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Get A Bucket Show

Tré

Join a sports show where Tré discusses all things sports (i.e. basketball). With sports being a microcosm of life, this allows for a bevy of topics ranging from X's and O's to life decisions!

In basketball the basic fundamental principle is to Get A Bucket! We study and admite the greatest bucket getters, but also those who assist, defend, rebound as all aspects lead to Getting A Bucket!! Remember, it's important that we listen and learn from one another, so make sure to tune in and let me know your honest opinions! Trying to help the world through sports conversation!!!

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Friday · 19 min
Why The Dream And Valkyrie Are Up 2-0
Send us Fan Mail My game two predictions are wrong, but the basketball is too good to ignore as the Dream and Valkyrie jump out 2-0 on the road favorites. I break down why possessions, point guard impact, and coaching decisions are swinging these WNBA 2026 semifinals. • Liberty improvement on pick-and-roll defense but not enough ball security • Turnover gap as the quiet reason Atlanta controls Game 2 • Angel Reese’s two-way impact and growing case as Atlanta’s most consistent force • Sabrina Ionescu vs Jordin Canada as a decisive point guard battle • Jonquel Jones production overshadowed by costly turnovers and decision-making • Allisha Gray injury update and the risk of disrupting chemistry on return • Liberty path to a comeback at home with bench energy and cleaner execution • Valkyrie vs Aces nail-biter and why Golden State’s defense travels • A’ja Wilson vs Gabby Williams as the defining two-way matchup • Jackie Young struggles against Gabby’s pressure and what must change • Bench production and “fresh legs” rotation as a real advantage • Natalie Nakase vs Becky Hammon coaching contrast, including late-game fouling strategy Please make sure to like, subscribe, comment, and tell anyone who’s anyone. Support the show https://linktr.ee/GetABucketShow for more content!!!
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Thursday · 12 min
Who Rules The NBA's Atlantic Division In 2026-2027
Send us Fan Mail I break down my Atlantic Division expectations for the 2026-2027 NBA season with one rule in mind: barring injury. I lay out projected starters and benches, then rank playoff odds, pressure, and the best players across the division. • Knicks rotation outlook and why I treat them as a playoff lock • 76ers roster build and why I say they must make the playoffs • Raptors health swing and why I keep a playoff question mark • Celtics expectations after last season’s result and why I still lean playoffs • Nets talent ceiling and why I have them missing the postseason • Atlantic Division storyline debate and whether it is the East’s toughest • Best team argument between the defending champ Knicks and the 76ers on paper • Biggest expectations list and who becomes the biggest letdown without a title • Top 20 players in the division and best players by position Please make sure to like, subscribe, comment, tell anyone who's anyone about the show. Support the show https://linktr.ee/GetABucketShow for more content!!!
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Wednesday · 18 min
NBA 2027 Central Division Playoff Expectations By Team
Send us Fan Mail I rank the NBA’s 2027 Central Division with a strict no-injuries assumption and explain why Detroit sits on top while Cleveland carries serious pressure to convert talent into postseason results. I also break down which teams feel playoff-safe, which teams feel like development stories, and who I think are the best players at each position in the division. • Central Division standings projection with a no-injuries premise • Detroit Pistons as the projected division leader and why the roster fit works • Cleveland Cavaliers as a clear playoff team with defensive upside and high expectations • Indiana Pacers as the biggest question mark tied to Tyrese Haliburton’s return • Chicago Bulls as a young team trending upward but outside the playoff picture • Milwaukee Bucks as a team unlikely to make the playoffs despite theoretical shooting variance • Argument for the Central as the weakest division in the East or NBA • Best team, biggest expectations, and biggest letdown rankings • Top player list led by Cade Cunningham plus position-by-position leaders Please make sure to like, subscribe, comment, tell anyone who's anyone about the show Support the show https://linktr.ee/GetABucketShow for more content!!!
