The Woj Pod

Bob Myers on Jerry West

Wed, 12 Jun 2024 23:05:31 -0000

Bob Myers remembers his longtime friend, mentor, and colleague Jerry West on The Woj Pod.

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Pete Thamel on Dan Hurley

Fri, 07 Jun 2024 18:55:31 -0000

ESPN’s Pete Thamel joins The Woj Pod to take a deep inspection on the possibility of UConn coach Dan Hurley moving to the Los Angeles Lakers and the NBA.

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ESPN's Jonathan Givony and Lottery Prospect Matas Buzelis

Fri, 17 May 2024 08:02:00 -0000

ESPN NBA Draft Analyst Jonathan Givony joins The Woj Pid on Bronny James and the fight for the top of the NBA Draft including Alex Sarr, Donovan Clingan, Zaccharie Risacher, and the possibility of a Kentucky guard landing with the Spurs. Plus: A conversation with Matas Buzelis of the G League Ignite on his improbable developmental journey to the NBA Draft Lottery (21:13).

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ESPN Daily: How a Family’s Bond Saved the Jazz GM

Tue, 30 Apr 2024 09:00:00 -0000

The life of a successful NBA executive requires you to fix everything, everywhere all at once. So when Utah Jazz general manager Justin Zanik found himself in a fight for his life, he was suddenly in the unfamiliar position of needing to be fixed himself.

But this is nothing new to the resilient Zanick family who have been at the forefront of fighting diseases for their entire lives.

ESPN senior insider Adrian Wojnarowski spent time with the Zanicks and tells the story of this inspirational family and explains how they have been able to rally themselves, and others, to their cause.

You can learn more about RUN - the Rare and Undiagnosed Network at https://rareundiagnosed.org/

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Sacramento's Domantas Sabonis

Mon, 08 Apr 2024 09:01:00 -0000

The Sacramento Kings' Domantas Sabonis joins The Woj Pod to discuss his emergence into an All-NBA big man, the aura of his legendary father Arvydas, the impact of Nikola Jokic on the league's centers, cleansing himself of social media, and much more.

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Oklahoma City's Chet Holmgren

Tue, 12 Mar 2024 09:01:00 -0000

Oklahoma City Thunder star Chet Holmgren joins The Woj Pod to discuss his remarkable rookie season, the lonely road back from a season-ending injury, shaping an imagination for what he can be, the greatness of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, his history with Victor Wembanyama, and much more.

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Charlotte EVP Jeff Peterson

Thu, 07 Mar 2024 09:02:00 -0000

The Charlotte Hornets' new Executive VP of Basketball Operations Jeff Peterson joins The Woj Pod on the challenge of ending the longest playoff drought in the NBA, taking on the job at 35 years old, LaMelo Ball and Brandon Miller, his history with co-owner Rick Schnall, Kevin Durant, much more.

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Cleveland's Georges Niang

Wed, 28 Feb 2024 10:02:00 -0000

Cleveland Cavaliers forward Georges Niang joins The Woj Pod to discuss the surging Cavs, re-uniting with Donovan Mitchell, strange Sixers days with Ben Simmons, his new podcast, and much more.

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Tyrese Haliburton and Grant Hill Live in Indy

Fri, 16 Feb 2024 10:01:00 -0000

Pacers All-Star guard Tyrese Haliburton joins The Woj Pod live in Indianapolis and talks about the Pacers budding rivalry with the Bucks, doing the Dame Time celebration in the In-Season Tournament, the trade that brought him to Indy, as well as the responsibilities of being a franchise guy. Then Basketball Hall of Famer Grant Hill joins to discuss his role as the managing director of the USA Basketball Men's National Team, the differences in international basketball, his thoughts on the 65 game minimum for post-season awards, and his storied career.

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2024 NBA Trade Deadline Live Show

Thu, 08 Feb 2024 22:52:02 -0000

Adrian Wojnarowski, Cassidy Hubbarth, Bobby Marks and Tim Legler break down all of the major action from the NBA trade deadline including which team improved the most, why some stars did not get dealt, how much better the Knicks got, what moves may signify for teams like the Bucks & 76ers, the approach to the deadline in Dallas, how trades can impact a tight race in the West and more!

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NBA Trade Deadline Day 4 with Bobby Marks

Thu, 08 Feb 2024 07:02:00 -0000

ESPN Front Office Insider Bobby Marks joins The Woj Pod for Day 4 of the NBA trade deadline and discusses with Woj the key storylines heading into the final hours until Thursday at 3 PM: The Sixers, Miles Bridges staying in Charlotte, Dejounte Murray talks, the Warriors, the Xavier Tillman trade to Boston, and much more.

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Trade Deadline Day 3 with Bobby Marks

Wed, 07 Feb 2024 06:33:00 -0000

ESPN’s Front-Office Insider Bobby Marks joins The Woj Pod for Day 3 of NBA Trade deadline with the latest on NBA trade season – including the Sixers, the Warriors, Lakers AND Bobby remembering some old deadlines in his Nets days with Dwight Howard and Jason Kidd.

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Trade Deadline Day 2 with Bobby Marks

Tue, 06 Feb 2024 08:01:00 -0000

ESPN Front Office Insider Bobby Marks joins The Woj Pod for a second installment on trade deadline week and discussed reasons for the slow moving marketplace, why many contenders are struggling to make significant deals and much more.

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Trade Deadline Week with Bobby Marks

Mon, 05 Feb 2024 09:00:00 -0000

ESPN Front Office Insider Bobby Marks joins The Woj Pod for daily installment on trade deadline week that includes reaction to the Joel Embiid knee procedure (1:30), the Lakers limited trade options (6:42), Dejounte Murray (11:24), buyers and sellers (11:45), and much much more.

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Breaking news on the Bucks and Adrian Griffin with Malika Andrews. Plus, the Rozier trade and other key names to watch

Tue, 23 Jan 2024 22:40:24 -0000

Breaking news Woj Pod with Malika Andrews on the Adrian Griffin firing in Milwaukee and Doc Rivers as a possibility to replace him. Plus, Woj digs into the Terry Rozier trade to the Heat and several other key players ahead of the NBA trade deadline.

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Bob Myers on Siakam deal and running a trade deadline as GM

Thu, 18 Jan 2024 14:46:17 -0000

ESPN NBA analyst Bob Myers joins The Woj Pod to discuss the Indiana Pacers landing Pascal Siakam to pair with Tyrese Haliburton, the NBA legislating in the spreading out of league stars to smaller markets, how a GM operates trade deadline and the one rival with the courage to call and ask for a Steph Curry trade.

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Ramona Shelburne on Kawhi, Knicks and Spo's deal

Thu, 11 Jan 2024 14:56:06 -0000

ESPN's Ramona Shelburne joins The Woj Pod on Kawhi Leonard agreeing to a Clipper extension, what it means for Paul George and James Harden, Mitchell Robinson's possible return for the Knicks (10:42), the Sixers, Erik Spoelstra's massive coaching deal (15:54) and much more.

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Detroit Pistons star Cade Cunningham and GM Troy Weaver

Fri, 05 Jan 2024 09:03:00 -0000

Detroit Pistons star Cade Cunningham joins The Woj Pod to discuss what losing has taught him, the price of leadership, the responsibility of a franchise player and why he wants to see this through in Detroit. Plus: Pistons GM Troy Weaver on the losing streak, Monty Williams/Cunningham and why he believes they'll see through to success.

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Rockets guard Fred VanVleet

Mon, 04 Dec 2023 09:31:00 -0000

Houston Rockets guard Fred VanVleet joins The Woj Pod to discuss his massive impact with the team, his Toronto departure, the changing face of team building in the NBA, the In-Season Tournament and much more.

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ESPN NBA Draft analyst Jonathan Givony

Fri, 17 Nov 2023 09:31:00 -0000

ESPN's NBA Draft analyst Jonathan Givony joins The Woj Pod to discuss the lack of consensus at the top of the 2024 Draft, the growing legend of Cooper Flagg (9:26), how uncertainty surrounds the G League Ignite system (13:10), a two-day day NBA Draft (18:35), and the burgeoning rivalry between Victor Wembanyama and Chet Holmgren (21:39).

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The Harden Blockbuster

Tue, 31 Oct 2023 12:04:00 -0000

ESPN Senior NBA Insider Adrian Wojnarowski goes inside the Clippers' blockbuster trade to acquire 10-time All-Star guard James Harden in a deal with the 76ers.

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ESPN's Bob Myers

Sat, 28 Oct 2023 14:07:43 -0000

NBA analyst Bob Myers joins the Woj Pod to discuss watching NBA games without the pressure of his old job running the Warriors, how the Sixers and Clippers should proceed on James Harden (12:02), the future of NBA free agency (18:19), and much, much more.

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The Giannis Extension

Tue, 24 Oct 2023 10:01:00 -0000

ESPN’s senior NBA insider Adrian Wojnarowski goes inside of Giannis Antetokounmpo’s three-year contract extension (0:26), Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs (7:24), the rookie extension deals negotiated over recent days (8:34), the Sixers and James Harden (15:36) and ESPN’s opening night on Wednesday for NBA Countdown at Madison Square Garden.

