OTG’s Nick Fay, Kory Waldron, and Jonathan Ebrahimi give out their NBA awards! Rookie of the Year 6th Man of the Year(11:04) Defensive Player of the Year (16:06) Most Improved Player of the Year (26:08) Executive of the Year (32:06) Coach of the Year ( 48:56) Most Valuable Player of the Year (1:00:03) otgbasktball.com OTG on Twitter The NBA Outlet on ITUNES Music via Chuko Beats #NBA #OTG #TheNBAOutlet #OTGproduction #NBAPodcast #podcast #Podcast #NBAPlayoffs2018

OTG’s Nick Fay and Kory Waldron talk about the Kawhi Leonard rumors, LeBron vs. Toronto, and the NBA 2K League. Kawhi Leonard Trade - Real or Fake - A lot of levels to this - Does Jordan brand matter? - Possible destinations Does LeBron Scare the Raptors? - Playoff history - Matchup - Changes they need to make NBA 2K League - The draft - What to expect from the league? Music via Chuko Beats NBA OUTLET ON ITUNES #NBA #OTG #TheNBAOutlet #OTGproduction #NBAPodcast #podcast #Podc

OTG’s Nick Fay and Kory Waldron talk about Joel Embiid’s recent injury, players that have surprised this season, and players that have disappointed this season. Joel Embiid’s Injury - Thoughts - What does this means for the Sixers - Embiid’s return? Surprising Players - LaMarcus Aldridge - Victor Oladipo - Steven Adams - Clint Capela - Julius Randle - Tobias Harris - Joe Harris - Tomas Satoransky Bonus: Rookies Disappointing Players - Carmelo Anthony - Nerlens Noel - Andrew W

OTG’s Nick Fay and Kory Waldron talk Denver Nuggets, Minnesota Timberwolves, Utah Jazz, Philadelphia 76ers, the return Markelle Fultz, Dirk’s plan to return, IT’s injury news, and the Big Return Game. Bigger issues, the Nuggets or TWolves - Coaching - No Defense - Jimmy Butler Better hance at an upset, the Jazz or Sixers - Opponents - Good D - Who can the Sixers upset? Fultz’s return - What did you see? - The future? - What he could bring this season Dirk plans to retir

OTG’s Nick Fay and Kory Waldron interview Mitchell "Mootyy" Franklin, one of the top NBA 2K players in the world. They talk life as a 2K pro, the NBA 2K League, Mootyy’s player profile, and much more. Mitchell "Mootyy" Franklin - 2K All-Star PS4 Champion - 2017 2K Champ - 2018 MPBA Champ - Throwdown - Projected top 5 pick in the upcoming NBA 2K draft. Life as a 2K Pro - How much 2K do you play daily? - Team chemistry - Gameday ritual - How much has it impacted your life? NBA

OTG's Nick Fay and Kory Waldron talk Kyrie Irving, NBA contenders, Jabari Parker, and MORE! Kyrie Irving’s Knee - Missed 4 straight games - Second opinion - No structural damage - Playoff expectations - What if Hayward is healthy? Real Contender - Who can win it all? - East - West Bucks Not Likely to Re-Sign Parker - Parker already turned down 18 mil a year (4/72?) - Very close to being traded at the deadline - Slim to no chance he re-signs - Next for Parker James Harden - T

OTG’s Nick Fay and Kory Waldron talk about LeBron James Instagram post (lol), Kevin Durant’s injury, and a deep look at the current East/West playoff race. Problem with LeBron’s IG Post - Yes or no? - Business decision? - Dunk of the year? Kevin Durant Hurt - Another injury in GSW - Warriors just being conservative? - Prepping the bench Eastern Conference Playoffs - Underrated aspect of the Raptors - Celtics need health ASAP - Kevin Love’s return - John Wall’s return - Worrie

OTG’s Nick Fay, Kory Waldron, and Evan Dyal talk about the surprising Pacers, the injuries in Boston, Steph Curry and Klay Thompson’s injuries, the Spurs playoff chances, and much more. How Much Have the Pacers Impressed? - Thoughts - Homecourt - Can they advance to the second round? - Best matchup for the Pacers? Celtics in trouble? - All of Boston’s injuries - Lingering injuries - Celtics favorite matchup - Smart’s future Worried about the Warriors? - Steph tweaked ankle -

OTG’s Nick Fay and Kory Waldron talk last night’s Rockets vs. Raptors game, LeBron’s list, the Western Conference playoff picture, and the tankathon. HOU-TOR Takeaways - What this game means? - Kyle Lowry playing big - Jonas Valanciunas - TOR’s PnR defense - Harden+CP3 - Confidence in Toronto LeBron Locations - CLE - HOU - PHI - LAL - Other Check up on the Western Conference playoff picture - This race is crazy - Streaks matter - Rose signing - Millsap’s return Who's Ta

OTG’s Nick Fay and Kory Waldron talk about the Pelicans winning streak, the play of Anthony Davis and Dame Lillard, the east playoff race, and NBA League Pass rankings. Pelicans/AD 9 Straight Wins - HUGE SURPRISE - DeMarcus Cousins - Play of Anthony Davis - Jrue Holiday and the supporting cast - AD MVP? - Pelicans in the second round? Dame Lillard Continues to Lead Portland - Dame Lillard continues to impress - MVP convo? - Who else has impressed? - Role players Eastern Conf

