Veteran NBA writers Sekou Smith and John Schuhmann analyze the latest NBA news, storylines, and more with guests from around the NBA world.
Celebrating Sekou Smith (Part 3)
NBA Hang Time continues to pay tribute to its longtime host Sekou Smith. His former Hang Time co-hosts Rick Fox and Lang Whitaker reflect on their bond that formed into a brotherhood. The Athletic writer Marcus Thompson and Miami Heat Courtside Reporter Jason Jackson discuss the impact Sekou had on their personal lives. Yahoo Sports writer Chris Haynes and NBA TV analyst Dennis Scott share why Sekou put such an emphasis on professionalism and telling the truth. The outpouring of love continues with a collection of messages from around the league.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2/19/2021 • 1 hour, 25 minutes, 34 seconds
Celebrating Sekou Smith (Part 2)
NBA Hang Time continues to pay tribute to its longtime host Sekou Smith. The Undefeated’s Marc Spears & writer / host Jemele Hill share stories and fond memories of their friend and colleague. Young, rising talent The Ringer’s Logan Murdock & Bleacher Report’s Master Tesfatsion discuss how Sekou inspired and encouraged them. The outpouring of love continues with a collection of messages from around the league.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2/17/2021 • 56 minutes, 55 seconds
Celebrating Sekou Smith (Part 1)
NBA Hang Time pays tribute to its longtime host Sekou Smith with a pair of conversations between his friends and colleagues: NBA.com’s John Schuhmann & The Boston Globe’s Gary Washburn and NBA.com’s Shaun Powell & The Athletic’s David Aldridge. The outpouring of love continues with a collection of messages from around the league.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2/15/2021 • 52 minutes, 35 seconds
Michael Grady and the Brooklyn Nets
Michael Grady, courtside reporter for the YES network joins the NBA Hang Time podcast to talk about the dynamic duo of Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant. Michael sheds light on Kyrie’s “personal leave”, the depth of the Nets bench and how they need to improve defensively if they hope to go deep in the playoffs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
1/12/2021 • 26 minutes, 45 seconds
Boston Celtics with Gary Washburn
Boston Globe NBA writer Gary Washburn hops on the Hang Time podcast to shed light on his experience traveling with the Boston Celtics, how Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum have evolved on and off the court and what it will take for the Celtics to get the NBA Finals. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
1/9/2021 • 24 minutes, 34 seconds
Majority of the Minority with Candace Parker
Los Angeles Spark and NBA on TNT analyst Candace Parker joins the Hang Time podcast to discuss the justice movement the WNBA is driving forward. Candace shares her thoughts on how Becky Hammon served as the first woman head coach for the San Antonio Spurs, how the WNBA is the "majority of the minority in this country" and the evolution of the game.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
1/7/2021 • 19 minutes, 43 seconds
Logan Murdock and Steph's 62
Logan Murdock of The Ringer kicks off the 2021 Hang Time podcast with his initial reaction to Stephen Curry’s career high 62 points. Logan touches on how social media pressured Steph into such an incredible performance, how the rise of social media plays into the spontaneity of basketball and the importance of players utilizing their platform for social justice. Sekou and NBA writer John Schuhmann reflects on his Power Rankings for the week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
1/5/2021 • 28 minutes, 10 seconds
The Glove, Gary Payton
NBA Hall of Famer and NBATV analyst, Gary Payton, “The Glove” hops on the Hang Time podcast to talk his thoughts on the Clippers losing by 50 points, the shortened season and why he thinks the NBA is still “soft”. NBA.com writer John Schuhmann dives into his Power Rankings for this week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
12/29/2020 • 26 minutes, 10 seconds
Reactions and Previews with Master Tesfatsion
Bleacher Report on-air talent and senior writer Master Tesfatsion reacts to the games from Opening Night and how the dynamic duo of Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant will be impossible to stop this season. Master shares why he's excited for the continuation of the Luka domination in Dallas, why this is Luka's era of NBA basketball and what he's looking forward to with the Christmas day games. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
12/23/2020 • 25 minutes, 44 seconds
Power Rankings with John Schuhmann
NBA writer John Schuhmann talks early season power rankings with Sekou Smith. They dive into their favorite teams heading into the season and which teams they expect to make a big splash. John shares some concerns for Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons and why the Portland Trailblazers will finish the season as one of the top four teams in the West.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
12/22/2020 • 18 minutes, 46 seconds
The Future of the Atlanta Hawks with Dominique Wilkins
NBA Hall of Famer Dominique Wilkins joins the Hang Time podcast to talk about why the Atlanta Hawks might surprise some people in this upcoming season, Trae Young’s leadership and what it's like to be a generational player.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
12/19/2020 • 19 minutes, 39 seconds
Jason Jackson Previews the East
Miami Heat sportscaster and writer Jason Jackson previews the Eastern Conference on this newest addition of NBA Hang Time. Jason sheds light on who he sees making the Finals, why the Nets have his interest and why the Bucks have so much to prove this season. Jason also picks his Eastern conference award recipients. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
12/17/2020 • 25 minutes, 58 seconds
Channing Frye Previews the West
With NBA Opening Night quickly approaching, NBA Champion Channing Frye joins the Hang Time podcast to preview the Western Conference. Channing talks about his favorite to come out of the Western Conference, sleeper teams in the West and individual Western Conference award selections.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
12/15/2020 • 30 minutes, 5 seconds
Brad Turner Wants Some Respect
LA Times sports reporter Brad Turner hops on the Hang Time podcast to talk about the big splashes the Lakers made in NBA free agency. Brad sheds light on the growing tension between Lakers and Clippers after the Lakers acquired Montrezl Harrell. He also mentions how Magic Johnson, Rob Pelinka and Jeanie Buss are a triple-threat…oh yeah and Brad wants some damn respect!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11/26/2020 • 20 minutes, 20 seconds
Tony Parker "Beyond All My Dreams"
NBA Champion, former Spurs and French international star point guard, Tony Parker talks with Sekou about his newest book "Beyond All My Dreams". Tony reflects on his experience as the first European point guard, the evolution of the international player in the NBA, his favorite championship run and how being a champion in the NBA was one of his biggest dreams. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11/19/2020 • 17 minutes, 19 seconds
Andy Katz and the NBA Draft
Andy Katz joins Sekou to talk everything NBA draft related on this special episode of NBA Hang Time. Andy shares who he thinks will go number one and who might fall to the later rounds. Sekou and Andy discuss how the pandemic and early start to the NBA season will affect this rookie class in the future.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11/16/2020 • 26 minutes, 7 seconds
Dave Bing "Attacking The Rim"
NBA Hall of Fame inductee, former Detroit Pistons guard and former mayor of Detroit, Michigan, Dave Bing joins Sekou Smith to discuss the release of his newest book “Attacking the Rim”. Dave talks about how his style of basketball would allow him to play in the NBA today, why he had to be a mentor to the younger players in the league and how he ended up as the Mayor of Detroit and the owner of his own company.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11/14/2020 • 25 minutes, 7 seconds
Paul Westhead "The Speed Game"
Former NBA, WNBA and collegiate basketball coach Paul Westhead talks with Sekou about the release of his new book, The Speed Game. Paul sheds light on the resistance he faced from his players and other coaches about fast-break basketball and his experience coaching basketball legends. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
10/29/2020 • 23 minutes, 47 seconds
Harvey Araton "Our Last Season"
New York City sports journalist Harvey Araton joins Sekou on this episode to discuss his newest book “Our Last Season”. Henry dives into how a friendly relationship with a New York Knicks fan turned into a lifelong friendship.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
10/24/2020 • 34 minutes, 50 seconds
Over 100 Days in the Bubble
Members of the Turner Sports family, Morgann Mitchell and Jonathan Scott join the Hang Time podcast to talk about their experience in the Orlando bubble. Morgann dives into why she asks those thought provoking questions to the players, the importance of protecting Black women and how her NBA background has made her comfortable talking to just about anyone in the league about anything. Jonathan Scott has spent over 100 days in the bubble and he talks about his unique experience being one of the first people in Orlando and his mindset coming in.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
10/9/2020 • 28 minutes, 41 seconds
Playoffs in the Bubble with NBA Deputy Commissioner Mark Tatum
NBA Deputy Commissioner Mark Tatum joins Sekou to talk about the thoroughness and the amount of planning he went through to make the bubble possible. Mark sheds light on his approach to social equity and what he will tell his family and friends about his bubble experience.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
10/8/2020 • 20 minutes, 47 seconds
Spencer Haywood, The Godfather of Free Agency
NBA Hall of Famer and Godfather of free agency, Spencer Haywood discusses with Sekou about his upcoming book, The Spencer Haywood Rule. Spencer talks NBA Finals, the importance of passing stories down and how the NBA wouldn’t be where it is today without him.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
10/6/2020 • 38 minutes, 51 seconds
Playoffs in the Bubble with Marc Spears
Senior NBA writer for The Undefeated, Marc Spears talks with Sekou about the crucial blow the Miami Heat took after losing Bam Adebayo and Goran Dragic to injuries after Game 1 of the NBA Finals, the people behind the scenes who made the Bubble possible and the NBA's approach to hiring more Black head coaches. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
10/2/2020 • 24 minutes, 24 seconds
Playoffs in the Bubble with Steve Smith
Steve Smith hops on the Hang Time podcast to talk how the Miami Heat expected to be in the Finals since the beginning of the season, the Los Angeles Clippers moving on from Doc Rivers and how Sekou is keeping his bike for the rest of the finals. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
9/30/2020 • 21 minutes, 33 seconds
Playoffs in the Bubble with Chris Haynes
Yahoo Sports' Senior NBA Insider Chris Haynes joins Sekou to look at the Finals matchup between the Miami Heat and Los Angeles Lakers. He discusses LeBron’s legacy, why Anthony Davis vs Bam Adebayo is the battle he’s looking forward to and how his NBA bubble bike crew is keeping him sane in these last weeks.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
9/29/2020 • 24 minutes, 50 seconds
Shifting Your Mind with Brian Levenson
Writer and sports psychologist Brian Levenson, hops on the Hang Time podcast to talk about the link between mental health and mental preparation, his book “Shift Your Mind” and why it’s so important to listen, accept and reflect in these times that we are living in.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
9/25/2020 • 33 minutes, 27 seconds
Playoffs in the Bubble with Brian Anderson
NBA on TNT sideline reporter Brian Anderson shares what it’s like to call games in the bubble, how the players are playing at an incredibly high level and LeBron's comments about not being named MVP.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
9/23/2020 • 18 minutes, 24 seconds
Playoffs in the Bubble with Rebecca Haarlow
NBA on TNT sideline reporter Rebecca Haarlow talks with Sekou about the importance of Gordon Hayward for the Celtics to take control of their series, how we’re seeing the Heat flourish with Andre Iguodala and Jae Crowder on the floor and why Jimmy Butler will come out with a statement performance in Game 4.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
9/21/2020 • 20 minutes, 11 seconds
Sounds from the week with Gary Washburn
Boston Globe NBA writer, Gary Washburn talks with Sekou about the Celtics collapse during Game 2 and react to the interviews from Jaylen Brown, Jayson Tatum and Kemba Walker about the screaming that took place in the Celtics locker room postgame.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
9/18/2020 • 11 minutes, 56 seconds
Playoffs in the Bubble with Chris Webber
NBA on TNT color analyst Chris Webber talks with Sekou about the shocking performance from the Los Angeles Clippers in their Game 7 defeat to the Denver Nuggets, how the Bubble is an equalizer and why LeBron James is built for the bubble.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
9/17/2020 • 18 minutes, 43 seconds
Playoffs in the Bubble with Allie LaForce
NBA on TNT sideline reporter Allie LaForce sits with Sekou to talk about life in the bubble, how the Nuggets have played with a chip on their shoulder all postseason, how Kawhi Leonard has stepped up as a vocal leader on and off the court and how she’s looking forward to not getting cut off by the rope when the champion hoists that Larry O’Brien trophy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
9/14/2020 • 16 minutes, 59 seconds
Sounds from the week with John Schuhmann
NBA.com writer John Schuhmann joins Sekou Smith to react to the best sounds of the week from the NBA. Both Sekou and John dive into Steve Nash's press conference as the Brooklyn Nets new head coach, Kevin Durant's thoughts regarding Steve Nash, Michael Porter Jr.'s remarks about what the Nuggets need to do differently and Anthony Davis's reaction to some unexpected guests who interrupted one of his interviews. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
9/11/2020 • 16 minutes, 30 seconds
Playoffs in the Bubble with Stan Van Gundy
Stan Van Gundy joins Sekou Smith to discuss what makes this Heat team so special and why Erik Spoelstra is finally getting the credit he deserves as a coach. Stan explains why the Clippers have the most depth out of any team and how Jamal Murray, Donovan Mitchell and Jaylen Brown are must-watch television. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
9/10/2020 • 24 minutes, 48 seconds
Playoffs in the Bubble with Kevin Harlan
NBA on TNT sports announcer Kevin Harlan joins Sekou on the Hang Time podcast to discuss his experience calling games without fans, how the Miami Heat have caught his eye and how these playoffs are some of the best basketball games we've ever seen. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
9/8/2020 • 18 minutes, 51 seconds
Sounds from Game 3
Sekou dives into OG Anunoby's game winning buzzer beater from Game 3 of the Boston Celtics and Toronto Raptors matchup and reacts to the postgame interviews of Jaylen Brown and OG Anunoby. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
9/4/2020 • 5 minutes, 44 seconds
Playoffs in the Bubble with Taylor Rooks
Bleacher Report’s Taylor Rooks describes to Sekou how she strives to tell the stories that we don’t always see on tv. Taylor shares how she asks the tough questions and how the emotional interviews of Donovan Mitchell, Fred Vanvleet and Doc Rivers were the most moving for her. She explains why the Houston Rockets know there are no excuses when it comes to winning their crucial game 7 matchup with the Oklahoma City Thunder.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
9/2/2020 • 21 minutes, 56 seconds
Playoffs in the Bubble with Jared Greenberg
NBA on TNT's reporter Jared Greenberg joins Sekou Smith to talk about the emotional Game 6 interview from Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray and how he has grown into a vocal leader on and off the court. Jared shares how Chris Paul has impacted the Thunder and how NBA teams are approaching social activism for the remainder of the playoffs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
9/2/2020 • 25 minutes, 40 seconds
Playoff Lookahead with Marc Spears
As the NBA regular season comes to a close, Sekou Smith and Senior NBA Writer for The Undefeated, Marc Spears joins from the bubble to recap the latest NBA action. Marc sheds light on Damian Lillard’s incredible performances, his favorites in the East, how dangerous the Nuggets can be in the playoffs and more. Marc shares what life is like for him in Orlando and why he’s excited to take Sekou fishing when he arrives!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8/13/2020 • 25 minutes, 41 seconds
NBA Restart | Washington Wizards
Wizards beat reporter Ava Wallace joins Sekou Smith to discuss how, despite the absence of stars John Wall and Bradley Beal, the Wizards can build on the opportunity to participate in the NBA restart through the development of their young players.
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7/29/2020 • 19 minutes, 58 seconds
NBA Restart | Phoenix Suns
NBA analyst Jim Jackson joins Sekou Smith to discuss what the Phoenix Suns will have to do in order to find success in Orlando, the rising stardom of Devin Booker, the role Deandre Ayton will play, and who will step up for Monty Williams off the bench.
We're only a few days away from the return of the 2019-20 season! Catch up on all the teams taking the floor in Orlando with our 22-team NBA restart series. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
7/28/2020 • 27 minutes, 48 seconds
NBA Restart | Orlando Magic
NBA TV analyst Dennis Scott joins Sekou Smith to discuss how far Aaron Gordon and the Magic can go inside the Orlando bubble, the return of Markelle Fultz and Mo Bamba and more on this episode of Hang TIme's 22-team NBA Restart series!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
7/27/2020 • 20 minutes, 39 seconds
NBA Restart | San Antonio Spurs
Senior NBA.com writer Michael C. Wright joins Sekou Smith to discuss the Spurs' quest for an NBA record 23rd-straight postseason appearance. With LaMarcus Aldridge out for the remainder of the season, do Coach Popovich & DeMar DeRozan have enough to lead an otherwise young group to the No. 8 seed in the Western Conference?
Prepare for the July 30th return of the 2019-20 season with Hang Time's NBA restart series! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
7/26/2020 • 24 minutes, 3 seconds
NBA Restart | New Orleans Pelicans
Pelicans play-by-play announcer Joel Meyers joins Sekou Smith to discuss New Orleans' fight for a Western Conference playoff spot and the culture David Griffin is building with his young core of Zion Williamson, Lonzo Ball & Brandon Ingram on this episode of our 22-team restart series. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
7/25/2020 • 22 minutes
NBA Restart | Sacramento Kings
The Athletic's Jason Jones joins Sekou Smith to talk Sacramento as the young, 'underdog' Kings make a push for the playoffs in Orlando. Can De'Aaron Fox lead this group into the No. 8 seed? Can Buddy Hield continue to make a splash off the bench? All of this and more in today's episode of Hang Time's 22-team NBA Restart series! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
7/24/2020 • 20 minutes, 28 seconds
NBA Restart | Brooklyn Nets
NBA.com's John Schuhmann joins Sekou Smith to discuss what the depleted Brooklyn Nets hope to get out of Orlando, how Caris LeVert can use this trip as an opportunity to shine, and what the future holds with Kyrie and KD at the helm. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
7/23/2020 • 21 minutes, 34 seconds
NBA Restart | Memphis Grizzlies
Grind City Media's Lang Whitaker joins Sekou Smith to discuss the young, hungry Grizzlies, the Rookie of the Year frontrunner Ja Morant, the potential of Jaren Jackson Jr. and more. We're taking a look at all 22 teams featured in the league's return during our daily NBA restart series! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
7/22/2020 • 24 minutes, 52 seconds
NBA Restart | Indiana Pacers
NBA Champion Quinn Buckner joins Sekou Smith to discuss the status of Victor Oladipo and Malcolm Brogdon, why rebounding is the key to success for Indiana, what he's expecting from Domantas Sabonis in Orlando and more on the Indiana Pacers episode of our 22-team NBA restart series! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
7/21/2020 • 22 minutes, 52 seconds
NBA Restart | Portland Trail Blazers
NBA Champion Channing Frye joins Sekou Smith to talk Blazers and give his unique perspective on the NBA restart, including the type of preparation and focus he believes it will take to win under these circumstances. Channing explains why he thinks Damian Lillard can lead his team to a first-round victory over the Lakers, why CJ McCollum is the X-factor and more on this episode of Hang Time's 22-team restart series. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
7/20/2020 • 35 minutes, 25 seconds
NBA Restart | Boston Celtics
Celtics Courtside Reporter Abby Chin joins Sekou Smith to discuss the chemistry of Boston's young tandem Jayson Tatum & Jaylen Brown, the leadership style of Kemba Walker and why the Celtics are poised to make it out of the East in Orlando.
We're taking a look at each and every team involved in the league's return during our 22-team series leading up to the NBA restart on July 30! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
7/19/2020 • 19 minutes, 42 seconds
NBA Restart | Los Angeles Clippers
NBA.com's Shaun Powell joins Sekou Smith to discuss the Los Angeles Clippers' quest for a championship in Orlando. Will Kawhi Leonard win a title with his third NBA franchise? Will Paul George complete the ultimate comeback story? Do the Clippers have what it takes to beat their crosstown rival Lakers? All of these topics and more on this episode of Hang Time's 22-team NBA restart series!
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7/18/2020 • 20 minutes, 35 seconds
NBA Restart | Utah Jazz
The Athletic's Tony Jones joins Sekou Smith to break down the current state of Donovan Mitchell and Rudy Gobert's relationship, Utah's game plan to replace Bojan Bogdanovic's production, Mike Conley's veteran leadership and more on this episode of Hang Time's 22-team NBA Restart series! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
7/17/2020 • 19 minutes
NBA Restart | Miami Heat
Heat TV Host & Courtside Reporter Jason Jackson joins Sekou Smith to preview Miami's playoff push in Orlando and break down Jimmy Butler's winning attitude, the Andre Iguodala trade, Bam Adebayo's rise, Erik Spoelstra & Pat Riley's philosophy and more on this episode of Hang Time's 22-team NBA restart series!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
7/16/2020 • 21 minutes, 50 seconds
NBA Restart | Oklahoma City Thunder
Longtime Thunder writer Erik Horne joins Sekou Smith to discuss OKC's surprising regular season and how they can build on that success in Orlando. Will Chris Paul lead his team to the No. 4 seed in the Western Conference? Can Shai Gilgeous-Alexander elevate his game to the next level? Horne gives his take on all of these topics and more on this episode of Hang Time's 22-team NBA Restart series!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
7/15/2020 • 27 minutes, 25 seconds
NBA Restart | Dallas Mavericks
Mavs.com reporter Dwain Price previews the Mavericks' playoff push. Will Luka Doncic & Kristaps Porzingis establish themselves as one of the league's most dominant tandems? Can the reigning Rookie of the Year propel Dallas to the Western Conference Finals? Sekou Smith dives in to these topics and more on this episode of Hang Time's 22-team NBA Restart series! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
7/14/2020 • 15 minutes, 8 seconds
NBA Restart | Denver Nuggets feat. Jamal Murray
Nuggets guard Jamal Murray joins Sekou Smith as he prepares for the NBA's return in Orlando. Denver's young leader discusses his role in the offensive scheme, unfinished business from last season's playoff run and why he's looking forward to the bubble on a special edition of our NBA Restart series.
Denver Post writer Mike Singer talks the role of Michael Porter Jr., how Mike Malone will adjust if Nikola Jokic is not immediately available, and what the Nuggets have to do to make it out of the West.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
7/13/2020 • 29 minutes, 38 seconds
NBA Restart | Milwaukee Bucks
NBA Champion Caron Butler joins Sekou Smith to discuss what Giannis Antetokounmpo & the Milwaukee Bucks have to do to cap off their historic 2019-20 regular season with a championship in Orlando.
We're gearing up for the restart of the NBA season with a series of 22 daily podcasts featuring an expert with deep knowledge of each team entering "the bubble." Subscribe & download NBA Hang Time for all the latest on the league's return!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
7/12/2020 • 21 minutes, 15 seconds
NBA Restart | Los Angeles Lakers
LA Times reporter Brad Turner joins Sekou Smith to discuss LeBron's leadership over the past few months, Avery Bradley's absence, the signing of J.R. Smith and how the Lakers can find their pre-hiatus chemistry in Orlando.
We're gearing up for the restart of the NBA season with a series of 22 daily podcasts featuring an expert on each team entering "the bubble." Subscribe & download NBA Hang Time for all the latest on the league's return!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
7/11/2020 • 18 minutes, 15 seconds
NBA Restart | Toronto Raptors
Former NBA Coach of the Year and NBA TV analyst Sam Mitchell joins Sekou Smith to discuss the defending champion Raptors' quest for a repeat in Orlando. Will Toronto's depth be the difference maker? Can Lowry and Siakam get it done without Kawhi? We tackle all of these questions & more as part of our 22-team NBA Restart series.
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7/10/2020 • 18 minutes, 9 seconds
NBA Restart | Philadelphia 76ers
Sixers Beat Writer Keith Pompey joins Sekou Smith to discuss what Philly has to do to get out of the East, the health of Ben Simmons, the pressure on Brett Brown to produce, how Joel Embiid can take his dominance to the next level in Orlando and more.
We're gearing up for the restart of the NBA season with a series of 22 daily podcasts featuring an expert with deep knowledge of each team entering "the bubble." Subscribe & download NBA Hang Time for all the latest on the league's return!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
7/9/2020 • 14 minutes, 52 seconds
NBA Restart | Houston Rockets
Houston Rockets Courtside Reporter Cayleigh Griffin joins Sekou Smith to discuss how the league's hiatus has affected the Rockets, the chemistry between James Harden and Russell Westbrook, Eric Gordon's X-factor potential, and if Houston's small-ball experiment will lead to success in Orlando.
We're gearing up for the restart of the NBA season with a series of 22 daily podcasts featuring an expert on each team entering "the bubble." Subscribe & download NBA Hang Time for all the latest on the league's return!
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7/8/2020 • 17 minutes, 37 seconds
Yaron Weitzman | Tanking to the Top
Yaron Weitzman, author and NBA writer for Bleacher Report, joins Sekou Smith on the latest episode of the Hang Time podcast to discuss his latest book, Tanking to the Top: The Philadelphia 76ers and the Most Audacious Process in the History of Professional Sports. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
6/23/2020 • 37 minutes, 46 seconds
Schea Cotton
Schea Cotton, former hoops phenom and subject of the upcoming documentary MANCHILD: The Schea Cotton Story, joins Sekou Smith on the latest episode of the Hang Time Podcast. Manchild is a documentary film that chronicles the circuitous life of legendary Los Angeles hoops megastar Schea Cotton. Schea discusses his life under the microscope as a young phenom and his current endeavors. MANCHILD: The Schea Cotton Story will be available June 23 on digital. Check out the trailer here: https://bit.ly/37IJME4See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
6/17/2020 • 26 minutes, 52 seconds
NBA.com Roundtable
Senior NBA.com writers Shaun Powell, Michael C. Wright, and John Schuhmann join Sekou Smith on the latest edition of the Hang Time podcast. They discuss the tentative plans for the return of the NBA season that came out of Thursday's Board of Governor's meeting, which teams will benefit from the layoff, what happens with voting for NBA awards, and much more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
6/4/2020 • 52 minutes, 39 seconds
Caron Butler | "Takes time for real change"
Caron Butler, NBA champion and 2x NBA All-Star, joins Sekou Smith on the latest episode of the Hang Time Podcast. Sekou and Caron discuss his recent #NBATogether Virtual Roundtable, where he was joined by Jaylen Brown, Cynt Marshall, and Dr. Kensa Gunter to discuss the impact of COVID-19 on young people of color.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
5/27/2020 • 24 minutes, 47 seconds
Damion Lee
Damion Lee of the Golden State Warriors joins Sekou Smith on the latest episode of the Hang Time podcast to discuss his career, his family members fighting the coronavirus on the frontline, battling adversity, and much more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
5/14/2020 • 42 minutes, 37 seconds
Shareef Abdur-Rahim | President, NBA G League
Shareef Abdur-Rahim, President of the NBA G League and former NBA All-Star, joins Sekou Smith on the latest episode of the Hang Time Podcast to discuss the G League, it's viability as an alternative route to the NBA, the opportunities available to those in the G League and so much more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
5/8/2020 • 23 minutes, 7 seconds
Isiah Thomas
Isiah Thomas, 12x All-Star, 2x NBA Champion, and Naismith Memorial Hall of Fame member, joins Sekou Smith on the latest episode to discuss The Last Dance, his coaching philosophies, mentoring, and more. As always, if you like what you here subscribe today.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
5/7/2020 • 36 minutes, 19 seconds
Dave Cowens | Co-founder NBRPA
Dave Cowens, former NBA champion and co-founder of the NBRPA, joins Sekou Smith on the latest episode of the Hang Time Podcast. Cowens talks about his career - from high school to the NBA, the current style of play in the NBA, his three keys to having a successful franchise, and much more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
4/29/2020 • 49 minutes, 22 seconds
Johnny Davis
Johnny Davis, NBA champion and current NBRPA Chairman, joins Sekou Smith on the Hang Time Podcast. Davis talks about the hiatus and how it is affecting former players, the work being done by the NBPA, his thoughts on "The Last Dance", his path to becoming an NBA champion and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
4/28/2020 • 44 minutes
Stan Van Gundy
Sekou Smith is joined by Stan Van Gundy, the current NBA TV analyst and former coach of the Miami Heat, Orlando Magic and Detroit Pistons, on the latest episode of the Hang Time Podcast.
Van Gundy discusses how his family is handling the hiatus, his favorite playoff memories, Dwyane Wade's career, what he misses most about coaching and much more.
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4/23/2020 • 1 hour, 1 minute, 11 seconds
Tommy Sheppard
Tommy Sheppard, the general manager of the Washington Wizards, joins Sekou Smith on the latest episode of the Hang Time Podcast to discuss the initiatives being done by their players and organization during this global pandemic.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
4/17/2020 • 27 minutes, 6 seconds
Andy Thompson, Executive Producer of "The Last Dance"
Andy Thompson, Executive Producer of "The Last Dance", joins Sekou Smith to discuss the production of the film. The 10-part docuseries premieres Sunday, April 19 on ESPN at 9 PM ET.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
4/16/2020 • 55 minutes, 2 seconds
Bill Walton - Bike for Humanity
Bill Walton, legendary player and Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame member, joins Sekou Smith on the latest edition of the Hang Time Podcast to discuss the Bill Walton and Friends Inter-Galactic Bike for Humanity event. Visit https://www.bikeforhumanity.com/ for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
4/13/2020 • 20 minutes, 49 seconds
Caron Butler
Caron Butler, former NBA player, champion, and 2x All-Star, joins Sekou Smith on the latest edition of the Hang Time Podcast.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
4/10/2020 • 39 minutes, 56 seconds
Sheryl Swoopes
Sheryl Swoopes, member of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, 4x WNBA champion, 3x WNBA MVP, and recent addition to the Board of Directors of The National Basketball Retired Players Association joins Sekou Smith on the Hang Time Podcast.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
4/8/2020 • 28 minutes, 43 seconds
Sheryl Swoopes
Sheryl Swoopes, 4x WNBA champion, 3x WNBA MVP, member of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, and recent addition to the Board of Directors of The National Basketball Retired Players Association (NBRPA , joins Sekou Smith on the latest edition of the Hang Time Podcast.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
4/7/2020 • 28 minutes, 43 seconds
Bryce Cotton + David Gale
Bryce Cotton, 2x NBL MVP and 3x NBL Champion, and David Gale, head coach of Porsche BBA in Germany, join Sekou Smith on this special edition of the Hang Time Podcast.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
4/1/2020 • 48 minutes, 45 seconds
Jacob Hamilton + Shawn Marion
Jacob Hamilton, the director of the upcoming documentary Jumpshot: The Kenny Sailors Story, and former NBA Champion and All-Star Shawn Marion speak with Sekou Smith on the latest edition of the Hang Time Podcast.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
3/4/2020 • 44 minutes, 53 seconds
Anthony Morrow
Former NBA player Anthony Morrow joins Sekou Smith on the latest episode of The Hang Time Podcast to discuss his career and post-NBA endeavors.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2/27/2020 • 44 minutes, 55 seconds
Jaren Jackson Jr. + Devonté Graham + Tim Hardaway Sr.
Over the 2020 NBA All-Star weekend in Chicago, Sekou Smith had a chance to catch up with Jaren Jackson Jr and Devonté Graham to discuss their style and their games. Sekou also caught up with Chicago Native Tim Hardaway Sr. to discuss Chicago and the NBA.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2/19/2020 • 23 minutes, 57 seconds
Stacey King
Stacey King, 3x NBA Champion and color commentator for Chicago Bulls broadcast on NBC Sports-Chicago, joins Sekou Smith in the latest edition of the Hang Time Podcast.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2/11/2020 • 19 minutes, 51 seconds
John Schuhmann
Advanced Stat Writer for NBA.com John Schuhmann joins Sekou Smith to discuss the trade deadline deals and the 2020 NBA All-Star game in Chicago in the latest edition of the Hang Time Podcast.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2/8/2020 • 32 minutes, 10 seconds
Remembering Kobe Bryant
Marc Spears of The Undefeated and Michael Lee of The Athletic speak with Sekou Smith about the passing of NBA legend and 5x Champion Kobe Bryant.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
1/30/2020 • 1 hour, 3 minutes, 16 seconds
Salim Stoudamire
Former NBA player Salim Stoudamire joins Sekou Smith on the latest edition of the Hang Time Podcast.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
1/23/2020 • 35 minutes, 37 seconds
Lang Whitaker
Lang Whitaker, General Manager of Grizz Gaming and former cohost of the Hang Time Podcast, joins Sekou Smith on the latest edition of the Hang Time Podcast.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
1/17/2020 • 24 minutes, 15 seconds
Sarah K. Spencer + John Schuhmann
Sarah K. Spencer, Atlanta Hawks' beat writer for AJC.com and John Schuhmann, Senior Writer for NBA.com, join our host Sekou Smith for the latest edition of The Hang Time Podcast.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
1/9/2020 • 41 minutes, 57 seconds
Kyle Goon + Tania Ganguli + Steve Aschburner
Kyle Goon of the Southern California News Group, Tania Ganguli of the LA Times and NBA.com Senior Writer Steve Aschburner join Sekou Smith in the latest edition of the Hang Time Podcast.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
12/24/2019 • 51 minutes, 39 seconds
Udonis Haslem + James Ennis
3x NBA Champion Udonis Haslem and James Ennis of the Philadelphia 76ers joins Sekou Smith on the latest edition of the Hang Time Podcast.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
12/19/2019 • 29 minutes, 20 seconds
BJ Armstrong
3x NBA champion and former NBA All-Star BJ Armstrong joins Sekou Smith on the latest edition of the Hang Time Podcast.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
12/12/2019 • 36 minutes, 15 seconds
Jason Quick + Adam Himmelsbach
Jason Quick of The Athletic and Adam Himmelsbach, Celtics beat writer for the Boston Globe join Sekou Smith on the latest edition of The Hang Time Podcast.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
12/5/2019 • 51 minutes, 28 seconds
Tony Allen
Tony Allen, The Grindfather, NBA Champion and six-time NBA All-Defense 1st teamer joins Sekou Smith on the latest edition of the Hang Time Podcast.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11/27/2019 • 43 minutes, 32 seconds
Penny Hardaway + Branden J. Peters
Former NBA superstar and current University of Memphis head coach Penny Hardaway as well as veteran NBA writer Branden J. Peters join Sekou Smith on the latest edition of the Hang Time Podcast.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11/21/2019 • 35 minutes, 55 seconds
Steve Aschburner
NBA.com Sr. Writer Steve Aschburner joins Sekou Smith to discuss Giannis Antetokounmpo, surprise teams, the New York Knicks, and load management in this edition of the Hang Time Podcast.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11/14/2019 • 27 minutes, 29 seconds
Tim Hardaway Sr. + John Schuhmann
Tim Hardaway Sr., the man with the killer crossover dubbed the UTEP two-step, and NBA.com Senior writer John Schuhmann join Sekou Smith for this edition of the Hang Time Podcast.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11/7/2019 • 51 minutes, 47 seconds
Jamal Crawford + Michael C. Wright
Sekou Smith catches up with one of the greatest to ever do it, Jamal Crawford and speaks with NBA.com's newest writer and NBA veteran reporter Michael C. Wright in the latest edition of the Hang Time podcast.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
10/31/2019 • 57 minutes
NBA Season Is Back!
Sekou Smith is joined by senior NBA.com writers Shaun Powell and John Schuhmann to break down the first game in L.A., debate playoff contenders in the West and East, and more. It's going to be a wild season, so buckle up!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
10/23/2019 • 43 minutes, 7 seconds
Recapping Day 1 of NBA Free Agency
Sekou Smith and John Schuhmann break down all of the reports from a wild first day of the 2019 NBA free agency season. They discuss which teams had the most productive 24 hours, the best players still available, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
7/1/2019 • 1 hour, 10 minutes, 32 seconds
Raptors Win NBA Title + AD To L.A.
John Schuhmann and Shaun Powell recap the Raptors' championship win over the Warriors in The Finals. Then they discuss the Lakers' reported deal for Anthony Davis, how it affects the rest of the league, and storylines to watch as the offseason begins.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
6/17/2019 • 40 minutes, 41 seconds
NBA Finals Game 5 Preview
John Schuhmann and Shaun Powell set the stage for Game 5 of The Finals in Toronto tonight. They discuss the electric atmosphere in Canada, Kevin Durant's potential return to the floor, Toronto's defense in Oakland, the importance of Golden State's role players, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
6/10/2019 • 24 minutes, 39 seconds
NBA Finals Game 3 Preview
John Schuhmann and Shaun Powell set the stage for Game 3 of The Finals in Oakland tomorrow. They discuss how injuries could affect Golden State, the Raptors' defensive scheme against Stephen Curry, the importance of Demarcus Cousins, X-factors for Toronto, and much more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
6/4/2019 • 23 minutes, 2 seconds
2019 NBA Finals Preview
John Schuhmann and Shaun Powell recap the Raptors' run to win the East and reach the NBA Finals. Then they look ahead to how Toronto matches up with Golden State, the storylines to follow, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
5/27/2019 • 23 minutes, 17 seconds
Raptors Even Series + All-Rookie & All-Defensive Teams
John Schuhmann and Shaun Powell analyze the Raptors' Game 4 win to even the East finals at 2-2. They break down the adjustments Toronto made at home, the keys for Milwaukee to bounce back in Game 5, and more. Then they dig in to the selections for the All-Rookie and All-Defensive teams, which were announced earlier this week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
5/23/2019 • 29 minutes, 39 seconds
Latest From Conf. Finals + Magic Opens Up
John Schuhmann and Shaun Powell break down the Raptors' big Game 3 win over the Bucks, the Warriors' play without Kevin Durant, the health of Damian Lillard, and more. Then they discuss what Magic Johnson said about the Lakers during a wide-ranging interview on ESPN.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
5/20/2019 • 40 minutes, 51 seconds
Wild Game 7s + Conf. Finals Preview
Sekou Smith and John Schuhmann break down the thrilling wins by Portland and Toronto on Sunday. Then they look ahead to the conference finals matchups, discuss storylines to watch, and make predictions before Game 1s this week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
5/13/2019 • 21 minutes, 40 seconds
Swin Cash on NBA Playoffs, Lakers + More
Three-time WNBA champ Swin Cash joins Sekou Smith and John Schuhmann to break down all of the NBA playoffs action. They discuss what's next for Boston after being eliminated by Milwaukee, the Rockets' disappointing Game 5 loss, the development of Ben Simmons, the importance of Paul Millsap, and more. Then they look ahead to tonight's Game 6s and try to make sense of the latest reports out of Los Angeles.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
5/9/2019 • 41 minutes, 57 seconds
Raptors & Nuggets Even Series + Game 4 Previews
Sekou Smith and John Schuhmann break down Kawhi Leonard's continued dominance against the Sixers, the Nuggets' impressive Game 4 win, and more from this weekend's playoff action. Then they preview Monday night's Game 4s and discuss what the Celtics and Warriors need to do to bounce back from Game 3 losses.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
5/6/2019 • 30 minutes, 36 seconds
Blazers Even Series, Bucks Bounce Back + More
Sekou Smith joins John Schuhmann to talk about the Blazers' impressive Game 2 win on Wednesday night. Then NBA.com writer Steve Aschburner joins to discuss the Bucks' Game 2 adjustments, the Raptors' gameplan for Game 3 in Philadelphia, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
5/2/2019 • 35 minutes, 59 seconds
Weekend Recap + Game 2 Previews
Sekou Smith and John Schuhmann break down all of the conference semifinals action from this weekend. They discuss Golden State's Game 1 win over Houston, Boston's impressive performance against Milwaukee, the dominance of Kawhi Leonard, and more. Plus, they preview the storylines to watch in the Blazers-Nuggets series, which begins on Monday night.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sekou Smith and John Schuhmann break down Damian Lillard's series-winning shot and the Clippers' impressive Game 5 win over the Warriors. Then Michael Grange of Sportsnet in Toronto joins to preview the Raptors-Sixers East semifinals series, which begins on Saturday. They discuss how Toronto will defend Joel Embiid, the importance of Kawhi Leonard, the Warriors' vulnerability, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
4/25/2019 • 43 minutes, 23 seconds
Upcoming Game 5s + Bucks-Celtics Preview
Sekou Smith and John Schuhmann analyze every first-round series with a focus on Nets-Sixers, Blazers-Thunder and Nuggets-Spurs. Then they preview the Bucks-Celtics semifinals matchup and discuss the Suns' decision to fire coach Igor Kokoskov.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
4/23/2019 • 43 minutes, 55 seconds
Playoffs Round-Up + Warriors-Clippers Deep Dive
Sekou Smith and John Schuhmann discuss every first-round series before Game 3s and 4s this weekend. Then Shaun Powell of NBA.com joins to help analyze the Warriors vs. Clippers series before Game 3 on Thursday night. They break down the Clippers' historic Game 2 comeback, Kevin Durant's mindset, and the Warriors' level of vulnerability after DeMarcus Cousins' injury.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
4/18/2019 • 35 minutes, 42 seconds
Game 1 Takeaways
Sekou Smith and John Schuhmann break down all of the NBA playoff action from this weekend. They discuss each series and look ahead to the key storylines to monitor during the games this week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
4/15/2019 • 32 minutes, 29 seconds
NBA Playoffs First-Round Preview
Sekou Smith and John Schuhmann break down every first-round series of the 2019 NBA Playoffs. They discuss the players to watch, key injuries, matchup scenarios, most-likely upsets and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
4/11/2019 • 41 minutes, 39 seconds
Playoff Races + Final Power Rankings
Sekou Smith and John Schuhmann discuss the Magic and Nets clinching their spots to the playoffs with less than a week to go. Then they analyze the rest of the standings, discuss possible playoff matchups and dig into the final Power Rankings of the '18-19 season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
4/8/2019 • 28 minutes, 3 seconds
Paul George + NBA Awards Picks
Thunder All-Star Paul George joins the show to talk about OKC's playoff push, Russell Westbrook's emotional 20-20-20 performance, and a lot more. Then Sekou Smith and John Schuhmann break down their picks for all of the NBA season awards, from MVP to ROY to COY.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
4/4/2019 • 43 minutes, 34 seconds
Most Improved Player + Pacers' Playoff Push
Sekou Smith and John Schuhmann discuss the impact of Jusuf Nurkic's injury before analyzing the candidates for Most Improved Player. Then J. Michael of the Indianapolis Star joins to break down the Pacers' resilient season, the importance of coach Nate McMillan, and the team's plans for this offseason.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
3/28/2019 • 43 minutes, 54 seconds
Playoff Races, Rookie of the Year + Power Rankings
Sekou Smith and John Schuhmann recap this weekend's action and analyze how it all affects the playoff races in the East and West. Then they discuss the Rookie of the Year battle between Luka Doncic and Trae Young, the latest NBA.com Power Rankings, and much more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
3/25/2019 • 30 minutes, 9 seconds
D'Angelo Russell, Clippers' Surprise Season + 2019 Rookie Class
Sekou Smith, John Schuhmann and NBA.com writer Shaun Powell discuss the wild win by D'Angelo Russell and the Nets on Tuesday night. Then they focus on the LA Clippers, who continue to surprise in the West. Plus, they analyze the deep 2019 Rookie Class, play some NCAA-related trivia, and much more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
3/20/2019 • 49 minutes
Spurs Streaking, Brogdon Out 6-8 Weeks + More
Sekou Smith and John Schuhmann break down this weekend's action with a focus on the Lakers' loss at MSG and Sixers vs. Bucks. Then they dig into the latest Power Rankings to discuss how high the Spurs can climb in the West, the impact of Malcolm Brogdon's injury on the Bucks, and matchups they want to see in the first round of the playoffs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
3/18/2019 • 32 minutes, 40 seconds
Playoffs Races + Latest From Portland
Sekou Smith and John Schuhmann discuss Wednesday night's action and the tight playoff races in the East and West. Then Joe Freeman of the Oregonian joins to help break down the Blazers' season and the team's playoffs expectations. Plus, they play some trivia, debate the latest "Perfect Player" category, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
3/14/2019 • 43 minutes, 50 seconds
Warriors Fall To Suns + Week 22 Power Rankings
Sekou Smith and John Schuhmann recap this weekend's NBA action, which included the Warriors' surprise loss to the Suns on Sunday. Then they dig into the Week 22 Power Rankings and discuss the return of Joel Embiid, next steps for the Lakers, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
3/11/2019 • 27 minutes, 45 seconds
LeBron Passes MJ + Latest From Detroit
Sekou Smith and John Schuhmann break down Wednesday night's NBA action, including LeBron moving into No. 4 on the all-time scoring list. Then Rod Beard of the Detroit News joins to discuss what's changed for the Pistons since the All-Star break. Plus, they play some trivia, debate the latest "Perfect Player" category, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
3/7/2019 • 43 minutes, 31 seconds
Power Rankings + Top 5 Spoiler Teams
Sekou Smith and John Schuhmann break down the latest NBA Power Rankings with a focus on the Utah Jazz, who are making noise in the crowded West playoff race. Then they look to the bottom of the standings to see which teams outside of the playoff picture are most likely to play spoiler during the final weeks of the regular season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
3/4/2019 • 26 minutes, 55 seconds
Wade Beats Warriors + Celtics Continue To Struggle
Sekou Smith and John Schuhmann break down the action from a wild Wednesday around the NBA. Then Vince Goodwill of Yahoo Sports joins to talk about the difficulties Kyrie Irving, Brad Stevens and the Celtics have faced this season. Plus, they play some trivia, discuss the Sixers' chemistry experiment, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2/28/2019 • 48 minutes, 54 seconds
Power Rankings + Playoff Race Updates
Sekou Smith and John Schuhmann analyze the latest Power Rankings as teams enter the stretch run of the regular season. They discuss the Bucks' dominance, the Nuggets' big upcoming week, the Spurs' recent struggles, and more. Then they dive into the standings to see which teams may have an edge in the races for the final playoff spots in the East and West.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2/25/2019 • 32 minutes, 26 seconds
Klay Thompson, Danny Green + More From Charlotte
Sekou Smith and John Schuhmann look ahead to the second-half of the season with Warriors All-Star Klay Thompson, Raptors guard Danny Green, and Spurs rookie Lonnie Walker.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2/18/2019 • 18 minutes, 29 seconds
All-Star Preview with Cassidy Hubbarth
ESPN host and reporter Cassidy Hubbarth joins Sekou Smith and John Schuhmann to help set the stage for All-Star 2019 in Charlotte. They preview all of this weekend's action and discuss which players they want to see win during All-Star Saturday Night.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2/14/2019 • 29 minutes, 51 seconds
David Griffin on Trade Deadline + More
NBA TV analyst and former GM David Griffin joins Sekou Smith and John Schuhmann to break down all the moves from last week's NBA Trade Deadline. They discuss the Sixers' addition of Tobias Harris, the challenge Brad Stevens faces in Boston, the Anthony Davis situation, underrated trades, and much more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2/11/2019 • 37 minutes, 18 seconds
"High Flying Bird" with writer Tarell Alvin McCraney
Oscar-winning screenwriter and playwright Tarell Alvin McCraney joins Sekou Smith to talk about his new film, "High Flying Bird", which debuts on Netflix on Friday, February 8. Directed by Steven Soderbergh, the film tells the fictional tale of a basketball agent working with his rookie client during a lockout.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2/7/2019 • 23 minutes, 16 seconds
Porzingis Trade + All-Star Mock Draft
Sekou Smith and John Schuhmann discuss the Knicks' decision to trade Kristaps Porzingis. Then they dig into the latest Power Rankings, where the Nuggets and Spurs are on the rise. Plus, they hold an All-Star Mock Draft before LeBron and Giannis draft their teams on Thursday night.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2/4/2019 • 26 minutes, 11 seconds
Latest From L.A. with Shaun Powell
Sekou Smith and John Schuhmann discuss the Pacers without Victor Oladipo. Then NBA.com writer Shaun Powell joins to give insight into the Lakers, LeBron's injury, the pressure to win now, trade deadline strategy, and much more. Then they play some trivia and explore the latest "Perfect Player" category.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
1/31/2019 • 51 minutes, 23 seconds
AD Makes His Decision + Power Rankings
Sekou Smith and John Schuhmann dive deep into the next steps for New Orleans, Los Angeles, Boston, New York and the rest of the NBA after Anthony Davis reportedly requested a trade from the Pelicans on Monday. Plus, they dig into the latest NBA Power Rankings and discuss their picks for All-Star reserves.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
1/28/2019 • 44 minutes, 12 seconds
Harden Scores 61 + Celtics Deep Dive
Sekou Smith and John Schuhmann break down James Harden's dominant performance against the Knicks. Then they dig into the Celtics -- past and present -- with Gary Washburn of the Boston Globe and author Gary Pomerantz, who has a new book on the relationship between Bob Cousy and Bill Russell. All of that, plus some mid-range shooter trivia, trade deadline rumblings and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
1/24/2019 • 56 minutes, 7 seconds
'Melo On The Move + Power Rankings
Sekou Smith and John Schuhmann discuss next steps for Carmelo Anthony after being traded to the Bulls. Then they discuss Monday's MLK Day slate of games and dig into the Week 15 Power Rankings, where the Brooklyn Nets are on the rise. Plus, they break down their picks for All-Star starters before Thursday's official announcement.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
1/22/2019 • 34 minutes, 40 seconds
Warriors Wake Up + Latest From OKC
Sekou Smith and John Schuhmann discuss the Warriors' hot streak as DeMarcus Cousins nears his debut, another 50-point game from James Harden, and Kyrie Irving's apology to LeBron. Then Erik Horne of The Oklahoman joins to talk Thunder before a key stretch of games this week. Plus, they play some clutch-shot trivia and introduce NBA TV's 'The Perfect Player'.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
1/17/2019 • 48 minutes, 35 seconds
Week 14 Power Rankings + Kyrie's Comments On Celtics
Sekou Smith and John Schuhmann break down the action from a busy weekend around the NBA. Then they analyze the latest Power Rankings with a focus on the Warriors, Sixers, Wizards and Lakers. Plus, they dig into Kyrie Irving's comments about the young Celtics.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
1/14/2019 • 34 minutes, 48 seconds
Giannis vs. Harden + Latest From Utah
Sekou Smith and John Schuhmann discuss the Bucks' big win over the Rockets in Houston. Then Eric Woodyard of the Deseret News joins to give an inside look at the Jazz, who sit at 21-21 after a slow start to the season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
1/10/2019 • 33 minutes, 20 seconds
Wolves Fire Thibodeau + Week 13 Power Rankings
Sekou Smith and John Schuhmann analyze Minnesota's decision to part ways with coach and president Tom Thibodeau. Then they dig into the latest Power Rankings, where the Spurs, Raptors and Rockets continue to rise as the season nears the halfway point.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
1/7/2019 • 27 minutes, 35 seconds
Power Rankings, 2018 Memories + 2019 Lookahead
Sekou Smith and John Schuhmann break down the latest NBA Power Rankings with a focus on the Warriors' energy level, the rise of the Rockets, the Raptors' key upcoming week and more. Then they look back at the biggest storylines from 2018, discuss LeBron's GOAT comments and set the stage for 2019 in the NBA.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
12/31/2018 • 48 minutes, 36 seconds
Latest From L.A. + Christmas Recap
Sekou Smith and John Schuhmann discuss all of the action from an exciting Christmas Day, with a focus on the Sixers, Celtics and Jazz. Then Brad Turner of the L.A. Times joins for an inside look at how strong starts by the Lakers and Clippers could impact the 2019 offseason for both teams. Finally, they play some year-end trivia as 2018 comes to a close.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
12/27/2018 • 40 minutes, 47 seconds
Howard Beck on All-Star Picks, Giannis, AD, KD + More
Bleacher Report senior writer Howard Beck joins Sekou Smith and John Schuhmann for a wide-ranging episode. They discuss their early picks for All-Star starters, the rise of Giannis in Milwaukee, the recruitment of Anthony Davis and Kevin Durant, the upcoming Christmas Day slate of games, and much more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
12/20/2018 • 50 minutes, 4 seconds
Week 10 Power Rankings + Wizards Add Ariza
Sekou Smith and John Schuhmann discuss the Wizards addition of Trevor Ariza. Then they dig into the latest NBA.com Power Rankings and analyze the strong play from the Pacers, Kings and Lakers. Plus, they debate which player will have a better career -- Luka Doncic or De'Aaron Fox?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
12/17/2018 • 32 minutes, 6 seconds
Next Steps For Sixers?
Sekou Smith and John Schuhmann discuss big wins by the Pelicans and Raptors on Wednesday night. Then Keith Pompey of the Philly Inquirer joins to dig into the latest Sixers storylines, from Jimmy Butler to Joel Embiid to Markelle Fultz. Finally, David Grzybowski calls in to discuss his new book on Philly basketball legend Tom Gola.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
12/13/2018 • 44 minutes, 53 seconds
What's Changed For Bucks This Season?
