Yahoo Sports NBA: Ball Don't Lie
307 episodes - English - Latest episode: 7 days ago - ★★★★★ - 199 ratingsBALL DON’T LIE 2.0 is back for its second season. Yahoo Sports’ lauded NBA blog is resurrected in podcast form, with four episodes a week through the NBA season.
Vincent Goodwill hosts GOOD WORD WITH GOODWILL on Mondays and Wednesdays, chatting with his friends from around the league to deliver spicy takes on the NBA’s most interesting storylines.
Dan Devine drops in Tuesdays with DEVINE INTERVENTION, the world's first self-help podcast about basketball. Why talk about just the NBA when you could talk about the NBA and your innermost secrets and fears?
Jake Fischer & Dan Devine bring things home on Thursdays with NO CAP ROOM: a chat show about NBA vibes, two friends from Brooklyn and the latest front-office whispers Jake is hearing from around the league.
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Adam Morrison talks Gonzaga's run, playing with Kobe, working in media
April 12, 2021 13:01 - 43 minutes - 40.1 MBCurrent Gonzaga radio commentator and all-time Zags great Adam Morrison joined Chris Haynes to discuss his playing days in the NBA. The former top-5 pick took a deep dive on the pressure to perform in the league, the expectations from the media and the differences between his days in Charlotte and Los Angeles. Adam also takes Chris inside a locker room with Kobe Bryant, calling Gonzaga's buzzer-beater against UCLA and much more! Make sure to subscribe to Posted Up with Chris Haynes o...
How far will the Lakers fall in the standings, MVP watch, Space Jam 2 trailer
April 05, 2021 21:12 - 1 hour - 56 MBChris Haynes is joined by Yahoo Sports' Seerat Sohi for a discussion that travels around the world of basketball from the college, to pro, to cartoon ranks and back again. Chris & Seerat kick off the show discussing the weekend full of blowouts in the NBA with four games being decided by a matter of 40+ points. Compare that to the men's and women's NCAA tournaments where the two final fours each produced iconic moments. Later in the podcast, they take a look at the Los Angeles Lak...
Is Harden a legit MVP candidate? Is Denver the best in the West?
March 31, 2021 19:49 - 45 minutes - 41.6 MBChris Haynes is joined by Yahoo's Vincent Goodwill to take stock of the league one week after the trade deadline. With the post-buyout additions of Andre Drummond to the Los Angeles Lakers, as well as Blake Griffin & LaMarcus Aldridge to the Brooklyn Nets, does something need to change in how these past-prime stars get acquired after the trade deadline? Some say all the additions made to the Brooklyn Nets roster this season turned them into the NBA's villains. Chris & Vince explor...
Trade deadline recap: Was the biggest move the one that wasn't made?
March 25, 2021 22:44 - 36 minutes - 33.4 MBChris Haynes is joined by Yahoo's Vincent Goodwill to recap the messy, if somewhat underwhelming, 2021 NBA trade deadline. With a number of star players rumored to be on the move, was the biggest move of the day the Toronto Raptors declining to trade point guard Kyle Lowry? Moving into the deals that were made, the guys break down the Miami Heat acquiring Houston Rockets guard Victor Oladipo, the fire sale in Orlando and the suddenly intriguing Denver Nuggets, who added JaVale McGe...
Trade deadline rumors, LeBron James & LaMelo Ball injuries
March 22, 2021 21:13 - 47 minutes - 64.8 MBChris Haynes is joined by Vincent Goodwill on the eve of the trade deadline to relay all of the news and nuggets they are hearing around the league. Which team on the cusp of title contention has to make a move? Which team should push for Aaron Gordon? Chris and Vince also break down the impact of the LeBron James and LaMelo Ball injuries as both are set to miss considerable amounts of time. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Trade deadline rumors, LeBron James & LaMelo Ball injuries
March 22, 2021 21:13 - 47 minutes - 43.2 MBChris Haynes is joined by Vincent Goodwill on the eve of the trade deadline to relay all of the news and nuggets they are hearing around the league. Which team on the cusp of title contention has to make a move? Which team should push for Aaron Gordon? Chris and Vince also break down the impact of the LeBron James and LaMelo Ball injuries as both are set to miss considerable amounts of time. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See Privacy Policy at https:...
