48 Minutes

The 48 Minutes crew of Ross Geiger, Bruce Bernstein, & Michael "World B" Freer previews the NBA Play in Tournament and the first round series matchups between the 3 vs 6 and 4 vs 5 teams.

It's an exciting special guest edition of the 48 Minutes podcast as the crew is joined by Golden State Warriors guard Brandin Podziemski! With "Podz" on the pod, Ross, Bruce, & World B have a ton of fun getting Brandin's insights on his impressive rookie season, his Warriors team, & teammates. Brandin shares memories into his "Welcome to the NBA" moments, the toughest players he's had to guard, & what it's like to be on the floor with Steph Curry when he's on fire! Brandin also provides details into his offseason plans & ambitions to play for the Polish National Team.

It's a jam packed show as the 48 Minutes crew discusses many of the teams gearing up for the NBA Playoffs starting off with an examination of the top 3 teams out West! They then turn their attention to a very interesting race in the East & which team might have to face the Celtics in the 2nd round. The NBA world got big news on Monday as Joel Embiid might return this week & a look into the rest of the West's playoff picture. The crew winds down the show discussing UCONN's impressive run in March & provide their closing 1 liners!

ESPN NBA Analyst Tim Legler joins 48 Minutes and discusses every key storyline in the league as the playoffs loom just three weeks from now. We also dissect the Shai Gilgeous Alexander ATT commercial with teammate Chet Holmgren and there were laughs all around. Legs also discusses Caitlin Clark of Iowa and he had some truly high praise for her game. All that and so much more when Tim Legler joins the 48 Minutes crew of Bruce Bernstein, Ross Geiger, and Michael "World B" Freer.

The 48 Minutes podcast crew provides an instant Bucks/Celtics post game recap & reaction! Attention is then kept on notable Eastern Conference teams with discussions surrounding the Miami Heat, New York Knicks, Philadelphia 76ers, Orlando Magic, & Indiana Pacers. Bruce, World B, & Ross then debate whether any team in the Western Conference can challenge the Denver Nuggets. Has LeBron James chances of winning another title officially come to an end? The crew then touch on spicy teams in the West before closing out the show with a one liner!

Jared Greenberg of TNT Sports and NBA TV returns to 48 Minutes to discuss the playoff aspirations of western conference teams like the Warriors, Suns, Kings, and Pelicans. We'll also discuss the struggling Bucks, the sizzling Celtics, why key players should NOT rest heading into the playoffs, the MVP race, and Jared's new show on the NBA App called "Crunch Time." Join Ross Geiger, Bruce Bernstein, and Michael "World B" Freer for 48 minutes of great hoop talk with one of the top NBA voices in the hoop family.

World B & Ross debate some million dollar questions to kick off the show. They reflect on LeBron James 40K points achievement & add perspective on would take from other active NBA stars to reach the 40K milestone. While on the topic of milestones Iowa's Caitlin Clark gets some well deserved recognition on becoming the NCAA's all-time scoring leader surpassing Pete Maravich. Winding down the show the duo dives deeper into the current concerns surrounding the Indiana Pacers & Phoenix Suns.

The 48 Minutes crew breaks down the latest & greatest NBA news around the association in this action packed show. They begin touching on the hottest teams out East including the Boston Celtics, Milwaukee Bucks, & New York Knicks. Attention then shifts out West where they examine teams starting to gain momentum at the right time with the Phoenix Suns, Sacramento Kings, & Golden State Warriors. As the show winds down Ross, Bruce, & World B star injuries across the league before Bruce provides his favorite TV moment of the week!

The Brooklyn Nets fired head coach Jacque Vaughn but may have fired the wrong guy. Ross Geiger, Bruce Bernstein, and "World B" Freer do a "post mortem" on All Star Weekend, with no love for the game itself but lots of love for "Steph vs Sabrina." And they'll size up the stretch run for the regular season with teams that will surprise, players who'll need to step up, and why the Warriors might have one more deep playoff run.

The 48 Minutes crew is joined by special guest Amin Elhassan who provides his famous charismatic basketball IQ to break down the NBA Trade Deadline deals, buyout market signings, & sounds off on the Chicago Bulls for standing pat! Amin & Bruce reflect on the great Bill Russell on his birthday before the crew along with Amin discuss their favorite Super Bowl Commercials, & debate whether or not the term "Dynasty" has been devalued. To wind down the show, Ross gauges Amin's pulse on Scott Henderson, is it time to panic?

The 48 Minutes crew shares its thoughts on the All Star reserve snubs and breaks down the hot streaks of the NY Knicks and Cleveland Cavs. Ross, Bruce, and World B also discuss trade rumors with the deadline for making deals on February 8th. There is also an exciting announcement about how you can be a part of our 48 Minutes discussions.

Alex Squadron joins the show to discuss his new book "Life in the G: Minor League Basketball and the Relentless Pursuit of the NBA". World B & Ross pick Alex's brain on all things NBA G-League from Alex's time covering the New Orleans Pelicans affiliate Birmingham Squadron for a full season. The 48 Minutes crew then puts Alex's NBA knowledge to the test with a fun pack break of NBA cards.

An EMERGENCY PODCAST was warranted as we got some big news out of Milwaukee today as the Milwaukee Bucks relieved Adrian Griffin of his head coaching duties & already announced the hiring of Doc Rivers!

The 48 Minutes crew is joined by former NBA assistant coach & broadcaster Brendan Brown who shares his early perspective on Pascal Siakam with the Indiana Pacers & provides his Knicks insider opinion on the recent acquisition of OG Anunoby along with RJ Barrett/Immanuel Quickley being provided an exciting opportunity in Toronto. In the 2nd Half the crew recaps the recent epic matchups between the Denver Nuggets/Boston Celtics & Oklahoma City Thunder/Minnesota Timberwolves as Brendan offers up his thoughts on each respective team. Of course to cap off the show, the crew has some fun asking Brendan about his father in Hall of Famer Hubie Brown!

