Point Game with Isaiah Thomas and C.J. Toledano
Point Game with Isaiah Thomas and C.J. Toledano is an insider’s look at the NBA and the culture surrounding the league. Each week the 2-time All-Star will give his unique perspective on the hottest topics in the league as well as tell the most incredible stories from his own experiences. Hosted by comedian, NBA Twitter personality and the founder of Follow Through Studio, C.J. Toledano, Point Game will also feature current and former NBA legends as well as A-list comedians who will bring their own views and takes to the mix.
Episodes
We’re in the thick of March Madness and the home stretch of the NBA season so C.J. and I.T. have plenty to discuss on today's episode!
The Madness:
- AJ Dybantsa’s insane performance in the first round
- Darius Acuff Jr. showing out big for Arkansas
- Darryn Peterson giving his all in Kansas' loss to St. John's
- A viral moment on the Maryland Women’s team
The NBA:
- Cade Cunningham out for 4-6 weeks + po...
Brackets lock in today, so you know we had to dive into March Madness.
Isaiah gives C.J. a firsthand look at what it was like to hit a buzzer-beater to win the Pac-10 Tournament, and walks us through his unforgettable NCAA tournament runs year b...
When we taped our live episode during NBA All-Star Weekend, we received an incredible number of listener questions — more than we could fit into the show. So this week, we’re circling back to make sure the rest of them get answered.
Isaiah Thomas reflects on the kind of legacy that truly matters to him, shares s...
Tensions are rising in the home stretch of the season, with all kinds of commotion popping up across the league. After Lu Dort clearly tripped Jokić this week, a full-on scuffle materialized in seconds. IT weighs in on the incident and how Lu Dort is emblematic of a certain kind of defensive player who makes questionable decisions in the heat of battle. In another heated moment, a fight nearly broke out after Tyler Herro taunted KD...
On this week’s episode we’re jumping into some college hoops talk as controversy has bubbled up around Darryn Peterson. Why is he going off in games and then benching himself when there’s still time on the clock? Will this kind of load management become more common in college sports as players gain more power? We also can’t help but compare Darryn and other top prospect AJ Dybantsa to past NBA greats like Tr...
This week's episode of Point Game is a special one! We're coming to you live from All-Star Weekend in Los Angeles with a live, energetic crowd. In the spirit of this year's All-Star Game we focused on all things LA: IT breaks down what it was like growing up as a Lakers fan in Seattle, playing for the Celtics as a Lakers fan, and then some quick memories from his two short stints played here in LA for his childhood favorite team al...
Jamal Crawford joins Point Game this week to share stories from his decades-long friendship with Isaiah Thomas — from early battles and shared respect to the moments that built a lifelong bond. Few players have seen as much basketball as Jamal, and he brings that perspective to a conversation that blends hoops history with real-life growth.
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This week on the show we break down major NBA trade deadline news, including the James Harden trade to the Cleveland Cavaliers, Jaren Jackson Jr. to the Utah Jazz, and a three-team trade involving the Bulls, Timberwolves, and Pistons. We also react to the 2026 NBA All-Star Reserves, featuring first-time All-Stars Jamal Murray and Jalen Duren. Plus, IT defends Jason Kidd’s coaching decisions and gives props to Murray and Duren...
This week on Point Game, Isaiah Thomas & C.J. Toledano tap into the latest updates on the Ja Morant, Anthony Davis, and Giannis Antetokounmpo trade rumors and how their injuries factor into the equation. IT takes a moment to talk about the true difficulties of getting traded, especially mid-season. Then we take a trip down memory lane in the wake of Derrick Rose's jersey retirement in Chicago this past weekend: from battli...
This week on Point Game, Isaiah Thomas & C.J. Toledano react to the 2026 All-Star starter announcements, especially the young stars Cade Cunningham and Tyrese Maxey, explore some possible new directions for the league's European expansion initiative, and dive into trade rumors swirling around Anthony Davis, Jaren Jackson Jr., Austin Reaves, Karl-Anthony Towns, and Ja Morant.
