NBA Hang Time

NBA Hang Time continues to pay tribute to its longtime host Sekou Smith. His former Hang Time co-hosts Rick Fox and Lang Whitaker reflect on their bond that formed into a brotherhood. The Athletic writer Marcus Thompson and Miami Heat Courtside Reporter Jason Jackson discuss the impact Sekou had on their personal lives. Yahoo Sports writer Chris Haynes and NBA TV analyst Dennis Scott share why Sekou put such an emphasis on professionalism and telling the truth. The outpouring of love continues with a collection of messages from around the league. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NBA Hang Time continues to pay tribute to its longtime host Sekou Smith. The Undefeated's Marc Spears & writer / host Jemele Hill share stories and fond memories of their friend and colleague. Young, rising talent The Ringer's Logan Murdock & Bleacher Report's Master Tesfatsion discuss how Sekou inspired and encouraged them. The outpouring of love continues with a collection of messages from around the league. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NBA Hang Time pays tribute to its longtime host Sekou Smith with a pair of conversations between his friends and colleagues: NBA.com's John Schuhmann & The Boston Globe's Gary Washburn and NBA.com's Shaun Powell & The Athletic's David Aldridge. The outpouring of love continues with a collection of messages from around the league. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael Grady, courtside reporter for the YES network joins the NBA Hang Time podcast to talk about the dynamic duo of Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant. Michael sheds light on Kyrie's “personal leave”, the depth of the Nets bench and how they need to improve defensively if they hope to go deep in the playoffs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Boston Globe NBA writer Gary Washburn hops on the Hang Time podcast to shed light on his experience traveling with the Boston Celtics, how Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum have evolved on and off the court and what it will take for the Celtics to get the NBA Finals.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Los Angeles Spark and NBA on TNT analyst Candace Parker joins the Hang Time podcast to discuss the justice movement the WNBA is driving forward. Candace shares her thoughts on how Becky Hammon served as the first woman head coach for the San Antonio Spurs, how the WNBA is the "majority of the minority in this country" and the evolution of the game. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Logan Murdock of The Ringer kicks off the 2021 Hang Time podcast with his initial reaction to Stephen Curry's career high 62 points. Logan touches on how social media pressured Steph into such an incredible performance, how the rise of social media plays into the spontaneity of basketball and the importance of players utilizing their platform for social justice. Sekou and NBA writer John Schuhmann reflects on his Power Rankings for the week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NBA Hall of Famer and NBATV analyst, Gary Payton, “The Glove” hops on the Hang Time podcast to talk his thoughts on the Clippers losing by 50 points, the shortened season and why he thinks the NBA is still “soft”. NBA.com writer John Schuhmann dives into his Power Rankings for this week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bleacher Report on-air talent and senior writer Master Tesfatsion reacts to the games from Opening Night and how the dynamic duo of Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant will be impossible to stop this season. Master shares why he's excited for the continuation of the Luka domination in Dallas, why this is Luka's era of NBA basketball and what he's looking forward to with the Christmas day games.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NBA writer John Schuhmann talks early season power rankings with Sekou Smith. They dive into their favorite teams heading into the season and which teams they expect to make a big splash. John shares some concerns for Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons and why the Portland Trailblazers will finish the season as one of the top four teams in the West. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NBA Hall of Famer Dominique Wilkins joins the Hang Time podcast to talk about why the Atlanta Hawks might surprise some people in this upcoming season, Trae Young's leadership and what it's like to be a generational player. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Miami Heat sportscaster and writer Jason Jackson previews the Eastern Conference on this newest addition of NBA Hang Time. Jason sheds light on who he sees making the Finals, why the Nets have his interest and why the Bucks have so much to prove this season. Jason also picks his Eastern conference award recipients.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With NBA Opening Night quickly approaching, NBA Champion Channing Frye joins the Hang Time podcast to preview the Western Conference. Channing talks about his favorite to come out of the Western Conference, sleeper teams in the West and individual Western Conference award selections. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

LA Times sports reporter Brad Turner hops on the Hang Time podcast to talk about the big splashes the Lakers made in NBA free agency. Brad sheds light on the growing tension between Lakers and Clippers after the Lakers acquired Montrezl Harrell. He also mentions how Magic Johnson, Rob Pelinka and Jeanie Buss are a triple-threat…oh yeah and Brad wants some damn respect! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NBA Champion, former Spurs and French international star point guard, Tony Parker talks with Sekou about his newest book "Beyond All My Dreams". Tony reflects on his experience as the first European point guard, the evolution of the international player in the NBA, his favorite championship run and how being a champion in the NBA was one of his biggest dreams.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andy Katz joins Sekou to talk everything NBA draft related on this special episode of NBA Hang Time. Andy shares who he thinks will go number one and who might fall to the later rounds. Sekou and Andy discuss how the pandemic and early start to the NBA season will affect this rookie class in the future. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NBA Hall of Fame inductee, former Detroit Pistons guard and former mayor of Detroit, Michigan, Dave Bing joins Sekou Smith to discuss the release of his newest book “Attacking the Rim”. Dave talks about how his style of basketball would allow him to play in the NBA today, why he had to be a mentor to the younger players in the league and how he ended up as the Mayor of Detroit and the owner of his own company. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former NBA, WNBA and collegiate basketball coach Paul Westhead talks with Sekou about the release of his new book, The Speed Game. Paul sheds light on the resistance he faced from his players and other coaches about fast-break basketball and his experience coaching basketball legends.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New York City sports journalist Harvey Araton joins Sekou on this episode to discuss his newest book “Our Last Season”. Henry dives into how a friendly relationship with a New York Knicks fan turned into a lifelong friendship. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Members of the Turner Sports family, Morgann Mitchell and Jonathan Scott join the Hang Time podcast to talk about their experience in the Orlando bubble. Morgann dives into why she asks those thought provoking questions to the players, the importance of protecting Black women and how her NBA background has made her comfortable talking to just about anyone in the league about anything. Jonathan Scott has spent over 100 days in the bubble and he talks about his unique experience being one of the first people in Orlando and his mindset coming in. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NBA Deputy Commissioner Mark Tatum joins Sekou to talk about the thoroughness and the amount of planning he went through to make the bubble possible. Mark sheds light on his approach to social equity and what he will tell his family and friends about his bubble experience. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NBA Hall of Famer and Godfather of free agency, Spencer Haywood discusses with Sekou about his upcoming book, The Spencer Haywood Rule. Spencer talks NBA Finals, the importance of passing stories down and how the NBA wouldn't be where it is today without him. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Senior NBA writer for The Undefeated, Marc Spears talks with Sekou about the crucial blow the Miami Heat took after losing Bam Adebayo and Goran Dragic to injuries after Game 1 of the NBA Finals, the people behind the scenes who made the Bubble possible and the NBA's approach to hiring more Black head coaches.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Steve Smith hops on the Hang Time podcast to talk how the Miami Heat expected to be in the Finals since the beginning of the season, the Los Angeles Clippers moving on from Doc Rivers and how Sekou is keeping his bike for the rest of the finals.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Yahoo Sports' Senior NBA Insider Chris Haynes joins Sekou to look at the Finals matchup between the Miami Heat and Los Angeles Lakers. He discusses LeBron's legacy, why Anthony Davis vs Bam Adebayo is the battle he's looking forward to and how his NBA bubble bike crew is keeping him sane in these last weeks. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Writer and sports psychologist Brian Levenson, hops on the Hang Time podcast to talk about the link between mental health and mental preparation, his book “Shift Your Mind” and why it's so important to listen, accept and reflect in these times that we are living in. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NBA on TNT sideline reporter Brian Anderson shares what it's like to call games in the bubble, how the players are playing at an incredibly high level and LeBron's comments about not being named MVP. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NBA on TNT sideline reporter Rebecca Haarlow talks with Sekou about the importance of Gordon Hayward for the Celtics to take control of their series, how we're seeing the Heat flourish with Andre Iguodala and Jae Crowder on the floor and why Jimmy Butler will come out with a statement performance in Game 4. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Boston Globe NBA writer, Gary Washburn talks with Sekou about the Celtics collapse during Game 2 and react to the interviews from Jaylen Brown, Jayson Tatum and Kemba Walker about the screaming that took place in the Celtics locker room postgame. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NBA on TNT color analyst Chris Webber talks with Sekou about the shocking performance from the Los Angeles Clippers in their Game 7 defeat to the Denver Nuggets, how the Bubble is an equalizer and why LeBron James is built for the bubble. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NBA on TNT sideline reporter Allie LaForce sits with Sekou to talk about life in the bubble, how the Nuggets have played with a chip on their shoulder all postseason, how Kawhi Leonard has stepped up as a vocal leader on and off the court and how she's looking forward to not getting cut off by the rope when the champion hoists that Larry O'Brien trophy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NBA.com writer John Schuhmann joins Sekou Smith to react to the best sounds of the week from the NBA. Both Sekou and John dive into Steve Nash's press conference as the Brooklyn Nets new head coach, Kevin Durant's thoughts regarding Steve Nash, Michael Porter Jr.'s remarks about what the Nuggets need to do differently and Anthony Davis's reaction to some unexpected guests who interrupted one of his interviews.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stan Van Gundy joins Sekou Smith to discuss what makes this Heat team so special and why Erik Spoelstra is finally getting the credit he deserves as a coach. Stan explains why the Clippers have the most depth out of any team and how Jamal Murray, Donovan Mitchell and Jaylen Brown are must-watch television.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NBA on TNT sports announcer Kevin Harlan joins Sekou on the Hang Time podcast to discuss his experience calling games without fans, how the Miami Heat have caught his eye and how these playoffs are some of the best basketball games we've ever seen.