Indiana Pacers guard Cassius Stanley on the dunk contest, playing for Duke and more
March 15, 2021 11:00 - 35 minutes - 32.2 MBOn this episode of Posted Up with Chris Haynes, Indiana Pacers guard Cassius Stanley joins the show off his performance in the 2021 NBA Slam Dunk Contest during All-Star Weekend! Cassius Stanley and Chris discuss his performance in the dunk contest, why they felt like he deserved a higher score for his dunks, adjusting to the NBA in his first year in the league, dealing with rookie hazing on the Pacers, his experience playing for the Duke Blue Devils, his high school basketball tea...
2021 All-Star Game, the future of the dunk contest, Blake to Brooklyn
March 08, 2021 21:55 - 52 minutes - 48.4 MBChris Haynes is joined by Yahoo Sports' Vincent Goodwill to recap Sunday night's NBA All-Star festivities. Was the Slam Dunk Contest one of the worst ever, or did it beat expectations, considering the odds stacked against this COVID-affected season? Was Giannis Antetokounmpo's MPV performance legit or more a result of the lazy defense we've come to expect in the All-Star Game? Chris & Vince debate these topics and more, while Chris takes a trip down memory lane to talk about the fir...
Jordan Clarkson talks Sixth Man of the Year, Utah's lack of national coverage, and more
March 01, 2021 21:11 - 43 minutes - 39.4 MBOn this episode of Posted Up with Chris Haynes, Utah Jazz guard (and presumptive-Sixth Man of the Year) Jordan Clarkson joins the show to discuss Utah's league-leading record, his own breakout season and likelihood of winning Sixth Man of the Year, why Donovan Mitchell deserves to be in the MVP race, and if the lack of national coverage frustrates the team. Later in the show, Yahoo's Vincent Goodwill and Chris look at Utah's chances in the playoffs, the problem with analytics takin...
T-Wolves hire a new coach, Dame vs. Luka and can Giannis be fixed?
February 22, 2021 23:30 - 1 hour - 59.4 MBOn this episode of Posted Up with Chris Haynes, Yahoo's Vincent Goodwill and Seerat Sohi discuss the Minnesota Timberwolves firing of head coach Ryan Saunders, hiring of Chris Finch from the Toronto Raptors coaching staff as a replacement while passing over current Associate Head Coach David Vanterpool in the interview process, why Damian Lillard continues to be snubbed by the basketball public after losing out to Luka Doncic for an All-Star Game starting nod, why the NBA is pushing...
WNBA All-Star Chelsea Gray on signing with the Las Vegas Aces and why you should watch the WNBA
February 15, 2021 13:45 - 42 minutes - 39 MBOn this episode of Posted Up with Chris Haynes, point guard Chelsea Gray, 3-time WNBA All-Star and newest member of the Las Vegas Aces explains why she left the Los Angeles Sparks in free agency, her documentary of the free-agency process, recovering from injury early in her career, what people get wrong about the WNBA, her typical ‘off-season’ routine and why ‘load management’ is a myth in women’s basketball. Follow Chris Haynes: @ChrisBHaynes Check out the rest of the Yahoo Spor...
JaVale McGee on his career, the evolution of the big man and producing for Justin Bieber
February 08, 2021 12:00 - 47 minutes - 43.9 MBOn this edition of Posted Up with Chris Haynes, Cleveland Cavaliers center JaVale Mcgee joins the show to reflect on his 13-year NBA career with stops in Washington, Denver, Golden State, Los Angeles Lakers and now Cleveland, what he's learned playing for each team, dealing with life in the bubble, why he continues to practice his 3-point shot despite frequent 'Shaqtin' a Fool' appearances and why he roots for Joel Embiid to win MVP as often as possible. Follow Chris Haynes: @Chris...
Hawks center Clint Capela + Eli Goree and Aldis Hodge from 'One Night in Miami'
February 01, 2021 14:00 - 59 minutes - 54.4 MBOn this edition of Posted Up with Chris Haynes, Atlanta Hawks center Clint Capela joins the show to discuss his recent massive stat lines (including racking up a triple double with BLOCKS), his first year playing in Atlanta, what makes Trae Young special, how COVID-19 protocols have disrupted routines and team chemistry, and reflects on his time in Houston where he started his career. Then, Aldis Hodge and Eli Goree chat with Chris about their new movie "One Night in Miami." The fi...
Remembering Sekou Smith, NBA reporter, host, friend
January 28, 2021 23:00 - 1 hour - 80.2 MBOn this edition of Posted Up with Chris Haynes, we pay tribute to NBA reporter Sekou Smith, who passed away at the age of 48 due to COVID-19. Smith was most notably known for his work on NBA TV and was the host and creator of NBA.com’s “Hang Time” podcast and blog, but was also a mentor and advocate for young NBA reporters starting out and friend and confidant to veterans in the NBA space. Yahoo’s Vincent Goodwill, Marc J. Spears from ESPN’s The Undefeated, Marc Stein from the New ...
Avery Bradley on leaving the Lakers, skipping the bubble & the league's health protocols
January 25, 2021 16:45 - 32 minutes - 29.6 MBMiami Heat guard Avery Bradley joins Posted Up with Chris Haynes while currently separated from his team due to the league's health & safety protocols. Avery opens up about his positive COVID diagnosis and his notable decision to opt-out of the playoff bubble in Orlando during the summer of 2020. Later he talks about his decision to leave the Los Angeles Lakers this offseason, whether he got a championship ring and what it was like on the Lakers team plane as the learned of Kobe Br...
Isaiah Thomas on his health, his time in Boston & advice from Kobe Bryant
January 18, 2021 11:01 - 52 minutes - 72.6 MBFree-agent guard Isaiah Thomas joined Chris Haynes on another packed episode of Posted Up. Thomas begins the podcast by opening up about his hip issues, his recovery from surgery last year and how the Celtics handled the situation while in Boston. The guys also take a trip down memory lane and touch on draft night, battling Jimmer Fredette while in Sacramento and the growth of his game from Phoenix to Boston. Isaiah caps the podcast with a couple of incredible stories. He expands on a t...
Isaiah Thomas on his health, his time in Boston & advice from Kobe Bryant
January 18, 2021 11:01 - 52 minutes - 48.4 MBFree-agent guard Isaiah Thomas joined Chris Haynes on another packed episode of Posted Up. Thomas begins the podcast by opening up about his hip issues, his recovery from surgery last year and how the Celtics handled the situation while in Boston. The guys also take a trip down memory lane and touch on draft night, battling Jimmer Fredette while in Sacramento and the growth of his game from Phoenix to Boston. Isaiah caps the podcast with a couple of incredible stories. He expan...
Breaking down the James Harden trade
January 14, 2021 03:39 - 36 minutes - 33 MBA blockbuster four-team trade sent James Harden from the Houston Rockets to the Brooklyn Nets. Our own Chris Haynes and Vince Goodwill reconvene this week on an emergency episode for your listening pleasure. How will Harden affect the team chemistry both on and off the court? Is Brooklyn the odds-on favorite to win the East or do the Nets have a soap opera on their hands? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy an...
Ben Simmons leads to 76ers fine, where is Kyrie Irving?
January 11, 2021 23:50 - 53 minutes - 49.4 MBOn this edition of Posted Up with Chris Haynes, fellow NBA writer Vince Goodwill joins the show with the latest news surrounding the NBA’s $25,000 fine of the Philadelphia 76ers. Why is the league not going after Ben Simmons & what can we expect next after two games in the last 24 hours were postponed due to COVID-19 protocols? Kyrie Irving was mysteriously absent for his 3rd straight game this weekend due to personal reasons. Has the All-Star guard spoken with the Nets leadership?...
Ben Simmons leads to 76ers fine, where is Kyrie Irving?
January 11, 2021 23:50 - 53 minutes - 74.2 MBOn this edition of Posted Up with Chris Haynes, fellow NBA writer Vince Goodwill joins the show with the latest news surrounding the NBA’s $25,000 fine of the Philadelphia 76ers. Why is the league not going after Ben Simmons & what can we expect next after two games in the last 24 hours were postponed due to COVID-19 protocols? Kyrie Irving was mysteriously absent for his 3rd straight game this weekend due to personal reasons. Has the All-Star guard spoken with the Nets leadership? Last b...
Nicolas Batum on joining the Clippers, that embarrassing Mavericks loss & playing without fans
January 04, 2021 22:14 - 31 minutes - 28.7 MBFresh off a 112-107 Sunday-night win against the Phoenix Suns in which he drained four 3s, including the game winner, Los Angeles Clippers wing Nicolas Batum joins Chris Haynes for a conversation about his career and the circumstances that led him back to the Western Conference. Nic talks about his exit from the Charlotte Hornets, which teams he was considering joining this offseason and what it's like to play with Kawhi Leonard and Paul George instead of against them. Later, he ...
Brooklyn's hot start, Clippers' embarrassing loss & Morey gets fined for a retweet
December 28, 2020 22:39 - 53 minutes - 49.4 MBWith a week of NBA basketball in the books for the 2021 season, all eyes still remain on Kevin Durant’s return to play and his debut with the Brooklyn Nets. Chris Haynes is joined by Seerat Sohi this week and they kick off the show debating if KD’s Nets have already vaulted themselves past the Milwaukee Bucks as the team to beat in the east. (2:05) Over the weekend, the Houston Rockets made their debut after their home opener was postponed due to COVID protocols. James Harden dropp...
Biggest offseason storylines: Lakers buy-in, Giannis re-signs & will KD or Kyrie be the leader in Brooklyn?
December 22, 2020 03:54 - 52 minutes - 48.1 MBAfter a postseason bubble championship and a ridiculously short offseason, the 2021 NBA regular season is set to tip-off on Tuesday night. Chris Haynes is joined by Vincent Goodwill to break down the five biggest storylines from the truncated offseason. Giannis Antetokounmpo signed a five-year supermax deal to stay with the Milwaukee Bucks, but was there a secret team with its own superstar waiting in the wings to be a future landing spot for the reigning two-time MVP? (2:25) Kyri...
Nuggets forward Jerami Grant on protesting at the White House and playing in 'the bubble'
June 05, 2020 13:00 - 33 minutes - 30.8 MBDenver Nuggets forward Jerami Grant joins the latest episode of Posted Up with Chris Haynes as protests and civil unrest following the murder of George Floyd sweep the country. Jerami expresses his sorrow for the situation and reveals that he protested in front of the White House with his siblings in his native Washington, D.C. They also talk about Jerami's time on the notoriously bad Philadelphia 76ers teams of the mid-2010s and if Jerami will exercise the player option on his cur...
Sports agent Aaron Goodwin on the importance of the Jalen Green decision
April 21, 2020 16:44 - 26 minutes - 23.9 MBLast week a major shockwave was sent through the entire world of basketball, as high school standout Jalen Green announced that he would forgo playing basketball in college and head directly to the NBA’s G League, a decision that could potentially redefine how young athletes transition to their professional careers in America. To gain perspective on this game-changing announcement and what this means for other student athletes, Chris Haynes speaks with Green’s agent, Aaron Goodwin....
Meyers Leonard talks mental health, the Heat Culture, and streaming COD
April 03, 2020 13:00 - 39 minutes - 35.7 MBMiami Heat big man and avid Call of Duty streamer Meyers Leonard chats with Chris Haynes about his routine during the hiatus in the NBA season (01:30), why he posted his phone number on social media (04:40), dealing with anxiety and depression while playing in the NBA (10:20), his current rehab from injury (18:58), playing with Jimmy Butler and why Jimmy's reputation of being an ---hole is wrong (21:50), and tells a story about the late Kobe Bryant during his very first game in the ...
Wesley Matthews on returning home and the future of the Bucks
April 01, 2020 13:00 - 20 minutes - 19.1 MBMilwaukee Bucks shooting guard Wesley Matthews chats with Chris Haynes to discuss the NBA season on hiatus and his first season in Milwaukee: how he's adjusted training away from the team (02:13), his reaction when he saw the NBA season was being suspended (3:50), what the NBA should do if the season is cancelled (13:00), and how he feels about the constant rumors of reigning MVP Giannis Antentokounpo leaving Milwaukee during free agency (14:07). Check out the rest of the Yahoo Spo...
Collin Sexton and Quinn Cook on a season interrupted
March 20, 2020 10:49 - 39 minutes - 36.3 MBQuinn Cook of the Los Angeles Lakers and Collin Sexton from the Cleveland Cavaliers join Chris Haynes for a special two-part episode from their own homes. Quinn Cook talks about his day-to-day routine in isolation (01:51), his reaction when he heard that Kevin Durant and other members of the Brooklyn Nets -- a team the Lakers had recently faced -- tested positive for COVID-19 (04:40), the nerve-racking, painful process of undergoing testing for the disease (06:10), understanding cr...
