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48 Minutes
Author: Bleav, Michael Freer, Ross Geiger, Bruce Bernstein
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“48 Minutes” is a comprehensive podcast featuring discussion and analysis of the biggest NBA stories. Former NBA assistant coach Ross Geiger leads a trio of hoop junkies who offer insight, analysis, and perspective about the game and the culture surrounding it. Ross is joined by Emmy Award winning producer Bruce Bernstein, who spent more than 30 years covering the league at ESPN and research expert Michael Freer, whose information is used by many NBA announcers in their game coverage. Listeners to “48 Minutes” will arm themselves with the kind of hoop knowledge that will help them make intelligent wagers while becoming “Watercooler Legends.”
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0:00 Intro
0:47 The NBA All-Star Game Starters were announced
1:04 The Eastern Conference All-Star Starters
3:14 The Western Conference All-Star Starters
6:08 Stock Up or Stock Down
6:18 LA Clippers
12:22 Golden State Warriors
16:54 Cleveland Cavaliers
21:54 Boston Celtics
26:33 New York Knicks
32:54 Atlanta Hawks
35:45 Orlando Magic
39:00 LA Lakers
42:44 Quick notes from MLK Day NBA action around the NBA
44:36 World B on the Detroit Pistons
46:39 Ross on Giannis being the leading fan vote getter again this year Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
One team that needs to make a trade prior to the NBA trade deadline
Bruce on the Miami Heat
World B on the Boston Celtics
Ross on the Milwaukee Bucks Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
0:00 Intro
1:01 Timberwolves visit the Rockets in Houston on Friday
5:35 Hornets face the Warriors out in the Bay on Saturday
10:04 The Raptors are in LA to face the Lakers on Sunday
14:35 One team that needs to make a trade prior to the NBA trade deadline
14:55 Bruce on the Miami Heat
15:51 World B on the Boston Celtics
19:05 Ross on the Milwaukee Bucks Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
0:00 Intro
2:32 Trae Young traded to the Wizards
7:47 The Memphis Grizzlies are listening to offers on Ja Morant
15:29 Would you rather trade for Trae Young or Ja Morant?
18:54 Pelicans don’t intend to trade Zion Williamson by the trade deadline
24:23 Spurs face the Thunder yet again on Tuesday night, can OKC finally pull out a win?
31:24 World B provides a unique update on the Bulls/Magic schedule coming up
33:04 Pulse Check: Should we be taking the LA Clippers seriously?
38:24 Final Thoughts!
39:11 Bruce on the Houston Rockets unbalanced schedule so far
41:05 World B on the Utah Jazz
43:51 Ross on Peyton Watson Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
0:00 ... World B on Tyrese Maxey
1:41 ... Bruce on Neemias Queta
2:51 ... World B on Ryan Rollins
3:53 ... Bruce on Keyonte George
4:51 ... World B on Jalen Duren
5:53 ... Bruce on Chet Holmgren
7:07 ... World B on LaMelo Ball
8:36 ... Bruce on James Nnaji
9:50 ... Ross wraps it up and says goodbye Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
0:00 ... Ross hello and welcome .... introduces the panel and dedicated show #214 to Joakim Noah, the NBA's Defensive Player of the Year in 2014.
1:00 ... Giannis and the Bucks visit the Lakers on Friday night ...
5:19 ... Wemby and the Spurs face the red hot Boston Celtics on Saturday in Boston.
9:13 ... The Knicks are on the road in Portland for a Sunday game against the Blazers
12:37 ... Classic Card Challenge ... Bruce and World B share spontaneous thoughts of active players chosen at random by Ross.
22:25 ... Ross wraps it up and says goodbye Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
0:00 ... Open and Ross introduces the panel and dedicates show #213 to LeBron James whose 2013 season was historic.
1:17 ... Breaking news ... Trae Young wants to be traded and the fellas discuss his value in the trade market.
4:03 ... The Orlando Magic
9:19 ... The Denver Nuggets
15:03 ... The Boston Celtics
23:32 ... The Phoenix Suns
29:18 ... Will the "65 Game Rule" cause legitimate NBA candidates Nikola Jokic, Giannis Antetokounmpo, and Victor Wembanyama to be eliminated from contention?
33:57 ... "Final Thoughts:" Bruce on Draymond Green
35:56 ...World B on Jaylen Brown
38:56 ... Ross on Guerschon Yabusele
41:13 ... Ross wraps it up and says goodbye
TRT 41:28
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0:00 Intro
0:49 The 48 Minutes Weekend Preview
0:52 Atlanta Hawks @ New York Knicks
4:09 Boston Celtics @ Los Angeles Clippers
7:22 Detroit Pistons @ Cleveland Cavaliers Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
0:00 Intro
1:35 A Review of the NBA Christmas Day games
1:55 The Knicks come from behind home win against the Cavaliers
7:41 Spurs continue to dominate the Thunder
12:18 Cooper Flag showed up & showed out on the national stage
14:57 The Rockets cruised to victory against the Lakers
20:23 The Joker’s insane game to cap off the NBA games on Christmas Day
22:47 Giannis Antetokounmpo returns to the Bucks lineup
27:06 The Hawks continue their skid with Trae Young back in the lineup
31:37 The Nets suddenly are red hot
37:17 Final Thoughts on the NCAA approving a former NBA draft pick to join Baylor Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Our Favorite Secret Superpowers in the NBA today
Payton Pritchard causing chaos with his dribbling
Kevin Love & his leadership with the Utah Jazz
Mikal Bridges being the Ironman of the NBA Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
0:00 Intro
0:57 The 48 Minutes Weekend Preview
1:02 Detroit Pistons @ Utah Jazz on Friday night
4:56 Denver Nuggets @ Orlando Magic on Saturday night
7:11 Philadelphia 76ers @ Oklahoma City Thunder on Sunday
10:17 Our Favorite Secret Superpowers in the NBA today
10:33 Payton Pritchard causing chaos with his dribbling
11:41 Kevin Love & his leadership with the Utah Jazz
13:28 Mikal Bridges being the Ironman of the NBA Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
0:00 Intro
0:54 The New York Knicks win the 2025 NBA Cup
7:18 NBA Christmas Day Game Previews!