The Utah Jazz have been the hottest team in the NBA as of late and the crew explains why. The top four teams in the Western Conference are tightly bunched together and our guys examine their strengths and flaws. Several big name players are back in the lineup but which one will make the biggest impact. And our "Three Man Weave" examines the Damian Lillard Effect, the Pistons' recent moves, and the suddenly relevant Cleveland Cavaliers.

The 48 Minutes Podcast is joined by 3-time NBA Champion & current NBA Agent B.J. Armstrong to discuss the top teams in both the Western & Eastern conference this season. B.J. also provides his thoughts on Victor Wembanyama, OG Anunoby joining the Knicks, & much more before discussing his experiences being a former NBA player turned NBA Agent. This very fun & informative episode winds down with rapid fire questions for B.J. which includes what Ron Artest was like as a rookie in Chicago, the relationship between Players/Coaches & NBA referees these days, & his thoughts on being an absolute legend in the video game "NBA Jam".

The 48 Minutes crew reacts to the Knicks/Pacers trade and why it helps both teams. The Oklahoma City Thunder are the breakout team of the season and our crew explains why. There's some real hatred brewing between Midwest rivals Milwaukee and Indiana and the 48 Minutes guys are here for it. Plus, the basketball world lost a true giant who never played an NBA game. Are you intrigued?

The 48 Minutes crew have lots to discuss in their last show of 2023 starting off with reactions to the Boston Celtics impressive West Coast road trip. Staying out East light is shed on the promising developments in South Beach with Heat Culture. An interesting case is made in regards to the Pacers & Lakers struggles after their In-Season Tournament success. The crew then discuss teams out West potentially in danger of missing the playoffs. Ross shares his best bets before the guys provide their final thoughts.

Former LA Clippers General manager Dave Wohl joins the 48 Minutes crew of Ross Geiger, Bruce Bernstein, and Michael "World B" Freer to discuss the red hot Clippers as well as the recent antics of Draymond Green, who has been suspended indefinitely after hitting Jusuf Nurkic of the Suns in the head. The guys also examine teams whose stock is up and those that are down. And finally, the crew examines the "BallGate" controversy involving Giannis Antetokounmpo and Oscar Tshiebwe from the recent Pacers/Bucks game.

The Lakers are NBA Cup Champs and they plan to hang a banner. What are some of the names being floated as trade bait? Our Quarterly Report is on "surprises and disappointments." Bruce throws down the "Classic Card Challenge" to Ross and World B. Ross has his best bets and Bruce has a Presidential candidate from the NBA ranks.

The 48 Minutes crew is honored to be joined by ESPN's Monica McNutt to discuss all aspects of the NBA's first ever In-Season Tournament, the matchups in the Quarterfinals, & even the special tournament courts! With Monica also working as a studio analyst for MSG Network, the crew gets her insider perspective on the New York Knicks this season before discussing Monica's journey to stardom. The show concludes with a fun game of Word Association & Ross shares his best bets.

The new 48 Minutes features Ross Geiger, Bruce Bernstein, and Michael "World B" Freer discussing the new "Beast of the East" in Orlando as well as the struggling LA Clippers, the blazing Phoenix Suns, the gritty Minnesota Timberwolves, the brutal Detroit Pistons, and so much more.

ESPN's Dave McMenamin joins the show to discuss all things Lakers! Bruce & Ross then discuss three teams out West that had great weekends in the Sacramento Kings, Oklahoma City Thunder, & Phoenix Suns. Ross & Bruce then discuss the upcoming Bucks/Celtics matchup this week. Ross provides his Best Bets this week before discussing LaMelo Ball's neck tattoo & the In-Season Tournament to wind down the show.

The 48 Minutes crew examines the red hot 76ers, Timberwolves, and Rockets. They also pick apart the ice cold Clippers with James Harden and the dumpster fire that is the Wizards. All that plus their patented "Three Man Weave" with thoughts on the Golden State ROAD Warriors, a 6th Man candidate, and why the Pelicans are lacking on court leadership.

There was lots to discuss around the NBA for the 48 Minutes crew in this episode starting off with Victor Wembanyama's hot start in San Antonio, the Phoenix Suns being not so hot to begin the year, the Boston Celtics continuing to dominate on both ends of the floor, & the fellas have some fun with a new segment called "The Three Man Weave". This episode is full of laughs discussing some of the league's hottest teams, players, & storylines!

James Harden finally gets his wish and is a member of the LA Clippers. The 48 Minutes crew rubbed the sleep out of their eyes and did an emergency show to give you perspective on this major deal.

After one week of the NBA season, Ross, Bruce, and World B size up who's hot, who's not, and why. We'll preview games we're looking forward to this week and play an NBA version of Red Light/Green Light. Ross also has the return of "Best Bets."

On the eve of the start of the 2023-2024 NBA Season the 48 Minutes crew takes you through their season predictions & provides in-depth details on each of their selections. How will their predictions age? Only time will tell, but this is an action packed show filled with insights, stats, & hot takes to get all NBA fans ready for tip off!

As the NBA preseason wraps up, the 48 Minutes crew of Ross Geiger, Bruce Bernstein, & "World B" Freer sizes up how the Bucks are integrating Damian Lillard into the mix. The guys also react to the surprises in the yearly NBA General Manager's survey. There are also discussions on LeBron James as he gears up for his 21st season and the top rookies as they gear up for their first season.