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Milwaukee Bucks coach Adrian Griffin

Mon, 16 Oct 2023 08:01:00 -0000

Milwaukee Bucks coach Adrian Griffin joins The Woj Pod to discuss the Giannis-Lillard partnership, his long road to a head coaching job, why he reached out to Tony Dungy, and how every Adrian has to endure people yelling out the famous Rocky line thinking they're the first one to ever say it.

Finally getting a job after a dozen or so interviews over the years (1:57)

Giannis’ participation in the interview process (4:42)

Where were you went you heard about the Lillard deal? (8:05)

Impact of his father (9:40)

Getting recruiting by and playing for PJ Carlesimo (11:35)

Journey as a player (15:12)

Making the Celtics in 1999 (20:10)

When did you first think about becoming a coach? (25:27)

Still has all his notes from days as an assistant (28:45)

Biggest takeaways from head coaches he’s worked for (30:13)

Finding his voice as a coach/getting advice from Tony Dungy (36:11)

Learning from Avery Johnson (41:17)

Taking over a readymade title contender (45:40)

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Washington's Ted Leonsis and Michael Winger

Fri, 09 Jun 2023 17:33:04 -0000

Washington Wizards owner Ted Leonsis and new President Michael Winger join The Woj Pod for separate visits on trying to turn this franchise into a winner. Leonsis on what he's learned about running NBA and NHL franchises, what he wanted in a new leader and what Jeanie Buss told him. Winger (19:15) discusses what he learned with Lawrence Frank, Sam Presti and Danny Ferry, how the new CBA will change deal-making in the NBA and what the chance for the Wizards to be a destination market.

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ESPN NBA Draft analyst Jonathan Givony

Fri, 26 May 2023 13:50:00 -0000

ESPN's NBA Draft analyst Jonathan Givony joins The Woj Pod for a Pro Day and Post-Combine discussion on the massive impact of Victor Wembanyama, Brandon Miller vs. Scoot Henderson, stock-risers, sleeper first round gems and much more.

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Dave McMenamin on Lakers-Nuggets

Sat, 20 May 2023 10:00:00 -0000

ESPN’s Dave McMenamin joins The Woj Pod to discuss the genius of Nikola Jokic, the burden on Anthony Davis and LeBron James for Games 3 and 4, Rob Pelinka’s remarkable revamping of roster, Darvin Ham and much, much more.

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Orlando's Paolo Banchero

Wed, 03 May 2023 08:00:00 -0000

The Orlando Magic's Paolo Banchero - the NBA's Rookie of the Year --- joins The Woj Pod for a terrific conversation on LeBron James, learning to become a franchise player, playing for Coach K, losing to UNC, a wild draft night and much more.

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Ramona Shelburne

Wed, 19 Apr 2023 23:04:53 -0000

ESPN's Ramona Shelburne joins The Woj Pod to discuss the details inside the Draymond Green suspension, the Warriors dynasty and future, the Clippers-Suns (17:53) and a looming Sixers-Celtics series (25:18) with immense implications for Philadelphia.

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Tim Bontemps and Bobby Marks

Sat, 01 Apr 2023 16:53:29 -0000

ESPN's Bobby Marks and Tim Bontemps join The Woj Pod to discuss the impact of the NBA's new labor agreement, including the impact on rosters, the In-Season Tournament, the NBA Draft, post-season awards and much more.

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ESPN NBA Draft analyst Jonathan Givony

Tue, 14 Mar 2023 14:02:53 -0000

ESPN NBA Draft analyst Jonathan Givony joins The Woj Pod to discuss Alabama star Brandon Miller vs. Scoot Henderson for No. 2 in the 2023 Draft, the best draft prospects in the NCAA Tournament, Duke's burgeoning freshmen class and much more.

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Nuggets Coach Michael Malone

Mon, 20 Feb 2023 10:57:00 -0000

Denver Nuggets coach Michael Malone joins the Woj Pod on All-Star Weekend to discuss coaching and riding horses with the two-time MVP Nikola Jokic, chasing a title in the loaded Western Conference, evolution of the head coaching job in the NBA, much, much more!

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NBA Trade Deadline Live Show

Fri, 10 Feb 2023 02:03:36 -0000

Adrian Wojnarowski, Cassidy Hubbarth, and Bobby Marks, check in on the live action among NBA teams and their trades. We will analyze the latest on the Kevin Durant trade. Are the Suns championship contenders? Did the Nets get the better deal? Our crew, will highlight the Kyrie Irving trade and what the future looks like for the Dallas Mavericks and the Brooklyn Nets. Lastly, what is to come for the Lakers, Timberwolves, and Jazz after Russell Westbrook is traded for D'Angelo Russell.

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Kyle Kuzma

Thu, 19 Jan 2023 09:00:00 -0000

Washington Wizards star Kyle Kuzma joins The Woj Pod to discuss his breakout season, his looming free agency and hope for a future with the Wiz, winning a title with LeBron James and the Lakers, his fashion fame, growing up in Flint as an unknown prospect, and much more.

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Tyrese Haliburton

Wed, 11 Jan 2023 09:02:00 -0000

Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton joins The Woj Pod to discuss his All-Star candidacy in a breakout season, his desire to keep Myles Turner, his rise from lightly recruited prospect to lottery-pick, the Kings, much, much more.

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Jrue Holiday

Mon, 09 Jan 2023 09:01:00 -0000

Milwaukee Bucks star Jrue Holiday joins The Woj Pod for an insightful visit on learning to play with Giannis Antetokounmpo, the Bucks epic championship run through Kevin Durant in ’21, Olympic gold, marrying a world-class athlete, much, much more.

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Baxter Holmes and Robert Sarver's sale of the Suns

Tue, 20 Dec 2022 22:30:29 -0000

ESPN’s Baxter Holmes joins The Woj Pod to discuss the end of the Robert Sarver era with the pending sale of the Suns to billionaire Mat Ishbia, how Ishbia’s arrival could transform the franchise into a destination for stars, what the record sale of $4 billion means for the future of the NBA, much more.

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Becky Hammon

Fri, 09 Dec 2022 09:00:00 -0000

Las Vegas Aces coach Becky Hammon joins The Woj Pod to discuss the release of Brittney Griner, playing in Russia, the NBA and Spurs, the burdens of trail blazing, much more.

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Overtime Elite's Kevin Ollie

Wed, 16 Nov 2022 10:01:00 -0000

Overtime Elite's Kevin Ollie joins The Woj Pod to discuss the program's rapid rise as an NBA feeder, the changing face of amateur basketball, his years with Durant-Westbrook-Harden in OKC, his NCAA title run and disheartening end at UConn, much more.

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Kemba Walker

Fri, 11 Nov 2022 10:01:00 -0000

Four-time NBA All-Star Kemba Walker joins The Woj Pod to discuss his hopes of returning to the league this season, the need for veteran mentorship in NBA locker rooms, the growth of his old Celtics teammates Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown, his close relationship with Michael Jordan and why he wishes he could've played his entire career with the Hornets. Plus: Woj breaks down the early success stories in Utah and Portland, and the issues surrounding the Brooklyn Nets.

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Pacers center Myles Turner

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 08:00:00 -0000

Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner joins The Woj Pod on his perpetual existence on the trade block, whether the Lakers should make the deal to acquire him (yes, he says), his admiration for Tyrese Haliburton and much, much more.

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Kristaps Porzingis

Mon, 17 Oct 2022 08:01:00 -0000

The Washington Wizards' Kristaps Porzingis joins The Woj Pod to discuss his burgeoning partnership with Bradley Beal, his stops in Dallas and New York, French prodigy Victor Wembanyama and much more.

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76ers coach Doc Rivers

Mon, 10 Oct 2022 09:00:00 -0000

Philadelphia 76ers coach Doc Rivers joins The Woj Pod to discuss the Joel Embiid/James Harden partnership, the shrinking windows to keep a high-level roster together, evolving as a coach in modern age, much, much more.

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Cavaliers star Donovan Mitchell plus Koby Altman and JB Bickerstaff

Thu, 15 Sep 2022 10:00:00 -0000

Donovan Mitchell joins The Woj Pod to discuss his blockbuster trade to the Cleveland Cavaliers, the Knicks trade that never happened, the end in Utah and much more. Plus: Cavs' President Koby Altman inside the deal talks and coach JB Bickerstaff on Mitchell's impact on his starry roster.

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Donovan Mitchell Blockbuster

Thu, 01 Sep 2022 23:33:46 -0000

Adrian Wojnarowski breaks down the behind-the-scenes of the Cleveland Cavaliers’ blockbuster trade to acquire Utah’s Donovan Mitchell, including how the Knicks fell short in completing a trade on Monday.

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Hornets coach Steve Clifford

Mon, 18 Jul 2022 09:41:00 -0000

Charlotte Hornets coach Steve Clifford on his return for a second time as franchise's coach, LaMelo Ball, Michael Jordan, and much more.

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Utah Jazz coach Will Hardy

Wed, 13 Jul 2022 10:00:00 -0000

Utah Jazz coach Will Hardy joins The Woj Pod to discuss his arrival as the NBA's youngest head coach, finding his voice as a young assistant with Gregg Popovich, Donovan Mitchell, and much, much more.

