Insiders Sports Podcast

Basketball Insiders publisher Steve Kyler talks with Collin Terry of Collin Terry Basketball about his journey from the Final Four to becoming a G-League coach to a high-level skills trainer and all the stops in between.

Basketball Insiders publisher Steve Kyler talks with NBA agent Daniel Poneman, a Partner at Beyond Athlete Management. He talks about his improbable journey to becoming a player agent, and what its like to represent players.

Basketball Insiders publisher Steve Kyler talks with Jordan Fair of Progression Daily. He talks about his journey as a high-level High School player to make his way into coaching at Lousiville and becoming an NBA Trainer.

Basketball Insiders publisher Steve Kyler talks with Xavier Silas, former player and current G-League coach about his journey and his newest project Colorado Prep. This podcast includes a surprise appearance with Spurs Legend and two-time ABA All-Star James Silas.

Basketball Insiders publish Steve Kyler catches up with Detroit Pistons’ forward John Henson. John talks about his journey to the NBA from highly ranked high schooler to college to ultimately NBA Draft pick and what its been like from there to here. There were some technical challenges so this was done over the phone, so the audio quality is not the best, but the content is great so take a listen.

Basketball Insiders publisher Steve Kyler talks with Tyler Relph of Tyler Relph Basketball. Tyler talks about his journey to becoming one of the top skill trainers in basketball and how broke into the business and how he amassed one of the biggest NBA client lists in the game.

Basketball Insiders publisher Steve Kyler catches up with Erie Bayhawks head coach Ryan Pannone. He talks about his incredible journey to becoming a head coach in the G-League and the things he has learned about making a name for yourself in basketball.

Basketball Insiders publisher Steve Kyler talks with Josh Oppenheimer long-time player, trainer and coach about his journey from high-level player, to Pro trainer to NBA coach with teams like Milwaukee, Houston and Brooklyn. This Pod is longer than normal but absolutely worth the listen.

Basketball Insiders publisher Steve Kyler talks with Memphis Tigers’ assistant coach Cody Toppert about his improbable and meteoric rise from training players in Miami to G-League coach, to NBA assistant coach and ultimately assistant coach with a major college program like Memphis.

Basketball Insiders publisher Steve Kyler catches up with Shane Larkin of Anadolu Efes of the Euroleague. He talks about his journey from being the 18th pick in the 2013 NBA Draft to being maybe the front runner for the Euroleague MVP crown this year and all of his stops in between.

Basketball Insiders publisher Steve Kyler sits down with NBA salary cap guru Larry Coon and talks through where the NBA is at and what the path forward looks like with all of the uncertainty on the horizon.

Basketball Insiders’ publisher Steve Kyler and deputy editor Spencer Davies break down the deals that got done in the opening days of free agency in the NBA.

Basketball Insiders writers Spencer Davies and Matt John discuss LeBron's struggles with the Lakers, the excellent play of Paul George, the different states of the bottom dwellers of the league, and much more!

Basketball Insiders Deputy Editor Jesse Blancarte and Writer James Blancarte evaluate the L.A. teams after the trade deadline, break down the Eastern Conference contenders, and look for the Warriors' biggest challengers.

Basketball Insiders writers David Yapkowitz and Matt John discuss the aftermath of the NBA’s trade deadline and survey the buyout market heading into the final stretch of the season.

Basketball Insiders publisher Steve Kyler and NBA writer Drew Maresca dig into the 2019 NBA Trade Deadline with a look at all 30 teams and who may or may not be on the move.

Basketball Insiders' writers Matt John and Drew Maresca discuss what happens next for the Pacers with Victor Oladipo out, the impending implosion in Memphis, what the recent Carmelo trade means for his future, plus much more!

Basketball Insiders writers Ben Nadeau and Drew Maresca chat about the Nets and Knicks heading in opposite directions, check in on key injuries and then name some under-the-radar All-Stars for 2018-19 -- plus more!

Basketball Insiders' writer Matt John and Jordan Hicks discuss what's been holding the Jazz back, where Minnesota goes after firing Tom Thibodeau, the ongoing tension in Philadelphia, and much more!

Basketball Insiders writers Ben Nadeau and Matt John debate between Spencer Dinwiddie and D’Angelo Russell, where Bradley Beal might end up and if the Celtics, Jazz or Rockets need to make a trade -- plus more!

Basketball Insiders writers David Yapkowitz and Spencer Davies look at the Wizards' laundry list of problems and young Sixers that can't catch a break. Plus, an overview of why the Los Angeles Clippers, Memphis Grizzlies and Sacramento Kings have succeeded, along with a preview of LeBron's return to Cleveland.

Basketball Insiders reporters Spencer Davies and David Yapkowitz break down Duke basketball’s star freshmen trio, discuss Tyson Chandler’s impact on the Los Angeles Lakers, and share their thoughts on the early surprises, both good and bad, of the NBA season.

Basketball Insiders Deputy Editor Jesse Blancarte and Writer Benny Nadeau discuss the red hot Milwaukee Bucks, struggling Rockets, Wizards and Lakers, and the firing of Tyronn Lue.

Basketball Insiders' publisher Steve Kyler and NBA writer Matt John talks about the first week of the NBA, some of the surprises, the new G-League Select contract, the NBA age limit and the fall out between Chris Paul and Rajon Rondo.

Basketball Insiders Deputy Editor Jesse Blancarte and Writer Drew Maresca discuss opening night, the ongoing Jimmy Butler situation, and rookies they find particularly interesting.

Basketball Insiders Deputy Editor Jesse Blancarte and Writer James Blancarte discuss the retirement of Spurs' star Manu Ginobili, and talk about a few interesting teams that are worth keeping an eye on heading into next season.

Basketball Insiders writer David Yapkowitz and Writer Matt John discuss the teams that are not quite losers of the summer, and some of the best free agents still available.

Basketball Insiders writer Spencer Davies and Brian Fritz dive into the the playful jabbing on social media between NBA talents, the Rockets bringing in Carmelo Anthony and Dwight Howard's trainer's comments about expanding his skill set. Plus, other noteworthy tidbits around the world of basketball.

Basketball Insiders Deputy Editor Jesse Blancarte and Writer James Blancarte discuss the Lakers and Clippers' respective offseasons, Kevin Love's contract extension with the Cavaliers and the NBA's new partnership with MGM.

Basketball Insiders reporters Spencer Davies and David Yapkowitz share their favorite standouts from the NBA Summer League in Las Vegas, discuss Jabari Parker returning to his hometown Chicago Bulls and dive into Kawhi Leonard's potential participation at Team USA mini-camp & how it affects his trade value.

Basketball Insiders publisher Steve Kyler sat down with former Hawks GM Wes Wilcox to talk about how he got into the NBA, how his career took off and ultimately how he ended up running an NBA team and more from the 2018 NBA Summer League in Las Vegas.

Basketball Insiders publisher Steve Kyler sat down with former NBA official and Referee Development Performance Director Joey Crawford to talk about his path into the NBA, his 39-year career calling NBA games, misunderstood rules and more from the 2018 NBA Summer League in Las Vegas.

Basketball Insiders publisher Steve Kyler sits down with Harrison Gaines — the agent for Lakers star Lonzo Ball and the CEO of Slash Sports and Entertainment — to talk about his path to becoming an agent, what its like to be part of the Ball Family inner circle and how he approaches the job of being a player agent.

Basketball Insiders Deputy Editor Moke Hamilton is joined by Analyst Tommy Beer to discuss Carmelo Anthony's past and what his future might look like, the New York Knicks' impressive summer league debut and some of the lessons learned from the Summer of 2018.

Basketball Insiders' Publisher Steve Kyler and NBA writer Matt John get into the big picture of LeBron and the Lakers. The massive overreaction on DeMarcus Cousins. The Kawhi Leonard situation. Damian Lillard on Twitter, Kemba Walker and Summer League standouts in Utah.

