The CJ McCollum Show

CJ and Cassidy discuss the blockbuster trade that sends James Harden over to the Los Angeles Clippers, take you behind the scenes on some of the conversations about planning the in season tournament, and give you the first Pelican Brief of the regular season. :15- James Harden Trade 6:18 How James fits in the Clippers 13:15 What does this trade mean for the Sixers? 17:33- In-Season Tournament 36:4...

CJ and Cassidy discuss Terry Stotts departure from the Milwaukee Bucks and what his absence will mean for the team, then they preview opening week of the season and what teams they are most excited to watch heading into the year, and they wrap it up with the Pelican Brief where CJ discusses his expectations for the season and previews his first game against the Grizzlies. All that and more! 2:00-...

CJ and Cassidy Hubbarth discuss CJ's approach to the preseason now that he is in year 11, their thoughts on some of the bright young stars around the league, and what are CJ's feelings about ESPN's NBA Rank. All that and more! 7:45- Preseason Etiquette 11:05 -CJ on the young stars in Orlando 13:35 -The future looks bright for Houston 17:00- Wemby talk 20:50 NBA Rank 26:50 Ben Simmons 35:55 The Pel...

In the Season 2 premiere of the CJ McCollum show, CJ and Cassidy Hubbarth discuss how CJ and the Pelicans spent their summer and their expectations for this season, the blockbuster Damian Lillard and Jrue Holiday trades, and let the audience know a little bit more about them. All that and more! 7:05 Zion’s return 11:30 Brandon Ingram’s mentality after his Team USA stint 12:45 Dame to Milwaukee 18:...

On the CJ McCollum Show, CJ and Izzy are joined by professional basketball player Isaiah Thomas to discuss his journey to the NBA and making a comeback (1:47) before jumping into the epic match-up in the Eastern Conference Semifinals with the Heat and Knicks (21:19), and how the Lakers struck first in the Bay against the Warriors (30:00). Plus, how no one is discussing Jokic and the Nuggets silent...

On the CJ McCollum Show, CJ and Izzy discuss Jimmy Butler putting on a clinic as the Heat lead the Bucks (1:01), if Draymond's antics have had an effect on the Warriors vs. Kings series (17:50), why the Celtics are struggling to put away the Hawks (24:48), Kawhi Leonard torn meniscus diagnoses, and predictions for the 2nd-round playoff matchup between the Suns vs. Nuggets (37:06). Learn more about...

On the CJ McCollum Show, CJ and Izzy discuss what went wrong with the Pelicans this season (0:43), how Draymond Green's Game 3 suspension will affect the Warriors against the Kings (12:40), why the Celtics are the new favorite to win the Finals (29:26), how the Heat losing Tyler Herro changes the series against the Bucks (33:55), why the Suns vs. Clippers is potentially the best series in the play...

On the CJ McCollum Show, CJ and Izzy discuss key Western Conference matchups beginning with the Phoenix Suns vs. the LA Clippers (1:19), the Sacramento Kings vs. the Golden State Warriors (13:03), before moving to the Eastern Conference to examine the Cleveland Cavaliers vs. the New York Knicks (20:00), and finally, the Philadelphia 76ers taking on the Brooklyn Nets (26:41). Afterward, they previe...

On the CJ McCollum Show, CJ and Izzy welcome Brooklyn Nets guard-forward Mikal Bridges to discuss the start of his career (0:45), how he's gone from a role player with the Phoenix Suns to a No.1 option with the Nets (8:18), leading the charge in turning things around and getting Nets to the playoffs (20:39), and what it was like to get drafted by his childhood home team the Philadelphia 76ers (24:...

On the CJ McCollum Show, CJ and Izzy welcome Pelicans guard Garrett Temple to discuss his family history and college career at LSU (0:55), how he carved out a long career as a journeyman in the NBA (18:25), his thoughts on the quality of NCAA men's basketball (34:20), and why it's integral to a team to have good veterans (42:34). Plus, a recap of the intense matchup between the Pelicans and the Wa...

On the CJ McCollum Show, CJ and Izzy discuss how the Pelicans are preparing for the final push to the playoffs (2:28), if Zion Williamson will be returning at the end of the season (16:32), how jumbled teams are in the Western Conference playoff hunt (26:27), and Dillon Brooks becoming the voice of the Grizzlies (36.55) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On the CJ McCollum Show, CJ and Izzy welcome former NBA player and ESPN analyst Kendrick Perkins to discuss the Pelicans trying to find their way in the playoffs (1:42), Ja Morant's 8-game suspension (11:17), Damian Lillard's comments about the quality of the NBA (41:31), and Perk's new book: The Education of Kendrick Perkins: A Memoir(57:21). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices...