Damian Lillard and Anthony Davis recap the first half of the season
February 20, 2020 16:55 - 40 minutes - 37.2 MBDamian Lillard from the Portland Trailblazers and Anthony Davis of the Los Angeles Lakers join Chris Haynes for a two-part episode from All-Star Weekend in Chicago. Damian Lillard talks about his season so far, including the groin injury he suffered in his last game before the All-Star break (0:40), his hot streak (8:35), playing the Los Angeles Lakers' first game after Kobe Bryant's passing (12:00), and why his pre-game ritual includes a trip to chapel (18:00). Then, Anthony Davi...
Dunk contest disappointment and fear the new All-Star format could lead to injuries
February 17, 2020 19:18 - 48 minutes - 44.4 MBYou can always count on NBA All-Star festivities to deliver at least a little bit of drama both on and off the court. Chris Haynes is joined by Vincent Goodwill & Seerat Sohi in frigid Chicago to react to All-Star Weekend and the controversial dunk contest results from Saturday night (0:15). The new scoring format for Sunday's All-Star game yielded positive reviews all-around, but should the league, teams and players be concerned about injuries as a result of the changes? (6:00). ...
Chris Childs on the current state of the Knicks and life after basketball
February 13, 2020 18:30 - 49 minutes - 45.3 MBFormer New York Knicks guard Chris Childs joins Chris Haynes to talk about playing against a young Kobe Bryant (03:15), his experience coming into the NBA at the age of 25 (12:56), the current state of the New York Knicks (17:56), why the 90s Knicks never got over the championship hump (19:50), some of his favorite stories about John Starks and Charles Oakley (34:14), and his work with the mentorship non-profit Males-2-Men (46:35). Check out the rest of the Yahoo Sports Podcast fam...
Jamal Crawford on waiting in Free Agency, why vets aren't valued, and more
February 05, 2020 18:45 - 57 minutes - 52.4 MBJamal Crawford, 19-year vet and 3-time Sixth Man of the Year award winner, talks with Chris Haynes about his upbringing in Seattle (3:21), why vets aren't being valued as free agents (12:15), the 19 (!) coaches he's played for (35:15), what's next if he doesn't sign with a team (38:20), and getting to play the role of Michael Jordan in an iconic Gatorade commercial (53:24). Note: This episode of Posted Up with Chris Haynes and Jamal Crawford was filmed on January 17, before the tra...
Remembering the complicated career, life, and legacy of Kobe Bryant
January 30, 2020 03:11 - 1 hour - 76 MBYahoo NBA reporters Seerat Sohi and Vincent Goodwill join Chris Haynes to react to the unexpected death of Kobe Bryant, players changing their jersey numbers in remembrance (26:20), and the Washington Post's suspension of reporter Felicia Sonmez after her tweet sharing an article about Bryant's 2003 rape trial (48:40). Note: This conversation includes discussion of sexual assault. Check out the rest of the Yahoo Sports Podcast family at https://apple.co/2Abi8jk or at yahoosports.c...
Bradley Beal on staying with the Wizards, chasing rings, and fixing the All-Star Game
January 23, 2020 19:55 - 38 minutes - 35.5 MBBradley Beal from the Washington Wizards talks with Chris Haynes about signing an extension with the Wizards (00:30), playing with John Wall after he returns from injury (8:55), leaving Washington to chase rings (18:59), being with Paul George the day of his trade to the Clippers (22:55), and how he would fix voting for the All-Star Game (25:17). Check out the rest of the Yahoo Sports Podcast family at https://apple.co/2Abi8jk or at yahoosports.com/podcasts See acast.com/privacy ...
Warriors forward Eric Paschall on rookie life and playing for the underdog Warriors
January 15, 2020 17:07 - 33 minutes - 30.3 MBGolden State Warriors rookie Eric Paschall talks with Chris Haynes about being drafted by the Warriors (01:10), falling into the second round of the draft (03:15), why he transferred to Villanova (07:10), adapting his play style when Steph Curry and Klay Thompson return (10:55), media coverage of the Warriors (13:00), and why he prefers Netflix to hitting the clubs (21:25). Check out the rest of the Yahoo Sports Podcast family at https://apple.co/2Abi8jk or at yahoosports.com/podca...
