The NBA RUNDOWN

TYRESE HALIBURTON, THE NBA’S BIGGEST ENIGMA Welcome back to the NBA Rundown on today’s pod, we are going to talk about why Tyrese Haliburton is the NBA’s Biggest Enigma… Just think about it: How does a guy go from posting 32, 12, and 15 in one game and then follow that up by scoring just 8 points in game 5 of the Eastern Conference…?

OKC'S DEFENSE "THE TAKERS OF JOY"

Stephen A Smith Was Wrong About Minnesota Timberwolves Getting Swept

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander wins NBA MVP over Nikola Jokić, concluding hotly debated race #sga #shaigilgeousalexander #nba #nbamvp #okcthunder #okc

According to a recent piece by Bill Plaschke of the Los Angeles Times, the Lakers weren't only concerned about the results of Williams' physical. “Everyone thought the Lakers had this big man this winter when [Rob] Pelinka followed Doncic’s stunning acquisition with a trade for Charlotte’s Mark Williams,” Plaschke wrote. “But then the Lakers got cold feet. They worried that they overpaid f...

So there is Tyrese Haliburton at the free-throw line being showered by Cleveland Cavaliers fans with an "overrated" chant. That was before he drained a clutch game-winning 3-pointer to put his Pacers up 2-0 in their series against the number one Eastern Conference seed, the Cleveland Cavaliers.  Haliburton, who was voted as "the league's most overrated player" by an anonymo...

Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves have pushed the Los Angeles Lakers to the brink of an early vacation. Ant-Man played a complete game, scoring 43 points, grabbing 9 rebounds, and accumulating 6 assists throughout the Timberwolves' 116-113 win in Minnesota. The T-Wolves lead the best-of-7 series 3-1.  

What Was Warriors Head Coach STEVE KERR THINKING?

SHOCKING NBA NEWS: Denver Nuggets Fire Michael Malone

How GREAT Will COOPER FLAGG BE IN THE NBA

LeBron James appeared on the Pat McAfee show for over an hour today which turned into a bit of ripping on ESPN hosts while on ESPN. James went after Stephen A. Smith and Brian Windhorst. He was basically on the show to promote bringing back ‘Mind The Game’ Podcast With New Co-Host Steve Nash#lebronjames #espn #nba #stephenasmith

With about 10-games to go in the NBA season it is clear that the OKC Thunder are still the best team in the Western Conference this season. the Thunder have been the best team at the start, middle and now the end of the season in the highly competitive Western Conference. #okc #okthunder #sga #nba

Did Stephen A. Smith Deserve the Wrath of Lebron James? LeBron James apparently wants his son Bronny’s name OUT of Stephen A. Smith’s mouth. Reaction to LeBron James' heated confrontation with First Take host Stephen A. Smith, which wins the award for the moment of the week in the NBA. #stephenasmith #nba #breakingnews

The question is, just how good are Luka Doncic and Lebron James Los Angeles Lakers at this point of the season? Plus in last night's Knicks vs Lakers, we had a sideshow that involved Stephen A Smith being yelled at by Lebron James. #nba #lakers #lebronjames #lukadoncic

Shaq is right that Steph Curry Belongs in the GOAT Conversation. I have to say, since Jimmy Butler joined the Golden State Warriors, Steph Curry has been on fire. Last night at MSG, Curry put on another legendary performance. #nba #stephencurry #nbahighlights #warriors

Here's why Jimmy Butler is causing fear throughout the NBA: his new team, the Golden State Warriors, has won 5 out of six games with Jimmy, and it's clear that Steph Curry, Draymond, Pods, and the rest of the team are playing so much better with Butler in the lineup. #warriors #stephencurry #jimmybutler #nba

And This Is Why The LUKA Doncic TRADE Was INSANE, as he looked great the other night in the Los Angeles Lakers win over the Denver Nuggets #nba #lakers #nbahighlights #luka

Is Ja Morant The NBA’s MOST UNDERRATED SUPERSTAR in 2025?

NBA ALL-STAR Game CRITICISM Is Justified, And Here’s Why. Sorry, Kevin Hart, but as funny as you are, most people who tuned in to watch this year's revamped NBA All-Star Game were expecting more basketball—not more Kevin Hart. Too many gimmicks, excessive commercial breaks disrupting the flow of the game, an overload of Kevin Hart, and not enough actual basketball—these are all valid criticism...

As you might imagine, there was a ton of hype around Luka Doncic's Los Angeles Lakers debut last night. Still, after watching LeBron James and Doncic play together for just a few minutes, it was easy for me to conclude that they are going to be a real problem for the rest of the NBA. #lakers #lukadoncic #nba #lebronjames

It is still hard to believe that the Dallas Mavericks traded away their ICON Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers. Now, if you are a Lakers fan, you can't wait to watch Luka play for the next 10 years. The Mavs fans are all still in disbelief that GM Nico Harrison had the nerve to trade away an ICON. #lukadoncic #lakers #nba

The 2025 NBA trading deadline was absolutely PURE INSANITY. From Blockbuster trades and a wide variety of moves that could shift the entire NBA title race—so much went down. It’s time to break it all down, from Luka Dončić and Anthony Davis to Jimmy Butler, Zach LaVine, Brandon Ingram, De'Aaron Fox, and more! #nba #nbatrade #nbatradedeadline

What exactly does the 3rd best basketball player in the world need to change? More coverage and thoughts on Luka Doncic becoming a Los Angeles Lakers. #lakers #luka #nba

Anthony Davis talks about the trade that sent him to the Dallas Mavericks in his first Mavs practice. The trade that sent shockwaves through the NBA as Luka Doncic was sent to the Los Angeles Lakers.  Now, the question is will the new looks Mavs be better with AD than with Luka?  #mavs #nba #anthonydavis 

The San Antonio Spurs trade for De’Aaron Fox is best described as a fleecing of the Sacramento Kings & the Chicago Bulls.  Kings trade De'Aaron Fox to the Spurs in deal that moves Bulls' Zach LaVine to Sacramento. The Kings are also sending Jordan McLaughlin to San Antonio in the deal. The Kings will receive Sidy Cissoko, three future first-round picks and three future second-round pic...