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sekou dives into OG Anunoby's game winning buzzer beater from Game 3 of the Boston Celtics and Toronto Raptors matchup and reacts to the postgame interviews of Jaylen Brown and OG Anunoby.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bleacher Report's Taylor Rooks describes to Sekou how she strives to tell the stories that we don't always see on tv. Taylor shares how she asks the tough questions and how the emotional interviews of Donovan Mitchell, Fred Vanvleet and Doc Rivers were the most moving for her. She explains why the Houston Rockets know there are no excuses when it comes to winning their crucial game 7 matchup with the Oklahoma City Thunder. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NBA on TNT's reporter Jared Greenberg joins Sekou Smith to talk about the emotional Game 6 interview from Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray and how he has grown into a vocal leader on and off the court. Jared shares how Chris Paul has impacted the Thunder and how NBA teams are approaching social activism for the remainder of the playoffs.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the NBA regular season comes to a close, Sekou Smith and Senior NBA Writer for The Undefeated, Marc Spears joins from the bubble to recap the latest NBA action. Marc sheds light on Damian Lillard's incredible performances, his favorites in the East, how dangerous the Nuggets can be in the playoffs and more. Marc shares what life is like for him in Orlando and why he's excited to take Sekou fishing when he arrives! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wizards beat reporter Ava Wallace joins Sekou Smith to discuss how, despite the absence of stars John Wall and Bradley Beal, the Wizards can build on the opportunity to participate in the NBA restart through the development of their young players.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NBA analyst Jim Jackson joins Sekou Smith to discuss what the Phoenix Suns will have to do in order to find success in Orlando, the rising stardom of Devin Booker, the role Deandre Ayton will play, and who will step up for Monty Williams off the bench. We're only a few days away from the return of the 2019-20 season! Catch up on all the teams taking the floor in Orlando with our 22-team NBA restart series.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NBA TV analyst Dennis Scott joins Sekou Smith to discuss how far Aaron Gordon and the Magic can go inside the Orlando bubble, the return of Markelle Fultz and Mo Bamba and more on this episode of Hang TIme's 22-team NBA Restart series! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Senior NBA.com writer Michael C. Wright joins Sekou Smith to discuss the Spurs' quest for an NBA record 23rd-straight postseason appearance. With LaMarcus Aldridge out for the remainder of the season, do Coach Popovich & DeMar DeRozan have enough to lead an otherwise young group to the No. 8 seed in the Western Conference?  Prepare for the July 30th return of the 2019-20 season with Hang Time's NBA restart series!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pelicans play-by-play announcer Joel Meyers joins Sekou Smith to discuss New Orleans' fight for a Western Conference playoff spot and the culture David Griffin is building with his young core of Zion Williamson, Lonzo Ball & Brandon Ingram on this episode of our 22-team restart series.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Athletic's Jason Jones joins Sekou Smith to talk Sacramento as the young, 'underdog' Kings make a push for the playoffs in Orlando. Can De'Aaron Fox lead this group into the No. 8 seed? Can Buddy Hield continue to make a splash off the bench? All of this and more in today's episode of Hang Time's 22-team NBA Restart series!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NBA.com's John Schuhmann joins Sekou Smith to discuss what the depleted Brooklyn Nets hope to get out of Orlando, how Caris LeVert can use this trip as an opportunity to shine, and what the future holds with Kyrie and KD at the helm.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Grind City Media's Lang Whitaker joins Sekou Smith to discuss the young, hungry Grizzlies, the Rookie of the Year frontrunner Ja Morant, the potential of Jaren Jackson Jr. and more. We're taking a look at all 22 teams featured in the league's return during our daily NBA restart series!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NBA Champion Quinn Buckner joins Sekou Smith to discuss the status of Victor Oladipo and Malcolm Brogdon, why rebounding is the key to success for Indiana, what he's expecting from Domantas Sabonis in Orlando and more on the Indiana Pacers episode of our 22-team NBA restart series!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NBA Champion Channing Frye joins Sekou Smith to talk Blazers and give his unique perspective on the NBA restart, including the type of preparation and focus he believes it will take to win under these circumstances. Channing explains why he thinks Damian Lillard can lead his team to a first-round victory over the Lakers, why CJ McCollum is the X-factor and more on this episode of Hang Time's 22-team restart series.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Celtics Courtside Reporter Abby Chin joins Sekou Smith to discuss the chemistry of Boston's young tandem Jayson Tatum & Jaylen Brown, the leadership style of Kemba Walker and why the Celtics are poised to make it out of the East in Orlando.  We're taking a look at each and every team involved in the league's return during our 22-team series leading up to the NBA restart on July 30!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NBA.com's Shaun Powell joins Sekou Smith to discuss the Los Angeles Clippers' quest for a championship in Orlando. Will Kawhi Leonard win a title with his third NBA franchise? Will Paul George complete the ultimate comeback story? Do the Clippers have what it takes to beat their crosstown rival Lakers? All of these topics and more on this episode of Hang Time's 22-team NBA restart series!    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Athletic's Tony Jones joins Sekou Smith to break down the current state of Donovan Mitchell and Rudy Gobert's relationship, Utah's game plan to replace Bojan Bogdanovic's production, Mike Conley's veteran leadership and more on this episode of Hang Time's 22-team NBA Restart series!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.