NBA Pulse with Sarah Kustok

Tyrese gives his reaction to the James Harden situation with the Sixers, he talks about missing out on USA Basketball going the World Cup, and he gives love to one of his idols, the new Hall of Famer, Dwyane Wade. Tyrese also sits down with his longtime basketball skills trainer Tim Martin to talk about their summer workouts, what makes Victor Wembanyama special and Tim's incredible journey from h...

Israel sits down with former Heat player and current Assistant Coach Chris Quinn LIVE during NBA Con at Las Vegas Summer League. They talk about Chris' time playing with the Heat, and his transition into coaching the team. Chris gets into his relationships with Jimmy Butler, Bam Adebayo, Udonis Haslem, Erik Spoelstra, living the "Heat Culture," Jimmy's 56 point game against the Bucks and winning G...

Tyrese is LIVE from NBACon at Summer League with his new Head Coach, 2019 NBA champion, Nick Nurse! They talk about Nurse's unique coaching style, the connection with Joel Embiid, the best Philly Cheesesteaks, and how he plans to motivate Tyrese and the team this season.  Maxey on the Mic is a production of iHeartMedia, Klutch Sports and the NBA See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sarah talks with NBA.com senior writer Steve Aschburner about the massive trades that have already happened this off-season including, Bradley Beal to the Suns, Chris Paul to the Warriors, Marcus Smart to Memphis and more. Plus, they get into potential free agent moves and trades like Damian Lillard, James Harden and Kyrie Irving.  NBA Pulse is a production of iHeartMedia and the NBA See omnystudi...

In Episode 8 of Four Years of Heat Israel Gutierrez talks to Shane Battier and Udonis Haslem about the Heat's sobering loss to the Spurs in the 2014 Finals. Dan Le Batard, Brian Windhorst and Rachel Nichols weigh in on the legacy of the Heat's incredible four year run and Mario Chalmers gives his view on the Big Three Heat's place among the best teams in NBA history.  Four Years of Heat is a produ...

On Episode 7 of Four Years of Heat, Israel Gutierrez chronicles the fallout from the Ray Allen Game 6 shot, the Heat's Game 7 win and lead up to the rematch with the Spurs in the 2014 Finals. Matt Bonner and Mario Chalmers talk about the struggle to get ready for a Game 7 after the epic drama of the Game 6 Heat comeback. Shane Battier discusses his unbelievable performance in Game 7 and the satisf...

Sarah talks with NBA.com senior writer Shaun Powell about what he expects from Victor Wembanyama, what the Hornets might do with the #2 pick, if the Blazers could end up trading Damian Lillard, and more NBA Draft Drama.  NBA Pulse is a production of iHeartMedia and the NBA See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Episode 6 of "Four Years of Heat" Israel Gutierrez dissects the Heat's 2013 NBA Finals series vs the Spurs. Ray Allen talks about why he was completely prepared for hitting his epic game-tying 3-pointer in Game 6, and why a previously unnoticed violation during the final seconds of regulation could have changed everything and thrown the entire series into a tailspin.  Four Years of Heat is a pr...

Sarah talks with NBA.com senior writer John Schuhmann about the surprising stats behind the Nuggets first ever NBA Championship, the historical greatness of Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray, plus what are the chances Denver can repeat next season.  NBA Pulse is a production of iHeartMedia and the NBA See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Episode 5 of "Four Years of Heat" Israel Gutierrez goes behind the scenes of the Heat's 2012 Finals win over the Thunder, and how three weeks changed the entire public perception of LeBron James. The team hits its stride during the 2012-13 season and wins 27 in a row, with insights from Ray Allen, Shane Battier and Udonis Haslem. Plus another dramatic playoff run to the Finals in 2013. Four Yea...

Sarah is joined from Miami by NBA senior writer Steve Aschburner to talk about the incredible and historic performance from Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray in the Nuggets Game 3 win over the Heat. Plus, how the Heat need to adjust in Game 4, and what the future holds for Chris Paul.  NBA Pulse is a production of iHeartMedia and the NBA See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Episode 4 of "Four Years of Heat" Israel Gutierrez explores how LeBron James and the Heat battled back from the Finals loss and then the entire Big 3 experiment hinged on one game in Boston. Rachel Nichols and Brian Windhorst give incredible insights into the depths LeBron sunk to after the loss to the Mavs, and Mario Chalmers talks about the journey the Heat took through the 2011-12 season. Ev...

