Shea Serrano and Jason Concepcion comb through all the NBA & WNBA news from the past week, handing out six pop culture-themed trophies to six basketball-related activities.
In this basketball-meets-pop-culture show from Wondery, the guys honor the most magical and messy moments from the NBA and beyond by handing out hardware like the “Denzel Washington in Training Day” Trophy for the most dominant performance of the week. Or the “Sixth Sense ‘I See Dead People’” Trophy given to the player or team who had the biggest comeback of the week. The possibilities are endless, as Shea and Jason drop movie, music, and TV references like Steph Curry raining threes.
There’s no better way to get all your basketball news from a couple of Spurs-Knicks fans, while reliving all your favorite things from the Fast & Furious franchise to the latest Kendrick-Drake beef.
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Shea and Jason celebrate the biggest wins and foibles of the 2025 NBA Draft and the start of free agency – including an announcement from Team LeBron that he’ll be weighing his options about his future in LA. Meanwhile, the Bucks “waive” goodbye to Damian Lillard while stealing Myles Turner from the Pacers, Malik Beasley betting allegations heat up, and the Pelicans trade their future prospects for Maryland’s Derik Queen. Plus, the guys rate the Knicks’ and Spurs’ draft picks, and discuss why te...
Shea and Jason recap a heart wrenching Game 7 that crowned a formidable new NBA Champ in the Oklahoma City Thunder, and saw Tyrese Haliburton go down with a torn Achilles. Meanwhile, draft prospect Ace Bailey plays it close to the chest, Alex Caruso disses his “bubble” title with the Lakers, and Desmond Bane appreciates the windows in Orlando. Plus, the guys debate whether the Kevin Durant trade is actually bad for the Rockets, review Danny Boyle’s new zombie threequel 28 Years Later , and share...
Shea and Jason salute Jalen Williams (40 points, 6 boards) and the OKC Thunder for a key Game 5 victory to bring them within one win of a championship. Meanwhile, the Pacers hopes hinge on a healthy Tyrese Haliburton, the Knicks go coach poaching for Thibs’ replacement, Desmond Bane is on the move, and Caitlin Clark looks Steph Curry-esque as the Indiana Fever take down the New York Liberty in her return from injury. Plus, the Suns want more in return for KD, and in a puzzling act of gamesmanshi...
Shea and Jason recap the first two games of a back-and-forth NBA Finals between the Indiana Pacers & Oklahoma City Thunder. Then the guys get nostalgic over traditional championship on-court insignia, praise Victor Wembanyama’s offseason journey to a Shaolin temple in China and speculate the future head coach of the New York Knicks. Plus, should Adam Silver get tough with reporters on the NBA as a television product? All that and more, let’s hand out some trophies. Get 10% off Oura Ring 4 at...
Shea and Jason preview the NBA Finals, with top honors going to the OKC Thunder and Indiana Pacers -- one of which will become first-time NBA Champs. Meanwhile, the Knicks waste no time in saying goodbye to head coach Tom Thibodeau, four Canadian players (including league MVP SGA) make the Finals, and Inside the NBA ends its TNT run with fighting words from Shaq and Charles. Plus, the guys discuss the demise of the big-three era and the rise of small market teams, and make their official Finals ...
Shea and Jason break down the Indiana Pacers pivotal Game 4 win against Jason’s beloved Knicks to take a commanding 3-1 lead in the Eastern Conference Finals. Meanwhile, Ant and the Wolves can’t break through OKC’s defensive wall, Napheesa Collier and the Minnesota Lynx look like they're on a mission as the WNBA season gets underway, LeBron James becomes the only player in league history to make the All-NBA team at 40, and SGA brings the MVP trophy back to the guard position. Plus, the guys marv...
