Point Game with Isaiah Thomas and C.J. Toledano

For our season finale, we wanted to turn to you, our amazing listeners, for some insightful questions for IT. Who are some of the best coaches IT has worked with and what did he learn from them? How did he figure out how to score at the rim on bigger defenders? How did his mentality change over time as he moved up the ranks? Who are the most intense trash-talkers on the court? IT digs into all of...

On this week's special episode we're joined by Seattle and Knicks legend Nate Robinson! Of course we get Nate to weigh in on New York winning their first championship in over 50 years and what it was like to be a Knick in the early 2000's. We also dig into Nate and I.T.'s deep friendship and how Nate has mentored and motivated him over the years. As two of the greatest small guards to ever play th...

The NBA Finals concluded in historic fashion with the New York Knicks winning their first championship since 1973. The guys have to give credit where credit's due to these Knicks, but the unprecedented amount of blown double-digit leads by the Spurs was insane to witness. I.T. breaks down why this may have happened, and what the Spurs can do to get better next season. I.T. and C.J. also take...

Recorded before Game 3, I.T. and C.J. catch up on what they've been seeing from both the Spurs and the Knicks so far in this series. Brunson and KAT are playing in an incredibly organic way that just so happens to throw Wemby's game off completely. On top of that, the Spurs' role players aren't quite hitting their stride yet and it's making all the difference. If the Knicks can pull this off, it w...

I.T. called the Spurs going all the way back in February, and he wasn't lying! And now, after a truly legendary playoffs, we're finally here: the NBA Finals! Before we look ahead, C.J. and I.T. take a second to break down the dramatic Spurs/OKC Game 7 from this past weekend, including some tough love for Chet Holmgren, some much-deserved praise for SGA both on and off the court, and nothing but lo...

On this week's episode, I.T. and C.J. catch up on the past week of playoff hoops: the Knicks continued their historic march to the Finals with a clean sweep of the Cleveland Cavaliers on the backs of an incredibly balanced and poised roster. The Cavs got their hearts ripped out in Game 1 and just never really seemed to recover. And in the West, the Spurs v. OKC series has been just as incredible a...

On this week's episode, I.T. opens up about his new role with the Celtics as a pro and college scout and what it felt like experiencing the NBA Draft Combine on the other side of the table. Then we dig into how round two shook out: Wemby’s Spurs absolutely dominated an undermanned T-Wolves squad and the Cavs overpowered the #1 seed Pistons against the odds with great team basketball. And now...

The Knicks and OKC are both cruising through the second round, but the other series are starting to get interesting! A vintage Harden game saved the Cavs from collapse, and Wemby's ejection in Game 4 cleared the path for a Timberwolves win to tie the series. I.T. and C.J. react to the referee drama, the high-intensity plays, and everything in between. We also dig into the painful Pa...

Round 1 of the playoffs is in the books and there's a lot to recap! The Pistons very nearly lost their season to the 8-seed Orlando Magic. The shorthanded Timberwolves managed to defeat the Nuggets. And somehow, some way, the Celtics ended their amazing season in the first round at the hands of the Sixers. I.T. also weighs in on the rumors that Steve Kerr may be retiring this year and the well-des...

We're in the thick of the 2026 playoffs so this week we wanted to take a little trip down memory lane. In his three years on the Celtics, I.T. went to the playoffs every season, battling some of the greatest teams of the iconic late 2010's era: the John Wall / Bradley Beal Wizards, the Dwyane Wade / Jimmy Butler Bulls, and of course the prime LeBron / Kyrie Cavs. I.T. breaks down the highs and low...

The playoffs are off to an amazing start, but first IT talks about working out with top NBA prospect AJ Dybantsa this week and how excited he is for the young star. Then I.T. and C.J. dig into their biggest surprises: the Hawks and the Magic both showed up big against their higher-seeded opponents, sending panic through the Pistons and Knicks fanbases. And now that the Timberwolves have found a wa...

C.J. and I.T. are joined by the great Quentin Richardson to dig into the Clippers' iconic "Knuckleheads" era, when Q Rich and Darius Miles put LA's second NBA team on the map for the first time and influenced the culture forever. Q Rich also explains how signing with Jordan Brand at a young age is the gift that just keeps on giving, delves into just how special his season with the Steve Nash Suns...

