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0:00 Intro 1:38 The Boston Celtics are on fire 5:07 The Milwaukee Bucks look like a different team heading out of the break 10:03 Health concerns remain in New York with the Knicks 15:16 A Heat/Pelicans brawl leads to some suspensions 19:38 Kevin, Devin, & the Suns are heating up in Phoenix 22:54 Are the LA Lakers really not getting foul calls? 24:50 The Beam Team in Sacramento looks to get la...

0:00 ... Ross introduction for episode #90, dedicated to Drew Gooden. 0:33 ... Ross live Bet Online commercial read 1:10 ... Bruce's opening comment is on his friend JA Adande, who was named the winner of the 2024 Curt Gowdy Media Award by the Basketball Hall of Fame over the weekend at the All Star Game.  He tells a story of JA's interview with Kobe Bryant on ESPN's NBA Coast to Coast during Kobe...

0:00 Intro 1:12 Bruce introduces special guest Amin Elhassan 2:14 Amin’s love for Star Wars explained! 5:00 The New York Knicks won the NBA Trade Deadline, are they now a top team out East? 9:03 Amin shares the 3 issues he’s noticed with the Milwaukee Bucks this season 12:50 The 2 benefits to the Phoenix Suns trade for Royce O’Neale 14:33 Amin shares his perspective on Gordon Hayward joining the T...

0:00 ... Hello and Welcome 0:30 .. Bet On Line Commercial Read 1:20 ... Bruce's opening comment is on Marcus Smart's return to Boston on Sunday and how much love he was shown by Celtics fans. 2:30 ... World B's open is on the Charlotte Hornets and what an embarrassment they are. 4:44 ... Ross's open is on the odd situation that involves new Bucks coach Doc Rivers and his assignment as the Eastern...

0:00 Intro 0:57 Ross introduces special guest Alex Squadron author of “Life in the G” 2:01 What sparked Alex’s interest in writing this book & why he chose the Birmingham Squadron 4:46 Alex on how unique it was to cover a G-League team in their first season 7:02 How big of an impact did the G-League coming to Birmingham have on the surrounding community 9:29 Alex on how grateful he was to have...

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0:00 Intro 1:09 Ross introduces former NBA assistant coach & broadcaster Brendan Brown 2:35 Pascal Siakam debuts for the Pacers & Tyrese Haliburton is back. Are the Pacers now a big threat in the East? 5:43 Will Siakam be a difference maker on the defensive end for Indiana? 7:27 Brendan shares his thoughts on Tyrese Haliburton this season 9:19 Are there long-term concerns signing Siakam to...

0:00 ... Welcome to 48 Minutes episode #85 which honors Baron Davis, who wore that number twice. 0:33 ... Bet Online live commercial read 1:05 ... Bruce Bernstein's opening comment takes Chicago Bulls fans to task for booing the late Jerry Krause in front of his widow at last week's Ring of Honor ceremony. 3:18 ... World B. Freer's opening comment concerns how the new rule requiring players to app...

0:00 Intro 1:23 Bruce introduces special guest B.J. Armstrong 3:57 The Warriors dynasty is fading in Golden State 7:57 Could the Warriors dynasty have lasted longer with better draft selections? 12:54 Are the LA Clippers a contender in the Western Conference 15:26 Are the reigning champion Denver Nuggets still the team to beat in the West? 18:16 Is now the right time for the Oklahoma City Thunder...

0:00 ... Hello and Welcome .... Episode #83 is dedicated to Mikal Bridges and Ross Geiger explains why. 0:37 ... Live commercial read for Bet Online 1:12 ... Bruce's opening comment is on Steve Kerr's complaint that the Warriors lack grit, but Bruce feels the Warriors' biggest issue is the fact that the young guns around the league have caught up to the aging 'Dubs. 2:54 ... World B's opening comm...

0:00 Intro 1:09 Bruce shares his favorite thing in the NBA from 2023 3:32 World B discusses his concerns for the current state of the Phoenix Suns 5:02 Ross questions the Suns decision to have Damion Lee address the home crowd on Christmas night 6:20 The Boston Celtics keep rolling out West in impressive fashion 16:31 Heat culture continues to do Heat things 25:55 In-Season Tournament Fallouts: In...

0:00 ... Animation and Welcome to the show. 1:08 ... Bet Online live commercial read 1:43 ... Bruce introduces our guest, former Clippers GM Dave Wohl 2:32 ... Dave recalls how the legendary Jerry West called him a pest and he took it as a complement 3:34 ... Dave feels that the Clippers have been hurt by injuries in recent years and adding James Harden has given the team a great new vibe.   Dave...

0:00 ... Open animation ... episode #80 honors the great NFL player Cris Carter 0:30 ... Bet OnLine live commercial read 1:00 ... Bruce's opening tip is on Zion Williamson and how Stephen A. Smith shredded him for his lack of conditioning and Bruce takes Zion to task for his lackluster performance against the Lakers in the NBA Cup semifinal game on Thursday. 3:12 ... World B sounds off on the Suns...

