On the NBA Beat

A show bringing you nuanced perspectives on the NBA's most important stories, hosted by USC alums Aaron Fischman, Joshua Jonah Fischman and Loren Lee Chen. Find us on our website at OnTheNBABeat.com or our Twitter page (@OnTheNBABeat).

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On the NBA Beat Ep. 22a: Dan Feldman Gives Pistons a “Coin-Flip Chance” to Make Playoffs

Posted March 2, 201600:29:54

Hovering just around .500, the Detroit Pistons are probably the streakiest team in the NBA this season, amassing long winning and losing streaks alike....

On the NBA Beat Ep. 21a: Seth Rosenthal: Despite Knicks’ Struggles, Porzingis Has “Made Everything Worthwhile”

Posted February 28, 201600:34:22

Following a brutal season the New York Knicks would much rather you forgot, the team jumped out to a solid 22-22 start this campaign. Unfortunately,...

On the NBA Beat Ep. 20a: Dane Carbaugh: Blazers’ Lillard Has “Biggest Chip on His Shoulder Ever”

Posted February 25, 201600:36:45

After a summer of roster upheaval, highlighted by the departure of LaMarcus Aldridge, the Portland Trail Blazers have been finding their way on the...

On the NBA Beat Ep. 19b: The Buzz About Charlotte and Deadline Deals and Duds

Posted February 22, 201600:20:19

Following the interview with Doug Branson earlier in the week, Aaron and Loren continue the discussion about the surging Charlotte Hornets who have...

On the NBA Beat Ep. 19a: Doug Branson: Charlotte Hornets “Definitely in Win-Now Mode”

Posted February 19, 201600:31:58

The crew interviews Doug Branson, host of Hive Talk Live, on the state of the upstart Charlotte Hornets. He expounds on the various factors that have...