The Final Episode of Hoops Talk comes with NBA Free Agency. Max contracts for superstars across the league including Ja Morant, Nikola Jokic, and Zion Williamson. Jalen Brunson gets a huge deal to head to NYC. Surprising trade involving Malcolm Brodgon, Rudy Gobert, and Dejounte Murray. The Playmaker talks everything free agency on this 4th of July and final episode of Hoops Talk.  Hoops Talk is brought to you by Fanatics, the official licensing sportswear in the world. Today only, you get free U.S. shipping on this 4th of July Holiday, click link to shop now and use promo code 24SHIP. Fanatics, where sports fans shop.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theplaymakerzblog/message

The Golden State Warriors are one win away from championship number four in eight years after taking the 3-2 lead last night. Game 5 wasn't a Chef kind of night for Steph, but backup came to the rescue in one Andrew Wiggins. The Playmaker, recaps Game 5 in San Francisco and previews Game 6 in Boston as the Warriors look to close out the Finals.  Subscribe follow, like the podcast on your favorite streaming platforms as well as leave a rate & review. Follow The Playmakerz Blog on social media (Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram) & our Website for all our other podcasts. Follow The Playmaker on social media (Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theplaymakerzblog/message

Well, the NBA Finals are tied after 4 games with the Boston Celtics and Golden State Warriors splitting Game 3 & 4 in Beantown. The Big 3 of the Celtics led the charge in Game 3 to go up 2-1. However, The Chef was ready served the big deep dish in Game 4 to knot the series up at 2. Now we are in the Best 2 out of 3 series for the Larry O'Brien Trophy with the Warriors having homecourt again. The Playmaker recaps the scene in Boston and then previews Game 5 back in the Bay Area plus some NBA news and notes.  Subscribe, follow, like the podcast on your favorite streaming platforms as well as leave a rate & review of the podcast. Follow The Playmakerz Blog on social media (Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram) & our Website for all our other podcasts and blogs. Follow The Playmaker, Darnell Sallins on social media (Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theplaymakerzblog/message

We have a 1-1 NBA Finals series so far. The Celtics and Warriors split Games 1 & 2 in San Francisco. Hats off to the Chef and the Poole Party in Game 2. Now the series shifts to the Green City and TD Garden for Games 3 & 4. The Playmaker, recaps Game 1 & 2 from San Francisco and previews Games 3 & 4 in Boston as the Finals continue tomorrow night. The Playmaker will discuss some news and notes in the NBA.  Subscribe follow, like the podcast on your favorite streaming platforms as well as leave a rate & review. Follow The Playmakerz Blog on social media (Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram) & our Website for all our other podcasts. Follow The Playmaker on social media (Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theplaymakerzblog/message

The NBA Finals tip off tomorrow in San Francisco as the Boston Celtics will take on the Golden State Warriors. The 75th Anniversary of the NBA is down to its Final Series. Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown vs. The Splash Brothers. Ime Udoka vs. Steve Kerr. First Time Experience vs. Championship Pedigree. The Playmaker talk keys matchups in the Finals and makes his all-anticipated prediction on who will be crowned World Champions.  Subscribe follow, like the podcast on your favorite streaming platforms as well as leave a rate & review. Follow The Playmakerz Blog on social media (Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram) & our Website for all our other podcasts. Follow The Playmaker on social media (Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theplaymakerzblog/message

Well, there will be no sweeping in the West as the Dallas Mavericks avoid the humiliation in Game 4 at home. Now the West Finals head back to the Bay Area. In the East, it's the best 2 out of 3 between the Miami Heat and the Boston Celtics. All four game in the East Finals have been blowouts but now who wants it more.  Our thoughts and prayers goes out to Uvale, Texas and Robb Elementary School from yesterday's mass shooting.  Subscribe follow, like the podcast on your favorite streaming platforms as well as leave a rate & review. Follow The Playmakerz Blog on social media (Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram) & our Website for all our other podcasts. Follow The Playmaker on social media (Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theplaymakerzblog/message

Four games into the Conference Finals and things are getting intense. The Golden State Warriors play vintage ball in the 2nd half in taking the 2-0 lead and defend homecourt in the Western Conference Finals. The Dallas Mavericks has questions to answer as the series shifts to Dallas, Texas. In the Eastern Conference Finals, the Boston Celtics are heading home feeling good about how Game 2 played out in South Beach. The Miami Heat on the other hand, looking to rebound from the embarrassing home lost tonight but inside TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts.  Subscribe, follow, like the show on your favorite streaming platforms as well as leave a rate & review. Follow The Playmakerz Blog on social media (Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram) & our Website for all our other podcasts. Follow The Playmaker on social media (Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram)   --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theplaymakerzblog/message

Well, the Conference Finals are set, and last season's Finals have been eliminated. The Champs took one on the chin in 2nd half due to a breakout performance from an unlikely person in Boston. For the Suns, Luka and the Mavs walked into Phoenix and completely embarrassed CP3 and company in front of the Suns' faith of epic proportion. The Playmaker talks about it all in this episode of Hoops Talk and previews the Conference Finals.  Subscribe, follow, like the podcast on your favorite streaming platforms as well as leave a rate & review. Follow The Playmakerz Blog on social media (Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram) & our Website for all our other podcasts. Follow The Playmaker on social media (Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theplaymakerzblog/message

The heat in the playoffs have turned up to another level. Speaking of heat, the Miami Heat and Phoenix Suns were scorching hot last night to take the pivotal 3-2 leads. Milwaukee and Boston will have their Game 5 tonight in Boston while the Grizzlies received bad news on Ja Morant but have to focus Game 5 elimination game tonight. The Playmaker opens up the show talking the Los Angeles Lakers and Jeanie Buss.  Subscribe follow, like the podcast on your favorite streaming platforms as well as leave a rate & review. Follow The Playmakerz Blog on social media (Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram) & our Website for all our other podcasts. Follow The Playmaker on social media (Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theplaymakerzblog/message

The conference semifinals are shifting sites. Top seeds Miami and Phoenix dominated at home for 2-0 leads now want to take that dominance on the road to Philadelphia and Dallas. Milwaukee and Golden State are feeling good as they're heading home with splits on the road in Boston and Memphis. Injuries to Joel Embiid and Marcus Smart looming large for the Sixers and Celtics. Dillon Brooks suspended for Game 3 is critical for the Grizzlies.  The Playmaker talking conference semifinals.  Subscribe follow, like the podcast on your favorite streaming platforms as well as leave a rate & review. Follow The Playmakerz Blog on social media (Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram) & our Website for all our other podcasts. Follow The Playmaker on social media (Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theplaymakerzblog/message

Seven series in the first round were clinched this week including a sweep in Brooklyn and the Bucks are set for a collision course with the Celtics. The Big Three of the 76ers put an examination point in Toronto and now South Beach awaits. Luka Doncic and the Mavs doing something they haven't done since 2011 and Chris Paul added perfection in New Orleans. Also, The Playmaker addresses the Twitter fury sent by one Kyrie Irving while previewing Game 6 between the Grizzlies and Timberwolves. Subscribe, follow, like Hoops Talk on your favorite streaming platforms. Follow The Playmakerz Blog on social media (Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram) & our website for all our other podcasts and sport blogs. Follow The Playmaker on social media (Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theplaymakerzblog/message

NBA Playoffs continue to get compelling as the three series in West are tied at 2-2 including the best two teams in the NBA. The Raptors and Nuggets said no to being swept at home but have to go on the road to survive the inevitable. Miami and Milwaukee displayed their dominance on the road in East.  Darnell "The Playmaker" Sallins recaps the weekend of Playoff basketball and look forward to today's action including a possible sweep of the Brooklyn Nets and The Playmaker talking Ben Simmons.  Subscribe follow, like the podcast on your favorite streaming platforms as well as leave a rate & review. Follow The Playmakerz Blog on social media (Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram) & our Website for all our other podcasts. Follow The Playmaker on social media (Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theplaymakerzblog/message

Let the chaos ensue in the NBA Playoffs. Injuries to Devin Booker and Khris Middleton have flipped their series around as the Pelicans and Bulls tied the series heading home. Speaking of injuries, Luka Doncic hasn't played one second of these playoffs and the Dallas Mavericks are up 2-1 on the Utah Jazz. Golden State took Denver's best shot and still came out on top on the road in the Rockys while the Twin Cities witnessed a choke job like no other with the Timberwolves and Grizzlies.  The Playmaker recaps last night playoff action and looking forward to the weekend especially Game 3 between the Celtics and Nets at Barclay Center Saturday Night.  Subscribe follow, like the podcast on your favorite streaming platforms as well as leave a rate & review. Follow The Playmakerz Blog on social media (Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram) & our Website for all our other podcasts. Follow The Playmaker on social media (Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theplaymakerzblog/message

