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The Draymond Generation with Seerat Sohi
22/01/2021 Duração: 01h47sSeerat 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. We talk about what makes Draymond special, how he's glamourized grunt work, the debate over his value, how this crop of players does and doesn't compare, which of them has the brightest future, self-perception as a skill, the new market inefficiencies, and hearing the vibes. Read Seerat's piece here: https://sports.yahoo.com/the-draymond-generation-why-undersized-bruisers-are-ideal-in-todays-nba-140009989.html
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Harden, Nets headline 4-team blockbuster
14/01/2021 Duração: 01h07minJames 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
13/01/2021 Duração: 51minWith 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 personnel, the challenges that would come with suspending the season, and whether there are any good options when it comes to playing un-bubbled basketball at the height of the pandemic. We also delve into the latest in the James Harden saga, which appears to be reaching a breaking point, and Kyrie Irving's contentious leave of absence.
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The most interesting teams of the season so far
05/01/2021 Duração: 01h10minThe 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
25/12/2020 Duração: 01h26minOn 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 toothless response. Then, we offer some quick-hitting takeaways from every team's season opener.
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10 bold predictions for the 2020-21 season
18/12/2020 Duração: 01h13minAre 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
16/12/2020 Duração: 55minGiannis 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 the implications for everyone involved. Is Giannis really destined to become a loyal loser? Are the Bucks out of the woods? Just how bleak is the once-ballyhooed 2021 free-agent starting to look? And how will the Raptors and Heat pivot from here?
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Kyrie's media boycott, and the players due to break out or regress this season
12/12/2020 Duração: 01h17minKyrie 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 season?
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The inconsequential Westbrook-Wall blockbuster
03/12/2020 Duração: 29minWith 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 likely that James Harden and Bradley Beal stay put? Are the Rockets trying to get better, or eying a rebuild? How good can the Wizards be? Are there any winners or losers here? Then, with Lakers' Big 2 locking in long-term, we give a shoutout to GM LeBron.
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Best over/under bets, and the East playoff 'race'
02/12/2020 Duração: 01h13minWe 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 fare relative to the expectations of the betting public? Then, we discuss how the bottom of the Eastern Conference playoff bracket might shake out, with the Hawks pacing an underwhelming pack.
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Winners and losers of the NBA offseason
23/11/2020 Duração: 01h22minWhich 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
20/11/2020 Duração: 01h10minWe 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 deal for Bogdan Bogdanovic may have fallen apart, and what it means for both teams - Daryl Morey's first big showcase as Sixers president - Whether the Wolves are on the right track - The Knicks' potential free-agent plans - The Rockets' continued cost-cutting - The Clippers' trade for Luke Kennard - Much more
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Bucks go all-in, Suns get CP3
17/11/2020 Duração: 53minThe 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
14/11/2020 Duração: 52minWith 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 to end this way. Then we parse the messy Victor Oladipo situation in Indiana, and eventually talk ourselves into him and Westbrook getting traded for each other. Finally, we assess the Chris Paul fit in Phoenix, and the challenges of squeezing DeMar DeRozan onto the Lakers. Plus a shout out to @yaboynimrit!
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Buckle up for the shortest offseason ever
06/11/2020 Duração: 45minNBA 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
30/10/2020 Duração: 01h06minThe 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 offensive system, the roadblocks to adding a high-end point guard, the possibility of a Paul George trade, Montrezl Harrell's free agency, Ivica Zubac's role, balancing regular-season and playoff priorities, and whether shipping out the old guard can help solve the team's chemistry issues.
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25 years of Raptors basketball with Doug Smith
22/10/2020 Duração: 40minThe 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 media and NBA "What-ifs?"
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The state of the Rockets, and most interesting offseason teams
20/10/2020 Duração: 01h27minAfter 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 coach, and discuss the fascinating offseasons awaiting the Pacers, Warriors, Raptors, and Thunder.
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The NBA season finally ends, and the Lakers are champions
12/10/2020 Duração: 01h08minWe 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 inspiring Heat season, crediting the Lakers' phenomenal defense and surprisingly solid supporting cast, and tipping our caps to the NBA for pulling off the restart. A hearty thanks to all our listeners for following along this season!
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Butler, Heat survive LeBron in epic Game 5 showdown
10/10/2020 Duração: 40minJimmy 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.