NBA Hang Time

NBA Hang Time episodes:

• 02.19.2021

  Celebrating Sekou Smith (Part 3)

  NBA Hang Time continues to pay tribute to its longtime host Sekou Smith. His former Hang Time co-hosts Rick Fox and Lang Whitaker reflect on their bond that formed into a brotherhood. The Athletic writer Marcus Thompson and Miami Heat...

  
• 02.17.2021

  Celebrating Sekou Smith (Part 2)

  NBA Hang Time continues to pay tribute to its longtime host Sekou Smith. The Undefeated’s Marc Spears & writer / host Jemele Hill share stories and fond memories of their friend and colleague. Young, rising talent The Ringer’s Logan Murdock...

  
• 02.15.2021

  Celebrating Sekou Smith (Part 1)

  NBA Hang Time pays tribute to its longtime host Sekou Smith with a pair of conversations between his friends and colleagues: NBA.com’s John Schuhmann & The Boston Globe’s Gary Washburn and NBA.com’s Shaun Powell & The Athletic’s David Aldridge. The outpouring of...

  
• 01.12.2021

  Michael Grady and the Brooklyn Nets

  Michael Grady, courtside reporter for the YES network joins the NBA Hang Time podcast to talk about the dynamic duo of Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant. Michael sheds light on Kyrie’s “personal leave”, the depth of the Nets bench and...

  
• 01.09.2021

  Boston Celtics with Gary Washburn

  Boston Globe NBA writer Gary Washburn hops on the Hang Time podcast to shed light on his experience traveling with the Boston Celtics, how Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum have evolved on and off the court and what it will...

  
• 01.07.2021

  Majority of the Minority with Candace Parker

  Los Angeles Spark and NBA on TNT analyst Candace Parker joins the Hang Time podcast to discuss the justice movement the WNBA is driving forward. Candace shares her thoughts on how Becky Hammon served as the first woman head coach...

  
• 01.05.2021

  Logan Murdock and Steph's 62

  Logan Murdock of The Ringer kicks off the 2021 Hang Time podcast with his initial reaction to Stephen Curry’s career high 62 points. Logan touches on how social media pressured Steph into such an incredible performance, how the rise of...

  
• 12.29.2020

  The Glove, Gary Payton

  NBA Hall of Famer and NBATV analyst, Gary Payton, “The Glove” hops on the Hang Time podcast to talk his thoughts on the Clippers losing by 50 points, the shortened season and why he thinks the NBA is still “soft”....

  
• 12.23.2020

  Reactions and Previews with Master Tesfatsion

  Bleacher Report on-air talent and senior writer Master Tesfatsion reacts to the games from Opening Night and how the dynamic duo of Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant will be impossible to stop this season. Master shares why he's excited for...

  
• 12.22.2020

  Power Rankings with John Schuhmann

  NBA writer John Schuhmann talks early season power rankings with Sekou Smith. They dive into their favorite teams heading into the season and which teams they expect to make a big splash. John shares some concerns for Joel Embiid and...

  
• 12.19.2020

  The Future of the Atlanta Hawks with Dominique Wilkins

  NBA Hall of Famer Dominique Wilkins joins the Hang Time podcast to talk about why the Atlanta Hawks might surprise some people in this upcoming season, Trae Young’s leadership and what it's like to be a generational player. See omnystudio.com/listener for...

  
• 12.17.2020

  Jason Jackson Previews the East

  Miami Heat sportscaster and writer Jason Jackson previews the Eastern Conference on this newest addition of NBA Hang Time. Jason sheds light on who he sees making the Finals, why the Nets have his interest and why the Bucks have...

  
• 12.15.2020

  Channing Frye Previews the West

  With NBA Opening Night quickly approaching, NBA Champion Channing Frye joins the Hang Time podcast to preview the Western Conference. Channing talks about his favorite to come out of the Western Conference, sleeper teams in the West and individual Western...

  
• 11.26.2020

  Brad Turner Wants Some Respect

  LA Times sports reporter Brad Turner hops on the Hang Time podcast to talk about the big splashes the Lakers made in NBA free agency. Brad sheds light on the growing tension between Lakers and Clippers after the Lakers acquired...

  
• 11.19.2020

  Tony Parker "Beyond All My Dreams"

  NBA Champion, former Spurs and French international star point guard, Tony Parker talks with Sekou about his newest book "Beyond All My Dreams". Tony reflects on his experience as the first European point guard, the evolution of the international player...

  
• 11.16.2020

  Andy Katz and the NBA Draft

  Andy Katz joins Sekou to talk everything NBA draft related on this special episode of NBA Hang Time. Andy shares who he thinks will go number one and who might fall to the later rounds. Sekou and Andy discuss how...

  
• 11.14.2020

  Dave Bing "Attacking The Rim"

  NBA Hall of Fame inductee, former Detroit Pistons guard and former mayor of Detroit, Michigan, Dave Bing joins Sekou Smith to discuss the release of his newest book “Attacking the Rim”. Dave talks about how his style of basketball would...

