48 Minutes

0:00 Intro 1:28 Bruce introduces our legendary special guest Marques Johnson 2:27 Bruce shares a quick story 3:55 Marques shares his initial reaction to hearing Damian Lillard was traded to Milwaukee 7:08 Marques on the Dame/Giannis duo & the Bucks championship window 11:09 Marques discusses how this trade changed the landscape of the NBA heading into the season 14:38 Marques addresses the Buc...

0:00 ... Opening Animation, Hello, and Welcome 0:16 ... BetOnLine live commercial read 1:15 ... Bruce introduces special guest Mike Brown of the Sacramento Kings 1:54 ... Bruce asks Mike what the staff is focusing on as we head into the new season and physicality is at the top of the list 3:38 ... World B asks Mike about the special relationship between the Kings team and their very passionate fan...

0:00 ... Hello and Welcome ... Ross introduces the panel ... teases our content 0:28 ... Bet OnLine live commercial read 1:15 ... Opening discussion on Giannis and how his presence has set off an avalanche of attention for the show ... 1:30 ... Bruce credits Ross for getting Giannis ... Reaction to seeing ourselves on ESPN's NBA Today 2:12 ... Giannis made news on the show, especially about his fu...

0:00 Intro 01:07 Ross introduces special guest Giannis Antetokounmpo 01:45 Giannis confirms this is the very first podcast he’s ever done 02:39 Ross asks Giannis to discuss what he remembers from an all-time moment they shared driving through a Milwaukee blizzard together 04:59 Giannis on Comparisons to Hakeem Olajuwon 06:37 Giannis shares why he does not workout with other active NBA players in t...

0:00 Intro   01:14 Bruce talks about his recent trip to U.S. Open Tennis Championship & the really cool NBA connection 03:19 World B shares his thoughts on Noah Lyles comments NBA Champions being considered World Champions 05:15 Ross discusses the significance behind the Kings recent signing of JaVale McGee 06:45 Projected risers for NBA Regular Season Wins according to the Vegas Sportsbook 7:10 D...

0:00 ... Ross Geiger welcomes everyone to the show 1:04 ... Ross live commercial read for Bet Online 1:38 ... Bruce Bernstein introduces our special guest Marc Kestecher, the Voice of the NBA on ESPN Radio 2:34 ... Marc tells the story of how he first came into contact with Bruce at the 2006 NBA All Star Game in Houston and how their friendship almost ended before it even began. 3:40 ... Marc will...

0:00 ... Opening animation and Ross welcomes us to show #62 in honor of Scot Pollard, who wore that number as an Indiana Pacer. 0:51 ... Ross' Bet Online live commercial read 1:23 ... Bruce introduces our guest Cassidy Hubbarth and they have a warm exchange about their history working together on NBA Tonight and NBA Coast to Coast, including Cassidy's hip hop nicknames for everyone on the staff 4:...

0:00 Intro   1:24 Former Villanova Wildcats help lead the charge for Team USA in the FIBA World Cup of Basketball 3:14 World B raises some big questions in the Western Conference going into next season 4:52 Ross’s 3 favorite James Harden trades/destinations   9:33 NBA Two-a-Days: An offseason preview on the Cleveland Cavaliers & Minnesota Timberwolves 23:48-24:43 Anthony Edwards/FIBA short segment...

Bruce Bernstein and Michael "World B" Freer examine what happened and what is likely to happen regarding Harden's NBA future. 0:00 ... Open and Welcome 0:27 ... BetOnline commercial read 1:01 ... Bruce summarizes what happened in China and adds some context to the situation. 2:26 ... Morey has always been supportive of Harden, yet James trashed him in China of all places. 2:59 ... "...

0:00 Intro 1:30 Anthony Davis’s contract extension with the LA Lakers 3:28 The FIBA World Cup’s possible effects on load management in the NBA next season 5:13 Diana Taurasi becomes the 1st player in WNBA history to reach the 10K points milestone 6:45 Hall of Fame Inductions to the Basketball Hall of Fame on Saturday   7:06 Bruce gives us more details some of the lesser known names headed to the H...

The latest episode of "48 Minutes" begins with Bruce Bernstein's analysis of Jaylen Brown's new contract with the Boston Celtics followed by a discussion with Ross Geiger and Michael "World B" Freer on the preseason prognosis for the new look C's. Ross then asks Bruce & World B three questions he's dying to know the answers to. Each panelist will count down their top 5 team...

0:00 Intro 1:37 Doug shares how his offseason has been going thus far 2:22 Doug reflects on his trip out to Las Vegas Summer League to watch his newest teammate in Victor Wembanyama   3:15 Bruce asks Doug if the Spurs have any unique processes in place with dealing with the buzz surrounding Victor’s upcoming rookie season 4:19 How can Doug’s own experience coming in as a highly touted draft pick w...

0:00 ... Opening and welcome 0:22 ... Ross dedicates episode #57 to former NBA official Greg Willard who passed away in 2013 and wore that number on his jersey. 1:40 ... Bet Online live read from Ross 2:20 ... Bruce introduces this week's guest Shaun Powell of NBA TV and NBA.com 4:02 ... World B's opening comment is on basketball in Los Angeles with uncertain futures for both the Lakers and Clippe...

