In this summer edition of The Timeout, Dwyane Wade, D. Wright, Bob, and Chris Johnson take a break from hoops to talk about fireworks, fatherhood, and all things July 4th. They swap childhood stories—homemade M80s, Roman candle battles, and firework fails—then fast forward to life as dads juggling summer camps, recitals, and college prep.

The crew also gets into travel habits (shorts vs. sweats, socks with slides), airplane comfort, and how their summer looks now. Even a power outage mid-show doesn’t stop the laughs, real talk, and good vibes.

Music Credit: Khari Mateen

What We Discussed:

• 00:00 Introduction
• 00:17 Childhood Memories From July 4th
• 09:28 Summer Schedule As Parents 
• 19:00 Tears, Growth & New Beginnings
• 22:32 Power Cut At The Timeout 
• 23:22 Socks On Or Slides At The Beach?
• 32:18 Shorts Or Sweatpants On An Airplane?
• 44:52 Summertime Break
• 49:33 4th Of July Stories
• 51:57 Summertime Schedule Without Kids
• 01:05:39 Drop Off On Father's Day
• 01:14:38 POV On Chris' Summer Schedule

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In this summer edition of The Timeout, Dwyane Wade, D. Wright, Bob, and Chris Johnson take a break from hoops to talk about fireworks, fatherhood, and all things July 4th. They swap childhood stories—homemade M80s, Roman candle battles, and firework fails—then fast forward to life as dads juggling summer camps, recitals, and college prep.

The crew also gets into travel habits (shorts vs. sweats, socks with slides), airplane comfort, and how their summer looks now. Even a power outage mid-show doesn’t stop the laughs, real talk, and good vibes.

Music Credit: Khari Mateen

What We Discussed:

• 00:00 Introduction
• 00:17 Childhood Memories From July 4th
• 09:28 Summer Schedule As Parents 
• 19:00 Tears, Growth & New Beginnings
• 22:32 Power Cut At The Timeout 
• 23:22 Socks On Or Slides At The Beach?
• 32:18 Shorts Or Sweatpants On An Airplane?
• 44:52 Summertime Break
• 49:33 4th Of July Stories
• 51:57 Summertime Schedule Without Kids
• 01:05:39 Drop Off On Father's Day
• 01:14:38 POV On Chris' Summer Schedule

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Trade season is here and it’s getting spicy. Dwyane Wade, Dorell Wright, Chris Johnson, and Bob dive into the biggest offseason moves, challenge front office decisions, and talk patience vs. pressure in today’s NBA. From KD landing in Houston to the Desmond Bane trade head-scratcher, the crew brings insight, heat, and a few laughs as they unpack what’s really going on behind the scenes.

Music Credit: Khari Mateen.

What We Discussed:

• 00:00 Introduction
• 01:00 Live from Fanatics Fest – First Timeout Show Energy
• 02:30 KD to Houston – Smart Play or Panic Move?
• 05:44 Patience vs. Microwave Culture in the NBA
• 08:19 OKC’s Blueprint vs. Houston’s Gambit
• 10:55 Desmond Bane to Orlando – What Are We Doing?
• 13:20 Big Threes, Ball Sharing & Shrinking Rosters
• 15:50 Memphis Reloads – Can KCP & Cole Fill Bain’s Role?
• 18:10 Draft Picks = Leverage: Playing the Long Game
• 20:33 JJJ as a #3, Not a #2 – Memphis' Real Needs
• 24:00 Drew Holiday to Portland – Mentor or Mismatch?
• 26:45 Boston’s Youth Movement – Can It Work?
• 29:17 KD to Miami? Why It Was Never Happening
• 31:05 CJ to Wizards – A Wasted Opportunity?
• 33:20 Front Office Games & What's Next Before the Draft

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In this Game 7 special of The Timeout, Dwyane Wade, D Wright, Bob, and Chris Johnson jump on live mid-Finals action from home to break down the biggest night in basketball. As OKC storms past Indiana to claim the title, the crew reacts in real-time to Tyrese Haliburton’s devastating early injury, dissect how it shifted the Pacers' rhythm, and credit OKC’s depth and poise on the biggest stage.

They spotlight Alex Caruso’s surprising offensive impact, Chet Holmgren’s unicorn-like evolution, and SGA’s crowning moment as both regular season and Finals MVP. The conversation goes deeper—debating legacy, leadership styles, the shifting landscape of dynasties in today’s NBA, and whether Russell Westbrook deserves more flowers.

Plus, the guys reflect on building The Timeout since the Luka trade, celebrate the platform’s fast rise, and tease a pivot toward deeper convos—from barbershop talk to fatherhood—in the offseason.

Music Credit: Khari Mateen.

What We Discussed:

• 00:00 Introduction
• 01:01 Haliburton, Game 7 Run
• 9:04 Players Shouldn't Be Discredited.
• 11:21 Confirming Game 7 Predictions
• 14:33 OKC Will Need To Defend Their Titlr
• 16:08 Drama In WNBA, Attacks & Injuries
• 23:28 Unicorn Player: OKC Chet Holmgren
• 30:59 Shai Gilgeous: Greatest OKC Player?
• 47:16 OKC Becoming Champions & Coaches Politics
• 58:02 SGA Is A Leader
• 1:02:08 Phoenix & Houston Rocket
• 01:15:05 The Timeout NBA Season

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In this episode of The Timeout, Dwyane Wade, D Wright, Bob, Chris Johnson and guest Lance Fresh break down Indiana’s 92–62 rout of OKC in Game 6 of the NBA Finals and tee up the winner-takes-all Game 7. They spotlight Tyrese Haliburton’s clutch shooting, Obie Toppin’s off-ball mastery, and Andrew Nembhard’s lockdown defense on SGA, while critiquing OKC’s “laid-back” intensity and lauding Rick Carlisle’s bold move to start TJ McConnell early. 

Drawing on Pat Riley’s teachings and Dwyane’s own 2006 Finals heroics, they debate the impact of veteran leadership, fan energy as the “sixth man,” and even player fashion risks at center court.

Picks are split: Fresh rides with the Pacers, Bob and Chris back an SGA-anchored OKC comeback, and Dwyane goes with the MVP at home.

Music Credit: Khari Mateen.

What We Discussed:

• 00:00 Introduction
• 00:24 Evaluating Indiana's Performance In Game 6
• 05:35 Haliburton Made A Difference In Game 6
• 08:46 The Red Callout Effect
• 10:40 Different Perspectives In The Timeout
• 16:52 The Pacer's Defensive Performance
• 23:49 Huddles Players Have To Gone Through
• 24:57 Real Fans Of Basketball
• 25:50 The Court Show
• 29:37 Teamwork In OKC 
• 33:52 How Indiana & OKC Can Win The Championship
• 42:17 First MVP Finals 
• 48:24 Can Indiana Do It Again?
• 51:38 Game 7 Predictions

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They said small markets can’t deliver classics—well, this Finals is proving otherwise. D-Wade, Bob, and Chris break down how OKC’s young coaching staff outmaneuvered Indy’s vets, flipping Game 6 on the road and putting the Thunder one win away from a title. They talk Halliburton’s clutch gene, why this OKC run is more impressive than any MVP season, and how this unpredictable series might come down to Game 7 fireworks. Forget the big names—this is pure basketball.

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D-Wade, Bob, and Chris unpack what Indiana has to do if they want any shot at stealing one. It starts with adjusting—fast. OKC’s gameplan changed midgame (twice), and Indiana never caught up. Tyrese went into iso mode, and that’s not their strength. Meanwhile, OKC’s pressure only grows at home. The ball is in their stars' hands, and role guys know the assignment: screen, roll, space, stay ready. The guys ask—can Indy steal another, or did they just give the juice back to OKC?

