NBA Analysts Tim Legler and Adam Mares Break Down the Key Players Who Could Define the Western Conference Champions’ Fate. Can Klay Thompson and Naji Marshall elevate the Dallas Mavericks’ performance on both ends of the court? With the Mavericks aiming to defend their Western Conference title, will their improved three-point shooting and defensive efforts be enough to solidify their spot at the top? Will Anthony Edwards take the next step in his development by refining his decision-making? If E...
Oct 21, 2024•46 min•Ep 144•Transcript available on Metacast Tim Legler and special guest Marc Stein break down the top contenders for this year’s NBA title. - Boston Celtics: Can they become the first repeat champions since the Golden State Warriors, or will they face serious challenges from Philadelphia 76ers, New York Knicks, and Milwaukee Bucks? Will Jayson Tatum's new shot mechanics help them? - Oklahoma City Thunder: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Thunder are rising stars in the West, but can they compete with veteran teams like the Denver Nuggets,...
Oct 17, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Ep 142•Transcript available on Metacast Underrated NBA Role Players to Watch This Season NBA analysts Tim Legler and Adam Mares break down the second half of their list of under-the-radar role players who could make a major impact this season. Julian Strawther (Denver Nuggets): With Kentavious Caldwell-Pope gone, Strawther is set to see more minutes. Can he boost the Nuggets’ three-point shooting? Keon Ellis (Sacramento Kings): Ellis might be the defensive spark the Kings need to unlock their best lineup featuring Domantas Sabonis, De...
Oct 15, 2024•40 min•Ep 141•Transcript available on Metacast Which NBA Role Players are Hidden Gems This Season? Join Adam Mares and Tim Legler as they break down four sleeper players from the Houston Rockets, Dallas Mavericks, Indiana Pacers, and Atlanta Hawks. These under-the-radar talents could play a crucial role in helping their teams secure playoff spots—or even contend for a championship. Watch the full breakdown to see why these players could make a difference this season! 00:00 - Intro 02:17 - Tari Eason (Houston Rockets): After an injury-plagued...
Oct 15, 2024•58 min•Ep 140•Transcript available on Metacast Tim Legler and Adam Mares discuss their top NBA Eastern Conference teams to watch this season. They dive into the New York Knicks, featuring new stars Karl-Anthony Towns and Mikal Bridges, as well as potential x-factors Miles McBride and Tyler Kolek. They also analyze the new-look Philadelphia 76ers and how All-Star Paul George might fit in. Additionally, they explore Kentavious Caldwell-Pope’s impact on the Orlando Magic alongside rising talents Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner. Lastly, they ass...
Oct 09, 2024•57 min•Ep 139•Transcript available on Metacast 01:29 - Are the new look Dallas Mavericks still favorites in the West? 19:16 - Minnesota Timberwolves and the effects of the KAT / Randle & DiVincenzo trade 29:26 - Are the Phoenix Suns due for a bounce back year? 37:17 - Do the Memphis Grizzlies have the widest range of possible outcomes this year? 43:22 - Did the Denver Nuggets get better or worse this offseason? An ALLCITY Network Production Twitter: / https://x.com/ALLCITY_NBA Instagram: / https://www.instagram.com/ALLCITY_NBA/ TikTok / http...
Oct 03, 2024•56 min•Ep 138•Transcript available on Metacast Adam Mares and Tim Legler recap the Olympics and talk all about the greatness Team USA, lead by Lebron James and Steph Curry, showed. An ALLCITY Network Production Twitter: https://twitter.com/ALLCITY_NBA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ALLCITY_NBA/ TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@allcity_nba All music credited to Greg Kramer, check him out on Spotify! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Aug 12, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Ep 137•Transcript available on Metacast LeBron James and Kevin Durant were outstanding in Team USA’s 2024 Olympic debut. The Americans got a dominant win despite Nikola Jokic’s MVP effort. Joel Embiid struggled and Jayson Tatum collected a DNP. Tim Legler and Adam Mares share their notes and insights on the game and talk about what things stood out. Plus, a look at ESPN’s top 25 NBA players of the 21st century. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Jul 29, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Ep 136•Transcript available on Metacast The Clippers and Jazz have agreed to a sign-and-trade deal involving Russell Westbrook, as announced by the teams on Thursday. Sources told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski that the former MVP is expected to join the Nuggets after Utah waives him and buys out the remainder of his contract. Are you surprised that Nikola Jokic wanted Westbrook? We also take a look at some standout players from the Summer League. Join Tim Legler and Adam Mares for today's ALL NBA Podcast! An ALLCITY Network Production Twi...