Warriors Head Coach Steve Kerr on this season's challenges, why he's vocal about politics and Durant's last year
January 08, 2020 20:25 - 25 minutes - 23.5 MBGolden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr sits down with Chris Haynes to talk about coaching a younger, inexperienced Warriors team (01:05), rebounding after last year's loss in the NBA Finals (06:47), why he wasn't surprised that Kevin Durant left in free agency (10:15), Steph Curry's return from injury (14:15), why he doesn't care about his legacy in basketball (16:30), and why he remains vocal about political issues like gun control (19:30). Check out the rest of the Yahoo Spo...
Denver Nuggets swingman Will Barton on transforming his game, playing Kobe and dealing with injuries
January 01, 2020 08:01 - 53 minutes - 49.1 MBDenver Nuggets swingman Will Barton sits down with Chris Haynes for a conversation about life in the NBA and the journey of his career: from getting drafted to the Portland Trail Blazers (02:59), the game against Kobe Bryant that motivated him to perfect his jumper (05:21), how he approaches free agency (13:15), dealing with injuries (18:10), and why he avoids social media (28:16). Check out the rest of the Yahoo Sports Podcast family at https://apple.co/2Abi8jk or at yahoosports....
Clippers big man Montrezl Harrell on adding Kawhi and facing the Lakers on Christmas
December 19, 2019 09:00 - 53 minutes - 49.1 MBLos Angeles Clippers forward Montrezl Harrell sits down with Chris Haynes for a conversation about the wild twists and turns in his young career: playing in the G-League, getting traded from the Houston Rockets, learning from Lou Williams, what Kawhi Leonard is like behind the scenes and the upcoming matchup between the Clippers and Lakers on Christmas day. Check out the rest of the Yahoo Sports Podcast family at https://apple.co/2Abi8jk or at yahoosports.com/podcasts See acast.c...
CJ McCollum on the Blazers' slow start, adding Melo and constant trade rumors
December 10, 2019 09:00 - 36 minutes - 33.2 MBIn the season two premiere of Posted Up, Chris Haynes sits down with Portland Trail Blazers guard CJ McCollum for a conversation about his life, his career, the Blazers' slow start to the 2019 season and adding Carmelo Anthony. Keep up with the latest NBA news & coverage on Twitter @YahooSportsNBA Follow Chris @ChrisBHaynes Check out the rest of the Yahoo Sports Podcast family at https://apple.co/2Abi8jk or at yahoosports.com/podcasts See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-o...
Adam Silver talks Drake, Toronto's first finals, marijuana and fan interactions
May 30, 2019 09:00 - 35 minutes - 32.5 MBChris Haynes sits down with NBA commissioner Adam Silver on the eve of the NBA finals for a conversation about how the league approaches some of the most important topics in 2019. They discuss the Toronto Raptors' first finals and the now-infamous moment where Drake gave Raptors coach Nick Nurse a back rub during a game (0:50). Adam discusses the difficulties that came with Lebron James moving to the Western Conference (4:45) as well as how the league is trying to combat detrimenta...
Ice Cube opens up about the Big3, rap beefs and John Singleton
May 21, 2019 09:00 - 29 minutes - 27.3 MBRap legend, actor and now sports-media mogul Ice Cube joins Chris Haynes for a personal conversation about rap music, the film industry, sports and a 30-year career that spans all three. First, Ice Cube opens up about the passing of director John Singleton (1:50) and later the loss of Nipsey Hussle (5:40) and the impacts they've made in both their industries and communities. Afterwards, Ice Cube talks about his music career, leaving N.W.A. at the age of 21, working with Dr. Dre an...
Lamar Odom on addiction, recovery, Kobe and the Kardashians
May 13, 2019 09:00 - 26 minutes - 24 MBTwo-time NBA champion, former Laker and Clipper Lamar Odom joins Chris Haynes for an intimate conversation about addiction, basketball and one of the most intriguing NBA careers in recent memory. Chris begins the show asking Lamar about his road back to professional basketball, including his current stint with the Big 3. Next, Lamar dishes on what it was like to play in L.A. for both the Clippers and the Lakers, his relationship with Kobe Bryant and his "weird" experiences with f...
