https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/windshield-hoops--5742609
While the biggest storylines of the NBA will be covered, the young teams and players that don't get the strong share of national attention will receive extra focus.

Follow this show for serious NBA and NBA Draft debates as well as weekly series that spark question and controversy.]]>enBasketballCopyright James Adamshttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/b2524eae742f32d3005fc4c4eb59d0eb.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/windshield-hoops--5742609Tue, 14 May 2024 00:34:45 +0000James AdamsJames Adamswindshieldhoopspod@gmail.comThis is an NBA show with an emphasis on young players, teams, and draft prospects. Hosted by J.Wilder Adams, Zach Rudeen, and Alfred Smith. While the biggest storylines of the NBA will be covered, the young teams and players that don't get the...
While the biggest storylines of the NBA will be covered, the young teams and players that don't get the strong share of national attention will receive extra focus.

Follow this show for serious NBA and NBA Draft debates as well as weekly series that spark question and controversy.]]>falseca8615ae-0637-5885-94d2-368f0a0cbb51episodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/windshield-hoops-ep-20-giannis-trade-destinations-potential-1-picks-in-2024-usa-basketball--56679906
USA Basketball Stock Risers and Droppers (00:01:59)

Other FIBA Trends (00:10:42)

Top 5 Giannis Trade Destinations (00:18:53)

Potential #1 Picks in 2024 NBA Draft (00:42:41)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56679906Mon, 04 Sep 2023 00:11:19 +0000James AdamsOn the latest Episode of Windshield Hoops, Wilder and Zach discussed... USA Basketball Stock Risers and Droppers (00:01:59) Other FIBA Trends (00:10:42) Top 5 Giannis Trade Destinations (00:18:53) Potential #1 Picks in 2024 NBA Draft (00:42:41)
USA Basketball Stock Risers and Droppers (00:01:59)

Other FIBA Trends (00:10:42)

Top 5 Giannis Trade Destinations (00:18:53)

Potential #1 Picks in 2024 NBA Draft (00:42:41)]]>4401falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/windshield-hoops-ep-19-top-10-young-cores-2022-nba-redraft--56371970https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56371970Fri, 04 Aug 2023 18:17:05 +0000James AdamsIn the latest episode of Windshield Hoops, Wilder, Zach, and Pranav Sriraman gave their top 10 young cores under the age of 25 (00:01:19) and collaorated on a 2022 NBA Redraft (01:29:01)64022022nbaredraft,anthonyedwards,lukadoncic,nbaoffseason,victorwembanyamafalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/windshield-hoops-ep-18-how-bad-is-brown-s-extension-most-directionless-teams-embiid-to-cleveland--56271983
Was Jaylen Brown's Extension a Mistake? (00:01:43)

Year Three Breakout Candidates (00:16:41)

Top 10 Rookies Based on Situation (00:30:34)

Embiid to Cleveland Mock Trade (00:37:59)

Directionless Teams Draft (00:51:05)

Who Would You Rather Build Around? Victor Wembanyama Edition (01:16:51)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56271983Fri, 28 Jul 2023 22:59:48 +0000James AdamsTheo Ash joined the show with Wilder and Zach and their topics included.. Was Jaylen Brown's Extension a Mistake? (00:01:43) Year Three Breakout Candidates (00:16:41) Top 10 Rookies Based on Situation (00:30:34) Embiid to Cleveland Mock Trade...
Was Jaylen Brown's Extension a Mistake? (00:01:43)

Year Three Breakout Candidates (00:16:41)

Top 10 Rookies Based on Situation (00:30:34)

Embiid to Cleveland Mock Trade (00:37:59)

Directionless Teams Draft (00:51:05)

Who Would You Rather Build Around? Victor Wembanyama Edition (01:16:51)]]>49752023nbadraft,clevelandcavaliers,jaylenbrown,joelembiid,windshieldhoopsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/windshield-hoops-ep-17-should-anyone-want-harden-is-the-process-a-failure-make-or-break-seasons--56155370

What Teams Should Go After James Harden? (00:06:10)

Was "The Process" A Failure? (00:19:25)

Should we be Worried About Brandon Miller? (00:40:16)

Which Summer League Stand Outs are for Real? (00:55:17)

Players Entering Make-Or-Break Seasons (01:07:54)

Who Would you Rather Build Around (Scoot Henderson Edition)? (01:21:35)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56155370Wed, 19 Jul 2023 18:00:02 +0000James AdamsFor the newest episode of Windshield Hoops, Wilder and Zach were joined by River Brown of Pick a Side, and they broke down.... What Teams Should Go After James Harden? (00:06:10) Was "The Process" A Failure? (00:19:25) Should we be Worried About...

What Teams Should Go After James Harden? (00:06:10)

Was "The Process" A Failure? (00:19:25)

Should we be Worried About Brandon Miller? (00:40:16)

Which Summer League Stand Outs are for Real? (00:55:17)

Players Entering Make-Or-Break Seasons (01:07:54)

Who Would you Rather Build Around (Scoot Henderson Edition)? (01:21:35)]]>6510brandonmiller,jamesharden,nba,nbasummerleague,scoothendersonfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/windshield-hoops-ep-16-summer-league-and-free-agency-reactions-potential-dame-teams--56061573

Free Agency Winners and Losers (00:02:38)

Early Summer League Stock Risers (00:23:05)

What to expect from Victor Year One? (00:31:26)

Best Prospect on the Rockets? (00:40:50)

Good Fits for Dame ?(00:47:30)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56061573Tue, 11 Jul 2023 18:00:02 +0000James AdamsIn the climax of the NBA offseason, J. Wilder and Zach are back on the consistent podcasting grind, for good, and in the first episode of July, they discussed… Free Agency Winners and Losers (00:02:38) Early Summer League Stock Risers (00:23:05)...

Free Agency Winners and Losers (00:02:38)

Early Summer League Stock Risers (00:23:05)

What to expect from Victor Year One? (00:31:26)

Best Prospect on the Rockets? (00:40:50)

Good Fits for Dame ?(00:47:30)]]>36922023nbadraft,damianlillard,nbafreeagency,summerleague,victorwembanyamafalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/windshield-hoops-ep-15-draft-risers-scoot-trade-destinations-lottery-mock-with-a-trade--54451696
Where would we like Scoot outside of Charlotte and Portland? (00:03:30)

Stars who should be traded this offseason? (00:13:58)

How real is the Brandon Miller steam? (00:23:42)

Late draft risers (00:35:00)

Lottery Mock with trades (00:41:55)

Draft Trivia (01:06:56)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54451696Thu, 15 Jun 2023 22:02:14 +0000James AdamsJust over a week before the draft, Isaac Condra of Sports Illustrated joined J. Wilder and Zach and discussed… Where would we like Scoot outside of Charlotte and Portland? (00:03:30) Stars who should be traded this offseason? (00:13:58) How real is...
Where would we like Scoot outside of Charlotte and Portland? (00:03:30)

Stars who should be traded this offseason? (00:13:58)

How real is the Brandon Miller steam? (00:23:42)

Late draft risers (00:35:00)

Lottery Mock with trades (00:41:55)

Draft Trivia (01:06:56)]]>4883anthonyblack,brandonmiller,nbadraft,nbamockdraft,scoothendersonfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/windshield-hoops-ep-14-victor-or-lebron-what-should-portland-do-with-3-is-jokic-top-15-of-all-time-with-a-ring--54033724

Where does Victor rank among All Time Prospects? (00:02:37)

What is the Most Fascinating Draft Order Storyline? (00:15:12)

What should Charlotte do at #2? (25:00)

What if Nikola Jokic wins a Ring? (00:40:16)

What Playoff Team Needs to Blow it up? (00:56:21)

Draft Trivia (01:04:06)

Conclusion of the show: (01:10:51)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54033724Mon, 29 May 2023 17:21:59 +0000James AdamsIn the latest episode of Windshield Hoops, J. Wilder and Zach were joined by Logan Camden of Nerd Sesh and the Volume, and they discussed….. Where does Victor rank among All Time Prospects? (00:02:37) What is the Most Fascinating Draft Order...

