Gersson Rosas has remodeled the Minnesota Timberwolves since being named the team’s President of Basketball Operations earlier this year. He has assembled a world-class support staff that includes analytics experts, injury gurus and culinary icons. He has hired diverse voices and established better levels of communication between players and the front office. Rosas, the former Executive Vice President of Basketball Operations for the Houston Rockets, also discussed leaving the Rockets after 17 y...
Nov 26, 2019•1 hr 3 min
What does opening the Chase Center mean for the Golden State Warriors? Hall of Fame executive Rick Welts, the President and COO of the Warriors, explained how the Warriors overcame political and economic challenges to develop the world-class sports and entertainment venue. The former ball boy for the Seattle SuperSonics also revealed whether he thinks the NBA will return to Seattle. Welts, who in 2011 became the highest ranking executive in men’s professional team sports to publicly acknowledge ...
Nov 22, 2019•50 min
Would Larry Bird have had a longer career if he took more games off? NBA champion Channing Frye advocates for load management and believes it shouldn’t have a negative connotation. Frye, the host of NBC Sports Northwest’s newest podcast Talkin’ Blazers, also explained why the Trail Blazers need to make a move to be competitive in the Western Conference. 2:33 How players like LeBron James continue to play at a high level as they age 5:35 What if Larry Bird took advantage of load management 15:40 ...
Nov 15, 2019•35 min
Stephen Curry might not actually be out for the season, according to his longtime trainer, Brandon Payne. Payne discussed Curry’s rehab and provided updates on his injuries. Payne, the founder of Accelerate Basketball, also talked about his work with Trae Young and Luka Doncic. 1:02 Watching Stephen Curry go down with an injury 13:50 Being with Curry on an international shoe tour 22:01 The extent of Curry’s injury 23:45 Comparing Luka Doncic to Stephen Curry 31:18 Comparing to Trae Young to Step...
Nov 08, 2019•49 min
Washington Wizards owner Ted Leonsis discussed John Wall’s health, drafting Rui Hachimura and the relationship between Bradley Beal and Wall. Leonsis, who recently won a WNBA title as the owner of the Washington Mystics, also touched on off-court topics including esports and sports gambling. 23:30 John Wall’s health and the state of the Wizards 33:40 Recruiting Bradley Beal and his relationship with Wall 34:57 What David Stern told Leonsis about Alexander Ovechkin’s contract 36:01 The struggles ...
Nov 01, 2019•1 hr 17 min
Brian Shaw won five NBA titles as a player and an assistant coach for the Los Angeles Lakers. Shaw, who is now a studio analyst for NBC Sports Bay Area, joined The Habershow to preview the NBA season. He also revealed details about the feud between Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O’Neal, as well as brokering the Shaq vs. Dame rap battle. 8:45 Shaw’s pick to win the NBA Finals 12:50 What derailed LeBron’s first season with the Lakers 30:50 Mentoring a young Kobe Bryant 38:55 Shaq-Kobe feud 59:45 Broker...
Oct 25, 2019•1 hr 10 min
A number of high-profile NBA players (and Golden State Warriors) have suffered serious injuries recently. Lachlan Penfold, the Warriors' Head of Physical Performance and Sports Medicine during their 73-9 season, explains why. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.tomthefinder.com/subscribe...
Aug 23, 2019•1 hr 10 min
NBC Sports Boston' Chris Forsberg checks in from Las Vegas as Team USA prepares for the FIBA World Cup. Which of the new faces will star for Team USA? Plus Chris breaks down the Boston Celtics’ offseason additions, including Kemba Walker and fan-favorite Tacko Fall. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.tomthefinder.com/subscribe...
Aug 09, 2019•56 min
Performance strategist Matt Mayberry on the rise of phone and social media addiction in the NBA, as well as player movement, league-wide anxiety and the role of tech. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.tomthefinder.com/subscribe...
Jul 26, 2019•1 hr 12 min
Bleacher Report's Howard Beck joins Tom Haberstroh on a special "emergency podcast" to discuss the blockbuster trade that sent Russell Westbrook to the Houston Rockets. Was this the craziest NBA offseason ever? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.tomthefinder.com/subscribe...
Jul 12, 2019•33 min
ESPN’s Amin Elhassan joins Tom Haberstroh to wrap up free agency. They discuss Kawhi Leonard’s impending decision, what the Warriors’ next phase will look like without Andre Iguodala and Kevin Durant, how good the Sixers will be after their free agency moves and who the title favorites might be next season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www....
Jul 05, 2019•1 hr 28 min
ESPN's Ryen Russillo joins Tom to discuss the winners and losers from a wild 2019 NBA Draft, including Zion Williamson going No. 1 to the New Orleans Pelicans and a head-spinning number of trades. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.tomthefinder.com/subscribe...
Jun 21, 2019•35 min
Tom talks to Henry Abbott of TrueHoop about the Raptors' NBA championship, the fallout from the Anthony Davis trade and how the rest strategy around Kawhi Leonard will change the way the league treats its superstars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.tomthefinder.com/subscribe...
Jun 17, 2019•1 hr 5 min
Tas Melas, a Toronto native and co-host of NBA TV’s The Starters, talks Raptors-Warriors in the NBA Finals, discusses adjusting for a Golden State lineup without Kevin Durant and makes the case for Kawhi as one of the NBA’s best players. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.tomthefinder.com/subscribe...