7:26 Cleveland Cavaliers @ New York Knicks
10:18 San Antonio Spurs @ Oklahoma City Thunder
14:17 Dallas Mavericks @ Golden State Warriors
17:09 Houston Rockets @ Los Angeles Lakers
20:44 Minnesota Timberwolves @ Denver Nuggets
24:12 The Fantastic 2025 NBA Draft Class
24:34 Cooper Flagg
27:34 Kon Knueppel
30:40 VJ Edgecombe
35:14 Dylan Harper
39:03 Derik Queen Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
0:00 ... The crew plays a game of "Traded or Not Traded" Anfernee Simons of Boston gets us started.
1:56 ... Zach Lavine ... will his contract make him hard to trade?
3:23 ... Jonathan Kuminga seems to be regressing, but he still has the skils.
5:23 ... Lauri Markkanen ... will "Trader Danny" move his best player for future assets?
7:45 ... Is there any chance Giannis Antetokounpo leaves Milwaukee?
9:55 ... Ross wraps it up sand says goodbye. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
0:00 .... Ross hello and welcome. Show #208 is dedicated to Byron Scott, who was NBA Coach of the Year in 2008.
0:47 ... Friday the Heat play the Celtics in Boston .... who will win?
4:49 ... Saturday's game is Rockets at Nuggets with a great matchup at center with Nikola Jokic and Alperen Sengun.
9:58 ... The Heat visit the Knicks in NY on Sunday ... New York has been unbeatable at home and the Heat have struggled as of late.
13:21 ... The guys pick 5 players and discuss whether they will be traded or not traded. Anfernee Simons, Zach Lavine, Jonathan Kuminga, Lauri Markkanen, and Giannis Antetokounmpo.
23:16 ... Ross wraps it up and says goodbye
TRT 23:30
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0:00 ... Show open ... Ross welcome and introduces panel ... episode #207 is dedicated to Brandon Roy, who was rookie of the year in 2007.
0:49 ... Recap of NBA Cup semifinal game #1 between the Knicks and Magic.
11:15 ... Recap of the Spurs/Thunder semifinal game ... Victor Wembanyama made his presence felt. It sure looks like the Spurs and Thunder could develop into a great rivalry.
20:10 ... Will the NBA Cup semifinal matchups also be the conference finals matchups?
23:33 ... Will the great games from the NBA Cup lift the interest level in the NBA?
27:14 ... NBA Cup Finals Preview: Spurs vs Knicks on Tuesday ... how can the Knicks contain Wemby?
32:23 ... What would an NBA Cup title mean to these two teams? Would the veteran Knicks or upstart Spurs benefit more?
TRT 36:54
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Who Would You Rather Have?
Anthony Edwards or Tyrese Maxey
Jalen Brunson or Jaylen Brown
SGA or Luka Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
0:00 Intro
0:57 The 48 Minutes Weekend Preview
0:58 Minnesota Timberwolves/Golden State Warriors on Friday Night
4:48 Philadelphia 76ers/Atlanta Hawks on Sunday
8:31 Who Would You Rather Have?
8:51 Anthony Edwards or Tyrese Maxey
10:24 Jalen Brunson or Jaylen Brown
12:27 SGA or Luka Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
0:00 Intro
0:57 The Chicago Bulls are struggling after a red hot start
7:37 The Miami Heat are cooling off with a tough stretch ahead
13:18 The Toronto Raptors have hit their first real bump in the season
18:45 The Boston Celtics find themselves atop the Eastern Conference
25:14 Are the Minnesota Timberwolves finding their stride or not?
28:58 Chris Paul waived by the Los Angeles Clippers
33:37 LeBron James historic scoring streak is over! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
0:00 .... Holiday Season is upon us and our 48 Minutes crew shares some fun facts about our favorite Holidays: Jrue, Aaron, and Justin.
TRT 5:10 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
0:00 .... Show open .... Ross introduces the panel and jumps into the weekend preview.
0:47 ... Friday night it's the Lakers visiting the Celtics in Boston. It's the second half of a "back to back" for the Lakers who play in Toronto on Thursday so fatigue may be a factor for LA.
4:52 ... On Saturday, the Warriors visit the Cavaliers and it features the NBA's two most prolific three point shooters in Steph Curry and Donovan Mitchell. Both teams could really use a win.
8:19 ... Sunday features the third and final regular season matchup between the Magic and the Knicks. Orlando took the first two, so the Knicks need to show they can beat this team or else it may haunt them the rest of the season.
12:12 ... It's "Holiday Season" and while Christmas and New Year's Day are on everyone's minds, the 48 Minutes crew thinks Holiday season revolves around the NBA's Holiday Brothers: Jrue, Aaron, and Justin. We share some fun facts about the first family of the NBA.
17:22 ... Ross wraps things up and says goodbye ...
TRT 17:41
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