Becky Hammon became the first woman to coach an NBA team last night after Gregg Popovich was ejected in the second quarter of the Spurs’ loss to the Lakers. The Red Sox, according to the Boston Globe are hiring Bianca Smith as a minor league coach becoming the first-ever black female coach in baseball history. Hammon is likely to be an NBA head coach soon and Smith is trailblazing the way for MLB’s first female manager. Both stories point to a more inclusive and improved future! Happy New Year!...
Dec 31, 2020•31 sec
One week into the NBA season, the Magic, Hawks, Cavs, and Kings are off to auspicious starts.
Dec 30, 2020•32 sec
Dame Lillard and CJ McCollum combined for 51 points in a Blazers win over the Lakers Monday but that’s not the story. Portland’s recipe for surpassing the defending champs -- defense, rebounding, and depth -- is. Robert Covington held Anthony Davis to 13 points, LeBron James had 29 but “felt” Derrick Jones Jr. The Blazers outrebounded LA and Gary Trent Jr.’s 28 -- led a 45-23 bench scoring advantage. Pluvial December “Hollywood Nights” don’t define NBA success but it’s a start.
Dec 29, 2020•31 sec
LOS ANGELES -- Longtime Utah Jazz assistant coach and current Jazz Radio Network studio analyst, Gordie Chiesa joined Herenda's Agenda in a wide-ranging conversation covering the NBA reconvening in Orlando. We look at title contenders -- the Lakers sans Avery Bradley, the depth of the Clippers under Doc Rivers, and in the East are the Raptors the sleeper team and are the Bucks built for the postseason and a championship run? We also talk about expectations for the Jazz. We compare and contrast N...
Jun 25, 2020•54 min
Covered my Dad the late Anthony Herenda, my grandfather "Bad Bill" Bergin, my great Uncle Tony Callandriello, Babe Ruth, "Cinderella Man" James J. Braddock from my North Bergen, NJ neighborhood in Hudson County & Ken O’Brien in segment one and the NBA in segment two on Father's Day with Dave Smith on SB Nation Radio.
Jun 22, 2020•23 min
One of basketball's greatest innovators, Vance Walberg, Founding Father of the Dribble Drive Motion Offense discusses his coaching path, philosophy and what future trends he sees.
Apr 22, 2020•35 min
San Francisco Bay Area play-by-play broadcaster, TV and radio personality, actor, fitness coach, and ballroom dancing champion, Dave Lewis joins Herenda's Agenda to talk about his career, relationship with Atlanta Hawks head coach Lloyd Pierce, his work with Sacramento State football, St. Mary's Gaels basketball and much more.
Apr 20, 2020•22 min
LOS ANGELES -- Joyce Randolph was born in Detroit, Michigan before moving to New York City and embarking upon an epic acting career that included playing the role of Trixie Norton on the iconic and venerable TV show, “The Honeymooners.” Joyce and her cast members including Art Carney, who played her husband sewer worker Ed Norton, Audrey Meadows who portrayed Alice Kramden, and Jackie Gleason, who played Ralph Kramden a bus driver, have delighted, entertained and produced enduring laughter for a...
Apr 01, 2020•16 min
The @sacramentoKings weren't the only ones who struggled on January 23, 2015, when Klay Thompson of the @Warriors went for a record-setting 37 points in the third quarter. On NBC Sports Bay Area, I had voice issues on Kings Pregame Live making for interesting live television with @GuyHaberman and @TheBobbyJackson. Posting this as NBC Sports Bay Area re-aired this game on Wednesday night.
Mar 27, 2020•47 sec
Talking coronavirus impact on NBA & Life on SB Nation Radio by Bill Herenda
Mar 16, 2020•24 min
Talked the impact of the coronavirus NBA and college hoops with Dave Smith on SB Nation Radio.
Mar 13, 2020•15 min
Marrying analytics & old school maxims with nuggets from @timcapstraw @gchiesaohmy & @hellooojack & great intro & wrap by @teerayharvey & terrific @ESPN production via @courtney_sweet & @mishalauren @bknetsradio @timcapstrawbasketballcamp @utahjazz @raptors
Feb 24, 2020•2 min
Talking NBA with Dave Smith on SB Nation Radio.
Dec 08, 2019•22 min
Covered the NBA with Dave Smith: Gordon Hayward's injury and the effect on the Celtics The Lakers scintillating start Load management The Raptors injuries to Kyle Lowry and Serge Ibaka Paul George soon to be on the floor with the Clippers Brandon Ingram's emergence in New Orleans s well as Shai Gilgeous -Alexander's stellar play in OKC Golden State's clarity after its rash of injuries
Nov 10, 2019•15 min
Discussed the first week of the NBA season with Dave Smith on SB Nation Radio.
