Episodes

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

    With Ishaan Bhattacharya: The Luka Trade Conspiracy: What the Hell Happened in Dallas?
    May 18 2025

    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.

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    1 hr and 10 mins
  • With Ishaan Bhattacharya : All Star Snubs, Mavs Fandom, and India's Basketball Scene

    With Ishaan Bhattacharya : All Star Snubs, Mavs Fandom, and India's Basketball Scene
    Jan 16 2025

    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

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    1 hr and 11 mins
  • With Karan Madhok: Old Head Energy, Hot Takes, Knicks Drama, Fantasy Struggles, and LaMelo Slander

    With Karan Madhok: Old Head Energy, Hot Takes, Knicks Drama, Fantasy Struggles, and LaMelo Slander
    Jan 7 2025

    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.

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

    701 : Top 20 NBA players of the 2023-24 season
    Oct 25 2023


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    23 mins
  • Of Tank, CBA, and Picture

    Of Tank, CBA, and Picture
    Apr 12 2023
    (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

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    40 mins
  • Of Ja, Pau, and Replacement

    Of Ja, Pau, and Replacement
    Mar 23 2023
    In this episode of the often hung-on #BallisBae NBA Podcast, Vineet and Ashwin talk about the Ja situation in Memphis. We discuss whether it is the wrong image he seeks, or he got wrong friends, or something to do with his father. We also talk about recent jersey retiree Pau Gasol who, in Vineet's opinion, was robbed of at least one MVP trophy. Lastly, we discuss our pick for the Maurice Podoloff MVP Trophy as we harper on about Jokic or No Jokic in our discussions.

    (00:00) - Start
    (00:17) - Real Start
    (00:45) - In the association this week
    (01:26) - The issues of being Ja
    (02:38) - Vineet's thoughts
    (03:31) - It's a friendship thing as well
    (05:07) - Ja not friends with his Grizz teammates
    (06:25) - Ashwin cannot comprehend the need to do this
    (08:14) - Ja-Adam Silver conspiracy theory
    (10:21) - What's Ja's problem
    (12:25) - Ja to the playoffs?
    (13:47) - Pau Gasol jersey retirement ceremony
    (15:38) - Vineet on Pau's legacy
    (21:24) - Who's our MVP?
    (24:25) - What's Vineet's flavor?
    (27:33) - and why is it Jokic?
    (30:48) - Jokic doesn't deserve to be 3-time MVP
    (36:09) - Audience QnA

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    45 mins
  • Of Bees, Egos, and Offering

    Of Bees, Egos, and Offering
    Mar 8 2023
    In this episode of the often attacked #BallisBae NBA Podcast, we talk about the new tapestry of the NBA post the all-star break. We discuss the top teams who we assume will do well in the playoffs and which teams are still knocking on those doors. We further drill down into why the NBA All-Star game has lost its meaning and what can be done to remedy it. Lastly, we discuss the Quin Snyder move to Atlanta and wonder if he can change the fortunes of Trae Young and co.
    01:40 - Who's the number one team in the NBA right now
    03:56 - Can Dame score 100 in a game?
    06:10 - Will Dame's arc be better than Giannis' after a ring?
    06:59 - Back to post-trade ratings in the NBA
    08:31 - Jokic MVP MVP MVP?
    09:20 - Who, if not Jokic?
    11:51 - How do we fix the NBA All-Star?
    12:56 - Players chasing Cred?
    15:34 - What are WE, the fans, expecting from the All-Star game?
    18:27 - Why Dame don't care about records?
    20:05 - What chances does Quin Snyder have of surviving?

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    24 mins
  • Of Returns, Rules, and Rebuilds

    Of Returns, Rules, and Rebuilds
    Jan 17 2023
    (00:48) - In the association this week
    (01:08) - Vineet intro
    (02:20) - First reaction on 1000 IG followers
    (04:31) - First Fan Vote returns on All-Star
    (09:23) - Changes to the fan voting format for All-Star
    (13:08) - Derrick Rose, the truther
    (15:27) - The Kyrie All-Star situation
    (18:01) - KD, Giannis, Tatum, and Embiid
    (21:11) - Steph, Luka, and Ja
    (24:31) - Why does KD get injured during the All-Star game
    (26:29) - The Kobe Bryant All-Star MVP Trophy
    (27:43) - New Rules in the NBA (thought experiment)
    (30:43) - Vineet's reaction to the rules
    (34:03) - Vineet talks about the rules he'd bring on
    (38:45) - Which teams need to be broken up and rebuilt
    (39:52) - Ashwin read something
    (42:29) - The curious case of Bam Adebayo

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    47 mins