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94:25

Stock Up, Stock Down on Playoff Teams, Jenkins Fired,...

The Sean Jones NBA Show ·

2025/04/04

Let's start by discussing Memphis' shocking firing of Taylor Jenkins (1:25), before doing a stock up, stock down exercise on some of the hottest and coldest teams in the NBA right, including stock up on the Pacers (14:07), stock down on the Cavs (21:25), stock up on the Celtics (25:21), stock down on the Nuggets (30:48), stock up on the Wolves (38:32), stock down on the Grizzlies (44:30), stock up on the Warriors (53:04), stock down on the Bucks (1:01:16), stock up on the Clippers (1:07:13), and

131:53

NBA Contender Tiers: Post-All-Star Break Edition

The Sean Jones NBA Show ·

2025/03/04

Let's take a step back and discuss the championship contention landscape as a whole by ranking and tiering all 30 teams into groups based on their current likelihood of contending. The tiers are as follows:Tier 8 - Duke Season Ticket Holders (1:52)Tier 7 - To Tank, Or Not To Tank (13:37)Tier 6 - The Ceiling Is The Floor (26:17)Tier 5 - Year From Hell (37:17)Tier 4 - Probably Still A Year Away (52:09)Tier 3 - Flawed, But Can't Rule Out (1:10:28)Tier 2 - Fully In The Mix (1:36:32)Tier 1 - The

41:22

A Disaster Suns Season with Gerald Bourguet + Wemby...

The Sean Jones NBA Show ·

2025/02/21

Sean is joined by Gerald Bourguet of PHNX Sports to discuss everything surrounding the Phoenix Suns and the disaster season they've had so far, coming from someone that's covered the Suns for many years. Starting with why the Suns have been so much worse this season despite appearing to be better on paper than last year (1:32), some potential adjustments to the rotation that we'd like to see (11:55), if there is any level of optimism for the rest of Phoenix's season (22:02), and what changes the

77:59

Luka Lakers Early Returns with Harrison Faigen

The Sean Jones NBA Show ·

2025/02/16

Sean is joined by Harrison Faigen of SB Nation to discuss everything surrounding the Lakers and early returns on the Luka Doncic addition coming from someone who has covered the Lakers for many years. Starting with Harrison's initial reaction to the deal (1:58), what we've seen fit-wise out of the small sample of Luka playing next to LeBron (11:46), the Mark Williams trade that was rescinded and has left the Lakers center-less (23:57), if the Lakers can legitimately contend this season as currently

71:33

Trade Deadline Reaction: Fox to Spurs, Jimmy to...

The Sean Jones NBA Show ·

2025/02/08

Let's discuss all the (non-Luka Doncic) moves that happened at this year's NBA trade deadline, including De'Aaron Fox joining forces with Wemby in San Antonio (0:58), Jimmy Butler finally getting moved to the Warriors (15:07), the Lakers adding Mark Williams to round out their rotation (27:42), the Bucks shipping out Khris Middleton for Kyle Kuzma (37:30), Brandon Ingram to the Raptors (47:11), De'Andre Hunter to the Cavs (54:27), Bogdan Bogdanovic to the Clippers (57:39), and the Suns dumping

34:21

MAVS TRADE LUKA TO THE LAKERS IN A STUNNER

The Sean Jones NBA Show ·

2025/02/02

Let's discuss maybe the most shocking trade in NBA history, with Luka Doncic being dealt unprompted to the Lakers in the prime of his career for Anthony Davis. Starting off with the Mavs side of things and trying to understand why they would make this move and what their short- and long-term outlook is now in a post-Luka world (0:48). Then, moving to the Lakers side to understand how adding Luka changes both their current team and their future, including what moves might follow this one in order to

73:28

2025 All-Star Picks + The Suns Loading Up

The Sean Jones NBA Show ·

2025/01/22

Let's discuss the Phoenix Suns flipping their unprotected 2031 first round pick for three additional firsts, in what could be a precursor deal for a bigger move... cough Jimmy Butler cough (1:09). Then, Sean goes through the Eastern Conference to pick his All-Star starters (10:48) and reserves (21:40), as well as his Western Conference starters (48:14) and reserves (56:00).