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Boston Celtics guard Malcolm Brogdon

Mon, 11 Jul 2022 10:00:00 -0000

Boston Celtics guard Malcolm Brogdon joins The Woj Pod to discuss his deal to the Eastern Conference champions, life on the trade block, what players value in an NBA coach, and much more.

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Actor Nicholas Braun of HBO's Succession

Fri, 17 Jun 2022 19:09:59 -0000

Actor Nicholas Braun joins The Woj Pod to discuss his Golden State Warriors' fandom, the Steph Curry era, his character Greg Hirsch (Cousin Greg) on HBO's hit show Succession, and much, much more.

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ESPN NBA Draft Analyst Mike Schmitz

Wed, 18 May 2022 15:44:44 -0000

ESPN NBA Draft Analyst Mike Schmitz joins The Woj Pod in the wake of the lottery, discussing Chet Holmgren and Jabari Smith at No. 1 for the Orlando Magic, the Oklahoma City Thunder and Sam Presti at No. 2, running through the rest of the lottery, and much more.

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Adam Silver and Marques Johnson remember Bob Lanier

Wed, 11 May 2022 19:57:52 -0000

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver and Marques Johnson join The Woj Pod to remember the remarkable NBA life and legacy of Naismith Hall of Famer Bob Lanier.

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Miami Heat guard Victor Oladipo

Thu, 28 Apr 2022 09:59:00 -0000

Miami Heat guard Victor Oladipo joins The Woj Pod to discuss his remarkable return to the NBA, his close-out performance vs. Atlanta, the dark days of rehabbing two quad-tendon surgeries, the uniqueness of the Heat franchise, Dwyane Wade's counsel and much, much more.

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ESPN analyst Richard Jefferson

Mon, 18 Apr 2022 20:03:00 -0000

ESPN NBA analyst Richard Jefferson joins The Woj Pod to breakdown the opening weekend of the playoffs, including Nets-Celtics, Timberwolves-Grizzlies, an ode to the Cavaliers' season, and much, much more.

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ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon

Thu, 31 Mar 2022 16:28:33 -0000

ESPN's Tim Bontemps joins The Woj Pod to discuss the evolving MVP race and the impact of Robert Williams' injury on the Celtics. Then, ESPN's Tim MacMahon joins to discuss the floundering Jazz and the surging Mavs.

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ESPN’s Mike Schmitz and Jonathan Givony on March Madness

Mon, 14 Mar 2022 20:38:00 -0000

ESPN NBA Draft analysts Mike Schmitz and Jonathan Givony join the Woj Pod to breakdown the NCAA tournament brackets, including top draft prospect matchups, possible upset winners and their bracket picks.

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ESPN's Dave McMenamin and Kendra Andrews

Sat, 05 Mar 2022 00:31:25 -0000

ESPN's Dave McMenamin joins The Woj Pod to discuss the Lakers' freefall, Russell Westbrook, LeBron James and what the franchise can do in the offseason. Plus, ESPN's Kendra Andrews on the Golden State Warriors.

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Best-selling author Ian O'Connor on his Coach K biography

Wed, 23 Feb 2022 16:06:37 -0000

Best-selling author Ian O'Connor joins the Woj Pod to discuss his new biography, "Coach K: The Rise and Reign of Mike Krzyzewski."

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Cleveland President of Basketball Operations Koby Altman

Fri, 18 Feb 2022 10:31:00 -0000

Cavaliers president of basketball operations Koby Altman joins The Woj Pod to discuss All-Star Weekend in Cleveland, the franchise's road back to Eastern Conference contention, deal-making in a rebuild, JB Bickerstaff, decisions around LeBron James and Kyrie Irving, what he learned about making NBA deals working in real estate and much more.

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Ramona Shelburne on the Sixers/Ben Simmons

Wed, 02 Feb 2022 11:02:00 -0000

ESPN Senior Writer Ramona Shelburne inside the Sixers-Ben Simmons standoff, including new details, the impact on Joel Embiid, the possibilities of Simmons playing for the Sixers post-trade deadline, and much more.

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Wizards' All-Star Bradley Beal

Fri, 21 Jan 2022 11:01:00 -0000

Washington Wizards All-Star guard Bradley Beal joins The Woj Pod to discuss the franchise's ascent, his looming free agency, NBA loyalty, opponent's recruiting him, his trust with ownership and front office, his talk to his AAU team going viral and much more.

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Author Mike Sielski on his new Kobe book

Fri, 14 Jan 2022 10:31:00 -0000

Author Mike Sielski joins The Woj Pod to discuss his remarkable new book on the origin story of Kobe Bryant: "The Rise: Kobe Bryant and the Pursuit of Immortality."

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Denver's Jeff Green

Tue, 11 Jan 2022 10:31:00 -0000

The Denver Nuggets' Jeff Green joins The Woj Pod on the 10th anniversary of life changing heart surgery, how it changed him, the Sonics, KD-Russ-Harden OKC Thunder, KG's Celtics, playing with the genius of Nikola Jokic, why he wants to play into his 40's and much, much more.

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NBA Christmas Day and author Dan Grunfeld

Fri, 24 Dec 2021 03:02:34 -0000

Woj discusses the NBA Christmas Day slate and how Covid will impact those games --- and lineups for the rest of the season. Then, author Dan Grunfeld joins to discuss his moving new book, "By The Grace of the Game: The Holocaust, a Basketball Legacy and an Unprecedented American Dream." Grunfeld's book is a family memoir built around his father, Ernie, and his grandparents, who escaped the Holocaust to come to America.

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Bob Myers on Steph Curry

Tue, 14 Dec 2021 22:05:00 -0000

Golden State Warriors President/GM Bob Myers joins The Woj Pod on cusp of Steph Curry's record-breaking night to reflect on the game's greatest shooter, his complete joy and absence of jealousy and the imminent return of Klay Thompson.

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ESPN's Front Office Insider Bobby Marks

Thu, 02 Dec 2021 17:40:15 -0000

ESPN's front-office insider Bobby Marks joins The Woj Pod to discuss the fallout of the Bulls-Heat free agency probe, the dawning of NBA trade season, the looming collective bargaining talks and much, much more.

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Michael Wilbon on the Wizards and Bulls revivals; Cassidy Hubbarth on Lakers-Celtics

Thu, 18 Nov 2021 15:31:27 -0000

ESPN's Michael Wilbon joins The Woj Pod to discuss the Washington Wizards and Chicago Bulls revivals, Bradley Beal and DC, what star players want, and remembering deadline column writing. Plus: Cassidy Hubbarth on the Lakers-Celtics game Friday in Boston.

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Sixers assistant Dave Joerger on cancer diagnosis

Sun, 14 Nov 2021 02:44:51 -0000

Philadelphia 76ers assistant coach Dave Joerger joins The Woj Pod to discuss his recent cancer diagnosis, his plan to leave the team during treatments, his good prognosis for recovery and his plea for people to pursue early detection and treatment on cancer.

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ESPN's Baxter Holmes on the Phoenix Suns

Thu, 04 Nov 2021 17:00:00 -0000

ESPN Senior Writer Baxter Holmes joins The Woj Pod to discuss the reporting in his blockbuster story centered on Phoenix Suns owner Robert Sarver's behavior and the organization's culture throughout his 17 years of leadership.

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Atlanta's John Collins

Wed, 03 Nov 2021 09:30:00 -0000

Atlanta Hawks forward John Collins joins the Woj Pod to discuss his franchise's rise into an Eastern power, the push for his $125M extension, growing up as a military brat, and much, much more.

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Bucks GM Jon Horst and NBA Today host Malika Andrews

Fri, 15 Oct 2021 14:53:42 -0000

Milwaukee Bucks GM Jon Horst on the franchise's first championship in 50 years, the burden and responsibility of supporting Giannis' generational talent, how the MVP dictates Bucks' culture and the GM's new extension; Malika Andrews on Kyrie Irving and the Nets, Ben Simmons and the Sixers and hosting ESPN's new daily show, the NBA Today.

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Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups

Mon, 11 Oct 2021 09:31:00 -0000

Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups joins The Woj Pod to discuss selling Damian Lillard on his program, choosing coaching over management, what Ty Lue taught him with Clippers, much more.

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Malcolm Brogdon

Tue, 24 Aug 2021 18:53:00 -0000

Indiana Pacers guard Malcolm Brogdon joins The Woj Pod to discuss the arrival of Rick Carlisle as coach, witnessing Bucks' championship run, Giannis, the WaterBowl Fantasy Football League benefitting his clean water initiative in Africa, much more.

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CJ McCollum

Fri, 20 Aug 2021 19:16:26 -0000

Portland Trail Blazers guard CJ McCollum on his election as the NBPA's President to replace Chris Paul, the future of Super Teams in the NBA, looming challenges facing league and union, Damian Lillard, Blazers' team success in his tenure, and much more.

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Phoenix Suns coach Monty Williams

Fri, 13 Aug 2021 19:40:20 -0000

Phoenix Suns coach Monty Williams joins The Woj Pod: Getting over the NBA Finals loss to the Bucks, the ways he pushed himself to evolve and change as a head coach, Gregg Popovich, John Thompson and much more in an illuminating visit with the @NBA_Coaches coach of the year.

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Woj and Lowe Draft Special

Sun, 25 Jul 2021 23:38:35 -0000

ESPN's Zach Lowe joins The Woj Pod to discuss the top of Thursday's star studded draft, the biggest names who could be on the move, and a loaded point guard market.

