The Right Time with Bomani Jones

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Domonique Foxworth discusses Draymond Green crossing the line with Charles Barkley | 05.07 May 07, 2026

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Bomani Jones is joined by Domonique Foxworth for another Thursday episode of The Right Time. The guys start by diving into Draymond Green’s rough week in the media, including his back-and-forth with Austin Rivers, his comments about Steve Kerr, and the awkward moment with Charles Barkley on Inside the NBA. Bomani and Domonique break down why some jokes land, why some just feel mean, and why trust matters so much on television.

Then they remember Ted Turner, from CNN and the Atlanta Braves to his wild stories, contradictions, and massive impact on media and sports. Finally, they discuss the ongoing Mike Vrabel controversy, the New England Patriots’ strange offseason, and why some scandals just don’t seem to go away

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Tom Haberstroh on Anthony Edwards has NO FEAR of Wemby, Jaylen Brown Drama & the Jokic Analytics Debate | 05.06 May 06, 2026

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Bomani Jones is joined by Tom Haberstroh to break down why Anthony Edwards feels like the NBA’s new legend killer, what Victor Wembanyama still has to prove in this playoff run, and why the Wolves aren’t backing down. They also dig into Jaylen Brown’s on/off numbers, whether the Celtics’ title window is closing, what’s gone wrong in Boston, and why the conversation around Nikola Jokic, Rudy Gobert, and analytics keeps missing the point. Plus, thoughts on the Knicks, Mike Brown, and Karl-Anthony Towns’ evolution.

Topics include:

Anthony Edwards vs. Wemby
Jaylen Brown and the Celtics’ future
Rudy Gobert’s reputation shift
The Jokic analytics backlash
Why the Knicks look dangerous

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Jason Goff on Michael Jordan’s Peak, The 1996 Chicago Bulls | 05.05 May 05, 2026

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Bomani Jones is joined by Jason Goff for Time Machine Tuesday to look back at the legendary 1995-96 Chicago Bulls, Michael Jordan’s return to dominance, and the team that went 72-10 on the way to an NBA championship. Bomani and Jason break down how Dennis Rodman changed the Bulls, why Jordan’s 1996 season still feels mythical, Scottie Pippen’s place in the dynasty, and what it felt like to live through that era in Chicago. They also get into the cultural moment around the Bulls, Space Jam, and why that team became bigger than basketball.

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The Knicks Have No Excuses, Celtics Collapse & Nuggets Window Closes | 05.04 May 04, 2026

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Bomani Jones reacts to a wild NBA playoff weekend as the Celtics’ season ends, the Nuggets’ championship window gets a lot more complicated, and the New York Knicks suddenly have no excuse not to win the East.

Bo breaks down why Boston may no longer be the same team that won the title, what Jason Tatum’s injury means for the Celtics going forward, and why the margins have gotten so tight for recent NBA champions. Then, he looks at Nikola Jokic, the Nuggets’ playoff exit, and why the backlash to Denver says as much about NBA discourse as it does about Jokic himself.

Plus, Bomani explains why the Knicks should now be viewed as the favorite in the East, why Madison Square Garden is facing its biggest basketball pressure in decades, and why New York fans are right to expect this team to get it done.

He also discusses his viral clip discussing The Wire vs. The Sopranos, the return of Verzuz and takes more of your voicemails!

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Danny Parkins on Lakers losing to Rockets, Harden Playoff Struggles & Celtics' Red Flags | 04.30 Apr 30, 2026

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Bomani Jones and Danny Parkins break down a chaotic first round, starting with the Lakers struggling to close out Houston and the moment everyone’s talking about: Reed Sheppard picking LeBron James clean in crunch time. Is this series slipping away… and are we watching a real regression from L.A.?

Plus, Parkins makes the case for something wild: trusting James Harden and the Cavaliers in the East. Is Harden actually underrated in the playoffs—or are we setting ourselves up for the same ending?

They also dive into:

Why the Eastern Conference feels wide open (and kinda shaky)

Whether the Knicks, Celtics, or Cavs can actually be trusted

The Thunder’s looming dynasty potential 👀

Why modern NBA playoffs feel more unpredictable than ever

And to close it out, Parkins shares details on his “Cubs for a Cure” fundraiser supporting brain cancer research. You can donate HERE https://www.mlb.com/cubs/tickets/specials/cubsforacure

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Vinnie Goodwill on Embiid's & 76ers last stand, Knicks' title chances, NBA lottery reform | 04.29 Apr 29, 2026

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Bomani and Vinny Goodwill unpack an NBA postseason that makes no sense in the best way.

