Pro and Bogues wrap up the NBA regular season with their Teams of the Year — Bogues picks the Pistons, Pro goes with the Rockets. The Suns and Heat headline the Weak Team picks after disappointing seasons. They break down the surprise firing of Mike Malone and Calvin Booth, the Embiid injury update, and tension in New Orleans. Play-In predictions are in for both East and West. In the NBL, Free Agency continues to heat up with big moves across multiple teams. Plus, the boys tackle “Useful or Useless” and some spicy Fact or Fake News debates.

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Intro

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Team of the Year

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Weak team of the Year

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 Latest NBA News

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Play-in Previews

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Useful or Useless

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Fact or Fake News

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Latest NBL News

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The Basketball Podcast Episode 161 – Teams of the Year, Suns Collapse, and NBL Free Agency Frenzy w/ Mike Procopio

It’s playoff time on this ep of Rogue Bogues! Bogues and Pro break down the NBA Play-In results and preview all the first-round matchups. The Kings fire their GM, Peter Patton is let go in Chicago, and Bogues calls out trainers in Crocs. Gayle Benson overrides Griffin in New Orleans, NBA award picks are in, and “Off-Night” Mitchell gets a nod. Plus: wild stat lines, Fact or Fake News, and coaching chaos. In the NBL, big movement with ownership shifts, Ben Ayre to Tassie, and more player signings. And the Trans-Tasman Throwdown is heating up! Tune in now!

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Intro

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 Latest NBA News

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NBA Awards Finalists

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Play-in Results

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Playoff Predictions

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Useful or Useless

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Fact or Fake News

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Latest NBL News

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The Basketball Podcast Episode 162 – Playoff Madness, GM Firings & Crocs on the Court w/ Mike Procopio`

It’s Playoff time! This week, Bogues and Pro dive deep into the first-round NBA matchups, including standout performances from Jokic, McDaniels, and Luka. They discuss coaching firings, Landry Fields’ surprising dismissal, and NBA Award controversies. The Warriors-Rockets series is must-watch chaos, while OKC and Cleveland cruise. Plus, Useful or Useless covers Ja Morant’s "fine in the West" curse. In NBL news, Sydney Kings make big moves, Perth targets JLA, and the Trans-Tasman Throwdown is on the way. Tune in for all the action, banter, and bold playoff predictions!

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Intro

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 Latest NBA News

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NBA Awards 

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Playoffs Chat

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Useful or Useless

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Fact or Fake News

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Latest NBL News

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The Basketball Podcast Episode 163 – Playoff Chaos, Coaching Shakeups, and NBL Moves w/ Mike Procopio

It’s the second round of the NBA Playoffs and Bogues & Pro are fired up! The Grizzlies and Spurs make historic coaching moves, Haliburton’s dad confronts Giannis courtside, and Giannis trade rumours are heating up. Game 7 disasters, playoff breakdowns, and what’s next for Harden and Simmons? Knicks, Timberwolves, and Celtics all impress, while Warriors vs Rockets was a gritty grind. Plus, second-round previews, Dyson Daniels wins MIP, and we ask—Useful or Useless? In the NBL, controversy brews as Larry Kestelman’s travel agency deal raises integrity questions. Another huge episode packed with takes, laughs, and deep hoops analysis.

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Intro

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 Latest NBA News

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NBA Awards 

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Playoffs Chat

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Useful or Useless

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Fact or Fake News

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Latest NBL News

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The Basketball Podcast Episode 164 – Hard Truths: Harden’s Game 7 Curse & Luka’s Defensive Struggles w/ Mike Procopio

This week on Rogue Bogues, Bogut and Pro are back with classic banter, diving into the FIBA Hall of Fame and all things NBA Playoffs. They discuss Sam Presti’s well-earned Executive of the Year award, Kenny Atkinson’s potentially cursed Coach of the Year title, and the escalating KD rumours—is it time for a bench role? The Celtics-Knicks and Thunder-Nuggets series are old-school playoff grinds, while the Warriors’ hopes dwindle without Steph. Plus, Indiana dominates Cleveland and the guys debate if Draymond is playing the victim again. As always, Useful or Useless, Fact or Fake News, and a quick NBL wrap.

