The Road to Modern Basketball, Part One: Nais...

History is often taught as a series of discrete, unrelated events -- and that could not be further from the truth. In today's episode, Ben, Noel and Max explore a fascinating Venn diagram of historical events... and learn that, technically, yes! A samurai could have sent somethin ...  Show more

One thing about the United States -- we'll throw a party for anything. As a result, it's no surprise that back in 1994, a group of well-meaning pranksters in San Francisco decided to don Santa Claus costumes in a whimsical protest against capitalism. Although it was originally me ...  Show more

March 28, 1939. Two teams are facing off for the final game of World Professional Basketball Tournament in Chicago, the first professional tournament to feature both white and black basketball teams. This is several years before the start of the NBA, and Jim Crow segregation was ...  Show more

One of the last WHAT"S BURNIN of the season is here as the boys break down the NBA finals up to this point. Plus, they take a look ahead at possible offseason moves. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

The NBA Finals is in full swing and our WHAT'S BURNIN team is here to break it all down. Rachel Nichols and Matt Barnes discuss the first two games and how Miami stole game 2 to even the series. Plus, they preview tonight's game 3 in South Beach and talk about all the recent coac ...  Show more

WHAT'S BURNIN is back as the boys breakdown Lebron's record-breaking week and discuss the Warrior's current slump and issues heading into the final weeks of the season. Plus, they preview the week ahead and discuss the young hoopers who showcased themselves in March Madness.   ...