STRAIGHT GAME PODCAST

Ben Simmons’ NBA comeback has suffered another devastating setback. After tearing his Achilles just before the season, is the former All-Star facing the toughest decision of his career?

On this episode of Straight Game, former NBA star Mike Bibby opens up about when he knew it was time to retire and what NBA players go through when their bodies can no longer keep up with the game.

Mike Bibby, Ty Ellis and Kyle Draper also break down:

Ben Simmons’ injury and what it means for his NBA future

Mike Bibby on knowing when it was time to walk away from basketball

The new-look Philadelphia 76ers and their potential this season

Kevin Durant’s heated exchange with Phoenix Suns owner Mat Ishbia

NBA expansion and whether Seattle and Mexico City deserve franchises

From career-changing injuries to the business of basketball, the crew brings real NBA experience to the biggest stories around the league.

🌟 Like & Subscribe Today! 🌟 🎙️ Catch the Straight Game Podcast on all podcast platforms!

📲 Connect with Straight Game:

📸 [Instagram](https://instagram.com/straightgame.podcast)

🐦 [X](https://x.com/straightgamepod)

🎵 [TikTok](https://tiktok.com/@straightgamepod1)

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mike Bibby believes the Sacramento Kings have found their next star in Darius Acuff Jr. But is the rookie ready to take control of the franchise?

On this episode of Straight Game, former NBA star Mike Bibby joins Ty Ellis and Kyle Draper to break down the biggest storylines of the NBA preseason, including Acuff's emergence in Sacramento, Ben Simmons' comeback with the Kings, and whether Steph Curry and Brandin Podziemski can lead Golden State's backcourt.

The crew also discusses the Las Vegas Aces getting swept by the Golden State Valkyries, Minnesota's new-look roster featuring Anthony Edwards, LaMelo Ball and Jonathan Kuminga, and why the San Antonio Spurs continue to set the standard as an NBA organization.

Then the conversation goes deeper into life behind the scenes in the NBA.

Who really runs an NBA franchise — the superstar, head coach or general manager? Can a coach lose an entire locker room? And can the wrong system destroy a player's NBA career?

Bibby and Ellis share their perspectives on the power dynamics, coaching decisions and locker-room relationships that fans rarely get to see.

🌟 Like & Subscribe Today! 🌟 🎙️ Catch the Straight Game Podcast on all podcast platforms!

📲 Connect with Straight Game:

📸 [Instagram](https://instagram.com/straightgame.podcast)

🐦 [X](https://x.com/straightgamepod)

🎵 [TikTok](https://tiktok.com/@straightgamepod1)

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jamal Crawford joins Straight Game to break down how he developed one of the deepest bags and most recognizable handles in NBA history.

Jamal takes Mike Bibby and Ty Ellis inside the mentality behind his legendary crossover, how he learned to read defenders and how his creativity with the basketball became his signature.

But this conversation goes far beyond the handles.

Crawford gives his thoughts on the Philadelphia 76ers, Miami Heat, Portland Trail Blazers and his sleeper team for the NBA season. He also talks about Victor Wembanyama and what makes Wemby different after getting the opportunity to work with him.

The crew also gets into the legacies of Chris Paul and Russell Westbrook, what Jamal learned from Mike Bibby during their time together with the Atlanta Hawks, and Crawford's transition from a 20-year NBA career into broadcasting with NBC.

Jamal Crawford is a three-time NBA Sixth Man of the Year and one of the most creative scorers and ball handlers the league has ever seen.

🌟 Like & Subscribe Today! 🌟 🎙️ Catch the Straight Game Podcast on all podcast platforms!

📲 Connect with Straight Game:

📸 [Instagram](https://instagram.com/straightgame.podcast)

🐦 [X](https://x.com/straightgamepod)

🎵 [TikTok](https://tiktok.com/@straightgamepod1)

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

One NBA season can change how a player is remembered forever.

