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SportsWrap with Jason PagePhilip Rivers to Colts? Sirianni Defends Hurts, NBA Cup Drama, Week 15 Playoff Odds & Kurt Helin JoinsWe open this Wednesday edition of SportsWrap w/ Jason Page with The Big Story: the shocking move by the Indianapolis Colts to bring in Philip Rivers, who hasn’t played since 2020 and is now a Pro Football Hall of Fame semifinalist. Jason breaks down why the Colts turned to a 44-year-old retiree after the Daniel Jones injury, whether Rivers will actually end up starting, and what this decision says about the team’s confidence level in their QB room.Part two of The Big Story shifts to Nick Sirianni, who addressed calls from fans and media to benc...
2025-12-1044 min
SportsWrap with Jason Page🏀 NBA Opening Night Reactions w/ Kurt Helin | Nick Ferguson on Broncos Drama | Angels Hire Kurt Suzuki | SportsWrapOn this Wednesday edition of SportsWrap with Jason Page:🔥 NBA Opening Night Breakdown: NBC Sports Insider Kurt Helin joins Jason to react to Opening Night in the NBA, where the Thunder and Warriors picked up wins. What did we learn from Game 1 of 82, and what early trends might carry through the season?🏈 NFL Talk with Nick Ferguson: The former Broncos safety breaks down Denver’s wild comeback win over the Giants, gives his take on the Russell Wilson–Sean Payton drama, and debates Jason’s claim that the Chiefs are still the team to beat in the AFC W...
2025-10-2244 min
SportsEthos NBA Show with Rick KamlaRick Kamla & Kurt Helin on Clippers, Play-In Matchups, MVP Pick & Griffin FalloutRick Kamla links up with Kurt Helin (NBC Sports) for a can’t-miss deep dive into the final days of the NBA regular season and the chaotic playoff path ahead.✔️ Griffin OUT in New Orleans – live reaction✔️ Clippers’ statement win✔️ West Play-In preview: GSW/MEM, SAC/DAL✔️ East Play-In analysis: CHI/MIA, ATL/ORL✔️ Round 1 breakdowns & sleeper picks✔️ NBA Awards 🏅A playoff prep episode with sharp insight and unfiltered vibes 💯Subscribe, rate, and review the show!Follow Kurt Helin:@basketballtalkFollow us: @EthosFantasyNBA, @Spor...
2025-04-1459 min
SportsWrap with Jason PageLatest NFL Coaching News, Bram Weinstein, Kurt Helin & MoreIt’s Wednesday, which means Vlad joins Jason for the hour on SportsWrap with Jason Page! The guys break down the latest NFL coaching news, focusing on Mike Tomlin, Mike McCarthy, and the ongoing Deion Sanders rumors. What’s next for these high-profile coaching situations?
Bram Weinstein, the play-by-play voice of the Washington Commanders, sits down with Jason for a conversation. Is he surprised by the team’s success this season? Bram shares his insights on the Commanders’ performance in his own words.
NBC Sports’ Kurt Helin is back for his weekly visit, joining Jason to dive in...
2025-01-1544 min
Heat Check with Trysta Krick|FULL POD| Southeast Division Preview & Kurt Helin!On this episode of the Heat Check, Trysta begins by wrapping up her league previews with the Southeast Division. She covers the Hawks, Heat, Magic, Hornets and Wizards - covering the notable roster changes and the all the offseason drama for each organization. Then, Kurt Helin joins the Heat Check! Kurt is the lead NBA writer and managing editor for NBCSports.com. The two cover all the league’s biggest storylines and give their predictions for the upcoming season. 2:04 Atlanta Hawks 6:19 Miami Heat11:48 Orlando Magic 15:06 Charlotte Hornets 18:4...
2023-10-2749 min
Pro Basketball Talk on NBC Sports podcastWorld Cup semifinals, Central division preview and Erykah BaduThis year's version of Team USA, even without America's biggest names (or maybe because of that), has shown more chemistry than we have seen from the men's senior national team in a long time. However, will that be enough against a very good German team in the FIBA World Cup semifinals, and against Canada or Serbia in the Finals (if the Americans advance)? Corey Robinson and Kurt Helin of NBC Sports discuss what they have seen with Team USA, what has worked, and what players have looked good at the World Cup.Then in Corey's Jukebox, Corey...
2023-09-0738 minPro Basketball Talk on NBC Sports podcastHarden trade, Summer League standouts, WNBA All-Star GameWith Summer League and free agency in the rearview mirror, this is supposed to be the slow offseason of the NBA. Not so much this summer. There was plenty for Corey Robinson and Kurt Helin of NBC Sports to dive into, including the latest on the James Harden trade saga — while there is little movement on the trade front itself, there is plenty of posturing. What everyone around the NBA is really watching is how Joel Embiid reacts, and Corey and Kurt get into that.From there the topic shifts to the WNBA All-Star Weekend in Las Veg...
2023-07-2050 minPro Basketball Talk on NBC Sports podcastBeal trade to Suns, NBA Draft talkSo much news to get to this week that it took a few minutes even to get to the NBA Draft. But they got to it.First up was the news of the Bradley Beal trade to the Phoenix Suns. Did anyone win? Phoenix got its man but at the possible exception of roster depth, which was already its biggest weakness. Can Beal and Kevin Durant stay healthy? Can a "big three" roster work in the world of the modern CBA? Corey Robinson and Kurt Helin of NBC Sports debate all that then move on to the J...
2023-06-2254 min
SportsRage Tonight5/31 Hour 2: Kurt Helin, NBA Final Preview, U20 World Cup Best Bets & More!Kurt Helin from NBC Sports joins Gabe to give a NBA Finals preview! Kurt and Gabe start to chop up series prices as well as MVP future odds!
2023-05-3145 minPro Basketball Talk on NBC Sports podcastPlayoffs second round, All-NBA and NBA Draft Lottery talkThis has been a wild playoffs and in this episode of PBT Extra Corey Robinson and Kurt Helin of NBC Sports dive into the second round with a discussion of the 76ers and Celtics Game 7. They touch on the epic Lakers and Warriors series, the Heat and Knicks, and spend time talking about what is next for the Suns this summer — plus why we always seem to overlook the Denver Nuggets.Speaking of the Nuggets, Corey's Jukebox compares Jokić and the Nuggets to a legendary Todd Rundgren album. From there in Kurt's Korner it's time to talk abo...
2023-05-1347 minSportsRage Tonight5/12 Hour 3: Kurt Helin, NBA Futures, Lakers/Warriors Game 6 preview & more!Kurt Helin from NBC Sports joins the show to talk about the NBA playoffs! Kurt gives his Lakers/Warriors game 6 preview.
2023-05-1245 minSportsRage Tonight3/28 Hour 2: Kurt Helin, NBA Best Bets, NBA Futures, & More!Kurt Helin from NBC sports joins the show to talk about the recent activity around the NBA. gabe and Kurt also dive into the NBA futures market!
2023-03-2844 min
HoopsologyA recap of the Ja Morant controversy with NBC Sports' Kurt Helin
In this edition of Hoopsology, Matt and Justin welcome Lead NBA writer and managing editor for NBC Sports, Kurt Helin. We discuss the latest concerning the ongoing issues with Ja Morant. We also get Kurt's insight into which teams to watch towards the homestretch of the season and who's in line to win MVP and if James Harden is destined to go back to the Houston Rockets.
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2023-03-0931 minPro Basketball Talk on NBC Sports podcastHachimura trade and All-Star teamRui Hachimura is a member of the Los Angeles Lakers, which is a win for the Lakers front office — "Look! We're doing something!" — but how much of a win was that for the Lakers? Does it change much of anything for them on the court? Corey Robinson and Kurt Helin of NBC Sports discuss that, then talk about the Orlando Magic and the return of Jonathan Isaac to the floor. Corey's Jukebox ties together the Magic and the Phantom of the Opera, and from there the duo get into Kurt's selections for the NBA All-Star Game, both starters and rese...
2023-01-2647 minPro Basketball Talk on NBC Sports podcastNew-look awards, Warriors road woes and Purple Haze for ADCade Cunningham is out for the season with a shin injury, setting back the rebuilding process in Detroit a little, but as they focus on the lottery should they trade Bojan Bogdanovic? Or is having a veteran in the locker room who shows the young players how to be professional worth $20 million a season? Corey Robinson and Kurt Helin of NBC Sports debate that, then talk about the new-look NBA awards — the new designs are fine, but did they choose the best players to represent those awards as the NBA tries to teach its history? In Corey's Jukebox its ta...
2022-12-1557 minPro Basketball Talk on NBC Sports podcastBill Russell's impact. Is Brown for Durant wise? Another international MVP?Bill Russell helped change the game on the court, but Corey Robinson of NBC Sports talks about the impact he had off the court and the respect other greats of the game (like Corey's father David) have for Mr. Russell. After that discussion, Corey and Kurt Helin get into the modern Celtics with a discussion of a potential Jaylen Brown for Kevin Durant trade and whether that would be wise. The focus then turns to the MVP race and why so many international players are at the top of that list, and the pair finish off talking about the...
2022-08-0441 minPro Basketball Talk on NBC Sports podcastCorey & Kurt talk Mitchell trade, Westbrook's role, Ayton with Suns, moreIn what will be a new regular feature for NBC Sports PBT podcast, Corey Robinson — the son of NBA legend David Robinson and a former wide receiver for Notre Dame — and Kurt Helin talk all the news around the NBA. That includes trade talk, such as what should be the asking price for Donovan Mitchell and do the Jazz just want picks? The duo discusses if Russell Westbrook can find a role with the Lakers, and what the public statement from Westbrook's agent means. They get into Deandre Ayton's return to the Suns and the risk the Suns took hin...
2022-07-2151 min
The Farzy Show with Marc FarzettaNational Writer Kurt Helin on NBA Playoffs/Embiid MVP | Shefly on Phillies Needs | Friday April 15th, 2022The Phillies look like the need a centerfielder and a couple other pieces after their loss to the Marlins 3-4 last night. It seems the troubles in Miami will never end. We have @Shelfy to talk all things Phillies and what they can do to turn their losing streak around. The bats still aren't awake, but it's only a matter of time until the new acquisitions get comfortable in a new locker room, and start clicking on all cylinders. The 76ers get ready for their 1st round matchup with Toronto, and we have National Writer for @NBC Sports Kurt Helin...
2022-04-151h 24Pro Basketball Talk on NBC Sports podcastHandicapping NBA Playoffs with Drew DinsickThe NBA playoffs tip-off this weekend and it's the best time of the NBA season — and a chance for savvy betters to make some money. Drew Dinsick of NBC Sports Edge (@whale_capper on Twitter) joins NBC's Kurt Helin (@basketballtalk) to break down all the first-round matchups. Are the Miami Heat undervalued by betters? Are the Milwaukee Bucks overvalued? Who comes out on top when Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving and the Nets take on the defensive-minded Celtics? Are the Toronto Raptors a threat to upset the Philadelphia 76ers?Kurt and Drew talk about all that and break do...
2022-04-1554 minPro Basketball Talk on NBC Sports podcastMid-season awards: Talking MVP, Rookie of Year, moreThe first half of the NBA season has gone by quickly, and to celebrate that midpoint it's time to talk NBA Awards, with Kurt Helin and Dan Feldman of NBC Sports giving their picks. Stephen Curry was the early favorite to win MVP, but is he still? Evan Mobley impressed early on, but is he still the Rookie of the Year? Who is the Sixth Man of the year when so many bench players were forced into starting roles? Kurt and Dan get into all of that plus Coach of the Year, Defensive Player of the Year and more.
2022-01-1138 min
Pro Basketball Talk on NBC Sports podcast2021 NBA awardsDan Feldman and Kurt Helin discussed their 2021 NBA award picks, including:MVPDefensive Player of the YearRookie of the YearSixth Man of the YearCoach of the YearExecutive of the YearAll-NBAAll-DefenseDan and Kurt also reveal their yet-to-be-published choices for Most Improved Player and All-Rookie, going especially deep on their indefensible, ridiculous, unwarranted, disrespectful, unfair, preposterous, ludicrous, revolting, unacceptable snub of Anthony Edwards for Rookie of the Year. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.See omnystudio.com/listener...
2021-05-201h 04
Pro Basketball Talk on NBC Sports podcastMinnesota wins 2020 NBA Draft Lottery... now what?The ping-pong balls bounced the Minnesota Timberwolves way, they now have the No. 1 pick in the 2020 NBA Draft. Now what? Do they take Anthony Edwards or LaMelo Ball, seemingly the consensus top two picks? Do either of them fit next to D'Angelo Russell at the point, and with Karl-Anthony Towns at center? Just how bad would Minnesota's defense be with Towns, Russell, and either Ball or Edwards on the court together? Kurt Helin and Dan Feldman of NBC Sports discuss all that, plus how badly the Warriors may want to trade out of the No. 2 pick, and what happens...
2020-08-2135 min
Pro Basketball Talk on NBC Sports podcastLife inside the bubble, NBA restart with USA Today's Mark MedinaWhat is life like inside the NBA's restart campus at the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, is it all just basketball and Mickey-shaped ice cream bars? Mark Medina of the USA Today is one of the reporters in the bubble and he spoke with Kurt Helin in this latest PBT Podcast about life and food in the bubble. They also discussed the scrimmage games, the opening of the NBA season, players kneeling and taking more than just symbolic steps for Black Lives Matter, who is going to win it all, and much more. Hosted by...
2020-07-3047 min
Pro Basketball Talk on NBC Sports podcastNBA restart predictions with Dan FeldmanWhich team is going to win it all? Which is the biggest threat Milwaukee and Giannis Antetokounmpo in the East? Which team will be the biggest surprise? Can anyone catch Memphis for the eighth seed? The NBA is back and Kurt Helin and Dan Feldman from NBC Sports make their restart predictions on all of that and more in this podcast, plus they talk about the likely sale of the Timberwolves. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.See...