On the CJ McCollum Show, CJ welcomes sportswriter and host of the Lowe Post, Zach Lowe, to discuss the most surprising teams this season and the tight Western and Eastern Conferences (2:23), CJ's faceoff with ex-teammate Trail Blazers Damian Lillard (12:30), how Lowe grades and votes for MVP (16:02), how to fix the NBA All-Star Game (30:01), and load management and why injuries are so frequent tod...

On the CJ McCollum Show, CJ and Izzy Gutierrez welcome Boston Celtics forward Grant Williams to discuss his journey to the NBA(2:29), how he has adjusted to the league (17:37), the pressures of the NBA Finals (36:46), and what Williams is looking forward to these NBA playoffs (38:21). Plus, Grant recommends his favorite Japanese manga series (46:23).  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcas...

On the CJ McCollum Show, CJ and Izzy Gutierrez welcome Tim MacMahon to discuss the uneventful 2023 NBA All-Star Game (1:47), the Top 5 places to visit during the All-Star break (6:06), the final stretch of the NBA season (11:03), Kyrie Irving fits in Dallas (19:33), Hawks firing coach Nate McMillan (33:07), and Trigga Trey put the world on notice at the Slam Dunk Contest (37:27). Plus, Russ and Pa...

On the CJ McCollum Show, CJ and Izzy Gutierrez discuss Zion Williamson's hamstring injury (04:12), the winners and losers of the NBA trade deadline (13:00), and the 3-Point Contest at NBA All-Star 2023 (27:30). Plus, are the UFOs making headlines from Aliens? (39:15). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On the CJ McCollum Show, CJ and Izzy Gutierrez discuss grading teams leading into the NBA All-Star break (01:17), LeBron James breaking the NBA all-time scoring record (15:33), the Pelicans' breaking their 10-game losing streak (17:48), and Kyrie Irving heading to the Dallas Mavericks (32:59). Plus, CJ discusses the NBA and NBPA, CBA negotiations (43:10). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit po...

On the CJ McCollum Show, CJ and Izzy Gutierrez are joined by ESPN’s Brian Windhorst to discuss the controversial missed call from Lakers-Celtics, the challenges of NBA officiating (2:18), the struggles of NBA All-Star selections & the future of talent in the league (27:20) and how legitimate of a threat the Kings are (39:14). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On the CJ McCollum Show, CJ and Izzy Gutierrez discuss the Pelicans coming off the road facing injuries (01:51), how CJ feels about being slighted by the All-Star selection (11:13), why injuries and games missed continue to rise in the NBA (21:20), LeBron James approaches passing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's scoring record (34:03), and NFL Conference Championships (45:55). Learn more about your ad choice...

On the CJ McCollum Show, CJ and Izzy Gutierrez discuss how CJ has been on a tear while the Pelicans are stacked with injuries (01:37), problems with the Hawks and owners (14:40), how their comments caused a stir in Toronto (28:42), NBA trade rumors (33:42), and taking the temperature of the Heat (39:37). Plus, Ja Morant's vicious dunk on the Pacers (45:40). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

On the CJ McCollum Show, CJ and Izzy Gutierrez discuss how the Pelicans continue to adapt to injuries (01:05), what players from the Raptors could be on the trading block (8:26), updates on Kevin Durant's right knee sprained MCL (14:52), and what would an in-season tournament look like in the NBA (33:37). Plus, Jared Jeffries wins on The Price Is Right (39:58) Learn more about your ad choices. Vis...

On the CJ McCollum Show, CJ and Izzy Gutierrez welcome Bomani Jones to discuss the Pelicans plagued by injuries (01:58), how there are 14 players with 50+ points this NBA season (10:20), the Brooklyn nets and their unspoken winning streak (25:36), they put a magnifying glass up to struggling teams in the league (38:17). Plus, Bomani discusses the upcoming season of his HBO show, Game Theory (51:54...

On the CJ McCollum Show, CJ and Izzy Gutierrez welcome Marc J. Spears to discuss the Pelicans contending in the West and the rivalry brewing with the Pheonix Suns (02:40), how MVP should be defined and awarded (19:15), and the Pheonix Suns being sold for $4B (46:00). Plus, big NBA matchups on Christmas Day (51:27). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On the CJ McCollum Show, CJ and Izzy Gutierrez welcome Pelicans forward Trey Murphy III to discuss his journey from as a child from Durham, NC, to being drafted in the first round of the 2021 NBA draft (02:31). Trey explains his preparation for this season and what it's like playing for the Western Conference contenders the Pelicans (22:30). Plus, the Top NBA awards reimagined (42:05). Learn more...

On the CJ McCollum Show, CJ and Izzy Gutierrez discuss the Pelicans sitting at 2nd in the Western Conference despite injuries (01:05), Zion's anime fandom, the rise of Anthony Davis during the resurgence of the Lakers (05:52), and how NBA teams and players are adjusting to the new focus on traveling (13:40). Plus, Trae Young is budding heads with the Hawks concerning his rehab (33:05). Learn more...