May 30, 2019•52 min
Tom talks to Logan Murdock of NBC Sports Bay Area and Jamie Hudson of NBC Sports Northwest to break down the Warriors' Game 1 win, whether the Blazers are overwhelmed, the importance of Enes Kanter, the Warriors without Kevin Durant and the secrets behind Steph vs. Seth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.tomthefinder.com/subscribe...
May 16, 2019•36 min
Tom talks to Marc Stein of the New York Times about Stephen Curry's popcorn addiction, how Houston's referree controversy will impact more than their series against Golden State and the Lakers' future post-Magic Johnson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.tomthefinder.com/subscribe...
May 03, 2019•32 min
Tom talks with David Thorpe of TrueHoop about how Utah is defending James Harden, Ben Simmons' future MVP chances and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.tomthefinder.com/subscribe...
Apr 19, 2019•52 min
Tom goes around the NBC Sports Regional Networks to preview the 2019 NBA playoffs. Logan Murdock of NBC Sports Bay Area talks Boogie Cousins and the biggest threat to the Warriors, while Philly's Serena Winters talks through the Jimmy Butler experience and Ben Simmons' development. Then NBC Sports Northwest's Jamie Hudson talks about Damian Lillard's incredible year, the Blazers' injuries and the atmosphere around Portland. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thi...
Apr 05, 2019•1 hr 6 min
Chris Bosh opens up about what it’s like to be a star in the social media age, how Kevin Garnett helped convince him to take his talents to South Beach and why he’s rooting against Steve Kerr and the Golden State Warriors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.tomthefinder.com/subscribe...
Mar 22, 2019•42 min
Tom talks to Milwaukee Bucks coach Mike Budenholzer about coaching the best team in the Eat, being in awe of Giannis Antetokounmpo, coaching an All-Star Game, why the Bucks don't defend the 3-point line, Brook Lopez's 3-point game and much more. Stay up to date on everything from Tom Haberstroh at NBCSports.com/Haberstroh and in the MyTeams app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or g...
Mar 08, 2019•35 min
Tom talks to Memphis Grizzlies executive VP of basketball operations John Hollinger about the Marc Gasol trade, what really goes on behind the scenes at the trade deadline and the differences between being a national columnist at ESPN and a team's decision-maker. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.tomthefinder.com/subscribe...
Feb 22, 2019•25 min
Tom welcomes a host of special guests to The Habershow to break down the 2019 NBA trade deadline. Paul Hudrick breaks down the Markelle Fultz trade, while Monte Poole talks the biggest threats to the Warriors. A. Sherrod Blakely, Dan Woike and Howard Beck call in to talk through every angle of the Celtics, Lakers and Pelicans and walk through the Anthony Davis sweepstakes. Then, Chris Miller joins to break down where the Wizards are at after John Wall's Achilles injury and the Otto Porter trade....
Feb 08, 2019•1 hr 2 min
Tom previews the trade deadline with Nate Duncan of the Dunc'd On Podcast. They break down the Anthony Davis sweepstakes from all sides, talk about the Knicks' superstar gambit and talk through the most interesting players and teams ahead of the trade deadline. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.tomthefinder.com/subscribe...
Feb 01, 2019•55 min
Tom talks to Stan Van Gundy about teaching college kids, starting the 3-point revolution and how it's changed NBA for the worse, the pluses and minuses of James Harden's game, coaching even though it makes you miserable, what went wrong with Tom Thibodeau and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.tomthefinder.com/subscribe...
Jan 18, 2019•46 min
Tom talks to Sixers guard JJ Redick about quitting social media (9:44), the nature of addiction (17:00), how Adam Silver has changed the perception of NBA players (33:00), NBA player group texts and Slack channels (35:30) and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.tomthefinder.com/subscribe...
Jan 04, 2019•44 min
Tom talks to Ethan Strauss of The Athletic about the intricacies of betting on the NBA, why coaches care so much about betting lines, Ethan’s piece on the bizarre and lonely life of an NBA advance scout and the idea that Steph could get better as he gets more tired. Plus, the quasi-debut of The Habershow! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.to...
Dec 21, 2018•34 min
Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey joins The Haberstroh Show to discuss Carmelo Anthony (7:20), the Rockets' slow start (5:35), whether the league has caught up to the 3-point-wheeling Rockets (11:50) and why he doesn't think Michael Jordan is the GOAT (19:45). Morey also touches on his passion for Broadway musicals (2:30) and what it was like to produce his own musical called Small Ball (3:40). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices This is a public episod...
Dec 04, 2018•33 min
Tom talks to former Cavs GM David Griffin about Warriors drama (3:27), Kevin Durant's future (6:54), how Kendrick Perkins managed LeBron James in Cleveland (16:46) and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.tomthefinder.com/subscribe...
Nov 20, 2018•32 min
Get ready for The Haberstroh Show with Tom Haberstroh! Tom talks to the most important and most interesting people in the NBA to give listeners an inside look at the league. Regular episodes debut November 20. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.tomthefinder.com/subscribe...
Nov 17, 2018•45 sec