Oct 27, 2019•15 min
Discussed the latest NBA news on and off the court on SB Nation Radio on Monday night with Dave Smith.
Oct 09, 2019•15 min
Orlando Magic head coach Steve Clifford is back on the agenda! :53 What strengths do you want to amplify with this squad and where do you want to see improvement? 1:46 Clifford on culture and turnarounds -- plus 17 wins in Orlando in first season there and plus 22 wins in first season in Charlotte. 3:19 Clifford on Magic personnel -- Nikola Vucevich, Terrence Ross, Michael Carter-Williams, Khem Birch et al 4:26 Four Magic players -- Vucevich, Birch, Evan Fournier and Al-Farouq Aminu -- are playi...
Sep 05, 2019•16 min
Dr. Charlie Maher is the Sport Psychologist and Senior Director of Personal and Organizational Performance for the Cleveland Indians and he discussed peak performance on Herenda's Agenda. (Charlie's full bio is below.) 1:22 "Baseball isn't who I am; it's what I do." 2:53 Charlie reacts to Joe Namath on having a positive vision & attitude in the equation of peak performance. 4:23 Malcom Gladwell's 10,000 hour rule & process versus results. 6:56 Tangible steps to overcoming setbacks 8:48 A...
Aug 29, 2019•19 min
Joe Namath is a Pro Football Hall of Famer, the erstwhile NY Jets Super Bowl Champion QB, and an American Icon and he’s got a new book out — All the Way: My Life in Four Quarters. Joe joined my podcast Herenda's Agenda and talked about the current Jets and QB Sam Darnold, Andrew Luck's retirement, Tom Brady's longevity, his alma mater Alabama and also about his book and acting career too. Here's a timeline of the chat: :43 How Joe felt writing his new book -- All the Way: My Life in Four Quarter...
Aug 27, 2019•20 min
Whitey Gleason talks the latest DeMarcus Cousins injury, the Lakers, Warriors, Kings, Timberwolves as well as Mets, Padres, A's and Giants, Niners and Raiders. The longtime on-air personality also shares advice for aspiring broadcasters.
Aug 19, 2019•26 min
My neighborhood buddy and legend Tommy Paker joined Herenda's Agenda to talk the home, hoops, and horses plus the Mets too.
Aug 07, 2019•20 min
Joined Ryan Covay on KNBR on Friday night to talk NBA including the return of Steph Curry with the Warriors, the Sacramento Kings and more.
Dec 02, 2018•20 min
Here are 5 stats on the Golden State Warriors that no one talks about but the Cavs will now try to exploit after the Rockets tried to. (**Recorded prior to Game 7 between the Rockets and Warriors on May 28, 2018.**)
May 29, 2018•2 min
Fran Fraschilla talks about the NBA Draft Lottery and the draft including top prospects Luka Doncic, DeAndre Ayton and Marvin Bagley III. The ESPN analyst dives deep into the Sacramento Kings decision with the #2 pick in the draft as well as Phoenix with the top pick. Also, you can't talk hoops without referencing the Hall of Famer Hubie Brown. 1:00 Kings have tougher decision at #2 than Suns at #1 - Marvin Bagley III , 20/10 guy early in career or Doncic, athleticism & skill of Gordon Haywa...
May 16, 2018•30 min
NBA.com's Scott Howard-Cooper talks about the frenetic NBA offseason including but not limited to LeBron James, Kyrie Irving, Carmelo Anthony, Chris Paul, Lonzo Ball, Zach Randolph and the USO Tour's NBA visit to Afghanistan.
Aug 11, 2017•23 min
John Wood, Matt Kuchar's caddie talks about the tough defeat at Royal Birkdale to Jordan Spieth, the nuances of being a caddie, preparation, the RBC Canadian Open and advice for amateurs. Photo Credit: Stuart Franklin/Getty Images
Jul 25, 2017•13 min
Andy Dolich joined Bill Herenda on KFBK Weekend Live to discuss Sacramento as an MLS city, the Warriors plans for its new arena as it pertains to season ticket memberships and The Basketball Tournament.
Jul 23, 2017•11 min
The inimitable Peter Vecsey joined Bill Herenda on KFBK Weekend Live breaking down the NBA including Kyrie Irving, LeBron James and the Cavs.
Jul 23, 2017•15 min
Kelly Brothers of Genovese Burford and Brothers on KFBK Weekend Live hosted by Bill Herenda on the impact of the Golden 1 Center on downtown Sacramento.
Jul 23, 2017•26 min
You follow him on twitter @HowardBeck hear him on a variety of media outlets including The Full 48 podcast with Jordan Brenner and read him at Bleacher Report, Howard Beck shares his ubiquitous coverage of the NBA.
Jul 18, 2017•25 min
