The ALL NBA Podcast

Adam Mares and Tim Legler break down the biggest NBA Conference Finals storylines, starting with the New York Knicks’ insane comeback win over the Cleveland Cavaliers and Jalen Brunson’s incredible shot-making late in the game. They discuss Cleveland’s strong start and why James Harden was put in difficult defensive situations despite not deserving all the criticism. The conversation then shifts t...

Adam Mares and Tim Legler break down the biggest NBA playoff storylines, starting with the Cleveland Cavaliers blowing out the Detroit Pistons in Game 7 and looking better than they have all season behind a huge performance from Donovan Mitchell. They discuss Tobias Harris’ strong playoff run despite a rough finish, James Harden’s impact as a playmaker, and what to make of the Pistons’ season over...

Adam Mares and Marc Stein break down the biggest NBA playoff and offseason storylines, starting with the fallout from the Detroit Pistons’ postseason run and what comes next for the franchise. They discuss how quickly teams are rising and falling across the NBA, Jalen Duren’s upcoming contract situation, and the Cleveland Cavaliers returning to the Eastern Conference Finals for the first time sinc...

Adam Mares, Bryce Simon, and Danny Cunningham break down the biggest NBA playoff storylines, focusing on the intense Cavaliers vs. Pistons series and why it still feels completely up for grabs. They discuss how the matchup has evolved, the massive free throw disparity, Detroit’s spacing issues, and the impact of Ausar Thompson’s elite defense despite offensive limitations. The episode also dives i...

Adam Mares and Tim Legler break down the biggest NBA playoff games and storylines, starting with Victor Wembanyama leading the San Antonio Spurs to a huge win over the Minnesota Timberwolves with a dominant performance on both ends of the floor. They discuss how Wemby changes everything defensively, why Dylan Harper looks like a future superstar, and the case for Minnesota to still win the series....

Adam Mares and Jason Timpf break down the biggest NBA playoff games and storylines, starting with the Minnesota Timberwolves tying their series with the San Antonio Spurs after Victor Wembanyama’s ejection. They discuss how much the Spurs missed Wemby offensively, why Anthony Edwards can elevate in a way few guards can, and how Minnesota’s size changed the matchup. The episode also dives into San...

Adam Mares and Will Gottlieb break down the biggest winners and losers from the NBA Draft Lottery, starting with the Washington Wizards landing the No. 1 overall pick and what it means for the future of the franchise. They react to the Los Angeles Clippers jumping into the top five, the Chicago Bulls securing a top-four pick, the Utah Jazz landing No. 2 overall, and the Memphis Grizzlies moving up...

Adam Mares and Tim Legler break down the biggest NBA playoff games and storylines, starting with the Detroit Pistons taking a 2-0 lead over the Cleveland Cavaliers behind elite defense, a dominant stretch from Cade Cunningham, and strong play from Tobias Harris. They discuss Cleveland’s struggles, including Evan Mobley needing to do more and a tough night for James Harden, before shifting to the O...

Adam Mares breaks down the biggest NBA playoff games and matchups, starting with Pistons vs. Cavaliers and why Jalen Duren has a more favorable matchup this round. He dives into Detroit’s paint-driven offense, Cleveland’s turnover issues, and how Evan Mobley could be an X-factor in the series. The episode also covers the Minnesota Timberwolves upsetting the Spurs, Victor Wembanyama’s unique perfor...

Adam Mares and Jason Timpf break down the biggest NBA playoff games and storylines, starting with the Philadelphia 76ers’ comeback over the Boston Celtics and a heroic performance from Joel Embiid. They discuss strong series from Tyrese Maxey and Paul George, what went wrong for Boston, and how to evaluate the Celtics’ season. The episode also previews the Knicks vs. 76ers matchup, then shifts to...

Adam Mares and Marc Stein break down the biggest NBA playoff storylines and what comes next around the league, starting with which first-round exits could lead to the most fallout. They discuss potential ripple effects for teams like the Denver Nuggets and whether major changes or a rebuild could be on the table, along with questions surrounding Jamahl Mosley’s future. The conversation also explor...

Adam Mares and Tim Legler break down the biggest NBA playoff games and storylines, starting with the Minnesota Timberwolves taking down the Denver Nuggets and what it revealed about Minnesota’s toughness and two-way dominance. They highlight Jaden McDaniels’ impact, major contributions from Jaylen Clark and Terrence Shannon Jr., and ask tough questions about Denver, including whether the Jokic–Mur...

Adam Mares and Tim Legler break down the biggest NBA playoff games and adjustments, starting with the Philadelphia 76ers holding off the Boston Celtics and Joel Embiid’s dominant performance, while also discussing how his presence shapes Philly’s identity. They analyze the 76ers’ defensive strategy, how it disrupted Boston’s offense, and whether either team can adjust moving forward. The episode a...