The NBA Preseason is finally underway! The 48 Minutes crew discusses the NBA stars on new teams, the NBA debuts for some of the top rookies, & provide their predictions for players who might have potential breakout seasons. Before winding down the show Bruce, World B, & Ross each select an NBA team that might surprise us all this season.

The 48 Minutes crew is honored to be joined by legendary sportswriter Roland Lazenby to discuss his new book titled "Magic: The Life of Earvin "Magic" Johnson" which comes out October 24th. Lazenby dives deep into all the research he conducted throughout the book writing process sharing some of the biggest facts & stories he uncovered along the way. Also having written previous books on NBA greats Lazenby shares his experiences covering both Kobe Bryant & Michael Jordan. Lazenby provides his review on the HBO series "Winning Time" and ESPN's documentary "Winning Time" setting the record straight on Jerry West, Michael Jordan, & Jerry Krause.

After the Milwaukee Bucks traded Jrue Holiday to Portland on September 27th, the Blazers turned around and traded Holiday to the Boston Celtics for Robert Williams III, Malcolm Brogdon, and two future first round draft choices on October 1st. The 48 Minutes crew examines what Holiday's addition to the Celtics means. Ross, Bruce, and World B also size up how the Bucks may have "helped" Boston by trading for Damian Lillard, why Blazers GM Joe Cronin played his "Lillard Card" perfectly, and how all of these moves add up to a "lost" off-season for the Miami Heat.

Milwaukee Bucks Legend/Broadcaster Marques Johnson joins the 48 Minutes crew to discuss the massive Damian Lillard trade. Marques provides his initial reaction to the news, breaks down his thoughts on the Giannis/Dame duo, the departure of Jrue Holiday, & the league landscape moving forward after this star-studded three-team deal!

NBA Coach of the Year Mike Brown of the Sacramento Kings shares his thoughts on the upcoming season, what the team hopes to improve on, and how his philosophy changed after six seasons in Golden State. Mike also tells Ross Geiger, Bruce Bernstein, and "World B" Freer the story of how Gregg Popovich hired him in San Antonio for his first assistant coaching job more than two decades ago.

Giannis Antetokounmpo did his first ever podcast with our "48 Minutes" crew of Ross Geiger, Bruce Bernstein, & Michael "World B" Freer. It was literally "The Podcast Heard Round the World." Giannis responded to every important question with honesty and thoughtfulness. The attention this show brought us has been overwhelming and we wanted to take a few minutes to share some thoughts on Giannis and also on what his comments mean moving forward.

An exclusive sit down with NBA Champion & 2-Time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo as he shares personal stories, his goals, & the future.

The 48 Minutes crew provide opening thoughts on NBA news they've observed & even uncovered to start off the show. They then take a deeper dive into The Projected Risers & Fallers for NBA Regular Season Wins according to the Las Vegas Sportsbook. Before wrapping up the show Bruce, World B, & Ross discuss Team USA's recent loss this past weekend. If you're into NBA Futures bets this episode is certainly for you!

Marc Kestecher, the Voice of the NBA on ESPN Radio joins the show to discuss some of his best NBA moments, including working with Doris Burke and PJ Carlesimo. We also do our "Two-a-Days" featuring the Nuggets and Celtics and answer questions from our listeners.

Cassidy Hubbarth of ESPN joins Ross Geiger, Bruce Bernstein, & "World B" Freer to talk NBA, covering the Association at ESPN, and why Doris Burke is the G.O.A.T. Cass also has thoughts on her beloved Chicago Bulls, what Stephen A. Smith is really like, and shares a classic Gregg Popovich "in game" interview memory.

It's yet another fun filled show as the 48 Minutes crew provides basketball fans with "NBA Two-a-Days" with an offseason preview on the Cleveland Cavaliers & Minnesota Timberwolves. They then dig into their mail bag & answer listener submitted questions before doing another entertaining live NBA card pack break.

James Harden trashed Sixers GM Daryl Morey in China over the weekend calling him a "liar" because Morey has not traded him. Does that insult spell the end of any chance that James will return to the team in Philly?

The 48 Minutes crew kick things off discussing the top stories around the world of basketball for their opening tips which includes Anthony Davis's contract extension with the Los Angeles Lakers, the upcoming FIBA Basketball World Cup, & Diana Taurasi making history in the WNBA. Ross, Bruce, & World B then shed some more light on who is being inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame this upcoming weekend. In the second half it's mail bag time with listener submitted questions before the crew closes out the show having some fun discussing their all-time favorite NBA player nicknames!

The latest episode of "48 Minutes" breaks down Jaylen Brown's new contract as well as its affect on the Boston Celtics. We'll also count down our top 5 teams heading into the season, play a"politically incorrect" game, and share opinions on the new ESPN/ABC broadcast team.

San Antonio Spurs forward Doug McDermott joins the show to discuss his newest teammate in #1 overall pick Victor Wembanyama after meeting him & watching him play live during NBA Summer League in Las Vegas. Doug shares what makes Coach Popovich & the Spurs culture such a special place to play. The Spurs sharpshooter also reflects on his career up to this point sharing stories on Jimmy Butler, Rajon Rondo, & why he's itching to get re-invited to participate in the NBA's 3-Point Shooting Contest during All-Star Weekend. In the second half the show, the 48 Minutes crew select their Winners & Losers of the NBA offseason before winding down the show with their final thoughts.

