
Shump Street Podcast
The Shump Street Podcast 38 episodes Nov 9, 2026
Shump Street is an NBA podcast hosted by former NBA champion Iman Shumpert. It offers basketball commentary, player perspectives, and championship-level discussion. The show aims for greatness as it covers the league and its stories.
Episodes

NBA MVP Race, Hottest Twitter Takes, and ShumPredicts Picks
Today we are talking about the MVP candidates, Luka, Shai, Wemby and more, the struggles of the Giannis, Bam, and the Miami Heat, and hot takes from the fans.

Cam Boozer and the Surging Grizzles!!!
The Golden State Valkyries' championship run led by Finals MVP Gabby Williams, plus rookie standout Yaxel Lendeborg's bounce-back and Cam Boozer's triple-double tear with the red-hot Grizzlies. Why are NBA rotation players missing a historic number of games, and how do OKC and Minnesota survive major injury bugs?

Will Knicks Get 1st Win Tonight? First Week of NBA Season, Rookie Watch, and MORE
Iman Shumpert and Ahrii Shumpert are back to talk about the first week of NBA action, the rookie class in action, the winless Knicks, and a whole lot more.

NBA Season Tip-Off, Way-Too-Early Finals Picks, and WNBA Talk (with Chiney Ogwumike)
The NBA season is finally here, and Iman Shumpert and Ahrii Shumpert are kicking off a new year of basketball on Shump Street. The guys preview Opening Night with picks for Celtics-Pistons, Knicks-76ers and Thunder-Spurs while breaking down what they expect from each team this season. They also get into what it's like playing on ring night, LeBron's track record against defending champions, and Gi

Analytics in the NBA (with Dean Oliver), Knick's Extension Talks, and Space Jam Jordans
Iman Shumpert and Ahrii Shumpert are back with another episode of Shump Street, diving into a busy week around basketball. The guys react to Brandin Podziemski's contract extension, Dylan Harper getting the preseason start, and the latest on the Knicks players extension talks. They also check in on the WNBA, break down Kelsey Mitchell's comments on Caitlin Clark, and look ahead to the Dream-Valkyr

NBA Season Predictions, Knick's Roster Questions, & WNBA Playoffs
Iman and Ahrii are back with another episode of Shump Street, kicking things off with some NFL talk before jumping into a packed week around the NBA. The guys react to Jalen Duren officially signing his new contract and what it means for Cade Cunningham and Detroit, discuss the Knicks' offseason, and break down Victor Wembanyama's unconventional rugby training. They also get into the WNBA playoffs

Preseason Predictions, LeBron on the Sixers, and ESPN Top 100
We're back with another episode of Shump Street and Iman Shumpert and Ahrii Shumpert are diving into another packed week around the NBA. The guys break down Jalen Duren's contract holdout, Steph Curry and Kawhi Leonard extension talk + the Raptors' 2026/27 outlook, and the Isaiah Stewart–Drew Eubanks fight before looking ahead to the preseason and making some early Anthony Davis predictions. Iman

KD vs. Iman, New-Look Lakers & Paul George On The Celtics
Shump Street is back for another episode, and Iman Shumpert and Ahrii Shumpert are breaking down everything happening around the basketball world. The guys kick things off with a Bears recap before reacting to Kevin Durant taking a shot at Iman and debating one of the biggest questions in sports: would you rather win an MVP or a championship? From there, they dive into the latest contract extensio

Clippers Punishment, Kyrie Irving Comeback & Klay Thompson On The Heat
Shump Street is back for Season 2, and Iman Shumpert and Ahrii Shumpert are jumping straight into the biggest conversations around the NBA. The guys break down the Clippers situation and what a potential punishment could mean for the franchise, then get into Tyrese Haliburton, Jimmy Butler and Kyrie Irving as some of the league's biggest names work toward getting back on the floor. Iman and Ahrii

Shams Charania on LeBron's Next Team, Bam Adebayo and Tyler Herro FIGHT & NBA Free Agency
ESPN Senior NBA Insider Shams Charania joins the show to break down the biggest questions shaping the NBA offseason. Shams discusses where LeBron James could play next, the latest on Kawhi Leonard, the Bam Adebayo–Tyler Herro confrontation, James Harden's future and the best free agents still available. Shams also explains how the NBA's CBA is affecting roster construction and what fans should und

Jaylen Brown To Philly, Knicks Moves & Lakers Free Agency w/ Brian Windhorst
Brian Windhorst joins Iman Shumpert and Ahrii on Shump Street for a full NBA offseason conversation covering the New York Knicks, Mitchell Robinson, Jaylen Brown, Jayson Tatum, the Boston Celtics, Lakers, Pistons, Heat, and the biggest free agency questions around the league. Windhorst brings the insider perspective while Iman breaks it down from a player's point of view — from why Mitchell Robins

Giannis to Miami, LaMelo to Minnesota & WNBA Action
Shump Street is back with a loaded episode covering NBA trade rumors, draft reactions, WNBA headlines, and what life feels like after winning an NBA championship. Iman and Ahrii break down Giannis potentially landing in Miami, LaMelo Ball being linked to Minnesota, Austin Reaves' max deal with the Lakers, and what the Knicks could lose if Landry Shamet and Mitchell Robinson move on. The crew also

Knicks Win the NBA Finals, Brunson's Greatness & Wemby Debate
The New York Knicks are NBA champions, and Iman Shumpert and Ahrii break down everything that decided the Finals. From Jalen Brunson's championship run and Mike Brown's coaching to Victor Wembanyama's physical play and the Spurs leaving the floor without shaking hands, no storyline is left untouched. Iman explains what made this Knicks team special, why Brunson is so difficult to guard, and what i

Iman Shumpert Talks Knicks vs Spurs Game 4, Jalen Brunson, KAT & Dylan Harper
The Knicks are still up 2–1 in the NBA Finals, but after dropping Game 3 to the Spurs, Game 4 becomes a major response moment. Iman Shumpert and Ahrii break down what New York needs tonight, including playing through KAT, Jalen Brunson's control of the offense, and how the Knicks can bounce back without overreacting. This full episode also goes beyond the Finals matchup, with Iman comparing Brunso

Knicks vs Spurs NBA FINALS Predictions | Iman & Ahrii Shumpert
The NBA Finals are here, and Iman Shumpert is breaking down every angle of the Knicks vs. Spurs matchup. From Victor Wembanyama's impact on both ends of the floor to Jalen Brunson's challenge against one of the league's toughest defenses, Iman and Ahrii dive into the biggest storylines heading into Game 1. They discuss why building an NBA dynasty is harder than ever, how player development shapes

NBA Conference Finals: Knicks WIN, Spurs and Thunder Still Battling
Knicks sweep Cavs, Spurs go into OKC tied 2-2, All-NBA and All-Defense Teams announced, and more!

Can The OKC Thunder Stop Wemby & The Spurs, Iman's Conference Finals Predictions
Iman Shumpert and Ahrii break down the biggest playoff story in the NBA right now: the Spurs taking Game 1 against the Thunder in the Western Conference Finals. From Victor Wembanyama's impact to the adjustments OKC has to make around Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, they get into why this matchup already feels different — and why the pressure is shifting onto the Thunder early. The episode also dives int

Timberwolves Are SCARY, Ajay Mitchell Thriving, & Draymond Green Convo
Iman Shumpert and Ahrii are back on Shump Street breaking down the biggest NBA storylines of the week — starting with the Knicks vs. 76ers, Spurs vs. Timberwolves, and why Minnesota might be the scariest team in the league right now. The conversation moves around the NBA with real player perspective on the Pistons vs. Cavs, the Wizards chasing the No. 1 pick, the Pacers dropping another one, Steve

Joel Embiid Addresses Philly, Jokic's Legacy, OG Anunoby's 2-Way Brilliance, and Game 1 Picks
The playoffs are heating up, and Iman Shumpert and Ahrii break down what's actually deciding games right now — starting with The Sixers finally overcoming the Celtics, Detroit closing out Orlando, and the Cavs dominating the Raptors. From there, we discuss the highs and lows of the playoffs so far including Nikola Jokic's legacy being tarnished, and whether SGA is being overlooked. Finally we get

Iman Shumpert Breaks Down the Biggest NBA Playoff Questions
Iman Shumpert and Ahrii are back breaking down a loaded NBA playoff slate, from Knicks vs. Hawks and Lakers vs. Rockets to Celtics vs. Sixers, Pistons vs. Magic, Spurs vs. Blazers, and Timberwolves vs. Nuggets. They get into Jalen Brunson and KAT, Ime Udoka's impact, Paolo Banchero stepping up, Cade Cunningham's pressure, and why Denver's defense is starting to raise real questions. The episode al

Which Playoff Teams Are REAL? Lakers, Celtics, Nuggets & More
Iman Shumpert and Ahrii shift the focus to the teams that actually matter right now — the ones in the playoffs. From the Lakers and Nuggets in the West to the Celtics, Cavaliers, and more in the East, they break down which teams look real, which ones have questions, and who's actually built for a deep run. They get into matchups, roster strengths, and the difference between regular season success

Cade Cunningham Returns + Breaking Down the NBA Playoff Matchups
Cade Cunningham is back, the Denver Nuggets lock up the 3 seed, and the NBA playoff picture is starting to take shape. Iman and Ahrii break down the biggest matchups on the board, from Clippers vs. Warriors and Lakers vs. Rockets to what the Knicks, Cavs, and Nuggets could be walking into. They also get into the Memphis-Utah tanking mess, react to some of the wildest NBA internet storylines, debat

Jaden Ivey Situation, Will Giannis Leave Milwaukee, NBA's Tanking Problem, LeBron And The Lakers
Iman Shumpert and Ahrii open with the biggest question around the Milwaukee Bucks: what the Giannis situation really means, whether he could actually stay, and why the Warriors fit keeps coming up. From there, they get into Cooper Flagg's huge scoring run, the latest Lakers injury update, LeBron and Bronny, and Luka missing out on awards because of the 65-game rule. Later in the episode, they reac

Can The Celtics Win The East?, UCONN GAME WINNER, Final Four Predictions
Iman Shumpert and Ahrii bounce around the NBA's biggest pressure points this week — from the Pistons keeping it rolling to whether the Celtics actually have enough to come out of the East. They also check in on the Lakers, break down James Harden and the three-point shot, and get into Luka's technical foul limit as the playoff race tightens up. The episode also mixes in March Mayhem player check-i

LeBron Breaks Another Record, KD Passes MJ & Cade Goes Down
Iman Shumpert and Ahrii break down a loaded week in basketball, starting with Cade Cunningham's injury and what the 65-game rule means when a star's season gets complicated. Then they get into Kevin Durant passing Michael Jordan on the all-time scoring list, LeBron James setting another regular-season games record, and why the Lakers' surge feels real. Later, the conversation shifts to the next

Bam Drops 83, SGA Makes History & Wemby Enters MVP Talks
Iman Shumpert and Ahrii break down one of the wildest stretches of the NBA season — from Bam's 83-point explosion and the league-wide reaction to Shai Gilgeous-Alexander breaking Wilt's 20-point game record. They also get into OKC's physical style, Wembanyama's growing MVP and DPOY case, and which players deserve real love in this year's awards races. Later, they hit Alperen Sengun, Wemby's block

SGA's MVP Run, Tatum's Return & Trouble in Denver?
Jayson Tatum is back for the Boston Celtics, and the MVP conversation might be tilting toward Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. On this episode of Shump Street, Iman Shumpert and Ahrii react to Tatum's return, the debate sparked by Carmelo Anthony and trainer Drew Hanlen, and the rise of the Oklahoma City Thunder behind SGA's MVP-level season. They also break down the playoff outlook for the Charlotte Horn

Who's Winning MVP, Wide Open Eastern Conference, Luka & The Lakers
Luka Dončić, Victor Wembanyama, Cade Cunningham and the NBA MVP race are taking center stage as the playoff picture starts to shift. Iman Shumpert breaks down Knicks vs Spurs, reacts to Wemby's latest highlight dunk, and gives his honest Eastern Conference Finals prediction. The conversation moves from Tyrese Maxey passing Allen Iverson on the all-time three-point list to whether the MVP race is a

NBA All-Star Weekend Recap, Fixing the Game and Dunk Contest, NBA Media, and Iman Moments
0:00 – START 0:46 – 1st Quarter - NBA All-Star Weekend 0:56 – Dame Lillard wins 3-Point Contest 4:19 – VJ Edgecombe and The Dunk Contest's Fall From Grace 9:13 – The Dunks 17:46 – Fixing the All-Star Game 20:56 – KD's Burner Account 2 4:23 – Begging for Kicks 28:26 – 2nd Quarter - This Week in the Media 35:51 – Unrivaled Basketball 1v1 Tournament 37:49 – Paolo Banchero 41:24 – Commissioner Draymon

NBA Trade Deadline Analysis, Charlotte Hornets Surging, James Harden in Cleveland and All-Star Game Thoughts
Iman and Ahrii are back to talk NBA Trade Deadline, James Harden and the Cavs, The Knicks, Pistons, and LaMelo Ball's Hornets in the East, and the upcoming NBA All-Star Game. 0:00 – Intro 0:45 – First Quarter: Rear View 1:04 – Charlotte Hornets Surging 6:50 – Pistons Snap Knicks Win Streak 15:00 – Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Injury 16:13 – James Harden and the Cleveland Cavaliers 19:16 – Second Quarte

Jokić Returns, Knicks are Streaking, the NBA Trade Deadline COMETH
The Shumpert Bros, Iman and Ahrii come to you from LA to talk the surging Hornets, the Western Conference landscape, Cooper Flagg, Anthony Davis, Giannis, and more.