Basketball Insiders’ Publisher Steve Kyler and Senior NBA Writer and Salary Cap Guru Eric Pincus talk about the 2018 NBA draft, the teams entering the 2018 free agency period with ample salary cap cash and where some of the notable names may end up and more.

Basketball Insiders’ Publisher Steve Kyler and NBA writer David Yapkowitz talk through the 2018 NBA Draft, looking at the key players, the likely trades and more.

Basketball Insiders' Deputy Editor Moke Hamilton is joined by analyst Tommy Beer to discuss LeBron James' legacy and his pending free agency as well as that of some of his peers, the future of Luka Doncic and Trae Young, and how the 2018 NBA may look.

Basketball Insiders senior NBA writer Lang Greene and staff writer Matt John discuss the first two games in the NBA finals, what Cleveland, Toronto, and Portland should do this summer, whether DeMarcus Cousins could be a good investment for Dallas, and which players have been affected the most by Father Time this season.

Basketball Insiders editors Steve Kyler and Jesse Blancarte get into the Boston Celtics and Houston’s Rockets, LeBron James’ legacy, some NBA Draft scuttle and the NBA fortunes of LiAngelo Ball.

Basketball Insiders senior NBA writer Lang Greene and staff writer Matt John analyze the restricted free agency market, the perceived Eastern versus Western Conference talent gap, pretenders and contenders around the league, and cover the Western and Eastern Conference Finals.

Basketball Insiders Deputy Editor Jesse Blancarte and Writer James Blancarte give instant reaction to the NBA Draft Lottery, break down the Supreme Court's decision that paves the way for nationwide legalized sports gambling, and cover the Western and Eastern Conference Finals.

Lang Greene and Spencer Davies discuss everything going on around the NBA Playoffs, including the Cleveland Cavaliers surging behind LeBron. Plus, a debate between the Eastern and Western Conferences, a look into the Boston Celtics and Kawhi Leonard, and predictions of where the Oklahoma City Thunder go from here.

Basketball Insiders publisher Steve Kyler talks about the Basketball 101 program that will take place this May at The Pro Basketball Combine at IMG.

Basketball Insiders publisher Steve Kyler and NBA writer David Yapkowitz talk about the future of LeBron James in Cleveland, the Paul George situation, Kawhi Leonard and the Spurs, the future of the Blazers and the Basketball 101 program that’s part of the Professional Basketball Combine.

Basketball Insiders deputy editor Jesse Blancarte and writer James Blancarte take a look at the early results of the playoffs, discuss the Kawhi Leonard situation and the announcement that G-League salaries will be increased next season.

Moke Hamilton and Tommy Beer discuss the firing of Jeff Hornacek and who the right man for the Knicks job is, whether James Harden or LeBron James is the MVP and which teams will come out of the first round of the playoffs.

After spending time with some of 2019's top draft prospects at recent events, Joel Brigham and Dennis Chambers discuss the best forthcoming prospects at Duke, North Carolina, and even the G-League.

Basketball Insiders Deputy Editor Moke Hamilton Spencer Davies discuss the Eastern and Western Conference playoffs races and whether the Cleveland Cavaliers and Golden State Warriors will win their conferences again. The duo also pay some respects to some of the most surprising teams this season.

Basketball Insiders Deputy Editor Jesse Blancarte and Writer James Blancarte break down the Western Conference playoff race and check in on the Los Angeles Clippers and Los Angeles Lakers.

[THERE IS AN ODD ARTIFACTING ON THIS PODCAST, WE APOLOGIZE FOR THE TECHNICAL ISSUE] Basketball Insiders' publisher Steve Kyler and NBA Writer Spencer "Spin" Davies talk Cleveland Cavaliers, San Antonio Spurs, the NCAA Tournament, the top of the 2018 Draft board, the Raptors and the Rockets.