Mind the Game

Welcome to another episode of Mind the Game with LeBron James and Steve Nash. Today we're scouting the OG's of our current league including Kevin Durant (Houston Rockets), Stephen Curry (Golden State Warriors), Kyrie Irving (Dallas Mavericks) and the other aging superstars who are still getting it done. But first we discuss the injuries to Jalen Williams, Cason Wallace (Oklahoma City Thunder) and try to determine what is causing all the injuries plaguing the NBA this season. We also take some time to toast the great Russell Westbrook on an amazing career. And finally, we have a very special...

The 2026-27 NBA season is right around the corner, so LeBron James and Steve Nash sit down to preview some of the biggest storylines heading into the new season.

They start with the New York Knicks and break down what Jalen Brunson and company need to do to return to the NBA Finals. They then discuss Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and how injuries affected the Oklahoma City Thunder’s performance in the Western Conference Finals against the San Antonio Spurs. The guys also debate whether Victor Wembanyama can win this year’s MVP award, how the Indi...

We're back with a brand-new season of Mind the Game with Steve Nash and LeBron James! In this episode, LeBron tells opens up about his decision to leave the Los Angeles Lakers for the Philadelphia 76ers. But first, the fellas pay tribute to the late great Don Nelson. Then LeBron goes through the step-by-step process of deciding to come back for Year 24. Of course, we get into the question everyone is wondering... 'Why Philly?!' 

The fellas discuss how they see LeBron playing with Jaylen Brown, Tyrese Maxey, Joel Embiid and the rest of t...

Welcome to the season finale of Mind the Game LIVE in New York at Fanatics Fest with LeBron James and special guest co-host Tyrese Haliburton of the Indiana Pacers. Presented by Anthropic, the team behind Claude. Get started at claude.ai/mindthegame

 In this episode, LeBron talks about the question everyone wants to know, his free agency decision. Will it be Miami, Cleveland, Philadelphia… the Yankees?! Time will tell. The guys also dig into Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks improbable championship run. They also talk free agency including Giannis to The Heat, Jayle...

The NBA Draft has arrived and Mind the Game with LeBron James and Steve Nash is ready to guide you through the 2026 Draft class which includes amazing talent such as AJ Dybantsa, Darryn Peterson, and Cameron Boozer. The guys also share their own personal draft night stories (including those unbelievable suits). Then LeBron and Steve transition to a discussion about what we learned from the 2025-26 NBA Season. And finally Mahershala Ali joins the show for an amazing reunion with his old St. Mary's vs. Santa Clara rival, Steve Nash. You don't want to miss that conversation.

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The NBA Finals are in full swing and LeBron James and Steve Nash are breaking it all down on this special episode of Mind the Game. First, Steve talks through his first full year of doing the Amazon Prime broadcast. Then the guys pay their respects to the recent string of losses to the NBA community with the passing of Rick Adelman, Jason Collins and Brandon Clarke.

Finally we dive into the 2026 NBA Finals between Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks and Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs. The guys get into...

Welcome to another episode of Mind the Game. The Finals are rolling on and we will be back soon to cover all things Spurs vs. Knicks, but first LeBron James and Steve Nash wanted to take some time to answer some fan questions about self doubt, holding teammates accountable and much more. They also talking Cooper Flagg, give flowers to the great Chris Paul and the unbelievable career he’s had and finally, LeBron breaks down a classic play from his days with the Cleveland Cavaliers.

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The Conference Finals are heating up and we have some fantastic series to cover here on Mind the Game with LeBron James and Steve Nash. But first we dissect this amazing season LeBron had and how it came to a close. We also talk about LeBron's thought process as he evaluates his future. After that, we jump into the Eastern Conference Finals with Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks vs. Donovan Mitchell, James Harden and the Cleveland Cavaliers. Then we get into the Western Conference Finals between SGA and the Oklahoma City Thunder and Victor Wembanyama and the...

Welcome to a very special episode of Mind the Game with LeBron James and Steve Nash. In this episode, LeBron takes us through Round 1 of the NBA Playoffs, specifically his series between The Los Angeles Lakers and the Houston Rockets. We get into the unprecedented natured of him leading a playoff team to victory at age 41 and what it was like being such underdogs in the series. LeBron also provides insight into how he used his mind to outsmart his opponents during the series. Of course, we had to shout out his teammates Marcus Smart, Luke Kennard, Deandre Ayton...

Shaquille O'Neal, 4x NBA champion, Hall of Famer, and one of the most dominant big men the game has ever seen, sits down with Jason and Travis Kelce on New Heights. Shaq brings the same energy he brought to every arena he ever walked into: big stories, zero filter, and a whole lot of laughs. If you love deep sports conversations with larger-than-life personalities, this one's for you. Subscribe to New Heights with Jason & Travis Kelce wherever you get your podcasts.