The new 48 Minutes features special guest Shaun Powell of NBA TV and NBA.com joining the crew of Ross Geiger, Bruce Bernstein, and Michael "World B" Freer. They wrap up the Summer League action and discuss the up and coming Houston Rockets, the future of the Portland Trailblazers and Damian Lillard, what's next for James Harden in Philly, how the Phoenix Suns will operate with no pure point guard, and why Jaylen Brown remains unsigned. They'll also play "Word Association" with some of the top NBA Brother combos. Shaun also makes the case for why an All Star team of International players would beat a team of American born players. All that plus commentaries on LeBron James, Adam Silver, the OKC Thunder, Bruce Brown, & more! Don't miss a great conversation with one of the most dialed in NBA journalists on Planet Earth.

On this week's episode the 48 Minutes crew has some catching up to do around the association. After providing opening tips on Damian Lillard, the Indiana Pacers, & GG Jackson the focus narrows in on the star rookies & standouts in this year's NBA Summer League. During the second half the crew break down the biggest offseason news around the association involving key free agents & the league's plan to roll out the first ever In-Season Tournament. Before the show comes to an end Bruce, World B, & Ross provide their final thoughts.

Mirin Fader of "The Ringer" is one of the brightest young basketball journalists out there. Her best selling biography of Giannis Antetokounpo is a must read for NBA fans. She is also working on a book about Hall of Famer Hakeem Olajuwon, due out next year. Mirin has profiled recent draftees Scoot Henderson and the Thompson Twins: Amen & Ausar. Her stories have depth, texture, and perspective. Mirin shares many of them with Ross Geiger, Bruce Bernstein, and Michael "World B" Freer on this week's show and we know you'll enjoy them!

ESPN's Senior Writer/Reporter & soon to be Basketball Hall of Famer Marc Spears joins the show to discuss the recent #1 overall pick Victor Wembanyama, Nikola Jokic's standing in the all time ranks, & if the Denver Nuggets repeat. The 48 Minutes crew then asks Marc for his opinions/intel on some of the hottest topics around the league including Damian Lillard, Draymond Green, Marcus Smart heading to Memphis & Kristaps Porzingis in Boston. Marc then details how special Scoot Henderson is on & off the court before sharing with us some incredible stories he experienced being around Kobe Bryant.

Kevin Connors of ESPN joins Ross Geiger, Bruce Bernstein, and Michael "World B" Freer for the 48 Minutes NBA Draft Preview show. Kevin's expertise in sizing up the best players from college basketball adds considerable insight to Ross' familiarity with G-League Ignite, Overtime Elite prospects and International draftees. When Kevin tells us who his top guard prospect is, we are all delighted and surprised. We will also size up the deal that sends Bradley Beal to Phoenix, the Ja Morant suspension, the Zion Williamson trade rumors, and the retirement of an all time great 6th Man.

The Denver Nuggets are the 2023 NBA Champions. Led by Finals MVP Nikola Jokic, the Nuggets finished off the Miami Heat in game five on Monday night to claim the franchise's first NBA Championship. The "48 Minutes" crew of Ross Geiger and Bruce Bernstein analyze how Denver closed the deal and also discussed Jokic's place among the great NBA Big Men of the past quarter century. In addition to the Finals material, Ross and Bruce discuss the hiring of Darko Rajakovic as head coach of the Toronto Raptors and why he was chosen. And in the latest edition of the Basketball Card Challenge, the guys challenge each other and take turns offering comments on random players chosen from an unopened package of basketball cards.

With over 1.9 Million followers on TikTok Joe Doerrer of StrictlyBball joins the show to discuss Game 3 of the NBA Finals & his thoughts on how the rest of the series might playout. Ross & Joe have a conversation into Chris Paul/DeAndre Ayton's future with the Phoenix Suns & Zion Williamson's latest off the court drama. Having a HS/AAU expert on the show, Ross then picks Joe's brain on this year's NBA draft prospects that he's covered in-depth which has included the Thompson twins at Overtime Elite, Gradey Dick, & Keyonte George. Before closing out the show World B & Ross ask Joe to gives us his take on both Bronny & Bryce James, future names to keep an eye out for & what it was like having his video reposted by LeBron James.

In Episode #50 of the 48 Minutes podcast, our crew of Ross Geiger, Bruce Bernstein, and Michael "World B" Freer analyze how the Miami Heat evened the NBA Finals at one game each and look ahead at the adjustments that both teams need to make in game three as the series moves to Miami. There is also an examination of the new coaching hires around the NBA. And Bruce tests the historical knowledge of his partners with a special edition of the "Classic Card Challenge."

We've got your 2023 NBA Finals Game 1 Recap & Reactions before getting into the Game 2 adjustments the Miami Heat must make to have a chance. The crew then discusses the top stories around the association including Monty Williams big contract to become the new Head Coach of the Detroit Pistons, Joe Mazzula keeping his job with the Boston Celtics, & veteran NBA referee Eric Lewis being left off the list of officials scheduled to officiate this year's NBA Finals. Jeff Van Gundy had some wild ideas on how to shorten NBA games the trio reacts to those before providing their final thoughts.

The 48 Minutes crew of Ross Geiger, Bruce Bernstein, and Michael "World B" Freer dissects the Miami Heat's game 7 beatdown of the Boston Celtics to advance to the NBA Finals for a date with the Denver Nuggets. They'll also preview the Heat/Nuggets matchup that begins on Thursday with a special focus on how the Heat can counter the great Nikola Jokic.

On this edition of the 48 Minutes Podcast Ross & World B have you covered with their Heat/Celtics Game 5 Recap & Reactions. The duo hasn't lost sight on the Denver Nuggets, they'll discuss their current situation & whether there are any concerns moving forward after this long break. LeBron hints at a possible retirement following the Lakers Game 4 loss, should we take him seriously? Lastly, Ross & World B do a live on-air NBA card break & discuss each player in the pack!

