The Full 48

True Hoop is back! Original founder, and former ESPN writer, Henry Abbott relaunched the revolutionary, independent, all-things basketball new media company in newsletter form with plans to grow to video and podcasts! He does talk about that, but he also offers thoughts on poorly run NBA teams, why competitive balance cannot be affected or achieved with any existing tools, player empowerment and team accountability, tanking, the crisis of the 3-point shot, the possibility of adding 4-pointers, and the Tim Donaghy gambling scandal. via Knit

NBA legend and Hall of Famer, Rick Barry, remembers his own All-Star Game experience in 1967, reveals what prevented him from playing for the Boston Celtics at the end of his career, and explains the importance of coaching and playing the game properly. He also comments on Anthony Davis' situation, why Kevin Durant leaving the Warriors would be a mistake, and why he firmly believes that nobody will beat the Golden State Warriors in 7 this season. via Knit

NBA Legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar remembers a couple of his favorite All-Star Game moments, has some thoughts on athlete activism and NBA age limits, explains why there's really no GOAT debate when it comes to Michael Jordan and LeBron James, and thinks James Harden gets a bad rap! Kareem breaks down the comparison between his former teammate Oscar Robertson and Russell Westbrook, the similar career situation Kareem shares with Anthony Davis, and some of the players he enjoys watching today. He'll also tell you where and how you can score a piece of memorabilia from his career! via Knit

Michael Lee, Senior NBA Writer for The Athletic, returns for the Second Annual Full 48 All-Star Weekend Wrap-Up! Howard and Michael break down what made this year's All-Star game different, why the 3-point contest won the weekend, the lack of audience enthusiasm, the "dud" of a dunk contest, and Kevin Durant as All-Star MVP and his all-time rank in the NBA. They also discuss the drama surrounding trade rumors and tampering speculation, league policy regarding teams benching players, LeBron and the Lakers chasing the 8th seed down the stretch, the Anthony Davis list, and why Red Vines beat Twizzlers any day of the week. via Knit

Rachel Nichols, host of ESPN's The Jump, joins Howard to talk about the televised All Star draft, LeBron's "tampering", an All NBA award, what winning MVP really means, the Knicks and Kristaps Porzingis, Kevin Durant, free agency, supermax contracts, and her recent, hilarious sit-down with Kobe Bryant and Tracy McGrady. via Knit

Andre Holland plays sports agent Ray in the new Netflix film, "High Flying Bird," which is loosely based on the 2011 NBA lockout and directed by Steven Soderbergh. Andre speaks to the difficulty in making a basketball movie that doesn't really feature a lot of basketball playing, what he thinks about reviewers labeling the film "subversive," and why it was important to address racial injustice in sports. Andre also grew up a Magic Johnson and Los Angeles Lakers fan, enjoys watching the Golden State Warriors, and explains why he's more inspired by LeBron James' actions off the court than on. via Knit

It might have been one of the most mind-boggling and chaotic trade deadlines in recent NBA history, and former Atlanta Hawks GM Wes Wilcox joins to shed some light on the most impressive deals (Milwaukee and Sacramento), the biggest head-scratchers (Memphis and Washington), the LeBron factor in the East, the Anthony Davis factor in the West, how Zion Williamson fits into the trade scenario, Kyrie's future, and process vs outcome when it comes to Kristaps Porzingis and the New York Knicks. via Knit

Joe Harris is the 4th ranked 3-point shooter by percentage in the league, and will be repping the Brooklyn Nets in the 3-point shoot-out during All-Star Weekend in Charlotte. He talks about the Nets incredible turnaround, the All-Star transformation of D'Angelo Russell, Caris LeVert's expected return, Brooklyn's culture and player development philosophy, his only bucket in an NBA Finals game, lessons learned from LeBron James, and maintaining his hipster beard (and the nicknames that go along with it)! via Knit

Chris Mannix, Senior Writer for Sports Illustrated and NBA Analyst for NBC Sports Boston, weighs in on the shocking Kristaps Porzingis trade. He joins Howard to break down what it all might mean for Kevin Durant, Kawhi Leonard, Anthony Davis, Jimmy Butler, and even Zion Williamson. They also speak to Kyrie Irving's future in Boston, whether Anthony Davis has played his last game in New Orleans, and the Los Angeles Lakers' role in the whole Anthony Davis controversy. via Knit

B/R NBA Draft Guru (aka expert), Jonathan Wasserman, returns to talk Duke's Zion Williamson and why he's Jonathan's #1 pick and what that may mean for Anthony Davis and the New Orleans Pelicans. Jonathan discusses the 2013 Draft comparisons to this year's potential class, where he thinks Ja Morant and RJ Barrett will fall, and why tanking won't help any team land the number one lottery pick this year. Plus, Jonathan analyzes how last year's picks are fairing (Luka Doncic vs Trae Young vs Marvin Bagley), and breaks down the 2017 class including Jayson Tatum, De'Aaron Fox, and Dennis Smith, Jr. via Knit

