The ALL NBA Podcast

NBA Insider Marc Stein and Adam Mares break down the biggest stories and trade rumors across the league, including the latest buzz around a potential LaMelo Ball trade from the Charlotte Hornets and how Anthony Davis’ injury history has impacted his value. They discuss what the league really thinks about LaMelo’s career trajectory, how the Dallas Mavericks’ front office shakeup could affect future...

Adam Mares and Jason Timpf break down a massive slate of NBA storylines, starting with why Derik Queen’s upside is already flashing at the pro level and what LaMelo Ball’s soft trade request could mean for his future destination. They dive into which teams are better or worse than their record suggests and then rank the league’s best two man games, from Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray’s dominance to...

Adam Mares and Tim Legler break down another packed night in the NBA, highlighting why the Pistons are suddenly standing tall atop the Eastern Conference and how Daniss Jenkins has become an unexpected spark. They dive into whether Tobias Harris could be a major trade piece this season and what Onyeka Okongwu’s improved three point shooting means for the Hawks. The guys also discuss Jalen Johnson...

Adam Mares and Tim Legler break down the biggest NBA games and storylines, including the Houston Rockets’ overtime win over the Orlando Magic and how Alperen Sengun has evolved alongside Kevin Durant. They discuss Reed Sheppard’s emergence as one of the league’s biggest x-factors and how teams can defend the Rockets’ unique double-big lineup. The guys also highlight Anthony Black’s strong performa...

Adam Mares and NBA insider Marc Stein dive into the biggest storylines around the league, starting with the New Orleans Pelicans firing Willie Green and what it means for their future. They examine whether the Pelicans need a full culture reset, then break down whether the Kings, Grizzlies, and Clippers can still turn their seasons around. The guys also highlight the standout teams of the year so...

Adam Mares and Jason Timpf break down the biggest NBA games and storylines, starting with the Toronto Raptors’ hot streak and their statement win over the Cleveland Cavaliers. They discuss whether the Raptors can sustain success without a true superstar, the rise of Jalen Johnson, and the league-wide trend of players sacrificing for team success. The duo debates which early-season surprises are re...

Adam Mares and Tim Legler break down the biggest NBA games and storylines, including Nikola Jokić’s dominant performance as the Denver Nuggets defeated the Sacramento Kings. They discuss how Jokić has reached another level this season, whether the Nuggets should be concerned about Cam Johnson, and the fallout from Doug Christie and the Kings’ press conference. The duo also dive into the Sixers’ bi...

Adam Mares and Tim Legler break down the biggest NBA games and storylines, starting with Reed Sheppard and the Houston Rockets’ win over Giannis and the Milwaukee Bucks. They discuss whether Sheppard is turning the corner, why the Bucks struggled late, and how Cade Cunningham and the Detroit Pistons continue to roll in the East. The guys also analyze the Pistons’ defensive success, the rise of Ron...

Adam Mares and NBA insider Marc Stein break down the biggest NBA storylines of the week, including the Dallas Mavericks’ struggles after a loss to the Memphis Grizzlies. They discuss the impact that the Mav's situation is having on Cooper Flagg, the reported tension between Ja Morant and Grizzlies head coach Tuomas Iisalo, and the shocking rise of the Chicago Bulls and Detroit Pistons to the top o...

Adam Mares and Jason Timpf draft and debate the best starting fives in the NBA, breaking down what makes each elite lineup click. They discuss the Denver Nuggets’ championship core, whether the OKC Thunder have the league’s deepest young unit, and how the Warriors continue to maximize their veterans. The conversation moves to the Lakers, Rockets, Cavaliers, Knicks, Timberwolves, Clippers, and Pist...

Adam Mares and Tim Legler break down the biggest NBA stories of the week, starting with the Chicago Bulls’ continued hot streak after a clutch win over the Philadelphia 76ers. They discuss how Josh Giddey has evolved into a triple-double machine and whether he’s ready to make the leap to All-Star status. The guys also dive into the Sixers’ fourth-quarter collapse, Derik Queen’s first win with the...

Adam Mares and Tim Legler break down the biggest NBA stories of the week, starting with how the New York Knicks ended the Chicago Bulls’ unbeaten streak behind a breakout performance from Jordan Clarkson. They discuss whether Josh Giddey and the Bulls can keep their hot start going and why Matas Buzelis remains Chicago’s biggest x-factor. The guys also react to the Lakers’ surprising new trio of A...

Adam Mares and NBA insider Marc Stein break down the biggest NBA stories of the week, starting with Austin Reaves’ hot start and what his free agency future could look like. They discuss the rise of double-big lineups across the league, why foul calls are at an all-time high, and how the Chicago Bulls and Philadelphia 76ers have become two of the season’s biggest surprises. The show wraps with a d...