The NBA Playoffs is off to an extremely fire start. An Antman brought the Wolves into Grizzlies Country and took Game 1. Philly is on the Maxey train against the Raptors. Poole parties all over the Bay Area while the Nuggets are sinking in the Gold Rush. Tatum 1up Irving in Game 1. Phoenix and Miami are the class of the NBA and there's the Jazz-Mavs and the reigning, defending champs playing with some Bulls. The Playmaker talks everything NBA Playoffs.  Subscribe follow, like the podcast on your favorite streaming platforms as well as leave a rate & review. Follow The Playmakerz Blog on social media (Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram) & our Website for all our other podcasts. Follow The Playmaker on social media (Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theplaymakerzblog/message

The regular season is officially over and now we are in the Play-In stage in the NBA. Eight teams fighting for four spots to be in the NBA Playoffs.  Tuesday night will be Cleveland at Brooklyn and LA Clippers at Minnesota for the right to clinch the seventh seed in both conferences.  Wednesday night will be Charlotte at Atlanta and San Antoino at New Orleans for the right to play Friday in Win or Go Home matchups.  The Playmaker previews the Play-In and gives his picks for the seventh and eighth seeds in the East and West.  Subscribe follow, like the podcast on your favorite streaming platforms as well as leave a rate & review. Follow The Playmakerz Blog on social media (Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram) & our Website for all our other podcasts. Follow The Playmaker on social media (Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theplaymakerzblog/message

The Post Season in the NBA is set as seeding is the only thing to determine. With that being said, there are two teams that won't be participating in post season play. Darnell "The Playmaker" Sallins will discuss why these teams are big disappointments. The Playmaker will also give his MVP and Coach of the Year.  Subscribe follow, like the podcast on your favorite streaming platforms as well as leave a rate & review. Follow The Playmakerz Blog on social media (Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram) & our Website for all our other podcasts. Follow The Playmaker on social media (Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theplaymakerzblog/message

A National Champion will be crowned tonight as the North Carolina Tar Heels take on the Kansas Jayhawks in the Finals. The Tar Heels are coming off ending the legendary career of Coach K in the Final Four. The Jayhawks are coming off dominating the Villanova Wildcats in the Final Four. Two Blue Blood programs, only one can be called CHAMPION. The Playmaker previews the men's National Championship Game and recap the women's National Championship Game. Congratulations to the South Carolina Gamecocks and Dawn Staley.   Subscribe follow, like the podcast on your favorite streaming platforms as well as leave a rate & review. Download the Rave On app and chat live with hosts and other fans in the Live Game Chat! Follow The Playmakerz Blog on social media (Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram) & our Website for all our other podcasts. Follow The Playmaker on social media (Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theplaymakerzblog/message

We are down to the Final Four in both the men and women's NCAA Tournament. Minneapolis will be seeing red while a monster in blue is lurking in Twin Cities. South Carolina, Stanford, Louisville, and UConn for the crown as best. For the men, New Orleans is Blue Blood city. Coach K's final dance reaches NOLA with Duke, but Carolina Blue feeling the jazz as well under Hubert Davis. Rock Chalk Jayhawks flying over the Superdome and Jay Wright's Wildcats of Nova pouncing for some birds in Saints country. The Queen of Hoops, Megan Price joins The Playmaker recapping the Madness to the Final Four.  Subscribe follow, like the podcast on your favorite streaming platforms as well as leave a rate & review. Follow The Playmakerz Blog on social media (Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram) & our Website for all our other podcasts. Follow The Playmaker on social media (Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theplaymakerzblog/message

The Women's NCAA Tournament is through the first weekend and MADNESS was all over it. Eight upsets took place. Princeton starting the upset blaze off, but South Dakota is becoming the Cinderella story in the ladies' tournament. Notre Dame had a performance for a long time.  The Playmaker recaps the crazy, insane, MADNESS weekend of the NCAA Tournament.  Subscribe follow, like the podcast on your favorite streaming platforms as well as leave a rate & review. Follow The Playmakerz Blog on social media (Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram) & our Website for all our other podcasts. Follow The Playmaker on social media (Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theplaymakerzblog/message

The Men's NCAA Tournament is through the first weekend and MADNESS was all over it. 12 upsets, yes 12 upsets took place. Richmond starting the upset blaze off but Saint Peter's becoming the Cinderella story like Oral Roberts last season.  The Playmaker recaps the crazy, insane, MADNESS weekend of the NCAA Tournament.  Download the RaveOn Sports App on Apple and Android phones and let your inner fandom out.  Subscribe follow, like the podcast on your favorite streaming platforms as well as leave a rate & review. Follow The Playmakerz Blog on social media (Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram) & our Website for all our other podcasts. Follow The Playmaker on social media (Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram)  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theplaymakerzblog/message