2020-07-2340 min
Pro Basketball Talk on NBC Sports podcastThe NBA is back! Breaking down the restart format.The NBA is back! Or will be in July, at least, when 22 teams report to Orlando to play in a format that will see eight "seeding" games followed by potential play-in games for the eighth seed. After that it's a regular playoffs — no 1-16 seed but still East and West — with seven-game series each round. Kurt Helin, Dan Feldman, and Keith Smith break down the format and whether this is a format that provides enough safety to the players and staffs in Orlando. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our...
2020-06-0549 min
Pro Basketball Talk on NBC Sports podcast2020 NBA Mock Draft crossover podcast, Part 2For the third straight season, Rob Dauster of College Basketball Talk collaborated with Kurt Helin of Pro Basketball Talk for a full mock draft. Rob knows the prospects better than anyone. Kurt knows the teams and their needs better than anyone. The result is a unique listening experience breaking down who will be picked where based on fit.The first ten picks are on this podcast. Picks 11-30 can be found over on the College Basketball Talk feed.Here are the time-stamps for each team:11. San Antonio Spurs: (Open)12. Sacramento Kings: (5:52)
2020-05-301h 05
Pro Basketball Talk on NBC Sports podcastTalking Michael Jordan, The Last Dance with author Roland LazenbyTo get inside the Jordan-era Bulls and the documentary The Last Dance, we went to the guy who wrote the book on Jordan. Literally. Author Roland Lazenby wrote "Blood on the Horns" about these very 1997-98 Bulls, plus he wrote "Michael Jordan: The Life" and he joined Kurt Helin of NBC Sports this week. They talk about the tension on that team with GM Jerry Krause, how Michael Jordan's upbringing made him competitive, and his time in baseball — all with inside details you're not going to hear anywhere else. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pc...
2020-04-2253 min
Pro Basketball Talk on NBC Sports podcastOur NBA Awards: LeBron or Giannis for MVP? Plus Rookie of Year, moreLeBron James or Giannis Antetokounmpo for MVP? Zion Williamson or Ja Morant for Rookie of the Year? Can Rudy Gobert three-peat as Defensive Player of the Year? The entire team at NBC Sports' NBA page — Kurt Helin, Dan Feldman, and Keith Smith — talk about their picks for end-of-season awards, and the controversy isn't always where fans might expect it. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2020-04-161h 13
Pro Basketball Talk on NBC Sports podcastWho should be drafted No. 1? Mock NBA Draft talk.Should Anthony Edwards be the No. 1 pick? Or James Wiseman? How would Obi Toppin fit with the Warriors? More importantly, how is anyone preparing for a draft when nobody knows when it will take place? Rob Dauster of NBC Sports joins Kurt Helin to discuss what they know and don't know about the 2020 NBA Draft, starting with nobody knowing when it will take place. They discuss players from the big schools and a sleeper to watch. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data...
2020-04-0253 min
Pro Basketball Talk on NBC Sports podcastMock Expansion DraftWhat if the NBA added two new teams this summer, an expansion rebirth of the Seattle Supersonics plus the Flint Tropics? What would that expansion draft look like? What players would teams protect, and could players like Blake Griffin, Gordon Hayward, and Kevin Love be on the move? Kurt Helin, Dan Feldman, and Keith Smith of NBC Sports perform just that mock draft and lay the foundations for their future teams. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.See...
2020-03-201h 46
Pro Basketball Talk on NBC Sports podcastNBA suspends season, now what happens?The NBA has hit pause on its season after Utah's Rudy Gobert — and later, teammate Donovan Mitchell — tested positive for coronavirus. Now what happens? Is the season shortened, do they just resume where they are, and what could this mean for the draft, Summer League, and the Olympics? What will the reduction in income to the league mean to the salary cap? Kurt Helin and Keith Smith from NBC Sports talk about what they know, and a lot about how nobody really knows what happens in this uncharted territory. They also answer a couple of listener questions, including on what...
2020-03-1244 min
Pro Basketball Talk on NBC Sports podcastEarly look at 2020 NBA Draft prospectsIs Anthony Edwards out of Georgia a No. 1 pick? What about LaMelo Ball? James Wiseman? NBA teams are not convinced, they see this as a down draft year, but someone will have to go No. 1. Rob Dauster from NBC Sports joins Kurt Helin to talk about the draft overall and why you may not want a top three pick this year, which guys lineup to be good pros, a few sleepers, and they get into which teams can win the national championship. And yes, Baylor is one of them. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See...
2020-02-1350 min
Pro Basketball Talk on NBC Sports podcastNBA Trade Deadline winners and losersThe NBA Trade Deadline saw the Clippers land Marcus Morris, the Timberwolves land D'Angelo Russell while getting out from under the contract of Andrew Wiggins, and Miami added Andre Iguodala to the mix while Memphis took on a lot of salary. Kurt Helin and Dan Feldman of NBC Sports break the biggest NBA trade deadline deals down, and talk about the winners and losers, whose moves they liked and did not like. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising....
2020-02-0733 min
Pro Basketball Talk on NBC Sports podcastNBA Trade Deadline rumors talkThe NBA Trade Deadline is fast approaching and the rumors are flying. The Lakers want a playmaker, the Clippers want size up front, so do the Celtics, the Rockets want to trade Clint Capela to someone, and Andre Iguodala is still sitting out there. What is going to happen with all of this? Mark Medina of the USA Today joins Kurt Helin of NBC Sports to discuss all of that, plus they get into a little Kobe Bryant talk plus what is next for the Knicks after Steve Mills. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See...
2020-02-0450 min
Pro Basketball Talk on NBC Sports podcastZion Williamson's debut, and who should make All-Star teamsZion Williamson's debut lived up to the hype — at least 3.5 minutes of it did — and that sparked a discussion between Kurt Helin and Dan Feldman of NBC Sports about what should be the takeaways from the night. Was Alvin Gentry wrong to pull him out in the fourth quarter? What can we expect going forward? And can the Pelicans make a playoff push? Kurt and Dan then get into the All-Star vote, including who they think should start and be the reserves — and where the fans got it wrong. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.ad...
2020-01-2340 min
Pro Basketball Talk on NBC Sports podcastNBA mid-season awards: MVP, Rookie of Year, moreIs it James Harden or Giannis Antetokounmpo for MVP? Kawhi Leonard or Rudy Gobert for Defensive Player of the Year? Can anyone catch Ja Morant for Rookie of the Year? We've reached the midpoint of the NBA season, meaning it's time for Kurt Helin and Dan Feldman of NBC Sports to break down where the NBA's awards races stand. They also get into Coach of the Year, Most Improved Player, and the All-NBA teams. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
2020-01-1633 min
Ferrall on the Bench01-01-20- Ferrall on the Bench- Kurt Helin InterviewKurt Helin from NBC's Pro Basketball Talk joins Ferrall on the Bench to talk about the passing of former NBA commissioner David Stern, as well as more around the league
2020-01-0215 min
Pro Basketball Talk on NBC Sports podcastBuy or Sell: Carmelo helps Blazers? Luka Doncic MVP? Other early season surprises.Buy or Sell: Carmelo Anthony will make the Portland Trail Blazers better.Buy or Sell: The Boston Celtics are contenders in the East.Buy or Sell: Luka Doncic is an MVP candidate. Buy or Sell: LeBron James will lead the league in assists. Early this NBA season there are a lot of surprises, so Kurt Helin and Dan Feldman of NBC Sports either buy or sell them in this edition of the NBC Sports ProBasketballTalk podcast. Also on the table is a discussion of if James Harden can average 40 points a...
2019-11-1943 min
Pro Basketball Talk on NBC Sports podcastWhat's going on with the Knicks? Plus, we answer your questions.The big question with the Knicks: WTF? On an entire podcast based around questions — mostly questions from you the listeners on a range of NBA topics — we had to start with that one about the Knicks. Tommy Beer from Forbes Magazine and NBC Sports Rotoworld joins Kurt Helin of NBC Sports to talks what has gone wrong with the Knicks this season, where they go from here, and just how worried David Fizdale should be about his job. From there we talk Kyrie Irving and the Nets, Kristaps Porzingis and the Luka Doncic, Kawhi Leonard and load management, and wher...
2019-11-1448 min
Pro Basketball Talk on NBC Sports podcastStephen Curry out, Sixers/Timberwolves suspensions, early season surprisesThere is no easing into the NBA season. One week into the grind we have Stephen Curry with a fractured hand (on a block/charge play worth discussing), which is bad news but clarifies the path forward in Golden State. Joel Embiid and Karl-Anthony Towns are suspended (this was recorded before the news came down, but we discuss situation). And the first week saw surprises — players such as Trae Young in Atlanta, and Pascal Siakam in Toronto, and teams like Miami is playing well and Sacramento... what happened to them? Keith Smith from Yahoo Sports joins Kurt Helin of NB...
2019-11-0152 min
Pro Basketball Talk on NBC Sports podcastOur NBA season predicions: MVP. Rookie of the Year. Champion.Who will take home the NBA MVP hardware this season: Giannis Antetokounmpo? James Harden? Stephen Curry? What about Rookie of the Year? Can anyone top Zion Williamson? What would it take for Ja Morant or anyone else to get into the conversation. Finally, what team will hoist the Larry O'Brien Trophy at the end of the season? Will it be a team from Los Angeles? What about Philadelphia? Milwaukee? Can Houston or Utah get in on the conversation. Kurt Helin and Dan Feldman from NBC Sports get into all of that, making their season predictions for the NBA in...
2019-10-2151 min
Pro Basketball Talk on NBC Sports podcastLakers? Clippers? Jazz? Rockets? Breaking down race out WestWhat are the odds that one of the teams from Los Angeles is in the NBA Finals? Could the Utah Jazz surprise the Lakers and Clippers, returning to the Finals for the first time since Stockton and Malone? Is it Denver's turn to step up? James Harden and Russell Westbrook in Houston's turn? Maybe Damian Lillard and CJ McCollum? The NBA's Western Conference really is the Wild West this season where anything can happen, and Mark Medina of the USA Today joins NBC's Kurt Helin to break down the West, who could come out, and how, in a very...
2019-10-1555 min
Warriors Weekly PodcastWhitey & JD - Kurt Helin - Hour 4John Dickinson and Whitey Gleason are joined by Lead NBA Writer for NBC Sports Kurt Helin as they discuss where they think the Warriors will end up this season and who Kurt thinks is a lock to make the playoffs.
2019-10-1242 min
Pro Basketball Talk on NBC Sports podcastAfter impressive offseason, are the Utah Jazz title contenders?Last season the Utah Jazz won 50 games and looked like a team on the rise with Donovan Mitchell and Rudy Gobert leading the way. This summer Utah may not have landed the biggest names, but it had one of the best summers of any team trading for Mike Conley and getting Bojan Bogdanovic in free agency. The Jazz are now a well rounded team with an elite defense and multiple shot creators who can make plays in the clutch. But without a top-eight superstar, can the Jazz knock off the Lakers or Clippers in a deep West? Andy Larson...
2019-10-0840 min
Pro Basketball Talk on NBC Sports podcastTop picks, sleepers, your complete NBA fantasy basketball previewIt's easy to select James Harden or Stephen Curry with a high pick in your NBA Fantasy basketball draft, but who are the sleepers to grab in the later rounds? When do you spend a pick on Russell Westbrook in Houston or D'Angelo Russell in Golden State? After Karl-Anthony Towns, who are the centers you can trust to get you points? Tommy Beer of NBC Sports' Rotoworld, and one of the authors of their fantasy basketball draft guide, joins NBC Sports' Kurt Helin to break all that down and more and get you ready for the upcoming NBA fantasy...
2019-10-0357 min
Pro Basketball Talk on NBC Sports podcastWhere do they go from here? Washington Wizards season preview.There's a new sheriff in town in Washington, Tommy Sheppard has taken over as GM, but the big question remains: What's the plan? Trade Bradley Beal and go all-in on a rebuild? Or, re-tool on the fly and try to build around Beal? The latter seems to be the goal, Beal is not available in a trade and he wants to stay to try and get a supermax contract extension, Chase Hughes of NBC Sports Washington tells Kurt Helin in this NBC Sports Podcast. The pair get into how this Wizards team is not built to compete now, with...
2019-09-3042 min
Pro Basketball Talk on NBC Sports podcastNow what? Golden State Warriors season previewKevin Durant is gone, switching coasts. Also gone are some of the veterans — Andre Iguodala, Shaun Livingston — that provided depth and continuity. Even gone is Oakland, with the Warriors moving into the brand new Chase Center in San Francisco this season. Everything feels different with the Golden State Warriors, but write them off at your own peril. They still have Stephen Curry and Draymond Green, they added an All-Star in D'Angelo Russell, they likely get Klay Thompson back late in the season? Is all of that enough in a deep West? Logan Murdock of NBC Sports Bay Area joins Kurt...
2019-09-2541 min
Pro Basketball Talk on NBC Sports podcastFrench Toast: USA bounced from World Cup, what went wrong?Despite the fact that some of the best NBA players chose to sit out this World Cup — Anthony Davis, James Harden, Damian Lillard — as did the next tier of guys (Bradley Beal, Kevin Love), this was still a talented USA Basketball roster that was the tournament favorite. Then they got bounced by the French in the quarterfinals — Team USA will not even medal. What went wrong? Kurt Helin of NBC Sports and Keith Smith of Yahoo Sports and Real GM (and CelticsBlog) talk about everything from why players chose not to show up, how FIBA made things difficult for the US...
2019-09-1246 min
Pro Basketball Talk on NBC Sports podcastThe NBA's top 25 players in 5 years, rankedWhat is the NBA going to look like in five years? Who will be the game's best players? The All-Stars, the guys on the cover of 2K24, the guys with signature shoe deals? As a fun summer project, the NBA team at NBCSports.com pulled out our crystal balls and tried to project forward who would be the 50 best players in the NBA in five years — in the summer of 2024.In this episode, Dan Feldman and Kurt Helin from NBC Sports break down the top 25 players in that ranking, including Joel Embiid, Kawhi Leonard, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Nikola Jo...
