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Erica L. Ayala is a journalist and podcaster covering the WNBA. Monica & Erica discuss the W playoffs and the impact of female athletes on current societal issues. King McClure is on the inactive list this week but Bruce Bernstein fills in. Monica & Bruce break down Wednesday's Celtics/Heat game 4 and preview Thursday's game 4 between the Lakers and Nuggets. Monica dedicates … [Read more...] about Celtics/Heat Game 4 Breakdown, Lakers/Nuggets Game 4 preview, and Erica L. Ayala on the WNBA

Monica McNutt and King McClure discuss the shocking meltdown of the LA Clippers in the NBA Playoffs. King takes Kawhi Leonard to task for the collapse and suggests that he is overrated based on his analysis of how the Raptors continued to do well in his absence while the Clippers were .... still the Clippers when it came to playoff frustration. Minneapolis native Lea B. Olsen … [Read more...] about Clippers Collapse, Kawhi Overrated? “Who’s Trippin?” & WNBA Playoff talk with Lea B. Olsen from the Minnesota Lynx

Boston tried to make the Raptors extinct in game 6, but the defending champs are a gritty bunch. The Miami Heat took down the top seeded Milwaukee Bucks and their bilingual Spanish language play by play man Jose Paneda shares the secrets to their success and shares his own story. Also, Monica McNutt & King McClure analyze what The Greek Freak needs to do in order to make the … [Read more...] about Toronto hangs in, Playoff Rondo, and Jose Paneda on the Red Hot Heat

Gene Wang of the Washington Post joins Monica McNutt and King McClure for a discussion of the life and legacy of legendary former Georgetown head coach John Thompson, who passed away on August 30th at the age of 78. Gene covered Georgetown basketball for the Post and Monica played for the Hoyas. Both knew "Big John" very well and share some personal memories. Also, Monica and … [Read more...] about Remembering Legendary Georgetown Coach John Thompson & NBA Playoff Analysis

George Floyd's killing at the hands of law enforcement triggered a national reckoning about race at the end of May. And on Sunday, another African American man named Jacob Blake was shot in his back seven times by police in Kenosha, Wisconsin. Led by Wisconsin's own basketball team: the Milwaukee Bucks, the NBA hit the brakes on the playoffs and the basketball world is figuring … [Read more...] about Monica & King discuss Jacob Blake’s killing and the ripple effect on the NBA and society plus Stephanie Ready from TNT

This week on "Buckets, Boards, & Bubble Ball," Monica McNutt and King McClure break down all eight NBA playoff series. King is super high on Damian Lillard and is sticking with his pre-series prediction of Portland over the Lakers. King also has some surprising things to say about LeBron James and Giannis Antetokounpo, the two leading MVP candidates. Monica also lets us know … [Read more...] about Monica & King break down all eight NBA Playoff series

Monica McNutt and King McClure do the latest edition of their insanely popular segment "Who's Trippin?" This week, King's beloved Big 12 Conference is in his crosshairs. King & Monica also break down the NBA's "just announced" rules on who can visit the bubble and why there is potential for all sorts of drama. Dorothy J. Gentry also joins the show to play "Legit or Nah" … [Read more...] about Bubble Hijinks, Who’s Trippin, & Dorothy J. Gentry on the WNBA & much more

On this edition of Buckets, Boards and Blocks Monica and King delve into the NBA bubble from the crazy offensive performances, kneeling for the anthem, the deep roster of young talent in the western conference and what it means for the future, and much more! … [Read more...] about Everything NBA Bubble with Monica and King

Lauren Cox of the Indiana Fever was the #3 overall pick in the 2020 WNBA Draft. She was a member of the 2019 NCAA Champion Baylor squad. According to King, since this year's March Madness was cancelled, they're STILL the defending champs. Lauren discusses being a rookie in the time of the pandemic as well as her own health concerns due to her Type 1 diabetes. Lauren also shares … [Read more...] about Lauren Cox of the Indiana Fever joins Monica McNutt & King McClure this week