LeBron James and Steve Nash sit down for an unfiltered, in-depth conversation about basketball—how it’s played, how it’s evolved, and what it really means to understand the game. From breaking down the Nash dribble and the evolution of the short roll, to dissecting playoff adjustments, body recovery, and how great players process the game in real time, Mind The Game goes deep into the nuances that define elite basketball. This isn’t a show about hot takes or headlines. It’s a masterclass in bask...
Shea and Jason (but mainly Jason) salute the New York Knickerbockers for knocking off the Boston Celtics to make the Eastern Conference Finals for the first time in 25 years. Meanwhile, the Thunder make the necessary adjustments to dominate the second half of Game 1 against Minnesota, "Mike" Malone is back in the ESPN booth, Aaron Gordon wants more rest, and Timberwolves vet Mike Conley pulls a Ben Affleck. Plus, the guys rank Timothee Chalamet in the pantheon of Knicks celebrity fans, wonder if...
Shea and Jason stay up late to follow Round 2 of a wildly unpredictable NBA Playoffs. Top honors go to the Indiana Pacers for finishing off the top seed Cleveland Cavaliers with another comeback win in Game 5. Meanwhile, OKC escapes their own Game 5 scare to take momentum back from the Denver Nuggets, the Knicks keep winning while Jayson Tatum suffers a season-ending Achilles tear, and the Dallas Mavericks defy the odds to score the first pick in the Cooper Flagg draft. Plus, the guys weigh in o...
Shea and Jason celebrate a wild start to Round 2, with all 5 games going to the road team. Top honors go to Tyrese Haliburton for his game winning three to give the Pacers a 2-0 lead over the Cavs. Meanwhile, the Thunder’s foul strategy backfires, Tom Thibodeau switches it up, and Ant & Co can’t summon the goods against a (mostly) Steph-less Warriors squad. Plus, the guys lament the return of Game 7 James Harden, and pay tribute to the legend himself: Gregg Popovich. Get 10% off Oura Ring 4 ...
Jason and Shea recap the NBA playoffs, highlighting series sweeps, individual player performances, and controversial calls. They discuss the Miami Heat's struggles, the rise of Anthony Edwards, and debate the intensity differences between the regular season and playoffs. The hosts also introduce humorous 'little trophies' and respond to listener voicemails, making for an engaging basketball analysis.
Shea and Jason kick off the 2025 NBA Playoffs by celebrating a near perfect game by Kawhi Leonard (39 points on 15-19 shooting) as the Clippers even the series with Denver – with an honorable mention going to Cade Cunningham and Detroit Pistons for grinding down the New York Knicks in Game 2. Meanwhile, Davion Mitchell shoots the Heat into the playoffs, Joe Mazzulla lets Jayson Tatum tough it out, and Nico Harrison continues to disgrace himself in Dallas. Plus, the guys applaud Shaq’s bathroom b...
Shea and Jason hand out top honors to Playoff Jimmy, Steph and the Golden State Warriors for fending off the Memphis Grizzlies in a tight 121-116 play-in victory to secure the 7 seed out West. Meanwhile, Kawhi Leonard and the newly whole Los Angeles Clippers spell trouble for the 4 seed Denver Nuggets, Mikal Bridges keeps his streak going, and Suns Head Coach Mike Budenholzer gets added to the list of NBA coaches who’ll be looking for a new job next season. Plus, the guys make their first round ...
Shea and Jason are loving the traffic-jammed Western Conference playoff race – with the 3-8 seeds all being up for grabs with only a week left in the regular season. Meanwhile, the Nuggets throw a late-season Hail Mary and fire head coach Mike Malone, Duke and Houston get tight at the business end of the NCAA tournament, and Carmelo Anthony, Dwight Howard, Sue Bird and Maya Moore join the 2025 Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame class. Plus, the guys applaud all the Defense Player of the Year trash...