Where does Victor rank among All Time Prospects? (00:02:37)

What is the Most Fascinating Draft Order Storyline? (00:15:12)

What should Charlotte do at #2? (25:00)

What if Nikola Jokic wins a Ring? (00:40:16)

What Playoff Team Needs to Blow it up? (00:56:21)

Draft Trivia (01:04:06)

Conclusion of the show: (01:10:51)]]>5057falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/windshield-hoops-ep-13-pre-lottery-mock-draft-what-teams-need-victor-the-most-is-the-kd-trade-a-failure--53861936

What teams need Victor Wembanyama the most? (00:02:05)


Lottery Mock Draft (00:12:26)


How is the KD Trade looking? (00:43:36)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53861936Sun, 14 May 2023 22:17:39 +0000James AdamsIn the latest episode of Windshield Hoops, J. Wilder and Zach broke down the Suns and the 2023 NBA Draft before the lottery, particularly… What teams need Victor Wembanyama the most? (00:02:05) Lottery Mock Draft (00:12:26) How is the KD Trade...

What teams need Victor Wembanyama the most? (00:02:05)


Lottery Mock Draft (00:12:26)


How is the KD Trade looking? (00:43:36)]]>3370falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/windshield-hoops-ep-12-first-round-reactions--53726801
Timberwolves vs Nuggets (00:02:18)

Grizzlies vs Lakers (00:15:05)

Kings vs Warriors (00:26:16)

Suns vs Clippers (00:36:43)

Bucks vs Heat (00:45:18)

Celtics vs Hawks (00:54:04)

76ers vs Nets (1:05:09)

Cavaliers vs Knicks (1:15:32)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53726801Wed, 03 May 2023 14:30:02 +0000James AdamsOn the latest episode of Windshield Hoops, James and Zach dedicated the entire show to reactions of every team from the first round, particularly: Timberwolves vs Nuggets (00:02:18) Grizzlies vs Lakers (00:15:05) Kings vs Warriors (00:26:16) Suns...
Timberwolves vs Nuggets (00:02:18)

Grizzlies vs Lakers (00:15:05)

Kings vs Warriors (00:26:16)

Suns vs Clippers (00:36:43)

Bucks vs Heat (00:45:18)

Celtics vs Hawks (00:54:04)

76ers vs Nets (1:05:09)

Cavaliers vs Knicks (1:15:32)]]>5406falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/windshield-hoops-ep-11-nike-hoop-summit-potential-1-pick-in-2024-to-ucla-update-on-2023-draft--53659300
Update on the stock of 2023 prospects (00:06:01)

Takeaways from Nike Hoop Summit (00:28:16)

Aday Mara to UCLA/Early 2024 Draft Thoughts (00:32:48)

Draft Trivia (00:48:49)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53659300Wed, 26 Apr 2023 23:34:09 +0000James AdamsIn this episode that was recorded two weeks ago, J. Wilder and Zach were joined by Isaac Condra of Sports Illustrated to discuss.... Update on the stock of 2023 prospects (00:06:01) Takeaways from Nike Hoop Summit (00:28:16) Aday Mara to UCLA/Early...
Update on the stock of 2023 prospects (00:06:01)

Takeaways from Nike Hoop Summit (00:28:16)

Aday Mara to UCLA/Early 2024 Draft Thoughts (00:32:48)

Draft Trivia (00:48:49)]]>3822falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/windshield-hoops-ep-10-scoot-vs-miller-things-are-off-in-dallas-what-s-next-for-portland--53414634
Stock Risers of the Week (00:04:08)

How bad is it in Dallas? (00:16:48)

Time to blow it up in Portland? (00:30:34)