2019-08-2958 min
Pro Basketball Talk on NBC Sports podcastThe NBA's top 50 players in five years, rankings 26-50What is the NBA going to look like in five years? Who will be the game's best players? The All-Stars, the guys on the cover of 2K24, the guys with signature shoe deals? As a fun summer project, the NBA team at NBCSports.com pulled out our crystal balls and tried to project forward who would be the 50 best players in the NBA in five years — in the summer of 2024.In this podcast, Rob Dauster from NBCSports.com's college basketball page joins Kurt Helin to talk about players 26-50 on our list, which includes up-and-coming high school pl...
2019-08-2159 min
Pro Basketball Talk on NBC Sports podcastBreaking down NBA's top 10 duosLeBron James & Anthony Davis. Kawhi Leonard & Paul George. James Harden & Russell Westbrook. The wildest, most roller coaster summer ended up leaving the NBA looking like a real-life version of NBA Jam with elite duos all over the league. Not just the guys who changed teams, but returning combos such as Stephen Curry & Draymond Green or Nikola Jokic & Jamal Murray or Joel Embiid & Ben Simmons. Kurt Helin of NBC Sports is joined by Keith Smith of Yahoo Sports and Real GM talk about their top 10 duos lists, discuss the teams around those stars, and what that says about the NBA.
2019-07-181h 05
Pro Basketball Talk on NBC Sports podcastNBA Free agency preview with Sean DeveneyKawhi Leonard will tip the balance of power in the NBA with his decision. Torn Achilles or not, Kevin Durant has suitors lined up around the block to give him max money — and he may not meet with any of them. Will Jimmy Butler take the fifth year with the Sixers? Will Philly put that on the table for Butler, and what about Tobias Harris? Is Kemba Walker really headed to Boston or is Michael Jordan about to open up his pocket book? The Lakers have max money, but should they spend it on one guy? All that and mu...
2019-06-2851 min
Pro Basketball Talk on NBC Sports podcastNBA Draft breakdown: Who won, who lost and why did Bol Bol fall?Zion Williamson went No. 1, as he should. The Pelicans got the guy who could turn that franchise around (and maybe save the NBA in New Orleans). Ja Morant to the Grizzlies and R.J. Barrett to the Knicks at No.2 and 3 were expected and solid picks. But after that, in a flat 2019 NBA Draft, things got weird. Gonzaga's Rui Hachimura to the Wizards at No. 9 was a surprise, but not as big Cameron Johnson of North Carolina to the Suns at No. 11. And then there was Bol Bol, a fan favorite, falling all the way to the 44th pick...
2019-06-2143 min
Raptors ShootaroundLead NBA writer at NBCsports.com Kurt Helin Joins Raptors shootaround to discuss game 5Kurt Helin, Lead NBA writer at NBCsports.com joins Raptors Shootaround to talk about game 5, and chimes in on the work Nick Nurse has done!
2019-06-1000 min
Pro Basketball Talk on NBC Sports podcast2019 NBA Mock Draft Podcast, Part 2Kurt Helin was joined by the host of the College Basketball Talk podcast, Rob Dauster, for a thorough breakdown of the NBA draft. The two walk through every single pick in the first round of the draft, talking through team needs and which players fit those needs. The first ten picks are broken down over on the College Basketball Talk feed -- you can find that here -- while the final 20 picks are right here, in this podcast. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of...
2019-05-311h 04
Pro Basketball Talk on NBC Sports podcastWarriors vs. Raptors NBA Finals previewThe Golden State Warriors are looking to add to their legacy as one of the most dominant teams of an era in NBA history. The Toronto Raptors are in their first Finals ever but led by a guy who already has one Finals MVP trophy. The NBA Finals are here and it's a fascinating matchup. When does Kevin Durant return and how much does he change this series if and when he does get on the court? What about DeMarcus Cousins? Can the Warriors slow Kawhi Leonard? How do the Raptors choose to cover Stephen Curry pick-and-rolls? Kurt Helin...
2019-05-2932 min
Pro Basketball Talk on NBC Sports podcastWhat's next for Boston? Philly? Denver? Plus East playoff talkWill Kyrie Irving stay in Boston? If not, what is Plan B? Is Jimmy Butler back in Philadelphia next season? If he is will Tobias Harris be back? What are the next steps to turn Denver into a contender. Kurt Helin of NBC Sports and Keith Smith of Yahoo Sports break down those three teams recently turned out of the playoffs. They also start off talking about teams actually in the playoffs, particularly Toronto's comeback in the Eastern Conference Finals, and how those teams can take advantage with Kevin Durant out. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz...
2019-05-241h 04
Pro Basketball Talk on NBC Sports podcastBreaking down Trail Blazers/Warriors, Raptors/Bucks seriesToronto controlled the tempo when it mattered and — thanks to Kawhi Leonard — ground out a 7-game win against Philadelphia, but can they do the same thing against Milwaukee? Does Portland even stand a chance against Golden State? Does Durant missing the start of this series open the door even a little? Probably not on that last question, but Kurt Helin and Dan Feldman break down both NBA Conference Finals series in this podcast, talking about the keys and what to watch for. They also talk about the hiring of John Beilein by the Cavaliers and Frank Vogel (with Jason Kidd...
2019-05-1340 min
Pro Basketball Talk on NBC Sports podcastHow to make the NBA from outside the draft lottery, the Pro Basketball CombineWatch the Game 7 coming up between Portland and Denver and you will see a few players — Seth Curry for the Blazers, Torrey Craig for Denver — contributing for their teams, guys who were not highly sought after lottery picks, they weren't drafted at all. How does a guy like that get noticed? How does a player not drafted in the first 45 (if at all) get the attention of a team, make a Summer League or G-League roster? Enter Jake Kelfer and his Professional Basketball Combine, an event in Southern California later this month where players not at the NBA's Draft Comb...
2019-05-1028 min
Pro Basketball Talk on NBC Sports podcastBreaking down Boston's breakdown, NBA playoffs' second roundGiannis Antetokounmpo and the Bucks adjusted, Kyrie Irving and the Celtics can't score, and suddenly the Bucks are in charge up 3-1 and seem headed to the next round — this is the most clear cut, and still maybe the most interesting series of the second round. Then there is the back-and-forth series between Philadelphia and Toronto — where Kawhi Leonard has been otherworldly — that seems destined for seven games. Golden State still looks like the better team, but a lot of James Harden and physical play has that series knotted at 2-2. Then there is the entertaining and incredibly even — if a bit...
2019-05-0743 min
Pro Basketball Talk on NBC Sports podcastLooking ahead at the NBA playoffs second roundBoston vs. Milwaukee. Philadelphia vs. Toronto. Houston vs. Golden State. The first round of the NBA playoffs had plenty of emotion — just ask Damian Lillard and Russell Westbrook — but it was short, with very possibly only one series going at least six games. The second round? That's not going to be so quick, and it is filled with even matchups that present a lot of questions. Is this the Rockets' year? They have the formula, can they execute it? The Bucks were the best team in the regular season, but can they carry that elite level into the second roun...
2019-04-2550 min
Pro Basketball Talk on NBC Sports podcastNBA playoffs first round preview, plus NBA careers at Basketball 101Can Indiana upset Boston? What about the Thunder as they take on the shorthanded Trail Blazers? And who comes out on top when Houston and Utah face off? Steve Kyler of Basketball Insiders joins NBC Sports' Kurt Helin to talk the first round of the playoffs and the rash of fired coaches right as the season ended. They also talk about the Basketball 101 program, part of the Professional Basketball Combine, coming to Southern California, and how it can teach you about career paths in the NBA and how to get your foot in that door. Come for the information...