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This week on Point Game, Isaiah Thomas & C.J. Toledano recap Isaiah’s multi-sport retreat with Julio Rodriguez in the Dominican Republic, break down Trae Young’s trade to the Washington Wizards, the market for Ja Morant & Anthony Davis, Dennis Schroder’s three-game suspension for quietly confronting Luka Doncic, NBA referee Bill Kennedy’s recent injury and much more!
In this special episode, Isaiah Thomas joins C.J. Toledano to answer questions from you, the fans; covering the following topics: his welcome to the NBA moment against Kobe Bryant, important tactics for playing in the league as a smaller player, his toughest cover in the league, pre-and-post game meals, his favorite student-athlete memories from the University of Washington, his most notable All-Star Game memories and more!
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In a special episode we recap the best stories from Isaiah Thomas & C.J. Toledano so far, including: the origin of Isaiah's "Pizza Guy" nickname, being Jaylen Brown's vet in Boston, his sudden trade to the Cleveland Cavaliers, Evan Turner's funniest moments with David Lee, how to avoid getting dunked on, NBA handshakes and so much more!
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This week, Isaiah & C.J. discuss: Isaiah’s trip back to Boston to be honored for his career-high 52 point game at the Garden, the tradition of Christmas Day games in the NBA, Isaiah’s own chapter in the Celtics-Knicks rivalry, and winning predictions for each holiday matchup on Thursday. Also, they illuminate the 2026 Basketball Hall of Fame nominees, including Jamal Crawford, Blake Griffin, Joe Johnson & Brando...
This week, C.J. & Isaiah discuss: Victor Wembanyama’s return for a playoff-like NBA Cup semifinal between the Spurs & Thunder, how well Jalen Brunson represents smaller guards in the league, Giannis to-the-Knicks trade rumors, whether Philip Rivers has an NBA equivalent, Jonathan Kuminga’s role on the Warriors and their all-time favorite Christmas movies.
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Isaiah Thomas & C.J. Toledano discuss Isaiah’s Sun Valley Film Festival experience for his documentary short, Go Forward; his proud dad moment after his son’s high school debut; how realistic a Giannis Bucks trade really is; NBA Cup predictions for the week and acknowledge the legend of Red Panda.
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Isaiah and C.J. discuss Thanksgiving basketball in the Bahamas, whether the Oklahoma City Thunder can win 73 games this season, if the Mike Brown-led Knicks can finally get over the hump, Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves and the evolution of Lakers leadership, how the Wizards can make an organizational u-turn, the Clippers recent history of mishandling veteran players, how NBA players create their handshakes & Isaiah’s upcoming...
Isaiah Thomas & C.J. Toledano react to Chris Paul's retirement announcement & Klay Thompson's postgame verbal jousting with Ja Morant. Then, Evan Turner, joins for a conversation from Boston to recap his time as Isaiah's teammate with the Celtics, coming up as AAU players and some of the similarities and differences between Chicago & Seattle hoops. Tap in!
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In this week’s episode, Isaiah Thomas and C.J. Toledano check in from Boston as Isaiah receives a legacy award from The Sports Museum. They discuss: Isaiah's fondest memories from his time in Boston, Nico Harrison’s Dallas dismissal, Steph Curry parting ways with Under Armour, how NBA players land “player exclusive” shoes & the universal struggles of the SNKRS app.
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Isaiah Thomas and C.J. Toledano unpack the passing of Lenny Wilkens and his stature within the greater Seattle area, the state of Isaiah's NBA comeback pursuit, Cade Cunningham propelling the surging Detroit Pistons, Myles Turner's rocky relationship with Indiana Pacers fans, and an eye-popping Deandre Hunter's ankle breaker on Josh Giddey that we won't soon forget.
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