Bruce Bowen GOES IN on Spurs Title Chances, Luka Doncic's whining, Tatum's return | 03.04

March Madness is here, and Bomani Jones has one message for the people: it’s time to hate Duke again. On this episode of The Right Time, Bomani breaks down why the tournament is better when everybody unites against the Blue Devils, and how his Duke hatred has never changed, even though his relationship to college basketball has.Plus, Bomani dives into the Lakers’ rise in the West, Luka’s clutch stretch, and why LA might still be the playoff matchup everybody wants. He also gets into Oklahoma City, the Thunder’s ridiculous setup, and what could make this NBA postseason a lot of fun.  Finally, Bomani sounds off on Bruce Pearl's absurd comments, Kanye West doing concerts again, and a perturbed Morehouse Alum who slid into his DM's. Intuit TurboTax: Learn more at  https://turbotax.intuit.com/?cid=bn_wk_12 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Foxworth Thursday, Bomani Jones and Dominique Foxworth break down Bam Adebayo dropping 83 points in a historic performance—but will anyone remember it like the legendary scoring nights from players like Kobe Bryant? The guys debate how impressive the game really was and why context matters when we talk about huge scoring totals. Later, the Baltimore Ravens reportedly backed out of a trade for Maxx Crosby, leaving the Las Vegas Raiders in a strange position after the deal collapsed over a failed physical. Bomani and Foxworth explain why the situation looks messy—and why the Ravens might have changed their mind after seeing Crosby’s medicals. They also discuss why Daniel Jones landing another big contract says a lot about the quarterback market, the surprising reunion between Geno Smith and the New York Jets and why the league might be overloading the schedule with new games—including a possible Thanksgiving Eve matchup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Right Time with Bomani Jones, Bo is joined by Danny Parkins of "First Things First" to break down one of the wildest nights in sports.First up: the unbelievable 83-point performance from Bam Adebayo. Bo and Danny discuss how it happened, why it sparked debate across the NBA, and whether a night fueled by 43 free throws belongs among the greatest scoring performances ever.Then they shift to the NFL where the Baltimore Ravens shocked the league by backing out of their trade for Maxx Crosby after his physical. The twist? Baltimore immediately turned around and signed Trey Hendrickson, raising serious questions around the league about how the situation went down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The Right Time, Bomani Jones and Jason England continue their discussion of Hip=Hop in the year 1996.From classic albums by A Tribe Called Quest and De La Soul to the massive breakthrough of The Fugees, the conversation explores how 1996 produced some of the most important rap records ever made. But it was also the moment when hip-hop started shifting—from a culture-driven scene to a more commercial industry.Bomani and Jason break down why albums like Beats, Rhymes and Life, Stakes Is High, Hell on Earth from Mobb Deep, and Ironman from Ghostface Killah captured a turning point in the genre. They also discuss how artists like Lauryn Hill helped expand hip-hop’s audience while changing the sound of rap. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bomani Jones kicks off the show by reacting to the news that the Baltimore Ravens traded 2 first round picks for Maxx Crosby.  He roasts the Las Vegas Raiders' draft history and discusses how the Ravens and Lamar Jackson are all in for this season.  Later, he breaks down how Donald Trump continues to meddle in sports and the hypocrisy surrounding it.  Finally, he reacts to more bad AI news, domestic travels and Logan Paul drama.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bomani Jones is joined by Pat Forde of Sports Illustrated.  First, they discuss Donald Trump's roundtable discussion on the future of college athletics and how difficult that problem is.  Later, they break down the priorities for fixing college sports and what they would like to see changed.  Finally, they react to a story of a Cal State Bakersfield College Basketball coach moonlighting as a pimp. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bomani Jones is joined by San Antonio Spurs Legend Bruce Bowen.  First, they discuss the Spurs' season and whether Victor Wembanyama can lead them to an NBA title.  Later, they break down other Western Conference contenders and discuss the disappointing seasons that Luka Doncic and the Lakers are having.   Finally,  they react to Jayson Tatum potentially coming back for the Boston Celtics and if that is a good idea. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Bomani Jones 1996 Hip Hop Series, Bo and DJ Wally Sparks examine the origin of Southern Hip Hop that year.  First, they discuss the Geto Boys and how they were the genesis of Southern Rap.  Later, they break down Outkast's "ATLiens", how it differs from their first record, and the incredibly adult themes explored by two teenagers.  Finally, they examine the influences of No Limit & Master P on New Orleans and Three 6 Mafia on Memphis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bomani Jones reacts to a stacked weekend of NBA action, including the Cleveland Cavaliers vs. the Detroit Pistons, the Oklahoma City Thunder vs. the Denver Nuggets, the Minnesota Timberwolves vs. the Denver Nuggets & the San Antonio Spurs vs. the New York Knicks.  He argues that the NBA season is finally heating up, and we should get excited about the regular season stretch run.  Later, he discusses how the NFL Combine is for dorks and that teams like the Minnesota Vikings and Pittsburgh Steelers should be lining up to sign Kyler Murray.  Finally, he discusses the weird thing about the war in Iran, the Hawks' upcoming Magic City Monday promotion, and laughes at the idea of Colin Cowherd AI. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bomani Jones is joined by Corey Erdman, Together they delve into the world of boxing, discussing the upcoming fight between Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao, the implications of age on performance, and the financial motivations behind fighters' comebacks. They explore the current state of boxing, the cultural impact of celebrity fights, and the evolution of drug culture in sports. The discussion also touches on hockey's national identity and the intersection of sports and politics, after the USA hockey team took down Canada in the Winter Olympics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices