Pushin' Thru

BJ Armstrong and Tate Frazier are joined by New York Times NBA reporter, Marc Stein, to discuss living life inside the NBA bubble, the changing landscape of basketball coverage, Tracy McGrady and Jermaine O'Neal's new sports agency, and the biggest storylines to watch as basketball begins in Orlando.

BJ Armstrong and Tate Frazier call Utah Jazz guard, Emmanuel Mudiay, to hear his assessment of the NBA restart thus far, the unique living conditions for the players, the best ways to spend time in the bubble, and the basketball we're about to witness over the next few months.

BJ Armstrong and Tate Frazier call NBPA Vice President Bismack Biyombo to offer his thoughts on the negotiations before the NBA bubble agreement, discuss the sacrifice NBA players are making by participating in the bubble, potential options for the other eight teams outside of Orlando, and leaning on experience to help younger players in the league.

BJ Armstrong and Tate Frazier are joined by Yahoo senior NBA writer, Vincent Goodwill, to discuss his story on a possible Disney bubble campus byproduct: The rebirth of the NBA super team.

BJ Armstrong and Tate Frazier welcome Detroit Pistons general manager Troy Weaver to discuss his plan to restore the Pistons brand, following in the footsteps of Joe Dumars, his Russell Westbrook discovery, his reunion with Derrick Rose in Detroit, and the plan for the Pistons draft pick this year.

BJ Armstrong and Tate Frazier are joined by senior ESPN writer, Zach Lowe, to discuss the weirdest storylines heading into the Bubble, shaking off the writing rust after a four-month hiatus, the approach to CBA discussions for next season, the 2013 Conference Finals sliding doors with Kawhi Leonard and Paul George, and potential Marc Gasol Bubble All-Stars.

BJ Armstrong and Tate Frazier are joined by Professor of Cinema and Media Studies in the USC School of Cinematic Arts, Dr. Todd Boyd, to discuss the many facets involved in defining the "culture", the power of athlete voices in today's world, the problem with talking heads in sports media, the importance of learning Black History, and Dr. Boyd's ties to the game of basketball.

BJ Armstrong and Tate Frazier welcome Brooklyn Nets guard, Spencer Dinwiddie, to share his unique perspective on the economics behind the NBA Bubble, battling COVID-19 symptoms before making a decision on Orlando, the challenges ahead with the new CBA, and skipping out on Harvard to pursue his basketball dreams.

BJ Armstrong and Tate Frazier are joined by basketball pioneer, Muggsy Bogues, to discuss the art of the steal, the story behind acting in 'Space Jam' while coming off surgery, green-lighting his trade to Golden State for BJ in 1998, and his 'Voters and Floaters' voter registration drive.

BJ Armstrong and Tate Frazier discuss Larry David's return to 'Curb', Cam Newton's new opportunity with Bill Belichick, and the importance of coaching. Then, BJ's teammate in Charlotte, J.R. Reid, joins to discuss his early days at UNC, gambling on the Hornets team bus, and the lessons he's learned as a coach with King Rice.