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Shooting Lights Out
by Darnell "Playmaker" Sallins
Welcome to the All-Things Basketball podcast, your ultimate destination for everything basketball. We’re here to deliver the latest news, trends, and compelling stories straight from the court. With our expert analysis on games and player performances, we cover all aspects of the game, from college hoops to the pros. Join us and elevate your basketball knowledge.Your Weekly Deep Shot into Hoops Culture!Music performed by Shadow2Real.
Episodes
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WNBA Finals Preview: A New Era Begins in the W
On this week’s Shooting Lights Out, The Playmaker and Cole Johnson preview the 2026 WNBA Finals as the Atlanta Dream and Golden State Valkyries prepare to battle for the championship. With neither franchise entering as the defending champion, the league is guaranteed a new titleholder — and…
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WNBA Semifinals Begin — Defense Sets the Tone
The WNBA Semifinals are underway, and defense immediately set the tone. On this week’s Shooting Lights Out, The Playmaker and Cole Johnson react to the opening games, the latest WNBA award winners, and what the early results could mean on the road to the Finals. Plus, Around the Hardwood checks…
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WNBA Playoffs Have Begun
The WNBA Playoffs have officially begun. The Liberty stuns the Lynx in Minnesota to start off the postseason. A'Ja Wilson and the Las Vegas Aces showed why they are the team to beat against Caitlin Clark and the Indian Fever. Atlanta Dream and Golden State Valkyries to put on shows for the home...
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Final Week of the Season
On this week’s Shooting Lights Out, The Playmaker and Cole Johnson enter the final week of the WNBA regular season with the playoff field set but the seeding battle still wide open. Around the Hardwood covers Kawhi Leonard’s return to Toronto, Detroit locking in Ausar Thompson with a major...
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Clippers Scandal + Team USA World Cup
On this week’s Shooting Lights Out, The Playmaker and Cole Johnson break down a busy stretch across basketball as major money, controversy and change dominate the headlines. Then Full Court Slam turns to the chaos surrounding the LA Clippers as the Kawhi Leonard investigation brings major...
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WNBA Hits the World Cup Break
On this week’s Shooting Lights Out, The Playmaker and Cole Johnson cover a busy week across basketball as the WNBA reaches its World Cup break. Then we hit Running the Fastbreak as the WNBA reaches a crucial point in the season before attention shifts overseas. Team USA heads to Berlin for the…
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Lakers Ownership Drama + WNBA Culture War + Playoff Push
On this week’s Shooting Lights Out, The Playmaker and Cole Johnson break down a packed week across basketball. Around the Hardwood covers the latest NBA movement, including Klay Thompson heading to Miami, DeMar DeRozan joining Denver, James Harden staying in Cleveland, and the latest ownership...
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WNBA Under the Microscope + Coming Down the Stretch
This week on Shooting Lights Out, the WNBA is under the microscope as increased attention brings bigger conversations surrounding the league. The Playmaker and Cole Johnson react to comments from Dawn Staley and Nneka Ogwumike on the scrutiny surrounding women’s basketball and what it means for…
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Dijonai Carrington & Sophie Cunningham Incident + FIBA World Cup Roster
The WNBA remains in the spotlight for things outside of basketball. This time Sophie Cunningham and Dijonai Carrington take the headlines after a Flagrant 2 Foul by Carrington. Cathy Engelbert gives a memo on the transgender conversation. Team USA women's World Cup roster is official. NBA and...
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Sophie Cunningham Sparks National Debate + WNBA Weekend
The WNBA remains in the spotlight for things outside of basketball. This time Sophie Cunningham sparked a national debate for her comments on transgender athletes and women sports. Speaking of Cunningham, the Indiana Fever were in the spotlight on the court as took on the Minnesota Lynx in...
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LeBron James Joins the Sixers
LeBron James has signed with the Philadelphia 76ers. James now joins a team with Tyrese Maxey, Joel Embiid, and Jaylen Brown, forming a SUPER TEAM in Philly. Darnell "The Playmaker" Sallins and Cole Johnson have a deep conversation about LeBron to Philly. The impact this has on the East and the NBA.