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Cody Zeller and Mike Schmitz

Sat, 24 Jul 2021 21:12:33 -0000

Charlotte Hornets center Cody Zeller on his part in the wild 2013 NBA Draft that included Giannis, his looming free agency, how to embrace your role in the league, much more. Plus, ESPN Draft Analyst Mike Schmitz on the latest ahead of Thursday night's draft.

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RE-AIR: THE GIANNIS DRAFT Ep. 1: Who is Giannis?

Tue, 20 Jul 2021 14:43:00 -0000

He was a Greek teen of Nigerian descent, hawking trinkets on the streets of Athens. And when he started playing basketball, few people knew what to make of Giannis Antetokounmpo. The only thing the scouts could see was that he was all arms and legs. The only thing Giannis could envision was an opportunity for his family.

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RE-AIR: THE GIANNIS DRAFT Ep. 2: Shut him down

Tue, 20 Jul 2021 14:39:46 -0000

After a showcase in a coastal Italian town, the Milwaukee Bucks and Atlanta Hawks had seen enough. And yet, it was the Hawks' courtship that secured a promise for the franchise to believe they had an inside track on drafting Giannis. And when Giannis touched down in Atlanta prior to the draft, the organization became even more obsessed with making this Greek teen a Hawk.

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RE-AIR: THE GIANNIS DRAFT Ep. 3: And with the 15th pick

Tue, 20 Jul 2021 14:39:09 -0000

From Atlanta to New York, Giannis' new American journey delivered him to the NBA draft. First, he needed to understand how it all worked. He needed a suit. He needed a Greek flag. And he needed a team. No one knew who would be selected no. 1. As the picks started to come off the board, Giannis Antetokounmpo finally wondered whether this grand plan would all come together.

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Orlando Magic coach Jamahl Mosley

Wed, 14 Jul 2021 15:00:47 -0000

Orlando Magic coach Jamahl Mosley joins The Woj Pod to discuss the challenge of the franchise's rebuild, what Luka Doncic taught him, the journey of African-American assistants in the NBA, his MMA training, and much more.

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Lindsay Gottlieb

Mon, 28 Jun 2021 14:15:00 -0000

USC women's basketball coach Lindsay Gottlieb joins The Woj Pod on the experience in the NBA for female coaches, her two seasons with the Cleveland Cavaliers, and much more.

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ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon

Fri, 18 Jun 2021 15:56:38 -0000

ESPN's Tim Bontemps joins The Woj Pod to discuss Brad Stevens’ first move as president of basketball operations trading Kemba Walker to Oklahoma City and what it means for the Celtics in the near and long term. Plus, ESPN's Tim MacMahon on the changes in Dallas and how the Mavericks need synergy from the top down as they build around Luka Doncic.

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ESPN's Malika Andrews

Fri, 11 Jun 2021 17:20:44 -0000

ESPN's Malika Andrews joins The Woj Pod to discuss the Bucks-Nets, Mike Budenholzer's future, Hawks-Sixers, emerging head coaching candidates and much, much more.

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ESPN's Bobby Marks on Changes in Boston

Thu, 03 Jun 2021 16:10:00 -0000

ESPN's Front-Office Insider Bobby Marks joins The Woj Pod to discuss the challenges facing Boston's Brad Stevens with his elevation to run the franchise's basketball operations, the Clippers-Mavs, Lakers-Suns and anticipation for the Bucks-Nets series.

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Mike Breen and Jerry Ferrara on the Knicks and Kevin Negandhi on 76ers

Thu, 27 May 2021 17:18:00 -0000

Mike Breen and Jerry Ferrara join The Woj Pod to discuss the renaissance of the Knicks and Madison Square Garden in these NBA Playoffs, including why Jerry didn’t name his new son Julius. Also: ESPN’s Kevin Negandhi on his hometown 76ers.

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Woj and Lowe Play-In and Playoffs Preview

Tue, 18 May 2021 07:01:00 -0000

Woj and ESPN's Zach Lowe discuss the league's commitment to the play-in tournament, the first round playoff matchups they are most intrigued by, and look ahead to the offseason.

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Jayson Tatum & Harvey Araton

Fri, 14 May 2021 13:25:21 -0000

Boston Celtics All-NBA forward Jayson Tatum joins The Woj Pod to discuss the franchise’s uneven season, his growth as a franchise player, all-NBA candidacy, fighting through the aftermath of COVID, Kobe Bryant and much more; Also: Best-selling author Harvey Araton on the Knicks season, Tom Thibodeau, and his book, “Our Last Season.”

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Tim Grover

Thu, 13 May 2021 13:11:28 -0000

Tim Grover – longtime trainer and confidant of Kobe Bryant and Michael Jordan, author a new book, “Winning: The Unforgiving Race to Greatness,” – joins the Woj Pod to go inside the complex dynamics of Kobe and MJ, Kobe’s professional aspirations for Gigi, and much, much more.

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Atlanta Hawks' Trae Young

Wed, 05 May 2021 12:09:00 -0000

Atlanta Hawks All-Star guard Trae Young joins The Woj Pod to discuss his All-NBA candidacy, the franchise’s rise to Eastern Conference contender, his desire to see Nate McMillan become permanent coach, his Olympic basketball dreams, the arrival of his signature shoe and much more.

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Jay Bilas

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 19:35:00 -0000

ESPN’s Jay Bilas on the changing face of feeder systems to the NBA, the 2021 NBA Draft, the college vs. NBA coaching worlds, Quin Snyder, and the GM job he turned down 13 years ago.

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New York Knicks' Julius Randle

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 10:00:00 -0000

New York Knicks All-Star forward Julius Randle joins The Woj Pod for an illuminating visit on his starring role in the franchise’s revival, his connection with Tom Thibodeau, how much he’d love a Knicks-Nets playoff series, remembering Kobe, and much, much more.

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Phoenix Suns' Mikal Bridges

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 10:03:00 -0000

Phoenix Suns forward Mikal Bridges joins The Woj Pod to discuss his breakout season, the Suns rise to the top of the West, the impact of Monty Williams and Chris Paul, the benefits of a four-year experience at Villanova, and much more.

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Jonathan Givony on the 2021 NBA Draft

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 18:32:00 -0000

ESPN's NBA Draft analyst Jonathan Givony joins The Woj Pod to discuss his new Mock Draft, the rise of Baylor's Davion Mitchell, the staying power of the new G-League Ignite program, and much more.

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Woj and Lowe '21 Trade Deadline Show

Wed, 24 Mar 2021 19:36:28 -0000

Zach Lowe joins The Woj Pod to discuss Toronto's handling of Kyle Lowry at the NBA trade deadline, possible Aaron Gordon destinations, teams interested in Lonzo Ball, and where guys on the buyout market might end up.

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Tim Bontemps and Cassidy Hubbarth

Thu, 18 Mar 2021 18:36:28 -0000

ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Cassidy Hubbarth join The Woj Pod to discuss the NBA Trade Deadline and MVP race.

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Brooklyn guard Joe Harris and ESPN Draft Analyst Mike Schmitz

Tue, 02 Mar 2021 20:38:26 -0000

Brooklyn Nets guard Joe Harris joins The Woj Pod to discuss James Harden's impact on Harris' career-best season in the NBA, learning to be an indispensable role player among All-Stars, his $75M contract extension and much more. Plus: ESPN Draft Analyst Mike Schmitz on LaMelo Ball's evolution from Chino Hills HS, and why the G League Bubble has benefitted Jalen Green and Jonathan Kuminga over a season in pandemic college basketball.

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Carmelo Anthony

Mon, 22 Feb 2021 11:00:00 -0000

Carmelo Anthony joins The Woj Pod to discuss his revitalization in Portland, inside the 10th anniversary of the Denver-New York trade, how 2010 free agency could've been different for 'Melo and LeBron James, the ill-fated 2004 Athens Olympics and much, much more.

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Jazz GM Justin Zanik; Plus the NBA's Dr. LeRoy Sims

Fri, 19 Feb 2021 18:09:13 -0000

Utah Jazz GM Justin Zanik joins The Woj Pod to discuss the team's remarkable start to the season, the roster-building process with President Dennis Lindsey and coach Quin Snyder, and much more. Also: Dr. Leroy Sims, the NBA's Sr. VP of Medical Affairs, on the challenge and process of getting players vaccinated.

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Bobby Marks on Anthony Davis and Griffin/Drummond

Tue, 16 Feb 2021 01:07:00 -0000

ESPN's Front-Office Insider Bobby Marks joins The Woj Pod to discuss the impact of the Anthony Davis injury for the Lakers and LeBron James, the marketplace for Blake Griffin and Andre Drummond, the approaching trade deadline and buyout market, and All-Star Weekend.

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Charlotte's Gordon Hayward

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 11:03:00 -0000

Charlotte Hornets star Gordon Hayward joins The Woj Pod discuss his return to All-Star form, inside his decision to leave the Celtics, the quality of pandemic basketball, LaMelo Ball, much more.

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76ers' Tobias Harris

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 19:17:55 -0000

Philadelphia 76ers forward Tobias Harris joins The Woj Pod to discuss his All-Star candidacy in the Eastern Conference, the Sixers under Doc Rivers, The Tobi-Bobi Show, Joel Embiid, having your father as an agent, dealing with expectations of a max contract and much more.