Mike Bibby explains how winning a championship with the Sacramento Kings in 2002 could have changed the way people view his entire career — and that sets the tone for the Straight Game 2026-27 NBA Season Preview.

Who has the most to lose this season?

Mike Bibby, Eddie House and Ty Ellis break down the biggest questions heading into the year: whether Philly has to win the East, how its stars will share the ball, Giannis and Miami, the defending champion Knicks, what OKC is missing, the next step for Victor Wembanyama, Steph Curry and loyalty, Ja Morant’s next chapter, Ben Simmons rebuilding his confidence and much more.

Plus: CP3 vs. Russell Westbrook all-time, NBA expansion in Las Vegas and one question every player eventually faces — would you trade a championship ring for a bigger contract?

Winning changes everything.

🌟 Like & Subscribe Today! 🌟 🎙️ Catch the Straight Game Podcast on all podcast platforms!

📲 Connect with Straight Game:

📸 [Instagram](https://instagram.com/straightgame.podcast)

🐦 [X](https://x.com/straightgamepod)

🎵 [TikTok](https://tiktok.com/@straightgamepod1)

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

He achieved the dream. The dream didn't work the way he thought it would.

Marcus Banks reached the NBA as a first-round pick. But once he got there, he learned quickly that making the league guarantees you nothing.

Banks joins Mike Bibby, Ty Ellis and Kyle Draper on Straight Game Podcast for a candid conversation about his journey from Las Vegas to the 2003 NBA Draft and the reality of building a career in professional basketball.

The former Boston Celtics guard opens up about the business side of the NBA, relationships with veteran teammates, trades, contracts and the situations that changed the trajectory of his career.

Banks also takes Straight Game inside his basketball journey—from struggling academically as a kid to becoming an NBA prospect, playing professionally overseas in Greece and Lebanon, and experiencing some of the wildest basketball environments of his career.

Plus, Marcus joins the debate over Michael Jordan and LeBron James and explains what LeBron's longevity means to the GOAT conversation.

Straight Game Podcast features unfiltered basketball conversations with the players, coaches and personalities who lived it.

🌟 Like & Subscribe Today! 🌟 🎙️ Catch the Straight Game Podcast on all podcast platforms!

📲 Connect with Straight Game:

📸 [Instagram](https://instagram.com/straightgame.podcast)

🐦 [X](https://x.com/straightgamepod)

🎵 [TikTok](https://tiktok.com/@straightgamepod1)

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Milos Uzan is fighting to turn his opportunity with the Boston Celtics into a permanent place in the NBA.

After going undrafted in the 2026 NBA Draft, the former Houston Cougars point guard signed an Exhibit 10 contract with Boston and competed with the Celtics during NBA Summer League. Now, Uzan joins Straight Game to talk about proving he belongs at the NBA level, competing for his opportunity, running a team as a point guard and what he learned during Summer League.

Uzan also takes us back to his basketball roots, his development as a player, his time at Houston and the unique connection he has with Mike Bibby after living with Mike during his senior year.

#MilosUzan #BostonCeltics #NBA #Celtics #NBASummerLeague #StraightGame

🌟 Like & Subscribe Today! 🌟 🎙️ Catch the Straight Game Podcast on all podcast platforms!

📲 Connect with Straight Game:

📸 [Instagram](https://instagram.com/straightgame.podcast)

🐦 [X](https://x.com/straightgamepod)

🎵 [TikTok](https://tiktok.com/@straightgamepod1)

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Former NBA champion Glen “Big Baby” Davis joins Straight Game to tell the story of how he landed the role of King Kilo on Power Book IV: Force and how 50 Cent gave him an opportunity to step into acting after basketball. Big Baby also takes us inside his years with the Boston Celtics, what he learned playing alongside Kevin Garnett, Paul Pierce and Ray Allen, and the experiences that shaped him during his NBA career. Plus, Davis addresses his infamous altercation with Straight Game’s own Eddie House when the two were Celtics teammates. From NBA champion to King Kilo, Big Baby Davis tells his story.