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Caitlin Clark Speaks Out on Media Narratives | SLO Reaction & Discussion
Caitlin Clark sat down with Malika Andrews and delivered one of her most candid interviews yet, addressing the role the media plays in shaping conversations around the WNBA. Clark discusses why she believes media narratives influence what fans read and talk about, and why players shouldn't have…
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LeBron to Philly, Caitlin Clark Speaks, and WNBA All-Star
The NBA and WNBA continue to deliver some of the biggest stories of the summer, and we're breaking it all down LIVE on this week's Shooting Lights Out. LeBron James signs with the Philadelphia 76ers. The impact this signing has on East and the NBA. Caitlin Clark spoke during the All-Star break....
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Where's The Line? WNBA Debate and NBA News
The NBA and WNBA continue to deliver some of the biggest stories of the summer, and we're breaking it all down LIVE on this week's Shooting Lights Out. This week's Full Court Slam as we examine Caitlin Clark's confrontation with officials, her historic 45-point, 10-assist performance, Sandy...
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Ja Morant "Fresh Start" & WNBA All-Star Roster
The NBA offseason continues to heat up. Ja Morant speaks for the first since Portland trade. Bam Adebayo and Tyler Herro get physical in Vegas. On the WNBA side, we recap the top games from the weekend. Dive into the All-Star roster. 📺 Subscribe to The Playmakerz Network for weekly NBA, WNBA…
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Jaylen Brown Trade, LeBron James Free Agency, and WNBA
The NBA offseason continues to heat up. Jayley Brown traded to the Sixers and LeBron James is a free agency. On the WNBA side, we recap the top games from the weekend. Dive into the ongoing Caitlin Clark controversy and why it continues to dominate the basketball conversation. 📺 Subscribe to The...
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NBA Trade Week + WNBA Weekend Recap
The NBA offseason is already off to a wild start, while the WNBA delivered another action-packed weekend. We react to the blockbuster trades involving Giannis Antetokounmpo, LaMelo Ball, and Julius Randle, break down the biggest takeaways from the 2026 NBA Draft. On the WNBA side, we recap the…
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WNBA Weekend Recap + NBA Draft Preview
The WNBA season continues to heat up as we break down the biggest storylines, top performances, and key results from the weekend. Plus, with the 2026 NBA Draft set for tomorrow night, we preview the top prospects, examine the draft lottery order, discuss teams facing the most pressure, and share...
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NBA Finals Recap and Reaction
🏀 The basketball world delivered another busy week as Darnell "Playmaker" Sallins and Cole Johnson break down the biggest stories from around the game. In Around the Hardwood, the guys discuss the latest news from across the NBA, WNBA, and college basketball before shifting their focus to the...
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NBA Finals Game 3 Preview + WNBA Weekend Recap
The WNBA delivered another exciting weekend of action as several contenders continued to make early statements. The Las Vegas Aces secured their first home victory of the season, while Breanna Stewart helped lead the New York Liberty back from a double-digit deficit to defeat Caitlin Clark and…
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NBA Finals Preview
The NBA Finals are set. The San Antonio Spurs survived the seven-game series with the Oklahoma City Thunder. Now will meet the New York Knicks in the NBA Finals. In the WNBA, Cailtin Clark and Stephaine White had an incident during their 16-point loss to Portland over the weekend. 📲 Follow The...
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NBA Conference Finals Reaction + WNBA Memorial Weekend Recap
The NBA Conference Finals are heating up fiercely. The New York Knicks are a game away from reaching the NBA Finals for the first time since 1999. The Western Conference Finals are now a best-out-of-3-series after the San Antonio Spurs dominated Game 4. In the WNBA, Cailtin Clark returned after...
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NBA Conference Finals Preview
The NBA is down to the Final Four. The Conference Finals are set as Oklahoma City will meet up with the San Antonio Spurs in the West. The New York Knicks will go toe-to-toe with the Cleveland Cavaliers in the East. In the WNBA, Chelsea Gray helps the Aces finish road trip perfect, and Caitlin...
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WNBA Opening Weekend + NBA Conference Semis Reaction
This episode of Shooting Lights Out dives into the opening weekend of the WNBA season, including Paige Bueckers and the Dallas Wings taking down Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever, the Washington Mystics spoiling Toronto Tempo’s debut in Canada, and the Phoenix Mercury shocking the defending...