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Utah's Mike Conley Jr.

Thu, 28 Jan 2021 21:18:26 -0000

Utah Jazz guard Mike Conley Jr., joins The Woj Pod to discuss his overcoming a slow start to his Jazz career, building the best record in the Western Conference, building a candidacy for his first All-Star appearance, how the Jazz mended Mitchell-Gobert relationship, remembering the late Sekou Smith and much more.

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Ramona Shelburne and Dave McMenamin on the anniversary of Kobe's passing

Mon, 25 Jan 2021 14:11:00 -0000

ESPN's Ramona Shelburne and Dave McMenamin join The Woj Pod to consider the one year anniversary of Kobe Bryant's tragic death, its impact on the sport and world, memories of his complex persona, personal conversations, his evolution as a teammate and a man, and the transcending of the Mamba Mentality beyond sports, and much more.

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Zach Lowe

Fri, 22 Jan 2021 16:58:47 -0000

ESPN's Zach Lowe joins The Woj Pod to discuss the Knicks and Nets, the league's battle to stay on the court amid COVID-19, Brandon Ingram's rise with the Pelicans, Donovan Mitchell and the Jazz, some of the best young Black assistants poised to become head coaches in the league, and much more.

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Bobby Marks on Harden blockbuster

Thu, 14 Jan 2021 00:20:00 -0000

ESPN's Front-Office Insider Bobby Marks joins a special edition of the Woj Pod to breakdown the blockbuster, four-team deal sending All-NBA guard James Harden to the Brooklyn Nets to join Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving.

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Houston's Christian Wood

Tue, 12 Jan 2021 11:00:00 -0000

Houston Rockets center Christian Wood joins The Woj Pod to discuss his breakthrough season in the NBA, the chemistry with James Harden, his incredible journey as an undrafted journeyman to a big free agent contract this summer, and much more.

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Utah Jazz owner Ryan Smith

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 11:02:00 -0000

New Utah Jazz owner Ryan Smith joins The Woj Pod to discuss transforming his fandom into buying franchise, arriving along with Donovan Mitchell and Rudy Gobert extension talks, leveraging NBA platform for social equality and charity and translating success of his tech empire into Jazz culture.

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Kings GM Monte McNair

Tue, 22 Dec 2020 18:34:36 -0000

Sacramento Kings GM Monte McNair joins The Woj Pod to discuss the challenges of taking over a franchise with a 14-year playoff drought, working with Vivek Randadive and Luke Walton, the craziest idea he remembers working in the Rockets front office, his Jim Harbaugh fandom and much more.

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Ian Eagle

Thu, 17 Dec 2020 11:15:00 -0000

Turner Sports and Brooklyn broadcaster Ian Eagle joins The Woj Pod to discuss the most anticipated Nets season in history, traveling with the 90s Nets of Derrick Coleman and Chris Morris, drinking with Bill Raftery, broadcasting in the age of COVID and much more.

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Doris Burke on Giannis and Harden

Thu, 10 Dec 2020 16:57:20 -0000

ESPN's Hall of Famer Doris Burke joins The Woj Pod to discuss Giannis and the suspect impact of the super max contract on keeping stars in small markets, James Harden and the Rockets, the Lakers becoming even better, and the league's future with its fans.

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Blazers President Neil Olshey

Fri, 04 Dec 2020 20:44:09 -0000

Portland Trail Blazers President of Basketball Operations Neil Olshey joins The Woj Pod to discuss the importance of established players for teams in a pandemic, retooling the Blazers in free agency, the impact of Carmelo Anthony on his organization, remembering The Bubble and preparing for the chaotic possibilities of a 2020-2021 season amid a raging pandemic.

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THE GIANNIS DRAFT Ep. 1: Who is Giannis?

Mon, 16 Nov 2020 08:02:00 -0000

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THE GIANNIS DRAFT Ep. 2: Shut him down

Mon, 16 Nov 2020 08:01:00 -0000

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THE GIANNIS DRAFT Ep. 3: And with the 15th pick

Mon, 16 Nov 2020 08:00:00 -0000

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ESPN's Tim MacMahon

Thu, 29 Oct 2020 00:22:33 -0000

ESPN NBA reporter Tim MacMahon on Daryl Morey's move to the 76ers, Stephen Silas' hiring in Houston, James Harden's future, a new Jazz owner, what's at stake for the NBA in restarting next season before Christmas, and much more.

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Lakers EVP and GM Rob Pelinka

Fri, 23 Oct 2020 13:52:32 -0000

The Los Angeles Lakers Executive VP and GM Rob Pelinka on The Woj Pod: Inside the championship season, LeBron James and Anthony Davis, Kobe and Gigi Bryant, Magic Johnson, chasing big free agents, growing on job and much more.

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Toronto coach Nick Nurse

Tue, 13 Oct 2020 11:00:00 -0000

Toronto Raptors coach Nick Nurse joins The Woj Pod on his new book, "Rapture," what most bothered him about life in the bubble, his pilgrimage to visit Phil Jackson, proving yourself to players as an NBA coach, and much more.

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The Undefeated's Marc Spears

Wed, 07 Oct 2020 16:03:00 -0000

The Undefeated and ESPN's Marc Spears on the dynamic of the LeBron James and Kobe Bryant relationship, his new book, "The Spencer Haywood Rule," NBA hiring practices of minority candidates and much more.

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Brooklyn coach Steve Nash

Tue, 29 Sep 2020 17:04:00 -0000

Brooklyn Nets coach Steve Nash, a Hall of Fame guard, joins The Woj Pod to discuss Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving, the leap into coaching, the influence of Steve Kerr and Mike D'Antoni, his final years with the Lakers, and much more.

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David Fizdale on Heat-Lakers

Mon, 28 Sep 2020 17:54:00 -0000

David Fizdale joins The Woj Pod to discuss the Lakers-Heat NBA Finals, including LeBron James’ burden to deliver a title in LA, the trying early days of the Big 3 in Miami, Erik Spoelstra's place among elite of the coaching profession, the evolution of the Pat Riley-Spo dynamic and much, much more.

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Front-Office Insider Bobby Marks

Wed, 23 Sep 2020 19:50:50 -0000

ESPN Front Office Insider Bobby Marks joins The Woj Pod to discuss the Chicago Bulls hiring of coach Billy Donovan, the 76ers coaching search including Mike D’Antoni and Ty Lue, the emergence of the Denver Nuggets as a sustainable NBA force, and how the pandemic could impact free agency and roster spending in the 2020-2021 season.

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Nuggets President Tim Connelly on advancing to the Western Conference Finals

Wed, 16 Sep 2020 21:17:00 -0000

Denver Nuggets President of Basketball Operations Tim Connelly joins The Woj Pod to discuss the Nuggets' wild ride to the Western Conference Finals, constructing the best young roster in the league, resisting trading Jamal Murray for established veteran All-Stars, fighting self-doubt as a young GM, turning down offers to leave Denver, and much more.

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CNN's Daniel Dale

Sun, 06 Sep 2020 19:09:38 -0000

CNN’s Daniel Dale – the presidential fact-checker – talks about his intense Raptors fandom, his appreciation for Kyle Lowry, Masai Ujiri and Kawhi Leonard, how the popularity of his responsibilities grew at CNN...and a dog named Breezy.

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Brooklyn GM Sean Marks on Steve Nash

Thu, 03 Sep 2020 17:31:39 -0000

Brooklyn Nets GM Sean Marks joins The Woj Pod for his first interview on the hiring of Steve Nash as the franchise’s head coach. Marks describes the 20-year relationship with Nash that kick-started the conversation, what Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving told him were important to find in the next coach, and why Marks believes that Nash can make a rapid transition into the head coaching role.

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ESPN's Malika Andrews

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 11:55:00 -0000

ESPN NBA reporter Malika Andrews joins The Woj Pod to go inside the intensive 24 hours inside the bubble that could shape the future of the league - beginning with the Milwaukee Bucks' decision to boycott a playoff game, the domino impact it had on the rest of the teams and an emotional league-wide meeting on Wednesday night that left the league uncertain that it would complete the playoffs in the wake of more police brutality in America.

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Miami Heat guard Goran Dragic

Fri, 14 Aug 2020 09:45:00 -0000

Miami Heat guard Goran Dragic joins The Woj Pod to discuss the how the Miami Heat are isolated in The Bubble, his indelible place in European basketball lore, why Jimmy Butler's confrontational style fits the franchise, his mentorship and the genius of countryman Luka Doncic, and much more.

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Oklahoma City's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

Tue, 11 Aug 2020 20:00:00 -0000

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander joins The Woj Pod to discuss lessons learned under Chris Paul, his rookie indoctrination into the NBA with the Clippers and Patrick Beverley, Canadian basketball, the AAU tournament feel of The Bubble and much more.

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Phoenix's Deandre Ayton

Mon, 10 Aug 2020 09:45:00 -0000

Phoenix Suns star Deandre Ayton joins The Woj Pod to discuss the Suns' remarkable run in The Bubble, shaking the label of losers, how Monty Williams won him and his teammates over and much more.

