Recapping The NBA Action From The Weekend

On the January 21, 2025, episode of Run It Back on FANDUEL TV LIVE, co-hosts Michelle Beadle, Lou Williams, and Chandler Parsons sit down with 14-year NBA veteran Gordon Hayward. Hayward shares his first impression of LaMelo Ball when they played together during his rookie season. He also reflects on his time in Boston, discussing what it was like playing with Jayson Tatum and Kyrie Irving, and opens up about how retirement has been treating him.

On the January 20th, 2025 episode of Run It Back on FANDUEL TV LIVE, co-hosts Michelle Beadle, Lou Williams, and Chandler Parsons discuss Jimmy Butler's return to the lineup and whether his relationship with the team is repairable. The crew also examines the Lakers' first game at the Intuit Dome and debates whether there is actually a rivalry there. Additionally, the panel talks about the Celtics' recent struggles, going 8-8 in their last 16 games, and whether it’s time for the 76ers to consider tanking.

On the January 17th, 2025 episode of Run It Back on FANDUEL TV LIVE, co-hosts Michelle Beadle, Lou Williams, and Chandler Parsons discuss whether it’s a good idea for Jimmy Butler to return to the lineup after his seven-game suspension and whether he should stay in Miami long-term. The crew also debates which players should be considered All-Star locks in both the Western and Eastern Conferences.

On the January 16, 2025, episode of Run It Back on FANDUEL TV LIVE, co-hosts Michelle Beadle, Lou Williams, and Chandler Parsons are joined by Denver Nuggets center DeAndre Jordan. They discuss the addition of Russell Westbrook, Nikola Jokić's pregame music requests, and where Jimmy Butler should end up. The crew also recaps the previous night's Lakers vs. Heat game and debates whether Tyrese Maxey is capable of carrying the 76ers in the absence of Joel Embiid.  

On the January 15, 2025, episode of Run It Back on FANDUEL TV LIVE, co-hosts Michelle Beadle, Lou Williams, and Chandler Parsons sit down with Detroit Pistons Head Coach J.B. Bickerstaff. He discusses Cade Cunningham's rise as a star in the league, his efforts to bring back the old-school Pistons energy, and the impact of adding veteran players like Tobias Harris, Malik Beasley, and Tim Hardaway Jr. The episode wraps up with the crew suggesting that the Miami Heat should trade Jimmy Butler to the San Antonio Spurs and Zion Williamson to the Golden State Warriors.

On the January 14, 2025, episode of Run It Back on FANDUEL TV LIVE, co-hosts Michelle Beadle, Lou Williams, and Chandler Parsons discuss Jimmy Butler’s request to fly on a separate plane from the team and what it could mean for his future in Miami. The crew also reacts to the Lakers blowing a 10-point lead and debates whether Charles Barkley is right in saying LeBron is too nice to be considered on the same level as Michael Jordan or Kobe Bryant.

On the January 13, 2025 episode of Run It Back on FanDuel TV Live, co-hosts Michelle Beadle, Lou Williams, and Chandler Parsons discuss Zion Williamson's suspension and whether the Pelicans should consider moving on from him. The crew also debates the best landing spot for Duke superstar Cooper Flagg, who had a 40-point game over the weekend. To round out the show, the panel shares their over/under predictions for total wins for teams around the league as the midpoint of the season approaches.

On the January 10th episode of Run It Back on FANDUEL TV LIVE, co-hosts Michelle Beadle, Lou Williams, and Chandler Parsons dive into prop bets, money lines, and over/unders for Friday's games with BR Betting Expert Ryan Ribeiro. The crew also debates Kevin Durant's comments about Nikola Jokić being a top-10 player of all time, as well as whether Jimmy Butler is accurate in claiming he is still in his prime at 35 years old.

On the January 9th episode of Run It Back on FANDUEL TV LIVE, co-hosts Michelle Beadle, Lou Williams, and Chandler Parsons are joined by Sam Amick, Senior NBA Writer for The Athletic. Amick provides the latest updates on the Jimmy Butler situation, discussing potential destinations for the star. He also shares his thoughts on the firing of Kings head coach Mike Brown and weighs in on whether Jonathan Kuminga might be traded by the Warriors. To wrap up the show, the crew debates Charles Barkley's comments regarding Anthony Edwards' perceived regression.  

On the January 7th, 2025 episode of Run It Back on FANDUEL TV LIVE, co-hosts Michelle Beadle, Lou Williams, and Chandler Parsons are joined once again by Bucks forward Bobby Portis. Portis discusses how the team can get back on track after losing four of their last five games and how they are preparing to face Victor Wembanyama tonight. The crew also covers some of the hottest headlines around the league, including the growing injury list for the Mavericks and the remarkable 15-game winning streak the Thunder are on.