The Sean Jones NBA Show

Let's give a full preview of the upcoming NBA Finals matchup between the Celtics and the Mavericks. First, I will set the stage with summaries on the very different paths that Dallas (1:11) and Boston (6:13) took to reach this year's Finals. Then, I will run through six key things to watch for that could decide the outcome of the series, starting with Kristaps Porzingis' health and effectiveness (...

Let's discuss the Celtics and Mavericks winning their respective conferences and earning spots in the 2024 NBA Finals. Starting off in the East, with Boston and their sweep over Indiana, led by the strong play of Brown, Tatum, and Holiday (0:55) and why the Celtics’ easy path to the Finals does not matter and won’t be remembered if they win it all (12:23). Then switching to the Pacers to discuss t...

Let's discuss the Wolves winning game 7 over the defending champs and Jokic (0:58), Denver's flaws this season compared to last (17:44), the pressure on Denver to make additions (24:42), Indiana's historic game 7 shooting performance (29:22), New York's gas tank finally hitting empty (34:47), if the Knicks need to make a move or should run it back (41:32), Dallas and Luka advancing over the Thunde...

Let's discuss where each second round series sits after four games. Starting with Denver coming back to tie things up with Minnesota, what's changed for Denver, and how the Wolves have begun to lean back into their bad habits (0:57), then the Thunder steal a game from the Mavs to tie it up 2-2, an SGA legacy game, OKC growing up in real-time, and Luka not doing his part for Dallas (25:03), then th...

Let's discuss the Cavaliers winning game 7 over the Magic, led by a big Donovan Mitchell performance (1:02), the Magic's successful season despite their roster limitations (3:48), why the Cavs shouldn't be fooled by their series win (13:25), if Cleveland has any chance versus Boston (21:30), the Clippers falling short due to injuries once again (25:21), the Mavs continuing their strong play (33:16...

Let's discuss the dogfight matchup between the Knicks and Sixers (1:11), if the one-man Brunson show is sustainable (10:06), elevating the Embiid-era and if the Sixers can ever get over the hump (16:50), the Bucks' season from hell coming to a close (29:08), the resounding successful Indiana Pacers season (37:24), previewing the Pacers vs. Knicks round two matchup (41:02), what the Kristaps Porzin...

Let's discuss the Timberwolves sweeping the Suns in convincing fashion, starting with a quick review of Phoenix's inconsistent season (0:54), how the Wolves pulled this off and what their ceiling is (5:09), the inherent flaws of Phoenix's roster and on-court performance (18:04), and where the Suns go moving forward (30:37).

Let's discuss where each first round series stands a few games into matchups. Suns vs. Wolves (0:47) Lakers vs. Nuggets (12:36) Pelicans vs. Thunder (25:19) Mavericks vs. Clippers (31:40) 76ers vs. Knicks (38:29) Heat vs. Celtics (49:30) Pacers vs. Bucks (53:27) Magic vs. Cavaliers (1:00:21)

Let's discuss each first round series in the Eastern Conference Playoffs, including series previews and formal predictions for each matchup. Bucks vs. Pacers (0:44), Knicks vs. 76ers (11:50), Cavs vs. Magic (21:16), Celtics vs. either Heat, Bulls, or Hawks (30:37). **Note: This was recorded before news of Jimmy Butler's potential MCL injury.

Let's discuss each first round series in the Western Conference Playoffs, including series previews and formal predictions for each matchup. Clippers vs. Mavs (1:18), Wolves vs. Suns (16:10), Nuggets vs. Lakers (32:20), Thunder vs. either Kings or Pelicans (44:15).

Let's discuss the news that Julius Randle will miss the remainder of the season and what that means for the Knicks' postseason hopes (1:02), Joel Embiid's return to play and how that impacts the 76ers (9:28), the reign of mediocrity and inconsistency across the Eastern Conference playoff picture - most notably the Bucks, Knicks, Cavs, and Pacers (16:57), and then we will dive deep into the most in...

Let's discuss the recent news of the NBA investigating Jontay Porter for a potential gambling scandal (0:49), Jalen Green and the Rockets' hot streak putting pressure on the Warriors for the 10 seed (11:25), the race to avoid the play-in between the Mavs, Suns, Kings, and Lakers (23:36), the race for the 1 seed between the Nuggets, Wolves, and Thunder (36:20), and the potential 4/5 matchup between...