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The playoffs are here and Mind the Game has you covered with a very special episode where LeBron James and Steve Nash answer all your burning playoff questions. Can anyone beat Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder? Who are the true favorites in the East between The Detroit Pistons, Boston Celtics, Cleveland Cavaliers, New York Knicks? Do The San Antonio Spurs have enough experience to go deep in the playoffs. Plus more on the Denver Nuggets, Los Angeles Lakers, Houston Rockets, Charlotte Hornets and much more. Get your popcorn ready because these playoffs are about to be amazing.<...

Welcome back to Mind the Game with LeBron James and Steve Nash. This week we are talking NBA Awards, specifically the MVP. First, Steve talks to LeBron about the chemistry between Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves and the rest of the Lakers roster prior to the injuries of their two big stars. They also talk about LeBron breaking the record for most wins by any NBA player ever. Then we get into the MVP conversation, doing a deep dive into the candidates, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Victor Wembanyama, Luka Doncic and Nikola Jokic and why each guy has a legit case.

We’ve got ourselves a very special episode of Mind the Game with LeBron James and Steve Nash as we welcome in, member of the Los Angeles Lakers, Austin Reaves! In this episode, Austin takes us through his journey to becoming one of the best offensive players in the game today. From his beginnings as a baseball player, through going un-drafted in the NBA draft to finally getting comfortable playing alongside LeBron. Then the fellas talk about how he’s developed his confidence and his ridiculous handles. He also takes us behind-the-scenes of some of his most memorable moments incl...

Welcome to another episode of Mind the Game with LeBron James and Steve Nash. In today’s conversation we’ll be talking about the rule changes over the years including the gather step, rip through and many others. Plus the guys talk about the difficulty of being an NBA official in 2026. And finally we answer your fan questions.

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Welcome to a very special episode of Mind the Game with LeBron James and Steve Nash taped LIVE in Hollywood with special guest Timothée Chalamet. In this episode the guys hit a multitude of insightful topics including the similarities and differences between being masters of their respective crafts. We also talk about how Timothée’s love of basketball influenced his acting career, the way in which his acting process has evolved over the years, and what it means for him to truly dive into a roll whether it be for Marty Supreme, A Complete Unknown, Call Me By Y...

Welcome to another episode of Mind the Game with LeBron James and Steve Nash. We have an action packed episode breaking down the most intriguing moves from the NBA Trade Deadline including James Harden to Cleveland, Ivica Zubac to the Pacers and Anthony Davis to the Wizards. But first, the fellas talk about the state of the Los Angeles Lakers as LeBron, Luka, Austin Reaves and the rest of the purple and gold head into the last part of the season. They also talk about LeBron’s 22nd All-Star appearance and his recent break from wine and cookies. And fi...

Welcome to Part 2 of our very special episode of Mind the Game with LeBron James and guest co-host Tyrese Haliburton. In this episode, Tyrese and LeBron talk about the amazing 2025 Indiana Pacers playoff run, the NBA Finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder and of course Tyrese’s devastating injury in Game 7. Then the guys get into the lazy ‘overrated’ narrative that surrounds Tyrese and what it’s like being a villain in the NBA. And finally, the guys get into the teams that have been influenced by the Indiana Pacers including The Boston Celtics and the Phoenix Suns.

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We have a very special episode of Mind the Game today with LeBron James and special guest co-host, Tyrese Haliburton of the Indiana Pacers! While Steve Nash was calling games in Europe, we reached out to Tyrese to help us with a couple episodes and the man delivered. They cover everything from how the Pacers became one of the most fast paced/random/principled offenses in the NBA, how Tyrese himself has grown his game within that offense and so much more. They also talked about Tyrese’s injury and the 2025 Pacers playoff run. Finally, LeBron and Tyrese talk sh...

Happy New Year from LeBron James, Steve Nash and all of us at Mind the Game! We are so psyched to kick off 2026 with an episode highlighting the players who have made major improvements this year. Guys like Tyrese Maxey and Stephon Castle to Deni Avdija and Jalen Johnson. We highlight just how those players took a leap and what LeBron and Steve look into when evaluating player development. Steve and LeBron also debate the ‘Fouling Up-3’ strategy and how to deploy it. And finally, the guys get to a fan question about defending drop coverage. It’s going to be...

Welcome to another episode of Mind the Game with LeBron James and Steve Nash. In this episode, LeBron reflects on his incredible streak of scoring 10 points or more and how the streak was broken in poetic fashion. He also talks about all the records he’s broken over the years and the records he’s still chasing and Steve Nash shares an amazing story about becoming Top 3 in assists. Our main story is about how the MVP, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, has gotten even better this season. Then LeBron and Steve do a deep dive film session on SGA’s improved playma...

