NBA Pulse with Sarah Kustok

Israel gets a new perspective on a franchise low point, and we learn how despite the fans' discontent, the seeds for rebirth in the Bay were already growing strong back in 2012. We get the inside story on how the Splash Brothers came to be, and the key to the vital acquisition of Andre Iguodala. Plus we dissect the most important coaching decision in franchise history, and how it threatened to end the dynasty before it even started...

Welcome to Dub Dynasty, the limited podcast series that covers the behind the scenes story of the Golden State Warriors dynastic four championship run over the last ten years, and looks ahead to the next chapter in their incredible journey as the Warriors continue to push for success during the 2025 season. 

In Episode 1, host Israel Gutierrez talks about why the Run TMC Warriors were his introduction to NBA basketba...

Vince reacts to the Cavs win over the Celtics at the Top of the East, and the Rockets win vs. the Thunder at the Top of the West. He says it is getting close to Panic Time in Philly, and gives his picks for NBA MVP, discussing SGA, Jayson Tatum and Anthony Davis. Then Vince gets into his thoughts on the proposed changes to the All-Star Game and what he would like to see with the Dunk Contest format and participants this season. Vin...

Vince gives the behind the scenes stories from his emotional Hall of Fame induction ceremony and his dramatic jersey retirement in Toronto. Vince addresses the Meme of his reaction to his banner going into the rafters for the Raptors. He also talks about the teams he is most impressed with this season so far like the Cleveland Cavaliers, Boston Celtics and Golden State Warriors, as well as the interesting dynamic between LeBron and...

Vince reacts to the Paris Olympics, Team USA winning the Gold Medal with incredible performances from Steph Curry, LeBron James and Kevin Durant. He gives the biggest key to what Team USA needs to do to win gold again in LA 2028.

Plus, the impressive showing from the USA Women's Team, A'ja Wilson, Kelsey Plum and Kahleah Copper coming up big down the stretch vs France.

Vince also takes some time to talk about his experience as a pa...

How did the NBA become…well, the NBA? On this final episode of NBA DNA, Hannah digs into the magic behind the scenes, featuring interviews with Bob Costas, Willow Bay, Isiah Thomas, and others. Former NBA Entertainment boss Don Sperling walks us through how the league went from tape-delayed games of the 80s to the mega successes of the 90s and beyond. Plus, the incredible legacy of David Stern, the creation of Inside Stuff, and how...

Hannah heads back to 2015 and one of her favorite assignments to date: covering an up-and-coming Golden State Warriors for ESPN’s Face to Face. Legendary coach Steve Kerr and NBA All-Star Andre Iguodala recap the highs and lows of Golden State’s incredible 2014-2015 season, including the NFL legend that helped Kerr develop his coaching philosophy, the origins of the team’s “death lineup,” and how Steph Curry changed everyone’s opin...

On this episode of NBA DNA, Hannah dives into the first dynasty of the new millennium, the Shaq/Kobe Los Angeles Lakers of the early 2000s. Lakers owner and President Jeanie Buss, and seven-time NBA champion Robert Horry join the show to discuss the team’s iconic three-peat, the secret behind Phil Jackson’s success, and what Shaq and Kobe’s teammates wish you knew about their relationship.

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Vince gives his take on the Celtics championship run and if he thinks they can repeat next season. Vince goes deep on Free Agency and where he thinks the top guys like Paul George, OG Anunoby and DeMar DeRozan could possibly fit. Vince also tells the incredible behind the scenes story of his Draft Night Trade with Antawn Jamison, and gets into what he thinks the best situation would be for Bronny James in the Draft and NBA.

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In this week’s episode of NBA DNA, we dig into the history of women’s pro hoops: from the early days in colleges and church basements to the ill-fated leagues of the 1980s, and finally, the creation of the 1996 Women’s Dream Team. Hannah shares the lesser-known story of the barnstorming tour that led to today's WNBA and sits down with some of the women who made it possible: Rebecca Lobo and former WNBA president Val Ackerman.

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Vince is joined by his close friend, UConn women's basketball legend, 7-time WNBA All-Star and current UGA Assistant Coach Nykesha Sales. They discuss her incredible UConn days, the impact of NIL money on college sports and Caitlin Clark's rookie season in the WNBA. Then Vince and Nykesha talk about the NBA Finals, who is the Celtics best player, who will win the Finals MVP. Plus they get into Dan Hurley, JJ Redick and the Lakers c...

Sarah is joined by NBA senior writer Steve Aschburner to discuss the Finals, including who is the current front-runner for MVP, the latest on Kristaps Porzingis's health, what adjustments do the Mavs need to make for Game 3, and can Kyrie Irving bounce back. Plus they discuss the Lakers coaching situation after being turned down by Dan Hurley.

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With Michael Jordan retired from the NBA, attention shifts to the other greats: Olajuwon, Ewing, Stockton, Malone, and Barkley — all hungry for a championship. Former Rockets coach Rudy T and seven-time NBA Champion Robert Horry sit down with Hannah to talk about the team’s back-to-back wins, the strangest Game Five ever played, and the surprising origins of The Heart of a Champion.

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