Best Adam Flagg Podcasts (2026)

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NFL Playoff Buys & Sells + CRAZY Story Behind Topps Celebrity Autos 1:09:34

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Mike and Jesse are back to break down the NFL playoff picture and what it means for the sports card market. They discuss which quarterbacks have the most price upside heading into Wild Card Weekend (is Bryce Young a buy?!) and which stars they are looking to sell immediately, including Aaron Rodgers and Trevor Lawrence. Later, the guys welcome Aaro…

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NBA Awards 1.5.26 1:21:30

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It’s time to hand out some hardware! Nate and Danny eschew the narratives and give their picks for MVP, All-NBA, Coach of the Year, Defensive Player of the Year, 6th Man of the Year, and Rookie of the Year. Most Valuable Player — 1:40 All-NBA Teams — 20:47 Coach of the Year — 51:15 Defensive Player of the Year — 1:00:04 Sixth Man of the Year — 1:05…

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Six Big Questions as the NBA Season Enters 2026 | Group Chat 1:33:18

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Justin, Rob, and J. Kyle Mann are here after the holidays to answer six of the biggest questions to start 2026. (00:00) Intro (5:45) OKC title challenger rankings (22:23) Trae Young (37:23) Giannis Antetokounmpo (42:53) Clippers (53:47) Lakers (1:04:34) Rookie of the Year race (1:15:23) League Pass re-rankings Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, an…

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Resetting the Eastern Conference and Rethinking the 65-Game Award Rule | Real Ones 1:07:11

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Howard Beck and Raja Bell are back with another edition of Real Ones to examine whether the league should do away with the 65-game minimum rule. But first: Anthony Edwards left the Minnesota bench, then the court, during a timeout late in the Timberwolves' 126-102 loss at the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday. Is there trouble brewing in Minnesota? Howard…

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A Pro's Perspective on the Portal & Lakers Lose Big (w/ Evan Turner) 37:08

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Chris Mannix & Evan Turner break down the latest on semi-pro players returning to college and get Evan's perspective as a former college athlete in the pre NIL days. We also get into why the league should get rid of it's 65 game minimum rule in order to qualify for awards, the Clippers defense doing a 180 during their current hot streak, and what i…

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The Most Interesting Games of the Last Week; Jokic’s Injury 1:32:58

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With the benefit of hindsight, Nate and Danny pick out their most interesting games of the last week and do full breakdowns. Kawhi Leonard’s 55 points against the Pistons was one of the most dominant games of the year. Ja Morant showed flashes of a return to form against Joel Embiid and the Sixers, but VJ Edgecombe had the game-winner for Philly. 1…

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The Top-3 Biggest Stories of 2025 11:42

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Looking back on it, 2025 was one of the craziest years in NBA history. Nate and Danny look back on all of the biggest stories of the season, compare those to what we thought the biggest stories would be at the start of the year, and then pick their top-3 stories of 2025. Join Dunc’d On Prime! It's the only place to get every episode with Nate & Dan…

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NBA New Year’s Resolutions. Plus: Nikola Jokic Injury Update. | Real Ones 1:18:08

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Logan Murdock and Howard Beck are back on another edition of Real Ones with some NBA resolutions as we head into the new year. But first, Nikola Jokic went down on Monday night with what is believed to be a hyperextension to the knee. He will be reevaluated in four weeks. How will this affect the MVP race and the Nuggets’ standings if he misses the…

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Will LeBron Retire at the End of the Season? Plus, Trae’s Future, Tanking Teams, and More 2026 Predictions! 1:17:40

6d ago1:17:40

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Verno and Jacoby return with the last episode of 2025 as they recap the action from Monday night, including Nikola Jokic’s injury (ESPN’s Shams Charania reported after the recording that Jokic has been diagnosed with a hyperextension in his left knee and will miss at least the next four weeks), the Raptors getting it done by committee against the W…

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New Anti Tanking Rules & NCAA Portal Chaos (w/ Rachel Nichols) 56:33

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Chris Mannix and Rachel Nichols wonder if LeBron will announce his retirement during all star weekend, if the Clippers win streak is for real, who the Hawks might be able to trade Trae Young to, the league's new proposed anti tanking measures, and if the recent string of pro's returning to college could continue taking on a life of it's own Adverti…

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Mailbag: Old Cores, Harden vs. Wade, Basketball Books, and More | Group Chat 1:45:51