2019-04-1249 min
Pro Basketball Talk on NBC Sports podcastNBA awards breakdown: MVP, All-NBA, Rookie and moreJames Harden or Giannis Antetokounmpo for MVP? Rudy Gobert or Paul George for Defensive Player of the Year? For the first time in more than a decade, is LeBron James not going to make All-NBA First Team? This year's NBA end of season awards have some challenging choices and debates, and Kurt Helin and Dan Feldman of NBC Sports get into all of them. And no, Hawks fans, Trae Young playing good for half a season does not mean Rookie of the Year is up for debate. Kurt and Dan discuss Defensive Player of the Year, Sixth Man, Most...
2019-04-1059 min
Pro Basketball Talk on NBC Sports podcastIs this the final playoff run for these Golden State Warriors?It's being treated as a foregone conclusion: The Golden State Warriors will be the NBA champions. Again. A three-peat and four-in-five years. It probably should be, but is there any team in the Western Conference that puts some fear in the hearts of the Warriors? What about Milwaukee or Boston out of the East? Mark Medina, Warriors beat writer for the San Jose Mercury News and Bay Area News Group joins Kurt Helin of NBC Sports to talk about that — and then the thing everyone actually cares about, what is Kevin Durant's future? Do the Warriors have a sense of...
2019-04-0257 min
Pro Basketball Talk on NBC Sports podcastWhat's next for the Portland Trail Blazers?CJ McCollum was already out (maybe for the rest of the regular season) when Portland center and third-best player Jusuf Nurkic went down with a horrific leg injury. Where does that leave Damian Lillard and Portland heading into these playoffs? Have they become the team everyone else wants to face in the first round now? Beyond that, what happens this summer in Portland? Do they keep the core together, try to add role players and make another run at it, or is it time to see what the trade market is for McCollum. Dane Delgado, Blazers analyst for NBC...
2019-03-2843 min
Pro Basketball Talk on NBC Sports podcastZion Williamson, Ja Morant, future NBA players to watch in NCAA TournamentZion Williamson, R.J. Barrett, and Cam Reddish of Duke are the big names, the top five pick stars we've watched all season. But what can they show us in the ACC and NCAA Tournament that will translate to the NBA? Just how good is Ja Morant? When watching Virginia, should I be focused on De'Andre Hunter? What can Jarrett Culver of Texas Tech bring to the NBA? Rob Dauster, NBSports.com's college basketball expert, joins Kurt Helin of NBC to talk about that and more, players that NBA fans need to keep an eye on through the conference...
2019-03-1444 min
Pro Basketball Talk on NBC Sports podcastMVP talk, listener questions answered with NBC's Dan FeldmanJames Harden, Giannis Antetokounmpo, or Paul George for MVP? What team is going to come out of the East? When Kawhi Leonard, Kevin Durant, and the rest of the league's free agents are making their decisions next summer, will the Clippers dark past hurt their chances? Listeners asked those questions and more, and Kurt Helin and Dan Feldman of NBC Sports answer and discuss them and more in the latest NBC Sports PBT Podcast. Other topics include the surging Pistons and the Suns beating the Bucks twice. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz...
2019-03-0733 min
Pro Basketball Talk on NBC Sports podcastFormer Cavs/Suns GM David Griffin; breaking down East playoff chaseDavid Griffin is a hot commodity — any time a general manager opening comes up in the NBA, so does his name (most recently New Orleans). What does Griffin want in a job if he returns to an NBA front office? He discusses what he learned from his experiences at the helm of a LeBron James team, as well as how that applies to what the Lakers went through at the trade deadline. We also discuss his new show on NBA TV, “GM School,” which debuts on tonight (Feb. 20) at 8pm ET. After that we bring in Keith Smith of Yahoo...
2019-02-2050 min
Pro Basketball Talk on NBC Sports podcastBreaking down NBA trade deadline moves, starting with Anthony DavisAnthony Davis is still a New Orleans Pelican, for now. However, while that shoe didn't drop at the trade deadline (wait for this summer) a lot of other ones did that have changed the landscape of the NBA. Philadelphia added Tobias Harris, Milwaukee added Nikola Mirotic, and Toronto traded for Marc Gasol — there is an arms race at the top of the East. Kristaps Porzingis is in Dallas, setting the Knicks up for a big summer. The Clippers and the Mavericks (even with KP) are poised for big moves this summer. Kurt Helin and Dan Feldman of NBC Sports br...
2019-02-0840 min
Pro Basketball Talk on NBC Sports podcastKristaps Porzingis trade breakdown; All-Star Game draftKristaps Porzingis is a member of the Dallas Mavericks in a blockbuster trade that has sent ripples from Boston to Los Angeles. The Mavericks have gambled that Porzingis can return from his ACL to full Unicorn status and form a contender with Luka Doncic. The Knicks cleared out cap space for two max deals and are betting there are stars that want to fill those slots. Dennis Smith Jr. gets to shoot all he wants now. There's a lot for Kurt Helin and Dan Feldman of NBC Sports to break down. Then they divide up — Kurt is LeBron James, Da...
2019-02-0138 min
Pro Basketball Talk on NBC Sports podcastAnthony Davis requests trade from Pelicans. Now what?Now things get crazy. Anthony Davis' agent has informed the Pelicans he will not re-sign with the team and wants to be traded. It has opened up a floodgate of rumors and led to a lot of questions: What are the Pelicans looking for in a trade? Who has the hammer and gets to make the call on the trade? Do the Pelicans feel pressure to act fast or do they have the patience to wait until this summer, when Boston can get in the mix and there may be more options. Or, will a contender come in over...
2019-01-2834 min
Pro Basketball Talk on NBC Sports podcastAll-Star Game starters named, who should fill out rosters?LeBron James and Giannis Antetokounmpo are the captains — they were voted in by the fans and they will be picking their teams for next month's All-Star Game in Charlotte. Nobody should have a problem with those two as starters, but the fans didn't everyone they wanted in the 10 to open the game — Derrick Rose was out and James Harden was in, and Luka Doncic was out Paul George was in. Kurt Helin of NBC Sports welcomes in Keith Smith of Yahoo Sports to break down the All-Star Game starters and make their picks for who should round out the rost...
2019-01-2546 min
Pro Basketball Talk on NBC Sports podcastNBA Mid-Season awards: MVP, Coach of the Year, moreThe NBA has no chill — we were talking MVP race the first week of the season. Which is way too early. However, now teams are more than halfway through the season and we have seen enough games, we have enough data to start discussing who is the frontrunner for the NBA's end-of-season awards. Is it James Harden or Giannis Antetokounmpo for MVP? Can anyone challenge Luka Doncic for Rookie of the Year? It's a deep field for Coach of the Year, but is Mike Budenholzer the front runner and can Doc Rivers, Dave Joerger or someone else catch him? Ku...