🌟 Like & Subscribe Today! 🌟 🎙️ Catch the Straight Game Podcast on all podcast platforms!

📲 Connect with Straight Game:

📸 [Instagram](https://instagram.com/straightgame.podcast)

🐦 [X](https://x.com/straightgamepod)

🎵 [TikTok](https://tiktok.com/@straightgamepod1)

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Trevor Ariza played alongside Kobe Bryant, won an NBA championship with him, and saw firsthand what separated Kobe from everyone else. In this episode, Trevor explains why Kobe Bryant is his GOAT and shares what it was really like being his teammate during the Lakers’ 2009 championship run. Trevor also takes us through an 18-year NBA career that spanned three different eras of basketball. He opens up about playing alongside some of the greatest players of his generation, his years with James Harden and the Houston Rockets, how the game changed throughout his career, and the moment he knew it was time to retire. He also discusses life after basketball and his move into documentary filmmaking. From Kobe Bryant and the championship Lakers to James Harden and the evolution of the modern NBA, Trevor Ariza gives us the perspective of someone who experienced it all from inside the locker room. Subscribe for more conversations with the athletes and personalities who lived the moments we still talk about today.

🌟 Like & Subscribe Today! 🌟 🎙️ Catch the Straight Game Podcast on all podcast platforms!

📲 Connect with Straight Game:

📸 [Instagram](https://instagram.com/straightgame.podcast)

🐦 [X](https://x.com/straightgamepod)

🎵 [TikTok](https://tiktok.com/@straightgamepod1)

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What was it really like playing with Michael Jordan? NBA champion Brendan Haywood joins Mike Bibby and Kyle Draper for a hilarious, unfiltered conversation about playing alongside Michael Jordan with the Washington Wizards, his years at North Carolina, getting drafted into the NBA and the personalities he encountered during his career. Haywood breaks down just how demanding MJ was as a teammate, shares stories from his time with the Wizards, talks about competing against some of the greatest centers in NBA history and looks back at the Dallas Mavericks' battles with the Miami Heat and how they shut down Lebron James in the 2006 NBA Finals to eventually becoming an NBA champion. Then Baron Davis crashes the party. B-Diddy joins the conversation and things go off the rails as the guys get into UCLA, Arizona, North Carolina, college basketball rivalries, Mike Bibby and plenty more. This one is basketball storytelling at its best — NBA history, behind-the-scenes stories and a lot of laughs.

🌟 Like & Subscribe Today! 🌟 🎙️ Catch the Straight Game Podcast on all podcast platforms!

📲 Connect with Straight Game:

📸 [Instagram](https://instagram.com/straightgame.podcast)

🐦 [X](https://x.com/straightgamepod)

🎵 [TikTok](https://tiktok.com/@straightgamepod1)

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Metta World Peace — formerly known as Ron Artest — joins Straight Game for an in-depth conversation about his life and one of the most memorable careers in NBA history. Metta sits down with his former Sacramento Kings teammate Mike Bibby and talks about their time playing together in Sacramento, the aftermath of the Malice at the Palace and how he rebuilt his career when it appeared everything he had worked for was falling apart. He also takes us inside his years with the Los Angeles Lakers, shares stories about battling Kobe Bryant in practice, and talks about growing up in Queensbridge and the experiences that shaped him long before he reached the NBA. Away from basketball, Metta opens up about being a father and grandfather, how his perspective has changed over the years and what he still loves most about the game. #MettaWorldPeace #RonArtest #MaliceAtThePalace #kobebryant #sacramentokings #losangeleslakers 

🌟 Like & Subscribe Today! 🌟 🎙️ Catch the Straight Game Podcast on all podcast platforms!

📲 Connect with Straight Game:

📸 [Instagram](https://instagram.com/straightgame.podcast)

🐦 [X](https://x.com/straightgamepod)

🎵 [TikTok](https://tiktok.com/@straightgamepod1)

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.