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Talking Zion and everything Pelicans with Mason Ginsberg from 2022-02-20T19:16:10
With Zion Williamson' status still looming over the Pelicans' season, we're joined by Mason Ginsberg (Bourbon Street Shots and the In the N.O. Podcast) to talk Zion and everything else New Orleans ...
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Harden, Simmons, Porzingis and more! Trade Deadline breakdown show from 2022-02-11T09:03:30
James Harden and Ben Simmons swap homes, the Mavs ditch Kristaps Porzingis for pennies on the dollar, the Celtics steal Derrick White, and more from a wild NBA trade deadline day.
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A flurry of pre-deadline trades from 2022-02-08T23:19:28
Teams are getting busy in the lead-up to Thursday's trade deadline, with the Blazers trading CJ McCollum to the Pelicans, the Cavs getting Caris LeVert from the Pacers, and the Nets pondering tradi...
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All-Star replacements, plus Clippers land Norm and RoCo from 2022-02-04T22:01:51
Which players deserve to join the current All-Stars as injury replacements, plus Ja Morant and Joel Embiid continue to troll opponents, and we break down the Clippers-Blazers trade that sends Norma...
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Swing players revisited from 2022-02-01T22:15:08
After Cash takes a victory lap on a Gary Trent Jr. take, we check in on the 8 swing players we picked before the season (Jaren Jackson, Michael Porter Jr., De'Andre Hunter, Klay Thompson, C.J. McCo...
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Wiggins an All-Star STARTER? Plus the Lakers get AD back, Suns keep rolling, Wiz keep sliding from 2022-01-28T19:37:45
How is Wolfond handling the news that Andrew Wiggins is an All-Star starter? Does Anthony Davis' return mean anything in the big picture for the Lakers this year? The Suns are by far the best team ...
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Harden-hungry Sixers, banged-up Bulls, and dominant defense in Dallas from 2022-01-25T21:50:53
We unpack recent rumors about the 76ers' inclination to wait until the summer to flip Ben Simmons for James Harden in a sign-and-trade, as well as Harden's reported disillusionment with his living ...
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Who's in, who's out? Our All-Star selection mega-show from 2022-01-21T21:43:06
Who's in, who's out? Our All-Star selection mega-show by Score Media and Gaming
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Assessing the Bucks, and the rest of the East's contender class from 2022-01-18T22:25:26
It's been an up-and-down season for the Bucks, but the defending champs still feel like the safest best to come out of the East. We discuss their season so far, the impact of Brook Lopez's absence,...
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Blazers lose Dame, reeling Hawks send Reddish to Knicks from 2022-01-14T09:09:57
The Bucks make a statement against the Warriors, the Blazers lose Dame, the disappointing Hawks start shaking things up, and the Kings troll Russell Westbrook.
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Kawhi on the mend, Klay and Kyrie back, Nets disjointed from 2022-01-11T22:17:08
With Kawhi Leonard reportedly ahead of schedule and expected to return this season, we take stock of the undermanned Clippers and wonder how much of a threat they can be at full strength. Then we a...
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Kyrie and Klay set to return, Knicks stuck in the mud from 2022-01-05T21:10:50
What to expect from Kyrie Irving's (partial) return to the Nets and Klay Thompson's long awaited return to the Warriors. Plus we break down the many reasons the Knicks have come crashing back to ea...
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Predictions revisited, and most interesting players/teams of the season from 2021-12-28T23:20:37
For our final episode of 2021, we look back at some of our preseason predictions, some of which are looking prophetic and others woefully misguided. We hit on Celtics friction, the Lakers' foreseea...
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The Mavs' wasted season, Memphis rising, and NBA Christmas from 2021-12-21T21:26:27
Are Luka Doncic's Dallas Mavericks wasting this season away? How real are the fourth-place Memphis Grizzlies now that Ja Morant is back? Plus Benny The Bull takes aim at the Lakers, and we preview ...
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Kyrie Irving is back ... kind of from 2021-12-18T21:59:42
The Nets are permitting a still-unvaccinated Kyrie Irving to return as a part-time player. Shortly after reporting to the team, Irving tested positive for COVID-19, and entered the NBA's health and...
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The Zion conundrum, AD slander, and the overachieving Clippers from 2021-12-14T19:36
Zion Williamson's latest setback might mean some tough questions need to be answered in New Orleans. Did Charles Barkley have a point in his criticism of Anthony Davis? What the over-achieving Clip...
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Changes coming for Pacers, wins coming for Cavs from 2021-12-10T19:23:16
The Indiana Pacers are reportedly thinking rebuild. But what exactly does that entail? Will this notoriously tank-averse organization really push for a full-scale teardown, or will this simply be a...
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Where do the Blazers go from here, and are the Bulls for real? from 2021-12-07T21:08:48
With Neil Olshey out the door, where do Damian Lillard and the Trail Blazers go from here? Should Portland trade for Ben Simmons? What's up with the Celtics' team broadcast taking shots at opposing...
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Star injuries, Suns-Warriors, and the rising Timberwolves from 2021-12-03T20:55:10
What to make of injuries to Bam Adebayo, Damian Lillard, Devin Booker, and Brook Lopez. How concerned should we be about Zion Williamson's future after his latest setback? Suns vs. Warriors is awes...
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Nuggets lose MPJ, Knicks shelve Kemba, Lakers are in crisis from 2021-11-30T20:47:16
We react to the news that Michael Porter Jr. is undergoing his 3rd back surgery and will miss the rest of the season, as well as the Knicks' decision to pull the struggling Kemba Walker from the ro...
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Streaking Suns, and the most confounding teams in the NBA from 2021-11-26T22:06:13
On this week's episode, we talk about what's propelling the ever-steady Phoenix Suns, who've won 14 straight without hitting their top gear. Then we dive into the teams that have made us scratch ou...
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The stories behind your favorite basketball covers with Alex Wong from 2021-11-17T10:23:11
Alex Wong, whose new book Cover Story explores the stories behind basketball's most iconic magazine covers, joins the show. If you like hoops history, basketball nostalgia, and popular culture, thi...
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Celtics trade talk, Sixers guard play, Northwest turmoil, Warriors dominance from 2021-11-10T22:32:24
On this week's episode, we talk more about what's ailing the Celtics and whether a Jaylen Brown trade is the best solution, wonder how the Sixers' vastly improved guard play changes their playoff o...
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Sliding Celtics, rising Heat, surprising Wiz, impressive rookies from 2021-11-03T22:52:47
We delve into the most disappointing (Celtics), most impressive (Heat), and most surprising (Wizards) teams of the early season, before breaking down some of the impressive showings we've seen from...
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Opening week observations to keep an eye on from 2021-10-27T21:02
Luka Doncic's supporting cast, the Lakers, and James Harden look shaky, while the Grizzies, Hornets, Timberwolves, and Bulls look awesome. We dig into those early-season observations - and many mor...
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10 Bold predictions for the 2021-22 NBA season from 2021-10-18T20:38:54
Which teams will meet in the NBA Finals? Who takes home MVP honors this season? Which players and teams will surprise us and disappoint us this year? Catch all that and more in our annual bold pred...
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Will Lou on the Raptors' present and future from 2021-10-15T21:22:36
For our 200th episode (Part I), Will Lou of Sportsnet and FAN590 returns to the show to discuss where the retooling Raptors are headed, and what the present and future might hold for their four cor...
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8 players who can swing the 2021-22 season from 2021-10-09T14:09:54
On this week's episode, we're looking at players whose performances this season can tilt the balance of power in the NBA, depending on where they land within their broad ranges of potential outcome...
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Vaccine talk dominates Media Day, and potential breakout players from 2021-09-30T20:03:45
A vocal minority of vaccine-hesitant players took over Media Day, and we talk about our breakout candidates for the 2021-22 season. *Apologies for lagging audio, which caused some overlap in our vo...
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Caitlin Cooper on the state of the Pacers from 2021-09-23T21:12:47
The great Caitlin Cooper of Indy Cornrows joins the show to talk all things Pacers, including: how injuries have made it impossible to know what this team's core is really capable of, how Rick Carl...
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A Bulls-Blazers-Cavs deal, and our favorite over/under bets from 2021-09-08T20:25:26
We're back from a brief hiatus to catch up on an intriguing three-team swap that netted the Blazers Larry Nance Jr. and saddled the Cavs with Lauri Markkanen.
Then, we pick our favorite over/u...
Our favourite under-the-radar offseason moves from 2021-08-13T18:58:49
With all the big free-agent signings out of the way, we offer our takes on some of the quieter but potentially still impactful moves of the offseason, including the Nets' excellent work in the marg...
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The most interesting teams of the offseason from 2021-08-05T21:43:39
On this week's show, we talk free agency splashes and offseason movers like the Heat, Bulls, Knicks, Lakers, and Pelicans.
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Westbrook's fit in L.A., and other draft night takeaways from 2021-07-30T21:49:31
We sifting through a draft night that sent Russell Westbrook to Los Angeles in a questionable trade for the Lakers, gave the Pistons a much-needed injection of hope in the form of Cade Cunningham, ...
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Finals takeaways and 4 big offseason questions from 2021-07-23T18:00:42
With the 2020-21 season in the books, we reflect on Milwaukee's championship, Giannis' staggering Finals performance, the roadblocks and roster holes the Bucks overcame en route to their vindicatin...
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Milwaukee on the cusp of glory, Dame wants out from 2021-07-19T22:35:51
The Bucks are on the verge of the franchise's first championship in 50 years, thanks to an all-time performance from Giannis Antetokounmpo, and some redeeming showings by Khris Middleton, Jrue Holi...
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Do the Bucks have any hope of stopping the Suns? from 2021-07-09T16:51:56
The GyroStep Podcast's Ti Windisch joins the show to talk about how Giannis Antetokounmpo's star teammates are letting him down in the NBA Finals, and whether the Bucks have any chance of stopping ...
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Catching Suns fever with Sreekar 'Sreeky Shooter' Jasthi from 2021-06-28T17:54:49
NBA Twitter legend 'Sreeky Shooter' joins the show to talk everything Suns.
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Sixers at a crossroads, Bucks survive, Clippers reach new heights from 2021-06-22T06:31:55
Ben Simmons and the Philadelphia 76ers have reached the point of no return, Giannis and the Bucks survive an epic Durant series, and unlikely heroes propel the Clippers to new heights. Also, welcom...
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A dispiriting news dump, a KD masterpiece, and more Bucks foibles from 2021-06-16T22:49:52
We sift through a barrage of NBA news, including Chris Paul's positive COVID test and Kawhi Leonard's knee injury, before marvelling at Kevin Durant's Game 5 masterpiece, trying to pinpoint the ong...
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The Lakers' future, and taking stock of the 2nd round from 2021-06-08T21:15:49
Was the way this season unfolded the beginning of the end for LeBron's reign over the NBA? Plus early series takeaways from Nets-Bucks, Suns-Nuggets, and Hawks-Sixers, and we preview the West semif...
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The L.A. teams are on the brink, and the East semis are set from 2021-06-03T20:44:37
On a jam-packed episode, we take stock of a whiplash-inducing Clippers-Mavericks series in which Luka Doncic is evoking LeBron in '07 (:025), before assessing the state of LeBron in '21 and the odd...
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Luka stuns the Clippers, Lakers-Suns, Bucks-Heat, and Nuggets-Blazers from 2021-05-26T21:53:50
Luka Doncic has the Clippers on the ropes, plus we catch up on some takeaways from Games 1-2 between the Lakers and Suns, the Bucks and Heat, and the Nuggets and Blazers.
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Play-in takeaways and 1st-round series previews from 2021-05-20T20:13:43
With the play-in tournament half over, we take stock of the NBA's hugely successful experiment, before breaking down what we saw in Lakers-Warriors (7:34) and looking ahead to Pacers-Wizards (19:23...
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Off the board NBA Awards Picks from 2021-05-13T19:57:32
Picking the NBA's best 2021 award candidates among players who won't actually end up on the ballots.
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Coaches in trouble, Nets-Bucks thoughts, and the wide-open West from 2021-05-06T21:11:53
On this week's episode, we react to recent reports that Nate Bjorkgren, Terry Stotts, and Mike Budenholzer are on the hot seat. We try to parse what's gone wrong in Indiana, how much of Portland's ...
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Breaking down the East play-in race from 2021-04-29T22:14:59
The Wizards, Bulls, and Raptors - plus the Hornets and Pacers - are fighting for the Eastern Conference's final play-in spots. Who makes it, who gets left behind, and where does each team go from h...
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Reeling reigning finalists, and a languishing NBA season from 2021-04-20T20:59:03
We're back from a brief hiatus to check in on an NBA season that feels like it's been in the dog days since opening night. On this week's episode, we wonder whether it's time to start worrying abou...
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The Bucks lock in their core, and the Thunder tank transparently from 2021-04-09T19:04:20
On this week's episode, we close the book on Paul Pierce's tenure at ESPN, wonder whether Playoff Rondo is ready to ride again, discuss the state of the Bucks now that Jrue Holiday is locked in for...
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The buyout market and the West playoff bubble from 2021-04-01T21:08:32
Which of the Spurs, Grizzlies, Warriors, Kings, or Pelicans will snag the Western Conference's final playoff spot? And please stop crying about the buyout market being unfair.
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The Lowry non-trade, and the 4 most interesting deadline dealers from 2021-03-26T19:10:21
With the smoke clearing from a busy deadline day, we break down the most notable non-trade, discussing why Kyle Lowry remains a Raptor and what it means for his current team and the three teams tha...
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Checking in on the non-L.A. threats in the West from 2021-03-17T22:04:06
On this week's episode, we scratch our heads over a Pat Riley casting decision and a cost-conscious Thunder trade before turning our attention to some of the best teams in the West. Who among the S...
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Trade deadline decisions, Griffin joins Nets, Meyers Leonard's punishment from 2021-03-10T20:57:56
The NBA needs to make an example out of Meyers Leonard, who deserves harsh punishment for dropping an anti-Semitic slur. What can the Nets expect from Blake Griffin? And how will the Raptors, Spurs...
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Hawks fire Pierce, Rockets in trouble, the Washed Big Man market from 2021-03-03T21:42:22
The Hawks' firing of Lloyd Pierce doesn't make much sense, Houston's Victor Oladipo problem underscores how terrible the James Harden trade was for the Rockets, and we dive into the market for a qu...
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The Wolves make a coaching change, and the East is a disaster from 2021-02-24T23:17:20
On this week's episode, we react to the coaches' All-Star reserve selections, sort through the Timberwolves' strange and sudden new coaching hire and general aimlessness, and break down the Nets' s...
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Picking our All-Star reserves from 2021-02-19T20:53:27
With the starters announced for the NBA's ill-conceived 2021 All-Star Game, we join forces to select the 7 most worthy reserves for the Eastern and Western Conference squads.
