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NBA Pulse with Sarah Kustok

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YES network's analyst for the Nets, Sarah Kustok, meets with a rotating group of respected NBA.com writers, Michael C. Wright, Shaun Powell, Mark Medina, Steve Aschburner and John Schuhmann, to discuss their most recent articles and features, as well as the top news from around the league.

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Embiid and Sixers climb to #1 in Power Rankings, plus Clippers and Warriors with John Schuhmann 30.01.2023 16:04

Sarah talks with NBA Senior writer John Schuhmann about his latest NBA Power Rankings column... How Joel Embiid and the Sixers have taken over the #1 spot in the rankings, plus why now is the time for the Clipper to make a run in the West, and why time may be running out on the Warriors. NBA Pulse is a production of iHeartMedia and the NBA See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

All-Star Starter Reaction, MVP Ladder and Jokic vs Embiid with Zach Lowe and Michael C. Wright 27.01.2023 19:58

Sarah talks with ESPN's Zach Lowe and NBA.com Senior writer Michael C. Wright about their All-Star starter votes, as well as Joel Embiid's growing case for MVP and the big game on Saturday in Philly between Jokic and Embiid. NBA Pulse is a production of iHeartMedia and the NBA See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

LeBron Closing in on Scoring Record, Jalen Brunson's All-Star Season and Nets at Sixers tonight with Shaun Powell 25.01.2023 18:42

Sarah is joined by NBA.com Senior writer Shaun Powell to discuss LeBron James' incredible play as he closes in on Kareem's all-time scoring record. We talk about Jalen Brunson's All-Star chances and his leadership of the Knicks this season, and we preview the Nets at Sixers tonight on ESPN. NBA Pulse is a production of iHeartMedia and the NBA See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Latest on AD's Return, All-Star Starter Votes and Grizzlies vs Kings with Mark Medina 23.01.2023 18:37

Sarah talks with NBA.com Senior writer Mark Medina about the date of Anthony Davis' projected return to the Lakers lineup. Mark also gives his All-Star starters votes, and we preview the Grizzlies vs Kings Monday on NBATV. NBA Pulse is a production of iHeartMedia and the NBA. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MVP Ladder: Luka's Defensive Issues, Jokic and Embiid Dominating with Michael C. Wright 20.01.2023 14:45

Sarah talks with NBA.com Senior writer Michael C. Wright about his MVP Ladder column. Luka Doncic has serious defensive issues with the Mavs, Nikola Jokic is a much better defender than you think, and Joel Embiid is dominating on both ends. NBA Pulse is a production of iHeartMedia and the NBA See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Defensive Player Ladder and Rookie Ladder with Steve Aschburner 18.01.2023 15:54

Sarah talks with NBA.com Senior writer Steve Aschburner about his new Defensive Player Ladder, with Jaren Jackson Jr. AKA the Block Panther leading the way. They also discuss OG Anunoby, as possibly the best on-ball defender in the League as well as the Rookie Ladder with Walker Kessler making it into the Top 5. NBA Pulse is a production of iHeartMedia and the NBA See omnystudio.com/listener for...

Chris Mannix on Ja and the Grizz, Celtic Concerns, OKC and SGA playing well 16.01.2023 19:52

Sarah is joined on MLK Day by Sports Illustrated Senior writer Chris Mannix to talk about the red-hot Memphis Grizzlies, their chances of making the Finals and Ja Morant's rapid development. They also talk Celtics, Joe Mazzulla, and concerns come playoff time for Boston. And they close with a discussion of the OKC Thunder and Chris compares Shai Gilgeous-Alexander to Luka Doncic. NBA Pulse is a pr...

MVP Ladder, KD down, Embiid up, and Spurs Break NBA Attendance Record with Michael C. Wright 13.01.2023 13:13

Friday Jan. 13th... Sarah talks with NBA.com Senior writer Michael C. Wright about his MVP Ladder. How Kevin Durant's injury not only threatens his MVP run, but the entire Nets team. What Joel Embiid needs to do to finally win the MVP this season. And the crazy story of the Spurs going back to the Alamo Dome to break the NBA single game attendance record vs the Warriors. NBA Pulse is a production...

Jason Kidd on Luka, LeBron, Giannis and his greatest career moments 11.01.2023 19:43

Wednesday Jan. 11th... Sarah Kustok talks with NBA Legend, Mavs Head Coach Jason Kidd about coaching Luka Doncic and his MVP chase, witnessing the greatness of LeBron up close, and seeing Giannis before he became the MVP. Jason also discusses the proudest moments of his amazing NBA career. NBA Pulse is a production of iHeartMedia and the NBA See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mid-Season Survey - Who wins Title, MVP, Most Improved, Most Underrated? 10.01.2023 15:15

Tuesday Jan. 10th... Sarah Kustok talks with NBA.com Senior writer Mark Medina about his Mid-Season NBA Survey column. 40 questions were sent to over 30 NBA journalists. Including... Who will win the Title, MVP, Most Improved, Most Underrated, and many more. We talk Celtics, Bucks and surprisingly the Clippers as favorites to make the Finals. Jokic vs Doncic for MVP, Lauri Markkanen as favorite fo...

Kevin Durant Knee Injury, Biggest Mid-Season Stories with Shaun Powell 09.01.2023 17:26

Monday Jan. 9th... Sarah addresses Kevin Durant's knee injury and talks with Shaun Powell about his NBA mid-season storylines column. What is behind Donovan Mitchell's success in Cleveland, Zion's return in New Orleans, and how Paolo Banchero is lighting it up in Orlando. NBA Pulse is a production of iHeartMedia and the NBA See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Richard Jefferson Compares LeBron, Durant and Steph Curry 06.01.2023 19:54

Friday Jan. 6th... Sarah Kustok talks with NBA champion, 17-year vet, Richard Jefferson about his time as both a teammate and adversary with LeBron James, Kevin Durant and Steph Curry. RJ talks about the legacy of each, and says why he would pick LeBron over KD and Steph in their primes. NBA Pulse with Sarah Kustok is a production of iHeartMedia and the NBA See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...

Steve Aschburner on Rookie Ladder, Donovan Mitchell's 71 in Historical Perspective 04.01.2023 15:48

Wednesday Jan. 4th... Sarah Kustok talks with NBA.com Senior writer Steve Aschburner about his Rookie Ladder. How Bennedict Mathurin, Andrew Nembhard and Keegan Murray are all have tremendous rookie seasons on winning teams. Plus, Asch give some historic perspective to Donovan's Mitchell's insane 71 point game as well as why we are seeing such incredible individual scoring games lately. NBA Pulse...

John Schuhmann on Jokic and Nuggets Rise to the Top, Giannis and Bucks Fall 02.01.2023 15:39

Monday Jan. 2nd... Sarah Kustok talks with NBA.com Senior writer John Schuhmann about his latest Power Rankings. Why Nikola Jokic and the Nuggets rise to the top spot, and how Giannis and the Bucks continue to fall down the rankings. NBA Pulse is a production of iHeartMedia and the NBA See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shaun Powell on Durant vs Tatum, LeBron's Birthday and New Year's Resolutions 30.12.2022 15:57

Friday December 30th... Sarah Kustok talks with NBA.com Senior writer Shaun Powell about the Celtics vs the Nets at the top of the East. Tatum vs Durant for MVP, Better Duo, Tatum and Brown or KD and Kyrie and Mazzula vs Vaughn for COTY. We also wish LeBron James at Happy 38th Birthday and Shaun says why he should shut it down for the season very soon. NBA Pulse is a production of iHeartMedia and...

Mark Medina on Luka's case for MVP, Celtics Inside Info and Jokic Greatness 28.12.2022 15:49

Wednesday Dec. 28th... Sarah Kustok talks with NBA.com Senior writer Mark Medina about Luka Doncic, his epic performance on Tuesday night and his MVP chances. They also discuss his convo with Marcus Smart, Jayson Tatum's MVP case and what the Celtics have learned from last year's Finals. Plus a preview of Nikola Jokic and the Nuggets vs the Kings on NBATV tonight! NBA Pulse with Sarah Kustok is a...

