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Mind the Game

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Mind the Game is back for Season 3 — continuing to celebrate this beautiful game of basketball with two of the most hardworking and brilliant minds in the sport, LeBron James and 2X NBA MVP, Steve Nash. Season 3 carries forward the mission of exploring the X’s and O’s, breaking down game plays, strategy, and all the ways basketball continues to evolve into one of the most tactical sports on the planet. Mind the Game cuts through the clutter of highlight reels and hot takes to uncover the nuances that make the game great: schemes and adjustments, preparation and recovery, and the human elements...

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Jun 23, 2026

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The NBA Draft, What We Learned this Season and Mahershala Ali Joins the Show | LeBron James and Steve Nash 23.06.2026

The NBA Draft has arrived and Mind the Game with LeBron James and Steve Nash is ready to guide you through the 2026 Draft class which includes amazing talent such as AJ Dybantsa, Darryn Peterson, and Cameron Boozer. The guys also share their own personal draft night stories (including those unbelievable suits). Then LeBron and Steve transition to a discussion about what we learned from the 2025-26...

Knicks vs. Spurs: Breaking Down the 2026 NBA Finals with LeBron James and Steve Nash 09.06.2026

The NBA Finals are in full swing and LeBron James and Steve Nash are breaking it all down on this special episode of Mind the Game. First, Steve talks through his first full year of doing the Amazon Prime broadcast. Then the guys pay their respects to the recent string of losses to the NBA community with the passing of Rick Adelman, Jason Collins and Brandon Clarke. Finally we dive into the 2026 N...

LeBron James Answers Your Big Burning Questions | MIND THE GAME 02.06.2026

Welcome to another episode of Mind the Game. The Finals are rolling on and we will be back soon to cover all things Spurs vs. Knicks, but first LeBron James and Steve Nash wanted to take some time to answer some fan questions about self doubt, holding teammates accountable and much more. They also talking Cooper Flagg, give flowers to the great Chris Paul and the unbelievable career he’s had and f...

LeBron James talks Wemby, playoffs, and His Future in the NBA 21.05.2026

The Conference Finals are heating up and we have some fantastic series to cover here on Mind the Game with LeBron James and Steve Nash. But first we dissect this amazing season LeBron had and how it came to a close. We also talk about LeBron's thought process as he evaluates his future. After that, we jump into the Eastern Conference Finals with Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks vs. Donovan Mi...

LeBron James Breaks Down Round 1 of the 2026 NBA Playoffs 05.05.2026

Welcome to a very special episode of Mind the Game with LeBron James and Steve Nash. In this episode, LeBron takes us through Round 1 of the NBA Playoffs, specifically his series between The Los Angeles Lakers and the Houston Rockets. We get into the unprecedented natured of him leading a playoff team to victory at age 41 and what it was like being such underdogs in the series. LeBron also provide...

Listen Now: New Heights - Shaq on NBA Finals, Joining ESPN, Kobe Stories, Being the Black Kelce & A Big Slick Recap 01.05.2026

Shaquille O'Neal, 4x NBA champion, Hall of Famer, and one of the most dominant big men the game has ever seen, sits down with Jason and Travis Kelce on New Heights . Shaq brings the same energy he brought to every arena he ever walked into: big stories, zero filter, and a whole lot of laughs. If you love deep sports conversations with larger-than-life personalities, this one's for you. Subscribe t...

The 2026 NBA Playoff Preview 14.04.2026

The playoffs are here and Mind the Game has you covered with a very special episode where LeBron James and Steve Nash answer all your burning playoff questions. Can anyone beat Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder? Who are the true favorites in the East between The Detroit Pistons, Boston Celtics, Cleveland Cavaliers, New York Knicks? Do The San Antonio Spurs have enough experienc...

The Historic 2025-26 MVP Race 07.04.2026

Welcome back to Mind the Game with LeBron James and Steve Nash. This week we are talking NBA Awards, specifically the MVP. First, Steve talks to LeBron about the chemistry between Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves and the rest of the Lakers roster prior to the injuries of their two big stars. They also talk about LeBron breaking the record for most wins by any NBA player ever. Then we get into the MVP co...

The Austin Reaves Interview 24.03.2026

We’ve got ourselves a very special episode of Mind the Game with LeBron James and Steve Nash as we welcome in, member of the Los Angeles Lakers, Austin Reaves! In this episode, Austin takes us through his journey to becoming one of the best offensive players in the game today. From his beginnings as a baseball player, through going un-drafted in the NBA draft to finally getting comfortable playing...

An Honest Talk about NBA Officiating and The Rule Changes Over the Years 10.03.2026

Welcome to another episode of Mind the Game with LeBron James and Steve Nash. In today’s conversation we’ll be talking about the rule changes over the years including the gather step, rip through and many others. Plus the guys talk about the difficulty of being an NBA official in 2026. And finally we answer your fan questions. Thanks for watching and listening to Mind the Game. Be sure to subscrib...

Timothée Chalamet and LeBron James: Live from Hollywood, CA 05.03.2026

Welcome to a very special episode of Mind the Game with LeBron James and Steve Nash taped LIVE in Hollywood with special guest Timothée Chalamet. In this episode the guys hit a multitude of insightful topics including the similarities and differences between being masters of their respective crafts. We also talk about how Timothée’s love of basketball influenced his acting career, the way in which...

LeBron’s Honest Assessment of the Lakers and The Most Intriguing Trade Deadline Moves 17.02.2026

Welcome to another episode of Mind the Game with LeBron James and Steve Nash. We have an action packed episode breaking down the most intriguing moves from the NBA Trade Deadline including James Harden to Cleveland, Ivica Zubac to the Pacers and Anthony Davis to the Wizards. But first, the fellas talk about the state of the Los Angeles Lakers as LeBron, Luka, Austin Reaves and the rest of the purp...