  
• 10.29.2020

  Paul Westhead "The Speed Game"

  Former NBA, WNBA and collegiate basketball coach Paul Westhead talks with Sekou about the release of his new book, The Speed Game. Paul sheds light on the resistance he faced from his players and other coaches about fast-break basketball and...

  
• 10.24.2020

  Harvey Araton "Our Last Season"

  New York City sports journalist Harvey Araton joins Sekou on this episode to discuss his newest book “Our Last Season”. Henry dives into how a friendly relationship with a New York Knicks fan turned into a lifelong friendship. See omnystudio.com/listener for...

  
• 10.09.2020

  Over 100 Days in the Bubble

  Members of the Turner Sports family, Morgann Mitchell and Jonathan Scott join the Hang Time podcast to talk about their experience in the Orlando bubble. Morgann dives into why she asks those thought provoking questions to the players, the importance...

  
• 10.08.2020

  Playoffs in the Bubble with NBA Deputy Commissioner Mark Tatum

  NBA Deputy Commissioner Mark Tatum joins Sekou to talk about the thoroughness and the amount of planning he went through to make the bubble possible. Mark sheds light on his approach to social equity and what he will tell his...

  
• 10.06.2020

  Spencer Haywood, The Godfather of Free Agency

  NBA Hall of Famer and Godfather of free agency, Spencer Haywood discusses with Sekou about his upcoming book, The Spencer Haywood Rule. Spencer talks NBA Finals, the importance of passing stories down and how the NBA wouldn’t be where it...

  
• 10.02.2020

  Playoffs in the Bubble with Marc Spears

  Senior NBA writer for The Undefeated, Marc Spears talks with Sekou about the crucial blow the Miami Heat took after losing Bam Adebayo and Goran Dragic to injuries after Game 1 of the NBA Finals, the people behind the scenes...

  
• 09.30.2020

  Playoffs in the Bubble with Steve Smith

  Steve Smith hops on the Hang Time podcast to talk how the Miami Heat expected to be in the Finals since the beginning of the season, the Los Angeles Clippers moving on from Doc Rivers and how Sekou is keeping...

  
• 09.29.2020

  Playoffs in the Bubble with Chris Haynes

  Yahoo Sports' Senior NBA Insider Chris Haynes joins Sekou to look at the Finals matchup between the Miami Heat and Los Angeles Lakers. He discusses LeBron’s legacy, why Anthony Davis vs Bam Adebayo is the battle he’s looking forward to...

  
• 09.25.2020

  Shifting Your Mind with Brian Levenson

  Writer and sports psychologist Brian Levenson, hops on the Hang Time podcast to talk about the link between mental health and mental preparation, his book “Shift Your Mind” and why it’s so important to listen, accept and reflect in these...

  
• 09.23.2020

  Playoffs in the Bubble with Brian Anderson

  NBA on TNT sideline reporter Brian Anderson shares what it’s like to call games in the bubble, how the players are playing at an incredibly high level and LeBron's comments about not being named MVP. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more...

  
• 09.21.2020

  Playoffs in the Bubble with Rebecca Haarlow

  NBA on TNT sideline reporter Rebecca Haarlow talks with Sekou about the importance of Gordon Hayward for the Celtics to take control of their series, how we’re seeing the Heat flourish with Andre Iguodala and Jae Crowder on the floor...

  
• 09.18.2020

  Sounds from the week with Gary Washburn

  Boston Globe NBA writer, Gary Washburn talks with Sekou about the Celtics collapse during Game 2 and react to the interviews from Jaylen Brown, Jayson Tatum and Kemba Walker about the screaming that took place in the Celtics locker room...

  
• 09.17.2020

  Playoffs in the Bubble with Chris Webber

  NBA on TNT color analyst Chris Webber talks with Sekou about the shocking performance from the Los Angeles Clippers in their Game 7 defeat to the Denver Nuggets, how the Bubble is an equalizer and why LeBron James is built...

  
• 09.14.2020

  Playoffs in the Bubble with Allie LaForce

  NBA on TNT sideline reporter Allie LaForce sits with Sekou to talk about life in the bubble, how the Nuggets have played with a chip on their shoulder all postseason, how Kawhi Leonard has stepped up as a vocal leader...

  
• 09.11.2020

  Sounds from the week with John Schuhmann

  NBA.com writer John Schuhmann joins Sekou Smith to react to the best sounds of the week from the NBA. Both Sekou and John dive into Steve Nash's press conference as the Brooklyn Nets new head coach, Kevin Durant's thoughts regarding...

  
• 09.10.2020

  Playoffs in the Bubble with Stan Van Gundy

  Stan Van Gundy joins Sekou Smith to discuss what makes this Heat team so special and why Erik Spoelstra is finally getting the credit he deserves as a coach. Stan explains why the Clippers have the most depth out of...

  
• 09.08.2020

  Playoffs in the Bubble with Kevin Harlan

  NBA on TNT sports announcer Kevin Harlan joins Sekou on the Hang Time podcast to discuss his experience calling games without fans, how the Miami Heat have caught his eye and how these playoffs are some of the best basketball...