Brandon Miller Miller vs Scoot Henderson (00:40:48)

Prospect Takes from March Madness (00:59:51)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53414634Sat, 01 Apr 2023 23:50:48 +0000James AdamsOn this episode (recorded on March 28), J. WIlder and Zach talked about: Stock Risers of the Week (00:04:08) How bad is it in Dallas? (00:16:48) Time to blow it up in Portland? (00:30:34) Brandon Miller Miller vs Scoot Henderson (00:40:48)...
Stock Risers of the Week (00:04:08)

How bad is it in Dallas? (00:16:48)

Time to blow it up in Portland? (00:30:34)

Brandon Miller Miller vs Scoot Henderson (00:40:48)

Prospect Takes from March Madness (00:59:51)]]>4955falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/windshield-hoops-ep-09-the-mvp-race-top-march-madness-prospects-best-young-duos--53317376
Stock Risers of the Week (0:00:55)

MVP Race (00:09:04)

Best Young Duos in the NBA (00:20:50)

Western Conference Seeding Race (00:48:50)

Top March Madness Prospects (01:05:57)

Draft Pick Trivia (01:24:10)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53317376Thu, 23 Mar 2023 22:27:33 +0000James AdamsJ.Wilder and Zach were joined by John Tortorelli to discuss: Stock Risers of the Week (0:00:55) MVP Race (00:09:04) Best Young Duos in the NBA (00:20:50) Western Conference Seeding Race (00:48:50) Top March Madness Prospects (01:05:57) Draft...
Stock Risers of the Week (0:00:55)

MVP Race (00:09:04)

Best Young Duos in the NBA (00:20:50)

Western Conference Seeding Race (00:48:50)

Top March Madness Prospects (01:05:57)

Draft Pick Trivia (01:24:10)]]>6746falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/windshield-hoops-ep-08-is-okc-next-pre-march-madness-mock-draft-what-s-up-with-ja-morant--53140216

Stock riser of the Week: (00:01:55)


Does OKC have the best young core in the league? (00:15:00)


Ranking our Contenders:
(00:30:46)


Pre-March Madness Lottery Mock Draft:
(00:45:39)


What is up with Ja Morant and the Memphis Grizzlies? (01:16:47)


Is Damian Lillard the best scorer in the NBA? (01:24:57)


Quin Snyder to Atlanta (01:34:27)


Who would you Rather Build Around? (Jalen Williams Edition) (01:46:59)


Draft Pick Trivia (02:05:34)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53140216Wed, 08 Mar 2023 19:58:07 +0000James AdamsIn this new episode of Windshield Hoops, J. Wilder and Zach were joined by Charlie Fallon to discuss: Stock riser of the Week: (00:01:55) Does OKC have the best young core in the league? (00:15:00) Ranking our Contenders: (00:30:46) Pre-March...

Stock riser of the Week: (00:01:55)


Does OKC have the best young core in the league? (00:15:00)


Ranking our Contenders:
(00:30:46)


Pre-March Madness Lottery Mock Draft:
(00:45:39)


What is up with Ja Morant and the Memphis Grizzlies? (01:16:47)


Is Damian Lillard the best scorer in the NBA? (01:24:57)


Quin Snyder to Atlanta (01:34:27)


Who would you Rather Build Around? (Jalen Williams Edition) (01:46:59)


Draft Pick Trivia (02:05:34)]]>8871falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/windshield-hoops-ep-07-a-look-at-the-upcoming-drafts-and-the-end-of-this-season--53065671
The Current Outlook for the 2023 Draft: (00:01:52)

Stock Risers of the Week: (00:40:00)

Early Look at the 2024 NBA Draft: (00:45:08)

What’s up Paolo Banchero?: (01:01:21)

Interesting NBA Teams Down the Stretch (01:08:05)

