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LeBron James Breaks Down Round 1 of the 2026 NBA Playoffs
May 5, 2026
39m 35s
Listen Now: New Heights - Shaq on NBA Finals, Joining ESPN, Kobe Stories, Being the Black Kelce & A Big Slick Recap
May 1, 2026
17m 57s
The 2026 NBA Playoff Preview
Apr 14, 2026
37m 58s
The Historic 2025-26 MVP Race
Apr 7, 2026
44m 44s
The Austin Reaves Interview
Mar 24, 2026
1h 07m 38s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/5/26 | LeBron James Breaks Down Round 1 of the 2026 NBA Playoffs✨ | NBA PlayoffsLeBron James+4 | LeBron James | The Los Angeles LakersHouston Rockets+1 | — | LeBron JamesNBA Playoffs+5 | — | 39m 35s | |
| 5/1/26 | Listen Now: New Heights - Shaq on NBA Finals, Joining ESPN, Kobe Stories, Being the Black Kelce & A Big Slick Recap✨ | NBA FinalsShaquille O'Neal+4 | Shaquille O'Neal | ESPN | — | Shaquille O'NealNBA+5 | — | 17m 57s | |
| 4/14/26 | The 2026 NBA Playoff Preview✨ | NBA PlayoffsLeBron James+4 | LeBron JamesSteve Nash | Oklahoma City ThunderDetroit Pistons+8 | — | NBA playoffsLeBron James+5 | — | 37m 58s | |
| 4/7/26 | The Historic 2025-26 MVP Race✨ | NBA AwardsMVP Race+3 | — | NBA | — | MVPNBA+6 | — | 44m 44s | |
| 3/24/26 |  The Austin Reaves Interview✨ | Austin ReavesNBA+4 | Austin Reaves | Los Angeles Lakers | — | Austin ReavesLeBron James+5 | — | 1h 07m 38s | |
| 3/10/26 |  An Honest Talk about NBA Officiating and The Rule Changes Over the Years✨ | NBA officiatingrule changes+4 | — | NBA | — | NBAofficiating+5 | — | 32m 42s | |
| 3/5/26 |  Timothée Chalamet and LeBron James: Live from Hollywood, CA✨ | basketballacting+4 | Timothée Chalamet | NBADune 2+4 | Hollywood, CAKnicks | LeBron JamesTimothée Chalamet+7 | — | 52m 14s | |
| 2/17/26 | LeBron’s Honest Assessment of the Lakers and The Most Intriguing Trade Deadline Moves✨ | NBA Trade DeadlineLos Angeles Lakers+5 | — | — | ClevelandPacers+3 | NBATrade Deadline+8 | — | 56m 47s | |
| 2/3/26 | Tyrese and LeBron on Lazy Narratives, Playing the Villain and the Pacers Playoff Run for the Ages✨ | NBA playoffsTyrese Haliburton+5 | Tyrese Haliburton | Indiana PacersOklahoma City Thunder+2 | — | NBAplayoffs+8 | — | 41m 56s | |
| 1/27/26 | Tyrese Haliburton on How He and the Pacers Changed the NBA✨ | NBAPacers offense+4 | Tyrese Haliburton | Indiana Pacers | — | Tyrese HaliburtonPacers+4 | — | 40m 59s | |
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| 1/6/26 | LeBron James on His Favorite LEAP Players of the Season✨ | player developmentNBA players+3 | — | — | — | LeBron JamesSteve Nash+7 | — | 39m 11s | |
| 12/23/25 | Broken Streaks, Broken Records and How The MVP Got Even Better✨ | scoring streaksNBA records+4 | — | — | — | LeBron JamesSteve Nash+6 | — | 56m 00s | |
| 12/9/25 | Mailbag: LeBron on Prime LeBron and The Rise of Austin Reaves | 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!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | — | ||||||
| 11/28/25 |  LeBron on Fitting in with Luka, Bronny's Development and JJ Redick's Culture | 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 Jokic the most complete offensive player ever, how Eric Spoelstra has revolutionized the Miami Heat's offense again, and why less guys play 1-on-1 after practice.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | — | ||||||
| 11/18/25 | Stephen Curry (Part 2): The Greatest Shooter of All-Time | 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 thank Steph enough for giving us his time. If you’d like to listen to more Mind the Game be sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel and follow us wherever you get your podcasts.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | — | ||||||
| 11/4/25 | Stephen Curry (Part 1) | 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 their epic NBA Finals run. Thanks for watching Mind the Game. Part 2 drops in a couple week. See you there!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | — | ||||||
| 10/21/25 | The Big NBA Season Preview (2025-26) | 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 the Game’s Big Season Preview!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | — | ||||||
| 10/8/25 | LeBron on His Lakers Outlook, Adapting to Alphas and Skinny Luka | 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 Irving and Anthony Davis. And finally, the guys dive deep into the Lakers upcoming season, what they expect and how impressed they've been with Luka Doncic in Euroleague.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | — | ||||||
| 7/15/25 | What’s RIGHT With The NBA: Season Finale Live From Fanatics Fest | 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 join us, live from Fanatics Fest in New York City as we celebrate this game we all love. Lastly, we can’t thank you enough for going on this journey with us. We have the best fans in the space and cannot wait to return for Season 3 later this fall. Until then, cheers and Mind the Game.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | — | ||||||
| 7/8/25 | Kevin Durant: Part 2 (What Happened in Brooklyn) | 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 today.Part 1 of our conversation with Kevin Durant can be found on all platforms. Next week will be our Finale of season 2 so be sure to tap in. Thanks for listening to Mind the Game.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | — | ||||||
| 7/1/25 | Kevin Durant: Part 1 | 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 and Steve discuss their time in Brooklyn. You DO NOT want to miss that conversation. Thank you all for listening and we hope you enjoy Mind the Game! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | — | ||||||
| 6/24/25 | Cooper Flagg, The NBA Draft and Prospective Rule Changes | 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!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | — | ||||||
| 6/17/25 | Ring Culture, LeBron’s Toughest Defenders and More Fan Questions | 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 grateful. Enjoy the show!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | — | ||||||
| 6/11/25 | LeBron James Opens Up About the Lakers’ NBA Bubble Championship | 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 quite a treat and we hope you enjoy. Thanks for listening!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | — | ||||||
| 6/8/25 | The Luka Doncic Interview (Part 2) | 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 commissioned on youth basketball in Europe and the United State. This is such a rich conversation about the sport we love and passing the baton to the next generation. Thanks for listening and subscribe wherever you get your pods!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | — | ||||||
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