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WNBA Season and NBA Conference Semifinals Preview
The WNBA season is here, and the NBA Conference Semifinals are heating up 🔥 — it’s all covered on this episode of Shooting Lights Out on the Playmakerz Network. We take a deep look at the 2026 WNBA season, including our Top 5 Players and Top 5 Teams entering the year, along with key storylines,...
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NBA Playoffs: 1st Round Chaos
The 1st Round in the NBA Playoffs have chaotic and surprising. The Denver Nuggets are on the brink on eliminating. The Detroit Pistons are in a battle with the Orlando Magic. The New York Knick and Cleveland Cavaliers are both in a best 2 out 3 series. The WNBA season is a week away so we will…
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NBA Playoffs are HERE!!!
The playoffs are underway and Shooting Lights Out breaks down the biggest takeaways from an exciting opening weekend in the NBA postseason. Reactions to the WNBA Draft, highlights key college basketball news, and gives thoughts on the NBA Award finalists. Plus, a full Playoff Weekend Recap and a...
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Flagrant Foul: Orlando Magic Problem is Real
The Orlando Magic are heading into the NBA Play-In Tournament with serious questions — and after a disappointing loss to the Boston Celtics to close the regular season, those concerns are louder than ever. In this Flagrant Foul segment, The Playmaker breaks down what has been building for over a...
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Doc Rivers OUT + NBA Playoff Pressure is REAL | Magic in Trouble?
Doc Rivers is OUT in Milwaukee - and the NBA Playoffs are right around the corner. On this episode of Shooting Lights Out, we break down the playoff picture, take a hard look at the Orlando Magic heading into the postseason, and preview both the WNBA Draft and Free Agency impact. We also dive…
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March Madness Recap, Hall of Fame Debate, & Geno Auriemma Reaction
The latest episode of Shooting Lights Out breaks down the biggest stories across college basketball, the WNBA, and the NBA as March Madness reaches its final stage. We recap the Men’s Final Four and Women’s National Championship while also examining major developments in college athletics,...
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WNBA Expansion Draft Reaction
The WNBA expansion era has officially begun. In this episode of Shooting Lights Out, The Playmaker breaks down the Expansion Draft and analyze how the Portland Fire and Toronto Tempo are building their inaugural rosters. From key selections to potential impact players, The Playmaker dives into…
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WNBA Expansion Draft, NBA Playoff Teams & Houston Basketball Concerns
In this episode of Shooting Lights Out, we cover major developments across the basketball world. Topics include: • WNBA Expansion Draft and the return of the Houston Comets • NBA playoff teams officially clinched • Houston basketball concerns and analysis From league growth to postseason battles,...
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Final Four Set, Playoff Picture Taking Shape & WNBA Shake-Up
The championship picture is starting to take shape across basketball. On this episode of Shooting Lights Out, we break down everything happening across the college, NBA, and WNBA landscapes. We start with major WNBA news as the Connecticut Sun are being sold and Houston is set to welcome back the...
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Sweet 16 Look Ahead
The Sweet 16 is here—and now it’s about who’s built to make a Final Four run. On this episode of Shooting Lights Out, we break down the biggest matchups in the Sweet 16 and what to watch for as the NCAA Tournament continues. We cover: Key matchups and storylines Players to watch Predictions and...
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Men's March Madness Reaction
March Madness has already delivered chaos—and my bracket didn’t survive it 😭 On this episode of Shooting Lights Out, we break down the madness from the first weekend of the NCAA Tournament, including the shocking upset where the Iowa Hawkeyes men's basketball took down the Florida Gators men's...
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March Madness Chaos & Dominance
The NCAA Tournament field will crown a new men's champion as the Florida Gators were ousted in the 1st weekend. 11-seed Texas is on the First Four run to the Sweet 16 and Big Ten is showing out. As for the women's tournament, it's been complete dominance by the top teams as Texas, LSU, Michigan,...
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Bracket Check: Playmakerz Chaos Report
March Madness is here. In this episode of Bracket Check: Playmakerz Chas Report, we break down the first day of the Round of 64. The biggest upsets. The most shocking results. A blue blood blowing a 19-point lead and a blue blood surviving a real scare. If your bracket is already busted... you're...
