The Sean Jones NBA Show

Let's discuss the shocking 3-team blockbuster deal between the Bucks, Blazers and Suns that sent Dame Lillard to Milwaukee. We'll start off with what this means for the Bucks both this season and beyond (1:38), how the Blazers did with their return and examine their young core (17:29), how this affects the Suns depth and rotation (28:09), the fallout of Miami failing to get this done (37:35), and...

Let's discuss Damian Lillard FINALLY requesting a trade out of Portland with his eyes set on Miami (0:58), the Warriors re-signing Draymond Green (11:56), the Mavs retaining Kyrie Irving and bringing in Grant Williams (17:42), and the Bucks running it back with Middleton and Brook Lopez (24:59). Then we move to some of the biggest overpays, starting off with Houston's big signings of Fred VanVleet...

Let's discuss James Harden unexpectedly opting into his contract and then subsequently asking for a trade (0:55), CP3's fit on the Warriors after they swapped him for Jordan Poole (13:42), the Celtics trading their heart and soul for Porzingis, with Memphis acquiring Marcus Smart in a 3-teamer (24:43), John Collins is FINALLY traded, and it's not for much (42:02), NBA Draft winners (50:32) and los...

Let's preview the 2023 NBA Draft, by looking back at recent NBA draft history (0:52). Then I will go through the projected lottery picks and project each of them as either an all-stars, a role player, or a bust (5:25). Then I will wrap up with 5 non-lottery picks that I really like and think could be draft day steals (1:02:39).

Let's discuss the Suns shocking the league by trading for Bradley Beal, including, why I was initially against this deal (0:50), addressing the common concerns and what made me come around on it being a good move for the Suns (6:22), and the championship-or-bust pressure this puts on them moving forward (29:05). Then I'll shift over to the Wizards' side of things, with how Washington's previous re...

Let's do a quick recap on Denver's championship clinching Game 5 (1:03), discuss how the Nuggets were able to win the Finals (10:46), where Jokic stands as an all-time player (23:00), where this title run stacks up historically (26:22), and if the Nuggets have any chance at repeating (30:30). Then we will shift over to the Miami side to discuss what went wrong for the Heat (35:04), how Jimmy Butle...

Let's do a quick recap of Game 1 (1:05) and Game 2 (5:49) of the NBA Finals, then I'll discuss adjustments that both teams made from Game 1 to Game 2 (14:17), additional adjustments I would like to see both team's make for the remainder of the series (27:03), and my outlook and picks for the rest of the series (33:00).

Let's discuss how the Heat were able to continue their improbable run (1:04), the ugly end to the Celtics' season (17:30), the Nuggets continuing to dominate the playoffs (37:15), and the Lakers' running out of gas (53:38). Then I'll cover the Heat-Nuggets NBA Finals outlook and who will win the series (1:06:51).

Let's discuss the Tatum and the Celtics advancing despite their inconsistencies (1:00), the 76ers' yearly choke job (12:40), the Nuggets' impressive series win over Phoenix (27:21), why the Suns lost and where that leaves them going into the offseason (32:59), the Lakers' group effort in taking down the Warriors (44:10), what happened to Golden State and if their dynasty is over (50:43), the Heat'...

Let's discuss Jimmy Butler and the Heat's complete offensive revival (0:54), the Buck's embarrassing choke job (5:05), the fraudulent Cavs tricking us all (18:40), how the Knicks were able to prevail, but why they should be cautiously optimistic (24:52), a Heat vs. Knicks outlook (32:40), the weird anti-Sixers discourse (34:01), the Celtics inconsistencies (35:45), and who will take advantage of t...

Let's talk all things 2022-23 NBA playoffs, as I made my picks for every series. Starting in the East with Bucks vs. Heat (2:55), Celtics vs. Hawks (5:38), 76ers vs. Nets (6:58), Cavs vs. Knicks (8:24), then the East second round (12:22), and ECF (16:43). Then in the West I go through Nuggets vs. Wolves (19:26), Grizzlies vs. Lakers (21:43), Kings vs. Warriors (25:44), Suns vs. Clippers (29:32), t...

