WY Network by Dwyane Wade

In this Timeout, Dwyane and Bob are joined by Dorell Wright and Jaysson Pena to talk about ACE Members Only, the golf and lifestyle brand Dwyane and Dorell built from a shared love of the game. The group discusses how a friendship that spans more than 20 years evolved into a business, the vision behind creating an exclusive golf community, and experiences ranging from Masters week to the Ryder Cup...

In this special episode of The Checkin with Dwyane Wade, Dwyane and Bob reunite the 2006 Miami Heat championship team to celebrate 20 years since the title. Shaq, Gary Payton, Alonzo Mourning, Udonis Haslem, Antoine Walker, and Dorell Wright all pull up for the conversation. The crew kicks off comparing themselves to current players, Shaq debates Wemby vs. Gobert for Zo, UD sees himself in Bam, an...

In this episode of The Timeout with Dwyane Wade, Dwyane and Bob Metelus preview the NBA Finals and break down one of the most intriguing matchups in years. Dwyane reflects on leading a team to the Finals in his third season and explains why Victor Wembanyama is facing a challenge few young stars have ever seen. They discuss New York's return to the Finals after decades of waiting, the front office...

In this Timeout, Dwyane and Bob take fan questions on mental preparation, career what-ifs, and life on and off the court.   Dwyane says the real separator between good and great was never physical, it was mental. He was always scouting defensive tendencies and anticipating plays before they happened. On thriving in today’s NBA, he calls it copy and paste, same career, maybe a few more t...

In this episode of The Timeout with Dwyane Wade, Dwyane and Bob welcome Udonis Haslem to break down the playoffs.   UD comes in with two stories that say everything about his championship mindset, playing through a broken finger in 2012 and snatching Jeremy Lin’s shoe out of Dwyane’s hand mid-game because he was “seeing red.”   On the East, they focus on how Cleve...

In this episode of TimeOut with Dwyane Wade, Dwyane Wade and Bob Metelus explore the mental toughness and connectivity required to build a lasting legacy, specifically pointing to the Oklahoma City Thunder as a team exhibiting the professional rhythm and consistency of a championship contender. D.Wade posits that the "separator" in the NBA isn't just raw talent, but the ability to sustain excellen...

In this Timeout Q&A episode, Dwyane and Bob take fan questions covering nerves, career highlights, and life after the game.   Dwyane says his nerves were never about preparation, always about performing for the people he loved most. He also revisits the Big Three villain era, the hostile crowds, the hate their families faced, and his appreciation for how LeBron handled that first game bac...

In this Timeout, Dwyane and Bob break down the playoffs with a focus on chemistry, coaching, and experience.   Dwyane praises the Knicks’ defensive connectivity, compares Thibodeau’s impact to Pat Riley returning to Miami to bring discipline to a roster of “grown man knuckleheads,” and previews a physical Knicks and Pistons matchup. Out West, he breaks down why the inj...

Dwyane sits down with his mom and she’s not holding back. She opens up about writing her book, Conquering Me, and why she had to revisit the painful parts of her past to truly understand herself. Dwyane connects it to something he knows well, watching the bad tape. As a player, the real lessons never came from the highlights. They came from the losses.   Pick up Conquering Me by Jolinda...

  In this Timeout Q&A, Dwyane and Bob dig into fan questions covering fitness, career memories, and some real basketball debate.   Dwyane credits hiking, yoga, and weightlifting for staying in shape in his 40s but admits sugar is his biggest enemy. On toughest defenders he faced, he names Ron Artest, Kirk Hinrich, Tony Allen, and Avery Bradley, with a special honorable mention for &l...

In this episode of  TimeOut with Dwyane Wade , the NBA legend provides an in-depth analysis of the current professional basketball landscape. Wade discusses the competitive nature of the playoffs , highlighting the resilience of the New York Knicks and the breakout performance of Jaden McDaniels . He shares personal anecdotes about his own "hooper" mentality and his upbringing, contrasting hi...

  In this Q&A edition of The Checkin with Dwyane Wade, Dwyane answers fan questions on playoffs, his career, and the evolution of the game.   He talks about keeping his routine the same in the playoffs but sharpening every detail, staying even-keeled through the emotional swings, and how winning a championship is about blending youth and veteran knowledge without taking a single mome...

In this playoff edition of The Checkin with Dwyane Wade, Dwyane and Bob break down the first round with fan questions throughout.   Dwyane talks about the Timberwolves’ crowd-fueled defense, how much the Nuggets missed Aaron Gordon the second he came out, and shares his personal formula for winning a series, stars win two, role players win one, the coach wins one. He also gives Scoot He...