Shea and Jason dive into the embarrassing shenanigans of tanking NBA teams (looking at you Utah Jazz), Stephen A. Smith’s spiraling feud with LeBron James and Adam Silver’s reconsideration of the NBA All-Star Game. Meanwhile, the Memphis Grizzlies fired Taylor Jenkins and we’re still trying to figure out why. Also, does the women’s NCAA Tournament have a competitive imbalance? Geno Auriemma and Kim Mulkey sure think so. Finally, the guys honor Zach Lowe’s triumphant return to NBA media. All that...
Shea and Jason salute the deep catalog of LeBron James-themed TikTok song parodies of Man in the Mirror , Let’s Stay Together , Somebody That I Used to Know , and more. Meanwhile, from the Celtics to the Suns, NBA owners can’t stop getting in the way, Anthony Davis makes his potentially ill-advised return to the Mavs, Australian guard Josh Giddey looks like a good fit with the Bulls, and Phoenix has suddenly won four in a row. Plus, the guys make their March Madness picks, while admitting just h...
Shea and Jason salute Jimmy Butler for steadying the shaky Golden State Warriors, who are suddenly looking like a team no one wants to face in the West. Meanwhile, the Knicks weather the storm – going 3-2 with Jalen Brunson out with an ankle injury, the Wizards refuse to tank, Piston’s Coach JB Bickerstaff goes on a proper rant, and Zion Williamson returns to form. Plus, Jason offers some hot takes when it comes to Lakers' style, and the guys share their most heartbreaking NBA moments. Be the fi...
Shea and Jason celebrate Nikola Jokic, coming off a historic 31-point, 21-rebound, 22-assist performance against the Suns, and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander for separating themselves from the pack, and making the MVP race extra tough to call. Meanwhile, Isaiah “Beef Stew” Stewart gives a push to Steph Curry as the Warriors continue their hot streak, Kings fans let De’Aaron Fox hear it, Kawhi Leonard reminds us how great he is, and LeBron James becomes the first player to reach 50,000 points. Plus, the...
Shea and Jason salute the Los Angeles Lakers and Golden State Warriors for their post-trade deadline dominance since welcoming Luka Doncic and Jimmy Butler. Meanwhile, the vibes in Phoenix couldn’t be less sunny, the Cavs turn Jayson Tatum’s first-quarter smack talk into a comeback win against the Celtics, and Mavs fans get more terrible news with Kyrie Irving’s season-ending ACL tear. Plus, the guys cheer on Sixers guard Quentin Grimes’s 44-point performance against Golden State, get into LeBro...
It’s Oscar Season again – which can only mean one thing: Shea and Jason are back with The Six Trophies NBAcademy Awards show. The guys are handing out little silver men (aka “Adams”) to the league’s Best Director, Best Supporting Actor, Best Original Score, and more. Do the Cavs have enough to take home Best Picture? What award will Boston Celtics endearingly deranged head coach Joey Mazz walk away with? Can Minnesota Lynx Napheesa Collier rip the Best Actress statue from A’ja Wilson’s strangleh...
Shea and Jason break down all the highs and lows of All-Star Weekend, saluting 6’2” Magic guard Mac McClung for his dunk contest three-peat. Meanwhile, LeBron’s a late scratch, Wemby and CP3 try to hack the Skills Challenge, and Draymond Green goes full grudge-mode in the commentary booth. Plus, the guys debate whether the much maligned first-to-40 format has players caring more, and decide that if MVP candidate Nikola Jokic feels that strongly, he should just take the weekend off. Be the first ...
Shea and Jason salute MLB legend Alex Rodriguez and Marc Lore on becoming majority owners of the Minnesota Timberwolves and Lynx after a drawn out grudge match with longtime owner Glen Taylor. Meanwhile, Anthony Davis looks motivated in his Mavs debut before exiting the game with a groin injury, sending the franchise into even more chaos, and Shaq selects a thoroughly throwback All-Star squad. Plus, Ben Simmons is back, this time in a Clippers jersey, the Bucks trade Khris Middleton to the Wizar...