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In this episode of The Timeout, Dwyane Wade, Bob, and Chris Johnson break down Game 4’s turning point—when OKC stole back momentum with a gritty, physical fourth quarter.

They get into the Uno reverse moment: OKC down five, then flipping it with smart coaching, SGA slipping traps, and Jaylen Williams getting downhill. Indiana had it—until missed free throws, fouls, and Siakam disappearing late.

They spotlight OB Toppin’s growth, McConnell’s chaos, and why Carlisle’s schemes nearly stole the game. But SGA’s clutch burst and OKC’s defensive switch-ups sealed it.

This Finals is chess, not checkers—and Game 4 just reset the board.

Music Credit: Khari Mateen.

What We Discussed:

• 00:00 Introduction
• 01:35 SGA Is Incredible
• 02:45 Toppin's Improved Role & Impact
• 05:29 Intensifying Finals Dynamics 
• 07:45 SGA's Challenges, Coaching Performance
• 10:02 Game 4's Decisive Moments & SGA's Defensive Effort 
• 17:09 Defensive Mastery: Nembhard & N.Smith 
• 21:01 SGA's Fatigue, Role Player Value
• 26:21 Defensive Intensity, Offensive Triggers
• 30:02 Nembhard, Timeouts & OKC’s 4th Turnaround 
• 36:45 SGA, Clutch Focus & Uno Reverse
• 48:54 Carlisle's Strategic Options 
• 58:43 Finals Unpredictability & Pure Basketball
• 1:08:23 The Chess Game In Basketball
• 1:11:38 OKC: Game 5 Momentum

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In this episode of The Timeout, Dwyane Wade, Bob, and Chris Johnson sit down with six-time All-Star DeMar DeRozan for a real conversation about longevity, consistency, and sticking to what works. Deebo shares why the mid-range still matters, how he studies the game to stay effective, and the discipline behind 17 seasons at the top—no alcohol, no shortcuts, just work.

They also break down Game 2 of the Finals: how OKC made the right adjustments, from SGA attacking differently to Caruso’s defensive presence and the impact of playing two bigs. On the Pacers side, the guys talk what’s missing—why Siakam and Turner have to show up, and how Haliburton can lead without forcing.

From old-school one-on-one battles to today’s overreliance on analytics, the episode covers how the game’s changing—and who’s built to last.

Music Credit: Khari Mateen

What We Discussed:

• 00:00 Introduction
• 01:39 DeMar DeRozan: Staying True To The Game
• 07:46 How The Pacers & Okc Can Win
• 18:32 Adjustments in OKC
• 20:26 DeMar DeRozan: My Playoff Mentality
• 26:03 The Two-Big Lineup Impact
• 35:04 DeMar's Isolation Mentality
• 47:23 What Happens Off The Court
• 51:45 DeMar DeZozan: Feeling Like I Belong & Accomplished
• 55:27 Who's Hoopin', What's Up?
• 1:06:41 Michael Beasley Vs Lance Stevenson
• 1:18:06 Game 3 Predictions

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In this episode of The Timeout, Dwyane Wade, D Wright, Bob, and Chris Johnson break down Game 1 of the NBA Finals between OKC and the Pacers.

They highlight OKC’s tough defense and key players like Caruso, Dort, and Wallace. On Indiana’s side, the crew digs into their early turnover issues and how they cleaned it up in the second half. Haliburton’s clutch shooting, Siakam’s key put-back, and the Pacers’ bench production helped pull off a rare comeback, overcoming a seven-point deficit in the final minute.

The guys agree the Pacers made this series competitive and discuss what both teams need to adjust moving forward.

Music Credit: Khari Mateen.

What We Discussed:

• 00:00 Introduction
• 01:17 SGA Dominates, Pacers Struggle To Keep Up
• 07:48 Give Credit To OKC
• 11:46 Type Impact Missing For The Pacers
• 21:43 Rebounding Guards & How To Wear Down SGA
• 28:32 The Pacers Pull Off The Impossible!!!
• 48:33 Pacers' Grit & Grind

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