Let's talk through each of the major awards, including MVP (0:55), Defensive Player of the Year (14:08), Most Improved Player (19:41), 6th Man of the Year (27:23), Rookie of the Year (34:03), Coach of the Year (39:36), and Clutch Player of the Year (42:19). Then we go through 1st Team (47:42), 2nd Team (49:00), and 3rd Team (51:46) All-NBA Teams, as well as the biggest snubs (56:40).

Let's talk the Mavs' total collapse post-deadline and who is most at fault (1:06), a rundown of how the teams at the top of the East stack up and how they're trending, particularly the Cavs (18:10), Sixers (20:55), Celtics (29:39), and Bucks (34:58), a totally crowded Western conference playoff situation that changes by the day, most notably with the Lakers (40:34), Warriors (44:09), and Clippers...

Let's talk instant reaction to the NBA trade deadline. KD is finally traded to Phoenix (0:55), Kyrie teams up with Luka (22:49), Lakers-Wolves-Jazz 3-teamer (27:49), Crowder to Bucks (36:32), Clips, Grizzlies, and Nuggets Deals (38:18), Blazers' Soft Sell (45:44), Poeltl Reunion (52:22), Smaller Deals (55:27), and Buy-out Guys (57:47).

Let's talk instant reaction to the All-Star selections (0:49), Kyrie requesting a trade and a few potential destinations (11:20), and then have some fun with the trade machine and stir up some fake trade ideas ahead of next week's deadline (22:17).

Let's talk through where all 30 teams stand in terms of contention at the midway point of the season. I break down the following tiers: Lottery Contenders (1:33), Pretender (2:56), Quasi-Contenders (15:02), Contenders (23:26), and Favorites (42:26).

Since we've reached the midway point of the season, let's hand out some mid-season superlatives. Part 2 focuses on players, with the following honors: Best Players (0:41) Best Offseason Addition (5:21) Biggest Leap (11:08) Biggest Fall From Grace (16:28) Biggest Surprise (21:22) Best Bounce Back Season (26:36) Most Underrated Player (33:15) Most Disappointing Season (38:38) Best In-Season Turnarou...

Since we've reached the midway point of the season, let's hand out some mid-season superlatives. Part 1 focuses on teams, with the following honors: Best Team (1:28) Biggest Surprise (5:52) Biggest Disappointment (12:52) Most Dysfunctional Team (20:30) Best Turnaround (27:20) Team That Should Blow It Up (35:30) Best Tank Job (42:16)

Let's talk the Pelican's 2-game mini-sweep of the Suns from this past weekend and if the their recent hot streak is sustainable (1:24), why the Suns have been struggling and what that means for their rest-of-season outlook (14:50), the Celtics dominant start to the season led by Tatum playing at an MVP level (31:25), and then wrap up with some quick hitters on a few noteworthy teams thus far in th...

Let's talk early season observations as we examine where teams stand after 10-15 games. We'll touch on struggling teams like the Sixers, Warriors, and Wolves, as well as teams off to hot starts like the Cavs, Jazz, and Bucks.

Let's go all the way back to 2018-2019 and see how the Nets built a championship roster from scratch before a series of unforeseen events has led to their implosion as an organization. Where do they go from here?

Let's preview every Eastern Conference team, discuss reasons for optimism and pessimism, talk floors and ceilings, and then predict the standings and records for each team.

Let's preview every Western Conference team, discuss reasons for optimism and pessimism, talk floors and ceilings, and then predict the standings and records for each team.

Let's talk 10 scenarios for the upcoming season that might be more likely to happen than the average fan thinks. Which teams will be better and worse than expected? Who is the first coach fired? How hard will teams tank? And who will cement themselves as a top-15 player all-time by season's end? Listen to find out.

Let's talk the Donovan Mitchell trade to Cleveland (0:53), what it means for the Cavs (1:51), where the Jazz go next (20:01), the Knicks' decision to pass on Mitchell and keep their assets (29:01), and a short rant about NBA front offices' over-obsession with draft picks (41:33).