NBA Pulse with Sarah Kustok

On this episode of NBA DNA, Hannah dives into the first dynasty of the new millennium, the Shaq/Kobe Los Angeles Lakers of the early 2000s. Lakers owner and President Jeanie Buss, and seven-time NBA champion Robert Horry join the show to discuss the team’s iconic three-peat, the secret behind Phil Jackson’s success, and what Shaq and Kobe’s teammates wish you knew about their relationship.

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Vince gives his take on the Celtics championship run and if he thinks they can repeat next season. Vince goes deep on Free Agency and where he thinks the top guys like Paul George, OG Anunoby and DeMar DeRozan could possibly fit. Vince also tells the incredible behind the scenes story of his Draft Night Trade with Antawn Jamison, and gets into what he thinks the best situation would be for Bronny James in the Draft and NBA.

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In this week’s episode of NBA DNA, we dig into the history of women’s pro hoops: from the early days in colleges and church basements to the ill-fated leagues of the 1980s, and finally, the creation of the 1996 Women’s Dream Team. Hannah shares the lesser-known story of the barnstorming tour that led to today's WNBA and sits down with some of the women who made it possible: Rebecca Lobo and former WNBA president Val Ackerman.

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Vince is joined by his close friend, UConn women's basketball legend, 7-time WNBA All-Star and current UGA Assistant Coach Nykesha Sales. They discuss her incredible UConn days, the impact of NIL money on college sports and Caitlin Clark's rookie season in the WNBA. Then Vince and Nykesha talk about the NBA Finals, who is the Celtics best player, who will win the Finals MVP. Plus they get into Dan Hurley, JJ Redick and the Lakers c...

Sarah is joined by NBA senior writer Steve Aschburner to discuss the Finals, including who is the current front-runner for MVP, the latest on Kristaps Porzingis's health, what adjustments do the Mavs need to make for Game 3, and can Kyrie Irving bounce back. Plus they discuss the Lakers coaching situation after being turned down by Dan Hurley.

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With Michael Jordan retired from the NBA, attention shifts to the other greats: Olajuwon, Ewing, Stockton, Malone, and Barkley — all hungry for a championship. Former Rockets coach Rudy T and seven-time NBA Champion Robert Horry sit down with Hannah to talk about the team’s back-to-back wins, the strangest Game Five ever played, and the surprising origins of The Heart of a Champion.

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Vince reacts to the Mavericks and Celtics winning and gives his NBA Finals preview with matchup breakdowns, Jason Kidd inside perspective and the emotions of Kyrie returning to Boston for the Finals. Vince compares Kyrie's situation to his return to Toronto for the First Round of the 2007 playoffs. Plus he talks about the latest with the Clippers giving Ty Lue an extension and the Lakers looking likely to hire JJ Redick. 

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Sarah and NBA senior writer Shaun Powell preview the elimination Game 5 between the Mavericks and the Timberwolves tonight in Minnesota. Can Anthony Edwards and Karl Anthony-Towns extend the series, or will Luka and Kyrie close it out... Plus, Celtics gearing up for the Finals and will JJ Redick be the Lakers next Head Coach?

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Vince invites two of his closest friends and members of his basketball "Group Chat" Joe Giddens and AYO to join the podcast. Joe played in high school with Vince, and they remember some of their greatest HS moments. AYO is a massive music producer and he tells Vince about the stress of trying to break through in the business. They get into the playoffs, discuss who is the face of the NBA, which player they would build a franchise a...

In this week’s episode of NBA DNA, we look at the greatest team assembled: The 1992 Men’s Olympic Basketball Team — aka, The Dream Team. Hannah is joined by Hall-of-Famer Charles Barkley and Dream Team Coach PJ Carlesimo who reminisce about their unforgettable summer, complete with iconic practices, international rivalries, and late nights at the poker table. Plus, Hannah delves into her move to NBC in the early '90s just as the Dr...