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Is Cooper Flagg Worth Tanking for, Can Either of the Rutgers Guys Go No. 1, and Other Players to Watch. Plus, the NYC Basketball Scene With J. Kyle Mann.

JKM comes on to talk about his new ‘Home and Away’ video and his time in New York City

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The Cleveland Cavaliers Keep Rolling, Joel Embiid Returns, Plus the NBA Cup Starts Tonight!

Howard and Raja also discuss the biggest surprises of the NBA season thus far

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A Growing Appreciation for Glue Guys, Should Teams Hire Shooting Coaches, and Starting a Podcast With Shane Battier

Howard Beck and Raja Bell are joined by two-time NBA champion Shane Battier to discuss how he started his new podcast, what makes a good shooting coach, the importance of role players, and much more

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How Should Players and Media Move Forward Following the Joel Embiid Incident? Plus, Would Drake Take DeMar’s Jersey Down?

Howard shares a story about Kobe Bryant

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Giannis, Dame, and Bucks Woes. Plus, Joe Mazzulla Wants … Fighting?

Howard, Raja, and Michael discuss the Milwaukee Bucks and how other teams are preparing for a potential Giannis trade demand, then revisit Michael Pina’s ‘Six Overreactions’ piece and more

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How Much Does Coaching Matter? The Cavs’ and Lakers’ Hot Start to the Season.

Plus, talking about Joel Embiid’s continued absence and the recently revealed Dwyane Wade statue

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2024-25 NBA Season Predictions

Howard and Raja have returned to make their picks for most interesting teams, biggest underachievers, MVP, and more!

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Realness Scale, No Embiid Back-to-Backs, and Mailbag

Plus, the guys reveal their Real Ones of the Week

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Annual GM Survey Takeaways 

Howard and Michael Pina discuss the results from the survey, including who will be MVP, who will win the NBA Finals, and more

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Remembering Dikembe, Appreciating D-Rose, and Assessing the KAT Blockbuster

The guys also answer NBA mailbag questions

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Were the Joel Embiid and Jamal Murray Extensions a Wise Move?

Howard and Raja also look into whether it’s a good idea for the Miami Heat to re-sign Jimmy Butler

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Mental Health in the NBA Before and Now. Plus, DeMar DeRozan on a New Chapter With the Kings and His New Book, ‘Above the Noise.’

Howard sits down with DeRozan upon the release of his new book, ‘Above the Noise: My Story of Chasing Calm,’ to discuss his signing with the Kings, entering the later stage of his career, and his personal mental health journey

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Paul George, Jayson Tatum, and the Summer of Disrespect

Howard and Raja are back to discuss what seems to be the biggest theme of the NBA offseason: DISRESPECT

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The Gap Between Team USA and the World, the Lakers’ Quiet Offseason, and NBA Player-Rapper Comps

Logan and Howard discuss whether Joel Embiid needed to be on Team USA, touch on the lackluster offseason from the Lakers, answer your mailbag questions, and more

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Team USA Shows Out in Scrimmage Against Canada. Plus: Monica McNutt on WNBA Discourse and ROTY Race.

Logan and Howard dive into all things Team USA and, later, Monica McNutt comes on the show to discuss the WNBA

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The Klay Thompson–Warriors Era Comes to an End and Talking ‘Clipped’ With Sam Amick and Rembert Browne

And later, Logan and Raja are joined by The Athletic’s Sam Amick to discuss Paul George to the Sixers, potential Lakers targets, what Golden State does next, and much more

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Does Paul George Make the Sixers Contenders and the Biggest Offseason Questions 

Logan, Raja, and Howard raise some of the most intriguing questions of this season, such as the effects of the upcoming TV deal on potential superteams, whether Paul George makes the Sixers legit contenders, and whether Klay Thompson should feel disrespected by the Warriors

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The Lakers Hire JJ Redick, LeBron’s Window, and Our Worst Takes From the Season

Logan, Raja, and Howard also talk about the Alex Caruso–Josh Giddey trade and how it helps OKC

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The Celtics Are the 2024 NBA Champions

Logan, Raja, and Howard are here to react to Boston’s series-clinching Game 5 victory and discuss where the Mavs can go from here

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Logan Apologizes to the Celtics, and Luka’s Flaws as a Superstar. Plus, Remembering Jerry West. 

Logan and Raja discuss Boston’s commanding 3-0 lead and how the Mavs’ most significant flaws are getting exposed in this series

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Howard Beck on ‘Real Ones,’ Celtics Taking Game 2 of the Finals, and MVP Predictions. Plus, Live Updates on Dan Hurley’s $70 Million Offer From the Lakers.

Dan Hurley turned down the Lakers’ offer to stay at UConn. What now?

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The Celtics’ Dominant Game 1 Finals Win and What to Expect from Dallas in Game 2. Plus, Is Dan Hurley the Right Fit for the Lakers?

Logan and Raja discuss how the Boston Celtics blew out the Dallas Mavericks in Game 1 of the NBA Finals

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Celtics-Mavs NBA Finals Preview

Logan, Raja, and Howard preview the upcoming NBA Finals matchup between the Boston Celtics and Dallas Mavericks

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What We Learned From the Mavs-Timberwolves Series and Kyrie’s Redemption Arc

Logan and Howard discuss the Mavs closing out the Western Conference finals against the Minnesota Timberwolves, what they learned about both teams in Game 5, and the lasting ramifications of this series for the West

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Celtics Sweep Their Way Into the Finals

And later, a rare Tuesday edition of Mailbag Monday!

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Why This Year’s Playoffs Are More Fun, Giving the Celtics Their Flowers, and Previewing Timberwolves-Mavs Game 2

Logan and Raja discuss why this year’s postseason has been so exciting, and much more

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Down Go the Defending Champion Nuggets, Ant Vs. Luka, and the Knicks Running Out of Gas. Plus, Previewing the Conference Finals.

The guys also talk about Thibs’s polarizing coaching style and Tyrese Haliburton

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The Timberwolves Force a Game 7. Plus, Discussing the Possibility That JJ Redick Will Coach the Lakers.

Logan and Howard are back to dive into all things related to the second round of the playoffs, starting with the Timberwolves’ 45-point win against the Nuggets

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Timberwolves and Knicks Blow 2-0 Leads

Logan, Raja, and Howard look back at the weekend’s playoff games

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Why the Mavs Defense Is the Key to Their Success, and the Celtics’ Lack of Consistency. Plus, Is Game 3 a Trap Game for the Knicks?

Plus, the guys close out the show with their Real Ones of the Week

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Why the Magic Are Actually Ahead of Schedule and a Knicks-Pacers Preview. Plus, Can Anthony Edwards Be the Best Player in the NBA?

The guys also look ahead to Game 2 of the Nuggets-Timberwolves series

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Rasheed Wallace on Jalen Brunson’s Ascension, Another Disappointing Bucks Season, and How Jokic Advanced the Big Man

Sheed also explains how he developed his playing style and the guys unpack the "narrative" around why the Los Angeles Clippers superteam isn’t working