Episodes (Page 5)
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Listener mailbag covered late-game fouling strategy changes, veteran core sustainability in the NBA, and player development trends
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Lakers suffered a 119-96 Christmas home loss to Rockets, sparking concern about potential LeBron James conflict before season's end
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Hosts aired NBA grievances including criticism of Draymond Green's behavior and conduct on the court
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Draymond Green left Warriors bench after flare-up with Steve Kerr during Orlando victory, raising concerns about team dynamics and Green's future
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Knicks won the NBA Cup final, with Mike Brown's coaching changes transforming the team's style from Tom Thibodeau's previous system
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Part 2 ranking of NBA young cores from 15-1, assessing franchises like Pelicans, Jazz, Sixers, Cavs, Wizards, Raptors, Hornets, Timberwolves, Mavericks, Hawks, Magic, Rockets, Pistons, Thunder, and...
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Knicks won the NBA Cup, generating instant reaction and analysis of the championship victory
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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