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ESPN's Rachel Nichols

Sat, 08 Aug 2020 18:05:00 -0000

ESPN’s Rachel Nichols joins The Woj Pod to discuss Bubble Basketball, the environment for players, challenges for restarting the NBA next season and much more.

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Golden State President Bob Myers

Fri, 31 Jul 2020 21:13:00 -0000

Golden State's Bob Myers joins The Woj Pod to discuss the restart of the NBA season, reshaping the Warriors to chase more championships, Kevin Durant and the toll the Warriors finals run took on him.

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Malika Andrews and Bobby Marks

Thu, 02 Jul 2020 16:07:00 -0000

ESPN’s Malika Andrews and Bobby Marks join The Woj Pod to discuss the Orlando restart, including the Lakers, Clippers and Bucks championship aspirations, the 76ers leadership, the Nets future and much more.

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Toronto President Masai Ujiri

Thu, 18 Jun 2020 14:47:00 -0000

Toronto Raptors President Masai Ujiri joins The Woj Pod to discuss the NBA's restart in Orlando, his global perspective on America and race, solutions for so few black executives in the NBA, how President Obama and Prime Minister Trudeau impact his thinking and how that Raptors championship impacted his life.

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JB Bickerstaff and James Borrego

Mon, 08 Jun 2020 10:48:00 -0000

Cleveland Cavaliers coach JB Bickerstaff and Charlotte Hornets coach James Borrego join The Woj Pod to discuss the difficulties of their teams getting left behind from the NBA's restart in Orlando, the shutdown's impact on rebuilding organizations, the NBA coaches association's resolve to impact race in America and much more.

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Lloyd Pierce and Quin Snyder

Mon, 01 Jun 2020 16:13:00 -0000

Atlanta's Lloyd Pierce and Utah's Quin Snyder join The Woj Pod to discuss the NBA coach's association response and plan of action in the wake of continued racial injustices, Pierce's leadership in the civil rights bastion of Atlanta, Snyder on the responsibility of white coaches to impact change, and much more.

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Woj & Lowe Crossover Part II

Tue, 26 May 2020 18:18:00 -0000

ESPN's Zach Lowe joins The Woj Pod for a Part II of our reporting centered on the NBA's return to play, issues surrounding a bubble environment, future challenges for the league, what teams benefit from a layoff, and much more.

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Tom Thibodeau

Wed, 20 May 2020 16:10:00 -0000

Tom Thibodeau joins The Woj Pod to discuss the difficulty for coaches with teams coming out of a pandemic shutdown, Bulls/Rose/management, Timberwolves/Butler, watching old practice tapes of the Jordan Bulls in Chicago and the environment he hopes to find as an NBA coach again.

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ESPN's Jeff Passan

Mon, 18 May 2020 13:06:00 -0000

ESPN Senior MLB Insider Jeff Passan joins The Woj Pod to discuss the parallel paths the NBA and MLB are taking in trying to play this summer, how dramatically different the union/league relationships are in the two sports, the impact of the star players' role in labor talks, Adam Silver and Rob Manfred and what's at stake for these sports in the future.

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Father and son: Detroit Pistons executive Ed Stefanski and Cleveland Browns coach Kevin Stefanski

Fri, 15 May 2020 15:24:00 -0000

Father and son NBA and NFL visit with Detroit Pistons Senior Advisor Ed Stefanski and Cleveland Browns coach Kevin Stefanski on The Woj Pod. The Stefanski's discuss the influence that Ed's front office career has had on Kevin's development as an NFL coach, including witnessing the Nets remarkable 2002 NBA Finals run, learning how a GM and coach need to build working relationships, virtual drafts, Ed's dubious future candidacy as Kevin's quality-control coach on the sidelines.

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Rachel Nichols and Bobby Marks

Sat, 09 May 2020 17:38:00 -0000

ESPN's Rachel Nichols and Bobby Marks join The Woj Pod to discuss Adam Silver's insights to players on a possible return to play and league future, how the NBA's evolving view on coronavirus testing impacts the chances of the season resuming this spring, the details of a playoff structure, how the loss of revenue will impact free agency and salary caps, Silver's leadership style and how it bodes for the hard decisions the league needs to make.

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ESPN's Adam Schefter and Jeff Passan

Wed, 29 Apr 2020 20:56:00 -0000

ESPN's Adam Schefter and Jeff Passan join The Woj Pod to discuss the futures of the NBA, NFL and MLB, how we're covering sports in a pandemic, the commonality of insider roles and Passan's latest ode to The WuTang Clan.

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ESPN's Jonathan Givony

Thu, 16 Apr 2020 17:15:00 -0000

ESPN Draft Analyst Jonathan Givony joins The Woj Pod to discuss the NBA's willingness to pay top high school star Jalen Green $500K-plus and restructure its G-League professional pathway program to compete with the NCAA and Australia. We explore what this means for the future of the NBA, college basketball and the significant impact it will have on the future of the sport.

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Patrick Ewing and Jeff Van Gundy

Wed, 15 Apr 2020 10:30:00 -0000

Hall of Fame center Patrick Ewing and Jeff Van Gundy join The Woj Pod to go inside the 1990's New York Knicks-Chicago Bulls rivalry, including Michael Jordan, the playoff series fights, the 'Con Man' game, Pat Riley and the X-Man, and much more.

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Vanderbilt coach Jerry Stackhouse

Wed, 08 Apr 2020 16:25:00 -0000

Vanderbilt coach Jerry Stackhouse - an 18-year NBA veteran - joins The Woj Pod to remember a young Kobe Bryant as a teenage kid playing pickup with this 76ers (13:50), playing with an aging Michael Jordan with the Wizards (29:01), waiting in tunnels post-game to finish on-court skirmishes with opponents, why he didn't think Dwane Casey was comfortable with him as an assistant coach in Toronto and the challenge of recruiting and coaching at Vandy in the SEC.

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Front Office Insider Bobby Marks

Fri, 03 Apr 2020 20:15:00 -0000

ESPN front-office insider Bobby Marks joins The Woj Pod to discuss the Chicago Bulls search for a new top front office executive, the appeal and challenges of the job, the financial impact the NBA shutdown will have on front office/coaching moves (15:53), the possible rollout for a return to play this season and how free agency will be impacted (27:34).

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ESPN NBA Analyst Doris Burke

Fri, 27 Mar 2020 18:35:00 -0000

ESPN NBA Analyst Doris Burke joins The Woj Pod to reveal that she has tested positive for the COVID-19 virus, including details of her symptoms, her hospital testing experience and her recovery process. In opening up, she is hopeful to make more people aware of the importance of social distancing and other important measures being taken to try and combat the pandemic.

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Denver Nuggets President Tim Connelly

Thu, 26 Mar 2020 20:13:00 -0000

Denver Nuggets President of Basketball Operations Tim Connelly joins The Woj Pod to discuss the NBA shutdown, the franchise's quarantine, how the league could be changed coming out of the hiatus (14:49) and ... his love for 1980's and 1990's professional wrestling (30:40).

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Olimpia Milano's Tom Bialaszewski

Tue, 24 Mar 2020 15:16:00 -0000

Olimpia Milano assistant coach Tom Bialaszewski - a decade-long NBA assistant and scout - discusses life in coronavirus isolation with his family in Italy (2:04), his close relationship with Kobe Bryant as a Lakers assistant (12:51), the story of the most vulnerable he had ever seen Kobe (23:16), learning of Kobe's passing in Italy and how Kobe diagrammed Tom and his wife's honeymoon in Italy (31:17).

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Andy Slavitt, Obama healthcare head and founder of U.S. of Care

Fri, 20 Mar 2020 15:27:00 -0000

Andy Slavitt, a former head of healthcare for President Obama and founder of the United States of Care, joins The Woj Pod to discuss the facts surrounding the coronavirus pandemic, what we need to do, what's coming and how the NBA fits into the conversation.

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NBA Shutdown

Mon, 16 Mar 2020 22:31:00 -0000

Adrian Wojnarowski takes on some of your most pressing questions about the NBA shutdown - what's happening and what could come next.

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Dell and Sonya Curry

Thu, 05 Mar 2020 10:10:00 -0000

Dell and Sonya Curry join The Woj Pod to discuss Stephen's absence and return (2:22), their new sports parenting podcast, and much more.

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Memphis Grizzlies coach Taylor Jenkins

Wed, 04 Mar 2020 10:23:00 -0000

Memphis Grizzlies coach Taylor Jenkins joins The Woj Pod to discuss Ja Morant (10:41), the influences of Mike Budenholzer, Quin Snyder and Gregg Popovich, how he had to convince RC Buford to let him become a G League assistant (19:46), building your voice as an NBA coach. Plus, Ja Morant and Jaren Jackson Jr., visit for a mini-pod together (38:22).

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ESPN's Max Kellerman

Thu, 27 Feb 2020 20:19:00 -0000

ESPN's Max Kellerman joins The Woj Pod to discuss the Sixers trajectory, Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons, James Dolan's Knicks (24:47), Luka Doncic and Kristaps Porzingis (33:31) and much more.