Jul 19, 2024•51 min•Ep 135•Transcript available on Metacast The addition of DeMar DeRozan should make the Kings a true contender in the Western Conference, as he will form a Big Three with De'Aaron Fox and Domantas Sabonis. During the 2023-24 season, DeRozan averaged 24.0 points, 5.3 assists, and 4.3 rebounds in 79 regular-season games. The question remains whether his presence can elevate the team to contender status. Additionally, we will review all other moves made during Free Agency. Join Tim Legler and Adam Mares on today's ALL NBA Podcast! 00:00 - ...
Jul 09, 2024•51 min•Ep 134•Transcript available on Metacast Paul George is heading to Philadelphia, while Klay Thompson is going to Dallas. Free agency is nearly over, with only a few unsigned big names. Are the Lakers pursuing DeMar DeRozan? What kind of deal will they offer LeBron James? Will Lauri Markkanen or Trae Young be traded, and if so, where? Join Tim Legler and Adam Mares for today's ALL NBA Podcast! 00:00 - Intro 03:01 - Golden State Warriors 03:56 - Did they get better or worse with Free Agency moves? 10:14 - Could they be a Markannen suitor...
Jul 03, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Ep 133•Transcript available on Metacast Which team had the best free agency so far? The Dallas Mavericks added Klay Thompson. What impact will Paul George make on the Philadelphia 76ers? Isaiah Hartenstein agreed to an $87 million deal with the Thunder. We've seen big moves, expected re-signings, head-scratchers, great value signings, and more below. Let's review all of them from Day 1 with grades for some. Join Tim Legler and Adam Mares for today's ALL NBA Podcast! 00:00 - Intro 03:09 - Dallas Mavericks additions and departures 07:30...
Jul 02, 2024•46 min•Ep 132•Transcript available on Metacast The NBA Draft saw some significant trades before starting. Mikal Bridges was traded to the New York Knicks in exchange for Bojan Bogdanovic and 5 first-round draft picks. The 2024 NBA draft's first round kicked off with the Atlanta Hawks selecting Zaccharie Risacher as the top pick, marking the first of four French players chosen in the first round. The draft concluded with the Boston Celtics, the 2024 NBA champions, drafting Baylor Scheierman from Creighton with the 30th pick. Let's analyze the...
Jun 27, 2024•48 min•Ep 131•Transcript available on Metacast As the NBA Draft week begins, there are still many uncertainties about how each pick will unfold. The first round of the 2024 NBA Draft is on Wednesday night, and there is no consensus on who the Atlanta Hawks will choose with the first overall pick. The first round only gets more unpredictable as it progresses. The Bulls and Thunder completed a trade on Friday, sending Josh Giddey to Chicago and Alex Caruso to Oklahoma City. The Thunder agreed to Giddey's trade request after he opposed the team...
Jun 25, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Ep 130•Transcript available on Metacast The Boston Celtics clinched their 18th NBA championship with a 106-88 Game 5 win over the Dallas Mavericks. Jaylen Brown is named NBA Finals MVP for leading the Celtics to their first title since 2008. Join Tim Legler and Adam Mares for today's ALL NBA Podcast! 00:00 - Intro 04:07 - Boston Celtics - Dallas Mavericks Game 5 notes 10:58 - Kyrie Irving struggle in TD Garden 14:04 - Boston Celtics connection 30:22 - What's next for Luka and the Mavs? 40:45 - Jason Kidd peak 48:40 - Most memorable th...
Jun 18, 2024•1 hr 10 min•Ep 129•Transcript available on Metacast The NBA Finals are not over yet, thanks to one of the biggest blowouts in title-round history. Luka Doncic scored 25 of his 29 points in the first half, and Kyrie Irving added 21 as the Mavericks extended their season with a 122-84 victory over the Celtics in Game 4. This win fended off elimination for the Mavericks. The question now is whether Game 5 will be the greatest challenge yet for Luka and the Mavs or if this is a must win for Jayson Tatum and the Celtics. Additionally, Charles Barkley ...
