Diehlman at Halftime
"Diehlman at Halftime" is a weekly NBA podcast that dives into team analyses and the league's top stories! Find "Diehlman at Halftime" on Social Media: Instagram/TikTok/X: @DiehlmanAtHalf Larry's Personal Social Media Accounts: Instagram/X: @LarryDiehlman Chris' Personal Social Media Accounts: Instagram/X: @ChrisDipi **50th episode released on Monday, Jan. 27, 2025** NOTE: All Season 1 episodes were originally published on Soundcloud (but they're listed on this page). Starting with Season 2, all episodes will be published on Buzzsprout.
Episodes
In this week's episode of "Diehlman at Halftime," Larry and Chris discuss:
Chicago Bulls retire Derrick Rose's jersey
NBA midseason awards predictions
Game of the Week: Portland Trail Blazers @ Boston Celtics, Monday, Jan. 26, 2026*
*During this segment, Larry mistakenly said, when referring to his "Game of the Week" prediction last week, he had predicted Clippers 115-112. He meant ...
In this week's episode of "Diehlman at Halftime," Larry and Chris discuss:
Jonathan Kuminga requests trade out of Golden State
Craziest NBA trade requests of all time draft
Pistons have been the team to beat in the East this season
Game of the Week: L.A. Lakers @ L.A. Clippers, Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026*
*During this segment, Larry mistakenly said the Lakers were 24-16. At the time of the record...
In this week's episode of "Diehlman at Halftime," Larry and Chris discuss:
Trae Young traded to the Washington Wizards
NBA All-Star voting predictions/discussion*
Game of the Week: Phoenix Suns @ Detroit Pistons, Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026
*During this segment, Larry mistakenly said NBA coaches choose two guards, two frontcourt players, and two wild cards for All-Star conference reserves. He meant to...
In this week's episode of "Diehlman at Halftime," Larry and Chris discuss:
Trae Young and agents working on a trade out of Atlanta
Jaylen Brown ascension
NBA Welfare Check
Game of the Week: Cleveland Cavaliers-Minnesota Timberwolves weekend season series
@ Minnesota, Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026
@ Cleveland, Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026
All music written by Larry Diehlman
Release date: T...
In this week's New Year's themed episode of "Diehlman at Halftime," Larry and Chris discuss:
Christmas Day Slate Recap
JJ Redick Rips into Lakers' Effort Following Christmas Day Collapse
Do the Spurs have the Thunder's Number?
Game of the Week: Sacramento Kings @ L.A. Clippers, Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2025
"Auld Lang Beat" by Oliver Massa credit:
Music fro...
In this week's special edition Christmas-themed episode of "Diehlman at Halftime," Larry and Chris discuss:
NBA making changes to injury report rules and prop bets, and looking to reduce tanking
NBA Teams' Christmas Wishlist
Game of the Week: The NBA's quintuple header on Christmas Day, Thursday, Dec. 25, 2025
Cleveland Cavaliers @ New York Knicks
San Antonio Spurs @ Oklahoma C...
In this week's episode of "Diehlman at Halftime," Larry and Chris discuss:
What's going on with the Cleveland Cavaliers?
NBA Cup Semifinals discussion
Overall thoughts on the in-season tournament
Game of the Week: New York Knicks vs. San Antonio Spurs (NBA Cup Final, Las Vegas), Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025
All music written by Larry Diehlman
Release date: Monday, Dec. 15, 2025
In this week's episode of "Diehlman at Halftime," Larry and Chris discuss:
Chris Paul abruptly cut by L.A. Clippers
LeBron's streak of scoring at least 10 points in a game ends at 1,297
Giannis Antetokounmpo mock trades
Game of the Week: San Antonio Spurs @ L.A. Lakers, Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2025
All music written by Larry Diehlman
Release date: Monday, Dec. 8, 2025
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In this week's episode of "Diehlman at Halftime," Larry and Chris discuss:
Can Giannis Antetokounmpo beat LeBron James' scoring record?
LeBron's return to Lakers after dealing with sciatica
Lakers are hot on the Thunder's trail in the West
Game of the Week: Boston Celtics @ Toronto Raptors, Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025
All music written by Larry Diehlman
Release date: Tuesday, ...