Who would you rather build around (Jayson Tatum)? (01:14:29)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53065671Wed, 01 Mar 2023 22:38:39 +0000James AdamsThis is the first draft-heavy episode of Windshield Hoops. J.Wilder and Zach were joined by Isaac Condra of @globalnbascouting to talk about: The Current Outlook for the 2023 Draft: (00:01:52) Stock Risers of the Week: (00:40:00) Early Look at the...
The Current Outlook for the 2023 Draft: (00:01:52)

Stock Risers of the Week: (00:40:00)

Early Look at the 2024 NBA Draft: (00:45:08)

What’s up Paolo Banchero?: (01:01:21)

Interesting NBA Teams Down the Stretch (01:08:05)

Who would you rather build around (Jayson Tatum)? (01:14:29)]]>53982023nbadraft,2024nbadraft,bronnyjames,lebronjames,victorwembanyamafalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/windshield-hoops-ep-6-redrafting-the-2018-2022-nba-drafts-combined--52783359https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52783359Sun, 19 Feb 2023 19:33:27 +0000James AdamsIn this All-Star Weekend episode, J. Wilder and Zach were joined by River Brown of Pick a Side Podcast, and they redrafted the 2018-2022 NBA Drafts combined. Each had eight picks with a default answer at #1 (Luka Doncic).5475falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/windshield-hoops-ep-5-deadline-reactions-is-phoenix-the-favorite-where-do-the-lakers-stand-now--52722001
Stock Risers of the Week (00:02:20)

Reaction to the Hawks-Warriors-Trailblazers-Pistons trade, Is Wiseman a Fit in Detroit? (00:05:25)

Suns-Nets-Bucks Trade Reaction, Are the Suns the Favorites? Where is Brooklyn headed? (00:17:57)

Lakers-Timberwolves-Jazz Trade reaction, Are the Lakers the most improved deadline team? Did Utah get equal value? Is Conley better for Minnesota than D'Lo? (00:30:55)

Spurs-Raptors Trade Reaction, Why did Toronto Function as a buyer? (00:47:46)

Would you Rather Build Around, Zion Williamson Edition? (00:54:30)

Nuggets-Clippers Trade Reaction, Is Bones Hyland a Good Fit in LA? (01:01:37)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52722001Tue, 14 Feb 2023 00:17:20 +0000James AdamsIn this episode J. Wilder and Zach broke down the biggest stories of the deadline, with topics including: Stock Risers of the Week (00:02:20) Reaction to the Hawks-Warriors-Trailblazers-Pistons trade, Is Wiseman a Fit in Detroit? (00:05:25)...
Stock Risers of the Week (00:02:20)

Reaction to the Hawks-Warriors-Trailblazers-Pistons trade, Is Wiseman a Fit in Detroit? (00:05:25)

Suns-Nets-Bucks Trade Reaction, Are the Suns the Favorites? Where is Brooklyn headed? (00:17:57)

Lakers-Timberwolves-Jazz Trade reaction, Are the Lakers the most improved deadline team? Did Utah get equal value? Is Conley better for Minnesota than D'Lo? (00:30:55)

Spurs-Raptors Trade Reaction, Why did Toronto Function as a buyer? (00:47:46)

Would you Rather Build Around, Zion Williamson Edition? (00:54:30)

Nuggets-Clippers Trade Reaction, Is Bones Hyland a Good Fit in LA? (01:01:37)]]>3829d'lo,kd,lakers,nba,sunsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/windshield-hoops-episode-4-kyrie-irving-is-a-maverick-trade-deadline-discussion--52653857Kyrie-Dallas Trade Reaction (00:00:59)
Stock Risers of the Week (00:14:04)
Young Names to Look at this Deadline (00:19:17)
Panic Moves for the Pelicans? (00:29:15)
Trade Deadline Predictions (00:37:13)
All-Star Snubs (00:47:42)
Would you Rather Build Around ___ (00:55:56)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52653857Mon, 06 Feb 2023 20:13:34 +0000James AdamsOn this episode, J. Wilder and Zach were joined by Joel Moran of the Pick a Side Podcast to talk about: Kyrie-Dallas Trade Reaction (00:00:59) Stock Risers of the Week (00:14:04) Young Names to Look at this Deadline (00:19:17) Panic Moves for the...Kyrie-Dallas Trade Reaction (00:00:59)
Stock Risers of the Week (00:14:04)
Young Names to Look at this Deadline (00:19:17)
Panic Moves for the Pelicans? (00:29:15)
Trade Deadline Predictions (00:37:13)
All-Star Snubs (00:47:42)
Would you Rather Build Around ___ (00:55:56)]]>4076kyrieirving,nba,nbatradedeadlinefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/windshield-hoops-episode-2-the-west-bull-teardown-in-chi-victor-and-scoot-comps-and-more--52345643
Stock Riser of the Week: (00:00:45)

