The Unplugged crew sounds off on NBA Round 2 & more!

Matt Barnes hosts NBA alums Vernon Maxwell and Keyon Dooling for a powerful conversation on redemption, personal evolution, and mental health, followed by a recap of Second Round Playoff upsets including the Knicks' comeback against the Celtics and Nuggets' thriller versus the Thunder.

The crew dissects John Haliburton's on-court antics toward Giannis, reacts to Gregg Popovich's front office transition, and shares their favorite interactions with the legendary coach.

Max delivers a hilarious wake-up call to Boston while Keyon surprisingly toasts NBA Referees, before The Neighborhood Hater joins to analyze Laker Land developments including JJ Redick's press conference and LeBron's offseason influence.

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Delve into the untold story of Craig Hodges, the Chicago Bulls sharpshooter who went from winning championships alongside Michael Jordan to being ostracized from the NBA following his political activism. In this powerful interview, Hodges discusses his Chicago upbringing, coaching Kobe Bryant, and the fateful White House visit where his letter to President Bush altered his career trajectory.

Discover how this 3-point contest legend sacrificed his NBA future to stand up for his beliefs, while gaining fascinating insights about Jordan, Pippen, and his experiences in a league that ultimately turned its back on him.

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In this episode, Rasheed Wallace shares his funniest and most unforgettable NBA stories from his legendary career. Plus, Tee Grizzley breaks down how he built a million-dollar gaming empire from the ground up. You won't want to miss these wild behind-the-scenes moments and inspiring success stories!

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NBA legend Reggie Miller joins All The Smoke for an unfiltered sit-down covering everything from Malice at the Palace to his iconic battles with Michael Jordan and trash-talking with the greats. He opens up about growing up with Cheryl Miller, mentoring Kobe, his sneaker game, and what he regrets most in his career.

Plus, Reggie calls Spike Lee live and reveals his dream dinner guests, all-time best album, and 2025 NBA title pick.

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PLAYOFF CHAOS is underway! Matt Barnes and Rachel Nichols react to Weekend One of postseason hoops: Anthony Edwards' LA takedown, Steph Curry goes FULL Steph Curry, Houston Rockets’ missing piece & Russell Westbrook’s revenge against the Clippers.

Rachel weighs in on Giannis Antetokounmpo’s potential discontent in Milwaukee and the Boston Celtics’ handling of the Orlando Magic.

Matt reacts to Rachel’s NBA Awards ballot, including Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s MVP margins, Jayson Tatum’s slept on superstardom & why the voting system needs a serious shake-up!

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Ryan Coogler opens up about his journey from D1 football to becoming one of Hollywood’s most visionary directors. He shares untold stories about his bond with Michael B. Jordan, working with Chadwick Boseman, and collaborating with Kendrick Lamar and Childish Gambino. Plus, he reflects on the impact of Fruitvale Station, building all-star casts, and whether a football film is in his future.

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The NBA regular season is officially over, meaning it’s time for the Phoenix Suns to clean house once again.

Matt Barnes reacts to the firing of Suns Head Coach Mike Budenholzer, and lays blame at the feet of owner Mat Ishbia.

Matt & the homie Keyon Dooling analyze the latest shake up in the desert, and speculate on Kevin Durant’s next landing spot. The guys also preview the biggest headlines from Play-In Tournament & First Round of the NBA Playoffs: Giannis Antetokounmpo’s Bucks future, the Los Angeles Lakers’ draw & Steph Curry spoiler potential.

Then, UCLA Football Head Coach DeShaun Foster drops in & looks ahead to their upcoming Friday Night Lights! Coach Foster discusses life in the BIG 10 Conference, navigating NIL & the transfer portal, and his coaching debut with Patrick Mahomes at Texas Tech!

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Run TMC was electric, unstoppable—and short-lived. This episode dives into the rise of the legendary trio of Tim Hardaway, Mitch Richmond, and Chris Mullin, and how it all fell apart just as fast as it came together. Relive the magic and the heartbreak of one of the most iconic teams in Warriors history.

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