We talk all things NBA—game reviews, news, and of course, The Trade Machine. If you love the league, or you want to dive into the world of NBA basketball, this is the show for you.Hosts: Richard Jones Jr, Alex Sons, Hunter Sons
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Signup to Generate a PitchWe talk all things NBA, game reviews, news, and of course, The Trade Machine. If you love the league, or you want to dive into the world of NBA basketball, this is the show for you. Hosts: Richard Jones Jr, Alex Sons, Hunter Sons
Recent episodes include "Trade Reactions! Harden for Garland, AD, JJJ and More" (6 February 2026, 46 minutes), "Mid-Season Awards!" (25 January 2026, 54 minutes), and "Tank or Try: Breaking Down the Play-In Race" (16 January 2026, 45 minutes).
The Trade Machine publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 47 minutes across 20 episodes.
Booking probability for The Trade Machine is 21%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Trade Machine requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The Trade Machine's contact route on record: verified email.
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<p>What an insane deadline. On this episode, we break down some of the biggest trades we saw during this year's trade season. We talk:</p><p><br></p><p>JJJ to the Jazz!</p><p><br></p><p>What are the Wizards cooking with...
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<p>On this episode, we go through all the awards candidates halfway through the NBA season as well as some fake trades with the deadline approaching. Topics include:</p><p><br></p><p>Will anyone challenge Shai for MVP...
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<p>On this episode of The Trade Machine, Alex and Hunter discuss whether each team in the current play in landscape should tank for a shot in the draft, or try to make a push for the Play-In ahead of the trade deadline...
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<p>In this episode of the Trade Machine Podcast, hosts Alex Sons, Hunter Sons, and Rich discuss their New Year's resolutions for various NBA teams as they look ahead to the 2026 season. They emphasize the need for the...
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<p>In this episode of the Trade Machine Podcast, hosts Alex and Hunter conduct a draft of NBA contenders, analyzing teams like the Oklahoma City Thunder, Denver Nuggets, Houston Rockets, New York Knicks, Los Angeles...
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<p>It's officially trade season and The Trade Machine is hot. We talk our favorite trades for</p><p><br></p><p>Giannis</p><p>AD</p><p>Zion</p><p>Ja Morant and more</p><p><br></p><p>Hosts: Hunter Sons, Richard Jones Jr...
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<p>We're a month into the season. In this episode, we cover some surprise contenders and ask the question: Are they real? Including:</p><p>The Los Angeles Lakers</p><p>The Detroit Pistons</p><p>The Toronto...
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<p>The NBA is here!</p><p><br></p><p>We talk Reed Sheppard worries, The Lakers defense, Wemby's out of this world play, our favorite rookies, and more. </p><p><br></p><p>Hosts: Richard Jones Jr, Alex Sons, Hunter...
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<p>The season is here! We finish our season preview with the Southwest Division. We ask:</p><p><br></p><p>Are the Rockets true contenders without a Point Guard?</p><p>Are the Spurs a year away, or does their young core...
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<p>From the highest over/under to the lowest, the guys break down each team in the Northwest Division, including the:Oklahoma City ThunderDenver NuggetsMinnesota TimberwolvesPortland TrailblazersUtah Jazz Hosts: Richard...
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<p>In this episode, the guys break down their season previews for 5 Eastern Conference Teams:</p><p>The Boston Celtics</p><p>The New York Knicks</p><p>The Toronto Raptors</p><p>The Brooklyn Nets</p><p>The Philadelphia...
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<p>In this episode of the Trade Machine Podcast, hosts Alex Sons, Hunter, and Richard Jones Jr. dive into their predictions for the upcoming NBA Rookie of the Year candidates. They discuss the top prospects, analyze...
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<p>In this episode of The Trade Machine, we rewatched Kobe's last game. We talk about the legend of Kobe Bryant, how his career could have been different, and his game-winner and 60 points in his final game. We also...
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<p>In this episode, Rich, Hunter and Alex draft their candidates for the 25-26 Most Improved Player. Between positional fit takes, picks out of left field, and the NBA's best nickname, this was as fun as it...
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<p>Ten years ago, the Golden State Warriors were on the cusp of greatness. A 67-win juggernaut heading into a season that would change basketball forever. Now, in 2025, the Oklahoma City Thunder are knocking on the same...
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<p>In this episode of the Trade Machine Podcast, hosts Alex Sons, Hunter, and Richard Jones Jr. draft MVP candidates for the upcoming NBA season. They discuss their top picks, analyze the impact of team dynamics, and...
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<p>Free agency is here. In this episode we cover</p>The Nuggets big swing for Cam Johnson, and what that means for their chances in the West next year. The Rockets stealing DFS from the Lakers, and whether or not the...
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<p>We talk through the most interesting teams in Wednesday's draft, both good and bad.</p><p><br></p><p>Hosts: Richard Jones, Hunter Sons, Alex Sons</p>
<p>In our first episode, we talk about OKC's run to the finals, and if they'll have any competition next year. Then we talk through the East contenders after the Tatum and Haliburton injuries. Finally, we talk about the...
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<p>Welcome to The Trade Machine, we can't wait to talk ball with you.</p>
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