Betting Above The Rim

In this episode of the Betting Above the Rim podcast, we dive into the latest basketball news and analysis. Host celebrates a day before his 49th birthday by welcoming special guest Kate Constable, a sports broadcaster and betting analyst for BetMGM, Audacy, and YourBettingNews. They discuss the drama surrounding the Chicago Sky and Angel Reese's controversial comments about her teammates. Kate provides her thoughts on the organization's management and Angel Reese's impact. They also cover the current WNBA standings and playoff scenarios, predict which teams might surprise, and debate potential champions. Transitioning to NBA news, the podcast analyzes Josh Giddy's...

In Season 4, Episode 1 of the Betting Above the Rim podcast, we kick off by reminiscing about Jeremy Lin's memorable career as he announces his retirement from basketball. The host also discusses NBA team updates, including Kyle Neptune joining the Charlotte Hornets and the Milwaukee Bucks re-signing Thanasis Antetokounmpo. The episode dives deep into analyzing the upcoming NBA season, focusing on win total predictions and playoff chances for teams like the Philadelphia 76ers, Toronto Raptors, and Washington Wizards. The host also covers WNBA updates, including Caitlin Clark's injury status and struggles faced by the New York Liberty. Additionally, the host provides...

We dive into the NBA's latest headlines and analyses. We discuss Rick Carlisle's multi-year extension with the Indiana Pacers, his coaching journey, and his caliber. The episode also covers John Wall's official retirement and his impact on the game. Highlighting key updates in the WNBA, we spotlight the return of stars like Big Fi Na Kaler and Brianna Stewart. In our award tour, we examine the Eastern and Western Conference teams' prospects, discussing the Milwaukee Bucks, New York Knicks, Orlando Magic, Oklahoma City Thunder, Phoenix Suns, and Portland Trail Blazers, including their win totals and playoff chances. Tune in for...

On our Tip Off Topics, the injuries keep piling up for the Fever as Sophie Cunningham will miss the remainder of the season with knee surgery. In addition, Paige Bueckers became the fastest rookie in league history to record 500 points and 100 assists. It'll be very interesting to see how everything pans out for Paige and the future of the Dallas Wings going forward. Also, the Golden State Valkyries set a WNBA record for most wins by a new expansion team in their first season. Furthermore, the league attendance continues to skyrocket as this season has broken its all-time attendance record...

We got some news and updates from both the NBA and WNBA. Coach James Young will cover it all with you on this episode. 

On our Tip Off Topics, Marcus Smart finds a new home in Los Angeles with the Lakers on a two-year deal. Kyle Filipowski was awarded Summer League MVP after posting remarkable numbers throughout the summer league season this year. In the WNBA, Jonquel Jones makes her return from injury and leads the Liberty to victory in their last game against the Fever. Also, the Wings upset the Storm in dramatic fashion on Tuesday with e...

A ton of major updates and offseason moves took place over the weekend in the NBA as well as recapping the WNBA All Star Weekend and some upcoming action to go over. All will be discussed with Coach James Young on this episode. 


On our Tip Off Topics, Damian Lillard and Chris Paul decide to sign back with their respective former teams. Lillard heads back to Portland on a three-year deal and Chris Paul returns to the Clippers on possibly his last season in the league. In addition, Pelicans rookie Derik Queen had to undergo surgery that w...

More NBA & WNBA action and news in the mix so Coach James Young has you covered on this episode.  

Sad news to start the Tip Off Topics as Fever star Caitlin Clark suffered a groin injury during Indiana's win over the Sun on Tuesday. What does this mean for the Fever going forward? In addition, ESPN released its Top 20 WNBA Players in the league so far this season. Were they accurate or did some players deserve higher rankings? In the NBA, Paul George and Dereck Lively had to go through respective procedures. Can they recover before the start o...

More NBA offseason movements and extensions that have occurred, the 2025 Summer League progresses, and some WNBA action as well. All will be discussed with Coach James Young on this episode. 

