Pound The Rock

On this week's episode, we discuss the burbling tension within the player ranks over whether to return to play, the prospect of a condensed 2020-21 season, LeBron's 'More Than A Vote' initiative, and reasons for optimism for the teams whose seasons are over. Then, Cash talks to director Ryan Sidhoo about his documentary, 'True North: Inside the Rise of Toronto Basketball'

What to make of the NBA's 22-team return plan. How will it work? Can the league keep everyone safe? What are the Suns and Wizards doing here? And which teams are most affected by the unique, quirky format?

At at time when sports has rightfully taken a back seat to an important moment in history, we wanted to join the conversation, speak out against racism and police brutality, stand with those protesting, join the call to educate ourselves, educate others, and push this movement forward. We also join the NBA world in mourning the death of Hall of Famer Wes Unseld.

On this week's episode, we parse the latest reports on NBA return-to-play scenarios, wonder what the legacy of 'The Last Dance' will be, and discuss Cash's oral history on Steve Nash's 2005 playoff demolition of the team that had let him walk 10 months earlier.

In this week's episode, we discuss Michael Jordan's maniacal competitiveness, and predict what the 2020 NBA playoff bracket would look like. To conclude the show, we're joined by theScore's MLB Podcast hosts, Jonah Birenbaum and Michael Bradburn, to discuss Jordan's short-lived baseball career.

On this week's episode, we consider the roadblocks and bad optics standing in the way of the NBA resuming its season, then break down episodes 5 and 6 of 'The Last Dance,' and close with a discussion on the increasingly indefinable power forward position.

On this week's episode, we make our 10 All-Defensive Team selections and discuss the biggest takeaways from episodes 1-2 of The Last Dance.

With a resumption of the NBA regular season looking unlikely, we unveil our picks for MVP, Defensive Player, Most Improved Player, Rookie, 6th Man, Coach, and Executive of the Year. Then, Cash is joined by Stephon Marbury from Beijing to discuss his new documentary, 'A Kid from Coney Island,' his experience transitioning to coaching in China, how he's aiding COVID-19 relief efforts, and why he reached out to Adam Silver last month.

If the 2019-20 season is over, which players deserve All-NBA consideration?

We talk about the plausibility of the NBA eventually resuming its season in a quarantined neutral site, before discussing and debating some ideas for improving the league in the future.

Which teams and players have the most to lose in the event of a lost season? Mavericks big man Dwight Powell joins the show to discuss the incredible charity endeavour he's part of with Luka Doncic and Mark Cuban.

The many potential ripple effects of a suspended NBA season, and what might come next for a sports world dealing with the COVID-19 crisis.

In this week's episode, we react to the "mutual" parting of ways between the Nets and coach Kenny Atkinson, the potential impact of the Coronavirus on the rest of the season, the Lakers' incredible weekend, the Clippers' Staples Center conundrum, the up-and-down Rockets, and the recency bias rollercoaster.

On this week's episode, Wolfond returns from his honeymoon, Cash helps get him up to speed on the NBA goings-on he's missed, and the two of us look ahead to the stretch run. We discuss: - The Bucks' dominance and who (if anyone) can challenge them. - Khris Middleton's unheralded superstardom, Jayson Tatum's in-season leap, and the race for the final two All-NBA forward slots. - The pros and cons of the Rockets' small-ball experiment. - What the Sixers slipping to the 6-seed would mean for them and the rest of the East. - Whether the Pelicans can usurp the Grizzlies' playoff spot, and whether that would be enough for Zion Williamson to steal ROY from Ja Morant. - The Knicks, for some reason.

Eric Walden of the Salt Lake Tribune joins the show to provide insight into a bizarre couple days in Utah, and what's gone wrong for a Jazz team that had championship aspirations coming into the season.

John Beilein's resignation is the latest chapter of Cavaliers dysfunction in Cleveland. Also, what's worth watching in the season's unofficial second half?

Were there any clear cut winners and losers from deadline week? Did the Heat give up too much for Andre Iguodala? What were the Pistons thinking in dumping Andre Drummond for nothing? Is Marcus Morris enough of an upgrade for the Clippers at power forward? Did Wolves or Warriors win the Russell for Wiggins blockbuster? Grizzlies and Hawks had solid weeks.

On the 1-year anniversary of the Kristaps Porzingis trade, we take a look at how the deal has worked out for all parties, and marvel at the enduringly dysfunctional state of the Knicks. Then we discuss the All-Star reserves, Bradley Beal's gripe, the Devin Booker snub, and the game's new format. Finally, we check in on the scalding-hot Damian Lillard and his tepid Trail Blazers.

We reflect on the devastating passing of Kobe Bryant. Our deepest condolences to the family and loved ones of all those who lost their life in Sunday's tragedy.

**Reposted after an audio issue cut off the original track at the 34-minute mark** We briefly hit on Zion Williamson's impending return before making our picks for the Eastern and Western Conference All-Star teams. Who should start in the East backcourt? Is Trae Young's offense alone enough to get him in? Should the Celtics send Tatum or Brown? Have PG and KAT played enough to merit inclusion in the West? Is it finally Gobert's time? With the starters set to be announced Thursday, we discuss all that and more.