The Sean Jones NBA Show

Let's give a full preview of the upcoming 2026 NBA Finals matchup between the New York Knicks and the San Antonio Spurs. First, Sean sets the stage with summaries on how the Knicks (1:14) and Spurs (11:18) got to this point and the key moves that eventually led to this year's Finals teams. Then, Sean runs through seven "swing factors" that could decide the outcome of the series, starting with the...

Let's discuss the Knicks and Spurs advancing to the 2026 NBA Finals, starting off with a quick recap of the Western Conference Finals (1:15), the Spurs' keys to victory and what this run means for Wemby big-picture (8:00), why OKC fell short and Chet's implosion (27:50), and what the Thunder's next move is (46:14). Then, we'll move back east to give a quick recap of the Eastern Conference Finals (...

The first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs are in the books, so let’s recap and discuss each series and how they played out, including the keys to victory for the winners and what’s next for the losers. Pistons beating Magic (1:10) Sixers beating Celtics (20:12) Cavs beating Raptors (38:27) Knicks beating Hawks (55:06) Wolves beating Nuggets (1:07:27) Lakers beating Rockets (1:23:27) Thunder beating...

With the playoffs officially underway, Sean is here to preview each first round matchup and give his series-by-series predictions, including: Thunder vs. Suns (1:38) Spurs vs. Blazers (12:11) Nuggets vs. Wolves (23:18) Lakers vs. Rockets (37:00) Pistons vs. Magic (47:51) Celtics vs. 76ers (1:00:49) Knicks vs. Hawks (1:11:50) Cavs vs. Raptors (1:21:40) Then will wrap up with his round-by-round form...

The 2026 NBA Trade Deadline has come and gone, and so Sean discusses all the major deals that went down during deadline week, including the Harden and Garland swap (4:39), AD being shipped the Wizards (16:42), Utah adding Jaren Jackson (29:07), Zubac to the Pacers (38:03), Kuminga being swapped for Porzingis (52:49), OKC adding Jared McCain (55:57), Coby White to Charlotte (59:38), the Vucevic and...

With the NBA All-Star rosters announced, Sean talks through his thoughts on the selections—what did they get right and who got robbed? (1:03) Then, with the NBA trade deadline this week and all eyes on the Giannis sweepstakes, Sean talks through Giannis’ (sort of?) trade request (24:38), why an offseason deal makes more sense than a deadline deal (29:12), and then discusses the teams that could be...

Sean is joined by Nick Walas—host of Words With Walas—to discuss the Trae Young trade to Washington, touching on the Wizards side of the deal (1:53), the Hawks side of the deal (11:10), and then raising an existential question about how the CBA has affected trade value for star players (15:27). Then, Sean and Nick pick teams for some mid-season superlatives, including: Biggest Surprise (20:48) The...

Let's play another edition of my annual game called Sample Size Roulette, where I answer whether or not the sample size is big enough to say that... the Hawks are better off without Trae Young (0:47), the Mavs should blow it up and trade AD (11:03), the Magic are closer to a play-in team than an East contender (21:45), the Rockets don’t need to add a guard this year (29:48), the Pistons should be...

In order to preview the upcoming 2025-26 NBA season, let's discuss all 30 teams by grouping them into 10 tiers based on their prospects to contend this season. This is the sixth episode in the 6-part Contender Tiers series, discussing the following tiers: Tier 2: Playing for Second Place 4) Cleveland Cavaliers (1:51) 3) New York Knicks (14:17) Tier 1: Deserving Favorites 2) Denver Nuggets (27:52)...

In order to preview the upcoming 2025-26 NBA season, let's discuss all 30 teams by grouping them into 10 tiers based on their prospects to contend this season. This is the fifth episode in the 6-part Contender Tiers series, discussing the following tiers: Tier 4: Too Old, Too Injury Prone 10) Los Angeles Clippers (1:52) 9) Golden State Warriors (14:17) Tier 3: Lurking, With Some Luck 8) Orlando Ma...

In order to preview the upcoming 2025-26 NBA season, let's discuss all 30 teams by grouping them into 10 tiers based on their prospects to contend this season. This is the fourth episode in the 6-part Contender Tiers series, discussing the following tiers: Tier 6: Who The Hell Knows? 14) Dallas Mavericks (2:04) 13) Philadelphia 76ers (18:47) Tier 5: East's Middle Class 12) Milwaukee Bucks (32:09)...

In order to preview the upcoming 2025-26 NBA season, let's discuss all 30 teams by grouping them into 10 tiers based on their prospects to contend this season. This is the third episode in the 6-part Contender Tiers series, discussing the following tiers: Tier 8: Gap Year 20) Indiana Pacers (1:33) 19) Boston Celtics (14:26) Tier 7: Just Frisky, Or Something More? 18) Portland Trail Blazers (26:35)...

