Nba Hang Time

Sekou Smith and John Schuhmann analyze the surprise move by Cleveland to fire coach Ty Lue after an 0-6 start to the season. Then they survey the latest NBA.com Power Rankings and discuss the play of the Raptors, Bucks, Wizards, Rockets, Pistons and Clippers. via Knit

Anthony Slater of The Athletic joins Sekou Smith and John Schuhmann to discuss Stephen Curry's 51-point game, the Warriors' strong start to the season and the recovery timetable for DeMarcus Cousins. Plus, Sekou and Schuhmann discuss the early play from Trae Young, the Rockets' slow start and the very-early MVP race. via Knit

Sekou Smith and John Schuhmann talk about the scuffle in L.A. and other action from the first weekend. Then they analyze the Week 2 Power Rankings, the Wizards' difficult upcoming road trip and the increase in scoring around the league. via Knit

Sekou Smith and John Schuhmann discuss takeaways from the season openers for the Sixers, Celtics, Bucks, Hornets, Wolves, Spurs, Rockets, Pelicans and more. Then Tim Bontemps of the Washington Post joins to talk Lakers, Warriors and his annual Top 100 Players list. via Knit

Sekou Smith and John Schuhmann analyze the debut NBA.com Power Rankings and set the stage for Opening Night on TNT. via Knit

Sekou Smith and John Schuhmann discuss the latest from Minnesota, the Lakers during the preseason, and their 2018-19 NBA season-long award favorites. via Knit

All-Star Kevin Love joins Sekou Smith for a wide-ranging conversation about NBA longevity, skill development, off-court interests, LeBron's departure to L.A., the new-look Cavaliers, and much more. via Knit

NBA TV analyst and former Cavaliers GM David Griffin joins Sekou Smith and John Schuhmann as they discuss the results from the annual NBA.com GM Survey. via Knit

Sekou Smith and John Schuhmann analyze the Southwest Division and preview the '18-19 season for the Rockets, Pelicans, Spurs, Mavericks and Grizzlies. via Knit

Sekou Smith and John Schuhmann analyze the Southeast Division and preview the '18-19 season for the Heat, Wizards, Hornets, Magic and Hawks. via Knit

Sekou Smith and John Schuhmann analyze the Central Division and preview the '18-19 season for the Cavaliers, Pacers, Bucks, Pistons and Bulls. via Knit

Sekou Smith and John Schuhmann preview the '18-19 season for the Timberwolves, Trail Blazers, Thunder, Jazz and Nuggets. via Knit

Sekou Smith and John Schuhmann analyze the Atlantic Division and preview the '18-19 season for the Celtics, Raptors, Sixers, Knicks and Nets. via Knit

It's division preview time! Sekou Smith and John Schuhmann start with the Pacific Division to preview the '18-19 season for the Warriors, Lakers, Clippers, Kings and Suns. via Knit

Sekou Smith, John Schuhmann and Sam Amick of USA Today break down each team in the Western Conference as they analyze Schuhmann's NBA.com mid-summer Power Rankings. via Knit

Sekou Smith, John Schuhmann and Michael Lee of Yahoo! Sports break down each team in the Eastern Conference as they analyze Schuhmann's NBA.com mid-summer Power Rankings. via Knit

Sekou Smith and John Schuhmann analyze the blockbuster deal that sends Kawhi Leonard and Danny Green to Toronto and DeMar DeRozan, Jakob Poeltl and a protected 2019 first-round pick to San Antonio. via Knit

Lakers writer Bill Oram of The Athletic joins Sekou Smith to analyze how LeBron James in L.A. affects the Lakers and the rest of the league. Plus, they discuss the Lakers' other reported additions, their pursuit of Kawhi Leonard, and realistic expectations for this season. via Knit

Sekou Smith and John Schuhmann set the stage for the 2018 NBA free agency period, which begins this weekend. They discuss the latest Kawhi Leonard reports, possible destinations for LeBron James, under-the radar players + teams to watch this summer, plus much more. via Knit

Hall of Famer David Aldridge joins Sekou Smith and John Schuhmann to talk about Kawhi Leonard's reported trade request, how it affects the rest of free agency, teams under the most pressure this summer, our thoughts on the 2018 Draft class and much more. via Knit