Nets Pulse

Andrew Porter from WIP 94.1 Sports Radio Philadelphia joins Carl and Brett! Still recovering from Saturday’s disheartening loss, we cope by comparing DLO to a Game of Thrones character (4:26), chat through the 76ers championship expectations (8:56), react to Game 4 (14:00), chat through Jimmy Butler & Tobias Harris’ free agency (30:25), give our thoughts on Ben Simmons (36:14), the GOAT Jared Dudley (40:35), Caris Levert (46:22), 76ers fans perception of the Nets (54:20) and end with more half-baked Game of Thrones comparisons (60:30)

Matt Greely from @4thand26pod joins Carl and Brett to preview upcoming Nets/76ers battle for first round supremacy! In a series that may decide Jimmy Butler’s free agency short list, the topics range from Joel Embiid possibly missing games (1:34), how the matchup against the Nets feels for Sixers fans (3:08), this season's head to head matchups (6:25). We ask him his thoughts on Brett Brown (11:35) and Jimmy Butler (20:34), what the stakes for the Sixers this playoffs given their window (28:49) and discuss keys to the series for the Sixers and Nets (34:32).

Special guest Sam @TheOnlyNetsFan, architect of the famed Nets Discord Chat, joins Carl and Brett on the pod! The trio take a moment to celebrate the Heat win and 6th seed clinch (4:16), understand Sam’s Nets fan roots (13:20), lay out personally meaningful 2018-19 Brooklyn Nets moments (18:35), talk through playoff expectations (33:10) break down the Brooklyn/Philly match-up (36:12) lay out our predictions for the series and summer (49:50), and wrap things up with some parting shade for Magic Johnson and the Lakers (55:26)

WE DID IT NETS FAM!! Carl and Brett sort through their emotions as THE BROOKLYN NETS ARE PLAYOFF BOUND. We start with Bucks/Pacers observations (0:49), sift through the remaining Eastern Conference Playoff Contenders (15:45), bask in the warm glow of salty Knicks fans (19:19), break down potential series against the Raptors and the 76ers (30:05) and end with an essential call to action for viewers: WHAT SHOULD OUR NEW PODCAST NAME BE? (46:21)

Praying for a win to any deity that will listen, Carl and Brett dutifully recap the Bucks and Raptors losses (1:11) Do the Nets have a problem at Center? We dive deep into the lightening rod that's become Jarrett Allen's recent struggles (5:39) note the other culprits contributing to the Nets sputtering offense (23:02) and dig up some striking numbers about the Nets production, or lack thereof, in transition (28:25) Enjoy!

The guys celebrate their 10th episode by discussing Ryen Russillo's dissing D'Angelo Russell on the Lowe Post and revisiting their possible Nets draft choices as they head to the Sweet 16. After opening with a shout out to an O.G. Brooklyn Nets bench great (0:24), they discuss Ryen Russillo suggesting that D'Angelo Russell's resurgence can be used as a "litmus test" for whether or not you understand basketball (4:28), and talk about the evolving nature of sports media and how much markets matter in the modern NBA landscape (18:10). Carl and Brett then revisit their potential Nets draft picks to watch in March Madness (24:00) and take a look at Washington's Matisse Thybulle, and preview the Sweet 16 for Tennessee PF Grant Williams, Kentucky PF PJ Washington, Gonzaga forwards Brandon Clarke and Rui Hachimura, and LSU PF Naz Reid.

Carl and Brett unsuccessfully attempt to compose themselves after a harrowing, witching hour loss to the Portland Trailblazers. For sanity's sake, we find the positives in the Nets current situation (3:25) and talk through Caris Levert's return to form (4:00). Next we bring to light the Nets free throw shooting (9:25) and stagnant crunch time offense (11:25). Lastly, we dive deep into the remaining schedules of the 5 teams competing for the final 3 Eastern Conference playoffs seeds (20:45), ending with our take on what rival teams Nets fans should root for as the regular season comes to an anxiety inducing conclusion! (48:09).