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Who are this season's breakout players? from 2021-02-12T22:53:56
The players we thought were going to break out are all hurt or disappointing us, so which players have actually taken giant leaps this season?
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Beal's Wizards loyalty, and pleasant early-season surprises from 2021-02-03T22:11:05
On this week's episode, we hit on a fun matchup between two title contenders in Nets-Clippers, discuss Bradley Beal's reported desire to stay in Washington and craft a Dirk-like legacy with the Wiz...
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Checking in on new-look Bucks, Nets, Clippers, Pelicans from 2021-01-27T21:59:37
What's going on in Milwaukee, Brooklyn, Los Angeles, and New Orleans? In addition, we pay tribute to beloved NBA reporter Sekou Smith, and mark the one-year anniversary of Kobe Bryant's death.
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The Draymond Generation with Seerat Sohi from 2021-01-22T13:50:47
Seerat Sohi of Yahoo Sports joins us to discuss her recent piece on the paradigm-busting influence of Draymond Green and the new crop of players following in his footsteps.
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Harden, Nets headline 4-team blockbuster from 2021-01-14T18:02:24
James Harden's headed to Brooklyn to join a budding a super team, but there's plenty more to discuss after the four-team blockbuster involving the Nets, Rockets, Pacers, and Cavs.
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Harden checks out, COVID runs rampant, and Kyrie takes a break from 2021-01-13T19:04:38
With the NBA trying to navigate an outbreak of COVID-19 among its players, we discuss the updated health and safety guidelines, George Hill's complaint, why it might be time to vaccinate league per...
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The most interesting teams of the season so far from 2021-01-05T23:09:45
The Nets, Sixers, Pacers, Warriors, Pelicans, and Raptors have all had very interesting starts, for very different reasons.
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A slap on the wrist for Harden, and takeaways from every season opener from 2020-12-25T01:15:59
On this holiday edition, we delve into the latest Rockets fiasco, James Harden's continued flouting of the NBA's health & safety protocols (and basic human decency), and the league's laughably toot...
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10 bold predictions for the 2020-21 season from 2020-12-18T22:22:57
Are the Nets and Bucks in for disappointment? Are the Clippers better equipped to thrive? Can anyone challenge the Lakers? And wait, WHO did we just say is winning the 3-point title this year?
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The implications of Giannis' supermax from 2020-12-16T19:51:02
Giannis Antetokounmpo's supermax extension locks him into Milwaukee through his 20s, salvages a potentially catastrophic Bucks offseason, and leaves a few suitors out in the cold. We run through th...
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Kyrie's media boycott, and the players due to break out or regress this season from 2020-12-12T01:03:05
Kyrie Irving's done dealing with the "pawns" in the media, Paul George commits to the Clippers, James Harden is anything but committed to Houston, and which players will break out and regress this ...
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The inconsequential Westbrook-Wall blockbuster from 2020-12-03T18:03:18
With Russell Westbrook and John Wall trading places, we sift through the implications of a blockbuster trade that doesn't seem to change all that much in the big picture. Does this make it more lik...
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Best over/under bets, and the East playoff 'race' from 2020-12-02T21:47:09
We take stock of the Vegas over/under lines for regular-season win totals, and pick our favorite bets on the board. How will the Mavs, Jazz, Celtics, Raptors, Blazers, Pelicans, Hornets, and Suns f...
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Winners and losers of the NBA offseason from 2020-11-23T23:44:14
Which NBA teams have risen and fallen as a result of the last week?
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Draft day leaves Warriors gutted, Bucks in flux, Sixers revived from 2020-11-20T00:32:20
We break down a chaotic draft day, including:
- The implications of the Warriors losing Klay Thompson to an Achilles tear, and their choice to draft James Wiseman;
- Why the Bucks-Kings de...
Bucks go all-in, Suns get CP3 from 2020-11-17T23:59:44
The Bucks go for broke to appease Giannis Antetokounmpo, while the Suns make their biggest splash in over a decade.
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Westbrook wants out, and trade rumor season is upon us from 2020-11-14T13:12:16
With rumor season in full swing, we react to Russell Westbrook's reported trade request, peer into the Rockets' potentially Knicks-ian future, and wonder if Westbrook's career was always destined t...
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Buckle up for the shortest offseason ever from 2020-11-06T20:31:11
NBA teams have four weeks to prepare for the 2020-21 season. Can Daryl Morey solve a complicated equation for the Sixers? Where does Jrue Holiday end up?
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Jovan Buha on what's next for the Clippers from 2020-10-30T22:22:27
The Athletic's Jovan Buha joins the show to talk all things Clippers, including how new head coach Ty Lue will differ from predecessor and mentor Doc Rives, whether Kawhi Leonard can adapt to a new...
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25 years of Raptors basketball with Doug Smith from 2020-10-22T18:58:52
The Toronto Star's Doug Smith joins the show to talk about his book, 'We The North: 25 Years of the Toronto Raptors,' and to discuss a variety of topics related to the last quarter-century in NBA m...
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The state of the Rockets, and most interesting offseason teams from 2020-10-20T21:01:38
After a week off, we offer belated reactions to Daryl Morey's resignation, and ponder the Rockets' suddenly bleak future. Then, we react in real time to Indiana's hiring of Nate Bjorkgren as head c...
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The NBA season finally ends, and the Lakers are champions from 2020-10-12T08:42:13
We put a bow on the longest, strangest NBA season in history by extolling LeBron James and his peerless longevity, considering the implications of Anthony Davis' narrative rewrite, eulogizing an in...
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Butler, Heat survive LeBron in epic Game 5 showdown from 2020-10-10T07:59
Jimmy Butler and the Heat live to fight another day after an unforgettable showdown between Butler and LeBron James in Game 5 of the NBA Finals.
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Butler, Heat give Finals some spice with a huge Game 3 win from 2020-10-05T20:44:42
Breaking down Game 3 of The Finals, which saw Jimmy Butler put forth an all-time performance to lead Miami to victory over a lackadaisical Lakers squad. We discuss Butler's heroic exploits, whether...
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Lakers bully the banged up Heat in Game 1 from 2020-10-01T07:27:01
Anthony Davis, LeBron James, and the Lakers completely overwhelmed Miami in Game 1, and the Heat are already dropping like flies.
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The end of Doc Rivers' Clippers tenure, and an NBA Finals preview from 2020-09-29T22:36:55
We build a strawman to defend LeBron James after he publicly admits to tampering with Anthony Davis, react to the news that Doc Rivers is out as Clippers head coach after 7 years, wonder whether th...
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Lakers, Heat on verge of Finals; Sixers at a crossroads from 2020-09-25T09:30:03
Dissecting how the Lakers and Heat have moved within a win of the NBA Finals, and trying to figure out what a Mike D'Antoni-led Sixers team would look like.
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AD breaks Nuggets' hearts, Celtics have new life, LeBron's MVP gripes from 2020-09-22T01:08:49
We delve into the Lakers' Game 2 win, Anthony Davis' incredible buzzer-beater, Denver's botched coverage on the final play, some encouraging signs for the Nuggets, and the great big-man battle at t...
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Early conference finals takeaways, and Giannis wins MVP from 2020-09-19T07:53:56
We dig into Game 1 of Lakers-Nuggets, the first two games of Heat-Celtics, and ask some big picture questions about Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks in the wake of The Greek Freak's se...
