D-Wade, Bob, and Chris unpack what Indiana has to do if they want any shot at stealing one. It starts with adjusting—fast. OKC’s gameplan changed midgame (twice), and Indiana never caught up. Tyrese went into iso mode, and that’s not their strength. Meanwhile, OKC’s pressure only grows at home. The ball is in their stars' hands, and role guys know the assignment: screen, roll, space, stay ready. The guys ask—can Indy steal another, or did they just give the juice back to OKC?

D-Wade, Bob, and Chris unpack what Indiana has to do if they want any shot at stealing one. It starts with adjusting&mdash;fast. OKC&rsquo;s gameplan changed midgame (twice), and Indiana never caught up. Tyrese went into iso mode, and that&rsquo;s not their strength. Meanwhile, OKC&rsquo;s pressure only grows at home. The ball is in their stars' hands, and role guys know the assignment: screen, roll, space, stay ready. The guys ask&mdash;can Indy steal another, or did they just give the juice back to OKC?

Dwyane Wade sits down with pioneers in sports, fashion, music, and business for an intimate conversation about their origins, and the reasons they keep pushing to innovate. These are all-time greats talking through memorable moments from their careers, telling intimate, behind-the-scenes anecdotes that we never saw in the press, journeys, struggles, triumphs, and that shared excitement as they push forward to their next challenge.

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Path to the Title for Both OKC and Pacers

In this summer edition of The Timeout, Dwyane Wade, D. Wright, Bob, and Chris Johnson take a break from hoops to talk about fireworks, fatherhood, and all things July 4th. They swap childhood stories—homemade M80s, Roman candle battles, and firework fails—then fast forward to life as dads juggling summer camps, recitals, and college prep.

 

The crew also gets into travel habits (shorts vs. sweats, socks with slides), airplane comfort, and how their summer looks now. Even a power outage mid-show doesn’t stop the laughs, real talk, and good vibes.

 

Music Credit: Khari Mateen





What We Discussed:
00:00 Introduction
00:17 Childhood Memories From July 4th
09:28 Summer Schedule As Parents 
19:00 Tears, Growth & New Beginnings
22:32 Power Cut At The Timeout 
23:22 Socks On Or Slides At The Beach?
32:18 Shorts Or Sweatpants On An Airplane?
44:52 Summertime Break
49:33 4th Of July Stories
51:57 Summertime Schedule Without Kids
01:05:39 Drop Off On Father's Day
01:14:38 POV On Chris' Summer Schedule

In this summer edition of The Timeout, Dwyane Wade, D. Wright, Bob, and Chris Johnson take a break from hoops to talk about fireworks, fatherhood, and all things July 4th. They swap childhood stories&mdash;homemade M80s, Roman candle battles, and firework fails&mdash;then fast forward to life as dads juggling summer camps, recitals, and college prep.
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The crew also gets into travel habits (shorts vs. sweats, socks with slides), airplane comfort, and how their summer looks now. Even a power outage mid-show doesn&rsquo;t stop the laughs, real talk, and good vibes.
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Music Credit: Khari Mateen
 
What We Discussed:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">00:00 Introduction</li>
<li aria-level="1">00:17 Childhood Memories From July 4th</li>
<li aria-level="1">09:28 Summer Schedule As Parents&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">19:00 Tears, Growth &amp; New Beginnings</li>
<li aria-level="1">22:32 Power Cut At The Timeout&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">23:22 Socks On Or Slides At The Beach?</li>
<li aria-level="1">32:18 Shorts Or Sweatpants On An Airplane?</li>
<li aria-level="1">44:52 Summertime Break</li>
<li aria-level="1">49:33 4th Of July Stories</li>
<li aria-level="1">51:57 Summertime Schedule Without Kids</li>
<li aria-level="1">01:05:39 Drop Off On Father's Day</li>
<li aria-level="1">01:14:38 POV On Chris' Summer Schedule</li>
</ul>

Fatherhood & Speedos: July 4th Memories, Fireworks, and Dad Life with Dwyane Wade and the Fellas

Trade season is here and it’s getting spicy. Dwyane Wade, Dorell Wright, Chris Johnson, and Bob dive into the biggest offseason moves, challenge front office decisions, and talk patience vs. pressure in today’s NBA. From KD landing in Houston to the Desmond Bane trade head-scratcher, the crew brings insight, heat, and a few laughs as they unpack what’s really going on behind the scenes.

 

Music Credit: Khari Mateen.

 

What We Discussed:
00:00 Introduction
01:00 Live from Fanatics Fest – First Timeout Show Energy
02:30 KD to Houston – Smart Play or Panic Move?
05:44 Patience vs. Microwave Culture in the NBA
08:19 OKC’s Blueprint vs. Houston’s Gambit
10:55 Desmond Bane to Orlando – What Are We Doing?
13:20 Big Threes, Ball Sharing & Shrinking Rosters
15:50 Memphis Reloads – Can KCP & Cole Fill Bain’s Role?
18:10 Draft Picks = Leverage: Playing the Long Game
20:33 JJJ as a #3, Not a #2 – Memphis' Real Needs
24:00 Drew Holiday to Portland – Mentor or Mismatch?
26:45 Boston’s Youth Movement – Can It Work?
29:17 KD to Miami? Why It Was Never Happening
31:05 CJ to Wizards – A Wasted Opportunity?
33:20 Front Office Games & What's Next Before the Draft