Tyrese and LeBron on Lazy Narratives, Playing the Villain and the Pacers Playoff Run for the Ages 03.02.2026

Welcome to Part 2 of our very special episode of Mind the Game with LeBron James and guest co-host Tyrese Haliburton. In this episode, Tyrese and LeBron talk about the amazing 2025 Indiana Pacers playoff run, the NBA Finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder and of course Tyrese’s devastating injury in Game 7. Then the guys get into the lazy ‘overrated’ narrative that surrounds Tyrese and what it’s...

Tyrese Haliburton on How He and the Pacers Changed the NBA 27.01.2026

We have a very special episode of Mind the Game today with LeBron James and special guest co-host, Tyrese Haliburton of the Indiana Pacers! While Steve Nash was calling games in Europe, we reached out to Tyrese to help us with a couple episodes and the man delivered. They cover everything from how the Pacers became one of the most fast paced/random/principled offenses in the NBA, how Tyrese himsel...

LeBron James on His Favorite LEAP Players of the Season 06.01.2026

Happy New Year from LeBron James, Steve Nash and all of us at Mind the Game! We are so psyched to kick off 2026 with an episode highlighting the players who have made major improvements this year. Guys like Tyrese Maxey and Stephon Castle to Deni Avdija and Jalen Johnson. We highlight just how those players took a leap and what LeBron and Steve look into when evaluating player development. Steve a...

Broken Streaks, Broken Records and How The MVP Got Even Better 23.12.2025

Welcome to another episode of Mind the Game with LeBron James and Steve Nash. In this episode, LeBron reflects on his incredible streak of scoring 10 points or more and how the streak was broken in poetic fashion. He also talks about all the records he’s broken over the years and the records he’s still chasing and Steve Nash shares an amazing story about becoming Top 3 in assists. Our main story i...

Mailbag: LeBron on Prime LeBron and The Rise of Austin Reaves 09.12.2025

Today’s very special episode of Mind the Game features LeBron James and Steve Nash answer YOUR questions. They cover questions about Austin Reaves progression as an NBA player, when LeBron and Steve believe their own peaks were and appreciating Derrick Rose. Plus they spend a little time shouting out Steven Adams and the offensive rebounding boom of The Houston Rockets. We’re so grateful to our fa...

LeBron on Fitting in with Luka, Bronny's Development and JJ Redick's Culture 28.11.2025

There’s never a bad time to talk ball, especially with a holiday full of hoops. We're dropping in with a special gift episode where LeBron James and Steve Nash discuss LeBron’s time rehabbing in the G-League with the South Bay Lakers, how the offseason’s acquisitions of Marcus Smart, Jake LaRavia and Deandre Ayton are making a huge impact, Bronny James finding his footing in the NBA, and how Laker...

Stephen Curry (Part 2): The Greatest Shooter of All-Time 18.11.2025

Welcome back to Mind the Game and part 2 of our conversation with the greatest shooter of all time, Stephen Curry. In this episode, LeBron James, Steve Nash and Steph continue to break down plays from those legendary Finals match-ups between the Warriors and Cavs. Steph also gets into why he didn’t play AAU, his philosophy and approach to leadership and what it was like to be LeBron’s teammate in...

Stephen Curry (Part 1) 04.11.2025

Welcome to a very special episode of Mind the Game. Today LeBron James and Steve Nash are thrilled to welcome in one of the all-time greats, Stephen Curry. In this episode, the 3 hall-of-famers do a deep dive into how Steph found his iconic shot and how he became so effective as a pick-and-roll and off-ball player. We also get into overcoming his early ankle problems through his conditioning. Stev...

The Big NBA Season Preview (2025-26) 21.10.2025

The NBA Season has arrived and LeBron James and Steve Nash are ready to break it all down in the latest episode of Mind the Game. In this episode we discuss what we learned last year from the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Indiana Pacers, we talk about true contenders like the Denver Nuggets, Houston Rockets and Orlando Magic. And finally the guys talk about their favorite League Pass teams to watc...

LeBron on His Lakers Outlook, Adapting to Alphas and Skinny Luka 08.10.2025

Mind the Game returns for its third season as hosts LeBron James and Steve Nash dive even deeper into the game they love. In this episode, LeBron and Steve imagine what it would be like if they were teammates in their primes. Then they get into what goes into LeBron's offseason at this age (spoiler... it's a lot of golf). Then the guys dive into their main subject of the episode which is, when two...

What’s RIGHT With The NBA: Season Finale Live From Fanatics Fest 15.07.2025

Welcome to the season finale of Mind the Game with LeBron James and Steve Nash. We’ve had a blast this season covering topics like LeBron’s career longevity, Nash’s influence on the NBA, the return of the midrange, the evolution of the modern playmaker and how teams like the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Indiana Pacers succeeded in 2025. We also spent a few episodes talking to Luka Doncic about yo...

Kevin Durant: Part 2 (What Happened in Brooklyn) 08.07.2025

We are thrilled to share Part 2 of our conversation with Kevin Durant on Mind the Game with LeBron James and Steve Nash. First we open with how great the game of basketball is in the year 2025 and how the NBA Finals between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Indiana Pacers was the perfect manifestation of the modern game. Then KD discusses falling in love with basketball as a young child and how th...

Kevin Durant: Part 1 01.07.2025

We have a very special episode in store for you all, as Mind the Game welcomes NBA legend Kevin Durant to the show. In this episode, LeBron James, Steve Nash and KD discuss a ton of topics including the evolution of Kevin Durant's game over the years. They also discuss the beauty of the modern NBA and the Champion Oklahoma City Thunder. And finally, KD talks about his time in OKC and how he believ...

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