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Nuggets complete comeback, Clippers go home humbled, Heat steal Game 1 from 2020-09-16T15:24:10
We react to the Nuggets' second straight 3-1 series comeback and stunning Game 7 beatdown of the lifeless Clippers - a game that featured transcendent performances from Jamal Murray and Nikola Joki...
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Raptors-Celtics goes the distance, Bucks flame out again from 2020-09-10T19:38:49
A Game 6 epic means Raptors-Celtics is going the distance, the eliminated Bucks are at a crossroads, Billy Donovan is out in OKC, Playoff Rondo strikes again, and a moment of appreciation for LeBro...
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Bouncing around the conference semis from 2020-09-08T17:38:29
With the conference semifinals in full swing, we break down what we've seen so far from all four series, with a focus on the Western Conference. We wonder: Did the Nuggets blow their shot to upset ...
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Raptors have new life, Nash to Nets, Lakers-Rockets preview from 2020-09-04T20:00:31
Kyle Lowry and OG Anunoby breathe life into the Raptors, the Nets hire Steve Nash in a stunning move, and previewing the Western Conference's second round.
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The upshot of the player strike, Bud's playoff demons, CP3 pushes Rockets the distance from 2020-09-01T20:49:35
In this week's episode, we sort through the aftermath of the historic NBA players' strike, question Mike Budenholzer's decision-making in the Bucks' Game 1 loss to the Heat, re-litigate the Chris P...
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Breaking down the playoffs, and where Sixers, Nets, Pacers go from here from 2020-08-25T20:22:40
Yasmin Duale (@carmelohdrama) joins the show to break down the NBA playoffs so far and project where eliminated teams are heading. Also, what's wrong with Playoff P and the Clippers?
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Game 1 takeaways from every series from 2020-08-19T07:59:02
The playoffs are finally here, so let's dive into what we've learned from every series after one game, and what those observations might tell us about the rest of the playoffs.
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Bubble awards, play-in preview, and bye bye Boylen from 2020-08-14T19:49:25
With the seeding stage drawing to a close, we cap a wild two weeks by wondering whether the play-in should be here to stay, lauding the undefeated Suns and improbably plucky Nets, casting our votes...
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Bubble injuries, West playoff chase, Lakers' cause for concern from 2020-08-07T19:30:47
Ben Simmons, Jaren Jackson Jr., and Jonathan Isaac go down, the West playoff race heats up, the Lakers are giving us cause for concern, and Michael Porter Jr. might be a budding star for Denver.
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Takeaways from the first slate of seeding games from 2020-08-02T20:20:41
On this week's episode, we break down the first few batch of official games from inside the Disney bubble, including some thoughts on the Pelicans' roster construction, T.J. Warren's ascent, the co...
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The most interesting teams to watch in Orlando & Finals picks from 2020-07-21T20:36:29
With only a week to go until the NBA restarts in Disney World, we break down the most interesting teams - and potential matchups - to watch. In addition, Cash and Wolfond make their updated Finals ...
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Bubble injuries, Dipo's dilemma, Giannis' supermax decision from 2020-07-17T21:02:03
On this week's episode, we run down the latest dispatches from the Disney bubble, including Jimmy Butler's latest act of performative work ethic, injuries to Rajon Rondo and De'Aaron Fox, Zion Will...
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More bubble news: Oladipo & Beal out, Crawford & Beasley in from 2020-07-10T21:12:37
Teams begin to arrive in Orlando with players complaining about food and lodging conditions. Meanwhile, Victor Oladipo and Bradley Beal are out, while Jamal Crawford and Michael Beasley are in.
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Doubling down on bubbling up from 2020-07-03T20:04:42
On this week's episode, we discuss the NBA's reported plan to create a second bubble for its 8 eliminated teams to train in Chicago, how myriad player absences will affect the Nets and Lakers in Or...
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An ode to Vince Carter, and the bubble teams make some moves from 2020-06-25T19:01:21
In this week's episode, we honour the end of Vince Carter's career and discuss the players who have begun to opt out of the Orlando bubble, like Avery Bradley.
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To play or not to play? from 2020-06-18T21:23:17
On this week's episode, we discuss the many legitimate arguments on both sides of the debate about whether or not to return to play, Kyrie as a messenger, what it would actually mean for the player...
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Bubble concerns, and an interview with 'True North' director Ryan Sidhoo from 2020-06-12T18:55:31
On this week's episode, we discuss the burbling tension within the player ranks over whether to return to play, the prospect of a condensed 2020-21 season, LeBron's 'More Than A Vote' initiative, a...
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The NBA's return plan from 2020-06-04T21:49:56
What to make of the NBA's 22-team return plan. How will it work? Can the league keep everyone safe? What are the Suns and Wizards doing here? And which teams are most affected by the unique, quirky...
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Black Lives Matter from 2020-06-02T19:04:16
At at time when sports has rightfully taken a back seat to an important moment in history, we wanted to join the conversation, speak out against racism and police brutality, stand with those protes...
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Momentum for an NBA return, the last dance of 'The Last Dance,' and Nash's '05 revenge tour from 2020-05-21T20:36:01
On this week's episode, we parse the latest reports on NBA return-to-play scenarios, wonder what the legacy of 'The Last Dance' will be, and discuss Cash's oral history on Steve Nash's 2005 playoff...
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The NBA's 2020 playoff bracket, and Michael Jordan's baseball career from 2020-05-14T19:01:23
In this week's episode, we discuss Michael Jordan's maniacal competitiveness, and predict what the 2020 NBA playoff bracket would look like. To conclude the show, we're joined by theScore's MLB Pod...
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Roadblocks to a restart, the price of MJ's fame, and the state of the power forward position from 2020-05-04T19:39:11
On this week's episode, we consider the roadblocks and bad optics standing in the way of the NBA resuming its season, then break down episodes 5 and 6 of 'The Last Dance,' and close with a discussi...
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All-Defensive Team picks and The Last Dance from 2020-04-24T20:16:47
On this week's episode, we make our 10 All-Defensive Team selections and discuss the biggest takeaways from episodes 1-2 of The Last Dance.
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Awards picks, and an interview with Stephon Marbury from 2020-04-16T19:26:38
With a resumption of the NBA regular season looking unlikely, we unveil our picks for MVP, Defensive Player, Most Improved Player, Rookie, 6th Man, Coach, and Executive of the Year. Then, Cash is j...
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Which 15 players deserve All-NBA honors? from 2020-04-07T22:13:57
If the 2019-20 season is over, which players deserve All-NBA consideration?
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What would we change about the NBA? from 2020-04-02T19:20:53
We talk about the plausibility of the NBA eventually resuming its season in a quarantined neutral site, before discussing and debating some ideas for improving the league in the future.
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Mavs' Powell joins the show, plus which teams have the most to lose? from 2020-03-23T21:51:17
Which teams and players have the most to lose in the event of a lost season? Mavericks big man Dwight Powell joins the show to discuss the incredible charity endeavour he's part of with Luka Doncic...
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The ripple effects of a suspended NBA season from 2020-03-12T22:54:02
The many potential ripple effects of a suspended NBA season, and what might come next for a sports world dealing with the COVID-19 crisis.
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Atkinson and the Nets consciously uncouple, LeBron and the Lakers make a statement from 2020-03-10T21:40:06
In this week's episode, we react to the "mutual" parting of ways between the Nets and coach Kenny Atkinson, the potential impact of the Coronavirus on the rest of the season, the Lakers' incredible...
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Catching up, and looking ahead to the stretch run from 2020-03-03T22:10:48
On this week's episode, Wolfond returns from his honeymoon, Cash helps get him up to speed on the NBA goings-on he's missed, and the two of us look ahead to the stretch run.
