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We start with quick-hitters on the win-win Raptors-Knicks trade and the suddenly elite RJ Barrett, Utah's incredible turnaround, why a Markkanen trade could still theoretically be on the table, and a non-OKC destination that might make sense. Then we discuss Ja Morant's season-ending injury, a lost season in Memphis, and potential big-picture silver linings. We talk Kawhi Leonard's 3-year extension, which feels like a coup for the Clippers, and Erik Spoelstra's 8-year extension, which he earned by continuing to coach up a snakebitten Heat team that's been better than it has any right to be. Finally, some early impressions of the Suns' big 3, and some of the challenges they're running into.
For the final episode of the show, we’re joined by a quintet of returning guests to discuss the various trends shaping the NBA’s present and future:
1:19 - Will Lou on potential rule changes, the league’s changing media landscape, and the influence of Nick Nurse’s Raptors teams.
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Published 08/14/24
Paul George to the Sixers, Klay Thompson to the Mavericks, Mikal Bridges to the Knicks, Chris Paul to the Spurs, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope to the Magic, and much more! It's our annual breakdown of the biggest moves of the offseason so far.
Published 07/03/24
We start this week's episode with an announcement about the future of PTR, before delving into some leftover Finals thoughts, including potential roadblocks for the Celtics and Mavs in the near and distant future. Then we assess the Alex Caruso-Josh Giddey swap for the Thunder and Bulls, wonder...
Published 06/21/24