Pace and Space Podcast with Sean Barnard & Sam Oshtry

Seran Barnard and Sam Oshtry debate if expansion is truly the best thing for the NBA and what to make of recent reports. They then touch on the latest NBA news and make their picks for the NCAA Tournament bracket. 

Sean Barnard and Sam Ostry kick off the episode discussing the impact of Jayson Tatum's return and the outlook for the Boston Celtics. They then discuss the NBA MVP debate and if Shai Gilgeous-Alexander locked things up with his game-winner over the Nuggets. They then rank the biggest threats in the Eastern Conference and debate if Daryl Morey and Nick Nurse can still save their jobs this season. 

Sean Barnard and Sam Oshtry dive into the latest around the NBA, including the Sixers' and Lakers' struggles. They also dive into if the Eastern Conference may quietly be better than the Western Conference. 

Sean Barnard and Sam Oshtry highlight the return of Joel Embiid and what it means for this Sixers team. The duo then shifts gears to dive deeper into the Spurs/Pistons matchup this week. They also discuss Luka Dončić's increased frustrations, Jonathan Kuminga's breakout game and debate the Ringer Top 25. ,

Sean Barnard and Sam Oshtry kick off their second-half NBA coverage by diving into their biggest storylines of the second half. They give their top five storylines as well as break down what we know on Joel Embiid's injury outlook and detour to the strange outlook of Darryn Peterson's freshman season at Kansas. 

Sean Barnard and Sam Oshtry reflect on NBA All-Star Weekend, grading and giving some takeaways. They also touch on the Sixers' decision to sign Cam Payne and other moves to complete the roster. They break down the Kevin Durant burner saga and dive deep into the NBA's tanking issue and how serious it truly is. 

Sean Barnard and Sam Oshtry dive into the film of the massive NBA fight between the Pistons and Hornets. They give their prediction for the suspensions and how the NBA should handle it. The duo also touch on the Sixers' changes to the two-way portions of their roster and then dive deep into if the NBA has a tanking issue and if there is a way to fix it. 

Sean Barnard and Sam Oshtry get heated about the Sixers' outlook at the trade deadline. They sort through what to make of the Jared McCain deal and debate the organizational outlook. The duo then shift gears to discuss the notable moves around the rest of the league, the Giannis trade saga expanding, and plenty more. 

Sean Barnard and Sam Oshtry dive deep into the NBA trade deadline weeds, breaking down expectations ahead of Thursday. They break down the latest news surrounding a James Harden/Darius Garland swap, the deals that have gone down, and why Giannis could be more in play for the Sixers than is being recognized. The duo also dive into the impact of Paul George's suspension, and Sean gives his top Sixers mock trades. 

Sean Barnard and Sam Oshtry break down the latest with Giannis Antetokounmpo and why the sense of urgency for a trade has increased in the past few days. They dive into the most likely trade spots, what the biggest threats have to offer, and if the Sixers have a chance at making a deal for the Bucks' superstar. 

Sean Barnard and Sam Oshtry highlight the latest news in the NBA. They sort through the back-to-back disappointing efforts by the Sixers. What their level of concern is for this Sixers team before transitioning to the rest of the league. The duo break down the latest with the Knicks, the future of KAT, and rank the true contenders. They wrap up with some thoughts on how the Giannis injury changes his trade outlook. 

Sean Barnard and Sam Oshtry discuss the latest in the NBA. They kick things off by breaking down Jimmy Butler's ACL tear and the fallout of this for the Warriors. The duo then give their top overperforming NBA teams across the league and take a deep dive into the New York Knicks' recent struggles. Could Giannis Antetokounmpo be the splution to this?

Sean Barnard and Sam Oshtry catch up on the latest across the NBA world. They break down the early NBA trade deadline conversations, Jonathan Kuminga's request, the Knicks' recent struggles, the Nuggets without Nikola Jokic & more. The episode concludes with a draft of their top NBA role players as Sean and Sam each pick their squad. 

Sean Barnard and Sam Oshtry kick things off by reacting to the Trae Young Hawks/Wizards trade and their reaction from both perspectives. They also discuss Giannis' latest comments on his commitment to the Bucks and if they are buying it. The duo conclude by making their early picks for the All-Star team for each conference, giving their logic and debate for each selection. 

Sean Barnard and Sam Oshtry highlight the latest across the NBA following a holiday break. They highlight the Sixers' shorthanded loss to the Nuggets, the impact of Nikola Jokic's injury, the current MVP race, and some teams trending up and down. The duo also evaluate the Trae Young trade conversations and which teams could make some sense. 

Sean Barnard and Sam Oshtry are joined by Sean Brace to discuss all things in the NBA. They hand out their Christmas wish list for all 30 NBA teams for what will improve their outlook for the rest of the season. The trio lists out their top trades, lineup changes, coaching firings, and more for each squad. 

Sean Barnard and Sam Oshtry return to break down the latest NBA Cup action, including the start of the OJC Thunder dynasty, the young cores in the Western Conference, and if the Lakers have been overhyped. Sam declares that the Eastern Conference is the Knicks' to lose and Sean lays out his Derik Queen player comp.