Kenny, Pierre, Mike, and Darrick rate the best players in this year’s playoffs based on outstanding performances - which player has had the best postseason thus far? On Drop The Mike, Mike asks if a new champion is crowned this season, which team would you want to see win a chip? The Timberwolves take a 2-0 lead against the defending champion Nuggets, and frustrations seem to be boiling over in Denver. Is this series all but over? New York is jumping after Jalen Brunson leads the Knicks to a...

With nearly all of the 2nd Round matchups of the NBA playoffs set - Kenny, Pierre, Mike, and Darrick predict how the Eastern and Western semi-conference matchups will play out. On Drop The Mike, Mike asks which playoff teams have improved their stock after the 1st round of the playoffs? The failure of the Suns season led their owner to make head-scratching comments: what’s next for Phoenix? Darvin Ham is out as the Lakers head coach; what will be the trickle-down effect in L.A.? J.J. Redick...

On this episode of Numbers on the Board, Kenny, Pierre, Mike, and Darrick take a look at Kevin Durant and LeBron James’ future with the Suns and Lakers. Could they team up with Steph Curry to form a big 3?! The young movement is real as the Timberwolves and Thunder swept their way into the 2nd round meanwhile the defending champion Nuggets also booked their ticket to the West’s semi-finals. On ‘Drop The Mike’ the guys discuss a pet peeve of theirs plus they take a look at some big names...

With the NBA Playoffs in full swing, Kenny, Pierre, Mike, and Darrick reveal which series they believe are already over! Plus, on Drop The Mike, the guys discuss their favorite storyline in the playoffs, including why Pierre is not a fan of the current NBA product. The Lakers find themselves in a 0-3 against the Nuggets on the brink of getting swept - again - is it time to blow things up in L.A., and what does the future hold for LeBron James? L.A.'s other team finds themselves in a tough...

With Kenny in New York on First Take, Pierre, Mike, and Darrick break down the opening games of the playoffs with early reactions. Are the Lakers doomed after losing on a game-winner to go down 2-0 versus the Nuggets? Should the Mavs be worried after a lopsided loss to the Kawhi Leonard-less Clippers? Are the Bucks and Knicks legit threats to knocking the Celtics off? Plus, are the Timberwolves, Thunder, and Cavs being overlooked? The fellas discuss that and their excitement with NOTB being...

With the playoff matchups locked-in, Kenny, Pierre, Mike, and Darrick predict how the NBA postseason will play out. Which players are X-factors to their team’s success? Which teams are sleepers? Which teams are on upset alert in the first round? Plus, it was a big week for the NOTB family, from appearing on a Times Square billboard to sharing their excitement ahead of their ESPN2 debut! On Drop The Mike, the team debate the importance of winning Game 1 in a playoff series. The Bulls’ season...

As the NBA playoffs tip off Kenny, Pierre, Mike, and Darrick start by predicting the winners of every play-in game. Should the Lakers lose to avoid the Nuggets? Who has the advantage: Warriors or Kings and will it be Joel Embiid or Jimmy Butler to lead their team to victory. On ‘Drop the Mike’ the guys talk about the first playoff series they remember vividly. Plus, Blake Griffin officially retires from the NBA and the guys remember some of his greatness. Learn more about your ad choices....

We're at the finish line of the NBA regular season, and before we get set for the playoffs - Kenny, Pierre, Mike, and Darrick take a look back at all the happenings of the 2023-2024 NBA season. Also, the top seed in the Western Conference is up for grabs; ultimately, which team will grab it? The Clippers are locked in to face the Mavericks in round one of the NBA playoffs, but will Kawhi Leonard return in time for Los Angeles? Victor Wembanyama closes out one of the most impressive rookie...

It’s award season on this episode of Numbers on the Board and the guys start by debating Luka or Jokic for MVP. Why Victor Wembanyama is the runaway rookie of the year, Rudy Gobert’s defensive dominance and so much more. Plus, the NOTB crew name their All-NBA, All-Defensive, and All-Rookie teams AND come up with some of their own NEW awards. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With the NBA playoffs kicking off a little over a week away, Kenny, Pierre, Mike, and Darrick reveal each contender's biggest weakness. The team shared their thoughts on J Cole's response to Kendrick Lamar and blind rank five J Cole tracks on 'Drop The Mike'. The Sixers welcome back Joel Embiid - is Philadelphia primed to make a deep run this year? Knicks' Julius Randle will have season-ending surgery on his right shoulder; how big of a blow will Randle's absence be for New York? Bronny James...

On this episode of Numbers on the Board, Kenny, Pierre, Mike, and Darrick reveal who the REAL MVP is. Will Nikola Jokic or Giannis Antetokounmpo win their third MVP? Or will Luka Doncic or Shai Gilgeous-Alexander win the prestigious award for the first time? The guys also pay homage to Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese, and more women’s hoops stars. On Drop The Mike, they talked about what teams had hype and potential that ended up being disappointing? Plus, the fellas discuss if the Suns should...

As the homestretch of the NBA season is upon us, Kenny, Pierre, Mike, and Darrick reveal which teams are trending in the right direction and which teams’ future looks grim. On Drop The Mike, Mike asks the team to build a dream team around Victor Wembanyama. Darrick awards Mills’ Man of the Week to Dejounte Murray, coming off a 44-point performance against the Celtics. Is Murray and Trae Young the long-term solution for the Hawks? The Suns lost to the Thunder by 25 without SGA. Is Phoenix in...

