The Right Time with Bomani Jones

Vinnie Goodwill on Kevin Durant-Rockets Concerns, Wemby-Thunder rivalry, Knicks NBA Finals or Bust? | 02.20

Bomani Jones is joined by ESPN's Vinnie Goodwill to break down all the second-half storylines for the NBA. First, they discuss the ALL-Star game's issues, which are fixable and which are not. Later, they break down the Western Conference race, whether the Rockets have issues beyond the Kevin Durant Files, the emerging Spurs-Thunder rivalry, and whether Anthony Edwards or Nikola Jokic can drag their teams to the NBA Finals. Finally, they discuss the potential insanity of Jayson Tatum returning to the Boston Celtics less than one year after his Achilles injury and whether it's Finals or bust for the New York Knicks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Domonique Foxworth on MLBPA's SHOCKING Scandal, Jesse Jackson's death, The KD Files | 02.18

Bomani Jones is joined by ESPN's Domonique Foxworth.  They start the show by reacting to Tony Clark's resignation as MLBPA director after an alleged relationship with his sister-in-law.  Later, they discuss Jesse Jackson's life after his death earlier this week and what people don't understand about the Civil Rights Icon.  Finally,  they react to Kevin Durant's reportedly vented frustrations with current & former teammates and coaches and what makes them so funny. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

DJ Wally Sparks on When Rap Had Regional Identity, The Rise of Southern Singles, Bone Thugs Underrated? | 02.17

In this episode of The Right Time, Bomani Jones and DJ Wally Sparks break down why 1996 was one of the greatest singles years in hip-hop history. From UGK, Twista, and DJ Screw to Camp Lo, Bone Thugs, and Busta Rhymes, they explore how regional rap scenes, Rap City, and the role of DJs shaped an era before streaming changed everything. It’s a deep dive into the songs, the culture, and the moment when hip-hop still belonged to the cities that made it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Howard Bryant on Pro Football Hall of Fame Debates, Why voters get it WRONG | 02.13

Bomani Jones is joined by Howard Bryant. They discuss the many issues with the Halls of Fame across all sports and what makes the Pro Football Hall of Fame so difficult to get into. They also discuss whether Klay Thompson should be in the Pro Basketball Hall of Fame and whether Eli Manning will ever make it despite winning 2 Super Bowl MVPs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tom Haberstroh on Victor Wembanyama arrival, Hornets-Pistons Brawl, NBA's Tanking Disaster | 02.11

Bomani Jones is joined by Yahoo Sports' Tom Haberstroh.  First, they discuss Victor Wembanyama's insane game against the Los Angeles Lakers and why he is already an MVP-level player.  Later, they discuss the brawl between the Pistons and the Hornets & why the NBA needs more players like Isaiah Stewart.  Finally,  they react to the league-wide tanking epidemic and postulate that the NBA needs to get rid of the draft once and for all. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices