Shump Street Podcast

Today we are talking about the MVP candidates, Luka, Shai, Wemby and more, the struggles of the Giannis, Bam, and the Miami Heat, and hot takes from the fans.

The Golden State Valkyries' championship run led by Finals MVP Gabby Williams, plus rookie standout Yaxel Lendeborg's bounce-back and Cam Boozer's triple-double tear with the red-hot Grizzlies. Why are NBA rotation players missing a historic number of games, and how do OKC and Minnesota survive major injury bugs?

Iman Shumpert and Ahrii Shumpert are back to talk about the first week of NBA action, the rookie class in action, the winless Knicks, and a whole lot more.  

The NBA season is finally here, and Iman Shumpert and Ahrii Shumpert are kicking off a new year of basketball on Shump Street. The guys preview Opening Night with picks for Celtics-Pistons, Knicks-76ers and Thunder-Spurs while breaking down what they expect from each team this season. They also get into what it's like playing on ring night, LeBron's track record against defending champions, and Gilbert Arenas' recent comments on Allen Iverson's career and championship culture. The guys also discuss coaching in today's NBA, some of the biggest early-season storylines, and make some way-too-early NBA Finals picks. Later, Chiney Ogwumike joins the show to talk all things women's basketball, including the Valkyries-Dream Finals, Angel Reese, A'ja Wilson winning her fifth MVP and Nneka Ogwumike's retirement. Chiney also weighs in on WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert stepping down and some of the most exciting players coming up through the college game.

Iman Shumpert and Ahrii Shumpert are back with another episode of Shump Street, diving into a busy week around basketball. The guys react to Brandin Podziemski's contract extension, Dylan Harper getting the preseason start, and the latest on the Knicks players extension talks. They also check in on the WNBA, break down Kelsey Mitchell's comments on Caitlin Clark, and look ahead to the Dream-Valkyries Finals. Later, Dean Oliver joins the show for a deep dive into the role analytics play in today's NBA. He explains where numbers can go wrong, why context matters, how analytics factor into awards and front-office decisions, and how players like Jalen Brunson and JR Smith are viewed through the numbers. The guys also get into what analytics say about guarding Steph Curry and Klay Thompson before closing things out with another edition of "Send 'Em or End 'Em," featuring a full slate of Space Jam and Magic Ball Jordans.

Iman and Ahrii are back with another episode of Shump Street, kicking things off with some NFL talk before jumping into a packed week around the NBA. The guys react to Jalen Duren officially signing his new contract and what it means for Cade Cunningham and Detroit, discuss the Knicks' offseason, and break down Victor Wembanyama's unconventional rugby training. They also get into the WNBA playoffs including Angel Reese's defense, A'ja Wilson's interaction with a fan, and where the line should be drawn between fans and players. Later, the guys make their NBA season predictions, including the most fun team to watch, which star will make the biggest impact on a new team, the Bulls' outlook, and the Rookie of the Year race between AJ Dybantsa, Darryn Peterson and the rest of the rookie class. They close things out with some media day stories, what it's like entering an NBA season as a rookie versus a veteran, some movie talk, and more.

We're back with another episode of Shump Street and Iman Shumpert and Ahrii Shumpert are diving into another packed week around the NBA. The guys break down Jalen Duren's contract holdout, Steph Curry and Kawhi Leonard extension talk + the Raptors' 2026/27 outlook, and the Isaiah Stewart–Drew Eubanks fight before looking ahead to the preseason and making some early Anthony Davis predictions. Iman and Ahrii also react to Gilbert Arenas' Wizards prediction, discuss a possible KAT extension, Tyrese Haliburton's injury, and the reason LeBron joined the 76ers. Later, they debate ESPN's Top 100 Players list and Jalen Brunson being ranked sixth, run through another "Send 'Em or End 'Em" sneaker segment, react to Brunson and Anthony Edwards on SNL, and close things out with Giannis fighting iguanas in his house.

Shump Street is back for another episode, and Iman Shumpert and Ahrii Shumpert are breaking down everything happening around the basketball world. The guys kick things off with a Bears recap before reacting to Kevin Durant taking a shot at Iman and debating one of the biggest questions in sports: would you rather win an MVP or a championship? From there, they dive into the latest contract extensions around the league, Taj Gibson's retirement, and some familiar faces settling into new places. Iman and Ahrii discuss whether James Harden can still add another dimension to his game, what Paul George and Jaylen Brown switching teams could look like, DeMar DeRozan heading to Denver, and what to expect from the new-look Lakers before putting some new sneakers through "Send 'Em or End 'Em. They close with 'Overrated or Underrated' discussing various topics: OKC's championship chances, Olivia Miles' rookie scoring record chase, and banana pudding.

Shump Street is back for Season 2, and Iman Shumpert and Ahrii Shumpert are jumping straight into the biggest conversations around the NBA. The guys break down the Clippers situation and what a potential punishment could mean for the franchise, then get into Tyrese Haliburton, Jimmy Butler and Kyrie Irving as some of the league's biggest names work toward getting back on the floor. Iman and Ahrii also talk Amen Thompson's next step, Jonathan Kuminga and Klay Thompson trade scenarios, the Jalen Duren situation, and what it's like growing up as the son of a former NBA player. Later, they rank NBA wing defenders, debate what's overrated and underrated around the league, revisit the Knicks' championship run, look at the 76ers' 2026-27 roster and close things out with Team USA Women's basketball. Hosts: Iman Shumpert & Ahrii Shumpert #NBA #ImanShumpert #ShumpStreet CHAPTERS: 00:00 – START 1:19 - Bears Update 3:15 - LA Clippers Fallout 9:04 - Lawrence Frank Snitching? 10:32 - Amen Thompson Extension 13:19 - Jonathan Kuminga and Klay Thompson 19:27 - Tyrese Haliburton 20:27 - Jimmy Butler 23:32 - Kyrie Irving 29:12 - New Duos in DC and Portland 31:54 - Halftime 33:31 - Wing Defender Ranking 37:54 - Overrated/Underrated 43:38 - FIBA Women's Tournament

Brian Windhorst joins Iman Shumpert and Ahrii on Shump Street for a full NBA offseason conversation covering the New York Knicks, Mitchell Robinson, Jaylen Brown, Jayson Tatum, the Boston Celtics, Lakers, Pistons, Heat, and the biggest free agency questions around the league. Windhorst brings the insider perspective while Iman breaks it down from a player's point of view — from why Mitchell Robinson still matters in New York, to what the Celtics' analytics say about Jaylen vs. Jayson, to whether a wild Jaylen Brown trade conversation actually makes sense. The crew also gets into the Lakers' offseason pressure, Detroit's next move, what Miami still needs, the best available players left, and the real emotions that come with being an NBA free agent.