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. via Knit

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. via Knit

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. via Knit…

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. via Knit…

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. via Knit

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. via Knit…

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. via Knit…

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, trad ...…

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. via Knit…

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 Pe ...…

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. via Knit

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. via Knit

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. via Knit

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. via Knit…

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 t ...…

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. via Knit…

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? via Knit

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. via Knit…

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. via Knit

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. via Knit

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. via Knit

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. via Knit

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. via Knit

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. via Knit

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. via Knit

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. via Knit

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. via Knit

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. via Knit

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. via Knit

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. via Knit…

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. via Knit

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. via Knit

Sekou Smith and John Schuhmann analyze the debut NBA.com Power Rankings and set the stage for Opening Night on TNT. via Knit

Sekou Smith and John Schuhmann discuss the latest from Minnesota, the Lakers during the preseason, and their 2018-19 NBA season-long award favorites. via Knit

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. via Knit

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. via Knit

Sekou Smith and John Schuhmann analyze the Southwest Division and preview the '18-19 season for the Rockets, Pelicans, Spurs, Mavericks and Grizzlies. via Knit

Sekou Smith and John Schuhmann analyze the Southeast Division and preview the '18-19 season for the Heat, Wizards, Hornets, Magic and Hawks. via Knit

Sekou Smith and John Schuhmann analyze the Central Division and preview the '18-19 season for the Cavaliers, Pacers, Bucks, Pistons and Bulls. via Knit

Sekou Smith and John Schuhmann preview the '18-19 season for the Timberwolves, Trail Blazers, Thunder, Jazz and Nuggets. via Knit

Sekou Smith and John Schuhmann analyze the Atlantic Division and preview the '18-19 season for the Celtics, Raptors, Sixers, Knicks and Nets. via Knit

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. via Knit

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. via Knit

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. via Knit

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. via Knit

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. via Knit

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. via Knit

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. via Knit

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. via Knit

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. via Knit