World B & Ross react live to the Denver Nuggets winning a hard fought Game 4 battle over the LA Lakers to sweep & earn their first trip to the NBA Finals. They then give their insights into the Celtics embarrassing Game 3 loss against the Heat before previewing Game 4. The duo provides an update on the NBA's ever so active coaching carousal providing the latest updates before answering listener submitted questions.

The crew recaps & reacts to Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals between the Los Angeles Lakers & Denver Nuggets. They then preview what adjustments need to be made by the Boston Celtics entering Game 2 versus Jimmy Butler & the Miami Heat. Doc Rivers is out in Philadelphia & the coaching carousal continues in the NBA, tune in to get the latest on where each coach might end up. Lastly, the crew has some hot takes on the whole James Harden/Daryl Morey relationship before providing their final thoughts on this action packed show.

The 48 Minutes crew of Ross Geiger, Michael "World B" Freer, and Bruce Bernstein takes you inside the Celtics game 7 victory over the Sixers, previews the Heat/Celtics & Lakers/Nuggets Conference Finals Series, and empties the grab bag on Ja Morant, Julius Randle, Monty Williams & The Phoenix Suns, and Tuesday's Draft Lottery.

The 48 minutes crew of Ross Geiger, Bruce Bernstein, & World B Freer break down the Celtics/76ers Game 6 thriller where Boston stayed alive. The Suns fall to the Nuggets in game 6 at home with barely a whimper. The Knicks gut one out against Miami and force game 6 on Friday and we'll have a preview. The Warriors and Lakers are headed for a classic game 6 in LA and we'll size up how it will go. And Bruce has some tales from his week on the road producing games 2,3, and 4 of the Lakers/Warriors series for ESPN Radio.

World B and Ross give the latest updates on the 2nd Round of the NBA Playoffs along with their predictions. They first give their initial live reaction to the Miami Heats big home win in Game 4 over the New York Knicks. Can the Warriors win another big road game? They'll discuss and provide you their latest update on the reigning champs chances moving forward. In the second half the duo focuses on the 2 matchups tied up 2-2 heading into gigantic Game 5's with the Sixers/Celtics and Suns/Nuggets series.

Special guest & former NBA Player, Coach, & General Manager Dave Wohl joins to show to discuss the Bucks decision to relieve Mike Budenholzer of his head coaching duties. The crew breaks down the Western & Eastern Conference Matchups. World B & Ross wind down the show by asking NBA front office expert Dave Wohl some of the biggest, hot topic questions surrounding the NBA!

Lots to discuss after yet another exciting, action packed weekend of the NBA Playoffs! The crew kicks things off breaking down the Sixers Game 1 upset over the Celtics in Boston. Things then shift out West to discuss the epic Warriors/Kings series finale & preview the Warriors/Lakers Round 2 matchup. The Heat stay red hot taking Game 1 over the Knicks, can New York bounce back in Game 2? Bruce then shares more insight having sat courtside for Game 1 of the Suns/Nuggets series & the crew discusses how the rest of the series may turn out. Ross provides his Best Bet moving forward before the crew share their final thoughts.

3x NBA Champion Scott Williams rejoins the show to discuss all the happenings around the 2023 NBA Playoffs! The 48 Minutes crew along with Scott reflect on the pivotal Game 5 between the Heat/Bucks & offer their insights on the historic #8/#1 upset. The Knicks bury the Cavs & are now sitting in the driver's seat with homecourt advantage over the Miami Heat to begin their 2nd round matchup. They preview the Sacramento Kings win or go home scenario in Game 6, do the Kings have a chance to stretch the series to 7 games? Last but not least the crew discusses the Phoenix Suns/Denver Nuggets 2nd Round Series Preview before Ross & Bruce play a fun game of Word Association with Scott to wind down the show.

Ross Geiger, Bruce Bernstein, and Michael "World B" Freer are your hosts for "48 Minutes" presented by Bet Online. Jimmy Butler's 56 point masterpiece has the Bucks on the brink of elimination. The Kings/Warriors series has been one for the ages. Kawhi Leonard of the Clippers will miss his third straight game against the Suns. Are we seeing the "down side" of load management? The Knicks are squeezing the life out of the Cavaliers. Ross' Best Bets concern his favorite player parlay. And which team is looking better; the Celtics or the Nuggets?

Echoes of 2016 as Draymond Green's antics have once again put his Warriors teammates in a tough spot. The Suns and Clippers appear headed for a 7 game series. No Giannis, no problem as Jrue Holiday leads the Bucks over the Heat as the series heads to Miami tied at 1-1. The Grizzlies played game two against the Lakers like their lives depended on it and now that series heads west tied 1-1. Ross hopes to continue his roll in picking parlays in the Wolves/Nuggets series. And playoff hoop returns to Madison Square Garden on Friday where Cleveland's Jarrett Allen is sure to get a "warm" reception. Join Ross Geiger, Bruce Bernstein, and Michael "World B" Freer as they discuss the playoffs in depth on "48 Minutes," presented by BetOnline.

The first weekend of NBA Playoff action is in the books and the 48 Minutes crew reacts to the Heat's game one win in Milwaukee. The Lakers steal one in Memphis behind two guys not named LeBron James and Anthony Davis. Kawhi Leonard and the other LA team stun Kevin Durant and the Suns in game one. And the gritty, gutsy New York Knicks go into Cleveland and take game one over a young Cavs team that needs to mature really quickly or they'll be gone. Join Ross Geiger, Bruce Bernstein, and Michael "World B" Freer for solid analysis and thoughtful opinions.

It's another action packed show filled with play in & playoff discussions as we get set for an exciting weekend of the 2023 NBA Playoffs. The crew begins things by discussing Zion Williamson's decision to warm up yet not suit up for the Pelicans in an elimination game. They then preview every weekend matchup while providing key stats & insights on what we might expect to see. The show winds down with Bruce discussing Nick Nurse & the Toronto Raptors, World B touching on the latest from Kevin Durant, & Ross sharing why there's certainly an added level of excitement to the playoffs this year.

