Pro Basketball Talk on NBC Sports Podcast
1) Talking Magic Johnson with author of new biography Roland Lazenby
Magic Johnson is arguably the greatest point guard to ever play the game, but his impact off the court in Los Angeles and around the globe is even greater. Author Roland Lazenby discusses his new biog...Show More
2) Western Conference preview with Mark Medina
The Nuggets are the team to beat, and we break down if the Suns, Lakers, Warriors or anyone else in the West could do that and take the crown.
3) NBA season preview with betting edge
It's easy to say the Bucks or Celtics will be good, but for bettors out there where can some NBA money be made? Drew Dinsick joins to break down the season with a gambling eye.
4) World Cup semifinals, Central division preview and Erykah Badu
The USA has looked good — but also had its wakeup call — at the World Cup and we discuss this team, how Erykah Badu can tie into them, plus preview the Central Division.
5) Harden saga, Diana Taurasi, Northwest Division preview
James Harden is calling his GM a liar, but is anybody winning in this situation? Corey Robinson and Kurt Helin of NBC Sports discuss that, Diana Taurasi, Radiohead, and the Northwest Division.
6) Talking WNBA, Sixth Person of the Year love with Sun's DiJonai Carrington
Connecticut Suns' player DiJonai Carrington dropped by the podcast to talk life in Connecticut, the WNBA, the love she is getting for Sixth Player of the Year, and more.
7) Harden trade, Summer League standouts, WNBA All-Star Game
For the slow season around the NBA there was a lot to get to including where things stand with James Harden and the 76ers, notes from Summer League, in-season tournament and WNBA All-Star Game talk.
8) NBA free agency breakdown, Lillard trade talk
NBA free agency — with trades shaking up Boston and Phoenix — has come fast, with the Damian Lillard and James Harden trades looming. Plus Minnesota, Portland, Memphis — "Oof."
9) Beal trade to Suns, NBA Draft talk
One of the most fun podcasts of the season, it's a discussion of Bradley Beal to the Suns, Draymond Green's marketplace, the top 10 of the NBA Draft, and Producer Dan takes our questions.
10) Talking NBA Draft, what will Portland do with Sean Highkin
After the Spurs take Wembanyama the 2023 NBA Draft could be a Wild West of trades and unexpected moves, with Portland in the middle of it. We talk Trail Blazers and more with Sean Highkin.