<![CDATA[Basketball Intelligence Newsletter: The Corner Three]]>https://www.basketballintelligence.net/s/the-corner-threehttps://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!VfLq!,w_256,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fbucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F1755138e-ce40-4d50-9252-36d1c10c95e9_512x512.pngBasketball Intelligence Newsletter: The Corner Threehttps://www.basketballintelligence.net/s/the-corner-threeSubstackThu, 09 Apr 2026 08:44:21 GMT<![CDATA[March Mailbag]]>https://www.basketballintelligence.net/p/march-mailbaghttps://www.basketballintelligence.net/p/march-mailbagSat, 21 Mar 2026 15:27:21 GMTTone, Rush, and Jarrett are back with another episode of the Corner 3 Podcast, breaking down the hottest storylines in basketball right now. The episode starts with a full breakdown of the matchup between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Miami Heat, and what the game revealed about both teams moving forward. They also dive into the dominant stretch from L…

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]]><![CDATA[All Star Recap and Mailbag]]>https://www.basketballintelligence.net/p/all-star-recap-and-mailbaghttps://www.basketballintelligence.net/p/all-star-recap-and-mailbagWed, 25 Feb 2026 23:31:58 GMTTone, Rush, and Jarrett are back with a loaded episode of the Corner 3 Podcast, breaking down the biggest NBA storylines heading into the second half of the season.

The crew kicks things off with a full NBA All-Star recap, then dives into the biggest question in the East: What is the real ceiling of the Philadelphia 76ers if Joel Embiid is finally healthy for a playoff run?

They also debate whether battling injuries and adversity actually helps teams in the postseason — and whether the Boston Celtics can realistically reach the Finals without Jayson Tatum.

Out West, the conversation shifts to the biggest threats to the Oklahoma City Thunder and San Antonio Spurs, plus a deep dive into MVP odds for Cade Cunningham and Jaylen Brown.

]]><![CDATA[The 2025-26 NBA Season so far, C3P Awards, and more...]]>https://www.basketballintelligence.net/p/the-2025-26-nba-season-so-far-c3phttps://www.basketballintelligence.net/p/the-2025-26-nba-season-so-far-c3pWed, 31 Dec 2025 14:07:26 GMTTone Rush and Jarrett break down the NBA season so far with a wide-ranging conversation that blends analysis, debate, and culture.

The episode opens with a key question: are the Denver Nuggets prepared to survive time without Nikola Jokic? From there, the guys reflect on what we’ve learned so far this season, including which preseason predictions look right — and which takes already need revising.

They dive into possible trade candidates, examine what’s really wrong with the Lakers, and revisit the debate around LeBron James’ defensive reputation. The conversation continues with a look at whether the San Antonio Spurs are real contenders or still a year away.

To close the episode, Tone and Jarrett hand out the C3P Awards for 2025, celebrating the season’s standout moments and performances:
• NBA Player of the Year
• WNBA Player of the Year
• Play of the Year
• Game of the Year
• Corner 3 Award (Ethical Hooper of the Year)
• Favorite NBA Threads Moment

If you love smart hoops talk, award debates, and unfiltered opinions, this episode hits every angle.

]]><![CDATA[The Spurs’ arrival, the Knicks’ NBA Cup bannergate, Luka’s shot diet, and a Christmas Day preview.]]>https://www.basketballintelligence.net/p/the-spurs-arrival-the-knicks-nbahttps://www.basketballintelligence.net/p/the-spurs-arrival-the-knicks-nbaSat, 20 Dec 2025 17:24:39 GMTTone, Rush, and Jarrett are back with another must-listen NBA conversation, breaking down the biggest debates shaping the league right now.

The episode opens with a heated discussion on whether the NBA should lift the 65-game minimum for awards and how load management, injuries, and modern player usage factor into award voting. From there, the crew dives into Luka Dončić’s shot selection and whether his offensive approach is actually hurting winning basketball.

They also examine whether the San Antonio Spurs are officially a team to fear, especially with their young core continuing to grow, and debate the Knicks’ decision not to hang an NBA Cup banner — was it the right move or a missed opportunity?

And of course the crew makes their NBA 2025 Christmas Day game picks, highlighting the matchups fans need to see on the league’s biggest stage.

]]><![CDATA[NBA Circus]]>https://www.basketballintelligence.net/p/nba-circushttps://www.basketballintelligence.net/p/nba-circusSat, 06 Dec 2025 19:53:32 GMTJarrett, Rush, and Tone are back breaking down the biggest storylines around the league — trades, title hopes, breakout stars, and the debates shaping the NBA right now.

The episode kicks off with reactions to the latest Giannis trade news, what it means for the Bucks, and how the rest of the league should respond. From there, the guys discuss whether the Knicks’ title hopes are real or exaggerated, followed by a deeper look at the Boston Celtics’ ascension and why they look like a top 6 seed in east.