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Tuesday · 26 min
Why These WNBA Playoff Teams Fell Short In 1st Round
Send us Fan Mail We break down the WNBA first-round playoff exits and the real reasons these teams came up short when the game tightened. We call out what each roster is missing and what changes could turn a quick exit into a deeper run next season. • Mystics take a step forward while point guard play remains the big question • Shakira Austin’s playoff drop-off and what it means for expectations • Draft and free agency paths for more playmaking and shooting in Washington • Wings face the Arike decision with trade value rising after a huge series • Paige Bueckers’ next leap and why spacing could unlock the offense • Jessica Shepard’s shaky playoffs and the need for confidence under pressure • Fever exposed by defense issues despite real offensive firepower • Kelsey Mitchell free agency and the ripple effect on Indiana’s ceiling • Caitlin Clark’s playoff performance plus ways to lower turnovers • Aliyah Boston’s impact and why the offense should feature her more • Lynx disappointment after a sweep and what star standards look like • Why Minnesota needs more height and a cleaner matchup plan Please make sure to like, subscribe, comment, tell anyone who's anyone one about the WNBA playoffs, and two, about my show. Support the show https://linktr.ee/GetABucketShow for more content!!!
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October 5 · 16 min
2026 Playoff Semifinals Shockers In The WNBA
Send us Fan Mail We recap WNBA semifinals Game 1 as both favorites take hits, then dig into the stats that actually swung the night: a disastrous Liberty third quarter, sloppy turnovers, and a shocking rebounding gap that powered the Valkyrie. We also look ahead to Game 2 adjustments, including what Alicia Gray’s hand injury could mean and whether the Aces can match Golden State’s effort and physicality. • Early bracket context and why we lean Liberty and Aces • Liberty vs Dream Game 1 breakdown and the third-quarter collapse • Alicia Gray injury impact and whether Atlanta’s scoring is repeatable • Sabrina Ionescu playmaking concerns despite 27 points • Jonquel Jones and Breanna Stewart defensive value vs needed scoring balance • Valkyrie vs Aces defensive game plan and why 60 points matters • rebounding disparity as the loudest possession stat • Game 2 expectations and what would change our finals pick I am curious who do you all think will win these matchups? Do you have the Liberty losing or winning to the dream? Do you have the Aces winning or losing to the Valkyrie? I'm curious how your thoughts. Please make sure to hit that like and subscribe button. Comment on anyone who's anyone about the show. Trying to get the ratings up a little bit, you know, just a little bit. Support the show https://linktr.ee/GetABucketShow for more content!!!
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October 1 · 11 min
How Repeatable Is Playoff Chaos In The WNBA
Send us Fan Mail We run through the latest WNBA playoff bracket after the Dream knock out the Mystics, then turn that into real questions about consistency and what “contender” actually looks like. We also preview Aces vs Fever and Valkyries vs Wings, focusing on what’s repeatable, what’s not, and who we expect to advance. • Dream momentum and why the second round reveals everything • Mystics offseason priorities starting with point guard play • Shakira Austin expectations and the pressure of next season • Why Aces experience and defense set the baseline • What the Fever must win in shot volume and efficiency • The need for Aces role players to step up behind A’ja Wilson and Jackie Young • Wings vs Valkyries and whether Arike’s 45-point path can happen again • Gabby Williams’ big night and the Valkyries’ depth advantage • Our picks for who reaches the next round Please make sure to like, subscribe, comment to anyone who's in one one about the WNBA and two about my show Support the show https://linktr.ee/GetABucketShow for more content!!!
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September 30 · 8 min
A Coach Cannot Blame The Bracket After Dominating All Year
Send us Fan Mail The Lynx go wire to wire as the No. 1 seed, then get swept by a Liberty team that punches first and never lets up. We react to Cheryl Reeve’s “better matchup” comment, talk coaching accountability, and ask what this loss does to how we judge top players. • The Lynx sweep fallout and why it feels worse than a normal loss • Why blaming matchups sounds different when you are the top seed • The Liberty not being a traditional eighth seed due to injuries • Coaching adjustments versus player execution in a short series • How one postseason can shift perception of star rankings • Questions for listeners on Reeve’s quote and the surprise level of the sweep Please make sure to like, subscribe, comment, tell anyone who's anyone about the show. Support the show https://linktr.ee/GetABucketShow for more content!!!