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What's going wrong in Utah? from 2020-02-27T20:28:47
Eric Walden of the Salt Lake Tribune joins the show to provide insight into a bizarre couple days in Utah, and what's gone wrong for a Jazz team that had championship aspirations coming into the se...
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John Beilein leaves chaos behind in Cleveland from 2020-02-20T22:11:51
John Beilein's resignation is the latest chapter of Cavaliers dysfunction in Cleveland. Also, what's worth watching in the season's unofficial second half?
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Making sense of the NBA trade deadline from 2020-02-07T02:14:15
Were there any clear cut winners and losers from deadline week? Did the Heat give up too much for Andre Iguodala? What were the Pistons thinking in dumping Andre Drummond for nothing? Is Marcus Mor...
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The Knicks remain a clown show, the All-Star reserves have been picked, and Bradley Beal is upset from 2020-01-31T21:39:13
On the 1-year anniversary of the Kristaps Porzingis trade, we take a look at how the deal has worked out for all parties, and marvel at the enduringly dysfunctional state of the Knicks. Then we dis...
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Long live Kobe from 2020-01-27T19:17:08
We reflect on the devastating passing of Kobe Bryant. Our deepest condolences to the family and loved ones of all those who lost their life in Sunday's tragedy.
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2020 All-Star picks from 2020-01-21T22:55:20
**Reposted after an audio issue cut off the original track at the 34-minute mark**
We briefly hit on Zion Williamson's impending return before making our picks for the Eastern and Western ...
Midseason awards picks from 2020-01-14T20:05:40
We make our midseason selections for every major award, nominate a clown of the NBA's first half, and break down how the 76ers might fare without Joel Embiid.
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Griffin's surgery, trade challenges for Drummond and Love, new life for the Pelicans from 2020-01-08T20:46:11
In our first episode of the new year, we discuss what Blake Griffin's latest knee surgery means for him and the Pistons, the challenges of finding trades for Andre Drummond and Kevin Love, whether ...
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The Jazz and Nuggets are rolling, and breaking down the wild West from 2019-12-30T17:57:33
Utah and Denver hit their stride while we try to figure out what the hell is going on in the bottom half of the Western Conference
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Lakers, Bucks pull away from the pack from 2019-12-18T17:37:55
Ahead of their blockbuster clash, we talk about how our feelings have and haven't changed about the league-leading Lakers and Bucks.
Then, some thoughts on James Harden's outrageous season and...
Knicks fire Fizdale, and revisiting our 10 preseason X-factors from 2019-12-10T20:15:29
The Knicks put David Fizdale out of his misery, and we check in on the 10 players we thought could swing the 2019-20 season.
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Episode No. 100, with guest Will Lou: The Raptors are still rolling from 2019-12-04T07:31:08
In honor of our 100th episode, we bring former co-host William Lou back on the show to talk all things Raptors: Their amazing start, unpredictable defense, emergent depth, stiffest competition in t...
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Major changes could be coming to NBA schedule, and Doncic rises as Spurs fall from 2019-11-25T21:46:55
We dig into the proposed changes coming to the NBA schedule and playoff format, while checking the pulse of the Spurs, Rockets, and Mavericks.
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Melo gets his chance, PG returns, Wiggins turns a corner from 2019-11-19T18:33:01
On this week's episode, we talk about why the Blazers signed Carmelo Anthony and what (if anything) he can do to help them, what Paul George's impressive return portends for a fully healthy Clipper...
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Waiters flies high, Knicks hit new low, Raps & C's face injuries, and Lillard needs help from 2019-11-11T21:02:03
We recap an eventful weekend in the NBA, in which Dion Waiters took an edible on a team flight, the Knicks embarrassed themselves again, the thriving Raptors and Celtics suffered significant injuri...
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The over-performers and under-performers of the early season from 2019-11-05T19:42:09
Which teams have surprised us, and who has been disappointing, over the first two weeks of the NBA season?
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Warriors' playoff hopes fracture with Curry's hand, Embiid and Towns get into a tizzy from 2019-10-31T19:19:35
On a wild night in the NBA, an already dispiriting Warriors season gets a bit grimmer as Steph Curry breaks his left hand, Joel Embiid and Karl-Anthony Towns take each other down on and off the cou...
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Opening week takeaways from 2019-10-29T18:36:40
Bouncing around the NBA to find the good (Suns, Wolves), the bad (Warriors, Kings), and the ugly (uh-oh, Kyrie)of opening week.
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Extensions roundup and 2019-20 predictions from 2019-10-21T17:45:08
In our final episode before the start of the regular season, we take stock of some extension agreements and non-agreements (note: we recorded before the Kings extended Buddy Hield), as well as Zion...
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Breaking down LeBron's Morey complaint, and 4 more championship contenders from 2019-10-16T19:26:40
On our penultimate preseason episode, we discuss LeBron James' tone-deaf criticism of Daryl Morey and the ensuing backlash, then break down the championship prospects of the Rockets, Nuggets, Laker...
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Crisis in China, preseason expectations, breaking down 4 contenders from 2019-10-10T17:22:16
In this week's episode, we discuss the NBA's current political issues in China, what to make of some early preseason observations, and why the Bucks, 76ers, Warriors, and Jazz can - and can't - win...
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Knicks posturing, Harden's new move, and most interesting non-contenders from 2019-10-03T20:35:39
With Media Day in the rearview and the preseason about to get underway, we discuss the Raptors' unconventional title defense, the Knicks' latest self-own, the usefulness of James Harden's one-legge...
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2019-20 breakout and regression candidates from 2019-09-25T20:22:50
Which up and coming players are ready to shine this season, and which stars are about to fall off?
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The highest-variance teams of 2019-20 from 2019-09-18T18:37:38
How high can the Nets, Lakers, Raptors, Mavs, Pacers, Thunder, and Celtics climb? How low can they fall? On this week's episode, we're talking about the teams with the widest range of potential out...
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France stuns Team USA, and 10 burning questions for the upcoming season from 2019-09-11T18:55:29
France stuns the American "C Team," and we dig into 10 burning questions for the upcoming NBA season.
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Dwight, Boogie, summer extensions, and an increasingly barren 2020 free-agent class from 2019-09-04T19:02:38
After a long hiatus, we're back to catch up on some summer goings-on: A spate of contract extensions that've made a weak 2020 free-agent class even weaker, Dwight Howard's return to the Lakers, a d...
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Taking stock of some Vegas over/unders from 2019-08-01T21:09:03
On this episode, Wael Saghir subs in for a vacationing Cash to talk about some regular-season over/under win total projections.
We take stock of the 2019-20 outlooks for the Hornets, Timberwol...
What we've learned from the NBA offseason from 2019-07-19T16:49:02
On this week's episode, we bounce around the league looking for big-picture takeaways from a wild NBA offseason.
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Rockets, Thunder swap aging star point guards from 2019-07-12T16:31:53
Examining the implications of the Chris Paul-Russell Westbrook blockbuster. Does anybody win? Did the Rockets get better, or worse? How can Westbrook and James Harden fit together? What's the Thund...
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Where every team stands after 1 week of free agency from 2019-07-08T20:13:28
In this week's episode, we spend 2-3 minutes on where each of the NBA's 30 teams stands as the dust settles on the offseason.
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The Clippers land Kawhi and PG from 2019-07-06T17:25:59
Kawhi Leonard announces himself as the NBA's newest power broker, the Clippers become title favorites, the Lakers pivot, the Raptors reset, and the Thunder gear up for a long rebuild. We break down...