Former NBA All-Star, Olympic Gold Medalist, and current President of the NBA G-League, Shareef Abdur-Rahim, breaks down the G League's planned expansion, upcoming Select Contract and Pro Path program, and the effect that a 30-team G League might have on the NBA Age Limits policy. Plus, Shareef recounts his time with the Vancouver Grizzlies, playing with Bryant "Big Country" Reeves, his 2002 All-Star Game appearance with Michael Jordan, and meeting his hero, Muhammad Ali. via Knit

Is New York Knicks Center Enes Kanter headed to the Sacramento Kings? He answers that question, and addresses the trade rumors that have surrounded him as of late. Enes also speaks to why he won't be going to London with the Knicks even if he's still with the team. And he talks about his decision to speak out publicly and vocally against Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, and the consequences that activism has had on Enes' family (his dad's facing 15-years in a Turkish prison), and his own career. via Knit

Zach Lowe returns for a game of "Tanking or Just Crappy" involving the New York Knicks, Cleveland Cavaliers, Atlanta Hawks, Phoenix Suns, and Chicago Bulls. He also weighs in on the Tom Thibodeau firing and how the Jimmy Butler trade likely figured into that, and debates the league's trade and extend policy, and what frequent player moves mean for the long term health and future of smaller market and non-destination teams. via Knit

B/R Senior Writer and host of the "Bucher and Friends" podcast, Ric Bucher, sets the record straight about his "nobody wants to play with LeBron James" article, and weighs in on LeBron's recent self-proclaimed GOAT comment. Ric also breaks down the Golden State Warriors deterioration from dominance, and the factors that he believes are contributing to their decline (including a possible Draymond Green injury, team chemistry issues, and the league catching up to the Warriors unique style of play). via Knit

It's The Full 48 "Best of 2018" featuring three of Howard's fav interviews of the past year: Jeanie Buss of the Los Angeles Lakers, Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr, and longtime NBA photographer, Andy Bernstein. Jeanie talks Shaq and Kobe, Laker culture, and lessons learned from Dr. Buss. Steve speaks to the end of the Stick To Sports era, player autonomy on the court, and his own personal coaching style. And Andy Bernstein shares stories about his famous Michael Jordan "Come Fly With Me, Photo," shooting Shaq, and some of the worst injuries he suffered on behalf of his craft. via Knit

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver returns to discuss a myriad of NBA-related issues including age limits, the league's marijuana policy, lottery reform, and even Robert Sarver and the Phoenix Suns! Atlanta Hawks head coach Lloyd Pierce offers insight to his coaching philosophy and strategy, the rebuild process in Atlanta, his talented young players including Trae Young, why veteran player Vince Carter is integral to the team's success and growth, and what Lloyd ultimately hopes for the Hawks' season. via Knit

Toronto Raptors shooting guard and "Inside The Green Room" podcast host, Danny Green, speaks to his team's recent loss to the Brooklyn Nets and what they have to do in order to make a legit playoff run. He also talks about being traded to Toronto from the Spurs, his relationship with his former head coach Gregg Popovich and his new head coach Nick Nurse, and the expectations that Toronto has for Danny and teammate Kawhi Leonard. Danny also shares thoughts on Kawhi, Michael Jordan, LeBron James, Kevin Durant, his "3 and D" label, and the upcoming Raptors vs Spurs game in January! via Knit

Yahoo! Sports Senior NBA Writer, Vincent Goodwill, spent many years in Chicago covering the Bulls, and weighs in on the firing of Fred Hoiberg, Jim Boylen being named new head coach, and the current roster's chance of post-season success. Vince also shares stories about his time in Detroit covering the Pistons, his recent article about Blake Griffin, and whether Blake still harbors bitter feelings toward his former team, the LA Clippers. Plus, Vince and Howard talk fan code of conduct as it relates to Patrick Beverly, NBA players in general, and even the press, including Vincent! via Knit

Former Atlanta Hawks GM, Wes Wilcox, returns to breakdown the 20-Game marker and why it's so significant for NBA GMs. Wes weighs in on the best teams, the teams that GMs should be concerned about, flatter lottery odds, and why a little drama is actually a good thing for the Golden State Warriors. He also assesses the Jimmy Butler trade, Markelle Fultz, Kyrie Irving's status in Boston, and the Los Angeles Clippers' amazing first-place spot in the West. And he discusses tanking and rebuild strategies, and the plight of Carmelo Anthony. via Knit

Host of the "I Am Rapaport Stereo Podcast," and long-suffering New York Knicks fan, actor Michael Rapaport dreamed of being an NBA player as a kid, and shares the second he knew that dream was dead! He also remembers the moment the acting bug bit, his first on-set experience, and what it was like working with his acting heroes, Robert DeNiro and Denzel Washington. And Michael sets the record straight on being banned from Madison Square Garden, hating LeBron James and Michael Jordan, his love of David Fizdale, a prediction about Kevin Durant's future, and his ultimate fantasy for Knicks owner James Dolan. via Knit