John Schuhmann on Power Rankings, Celtics #1, Bucks Drop, Sixers and Nets Streaking 26.12.2022 15:09

Monday Dec. 26th… Sarah Kustok talks with NBA.com Senior writer John Schuhmann about his latest NBA Power Rankings. Jayson Tatum and the Celtics return to the number 1 spot, as Tatum outshines Giannis on Christmas Day. The Sixers and the Nets have both won 8 in-a-row and are moving up the rankings, and we preview the Nets - Cavs game tonight in Cleveland. NBA Pulse with Sarah Kustok is a productio...

Michael C. Wright on MVP Ladder, Giannis and Bucks up, KD and Nets up, Ja and Grizzlies down 23.12.2022 12:44

Friday Dec. 23rd… Sarah Kustok talks with NBA.com Senior writer Michael C. Wright about his latest MVP Ladder. We discuss KD’s leadership and the Nets’ defense, the Giannis vs. KD match up coming up tonight, as well as tonight’s Grizzlies vs. Suns face off with Devin Booker still out. NBA Pulse with Sarah Kustok is a production of iHeartMedia and the NBA. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy in...

Shaun Powell on Streaking Knicks and Nets, plus Bucks / Cavs battle 21.12.2022 16:29

Wednesday Dec. 21st... Sarah Kustok talks with NBA.com Senior writer Shaun Powell about Jalen Brunson and the streaking Knicks, Kevin Durant and the surging Nets and the biggest game of the night Bucks vs Cavs with Donovan Mitchell on fire. NBA Pulse with Sarah Kustok is a production of iHeartMedia and the NBA See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mark Medina on AD injury, Lakers Trade Possibilities and Dame Time becomes All-Time 19.12.2022 14:57

Monday Dec. 19th... Sarah Kustok talks with NBA.com Senior writer Mark Medina about the latest on the Anthony Davis injury, the Lakers trade discussions, and Mikal Bridges as the Suns ironman. Plus, they preview Damian Lillard becoming the Trailblazers all-time leading scorer. NBA Pulse with Sarah Kustok is a production of iHeartMedia and the NBA See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informati...

Michael C. Wright on MVP Ladder, AD and Lakers down, KD and Nets up 16.12.2022 12:15

Friday Dec. 16th... Sarah Kustok talks with NBA.com Senior writer Michael C. Wright about his latest MVP Ladder. We discuss AD and the Lakers recent losses, the big man battle in LA tonight vs Jokic and the Nuggets, as well as Kevin Durant and the Nets moving up in the East. NBA Pulse with Sarah Kustok is a production of iHeartMedia and the NBA See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Steve Aschburner on NBA Rookie Ladder and Derrick Rose's Hall of Fame Resume 14.12.2022 18:43

Wednesday Dec. 14th... Sarah Kustok talks with NBA.com Senior writer Steve Aschburner about his latest NBA Rookie Ladder. We get into AJ Griffin's second crazy buzzer beater of the season, Jabari Smith Jr. and the young Rockets recent take-off and as Derrick Rose returns to Chicago, we discuss his Hall of Fame resume. NBA Pulse with Sarah Kustok is a production of iHeartMedia and the NBA See omnys...

John Schuhmann on NBA Power Rankings, Zion and the Pelicans Move Up to #2 12.12.2022 16:51

Monday Dec. 12th... Sarah Kustok talks with John Schuhmann about his latest NBA Power Rankings. Why the Warriors have the biggest Home / Road differential in league history, and if Zion Williamson and the Pelicans can sustain their hot run in the West. NBA Pulse with Sarah Kustok is a production of iHeartMedia and the NBA See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Introducing: NBA Pulse with Sarah Kustok 05.12.2022 1:19

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