Let's discuss LeBron James hitting the 40,000 career points scored milestone and how unbreakable of a record it truly is (1:07), the Boston Celtics' historical run and their all-time great season (14:27), the Bucks and Doc Rivers finally figuring it out defensively and looking like contenders (30:54), Wemby's absurd recent stretch, if he should win the DPOY, and why the pressure is on the Spurs to...

Let's discuss where each team stands as a contender and tier them off into post-all-star break contender tiers, including: HAVE TANKATHON.COM BOOKMARKED (2:20) BAD BUT FRISKY (6:10) DIRECTIONLESS TEAMS (11:22) NON-SERIOUS PLAYOFF TEAMS (17:02) FIRST ROUND NIGHTMARE (26:19) REGULAR SEASON DARLINGS (34:35) PUNCHER'S CHANCE (54:25) FLAWED THREATS (1:05:27) THE FAVORITES (1:15:30)

Let's discuss all things trade deadline, including a look at this year's moves versus last year's (0:50), the Knicks loading up with Bojan Bogdanovic (3:28), the Thunder adding Gordon Hayward (14:22), Buddy Hield to the 76ers (21:16), the Mavs emptying their draft cupboard for a pair of role players (25:15), the Wolves (35:11), Celtics (37:03), Suns (38:45), and Bucks (42:09) adding key bench piec...

Let’s discuss Milwaukee’s shocking move to fire Adrian Griffin, including why they did it and if it was a good move (0:49), plus the Doc Rivers rumors (16:18). Then, Terry Rozier is dealt to Miami for Kyle Lowry, we’ll talk through what Rozier brings to the Heat (21:00), where Miami falls as a contender (29:28), and Charlotte’s side of the deal (31:50). Finally, Joel Embiid dropped 70 points in a...

Let’s discuss Pascal Siakam being traded to the Pacers and how he will improve the team (0:54), how Indiana did value-wise (14:01), and how close this puts the Pacers to contention (19:08). Then we’ll move to the Raptors’ side of things with how they did in this deal (25:22), before deep-diving into the mismanagement of assets in Toronto’s front office since their 2019 title run (29:45).

Let's discuss Ja Morant's season-ending injury and if it's a blessing in disguise (0:57), if the Clippers can actually win the West (9:38), and the issues with the Suns (26:40), Warriors (37:24), and Lakers (47:44).

Let's discuss the out-of-nowhere trade of OG Anunoby to the Knicks for RJ Barrett and Immanuel Quickley, including how he fits in with this Knicks team (0:45), where they now stand as a contender (12:57), and Toronto’s outlook moving forward (18:16).

Let's discuss Draymond's latest antics that have led to an indefinite suspension (1:16), where that leaves the struggling Warriors overall (9:15), Giannis' huge 64-point game that led to a post-game scuffle between two budding rivals (20:48), the Clippers finally starting to put things together with Harden (29:05), the atrocities that are the Pistons (36:18), Spurs (44:52), and Wizards (48:22), an...

Let's discuss the Lakers winning the inaugural in-season tournament with LeBron taking home the MVP (0:48), Tyrese Haliburton's coming out party and the up-and-coming Pacers (15:00), Zion's bizarre physical decline (26:16), the Buck's defensive issues (33:23), quick notes on the Celtics and Suns (39:39), and an overall evaluation of the NBA's first in-season tournament (44:08).

Let's play a little game called Sample Size Roulette, where I answer whether or not the sample size is big enough to say that... the Sixers are better without Harden (1:35), the Jeremy Sochan at point guard experiment is a failure (8:30), the Bucks regret trading for Dame (15:03), the Lakers offseason was overrated (23:35), the Wolves are legit contenders in the West (31:10), the Suns are pretende...

Let's discuss James Harden FINALLY being traded to the Clippers, including how he fits in with the current Clippers roster (3:31), where they fit in as contenders (14:00), where this leaves the new-look Sixers (20:38), and what their next move might be (26:58).

Let's discuss the NBA season FINALLY kicking off, starting with Jokic and the Nuggets beating up on the Lakers on their ring night (1:10) and Devin Booker leading the Suns over the Warriors (22:31).

Let's discuss Jrue Holiday's arrival in Boston and what that does for this year's Celtics team (1:00), Portland's ever-evolving haul for Dame and new young core (26:53), and the overall outlook for the East and teams like Philadelphia and Miami that missed out Holiday (33:53).