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2020 All-Star Game

Mon, 17 Feb 2020 08:29:00 -0000

Woj Pod Live at an unforgettable 2020 All-Star Game in Chicago: Trae Young, Joel Embiid, Pascal Siakam and Nick Nurse. Plus ESPN's Malika Andrews and Tim Bontemps on Kobe Bryant's imprint on the weekend, the dramatic game and the stretch run for Lakers and Clippers, Bucks and rest of East.

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Patrick Beverley, Jackie MacMullan, and Ryen Russillo

Sat, 15 Feb 2020 23:13:00 -0000

Clippers guard Patrick Beverley joins The Woj Pod to discuss his path to the NBA, his reaction to the Clippers landing Kawhi Leonard and Paul George this summer (11:33), and his Chicago upbringing. Plus, ESPN's Jackie MacMullan and The Ringer's Ryen Russillo join the conversation to discuss the battle in LA for supremacy in the West (25:54), much more.

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The Woj & Lowe Trade Deadline Show

Wed, 05 Feb 2020 22:51:00 -0000

ESPN's Zach Lowe joins The Woj Pod as part of The Woj & Lowe Show to discuss the arms race between the LA teams (2:59), a sleeper team for Andre Igoudala (13:42), trades they want to see happen (20:40), and more.

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Bobby Marks on Trade Deadline in the Western Conference

Mon, 03 Feb 2020 02:00:00 -0000

ESPN's NBA front-office insider Bobby Marks joins The Woj Pod to discuss the latest on how Western Conference teams will factor into Thursday's NBA Trade Deadline.

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Bobby Marks on Trade Deadline in the Eastern Conference

Mon, 03 Feb 2020 00:53:00 -0000

ESPN's NBA front-office insider Bobby Marks joins The Woj Pod to discuss the latest on how Eastern Conference teams will factor into Thursday's NBA Trade Deadline.

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Remembering Kobe Bryant with Ramona Shelburne

Mon, 27 Jan 2020 05:34:00 -0000

ESPN's Ramona Shelburne joins The Woj Pod as both share reaction, memories and context on the death of Kobe Bryant.

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The Zion Williamson Debut, featuring Zion, David Griffin and Alvin Gentry

Thu, 23 Jan 2020 13:30:00 -0000

Zion Williamson (0:29), David Griffin (5:41) and Alvin Gentry (14:35) join The Woj Pod on the night of the No. 1 pick's debut in New Orleans to go inside the comeback, the debut, the wild fourth quarter, the decision to pull him out of the game, his body and much more.

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Boston's Jaylen Brown

Mon, 20 Jan 2020 10:39:00 -0000

Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown joins The Woj Pod for an illuminating conversation on his rapid pro trajectory to stardom, the challenge of playing pro sports in Boston (31:10), Kemba Walker's leadership (34:27), his perspective and work on improving education for low-income American children, why he didn't hire an agent out of college (13:08), starting to negotiate his own contract extension, and much more.

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Milwaukee GM Jon Horst

Sat, 18 Jan 2020 12:29:00 -0000

Milwaukee Bucks GM Jon Horst joins The Woj Pod to discuss his franchise's chase for a championship, the genius of Giannis Antetokounmpo, the plan to keep the Greek Freak long-term (6:34) and Horst's first job as a trailer park manager (21:51).

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Patty Mills

Fri, 10 Jan 2020 11:38:00 -0000

Spurs guard Patty Mills joins The Woj Pod to discuss the devastating wild fires in Australia (2:15), his memories from the back-to-back Finals match ups with the Heat (19:28), what it's like to have Tim Duncan back in the building as an assistant coach (35:36), and much more.

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ESPN's Jalen Rose

Thu, 02 Jan 2020 16:27:00 -0000

ESPN's Jalen Rose joins The Woj Pod to discuss the NBA life and legacy of late Commissioner David Stern.

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Atlanta's Trae Young

Tue, 17 Dec 2019 10:40:00 -0000

Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young joins The Woj Pod to discuss his rise toward NBA stardom, his wild college season with the Oklahoma Sooners (16:19), hanging out with Baker Mayfield (24:28), his childhood studying Russell Westbrook and Kevin Durant in OKC (7:45), the Hawks rebuilding and much more.

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The Woj & Lowe Show

Mon, 16 Dec 2019 17:39:00 -0000

ESPN's Zach Lowe joins The Woj Pod as part of The Woj & Lowe Show to discuss the trade market now that players who signed deals over the summer are eligible to be moved (1:43). Plus, a bonus segment assessing the trade options for the Heat, Jazz, and others (27:30)

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Brooklyn's Taurean Prince

Wed, 11 Dec 2019 10:45:00 -0000

Brooklyn Nets forward Taurean Prince joins The Woj Pod to discuss the state of the Nets (1:58), the future with Kyrie and KG, his incredible journey from homelessness to the NBA (8:46), and much more.

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Thunder GM Sam Presti

Fri, 06 Dec 2019 10:53:00 -0000

Oklahoma City Thunder GM Sam Presti joins The Woj Pod to discuss the decision making process behind trading Paul George and Russell Westbrook this summer (1:54), how volatility is the new normal in the NBA (22:56), the myriad ways in which his job has changed since becoming the GM at 29 (46:03), and the lessons he learned while playing at Emerson College under Hank Smith (50:30).

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ESPN's Zach Lowe

Mon, 25 Nov 2019 18:40:00 -0000

ESPN's Zach Lowe joins The Woj Pod to discuss the framework of the NBA's negotiations with the NBPA on dramatic changes in the NBA schedule and calendar - including a 78 game schedule, a 30-team in season-tournament (7:57), a play-in round for the 7th and 8th seeds in the conference playoffs (19:36) and a reseeding of the conference finals (1:29).

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The Phenomenon of Luka Doncic

Fri, 22 Nov 2019 17:20:00 -0000

ESPN's Tim MacMahon, draft analyst Jonathan Givony and ex-Mavericks player development director Mike Procopio join The Woj Pod to discuss the emergence of Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic, including his rapid ascent into an MVP candidate, his draft evaluation as a European prodigy (4:39), Dirk Nowitzki's influence (24:23), the 2018 NBA draft night drama surrounding Doncic (13:02) and much more.

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Shareef Abdur-Rahim

Wed, 20 Nov 2019 16:15:00 -0000

NBA All-Star and G League President Shareef Abdur-Rahim joins The Woj Pod to discuss the NBA minor league's impact on the NBA , life as an original Vancouver Grizzly (14:44), the gold medal run with the USA's 2000 Sydney Olympic team (21:54), living as a Muslim in America (36:01), and much more.

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Bradley Beal

Fri, 15 Nov 2019 10:38:00 -0000

Washington Wizards All-Star Bradley Beal joins The Woj Pod to discuss the evolution of his relationship with John Wall (18:30), Ray Allen's summer advice (3:15), what Paul Pierce taught him as a teammate (28:50), the responsibilities of a franchise player in good times and bad, and why he chose Billy Donovan at Florida.

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Pacers president Kevin Pritchard

Fri, 08 Nov 2019 10:52:00 -0000

Indiana Pacers president of basketball operations Kevin Pritchard joins The Woj Pod to discuss Victor Oladipo's progress on a return (1:51), winning with a low payroll (13:53), Larry Bird (22:04) and winning a national title at Kansas as part of Danny (Manning) and The Miracles (28:08).

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Ryen Russillo

Tue, 29 Oct 2019 10:19:00 -0000

Ryen Russillo of The Ringer joins The Woj Pod to discuss the early season of the NBA, including Lakers-Clippers (6:56), Warriors struggles (41:19), Harden and Westbrook (14:13), Kyrie Irving and the Nets (31:09), the Trae Young-Luka Doncic debate, Giannis and the Bucks, and much, much more.

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Draymond Green and Bob Myers

Wed, 23 Oct 2019 09:49:00 -0000

Golden State star Draymond Green and President/GM Bob Myers join The Woj Pod for an illuminating window into the Warriors' championship run (6:06), including the relationships and dynamics that propelled historic highs and combustible episodes- including an introspective and raw examination around the final season with Kevin Durant (20:22).

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Marc Gasol

Mon, 21 Oct 2019 09:46:00 -0000

Toronto Raptors center Marc Gasol joins The Woj Pod to discuss his whirlwind championship run with the Raptors, the difficulty of leaving Mike Conley Jr. and the city of Memphis (6:16), his commitment to playing for the Spanish national team (22:30), and much more.

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ESPN's Doris Burke

Wed, 16 Oct 2019 09:49:00 -0000

ESPN analyst Doris Burke joins The Woj Pod to discuss the LeBron James installment of the NBA's China drama, the Lakers and Clippers, her intrigue with the Utah Jazz (17:21), the post-Kyrie Irving Boston Celtics (20:39), the quagmire surrounding state of the Knicks (29:34), and much more.

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The Woj & Lowe Show

Fri, 11 Oct 2019 09:58:00 -0000

ESPN's Zach Lowe joins The Woj Pod as part of The Woj & Lowe Show, digging into the fallout of NBA and China relations in the aftermath of Daryl Morey's tweet and Adam Silver's statements, the legitimate championship contenders, trade candidates and the latest on the rookie contract extension class.

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Cavaliers coach John Beilein

Fri, 04 Oct 2019 09:40:00 -0000

Cavaliers coach John Beilein joins The Woj Pod to discuss his transition to the NBA at 66 years old, including a four decades journey from high school and small college coaching to the pinnacle of the profession.