Ja Morant talks NBA Draft, declares himself a 'Point God'
May 07, 2019 12:00 - 44 minutes - 40.3 MBFormer Murray State Racers star and top NBA prospect Ja Morant joins Chris Haynes on the latest episode of Posted Up. The All-American point guard shares his mindset heading into the upcoming NBA Draft and why he thinks he’s a top pick right now (2:00), but explains why he doubted himself at times in high school (8:00). He talks about the daily routine he currently has to help him physically prepare for the NBA (20:00). Morant discusses his love for the game of basketball (23:00) ...
John Wall on his relationship with Bradley Beal, Harden vs. Giannis, Nipsey Hussle and playing at Kentucky
April 11, 2019 09:00 - 52 minutes - 47.7 MBWashington Wizards guard John Wall joins Yahoo Sports' Chris Haynes for a conversation about his difficult year on and off the court as he deals with an Achilles injury and his mother's cancer diagnosis. Wall details his relationship with Bradley Beal (2:45) and the franchise firing long-time GM Ernie Grunfeld (6:00). Next, Chris wants to know John's opinion about who the six All-NBA guards should be and who he is taking in the James Harden vs. Giannis Antetokounmpo MVP race (16:30...
Boogie Cousins explains why he "doesn't care for" the media, his love-hate relationship with fans & much more
March 27, 2019 11:00 - 45 minutes - 41.2 MBGolden State Warriors center DeMarcus Cousins joins Yahoo Sports NBA Insider Chris Haynes on the latest edition of Posted Up. Boogie talks about returning from injury, playing on a new team and argues that he can play in any style of the game. (2:00) He explains why he doesn't "care for the media" (5:00) and his love-hate relationship with fans (10:00) Does Boogie think he's the best center in the game? (20:00) He says what he's looking forward to the most about playing in the p...
Hawks' Trae Young says he's the NBA Rookie of the Year, talks Steph Curry comparisons & more
March 19, 2019 11:00 - 43 minutes - 39.8 MBAtlanta Hawks rookie guard Trae Young joins Posted Up with Chris Haynes: A Yahoo Sports Podcast. He talks about being forever connected to Luka Dončić, his time at Oklahoma, comparisons to Steph Curry and being in contention for rookie of the year. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Kemba Walker, Bradley Beal & Ronnie 2K talk loyalty, free agency & more
February 26, 2019 12:00 - 40 minutes - 36.8 MBCharlotte Hornets' Kemba walker and Washington Wizards' Bradley Beal and NBA 2K's Ronnie 2K join Yahoo Sports NBA Insider Chris Haynes on the latest episode of Posted Up. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Damian Lillard on not ‘selling out for a championship,’ All-Star Weekend & more
February 19, 2019 12:00 - 42 minutes - 38.6 MBPortland Trail Blazers point guard Damian Lillard joins Yahoo Sports NBA Insider Chris Haynes on the All-Star edition of Posted Up. The four-time NBA All-Star talks about his stint as a news-breaking reporter (2:00); Thoughts on Anthony Davis requesting a trade and what he expects to see out of it (10:00) What it’s been like being in Portland his entire career and how he helps recruit free agents (15:00) How the late Trail Blazers owner Paul Allen helped him get his album record...
Tampering, Magic Johnson’s loose lips & NBA trade deadline winners/losers
February 12, 2019 18:00 - 40 minutes - 36.8 MBChris Haynes is joined by fellow Yahoo Sports NBA Insiders Seerat Sohi and Vince Goodwill to discuss all of the latest NBA news, including Magic Johnson's loose lips - is it tampering of just 'Magic being Magic?' (2:00) The biggest winners and losers from the NBA trade deadline (18:00) And Lakers "GM" LeBron James has Seerat wondering if players really have as much power as we think they do (25:00) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See Privacy Policy a...
Latest on Anthony Davis/Lakers talks & other trade rumors with the Yahoo Sports NBA insiders
February 06, 2019 02:02 - 46 minutes - 43 MBChris Haynes is joined by fellow Yahoo Sports NBA Insiders Seerat Sohi and Vince Goodwill, to discuss the latest trade rumors as the NBA Trade deadline approaches. They debate the Lakers willingness to "pull out" of a potential deal for Davis and what LeBron really wants (5:00); The Porzingis deal and what it means for both the Knicks and Mavericks (15:00) John Wall's recent injury and how much it impacts the Wizards (35:00) And much more. See acast.com/privacy for privacy an...