On today’s episode, the crew previews Game 5 of the NBA Finals between the Denver Nuggets and Miami Heat, whether they believe the Heat can extend the series, and what Aaron Gordon has proved in this series (0:55). Then, former Denver Nuggets head coach George Karl joins to share his game plan to stop Nikola Jokic, the best and worst parts of coaching Carmelo Anthony, and his response to Kenyon Martin’s comments about him on the show last Monday (22:55). Finally, the crew decides if they're buying Victor Wembanyama struggling in the first game of the French League Finals and the Toronto Raptors hiring Darko Rajakovic as its head coach (43:48). 

On today’s episode, the crew previews Game 3 of the NBA Finals between the Denver Nuggets and Miami Heat (0:30). Then, NBA insider Shams Charania shares what he’s hearing regarding James Harden’s next team and new additions to the Phoenix Suns coaching staff (10:20). Next, the crew chats about what the Suns should do with Deandre Ayton moving forward. After that, Matt Barnes returns to discuss whether Ja Morant deserves another suspension, if he’s buying the idea of a reunion between LeBron James and Kyrie Irving, his thoughts on the NBA Finals as it heads into a pivotal Game 3, and what it was like playing on the 2016-17 Golden State Warriors team (17:55). Finally, the crew reacts to Damian Lillard reportedly preferring to go to the Miami Heat if he were to leave the Portland Trailblazers (44:45). 

On today’s episode, the crew reacts to the report that Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving has reached out to Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James about the prospect of playing together in Dallas, whether the Mavericks have enough to offer in a trade, and would Luka Doncic want this to happen (0:25). Then, Cleveland Cavaliers head coach J.B. Bickerstaff joins the show to discuss what he learned from the first-round playoff loss to the New York Knicks, the team’s top offseason priorities, and what it’s like to be a coach in today’s NBA (13:05). Next, the crew gives their thoughts on several news stories around the league, such as the NBA’s decision to wait until after the finals to announce Ja Morant’s punishment, Adam Silver hinting at an expansion team, and more (35:35). Finally, they preview Game 3 of the NBA Finals between the Denver Nuggets and Miami Heat, with the series tied 1-1 (44:53). 

On today’s episode, the crew recaps the Miami Heat taking Game 2 of the NBA Finals against the Denver Nuggets, how this changes the outlook on the series, what the Heat did differently defensively compared to Game 1, and which team is under more pressure to win Game 3 (0:35). Next, Shams Charania gives the inside scoop on the Detroit Pistons hiring Monty Williams as its next head coach, Frank Vogel joining the Phoenix Suns for the same role, and players committing to play for Team USA for the FIBA World Cup (17:00). Then, Kenyon Martin joins the show to discuss what happened during the 2006 NBA playoffs with his suspension, what it was like guarding prime Shaquille O’Neal, and whether he thinks the players in the NBA today are soft (26:10).

On today’s episode, the crew discusses how Bam Adebayo can limit Nikola Jokic, Shams Charania shares when we might see Tyler Herro return in the NBA Finals, which team is under more pressure between the Miami Heat or Denver Nuggets, and if anyone besides Nikola Jokic will take home Finals MVP (0:40). Then, 2-time Super Bowl Champion Travis Kelce joins the show to chat about his thoughts on the Cleveland Cavaliers’ season, if he was rooting for LeBron James after the Cavs were eliminated from the playoffs, what happened with his memorable first pitch at the Cleveland Guardians' game, and the prospect of DeAndre Hopkins joining the Kansas City Chiefs after his release (17:55). Finally, the crew chats about whether the Golden State Warriors dynasty is ending with Bob Myers stepping down as GM, if the Denver Nuggets should retire both Nikola Jokic and Carmelo Anthony’s #15 jerseys, and react to Scottie Pippen’s comments where he called Michael Jordan a “horrible player” (35:55).