ESPN Radio Studio Host Kevin Winter joins the show for a full NBA Play In Tournament preview with predictions! The 48 Minutes crew also discuss the solidified 1st Round Matchups in both conferences & share their 7 game series matchup predictions! They then reveal their final NBA regular season awards picks & ask ESPN's own Kevin Winter to reveal his selections before they all provide their final thoughts to wind down this action packed show.

NBA champion & Milwaukee Bucks forward Thanasis Antetokounmpo joins the show to discuss his podcast, the NBA journey alongside his brothers, winning the 2021 NBA Championship with Giannis, & the Bucks clinching the top seed in the East. In the second half the crew takes a deep dive into the biggest takeaways from the Battle of LA on Wednesday night between the Lakers/Clippers before expanding the conversation into the rest of the Western Conference. The show winds down with final thoughts on Celtics Head Coach Joe Mazzulla, Zion Williamson, & the latest Kyrie Irving/Dallas Mavericks news.

There is less than a week remaining in the NBA's regular season and the 48 Minutes crew of Ross Geiger, Bruce Bernstein, and Michael "World B" Freer each have a bold prediction for the final six days. There is drama in the east as the Bucks, Celtics, and 76ers are 1-2-3 and while they'll probably stay locked in those spots, there is plenty of intrigue involving the teams. The guys also size up the playoff series they want to see, such as the Celtics and Heat, two franchises with a rich playoff history. Finally, we present the "48 Minutes" Awards, which bear no relation to the official NBA Awards but are still very interesting and thought provoking.

Much like "The Matrix" the crew mixes it up discussing a wide range of topics & teams starting with a recap of the Celtics/Bucks matchup on Thursday. KD finally made his Suns home debut as the crew break it down & what's to come for the Suns. The Thunder rolls in Oklahoma City & the guys inspect the rest of the West with the teams fighting for a playoff spot. Ross shares his favorite Minnesota Timberwolves Same Game Parlay and the crew share their final thoughts heading into the weekend.

The 48 Minutes crew of Ross Geiger, Bruce Bernstein, & Michael "World B" Freer try to make sense of the absolute mess the Mavericks have become in Dallas. Karl-Anthony Towns of Minnesota returns after missing more than 50 games and his presence has breathed new life into the Timberwolves. In the East, the top four teams are playing great ball down the stretch. Can the Bucks hang onto the top seed? Will the Celtics continue their hot play in the final two weeks? Does Philly have enough left for a closing kick? Is Cleveland ready to be a champ, or are they a year away? And finally, the guys play "Show and Tell" with stories about their favorite NBA memorabilia.

This action packed episode pays tribute to the passing of Knicks legend Willis Reed before Ross challenges his co-hosts to a game of NBA Wordle. The crew break down the big return games for both KAT/Ja & also be sure their listeners take note of the LA Lakers recent play. Things are Heating up in Miami while the Western Conference continues to play an exciting game of musical chairs. Ross shares his favorite Sacramento Kings parlay before the crew discuss their final thoughts.

Legendary hoop journalist Steve Bulpett of Heavy.com joins the 48 Minutes crew. Is the Golden State/Boston NBA Finals rematch all but dead? Everyone shares their #1 storyline for the remainder of the season. Host Ross Geiger conducts a game of Word Association with World B. Freer, Bruce Bernstein, and Steve. And Ross opens a random pack of basketball cards and challenged everyone "off the cuff" to say something intelligent about the chosen player. And Ross slips in some betting advice for Tuesday's Celtics/Kings game.

The 48 Minutes crew of Ross Geiger, Bruce Bernstein, & Michael "World B" Freer are on fire with smoking hot takes on the race for #2 in the east between the Celtics and 76ers. All of them are concerned that Denver and Memphis have recently lost their "mojo" while Sacramento is peaking at the right time in the west. In Los Angeles, Kawhi Leonard is leading the Clippers to success down the stretch while Anthony Davis was load managing on Wednesday when he needed to be playing against the Rockets. And finally, the MVP race has boiled down to three International "Bigs" named Giannis, Joel, and Nikola.

The 48 Minutes crew is joined by special guest Ed Cohen, the radio voice of the New York Knicks, to discuss all things Knicks and the rest of the Eastern Conference. The trio then shift gears to discuss the wild Western Conference standings and play in race before answering Listener Submitted Questions! Ross shares his favorite Phoenix Suns same game parlay and before the show wraps up Bruce discusses his "hidden assist" concept, World B has his one shining moment, & Ross breaks down CJ McCollum's recent revenge on the Blazers.

The 48 Minutes crew serve up their opening tips on Luka's injury, Steven Adams impact on the Grizz, & then take a deep dive into the unfortunate injury to KD prior to being set to make his Suns debut at home. They then switch gears to discuss Memphis's struggles and the latest conflicts between NBA players and officials. Lastly, the crew has some fun selecting their All-NBA Reserves Team & Ross gives out his NBA best bets on his top first basket betting targets!

ESPN's Ohm Youngmisuk joins the 48 Minutes crew of Ross Geiger, Bruce Bernstein, and Michael "World B" Freer to discuss the LA Clippers, the team he covers on a daily basis. Ohm has great insight on how new Clipper Russell Westbrook is fitting in, the biggest concerns for coach Ty Lue, and the team's prospects for postseason success. Ohm also covers the other LA team and shares his insight on how Anthony Davis is stepping up for the Lakers while LeBron James recovers from his latest injury. Ohm and the guys also break down the "new look" Phoenix Suns and how Kevin Durant has fit in perfectly and freed up Devin Booker to put up monster numbers in their first three games together. Of course, Ja Morant's off the court issues are discussed, as are the streaking New York Knicks, the stumbling Boston Celtics, and we hear a great story from Ohm about Reggie Miller and how there was a time the loquacious TNT analyst wasn't so talkative. Hoop fans are in for a treat with Ohm's insight and story telling.