Paolo Banchero's struggles: (00:11:18)

Who should be the favorite out of the West? (00:21:06)

Team for a teardown in Chicago? (00:34:46)

Time for the Knicks to be aggressive at the deadline? (00:46:40)

Big names to look at during trade season: (00:59:42)

Top 2023 NBA Draft Comparisons (01:16:00)

Who would you rather build around (SGA edition) (01:38:00)

Conclusion/Talking about our basketball skill sets (02:01:37)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52345643Tue, 03 Jan 2023 21:08:57 +0000James AdamsIn episode two of Windshield Hoops, J. Wilder and Zach were joined by Charleston Fallon and Freddy Nivar, and discussed: Stock Riser of the Week: (00:00:45) Paolo Banchero's struggles: (00:11:18) Who should be the favorite out of the West?...
Stock Riser of the Week: (00:00:45)

Paolo Banchero's struggles: (00:11:18)

Who should be the favorite out of the West? (00:21:06)

Team for a teardown in Chicago? (00:34:46)

Time for the Knicks to be aggressive at the deadline? (00:46:40)

Big names to look at during trade season: (00:59:42)

Top 2023 NBA Draft Comparisons (01:16:00)

Who would you rather build around (SGA edition) (01:38:00)

Conclusion/Talking about our basketball skill sets (02:01:37)]]>7810falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/windshield-hoops-ep-1-luka-vs-tatum-brooklyn-nets-ascension-timberwolves-vent-paolo-banchero--52304360
Gave their take on the Suns after Devin Booker's groin injury (1:45)

Revealed their "Stock Risers of the Week" (9:52)

Listed teams that should blow it up (18:17)

Discussed Tatum vs Luka (29:35)

Contemplating Indiana's path (47:17)

Compared the Brooklyn Nets to the league's landscape (56:55)

Venting about the Rudy Gobert-Timberwolves situation (67:37)

Concluded the show with "Who Would you Rather Build Around (Paolo Banchero edition)" (84:20)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52304360Thu, 29 Dec 2022 13:00:02 +0000James Adamsn the first full episode of Windshield Hoops, J.Wilder Adams, Zach Rudeen and Alfred Smith.... Gave their take on the Suns after Devin Booker's groin injury (1:45) Revealed their "Stock Risers of the Week" (9:52) Listed teams that should blow it up...
Gave their take on the Suns after Devin Booker's groin injury (1:45)

Revealed their "Stock Risers of the Week" (9:52)

Listed teams that should blow it up (18:17)

Discussed Tatum vs Luka (29:35)

Contemplating Indiana's path (47:17)

Compared the Brooklyn Nets to the league's landscape (56:55)

Venting about the Rudy Gobert-Timberwolves situation (67:37)

Concluded the show with "Who Would you Rather Build Around (Paolo Banchero edition)" (84:20)]]>6561falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/windshield-hoops-mock-episode--52243811https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52243811Wed, 21 Dec 2022 08:06:34 +0000James AdamsIn this mock episode, J. WIlder Adams, Zach Rudeen, and Alfred Smith introduced themselves, explained the details and structure of the show, and capped off the episode by doing a "would you rather build around" series, Lamelo Ball edition.1487falsefull