Adam Mares and Jason Timpf break down the biggest NBA playoff games and storylines, starting with the San Antonio Spurs taking a 3-1 lead over the Portland Trail Blazers and how Victor Wembanyama is maximizing his impact, especially off the ball, while anchoring an elite defense. They highlight Dylan Harper’s emergence, then shift to the Toronto Raptors evening their series with the Cleveland Cava...

Adam Mares and Marc Stein break down the biggest NBA playoff storylines, starting with the Denver Nuggets vs. Minnesota Timberwolves series and why neither team looks like itself, with injuries and depth playing a major role. They discuss Aaron Gordon’s status, why Minnesota is rising despite being depleted, and what’s at stake for the loser of the series, including a difficult offseason ahead for...

Adam Mares and Jason Timpf break down the biggest NBA playoff storylines, starting with the Atlanta Hawks emerging as the best story of Round 1 and CJ McCollum’s dominant play. They dive into how athleticism is shaping the postseason, the challenge Jalen Brunson faces scoring against strong defenders, and how the Hawks are targeting him in actions, while also questioning the Knicks’ flexibility an...

Adam Mares and Tim Legler break down the biggest NBA playoff games and storylines, starting with the Los Angeles Lakers taking a 2-0 lead and what’s behind their defensive success, including credit to JJ Redick and an incredible level of play from LeBron James. They also discuss Kevin Durant’s struggles and why Alperen Sengun needs to be better. They go to  Victor Wembanyama’s concussion and the P...

Adam Mares and Tim Legler break down the biggest NBA games and storylines from around the league, starting with Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs getting a win behind his elite defensive impact and a huge third quarter from Devin Vassell, along with strong performances from Deni Avdija and Scoot Henderson for the Suns. They shift to the Orlando Magic’s statement win over the Detroit Pist...

Adam Mares and Dane Moore breakdown the Nuggets and Timberwolves Game 1 and discuss how both teams can improve going forward in the series.    00:00 - Intro 01:34 Rudy Gobert had a great game on both ends 07:36 Jamal Murray’s aggressiveness  11:34 Anthony Edward’s game and health 18:35 Both teams had moments where they were rattled 21:24 Denver’s defense was great 26:21 Where the Wolves will impro...

Adam Mares and Tim Legler break down the biggest NBA Play-In storylines and games, starting with the Golden State Warriors’ wild comeback win over the Los Angeles Clippers and how they pulled it off. They highlight key performances, including Steph Curry's heroics, Gary Payton’s ball pressure, Gui Santos’ impact, Kristaps Porziņģis’ influence, and Draymond Green’s defense on Kawhi Leonard, while a...

Adam Mares and Jason Timpf break down the biggest NBA Play-In games and storylines, starting with the Charlotte Hornets’ win over the Miami Heat and what Miami’s zone defense looked like in that matchup. They discuss Kon Knueppel’s tough night, the impact of Sion James and Davion Mitchell, and the full LaMelo Ball experience, including questions around his approach and development. The conversatio...

Adam Mares and Tim Legler break down the NBA Play-In Tournament and playoff picture, previewing key matchups and the biggest storylines heading into the postseason. They dive into Heat vs. Hornets and why Erik Spoelstra could be the ultimate X-factor, Blazers vs. Suns and the impact of players like Jalen Green, plus Magic vs. 76ers and Warriors vs. Clippers with major stakes on the line. The conve...

Adam Mares and Marc Stein break down the latest on Giannis and the drama surrounding the Bucks, including a potential coaching change. They also discuss recent Bulls' firings and what it means, before talking about how the league's 65-game rule could impact awards.   00:00 - Intro 02:22 Latest on Giannis and Doc Rivers 11:28 Bucks interest in Jenkins 15:39 Recent changes to the Bulls 24:51 The 65-...

Adam Mares and Tim Legler break down the latest NBA playoff picture, starting with Western Conference seeding and how the race is shaping up. They dive into the New York Knicks’ big win over the Boston Celtics, highlighting their fourth-quarter dominance, the Jalen Brunson–Karl-Anthony Towns two-man game, and Josh Hart’s huge second half, along with key factors like rebounding and Derrick White’s...

Adam Mares and Tim Legler break down the biggest NBA games and storylines from around the league, starting with the Boston Celtics taking down the Charlotte Hornets and what it revealed about Boston’s form as Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown ramp up. They discuss LaMelo Ball’s early scoring burst, strong defensive work from Jordan Walsh, and continued impact from Neemias Queta, along with potential c...