The Right Time with Bomani Jones

Bomani Jones is joined by Tom Haberstroh to break down the chaos surrounding Giannis Antetokounmpo, Doc Rivers, and the Milwaukee Bucks. They dig into whether Giannis really wants out, why the Bucks’ situation feels so broken, and what a trade could mean for the rest of the league. Then they shift to the Western Conference, the rise of Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs, and whether the NBA is heading back toward an era defined by rivalries instead of parity.  They close by breaking down UNC hiring Mike Malone and whether it is the start of a paradigm shift in college basketball.
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Bomani Jones is joined by ESPN’s Michael Collins to look back at the Tiger Slam and explain why Tiger Woods’ 2000-2001 run felt different from anything golf had ever seen.

They break down Tiger’s historic 15-shot win at Pebble Beach, his domination at St. Andrews, the pressure of the 2001 Masters, and why that stretch made the GOAT case for Tiger in a way stats alone can’t capture.
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Bomani Jones reacts to Geno Auriemma losing it at Dawn Staley after UConn’s loss and explains why the moment landed so badly. He also breaks down LeBron James’ comments about Memphis, including why his suggestion that the Grizzlies move to Nashville became a much bigger issue than just a throwaway opinion. He also hits on UNC's search for a basketball coach, Dan Hurley's push for a dynasty, and Kirk Cousins getting even MORE guaranteed money.
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Jalen Hurts just got put on notice by his own team – so what happens next? Bomani Jones and FS1’s Danny Parkins break down the explosive ESPN report on Hurts’ rigidity, his Jordan/Kobe self-image, and what it says about his leadership, coaching changes, and the Eagles’ future. Then they flip to the NBA: Victor Wembanyama’s terrifying rise, why Shai Gilgeous-Alexander might still be MVP, how the Thunder and Spurs could own the West for the next decade, and whether the Celtics are simply inevitable in the East.  Finally,  they discuss the Lakers and the Rockets and why neither has a chance for an NBA title.
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UConn might quietly be the real dynasty of 21st-century college basketball. Bomani Jones is joined by Pat Forde (SI.com) to break down a loaded Final Four, explain how UConn’s six titles in 27 years put the Huskies in their own tier, and explore how Dan Hurley became the sport’s new “fun jerk” on the sideline.They also get into why this Final Four (Arizona, Michigan, UConn, Illinois) is so strong top to bottom.  Later, they discuss the North Carolina job, Hubert Davis’ exit, and why Billy Donovan & Tommy Lloyd sit at the center of the rumor mill.  Finally, they dig into the Will Wade/LSU saga, why “shame has left the building” in Baton Rouge, and how LSU has done shockingly little with an all-time lineup of NBA-level talent, and defend Jon Scheyer's brief tenure, and why the panic is still premature
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