In order to preview the upcoming 2025-26 NBA season, let's discuss all 30 teams by grouping them into 10 tiers based on their prospects to contend this season. This is the second episode in the 6-part Contender Tiers series, discussing Tier 9: No Man's Land, which includes the following teams: 26) Chicago Bulls (2:23) 25) Phoenix Suns (13:33) 24) New Orleans Pelicans (27:06) 23) Sacramento Kings (...

In order to preview the upcoming 2025-26 NBA season, let's discuss all 30 teams by grouping them into 10 tiers based on their prospects to contend this season. This is the first episode in the 6-part Contender Tiers series, discussing Tier 10: Ping Pong Ball Hopefuls, which includes the following teams: 30) Utah Jazz (2:32) 29) Brooklyn Nets (12:11) 28) Washington Wizards (24:43) 27) Charlotte Hor...

Let's discuss the 2025 NBA draft, starting with a brief overview of some historical draft data (1:06). Then, I'll go through each of the lottery picks with a scouting reports, team fits, and will decide if each player will be a Bust, Role Player, or All-Star: 1. Cooper Flagg (4:46) 2. Dylan Harper (10:21) 3. VJ Edgecombe (16:51) 4. Kon Knueppel (23:27) 5. Ace Bailey (29:58) 6. Tre Johnson (37:08)...

It's officially the NBA offseason which means teams are ready to make some deals! Let's discuss Kevin Durant being dealt to the Rockets, including how KD fits in Houston and if this pushes them to contender status (0:58), plus, how did the Suns do in their return for Durant? (...not well) (13:39). Next, the Celtics started their massive sell off to reset their cap sheet while Tatum is out, includi...

Let's discuss the Game 7 of the 2025 NBA Finals in which the Oklahoma City Thunder won their first NBA championship since moving to OKC, as an awesome 2024-25 season finally comes to a close. We'll start with a quick recap of the game (0:55), before diving into Halliburton’s devastating Achilles injury early in the game (5:08). Then, the Thunder's keys to victory, including their all-time dominant...

Let's discuss Game 5 of the NBA Finals in which the Thunder win a huge one over the Pacers to go up 3-2 headed back to Indiana. We'll start with a recap of the game (0:55), before diving into THE Jalen Williams game (9:14) and other keys to OKC's victory (15:55). Then, Haliburton is injured (23:03), the Pacers turn it over like crazy (26:01), and Indiana's defense hits a slump at the worst possibl...

Let's discuss Game 4 of the 2025 NBA Finals in which the Thunder took down the Pacers to even the series at 2-2. We'll start with a quick game recap (0:58), before diving into how Indiana blew their golden opportunity at a championship (7:22), how OKC was able to win a weird statistical game for them (11:18), some things for the Pacers to clean up moving forward (20:46), and who has the upper hand...

Let's discuss Game 3 of the 2025 NBA Finals in which the Pacers protected home court and beat the Thunder to take a 2-1 lead in the series. We'll start with a quick game recap (1:02), before diving into how Indiana was able to pull this one out, including Haliburton's increased aggressiveness, Mathurin's big game, Indiana's great defensive performance, attacking SGA defensively, and more (4:58). T...

Let's discuss Game 1 of the NBA Finals in which the Pacers' voodoo magic continued as they stole another game to take a 1-0 series lead against the Thunder. We'll start with a quick game recap (0:53), before diving into Indiana and Tyrese Haliburton's all-time great clutch playoff run (5:46), how the Pacers survived their massive turnover numbers (14:04), Nembhard's big game (19:10), Oklahoma City...

Let's give a full preview of the upcoming 2025 NBA Finals matchup between the Indiana Pacers and the Oklahoma City Thunder. First, I will set the stage with summaries on the different paths that Indiana (1:15) and Oklahoma City (6:09) took to reach this year's Finals. Then, I will run through six "swing factors" that could decide the outcome of the series (11:36), starting with the turnover and tr...

Let's discuss the Pacers and Thunder advancing to the 2025 NBA Finals, starting off with the Pacers' improbable run to the Finals, including Haliburton's ascension, Rick Carlisle's brilliance, and another unbelievable comeback win (1:03). Then, the Knicks' defensive struggles, who is to blame for the loss, and their inherent roster flaws (24:33), followed by where the Knicks go moving forward in a...

Let's discuss the second round of the NBA playoffs wrapping up, starting with the Thunder taking down Jokic and the Nuggets in 7 hard fought games (1:14), the Knicks outlasting the Jayson Tatum-less Celtics in 6 games (21:50), the Pacers shocking the one-seeded Cavs in a quick 5-game route (44:29), and the Wolves taking advantage of Steph Curry's injury by beating Golden State in 5 games (1:02:34)...

Let's discuss all four favorites starting their second round series down 0-1 (and one starting down 0-2). We'll go through each series and see what the level of panic should be for the Cavs against the Pacers (2:08), the Wolves against the Warriors (+Steph's injury) (12:23), the Celtics against the Knicks (24:21), and the Thunder against the Nuggets (34:29).