Bruce is back & the 48 Minutes crew have a ton of fun discussing Kevin Durant's Suns Debut, the Bucks extending their win streak to 16, & the Knicks refusing to lose with Josh Hart aboard. They then take a closer look into the Western Conference Playoff Picture & play a fun game of "In or Out". The crew wraps the show up by answering listener submitted questions, have fun discussing this weekend's "Wemby Bowl", & Bruce reveals the show's upcoming special guest on next week's show.

Ross & World B breakdown the outstanding matchups on Sunday night with the Suns/Bucks, Lakers/Mavericks, & Clippers/Nuggets. They then react to the news of Quin Snyder becoming the new Head Coach of the Atlanta Hawks & what that could mean for the team down the stretch. In the second half they play a fun game of "Bleav or Dis-Bleav" surrounding key question marks for 4 teams around the league, answer listener submitted questions, and Ross provides his best NBA bets!

The 48 Minutes podcast is joined by 3-time NBA Champion & 15 year NBA veteran Scott Williams who discusses his soon to be released book "Through the Fire: A Memoir of Trauma & Loss, Basketball, & Triumph". Scott shares his memories of playing with Michael Jordan & provides in-depth details into some of the biggest moments during the Bulls legendary 3-peat championship run. Scott also shares his memories coaching Giannis Antetokounmpo during his rookie year, being teammates with LeBron James, provides his perspective on Kevin Durant joining the Phoenix Suns, and gives us his answer to MJ vs. LeBron GOAT debate.

The 48 Minutes crew of Ross Geiger, Bruce Bernstein, & Michael "World B" Freer survived All Star Weekend and they bust out of the gate with an injury update on Giannis Antetokounmpo and what it will mean for the Milwaukee Bucks if he misses more than a few games with his wrist injury. The guys were not impressed with much of what they saw at All Star Weekend and they'll share some "feedback" for the NBA. The buyout market is about to heat up and the guys tell you where several players might fit. Will LeBron James allow load management to affect the Lakers' playoff hopes? All this plus the mailbag on the new 48 Minutes.

The 48 Minutes crew discusses All-Star Saturday Night and make their official predictions for each event. The Knicks are going streaking with Josh Hart on board! Bruce, World B, and Ross all pick one player that's overachieved and underachieved this season. They then answer listener submitted questions and provide their final thoughts before All-Star Weekend commences in Utah this weekend.

On the new 48 Minutes podcast, Ross, Bruce, and World B discuss whether the Spurs are "Tanking for Victor" and hoping that history repeats itself in San Antonio. The guys also discuss the new look Dallas Mavericks with their superstar backcourt of Luke Doncic and Kyrie Irving. Tuesday night the Celtics visit the Bucks in a possible Eastern Conference Finals matchup and the crew breaks it down. Is Zion Williamson's lack of conditioning harming his career and his team? Ja Morant is the star in Memphis, but is he their most indispensable player? And Ross opens a pack of basketball cards and puts Bruce and World B on the spot to ad lib something about each player he pulls.

A Special NBA Trade Deadline Edition! There were lots of moving parts on deadline week. Bruce, World B, & Ross break it all down with a heavy focus on the moves of Brooklyn Nets, Phoenix Suns, and Los Angeles Lakers. The crew also shares what other trades caught their attention around the association and the impact those deals might have for each franchise and the rest of the NBA season.

Former NBA Player, Coach, and General Manager Dave Wohl joins the 48 Minutes podcast this week to discuss the Kyrie Irving trade from Brooklyn to Dallas with Ross Geiger, Bruce Bernstein, and Michael "World B" Freer. In addition to examining the trade from all angles, the crew discusses LeBron James' pursuit of the all time scoring record held by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. Dave competed against Kareem during his playing career and coached him as an assistant on the Lakers during their Showtime years. Dave also has been a keen observer of LeBron throughout his career. With the trade deadline looming on February 9th, Dave shares insight on what a general manager goes through in the 48-72 hours before the trade deadline. 48 Minutes features of this plus reflections on the two recent NBA brawls.

The 48 Minutes crew break down the 2023 NBA All-Star Game Reserves that were revealed earlier in the evening, the slumping Memphis Grizzlies, and is it time to hit the panic button on the Dallas Mavericks? The crew then provide their takes on whether it's more important to have a great big man or great point guard before they dive into the mail bag to answer listener submitted questions surrounding the Chicago Bulls and the upcoming NBA Trade Deadline. Ross also provides his betting expertise and focuses in on 2 hot rookies worth consideration for same game parlays moving forward.

Ross Geiger, Bruce Bernstein, and Michael "World B" Freer are back together for episode #14. The controversy over Saturday's Lakers/Celtics game continues as LeBron James' reaction and subsequent "night off" in Brooklyn on Monday continue to make news. The Milwaukee Bucks are rolling again with Khris Middleton back on the court and the guys size up their prospects moving forward. The NBA just concluded it's "Rivalry Week," which featured 11 games where Bruce was less than impressed with more than half of the "so called" rivalries. In the "Mail Bag" segment, the fellas react to accusations of stat padding in Memphis. Ross has his "Best Bets" on hot player values and World B tells you an "under the radar" team that you should not "sleep" on.