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Rob McClanaghan

Tue, 01 Oct 2019 09:39:00 -0000

Trainer Rob McClanaghan joins The Woj Pod to discuss his decade in the NBA working with the league's biggest stars - including Kevin Durant, Stephen Curry, Derrick Rose, Kevin Love, Russell Westbrook - and his close proximity to some of the biggest free agent and NBA Draft stories of recent years. McClanaghan's new book, "Net Work: Training The NBA's Best and Finding the Keys to Greatness," is available now.

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Lonzo Ball

Fri, 27 Sep 2019 09:57:00 -0000

Lonzo Ball joins the Woj Pod to discuss joining the Pelicans, leaving the Lakers, Ball family matters, throwing lobs to Zion and how he's taken full control of his professional life.

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ESPN's Brian Windhorst

Sat, 21 Sep 2019 16:14:00 -0000

ESPN's Brian Windhorst joins The Woj Pod to dig deep into the NBA's strengthening of penalties and enforcement of tampering and salary cap circumvention, the practical impact it could have on free agency, the unregulated world of player-to-player tampering, flipping the order of free agency and the NBA Draft, why the elimination of the one-and-done draft rule remains stalled and Woj's most expensive phone bill ever.

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Doc Rivers and Erik Spoelstra

Wed, 11 Sep 2019 09:49:00 -0000

Two NBA championship coaches -- Doc Rivers and Erik Spoelstra -- join The Woj Pod to discuss a series of topics in a high-level conversation, including the coaching craft, the Celtics-Heat rivalry, the impact of Pat Riley in their careers, ownership and management support, the lack of NBA coaches in the Hall of Fame and the changes they've had to make as coaches with the shorter attention spans of the modern NBA players, and much more.

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Ramona Shelburne

Wed, 21 Aug 2019 00:24:00 -0000

ESPN's Ramona Shelburne joins The Woj Pod to go inside the reporting and making of her new 30 For 30 Podcasts series, "The Sterling Affairs," including Sterling's obsession with Lakers owner Jerry Buss and Donald Trump, why he wanted to kill a JJ Redick deal, how the NBA allowed him to exist as an owner for decades, and much more.

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Blazers Guard CJ McCollum

Tue, 06 Aug 2019 09:32:00 -0000

Portland Trail Blazers guard CJ McCollum joins The Woj Pod to discuss the wild Western Conference, his $100M contract extension, what would've changed his mind on playing USA Basketball this summer, the Blazers, NBA officiating, the Cleveland Browns, redrafting his 2013 NBA Draft Class, and much more.

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Denver GM Arturas Karnisovas

Mon, 29 Jul 2019 10:35:00 -0000

Denver Nuggets GM Arturas Karnisovas joins the Woj Pod to discuss the Western Conference arms race, the discovery and development of All-NBA center Nikola Jokic, the evolution of scouting perceptions toward European prospects, the KGB's role in allowing him to be the first USSR-born player to be allowed to leave for college basketball, playing against the Dream Team in the 1992 Olympics with Sabonis and much more.

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Wizards GM Tommy Sheppard

Tue, 23 Jul 2019 09:04:00 -0000

New Washington Wizards GM Tommy Sheppard joins The Woj Pod to discuss the future of Bradley Beal and John Wall, changing the way the franchise does business, mining the international talent pool, the influence of Mike D'Antoni on his career, working for Tark at UNLV and much more.

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Rockets Coach Mike D'Antoni

Mon, 15 Jul 2019 09:45:00 -0000

Houston Rockets coach Mike D'Antoni joins The Woj Pod to discuss the Chris Paul/Russell Westbrook trade, tensions within the Rockets locker room, why James Harden's voice is so important in personnel decisions, coaching the season without an extension, how he's had to compromise his offensive system to fit Harden's talents, working for a new, hands-on owner and a lingering regret of how he coached the Suns/Spurs battles a decade ago.

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David Griffin

Wed, 10 Jul 2019 09:22:00 -0000

New Orleans Pelicans EVP of Basketball Operations David Griffin joins Adrian Wojnarowski to go inside the Anthony Davis trade, the art of the superstar trade, the rapidly changing discipline of NBA team building, why the journey to the Cavaliers 2016 championship missed joy and Zion Williamson.

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Mike Conley, Jazz GM Justin Zanik

Mon, 08 Jul 2019 19:12:00 -0000

Mike Conley joins Adrian Wojnarowski to reflect on being traded from the Memphis Grizzlies to the Utah Jazz, the realization that his time in Memphis was coming to an end, Marc Gasol's trade mid-season to Toronto and winning the title, and free agency's change to the league dynamics. Then, new Jazz GM Justin Zanik stops by to discuss how the Conley trade came together, the fluidity of free agents like Nikola Mirotic and parity in the coming season.

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Zach Lowe

Sat, 06 Jul 2019 18:59:00 -0000

In a crossover edition of The Lowe Post and The Woj Pod, Adrian Wojnarowski and Zach Lowe react to the Kawhi Leonard signing and Paul George trade. The two NBA insiders discuss how these deals immediately change the league, when Leonard targeted George as the guy he wanted to pair with, Oklahoma City's cloudy future, who could be in the market for Russell Westbrook if he's made available, how Toronto will move forward and more.

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Ramona Shelburne

Fri, 05 Jul 2019 06:19:00 -0000

Ramona Shelburne joins Adrian Wojnarowski to talk about how Kevin Durant's relationship with the Warriors deteriorated throughout the course of this past season and why he felt like an outsider on Stephen Curry's team. Then, the two NBA insiders discuss the future of Durant's new team, the Brooklyn Nets, and the remarkable turnaround of the franchise as compared to their crosstown opponents, the New York Knicks, who traded Kristaps Porzingis and failed to land any big-name free agents. Plus, Adrian and Ramona lay out Kawhi Leonard's options and what's at stake for each team, as well as Leonard's own legacy.

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Jared Dudley

Wed, 03 Jul 2019 04:03:00 -0000

Shortly after Adrian Wojnarowski breaks the news of a deal to sign with the Lakers, Jared Dudley joins The Woj Pod to openly recruit Kawhi Leonard to the Lakers over the Clippers, why LeBron James had to sign off on Dudley's desire for a deal, his old Brooklyn Nets recruiting Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving, how a James/Anthony Davis/Kawhi Leonard Big 3 would be measured in history, his desire to play an enforcer role with the Lakers stars, his history in San Diego with Leonard and much, much more on the Woj Pod.

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Brian Windhorst Talks Tampering in Free Agency

Tue, 02 Jul 2019 06:21:00 -0000

ESPN's Brian Windhorst joins Woj to discuss tampering in free agency, how Nikola Mirotic leaving for the EuroLeague helped Bojan Bogdanovic, the speed at which free agency "ended" this year, if this is the end of the super-team era and if there should be a franchise tag in NBA.

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Ryen Russillo on Free Agency

Mon, 01 Jul 2019 16:44:00 -0000

On ESPN's debut of The Woj Pod, Ryen Russillo joins Woj to break down the latest in NBA free agency including the Nets going all-in for KD and Kyrie, discuss the Jazz's chances with the Mike Conley trade and what to make of the Sixers with Jimmy Butler headed to Miami.

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Bobby Marks on free agency

Fri, 28 Jun 2019 17:00:00 -0000

ESPN's front office insider Bobby Marks joins The Woj Pod to discuss the countdown to NBA free agency, including the constructing of super teams, Kemba Walker and the Celtics, the question of spending restraint for teams with major cap space, and much more.

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ESPN draft analyst Mike Schmitz

Tue, 18 Jun 2019 17:00:00 -0000

ESPN NBA Draft Analyst Mike Schmitz joins The Woj Pod to set the stage for Thursday's draft in Brooklyn, New Orleans shopping the No. 4 pick, Toronto winning a championship without a lottery pick on the roster, Lonzo Ball's and Brandon Ingram's next steps in New Orleans, what LaMelo Ball needs to learn playing professionally in Australia, Africa's growing pool of big-time basketball talent and RJ Barrett and the Knicks.

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ESPN's Bobby Marks

Mon, 10 Jun 2019 17:00:00 -0000

ESPN's front office insider Bobby Marks joins The Woj Pod to discuss Kevin Durant's impending return in Game 5, Kawhi Leonard's remarkable impact on the Raptors franchise, Masai Ujiri's decisions, Golden State's future and much more.

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Sixers guard TJ McConnell

Wed, 29 May 2019 17:00:00 -0000

Sixers guard TJ McConnell joins The Woj Pod to discuss Sixers playoff run, Brett Brown, his improbable journey as an NBA player and his summer free agency.

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Suns coach Monty Williams

Thu, 23 May 2019 17:00:00 -0000

Phoenix Suns coach Monty Williams joins The Woj Pod to discuss choosing the Suns over the Lakers, Robert Sarver, how personal tragedy changed his life and much more.

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Minnesota's Gersson Rosas

Sat, 18 May 2019 17:00:00 -0000

Minnesota Timberwolves President of Basketball Operations Gersson Rosas joins The Woj Pod on taking over the Wolves, KAT, the Rockets years including the James Harden trade, Yao, Daryl a Morey, his roots in Colombia, and the privilege and responsibility of becoming the NBA's first Latin top basketball executive.

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