Hardwood Homies NBA Draft Podcast

Jackson and Cesar recap a wild week of Kyrie Irving news and discuss potential trade destinations (3:46). They also dig into Carmelo Anthony's potential fit in Houston and the news that he only wants to be traded there (7:10). Finally, they answer mailbag questions from listeners (30:27). Follow the show on Twitter @HardwoodHomies and feel free to DM us mailbag questions! Hardwood Homies will be taking next week off.

In this episode, Jackson and Cesar go in-depth on Luka Doncic and Michael Porter Jr. and explain their choice for the top prospect in the 2018 Draft. They intensely break down Doncic and Porter's respective games as they look to figure out which prospect is superior. They then highlight other top prospects such as Collin Sexton, Mohamed Bamba, DeAndre Ayton, and a couple other dark horse picks.  Follow the show on Twitter @HardwoodHomies and DM us mailbag questions for next week's episode.  Check out Cesar's article on Luka Doncic: http://www.deepishthoughts.com/luka-doncic-next-european-superstar/

Cesar and Jackson cap off the Summer League by discussing various prospects and how their stocks have shifted and Cesar gives out his Summer League Awards.

After reviewing Summer League gameplay and stats, Jackson and Cesar discuss which members of the 2017 draft class have impressed them, which players have disappointed them, and which players have played as expected.

Jackson and Cesar talk through every big trade and free agency signing through the morning of July 6, offering their takes on the Chris Paul trade, Gordon Hayward's wild July 4, and more.

Jackson and Cesar give out their grades for each pick by teams in the Pacific (LAL, PHX, SAC, GS, LAC) and Northwest (POR, UTA, MIN, OKC, DEN) divisions.

Jackson and Cesar give out their grades for each pick by teams in the Central (CHI, DET, MIL, IND, CLE) and Southwest (DAL, SA, NO, MEM, HOU) divisions.

In a special edition of Hardwood Homies, Jonathan Tjarks of The Ringer joins to discuss various draft prospects, including Jonah Bolden, Dennis Smith Jr., and others.

The guys give out their grades for each pick by teams in the Atlantic (PHL, BOS, NY, BRK, TOR) and Southeast (ORL, CHL, MIA, ATL, WAS) divisions.

Jackson and Cesar run through a broad recap of the draft right after the 60 pick event ends, discussing the Jimmy Butler trade, each lottery selection and some of their favorite and least favorite picks of the evening.

Jackson and Cesar recap a hectic week of NBA news, dishing on the Lakers/Nets trade, the Hornets/Hawks trade, Paul George, Jimmy Butler, Kristaps Porzingis, and general draft news as well. They also spend time discussing the Celtics' options at number 3. 

Completing their series of deep dives on the draft's top prospects, Jackson and Cesar provide in-depth scouting on Zach Collins, Lauri Markkanen, Jarrett Allen, John Collins, and Harry Giles. 

Jackson and Cesar discuss the swap that sent the #1 pick to Philadelphia and the implications that it has on this year's draft and the futures of the Celtics and 76ers.

Jackson and Cesar go in-depth on their top forwards in the draft, with detailed discussion on Jonathan Isaac, Josh Jackson, Jonah Bolden, and Jayson Tatum.

Jackson and Cesar go in-depth on the draft's top 7 guards, with intense scouting on Markelle Fultz, De'Aaron Fox, Lonzo Ball, Donovan Mitchell, Dennis Smith Jr., Malik Monk, and Frank Ntilikina. They discuss strengths, weaknesses, potential fits, and more for each player.