Bomani Jones is joined by ESPN’s Vinnie Goodwill to talk through why this Knicks team has no excuse not to make the NBA Finals, the delicate balance between Jalen Brunson’s usage and unlocking Karl-Anthony Towns, and whether Boston’s ceiling is lower than people want to admit with this version of Jason Tatum coming off the Achilles injury.

From there, they dive into Victor Wembanyama’s terrifying playoff debut, why the Spurs already look ahead of schedule, and how Oklahoma City vs. San Antonio feels like a looming Western Conference war. They also hit LeBron, KD, and the aging superstar class who can still hit the “high notes” for one night even if they can’t live there anymore.

Later, Bomani and Vinnie break down Adam Silver’s new anti‑tanking lottery rules, what it means for franchises like Detroit and Orlando, and why conditioning young stars to lose might be the most underrated failure of “The Process” era in Philly. Plus, what the league should actually be embarrassed by, and why Steve Ballmer’s Kawhi situation is way more complicated than internet outrage allows.

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Logan Murdock on How Steph Curry, Draymond Green and the Warriors Changed Basketball Forever | 04.28 Apr 28, 2026

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Bomani Jones is joined by Logan Murdock for Time Machine Tuesday to look back at the Warriors team that changed basketball forever. They break down Steph Curry's rise, the 73-win season, Game 6 Klay, Draymond's chaos, and how Golden State became the biggest story in sports.

They also get into why this run hit differently: the shift in how the game was played, the tension between Steph and LeBron, and why the 2016 Warriors felt bigger than just another great team.

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Durant & Jokic Fall short, Spurs, Celtics, Thunder dominate, Rams draft Ty Simpson | 04.27 Apr 27, 2026

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Bomani Jones breaks down a wild stretch of playoff basketball, starting with why Kevin Durant keeps catching blame in Houston and what the Rockets’ mess says about the team around him. He also gets into Nikola Jokic, the Nuggets getting pushed around by Minnesota, and the kind of James Harden playoff history that somehow never stops following him.

Later, he discusses the impending showdown between the Spurs and the Thunder and why it's both the best and worst thing for the NBA.

After that, Bomani hits on the Rams’ surprising Ty Simpson pick and what it says about Sean McVay, the Klay Thompson/Megan Thee Stallion breakup discourse, the strange fallout from the White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting, and a voicemail segment that turns into a great conversation about Nate Dogg, branding, and why being interesting still matters.

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Diante Lee on Fernando Mendoza's potential, A.J. Brown-Eagles divorce, Mike Vrabel mess | 04.23 Apr 23, 2026

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The Ringer's Diante Lee joins Bomani Jones to break down all the storylines ahead of the NFL draft. First, they discuss Fernando Mendoza's ceiling and if he can reach it playing for the Las Vegas Raiders. Later, they break down the impending breakup between A.J. Brown and the Philadelphia Eagles and why it's "loser behavior" on the part of the Eagles. Finally, they discuss Mike Vrabel's latest press conference and the questions he wasn't asked...

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Bruce Bowen on Rockets Quitting vs. Lakers, Victor Wembanyama’s concussion, Portland's Cheap Owner | 04.22 Apr 22, 2026

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Bomani Jones is joined by Bruce Bowen to talk NBA playoffs, from the Spurs' chances at a title run after Victor Wembanyama’s concussion to whether the Houston Rockets just embarrassed themselves against LeBron and the Lakers. They also hit Anthony Edwards’ rise as a leader, Rudy Gobert’s redemption, and why CJ McCollum is suddenly playing Madison Square Garden villain against Jalen Brunson.
Bomani and Bruce get into:

How Wemby has already changed what’s possible on defense, why the paint disappears when he’s on the floor, and how that compares to Tim Duncan never winning DPOY.
The Spurs–Blazers series, Wembanyama’s concussion, and what young teams actually learn in playoff collapses.
The cheap new vibes in Portland under owner Tom Dundon — from coaching salaries to cutting back on arena T‑shirts.
Why the Rockets’ Game 2 performance vs. the Lakers was so disappointing, what accountability really looks like, and how LeBron is still manipulating games at his age.
Anthony Edwards’ force-of-personality leadership, how he lifts guys like Rudy Gobert, and what it means for Denver’s title defense.
CJ McCollum hunting Jalen Brunson, embracing being “that guy” in the Garden, and what separates elite playoff scorers from everyone else.

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