Jun 17, 2024•51 min•Ep 128•Transcript available on Metacast The Mavericks came close to making a remarkable comeback to avoid falling into a big deficit. Boston was ahead 91-70, finishing a 20-5 run early in the fourth quarter. However, Dallas responded with a 22-2 spurt, bringing them within one point with 3 minutes left in the game. Luka Doncic's sixth foul at 4:12 remaining. Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown, with some assistance from Derrick White, who scored 16, secured the victory for the Celtics. Join Tim Legler and Adam Mares for today's ALL NBA Podc...
Jun 13, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Ep 127•Transcript available on Metacast The Boston Celtics defeated the Dallas Mavericks 105-98 in Game 2 of the 2024 NBA Finals, giving them a 2-0 series lead. This puts the Mavericks in a tough spot, as historically only 5 out of 36 teams that have faced a 0-2 series deficit in the finals have managed to come back. The upcoming Game 3 at the Mavericks' home court will be crucial. Can the Mavericks win Game 3? We also reached out to other media members covering the finals for a Media Mailbag, where we discussed Dan Hurley turning dow...
Jun 11, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Ep 126•Transcript available on Metacast The Celtics defeated the Mavericks with a score of 105-98, taking a 2-0 lead in the NBA Finals as the series moves to Dallas. Jrue Holiday was the leading scorer, while Derrick White made a crucial chase-down block. Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown also contributed with their passing and defense. Luka Doncic achieved his 10th career playoff triple-double Join Tim Legler and Adam Mares for today's ALL NBA Podcast 00:00 - Intro 02:13 - Dallas Mavericks - Boston Celtics Game 2 notes 02:53 - What went ...
Jun 10, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Ep 125•Transcript available on Metacast Jaylen Brown led the Boston Celtics with 22 points, while Porzingis immediately impacted off the bench, adding 20 points as the Celtics defeated the Dallas Mavericks 107-89 in Game 1. Luka Doncic scored 30 points for Dallas, and P.J. Washington contributed 14 points and eight rebounds. However, Dallas struggled to find offensive consistency, managing only nine assists on 35 field goals. The Mavericks also failed to score 25 points in any quarter. Join Tim Legler and Adam Mares for today's ALL NB...
Jun 07, 2024•51 min•Ep 124•Transcript available on Metacast The stage is set for the 2024 NBA Finals, and we could be in for quite the series, especially since both of these teams have gotten a ton of rest since the Eastern and Western Conference Finals. We will break down the odds and predict the 2024 NBA Finals between the Boston Celtics and the Dallas Mavericks. Join Tim Legler and Adam Mares for today's ALL NBA Podcast! 00:00 - Intro 02:45 - What would a title at age 25 mean for Luka Doncic? 14:50 - What would a championship do for the Celtics? 27:19...
Jun 05, 2024•1 hr•Ep 123•Transcript available on Metacast There are numerous questions surrounding the Dallas Mavericks and Boston Celtics as they prepare for the 2024 NBA Finals. Today's show will cover coaching decisions and key battlegrounds. We will also look back at some of the best NBA Finals. Join Tim Legler and Adam Mares for today's ALL NBA Podcast! 00:00 - Intro 02:13 - Questions for Boston Celtics 09:36 - Will Tatum keep guarding Lively? 14:20 - Will the Celtics Blitz? 23:26 - Who cannot play in this series? 31:20 - Questions for the Dallas ...
Jun 04, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Ep 122•Transcript available on Metacast Who are the key players in the series between the Dallas Mavericks and the Boston Celtics? Additionally, let's look at potential winners of the 2024 NBA Finals MVP. Join Tim Legler and Adam Mares for today's ALL NBA Podcast! 00:00 - Intro 02:45 - Odds on the finals 07:10 - Most important players in this series 07:15 - Luka Doncic 16:24 - Jayson Tatum 21:22 - Jaylen Brown 31:36 - Kyrie Irving 35:51 - Derrick Lively and Daniel Gafford 40:28 - Derrick White 43:26 - PJ Washington 44:36 - Who can win...
