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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

By Logan Murdock and Howard Beck May 31

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Celtics Sweep Their Way Into the Finals

And later, a rare Tuesday edition of Mailbag Monday!

By Logan Murdock, Howard Beck, and 1 more May 28

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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

By Logan Murdock and Raja Bell May 24

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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

By Logan Murdock, Raja Bell, and 1 more May 20

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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

By Logan Murdock and Howard Beck May 17

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Timberwolves and Knicks Blow 2-0 Leads

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

By Logan Murdock, Raja Bell, and 1 more May 14

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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

By Logan Murdock and Raja Bell May 10

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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

By Logan Murdock, Raja Bell, and 1 more May 6

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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

By Logan Murdock and Raja Bell May 3

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Timberwolves Send the Suns Home in a Sweep

Logan, Howard, and Raja praise the Timberwolves for advancing to the second round and discuss the ramifications that are coming up for the Suns

By Logan Murdock, Howard Beck, and 1 more April 29

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The Nuggets’ Greatness, Embiid’s 50-Ball, and Suns in Trouble

Logan and Howard dive into the Nuggets’ win on Friday over the Lakers and reflect on Joel Embiid leading the 76ers to victory through injury

By Logan Murdock and Howard Beck April 26

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One Burning Question for Each Game 1 of Opening Playoffs Weekend

Jomi joins Logan, Howard, and Raja to walk through all of the Game 1s before they answer some listener questions

By Logan Murdock, Howard Beck, and 2 more April 22

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‘Real Ones’ Playoff Preview and Jontay Porter Banned From the NBA

The guys preview the no. 7 Sixers facing the no. 2 Knicks, and the no. 7 Lakers facing the no. 2 Denver Nuggets

By Logan Murdock and Raja Bell April 19

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Previewing the Play-In Tournament Games. Plus, Can the Pacers Upset the Bucks?

Logan, Raja, and Howard discuss the upcoming play-in tournament matchups and how the pool of veteran superstars pitted against young talent will shake out

By Logan Murdock, Raja Bell, and 1 more April 15

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Is the Playoff Race Still Wide-Open? Plus, NBA Dynasties Vs. Competitive Balance.

Howard and Raja also react to Giannis Antetokounmpo’s calf injury, the Mavs’ 50 wins behind Luka Doncic’s MVP-level play, and Lindsey Harding’s interview for an NBA head-coaching position

By Howard Beck and Raja Bell April 11

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2024 Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Inductees and the MVP Awards Race

Howard Beck and Raja Bell take a look at the recently announced Naismith Hall of Fame inductees and dive into the MVP awards race

By Howard Beck and Raja Bell April 8

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The Disappointing Milwaukee Bucks and Beefing NBA Owners

Plus, Logan and Raja talk about their Real Ones of the Week

By Logan Murdock and Raja Bell April 4

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What Will the Lakers Do Post-LeBron? Plus, the Red-Hot Mavs and Rockets.

Following LeBron James’s dominant performance against the Nets, Logan and Raja discuss how the Lakers will adjust after he retires

By Logan Murdock and Raja Bell April 1

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Is the NCAA Still Effective at Developing Prospects? Plus, Sue Bird on the Rapid Ascent of Women’s Basketball.

And later, more on how the game is growing through player-led media platforms, what makes Sabrina Ionescu such a special star, and much more

By Logan Murdock and Raja Bell March 28

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The Unfair Michael Jordan–Anthony Edwards Comparisons and Adam Silver’s Legacy as an NBA Commissioner

Plus, it’s Mailbag Monday!

By Logan Murdock and Howard Beck March 25

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Joel Embiid Chooses Team USA Over France, and LeBron Enters the Podcast Space

Logan and Howard also discuss the current state of international recruiting and the future of Team USA’s program

By Logan Murdock and Howard Beck March 21

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Kyrie Irving’s Wild Buzzer-Beater and Why the Mavs Could Be the Most Dangerous Play-In Team. Plus, the Perils of Instant Replay.

Logan and Howard discuss Kyrie Irving’s unbelievable left-handed game-winning shot to beat the Denver Nuggets and how the Western play-in tournament is shaping up to be one of the closest postseason races in recent years

By Logan Murdock and Howard Beck March 18

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Checking In on the Western Conference Play-In Pool. Plus, KD’s Legacy and Ascent on the All-Time Scoring List.

Logan and Raja also discuss the Kings’ ongoing dominance of the Lakers

By Logan Murdock and Raja Bell March 14

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Is This the Clippers’ Last Chance at a Championship?

And later, talk of the NBA’s recent fining of Rudy Gobert, some extra thoughts on NBA officiating, and more

By Logan Murdock March 11

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The Tight Western Conference Playoff Race and Hot Seats for Jason Kidd and Darvin Ham. Plus, Another Disappointing Ben Simmons Season.

The guys also discuss how the play-in tournament is shaking out and which teams at the bottom of the standings can potentially make some noise in the postseason

By Logan Murdock and Raja Bell March 7

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The MVP Race, and Where Does LeBron Fall on the All-Time Lakers List?

J.A. Adande joins Logan to talk about LeBron’s historic 40,000 points

By Logan Murdock March 4

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How Important Is the Lakers’ Comeback Against the Clippers?

The guys also chat about how the Denver Nuggets are ramping up

By Logan Murdock and Raja Bell February 29

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How Basketball Media Consumption and Discourse Have Changed Over the Years. Plus, Giannis’s Place in NBA History.

Logan, Raja, and Howard discuss how basketball (and basketball media) is consumed in the modern age and talk about Giannis Antetokounmpo’s place among the league’s all-time players

By Logan Murdock, Raja Bell, and 1 more February 26

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The Disappointing State of All-Star Weekend. Plus, Is It Time for the Bucks to Panic?

There’s also talk of the lackluster start to Doc Rivers’s tenure with the Milwaukee Bucks, some questions that could define the back half of the season, and more

By Logan Murdock and Raja Bell February 22