Carl and Brett break down the Kings game including Rondae appreciation and thoughts on using him at the five down the stretch (5:02) and talk about D’Angelo Russell’s otherworldly performance (17:03). NetsDaily writer Chris Milholen returns for part 2 of his interview, discussing the Nets culture and Theo Pinson’s dancing (30:58), his thoughts on who the Nets will target in free agency (34:54), and Kawhi Leonard’s New Balances (38:50). The guys then wrap things up by punning about the load management habits of their Eastern Conference foes (45:27), and preview the Lakers game with a discussion of Mike Wilbon’s comments on D'Angelo Russell and Magic Johnson (51:14).

NetsDaily writer Chris Milholen walks Brett and Carl through his impressive journey to write for the site (2:00). As NetsDaily’s Long Island Nets beat writer, Chris provides a unique perspective on the Nets G-League organization as well as which current players he see making an impact in the NBA (24:00), shares his thoughts on the 2018-19 Brooklyn Nets stretch run (42:21) and ultimately predicts the Nets playoff seeding will revive an old rivalry (45:00).

Brett and Carl recap the Nets sobering national TV debut (1:26) run through 3 topical things that we like and don't like about the Nets (3:31) and give guidance on appropriately viewing March Madness through the lense of a Brooklyn Nets fan (23:32) Ultimately, we assign each other players to watch from teams that a) made the final pool of 64, b) fit Markinson's draft history and c) fall within the Nets projected pick position! (30:17) This was a fun one and we hope that you enjoy.

Brett & Carl distract themselves from a near-miss versus the Hawks with things they like and don't like about the Brooklyn Nets. Our hard hitting analysis includes tales of Richard Jefferson's unabashed, self-serving use of his announcing gig (3:29), Rodi The Choir Boy's Budding Confidence (8:00) a well-deserved shout out to our basketball father Demarre Carroll (9:00) Dinwiddie's fireside referee chats (12:12) and a triumphant rejoice that the Nets guards are finally acknowledging Jarrett Allen's existence (16:45). We end with a deep dive into the anals of rebounding, typo intended! (19:53). Are rebounds in a vacuum indicative of which players help a team win? Who are the best rebounders on the Nets? Is Brook Lopez solely responsible for Kris Humphries fame and marriage?! (42:05)

After the Nets recent woes, Carl and Brett take on Nets Twitter to cool down the piping hot takes (2:20), revise their Nets win total projections for the season (28:01), Brett attempts to put the fear of God in Carl with the spooky parallel between the 2018-19 Nets and a familiar foe (29:27) and ultimately revise their final Eastern Conference standings (40:30). Go Nets baby!

Brett and Carl react in real time to Spencer Dinwiddie's imminent return (00:00), nearly come to blows about how many lines are on a basketball (6:44), chat through Rodions Kurucs up and down rookie season (14:30), navigate suffering the slings and arrows of the remaining buyout 4 market (31:24) and finally share their thoughts on the pros and cons of Kenny's egregious use of zone defense (39:49) One Team, Zone Goal!

After a well-deserved celebration of all things Joe Harris (1:29) Carl and Brett dissect everything we like and don't like about the Nets since the All-Star Break (4:26) followed by a detailed breakdown of the Nets remaining schedule (26:38) while ultimately ending with our Nets win total and playoff seeding predictions for the stretch run! (35:03)

Through the hectic lense of the NBA trade deadline, Carl and Brett chat through whether or not our outlook has changed on the Nets chances to: make the playoffs (2:26), win a playoff series!? (6:39) land a max free agent this summer (11:07) as well as be the overall best team in NYC both next year and 5 years from now (13:40) We then tackle core Nets issues like whether it’s as straightforward as it sounds to ‘upgrade the power forward position’ (24:14), Allen Crabbe’s value versus perception (40:04) and end with a snapshot of a surprisingly wild point in time during the Nets tumultuous history (46:48). Enjoy and let us know what you think!

Carl and Brett ignore the State of the Union Address and kick off the inaugural Nets Pulse Podcast! We chat through the latest Nets news from Caris LeVert (and Allen Crabbe’s) seemingly imminent return, to the ramifications of D’Angelo Russell’s all star selection, to Brett’s note from attending Spurs/Nets in person and much, much more!