Jun 03, 2024•53 min•Ep 121•Transcript available on Metacast Luka Doncic scored 36 points to lead the Mavericks to a 124-103 victory over the Timberwolves in Game 5, securing their spot in the NBA Finals. Doncic showcased his skills by hitting shots from all over the court and silencing the crowd with his performance. Kyrie Irving also scored 36 points for the Mavericks, helping them establish a commanding 29-point halftime lead with 61% shooting. The Mavs extended their lead to 36 points in the third quarter, keeping the Timberwolves' offense off balance...
May 31, 2024•59 min•Ep 120•Transcript available on Metacast Can the Minnesota Timberwolves fend off elimination again? No NBA team has ever come back from a 3-0 deficit to win a series, but the Minnesota Timberwolves took the first step on Tuesday. Now, the Timberwolves are favored to win at home and send the series back to Dallas. We also take a look at the biggest winners of the 2024 NBA Playoffs. Join Tim Legler and Adam Mares for today's ALL NBA Podcast! 00:00 - Intro 02:30 - Timberwolves win over Mavericks in Game 4 06:55 - Anthony Edwards comments ...
May 30, 2024•52 min•Ep 119•Transcript available on Metacast The Boston Celtics rallied late once again to close out the Pacers for a 4-0 sweep in the Eastern Conference finals. It wasn't an easy victory against the Pacers, who were a perfect 6-0 on their home court before ending the season with two straight losses. We also preview the Dallas Mavericks vs. Minnesota Timberwolves series for game 4. Finally, we take a few moments to remember Bill Walton as a player. Join Tim Legler and Adam Mares for today's ALL NBA Podcast! 00:00 - Intro 03:13 - Indiana Pa...
May 28, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Ep 118•Transcript available on Metacast Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving each scored 33 points as the Mavericks defeated the Timberwolves to take a 3-0 lead in the Western Conference Finals. The Celtics made a furious rally to win Game 3, putting the Pacers on the brink. Join Tim Legler and Adam Mares for today's ALL NBA Podcast! 00:00 - Intro 02:33 - Dallas Mavericks - Minnesota Timberwolves Game 3 Notes 11:02 - Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving 19:55 - Minnesota Timberwolves deep dive 29:13 - Dereck Lively II head injury 36:24 - Boston Celti...
May 27, 2024•53 min•Ep 117•Transcript available on Metacast Jaylen Brown was already a significant challenge for the Indiana Pacers even before he was snubbed for the All-NBA team. This may have given him extra motivation to demonstrate his abilities for the Boston Celtics. How will Anthony Edwards react to facing Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving, and the Dallas Mavericks? Lastly, we will discuss the key points from the 2024 All-NBA selections. Join Tim Legler and Adam Mares for today's ALL NBA Podcast! 00:00 - Intro 02:29 - Indiana Pacers - Boston Celtics Game...
May 24, 2024•56 min•Ep 116•Transcript available on Metacast Luka Doncic led the Mavericks to a strong finish in their 108-105 victory over the Timberwolves in Game 1 of the Western Conference finals. Doncic scored 33 points, with 15 of those coming in the fourth quarter. Kyrie Irving also contributed 30 points, with 24 of them scored in the first half. In addition, we'll take a look at the ALL-NBA List. Join Tim Legler and Adam Mares for today's ALL NBA Podcast! 00:00 - Intro 03:05 - Dallas Mavericks - Minnesota Timberwolves Game 1 deep dive 28:58 - Indi...
May 23, 2024•42 min•Ep 115•Transcript available on Metacast We preview the Celtics' Eastern Conference Finals matchup against the Pacers and provide our series predictions. The playoff expectations differ greatly between the heavily favored Celtics and the up-and-coming Pacers. Join Tim Legler and Adam Mares as they give their picks live on today's ALL NBA Podcast! 00:00 - Intro 03:41 - Pacers-Knicks recap notes 11:40 - T.J. McConnell X-Factor 17:50 - Isaiah Hartenstein notes 29:30 - Pacers-Celtics Eastern Conference Finals Preview 30:00 - What do the Pa...
May 21, 2024•1 hr•Ep 114•Transcript available on Metacast 