0:00 Intro 01:54 Bruce gives his opening tip on Damian Lillard 03:53 World B shines some light on the Indiana Pacers offseason moves for his opening tip 05:30 Ross shares his scouting notes on GG Jackson during Summer League 07:32 Summer League Stars & Stand outs during Summer League 30:40 Bruce gets us started on the NBA's biggest offseason news by discussing James Harden’s latest trade demand sa...

0:00 ... Introduction 0:20 ... Dedication of show #55 to Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo, who proudly wore that number. 1:08 ... Mirin describes the past month in the NBA with one word: "Chaos." 3:07 ... Discussion of Denver's Michael Porter Jr who was recently profiled by Mirin.  His health issues have been far more serious that most people realize. 5:21 ... Porter has not been without hi...

0:00 Intro 0:44 Bruce introduces our special guest in ESPN Senior Writer/Reporter Marc Spears who is soon headed to the Basketball Hall of Fame 2:00 Marc gives Bruce some love for all the hard work, support, & love he provided Marc throughout their time together at ESPN 2:55 Bruce asks Marc what it felt like to get “The Call” from the Basketball Hall of Fame 10:57 Ross asks Marc to discuss his ini...

0:00 ... Hello and Welcome to Show #53 in honor of Hall of Famer Artis Gilmore, who famously wore that number. 0:32 ... Ross introduces special guest Kevin Connors of ESPN 1:02 ... Kevin quick story about his Artis Gilmore autographed basketball 1:30 ... Bet OnLine introduction 2:09 ... Bradley Beal traded to Phoenix ... Kevin wonders if the Suns have enough money to surround Beal, Kevin Durant, a...

0:18 ... Episode #52 is dedicated to Hall of Famer Jamaal Wilkes who wore #52 for the great LA Lakers teams of the 1980s. 1:05 ... Ross reads info on our title sponsor BetOnline. 2:02 ... Bruce's opening comment takes issue with the Miami Heat's stunt involving UFC fighter Conor McGregor and his knockout of Heat mascot "Burnie" last weekend. 3:18 ... Ross opens with his feelings about Ky...

0:00 Intro 1:31 Ross welcomes TikTok superstar Joe Doerrer of StrictlyBBall onto the show & to describe what it was like waking up to see his Jamal Murray/Nikola Jokic video featured on ESPN on Thursday morning 3:53 NBA Finals Game 3 Recap & Reaction. Ross & Joe discuss the Nuggets latest victory.   12:22 Game 4 Preview & Adjustments that the Miami Heat need to make to even up the series 18:21 Wil...

0:00 ... Ross welcomes everyone to the show and explains that Episode #50 honors Arizona State great Eddie House who wore that number at ASU and in the NBA.  Bruce wonders why it wasn't "The Admiral" David Robinson. 2:47 ... Bruce's opening comment delivers flowers to Jeff Green of the Denver Nuggets, still going strong as he approaches his 37th birthday. 5:35 ... Ross opens with some pr...

0:00 Intro 1:30 World B discusses Pat Riley’s impressive career resume for his opening tip 3:34 Bruce reflects on his Boston Celtics bowing out of the NBA playoffs   5:25 Ross provides his opening tip on Mike Dunleavy being the odds on favorite to become the Warriors General Manager 7:00 2023 NBA Finals Game 1 Recap & Reactions as the Nuggets were victorious   20:12 Game 2 Adjustments for the Miam...

0:09 ... Ross intro and BetOnLine promotional information 2:09 ... Bruce's opening comment is on how his late mother may have provided some heavenly help for her beloved Celtics in games 4,5, and 6 of the Eastern Conference Finals. 3:37 ... World B's opening comment concerns the new Philadelphia 76ers head coach Nick Nurse. 5:47 ... Ross opens with his thoughts on why he thinks Warriors GM Bob Mye...

0:00 Intro 1:36 World B uses his opening tip to discuss Doc Rivers being amongst the favorites to land the Phoenix Suns head coaching job 4:26 Ross discusses the current coaching vacancies & provides a hot take prediction for his opening tip 5:50 Heat/Celtics Game 5 Recap & Reactions, Miami starting to feel the pressure! 21:51 A Denver Nuggets Discussion. Should Nuggets fans be worried this is too...

0:00 Intro 2:23 World B discuss Carmelo Anthony’s career for his opening tip 4:16 Ross uses his opening tip to discuss Joe Mazzula’s post game comments following the Game 3 loss 6:04 Our Game 4 reactions after King James & the Lakers are swept by the Denver Nuggets 19:30 The Heat destroy the Celtics in Game 3, is Celtics Head Coach Joe Mazzula in trouble? 33:19 A Coaching Carousal Update, our late...

0:00 Intro 2:02 Bruce calls out the Celtics reserve that should see some playing time in Game 2   3:28 World B discusses all the bad luck the Charlotte Hornets have had during the draft lottery 5:22 Ross discusses the San Antonio Spurs winning the Wemby sweepstakes 7:13 Lakers/Nuggets Game 2 Recap & Reactions 17:58 The Jimmy Butler led Heat continue to roll & win yet another Game 1 against the Cel...