Run It Back

On today’s episode, the crew reacts to the Denver Nuggets beating the Los Angeles Lakers, Anthony Davis scoring zero points in the second half, the ceiling for Jamal Murray, and LeBron James’ minutes restriction. Then, they discuss the Phoenix Suns’ victory over the Golden State Warriors, the players that surprised them the most, and their thoughts on Chris Paul’s first game with his new team. Next, they preview the Boston Celtics versus the New York Knicks and the Dallas Mavericks’ matchup against the San Antonio Spurs. After that, they decide if they’re hitting the panic buttons on various teams around the NBA. Finally, they give out their top bets ahead of Wednesday’s games. 

On today’s episode, the crew reacts to Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo signing an extension with the team, previews the opening night matchups with the Los Angeles Lakers versus the Denver Nuggets, and the Phoenix Suns going against the Golden State Warriors. Then, they discuss Minnesota Timberwolves forward Jaden McDaniels' extension and what that means for the team. Next, they react to top soundbites from around NBA media, such as who should be considered America’s team in the association, who’s the best player on the Dallas Mavericks, and more. After that, they decide if they’re buying that New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson will be dominant again, Boston Celtics forward Kristaps Porzingis will have a greater impact than Bucks guard Damian Lillard, and if Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid will finish the season with the team. Finally, they give their thoughts on the newest NBA City edition jerseys. 

On today’s episode, the crew reacts to guard Damian Lillard’s trade to the Milwaukee Bucks, the Phoenix Suns trading for guard Bradley Beal, and the Boston Celtics’ additions of forward/center Kristaps Porzingis and guard Jrue Holiday. Then, NBA insider Shams Charania shares the latest on guard James Harden’s future with the Philadelphia 76ers and if Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson will be a free agent at the end of the season. Next, they react to the top highlights from around the league during the preseason. After that, they give their expectations for three top rookies ahead of their first seasons. Finally, they give out their most confident NBA awards predictions. 

On today’s episode, the crew gives their thoughts on the Phoenix Suns trading for Bradley Beal, how the deal came together, and what’s next for Chris Paul as he’s headed to the Washington Wizards (0:50). Next, they react to the NBA suspending Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant for the first 25 games of next season (14:38). Then, Shams Charania shares the latest about the New Orleans Pelicans’ intentions to move up in the NBA Draft for Scoot Henderson (19:30). After that, they decide if they’re pressing the panic button ahead of next season for several that have hopes of competing against the NBA Champion Denver Nuggets (21:20). Finally, they go through the funniest moments of the show’s first season (42:55).

On today’s episode, the crew discusses the biggest roadblocks to the Denver Nuggets repeating as NBA Champions, what other teams around the league can learn from them, and if parity will continue to prevail as we’ve seen five different champions over the last five years (1:10). Then, they talk about whether they believe the Miami Heat will win a title with Jimmy Butler, who they could look to pursue in the offseason to bolster the roster, and if Tyler Herro should be in potential trade packages. Next, NBA insider Shams Charania shares the latest he’s heard about Khris Middleton getting arthroscopic surgery on his knee (26:20). After that, they decide if they’re buying Jimmy Butler not caring about the Hall of Fame, the Philadelphia 76ers potentially landing Bradley Beal, and more storylines from around the NBA (29:30). Finally, they pick which first-year coaches fit superlatives, such as the one most likely to reach the finals and who could get fired in the first season (39:45).

On today’s episode, the crew reacts to the Denver Nuggets winning the NBA Championship, where Nikola Jokic ranks among all-time centers after winning his first title, if the Nuggets can win another title with this core, and how the Miami Heat can get over the hump (0:35). Then, NBA Insider Shams Charania shares what he’s hearing about the New Orleans Pelicans' interest in moving up in the draft and the latest on Chris Paul with the Phoenix Suns (22:15). Next, Jamal Crawford joins the show to discuss what it was like going up against Nikola Jokic compared to Shaquille O’Neal, shares a story about when he battled with Kobe Bryant, and if he felt any different on the days when he scored 50 points leading up to the game (29:05). 

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).