. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;We discuss everything from Mavs Twitter madness and Kyrie's impact on winning basketball, to the challenges of popularizing the NBA in India. We also touch on exciting young players like Jalen Williams, Victor Wembanyama, and Amen Thompson, and dive into hot takes on OKC’s championship odds, Draymond’s role in the Warriors dynasty, and more. This is a must-listen for basketball enthusiasts looking for fresh perspectives and insightful analysis&lt;/p&gt;&lt;hr&gt;&lt;p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'&gt; Hosted on Acast. See &lt;a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'&gt;acast.com/privacy&lt;/a&gt; for more information.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

In this episode of Ball is Bae we’re joined by Ishaan Bhattacharya, an emerging NBA writer from India and a dedicated Mavs fan. We discuss everything from Mavs Twitter madness and Kyrie's impact on winning basketball, to the challenges of popularizing the NBA in India. We also touch on exciting young players like Jalen Williams, Victor Wembanyama, and Amen Thompson, and dive into hot takes on OKC’s championship odds, Draymond’s role in the Warriors dynasty, and more. This is a must-listen for basketball enthusiasts looking for fresh perspectives and insightful analysis<hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

With Ishaan Bhattacharya : All Star Snubs, Mavs Fandom, and India's Basketball Scene

<description>&lt;p&gt;I’m joined by my old friend Karan Madhok, who’s been following Indian basketball and is now a full-time writer. We kicked things off with some vintage Ball is Bae style—talking smack about LaMelo Ball, fantasy basketball trades, and how it feels watching guys younger than us run the league. Spoiler alert: I might’ve gone off about why LaMelo gets too much hype.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;After some light roasting of the younger generation, we got into real NBA talk—whether the Knicks are legit title contenders (they’re not… yet), and how much trauma Julius Randle has caused Knicks fans over the years. We also swapped notes on our fantasy teams, where I’m still somehow holding my own despite loading up on injury-prone vets like Zion and CP3.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;There’s plenty of sarcasm, a few rants, and a whole lot of "old head energy" as we take jabs at today's NBA while secretly wishing we were still 25. If you’re into the NBA, fantasy basketball, or just enjoy hearing two dudes argue over hoops, this one’s for you.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;hr&gt;&lt;p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'&gt; Hosted on Acast. See &lt;a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'&gt;acast.com/privacy&lt;/a&gt; for more information.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Rant about LaMelo Ball, trade regrets, why Julius Randle causes trauma, and whether the Knicks are actually contenders. Packed with sarcasm, laughs, and plenty of hoops talk!

I’m joined by my old friend Karan Madhok, who’s been following Indian basketball and is now a full-time writer. We kicked things off with some vintage Ball is Bae style—talking smack about LaMelo Ball, fantasy basketball trades, and how it feels watching guys younger than us run the league. Spoiler alert: I might’ve gone off about why LaMelo gets too much hype.After some light roasting of the younger generation, we got into real NBA talk—whether the Knicks are legit title contenders (they’re not… yet), and how much trauma Julius Randle has caused Knicks fans over the years. We also swapped notes on our fantasy teams, where I’m still somehow holding my own despite loading up on injury-prone vets like Zion and CP3.There’s plenty of sarcasm, a few rants, and a whole lot of "old head energy" as we take jabs at today's NBA while secretly wishing we were still 25. If you’re into the NBA, fantasy basketball, or just enjoy hearing two dudes argue over hoops, this one’s for you.<hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

With Karan Madhok: Old Head Energy, Hot Takes, Knicks Drama, Fantasy Struggles, and LaMelo Slander

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I bring the list of the top 20 NBA players for the 2023-24 season. I make some changes to my own list as I think through them while talking about them .. so yeah this is a tough list to make and even till the end of the pod i had to make changes to the li

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701 : Top 20 NBA players of  the 2023-24 season

<description>&lt;div&gt;(00:00) - Start&lt;br&gt;(00:17) - Real Start&lt;br&gt;(00:49) - In the association this week&lt;br&gt;(01:14) - Vineet intro&lt;br&gt;(02:35) - Wembenyama dunk&lt;br&gt;(03:54) - Is the the first tankworthy star since Lebron?&lt;br&gt;(06:38) - Can Tony Parker convince Wemby to join the Spurs?&lt;br&gt;(08:40) - Let's take a look at the playoffs/playin&lt;br&gt;(12:02) - Some Mavs bashing&lt;br&gt;(14:04) - The new Collective Bargaining Agreement&lt;br&gt;(17:15) - Vineet's thoughts on the new CBA&lt;br&gt;(18:18) - Ashwin on the era of positionless basketball&lt;br&gt;(22:48) - We bitch about three pointers&lt;br&gt;(27:32) - Should the NBA allow investment in sports betting?&lt;br&gt;(30:43) - Audience questions&lt;/div&gt;&lt;hr&gt;&lt;p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'&gt; Hosted on Acast. See &lt;a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'&gt;acast.com/privacy&lt;/a&gt; for more information.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

In this episode of the often rizzled #BallisBae NBA Podcast, we talk about the Tank for Franc process going on in the NBA, and how this draft is the first since 2003 for which tanking makes complete sense. We also discuss the terms of the new CBA and wond

<div>(00:00) - Start (00:17) - Real Start (00:49) - In the association this week (01:14) - Vineet intro (02:35) - Wembenyama dunk (03:54) - Is the the first tankworthy star since Lebron? (06:38) - Can Tony Parker convince Wemby to join the Spurs? (08:40) - Let's take a look at the playoffs/playin (12:02) - Some Mavs bashing (14:04) - The new Collective Bargaining Agreement (17:15) - Vineet's thoughts on the new CBA (18:18) - Ashwin on the era of positionless basketball (22:48) - We bitch about three pointers (27:32) - Should the NBA allow investment in sports betting? (30:43) - Audience questions</div><hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Of Tank, CBA, and Picture

Ball is Bae NBA Podcast is India's largest NBA podcast. Hosted by Ashwin and Vineet, the Podcast combines their love for the beautiful game with their need to voice an opinion, and talk about things no one talks about. Vineet is a huge Spurs fan, and Ashwin resents any word which rhymes with long term loyalty. They have both been caught on camera being wrong about their predictions, and right about calling each other out over the other's wrong prediction.<hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

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