Trade season is here and it&rsquo;s getting spicy. Dwyane Wade, Dorell Wright, Chris Johnson, and Bob dive into the biggest offseason moves, challenge front office decisions, and talk patience vs. pressure in today&rsquo;s NBA. From KD landing in Houston to the Desmond Bane trade head-scratcher, the crew brings insight, heat, and a few laughs as they unpack what&rsquo;s really going on behind the scenes.
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Music Credit: Khari Mateen.
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What We Discussed:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">00:00 Introduction</li>
<li aria-level="1">01:00 Live from Fanatics Fest &ndash; First Timeout Show Energy</li>
<li aria-level="1">02:30 KD to Houston &ndash; Smart Play or Panic Move?</li>
<li aria-level="1">05:44 Patience vs. Microwave Culture in the NBA</li>
<li aria-level="1">08:19 OKC&rsquo;s Blueprint vs. Houston&rsquo;s Gambit</li>
<li aria-level="1">10:55 Desmond Bane to Orlando &ndash; What Are We Doing?</li>
<li aria-level="1">13:20 Big Threes, Ball Sharing &amp; Shrinking Rosters</li>
<li aria-level="1">15:50 Memphis Reloads &ndash; Can KCP &amp; Cole Fill Bain&rsquo;s Role?</li>
<li aria-level="1">18:10 Draft Picks = Leverage: Playing the Long Game</li>
<li aria-level="1">20:33 JJJ as a #3, Not a #2 &ndash; Memphis' Real Needs</li>
<li aria-level="1">24:00 Drew Holiday to Portland &ndash; Mentor or Mismatch?</li>
<li aria-level="1">26:45 Boston&rsquo;s Youth Movement &ndash; Can It Work?</li>
<li aria-level="1">29:17 KD to Miami? Why It Was Never Happening</li>
<li aria-level="1">31:05 CJ to Wizards &ndash; A Wasted Opportunity?</li>
<li aria-level="1">33:20 Front Office Games &amp; What's Next Before the Draft</li>
</ul>

Offseason Shuffles: 2025 NBA Trade Reactions. Bane to Magic, Suns’ Jalen Strategy, & Front Offices Under Fire

In this Game 7 special of The Timeout, Dwyane Wade, D Wright, Bob, and Chris Johnson jump on live mid-Finals action from home to break down the biggest night in basketball. As OKC storms past Indiana to claim the title, the crew reacts in real-time to Tyrese Haliburton’s devastating early injury, dissect how it shifted the Pacers' rhythm, and credit OKC’s depth and poise on the biggest stage.

 

They spotlight Alex Caruso’s surprising offensive impact, Chet Holmgren’s unicorn-like evolution, and SGA’s crowning moment as both regular season and Finals MVP. The conversation goes deeper—debating legacy, leadership styles, the shifting landscape of dynasties in today’s NBA, and whether Russell Westbrook deserves more flowers.

 

Plus, the guys reflect on building The Timeout since the Luka trade, celebrate the platform’s fast rise, and tease a pivot toward deeper convos—from barbershop talk to fatherhood—in the offseason.

 

Music Credit: Khari Mateen.





What We Discussed:
00:00 Introduction
01:01 Haliburton, Game 7 Run
9:04 Players Shouldn't Be Discredited.
11:21 Confirming Game 7 Predictions
14:33 OKC Will Need To Defend Their Titlr
16:08 Drama In WNBA, Attacks & Injuries
23:28 Unicorn Player: OKC Chet Holmgren
30:59 Shai Gilgeous: Greatest OKC Player?
47:16 OKC Becoming Champions & Coaches Politics
58:02 SGA Is A Leader
1:02:08 Phoenix & Houston Rocket
01:15:05 The Timeout NBA Season

In this Game 7 special of The Timeout, Dwyane Wade, D Wright, Bob, and Chris Johnson jump on live mid-Finals action from home to break down the biggest night in basketball. As OKC storms past Indiana to claim the title, the crew reacts in real-time to Tyrese Haliburton&rsquo;s devastating early injury, dissect how it shifted the Pacers' rhythm, and credit OKC&rsquo;s depth and poise on the biggest stage.
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They spotlight Alex Caruso&rsquo;s surprising offensive impact, Chet Holmgren&rsquo;s unicorn-like evolution, and SGA&rsquo;s crowning moment as both regular season and Finals MVP. The conversation goes deeper&mdash;debating legacy, leadership styles, the shifting landscape of dynasties in today&rsquo;s NBA, and whether Russell Westbrook deserves more flowers.
&nbsp;
Plus, the guys reflect on building The Timeout since the Luka trade, celebrate the platform&rsquo;s fast rise, and tease a pivot toward deeper convos&mdash;from barbershop talk to fatherhood&mdash;in the offseason.
&nbsp;
Music Credit: Khari Mateen.
 
What We Discussed:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">00:00 Introduction</li>
<li aria-level="1">01:01 Haliburton, Game 7 Run</li>
<li aria-level="1">9:04 Players Shouldn't Be Discredited.</li>
<li aria-level="1">11:21 Confirming Game 7 Predictions</li>
<li aria-level="1">14:33 OKC Will Need To Defend Their Titlr</li>
<li aria-level="1">16:08 Drama In WNBA, Attacks &amp; Injuries</li>
<li aria-level="1">23:28 Unicorn Player: OKC Chet Holmgren</li>
<li aria-level="1">30:59 Shai Gilgeous: Greatest OKC Player?</li>
<li aria-level="1">47:16 OKC Becoming Champions &amp; Coaches Politics</li>
<li aria-level="1">58:02 SGA Is A Leader</li>
<li aria-level="1">1:02:08 Phoenix &amp; Houston Rocket</li>
<li aria-level="1">01:15:05 The Timeout NBA Season</li>
</ul>

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