Sekou Smith and John Schuhmann discuss their takeaways from a 10-game NBA Wednesday. Then Matt Velazquez of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel joins to give his perspective on Giannis Antetokounmpo and the rejuvenated Bucks, who have the 2nd-best record in the East.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
12/6/2018 • 34 minutes
Bulls Fire Hoiberg + Week 8 Power Rankings
Sekou Smith and John Schuhmann analyze the Bulls' decision to part ways with coach Fred Hoiberg. Then they dig into the Week 8 Power Rankings, where the Celtics, Sixers and Lakers are looking strong as the season enters December.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
12/3/2018 • 33 minutes, 14 seconds
Grizzlies with Lang Whitaker + MVP Ladder
Sekou Smith and John Schuhmann are joined by Lang Whitaker of Grind City Media to discuss the Grizzlies' strong start, the MVP race after a quarter of the season, and much more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11/29/2018 • 34 minutes, 27 seconds
Week 7 Power Rankings
Sekou Smith and John Schuhmann analyze the NBA.com Power Rankings at the quarter-point of the '18-19 season. They discuss the Clippers, Knicks, Mavericks, Kings, Magic, Sixers and more as they run down the weekly ranking.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11/26/2018 • 32 minutes, 2 seconds
Week 6 Power Rankings: Clippers at No. 1
Sekou Smith and John Schuhmann analyze the Week 6 NBA Power Rankings where the LA Clippers have climbed to the top spot. In addition to the Clippers, they discuss the latest from the Lakers, Warriors, Thunder, Celtics, Rockets, Kings and Wizards.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11/19/2018 • 33 minutes, 7 seconds
GM P.O.V. with Wes Wilcox
Former Hawks GM Wes Wilcox joins Sekou Smith and John Schuhmann to give a GM's perspective on the major storylines to start the NBA season from Philadelphia to Houston to Utah to Golden State.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11/15/2018 • 41 minutes, 30 seconds
Butler To Sixers, 'Melo + Week 5 Power Rankings
Sekou Smith and John Schuhmann analyze the Sixers' trade for Jimmy Butler and how he will fit next to Ben Simmons and Joel Embiid. Then they break down the Week 5 NBA.com Power Rankings, the Blazers' undefeated week and the latest reports out of Houston.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11/12/2018 • 22 minutes, 15 seconds
Wizards' Slow Start + Lakers Add Chandler
Sekou Smith and John Schuhmann are joined by Candace Buckner of the Washington Post to discuss the Wizards' disappointing 2-8 start to the season. Plus, Sekou and Schuhmann discuss the Lakers with Tyson Chandler and the Bucks vs. Warriors game on Thursday night.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11/8/2018 • 35 minutes, 31 seconds
Week 4 Power Rankings
Sekou Smith and John Schuhmann discuss the Warriors, Bucks, Nuggets, Celtics, Thunder, Lakers, Pelicans, Pistons, Wizards and more as they run down the latest NBA.com Power Rankings.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11/5/2018 • 33 minutes, 2 seconds
D-Rose Scores 50 + Latest From Toronto
Sekou Smith and John Schuhmann discuss Derrick Rose, Klay Thompson and Sacramento's strong play. Then Eric Koreen of The Athletic joins to analyze the Raptors' 7-1 start with Kawhi Leonard.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11/1/2018 • 32 minutes, 29 seconds
Cavs Fire Lue + Week 3 Power Rankings
Sekou Smith and John Schuhmann analyze the surprise move by Cleveland to fire coach Ty Lue after an 0-6 start to the season. Then they survey the latest NBA.com Power Rankings and discuss the play of the Raptors, Bucks, Wizards, Rockets, Pistons and Clippers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
10/29/2018 • 26 minutes, 55 seconds
Warriors' Start, Trae Young + Rockets' Struggles
Anthony Slater of The Athletic joins Sekou Smith and John Schuhmann to discuss Stephen Curry's 51-point game, the Warriors' strong start to the season and the recovery timetable for DeMarcus Cousins. Plus, Sekou and Schuhmann discuss the early play from Trae Young, the Rockets' slow start and the very-early MVP race.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
10/25/2018 • 33 minutes, 2 seconds
First Weekend + Week 2 Power Rankings
Sekou Smith and John Schuhmann talk about the scuffle in L.A. and other action from the first weekend. Then they analyze the Week 2 Power Rankings, the Wizards' difficult upcoming road trip and the increase in scoring around the league.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
10/22/2018 • 19 minutes, 43 seconds
Early Takeaways + Top 100 Players
Sekou Smith and John Schuhmann discuss takeaways from the season openers for the Sixers, Celtics, Bucks, Hornets, Wolves, Spurs, Rockets, Pelicans and more. Then Tim Bontemps of the Washington Post joins to talk Lakers, Warriors and his annual Top 100 Players list.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
10/18/2018 • 34 minutes, 43 seconds
Week 1 Power Rankings + Opening Night Preview
Sekou Smith and John Schuhmann analyze the debut NBA.com Power Rankings and set the stage for Opening Night on TNT.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
10/15/2018 • 30 minutes, 46 seconds
Jimmy Butler, LeBron's Lakers + Award Predictions
Sekou Smith and John Schuhmann discuss the latest from Minnesota, the Lakers during the preseason, and their 2018-19 NBA season-long award favorites.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
10/11/2018 • 26 minutes, 30 seconds
Kevin Love On His Career, '18-19 Cavs + More
All-Star Kevin Love joins Sekou Smith for a wide-ranging conversation about NBA longevity, skill development, off-court interests, LeBron's departure to L.A., the new-look Cavaliers, and much more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
10/8/2018 • 22 minutes, 21 seconds
David Griffin Talks GM Survey Results
NBA TV analyst and former Cavaliers GM David Griffin joins Sekou Smith and John Schuhmann as they discuss the results from the annual NBA.com GM Survey.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
10/4/2018 • 37 minutes, 28 seconds
Southwest Division Preview
Sekou Smith and John Schuhmann analyze the Southwest Division and preview the '18-19 season for the Rockets, Pelicans, Spurs, Mavericks and Grizzlies.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
10/1/2018 • 34 minutes, 9 seconds
Southeast Division Preview
Sekou Smith and John Schuhmann analyze the Southeast Division and preview the '18-19 season for the Heat, Wizards, Hornets, Magic and Hawks.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
9/27/2018 • 37 minutes, 14 seconds
Central Division Preview
Sekou Smith and John Schuhmann analyze the Central Division and preview the '18-19 season for the Cavaliers, Pacers, Bucks, Pistons and Bulls.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
9/24/2018 • 26 minutes, 4 seconds
Northwest Division Preview
Sekou Smith and John Schuhmann preview the '18-19 season for the Timberwolves, Trail Blazers, Thunder, Jazz and Nuggets.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
9/20/2018 • 23 minutes, 1 second
Atlantic Division Preview
Sekou Smith and John Schuhmann analyze the Atlantic Division and preview the '18-19 season for the Celtics, Raptors, Sixers, Knicks and Nets.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
9/17/2018 • 28 minutes, 31 seconds
Pacific Division Preview
It's division preview time! Sekou Smith and John Schuhmann start with the Pacific Division to preview the '18-19 season for the Warriors, Lakers, Clippers, Kings and Suns.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
9/13/2018 • 30 minutes, 5 seconds
Mid-Summer Power Rankings -- Western Conference
Sekou Smith, John Schuhmann and Sam Amick of USA Today break down each team in the Western Conference as they analyze Schuhmann's NBA.com mid-summer Power Rankings.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8/9/2018 • 1 hour, 9 minutes, 24 seconds
Mid-Summer Power Rankings -- Eastern Conference
Sekou Smith, John Schuhmann and Michael Lee of Yahoo! Sports break down each team in the Eastern Conference as they analyze Schuhmann's NBA.com mid-summer Power Rankings.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8/2/2018 • 35 minutes, 56 seconds
Spurs Trade Leonard to Raptors for DeRozan
Sekou Smith and John Schuhmann analyze the blockbuster deal that sends Kawhi Leonard and Danny Green to Toronto and DeMar DeRozan, Jakob Poeltl and a protected 2019 first-round pick to San Antonio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
7/18/2018 • 22 minutes, 1 second
LeBron James to Los Angeles Lakers
Lakers writer Bill Oram of The Athletic joins Sekou Smith to analyze how LeBron James in L.A. affects the Lakers and the rest of the league. Plus, they discuss the Lakers' other reported additions, their pursuit of Kawhi Leonard, and realistic expectations for this season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
7/5/2018 • 20 minutes, 25 seconds
NBA Free Agency Preview
Sekou Smith and John Schuhmann set the stage for the 2018 NBA free agency period, which begins this weekend. They discuss the latest Kawhi Leonard reports, possible destinations for LeBron James, under-the radar players + teams to watch this summer, plus much more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
6/28/2018 • 39 minutes, 28 seconds
David Aldridge on Kawhi Leonard, Free Agency + More
Hall of Famer David Aldridge joins Sekou Smith and John Schuhmann to talk about Kawhi Leonard's reported trade request, how it affects the rest of free agency, teams under the most pressure this summer, our thoughts on the 2018 Draft class and much more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
6/19/2018 • 28 minutes, 2 seconds
NBA Finals Game 4: Instant Analysis
Sekou Smith and John Schuhmann break down all of the action from the Warriors' 108-85 championship-clinching win against the Cavaliers in Game 4.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
6/9/2018 • 15 minutes, 24 seconds
NBA Finals Game 3: Instant Analysis
Sekou Smith and John Schuhmann break down all of the action from the Warriors' 110-102 win over the Cavaliers in Game 3. The NBA.com writers discuss Kevin Durant's monster performance and whether or not LeBron James is approaching his final game in Cleveland.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
6/7/2018 • 21 minutes, 16 seconds
NBA Finals Game 2: Instant Analysis
Sekou Smith and John Schuhmann break down all of the action from the Warriors' 122-103 win over the Cavaliers in Game 2, including a historic shooting performance from Stephen Curry.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
6/4/2018 • 14 minutes, 42 seconds
NBA Finals Game 2 Preview
Sekou Smith and John Schuhmann point out what to watch for in Game 2 of the NBA Finals. Find out how the Cavaliers can recover from a tough Game 1 loss and what the Warriors must do to take a 2-0 lead.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
6/2/2018 • 9 minutes, 46 seconds
NBA Finals Game 1: Instant Analysis
Sekou Smith and John Schuhmann break down all of the action from the Warriors' 124-114 win over the Cavaliers in Game 1.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
6/1/2018 • 17 minutes, 20 seconds
Conference Finals Game 6 Previews
Sekou Smith and John Schuhmann analyze the East and West Conference Finals before pivotal Game 6s in Cleveland and Oakland this weekend.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
5/25/2018 • 28 minutes, 43 seconds
Takeaways From First Two Games of Conf. Finals
Sekou Smith and John Schuhmann break down the NBA conference finals before pivotal Game 3s this weekend. Plus, NBA playoffs trivia, Mike Budenholzer to Milwaukee and Suns win Draft lottery.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
5/18/2018 • 44 minutes, 52 seconds
Conference Finals Preview + Predictions
NBA.com writers Shaun Powell and John Schuhmann join Sekou Smith to preview the Celtics-Cavs East finals matchup. Then Greg Anthony joins to help preview the Rockets-Warriors West finals.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
5/10/2018 • 53 minutes, 38 seconds
Playoffs + More with David Aldridge
Hall of Famer David Aldridge joins Sekou Smith to discuss the NBA playoffs, coaching vacancies around the league, the situation in San Antonio, and much more. Then John Schuhmann stops by to analyze the rise of the SIxers and their place in the East hierarchy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
4/26/2018 • 46 minutes, 2 seconds
LeBron Takes Control + Other First-Round Storylines
NBA playoffs are here and there are plenty of topics to discuss! We talk Cavs-Pacers, LeBron and more with NBA.com writer Steve Aschburner. Then we play some trivia and analyze the action from other first-round series with Greg Anthony and John Schuhmann.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
4/19/2018 • 58 minutes, 31 seconds
NBA Playoffs First Round Preview
The playoffs are here! Sekou Smith, Greg Anthony and John Schuhmann analyze all eight first round series before the action begins on Saturday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
4/15/2018 • 42 minutes, 17 seconds
Rex Chapman + MVP Debate
Former NBA player Rex Chapman joins to discuss player development, maintaining a long NBA career, the modern NBA, and much more. Plus, we play trivia with Greg Anthony and John Schuhmann and debate where LeBron stands in the MVP race.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
4/4/2018 • 1 hour, 10 minutes, 4 seconds
Impact of Injuries + State of Standings
How will injuries to Steph Curry and Kyrie Irving affect Golden State and Boston? We break it down while also talking about the importance of watching games in person, the current playoff picture, best clutch shooters and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
3/29/2018 • 30 minutes, 34 seconds
West Playoff Chase + Jemele Hill
Jemele Hill of The Undefeated joins Sekou Smith for a conversation about the NBA's evolution, the current state of the game, and much more. Plus, Sekou and GA discuss if the Rockets are the new favorites to win the title, the impact of injuries on the Warriors, and how the Cavaliers will move forward with coach Ty Lue sidelined. Then John Schuhmann stops by for some playoff trivia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
3/22/2018 • 44 minutes, 46 seconds
Playoff Chase, Rookie of the Year + Acie Law
Sekou and GA break down the standings in the East and West, debate Rookie of the Year favorites, and play trivia with John Schuhmann. Plus, Sekou talks with former pro Acie Law about the NBA's Basketball Ops. Associate program.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
3/15/2018 • 36 minutes, 18 seconds
Struggles In San Antonio + West Playoff Picture
Spurs beat writer Jabari Young of the San Antonio Express News joins Sekou Smith to analyze the problems in San Antonio, where the Spurs are at risk of missing the playoffs. Then Greg Anthony and John Schuhmann call in to discuss the rest of the West and play some trivia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
3/7/2018 • 46 minutes, 34 seconds
Standings Tighten In East + West
National NBA writer Gary Washburn of the Boston Globe joins Sekou Smith to analyze the Celtics' strong play since the All-Star break, their place in the East standings, and more. Then Greg Anthony and John Schuhmann join to talk about the Western Conference standings and play some trivia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2/28/2018 • 34 minutes, 13 seconds
Storylines To Watch After All-Star Break
John Schuhmann and Shaun Powell join Sekou Smith in Los Angeles to discuss the biggest storylines to monitor in the East and West over the final two months of the NBA regular season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2/22/2018 • 8 minutes, 51 seconds
Trade Deadline Aftermath + All-Star Predictions
Sekou Smith, Greg Anthony and John Schuhmann discuss the new-look Cavaliers, the biggest threats to the Warriors, and more after a busy NBA trade deadline. Then Schuhmann stumps us with an All-Star trivia question and we make our predictions for State Farm All-Star Saturday Night.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2/14/2018 • 41 minutes, 58 seconds
NBA Trade Deadline Breakdown
A busy day of trades leaves a lot of questions to be answered. Sekou Smith analyzes all of the major storylines with Eric Pincus and John Schuhmann.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2/9/2018 • 24 minutes, 35 seconds
NBA Trade Season Is Here
Clippers beat writer Brad Turner of the L.A. Times joins Sekou Smith to analyze Monday's blockbuster deal between LA and Detroit. Then Greg Anthony calls in from L.A. to talk about the future for the Clippers and Pistons. Plus, John Schuhmann delivers a difficult trivia question related to Blake Griffin.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
1/31/2018 • 39 minutes, 41 seconds
Bucks Fire Kidd, Drama in Cleveland + All-Star Reserves
Ryan Ruocco of YES Network and ESPN joins Sekou Smith to discuss the Bucks' decision to fire Jason Kidd, the re-energized Brooklyn Nets, and more. Then Greg Anthony calls in from San Antonio to analyze the Cavaliers and Spurs, before we play some trivia with John Schuhmann.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
1/23/2018 • 52 minutes, 44 seconds
State of the Eastern Conference
Vince Goodwill of NBC Sports Chicago joins Sekou Smith to dissect all the storylines from around the East. Which team outside the top three is ready to rise? How will Jabari Parker's return change Milwaukee? And who deserves an All-Star starting spot? Then John Schuhmann stops by with trivia on the most active offensives in the NBA.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
1/11/2018 • 27 minutes, 38 seconds
IT Returns, Star Dynamics In NBA + Warriors vs. Rockets
How will the addition of Isaiah Thomas affect Cleveland? Sekou Smith and Greg Anthony break it down before digging into how star players have adjusted to playing with each other over the years ... from LeBron and Kyrie, to Curry and Durant, to Harden and CP3. Then we prepare for Thursday night's Warriors vs. Rockets showdown and play some year-end trivia with John Schuhmann.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
1/4/2018 • 40 minutes, 27 seconds
Storylines To Follow on Christmas Day
Yahoo senior NBA writer Michael Lee joins Sekou Smith to discuss the states of the teams competing during the NBA's Christmas marathon on Monday. We analyze the Rockets' dominant start, the struggles in OKC, Cavs vs. Warriors, the Knicks' playoff hopes, the Wizards' lack of consistency, and much more. Then John Schuhmann stops by with a tricky trivia question about the best clutch shooters.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
12/21/2017 • 51 minutes, 58 seconds
State of the Philadelphia 76ers
Sixers insider Jessica Camerato of NBC Sports Philadelphia joins us to dig deep into the state of the 76ers. We talk about Joel Embiid, Ben Simmons, chemistry, playoff hopes, Jahlil Okafor trade, and much more. Then John Schuhmann calls in with his weekly trivia question.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
12/14/2017 • 37 minutes, 34 seconds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
The NBA's all-time leading scorer joins us for a conversation about the longevity of LeBron James, super teams, athlete activism, Coaches vs. Cancer, and much more. Then John Schuhmann calls in for some trivia related to The Captain.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
12/7/2017 • 43 minutes, 25 seconds
David Fizdale & Blake Griffin + Blazers with Jason Quick
We dissect a news-filled week in the NBA, then talk with Blazers insider Jason Quick of NBC Sports Northwest about Portland's under-the-radar start to '17-18. Plus, John Schuhmann tests us with a trivia question related to Damian Lillard.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11/30/2017 • 37 minutes, 17 seconds
NBA Thanksgiving with Tony Rock
Comedian Tony Rock joins us to talk NBA, comedy and more as we look back at the NBA things we're thankful for this season. Then John Schuhmann calls in for a Season of Giving trivia question.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11/23/2017 • 34 minutes, 42 seconds
Inside KD's Summer + Celtics' Win Streak
GQ staff writer Zach Baron joins to explore the mind of Kevin Durant, who Baron spent time with this summer to write a GQ profile. Then A. Sherrod Blakely of NBC Sports Boston helps us analyze how the Celtics keep winning without Gordon Hayward. Finally, John Schuhmann joins for a trivia question about Celtics rookie Jayson Tatum.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11/16/2017 • 58 minutes, 8 seconds
Bledose to Bucks, Porzingis + Cavs
Bleacher Report's Howard Beck joins us to discuss the Bucks' trade for Eric Bledsoe, the hope in New York surrounding Kristaps Porzingis, the struggles in Cleveland, and more. Then John Schuhmann stops by for some unicorn-related trivia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11/9/2017 • 54 minutes, 20 seconds
NBA Business with Hawks CEO Steve Koonin
New co-host Greg Anthony joins Sekou for a conversation with Hawks CEO Steve Koonin about re-branding an NBA franchise, building an arena for the future, reaching a younger generation, cricket tacos, and more. Then John Schuhmann stops by for a trivia question about which player is the most improved after two weeks.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11/2/2017 • 56 minutes, 37 seconds
Wall vs. Ball, Wizards' West Coast Trip + More
Candace Buckner of The Washington Post joins Sekou Smith and Kevin Cottrell to talk about the Wizards' loss in L.A., their upcoming matchup with Golden State, and more. Then John Schuhmann joins to take a look at how OKC is distributing shots early in the season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
10/26/2017 • 31 minutes, 29 seconds
Opening Week + Miami's Justise Winslow
NBA season is here! We break down the action from an 11-game Wednesday, analyze the impact of Gordon Hayward's injury, and debate the state of the East. Then Miami forward Justise Winslow joins the show to talk about his summer training, goals for this season and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
10/19/2017 • 51 minutes, 12 seconds
NBA Fantasy Season Preview
Get set for your 2017-18 NBA Fantasy Drafts with NBA.com fantasy expert Matt Dagostino. We talk about Fantasy draft prep, metrics to use when evaluating players, potential sleepers, and much more. Then John Schuhmann stops by for a look at his annual GM Survey.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
10/5/2017 • 53 minutes, 26 seconds
Eastern Conference Preview with David Aldridge
David Aldridge joins to help us break down all 15 teams in the Eastern Conference after we talked West last week. We discuss the major roster turnover for Boston and Cleveland, LeBron's legacy, the continuity in Toronto, D.C., and Milwaukee, plus much more. Then John Schuhmann stops by for some East trivia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
9/28/2017 • 55 minutes, 56 seconds
Western Conference Preview
What's changed in the West after an offseason full of movement? John Schuhmann joins us to go through the standings and preview the 2017-18 NBA season for all 15 Western Conference teams.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
9/21/2017 • 44 minutes, 18 seconds
Best Duos in the NBA?