Adam Mares and Jason Timpf break down the biggest NBA storylines of the week, including how Ryan Rollins and the Milwaukee Bucks have stayed red-hot without Giannis Antetokounmpo. They discuss Rollins’ potential and player comps, and whether the Bucks’ start changes their championship outlook. The guys also analyze how Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs remain unbeaten, what’s changed in...

Adam Mares and Tim Legler break down a packed night of NBA action, starting with the Philadelphia 76ers’ dramatic comeback win to stay unbeaten. They dive into Joel Embiid’s minutes restriction, Tyrese Maxey’s breakout play, and Adem Bona’s underrated impact off the bench. The duo also discuss the OKC Thunder’s fourth-quarter comeback over the Kings, late-game issues for Domantas Sabonis and Russe...

Adam Mares and Tim Legler break down a wild night of NBA action, starting with how the Cleveland Cavaliers outlasted Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks. They discuss Lonzo Ball’s perfect fit in Cleveland, the Giannis–Myles Turner double-big pairing, and where Giannis ranks among all-time greats. The guys also debate whether Evan Mobley has peaked, analyze Victor Wembanyama’s growing MVP...

Adam Mares and Tim Cato break down the biggest stories from the first week of the NBA season, starting with Victor Wembanyama’s breakout performances and whether he’s already reached a new level of dominance. They discuss Wemby’s potential to sustain greatness, the Dallas Mavericks’ early struggles, and the high stakes for Anthony Davis and the Mavs this year. The episode wraps up with a wild disc...

Adam Mares and Tim Legler break down a wild night in the NBA, highlighted by the Golden State Warriors’ overtime win over the Denver Nuggets. They discuss why Aaron Gordon’s 3-point shooting has improved, how Jonathan Kuminga’s fit is elevating the Warriors, and why Nikola Jokic wasn’t as dominant as usual. The duo also examines how Draymond Green and Al Horford lineups added a new wrinkle for Gol...

Adam Mares and Tim Legler break down an incredible opening night in the NBA, starting with the OKC Thunder’s double-overtime win over the Houston Rockets. They discuss the Rockets’ ultra-tall lineup, Kevin Durant’s debut in Houston, and standout performances from Chet Holmgren, SGA, and Alperen Sengun, who went off from three. The guys also talk about Cason Wallace’s breakout skill, Ajay Mitchell’...

Adam Mares and Jason Timpf dive deep into who is the best second option in the NBA? They discuss how many stars a true contender needs, whether LeBron James still qualifies as the league’s top No. 2, and why Jimmy Butler remains underrated in that role. The conversation also covers stars like Jalen Williams, Karl-Anthony Towns, Evan Mobley, Jamal Murray, James Harden, Alperen Sengun, and Cooper Fl...

Adam Mares and Marc Stein dive into the biggest storylines around the NBA, discussing which teams insiders and executives see as true contenders and whether the LA Clippers are being underestimated. They explore if the Golden State Warriors could be a sleeping giant in the West, why the Sacramento Kings signed Russell Westbrook, and how serious LeBron James’ sciatica injury could be for the Lakers...

Tim Legler and Adam Mares draft their favorite under-the-radar NBA players primed for a breakout season. They revisit past “My Guys” picks, then go head-to-head selecting rising talents like Ajay Mitchell, Matas Buzelis, Johnny Furphy, Tristan da Silva, Kyshawn George, Yves Missi, Isaiah Collier, and Kyle Filipowski. They also shout out honorable mentions including Shaedon Sharpe, Nikola Jovic, an...

Tim Legler and Adam Mares break down the top storylines from the NBA preseason, focusing on what we learned from the Nuggets vs. Clippers matchup. They discuss key additions for both teams, evaluate Nikola Jokić and Jonas Valančiūnas in a double-big lineup, and analyze John Collins’ impact on the Clippers. The duo also highlights Kawhi Leonard’s sharp form to start the year, why the Nuggets should...

Tim Legler and Adam Mares break down the best case scenario for every NBA team this season. From the Boston Celtics, Brooklyn Nets, Philadelphia 76ers, and New York Knicks in the East, to the Golden State Warriors, Los Angeles Lakers, Clippers, and Phoenix Suns in the West, they analyze what it would take for each franchise to reach its ceiling. The conversation covers all 30 teams including conte...

Tim Legler and Adam Mares break down the biggest NBA storylines heading into the season, starting with why Paolo Banchero could be one of the most pivotal players in the league. They discuss how Desmond Bane might elevate the Orlando Magic, whether Cade Cunningham is ready to take another leap, and why this year is critical for Donovan Mitchell and Joel Embiid. The guys also highlight Trae Young’s...