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Catching up on a wild start to free agency from 2019-07-02T01:40:05
On this episode, we try to make sense of where the league's balance of power stands after Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving, Jimmy Butler, Al Horford, and D'Angelo Russell changed teams, while more than $...
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Breaking down the 2019 NBA draft from 2019-06-21T07:24:12
theScore's resident draft expert, Wael Saghir, joins hosts Joseph Casciaro and Joe Wolfond to break down the winners and losers from the NBA draft.
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Who won the Anthony Davis trade?, Toronto's parade takeaways from 2019-06-18T16:07:49
The Lakers and Pelicans won, the Celtics lost, and the Raptors' championship parade offered a glimpse into the relationship between Kawhi Leonard's uncle Dennis and Raptors president Masai Ujiri.
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The Raptors are champions, and the Warriors are broken from 2019-06-14T13:44:37
The Raptors sit atop the basketball world, but the wounded Warriors might be broken beyond repair.
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The Warriors claw back from the brink after losing Durant from 2019-06-11T21:45:15
We reflect on a bizarre, somber, ultimately inspiring Game 5, in which the Warriors pulled out a gutsy, series-saving win after Kevin Durant suffered a devastating Achilles injury
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Game 3 reaction pod: Raptors move within 2 games of title from 2019-06-06T19:58:51
How the Raptors picked apart a depleted Warriors team in Game 3, and how we see the rest of the Finals unfolding.
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Early takeaways from the NBA Finals from 2019-06-04T20:23:14
What to make of the NBA Finals through two games between the Warriors and Raptors.
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What's next for the Bucks, and who wins the NBA Finals? from 2019-05-28T19:53:54
On this episode, we recap the end of a wild Eastern Conference final, wonder what the Bucks will do this offseason, and preview Raptors-Warriors
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Aladdin star Mena Massoud discusses his Raptors fandom, and who's been MVP of the playoffs? from 2019-05-23T20:22:07
Mena Massoud, the star of Disney's Aladdin, drops by to discuss his passion for the Toronto Raptors, and we discuss the best players of the postseason thus far.
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Warriors waiting for Bucks or Raptors, Lakers remain a mess from 2019-05-22T20:31:55
The Bucks and Raptors are now in a best-of-three for a right to challenge the Warriors, and the Lakers remain a franchise in chaos.
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Farewell to an epic 2nd round, hello to the conference finals from 2019-05-14T20:20:16
In this episode, we recap three indelible closeout games and put a bow on the most entertaining 2nd round in memory, before looking ahead to Bucks-Raptors and Warriors-Blazers
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Warriors lose KD, Bucks put Celtics out of their misery, and Lakers keep Lakering from 2019-05-09T20:22:28
On this week's episode, we wonder whether the remnants of the '15-16 Warriors can finish off the Rockets, before putting a bow on the Celtics' dreary season, looking ahead to a pair of closeout gam...
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Breaking down every 2nd-round series from 2019-05-02T20:38:25
In this week's episode, we break down what we've seen from each of the NBA's 2nd-round playoff series.
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Warriors worries, Thunder/Jazz postmortem, East 2nd-round preview from 2019-04-25T19:48:41
On this week's episode, we talk about the Warriors' lack of urgency, what's next for the Thunder and Jazz, and how we see the Eastern Conference 2nd round shaking out
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What have we learned from the 16 playoff teams so far? from 2019-04-18T20:15:50
In this week's episode, we break down what we've seen from all eight 1st-round playoff matchups.
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Playoffs?? from 2019-04-11T21:25:07
On this week's episode, we break down and pick winners for all eight 1st-round playoff series. In addition, we examine which postseason coaches are on the hot seat.
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Magic steps down, Dirk and D-Wade say goodbye, and the playoff picture gets a shakeup from 2019-04-10T18:28:07
On this emergency mini-episode, we recap the head-spinning penultimate day of the NBA season, which saw Magic Johnson abruptly resign, Dirk Nowitzki and Dwyane Wade drop 30 apiece in their home far...
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A eulogy for the Grunfeld era, and NBA Awards picks from 2019-04-05T14:46:52
On this week's episode, we take stock of Ernie Grunfeld's shambolic 16-year Wizards tenure, shout out a pair of teams peaking at the right time, and make our end-of-season awards picks.
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Who deserves All-NBA, All-Defensive recognition? from 2019-03-27T20:48:17
On this week's episode, we discuss how Eric Bledsoe and the Bucks slowed down James Harden, how Jusuf Nurkic's horrific injury derails the Trail Blazers, and we make our picks for the NBA's All-NBA...
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Streaking Sixers, Siakam still getting better, OKC in trouble from 2019-03-21T20:12:32
On this week's show, the new-look 76ers go streaking, Pascal Siakam looks like a budding superstar, the Thunder hit a road bump, and are the Bucks still the favorites to emerge from the East?
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Boogie's Back, the Clippers and Spurs are hot, and James Dolan is The Mad King from 2019-03-14T19:30:49
On this week's episode, DeMarcus Cousins picks the Rockets apart, the Spurs are heating up, Lou Williams and Danilo Gallinari are carrying the Clippers, and James Dolan is The Mad King of the NBA.
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Celtics-Warriors takeaways, plus Knuckleheads with Quentin Richardson and Darius Miles from 2019-03-06T20:30:25
On this week's episode, we discuss whether there are any takeaways from Boston's big win over Golden State, the recent play of Karl-Anthony Towns, Andre Drummond, the Houston Rockets, and New Orlea...
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Streaking teams, and the fight for the final playoff spots in the West from 2019-02-27T23:46:22
On this week's episode, we highlight some players with "sweet" moves and teams bringing a bit of "heat" lately, then break down the chances of the 5 teams currently fighting for the Western Confere...
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All-Star wrap, 2nd-half storylines, and 'GM School' with David Griffin from 2019-02-19T20:48:20
On this week's episode, we wrap up an underwhelming All-Star Weekend, take stock of the Anthony Davis mess, look ahead to some storylines we'll be watching down the stretch, and talk to former Cavs...
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Trade deadline winners and losers from 2019-02-08T00:44:23
Topics for this week's episode include:
- Winners: Bucks, Raptors, 76ers, Celtics, Mavericks
- Losers: Lakers, Wizards, Hornets, Pelicans
- Buyout candidates
Kyrie unsure about Celtics, Mavs acquire Kristaps from 2019-02-01T21:19:12
Topics for this week's episode include:
- Kyrie Irving retracts commitment to Celtics
- Is Irving headed to New York?
- Knicks trade Kristaps Porzingis to clear cap room
- How good ...
Breaking down the Anthony Davis sweepstakes from 2019-01-29T18:33:41
Topics for this week's episode include:
- Anthony Davis wants out of New Orleans
- Davis wants to play in Los Angeles
- Lakers, Knicks, Bucks, Raptors to prepare offers
Boogie's back, Gasol and Conley in trade talks from 2019-01-25T19:25:31
Topics for this week's episode include:
- The return of DeMarcus Cousins
- Wizards thriving without John Wall
- Ramifications of Victor Oladipo's season-ending injury
- Trade p...
Buyers and sellers leading up to the trade deadline from 2019-01-18T19:56:13
Topics for this week's episode include:
- Buyers: Rockets, Lakers, 76ers, Thunder, Raptors, Pacers
- Sellers: Bulls, Cavaliers, Hawks, Suns, Knicks
- On the fence: Grizzlies, Magic...