A summer full of players on the move has resulted in some new, superstar pairings around the league. Which duo is the most dynamic? Which has the highest potential? And can any duo compete with Kevin Durant and Steph Curry in Oakland? We debate it all with John Schuhmann.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
9/14/2017 • 23 minutes, 38 seconds
Tracy McGrady talks Hall of Fame, NBA career & more
NBA legend Tracy McGrady joins the show to talk about his life, NBA career and much more before being enshrined in the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame on Friday. Then John Schuhmann stops by for a McGrady-themed trivia question.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
9/7/2017 • 36 minutes, 56 seconds
Cavs Trade Kyrie Irving to Celtics
The Vertical's Michael Lee joins us to analyze every angle of Tuesday's blockbuster deal between Cleveland and Boston. Then John Schuhmann stops by for more analysis and his weekly trivia question.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8/23/2017 • 52 minutes, 1 second
'17-18 NBA Schedule Special
The 2017-18 NBA schedule is here! We look ahead to all the major matchups, discuss which teams we're most excited to watch, and play some trivia with John Schuhmann.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8/15/2017 • 49 minutes
Most Underrated Moves of the Summer
John Schuhmann stops by to help us analyze some of the most underrated moves of the offseason so far. We talk about the Lakers, Clippers, Nuggets, Timberwolves, Rockets and more before taking a crack at Schuhmann's weekly trivia question.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8/3/2017 • 45 minutes, 47 seconds
Kyrie Irving's Trade Request, Cavs' Future + More
SB Nation's Paul Flannery joins us to talk about a wild week around the NBA. We analyze Kyrie Irving's reported trade request, how it affects the Cavs, and possible trade scenarios for Irving around the league. Then John Schuhmann stops by with his weekly trivia question and we discuss the possibility of NBA expansion to Seattle.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
7/27/2017 • 40 minutes, 1 second
Summer League Reflections + Cavs Coach Ty Lue
NBA.com's Matt Dagostino joins us in Las Vegas to recap all of the Summer League action from the first two weeks of July. Then Cavaliers coach Ty Lue talks about Cleveland's offseason, where his team can improve, and the changing landscape in the Eastern Conference.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
7/14/2017 • 21 minutes, 2 seconds
Free Agency Roundup + Next Steps for Utah
We recap all of the moves of the past week with John Schuhmann, talk about the state of the West, and debate if Boston has enough to challenge Cleveland. Then Tony Jones of the Salt Lake Tribune stops by to discuss what's next for Utah after losing Gordon Hayward.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
7/6/2017 • 50 minutes, 6 seconds
Talking Chris Paul, Jimmy Butler, Phil Jackson & More
NBA offseason won't slow down! We breakdown all the latest headlines, from Phil Jackson departing New York to the NBA Awards to the NBA Draft. Then John Schuhmann helps us analyze the Rockets' deal for Chris Paul, and Steve Aschburner gives us the inside scoop on Minnesota's deal for Jimmy Butler.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
6/29/2017 • 38 minutes, 11 seconds
2017 NBA Draft: Instant Analysis
Lang Whitaker, John Schuhmann, Scott-Howard Cooper and Trey Kerby recap Thursday's draft.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
6/23/2017 • 6 minutes, 2 seconds
NBA Draft Preview with Malik Monk & Scott Howard-Cooper
NBA offseason is in full swing! We analyze all of the trades this week, from the No. 1 pick to Dwight Howard to D'Angelo Russell, then get set for Thursday's NBA Draft with top prospect Malik Monk and NBA.com draft expert Scott Howard-Cooper.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
6/21/2017 • 35 minutes, 30 seconds
Major Takeaways from 2017 NBA Finals
What will be our last memory from the Warriors' 2017 NBA championship? We discuss that, Kevin Durant's MVP, LeBron James' performance, next steps for Cleveland, and much more. Then John Schuhmann stops by with an NBA Finals trivia question and his stat of the series. Plus, we debate which hypothetical five-man unit could challenge Golden State.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
6/15/2017 • 40 minutes, 53 seconds
NBA Finals Game 5: Instant Analysis
Sekou Smith and John Schuhmann break down all of the action from the Warriors' 129-120 win over the Cavaliers in Game 5 to win the NBA championship.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
6/13/2017 • 11 minutes, 20 seconds
NBA Finals, Game 4: Instant Analysis
Sekou Smith and Lang Whitaker break down all the action from the Cavaliers' 137-116 victory over the Warriors in Game 4.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
6/10/2017 • 6 minutes, 13 seconds
NBA Finals Game 3: Instant Analysis
Sekou Smith, Lang Whitaker and John Schuhmann analyze the Warriors' thrilling, 118-113 win over the Cavaliers in Game 3.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
6/8/2017 • 8 minutes, 30 seconds
Game 3 Preview with Matt Bonner
Two-time NBA champion Matt Bonner joins us to help preview Game 3 of The NBA Finals in Cleveland. Will the Cavs be able to stop the undefeated Warriors? Find out at 9 p.m. ET on ABC tonight.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
6/7/2017 • 28 minutes, 53 seconds
NBA Finals Game 2: Instant Analysis
Sekou Smith and John Schuhmann break down all the action from the Warriors' 132-113 victory over the Cavaliers in Game 2.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
6/5/2017 • 10 minutes, 28 seconds
NBA Finals Game 1: Instant Analysis
Sekou Smith and John Schuhmann break down all of the action from the Warriors' 113-91 win over the Cavaliers in Game 1.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
6/2/2017 • 10 minutes, 16 seconds
NBA Finals preview with Kevin McHale
NBA legend Kevin McHale joins the show to help us preview the 2017 NBA Finals matchup between Cleveland and Golden State. We talk about the pressure on Kevin Durant, LeBron's growing legacy, Kevin Love's role in Cleveland, and much more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
5/30/2017 • 34 minutes, 11 seconds
LeBron James Debate with Complex's Russ Bengston
Where does LeBron rank among the all-time greats? Will he ever surpass Michael Jordan? Should we even try to compare the two? We debate these questions and more with Complex senior editor Russ Bengston. Then NBA.com's Scott Howard-Cooper joins to look ahead to this year's NBA Draft.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
5/24/2017 • 56 minutes, 16 seconds
NBA Conference Finals, Lakers' Lottery Luck + More with Kevin Ding
Bleacher Report's Kevin Ding joins to talk about the NBA conference finals, the Lakers' offseason plans, Lonzo Ball's future in the league, LeBron's growing legacy, and much more. Then John Schuhmann stops by with his latest trivia question.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
5/18/2017 • 48 minutes, 26 seconds
Celtics-Wizards Talk With Sean Grande
Celtics play-by-play announcer Sean Grande joins the show to help us analyze Boston's big Game 5 win, preview Game 6 of the Celtics-Wizards series in D.C., and look ahead to the NBA Draft Lottery on Tuesday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
5/11/2017 • 26 minutes, 34 seconds
Warriors Talk with Marcus Thompson
Marcus Thompson of the Mercury News joins us to talk about Stephen Curry, Steve Kerr's health status, Kevin Durant's first playoff run with Golden State, and much more. Then we analyze the Wizards-Celtics series and play some trivia with John Schuhmann.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
5/4/2017 • 38 minutes, 6 seconds
ESPN's Dave McMenamin on LeBron & Cavs
Cleveland beat writer Dave McMenamin stops by to talk about his new book, "Return of the King", which chronicles the Cavaliers' comeback during the 2016 NBA Finals. The guys discuss LeBron's legacy, how his mindset compares to Kobe Bryant, the power structure in Cleveland, the 2017 NBA playoffs and much more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
4/27/2017 • 43 minutes, 24 seconds
First week of 2017 NBA Playoffs
The show hits the road for a look at some of the most interesting matchups after a week of NBA playoff action. We talk about Wizards-Hawks, Thunder-Rockets, Bulls-Celtics, Bucks-Raptors and much more. Be sure to visit NBA.com/playoffs for in-depth coverage all postseason.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
4/20/2017 • 27 minutes, 48 seconds
NBA Playoffs Preview -- First Round
Get set for the 2017 NBA playoffs with our first round preview, which takes a look at all eight series before the games begin on Saturday. We analyze the matchups, make predictions and play some trivia with John Schuhmann. Be sure to check out NBA.com/playoffs for even more NBA playoff content.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
4/13/2017 • 51 minutes, 51 seconds
NBA Playoff Races with Howard Beck
Bleacher Report senior writer Howard Beck joins the show to help us dissect all the playoff races around NBA with less than a week left in 2016-17 regular season. Plus, John Schuhmann stops by for a special trivia question about The Palace at Auburn Hills.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
4/6/2017 • 45 minutes, 54 seconds
Bill Walton on MVP Race, Final Four, California, Life, Happiness & More
NBA legend Bill Walton joins the show for a wide-ranging conversation about his NBA career, living in California, his health, the MVP race, the Final Four, Draft prospects, and a lot more. You never know what he will talk about next. Plus, John Schumann stops by for another round of NBA playoff trivia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
3/30/2017 • 54 minutes, 54 seconds
East Playoff Races + Goran Dragic On Miami's Turnaround
Heat point guard Goran Dragic joins the show to talk about Miami's playoff push, Dion Waiters' limitless confidence, Erik Spoelstra's coaching style and more. Plus, we analyze the Eastern Conference standings, play some trivia with John Schuhmann, and look at how the schedule breaks down for East teams over the final three weeks.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
3/23/2017 • 40 minutes, 49 seconds
West Playoff Races + Prospects To Watch In Tournament
We analyze all the races in the West and play some playoff trivia with John Schuhmann. Then NBA.com's Scott Howard-Cooper joins to tell us which potential NBA prospects we should keep an eye on during the NCAA Tournament this month.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
3/16/2017 • 39 minutes, 49 seconds
NBA MVP Debate with Nathaniel Friedman
Which player is most deserving of '16-17 NBA MVP? GQ's Nathaniel Friedman (a.k.a. Bethlehem Shoals of Free Darko) joins us to debate the merits of Russell Westbrook, James Harden, Kawhi Leonard and LeBron James. Then John Schuhmann stops by with his MVP take and another NBA trivia question.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
3/9/2017 • 57 minutes, 6 seconds
Kevin Durant Injury with Anthony Slater
What's next for the Warriors now that Kevin Durant is out at least four weeks? We discuss that and more with Golden State beat writer Anthony Slater of the San Jose Mercury News. Plus, John Schuhmann tries to stump us with another NBA trivia question.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
3/2/2017 • 30 minutes, 39 seconds
Jerry Stackhouse on Life As D-League Coach, His Career & More
Former NBA All-Star Jerry Stackhouse joined us at All-Star weekend in New Orleans to talk about adjusting to life as a coach in the D-League. Plus, we look back at a memorable 2017 NBA All-Star game dominated by hometown star Anthony Davis.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2/23/2017 • 13 minutes, 28 seconds
Anthony Davis on Hosting NBA All-Star
Pelicans' star Anthony Davis joins us in New Orleans to talk about all the added responsibilities that come when your team hosts NBA All-Star. Plus, he gives the inside scoop on his favorite restaurants in The Big Easy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2/17/2017 • 8 minutes, 34 seconds
All-Star Trivia with John Schuhmann
NBA.com's John Schuhmann joins us for a special NBA All-Star edition of Hang Time from New Orleans. He tries his best to stump us with 10 trivia questions about this year's All-Stars. Find out if we were able to pass his test.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2/16/2017 • 12 minutes, 26 seconds
JBL Three-Point Preview with Nick Young
Lakers' sharpshooter Nick Young stops by to talk about his preparations from this Saturday's three-point shootout in New Orleans. Plus, we make our predictions and look back at last year's showdown between Klay Thompson and Steph Curry.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2/15/2017 • 10 minutes, 26 seconds
Taco Bell Skills Challenge Preview with Devin Booker
Phoenix Suns' star Devin Booker stops by to help us get ready for NBA All-Star Weekend in New Orleans. He talks about how he's preparing for the Taco Bell Skills Challenge, who he's eager to play with in the BBVA Rising Stars Challenge, and his favorite moment from All-Star weekend last year.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2/14/2017 • 8 minutes, 9 seconds
Verizon Slam Dunk Preview
Pacers' Glenn Robinson III and Suns' Derrick Jones Jr. join us to talk about their preparations for 2017 Verizon Slam Dunk. Then we analyze the four-player field, make our predictions and relive last year's classic battle.
Be sure to stay tuned all week for special NBA All-Star 2017 coverage from New Orleans.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2/13/2017 • 16 minutes, 33 seconds
Grant Hill on Jabari Parker, Life as an NBA Owner & Trade Deadline Season
Hawks owner and former NBA superstar Grant Hill joins the show to talk about Jabari Parker's latest setback, how difficult it is to recover from recurring injuries, adjustments he's made as an NBA owner, and what it's like for players during Trade Deadline season. Plus, John Schuhmann stops by with his latest trivia question.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2/9/2017 • 37 minutes, 7 seconds
Southeast On The Rise + Trade Deadline Chatter
The Vertical's Michael Lee stops by to analyze three teams on the rise in the Southeast Division -- Washington, Atlanta and Miami. Plus, we look ahead to this month's trade deadline and speculate which teams will make a move.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2/2/2017 • 36 minutes, 4 seconds
Drama in the East, Trade Rumors & Nuggets' Trainer Steve Hess
What's going on in Cleveland, Chicago and New York? We break it down and debate where's the best landing spot for Carmelo Anthony. Then legendary Nuggets' trainer Steve Hess joins with his top tips for getting the most out of your workout routines.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
1/26/2017 • 46 minutes, 14 seconds
CP3's Injury + George Karl On His New Book
What's next for LA with Chris Paul out 6-to-8 weeks? Clippers beat writer Dan Woike joins to answer that question and more. Then coaching legend George Karl stops by to discuss his new book. Plus, John Schuhmann tests our knowledge with another round of trivia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
1/19/2017 • 42 minutes, 7 seconds
George Gervin, D-Rose, Boogie Cousins + More
Hall of Famer George Gervin joins us to talk NBA and make his picks for All-Star 2017 starters. Plus, we examine the Knicks' difficult week, debate if DeMarcus Cousins should sign an extension in Sacramento, and play some trivia with John Schuhmann.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
1/12/2017 • 41 minutes, 8 seconds
East Playoff Race, Rise of Giannis & Trade Talk
CSN Chicago's Vince Goodwill joins us to look at the crowded Eastern Conference playoff picture and debate which squads should make a move. Plus, we marvel at Giannis Antetokounmpo's latest superstar moment, dissect the Rajon Rondo situation, and play some trivia with John Schuhmann.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
1/5/2017 • 44 minutes, 1 second
Top 10 NBA Moments of 2016
Relive a memorable year of NBA hoops with our countdown of the Top 10 Moments in 2016. From Game 7 of The Finals to Kobe Bryant's farewell tour to an iconic Dunk Contest, there were plenty of moments to remember over the last year.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
12/29/2016 • 39 minutes, 41 seconds
Talking Blazers, Boogie & Blake
Portland star Damian Lillard joins the podcast to talk about his journey from Oakland to the NBA. Plus, Sekou and Lang discuss Blake Griffin's injury and wonder if DeMarcus Cousins will still be on the Kings after February's NBA Trade Deadline.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
12/22/2016 • 38 minutes
Biggest Surprises Of NBA Season So Far
Brent Barry and Rick Fox join us for a jam-packed episode full of the most surprising storylines from the 2016-17 season. From underachievers (Atlanta, Minnesota, Portland) to overachievers (Memphis, OKC, Houston, New York), there have been plenty of surprises during more than seven weeks of NBA action. Plus, Brent Barry talks about Tim Duncan's jersey retirement, John Schuhmann gives us his most surprising stat and we hear Bucks' announcer Marques Johnson rip Lang for his All-Star prediction.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
12/15/2016 • 53 minutes, 42 seconds
Cavs Roll, Klay Scores 60 & Russ Flirts With History
ESPN's Dave McMenamin joins us to talk about the Cavaliers' dominant start, their historic pace from 3-point land and Kevin Love's career-best play. Plus, we dig into Klay Thompson's unreal 60-point game and predict if Russell Westbrook will break Wilt Chamberlain's triple-double streak.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
12/8/2016 • 40 minutes, 35 seconds
Freaks & Greek: Talking Towns, Porzingis, Embiid and Giannis with Zach Harper
Zach Harper stops by to help us marvel at the emerging crop of young, talented superstars in the NBA. From Karl-Anthony Towns to Kristaps Porzingis to Giannis Antetokounmpo to Joel Embiid, has there ever been a more skilled group of big men in the league? All that, plus awful movie talk, John Schuhmann trivia and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
12/1/2016 • 49 minutes, 32 seconds
NBA Thanksgiving with Netw3rk
The Ringer's Jason Concepcion helps us give thanks to all the NBA players, teams and personalities we're thankful for this season. From Kristaps Porzingis to the Clippers to Joel Embiid to the rise of unique NBA hairstyles and more, we cover it all in this special holiday episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11/24/2016 • 44 minutes, 6 seconds
Russell Westbrook, Kristaps Porzingis, LA Clippers & More With Rick Fox
NBA season is in full swing as we marvel at Russell Westbrook's ferocious play, dissect the Clippers' dominant starting unit with John Schuhmann, and talk Kristaps Porzingis, Phil Jackson, Lakers, Hawks, Dwight Howard and much more with our good friend Rick Fox.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11/17/2016 • 40 minutes, 20 seconds
What Changed In L.A.? Kevin Ding Talks Lakers, Clippers, Kobe And More
Bleacher Report's Kevin Ding joins Sekou Smith and Lang Whitaker to talk about the young Lakers' surprising start, the impact of Kobe Bryant's retirement, the Clippers' dominant trio, plus much more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11/10/2016 • 33 minutes, 4 seconds
Howard Beck's First Impressions After Week One Of NBA Season
Bleacher Report's Howard Beck joins us to talk about LeBron and Cleveland, Russell Westbrook, Golden State, the NBA Awards Show, Ray Allen's retirement, and much more. Plus, NBA.com's John Schuhmann stops by to analyze Stephen Curry's improved efficiency at the rim.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11/3/2016 • 30 minutes, 32 seconds
Warriors' Opening Night Loss + Nick Collison On Thunder Without Kevin Durant
What happened to Golden State on Tuesday night? Sekou Smith and Lang Whitaker break it down along with a recap of a 10-game Wednesday highlighted by Joel Embiid's debut. Then Oklahoma City veteran Nick Collison joins to talk about Russell Westbrook, moving forward without Kevin Durant, and much more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
10/27/2016 • 37 minutes, 55 seconds
More Or Less? Predicting Win Totals For All 30 NBA Teams
Which NBA teams will be better this season? Which will be worse? Sekou Smith and Lang Whitaker predict how many games each team will win during the 2016-17 NBA season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
10/21/2016 • 44 minutes, 19 seconds
Kevin McHale On Kevin Garnett, Houston Rockets & Team Building
Hall of Famer Kevin McHale joins Sekou Smith and Lang Whitaker to talk Kevin Garnett, the Houston Rockets, the role of analytics and much more. Then the guys make their picks for NBA season awards including MVP, Rookie of the Year and Most Improved.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
10/19/2016 • 36 minutes, 40 seconds
Hawks' Kent Bazemore On Social Activism, Chance The Rapper & More
Sekou Smith and Lang Whitaker sit down with Atlanta Hawks' forward Kent Bazemore to talk about how players respond to social issues, his friendship with Chance the Rapper and much more. Then the guys recap the latest NBA news, including another injury to Anthony Davis.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
10/12/2016 • 34 minutes, 49 seconds
NBA Fantasy Preview: Draft Strategy, Sleepers To Watch & Players To Avoid
Sekou Smith and Lang Whitaker get you ready for your NBA fantasy drafts with NBA.com's fantasy expert, Matt D'Agostino. Learn all about draft strategy, sleepers to watch and much more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
10/5/2016 • 42 minutes, 38 seconds
Ronnie2K from NBA 2K On Making NBA's Most Beloved Game
Training camps around the NBA are in full swing and there's plenty of news from coast to coast. Pat Riley says Chris Bosh is done in Miami. Kevin Durant and the Warriors are working through the process in Oakland. And the King and his crew in Cleveland are preparing to defend their title. We go around the league with some initial thoughts from media days and training camp and dig deep on NBA 2K17 with our main man Ronnie2K on Episode 250 of The Hang Time Podcast.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
9/28/2016 • 40 minutes, 43 seconds
Pelicans' Broadcaster Joel Meyers On Future For New Orleans
Injuries and super sized expectations overwhelmed the New Orleans Pelicans in Alvin Gentry's first season at the helm in the Big Easy. And there is more drama on the horizon for the Pelicans this season with Anthony Davis returning from injury and Jrue Holiday missing the start of the season due to a family medical emergency. We break down all things Pelicans with the team's play-by-play voice, Joel Meyers, on Episode 249 of The Hang Time Podcast.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
9/21/2016 • 30 minutes, 35 seconds
Hall of Famer David Aldridge On His Induction Ceremony
David Aldridge of TNT, NBA TV and NBA.com, is the insider's insider. No one covers the NBA like DA, who won the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame's Curt Gowdy Media Award this year. We talk Olympics, free agency, honors, the state of hoops around the world and everything else with our main man on Episode 248 of The Hang Time Podcast.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
9/14/2016 • 33 minutes, 19 seconds
Allen Iverson Stories with Former Sixers' President Pat Croce
As president of the Philadelphia 76ers Pat Croce ran the franchise during a transformative time, when Allen Iverson arrived and the Sixers went from the worst record in the NBA to playing the Los Angeles Lakers in The Finals. On the eve of Iverson's induction into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, Croce joins us on Episode 247 of The Hang Time Podcast to reflect on the Iverson era and the phenomenon known as AI.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
9/7/2016 • 34 minutes, 59 seconds
Shaq Stories with Former Teammate & NBA TV's Dennis Scott
It's #SHAQWeek around here and we're celebrating with the big fella in advance of his induction into the Naismith Hall of Fame. In honor of the Big Aristotle (or the big whatever nickname he's using these days), we spend all of our time on Episode 246 of The Hang Time Podcast talking with NBA TV's Dennis Scott (3D), one of his mentors, and oldest and dearest friends.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8/31/2016 • 48 minutes, 48 seconds
Rio Olympics Recap with The Vertical's Michael Lee
Kevin Durant told Michael Lee of The Vertical that he needed that gold medal run at the Rio Olympics to heal himself from a tumultuous free agent summer. Durant called it therapy. We agree that he needed something to lift his spirits after coming off as the villain to many after leaving Oklahoma City for the Golden State Warriors. We break down Durant's summer and much more in the aftermath of the Olympics with Lee on Episode 245 of The Hang Time Podcast.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8/24/2016 • 33 minutes, 23 seconds
Ep. 244: Summer Games
The Summer of 2016 could be remembered for many reasons. From Kevin Durant's departure from Oklahoma City to Oakland to join the Golden State Warriors, to the U.S. Men's Senior National Team's dramatic chase for gold at the Rio Olympics to LeBron James finally admitting what we've known all along, that he's measuring himself against the G.O.A.T. (Michael Jordan) himself. It's all a part of the Summer Games we discuss on Episode 244 of the Hang Time Podcast.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8/18/2016 • 42 minutes, 45 seconds
Lakers' Rookie D'Angelo Russell On Adjustments To NBA Game
D'Angelo Russell sits down with Sekou Smith and Lang Whitaker as he battles through his first season in the NBASee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
3/15/2016 • 37 minutes, 54 seconds
Hang Time Podcast (Episode 230) Featuring J.J. Redick
HANG TIME HEADQUARTERS When Doc Rivers revamped his bench in the offseason he made sure the Los Angeles Clippers would be one of the most intriguing teams in the NBA this season.
