Bobby Marks worked in the NBA for 20 years and was the Assistant GM of the Brooklyn Nets for five of them. As ESPN's Front Office Insider, Bobby is an authority on front office strategy, the salary cap, player evaluation, and all of the mind games NBA executives play with each other. In this conversation with Bruce Bernstein (filling in for Mike Wise), Bobby shares great … [Read more...] about ESPN Front Office Insider Bobby Marks previews the July 29th NBA Draft
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NBA FINALS going the distance, TEAM USA & notable names potentially on the move this summer
BJ and Eric break down what is now a best of 3 NBA Finals as Giannis and the Bucks return to Phoenix with momentum with the series tied 2-2, the underlying issue with TEAM USA and international competition and whether players like John Collins, Lonzo Ball, Collin Sexton and Ben Simmons will find themselves in different uniforms next season. … [Read more...] about NBA FINALS going the distance, TEAM USA & notable names potentially on the move this summer
Howard Beck of SI.com joins Mike Wise for a Playoff Preview
Howard Beck of SI.com has some of the best NBA takes anywhere. Howard & Mike preview all the key storylines of the NBA Playoffs, beginning with the Play In games on Tuesday and Wednesday. Are the Suns too inexperienced for a deep playoff run? Does Brooklyn have enough chemistry & defense to win big? Which two first round series are likely to go 7 games? All of this plus … [Read more...] about Howard Beck of SI.com joins Mike Wise for a Playoff Preview
Final Four Recap, Coaching Moves in College Hoops with Chris Spatola
Baylor dominates the National Championship game and Chris Spatola gives us his Darwinian Theory on why that happened (it involves turtles!). The ESPN College Hoops Analyst and SiriusXM ACC Radio Host joins Aaron Berlin and Otto Strong to give us his full breakdown of the Final Four, including that great game between UCLA and Gonzaga in the National Semifinal. In terms of … [Read more...] about Final Four Recap, Coaching Moves in College Hoops with Chris Spatola
Veteran NBA journalist Steve Bulpett on the Boston Celtics reboot
Mike Wise has the week off, so Bruce Bernstein welcomes veteran NBA journalist Steve Bulpett to the show. Steve has covered the Boston Celtics since the 1980s and he shares his thoughts on how the Celtics will fare in the wake of Danny Ainge's trade deadline moves. Is Robert Williams III the answer at center? Will Evan Fournier provide enough scoring and playmaking to … [Read more...] about Veteran NBA journalist Steve Bulpett on the Boston Celtics reboot
Overcoming discrimination with George Raveling & Wayne Embry: Part I
George Raveling is a Hall of Fame basketball coach and Wayne Embry is a Hall of Fame player and executive. Both have been pioneers in breaking down racial barriers and rising to the highest levels of the coaching, executive, and business ranks. Both men are in their 80's and have seen it all, including being excluded from opportunities and even denied accommodations at team … [Read more...] about Overcoming discrimination with George Raveling & Wayne Embry: Part I
2021 NBA All-Star Reserves: Who Makes the Cut?
Each year, it seems as if the question of “Who should be selected for the All-Star game?” gets tougher and tougher. 2021 is no exception, as the league has become absolutely loaded with talent, and unfortunately, some incredibly talented players won’t make the cut. Without further ado, here are my selections for the All-Star Reserves in each conference: Eastern … [Read more...] about 2021 NBA All-Star Reserves: Who Makes the Cut?
Hall of Famer Ann Meyers Drysdale: A Woman of many “Firsts”
Ann Meyers Drysdale has had a remarkable life and career. One of 11 children, she became one of the most legendary athletes of the 20th century. She was the "first" to achieve so many things as a female athlete that they're too numerous to list here. She has some incredible life experiences and she shares many of them with Mike Wise. She is a member of 6 Halls of Fame, … [Read more...] about Hall of Famer Ann Meyers Drysdale: A Woman of many “Firsts”
Mike Wise’s 100th show with good pals Harvey Araton & Frank Isola
The Mike Wise Show debuted on January 14, 2019 and this is his 100th show. To help him celebrate the milestone, two of his best friends join him to look back at 2020 and look ahead to 2021. Harvey Araton, the legendary New York Times journalist and author and Frank Isola of Sirius/XM, YES Network, ESPN, and a 22 year veteran of the NY Daily News spend a great hour together. … [Read more...] about Mike Wise’s 100th show with good pals Harvey Araton & Frank Isola
ESPN and Sirius/XM’s Chris Spatola breaks down College Hoop with the #BBB Crew
Chris Spatola of ESPN and Sirius/XM Radio is one of the most well informed and thoughtful hoop analysts in the national media. He joins Monica McNutt and Bruce Bernstein, who is filling in for King McClure for a discussion of his own unique background, the greatness of Mark Few's top ranked Gonzaga program, the ascension of Illinois under Brad Underwood, and how Baylor's Scott … [Read more...] about ESPN and Sirius/XM’s Chris Spatola breaks down College Hoop with the #BBB Crew