In this episode of The Checkin with Dwyane Wade, Dwyane and Bob bond over fatherhood, from Kaavia surprising Dwyane with real flowers to Bob catching his 13-year-old up way past bedtime, which leads into a real conversation about discipline and the slow death of the dad fear factor.   Dwyane opens up about the learning curve of calling NBA playoffs for Amazon, finding his rhythm, managing his...

In this episode of The Checkin, Dwyane Wade and Bob are joined by Dr. Clayton Lau, a urologic surgeon at City of Hope, for an honest conversation about men’s health and why avoiding the doctor can be dangerous.   Dwyane opens up about being diagnosed with stage 1 kidney cancer, the fear that came with it, and how finding the right doctor changed everything. Dr. Lau walks through the suc...

In this episode of The Checkin with Dwyane Wade, Dwyane and Bob catch up on a packed few weeks, from the SXSW premiere of “The Dads,” a documentary supporting fathers of non-binary and transgender children, to Oscar weekend where Dwyane skipped the hotel chaos for a quiet Airbnb with his wife, attended Michael B. Jordan’s private celebration, and had a full crowd point at him dur...

In this episode of The Checkin with Dwyane Wade, Dwyane and Bob celebrate Miami Heat star Bam Adebayo's historic 83-point game against the Washington Wizards.   Dwyane reflects on Bam's journey from a raw 19-year-old to a primary offensive engine, drawing a personal connection to Bam's upbringing on 76 Church Lane and what this record-breaking night means for his family's legacy. The hosts br...

In this episode of The Checkin with Dwyane Wade, Dwyane and Bob celebrate Miami Heat star Bam Adebayo's historic 83-point game against the Washington Wizards.   Dwyane reflects on Bam's journey from a raw 19-year-old to a primary offensive engine, drawing a personal connection to Bam's upbringing on 76 Church Lane and what this record-breaking night means for his family's legacy. The hosts br...

In this special episode of The Check In, Dwyane Wade sits down with his mother, Jolinda Wade, for an emotional and powerful conversation about her life, addiction, redemption, and her memoir Conquering Me.   Jolinda opens up about her childhood struggles with self-esteem, her descent into heroin and alcohol addiction, and the homelessness that followed. She shares the defining moment on Octob...

In this episode of The Check In with Dwyane Wade, Dwyane and Bob recap their 2026 NBA All-Star Weekend in Los Angeles. Dwyane talks about finally winning the 10th Annual All-Star Spades Tournament with Gabrielle Union after years of losses, sealing it with a risky “blind eight” bid. Bob shares stories from his daughter Bobbi’s big “Sweet 13” celebration, and Dwyane re...

In this episode of The Check In, Dwyane Wade and Bob bounce between nostalgia, parenting chaos, and life after basketball. Wade reflects on the Heat’s 2006 championship run ahead of its 20-year anniversary, remembering the comeback from 0–2, Pat Riley’s culture, and what it meant to learn how to win at the highest level.   Off the court, Wade talks about being in full-time d...

In this episode of The Timeout, Dwyane Wade and Bob reflect on growth, perspective, and where they are heading into 2026. Dwyane shares how a recent trip to Japan served as a reset ahead of his birthday, helping him focus less on resolutions and more on finding peace and protecting his mental health.   He opens up about a regret from early in his career, admitting he gave away his bronze meda...

In this episode of The Timeout, Dwyane Wade and Bob talk about life, hoops, and perspective, starting with Bob reflecting on a recent trip to Japan with his wife, Lisa, and what it was like experiencing a different pace and culture.   The conversation shifts to the NBA, with Dwyane sharing how he prepares for broadcasting, why he believes the NBA Cup matters, and his amazement at Victor Wemba...

In this episode of The Checkin, Dwyane Wade and Bob dive into accountability, leadership, and the standards it takes to win — both in the NBA and in everyday life. Wade breaks down his frustration with the Miami Heat after a tough loss, emphasizing defensive effort, culture, and why holding teammates accountable isn’t always comfortable. That leads into a conversation about Chris Paul...

In this episode of The Timeout, Dwyane and Bob talk about the kind of check-ins men don’t always make space for — the simple “you good?” that actually means something. They get into how they’ve both learned to look out for their people in a more real way, not just through jokes or quick texts.   They touch on the basketball stuff that’s been on their minds...