48 Minutes Basketball Network

Kawhi Leonard Traded to the Toronto Raptors, Marcus Smart Back to Boston + Markelle Fultz's Mysterious Summer League Sit Out

To think, Tim and Sean were kind of nervous about a slow news week in the NBA but boy did we get some major topics delivered to us! The guys dive deep into the Spurs-Raptors trade involving Kawhi Leonard and DeMar DeRozan. Was this risky move worth it? What team won the trade? How good will each team be next season? Marcus Smart potentially returning back to Boston. Does he fit in? Who does he take minutes from? Will he be the first to be traded? Jabari Parker is introduced as a Bull. What are the fans reaction? Does he fit? What is the Bulls rotation next year? The 76ers tried to get Daryl Morey from the Rockets. Why in the world was Markelle Fultz sitting out Summer League while posting videos on Instagram dunking and working on his handles? Josh Hart won the Summer League MVP for the Lakers. Is he a starter for the Lakers over KCP? How does he fit in with a young group including Lonzo Ball, Brandon Ingram and Kyle Kuzma? NBA 2K Ratings are starting to come out. Is LeBron really ONLY a 98? Lastly, our first Old School Debate of the week: Penny & Shaq vs Payton & Kemp. Who you chose and your comments read on the show. Thanks as always to NBA Jam's Tim Kitzrow for the opening audio and Mega Ran for allowing us to use the song "48 Minutes"

Jabari Parker is Coming Home, Butler declines Contract Offer + Kawhi Trade Ideas

This week, 48 Minute's own Kyle Brandon and Ben Brown bring you a very fun episode! Kyle and Ben discuss Jabari Parker signing with his hometown Bulls, how he fits in and what Chicago look like for the foreseeable future. The guys also discuss Jimmy Butler turning down the Wolves big contract offer (is this a risk worth taking?). Finally, Kyle lists all of his Kawhi Leonard trade ideas that he came up with in ESPN Trade Machine. Many thanks to NBA Jam's Tim Kitzrow for the voice over and Mega Ran for allowing us to use the song "48 Minutes"

48 Minutes Special: Cincinnati Basketball talk with Shannon Minor

Welcome to a special episode of 48 Minutes where Tim Daniel talks some local Cincinnati area Basketball news with Northern Kentucky University Hall of Famer and North College Hill Men's Basketball coach Shannon Minor. Tim and Shannon speak on a range of topics including North College Hill's 21 game win streak, Chris Mack departing from Xavier for Louisville, Travis Steele stepping into the role of Xavier Men's Basketball Coach, Darius Bazley skipping college ball to play in the G League, and the success of Northern Kentucky University since going Division I.

Melo Drama to Houston? Zach LaVine Gets Paid and Summer League Impressions (So Far)

With free agency finally calming down, the NBA moves to the next stage.....buyouts. Will Mike D'Antoni and Carmelo Anthony be reunited in Houston? Tim and Sean chime in on the latest Melo drama and what in the hell is going on in Houston. Why hasn't Clint Capela been signed yet?! Also, the guys take a good hard  look at Zach LaVine getting paid by the Bulls. Was this the right move for the Bulls to match or should they have let him walk to Sacramento?  Finally, the guys discuss the NBA's future stars playing in this year's Summer League. Trae Young might not be doing so well.

Boogie Breaks the NBA + The Lakers Sign a Bunch of Bizarro Players

News of the Warriors gaining strength sends a quiver through the NBA and Tim and Sean have you covered on 48 Minutes. We give our reactions to Boogie signing with the Warriors and how we think it will all play out. Then we go to LA and talk about the Lakers really weird roster they are putting together. Does this team make sense with LeBron James and their young core of players? Why are the Thunder paying so much money for their team? Why is Kevin Love still a Cav? Is anyone going to give Zach Lavine money? And of course, our brief review of "Uncle Drew".

Emergency Podcast: From LeBron to LABron. LeBron James signs with the Los Angeles Lakers

The unthinkable yet thinkable has happened. After 13 months of skepticism, LeBron James has signed a 4-yr/$153.3M deal with the Lakers just 30 minutes before Tim Daniel and Sean Mackey went in to record this podcast. Tune in to get their immediate reaction and what comes next for the Lakers as with the rest of the NBA.

Brian Grant joins 48 Minutes!!

This week Tim and Sean are joined by former NBA Power Forward Brian Grant. Brian talks about his time in Portland with the Trailblazers, reflecting on how close they were to beating the Lakers in the Western Conference Finals, What it was like playing with Rasheed Wallace and also talks about being in Miami and how soon he knew Dwyane Wade was a special player. Tim also gets a chance to talk to Brian about his time at Xavier University and his impressions of his college teammate and former Xavier Basketball coach Chris Mack. Lastly Brian talks about his involvement in Parkinsons research and how he is doing a lot of work in Parkinson's awareness as well as Public Speaking. Thanks to Tim Kitzrow of NBA Jam for the opening theme as well as Mega Ran for consent to use the song "48 Minutes"

2018 NBA Draft Recap: This Draft Was Drunk

Tim and Sean are once again joined by resident Pistons fan Kyle Brandon to discuss their immediate reactions to the NBA Draft. The guys go through each pick and each trade to discuss their thoughts including a discussion on why the Luka Doncic for Trae Young trade wasn't a good idea. Tim and Sean discuss their disappointment the Bulls didn't end up with Mo Bamba, but also share their excitement for the Bulls getting Wendell Carter. Tim also gives his thoughts on Colin Sexton becoming the newest Point Guard for the Cavaliers. The show ends with a discussion on Dwight Howard and his insane career after a trade to Brooklyn ending in a buyout.

2018 Mock Draft in Tim's Kitchen

Tim and Sean have the rare episode where they are actually together (in person)! We are joined by Court Stormers' Taylor Bergfeld and resident Pistons fan, Kyle Brandon. The 48 Minutes team discuss Kawhi's demand, the future of the Lakers and of course, their own Mock Draft.

Portland Trail Blazers Guard Pat Connaughton + NBA Finals Recap/ The LeBrumor Mill

The NBA Finals have come and gone but don't worry because now the real fun begins! Tim and Sean are thrilled to be joined this week by Portland Trailblazers wing Pat Connaughton where we discuss his big steps last season, life as a restricted free agent, how awesome the Baltimore Orioles have been with having his Baseball draft rights and if the 2015 Notre Dame/Kentucky Elite 8 game is one of the 10 best games of the last decade. Pat's interview kicks off the show and you won't want to miss it! Also Tim and Sean discuss the Warriors dynasty, where do the Warriors place among the best teams in NBA History, LeBron's Legacy at 3-6 in the Finals, Options for LeBron's future, Kyrie potentially playing with LeBron again in Boston, Kyrie leaving Boston, Paul George and the ever changing stay or go in OKC and Duane Casey going to the Pistons. As always thanks to NBA Jam's Tim Kitzrow for the introduction and Mega Ran for the song 48 Minutes