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Is RJ Barrett’s Start to This Season Fool’s Gold?
The former Knicks lottery pick is averaging more points than Jalen Brunson and is suddenly facilitating like a lead ball handler. Have the Raptors uncovered a hidden treasure?
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NBA Shootaround: Basketball Is Back. Hey, We Are, Too!
The Warriors and Nuggets look legit (again), the Sixers’ spiraling continues, and Zaccharie Risacher melts a Knicks fan’s mind
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It’s Not Just Ant. Almost All the NBA’s Young Stars Are Bombing Away From 3.
For a while, it seemed like the 3-point revolution had leveled off. Early in 2024-25, however, it’s clear that the deep ball is on the rise again. And this time, it’s the best young players who are exhibiting the greatest increases.
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The Truth Will Set Joel Embiid Free
The Sixers’ season is off to a nightmarish start, largely due to their star center’s absence and antics. But Embiid can silence his critics and change the narrative by saying the one thing he won’t admit.
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It’s a Make-or-Break Season for Zion Williamson’s Superstar Status
Injuries have always been the excuse, but we may be nearing an uncomfortable reality with Zion Williamson. Even when healthy, the Pelicans star has not been the game changer we originally envisioned.
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The 2024-25 NBA All In-dex
Some NBA teams are all in on the present, some are fully committed to the future, and some are the Oklahoma City Thunder. For the third year in a row, we analyzed every squad’s financial and draft commitments to come up with a top-30 "all in" ranking.
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Warriors Are Legit, the Giannis–Jaylen Brown Feud, and a Plea to Victor Wembanyama
Austin and Pausha kick off the week by talking about the surprising 8-2 Golden State Warriors
NBA Stock Watch: Giannis Trade Rumors, Cavs as Contenders, and More
Which early season trends are we buying or selling? We examine the Bucks’ brutal start, the Cavs’ perfect one, the Lakers’ legitimacy, and two All-Stars trying to make the leap.
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Top 100: The Best in the NBA
Who holds the crown heading into the 2024-25 season? Our year-round ranking is back with a new order and new analysis of the 100 best players in the league.
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Jets’ Playoff Dreams End in Arizona, Giants Lose in Germany, and the Knicks’ Fourth-Quarter Struggles
JJ is back to recap the new lows in the Jets’ and Giants’ seasons, plus the Knicks’ loss to the Pacers
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Drake Maye Beats Caleb Williams, and the Celts Come Back to Beat the Bucks
Brian is joined by James White to talk about the day in Boston sports and Jayson Tatum’s impressive start to the season
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Nat S. Butler on Taking Iconic NBA Photos and More
Big Wos is joined by legendary NBA photographer Nathaniel S. Butler to talk about his new book, ‘Courtside: 40 Years of NBA Photography,’ and some of his most iconic NBA photos
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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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Sabonis Appreciation, Bleak Lakers, Wemby’s Poor Shooting, and Why Booing Is Fun
Verno and Jacoby also discuss Tyrese Maxey’s injury and the abundance of injuries that have already occurred in the league
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Drake Maye Vs. Caleb Williams With Eric Edholm
Brian talks to NFL Media’s Eric Edholm about Drake Maye’s promising rookie season
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Deep Dive Mailbag! Plus, Bowman Draft Pricing Catastrophe?
Mike and Jesse give Caitlin Clark some rookie card advice and share their thoughts on ‘Magic: The Gathering’
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Jets Look to Keep Playoff Hopes Alive, Giants Try to End Losing Skid, Knicks Back-to-Back Losses
And Jason Katz give his best options to start and sit for Week 10
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The State of Fantasy Football, 25 Best NBA Players, and Million-Dollar Picks With Danny Heifetz and Joe House
Bill Simmons is joined by Danny Heifetz and Joe House for a fantasy football check-in after nine weeks, talking biggest fantasy disappointments, Bill Belichick’s next coaching gig, NBA awards odds, and more
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Believe It or Not: The Buddy Ball Warriors, Soaring 3-Point Rates, and More
The Warriors got it right this past offseason
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Ja Morant’s Absurd Layup Package, the Surprising Hawks, and the Importance of Depth
Austin and Pausha also cover Darius Garland and the surging Cleveland Cavaliers and the surprising start for Cam Thomas and the Brooklyn Nets
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Mahomes for MVP? Ravens-Bengals Preview and How to Gauge the Warriors’ Start.
The East Coast Bias boys preview the ‘Thursday Night Football’ showdown between the Ravens and Bengals and give the best ways to handicap the Week 10 slate
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Kerr and the Warriors Beat Tatum and the Celtics at the Garden
Plus, talk of the Red Sox’s offseason plans, the Bruins’ shutout loss to the Maple Leafs, the Brian Scalabrine–Kendrick Perkins beef, and more!
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Big Cat on the First CFB Playoff Rankings. Plus, Giannis, Embiid, and NBA Trade Demands.
Russillo talks about why the 76ers and Bucks are off to such a slow start, and Big Cat joins to recap the first College Football Playoff rankings and give some Heisman picks
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Running Back Renaissance, the Chargers Are Built for the Playoffs, and the Cavaliers’ Surprising Start
Running backs are back!
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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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A Two-Week NBA Power Poll, Plus Drake Maye, Best Candy, and Half-Baked Ideas With Kevin Wildes
Bill and Kevin also discuss Patrick Mahomes’s MVP case
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Positive Perspectives for Each Team in the NBA
Verno and Jacoby go through each game from Monday’s slate and share one positive view for all 30 teams
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The Embiid Kerfuffle, OKC’s Defensive Dominance, and an Early West Survey With Kirk Goldsberry
What’s going on with the Sixers superstar?
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“The Weirdo Bears Are Back”
Jason laments the state of the Bears after another disappointing performance against the Cardinals
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LaMelo’s Cult Fan Base, the Bucks’ Struggles, and Early Cooper Flagg Watch
Austin and Pausha also give flowers to Dennis Schröder and Buddy Hield for their recent play
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Lions-Chiefs Hypothetical, and Ohio State Outclasses Penn State Again With Todd McShay. Plus, the Embiid Confrontation.
Russillo opens the show with his NFL Week 9 awards before updating his college football rankings and sharing his thoughts on the Joel Embiid situation
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The Election Day Eve Pod: The Selzer Poll, Pre-Recriminations, and a Wave of Democratic Despair Became Overconfidence
Hello, media consumers! It’s Election Day eve! Bryan and David kick off the podcast by discussing the Selzer Poll.
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Maye Magic, but the Pats Come Up Short
Plus, Brian chats with three-time Super Bowl champ James White about the Patriots’ overtime loss to the Titans
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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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Top Five Most Notable NBA Statues
Plus, Big Wos discusses the possibility that the Celtics will break the all-time NBA win record
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The Ballad of Chavano Hield, Bad Vibes Bucks, and the Joe Mazz Fight Club
Verno and Jacoby also discuss last night’s slate of games, including the struggling Bucks’ loss to the Grizzlies
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Greg Olsen on the NFL QB Problem, Underrated Dak, and More. Plus, Bucks Problems and Long Live End Zone Drops.
Russillo opens the show with his early thoughts on the NBA season and what has led to Milwaukee’s awful start