Episodes (Page 4)
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Spurs defeated Thunder 16-game winning streak in NBA Cup semifinals with Victor Wembanyama returning to score 22 points in 21 minutes
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Hosts previewed trade season with six major trade questions now that recently signed free agents are eligible to be traded
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Thunder off to historic 24-1 start as reigning champions, with analysis of their dominance and potential to be greatest team ever assembled
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Knicks and Magic advanced to NBA Cup semifinals with instant reactions to their quarterfinal victories over Raptors and Heat
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Applied Ewing Theory to Ja Morant, Trae Young, and Paolo Banchero, examining whether their teams perform better without them and if different destinations could better suit their skills
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Highlighted underrated players and teams like Ryan Nembhard, Deni Avdija, Nickeil Alexander-Walker, and Pat Spencer who flew under radar during Giannis trade frenzy
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LeBron James's 1,297-game streak of scoring in double digits ended, with Lakers defeating Raptors and debate about LeBron's new role supporting Rui Hachimura
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Chris Paul sent home by Clippers, with debate about whether the organization's treatment of the franchise legend was justified
Chris Ryan
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Quarter-season review revisited preseason predictions and assessments of accuracy with MVP and Coach of the Year discussions
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Title pie breakdown identifying NBA title contenders and assigning percentage championship probabilities
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Annual NBA Potluck with guest Zach Lowe featured each person bringing a player or team plus one take to discuss
Zach Lowe
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Chris Paul officially retiring after 20 years and seven franchises; hosts Logan Murdock, Raja Bell, and Howard Beck discuss his legacy and impact on the NBA
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Justin, Rob, and J. Kyle Mann award monthly honors including Best Player, Best Team, Biggest Surprise, and Biggest Disappointment categories
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Lakers fire part owners Joey and Jesse Buss from basketball operations; hosts examine implications of new ownership structure and Jeanie Buss's role
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Lakers and Pistons discussed as surprise teams; Pistons praised for 10-game dominance despite injuries
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Victor Wembanyama sidelined indefinitely with calf strain; two to three week reevaluation window discussed for Spurs' star player
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Nick Friedell discusses Warriors' inconsistent start and roster dynamics including Stephen Curry and supporting cast performance
Crash Course
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Oklahoma City Thunder undefeated and stronger than last season's championship team; discussion of potential 70+ win season possibility
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Mavericks fire GM Nico Harrison after poor roster moves including Luka trade; discussion of franchise reconstruction and next steps
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Dallas Mavericks fire GM Nico Harrison after contending team collapsed to bottom of West following Luka trade disaster