In this week's episode of "Diehlman at Halftime," Larry and Chris discuss:
Chris Paul retiring after 2025-26 season
Klay Thompson/Ja Morant beef
Oklahoma City Thunder are destroying opponents, even without Jalen Williams
Game of the Week: Detroit Pistons @ Miami Heat, Saturday, Nov. 29, 2025
Also, listen to the perspective of our featured guest, Clemente Almanza! (Follow him on X and Instagram...
In this week's episode of "Diehlman at Halftime," Larry and Chris discuss:
Victor Wembanyama out with calf injury
Pelicans fire Willie Green
Raptors & Hawks' Emergence / Kings' Future
Game of the Week: Denver Nuggets @ Houston Rockets, Friday, Nov. 21, 2025
All music written by Larry Diehlman
Release date: Monday, Nov. 17, 2025
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In this week's episode of "Diehlman at Halftime," Larry and Chris discuss:
Jalen Green out 4-6 weeks with hamstring injury
Teams with vs. without an identity
Game of the Week: L.A. Lakers @ Milwaukee Bucks, Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025*
*During this segment, Chris mistakenly said the Lakers were the home team. The Bucks are the home team in this week's "Game of the Week"
All music written...
In this week's episode of "Diehlman at Halftime," Larry and Chris discuss:
Trae Young out four weeks with sprained MCL
Ja Morant suspended again
Buy or Sell?
Game of the Week: Houston Rockets @ San Antonio Spurs, Friday, Nov. 7, 2025
All music written by Larry Diehlman
Release date: Monday, Nov. 3, 2025
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In this week's episode of "Diehlman at Halftime," Larry and Chris discuss:
Terry Rozier/Chauncey Billups/Damon Jones betting scandal
Victor Wembanyama's ascension
Early Player Returns draft
Game of the Week: L.A. Clippers @ Golden State Warriors, Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2025
All music written by Larry Diehlman
Release date: Monday, Oct. 27, 2025
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In the season 3 premiere of "Diehlman at Halftime," Larry and new co-host Chris DiPietro discuss the major changes to the podcast and explain the podcast's weekly format. They also give predictions for the upcoming 2025-26 season!
Power Rankings Predictions
Major Award Predictions/Made-Up Award Predictions
Interesting Storylines to Follow
NBA Finals Predictions
All music written by Larry Diehl...
In the season two finale of "Diehlman at Halftime," I discuss:
Highlight: Oklahoma City Thunder
Lowlight: Indiana Pacers
Random Stat: Playoff bracket review
Also, listen to the perspective of our featured guest, Nick Earnshaw! (Follow him on X and Instagram @nearnshawradio).
"Aurora" interlude music written by Jeff Kaale
https://uppbeat.io/t/jeff-kaale/aurora
Licens...
In this week's episode of "Diehlman at Halftime," I discuss:
Highlight: Oklahoma City Thunder
Lowlight: Indiana Pacers
Random Stat: Alex Caruso is an X-factor in the Finals
Also, listen to the perspective of our featured guest, Chris DiPietro! (Follow him on Instagram @chrisdipi).
"Aurora" interlude music written by Jeff Kaale
https://uppbeat.io/t/jeff-kaale/aurora...
In this week's episode of "Diehlman at Halftime," I discuss:
Highlight: Oklahoma City Thunder
Lowlight: Indiana Pacers
Random Stat: "Game of the Week" predictions review / Tyrese Haliburton has hit a game-winner or clutch shot in each playoff series
Also, listen to the perspective of our featured guest, Chris Smith! (Follow him on Instagram @chris_smith8).
"Aurora...
In this week's episode of "Diehlman at Halftime," I discuss:
Highlight: Indiana Pacers
Lowlight: Minnesota Timberwolves
Random Stat: Pacers-Thunder is the "Paul George Finals"
Game of the Week: Indiana Pacers @ Oklahoma City Thunder (NBA Finals, Game 1)
Also, listen to the perspective of our featured guest, Jerry Donatien! (Follow him on X @jerrydonatien and Instagram @jkd...
In this week's episode of "Diehlman at Halftime," I discuss:
Highlight: Oklahoma City Thunder
Lowlight: New York Knicks
Random Stat: Anthony Edwards is the third guard with 15+ 30-point playoff games before turning 24
Game of the Week: New York Knicks @ Indiana Pacers (Eastern Conference Finals, Game 4)
Also, listen to the perspective of our featured guest, Rod Boone! (Follow him on...
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