NBA Expansion Coming Soon? What Cities Should Be Top Candidates For A New NBA Team? #nba #basketball
but what i wanted to discuss obviously congratulations to the new ownership but the narrative that that that you know the ratings are down and and and the nba needs to fix this this and that at the end of the day the business of the nba is still booming and i don’t want people and we were someone to talk about the ratings and all that kind of stuff but it’s big as it’s ever been on on on social media obviously out of every sports team ever sold it you know this this team just went for the most so i think this opens a lot of doors and room for expansion now you know the nba’s been talking about adding a couple more teams you know they just signed that huge $76 billion tv deal uh biggest obviously in sports what does it say about the strength of the
NBA Expansion Coming Soon? What Cities Should Be Top Candidates For A New NBA Team? #nba #basketball
On March 25, 2025, NBA legend Vernon “Mad Max” Maxwell made a highly anticipated return to the All The Smoke podcast, hosted by Matt Barnes, Stephen Jackson, and Rachel Nichols. Known for his raw, unfiltered personality and fearless approach to storytelling, Maxwell delivered yet another entertaining and insightful episode. He kicked things off with a vivid recollection of a young Kobe Bryant crashing a Philadelphia 76ers practice while still in high school, holding his own against seasoned NBA players—a testament to Kobe’s early greatness. Maxwell also addressed a notorious trash-talking incident involving Magic Johnson, offering his side of the story and shedding light on the intensity of on-court rivalries during his era.
The episode didn’t just look backward. The hosts and Maxwell reflected on the internet’s enthusiastic reaction to his previous appearance, with notable praise from celebrities like Jamie Foxx and a wave of viral fan commentary that solidified his cult status among podcast listeners. They also tackled current basketball topics, including playoff predictions for teams like the Houston Rockets and OKC Thunder, and discussed the Boston Celtics’ blockbuster $6.1 billion sale. Maxwell even chimed in on Brandon Jennings’ public challenge to the 2009 NBA Draft class, adding his veteran perspective to the mix.
A particularly heated discussion centered around the NCAA transfer portal, where Maxwell and the hosts debated the portal’s long-term impact on college basketball and the need for reform. Throughout the episode, Maxwell’s charisma and candidness reminded audiences why he’s become a recurring voice on the show. His blend of humor, honesty, and deep basketball knowledge has cemented his place as an unofficial member of the All The Smoke family, offering fans a raw look at the game—past and present—from someone who’s truly lived it.
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The say ratings are down more and more people are getting rid of cable
Seattle 1st of course, but c'mon, Baltimore NEEDS, its team back, we support our teams( the O's sucked for decades!still we ride. Better now). We wesr the jjerseys not matter what awful colors they are. Its TIME!!
GIMME BACK MY BULLETS.
(Someone will catch the reference lol)