OTG’s Nick Fay, Kory Waldron, and Jac Manuell talk random funny news around the NBA, the improving Lakers, what to make of OKC, why the Raptors aren't getting more love, and GUESS THAT PLAYER. Quick Hits (Random NBA News) - James Harden destroying Wesley Johnson - The Mavs got a tech friday night for having 4 players on the court - Cavaliers' J.R. Smith was suspended one game for throwing soup at an assistant coach - Dragon Bender logged 37 minutes and zero points - Jeff Teag

OTG’s Nick Fay and Kory Waldron discuss the latest news surrounding Kawhi Leonard’s return, Dwight Howard’s status in the NBA, LeBron James’s offseason, and much more Kawhi to Return? - Latest rumors - His return - Kawhi’s relationship with the Spurs - His future Dwight Howard top 5 center this season? - Is Dwight a top 5 center? - Hall of Famer? LeBron to Philly? - LeBron James to the Philly - The fit - Other destinations Bonus: Trevor Booker to the Indiana Pacers NBA OUT

The all-star break is behind us on the NBA calendar, and March is approaching. As the stretch drive of the fantasy basketball season gets going, here’s my five waiver wire adds for the coming week. All stats are through game action on Feb. 24. Jamal Crawford, SG, Minnesota Timberwolves Crawford has scored at least 11 points in six of his last seven games, with at least six three-point attempts in five straight. On Saturday night with Jimmy Butler (knee) out, Crawford had 19 p

OTG’s Nick Fay and Kory Waldron talk about the recent play of the Washington Wizards, the Mavs scandal, the Jimmy Butler injury, and a quick NBA-themed game. What to Make of the Washington Wizards - Without Wall - Wins over the Cavs, OKC, Raptors - Tomas Satoransky 13, 6, 62FG 63 3p in FEB - Records - Chemistry Dallas Mavs SexualHarrasment /Domestic Violence Scandal - Thought on this situation - No place for this, at all - What this says about the Mavs and Mark Cuban? - What

OTG’s Nick Fay, Kory Waldron, and Dennis Dow preview the rest of the NBA season. Post All-Star Break Storylines - How many teams will tank? - Which coaches are on the hot seat? - Can anyone beat the Warriors Eastern Conference Playoff Race Preview - Who lands the 1 seed? - Are the Wizards in trouble? - Could the Bucks be a problem - Who earns spots 3-8? Western Conference Playoff Race Preview - Will the Warriors run away with 1 seed? - Could the Spurs miss the playoff? - Who

OTG’s Nick Fay and Kory Waldron bring on an array of guest to discuss NBA All-Star Weekend. Rising Star Recap - The World wins again, 155-124 - Bogdan Bogdanovic for MVP - Does the World care more? - More international NBA talent Skills Challenge - Jac Manuell Contestants: Spencer Dinwiddie (Nets), Joel Embiid (76ers), Al Horford (Celtics), Lauri Markkanen (Bulls), Buddy Hield (Kings), Jamal Murray (Nuggets), *Kristaps Porzingis (Knicks), Andre Drummond (Pistons), Lou William

OTG’s Nick Fay and Kory Waldron talk about the Cavs’ recent play, the Jazz’s winning streak, coaching, and more. New Cavs - What to make of their last two wins? - What these guys bring? - George Hill, Larry Nance Jr., Jordan Clarkson, Rodney Hood - New bench - Welcome back JR Smith - Cedi Osman - What will change with the Cavs - Could LeBron stay? - Golden State - How vulnerable are the Cavs inside? - Old Cavs Utah Jazz - 10-game winning streak - Everyone is playing great - D

OTG's Nick Fay and Kory Waldron recap the NBA TRADE DEADLINE. The two touch on every trade of the day. Cavs-Lakers Trade Cavs receive: Jordan Clarkson, Larry Nance Lakers receive: T: Isaiah Thomas, Channing Frye, Cavs 2018 first-round pick Cavs-Jazz-Kings Trade: Cavs receive: Rodney Hood, George Hill Jazz receive: Jae Crowder, Derrick Rose Kings receive: Joe Johnson, Iman Shumpert, 2020 2nd-round pick Heat-Cavs Trade Heat receive: Dwyane Wade Cavs receive: Lightly-protected f

SouthWest Division - Gauging the value of Ryan Anderson - Stay pat? - The Spur move in the shadows - Dinwiddie to the Spurs? - New Orleans stays active with limited assets - Time to blow up Memphis - Marc Gasol? - Wes Matthews? JJ Barea? Devin Harris? - Noel has to be gone NorthWest Division - Can the TWolves make a move? - Need bench help - OKC is going to replace Roberson? - Smart to OKC? - Westbrook+Smart combo - The Nuggets have been mentioned a lot - Carroll? Smart? Wing

OTG’s Nick Fay and Kory Waldron preview the trade deadline for every Eastern Conference team. They talk rumors, potential deals, future deals, contracts, relationships, and much more. Atlantic Division - What does Boston do? - Evan? Williams? Buyouts? - Should the Raptors take a swing? - Busy Sixers - What do the Sixers need? - Another trade in Brooklyn - And more to come? - The Knicks should trade a center - Courtney Lee - Make the smart move NYK Central Division - The Cavs