In this episode Cliff and Joe ask the question: Who are the True Contenders? The West is wide open due to all the injuries and off court issues. Are the Lakers capable of not just making the playoffs but making some noise once they get there? Meanwhile, the East is looking stacked. Who should be considered the team to beat: The Bucks, The Celtics or the Sixers? Other topics include: The rise of Mikal Bridges, Is Sac a real contender, and can Golden State get it together? This episode is sponsored by Audible. Use our link to get a free audio book on us! https://www.audibletrial.com/SBRpod --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sbr/support