On our Tip Off Topics, the Mavericks shutdown rookie Cooper Flagg after two performances in the 2025 Summer League. It seems that Dallas is satisfied with what Flagg brought to the table after two games. In addition, Jalen Williams, Devin Booker, and Herb Jones signed extensions for their respective teams. Were these the right moves for each team for the future? Also, Cole Anthony gets bought out by the G...

More offseason moves in the NBA unfold with some WNBA action along the way. All will be uncovered by Coach James Young on this episode. 

On our Tip Off Topics, Coach reviews the max rookie contract extensions given to Orlando's Paolo Banchero and OKC's Chet Holmgren. Could both players either enhance or hinder their respective teams going forward? Anthony Davis had to get a procedure done on his eye. Can this man ever stay healthy? With the induction of Knicks next head coach Mike Brown, Coach wonders how far the Knicks can go for the 2025-26 season. In t...

More offseason moves in the NBA are still brewing and the WNBA is approaching its midway point of the season. On this episode, Coach James Young goes through all of that and more, especially since some of the NBA rookies of the 2025 draft class will be taking part in this year's Summer League. 


First up on our Tip-Off Topics, we review the three-team trade that involved Norman Powell being sent to the Heat, John Collins heads to the Clippers, and Kevin Love, Kyle Anderson, and a future second round pick go to the Jazz. One can wonder h...

On this episode with Coach James Young, we bring you an NBA free agency special, giving you two segments worth of the notable moves and signings that teams have made so far to kick off the offseason. In addition, we got some WNBA action to preview. 

On our elongated Tip Off Topics, we reviewed some of the movements in the NBA free agency. There have been players going left and right to different teams and some that resigned contract extensions. Some of the notable occurrences that took place are the Knicks hiring Mike Brown as their next head c...

There’s been a ton of free agency and offseason moves, buyouts, and extensions made around the NBA not to mention there have been major changes in the WNBA regarding this season and for the future. All will be unveiled with Coach James Young on this episode. 


On our Tip Off Topics, there have been some contract extensions, trades, and buyouts that have happening to start free agency: 
LeBron James opting in to his contract for next season, James Harden declining his player option and sign a two-year deal to remain with the Clippers, Jabari Smith, Naz...

The first round of the 2025 NBA Draft has concluded as well as some major trades that occurred now that the 2024-25 season is officially over. Also, some notable players were able to agree contract extensions with their respective teams. In addition, there are some games happening in the WNBA on Friday. All of these will be discussed on this episode with Coach James Young. 


On our Tip-Off Topics, we review the trades that happened this week: Kristaps Porzingis traded to the Hawks, Jrue Holiday to the Blazers, CJ McCollum to the Wizards, and, what took place on d...

The Oklahoma City Thunder win their first ever NBA Championship in franchise history as the NBA Finals concluded on Sunday. There was also some major breaking news regarding Game 7 and in the offseason for the rest of the teams in league as well as some WNBA action along with the coverage of the NBA Draft on Wednesday. All will be uncovered with Coach James Young on this episode. 

On Our Tip Off Topics, we recap the OKC Thunder capturing their first NBA Championship as they took down the Pacers in Game 7 of the NBA Finals. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was a...

A lot of action in the NBA and WNBA to uncover. Coach James Young will take you through the continuation of the NBA Finals and the rest of the WNBA Season. 


On our Tip Off Topics, we recap Game 5 of the NBA Finals as the Thunder take a commanding 3-2 series lead over the Pacers. In addition, Tyrese Haliburton had suffered a strain in his right hamstring, which could be the difference maker with the Pacers chances to capture the title. In the WNBA, there were two scuffles that took place during Wednesday’s Fever/Sun game. Sho...

Some breaking news dropped in the NBA as well as a lot of updates in the WNBA, which Coach James Young will uncovered on this episode. 