Knicks are BACK? LeBron's Future Plans, All-Unc Teams, and Derrick Rose Gets His Flowers
The Nuggets keep it rolling without Jokic, 30 and Up NBA Draft, the Knicks might be bouncing back, and Iman still thinks Rudy Gobert is NOT a DPOY candidate.

Knicks in TROUBLE, Ant Man/Wemby CLASSIC, and Ja Morant Shows Out in London
Iman breaks down the Knicks woes, Ja Morant's trade value, the NBA Awards races, and why nobody fears Rudy Gobert. Plus some Darryn Patterson love.

Trae Young Trade, Jaylen Brown in NBA MVP Race, KD and Ant Man All-Time Scoring Milestones
Iman discusses the Trae Young trade impact on the Atlanta Hawks and Washington Wizards, Dennis Schroeder's suspension and Lakers' Luke Doncic, the ongoing MVP Race, Kevin Durant's place in NBA history, and more.

JJ Redick & The Lakers in the MUD, Knicks Defense is BAD, Top NBA Plays, and New Year's Resolutions
LeBron and the Lakers are looking for answers on offense. New York experiences some slippage, Giannis drama continues with Kendrick Perkins, and the best NBA action from the past week. Iman and Ahrii are back for another SHUMP STREET.

Career-High for Kawhi, Lakers & Hawks Struggle, Best PGs in the League and WHERE ARE JOEL'S SOCKS???
Wemby vs. Chet the new Shaq vs. Hakeem? Are the San Antonio Spurs the real favorite out west? Plus Iman breaks down zone defenses and we draft top active NBA point guards.

Brunson gets 47, Trae Young is back, Desmond Bane and Dillon Brooks in DEMON Mode
The Knicks and Jalen Brunson are rolling, Trae Young is back in Atlanta with Jalen Johnson, Desmond Bane and Dillon Brooks cause trouble around the league, and the Spurs Fox, Castle, and Harper are an elite guard rotation. A new SHUMP STREET with Iman Shumpert is here.

Giannis Taps In, Knicks/Spurs NBA Cup Finals, LeBron Presses Dillon Brooks
On the latest SHUMP STREET, New York and San Antonio are in the NBA Cup Final, LeBron is ready to scrap with Dillon Brooks, Wemby talks "ethical basketball," MPJ's off-ball mastery, and an NBA Awards preview.

Tyronn Lue Drops Chris Paul, Giannis Destinations, and What is Wrong with Desmond Bane?
The OKC Thunder are dominating, James Harden is a top-10 all-time NBA scorer, The Phoenix Suns are hanging tough, and Pat Spencer and Deuce McBride are boosting the Golden State Warriors and New York Knicks. Iman Shumpert gets into it all in this new episode of SHUMP STREET.

Giving SGA His Respect, Derik Queen's Breakout, Maxey's 54, and SEND SHOES
Iman Shumpert hosts another episode to talk the surging Toronto Raptors, LaMelo Ball and Trae Young trades, the MVP race with Jokić, SGA, Luka, Giannis, and Cade Cunningham, and whether Trae Young needs a change of scenery. 0:00 - START 0:45 - Bears Updated 3:10 - Toronto Raptors 6:29 - Charlotte Hornets/LaMelo Trade Rumors 9:44 - Philadelphia 76ers/Maxey's 54/Paul George Returns 13:42 - NBA MVP

Curry, Wemby, & Jokić Go OFF, Under-25 NBA Stars, Best Matchups This Week
0:00 - Start 0:49 - Chicago Bears 2:26 - Steph Dominates San Antonio 8:06 - Wemby vs. Draymond 10:25 - Jokić DOUBLE NICKEL 12:00 - Top Offenses: Rockets, Knicks, T'Wolves 17:18 - DE-TROIT BASKETBALL 21:50 - Halftime with The Funkateers 23:59 - Under-25 NBA Draft 28:35 - Best NBA Games This Week

SHUMP STREET PREMIERE: Wemby, VJ Edgecombe, and Cade's Pistons Running the East
Welcome to Shump Street, the NBA show with CHAMPIONSHIP aspirations hosted by NBA Champ Iman Shumpert. In the debut episode Iman and his brother Arhii talk about the Pistons, Cooper Flagg's losing struggles, Joel Embiid deferring to the young guns Tyrese Maxey and CJ Edgecombe, and much more. TAP IN!
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