The conversation shifts to the rise of young stars — including Cade Cunningham’s emergence as a late-game closer, and whether Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is truly the best player in the NBA right now. They also explore possible landing spots for Chris Paul, evaluating where he could help most as his career winds down.

Later, they debate whether Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves are becoming one of the league’s best duos, and if Austin Reaves might already be the best undrafted offensive talent of the modern era. The episode wraps with their official Player of the Month pick.

]]><![CDATA[First 10 game takeaways, Deni Avdija All-Star, Cade has figured it out, & more]]>https://www.basketballintelligence.net/p/first-10-game-takeaways-deni-avdijahttps://www.basketballintelligence.net/p/first-10-game-takeaways-deni-avdijaTue, 11 Nov 2025 16:47:14 GMTTone, Rush, and Jarrett are back breaking down the early-season NBA chaos — from the Mavs’ struggles to the league’s rising stars.

This episode dives into why the Dallas Mavericks’ slow start might be more than just bad luck and what’s really holding them back. We also debate whether the Pistons are real contenders in the East or just off to a hot start — buy or sell style.

From Deandre Ayton’s early play and the Nets-Nuggets trade aftermath (was it actually a win for Brooklyn?) to Deni Avdija’s All-Star case and whether Cooper Flagg’s Rookie of the Year hopes are already in danger — no storyline gets left untouched.

We wrap it all up with our picks for Unrivaled teams.

]]><![CDATA[Early Impressions]]>https://www.basketballintelligence.net/p/early-impressionshttps://www.basketballintelligence.net/p/early-impressionsMon, 03 Nov 2025 20:15:56 GMTWelcome back to the latest installment of the Corner 3 Podcast with Jarrett, Rush, and Tone. We discussed on this episode the future of load management to whether the Chicago Bulls are for real, this episode dives deep into everything shaping the early NBA season. We question if OKC’s shooting struggles are a long-term issue, whether the Heat’s new offensive approach is sustainable, and spotlight the players and teams that are pure must-see TV right now.

We also talk Tyrese Maxey’s rise — is he already the new face of the Sixers? Should the Grizzlies trade Ja Morant while they still can? And of course, we debate if Victor Wembanyama is already a top 5 player and whether expectations are too high for the Magic and Hawks this season.

]]><![CDATA[The NBA is Back!]]>https://www.basketballintelligence.net/p/the-nba-is-backhttps://www.basketballintelligence.net/p/the-nba-is-backWed, 22 Oct 2025 04:54:13 GMTOn today’s episode, Jarrett, Rush, Tone are diving deep into NBA Award predictions, breaking down our Top 5 shooters after Steph Curry, and previewing NBA Opening Night and the biggest games to kick off the season.

Plus, we’re giving flowers to the women’s game — drafting our all-time WNBA starting 5 with one off the bench, predicting who we’d love to see in a WNBA Starting 5 Series, and highlighting 3-5 college players (women’s) we’re most excited to watch this season.

]]><![CDATA[Giannis Rumors, 2025 NBA Bold Takes, & Who’s Under Pressure This Season?]]>https://www.basketballintelligence.net/p/giannis-rumors-2025-nba-bold-takeshttps://www.basketballintelligence.net/p/giannis-rumors-2025-nba-bold-takesFri, 10 Oct 2025 00:43:16 GMTThe NBA season is here and we’re diving DEEP into everything 2025-26. From bold predictions that might shock you, we react to Shams’ report on Giannis possibly heading to the Knicks, debate which offseason moves might flop, break down the real MVP criteria, and predict who’s under the most pressure heading into 2025.

]]><![CDATA[Top NBA Teams to Watch in 2025, Breakout Players, Suns Lineup & WNBA Finals Preview]]>https://www.basketballintelligence.net/p/top-nba-teams-to-watch-in-2025-breakouthttps://www.basketballintelligence.net/p/top-nba-teams-to-watch-in-2025-breakoutSat, 04 Oct 2025 14:36:37 GMTThe 2025 NBA and WNBA seasons are heating up, and we’ve got you covered with a full breakdown! In this episode, we recap the 76ers vs Knicks preseason matchup, dive into Jayson Tatum’s return to the court, and react to Napheesa Collier’s powerful exit interview. We also preview the WNBA Finals with X-factors for the Las Vegas Aces and Phoenix Mercury.

]]><![CDATA[Reunions and New Faces]]>https://www.basketballintelligence.net/p/reunions-and-new-faceshttps://www.basketballintelligence.net/p/reunions-and-new-facesThu, 24 Jul 2025 13:57:30 GMTTune in to the latest installment of the Corner Three Pod with Rush, Jarrett, Tone discussing Damian Lillard being back with Blazers, Lakers adding Marcus Smart,
if Clippers are true contenders, WNBA All Star recap, and more.