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Justin, Rob, and J. Kyle Mann are here to wrap up 2025 with an end-of-year mailbag. They answer your listener questions about how to change late-game fouling, old cores in the NBA, James Harden vs. Dwyane Wade, and much more! (00:00) Intro (2:30) FanDuel ad break (3:16) Figuring out a listener’s favorite player (9:55) Spurs playoff outlook (18:16) …

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The Lakers Have a Luka Problem (w/ Rachel Nichols) 51:56

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Chris Mannix and Rachel Nichols break down the Lakers recent struggles, JJ Redick's harsh comments on the team, and why Luka's lack of effort on the defensive end needs to be addressed. We also discuss the chances the Mavs deal Anthony Davis after another groin injury, the Spurs winning three games against the champion Thunder, and if the Cavs can …

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Are the Thunder the Biggest Threat to the Spurs in the West? Plus, a Lackluster Lakers Christmas. | Real Ones 1:06:19

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Howard Beck and Raja Bell are back with another edition of Real Ones to review all the action from the Christmas Day games. The Lakers were blown out by the Rockets at home on Christmas Day 119-96. Is there a LeBron problem that might come to a breaking point before the season ends? The Thunder have lost four of their last six games with three of t…

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Jokic’s Video Game Triple-Double, the Broken Lakers, the Comeback Knicks, and the Spurs Beat the Thunder Yet Again 1:04:27

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Verno and Jacoby are back to recap the full Christmas Day slate of games. They break down the incredible performances from Nikola Jokic and Anthony Edwards in the Nuggets' thrilling OT win over the Wolves, how the Spurs remain undefeated against the Thunder, the tale of two halves at Madison Square Garden, JJ Redick’s anger after the Lakers' loss t…

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The Christmas Games: SAS @ OKC; MIN @ DEN; CLE @ NYK; HOU @ LAL; DAL @ GSW 1:33:57

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The Thunder definitely have a huge problem with the Spurs. What can OKC do to counter them? And could San Antonio win the championship THIS year? Nikola Jokic authored one of the best games ever on Christmas with his dizzying array of skills. But Denver needed overtime to prevail in a classic. For awhile, it looked like salad days for Cleveland, un…

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NBA Festivus: Airing Grievances on Adam Silver, Draymond Green, and More | Group Chat 1:21:31

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Justin, Rob, and J. Kyle Mann are here celebrating their yearly holiday tradition of NBA festivus! The guys are here to first air out some NBA grievances and then they talk about some of their holiday related and otherwise grievances. (00:00) Intro (3:01) FanDuel Ad break (3:53) Draymond Green (9:50) NBA Grievances (20:41) FanDuel ad break (58:18) …

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Draymond’s Early Exit. Plus, Real Ones Christmas Day Preview. | Real Ones 1:14:45

8d ago1:14:45

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Logan Murdock and Howard Beck are back with the holiday edition of Real Ones to preview the Christmas slate. But first: Draymond Green and Steve Kerr had a flare-up in the Warriors’ victory over the Orlando Magic on Monday, during which Green left the bench and did not play the rest of the game. Where are things headed with the Warriors, Kerr, and …

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Is Cooper Flagg the Next Wemby? Potential Monopoly Investigation Coming 1:15:43

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The hobby news cycle is moving fast. Just days after the Collectors/Beckett announcement, a U.S. Congressman has sent a letter to the FTC asking for an investigation into monopolistic practices in the trading card industry. Is this a legitimate legal threat, or just political grandstanding? Plus, the hobby hype for Cooper Flagg has officially reach…

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FULL 15 in 60 (Eastern Conference 12.21.25) 1:56:47

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Nate and Danny are back for their bi-weekly look around the Eastern Conference with segments on each of the 15 teams. Knicks / Heat–Jalen Brunson’s offensive takeover, Kel’el Ware’s breakout game Nets/Raptors–The Nets…..defense was too much for Toronto to handle. Bulls — 25:17 — Coby White is driving the basketball Cavaliers — 35:01 —Can Cleveland …

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How Mike Brown Changed the Knicks | Real Ones 54:04

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Logan Murdock and Raja Bell are back with another edition of Real Ones, and they discuss the orange and blue skies everywhere following the Knicks' victory in the NBA cup. Can the Knicks make a run at the Eastern Conference title and possibly a championship? How did new coach Mike Brown change this team's playing style after how Tom Thibodeau ran t…

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The Trends of 2025-26 with Jared Dubin 1:05:50