Ross is joined by co-host World B to discuss all the happenings of Wednesday night's action which included big matchups, key star returns, and Rui's Lakers debut. The All-Star Starters were revealed & the duo discusses the lineups. Ross then promotes World B as the new GM of a number of teams and questions him on key upcoming decisions that are needed to be made prior to the trade deadline. A couple of great listener submitted questions are answered to conclude the show!

Ross, Bruce, & World B are reunited for episode #12. Everyone reacts to the Lakers deal for Rui Hachmura and all agree it was a great move. Boston had a 9 game winning streak going into Monday but ran into their personal Kryptonite in Orlando. The Sixers and Thunder continue to rise in their respective conferences and we'll explain why. Kyrie Irving has lifted the Nets in the past three games as he tries to put the team on his back in Kevin Durant's absence. Ross has his "Best Bets" and we'll introduce our Mail Bag and answer your questions.

Episode #11 turned out to be an instant NBA Hardwood Classic as World B & Ross make their 2023 NBA All-Star Selections. The duo discusses Thursday's special NBA matchup abroad, the NBA Finals rematch taking place in Boston, and provide insights into the Nets/Suns matchup. They then dig into the listener mail bag and answer listener submitted questions before playing a fun game of "Would You Rather...NBA Player Edition. Prior to the show's conclusion Ross doesn't leave the gambling listeners left hanging as he provides 4 players that are sneaky assist guys to consider adding to future parlays.

The "48 Minutes" crew of Ross Geiger, Bruce Bernstein, and Michael "World B" Freer break down all the key Monday games on this special Martin Luther King Holiday edition of the show. The guys share their thoughts on Jayson Tatum's 51 point outburst in Charlotte. They also look ahead to the trade market with just over three weeks until the NBA Trade Deadline. Which teams have the necessary depth to challenge for an NBA Championship? The guys will tell you. Something special is taking place in Sacramento as Mike Brown's leadership has the Kings in a very sweet spot out west. In the "Best Bets" segment, Ross offers advice on some lesser known players to put in your parlays. And the crew shares their individual thoughts on what Dr. Martin Luther King means to them.

The 48 Minutes crew is honored to be joined by TNT/NBATV Host & Reporter Jared Greenberg for today's show. We pick Jared's brain about the key storylines around the NBA talking teams, trades, and even some conflicts. Jared provides his expertise and opinion on why we are seeing such explosive scoring across the league and offers us all a behind the scenes glimpse of his time in the NBA bubble sharing stories. Jared also discusses what life is like working at Turner Sports and the amazing talent he's been able to work with. Lastly, the crew and Jared have fun building/discussing what the perfect NBA player would look like.

Ross Geiger, Bruce Bernstein, and Michael "World B" Freer evaluate the situation the Brooklyn Nets find themselves in after Kevin Durant went down with an MCL injury and is expected to miss approximately one month. Bruce once again explains why he believes LeBron James is the greatest player to ever lace them up. Our crew sizes up a potential matchup between a team of International stars vs. the best American players. And the guys give their mid-season awards. In the "Best Bets" segment, Ross offers advice on some prop bets for Donovan Mitchell's return to Utah on Tuesday night.

Ross, Bruce, & World B have a lot of epic performances to discuss and the top teams that demand your attention as they continue to look like title contenders. The crew plays a fun game of "Buy or Sell", provide a weekend outlook of the top matchups, and Ross hands out his favorite teams to bet the Overs/Unders on.

The "48 Minutes" crew rings in the new year this week. Ross Geiger, Bruce Bernstein, and Michael "World B" Freer bust out of the gate with hot takes on the concerns they have about the Milwaukee Bucks, the brilliant play of Toronto's Pascal Siakam, and a statistical oddity concerning the Phoenix Suns. The guys also analyze the Nuggets' New Year's Day beatdown of the Celtics and the resurrection of the Indiana Pacers. In the Power rankings segment, Bruce and Michael name their top 3 teams while Ross shares his bottom three teams. And in a fun twist, Ross conducts a game of word association with lots of good humor. All of that and so much more on the new episode of "48 Minutes."

In Episode 5 of 48 Minutes World B and Ross discuss the top games from Wednesday nights action, recap Luka Doncic's historic performance, and both rank their top 3 MVPs. They share what teams in each respective conference must step it up, New Year's Resolutions for teams that should be active in trade discussions, share their takes on Wagner/Hayes altercation, and Ross provides betting insight into some smaller named players that grab rebounds.

The "48 Minutes" crew is on fire this week. Ross Geiger, Bruce Bernstein, and Michael "World B" Freer bust out of the gate with hot takes on the Lakers squandering LeBron James' late career brilliance, Orlando's continued growth, and what we learned in the Christmas games. We also analyze the keys to Brooklyn's success, compare Nikola Jokic to Domantas Sabonis, and so much more on the new episode of "48 Minutes."

The "48 Minutes" crew has something to say about almost every team in the NBA this week. Ross Geiger, Bruce Bernstein, and Michael "World B" Freer bust out of the gate with hot takes on Orlando's Paolo Banchero, the "Sons of Ballers" in Houston, and Domantas Sabonis doing it all in Sacramento. The guys dive into the wild Eastern Conference and how every hot team in the league is in the east. Brooklyn, Philly, New York, Cleveland, Milwaukee, and Boston all have unique strengths. In the West, the teams are so tightly bunched that it will certainly affect load management for teams in the hunt. Is Ja Morant really only worried about one team? Is that swag justified? There's drama in Atlanta and coach Nate McMillan could soon be feeling the heat. Is Trae Young "butt hurt" now that DeJounte Murray is in town? We've got our top breakout players, Christmas Day previews, and we'll tell you about a million dollar bet from rapper and hoop fan Drake. All that and more on the new episode of "48 Minutes."