Spurs-Thunder 2OT classic, midseason awards from 2019-01-11T21:21:02
Topics for this week's episode include:
- Jaylen Brown and Marcus Morris get into a shoving match
- Spurs-Thunder takeaways
- How the Bucks guarded James Harden
- Midseason award ba...
Jon Krawczynski: Why the Timberwolves fired Tom Thibodeau from 2019-01-07T21:37:16
On this week's episode, we get the inside scoop on why the Timberwolves fired Tom Thibodeau from Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic.
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DeMar gets revenge, Harden bidding again for MVP from 2019-01-04T18:32:39
Topics for this week's show include:
- Reliving the emotions of Raptors-Spurs
- Are the Raptors still the second-best team in the East?
- What's behind the Spurs' turnaround?
- The ...
Assessing west contenders, trading for AD from 2018-12-20T19:32:02
Topics for this week's show with Alex Wong include:
- Who's the second-best team in the West?
- Do the Lakers have enough assets to swing a trade for Anthony Davis?
- Have the Celtics f...
Bulls almost mutiny, Clippers chasing Kawhi from 2018-12-12T21:28:27
Topics for this week's show with John Chick includes:
- Bulls nearly stage mutiny against new head coach Jim Boylen
- Clippers pursuing both Kawhi Leonard and Kevin Durant
- Where shoul...
Lakers and Sixers trending up, while Spurs and Rockets are in trouble from 2018-12-06T19:27:45
This week's topics include:
Teams on the rise:
- Lakers
- Sixers
- Timberwolves
- Mavericks
Teams on the fall:
- Spurs
- Blazers
- Rockets
Raptors-Warriors recap, below the radar contenders from 2018-11-30T19:49
Topics for this week's show include:
- Raptors-Warriors reaction
- Potential Finals matchup?
- Underrated teams: Thunder, Grizzlies, Pacers, Nuggets, Clippers
- NBA awards at quarte...
One way for each contending team to improve from 2018-11-22T19:34:59
Here's one way each contending team can improve:
- Raptors: Develop some better crunch time offense
- Celtics: Start attacking the rim
-76ers: Find a reliable stretch four
- Bucks: ...
Sorting through the mess in Washington from 2018-11-20T19:49:16
This week's topics include:
- What's going on with the Wizards?
- Will the Wizards tear everything down or give it one last run?
- Is Ernie Grunfeld the man to lead the rebuild?
- W...
What's going on with the Warriors? from 2018-11-14T22:25:51
This week's topics include:
- All the fallout from Draymond Green and Kevin Durant's dispute
- Can the Warriors get everyone back on the same page?
- Is Durant being unfair to his teamm...
76ers trade for Jimmy Butler emergency episode from 2018-11-11T17:59:16
Topics for this emergency episode includes:
- How does this deal affect the 76ers?
- Can Jimmy Butler co-exist with Ben Simmons and Joel Embiid?
- What's the future for Markelle Fultz?<...
Dysfunction abounds for Lakers, Wizards, Cavaliers from 2018-11-05T18:42:01
Topics for this week's show include:
- Should the Lakers fire Luke Walton? Does Tyson Chandler resolve any of their issues?
- The ongoing mess in Cleveland
- Why the Wizards are falling...
Are these 10 early season trends sustainable? - Episode 39 from 2018-10-26T19:36:26
The 10 early trends we discuss are the following:
1. Spurs have the worst defense in the league
2. Kyle Lowry leads the league in assists
3. JaVale McGee, Josh Hart, and Lonzo Ball thri...
CP3 vs. Rondo overshadows slow start by Lakers - Episode 38 from 2018-10-22T18:50:16
Topics for this week's episode include:
- Rajon Rondo exchanging punches with Chris Paul
- Roster concerns popping up for Lakers
- Celtics look rusty to start
- Kawhi Leonard and Ky...
2018-19 NBA awards and playoff predictions - Episode 37 from 2018-10-16T19:20:15
Topics for this week's episode include:
- Breaking down the extensions that were signed on Monday
- Handing out every award for the 2018-19 season (see voting here)
- Predicting which t...
The latest twists and turns in the Jimmy Butler saga - Episode 36 from 2018-10-11T19:29:33
Topics for this week's episode include:
- Jimmy Butler straight-up punking the Minnesota Timberwolves
- Is San Antonio in danger of missing the playoffs?
- First impressions of the Los ...
Lakers' center problem, sluggish Celtics, bold predictions - Episode 35 from 2018-10-04T17:36:22
Topics for this week's episode include:
- Kawhi Leonard looks strong in his return to action
- Wizards head coach Scott Brooks already admonishing his team for their lack of discipline
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Stephen Jackson: Resolving the Wiggins beef, Tristan Thompson, and his all-heart team from 2018-09-28T16:18:09
Topics for this week's episode with special guest Stephen Jackson includes:
First half with Will, Wolfond, and Cash:
- The latest on Jimmy Butler's trade demands
- Make or Miss: Ka...
Darren Wolfson of 5 Eyewitness News: Why Jimmy Butler wants out of Minnesota from 2018-09-21T19:24:36
Topics for this week's episode with Darren Wolfson of 5 Eyewitness News:
- Wolfson gives the inside scoop on the mess in Minnesota
- Why does Jimmy Butler want out - is it money or the play...
Knicks want Kyrie, League Pass teams, most overrated moves - Episode 32 from 2018-09-13T18:39:50
Topics for this week's episode include:
- Russell Westbrook undergoes fourth surgery on his right knee
- Knicks want Kyrie Irving next summer
- Must-watch NBA League Pass teams, and tho...
Manu's retirement, turmoil in Minnesota, teams poised to regress - Episode 31 from 2018-08-30T15:50:51
Topics for this week's episode include:
- Remembering the best moments of Manu Ginobili's career
- Will Jimmy Butler re-sign with Minnesota or will he bolt?
- Philadelphia continue...
Behind the scenes with Lance Stephenson and breakout players - Episode 30 from 2018-08-24T16:32:59
Topics for this week's episode includes:
- Four breakout players to watch: Myles Turner, Pascal Siakam, Buddy Hield, Dennis Smith Jr.
- Four regression candidates: LaMarcus Aldridge, Chris ...
Eastern Conference over-under win totals - Episode 29 from 2018-08-17T00:06:16
Part two of this week's episode covers Eastern conference Vegas win totals:
- Why Sixers might not meet expectations
- Can the Raptors and Celtics win 60+ games?
- The sad morass at the...
Western Conference over-under win totals - Episode 28 from 2018-08-14T22:41:06
Topics for this week's episode with Alex Wong includes:
- Reviewing the Vegas over-under totals for every Western conference team
- Why the Rockets, Timberwolves, Spurs, and Blazers might r...
Action Network's Matt Moore: Dissecting the NBA's gambling deal with MGM from 2018-08-03T21:19:06
Topics for this episode include:
- Breaking down the NBA's deal with MGM
- How will legalized betting impact how fans watch the NBA?
- Does the league need to solve tanking and resting ...
Winners and losers from 2018 free agency - Episode 26 from 2018-08-01T22:01:56
Topics for this week's episode include:
- East winners: Toronto, Indiana, New York
- East losers: Philadelphia, Miami, Cleveland
- West winners: Los Angeles, New Orleans, Oklahoma ...
Pop showing DeRozan love, Wall's mugshot, and more from Team USA minicamp - Episode 25 from 2018-07-28T16:59:39
Joseph Casciaro gives a live report from Vegas on this bonus episode:
- Gregg Popovich giving special attention to DeMar DeRozan
- John Wall's unfortunate mugshot
- Kevin Durant's spat ...