]]><![CDATA[The Lakers, Wizards, WNBA, and more...]]>https://www.basketballintelligence.net/p/the-lakers-wizards-wnba-and-morehttps://www.basketballintelligence.net/p/the-lakers-wizards-wnba-and-moreSat, 12 Jul 2025 05:28:06 GMTTune in to the latest installment of the Corner Three Pod with Rush, Jarrett, Tone discussing Lakers future, if the Wizards can make playoffs next season, we draft all time point guards, contenders in WNBA, and more.

]]><![CDATA[NBA Finals, Desmond Bane deal, WNBA check-in, and the KD carousel continues to turn.]]>https://www.basketballintelligence.net/p/nba-finals-desmond-bane-deal-wnbahttps://www.basketballintelligence.net/p/nba-finals-desmond-bane-deal-wnbaWed, 18 Jun 2025 11:49:16 GMTWelcome back to the newest episode of the Corner Three Podcast. On this episode Rush, Jarrett, and Tone discuss NBA Finals Game 5 Recap, Desmond Bane Trade, Where KD Will End Up, WNBA Check In, NBA Trivia, And More.

]]><![CDATA[Heavy Is The Head]]>https://www.basketballintelligence.net/p/heavy-is-the-headhttps://www.basketballintelligence.net/p/heavy-is-the-headThu, 05 Jun 2025 14:15:05 GMTWelcome back to the newest episode of the Corner Three Podcast. On this episode Rush, Jarrett, and Tone discuss Tom Thibodeau firing, preview the NBA finals, discuss if NBA media and fans coronated Anthony Edwards, too soon, and more.

]]><![CDATA[Conference Finals Talk]]>https://www.basketballintelligence.net/p/conference-finals-talkhttps://www.basketballintelligence.net/p/conference-finals-talkThu, 22 May 2025 15:36:40 GMTOn this episode of the Corner Three Pod Jarrett, Rush, and Tone previews the conference finals, 76ers possibly trading the third pick, and more.

]]><![CDATA[Mavs Wins The Lottery, Orange & Blue Skies, MJ Joins NBC And More!]]>https://www.basketballintelligence.net/p/mavs-wins-the-lottery-orange-andhttps://www.basketballintelligence.net/p/mavs-wins-the-lottery-orange-andWed, 14 May 2025 14:52:10 GMTOn this episode Rush, Jarrett, and Tone discuss Mavericks getting the number 1 pick, what the Spurs should do with the second overall pick, Pacers being title contenders, MJ joining NBC, and more.

]]><![CDATA[Second Round of the NBA Playoffs and WNBA discussion]]>https://www.basketballintelligence.net/p/second-round-of-the-nba-playoffshttps://www.basketballintelligence.net/p/second-round-of-the-nba-playoffsThu, 08 May 2025 14:27:27 GMTWelcome back basketball junkies to the newest episode of the Corner Three Podcast. On this episode, Rush, Jarrett, and Tone discuss if the Timberwolves size will be an issue for the Warriors, can the Nuggets upset the Thunder, Spida or Hali this series, if the WNBA system is broken, and more

]]><![CDATA[Early Playoff Perspectives and an Awkward Encounter]]>https://www.basketballintelligence.net/p/early-playoff-perspectives-and-anhttps://www.basketballintelligence.net/p/early-playoff-perspectives-and-anThu, 01 May 2025 14:12:23 GMTWelcome back, basketball junkies, to the newest episode of the Corner Three Podcast. In this episode, Rush, Jarrett, and Tone share their favorite plays, games, and moments from the playoffs so far, break down the Thunder and Cavs winning, discuss the remaining series, Rush's awkward meeting with Vince Carter, and more.

]]><![CDATA[First Round of the Playoffs, Kuminga MIA, and All-NBA selections]]>https://www.basketballintelligence.net/p/first-round-of-the-playoffs-kumingahttps://www.basketballintelligence.net/p/first-round-of-the-playoffs-kumingaWed, 16 Apr 2025 13:38:29 GMTOn this episode, Rush, Jarrett, and Tone get you ready for the first round of the playoffs, as well as discuss Steve Kerr’s choice to bench Jonathan Kuminga, our All-NBA Teams 1–3, and more.

]]><![CDATA[Western Conference Standings, NBA Awards Picks, Ring Culture and More...]]>https://www.basketballintelligence.net/p/western-conference-standings-nbahttps://www.basketballintelligence.net/p/western-conference-standings-nbaWed, 02 Apr 2025 12:35:19 GMTTune in to the newest installment of the Corner Three Podcast. In Episode 5 we discuss the Lakers up and downplay, how the standings will shakeout in the Western Conference, our NBA award predictions, what player legacies would be impacted the most if they got a championship, and much more.

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