C.J. and I.T. break down a fun weekend of college hoops (and some coach-on-coach drama) before digging into NBA stories: LeBron will have to power through the playoffs without Luka & Austin Reaves, the Nuggets are looking healthy and ready for battle, and the Giannis situation is at an all-time low in Milwaukee. In addition to No Days Off and trivia, we're also debuting a special new segment o...

NBA Champion Fred VanVleet joins the show this week! Fred & I.T. met back at Chris Paul's basketball camp in 2012 and have been good friends ever since. As a fellow small guard in the league, I.T. has mentored Fred over the years, and we're lucky enough to share some of the wisdom with you all this week. And of course we can't help but talk about UConn's dramatic buzzer beater over Duke from t...

We’re in the thick of March Madness and the home stretch of the NBA season so C.J. and I.T. have plenty to discuss on today's episode! The Madness: AJ Dybantsa’s insane performance in the first round Darius Acuff Jr. showing out big for Arkansas Darryn Peterson giving his all in Kansas' loss to St. John's A viral moment on the Maryland Women’s team The NBA: Cade Cunningham out fo...

Brackets lock in today, so you know we had to dive into March Madness . Isaiah gives C.J. a firsthand look at what it was like to hit a buzzer-beater to win the Pac-10 Tournament , and walks us through his unforgettable NCAA tournament runs year by year. The guys also break down this year’s bracket, share predictions, and spotlight some of the standout freshmen ready to make noise on the big...

When we taped our live episode during NBA All-Star Weekend , we received an incredible number of listener questions — more than we could fit into the show. So this week, we’re circling back to make sure the rest of them get answered. Isaiah Thomas reflects on the kind of legacy that truly matters to him, shares stories about his relationship with the late great Nipsey Hussle, and talks...

Tensions are rising in the home stretch of the season, with all kinds of commotion popping up across the league. After Lu Dort clearly tripped Jokić this week, a full-on scuffle materialized in seconds. IT weighs in on the incident and how Lu Dort is emblematic of a certain kind of defensive player who makes questionable decisions in the heat of battle. In another heated moment, a fight nearly bro...

On this week’s episode we’re jumping into some college hoops talk as controversy has bubbled up around Darryn Peterson. Why is he going off in games and then benching himself when there’s still time on the clock? Will this kind of load management become more common in college sports as players gain more power? We also can’t help but compare Darryn and other top prospect AJ...

This week's episode of Point Game is a special one! We're coming to you live from All-Star Weekend in Los Angeles with a live, energetic crowd. In the spirit of this year's All-Star Game we focused on all things LA: IT breaks down what it was like growing up as a Lakers fan in Seattle, playing for the Celtics as a Lakers fan, and then some quick memories from his two short stints played here in LA...

Jamal Crawford joins Point Game this week to share stories from his decades-long friendship with Isaiah Thomas — from early battles and shared respect to the moments that built a lifelong bond. Few players have seen as much basketball as Jamal, and he brings that perspective to a conversation that blends hoops history with real-life growth. Now former pros coaching their own kids, Jamal, CJ,...

This week on the show we break down major NBA trade deadline news, including the James Harden trade to the Cleveland Cavaliers, Jaren Jackson Jr. to the Utah Jazz, and a three-team trade involving the Bulls, Timberwolves, and Pistons. We also react to the 2026 NBA All-Star Reserves, featuring first-time All-Stars Jamal Murray and Jalen Duren. Plus, IT defends Jason Kidd’s coaching decisions...

This week on Point Game, Isaiah Thomas & C.J. Toledano tap into the latest updates on the Ja Morant, Anthony Davis, and Giannis Antetokounmpo trade rumors and how their injuries factor into the equation. IT takes a moment to talk about the true difficulties of getting traded, especially mid-season. Then we take a trip down memory lane in the wake of Derrick Rose's jersey retirement in Chi...

This week on Point Game, Isaiah Thomas & C.J. Toledano react to the 2026 All-Star starter announcements, especially the young stars Cade Cunningham and Tyrese Maxey, explore some possible new directions for the league's European expansion initiative, and dive into trade rumors swirling around Anthony Davis, Jaren Jackson Jr., Austin Reaves, Karl-Anthony Towns, and Ja Morant.  See omnystud...

This week on Point Game, Isaiah Thomas & C.J. Toledano recap Isaiah’s multi-sport retreat with Julio Rodriguez in the Dominican Republic, break down Trae Young’s trade to the Washington Wizards, the market for Ja Morant & Anthony Davis, Dennis Schroder’s three-game suspension for quietly confronting Luka Doncic, NBA referee Bill Kennedy’s recent injury and much more...