  
• 09.04.2020

  Sounds from Game 3

  Sekou dives into OG Anunoby's game winning buzzer beater from Game 3 of the Boston Celtics and Toronto Raptors matchup and reacts to the postgame interviews of Jaylen Brown and OG Anunoby.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad...

  
• 09.02.2020

  Playoffs in the Bubble with Taylor Rooks

  Bleacher Report’s Taylor Rooks describes to Sekou how she strives to tell the stories that we don’t always see on tv. Taylor shares how she asks the tough questions and how the emotional interviews of Donovan Mitchell, Fred Vanvleet and...

  
• 09.02.2020

  Playoffs in the Bubble with Jared Greenberg

  NBA on TNT's reporter Jared Greenberg joins Sekou Smith to talk about the emotional Game 6 interview from Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray and how he has grown into a vocal leader on and off the court. Jared shares how...

  
• 08.13.2020

  Playoff Lookahead with Marc Spears

  As the NBA regular season comes to a close, Sekou Smith and Senior NBA Writer for The Undefeated, Marc Spears joins from the bubble to recap the latest NBA action. Marc sheds light on Damian Lillard’s incredible performances, his favorites...

  
• 07.29.2020

  NBA Restart | Washington Wizards

  Wizards beat reporter Ava Wallace joins Sekou Smith to discuss how, despite the absence of stars John Wall and Bradley Beal, the Wizards can build on the opportunity to participate in the NBA restart through the development of their young...

  
• 07.28.2020

  NBA Restart | Phoenix Suns

  NBA analyst Jim Jackson joins Sekou Smith to discuss what the Phoenix Suns will have to do in order to find success in Orlando, the rising stardom of Devin Booker, the role Deandre Ayton will play, and who will step...

  
• 07.27.2020

  NBA Restart | Orlando Magic

  NBA TV analyst Dennis Scott joins Sekou Smith to discuss how far Aaron Gordon and the Magic can go inside the Orlando bubble, the return of Markelle Fultz and Mo Bamba and more on this episode of Hang TIme's 22-team...

  
• 07.26.2020

  NBA Restart | San Antonio Spurs

  Senior NBA.com writer Michael C. Wright joins Sekou Smith to discuss the Spurs' quest for an NBA record 23rd-straight postseason appearance. With LaMarcus Aldridge out for the remainder of the season, do Coach Popovich & DeMar DeRozan have enough to...

  
• 07.25.2020

  NBA Restart | New Orleans Pelicans

  Pelicans play-by-play announcer Joel Meyers joins Sekou Smith to discuss New Orleans' fight for a Western Conference playoff spot and the culture David Griffin is building with his young core of Zion Williamson, Lonzo Ball & Brandon Ingram on this...

  
• 07.24.2020

  NBA Restart | Sacramento Kings

  The Athletic's Jason Jones joins Sekou Smith to talk Sacramento as the young, 'underdog' Kings make a push for the playoffs in Orlando. Can De'Aaron Fox lead this group into the No. 8 seed? Can Buddy Hield continue to make...

  
• 07.23.2020

  NBA Restart | Brooklyn Nets

  NBA.com's John Schuhmann joins Sekou Smith to discuss what the depleted Brooklyn Nets hope to get out of Orlando, how Caris LeVert can use this trip as an opportunity to shine, and what the future holds with Kyrie and KD...

  
• 07.22.2020

  NBA Restart | Memphis Grizzlies

  Grind City Media's Lang Whitaker joins Sekou Smith to discuss the young, hungry Grizzlies, the Rookie of the Year frontrunner Ja Morant, the potential of Jaren Jackson Jr. and more. We're taking a look at all 22 teams featured in...

  
• 07.21.2020

  NBA Restart | Indiana Pacers

  NBA Champion Quinn Buckner joins Sekou Smith to discuss the status of Victor Oladipo and Malcolm Brogdon, why rebounding is the key to success for Indiana, what he's expecting from Domantas Sabonis in Orlando and more on the Indiana Pacers...

  
• 07.20.2020

  NBA Restart | Portland Trail Blazers

  NBA Champion Channing Frye joins Sekou Smith to talk Blazers and give his unique perspective on the NBA restart, including the type of preparation and focus he believes it will take to win under these circumstances. Channing explains why he...

  
• 07.19.2020

  NBA Restart | Boston Celtics

  Celtics Courtside Reporter Abby Chin joins Sekou Smith to discuss the chemistry of Boston's young tandem Jayson Tatum & Jaylen Brown, the leadership style of Kemba Walker and why the Celtics are poised to make it out of the East...

  
• 07.18.2020

  NBA Restart | Los Angeles Clippers

  NBA.com's Shaun Powell joins Sekou Smith to discuss the Los Angeles Clippers' quest for a championship in Orlando. Will Kawhi Leonard win a title with his third NBA franchise? Will Paul George complete the ultimate comeback story? Do the Clippers...