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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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The Disappointing Milwaukee Bucks and Beefing NBA Owners
Plus, Logan and Raja talk about their Real Ones of the Week
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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
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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
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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!
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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
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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
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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
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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