Even now, after shipping both Josh Smith and Lance Stephenson out, the Clippers remain a team of intrigue. They have an elite coach in Rivers, superstars in Chris Paul and Blake Griffin (yes, he'll be back), one of the league's best rim protectors and rebounders in DeAndre Jordan, a super sixth-man in Jamal Crawford and one of the league's deadliest pure shooters in J.J. Redick.
So what's holding them back?
Why are they stuck in the fourth spot in the Western Conference standing?
It might have something to do with the reigning champions up in Oakland. The Golden State Warriors on a historic roll this season and the San Antonio Spurs aren't far off the pace. And then there is the matter of that two-headed superstar monster from Oklahoma City.
So perhaps it's understandable, the Clippers' current predicament. Even as they continue to shine without Griffin in the lineup, they still have ground to make up in the standings.
We dig deep on the Clippers and much more on Episode 230 of The Hang Time Podcast featuring J.J. Redick.
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As always, we welcome your feedback. You can follow the entire crew, including the Hang Time Podcast, co-hosts Sekou Smith of NBA.com, Lang Whitaker of NBA.com's All-Ball Blog and renaissance man Rick Fox of NBA TV, as well as our new super producer Gregg (just like Popovich) Waigand.
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3/9/2016 • 35 minutes, 13 seconds
Hang Time Podcast (Episode 229) Featuring Draymond Green
HANG TIME HEADQUARTERS Stephen Curry is the leader of that record-chasing pack in Oakland.
No one disputes that.
The reigning KIA MVP and frontrunner for the award this season is breaking his own records on his way to one of the greatest seasons in NBA history, no matter what Oscar Robertson or anyone else says about him and his game.
But the undisputed vocal and emotional leader of the Golden State Warriors remains Draymond Green. And the fact that Curry, Green and fellow All-Star Klay Thompson are all as comfortable as they are in their roles is what gives the Warriors record-breaking chemistry.
It's that chemistry that allows the Warriors, from top to bottom, to perform the way they do every night, never worrying about who gets the glory and praise. They are a true team, in every sense of the words, showing off All-Star unselfishness while chasing the NBA record for wins in a season (they remain on track to catch and even exceed the 1995-96 Michael Jordan-led Chicago Bulls' 72-win mark).
Warriors coach Steve Kerr has a better handle on how to keep the good chemistry flowing than most, having played alongside Jordan and Scottie Pippen in Chicago. That might explain why he didn't let something like Green's blow up at halftime of the Warriors' Feb. 27 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder bother him.
We talk Warriors and Warriors and more Warriors on Episode 229 of The Hang Time Podcast featuring Draymond Green, which also features high praise for Curry from Hall of Famer Rick Barry, courtesy of our friends at SiriusXM NBA Radio).
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3/2/2016 • 32 minutes, 57 seconds
Hang Time Podcast (Episode 228) Featuring Klay Thompson and Arash Markazi
HANG TIME HEADQUARTERS History will determine where these Golden State Warriors rank all time.
They have to finish the deal, of course. None of it will matter if the Warriors don't break the NBA record for wins in the regular season (the 1995-96 Chicago Bulls still own the top spot at 72 wins)
But Klay Thompson and the Warriors are not intimidated by the task. Thompson told us during All-Star Weekend that the chase for 73 wins is on. And the Warriors are currently ahead of the pace, 50-5 and counting.
Where will the Golden State Warriors rank all time?
Ahead of those outlandish Michael Jordan-led Bulls? Certainly alongside them and the Showtime Lakers, the Larry Bird-led Celtics, the Shaquille O'NealKobe Bryant-led Lakers and others.
We debate that and so much more on Episode 228 of The Hang Time Podcast featuring Thompson and Arash Markazi of ESPN.com, a Los Angeles native who provides a local perspective and also schools us on Echo Fox (owned by our very own Rick Fox).
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As always, we welcome your feedback. You can follow the entire crew, including the Hang Time Podcast, co-hosts Sekou Smith of NBA.com, Lang Whitaker of NBA.com's All-Ball Blog and renaissance man Rick Fox of NBA TV, as well as our new super producer Gregg (just like Popovich) Waigand.
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2/24/2016 • 42 minutes, 28 seconds
Hang Time Podcast (Episode 227) Featuring Tyronn Lue and Fred McLeod
HANG TIME HEADQUARTERS We're caught in that strange stretch of the NBA calendar right now, days removed from a stellar All-Star Weekend in Toronto and hours away from the wildly unpredictable trade deadline (Thursday at 3 p.m. ET) that sets the tone for the stretch run of every season.
Can the Golden State Warriors finish the deal and chase and even break the Chicago Bulls' hallowed, NBA-record 72-win season? Can the San Antonio Spurs, Oklahoma City Thunder or anyone else in the Western Conference catch up to the Warriors? And is anyone willing to gamble whatever it takes to join the elite out west?
In the Eastern Conference, all eyes are on Cleveland, where Tyronn Lue and LeBron James have to bring everyone (Kyrie Irving, Kevin Love and everyone else) together in their quest to make a return trip to The Finals where they can get another shot at the Warriors and finishing what they started last year
That's why we're kicking off the stretch run of the season for The Hang Time Podcast with a double-dose of Cavs, talking to both Lue (during All-Star Weekend) and the team's executive producer of multi-media and play-by-play announcer Fred McLeod.
We dig deep in an effort to find out exactly what to expect from the Cavaliers the rest of the way, while also wrapping up our All-Star thoughts (big ups to young skywalkers Zach LaVine and Aaron Gordon for the best Verizon Slam Dunk showcase in years) and looking ahead to what we think might go down at the trade deadline.
Check it all out on Episode 227 of The Hang Time Podcast featuring Tyronn Lue and Fred McLeod of the Cleveland Cavaliers.
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As always, we welcome your feedback. You can follow the entire crew, including the Hang Time Podcast, co-hosts Sekou Smith of NBA.com, Lang Whitaker of NBA.com's All-Ball Blog and renaissance man Rick Fox of NBA TV, as well as our new super producer Gregg (just like Popovich) Waigand.
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VIDEO: A recap of the epic Verizon Slam Dunk duel between Zach LaVine and Aaron Gordon from All-Star Saturday nightSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2/17/2016 • 43 minutes, 43 seconds
Hang Time Podcast (Episode 226) Back Together Again
HANG TIME HEADQUARTERS It took a while, nearly two months, but the crew is back together again. And just in time for the latest Game of the Century on Super Bowl eve (Thunder visiting the Warriors), a vintage effort from Kobe Bean Bryant and next week's All-Star extravaganza in Toronto.
That's right, The Hang Time Podcast crew is reunited this week to discuss, debate and drill down on the hottest topics around the league and yes, that means the elusive Rick Fox has finally been located.
He's been busy the past couple of months doing prep work for the All-Star Game's visit to his native Toronto (where he swears we're going to be on the VIP list at Drakes restaurant and every other hot spot throughout All-Star Weekend).
We needed the entire crew to sort out the mess in Phoenix (Earl Watson taking over for Jeff Hornacek), to address the rumors that Kevin Durant could be headed to join Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors in free agency, the state of the Lakers (and their precocious rookie D'Angelo Russell, who is caught in the middle of a tug of war between his coach Byron Scott and the man who trained him in the lead up to the Draft, Clippers' analyst Don MacLean), the new-look Cleveland Cavaliers under Tyronn Lue (and the new super friends LeBron James, Kyrie Irving and Kevin Love) and so much more. some wicked resistance from the champs, who shouldn't have to do anything else to convince the remaining non-believers that luck had nothing to do with their championship run last season.
Crazy season (the NBA trade deadline) is near, so you'll have to forgive us for diving in on so many different topics. But it's been so rare this season that we've been at full strength that we simply could not resist.
Check it all out on Episode 226 of The Hang Time Podcast where the crew gets back together again.
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As always, we welcome your feedback. You can follow the entire crew, including the Hang Time Podcast, co-hosts Sekou Smith of NBA.com, Lang Whitaker of NBA.com's All-Ball Blog and renaissance man Rick Fox of NBA TV, as well as our new super producer Gregg (just like Popovich) Waigand.
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2/3/2016 • 48 minutes, 37 seconds
Hang Time Podcast (Episode 225) Featuring Marc J. Spears
HANG TIME HEADQUARTERS Is there anyone else?
Anyone else?
Because the Golden State Warriors are ready and willing to do horrible things to you on the basketball court. Just ask the Cleveland Cavaliers, Chicago Bulls and the San Antonio Spurs, yes the Spurs, who have all felt the wrath of Stephen Curry and the Warriors recently.
If you think you are coming for the Warriors' crown, you better brace yourself for some wicked resistance from the champs, who shouldn't have to do anything else to convince the remaining non-believers that luck had nothing to do with their championship run last season.
This is a juggernaut, and potentially one of the NBA's all-time great teams, provided they finish what they have started this season.
Marc J. Spears of Yahoo! Sports helps us put it all in context on Episode 225 of The Hang Time Podcast, where we examine the Warriors and their monstrous run as well as the fallout in Cleveland from David Blatts firing and Tyronn Lues hiring the latest drama in the seemingly never-ending saga that is LeBron James and his return to The Land.
We give you all that and much more on Episode 225 of The Hang Time Podcast featuring Marc J. Spears of Yahoo! Sports.
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As always, we welcome your feedback. You can follow the entire crew, including the Hang Time Podcast, co-hosts Sekou Smith of NBA.com, Lang Whitaker of NBA.com's All-Ball Blog and renaissance man Rick Fox of NBA TV, as well as our new super producer Gregg (just like Popovich) Waigand.
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1/26/2016 • 44 minutes, 44 seconds
Hang Time Podcast (Episode 224) Green or Griffin?
HANG TIME HEADQUARTERS Draymond Green or Blake Griffin?
Who would you take between these two elite power forwards, each with their own unique set of skills, to start your team?
Do you ride with the perennial All-Star, the four-time All-NBA pick and sure thing that is Griffin? Or do you rock with the NBA champion, the walking triple-double/human jack-knife that is Green?
It's a great debate and one that we delve into on Episode 224 of The Hang Time Podcast. There really is no wrong answer, when you think about it. Both Griffin and Green are on the short list of players at their position who are universally considered game changers.
They do it in different ways, of course. But their value to their respective teams cannot be disputed.
Would the Golden Warriors have risen to a championship level without the contributions of Green? Even with All-Stars like Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson doing their thing, the easy answer is no, absolutely not.
Would the Los Angeles Clippers have scratched and clawed their way out of the abyss the past few years without the rise and shine of Griffin? Nope. Chris Paul is the man that stirs the drink, but even he admits that the Clippers go as Griffin goes.
We talk Green and Griffin, recap the Warriors' smashing of LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers during the NBA's Martin Luther King Jr. Day showcase, discuss our picks for the Eastern and Western Conference All-Star rosters and much more on Episode 224 of The Hang Time Podcast.
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As always, we welcome your feedback. You can follow the entire crew, including the Hang Time Podcast, co-hosts Sekou Smith of NBA.com, Lang Whitaker of NBA.com's All-Ball Blog and renaissance man Rick Fox of NBA TV, as well as our new super producer Gregg (just like Popovich) Waigand.
To download the podcast, click here. To subscribe via iTunes, click here, or get the xml feed if you want to subscribe some other, less iTunes-y way.
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VIDEO: Mike Fratello and Grant Hill analyze the unique skill set of Warriors' forward Draymond GreenSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
1/20/2016 • 36 minutes, 25 seconds
Hang Time Podcast (Episode 223) Featuring Dominique Wilkins
HANG TIME HEADQUARTERS Comparing NBA eras, be it individuals or teams, is often a painstaking process that relies more on your intuition and sharp eye than it does any real science.
That's one reason why Hall of Famers like Dominique Wilkins, do their best to stay away from the ghost chasing many of us do when we try to rate the basketball legends of the past and present. So when Larry Bird is asked to assess his vaunted 1986 Boston Celtics and the reigning NBA champion Golden State Warriors, there's really not a right or wrong answer.
There is only his perception of what those teams accomplish in their respective eras and the fantasy of what it would be like to see Bird, Kevin McHale and Dennis Johnson match up against Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson and Draymond Green.
Same goes for any glorified rankings of the top players in league history at any position (#ESPNrank is stirring up fantastic debates these days) or any other attempt to reflect the current crop of superstars and teams against their historical counterparts. Too many of the dynamics have changed from say 30 or 40 years ago to now. There are fare too many variables to get a handle on anything other than a theory about who would come out on top in any hypothetical equation.
None of that stopped us from quizzing Wilkins about these very topics, and so much more, Episode 223 of The Hang Time Podcast. Just because there are very few easy answers doesn't mean you don't ask the question.
So see if you can make sense of it all on this week's episode.
LISTEN HERE:
http://www.nba.com/.element/mp3/2.0/sect/podcastmp3/NBA/podcast/20160113_hangtime_podcast.mp3
As always, we welcome your feedback. You can follow the entire crew, including the Hang Time Podcast, co-hosts Sekou Smith of NBA.com, Lang Whitaker of NBA.com's All-Ball Blog and renaissance man Rick Fox of NBA TV, as well as our new super producer Gregg (just like Popovich) Waigand.
To download the podcast, click here. To subscribe via iTunes, click here, or get the xml feed if you want to subscribe some other, less iTunes-y way.
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1/13/2016 • 33 minutes, 50 seconds
Hang Time Podcast (Episode 222) Featuring Greg Anthony
HANG TIME HEADQUARTERS The Commissioner has spoken.
He believes Kobe Bryant belongs on center stage at NBA All-Star Weekend next month in Toronto. And judging by the returns from the All-Star balloting, the fans not only agree with Adam Silver, they plan on making sure it happens.
They'll get no argument from us. We also believe that 20 years of stellar service, on and off the court, as one of the league's global ambassadors deserves the royal treatment at Kobe's final All-Star Game appearance.
NBA TV analyst Greg Anthony is on board with that plan as well. He agrees that the All-Time greats deserve to go out the right way, especially during All-Star Weekend, the same way Magic Johnson and Michael Jordan did before Kobe.
Anthony joins us on Episode 222 of The Hang Time Podcast, our first show for 2016, where we also discuss the plight of Phoenix Suns owner Robert Sarver and his millennial problems, the state of affairs around the league, the playoff picture in the Eastern and Western Conferences.
We try to make sense of it all on the first installment of The Hang Time Podcast for this calendar year.
LISTEN HERE:
http://www.nba.com/.element/mp3/2.0/sect/podcastmp3/NBA/podcast/20160106_hangtime_podcast.mp3
As always, we welcome your feedback. You can follow the entire crew, including the Hang Time Podcast, co-hosts Sekou Smith of NBA.com, Lang Whitaker of NBA.com's All-Ball Blog and renaissance man Rick Fox of NBA TV, as well as our new super producer Gregg (just like Popovich) Waigand.
To download the podcast, click here. To subscribe via iTunes, click here, or get the xml feed if you want to subscribe some other, less iTunes-y way.
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1/6/2016 • 41 minutes, 10 seconds
Episode 130: The Hall Of Fame Debate
Allen Iverson? Tracy McGrady? The podcast crew tackles their cases for the Hall of Fame. And what about Grant Hill, Glen Rice and Robert Horry who will soon be eligible too? We dive in on all that and a whole lot more on Episode 130 of the Hang Time Podcast.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8/28/2013 • 44 minutes, 31 seconds
Episode 129: Marc J. Spears and Damaris Lewis
Super model and "Brooklyn to the bone" hoops fan Damaris Lewis and Yahoo! Sports NBA columnist Marc J. Spears don't hold back in their assessments of what's gone on this summer and what could be in store for us all during the 2013-14 NBA season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8/21/2013 • 56 minutes, 59 seconds
Episode 128: Brooklyn Nets Radio Voice Chris Carrino
Chris Carrino, a staple on Nets broadcasts since 1992, answers all of our questions about the Nets and their chances to compete with the Miami Heat, Indiana Pacers, Chicago Bulls and New York Knicks for top dog status in the Eastern Conference.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8/7/2013 • 1 hour
Episode 127: Rockets announcer Craig Ackerman
The guys are joined by Rockets play-by-play anouncer Craig Ackerman to get the inside story on the Dwight Howard saga and also to recap what we saw during the Las Vegas Summer League, USA Basketball's mini-camp in Vegas and a wild July of action in free agency and trades.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
7/31/2013 • 53 minutes, 23 seconds
Episode 125: USA Today's Sam Amick
The man who broke the Dwight Howard going to Houston story, Sam Amick of USA Today, joins the podcast to discuss and analyze all the NBA free agency news.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
7/11/2013 • 57 minutes, 53 seconds
Episode 124: Dwight Howard and the Free Agent frenzy
Will Dwight Howard stay with the Los Angeles Lakers or will he chase his championship dreams in Houston, Dallas, Golden State or Atlanta? This is the question that hangs over the basketball world. And only Howard, the man in the middle of the free agent summer of 2013, can give us an answer. The podcast crew tackles that and all the other big Free Agent news.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
7/2/2013 • 43 minutes, 35 seconds
Episode 123: L.A. Times Clippers beat writer Brad Turner
L.A. Times Clippers beat writer Brad Turner joins the podcast to break down the latest NBA news including the potential Doc Rivers trade and what it means for the future of the Clippers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
6/25/2013 • 59 minutes, 51 seconds
Episode 122: Game 7 Preview With Phil Jackson
Legendary coach Phil Jackson joins the podcast to break down Game 7 between the Spurs and Heat in what has turned into an epic NBA Finals.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
6/20/2013 • 33 minutes, 52 seconds
Episode 121: Inside the NBA Finals
With the Finals hanging in the balance, the guys analyze the first three games and preview what's to come for the Heat and Spurs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
6/13/2013 • 31 minutes, 20 seconds
Episode 120: NBA Finals Preview with John Schuhmann
NBA.com/Stats guru John Schuhmann joins the podcast to preview the Heat-Spurs Finals.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
6/6/2013 • 27 minutes, 24 seconds
Episode 119: Wayne Drash
The guys talk playoffs are are joined by Wayne B. Drash who wrote a book about Memphis with Penny Hardaway.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
5/29/2013 • 53 minutes, 9 seconds
Ryan Blake, Senior Director of NBA Scouting
Senior Director of NBA Scouting Ryan Blake joins the podcast to discuss the Draft lottery results, the top 2013 prospects and the history of the Draft itself.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
5/22/2013 • 1 hour, 24 minutes, 24 seconds
TNT Analyst Steve Kerr
Former NBA player and GM (and current TNT analyst and all-around good guy) Steve Kerr stops by the podcast. Also, a special tribute to Sekou on his 40th birthday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
5/15/2013 • 57 minutes, 49 seconds
Dominique Wilkins
Hall-of-famer Dominique Wilkins stops by on the 25th anniversary of his legendary Game 7 battle with Larry Bird to talk all things playoffs and who he thinks will take the title this year.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
5/8/2013 • 1 hour, 9 minutes, 57 seconds
Washington Post NBA writer Michael Lee
Washington Post NBA writer Michael Lee drops by to talk Jason Collins' time with the Wizards and his take on the NBA Playoffs so far.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
5/1/2013 • 1 hour, 1 minute, 24 seconds
2013 NBA Playoffs
Sekou, Lang and Rick go in-depth on the first round of the NBA Playoffs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
4/24/2013 • 49 minutes, 18 seconds
Sports trainer Tim Grover and Dr. Thomas Best
Famed sports trainer Tim Grover and Dr. Thomas Best join the pod to discuss Kobe Bryant's injury and what the rehab and recovery looks like for the Lakers' great.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
4/17/2013 • 55 minutes, 23 seconds
Draft preview with Chris Dortch
NBA.com's Draft expert Chris Dortch stops by to talk about which college players can make it in the NBA.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
4/10/2013 • 53 minutes, 12 seconds
Final Four preview and Melo's impact in New York
Sekou and the podcast crew preview the Final Four and go in-depth on Carmelo and the Knicks.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
4/3/2013 • 57 minutes, 4 seconds
Chicago Tribune Bulls beat writer K.C. Johnson
Chicago Tribune Bulls beat writer K.C. Johnson joins Sekou and the podcast crew.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
3/27/2013 • 1 hour, 2 minutes, 49 seconds
NBA legend Isiah Thomas and Heat beat writer Ira Winderman
NBA legend Isiah Thomas and Heat beat writer Ira Winderman joins Sekou and the podcast crew.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
3/20/2013 • 1 hour, 5 minutes, 16 seconds
SI swimsuit model and 'NBA Style' expert Damaris Lewis
SI swimsuit model and 'NBA Style' expert Damaris Lewis joins Sekou and the podcast crew.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
3/13/2013 • 1 hour, 5 minutes, 21 seconds
Former NBA player Sam Perkins
Former NBA player Sam Perkins joins Sekou and the podcast crew.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
3/6/2013 • 52 minutes, 39 seconds
New York Times NBA writer Howard Beck
New York Times NBA writer Howard Beck.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2/27/2013 • 1 hour, 9 minutes, 44 seconds
NBA legend Bill Russell and NBA TV's Steve Smith
NBA legend Bill Russell and NBA TV's Steve SmithSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2/20/2013 • 1 hour, 21 minutes, 56 seconds
2013 NBA All-Star Preview
Sekou and the crew get ready for an epic All-Star weekend in Houston.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2/13/2013 • 59 minutes, 11 seconds
NBA TV's Brent Barry and TNT's Kevin Harlan
NBA TV's Brent Barry and TNT's Kevin Harlan join Sekou and the crew.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2/6/2013 • 1 hour, 14 minutes, 26 seconds
Actor/Comedian Bill Bellamy and Celtics play-by-play announcer Sean Grande
Actor/Comedian Bill Bellamy and Celtics play-by-play announcer Sean Grande join Sekou and the crew.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
1/30/2013 • 1 hour, 9 minutes, 16 seconds
Steve Smith and Zach Lowe
NBA TV's Steve Smith and Grantland.com's NBA expert Zach Lowe join Sekou and the crew.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
1/23/2013 • 1 hour, 4 minutes, 44 seconds
100th Episode Special!
Sekou, Rick and Lang celebrate 100 episodes with some special guests and a look back at the greatest moments in Hang Time Podcast history.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
1/16/2013 • 1 hour, 11 minutes, 57 seconds
Hang Time Podcast with Isiah Thomas
Sekou, Lang and Rick Fox welcome new NBA TV analyst and basketball legend Isiah Thomas to the pod to talk about a busy week around the league.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
1/9/2013 • 53 minutes, 35 seconds
The Basketball New Year
Lang Whitaker and Rick Fox ring in the basketball New Year with a look at the state of the 2012-13 season so far.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
1/2/2013 • 38 minutes, 51 seconds
A.C. Green and Yahoo! Sports' Mark Spears
Sekou, Lang and Rick Fox welcome Yahoo! Sports' Mark Spears and Lakers' legend A.C. Green to further examine the 'new-look' Lakers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
12/19/2012 • 55 minutes, 14 seconds
NBA at the quarter pole
Are the Knicks for real? Are Kobe and the Lakers in trouble? What's up with D-Wade? The Hang Time crew breaks it all down.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
12/13/2012 • 59 minutes, 46 seconds
Former NBA player Etan Thomas
The guys analyze all the drama in Lakerland and then have a compelling discussion on the on and off-court life of a professional athlete with former NBA player Etan Thomas.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
12/5/2012 • 1 hour, 6 minutes, 29 seconds
TNT analyst Mike Fratello
TNT analyst Mike Fratello joins the podcast to break down the season so far.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11/28/2012 • 44 minutes, 39 seconds
Lakers General Manager Mitch Kupchak
Lakers GM Mitch Kupchak joins the podcast to discuss the firing of Mike Brown, the hiring of Mike D'Antoni and the dalliance with Phil Jackson between the two.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11/21/2012 • 45 minutes, 33 seconds
Broderick Turner and Warren LeGarie
Broderick Turner of the L.A. Times and super agent Warren LeGarie join the podcast to dissect the drama in Lakerland.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11/15/2012 • 59 minutes, 16 seconds
Around the League with Rick, Sekou and Lang
A week into the season, the guys make some early snap judgements on the state of the NBA.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11/7/2012 • 24 minutes, 45 seconds
2012-13 Season Preview with Rick Fox
New co-host Rick Fox joins Sekou and Lang to preview the upcoming NBA season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
10/31/2012 • 35 minutes, 27 seconds
Roy Hibbert and Chelsea Peretti
Pacers All-Star Roy Hibbert and comedian Chelsea Peretti join Sekou and Lang to discuss their BFF status and break down Roy's potential as a stand up comedian.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
9/12/2012 • 44 minutes, 29 seconds
Kurt Helin and Wayne Coyne
Pro Basketball Talk's Kurt Helin and The Flaming Lips lead singer Wayne Coyne join Sekou and Lang this week to discuss Olympic basketball, the Dwight Howard trade, and basketball in Oklahoma City.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8/20/2012 • 53 minutes, 2 seconds
Jarrod Rudolph and Will Leitch
NY Magazine's Will Leitch joins Sekou and Lang to discuss the fallout from Jeremy Lin's departure from the Knicks, and Real GM's Jarrod Rudolph break downs where things went wrong in Orlando for Dwight Howard and the Magic.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
7/18/2012 • 1 hour, 7 minutes, 5 seconds
Warren LeGarie and Jerry Colangelo
Warren LeGarie joins to discuss the Vegas Summer League, and USA Basketball president Jerry Colangelo comes on to discuss Team USA and the upcoming Summer Olympics in London.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
7/11/2012 • 41 minutes, 54 seconds
Brian Schmitz and Brian Windhorst
Magic beat writer Brian Schmitz and ESPN NBA writer Brian Windhorst discuss the start to a frenzied, crazy free agency period.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
7/3/2012 • 49 minutes, 14 seconds
Scott Howard-Cooper, Tyler Zeller, and Fran Blinebury
It's a draft megacast, as Scott Howard-Cooper, Tyler Zeller, and Fran Blinebury join Sekou and Lang to breakdown the 2012 NBA Draft.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
6/27/2012 • 57 minutes, 53 seconds
Darnell Mayberry and John Schuhmann
Thunder beat writer Darnell Mayberry and NBA.com's John Schuhmann join Sekou and Lang to discuss the Heat-Thunder matchup in the NBA Finals.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
6/12/2012 • 37 minutes, 16 seconds
Fran Blinebury and Zach Lowe
NBA.com's Fran Blinebury and SI.com's Zach Lowe join the podcast to discuss the Conference Finals..See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
6/6/2012 • 45 minutes, 6 seconds
Sam Amick
SI.com's Sam Amick joins Sekou and Lang to discuss the NBA Playoffs and the Draft Lottery.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
5/30/2012 • 31 minutes, 43 seconds
Evan Dunlap
Magic blogger Evan Dunlap joins Sekou and Lang to discuss the mess in Orlando, plus Sekou and Lang preview the Western Conference Finals.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
5/23/2012 • 38 minutes, 48 seconds
Mike Wells and Chris Webber
Pacers beat writer Mike Wells and TNT analyst Chris Webber join Sekou and Lang to discuss the Conference Semifinals of the NBA Playoffs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
5/18/2012 • 54 minutes, 31 seconds
Jamal Crawford
Trail Blazers guard Jamal Crawford joins Sekou and Lang to discuss the NBA Playoffs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
5/11/2012 • 35 minutes, 26 seconds
John Schuhmann and Steve Aschburner
NBA.com writers John Schuhmann and Steve Aschburner join Sekou and Lang to discuss the crazy beginning to the 2012 NBA Playoffs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
5/2/2012 • 50 minutes, 20 seconds
Bomani Jones and Goran Dragic
SBNation writer and podcaster Bomani Jones and Rockets guard Goran Dragic join Sekou and Lang.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
4/25/2012 • 57 minutes, 42 seconds
Jimmy Smith and Michael Wallace
Jimmy Smith of the New Orleans Times-Picayune and ESPN.com's Michael Wallace join Sekou and Lang.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
4/17/2012 • 44 minutes, 32 seconds
Paul Flannery and LeMont Calloway
WEEI columnist and Boston University professor Paul Flannery and NBA.com Dunk Ladder writer LeMont Calloway join Sekou and Lang.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
4/13/2012 • 54 minutes, 53 seconds
Darnell Mayberry, Greg Anthony, and Kevin Arnovitz
Sekou and Lang talk Thunder hoops with Darnell Mayberry of The Oklahoman, wrap-up the Final Four with NBA TV's Greg Anthony, and discuss everything L.A. with ESPN.com's Kevin Arnovitz.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
4/4/2012 • 1 hour, 4 minutes, 57 seconds
Genesis Rodriguez and Chris Dortch
Heat fan and star of Casa De Mi Padre Genesis Rodriguez joins the show to talk about Miami, plus Chris Dortch comes on to discuss NBA prospects at the Final Four in New Orleans.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
3/30/2012 • 51 minutes, 27 seconds
Jonathan Abrams and Drew Packham
Grantland's Jonathan Abrams joins to discuss his oral history on the Malice at the Palace, and NBA.com's Drew Packham discusses the impact of the NBA's rookie class.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2/29/2012 • 1 hour, 5 minutes, 20 seconds
David Stern and U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan
NBA Commissioner David Stern returns to the podcast to put Jeremy Lin in a historical context and discuss the state of the NBA, and Secretary of Education Arne Duncan shares his Lin connection and what it's like hooping at the White House.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2/21/2012 • 48 minutes, 2 seconds
Dave Zirin and Kevin Love
Dave Zirin of The Nation joins Sekou and Lang to discuss Linsanity, and special Valentine's Day guest Kevin Love talks about the Timberwolves' season and playing with Ricky Rubio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2/14/2012 • 47 minutes, 17 seconds
Steve Smith and Marc Spears
NBA TV analyst Steve Smith and Yahoo! Sports NBA writer Marc Spears join Sekou and Lang to discuss the All-Star reserve selections and snubs, and discuss the Jeremy Lin phenomenon in New York City.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2/10/2012 • 1 hour, 4 minutes, 49 seconds
Hawks VP Arthur Triche
Longtime public relations man Arthur Triche joins Sekou and Lang in studio to talk about the Hawks and what it's been like covering the NBA for 20+ years in Atlanta.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2/1/2012 • 1 hour, 6 minutes, 36 seconds
Jonah Keri and Matt Harpring
Grantland's Jonah Keri and Jazz broadcaster Matt Harpring join Sekou and Lang to discuss Chauncey Billups, tackle the Blake Griffin vs. Kevin Love debate, and examine the league at the quarter point in the season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
1/25/2012 • 57 minutes, 50 seconds
Kate Fagan and John Schuhmann
ESPN's Kate Fagan joins Sekou and Lang to discuss the rise of the Sixers, and NBA.com's John Schuhmann visits to break down the NBA GM Survey as well as who should represent the United States at this summer's Olympic Games.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
1/18/2012 • 1 hour, 33 seconds
Earl K. Sneed, Steve Hess, and Michael Lee
Sekou and Lang take on a number of NBA topics, including the Mavs' visit to the White House, how NBA players are handling the stress of the shortened season, and what is wrong with the Wizards.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
1/11/2012 • 1 hour, 9 minutes, 17 seconds
Darnell Mayberry, Chris Mannix, and Tom Ziller
Sekou and Lang take on a number of NBA topics, including the Thunder's hot start, Ricky Rubio's explosion onto the NBA scene, and the trouble brewing in Sacramento with the Kings and DeMarcus Cousins.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
1/2/2012 • 53 minutes, 38 seconds
Season Preview edition
Sekou and Lang are back in action for the 2011-12 season, and are joined by NBA.com's Steve Aschburner to preview the new year.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
12/26/2011 • 52 minutes, 22 seconds
Chris Dortch, Mary Schmitt Boyer, Scott Howard-Cooper
Sekou and Lang get in depth to preview the 2011 NBA Draft with Blue Ribbon analyst Chris Dortch, Mary Schmitt Boyer from the Cleveland Plain Dealer, and NBA.com's Scott Howard-Cooper.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
6/20/2011 • 52 minutes, 45 seconds
Michael Wallace, Gregg Doyel
Heat Index writer Michael Wallace and CBSsports.com's Gregg Doyel join Sekou and Lang to wrap up the Mavericks thrilling NBA Finals victory over the Miami Heat.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
6/14/2011 • 1 hour, 1 minute, 38 seconds
Jerry Stackhouse, Yahoo! Sports' Marc Spears
Longtime NBA veteran Jerry Stackhouse and Yahoo! basketball writer Marc Spears join Sekou and Lang to discuss the NBA Finals and Mark Jackson's hiring in Golden State.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
6/7/2011 • 48 minutes, 4 seconds
NBA Commissioner David Stern, NBA.com's John Schuhmann
NBA Commissioner David Stern joins Sekou and Lang from Miami to discuss The Finals, labor issues and the state of the League.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
6/1/2011 • 47 minutes, 38 seconds
Jonathan Feigen, Scott Howard-Cooper
Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle and NBA.com's Scott Howard-Cooper join Sekou and Lang to discuss the playoffs, coaching searches, and the NBA draft combine.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
5/23/2011 • 43 minutes, 28 seconds
K.C. Johnson, Tyson Chandler
K.C. Johnson of the Chicago Tribune and Mavs center Tyson Chandler join Sekou and Lang to discuss the NBA Conference Finals.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
5/16/2011 • 47 minutes, 52 seconds
Josh Smith, Greg Anthony, Earl K. Sneed