Shea and Jason bow down to the Los Angeles Lakers for yet another historic midseason trade – landing generational talent Luka Doncic from Dallas in return for Anthony Davis. Meanwhile, the Spurs come in under the radar with their own move to pair Wemby with another viable star in now-former Kings guard De’Aaron Fox, the Bulls bid farewell to Zach LaVine for practically nothing, and KG gives Jimmy Butter a proper scolding. Plus, the guys shoot down Adam Silver’s latest attempt to fiddle with the ...
Shea returns from the frozen eye of Texas’s polar vortex to join Jason in saluting the Spurs and Pacers on their recent trip to France for the 2025 NBA Paris Games. Meanwhile, Jimmy Butler notches his third suspension of the season, Grizzlies center Zach Edey is looking SOLID in his 7’4” 300lb frame, and the Lakers appear to be back(ish) – rattling off four straight wins as LeBron gets ready to make his 21st All-Star Game appearance. Plus, the guys weigh in on the Aces trading Kelsey Plum to the...
Jason and special guest host Producer Zuri give top honors to Draymond Green’s ongoing personal growth in the aftermath of two tumultuous seasons on and off the court with the Golden State Warriors. Meanwhile, Houston’s Jalen Green is starting to look like a superstar, the Clippers appear at home in their first win against the now cross-town rival Los Angeles Lakers at the Intuit Dome, Jayson Tatum gets his revenge on Steve Kerr, and the NBA could learn a thing or two from the new Unrivaled 3x3 ...
Shea and Jason salute the Indiana Pacers for steadily handling the Cleveland Cavaliers on Sunday to cap off a six-game win streak. Meanwhile, the Sacramento Kings go on a tear after unceremoniously firing Mike Brown and slotting Doug Christie in as interim head coach, the middling Phoenix Suns send big man Jusuf Nurkic to the bench alongside Bradley Beal, and Paolo Banchero comes up BIG for the Magic in his comeback from injury. Plus, the guys wonder what’s really going on with Zion Williamson’s...
Shea and Jason award top honors to the Cleveland Cavaliers and OKC Thunder, who sit atop the East and West ahead of Wednesday night’s showdown – and ponder whether we’re about to see a preview of the 2025 NBA Finals. Meanwhile, Anthony Edwards fears the double team, the vibes in Miami sour with Jimmy Butler’s seven game suspension amid trade demands, and Kawhi Leonard makes his triumphant return to the Clippers at the Dome. Plus, the guys lament Father Time catching up with Steph Curry, scratch ...
Shea and Jason ring in the New Year with a celebration of 6-foot(?) Hall-of-Fame Sixer legend – and coolest player to have ever played NBA basketball – Allen “The Answer” Iverson. From his 2001 MVP season to his iconic Jordan crossover, Ty Lou stepover, signature Reeboks, NBA2K covers, and more, the guys are reliving the best of AI, and securing his legacy in the Six Trophies history books. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy...
On this special Christmas Day edition of Six Trophies , Shea and Jason aren’t just handing out six trophies, they’re giving presents to all 30 NBA teams. The worn out New York Knicks...they’re getting Wolverine’s mutant healing power. Phoenix Sun and lord of social media, Kevin Durant, is finally getting a Bluesky account. Laker’s head coach JJ Redick is looking super stressed — so the guys are gifting him a day at the spa. Plus, Shea and Jason share their all-time favorite Christmas presents. S...
Shea and Jason recap last night’s NBA Cup Finals, with top honors going to the Milwaukee Bucks for a commanding second half performance to defeat OKC in Las Vegas. Meanwhile, Shams gets the inside track on the Heat’s Jimmy Butler trade inquiries to the chagrin of Butler’s agent Bernard Lee, the Brooklyn Nets abandon guard Dennis Schroder for being too good at basketball by sending him to the Warriors, and Spurs Coach (and legend) Gregg Popovich confirms he’s on the road to recovery after sufferi...