During this episode of Numbers on the Board, Kenny, Pierre, Mike, and Darrick share thoughts on the alleged Jontay Porter betting allegations. The team also discusses the X-factors for every playoff team as teams gear up for a championship run at the end of April. On Drop The Mike, they go down memory lane of the starting 5 players they would love to have back on their favorite teams. Plus, Kenny brings back his new segment “Kenny for your Thoughts” as he talks about the teams given the...

As we inch closer to the NBA Playoffs, the team breaks down the perfect scenario for contending teams. On Drop the Mike, Mike asks, has there been an instance where a player’s post-game or interview made him more likable? The G-League ignite is set to shut down after the season; what impact will it have on the NBA? Brandon Ingram is expected to be out a couple of weeks with a knee injury; what level of concern should the Pelicans have with the playoffs approaching? Learn more about your ad...

On this episode of Numbers on The Board Kenny, Pierre, Mike, and Darrick take the NBA and turn it into the NCAA Tournament - will Boston and Minnesota make it to the Final Four? Are the Lakers 1 and done and who would be the Cinderella of the NBA? Plus the guys discuss Anthony Edwards POSTER, the Suns issues and if Jalen Brunson is becoming a Top 10 Knick of all-time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From powerhouse contenders to dark horse surprises, Kenny, Pierre, Mike, and Darrick analyze each playoff team's strengths and weaknesses to determine where they stand in the competitive landscape of the postseason - including Pierre’s spicy take on who is the most overrated player in the NBA. The team recaps their experience courtside at the Bulls game this past week. On Drop The Mike, Mike asks which team are the guys most rooting for entering the playoffs? Mike shows off the pen work on a...

With a month left in the NBA regular season, the team rates from the amount of pressure each contender is under as the NBA playoffs approach. Kenny debuts a new segment, suggested by the Numbers on the Board family, ‘Kenny For Your Thoughts.’ On Drop The Mike, Mike asks, what was too good to be true this season? Plus, Kenny, Pierre, Mike, and Darrick share their thoughts on Donovan Mitchell and other players being ineligible for end-of-season awards and Rudy Gobert implying that sports...

On this episode of Numbers on the Board, the guys rank the top 15 duos currently in the NBA. Which duo did one of the guys shockingly not include on their list, and which duo stands on top of the rest? On Drop The Mike, the team discusses their favorite play in basketball. The Wolves lost Karl-Anthony Towns indefinitely with a torn meniscus; could Minnesota remain on pace in the Western Conference in KAT’s absence? Following an other-worldly performance last night, is there a robust market...

Kenny, Pierre, Mike, and Darrick discuss 1 thing they learned from every NBA team. Are Zion and the Pelicans being overlooked out West? Are the Sun's too star-heavy to win a title? Will an aggressive Damian Lillard make the Bucks unstoppable? Does Boston have a “flawless 5”? Should we be worried about the Heat and Clippers as the playoffs get closer and who do they think is the frontrunner for the MVP? Plus on “Drop the Mic” the guys pick a potential future upset in the playoffs. Learn more...

As the NBA season approaches the home stretch, Kenny, Pierre, Mike, and Darrick discuss which team has the most reason to panic. The team discusses their most enjoyable way to watch the NBA, the Milwaukee Bucks turnaround with Doc River at the helm, early glimpses of Wembanyama vs. Holmgren - perhaps the premier matchup of the next generation, and how soon Wemby could be the face of the league? Thoughts on the Clippers' new rebrand set to unveil next season, plus have NBA logos become too...

Kenny, Pierre, Mike, and Darrick have an eye towards the future as they simulate the next five years on this episode of Numbers on the Board. From who will be the face of the league, how good Victor Wembanyama becomes, if Luka Doncic, Jayson Tatum, and other young stars cement their legacies with MVPs and rings all the way down to free agency and potential trades along the way. On Drop The Mike, the guys pose the question of how many more years do older players like LeBron James and Chris...

Kenny, Pierre, Mike, and Darrick predict the rest of the NBA season - Which team would they buy the most stock in to win a championship this season? Also, which team is one move away from becoming a contender? Giannis made some interesting comments: Calling the Bucks’ Damian Lillard’s team and revealing he does not watch film?! Jimmy Butler and the Heat get into a scuffle with the Pelicans; is this the spark for the Heat to make a run? On Drop The Mike, the guys discuss whether Jordan Poole...

On this episode of Numbers of the Board, Kenny, Pierre, Mike, and Darrick share some All-Star game stories and thoughts on how to make the weekend better, especially around the dunk contest on “Drop the Mike”. The guys also split up in pairs with Kenny and Mike facing Darrick and Pierre as they draft teams based on who they think will finish the rest of the season on a high note. Find out how the duos did in the draft and which team was selected with Kenny and Mike’s first overall pick. Plus,...

It’s a special episode of Numbers on the Board; the team is in Indianapolis for the 2024 NBA All-Star Game and is joined by former NBA Champion and current NBA analyst Kendrick Perkins. Big Perk shares his unique opinion on various topics around the league, including - The impact Doc Rivers brings to the Milwaukee Bucks, how Doc Rivers saved Perkins’ career, the most challenging aspect of winning an NBA Title, which universities Perkins was considering before he opted to jump to the league...