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Kevin Durant’s time with the Brooklyn Nets may not have delivered a championship, but he’s not here for the slander. In Part 2 of his conversation with LeBron James and Steve Nash on Mind the Game, Durant reflected on the rollercoaster tenure and explained why the outside world has it all wrong, per AwfulAnnouncing. Many […]

Steve Nash had some poignant advice for the likes of Kevin Durant and LeBron James on a recent episode of the Mind the Game podcast. James, now 40, and KD, 36, are both edging towards the twilight of their exemplary NBA careers and can be expected to retire in the near future. That is something […]

Journeyman Isaiah Hartenstein signed with the Oklahoma City Thunder the summer before its most unprecedented campaign in franchise history and is now receiving praise from All-Stars such as LeBron James and Kevin Durant. Add Hall of Fame guard Steve Nash to the conversation as the three discussed how Hartenstein was a key catalyst on the […]

Newly acquired Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant opened up about his time with the Brooklyn Nets and former head coach Steve Nash, calling the chaotic circumstances surrounding their tenure “bulls**t” during a recent episode of the Mind the Game podcast with Nash and Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James. Durant, who played under Nash from […]

NBA legends Steve Nash and LeBron James have a podcast called “Mind The Game.” It has taken over as of late and has produced some great content since it first began in 2024. Nash took over for JJ Redick, who happened to become the Los Angeles Lakers head coach a few months after starting that […]

Kevin Durant hasn’t played a minute for the Houston Rockets, but he’s already making his presence felt, not with a ball in hand, but with a microphone in front of him. On the latest episode of Mind the Game, Durant joined LeBron James and Steve Nash to talk hoops, per Houston chronicle. Not trades. Not […]

NBA Draft Day trades are quite common as teams are trying to upgrade their respective rosters. However, what isn’t common is when a team regretfully trades away a blue-chip prospect who would eventually transform into an NBA MVP. While one can’t fault a team for failing to foresee the future, the consequences are ultimately painful. […]

LeBron James has already conquered more than most athletes could dream of. Yet in his 22nd NBA season, the Lakers star continues to search for new ways to grow. The secret? He’s still a student of the game. And his co-host on Mind the Game, Steve Nash, just happens to be one of the best […]

The question over who the greatest NBA players of all time are is hotly debated. Oftentimes, greatness is predicated squarely on championships won, but not to LeBron James. Even though he’s won four titles, success is much more than that to him. On the latest episode of the Mind the Game podcast with Steve Nash, […]

LeBron James pushed back against continued criticism of the Los Angeles Lakers’ 2020 NBA championship, calling the Orlando bubble title the “purest” form of basketball during the latest episode of Mind the Game podcast with co-host and NBA legend Steve Nash. James, who recently completed his 22nd NBA season at age 40, addressed longstanding debates […]

As Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander prepares for the NBA Finals against the Indiana Pacers, he will be representing his home country of Canada. While the Thunder guard isn’t looking past the Pacers, he did acknowledge how satisfying it will be to represent Canada with others on either side. Besides Gilgeous-Alexander, there is Indiana […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic has long been one of the NBA’s best players. Known for controlling the game despite lacking elite speed, Doncic made a surprising remark about his quickness during an appearance on the Mind the Game podcast with Steve Nash and LeBron James. “[The Thunder] speed people up. They can’t speed […]

Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic recently made an appearance on the Mind the Game podcast. The complete episode will go live on Sunday, but Mind the Game released a segment from the podcast on Saturday, via X, formerly Twitter. In the video, Doncic discussed his passion for the game of basketball with NBA Hall […]

As the Los Angeles Lakers prepare for a pivotal offseason, one of the most intriguing developments is happening away from the hardwood. Luka Doncic is set to appear alongside LeBron James and Steve Nash on the Mind the Game podcast—a move that could signal a deeper commitment to growth and accountability. The Mind the Game […]

Dirk Nowitzki is arguably the best player in Dallas Mavericks history, leading the team to its sole NBA championship in 2011. He made a name for himself with a signature move; his fadeaway jump shot. Nowitzki has taken a step back from basketball in Dallas since retiring, but he took the time to break down […]

The iconic Phoenix Suns star duo of Amar’e Stoudemire and Steve Nash almost didn’t come to fruition, as Kobe Bryant was a big option for the latter. Stoudemire appeared on an episode of the 7PM in Brooklyn podcast with former star teammate Carmelo Anthony being the host. He played five seasons with Anthony during their […]

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s MVP award is a defining achievement for Oklahoma City Thunder, as he becomes only the third player in Thunder history to secure the league’s highest individual accolade. Yet the impact resonates even more across Canada. By earning this honor, Gilgeous-Alexander follows the trail blazed by Steve Nash, becoming just the second Canadian to […]

While basketball is a popular sport in the United States, the sport, including the NBA, actually has Canadian roots. It was invented by no other than Canadian James Naismith in 1891 just after he immigrated to Springfield, Mass. While the NBA is dominated by Americans, the rest of the world is finally starting to catch […]

The Boston Celtics have recently come off a tough end to their season after falling to the New York Knicks in the second round of the playoffs. Before the series started, the Celtics were heavy favorites to advance on multiple sportsbooks. That did not happen. The Celtics blew two 20-point leads in the first two […]

Even at 40 years old, LeBron James is still one of the best players in the NBA and remains one of the leading voices for this generation of players. As a result, much of the weight falls on the Los Angeles Lakers superstar to set the standard for how the game should be played. Players […]