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Intro

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 Latest NBA News

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Playoffs Chat

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Useful or Useless

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Fact or Fake News

01:10:30

Latest NBL News

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The Basketball Podcast Episode 165 – Playoff Grit, KD Rumours & Warriors in Trouble Without Steph w/ Mike Procopio

Pro flies solo this week as he recaps a wild playoff week and celebrates Bogut’s FIBA Hall of Fame induction. Dallas lands the No.1 pick, Kyrie’s streak continues, and Tatum’s devastating injury ends Boston’s run. Pro rants about Doris Burke, dives into Rudy Gobert’s odd timing off the court, and breaks down each second-round playoff series—Minnesota dominates GSW, OKC stuns Denver, Pacers roll past Cleveland, and the Knicks outlast a battered Celtics squad. He also previews both Conference Finals matchups: OKC vs Minnesota in the West, and Indiana vs New York in the East.

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Intro

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FIBA HOF Award

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Latest NBA News

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Playoffs Chat

01:30:46

Fact or Fake News

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The Basketball Podcast Episode 166 – Steph Out, Celtics Crumble, OKC Ascend - Conference Finals Set! w/ Mike Procopio

Bogues is back! He and Pro kick things off with laughs and a behind-the-scenes look at Bogut’s first-class FIBA Hall of Fame induction. The guys dive into SGA’s MVP win—was it deserved, or did Jokic suffer from voter fatigue? They debate All-NBA and All-Defensive selections, break down the blowout in Game 3 of Minne vs OKC, and marvel at the pace of Indiana’s attack against a thin Knicks rotation. Plus, a huge NBL signing—Bryce Cotton to Adelaide! As always, Useful or Useless and Fact or Fake News return with fresh takes and facts you didn’t know you needed.

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Intro

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 FIBA Award Wrap Up

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Latest NBA News

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Playoffs Chat

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Useful or Useless

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Fact or Fake News

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Latest NBL News

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The Basketball Podcast Episode 167 – SGA’s MVP, Hall of Fame Vibes, and Pacers Pacing the East w/ Mike Procopio

Bogues and Pro hit the road for another massive episode as the NBA Finals are locked in! The Pacers stun the Knicks with speed and smarts, while OKC make light work of Minnesota in a lopsided WCF. The guys preview the Finals matchup, discuss the future of NIL with Cooper Flagg’s $28M rumors, and break down the growing issues in AAU basketball. Plus: Zion Williamson accused of rape, major staff changes in Denver, WNBA betting controversies, and much more. In the NBL, Adelaide signs Harrell and Cairns chases Patty Mills. All that and Useful or Useless, Fact or Fake News & more.

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Intro

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Latest NBA News

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Playoffs Chat

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Useful or Useless

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Fact or Fake News

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Latest NBL News

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The Basketball Podcast Episode 168 – OKC Rolls On, Knicks Crash Out & Finals Set w/ Mike Procopio

Game 2 of the NBA Finals just wrapped and OKC bounces back with a dominant win over the Pacers—Chet and JDub showing up big. Bogues and Pro dive into the latest playoff action and what’s next in the series. Tom Thibodeau is fired in a shock move, Cleveland hires Jordan Ott, and Westbrook could be headed for Europe. Overseas, Greek league chaos hits the finals with suspended owners and fan lawsuits, while the WNBA faces bizarre off-court distractions. All that plus: Useful or Useless (with a wild Thibs stat), Fact or Fake News, and the usual Bogues & Pro banter.

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Intro

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Latest NBA News

00:26:50

Playoffs Chat

00:37:54

Useful or Useless

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Fact or Fake News

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Latest NBL News

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The Basketball Podcast Episode 169 – OKC Evens the Finals, Thibs Fired & Euro Drama w/ Mike Procopio

Pro’s back after missing a flight thanks to Landale, and there’s plenty to catch up on. Bogut and Pro break down a blockbuster Orlando trade for Desmond Bane, Steven Adams’ new deal, and the ongoing chaos of ex-NBA players in fight club mode. Game 3–5 of the NBA Finals get the full treatment, with OKC now in the driver’s seat after SGA’s all-time clutch showing and J-Dub’s 40-piece. Plus: Stephen A playing solitaire, Boogie stories, LeBron’s cryptic post, Fact or Fake News, and big NBL updates including Channel 7 rumours and the Wildcats’ rebrand.

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Intro

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Latest NBA News

00:21:35

Playoffs Chat

00:33:17

Useful or Useless

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Fact or Fake News

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Latest NBL News

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