The Basketball Podcast Episode 166 – Steph Out, Celtics Crumble, OKC Ascend - Conference Finals Set! w/ Mike Procopio

The final episode of Rogue Bogues is here. Bogut and Pro go out with a bang—covering a wild live NBA Draft, breaking news of Kevin Durant’s trade to Houston, and OKC securing the NBA title. They unpack Tyrese Haliburton’s injury and what it means for the Pacers next season, Sam Presti’s potential move, and who was more entertaining in their prime: Harden or SGA? Plus, a look back at the best and worst moments from 4 incredible years of the pod, NBL updates, and a farewell that hits hard. Thank you for riding with us. One last time.

Pro’s back after missing a flight thanks to Landale, and there’s plenty to catch up on. Bogut and Pro break down a blockbuster Orlando trade for Desmond Bane, Steven Adams’ new deal, and the ongoing chaos of ex-NBA players in fight club mode. Game 3–5 of the NBA Finals get the full treatment, with OKC now in the driver’s seat after SGA’s all-time clutch showing and J-Dub’s 40-piece. Plus: Stephen A playing solitaire, Boogie stories, LeBron’s cryptic post, Fact or Fake News, and big NBL updates including Channel 7 rumours and the Wildcats’ rebrand.

Game 2 of the NBA Finals just wrapped and OKC bounces back with a dominant win over the Pacers—Chet and JDub showing up big. Bogues and Pro dive into the latest playoff action and what’s next in the series. Tom Thibodeau is fired in a shock move, Cleveland hires Jordan Ott, and Westbrook could be headed for Europe. Overseas, Greek league chaos hits the finals with suspended owners and fan lawsuits, while the WNBA faces bizarre off-court distractions. All that plus: Useful or Useless (with a wild Thibs stat), Fact or Fake News, and the usual Bogues & Pro banter.

Bogues and Pro hit the road for another massive episode as the NBA Finals are locked in! The Pacers stun the Knicks with speed and smarts, while OKC make light work of Minnesota in a lopsided WCF. The guys preview the Finals matchup, discuss the future of NIL with Cooper Flagg’s $28M rumors, and break down the growing issues in AAU basketball. Plus: Zion Williamson accused of rape, major staff changes in Denver, WNBA betting controversies, and much more. In the NBL, Adelaide signs Harrell and Cairns chases Patty Mills. All that and Useful or Useless, Fact or Fake News & more.

Bogues is back! He and Pro kick things off with laughs and a behind-the-scenes look at Bogut’s first-class FIBA Hall of Fame induction. The guys dive into SGA’s MVP win—was it deserved, or did Jokic suffer from voter fatigue? They debate All-NBA and All-Defensive selections, break down the blowout in Game 3 of Minne vs OKC, and marvel at the pace of Indiana’s attack against a thin Knicks rotation. Plus, a huge NBL signing—Bryce Cotton to Adelaide! As always, Useful or Useless and Fact or Fake News return with fresh takes and facts you didn’t know you needed.