LeBron James isn’t letting the media control the narrative after the Los Angeles Lakers’ disappointing first-round exit from the NBA playoffs. The 22-year old veteran joined Steve Nash on their Mind The Game podcast, opening up about the scrutiny that followed the Lakers’ 4-1 series loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves– and why it misses the […]

Steve Nash’s newest chapter begins not on the hardwood but in the broadcast booth. The two-time NBA MVP and former Brooklyn Nets head coach will join Amazon’s Prime Video coverage of the NBA next season as both a studio analyst and live game commentator. And according to Nash, LeBron James deserves a bit of credit […]

A Los Angeles Lakers elimination from the first round, at the hands of the Minnesota Timberwolves, had Steve Nash and LeBron James thinking. However, Nash was straightforward about how Los Angeles was outmatched by Minnesota. “You got to push buttons, you got to try things,” Nash said. “The coaches have a feeling of what’s going […]

Amazon Prime’s NBA coverage will be loaded with Hall of Fame experience and championship rings next season. The streaming giant officially announced that 2006 Finals MVP Dwyane Wade, two-time regular season MVP Steve Nash, WNBA legend Candace Parker and Miami Heat staple Udonis Haslem will come aboard as analysts, beginning in the 2025-26 campaign. Although […]

Recently, it was reported by NBA insider Marc Stein that Steve Nash would be joining Amazon’s coverage of the NBA beginning in the 2025-26 season. The role reunites him with former Dallas Mavericks teammate Dirk Nowitzki, who also will be with the streaming giant beginning next year. On Tuesday, after the news was reported, Nowitzki […]

Recently, LeBron James’ “Mind The Game” podcast reintroduced itself to the world, with Steve Nash stepping in for former co-host JJ Redick, who now coaches James’ Los Angeles Lakers. Fans had been quite happy with what they’d seen (and heard) from James and Nash over the first few episodes, but a new development has put […]

Winning a championship in the NBA is one of the most difficult things to do for any NBA player or even a star. In fact, even some of the greatest basketball Hall of Famers never won a championship throughout their decorated careers. The road to a championship is so tough that making the NBA Finals […]

Nikola Jokic is undoubtedly one of the most talented players in NBA history, but when comparing across eras, his historical ranking can become unclear. Former MVP Steve Nash, though, thinks he might not be too far away from landing on the league’s all-time Mount Rushmore. Nash, who won back-to-back MVP awards in 2005 and 2006, […]

As the Oklahoma City Thunder prepare for Game 3 against the Memphis Grizzlies with a 2-0 series advantage, there’s no doubt the team is led by star guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. There has been an ongoing narrative of the Thunder not receiving the recognition of the league as a marketable team, but one that advocates for […]

Steve Nash didn’t expect to break the internet with one podcast quote, but that’s exactly what happened when he joined LeBron James on Mind Game Pod. The two-time MVP opened up about his teenage years and the overwhelming influence of Black culture on his basketball journey — and his words stirred emotions across the internet, […]

After firing Mike Budenholzer as head coach the Phoenix Suns will conduct a thorough process to find his replacement. Budenholzer, who is 55 years of age, is the third coach the organization has let go in the past three seasons. So, finding longevity could be a priority for the franchise moving forward. With the Suns […]

With all eyes on LeBron James and Luka Doncic, it appears star guard Austin Reaves has fallen to the way side in terms of opposing teams giving him attention. For that reason, James recently explained how Reaves is essentially a game-changer for the Los Angeles Lakers with the playoffs right around the corner. In the […]

LeBron James may have been aiming to generate buzz for Season 2 of his Mind The Game podcast, but the rollout has sparked more backlash than excitement. The controversy took off after it was revealed that two-time MVP Steve Nash would step in as co-host, replacing JJ Redick. Kendrick Perkins, never one to hold back, […]

Kevin Durant is one of the best players in NBA history. He is a two-time NBA champion, Finals MVP, and onetime NBA MVP. Although he is one of the most polarizing players today, no one can deny his talent has a scorer. Throughout the years, Durant has played for several coaches in the NBA. Unfortunately, […]

The legend of Trae Young continued to grow Thursday for the Atlanta Hawks. The veteran sharpshooter has now crossed Steve Nash territory following his big night against the Indiana Pacers. Young produced a brand-new 20-point, 15+ assist evening at State Farm Arena. The Hawks star is now tied with the NBA legend for 10th most […]

On Monday evening, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander continued his historic season with a 51-point explosion in the Oklahoma City Thunder’s home win over the Houston Rockets. It was the fourth straight win for an Oklahoma City squad that is currently running away with the Western Conference, up 10.5 games on the second place Los Angeles Lakers as […]

On Monday evening, the Dallas Mavericks’ season unofficially came to an end when Kyrie Irving went down with an ACL tear. The injury was the latest in a series of unfortunate events for the Mavericks that began when Nico Harrison thought it would be a good idea to trade Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles […]

On Tuesday evening, the Los Angeles Lakers continued their winning ways with a home victory over the New Orleans Pelicans in blowout fashion. The Lakers controlled this game from the jump, with both Luka Doncic and LeBron James crossing the 30-point plateau en route to the victory. Los Angeles has been on a roll since […]

The NBA continues to evolve as time passes. This proves that different eras demand different sets of skills to thrive in the NBA. Unfortunately, this also means that some skills of the past may become obsolete in today’s game and vice versa. Here is a look at 10 NBA players who played in the wrong […]