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September 29 · 19 min
Game 1 WNBA Playoffs Recaps And Prediction Changes
Send us Fan Mail We react to WNBA playoffs Game 1 results and test our predictions against what the games actually reveal. We break down why defense, turnovers, and guard play matter more than a single hot shooting night, then update our path to the second round. • Liberty’s dominant win over the Lynx and why it changes our series pick • Brianna Stewart’s complete performance and what it means for Minnesota’s matchup problems • Lynx guard production, shot quality, and why Game 2 is a must-win • Valkyries vs Wings takeaways, including Paige Bueckers’ scoring and Dallas’ roster questions • Aces vs Fever recap through the lens of A’ja Wilson’s MVP-level impact • Caitlin Clark and Kelsey Mitchell efficiency concerns and how Indiana can respond • Dream vs Mystics breakdown focused on free throws, turnovers, and pressure defense • Updated predictions for Liberty, Valkyries, Aces, and Dream advancing Please make sure to like, subscribe, comment, tell anyone who's anyone one about the WNBA, and two, about my show. Support the show https://linktr.ee/GetABucketShow for more content!!!
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September 28 · 23 min
My Sinuses Flared Up From ESPN Rankings
Send us Fan Mail I go down ESPN’s NBA Top 50 rankings and call out the spots that make me question the whole list. I give my own ranges for key players and ask what a “best player” ranking should actually value: talent, health, defense, and playoff impact. • Joel Embiid ranked 41 despite elite production when healthy • Paolo Banchero ranked 36 even with clear No. 1 option upside • Zion Williamson missing and Anthony Davis ranked 40 due to injury concerns • Donovan Mitchell at 10 feeling too high compared with other stars • Trae Young at 44 ignoring consistent scoring and playmaking • Lauri Markkanen at 49 and why that underrates his skill set • Brandon Ingram unranked and the inconsistency around injured players • Cooper Flagg ranked 23 and why that feels premature • Tyrese Haliburton at 19 coming off injury and the double standard • Jamal Murray at 21 and how Jokic context changes the evaluation • Chet Holmgren James Harden Evan Mobley placements versus my top 50 line • Jalen Duren ranked 33 plus postseason effort concerns and the 200 million decision • Austin Reaves ranked 37 and why role and defense matter for team ceiling • Brandon Miller and Kon Knueppel ranked too high based on current all-around game • Closing question to listeners on ESPN’s list versus my rankings So please make sure to like, subscribe, comment, tell anyone who's anyone about the show. Support the show https://linktr.ee/GetABucketShow for more content!!!
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September 25 · 22 min
WNBA 2026 Round One Picks
Send us Fan Mail We break down the 2026 WNBA playoff schedule and why the best-of-three first round makes every possession feel like a coin flip. I run through the current bracket, highlight the key player matchups, and lock in my Round 1 predictions with a quick look at what Round 2 could become. • The 2026 WNBA playoff format from best of three to best of seven • The current seeding and how the bracket advances • Lynx vs Liberty as a Finals level Round 1 series and why perimeter defense matters • Valkyries vs Wings as defense vs shot making plus the Gabby Williams vs Paige Bueckers spotlight • Aces vs Fever built around A’ja Wilson and Kelsey Mitchell with Chelsea Gray vs Caitlin Clark as the chess match • Dream vs Mystics as an inconsistent matchup where Jordan Canada’s experience and the Austin vs Reese battle swing outcomes • My picks to advance and what the second round could look like Please make sure that you like, subscribe, comment, tell anyone who's anyone one about the WNBA and this playoffs coming up September 27th, and two about my show. Support the show https://linktr.ee/GetABucketShow for more content!!!
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September 24 · 14 min
Injuries Change Everything From Playoffs To The Future
Send us Fan Mail Injuries flip a season’s story in a heartbeat, and I dig into why losing a quarterback or a star can change everything from expectations to playoff chances. I also make the case that depth, roster construction, and even the right role player can decide whether a team survives the injury bug. • Quarterback injuries changing team goals by Week 3 • Backup plans and why fans still feel whiplash • Why the quarterback is like the NBA star • Roster construction as insurance against missed time • Glue guys and defenders who quietly hold teams together • Injuries affecting future seasons and post-return performance • Early-season injuries vs late-season injuries for fan optimism Please make sure to hit that like and subscribe button, comment, tell anyone who's anyone about the show. Support the show https://linktr.ee/GetABucketShow for more content!!!
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September 23 · 13 min
A Starting Spot Never Guarantees Closing Minutes
Send us Fan Mail We debate whether you would rather start the game or finish it, and why those jobs carry different pressure and value. We break down how we decide who closes when performance, defense, and the hot hand collide with the depth chart. • Starters set tone and matchups while closers decide outcomes • Starting does not guarantee finishing and defense is often the swing factor • Coaching the game over coaching the depth chart • Trust built through consistency especially at point guard • Best five players not always best five lineup because roles matter • Late game checklist: shot creation, defense, decisions, free throws, rebounding, composure • Hot hand situations and managing pride and team chemistry Please make sure to like, subscribe, comment, tell anyone who's anyone about the show. Support the show https://linktr.ee/GetABucketShow for more content!!!
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September 22 · 17 min
We Don’t Shoot Too Many Threes, We Shoot Them Wrong
Send us Fan Mail We debate whether basketball really has “too many threes,” or if the real issue is too many bad threes dressed up as smart analytics. We break down what makes a three good or stupid, why Steph Curry changed the league, and why the mid-range still deserves respect. • The difference between too many threes and too many bad threes • How inside out basketball shaped earlier eras • Why analytics, spacing, and comebacks fuel three-point volume • The real pros of threes: efficiency, floor spacing, role expansion • The real cons: repeatable offense, settling, live by the three swings • Clear signs of a bad three: wrong shooter, early clock, no advantage, bad game situation • A quick ranking of shot difficulty from layups to mid-range creation • The “Get a Bucket” verdict: balance the offense and earn your threes Please make sure to like, subscribe, comment, tell anyone who's anyone about the show Support the show https://linktr.ee/GetABucketShow for more content!!!
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September 21 · 15 min
Can A Season Be Successful Without A Ring?
Send us Fan Mail We argue with the “championship or bust” mindset and lay out a smarter way to judge whether a season is truly successful. We weigh expectations, growth, identity, and context across pro basketball, college, high school, Special Olympics, and even pickup runs. • Championship pressure at the pro level and why money changes expectations • Why a first-round loss can still signal success for a young team • Expectations as the first measuring stick and how it changes coach and team evaluations • Improvement and development as a season-long standard for players and teams • Why rings matter but do not erase strong individual or team contribution • How college and high school seasons get judged differently based on program context • Special Olympics coaching goals that never show up in the standings • Pickup basketball habits that make a player valuable beyond scoring • Five-part success test: expectations, improvement, identity, maximizing talent, positioning for the ultimate goal • Hypotheticals that test your values: near-contender vs surprise team, one ring vs a decade of competitiveness Please make sure to hit that like and subscribe button, comment on anyone who's anyone about the show. Support the show https://linktr.ee/GetABucketShow for more content!!!
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September 18 · 9 min
A Special Olympics Basketball Player On Shooting And Team Culture
Send us Fan Mail We sit down with Special Olympics basketball player Jeyoon (JC) to talk about his game, his team success with the Green Machine, and why the three pointer is his favorite way to get a bucket. He shares what he wants to improve next and drops breaking news about a move to a new team. • JC’s basketball background and five years with the Green Machine • Back to back championships and chasing a three peat • Why the three pointer is his go to bucket • Honest talk on teammates, shooting, and teamwork • Offense over defense and what drives that choice • Skill goals for next season, focus, low defensive stance, fingertip dribbling • Starter goals for the state games • Switching to the Patriots and following Coach Mike • Message to former teammates before a possible matchup Please make sure to like, subscribe, comment, tell anyone who's anyone about the show. Support the show https://linktr.ee/GetABucketShow for more content!!!
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September 17 · 14 min
Real Inclusion On The Court
Send us Fan Mail We push back on the idea that inclusion is just letting someone wear a jersey and step on the floor. We argue that real involvement comes from defined roles, real coaching, trust, and belonging with a purpose from Special Olympics to the NBA. • Separating participation from meaningful involvement • Assessing strengths and weaknesses to create real roles • Challenging assumptions about what athletes can do • Why roles matter more than equal touches • How NBA and WNBA teams define jobs and draft for potential • Removing ego and managing emotions as part of coaching • Giving bench players a purpose and a pathway to grow • Using communication as a role that changes outcomes • Spotting fake inclusion like blowout “pity minutes” • Questions to measure trust, accountability, and true belonging Please make sure to like, subscribe, comment, tell anyone who's anyone about the show Support the show https://linktr.ee/GetABucketShow for more content!!!
