The Blazers have started 1-2 but CJ is playing well and discusses how to stay even-keeled in a long season. The league’s new changes to the way fouls are interpreted have led to noticeable differences in the early part of the season. CJ shares his thoughts. Plus, CJ has been teammates with 2 players named to the NBA’s Top 75 of All Time list, what separates them and who does he think got snubbed? Then, the Lakers scuffle has highlighted some tensions in LA, and is Miles Bridges the favorite to win MIP? All this, plus a night full of poster dunks.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pull Up with CJ McCollum

First Week Impressions, Rule Change Reactions, and the NBA’s Top 75 List

CJ and the Blazers are prepping for the regular season under a new coach, and he discusses that process and what’s to come this year. Plus, Simmons finally shows up in Philly after a drama-filled offseason with the team, how his teammates and the fans are going to respond. The Kyrie situation has caught attention from everyone, why his “personal decision” isn’t personal at all, and how the Nets will fare without him. Then, season predictions as we gear up for the regular season, D-Wade’s son signs a G-League contract, Pau Gasol hangs it up after a HOF career, and what’s going on with Zion and the Pelicans? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Simmons Saga, Kyrie Drama, Season Gearing Up

CJ is back after Portland’s Media Day talking about gearing up for the regular season. Preparing with new teammates, new coaches, and new plays heading into the season. Plus, 30th birthday celebrations, and an a trip to the Cleveland sidelines to watch the Browns take on the Bears. Then CJ dishes on the latest vaccine situations in the NBA and how his role as the NBPA President factors in, and addresses rumors about a Ben Simmons trade. Plus, Klay Thompson looks like he could be back on the court soon, and 2k ratings are out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Vaccine Issues, Sixers and Simmons, Media Days

John Wall and the Rockets are working on a deal to trade Wall, where could he land and what will he bring to a new deal? Aaron Gordon gets the bag on a new 4-year deal, how the Nuggets are shaping up in the West especially when Murray returns. Plus, the 2021 Hall of Fame class is inducted, CJ shares his thoughts on a few of the members. Then, ESPN’s Adam Schefter joins CJ for a side of him you won’t get on any NFL shows. The guys talk about the importance of relationships in business and life, how knowledge is power, the biggest stories of his career, how the NFL has changed over the years (and where it’s going), and much more. Plus, Schefter gives his CJ NFL player comparison, CJ talks about his High Rollers fantasy league, and obviously gets in some Browns talk on when OBJ could return and Baker’s contract extension. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Adam Schefter on Becoming the Guy, NBA/NFL Comparisons, Growth of the League

CJ sits down with 6x NBA All-Star and Raptors legend Kyle Lowry. Kyle talks about how he got into the game from his brother searching newspaper articles for basketball tryouts, how he’s grown his game over the years, winning the championship in Toronto and what that team and city meant to him, and his last season with Toronto and his move to Miami. Plus, he shares some wild stories about Drake from his time in Canada, dishes on his top 3 most difficult guards to face in the league, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kyle Lowry on the Grind, Toronto to Miami, and Drake

CJ discusses his new role as NBPA President, what it means, and what he hopes to accomplish at the helm. Plus, more free agency moves, with guys like Kawhi, Embiid, Rozier, and Smart getting new deals. Who were the winners and losers of free agency? Also what happened with Dennis Schroder? Drama in 2018 with KD, Draymond, and the Warriors, CJ talks about what he remembers with that situation. The NBA early season schedule is out, and Isaiah Thomas has been getting buckets in pro-am games, does he deserve a roster spot in the NBA? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

NBPA President, Draymond/KD/Warriors Drama, More Free Agency Moves

It’s been a wild few days in free agency. Melo and a few other Blazers leave while new guys join. Lakers add Westbrook and a ton of veterans. The Knicks, Heat, Bulls, and Hawks all make splashes trying to contend with the Bucks and Nets in the East. Major bag alert for Steph Curry with his 2nd $200M contract, and Team USA goes for gold.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Free Agency Frenzy, New Look Lakers, East Loads Up

The Bucks are your 2021 NBA Champions. The one and only (and friend of the podcast) Adrian Wojnarowski stops by and shares some incredible stories about Giannis’ legendary performance, his humble beginnings from a poor kid in Greece and his development over the years, how the Bucks were able to construct a championship team with only 1 lottery pick, what this means for small markets and the shape of the league going forward. Plus, the future of the Suns and their stars, and some names to look out for in this year’s Draft. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Woj on Bucks Championship, Giannis’ Humble Beginnings, What’s Next For Suns

Portland Trail Blazers star - and former journalism major at Lehigh – CJ McCollum hosts Pull Up, a one-of-a-kind show that gives an unmatched look into the NBA and the life of a basketball superstar. CJ has been lauded as the next breakout star in sports media. But why wait till he retires to begin his next career? In Pull Up, CJ will talk about everything from where star players will go in free agency, to what it’s like to drop 50, to his favorite glass of wine. Pull Up will provide unmatched NBA access, plenty of laughs, and world-class guests in an unprecedented sports podcast showcasing an NBA and media star at the height of his career.

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Pull Up with CJ McCollum

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