The Washington Wizards are near the top of the Eastern Conference with almost 20% of the regular season in the books. The team has been transformed with three former Lakers playing key roles along with stalwart Bradley Beal. Montrezl Harrell, Kyle Kuzma, and Kentavious Caldwell Pope came over in the Russell Westbrook trade and have given rookie head coach Wes Unseld Jr. a formidable rotation that has given opponents fits early in the season. Quinton Mayo is a close observer of the team and share...
Nov 19, 2021•39 min•Ep. 117
Monica McNutt and King McClure are back from their summer hiatus and they have a lot to share. They're both impressed with the hot start by the Miami Heat. Monica and King debate whether the Bulls or Knicks are more impressive so far. And they welcome in producer Bruce Bernstein to discuss the problems his Boston Celtics are dealing with. And fresh off their ESPN college basketball meetings, Monica and King size up the top 10 teams in men's and women's college hoop. See Privacy Policy at https:/...
Nov 04, 2021•45 min•Ep. 116
Monica & King are still on their off-season break, so they want to share a great show you may have missed. The NCAA Champion Baylor men will soon begin defense of their title. After crushing Gonzaga in the NCAA Championship Game, everyone knows about the heroics of Jared Butler, Davion Mitchell, and Coach Scott Drew. But less well-known are the legendary "Mullet Bros" Matthew Mayer and Jackson Moffatt. When these two decided to go "Full Mullet," a series of positive events followed for the t...
Oct 07, 2021•47 min•Ep. 101
The Buckets, Boards, & Blocks podcast debuted in April of 2019. During that time, Monica McNutt and King McClure have welcomed scores of great guests and also had meaningful discussions about the weighty issues of the day. In this "Best of #BBB" show, we relive some of those moments. We hear Hall of Famer Nancy Lieberman describe her close friendship with Muhammad Ali. Journalists J.A. Adande & Marc Spears reflect on the life of Kobe Bryant. Andrea Kremer & David Aldridge describe th...
Sep 23, 2021•37 min•Ep. 98
Nate Burleson made his name as a wide receiver in the NFL and has become a media superstar with CBS and the NFL Network. But he is a crazy NBA fan, a baller from Seattle, and has stories of competing against the likes of Jamal Crawford back in the 206. When he visited the #BBB crew two years ago his stories were dope. If you only have time to listen to one podcast this week, it should be this one! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/...
Sep 09, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 8
Monica McNutt and King McClure are taking some time off, but we wanted to share some of our favorite interviews that you might have missed. The Baylor Bears were ranked #2 in the preseason men's college basketball poll when their head coach Scott Drew joined Monica and King prior to the start of his championship season. Coach Drew took over a program in shambles back in 2003, but has led it to the very top of the college basketball world. Scott shares some classic memories, including how his for...
Aug 26, 2021•41 min•Ep. 79
Buckets, Boards, & Blocks has done nearly 130 shows but we're taking a summer break to regroup and share some of our favorite shows from the archive. In this classic interview from September 2019, Nancy Lieberman shares her legendary story. She has been a pioneer in every sense of the word. She is an extraordinary story teller and almost all of them are from a first person perspective. After Monica checks in with an update on the WNBA Playoffs, Nancy shares her emotional tribute (@ 11:00) to...
Aug 11, 2021•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 24
Vinnie Goodwill of Yahoo! Sports is one of the best hoop writers out there. On the morning after the Milwaukee Bucks won the 2021 NBA Championship, he joined Monica McNutt for a breakdown of Giannis Antetokounmpo's brilliant performance and his remarkable approach to his team and career. Vinnie also shares thoughts on what is next for Chris Paul as he approaches the twilight of his Hall of Fame career. Vinnie and Monica have a great discussion of how this year's version of the Bucks began to dev...
Jul 22, 2021•47 min•Ep. 115
Freddie Coleman of ESPN Radio joins Monica McNutt and King McClure on the new Buckets, Boards, & Blocks. Freddie has been holding down the late nights for 17 years at the World Wide Leader and is one of the smartest voices anywhere. In this discussion of the NBA Finals, the crew breaks down how Giannis can be the Bucks' "best player" even while Khris Middleton is their "closer." Of course they relived "The Block," as well as the heroics of Devin Booker and the struggles of Chris Paul. And th...
Jul 15, 2021•39 min•Ep. 114
Chris Paul and the Phoenix Suns are in the NBA Finals for the first time since 1993 after destroying the LA Clippers on Wednesday night. Patrick Beverley of LA, who already had a shady reputation added to his lengthy history of bad behavior in the final minutes of game 6, which drew the ire of the Buckets, Boards, & Blocks crew. There are still three open NBA head coaching jobs, but will one of the teams have the courage to hire a woman for the position? And a new era begins in college sport...