Today’s very special episode of Mind the Game features LeBron James and Steve Nash answer YOUR questions. They cover questions about Austin Reaves progression as an NBA player, when LeBron and Steve believe their own peaks were and appreciating Derrick Rose. Plus they spend a little time shouting out Steven Adams and the offensive rebounding boom of The Houston Rockets.We’re so grateful to our fans for sending in these amazing questions. Subscribe and follow Mind the Game wherever you get your podcasts. Peace!

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There’s never a bad time to talk ball, especially with a holiday full of hoops. We're dropping in with a special gift episode where LeBron James and Steve Nash discuss LeBron’s time rehabbing in the G-League with the South Bay Lakers, how the offseason’s acquisitions of Marcus Smart, Jake LaRavia and Deandre Ayton are making a huge impact, Bronny James finding his footing in the NBA, and how Lakers head coach JJ Redick is the shaping the teams' culture in his image.

James and Nash also go in-depth on trending NBA topics — what makes Nikola J...

Welcome back to Mind the Game and part 2 of our conversation with the greatest shooter of all time, Stephen Curry. In this episode, LeBron James, Steve Nash and Steph continue to break down plays from those legendary Finals match-ups between the Warriors and Cavs. Steph also gets into why he didn’t play AAU, his philosophy and approach to leadership and what it was like to be LeBron’s teammate in the 2024 Olympics. And finally, we hear from Steph himself about the odds of him playing in the next Olympic games.This conversation has been so great. We can’t than...

Welcome to a very special episode of Mind the Game. Today LeBron James and Steve Nash are thrilled to welcome in one of the all-time greats, Stephen Curry. In this episode, the 3 hall-of-famers do a deep dive into how Steph found his iconic shot and how he became so effective as a pick-and-roll and off-ball player. We also get into overcoming his early ankle problems through his conditioning. Steve reveals a hilarious story about how Steph was a major figure in his retirement story. And finally, a treat for all NBA fans, LeBron and Steph break down plays from...

The NBA Season has arrived and LeBron James and Steve Nash are ready to break it all down in the latest episode of Mind the Game. In this episode we discuss what we learned last year from the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Indiana Pacers, we talk about true contenders like the Denver Nuggets, Houston Rockets and Orlando Magic. And finally the guys talk about their favorite League Pass teams to watch like the Dallas Mavericks and the San Antonio Spurs.

This is going to be a season for the ages so buckle up and enjoy Mind...

Mind the Game returns for its third season as hosts LeBron James and Steve Nash dive even deeper into the game they love. In this episode, LeBron and Steve imagine what it would be like if they were teammates in their primes. Then they get into what goes into LeBron's offseason at this age (spoiler... it's a lot of golf). Then the guys dive into their main subject of the episode which is, when two alphas must adapt to each other. Steve discusses playing with Amar'e Stoudemire and Dirk Nowtizki while LeBron talks about playing with Dwyane Wade, Kyrie...

Welcome to the season finale of Mind the Game with LeBron James and Steve Nash. We’ve had a blast this season covering topics like LeBron’s career longevity, Nash’s influence on the NBA, the return of the midrange, the evolution of the modern playmaker and how teams like the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Indiana Pacers succeeded in 2025. We also spent a few episodes talking to Luka Doncic about youth basketball and Kevin Durant about his storied NBA career. And in this finale, we sum up the theme of Season 2 which is… what’s RIGHT with the NBA. So jo...

We are thrilled to share Part 2 of our conversation with Kevin Durant on Mind the Game with LeBron James and Steve Nash. First we open with how great the game of basketball is in the year 2025 and how the NBA Finals between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Indiana Pacers was the perfect manifestation of the modern game. Then KD discusses falling in love with basketball as a young child and how that love grew into obsession. Finally, KD and Nash rehash what happened on their Brooklyn Nets team and how each of them look back on that time...

We have a very special episode in store for you all, as Mind the Game welcomes NBA legend Kevin Durant to the show. In this episode, LeBron James, Steve Nash and KD discuss a ton of topics including the evolution of Kevin Durant's game over the years. They also discuss the beauty of the modern NBA and the Champion Oklahoma City Thunder. And finally, KD talks about his time in OKC and how he believes his generation paved the way for the current iteration of the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Part 2 drops one week from now where KD...

The NBA Draft is this week and LeBron James and Steve Nash reflect on their own draft experiences. LeBron then talks about his mindset as a sure fire number one pick and shares his thoughts about this year’s prospective number one pick, Cooper Flagg. Finally, the guys talk through various rule changes such as the 4-point line and eliminating the charge. Thanks for watching Mind the Game and stay tuned for a VERY special episode next week!