0:00 Intro 1:34 Bruce introduces our special guest Monica McNutt 3:04 Monica shares her thoughts on the NBA In-Season Tournament 4:34 The In-Season Tournament courts, Monica provides her insight on the full picture 7:18 What sense has Monica gotten from NBA coaches on the in-season tournament 8:26 New York Knicks at Milwaukee Bucks Quarterfinals Matchup Preview 10:01 Phoenix Suns at Los Angeles La...

0:00 ... Show open and introductions ... the Evan Scott episode (#78) 1:05 ... Bet Online Live commercial read 1:48 ... Bruce's opening comment on Draymond Green's latest selfish antics 4:23... World B's opening comment is on Mark Cuban, who is selling his stake in the Mavericks after owning the team since 2000. 6:10 ... Ross' opening comment is on the Houston Rockets, who are much improved but st...

0:00 Intro 1:11 Bruce introduces our special guest in ESPN’s Dave McMenamin 2:17 Does Dave still hangout with fellow Syracuse alum Carmelo Anthony? 2:58 Dave puts LeBron in some historical perspective 5:54 Austin Reaves removed as a starter, will it stay that way in the Lakers lineup? 8:38 Dave shares a glimpse of what Anthony Davis is like behind the scenes 11:56 Cam Reddish seems to have found a...

0:00 ... Opening Animation and Welcome 0:24  ... Episode #76 honors Shawn Bradley, who wore that number during his career 0:39 ... Bet Online live commercial read 1:16 ... Bruce's opening tip on James Harden and the tough start to his Clippers career 2:47 ... World B's opening tip is on Stephen Curry, who is playing great ball but needs some help 4:10... Ross' opening tip is a question to Bruce an...

0:00 Intro 3:02 James Harden could learn a thing or two from Josh Dobbs in the NFL 5:32 The New Orleans Pelicans lose their leader CJ McCollum to some unfortunate news 6:44 Ross shares which rookie he’s enjoyed watching the most so far this season 7:47 Victor Wembanyama’s hot start with the San Antonio Spurs 16:10 Phoenix Suns stumbling out of the gates while dealing with key injuries 21:49 The Bo...

0:00 ... Animation and hello ... James Harden is now a member of the LA Clippers 0:52 ... Ross summarizes who went where and what assets were exchanged between the 76ers and Clippers 1:11 ... Bet OnLine live commercial read 1:48 ... Bruce's initial reaction was to wonder if this trade was more of a Steve Ballmer marketing move than a Lawrence Frank/Ty Lue basketball move. 2:26 ... World B feels th...

0:00 ... Open animation and welcome ... show #74 is in honor of NBA official Curtis Blair 0:39 ... Bet OnLine Live commercial read 1:18 ... Bruce's opening comment is on his new Granddaughter Sophie Robyn Bernstein 2:22 ... World B eliminated Joel Embiid from the MVP discussion for a very bizarre reason and it wasn't the first time the reigning MVP threw a pass that went awry in a big way 5:00 ......

0:00 Intro 1:18 Steven Adams set to miss the entire NBA season 3:55 Terry Stotts decision to leave the Milwaukee Bucks coaching staff 7:22 Reactions to Giannis Antetokounmpo signing a 3-year extension with the Bucks 9:36 Which Eastern Conference team will be a surprise this season? 13:34 Eastern Conference Finals matchup predictions 16:29 Eastern Conference Champion predictions 18:35 Which Western...

0:00 ... Hello and Welcome as Ross dedicates show #72 to Jason Kapono who wore #72 in Philadelphia 0:59 ... Bet Online live commercial read 1:41 ... "World B" discusses James Harden in his opening remarks and how Philly needs to make a move before the start of the season 3:22 ... Bruce's opening remarks are on Jeff Van Gundy joining the Boston Celtics and how it reminded him of another f...

0:00 Intro 1:36 Bruce provides his opening tip on Jaylen Brown’s embarrassing moment 2:39 World B pays his respects to longtime NBA coach Brendan Malone 4:24 Ross shares a friendly reminder that the preseason is not just a warm-up for the players 5:41 NBA Stars on new teams 5:56 Jrue Holiday & Kristaps Porzingis make their Celtics debuts 10:16 Brad Beal shines in his Suns debut 15:34 The clock...

0:00 Intro 1:03 Bruce teases who the special guest will be on the show 1:20 Bruce introduces special guest Roland Lazenby 2:12 Roland discusses his new book titled “Magic” The Life of Earvin “Magic” Johnson set to be released next month 3:55 Bruce asks Roland to share a fact about Magic Johnson that even the biggest Magic fans probably don’t know 4:50 Roland elaborates on whether or not Magic John...

0:00 ... Hello and Welcome 0:26 ... Bet OnLine Live commercial read 1:08 ... Bruce starts out by giving credit to the "48 Minutes" crew for setting in motion several moves that reshaped three NBA franchises: the Bucks, Celtics, and Blazers. 1:46 ... Bruce wanted Holiday on the Celtics from the moment he was traded by the Bucks to Portland.  Holiday teams with Derrick White to give Boston...