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The Road to the Final Four Officially Begins
The NCAA Tournament fields are set for the men and women. For the men: Duke, Arizona, Michigan, and Florida earned 1-seeds. For the ladies: UConn, UCLA, Texas, and South Carolina earned 1-seeds. Can anyone in either bracket stop an all Final Four of 1-Seeds? Who was seeded incorrectly? Who are…
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Welcome to March Basketball... Who's Built for the Tournament
oday on The Playmakerz Network, we break down the biggest stories across college basketball (men & women), the NBA, and the WNBA. On tonight’s show: • Around the Hardwood – the headlines shaping the week • Running the Fastbreak – momentum shifts across all leagues • Contender or Pretender –...
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Around The Hardwood:WNBA Revenue Sharing Explained: What This Means for Players & the League
The WNBA has reached a historic financial milestone — generating enough revenue to trigger player revenue sharing for the first time in league history. In this solo edition of Around the Hardwood, Darnell “The Playmaker” Sallins breaks down the ESPN report detailing the league’s revenue growth,...
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Contender or Pretender: The Surge Test — Kansas & TCU
Late-season momentum can change everything — but not every surge translates to postseason success. In this episode of Shooting Lights Out, we apply The Surge Test to Kansas and TCU to determine whether their recent trajectories signal true contender status or potential postseason disappointment....
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March on the Horizon. Madness taking shape
March is just around the corner, and the madness is being felt. Arizona/Houston and Michigan/Duke headlined a jammed pack weekend in college. The 2nd act of the NBA season got under and the push to the playoffs officially begins. From the NBA to college hoops to the WNBA — this episode covers it...
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Contender or Pretender: Defensive Identity Check – Illinois & Ohio State
Defense defines tournament teams — but only if it’s consistent. In this episode of Contender / Pretender, we conduct a Defensive Identity Check on Illinois (Men) and Ohio State (Women) to evaluate whether their defensive backbone is strong enough to hold up in March. Illinois has shown…
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NBA Tanking Scandal? Jazz & Pacers Fined for “Tanking”
The NBA has officially stepped in. The league fined the Utah Jazz $500,000 and the Indiana Pacers $100,000 for actions deemed detrimental to competitive integrity — raising major questions about tanking in today’s NBA. The Playmaker and Cool McCain break down: Why the Jazz were hit with a massive...
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All-Star Weekend Review + Madness in February
NBA All-Star Weekend concluded in LA. The USA Stars won a very compelling All-Star Game. Anthony Edwards wins the Kobe Bryant MVP trophy. In college basketball, the madness is starting to be felt in February. From the NBA to college hoops to the WNBA — this episode covers it all. Your Weekly Deep...
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Contender or Pretender: Blue Blood Pressure
Championship banners raise expectations — but they don’t guarantee postseason success. In this episode of Contender / Pretender on Shooting Lights Out, we examine Blue Blood Pressure by evaluating Kentucky (Men) and Tennessee (Women). We break down whether their current performance, identity, and...
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All-Star Weekend Preview + The Push to March
The NBA All-Star weekend is approaching, and everyone is gearing up for LA. All-Star Saturday Night is filled headlined by Damian Lillard in the 3-Point Contest. The U.S. vs. World All-Star games is set and the teams were revealed. In college, UNC stunned Duke at the buzzer, UConn taking down by...
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Contender or Pretender: Iowa State Is In, Iowa Is On The Line
The Contender / Pretender segment makes its debut on Shooting Lights Out as we separate real postseason threats from teams still proving their ceiling. We explain why Iowa State (Men) has earned contender status with elite efficiency, strong road performances, and a résumé that matches the eye...
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Basketball Goes into Full Gear
Basketball gets into full gear mode as the calendar has turned to February. In the NBA, Paul George gets suspended for 25 games, LeBron James makes 22nd straight All-Star with the reserves announced, and De'Andre Hunter traded from Cleveland. In the college ranks, massive statements were made in...
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Weekend Recap
On this episode of Shooting Lights Out, the crew recaps weekend filled with hoops. Multiple upsets took place in college, South Carolina sent a message to Vanderbilt in women's hoops, and surprising results happened in the NBA. From the NBA to college hoops to the WNBA — this episode covers it…
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Welcome to the All-Things Basketball podcast, your ultimate destination for everything basketball. We’re here to deliver the latest news, trends, and compelling stories straight from the court. With our expert analysis on games and player performances, we cover all aspects of the game, from college hoops to the pros. Join us and elevate your basketball knowledge.Your Weekly Deep Shot into Hoops Culture!Music performed by Shadow2Real.
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