Season 3, Episode 1- Diehlman at Tip-off: The '25-'26 NBA Season Forecast

In the season 3 premiere of "Diehlman at Halftime," Larry and new co-host Chris DiPietro discuss the major changes to the podcast and explain the podcast's weekly format. They also give predictions for the upcoming 2025-26 season!

Power Rankings Predictions
Major Award Predictions/Made-Up Award Predictions
Interesting Storylines to Follow
NBA Finals Predictions

All music written by Larry Diehlman

Release date: Monday, Oct. 20, 2025

Chapters

• 0:15 Introduction
• 8:42 Power Rankings Predictions: Top Tier Teams
• 32:00 Power Rankings Predictions: Middle Tier Teams
• 52:37 Power Rankings Predictions: Bottom Tier Teams
• 1:09:40 Major Awards Predictions: MVP
• 1:13:23 Major Awards Predictions: Rookie of the Year
• 1:15:50 Major Awards Predictions: Coach of the Year
• 1:18:49 Major Awards Predictions: Defensive Player of the Year
• 1:20:49 Major Awards Predictions: Sixth Man of the Year
• 1:23:30 Major Awards Predictions: Most Improved Player
• 1:26:26 Made-Up Awards Predictions: Alex Caruso Key Addition of the Year Award
• 1:29:22 Made-Up Awards Predictions: Black Hole of the Year Award
• 1:31:21 Made-Up Awards Predictions: StreamEast Champion Award
• 1:33:57 Interesting Storylines to Watch
• 1:42:47 NBA Finals Predictions
• 1:46:16 Conclusion