The Sean Jones NBA Show

Let's discuss each first round playoff series and pick a winner, including Thunder vs. Grizzlies or Mavs (1:38), Rockets vs. Warriors (8:16), Lakers vs. Wolves (20:28), Nuggets vs. Clippers (29:24), Cavs vs. Hawks or Heat (37:56), Celtics vs. Magic (42:49), Knicks vs. Pistons (47:22), Pacers vs. Bucks (53:33), and then I make my NBA Finals picks (1:04:14).

Let's discuss the stunning news that the Nuggets have fired both head coach Michael Malone and general manager Calvin Booth, including a deep dive into the recent mismanagement of this franchise and the failure to build a sustained contender around prime Nikola Jokic.

Let's start by discussing Memphis' shocking firing of Taylor Jenkins (1:25), before doing a stock up, stock down exercise on some of the hottest and coldest teams in the NBA right, including stock up on the Pacers (14:07), stock down on the Cavs (21:25), stock up on the Celtics (25:21), stock down on the Nuggets (30:48), stock up on the Wolves (38:32), stock down on the Grizzlies (44:30), stock up...

Let's take a step back and discuss the championship contention landscape as a whole by ranking and tiering all 30 teams into groups based on their current likelihood of contending. The tiers are as follows: Tier 8 - Duke Season Ticket Holders (1:52) Tier 7 - To Tank, Or Not To Tank (13:37) Tier 6 - The Ceiling Is The Floor (26:17) Tier 5 - Year From Hell (37:17) Tier 4 - Probably Still A Year Away...

Sean is joined by Gerald Bourguet of PHNX Sports to discuss everything surrounding the Phoenix Suns and the disaster season they've had so far, coming from someone that's covered the Suns for many years. Starting with why the Suns have been so much worse this season despite appearing to be better on paper than last year (1:32), some potential adjustments to the rotation that we'd like to see (11:5...

Sean is joined by Harrison Faigen of SB Nation to discuss everything surrounding the Lakers and early returns on the Luka Doncic addition coming from someone who has covered the Lakers for many years. Starting with Harrison's initial reaction to the deal (1:58), what we've seen fit-wise out of the small sample of Luka playing next to LeBron (11:46), the Mark Williams trade that was rescinded and h...

Let's discuss all the (non-Luka Doncic) moves that happened at this year's NBA trade deadline, including De'Aaron Fox joining forces with Wemby in San Antonio (0:58), Jimmy Butler finally getting moved to the Warriors (15:07), the Lakers adding Mark Williams to round out their rotation (27:42), the Bucks shipping out Khris Middleton for Kyle Kuzma (37:30), Brandon Ingram to the Raptors (47:11), De...

Let's discuss maybe the most shocking trade in NBA history, with Luka Doncic being dealt unprompted to the Lakers in the prime of his career for Anthony Davis. Starting off with the Mavs side of things and trying to understand why they would make this move and what their short- and long-term outlook is now in a post-Luka world (0:48). Then, moving to the Lakers side to understand how adding Luka c...

Let's discuss the Phoenix Suns flipping their unprotected 2031 first round pick for three additional firsts, in what could be a precursor deal for a bigger move... cough Jimmy Butler cough (1:09). Then, Sean goes through the Eastern Conference to pick his All-Star starters (10:48) and reserves (21:40), as well as his Western Conference starters (48:14) and reserves (56:00).

Sean is joined by Nick Walas—from Words With Walas—to discuss the contender picture in the East, including if the Celtics are still the favorites despite their recent semi-struggles, if the Cavs' regular season dominance can translate to the postseason, and which teams can really win the East (1:35). Then, we move out West to discuss the group of teams tightly compacted behind OKC, including which...

Let's discuss the recent news of Jimmy Butler formally asking for a trade, including how we got to this point with him and Miami and which side is more at fault for the ugly breakup (1:16), then we'll look at every possible Jimmy destination and what a deal with each team might look like (13:51). Next, with the Suns plummeting, they've decide to shake up their lineup by benching Bradley Beal and J...

Let's discuss the Bucks' dominant win over the Thunder en route to winning the 2024 NBA Cup (1:21), the Bucks' turning their season around (3:36), the Thunder's flaws exposed (19:09), the Hawks’ (27:56) and Rockets’ (36:30) impressive runs to the semi-Finals, and overall thoughts on the successes and failures of the NBA Cup as a concept (41:31). Then, Dennis Schroder is dealt to the Warriors (47:5...

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 76ers' season is already over (0:54), the Knicks resoundingly won the Towns trade (10:47), the Cavaliers can actually make the NBA Finals (19:15), Tyrese Haliburton is just bad now (31:13), the Warriors are legitimate contending threats in the Wes...

Only 4-to-5 games into the season, let's play a little game of 'This or That', where I pose a question and decide between two teams to answer it. Including, which struggling team is in bigger trouble to start the season, the Nuggets or Bucks? (0:51) Which young team is a more serious threat to contend in the East, the Magic or Cavs? (19:10). Which head coach has had a greater impact on their new t...

Let's discuss 10 semi-bold predictions for the upcoming NBA season, including: -The Clippers will be a bottom-3 team in the West (1:32) -The Hawks will make the postseason (7:51) -The Celtics will lose in the second round (14:44) -The Pelicans will trade Brandon Ingram midseason for a starting center (21:28) -The Bucks will make the NBA Finals (26:53) -Reed Sheppard will replace Jalen Green in the...

Let's wrap up the preseason contender tiers. In part 2, I'll cover the following tiers: Tier 4 - NON-SERIOUS PLAYOFF TEAMS (0:53) 15) Orlando Magic (3:06) 14) New Orleans Pelicans (10:13) 13) Los Angeles Lakers (19:41) 12) Cleveland Cavaliers (27:22) 11) Indiana Pacers (34:44) 10) Memphis Grizzlies (42:16) Tier 3 - SLEEPING GIANT (50:14) 9) Phoenix Suns (51:16) Tier 2 - IF THE BALL BOUNCES OUR WAY...

Let's start the 2024-25 NBA season preview--kicking off with some preseason contender tiers. In part 1, I'll cover the following tiers: Tier 8 - HAVE TANKATHON BOOKMARKED (1:21) 30) Brooklyn Nets (2:17) 29) Washington Wizards (4:59) 28) Portland Trail Blazers (8:16) 27) Detroit Pistons (11:40) 26)Utah Jazz (15:05) Tier 7 - GEOGRAPHICAL BENEFICIARIES (18:08) 25) Toronto Raptors (19:18) 24) Chicago...

Let's discuss the blockbuster deal between the Minnesota Timberwolves and the New York Knicks involving Karl-Anthony Towns and Julius Randle, starting with the trade parameters (0:58), then discussing the Knicks' side of the deal (2:58), and then looking at the Wolves' perspective (22:44).

Let's discuss the recent transaction frenzy with all the biggest free agent signing and trades. First, Paul George signs with the 76ers, what that means for Philadelphia as a contender, and Daryl Morey's patience winning once again (0:55). Then, what PG's departure means for the Clippers moving forward in the short and long term (14:56). Next, Mikal Bridges joins his former Villanova teammates in...

Let's discuss the 2024 NBA draft, starting with a quick discussion on the weak 2024 class overall (0:55). Then, I'll go through each of the projected lottery picks with a scouting reports, player comps, and will decide if each player will be a bust, role player, or all-star: 1. Zaccharie Risacher (9:07) 2. Alexandre Sarr (15:57) 3. Reed Sheppard (23:10) 4. Donovan Clingan (30:06) 5. Matas Buzelis...

Let's discuss the Celtics defeating the Mavericks in game 5 to officially win the 2023-24 championship, starting with a quick game 5 recap (1:00). Then, the biggest keys to Boston's victory and the impressive performance of the entire team throughout their run (6:38), a Finals MVP discussion (36:05), a rundown of the all-time great and truly historic season that the Celtics put together (42:45), a...

Let's discuss the Mavericks blowing out Boston to extend the NBA Finals and make it a 3-1 lead for the Celtics, starting with a quick game recap (1:02). Then, Luka's improved defensive effort that allowed Dallas to excel on that end (7:13), the Kyrie adjustment that has gotten him back on track (15:26), the Dallas role players finally stepping up (18:42), and some lineup tweaks for Jason Kidd to c...

Let's discuss the Celtics winning game 3 in Dallas to take a 3-0 lead in the 2024 NBA Finals, starting with a quick game recap (1:10). Then, the Celtics continued strong play led by the improvement and evolution of Jaylen Brown in this postseason (9:51) and Boston's all-time dominant clutch time play in these playoffs (19:54). Next, the wildly disappointing effort from Luka Doncic in all aspects o...

Let's discuss the Celtics taking a commanding 2-0 lead in the 2024 NBA Finals, starting with a quick game recap (1:11). Then, why losing this game was absolutely killer for Dallas (5:57), the 'Jrue Holiday Game' and how he's found the perfect role in Boston (8:46), the shot quality discrepancy (14:12), Luka's struggles defensively and usage concerns (17:18), and Kyrie and the role players not hold...

Let's discuss the dominate Boston win in game one led by a beautifully executed game plan and total team win, including Porzinigis' immediate impact, Brown's defensive excellence, Kyrie's struggles, Dallas' lack of ball movement, Luka's defensive mess, and more!