Stretch 4 Podcast

The division previews continue as we move on to the Central Division! Over-unders, offseason analysis, and trivia!  1:30 - Chicago Bulls  13:55 - Cleveland Cavaliers 22:25 - Detroit Pistons 29:20 - Indiana Pacers 39:30 - Milwaukee Bucks --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/stretch4podcast/support

We say goodbye to one of the best and most beloved players of the generation and the last player of the Spurs Big 3. Then we move straight into the southeast division preview, ripping on everyone who deserves it and giving our over/under takes. Ginobli - 1:00 Atlanta Hawks - 11:40 Charlotte Hornets - 19:13 Miami Heat - 31:02 Orlando Magic - 39:15 Washington Wizards - 48:00 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/stretch4podcast/support

It's the middle of August and there's nothing happening in the NBA. Melo was the last major free agent to sign so we show Melo some love (2:02) and finally get around to talking about Dwight Howard (13:10), and where his career has ended up. Then we move on to discussing who we think will be major breakout players next year (23:06)! Hint, there's so much wingspan and potential about young players here! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/stretch4podcast/support

We bring on special guest Jugo to continue our expansion draft protections. We put ourselves into the shoes of executives and decide which 3 players from each team we want to protect in case of an expansion draft. It really put us to the test, evaluating team's contracts, cultures, and chemistry. We finish off the Western Conference with some heated debates in Houston and LA! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/stretch4podcast/support

We bring on special guest Jugo to continue our expansion draft protections. We put ourselves into the shoes of executives and decide which 3 players from each team we want to protect in case of an expansion draft. It really put us to the test, evaluating team's contracts, cultures, and chemistry. We finish off the Western Conference with some heated debates in Houston and LA! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/stretch4podcast/support

We bring on special guest Jugo to try out a new exercise. We put ourselves into the shoes of executives and decide which 3 players from each team we want to protect in case of an expansion draft. It really put us to the test, evaluating team's contracts, cultures, and chemistry. First up, the Eastern Conference! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/stretch4podcast/support

We bring on special guest Jugo to try out a new exercise. We put ourselves into the shoes of executives and decide which 3 players from each team we want to protect in case of an expansion draft. It really put us to the test, evaluating team's contracts, cultures, and chemistry. First up, the Eastern Conference! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/stretch4podcast/support

0:30 -- Holy crap, Kawhi Leonard is actually a Raptor! 13:40 -- Why do the Rockets want Carmelo over Ariza? 22:04 -- Isaiah got the bench, not a Brinks truck 26:30 -- Jabari tells the world he's coming home 32:20 -- Marcus Smart's lunchpale is worth $52 million 35:27 -- LOL Bjelica and Ferrell bailed on their teams for the Kings 38:20 -- VC says it's not ova! 41:14 -- More LOL because Raps fans want a DeMar statue --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/stretch4podcast/support

The guys finally talk about the World Cup finals. Controversial calls, new young and impressive players, underdogs pushing the powerhouses to the edge, this World Cup tournament will be one for the ages! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/stretch4podcast/support

Back to the hardwood for today's discussions! - Who has most impressed you at this year's Vegas Summer League? (2:35) - Biggest disappointment? (21:00) - DeMarcus Cousins signs with the Warriors (26:45) - What will the Western conference look like now (31:45) - What the hell is happening with Kawhi Leonard (37:30) - Charlotte, why would you want Tony Parker (41:40) --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/stretch4podcast/support

The guys bring in special guest, Dave Pereira, to preview the quarter finals of the World Cup. Can Uruguay get it done without Cavani, or will England actually make it to the semis this time?! France vs. Uruguay (1:30) Belgium vs. Brazil (5:15) Sweden vs. England (15:15) Russia vs. Croatia (19:20) --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/stretch4podcast/support

On today's episode, the guys go back to the hardwood and the Twitterverse, discussing free agent signings over the first 24 hours of free agency. 0:30 - LeBron James has a thrown in Hollywood 10:15 - PG13 Rating is Loyal 17:40 - Chris Paul schemes to make sure he gets paid late 25:46 - Lance and JaVale! 31:07 - Who really wants Dwight Howard now 34:40 - Raptors News! FVV re-signs with the Raps 33:50 - Hezonja joins the Knicks to re-vitalize his career 40:30 - Kawhi-saga continues --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/stretch4podcast/support

The guys are back to keep the talk on the pitch with more World cup analysis! 0:30 - Germany biggest loser of the tournament 7:20 - Darkhorses performing above expectation 12:40 - VAR's effect on refereeing and the game 15:45 - Round of 16  22:15 - Sid goes in on Messi 25:40 - Croatia or Spain 28:00 - England or Colombia --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/stretch4podcast/support

The guys bring in special guest Dave Pereira to go through the first few days of the World Cup. Covering the amazing Spain-Portugal match up, some potential group winners, and then who we think will be major disappointments. **DISCLAIMER** This was recorded before the crazy Germany and Brazil upsets on Sunday. Enjoy! Music courtesy of www.bensound.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/stretch4podcast/support

0:45 - Finals recap 11:30 - LeBron's free agency 19:00 - Jerry Stackhouse to the Grizzlies and Raps Outlook 24:30 - Tyreke Evans might be good again  27:30 - Raps 8th seed next year 30:10 - Love and Boogie are off for greener pastures 36:15 - JR Smith threw soup at a coach 38:00 - Colangelo's collars couldn't protect him 39:30 - 76ers way above prediction 41:45 - Rocket-Clippers tunnel fight, Mirotic vs. Portis --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/stretch4podcast/support

The guys talk about the obvious JR Smith blunder at the end of game 1 of the Finals, which player has been the absolute worst player in the playoffs this year, and whether the Cavs have a chance to come back at all. Lastly, they discuss what happens if you switched LeBron on to Golden State and had Steph and Durant to the Cavs. They've officially entered bizzaro world. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/stretch4podcast/support

On today's episode, the guys discuss Brian Colangelo (are we sure they're actually his?) burner twitter accounts and the way he allegedly trash talked his very own players! Then we move on to a finals preview and do a little recap of the two game 7s and the playoffs as a whole. Music courtesy of https://www.bensound.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/stretch4podcast/support

With two games in the books, the guys take the opportunity to go through the first couple of games of each conference finals. Do we think the Celtics young squad can lead them to the finals, or do the Rockets have a chance leaving Houston after a 1-1 tie? Lastly, they compare and contrast the ESPN and TNT broadcasting teams (Hint: Give us more Doris!) --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/stretch4podcast/support

On today's episode, the guys talk about the Celtics odds of being able to snatch a couple of games from the Cavs or even the whole series (1:00). Then they move on to the Western Conference finals w the Warriors-Rockets series that we've all been waiting for (16:10). Last but not least, the Dwane Casey firing is brought up and the next steps for the Raptors are examined and recklessly speculated (33:30). --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/stretch4podcast/support

In today's episode, the guys bury each of the teams eliminated in the 2nd round, how they fell and what they've got to do during the offseason to come back better next year. Toronto Raptors - 0:30 Philadelphia 76ers - 20:50 New Orleans Pelicans - 34:00 Utah Jazz - 45:00 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/stretch4podcast/support