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We truly feel like we have the best fans in the world so on today’s episode of Mind the Game, LeBron James and Steve Nash took some time to answer some great fan questions. We cover a variety of topics like The Triangle offense going extinct, the best defenders LeBron and Steve have ever seen and what goes into making a truly great coach in the NBA. All that and more on a very special episode of Mind the Game. Thanks to all our fans and everyone who has listened, subscribed and engaged in our podcast. We’re very...

Welcome back to another episode of Mind The Game with LeBron James and Steve Nash. The Finals are in full swing between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Indiana Pacer and we decided to dive into the narratives surrounding small markets in The Finals, what makes a superstar and more. Then LeBron dives into what it’s truly like to play in the NBA Finals with the increase in media and hype. And finally, LeBron takes us back 5 years to the NBA Bubble and reveals new details about leading the Las Angeles Lakers to a Championship. This episode is qu...

Welcome back to another episode of MInd the Game with LeBron James and Steve Nash. Today is Part 2 of our Luka Doncic interview where we get deep in the weeds about youth basketball. In our previous conversation we talked about Steve, LeBron and Luka's upbringing around the game and today we'll discuss what's working and what's not in youth basketball in America and around the world. From the commercialization of youth basketball programs to finding joy in the game, no topic is left uncovered. And be sure to check out the Luka Doncic Foundation to read the study Luka...

The NBA Finals are upon us and Mind the Game is here to prep you with everything you need to know about the match-up between the Indiana Pacers and the Oklahoma City Thunder. In this episode, LeBron James and Steve Nash talk about the futuristic defense of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder vs. the futuristic offense of Tyrese Haliburton and the Indiana Pacers. They break down how each team got here and what they’d do if expect to see in the Finals. It should be a fun one. Thanks for watching!

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Mind the Game with LeBron James and Steve Nash is honored to welcome in, brand new member of the Los Angeles Lakers, Luka Doncic. In part 1 of our episode with Luka, we talk to him about his transition from the Dallas Mavericks to the Lakers and playing with his childhood idol, LeBron James. We also dig into how he fell in love with basketball in Slovenia and moving to Spain to play for Real Madrid. Finally, we do a deep dive on a topic that is near and dear to our hearts, youth basketball. Luka has commissioned a study...

The Conference Finals are in full swing and we are starting to learn a lot from these 2025 NBA Playoff trends. In this episode of Mind the Game with LeBron James and Steve Nash, the guys dive into these trends such as, the importance of role players like Alex Caruso and Aaron Nesmith. They also talk through the crazy 20+ point swings we’ve been seeing in these playoffs and the success of the underdogs. LeBron also discusses the physicality of these playoffs and shares his thoughts about Anthony Edwards shoving him in the chest. Finally, LeBron recalls Game 6 of the 2013 NB...

The modern NBA playmaker looks like a little of things in 2025. They can be a smaller guard like Jalen Brunson or a bigger center like Nikola Jokic. But it wasn't always like that. In the past, the scorer and the passer were two different positions assigned by specific NBA archetypes. In this episode of Mind the Game, we explore this evolution and the role LeBron James and other superstars played in the evolution of the modern NBA playermaker.

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Welcome back to another episode of Mind the Game with LeBron James and Steve Nash. Today we’re diving into the divisive midrange shot. In a world of 3-pointers and lay-ups where does the midrange fit in and who should be taking them? From Shai Gilgeous-Alexander to James Harden, we also dive into the midrange masters of the NBA and how the shot has evolved over time. Thanks for watching and listening to Mind the Game and be sure to follow and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.

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Welcome back to a brand new episode of Mind the Game with LeBron James and Steve Nash. In this episode, LeBron takes us through the series between The Los Angeles Lakers and the Minnesota Timberwolves. They talk through the different play styles between the two teams, in-depth defensive strategies and the evolution of Anthony Edwards as a playmaker. LeBron also talks through his MCL injury and what it felt like playing an entire half in the playoffs at age 40. Finally, Steve and LeBron share their thoughts on Gregg Popovich retiring as head coach of the San Antonio Spurs.

The NBA Playoffs have begun and Mind the Game is here to break down the different between regular season basketball and postseason basketball. In this episode, LeBron James and Steve Nash discuss the schemes and game planning that goes into playoff basketball and the general characteristics of a successful playoff team. They also talk adjustments, counter adjustments and what happens when a team is out of tricks. Plus LeBron reveals the most mentally grueling playoff series he’s ever played in. Thanks for watching and Happy Playoffs!

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