Our Tip Off Topics include the blockbuster trade in the NBA as the Grizzlies send Desmond Bane to the Magic in exchange for Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Cole Anthony, and future picks. Does this trade help or hinder both teams?
In addition, the Rockets bring back big man Steven Adams on a three-year $39 million extension. He made an impact down the stretch and into the playoffs so let’s see how he can...

The Indiana Pacers defended home court to take a 2-1 series lead in the NBA Finals, there are some WNBA games to recap and preview, along with some updated futures markets in the NBA and WNBA. All of that and more will be discussed with Coach James Young on this episode. 

On our Tip Off Topics, we recap Game 3 of the NBA Finals as Indiana takes down OKC. How will the rest of the series go? Will OKC find a way to even back up the series or will the Pacers find as way to make it closer t...

The Thunder were able to even up the series in the NBA Finals 1-1 defeating the Pacers in Game 2. In addition, there are major injury updates, some news, props/futures markets, and upcoming games that will all be uncovered on this episode with Coach James Young.


First up on our Tip Off Topics, Thunder take Game 2 of the Finals and even up the series at one game a piece. The Thunder made adjustments and capitalized to secure the win. What does this say about the rest of the series going forward? A lot of major injuries news...

A lot of breaking news in the NBA, the Finals are about to tip off this week, and there are a couple of WNBA games to preview. It all happens here on this episode with Coach James Young. 


On our Tip Off Topics, the Knicks fired head coach Tom Thibodeau. What does this mean for the Knicks and GM Leon Rose going forward? Who are top candidates for the positions? The Suns land Jordan Ott as their new head coach. How does this change Phoenix’s identity going forward? In addition, there are reports about big trade tal...

It all comes down to two teams as the NBA Finals are set between the Thunder and Pacers. We also have some WNBA action on Tuesday. Coach James Young will breakdown all of that and more on this episode. 


On our Tip-Off Topics, we recap Game 6 as the Pacers win the Eastern Conference Finals series against the Knicks. In addition, Pascal Siakam got awarded Eastern Conference Finals MVP. As the Knicks and also the Timberwolves got eliminated in their respective series, what should they be doing this offseason to make another playoff push. 


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A lot of major updates and news in the world of the basketball from the collegiate and professional levels so Coach James Young breaks it all down on this episode. 


First up on our Tip Off Topics, we recap Game 4 between the Knicks and Pacers as Indiana takes a commanding 3-1 series lead. Is there any hope for New York to come back in this series or will the Pacers reach their first Final appearance since 2000? In other NBA news, Russell Westbrook underwent right hand surgery. Will this impact on how the offseason goes for the Nuggets? O...

Some changes in the series were made in Conference Finals in the NBA as well as some breaking news and WNBA action coming your way. Coach James Young will discuss all of that on this episode. 


First up on our Tip Off Topics, we recap Game 3s in both the Eastern and Western Conference Finals, both the Timberwolves and Knicks being down 0-2 respectively took Game 3. Timberwolves won in dominant fashion against the Thunder, while the Knicks stormed back after being down 20 points to steal a series versus the Pacers. In addition, David Adelman was named the n...

A bunch of major news in the basketball world and the NBA Playoffs continue through as well. Coach James Young goes through it all with you on the episode. 


First up on our Tip-Off Topics, we recap Game 1 of Western Conference Finals as the Thunder blow out the Timberwolves. In the WNBA, the Mercury will miss out on their star player Kahleah Copper as she will be out 4-6 weeks after having knee surgery. In addition, in college basketball news, Boogie Fland finds a new home and joins the reigning champions Florida Gators. Also, Texas Tech head c...

The final four teams are set for the Eastern and Western Conference Finals: Knicks & Pacers in the East, and Thunder & Timberwolves in the West. Who will come out on top and make it to the Finals? In addition, there is some major action in the WNBA as well. We break down all of these and more with Coach James Young on this episode. 


First up on our Tip-Off Topics, we recap Game 6 as the Knicks dominated against the defending champion Boston Celtics and take the series to move to the Eastern Conference Finals. What does this say a...