Special guest Junk Yard Dog, DeRozan's upset, Melo stays stubborn - Episode 24 from 2018-07-27T18:27:45
Topics for this week's episode with Jerome Williams a.k.a Junk Yard Dog include:
- DeMar DeRozan upset with Masai Ujiri over being traded for Kawhi Leonard
- Cleveland clinches mediocr...
Episode 23 - Raptors acquire Leonard, ship DeRozan to Spurs from 2018-07-18T23:40:24
Topics for this edition include:
- Is Leonard worth the risk for the Raptors?
- Should Toronto be worried about its league wide perception after moving DeRozan?
- Is this really the bes...
Episode 22 - IT settles for pennies, Melo to the Rockets, Butler's uncertain future from 2018-07-14T00:15:54
Topics for this week's episode:
- Is there a sadder NBA story than Isaiah Thomas taking the veteran's minimum to play in Denver?
- What is Houston doing this summer, and can Carmelo Anthony...
Episode 21 - Knox, Bamba, and other Summer League standouts from 2018-07-12T01:43:21
On this bonus episode, William and Joseph dial up John Chick in Las Vegas to get some insight into Summer League.
- What's the hype behind Knicks lotto pick Kevin Knox?
- Mo Bamba show...
Episode 20 - What are the Lakers doing, and who will win the East? from 2018-07-06T21:25:31
This week's topics include:
- What are the Lakers doing with these awful signings?
- Who else is joining LeBron James in L.A.? Kawhi Leonard?
- Why didn't the Lakers sign DeMarcus Cousi...
Episode 19 - LeBron James signs with the Los Angeles Lakers from 2018-07-02T02:02:23
On this edition of Pound the Rock, the usual co-hosts give their immediate reactions to LeBron James signing with the Los Angeles Lakers.
- Did this announcement surprise anyone?
- How...
Episode 18 - Paul George spurns Lakers in Day 1 of free agency from 2018-07-01T22:31:41
On this special edition of Pound the Rock, the usual co-hosts review every deal that was struck in an eventful Day 1 of NBA free agency.
- Thunder reportedly re-sign F Paul George to 4-yea...
Episode 17 - What's next for LeBron, CP3, and other notable free agents? from 2018-06-25T17:53:24
Welcome to the Pound the Rock podcast, a weekly NBA show hosted by William Lou, Joseph Casciaro, and Joe Wolfond.
This week's topics include:
- Previewing free agency: What's the futur...
Episode 16 - Winners and losers from the 2018 NBA Draft from 2018-06-22T05:57:43
On this special edition of Pound the Rock, the usual co-hosts invite draft expert Wael Saghir to give immediate reactions to the 2018 NBA Draft.
- Did the Mavericks find their future star ...
Episode 15 - How Kawhi impacts future of LeBron, Lakers, Spurs from 2018-06-18T22:47:47
Welcome to the Pound the Rock podcast, a weekly NBA show hosted by William Lou, Joseph Casciaro, and Joe Wolfond.
This week's topics include:
- Kawhi Leonard wants out of San Antonio
Episode 14 - What's the next move for LeBron James and Kevin Durant? from 2018-06-11T20:41:55
Welcome to the Pound the Rock podcast, a weekly NBA show hosted by William Lou, Joseph Casciaro, and Joe Wolfond.
Topics:
- Behind the scenes from the Warriors' locker room celebration...
Episode 13 - Live from another lopsided Finals in Cleveland from 2018-06-08T00:08:04
On this special edition of Pound the Rock, co-host Joseph Casciaro catches up with Alex Wong in Cleveland following Game 3 of the NBA Finals.
Topics:
- Kevin Durant's isolation game ge...
Episode 12 - JR's blunder, LeBron's wasted brilliance, Curry nearing Finals MVP from 2018-06-04T18:30:42
Welcome to the Pound the Rock podcast, a weekly NBA show hosted by William Lou, Joseph Casciaro, and Joe Wolfond.
Topics for this week's episode show include:
- J.R. Smith messed up, b...
Episode 11 - Warriors-Cavaliers fourpeat Finals preview from 2018-05-29T22:12:46
Topics for this week's bonus Finals preview show include:
- The Warriors survived Game 7 of the Western Conference finals
- Houston inexplicably missing 27 straight threes
- Will the Fi...
Episode 10 - LeBron reaffirms legacy, Durant under the spotlight from 2018-05-28T22:15:58
Topics for this week's show include:
- LeBron James plays all 48 to get past the Celtics
- Jeff Green's feel-good performance
- Jayson Tatum on the Paul George trajectory
- What do ...
Episode 9 - LeBron solves Celtics, Curry destroys Rockets, Doncic wins MVP from 2018-05-22T05:42:23
Welcome to the Pound the Rock podcast, a weekly NBA show hosted by William Lou, Joseph Casciaro, and guest host Wael Sagir.
Topics for this week's show include:
- How did the Cavaliers...
Episode 8 - Celtics humble Cavs, Raptors in flux, WCF preview from 2018-05-14T18:56:59
Welcome to the Pound the Rock podcast, a weekly NBA show hosted by William Lou, Joseph Casciaro, and Joe Wolfond.
Topics:
- Reacting to Game 1 between Celtics and Cavaliers
- How d...
Episode 7 - Cavaliers dominate, Raptors face potential rebuild from 2018-05-08T17:09:39
Welcome to the Pound the Rock podcast, a weekly NBA show hosted by William Lou, Joseph Casciaro, and Joe Wolfond.
Topics for this week's show include:
- Cavaliers return to dominance, ...
Episode 6 - Burned-out LeBron, Carmelo's decline, rebuilding the East from 2018-04-30T21:00:42
Topics for this week's episode:
- Is LeBron James vulnerable in the East?
- What can the Raptors learn from the Pacers?
- OKC's uncertain future with Carmelo Anthony and Paul George
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Episode 5 - Westbrook's meltdown, Blazers fallout, exhausted LeBron from 2018-04-24T20:25:32
Topics for this week's show include:
- Russell Westbrook's meltdown and the under-performing Oklahoma City Thunder
- Do the Portland Trail Blazers blow up their core?
- Can the New...
Episode 4 - Pacers stun Cavs, Kawhi still M.I.A., Sixers still rolling from 2018-04-16T21:26:46
Topics for this week's show include:
- Pacers trounce Cavaliers in shocking upset
- Kawhi Leonard and the Spurs heading toward ugly split
- Sixers continue rolling with dominant st...
Episode 3 - 1st-round preview, Playoff predictions from 2018-04-13T19:26:15
On this bonus episode, the roundtable previews each first-round playoff series.
Topics:
- Can the Wizards upset the Raptors?
- Will Giannis Antetokounmpo put the Bucks on his back?...
Episode 2 - West playoff race, surging Sixers, award picks from 2018-04-09T19:57:50
Welcome to the Pound the Rock podcast, a weekly NBA show hosted by William Lou, Joseph Casciaro, and Joe Wolfond.
Topics for this week's show include:
- Is Oklahoma City Thunder the th...
Episode 1 - Kawhi rumors, Raptors woes, wounded Warriors from 2018-04-04T18:15:41
Welcome to the Pound the Rock podcast, a weekly NBA show hosted by William Lou, Joseph Casciaro, and Joe Wolfond.
Topics for this week's show include:
- Exploring the Kawhi Leonard tra...