Jul 01, 2021•31 min•Ep. 113
Cindy Brunson of Pac 12 Network joins Monica McNutt on the new Buckets, Boards, & Blocks for some hard hitting comments on Nneka Ogwumike's Olympic snub, the WNBA season so far, and her hometown Phoenix Suns' meteoric rise during the NBA Playoffs. Cindy pulls no punches when it comes to her feelings about the only WNBA MVP to not compete for her country in the Olympics. With 5 of the 12 team members having UConn connections, it is fair to ask whether the Connecticut brain trust hijacked the ...
Jun 24, 2021•55 min•Ep. 112
Kevin Durant had a performance for the ages in game 5 against the Bucks on Tuesday night. But before we even finished breakfast on Wednesday, we learned that Chris Paul was in the COVID health and safety protocol with a return date unknown and Kawhi Leonard injured his ACL and would miss the rest of the series against Utah. On Buckets, Boards, & Blocks Monica McNutt, King McClure, and Bruce Bernstein examine all of these issues and also discuss whether Giannis Antetokounpo is really a supers...
Jun 17, 2021•41 min•Ep. 111
On July 1st, a new era begins in college athletic where student athletes will have the opportunity to profit off their names image, and likeness. At the forefront of this new frontier is "Athlytic." Co-founders Jared Eummer and Ashton Keys join Monica McNutt on Buckets, Boards, & Blocks to explain how their business works and help college athletes engage with their platform and begin the process of monetizing their personal brands. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Californ...
Jun 10, 2021•33 min•Ep. 110
Steve Bulpett covered the Boston Celtics and has been an observer of the team for almost 40 years. His institutional knowledge of the franchise makes him an ideal person to discuss this week's major moves with the retirement of team President Danny Ainge and promotion of head coach Brad Stevens to replace Ainge as team President. Who will Stevens hire as the next coach? Was Ainge forced out after a disappointing season? Will Kyrie Irving's accusations against Boston fans damage the image of the ...
Jun 03, 2021•43 min•Ep. 109
Monica McNutt and King McClure welcome Nekias Duncan, who is one of the most analytical and opinionated hoop analysts out there. His analysis is straight to the point and he explains technical content in very "easy to understand" terms. His pet peeves are "soft switches," which he feels are lazy and ineffective. As for the LA Clippers, he's looking at you. Among other great discussions, he expresses sympathy for Evan Fournier of the Celtics, who has been relentlessly targeted by the Nets in the ...
May 27, 2021•41 min•Ep. 108
Arielle Chambers .... a.k.a. @AriIvory of Bleacher Report and "HighlightHER" joins Monica McNutt and King McClure to discuss the WNBA as well as her initiatives to promote women's sports. Ari explains how she found her mission after a meeting with a little girl and letting her wear her press credential at a game. The crew also discussed ways that the younger WNBA players are building their personal brands and capitalizing on their accomplishments. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy ...
May 20, 2021•54 min•Ep. 107
NBA TV analyst Brendan Haywood played 14 NBA seasons and is one "Opinionated 7 Footer." On this week's show, "BWood" explains his love for the Brooklyn Nets, wonders if Bucks coach Mike Budenholzer can survive if his team misses the Eastern Conference Finals, and sizes up why he believes Anthony Davis is a solid "Number Two" but might not be a solid "Number One." All this plus a hilarious game of Word Association with Monica McNutt and King McClure. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privac...
May 13, 2021•46 min•Ep. 106
Kendrick Perkins of ESPN and NBC Sports Boston is as real as NBA analysts get. Monica McNutt is on vacation this week, but Big Perk joins his pal King McClure for a great conversation. They cover Perk's 14 year career, which started when he was drafted out of high school at age 19. Perk and King also discuss the five scariest NBA players, the top rookies, the incredible intensity of Russell Westbrook, the roller coaster season of the Boston Celtics, why Chris Paul should be the MVP, and why tech...
May 06, 2021•56 min•Ep. 105
The Knicks continue to rise in the east and the Washington Wizards have become a scary team that hopes to make it to the "play in" round. Russell Westbrook has led the way in DC while New York's Julius Randle is a legitimate MVP candidate. Speaking of the NBA MVP race, Monica McNutt, King McClure, and Bruce Bernstein discuss why this race isn't as cut and dried as it appeared to be heading into the season. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://a...
Apr 29, 2021•43 min•Ep. 104
Monica McNutt welcomes Terrika Foster-Brasby of ESPN to preview the WNBA season. They projected how some of the rookies drafted last week will fill roles on their new teams, whether the idea of "one and done" is a good idea for Women's hoop, and if the "Sky" is the limit in Chicago (see what we did there?). With Renee Montgomery retiring as a player and joining the Atlanta Dream ownership group, Monica and "T" discussed which Women's players might follow in her footsteps and become a boss. We ha...