On today’s episode, the crew discusses the Miami Heat winning Game 7 against the Boston Celtics to advance to the NBA Finals, who’s to blame for the Celtics losing the series, Joe Mazzulla’s future with the team, and whether they should give Jaylen Brown a supermax contract (0:45). Next, Shams Charania shares what went into the Milwaukee Bucks' decision to hire Adrian Griffin as its next head coach and Giannis Antetokounmpo’s impact on the choice (17:40). Then, Jock Landale joins the show to talk about what it’s like going up against Nikola Jokic, the motivation behind defending Deandre Ayton as his teammate received a bunch of criticism, what he learned in his rookie season with Gregg Popovich, and his future with the Phoenix Suns as he heads into free agency (21:05). Finally, the crew gives their thoughts on the potential rule change that would give technical fouls to players that flop and the report that Nick Nurse chose the Philadelphia 76ers over the Suns (41:35). 

On today’s episode, the crew discusses the Boston Celtics avoiding the sweep against the Miami Heat, what changed for Jayson Tatum in Game 4, if they believe the Heat took its foot off the gas pedal, whether the Celtics can make history to overcome the 3-0 deficit, and which team the Denver Nuggets should be rooting for (0:40). Then, Shams Charania provides the latest update on the finalists for the Phoenix Suns' next head coach (12:00). After that, NBA Champion Dwight Howard joins the show to share his experience playing in Taiwan, recruiting NBA players to join him overseas, and his thoughts on Nikola Jokic after the Nuggets swept the Los Angeles Lakers (15:30). Finally, the crew decides if they’re buying several quotes and storylines from around the NBA (30:30). 

On today’s episode, the crew discusses the Denver Nuggets sweeping the Los Angeles Lakers, whether Nikola Jokic is separating himself from the rest of the league in the playoffs, the chances LeBron James retires, and where the Lakers go from here (0:40). Then, musician/Lakers fan Flea joins the show to share his reaction to his team getting eliminated from the playoffs, what he would do as GM heading into the offseason, and the origins of his podcast (21:45). Finally, the crew previews Game 4 between the Miami Heat and Boston Celtics (40:55).

On today’s episode, the crew reacts to the Miami Heat’s dominating Game 3 win over the Boston Celtics to take a 3-0 series lead, who’s to blame for the Celtics’ collapse, if they believe Boston quit, and Gabe Vincent’s projected market in free agency (0:40). Then, they discuss what the Denver Nuggets proved in its Game 3 win against the Los Angeles Lakers as they also took a 3-0 lead in the series, their thoughts on Jamal Murray’s impressive play so far, whether LeBron and Anthony Davis are wearing down, and if the Lakers can come back to win the series (14:05). After that, actor/Knicks fan Jerry Ferrara joins the show to chat about whether the New York Knicks’ season was still a success, if they should trade Julius Randle, what he talked about with Aaron Rodgers at Game 2 in MSG, and his reaction to Carmelo Anthony retiring (23:24). Finally, Shams Charania shares what he’s hearing around the league about the NBA All-Star Game and Bob Myers’ future (40:55). 

On today’s episode, the crew discusses the Denver Nuggets winning Game 1 of the Western Conference Final against the Los Angeles Lakers, whether Nikola Jokic is the best player on the planet, and if the Lakers should feel optimistic after the Game 1 loss (0:30). Then, they react to the San Antonio Spurs winning the NBA lottery and the right to draft presumptive first-overall pick Victor Wembanyama and their biggest takeaways from how the rest of the picks shook out (12:25). Next, they talk about the Philadelphia 76ers firing Doc Rivers, potential replacements to watch, and whether Doc would’ve survived if the Sixers had beaten the Celtics (25:10). After that, they preview Game 1 of the Miami Heat and Boston Celtics series and if they believe the Heat can upset the Celtics (32:30). Finally, NBA Champion Stephen Jackson joins the show to chat about what Victor Wembanyama can expect playing for the Spurs, his advice for Ja Morant as he continues to find himself in the news for the wrong reasons, and his podcast “All The Smoke” with Matt Barnes (35:40).