A lot of action took place as the NBA Playoffs continue and the WNBA kicks off at the end of this week. Coach breaks it all down with this episode with both leagues. 


First up on our Tip-Off Topics, we recap Tuesday Playoff Games as Indiana eliminated the top-seeded Cavaliers and the Thunder took at 3-2 series leads in their Game 5 win over the Nuggets. In terms of Cleveland, Coach wonders what they should do this offseason after under performing in the playoffs. Sad news for Celtics fans as Jayson Tatum ruptured his right Achilles and is o...

The continuation of the NBA Playoffs roll on and it’s time to break it all down with Coach James Young on this episode because situations are getting intense with the way some of the playoffs have turned out so far. 


First up on our Tip-Off Topics, we recap Sunday’s games as the Thunder win a close one against the Nuggets and the Pacers dominate the Cavaliers. Not to mention that Benedict Mathurin got ejected during the yet his team still won by a wide margin. In addition, Donovan Mitchell did not play in the second half...

We are in the heap of the semifinals of the NBA Playoffs and Coach James Young updates you on everything that has gone down so far.


In our Tip-Off Topics, we recap Tuesday Games with inclusion that for the first time in NBA history all road teams have won in Game 1 of the semifinals. Could we see more crazy outcomes soon? Sad news for the Warriors as Stephen Curry injured his hamstring in Game 1. Although the Warriors ended up winning, this is a mighty blow for Golden State has he’ll need about a week to recover. In...

The Semifinals are set in stone in the NBA Playoffs so now it time to break it all down with Coach James Young on this episode.


Leading off with our Tip-Off Topic, we recap the Saturday and Sunday 1st round matchup with Game 7 wins by the Warriors and Nuggets as well as the Pacers taking Game 1 of the East Semifinals series against the Cavaliers. In addition, we look back to the legendary head coaching career of Gregg Popovich as he announced that he’ll be transitioning from the Spurs Head Coach to the team’s new president. Mitc...

A lot of basketball news and updates from both the collegiate and professional levels so Coach James unfolds it all with you on this episode. 


First up on the Tip-Off Topics, we recap each of the Tuesday playoff games, it’s been a competitive playoffs so far and it’s only going to get better. Spurs guard Stephon Castle gets awarded Rookie of the Year. The Kings promote Doug Christie as the team’s next head coach on a multi-year deal. In college basketball news, Mikey Williams transfers to Sacramento State. Also, in sad WNBA news, Mystics Rookie...

The NBA Playoffs are continuing on with a sprinkle of college basketball news, so on this episode, Coach James Young goes through it all. 


On our Tip-Off Topics, we recap Sunday’s slate of NBA playoffs games and how teams stack up as the playoffs roll on. Devastating news for the Bucks as Damian Lillard is out for season after suffering at torn left Achilles early in Game 4 against the Pacers. Evan Mobley gets awarded Defensive Player of the Year and Jalen Brunson wins Clutch Player of the Year. Duke freshman big man Khaman Maluach enters the NBA...

A few college basketball news dropped this week as well as the continuation of the NBA Playoffs. We uncover it all with Coach James Young on this episode. 


First up on our Tip-Off Topics, in college basketball, Boogie Fland and Desmond Claude enter the transfer portal as the portal official closes this week. Where do they land next? In addition, Rick Pitino keeps piling on new additions as Dillon Mitchell transfers to St. John’s. Also, in the NBA, Payton Pritchard gets awarded 6th Man of the Year. We, then, recap all the Tuesday Playoff games as wel...

The NBA Playoffs are in full gear once again and it’s time to recap and look ahead  to each series so far as well as update you on some news and updates in the basketball world with Coach James Young on this episode. 

On our Tip-Off Topics, a couple of college basketball news stories that dropped as Duke star Cooper Flagg announces that he is declaring for the 2025 NBA Draft, which is not a surprise to many. Let’s see who has the pleasure of drafting him #1 overall when the draft arrives. In addition, former UNC guard Ian Ja...