Apr 22, 2021•46 min•Ep. 103
Ryan Hollins played for 9 teams in 10 NBA seasons. He's "been there and done that" and brings his bag of smoking hot takes to the show this week. From his thoughts on social media, to his feelings about load management, to his MVP selection, and his feelings about his beloved UCLA Bruins, Ryan does not hold back. And when Monica McNutt and King McClure play "Word Association" with him, the laughs are non-stop. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https...
Apr 16, 2021•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 102
Clark Kellogg of CBS Sports helps Monica McNutt and King McClure celebrate the 100th episode of Buckets, Boards, & Blocks. They size up the Final Four matchups, including the expected showdown in the championship game between King's Baylor Bears and undefeated Gonzaga. Clark also shares his thoughts on UCLA's improbable journey from the "play in" game to the national semifinal as well as the impact former NBA players like Juwan Howard are making in the college coaching ranks. Clark also desc...
Apr 02, 2021•49 min•Ep. 100
King McClure's Baylor Bears are a #1 seed while Monica McNutt's Georgetown Hoyas are a #12 seed. Monica and King size up their squads and then take a whole different angle on their tournament preview. Anyone can go with chalk, but picking upsets is the key to winning your pool. Predicting upsets is kind of random for most of us, but Monica and King base their picks on hard evidence. They zero in on the 12 vs 5 matchups . They also welcome in Bruce Bernstein for this week's "Who's Trippin" discus...
Mar 18, 2021•38 min•Ep. 99
Monica McNutt & King McClure examine Baylor's big win on Tuesday vs. West Virginia and the Bears' Big 12 regular season championship. They also reflect on Creighton head coach Greg McDermott's insensitive racial analogy and what should be done. Texas native King tells us "Who's Trippin" and it's not an athlete or a coach! Also, is a freshman from UConn the "Player of the Year" in Women's hoop? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/...
Mar 04, 2021•29 min•Ep. 97
Duke legend Jay Bilas has been a player, an actor, a lawyer, and an analyst at ESPN for more than a quarter century. This week he joins Monica McNutt and King McClure for an in depth discussion on Jalen Johnson's departure from Duke. Jay and Syracuse coach Jim Boeheim clashed over the topic earlier in the week and Jay lays out his reasons for disagreeing with Boeheim. It's a compelling discussion with some pointed comments on "hot button" aspects of the story. On some lighter notes, Jay describe...
Feb 25, 2021•46 min•Ep. 96
Draymond Green has never been shy about speaking his mind. This week, he unloaded on the hypocrisy he sees in the NBA's double standard regarding how franchises and players are labeled when labor and management clash. We'll hear his words and then Monica McNutt and King McClure discuss the issue with Dave Wohl, host of Dave's Front Office from Pure Hoops Media. Dave was an NBA player, coach, and general manager and is uniquely qualified to offer perspective on this topic. See Privacy Policy at h...
Feb 18, 2021•34 min•Ep. 95
Monday's showdown between #1 South Carolina and #2 Connecticut was a classic OT thriller, won by UConn behind a 31 point performance from "Paige Buckets.". Monica McNutt was on the call for FS1 and she welcomes Alexa Philippou of the Hartford Courant and Mechelle Voepel of ESPN.com to discuss the fabulous freshman's impact, where the Huskies go from here, what South Carolina can learn from the loss, which team they all feel is the best in the country, and how Texas teams could thrive in the NCAA...
Feb 11, 2021•59 min•Ep. 94
ESPN college hoop analyst LaPhonso Ellis is one of the most perceptive basketball minds in the country. In this discussion with Monica McNutt and King McClure, "The Phonz" sounds off on the struggles of "Blue Bloods" Duke and Kentucky, the ascension of "New Bloods" like Florida State, and which college stars are the most "NBA Ready." In addition, the 11 year NBA vet (1992-2003) describes what it was like to guard Shawn Kemp, Karl Malone, and Charles Barkley and why he still has nightmares about ...
Feb 04, 2021•44 min•Ep. 93
Monday January 26th was the one year anniversary of the death of Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gianna, and seven other friends in a helicopter crash near Los Angeles. Jorge Sedano of ESPN hosts a daily radio show from 4-7pm on ESPN 710 in LA and he shares his thoughts on Kobe's legacy, the mood among the fans in Southern California, and the past year which also saw the Lakers win their 17th NBA Championship. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art...
Jan 27, 2021•30 min•Ep. 92
We have a new President, a new "Big 3" in Brooklyn, a new #1 in Women's college hoop, dreams of a new WNBA ownership group in Atlanta, and a new statue of A'ja Wilson on the campus of the University of South Carolina. On this week's show, Monica McNutt and King McClure discuss all of these events and even share some thoughts on how college and pro basketball can complete meaningful seasons in the time of the Pandemic. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice ...
Jan 21, 2021•45 min•Ep. 91