Hawks forward Josh Smith, NBA TV's Greg Anthony and Mavs.com's Earl K. Sneed join Sekou and Lang to break down the Conference Semifinals.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
5/10/2011 • 54 minutes, 4 seconds
Chris Webber, Tate Donovan, Zach Lowe
TNT's Chris Webber, SI.com's Zach Lowe, and Hollywood actor Tate Donovan join Sekou and Lang to preview the start of the second round of the NBA Playoffs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
5/2/2011 • 54 minutes, 4 seconds
Vincent Goodwill, Chris Dortch
Vincent Goodwill of the Detroit News and NBA.com Draft expert Chris Dortch join Sekou and Micah, sitting in for Lang, to discuss the playoffs, the Pistons' future, and the deadline for prospects to declare for the NBA Draft.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
4/25/2011 • 50 minutes, 42 seconds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Brent Barry, and Jon Barry
NBA all-time leading scorer and Hall of Famer Kareem Abdul Jabbar and analysts Brent and Jon Barry join Sekou and Lang to discuss the start of the NBA Playoffs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
4/19/2011 • 43 minutes, 54 seconds
Lakers-Hornets Series Preview
Kevin Ding of the Orange County Register joins Sekou and Lang to break down the Lakers-Hornets first-round playoff series.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
4/14/2011 • 11 minutes, 18 seconds
Spurs-Grizzlies Series Preview
Dan Wolken of The Daily joins Sekou and Lang to break down the Spurs-Grizzlies first-round playoff series.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
4/14/2011 • 12 minutes, 17 seconds
Celtics-Knicks Series Preview
Paul Flannery of WEEI.com joins Sekou and Lang to break down the Celtics-Knicks first-round playoff series.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
4/14/2011 • 11 minutes, 41 seconds
Thunder-Nuggets Series Preview
Darnell Mayberry of The Oklahoman joins Sekou and Lang to break down the Thunder-Nuggets first-round playoff series.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
4/14/2011 • 12 minutes, 4 seconds
Heat-Sixers Series Preview
Ethan Skolnick of the Palm Beach Post joins Sekou and Lang to break down the Heat-Sixers first-round playoff series.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
4/14/2011 • 16 minutes, 12 seconds
Magic-Hawks Series Preview
Hawks broadcast Steve Holman joins Sekou and Lang to break down the Magic-Hawks first-round playoff series.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
4/14/2011 • 12 minutes, 41 seconds
Mavericks-Blazers Series Preview
Ben Golliver of Blazers Edge joins Sekou and Lang to break down the Mavs-Blazers first-round playoff series.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
4/14/2011 • 16 minutes, 15 seconds
Bulls-Pacers Series Preview
Steve Aschburner of NBA.com joins Sekou and Lang to break down the Bulls-Pacers first-round playoff series.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
4/14/2011 • 11 minutes, 16 seconds
Landry Fields, Patty Mills, LeMont Calloway
The Knicks' Landry Fields, the Blazers' Patty Mills, and NBA.com's LeMont calloway join Sekou and Lang to talk viral videos, the definition of a dunk, and getting ready for the NBA playoffs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
4/5/2011 • 1 hour, 4 minutes, 36 seconds
Caron Butler, Antoine Walker and John Schuhmann
Caron Butler, Antoine Walker and NBA.com numbers guru John Schuhman join the fun to celebrate the podcast turning the big Five-O!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
3/31/2011 • 59 minutes, 3 seconds
Steve Aschburner and Drew Packham
Sekou and Lang talk about the Bulls' title chances with NBA.com's Steve Aschburner and discuss the latest rookie rankings (and Jimmer fever) with the rookie guru Drew Packham.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
3/22/2011 • 57 minutes, 5 seconds
Tyler Hansbrough, Evan Turner, Kenny Anderson, and Chris Dortch
Sekou and Lang delve into March Madness with the Pacers' Tyler Hansbrough, Philly's Evan Turner, former NBA great Kenny Anderson, and draft guru Chris Dortch.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
3/15/2011 • 1 hour, 18 minutes, 13 seconds
Mike Fratello, Dr. Rick Van Haveren, John Schuhmann
Sekou and Lang discuss the Heat's most recent meltdown with TNT analyst Mike Fratello, sports psychologist Dr. Rick Van Haveren, and recap the Sloan Sports Conference with NBA.com's John SchuhmannSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
3/10/2011 • 1 hour, 10 minutes, 32 seconds
A. Sherrod Blakely and Paul Coro
Sekou and Lang rehash the trade deadline with Celtics beat writer A. Sherrod Blakely and Suns beat writer Paul Coro. How will the deals that went down affect the rest of the NBA season?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
3/1/2011 • 41 minutes, 26 seconds
NBA.com's John Schuhmann and TNT analyst David Aldridge
Sekou and Lang discuss the Deron Williams trade to New Jersey and preview the NBA trade deadline with John Schuhmann and David Aldridge.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2/23/2011 • 46 minutes, 37 seconds
Chris Dempsey and Jonathan Abrams
Sekou and Lang break down Carmelo Anthony to the Knicks with the Denver Post's Chris Dempsey and the NY Times' Jonathan Abrams.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2/23/2011 • 36 minutes, 44 seconds
NBA.com's Hang Time Podcast Episode No. 44
Utah Jazz broadcaster David Locke and TNT analyst Kenny Smith join Sekou and Lang to talk about Jerry Sloan's departure and preview All-Star Weekend.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2/15/2011 • 1 hour, 4 minutes, 26 seconds
NBA.com's Hang Time Podcast Episode No. 43
The Hawks' Jamal Crawford, Kelly Dwyer from Yahoo's Ball Don't Lie, and Dave Thomas from the NBA join Sekou and Lang for this week's podcast.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2/8/2011 • 1 hour, 11 minutes, 56 seconds
NBA.com's Hang Time Podcast Episode No. 42
A dunk contest spectacular! Blake Griffin, JaVale McGee, DeMar Derozan, and Serge Ibaka come by to talk dunks, as well as Hall of Famer Dominique Wilkins and dunk contest winner and NBA TV analyst Brent Barry.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2/1/2011 • 1 hour, 10 minutes, 35 seconds
NBA.com's Hang Time Podcast Episode No. 41
Hall of Famer and NBA broadcaster Kevin McHale and TNT stats maven Kevin Cottrell join Sekou and Dennis Scott to talk All-Stars and the toughness of NBA players.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
1/25/2011 • 49 minutes, 22 seconds
NBA.com's Hang Time Podcast Episode No. 40
Popular podcasters The Basketball Jones join Hang Time along with Thunder beat writer Jenni Carlson who calls out Charles Barkley.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
1/18/2011 • 57 minutes, 18 seconds
NBA.com's Hang Time Podcast Episode No. 39
TNT analyst Steve Kerr, Yahoo! Sports writer Marc Spears, and Edge of Sports host Dave Zirin join Sekou and Lang to talk Carmelo Anthony and the difficulty of making NBA trades.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
1/11/2011 • 1 hour, 10 minutes, 42 seconds
NBA.com's Hang Time Podcast Episode No. 38
NBA.com rookie guru Drew Packham and Mavs.com's Earl K. Sneed join Sekou, Lang, and 3-D to talk rookies and the latest with the Mavericks' injuries.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
1/4/2011 • 58 minutes, 38 seconds
NBA.com's Hang Time Podcast Episode No. 37
Michael Lee, Evan Dunlap, Mike Cunningham, and Alan Hahn join Sekou and Lang to discuss the huge trades that went down over the weekend and how they affect the Eastern Conference.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
12/21/2010 • 1 hour, 10 minutes, 6 seconds
NBA.com's Hang Time Podcast Episode No. 36
Yahoo! Sports NBA columnist Adrian Wojnarowski and NBA TV analyst Dennis Scott join the podcast.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
12/14/2010 • 1 hour, 17 seconds
NBA.com's Hang Time Podcast Episode No. 35
Thunder forward Nick Collison and celebrated author and educator Roland Lazenby join this week's podcast.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
12/7/2010 • 1 hour, 2 minutes, 51 seconds
NBA.com's Hang Time Podcast Episode No. 34
Mike Monroe of the San Antonio Express-News and NBA.com's Shaun Powell join Sekou and Lang to discuss surprises and disappointments from the season's first month.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11/29/2010 • 55 minutes, 48 seconds
NBA.com's Hang Time Podcast Episode No. 33, Part 2
Luke Ridnour of the Wolves and Mike Conley of the Grizzlies join Sekou, Lang and NBA TV's Dennis Scott on the podcast.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11/23/2010 • 38 minutes
NBA.com's Hang Time Podcast Episode No. 33, Part 2
Luke Ridnour of the Wolves and Mike Conley of the Grizzlies join Sekou, Lang and NBA TV's Dennis Scott on the podcast.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11/23/2010 • 45 minutes, 10 seconds
NBA.com's Hang Time Podcast Episode No. 33, Part 1
Luke Ridnour of the Wolves and Mike Conley of the Grizzlies join Sekou, Lang and NBA TV's Dennis Scott on the podcast.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11/23/2010 • 45 minutes, 10 seconds
NBA.com's Hang Time Podcast Episode No. 32
Pacers forward Josh McRoberts and ESPN.com's NBA expert John Hollinger join the podcast.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11/16/2010 • 54 minutes, 2 seconds
NBA.com's Hang Time Podcast Episode No. 31
Lakers executive Jeanie Buss, NBA TV analyst Dennis Scott and Celtics insider A. Sherrod Blakely help break down the season so far.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11/9/2010 • 45 minutes, 55 seconds
NBA.com's Hang Time Podcast Episode No. 30
AOL Fanhouse senior NBA writer Sam Amick, NBA TV analyst Steve Smith and NBA.com rookie guru Drew Packham join the podcast to assess the first week of the season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11/2/2010 • 46 minutes, 38 seconds
NBA.com's Hang Time Podcast Episode No. 29
NBA Commissioner David Stern joins Sekou and Lang to preview the season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
10/27/2010 • 54 minutes, 7 seconds
NBA.com's Hang Time Podcast Episode No. 28
Author and pop culture expert Chuck Klosterman along with Kevin Pelton of Basketball Prospectus join Sekou and Lang on the podcast.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
10/19/2010 • 1 hour, 7 minutes, 30 seconds
NBA.com's Hang Time Podcast Episode No. 27, Part II
Former NBA great and star of the new ESPN 30 for 30 documentary "Once Brothers" Vlade Divac joins Sekou and Lang to talk about the film and his relationship with Drazen Petrovic.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
10/12/2010 • 22 minutes, 44 seconds
NBA.com's Hang Time Podcast Episode No. 27, Part I
Nathaniel Friedman, aka Bethlehem Shoals of Freedarko.com joins Sekou and Lang to discuss NBA history and which players have been over or underrated over time.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
10/12/2010 • 53 minutes, 44 seconds
NBA.com's Hang Time Podcast Episode No. 26
Coach of the D-League's Idaho Stampede Randy Livingston and veteran NBA scribe Marc Spears join Sekou and Micah Hart (sitting in for Lang) to talk about chasing NBA dreams and the latest on Carmelo Anthony in Denver.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
10/5/2010 • 55 minutes, 19 seconds
NBA.com's Hang Time Podcast Episode No. 25
TNT analyst and former Suns GM Steve Kerr and NBA TV contributor Ronny Thompson join Sekou and Lang to discuss the start of NBA training camps.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
9/28/2010 • 55 minutes, 3 seconds
NBA.com's Hang Time Podcast Episode No. 24
Hawks forward Marvin Williams and SLAM Magazine's Khalid Salaam join Sekou and Lang to discuss an eventful NBA offseason.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
9/14/2010 • 50 minutes, 29 seconds
NBA.com's Hang Time Podcast Episode No. 23
Former NBA players Kenny Anderson and Adonal Foyle discuss what's next after fulfilling your NBA dream.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8/31/2010 • 57 minutes, 37 seconds
NBA.com's Hang Time Podcast Episode No. 22
Clippers guard Baron Davis talks about his movie-making passions and NBA VP of Basketball Operations Stu Jackson joins the podcast to discuss a variety of NBA topics.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8/17/2010 • 43 minutes, 34 seconds
NBA.com's Hang Time Podcast Episode No. 21
Hall of Fame coach John Thompson and Phoenix Suns G/F Josh Childress join Sekou and Lang to discuss the Hall of Fame, the maturity of NBA players, and the price of cereal in Europe.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8/10/2010 • 56 minutes, 54 seconds
NBA.com's Hang Time Podcast Episode No. 20
NBA.com's John Schuhmann talks about the US National Team and the upcoming World Championships and Ben Golliver from Blazer's Edge discusses the new regime in Portland and the Blazers chances for 2010-11.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8/3/2010 • 57 minutes, 37 seconds
NBA.com's Hang Time Podcast Episode No. 19
NBA TV's Steve Smith talks CP3 and the Cleveland Plain-Dealer's Branson Wright discusses the post-LeBron Cavs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
7/27/2010 • 1 hour, 2 minutes, 47 seconds
NBA.com's Hang Time Podcast Episode No. 18
The Washington Post's Michael Lee talks about John Wall's fantastic Summer League and NBA.com's Art Garcia wraps up the Las Vegas action.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
7/20/2010 • 39 minutes, 56 seconds
NBA.com's Hang Time Podcast Episode No. 17
SLAM Magazine's Lang Whitaker and NBA.com's Micah Hart break down "The Decision" and NBA.com rookie guru Drew Packham previews NBA Summer League.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
7/13/2010 • 54 minutes, 11 seconds
NBA.com's Hang Time Podcast Episode No. 16
TNT's David Aldridge and NBA.com's Fran Blinebury join the podcast to discuss LeBron-A-Thon, free agency and NBA Summer League.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
7/7/2010 • 52 minutes, 17 seconds
NBA.com's Hang Time Podcast Episode No. 15
ESPN salary capologist Tom Penn and NBA.com's John Schuhmann review the NBA Draft and discuss the upcoming free agency frenzy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
6/29/2010 • 1 hour, 8 minutes, 10 seconds
NBA.com's Hang Time Podcast 2010 NBA Draft Preview
NBA.com draft expert Scott Howard-Cooper does a mock draft with Sekou and Vince.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
6/22/2010 • 47 minutes, 47 seconds
NBA.com's Hang Time Podcast Episode No. 14
Ryan Blake, the NBA's Director of Scouting, and former Kentucky and NBA star Tony Delk preview the upcoming NBA Draft.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
6/22/2010 • 59 minutes, 9 seconds
NBA.com's Hang Time Podcast Episode No. 13
Former Lakers star and current T-Wolves head coach Kurt Rambis and ESPN's Scoop Jackson break down The Finals.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
6/15/2010 • 53 minutes, 41 seconds
NBA.com's Hang Time Podcast Episode No. 12
Yahoo! Sports' Marc Spears and hip-hop and R&B legend Michael Bivins join the podcast.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
6/9/2010 • 55 minutes, 4 seconds
NBA.com's Hang Time Podcast Episode No. 11
NBA Commissioner David Stern and NBA TV analyst Dennis "3D" Scott join the podcast.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
6/1/2010 • 54 minutes, 39 seconds
NBA.com's Hang Time Podcast Episode No. 10
Orlando Magic executive Pat Williams and NBA Draft expert Chris Dortch join the podcast.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
5/25/2010 • 1 hour, 48 seconds
NBA.com's Hang Time Podcast Episode No. 9
Shaun Powell and Scott Howard-Cooper from NBA.com join the podcast to break down the Conference Finals and the upcoming NBA Draft.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
5/18/2010 • 51 minutes, 25 seconds
NBA.com's Hang Time Podcast Playoff Tip-Ins
Sekou and Vince discuss the shocking dismissal of the Cleveland Cavaliers by the Boston Celtics. What does this mean for LeBron?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
5/14/2010 • 34 minutes, 13 seconds
NBA.com's Hang Time Podcast Episode No. 8
CBSSports.com's Gregg Doyel joins the podcast to discuss the hierarchy of NBA point guards and which remaining playoff team has the best 'A-game.'See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
5/11/2010 • 50 minutes, 59 seconds
NBA.com's Hang Time Podcast Episode No. 7
Chris Webber joins Sekou and Vince to discuss LeBron, the Lakers and his surprise title pick and AJC beat writer Michael Cunningham comes on to talk about the Hawks' future.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
5/4/2010 • 48 minutes, 44 seconds
NBA.com's Hang Time Podcast Episode No. 6
The Czar, Mike Fratello and blogger Jared Wade join Sekou and Vince to break down the playoffs so far.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
4/27/2010 • 1 hour, 56 seconds
NBA.com's Hang Time Podcast Playoff Tip-Ins
Sekou and Vince take a look back after the first few days of the NBA playoffs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
4/21/2010 • 29 minutes, 42 seconds
NBA.com's Hang Time Podcast Nuggets-Jazz Playoff Preview
Previewing the first round playoff series between the Denver Nuggets and the Utah JazzSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
4/17/2010 • 13 minutes, 15 seconds
NBA.com's Hang Time Podcast Suns-Blazers Playoff Preview
Previewing the first round playoff series between the Phoenix Suns and the Portland Trail BlazersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
4/17/2010 • 13 minutes, 19 seconds
NBA.com's Hang Time Podcast Celtics-Heat Playoff Preview
Previewing the first round playoff series between the Boston Celtics and the Miami HeatSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
4/17/2010 • 16 minutes, 25 seconds
NBA.com's Hang Time Podcast Lakers-Thunder Playoff Preview
Previewing the first round playoff series between the L.A. Lakers and the Oklahoma City ThunderSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
4/17/2010 • 19 minutes, 25 seconds
NBA.com's Hang Time Podcast Hawks-Bucks Playoff Preview
Previewing the first round playoff series between the Atlanta Hawks and the Milwaukee BucksSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
4/17/2010 • 12 minutes, 34 seconds
NBA.com's Hang Time Podcast Cavs-Bulls Playoff Preview
Previewing the first round playoff series between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Chicago BullsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
4/17/2010 • 12 minutes, 19 seconds
NBA.com's Hang Time Podcast Episode No. 5
Bucks GM John Hammond and NBA.com numbers guru John Schuhmann join the podcast.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
4/13/2010 • 55 minutes, 30 seconds
NBA.com's Hang Time Podcast Episode No. 4 (part 1)
NBA TV analyst Steve Smith and NBA.com rookie guru Drew Packham join Sekou and Vince.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
4/6/2010 • 53 minutes, 11 seconds
NBA.com's Hang Time Podcast Episode No. 4 (part 2)
NBA TV analyst Steve Smith and NBA.com rookie guru Drew Packham join Sekou and Vince.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
4/6/2010 • 30 minutes, 58 seconds
NBA.com's Hang Time Podcast Episode No. 3
Comedian Charlie Murphy and ESPN's Jemele Hill join the podcast hosted by NBA.com blogger Sekou Smith and his partner, SLAM Magazine's Vince Thomas.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
3/31/2010 • 57 minutes, 11 seconds
NBA.com's Hang Time Podcast Episode No. 2
Bomani Jones of ESPN Page 2 and Marc Spears of Yahoo! Sports join the podcast to discuss the final few week's of the season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
3/23/2010 • 56 minutes, 47 seconds
NBA.com's Hang Time Podcast Episode No. 1
Dennis Scott of NBA TV checks in with NBA.com blogger Sekou Smith and his partner, SLAM Magazine's Vince Thomas for the inaugural Hang Time Podcast.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.