Episodes

  • The NBA Draft, What We Learned this Season and Mahershala Ali Joins the Show | LeBron James and Steve Nash
    Jun 23 2026

    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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    49 mins
  • Knicks vs. Spurs: Breaking Down the 2026 NBA Finals with LeBron James and Steve Nash
    Jun 9 2026

    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 many things including, what is making Brunson so dominant in this historic playoff run? How can the Spurs get Wemby closer to the basket? And breaking down key role players including Karl-Anthony Towns, Josh Hart, Dylan Harper and more.


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    39 mins
  • LeBron James Answers Your Big Burning Questions | MIND THE GAME
    Jun 2 2026

    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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    37 mins
  • LeBron James talks Wemby, playoffs, and His Future in the NBA
    May 21 2026

    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 San Antonio Spurs. Finally we end with a big Wemby deep dive!


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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • LeBron James Breaks Down Round 1 of the 2026 NBA Playoffs
    May 5 2026

    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, Austin Reaves and more. And finally, we look ahead to the second round match-up between The Oklahoma City Thunder and the Los Angeles Lakers.


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    40 mins
  • Listen Now: New Heights - Shaq on NBA Finals, Joining ESPN, Kobe Stories, Being the Black Kelce & A Big Slick Recap
    May 1 2026

    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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    18 mins
  • The 2026 NBA Playoff Preview
    Apr 14 2026

    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.


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    38 mins
  • The Historic 2025-26 MVP Race
    Apr 7 2026

    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.


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    45 mins