All of breaking news, recaps, and futures markets to look at on this episode with Coach James Young with the NBA and college basketball. 


First up on our Tip-Off Topics, we recap all this week’s NBA Play-In games as there were some anticipated outcomes and some surprises as well. In addition, are the Kings lost to the Dallas, the team decided to part ways with their GM Monte McNair after a disappointing 2024-25 season. In college basketball, a major pick from the transfer portal as Florida, fresh off capturing this year’s National Championship, got ex-Princeton stand...

The host of ‘Beadle and Decker’ on SiriusXM Mad Dog Sports Radio and host of ‘Run It Back’ on FanDuel TV, Michelle Beadle join Coach James Young on today’s episode as we breaking down all the NBA news, futures markets, and get you set for the NBA playoffs. 


On our Tip-Off Topics, major breaking news as the Suns fire head coach Mike Budenholzer after a 36-46 regular season. Coach and Michelle wonder what the Suns front office should be doing next to get this team back on the wrong track. Speaking of firing, the Pelicans have let go of t...

It’s back to the NBA now with men’s and women’s National Championship games concluded. On this episode, Coach James You g breaks down all the updated news, futures markets, and upcoming matchups in the association. 

On our Tip-Off Topics, we re-discuss Mike Malone getting fired by the Nuggets and how this will make an impact come playoff time. In addition, Jalen Brunson made return after missing a month with injury. How much can he and the Knicks make a push when the postseason arrives. Also, we took a look at the Eastern and Western Conference standin...

The final horns sounded as the Florida Gators men’s team and UConn Huskies women’s team won the 2025 NCAA Championships. On this episode, Coach James Young goes through it all and some NBA action as well. 

On our Tip-Off Topics, we recap both Florida and UConn winning the national titles explaining what a great job both respective teams did to achieve the promise land. In addition, Olivia Miles reportedly made the decision to transfer to TCU. Can she make an impact for head coach Mark Campbell for the future of the Horned Frogs? Lastly, in the NBA, Nugge...

It all comes down to the Final Four both on the men’s and women’s side of the NCAA Tournament. It’s time to preview it all and more with Coach James Young on this episode. 

Our Tip-Off Topics, we go through in detail the matchups of the final four games in men’s basketball. Which number 1 seeded teams make it to the National Championship game? Some coaching news went down as Buzz Williams will be the new head coach at Maryland. In addition, Notre Dame stand-out G Olivia Miles put herself on the transfer portal, which brings up...

It all comes down to four team in the men’s basketball NCAA Tournament. Coach James Young breaks down everything that happened and adds a sprinkle of NBA as well on this episode. 
On the Tip-Off Topics, Coach recaps each of the Elite 8 games. It’s all chalk for the final four teams remaining and he explains how these teams made it this far in the tournament. In addition, Villanova hires Kevin Willard as its next head coach, but this is the right move for the program going forward? 

On our Award Tour, Coach goes through the odds f...

The Sweet 16 is upon us along with some breaking news in NCAA men’s and women’s basketball so we go through it all on this episode with Coach James Young. 

On our Tip-Off Topics, sad news for JuJu Watkins and USC as she suffers a season-ending ACL injury. We, then, go through three new head coach hirings: Ben McCollum officially taking the helm at Iowa, Fran McCaffery reportedly the next head coach at UPenn, and Xavier reportedly hiring Richard Pitino. In addition, the madness continues not just in the NCAA Tournament, but also in the trans...

We continue our full coverage of March Madness with a sprinkle of NBA tied into this episode with Coach James Young. 

First up on the Tip-Off Topics, we recap some of the notable Round of the 32 games, in which Arkansas upset St. John’s, Duke dominated Baylor, and Houston barely winning over Gonzaga. In addition, we take a look at some of the head coaching moves from some programs that include Will Wade as new head coach for NC State, Rodney Terry fired by Texas, and Ryan Odom hired by Virginia. 

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