Pull Up with CJ McCollum

The Portland Trail Blazers traded Kent Bazemore and Anthony Tolliver to the Sacramento Kings and CJ breaks down what it’s like when friends are traded midseason. Dame Lillard scored 61 points against the Golden State Warriors and set a new franchise record. Zion Williamson is healthy, and the Bucks & Lakers could make moves before the trade deadline. Also, CJ and Jordan speak with NFL insider for ESPN and huge basketball fan, Adam Schefter about the Super Bowl, Eli Manning’s retirement and the future of Cleveland Browns. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kyrie Irving Believes the Brooklyn Nets need to add another piece to their roster in order to win a championship next season. Jimmy Butler wrote a piece for the Player’s Tribune listing the toughest guys in the NBA to guard and CJ adds a few names to the list. Ja Morant is the clear frontrunner for Rookie of the Year, but his ceiling is limitless. Zion Williamson is set to return next week, the Minnesota Timberwolves trade Jeff Teague, and Odell Beckham Jr was issued an arrest warrant after the LSU Tigers won the college football national championship. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Packing for long road trips in the NBA can be challenging, but CJ has mastered it! He breaks down how he prepares for NBA road trips that feature cities in both hot and cold climates. The guys also break down the play that led to Carmelo Anthony’s recent game winning shot against the Toronto Raptors. Plus, the Pull Up Pod is excited to welcome on point guard for the Brooklyn Nets, Spencer Dinwiddie! Spencer discusses possible playoff reseeding and deceivingly tall NBA players. He also answers social media questions from the fans! All that and more on this week’s Pull Up! Follow us on Instagram - @PullUpPod To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former NBA commissioner David Stern has passed away at the age of 77 and his influence on basketball cannot be understated. The first update for All-Star voting is here and Luka Dončić is currently leading the league in votes! The NBA is quickly evolving and the sky’s the limit for how basketball might change over the next decade. The Cleveland Browns need a new head coach and general manager, the NBA Rookie of the Year race is heating up, and the wine was flowing over the holidays! All that and more on this week’s Pull Up! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Christmas is here and with it, NBA games! CJ and Jordan preview the must see matchups happening on Christmas day. James Harden may have mastered the modern game whether people like it or not. The New York Times quantified Lebron James' emoji use on Social Media, so CJ and Jordan give their list of "most used emojis." Finally, with the holidays finally here the guys give a few wine recommendations in the Pull Up Wine Corner. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Top college prospect James Wiseman is leaving Memphis to prepare for the 2020 NBA draft and the NCAA is at risk of it happening again with other collegiate athletes. CJ has been one of the league’s best defenders this season and happens to be the top shot blocker amongst all guards. He breaks down what he’s doing to contribute on the defensive end of the floor. With Luka Doncic out, Kristaps Porzingis has been elevating his play for the Dallas Mavericks. All that and more on this week’s Pull Up podcast! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks have been on a roll lately and there are several reasons for that outside of Giannis’ MVP level play. The Brooklyn Nets are surging without Kyrie Irving, but make no mistake, they are a better team with him on the floor. Vince Carter becomes the fifth player to appear in 1,500 games, the 2020 NBA Hall of Fame class is insane, and CJ’s brother Errick has been tearing up the court in Europe this year. Follow us on Instagram - @PullUpPod To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Portland Trail Blazers are determined to turn the corner as their roster is beginning to find chemistry with Carmelo Anthony. The San Antonio Spurs are off to a slow start even though they have a talented roster and great coaching. On the flip side, the Miami Heat are off to one their best starts to a season in years and there are several reasons for that. The NBA is still struggling with the James Harden’s dunk fiasco, both of Los Angeles’ teams are looking poised for memorable seasons, and Draymond Green has his jersey retired at Michigan State University. Follow us on Instagram, @PullUpPod! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jordan is off for Thanksgiving, but he’ll be back next week! In the interim, CJ talks with Yahoo Sports Writer Chris Haynes about the new proposal by the NBA to create a new mid-season tournament. They also discuss possible reseeding of the playoffs, play-in games, and the NBA’s memo on “Load Management.” Plus, Luka Dončić continues his incredible level of play and CJ explains what foods everyone needs to eat at Thanksgiving! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Carmelo Anthony is back in the NBA and joins a Portland Trail Blazers team who couldn’t be more excited to have him on the court! CJ talks about how he’s acclimating into the roster and the roles he can fill for the Trail Blazers this season. Plus, back-to-backs in the NBA can be both mentally and physically draining for players in the NBA. CJ breaks down how he manages his schedule during tough stretches and how he recovers after playing such demanding games back-to-back. CJ and Jordan also discuss the skill of Luka Doncic and how a 20-year-old player can already be this good. All that and more on this week’s episode! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Portland Trail Blazers travel the most of any other team in the NBA. On this week’s pod, CJ breaks down what it’s like to log so many miles in an NBA season and what he does to counteract fatigue from demanding travel. The guys also break down the hot start Timberwolves forward Andrew Wiggins has had and whether he can sustain his early season success. Finally, CJ and Jordan speculate about Colin Kaepernick’s future with the NFL and whether his most recent workout will lead to a comeback in professional football. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The season is still young and the Portland Trail Blazers are forging ahead after another injury to their front court. The Clippers are being cautious with Kawhi Leonard and are already instituting “load management” with their star player. LeBron James is on a mission to prove he is still the best player in the world after recording three consecutive triple-doubles. The Phoenix Suns are off to a hot start, Derek Rose and Isaiah Thomas are the comeback kids of the NBA, and Dwight Howard’s resurgence is sparking the Los Angeles Lakers. All that and more on this week’s episode of Pull Up! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Karl Anthony Towns and Joel Embiid got into what CJ calls the “million dollar hug.” CJ and Jordan react to the fight in Philadelphia on Tuesday and what the suspensions mean for both the 76ers and the Timberwolves. The 2019 rookies are living up to their hype, but there are a certain few that have really impressed the guys. Plus, is CJ getting into acting? Listen to what he has to say about his cameo on ABC’s “Stumptown.” To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The NBA is back as regular season games kicked off this week! CJ and Jordan talk about Kyrie Irving’s huge opener, Karl Anthony Town’s offensive prowess, and which veterans had the biggest impact on CJ when he first started out in the league. CJ also reflects on how players can maintain longevity throughout their careers and what habits are important to adopt when entering the NBA. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The regular season is about to begin and CJ couldn’t be more excited! On this week’s episode, CJ and Jordan discuss the biggest NBA storylines heading into the 2019-2020 season, including which teams are under the most pressure to perform at a high level. Plus, CJ shares what he learned from his conversation with the legendary Scottie Pippen after the two sat down earlier this week to talk about Social Media and the evolution of the NBA. After CJ and Jordan speak with CJ’s new teammate, Kent Bazemore, to talk about his career and it’s like to be playing in Portland! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices