5-on-5: Around the League Archive

Around the League with Jonah Ballow and John Focke delivers edgy insight and witty banter with five of the hottest stories in the NBA every week.

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5-on-5 Around the League -- 4/29/10
Jonah Ballow and John Focke look back on Damien Wilkins' season, discuss the playoffs, provide the latest news on LeBron's injury, and talk top jersey sales.

5-on-5 Around the League -- 4/13/10
Jonah Ballow and John Focke discuss the season finale for the Wolves, LeBron and Kobe on the bench, Brandon Roy's injury, and their picks for the NBA Finals.

5-on-5 Around the League -- 4/6/10
Jonah Ballow and John Focke discuss Darko's impact on the Wolves ballclub, Kobe's contract extension, and Kenyon Martin on this week's edition of 5-on-5: Around the League.

5-on-5 Around the League -- 3/30/10
Jonah Ballow and John Focke discuss Corey Brewer's campaign for Most Improved Player, the return of Big Z to Cleveland, and the playoff picture on this edition of 5-on-5:Around the League.

5-on-5 Around the League -- 3/23/10
Jonah Ballow and John Focke debate Brewer's top dunk of the season, Michael Jordan as an owner, draft prospects, Dwight Howard's elite status, and technology in the NBA on this week's edition of 5-on-5: Around the League.

5-on-5 Around the League -- 3/16/10
Jonah Ballow and John Focke discuss Brewer's potential for Most Improved Player, Milwaukee's success, and the new NBA Jam game on this week's edition of 5-on-5: Around the League.

5-on-5 Around the League -- 3/9/10
Jonah Ballow and John Focke discuss the return of Big Al, LeBron's jersey change, the Mavericks hot streak, Allen Iverson's off the court issues, and a heated debate about Snuggies in Cleveland.

5-on-5 Around the League -- 3/2/10
Jonah Ballow and John Focke discuss the Wolves' lineup adjustments, issues in Boston, the Lakers - Nuggets rivalry, and a tribute to Ahmad Rashad in this edition of 5-on-5: Around the League.

5-on-5 Around the League -- 2/23/10
Jonah Ballow and John Focke discuss Darko's first game in Minnesota, the Jamison and McGrady trade deals, and re-assess the conference power rankings on this edition of 5-on-5.

5-on-5 Around the League -- 2/2/10
Jonah Ballow and John Focke discuss the Wolves lineup adjustment, trouble in the Big Easy, all-time Lakers, the best in the West, and most memorable NBA nicknames.

5-on-5 Around the League -- 1/26/10
Jonah Ballow and John Focke discuss the Wolves' upcoming road trip, the All-Star voting results, the improving Bobcats, and the Lakers' recent struggles.

5-on-5 Around the League -- 1/19/10
Jonah Ballow and John Focke discuss the Wolves current situation, a shift in the Western conference, Gilbert Arenas, and the nearing of the trade deadline.

5-on-5 Around the League -- 1/12/10
Check out a special "Decade in Review" on this week's 5-on-5 with Jonah Ballow and John Focke.

5-on-5 Around the League -- 1/5/10
Jonah Ballow and John Focke discuss the Wolves recent stretch of four games in five nights, Gilbert Arenas' news, Celtics' injury woes, a shift in the west, and Shaq's lavish birthday present for LeBron.

5-on-5 Around the League -- 12/29/09
Jonah Ballow and John Focke discuss the Wolves big win over the Wizards, McGrady's choice to leave Houston, pros and cons of holiday games, and the current Cleveland status.

5-on-5 Around the League -- 12/22/09
Jonah Ballow and John Focke discuss the Wolves recent play, the Nate Robinson trade, and participants for the Slam Dunk Contest.

5-on-5 Around the League -- 12/15/09
Jonah Ballow and John Focke discuss the Wolves' road trip, the All-Star voting situation, and the top five teams in each conference..

5-on-5 Around the League -- 12/8/09
Jonah Ballow and John Focke discuss the Wolves win over Utah, the loss of Greg Oden for the Blazers, league trade rumors, and Lebron's full court shot.

5-on-5 Around the League -- 12/1/09
Jonah Ballow and John Focke discuss the Wolves Mile High victory, the dismissal of Nets head coach Lawrence Frank, Allen Iverson's return to the Sixers, and rookie point guards making a big impact.

5-on-5 Around the League -- 11/24/09
Jonah Ballow and John Focke discuss hot teams of the season, struggles in New York, McGrady's situation in Houston, and whether or not LeBron could make the transition to the NFL.

5-on-5 Around the League -- 11/17/09
Jonah Ballow and John Focke discuss the Wolves' gameplan after 10 straight losses, the possible retirement of Jordan's jersey, a recent trade move, and other league stories.

5-on-5 Around the League -- 11/10/09
Jonah Ballow and John Focke discuss the Wolves struggles, Allen Iverson's then and now, early-season injuries to key players, and LeBron's future in this video edition of 5-on-5: Around the League.

5-on-5 Around the League -- 11/03/09
Jonah Ballow and John Focke discuss the Wolves season start, top teams and rookies to keep an eye on, and Rondo's extension in this video edition of 5-on-5: Around the League.

5-on-5 Around the League -- 10/27/09
Jonah Ballow and John Focke discuss the Wolves debut, top teams in the East and West, and intriguing storylines this year in the first video edition of 5-on-5: Around the League.

5-on-5 Around the League -- 08/19/09
Jonah and John talk about the Wolves' new coach, David Kahn's offseason moves and Ricky Rubio.

5-on-5 Around the League -- 07/09/09
Jonah and John talk about the NBA Draft, Summer League and free agency.

5-on-5 Around the League -- 05/30/09
Jonah and John talk about the Wolves' new boss, draft preparations and the Conference Finals.

5-on-5 Around the League -- 05/08/09
Jonah and John talk about scrappy play in the postseason and breakdown the semifinal matchups.

5-on-5 Around the League -- 04/30/09
John and JB discuss the physical nature of this year's playoffs, the duel between Rajon Rondo and Derrick Rose, other top NBA playoff stories.

5-on-5 Around the League -- 04/17/09
John and JB review the Wolves' tumultuous season, discuss favorites for top NBA awards, and preview the playoffs in the East and West.

5-on-5 Around the League -- 03/26/09
Jonah and John discuss the playoff push, the Wolves' reserves become starters, Agent Zero returns, Isiah Thomas to LA, and tournament predictions.

5-on-5 Around the League -- 02/23/09
JB and John discuss how the trade deadline went, the Wolves' trade, injuries, All-Star weekend, and the remainder of the season.

5-on-5 Around the League -- 02/5/09
In this edition, LeBron and Kobe light up MSG, Bynum goes down again, injuries around the NBA, and the latest news surrounding All-Star Weekend.

5-on-5 Around the League -- 01/14/09
Jonah and John talk about the top-heavy East versus the deep West, the rise of the Orlando Magic, the Darius Miles and Trail Blazers contract debacle, the upcoming All-Star game and the flawed fan voting system, and the rising importance of guards in the NBA.

5-on-5 Around the League -- 01/8/09
JB and John kick off the new year by discussing the slipping Celtics, the Lakers's strong play, the stellar 2008 draft class and the close Rookie of the Year award, the upcoming dunk contest at the All-Star game, and the Wolves' hot play to start 2009.

5-on-5 Around the League -- 12/19/08
JB and John discuss the early favorites in the MVP race, Boston's strong play, Chris Paul's record-setting achievement, Carlos Boozer opting out, and the 76ers disappointing start.

5-on-5 Around the League -- 12/11/08
Jonah Ballow and John Focke once again take you around the league with five of the biggest topics in the league this season. On the menu this time are Kevin McHale's second coaching stint, Carmelo Anthony's record third quarter, NBA trades, and the Cleveland Cavalier's strong start.

5-on-5 Around the League -- 12/2/08
Timberwolves.com writer Jonah Ballow and Wolves Radio host John Focke team up to bring you fresh analysis of some of the hottest news in the NBA. Today's five topics are the Stephon Marbury saga, Corey Brewer's season-ending injury, the Celtics and Lakers strong starts, the big trade between the Knicks and Clippers, and the Eastern Conference's improvement.

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