2019-01-1537 min
Pro Basketball Talk on NBC Sports podcastPreviewing the (likely slow) NBA Trade DeadlineBlockbusters? Probably not. But the NBA trade deadline is coming Feb. 7 and there will be some deals — salary will get moved around and a few players who could help teams will change cities and jerseys. Put more directly, Anthony Davis and John Wall aren't getting traded, but Jeremy Lin, Terrence Ross and a few others may be. Sean Deveney of The Sporting News joins Kurt Helin of NBC Sports to talk about why this will be a slow trade deadline, what guys could get moved and why, and how everything points to a massive summer of player movement and sp...
2019-01-1031 min
Pro Basketball Talk on NBC Sports podcastBest (and worst) under-the-radar NBA player pick-ups last summerWe know the big moves: LeBron James went Hollywood, Kawhi Leonard went north. Very north. But while the NBA World has been focused on those, now that we are a couple months into the season, what were some of the best — and worst — pick-ups of the NBA summer that went under the radar at the time. Danny Green as a throw-in when Leonard was traded to Toronto? Brook Lopez in Milwaukee? And what were some of the worst moves of the summer — has Michael Carter-Williams been worse for Houston than Carmelo Anthony? Matt Moore, NBA Twitter superstar and NBA writer...
2018-12-2047 min
Pro Basketball Talk on NBC Sports podcastZion Williamson and the rest, an early NBA Draft breakdownZion Williamson is a force of nature, an athletic freak that has become must-watch television and silenced the doubters about his game. Before the season, scouts questioned his shot and fit, but his play for Duke so far has moved him past teammate R.J. Barrett on everybody's draft board. Actually, Cam Reddish may be the second Blue Devil taken in next June's draft. Rob Dauster of NBC Sports joins Kurt Helin to talk Duke's trio of superstars, plus other names to watch in this coming draft, including Gonzaga's Rui Hachimura, Oregon's 7'2" Bol Bol, Kevin Porter out of...
2018-12-1241 min
Pro Basketball Talk on NBC Sports podcastJimmy Butler, Joel Embiid, Sixers talk with Philly sideline reporter Serena WintersPhiladelphia has won 8-of-9, coming together quickly after the Jimmy Butler trade. The All-Star guard brings them floor spacing they were missing on offense, he certainly can defend, and the man loves to be the guy closing out games with the ball in his hands — something the 76ers needed. But even with all that, do the Sixers see themselves as contenders in the East right now, or do they need another piece? Serena Winters of NBC Sports Philadelphia, the sideline reporter for Sixers games, joins Kurt Helin from NBC Sports to discuss all that, how Joel Embiid is playing li...
2018-12-0544 min
Pro Basketball Talk on NBC Sports podcastUtah Jazz deep dive, Kyle Korver trade and slow start breakdownThe Utah Jazz are confounding this season. Nearly everyone went into the season picturing a top 3 team in the West, but a quarter of the way into the season the Jazz are the 14 seed at 11-13, with a middle-of-the-road defense and a bottom five offense. Donovan Mitchell has been flat to start the season after a phenomenal rookie campaign. The Jazz defense has been good but not dominant when Defensive Player of the Year Rudy Gobert is on the court? And what happened to all the shooting. Tony Jones of The Athletic joins Kurt Helin of NBC Sports to...
2018-12-0353 min
Pro Basketball Talk on NBC Sports podcast20 games in: Surprises, early awards talk, plus listener questionsWe are 20 games into the NBA season — no more talk of small sample sizes, we have enough data to start drawing conclusions. What teams have surprised us? Boston, Utah, Houston... how worried should we really be about them? Is Sacramento for real? Are teams still ramping up the pace this season? Then there is awards talk: Giannis Antetokounmpo for MVP? LeBron James? And is it Luka Doncic or Deandre Ayton for Rookie of the Year. Kurt Helin and Dan Feldman from NBC Sports get into all of that plus take reader questions and comments on these topics in the la...
2018-11-2746 min
Pro Basketball Talk on NBC Sports podcastLakers talk with Eric Pincus (plus Butler, Carmelo news)Jimmy Butler is in Philadelphia. Carmelo Anthony is in Houston, but not for much longer. And the Lakers have Tyson Chandler and a three-game winning streak — there is never a dull moment in the NBA. Kurt helin of NBC Sports welcomes in Eric Pincus, who covers the Lakers for Bleacher Report plus is a salary cap expert you have seen on NBA TV, to talk about it all. The pair talk about what the Sixers need to do next to capitalize on their window with Butler, are there landing spots for Carmelo Anthony, and then a deep dive on th...
2018-11-1358 min
Pro Basketball Talk on NBC Sports podcastEverything looks good in Portlandia, but are the Blazers for real?The Portland Trail Blazers are hot out of the gate: 9-3, including a big win over Milwaukee (which turned around and beat Golden State), with the third best net rating in the league and Damian Lillard playing like an MVP candidate. But I hear what you're saying, "We've seen this movie before and it ends in a first round exit." What is different this time around? Have the Blazers matured and are they ready for the next step? Kurt Helin of NBC Sports put those questions to Dane Delgado of NBC Sports Northwest — where he does the fantastic video br...
2018-11-0944 min
Pro Basketball Talk on NBC Sports podcastWhat is up with the Sacramento Kings fast start?The Sacramento Kings have been the biggest positive surprise in the young season, a 6-4 start that includes wins over the Thunder, Grizzlies and Heat. This is now De'Aaron Fox's team and the Kings are running — the second fastest pace in the NBA, and that has become their identity. With Buddy Hield running to the arc and knocking down threes, and Willie Cauley-Stein rim running, the Kings have become a solid team that puts pressure on its opponent. Can it last? Kurt Helin of NBC Sports welcomes in James Ham of NBC Sports Bay Area to talk about the fa...
2018-11-061h 00
Pro Basketball Talk on NBC Sports podcastWhat's next for Ty Lue, Cavaliers, other coaches on hot seat earlyOnly six games into the NBA season, Tyronn Lue is unemployed, fired as the coach of the Cleveland Cavaliers. That was a quick trigger but it brings up some questions: What direction does Cleveland go now? Will Lue get another shot as a head coach somewhere? What other coaches are on the hot seat early this NBA season (think Washington and Oklahoma City)? Kurt Helin and Dan Feldman of NBC Sports delve into all of that, plus take on your questions covering Ricky Rubio's slow start (again) and other early surprises around the NBA early this season.
2018-10-3035 min
Pro Basketball Talk on NBC Sports podcastThree key early season impressionsThe NBA has been impossible to ignore the first week of the season — and not just because players are spitting on each other and throwing punches. Pace and scoring are way up, some teams — Denver, Milwaukee, even Detroit — have been very hot, and a couple of teams we thought would be good have stumbled. Keith Smith from Real GM and Celtics Blog joins Kurt Helin of NBC Sports to talk about their early season impressions, and take questions/comments from listeners on Twitter. That means the Sacramento Kings and Atlanta Hawks even get some love. The Thunder defense... not as muc...