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Jared Dubin of Last Night in Basketball and the Double Dribble Podcast makes his annual appearance to discuss the key trends he and Nate have been seeing around the league this year. No more spoilers here, just dive in! And you can visit lastnightinbasketball.com/twentyfive for 25% off a year’s subscription to Jared’s work. Join Dunc’d On Prime! It…

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Will Collectors Gut or Save Beckett? The Future of Grading 1:23:30

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Mike and Jesse debate the massive acquisition of Beckett (BGS) by Collectors, the parent company of PSA. The guys have vehemently different reactions to the deal: Jesse believes Collectors will "save" the brand by leveraging its history and media assets, while Mike argues BGS is destined to be "gutted" like SGC. They discuss what this "monopoly" me…

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Thursday Night's Thrillers, Hungover Knicks, and the Giannis-Target Comp 1:10:57

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Verno and Jacoby return to break down the wild Thursday-night slate in the NBA that saw multiple one-score games and overtime finishes. After, the guys dive into their loves and loathes from the past week in the league. (00:00) Welcome to The Mismatch! (01:48) Nikola Jokic breaks record in win vs. Magic (05:09) Pelicans storm back in OT win vs. Roc…

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3 in 40; Nuggets/Rockets Match-Up; Cooper Flagg! 40:35

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Sacramento Kings — 0:00:38 Will Sacramento’s ownership accept an intentional rebuild rather than one through ineptitude? Where does Doug Christie rank among the worst coaches of the last 10 years? Who pulls the plug first: Dallas, Sacramento, or Portland? San Antonio Spurs — 11:08 Has Stephon Castle’s improved play this season (outside of shooting)…

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Spurs Cruising w/ Wemby Back & Kawhi's Championship Legacy (w/ Evan Turner) 58:49

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Chris Mannix and Evan Turner break down how Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs stellar backcourt can lead San Antonio further into the playoffs than we originally thought. We also discuss if Giannis Antetokounmpo's injury history should make teams concerned about a possible trade, if the Clippers should blow it up as their nightmare season get's worse…

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Young Core Rankings, Part 2. Plus, the NBA’s Best Blue-Chip Prospects. | Group Chat 1:52:35

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Justin, Rob, and J. Kyle Mann are back for Part 2, where they rank the best young cores in the NBA 15-1. And then at the end, they pick out the 15 best blue-chip prospects in the league going forward. (00:00) Intro (4:06) Pelicans (13:08) Jazz (18:34) Sixers (24:36) Cavs (29:51) Wizards (40:13) Raptors (45:47) Hornets (54:24) Timberwolves (57:46) M…

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6 in 62 Mailbag! (Western Conference 12.18.25) 1:02:42

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Nate and Danny dig into a Western Conference mailbag for the Grizzlies, Wolves, Pelicans, Thunder, Suns, and Blazers, focusing on young bigs, long-term team-building, and how to survive in an OKC/Wemby/Jokic world. Memphis Grizzlies — 0:15 What has Zach Edey’s overall impact been so far, and why hasn’t his strong play gotten more discussion? Given …

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Young Core Rankings, Part 1. Plus, the Knicks are Cup Champs. | Group Chat 2:06:18

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Justin, Rob and J. Kyle Mann give their instant reactions to the Knicks winning the NBA Cup. Then over two parts, the guys are ranking the young cores of the NBA 30-1. In Part 1, they’re ranking and discussing teams ranked 30-16. (00:00) Intro (1:28) NBA Cup (22:39) Clippers (27:09) Knicks (30:32) Lakers (41:45) Kings (47:15) Celtics (51:11) Bucks …

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Are the Spurs Legit Title Contenders? | Real Ones 1:12:53

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Logan Murdock, Raja Bell, and Howard Beck are back with another edition of Real Ones, and they examine how the Spurs snapped the Oklahoma City Thunder's 16-game win streak in the NBA Cup semifinals. Victor Wembanyama returned with a vengeance, netting 22 points and nine rebounds in just 21 minutes of action. The guys ask whether the young and up-an…

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Will Vegas Lose the NBA Cup? Plus: Nuggets Outlast Rockets, Spencer Bros., and How the Cup Is Affecting the Giannis Trade Market. 1:04:07

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Verno and Jacoby return as they preview the NBA Cup championship between the Knicks and Spurs. They then debate whether the NBA Cup could potentially move away from Las Vegas and what the best options are for the fans to be able to go see the games in person. Next, they go through Monday night’s slate of NBA action. (00:00) Welcome to The Mismatch!…

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Should You Buy Patrick Mahomes Cards NOW?! Plus, Breaker Program Cuts & New Releases 1:11:18

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Mike Gioseffi and Jesse Gibson are back with the biggest stories in the hobby and on the field. Is now the perfect time to buy Patrick Mahomes (5:05) sports cards at a reasonable price, given his ACL tear and the Chiefs' first losing season with Mahomes as the starter. His pricing has been down for the last year or so, with his 2017 Prism Silver PS…

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Are the Cup Finals an NBA Finals Preview? (w/ Rachel Nichols) 53:41

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Chris Mannix and Rachel Nichols discuss if the NBA will move the NBA Cup Finals out of Vegas before breaking down why the matchup between the Spurs and Knicks looks like a potential Finals preview with two MVP candidates matching up in the desert. We also discuss if New York is better with Karl-Anthony Towns or Giannis and what has caused the crumb…

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6 in 75 Mailbag! (Western Conference 12.15.25) 1:14:23

21d ago1:14:23

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Nate and Danny tackle Western Conference mailbag questions from the Dallas Mavericks through the LA Lakers, digging into star-trade calculus, emerging young players, and which contenders really scare OKC and Denver. Dallas Mavericks — 0:55 Is Max Christie’s 65% true shooting for real, and if/when his shooting regresses, can he still be a starter on…

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Welcome to Trade Season: Six Big Questions as the Rumor Mill Heats Up. Plus, Wemby Snuffs Out the Thunder. | Group Chat 1:28:24

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Justin, Rob, and J. Kyle Mann are together in L.A. to welcome everyone to trade season. The guys run through six big trade questions now that recently signed free agents are allowed to be traded. Before they get to that, the guys give their thoughts on the Spurs' upset win over the Thunder, and briefly preview the NBA Cup final matchup between San …

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NBA Cup Semis: SAS/OKC and NYK/ORL; NBA Cup Final Outlook 1:09:15

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Victor Wembanyama returns in heroic fashion to power San Antonio past Oklahoma City and give them only their second loss of the season. Plus, the NBA rule that MUST be changed for next year. Jalen Brunson becomes only the 3rd player to drop 40 in Cup play as Orlando had no answers for the new-look Knicks. Then, we look ahead to a fascinating San An…

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The Thunder Keep On Surging. Plus, We Relive a Raja Moment. | Real Ones 58:29

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Logan Murdock and Raja Bell are back with a Friday edition of Real Ones. The Oklahoma City Thunder, the reigning champions, are off to a historic 24-1 start and don't seem to be letting up. Logan and Raja take a deep dive into the Thunder, how they’re smashing opponents, and whether they’re poised to possibly be the greatest team ever assembled. Th…

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Lawyer Weighs in on Hobby Lawsuits; NFL Buy/Sell, MLB Free Agency Reactions 59:28

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Mike and Jesse are back and are joined by attorney Paul Lesko who dissects the Panini-Fanatics antitrust lawsuit, revealing a major conflict: Panini is risking its own court credibility by showing potential buyers documents that claim their unlicensed products can outperform licensed ones, directly contradicting their courtroom defense. He also tou…

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Jaylen Brown’s Pippen Moment, Beef Stew Hype, Christmas Cards, and Are the Thunder Chasing History? 1:17:03

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Verno and Jacoby return as they recap the NBA Cup games from Tuesday and Wednesday night. They discuss the Thunder's continued dominance to start the season after matching the best 25-game start in NBA history, how the Spurs exploited the Lakers' defensive inefficiencies, and why the Knicks have a chance against the Magic. Next, the guys dive into …

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Disrupting Healthcare: Value, Innovation & Impact 1:04:10

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In this expansive episode of Austin Eras, Adam Flagg sits down with Dr. Clay Johnston, founding dean of the Dell Medical School at UT Austin and Chief Innovation Officer of Harbor Health, one of the most ambitious healthcare reinvention efforts in the country. Discover what happens when bold leadership and innovation come together in Austin’s dynam…

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The Knicks and Magic Are Going to Vegas. Plus, Do the Pelicans Hold All the Cards for the Trade Deadline? | Group Chat 1:23:37

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Justin, Rob, and J. Kyle Mann are here to provide their instant reactions to the Knicks and Magic moving on to the semifinals of the NBA Cup. Then the guys talk about Derik Queen’s historic triple-double and how the Pelicans should build for the future around Queen. (00:00) Intro (4:32) NYK-TOR (21:52) ORL-MIA (39:34) Derik Queen (55:39) Pelicans t…