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September 16 · 20 min
Final 2026 WNBA Awards Predictions With Stats And Context
Send us Fan Mail We lock in our final 2026 WNBA award predictions and explain the stats and context behind every pick. We debate what should matter most in awards voting, then ask you to tell us where our ballot is right and where it’s off. • Coach of the Year as a true two-way debate between Natalie Nakase and Cheryl Reeve • Sixth Woman of the Year case for Janelle Salaün over Sophie Cunningham based on two-way impact • Rookie of the Year as Olivia Miles’ award given her production, efficiency, and role as the engine • Most Improved Player leaning Jessica Shepard with Shakira Austin close behind • Defensive Player of the Year weighing advanced metrics and rim deterrence, nod to Shakira Austin over A’ja Wilson • MVP breakdown with A’ja Wilson over Kelsey Mitchell, with efficiency, defense, and win shares as separators Please make sure to hit that like and subscribe button. Comment so anyone who's anyone about the show. Support the show https://linktr.ee/GetABucketShow for more content!!!
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September 15 · 17 min
FIBA Gold And The WNBA Playoff Crunch
Send us Fan Mail Team USA takes France’s best punch, climbs out of a 14-point hole, and still walks away with a convincing FIBA title win. We then shift to the WNBA’s chaotic restart and the playoff seeding chess match where home court, rest, and health all collide. • Team USA’s championship run and why the final score hides the real fight • Breanna Stewart’s MVP-level impact as an all-around two-way star • Jackie Young and Chelsea Gray delivering defense, timing, and veteran control • France’s threat now and how international chemistry is closing the gap • The WNBA resuming fast and why fatigue becomes a real factor • Injury risk after heavy minutes and what coaches can realistically control • Home court versus fresh legs as the regular season ends • Lynx and Valkyries seeding logic and when to sit key players • Aces as a dangerous rested team with a favorable stretch • Dream vs Fever angles and what rest could change • The Liberty Mystics Wings logjam and matchup preferences • Debate over who should have gotten more minutes in the FIBA final Please make sure to like, subscribe, comment, tell anyone who's anyone about the show. Support the show https://linktr.ee/GetABucketShow for more content!!!
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September 14 · 13 min
A Special Olympics Hooper Explains Why Positivity Matters In Sports
Send us Fan Mail We catch up with Christian, a Special Olympics athlete, and let his sports fandom turn into a real talk on effort, roles, and what makes winning feel good. From Warriors basketball to the Indiana Fever, we keep coming back to one idea: your mindset shows up on every possession. • Warriors fandom built on Steph Curry and Shaun Livingston style of play • Indiana Fever talk and why Sophie Cunningham stands out • Basketball versus baseball and the memories that shape sports loyalty • Special Olympics basketball and why a positive attitude matters • Coaching, camaraderie and playing with people you trust • Team-first goals plus a personal focus on slowing down the shot Please make sure to hit that like and subscribe button. Comment to anyone who's anyone about the show. Support the show https://linktr.ee/GetABucketShow for more content!!!
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September 11 · 17 min
Bucket Getter Or Complete Player.....Your Choice?!
Send us Fan Mail We debate whether the best foundation for a team is a pure bucket getter or a truly complete two-way player who impacts both ends. We define both labels, test them against NBA and WNBA examples, then land on what we value most when building a franchise. • Our definitions of bucket getter versus complete player • Why late-clock shot making and pressure free throws still count as buckets • NBA examples that fit the bucket getter label and why some stars break the mold • Why mismatch advantages are different from pure bucket getting • WNBA comparisons with Diana Taurasi, Maya Moore, A'ja Wilson and Breanna Stewart • The Caitlin Clark efficiency debate and what double teams really mean • College basketball examples and how winning profiles translate • How coaching experience shapes what matters most in a lineup • The question of which skill set is harder to replicate Please make sure to hit that like and subscribe button, comment on anyone who's anyone about the show. Support the show https://linktr.ee/GetABucketShow for more content!!!
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