2018-10-2246 min
Pro Basketball Talk on NBC Sports podcastMVP, Rookie of Year, other awards plus NBA playoffs, Finals predictionsWill James Harden repeat as MVP or will someone else — LeBron James, Anthony Davis — grab the award away from him? Luca Doncic and DeAndre Ayton seem to be the favorites for Rookie of the Year, but could Trae Young or Jaren Jackson Jr. push their way into the conversation? Who will win Coach of the Year? Is Jamal Murray a guy to watch for Most Improved Player? Kurt Helin and Dan Feldman of NBC Sports discuss all the major awards plus get into playoff predictions. Can Charlotte sneak into the final playoff slot in the East or is Detroit goin...
2018-10-1555 min
Pro Basketball Talk on NBC Sports podcastCeltics preview with A. Sherrod BlakelyIt's a Finals or bust season for the Celtics, who last won a title in 2008 but now are not only the favorite in the East but also are seen as maybe the team in the league with the best shot to dethrone the Warriors. They have the coach in Brad Stevens, the system, and the talent with Kyrie Irving, Gordon Hayward, Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, and the overlooked Al Horford. A. Sherrod Blakely, who covers the Celtics for NBC Sports Boston, joins Kurt Helin of NBC Sports to talk all things Celtics, from the rough preseason through the high...
2018-10-1139 min
Pro Basketball Talk on NBC Sports podcastThe Second Annual NBA Mock Draft Podcast, part 2Kurt Helin of Pro Basketball Talk was joined by Rob Dauster, the host of College Basketball Talk, to put together a mock draft podcast. On Part 1, here on the CBT feed, you can find a breakdown of the first seven picks in the draft, with Rob providing player breakdowns and Kurt bringing the knowledge on team needs and player fit. Part 2 of the podcast, which includes picks 8-30, can be found right here on the Pro Basketball Talk feed.The Rundown:Open: 8. Cleveland Cavaliers8:30: 9. New York Knicks11:00: 10. Philadelphia 76ers12:25: 11...
2018-05-161h 06
Pro Basketball Talk on NBC Sports podcastWho should win NBA MVP? Rookie of Year? Our NBA awards episodeJames Harden or LeBron James for NBA MVP? Donovan Mitchell or Ben Simmons for NBA Rookie of the Year? Out of a crowded field who should be the NBA Coach of the Year? It's a fascinating field and debate, and while the NBA will not announce the official winners until late June, Kurt Helin and Dan Feldman of NBC Sports give you their picks and get into all of the NBA's postseason awards in this podcast. The tough debates include who is on the second and third team All-NBA, as well as second team Rookie of the Year. Kurt...
2018-04-1056 min
Drive Time SportsKurt Helin 3-29-18Kurt Helin of NBC Sports' Pro Basketball Talk joins Ryan Kaufman to discuss who's to blame for the Denver Nuggets fading down the stretch, who has done the best coaching job in the Western Conference, and how worried the Warriors should be
2018-03-3011 min
Hardwick & Richards - KLSD-AM3.8.18 Hardwick and Ricards 8 AM: Kurt Helin Talks NBA3.8.18 Hardwick and Ricards 8 AM: Kurt Helin Talks NBA
2018-03-0840 min
Pro Basketball Talk on NBC Sports podcastKidd firing, All-Star Game mock draft with Matt MooreOur old friend Matt Moore of the Action Sports Network swings by to talk first about the firing of Jason Kidd in Milwaukee and what the Bucks do now. Then the topic shifts to the All-Star Game reserves, where Matt and Kurt Helin of NBC Sports conduct a mock draft of the All-Star starters and reserves, with Matt as LeBron James and Kurt as Stephen Curry. Unlike the real draft, we do ours in public. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for...
2018-01-2536 min
Pro Basketball Talk on NBC Sports podcastAll-Star starters mock draft, who should be reserves?The votes are in, and LeBron James and Stephen Curry are your All-Star captains — this year that means they are picking their own teams, playground style, first from the pool of starters, then the pool of reserves. Kurt Helin and Dan Feldman of NBC Sports take on the roles of LeBron and Curry and pick their All-Star starters, from James Harden through Kyrie Irving. Then the pair gets into who should be the All-Star Game reserves — and choosing among the Western Conference guards is brutal. Do they leave out Damian Lillard? Lou Williams? Klay Thompson? And that's not even gett...
2018-01-1942 min
Libri come 2013Kurt Helin of NBC Sports Talks Pels, Western Conference, All Stars and More!Kurt Helin of Pro Basketball Talk and NBC Sports joined us to talk several of the most important storylines in today's NBA.
We started with the polarizing relationship brewing between Baron Davis and Laura Dern. How did they meet, and what are some other NBA relationships you would like to see blossom?
Then Kurt takes a dive into the Western Conference to discuss the validity of the Minnesota Timberwolves and the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Do the Clippers still have time to bounce back into the playoffs with the return of Telodosic and Blake Griffin?
What tiers do you put contenders like the...
2017-12-3147 min
The Bird CallsKurt Helin of NBC Sports Talks Pels, Western Conference, All Stars and More!Kurt Helin of Pro Basketball Talk and NBC Sports joined us to talk several of the most important storylines in today's NBA.
We started with the polarizing relationship brewing between Baron Davis and Laura Dern. How did they meet, and what are some other NBA relationships you would like to see blossom?
Then Kurt takes a dive into the Western Conference to discuss the validity of the Minnesota Timberwolves and the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Do the Clippers still have time to bounce back into the playoffs with the return of Telodosic and Blake Griffin?
What tiers do you put contenders like the...
2017-12-3149 min
Pro Basketball Talk on NBC Sports podcastKincks' Frank Ntilikina talks adjusting to NBA; Xmas day game previewsFor the start of the podcast, Frank Ntilikina joins NBC's Kurt Helin to talk about his adjustment to the NBA, how Jarrett Jack and Jeff Hornacek help him out, and how he's getting used to peanut butter and jelly sandwiches in the locker room (Ntilikina is helping The Boys & Girls Clubs of America because every time anyone uses #PBJLikeAPro on social media, Jif and Smuckers will donate $1 to the Club). After that, Dan Feldman from NBC Sports joins Kurt to break down the Christmas Day games — Joel Embiid vs. Kristaps Porzingis to open the day (if they can get he...
2017-12-2246 min
4 SZNS NBA Podcast4 SZNS feat. Kurt HelinRyan and Zak sit down with Kurt Helin to discuss: 4:14- Kurt's early career/ NBA start 11:35- Biggest surprises so far 31:55- Deandre Jordan and Marc Gasol's Future 42:48- Top 5 Food Cities 49:33- NBA to KCLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2017-12-0152 min
Wizards TalkWizards make a trade, plus NBA Draft talk with Kurt Helin of NBC SportsChase Hughes, J. Michael and Chris Miller break down the NBA Draft with Kurt Helin of NBC Sports' Pro Basketball Talk. Plus, how the Tim Frazier trade helps the Wizards and the best concerts we've been to.
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2017-06-231h 20
Pro Basketball Talk on NBC Sports podcastHarrison Barnes talk adjustments to being Dallas' No. 1 option (then crew talks NBA news)Harrison Barnes of the Dallas Mavericks spends about 10 minutes with Kurt Helin of NBC Sports talking ending up in Dallas, Dirk Nowitzki, and adapting to being a No. 1 offensive option. Then Dane Carbaugh joins Kurt to talk Mavericks and other NBA news. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2016-12-1431 min