All The Smoke Unplugged is back with another star-studded episode!

First up, Matt is joined by NBA champ Trevor Ariza to dive into the latest NBA buzz, starting with two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo. Has Giannis cemented his spot as the NBA's newest villain? And with rumors swirling, is it time for the Bucks to trade their star player? The duo explores what a potential mega-trade could look like and who the top suitors might be.

Next, they discuss the explosive rise of Anthony Edwards, who’s taken his game to new heights this season. What’s the best way to defend this young star? Plus, with Klay Thompson leaving the Warriors this offseason, Golden State hasn’t missed a beat—Matt and Trevor debate if their strong start is for real.

And of course, we can’t skip the fight game. Matt is joined by one of boxing’s all-time greats, Andre Ward, to preview the upcoming super-fight between Jake Paul and Mike Tyson. The two also discuss All The Smoke Productions' fight week plans and react to the exciting news that boxing legend Roy Jones Jr. is the newest member of the ATS Fight family.

Raw, unfiltered, and always authentic, this episode of All The Smoke Unplugged brings you the kind of honest conversation you won’t hear anywhere else.

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Matt Barnes returns with another episode of All The Smoke Unplugged, joined by media personality Van Lathan. Van brings his trademark cultural commentary to unpack the intersection of sports, entertainment, and politics. The duo tackles Joel Embiid's 3-game suspension, the ramifications of Donald Trump winning the 2024 presidential election and Lil Wayne’s Super Bowl snub.

Resident hater Geno stops by for his weekly appearance, bringing the heat with his unfiltered takes on the Dodgers' World Series win, the Lakers' early season inconsistencies, and the new beef between DeMar DeRozan and Drake. Matt closes out with his NFL picks of the week, which he went undefeated on last week!

Raw, unfiltered, and always authentic - this episode of All The Smoke Unplugged delivers the kind of honest conversation you won't hear anywhere else.

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Matt Barnes and Stephen Jackson welcome NBA champion turned media sensation Kendrick Perkins for a raw and unfiltered conversation about his journey from the hardwood to becoming one of ESPN's most prominent voices.

Big Perk opens up about his new multi-year ESPN contract and takes us behind the scenes of his typical NBA season week, sharing the screen with legends like Stephen A. Smith and Pat McAfee. Never one to hold back, Perk addresses recent controversies including the Celtics Ring Night drama and being called out by Draymond Green and Baron Davis over his Kawhi Leonard retirement take.

The conversation goes deep on the current state of the NBA, from the Wemby vs. Chet debate to Paolo Banchero's rise and the evolution of the center position. Perk breaks down international basketball development, the AAU scene, and shares his bold takes on Giannis’ status with the Bucks, Jamal Murray’s slow start, and Anthony Davis's MVP chances.

From crowning the NBA's greatest scorer to his Finals predictions and even touching on the Dallas Cowboys and Young Thug, this episode showcases Kendrick Perkins at his most candid, delivering the kind of straight-no-chaser basketball talk that only All The Smoke can bring.

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