94:31

Favorites in the East, OKC’s Biggest Threats, & Trade...

The Sean Jones NBA Show ·

2025/01/16

Sean is joined by Nick Walas—from Words With Walas—to discuss the contender picture in the East, including if the Celtics are still the favorites despite their recent semi-struggles, if the Cavs' regular season dominance can translate to the postseason, and which teams can really win the East (1:35). Then, we move out West to discuss the group of teams tightly compacted behind OKC, including which teams we view as the biggest threats to the Thunder, if the Rockets and Grizzlies are legit, and which

56:23

Jimmy Butler Asks Out & Bradley Beal is Benched

The Sean Jones NBA Show ·

2025/01/07

Let's discuss the recent news of Jimmy Butler formally asking for a trade, including how we got to this point with him and Miami and which side is more at fault for the ugly breakup (1:16), then we'll look at every possible Jimmy destination and what a deal with each team might look like (13:51). Next, with the Suns plummeting, they've decide to shake up their lineup by benching Bradley Beal and Jusuf Nurkic. I'll discuss what's led to their struggles, if this adjustment was the right move, and if

68:44

Bucks Win the NBA Cup + Jimmy Butler Trade Rumors

The Sean Jones NBA Show ·

2024/12/20

Let's discuss the Bucks' dominant win over the Thunder en route to winning the 2024 NBA Cup (1:21), the Bucks' turning their season around (3:36), the Thunder's flaws exposed (19:09), the Hawks’ (27:56) and Rockets’ (36:30) impressive runs to the semi-Finals, and overall thoughts on the successes and failures of the NBA Cup as a concept (41:31). Then, Dennis Schroder is dealt to the Warriors (47:58) and the Jimmy Butler rumors (52:29) with reported interest in Golden State (54:32), Dallas (56:43),

79:37

Sample Size Roulette with Early Trends

The Sean Jones NBA Show ·

2024/11/23

Let's play another edition of my annual game called Sample Size Roulette, where I answer whether or not the sample size is big enough to say that... the 76ers' season is already over (0:54), the Knicks resoundingly won the Towns trade (10:47), the Cavaliers can actually make the NBA Finals (19:15), Tyrese Haliburton is just bad now (31:13), the Warriors are legitimate contending threats in the West (37:12), the Rockets are locks to make the playoffs in the West (45:38), both Paolo Banchero and Franz

74:06

Early NBA Season 'This or That'

The Sean Jones NBA Show ·

2024/11/01

Only 4-to-5 games into the season, let's play a little game of 'This or That', where I pose a question and decide between two teams to answer it. Including, which struggling team is in bigger trouble to start the season, the Nuggets or Bucks? (0:51) Which young team is a more serious threat to contend in the East, the Magic or Cavs? (19:10). Which head coach has had a greater impact on their new team, JJ Redick or Mike Budenholzer? (33:29) Which team has created greater separate in their respective

84:26

10 Semi-Bold Season Predictions + Official 2024-25...

The Sean Jones NBA Show ·

2024/10/22

Let's discuss 10 semi-bold predictions for the upcoming NBA season, including:-The Clippers will be a bottom-3 team in the West (1:32)-The Hawks will make the postseason (7:51)-The Celtics will lose in the second round (14:44)-The Pelicans will trade Brandon Ingram midseason for a starting center (21:28)-The Bucks will make the NBA Finals (26:53)-Reed Sheppard will replace Jalen Green in the Rockets' starting lineup (35:22)-The Suns will be a top-3 seed in the West (40:34)-The Mavericks will lose in

134:41

Part 2: NBA Preseason Contender Tiers (Tiers 1-4)

The Sean Jones NBA Show ·

2024/10/18

Let's wrap up the preseason contender tiers. In part 2, I'll cover the following tiers:Tier 4 - NON-SERIOUS PLAYOFF TEAMS (0:53)15) Orlando Magic (3:06)14) New Orleans Pelicans (10:13)13) Los Angeles Lakers (19:41)12) Cleveland Cavaliers (27:22)11) Indiana Pacers (34:44)10) Memphis Grizzlies (42:16)Tier 3 - SLEEPING GIANT (50:14)9) Phoenix Suns (51:16)Tier 2 - IF THE BALL BOUNCES OUR WAY (1:00:52)8) Minnesota Timberwolves (1:02:02)7) Dallas Mavericks (1:10:07)6) Philadelphia 76ers (1:21:19)5) New