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The Ewing Theory, Featuring Ja, Trae, and Paolo | Real Ones 1:14:33

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Logan Murdock, Raja Bell, and Howard Mf’n Beck are back with another edition of Real Ones, this time examining the Ewing theory as it applies to three of the league's favorites. Ja Morant, Trae Young, and Paolo Banchero are all highly touted stars in the league and the cornerstones of their respective franchises, but with their teams performing bet…

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Major Grading Scandal, Is Dak a GOAT & Adam Palmer Joins the Show 1:25:23

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On today's episode of Sports Cards Nonsense, Mike Gioseffi and Jesse Gibson break down Jeff Kent’s selection to the Baseball Hall of Fame and discuss the problematic process behind the committee's choices. The guys also tackle the "PSA Pikachu Scandal"—debating whether there is actual fire behind the smoke of recent conflict-of-interest allegations…

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8 in 78 (Eastern Conference Mailbag 12.9.25) 1:17:53

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Nate and Danny take questions on Indiana through Washington in the Eastern Conference. Pacers — 0:13 What explains the divergence between the Boston Celtics and the Indiana Pacers despite their seemingly comparable losses in talent? Did the Pacers truly “miss” on Ryan Nembhard given their existing guard depth with Tyrese Haliburton, Andrew Nembhard…

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The Celtics Are Too Good To Tank...And So Are the Mavs? 54:34

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Rachel Nichols & Evan Turner break down the Celtics surging into 3rd place behind Jaylen Brown and why the team may be too talented to tank.We also get into the Knicks winning 7 of 8, James Harden moving into the top ten all time scoring list, and if the Mavericks should try and tank or build on their recent improved play Sponsored by Underdog: Dow…

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NBA Cup Special: The Unbeatable Thunder, and Can the Knicks Get Over the Hump? Plus: Do the Spurs Need Giannis? 1:19:50

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It’s NBA Cup week! Verno and Jacoby preview the upcoming games, starting with the Eastern Conference. Can the Magic keep it going against the Heat without Franz Wagner? Can the Knicks finally get past the Cup quarterfinals against the Raptors? Next, they dive into the matchups in the Western Conference. Do the Suns stand any chance at defeating the…

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While You Were Making Fake Giannis Trades: The Feisty Mavs, Deni’s Double Leap, and More. Plus, Who’s Cup Tough? | Group Chat 1:27:44

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Justin, Rob, and J. Kyle Mann are back and here to talk about some players and teams that may have flown under the radar while the frenzy of Giannis Antetokounmpo trade news was going around. Then, they wrap up by previewing the quarterfinals of the NBA Cup. (00:00) Intro (5:43) Ryan Nembhard (18:10) Deni Avdija (33:33) Nickeil Alexander-Walker (44…

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7 in 106 (Eastern Conference Mailbag 12.8.25) 1:06:01

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Hawks — 3:36 Should the Hawks trade Trae Young plus two juicy Bucks/Pels picks for Giannis, and how would that look from both teams’ perspectives? If the Hawks keep Trae, re-sign him reasonably, and just add this incoming Pelicans pick, can that path ever realistically lead to a championship? Do you buy Onyeka Okongwu’s three-point shooting, and if…

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LeBron’s Streak Ends. Plus, CP3’s Turbulent Ending With the Clippers. | Real Ones 1:13:55

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LeBron James’s 1,297-game streak of scoring in double digits has come to an end, but the Lakers came out on top with a victory over the Raptors thanks to a LeBron assist to Rui Hachimura. Raja Bell and Logan Murdock discuss whether this is the version of LeBron the Lakers need to be successful. After he was sent home by the Clippers, more has been …

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LeBron Loses His Streak, Giannis’s Next Steps, Anonymous Assassinations, and Are the Celtics Actually Good? 1:14:00

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Verno and Jacoby are back as they discuss LeBron James losing his 10+ points streak in the Lakers' win against the Raptors, Austin Reaves's monster season, and debate if LeBron is still working his way back from injury. They then discuss the thrilling game between the Sixers and Warriors, speculate on the next move for Giannis and the Bucks, as wel…

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Giannis Trade Intensifies & Chris Paul's Abrupt Exit From L.A. 50:52

20d ago50:52

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Rachel Nichols and Evan Turner break down LeBron's streak of scoring over ten points in a game coming to an end before getting into the intensifying Giannis trade rumors and how the rest of the season may play out for him. We also discuss what exactly happened for the Clippers to end their reunion with Chris Paul so abruptly and why the new U.S.A. …