Sarah talks with NBA.com senior writer Michael C. Wright about the Miami Heat's surprising Game 2 win on the road in Denver. How the Heat slowed down the Nuggets, the nearly perfect 4th Quarter from Miami, and what the Nuggets need to do in Game 3 to adjust and win in Miami on Wednesday night. NBA Pulse is a production of iHeartMedia and the NBA See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Episode 3 of "Four Years of Heat" Israel Gutierrez dives deep into the Heat's 2011 run to the Finals and the crippling failure vs. the Mavs. Joakim Noah talks about the intense competition between the Heat and the Bulls in the Eastern Conference Finals, and Brendan Haywood gives incredible insight into the Dallas game plan and motivations that stifled LeBron, Wade and Bosh and shocked the world...

Sarah talks with NBA.com senior writer Shaun Powell about how Nikola Jokic and the Nuggets dominated the Heat in Game 1 of the NBA Finals. What Miami needs to do in Game 2 to have a shot in the series, and the possible return of Tyler Herro. NBA Pulse is a production of iHeartMedia and the NBA See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sarah is joined by NBA.com senior writer John Schuhmann who was in the building for the incredible Heat win over the Celtics in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Finals. They discuss John's MVP vote for Caleb Martin, what the Celtics need to do from here, preview the Finals matchup with the Nuggets, and dissect the Nick Nurse hire in Philly.  NBA Pulse is a production of iHeartMedia and the NBA See...

In Episode 2 of "Four Years of Heat" Israel Gutierrez examines the fallout from "The Decision," how LeBron, Wade and Bosh had to deal with becoming the most hated team in America, the difficult start to the season that had everything being questioned, including the Head Coach, and the return to Cleveland with an atmosphere like no other game in NBA history. Four Years of Heat is a production of iH...

Sarah is joined by ESPN's Israel Gutierrez to talk about the Heat and the Celtics Eastern Conference Finals series. What the Celtics did to turn things around the last two games, and why Israel is very confident the Heat will win Game 6 in Miami on Saturday night. Plus, Israel talks about his new podcast called "Four Years of Heat" that revisits the Big 3 Heat era from 2010-14 when LeBron James an...

Sarah talks with NBA.com senior writer Shaun Powell about the Celtics season-saving win in Miami, the chances the Heat become the first team to blow a 3-0 series lead, why Nikola Jokic is finally getting the respect he deserves and LeBron teasing us all with retirement. NBA Pulse is a production of iHeartMedia and the NBA See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to Four Years of Heat, the limited podcast series that goes inside the four years LeBron James spent with Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh playing for the Miami Heat from 2010-14. In Episode 1, host Israel Gutierrez, who grew up in South Florida and covered the Heat during the time for the Miami Herald and ESPN, traces the elements that brought LeBron from Cleveland to "South Beach." From the st...

Sarah talks with NBA.com senior writer John Schuhmann about the incredible numbers that the Heat have been putting up in their dominating performance over the Celtics in the East Finals. Plus, what the Lakers need to do in Game 4 to fight back against the Nuggets. NBA Pulse is a production of iHeartMedia and the NBA See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sarah talks with NBA.com senior writer Michael C. Wright about the Nuggets Game 2 win over the Lakers in Denver. Jamal Murray's crazy 4th quarter, LeBron and Anthony Davis looking tired, and the changes the Lakers need to make to comeback in the series. Plus, a preview of the Heat vs Celtics Game 2. What the Celtics need to do, and why the Heat have extra motivation.  NBA Pulse is a production of...

Sarah talks with NBA.com senior writer Steve Aschburner about Lakers vs Nuggets Game 1. Why the Lakers should be encouraged despite Nikola Jokic putting on a show. The reasons Victor Wembanyama to the Spurs is a great place for the young star. The NBA coaching carousel begins with the Sixers firing Doc Rivers, and a preview of the Eastern Conference Finals Game 1 See omnystudio.com/listener for pr...

Sarah talks with NBA.com senior writer Shaun Powell about the record-breaking 51-point Game 7 from Jayson Tatum, the epic collapse of Joel Embiid and the Sixers, and they preview the Lakers - Nuggets and Heat - Celtics Matchups in the Conference Finals. NBA Pulse is a Production of iHeartMedia and the NBA See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sarah is joined by NBA journalism legend Marc Stein to talk about the Sixers missing their chance to close out the Celtics in Game 6 at home in Philly and look ahead to Game 7 in Boston. What's next for the Suns after their meltdown and Jokic absolutely dominating the series clincher in Phoenix. Plus predictions for Warriors vs Lakers and Knicks vs Heat Game 6's. NBA Pulse is a production of iHear...