66:58

Part 1: NBA Preseason Contender Tiers (Tiers 5-8)

The Sean Jones NBA Show ·

2024/10/17

Let's start the 2024-25 NBA season preview--kicking off with some preseason contender tiers. In part 1, I'll cover the following tiers:Tier 8 - HAVE TANKATHON BOOKMARKED (1:21)30) Brooklyn Nets (2:17)29) Washington Wizards (4:59)28) Portland Trail Blazers (8:16)27) Detroit Pistons (11:40)26)Utah Jazz (15:05)Tier 7 - GEOGRAPHICAL BENEFICIARIES (18:08)25) Toronto Raptors (19:18)24) Chicago Bulls (23:21)23) Charlotte Hornets (27:31)22) Atlanta Hawks (30:16)Tier 6 - I MIGHT REGRET THIS (35:27)21) San

36:18

Towns Traded to the Knicks and Randle Headed to...

The Sean Jones NBA Show ·

2024/09/30

Let's discuss the blockbuster deal between the Minnesota Timberwolves and the New York Knicks involving Karl-Anthony Towns and Julius Randle, starting with the trade parameters (0:58), then discussing the Knicks' side of the deal (2:58), and then looking at the Wolves' perspective (22:44).

89:33

PG is a 76er, ‘Nova Knicks, Pels Add Dejounte,...

The Sean Jones NBA Show ·

2024/07/02

Let's discuss the recent transaction frenzy with all the biggest free agent signing and trades. First, Paul George signs with the 76ers, what that means for Philadelphia as a contender, and Daryl Morey's patience winning once again (0:55). Then, what PG's departure means for the Clippers moving forward in the short and long term (14:56). Next, Mikal Bridges joins his former Villanova teammates in New York in a intra-city blockbuster, looking at this trade both in a vacuum and within context, and

112:06

2024 NBA Draft Preview: Picking Busts, Role Players,...

The Sean Jones NBA Show ·

2024/06/26

Let's discuss the 2024 NBA draft, starting with a quick discussion on the weak 2024 class overall (0:55). Then, I'll go through each of the projected lottery picks with a scouting reports, player comps, and will decide if each player will be a bust, role player, or all-star:1. Zaccharie Risacher (9:07)2. Alexandre Sarr (15:57)3. Reed Sheppard (23:10)4. Donovan Clingan (30:06)5. Matas Buzelis (34:52)6. Stephon Castle (40:16)7. Cody Williams (45:48)8. Dalton Knecht (50:23)9. Devin Carter (55:29)10

86:27

The Boston Celtics Are 2023-24 NBA Champions

The Sean Jones NBA Show ·

2024/06/21

Let's discuss the Celtics defeating the Mavericks in game 5 to officially win the 2023-24 championship, starting with a quick game 5 recap (1:00). Then, the biggest keys to Boston's victory and the impressive performance of the entire team throughout their run (6:38), a Finals MVP discussion (36:05), a rundown of the all-time great and truly historic season that the Celtics put together (42:45), and if Boston could turn into a dynasty, or at the very least, a repeat (50:02). Then, the biggest

47:48

Mavs Blow Out the Celtics in Game 4 to Extend the Series

The Sean Jones NBA Show ·

2024/06/17

Let's discuss the Mavericks blowing out Boston to extend the NBA Finals and make it a 3-1 lead for the Celtics, starting with a quick game recap (1:02). Then, Luka's improved defensive effort that allowed Dallas to excel on that end (7:13), the Kyrie adjustment that has gotten him back on track (15:26), the Dallas role players finally stepping up (18:42), and some lineup tweaks for Jason Kidd to consider (26:00). Next, the Celtics noticeably missing Porzingis (28:58), their stagnant

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