Best Eric Gonzalez and Michael Sterr Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 19 - Heat Losing Their Fire 59:17

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The Miami Heat have lost their fire and gone cold as of late losing their last 4 straight games. The losses have boiled over, as shown by the public spat between Jimmy Butler, Udonis Haslem, and Erik Spoelstra. Is there a cause for concern in Miami? The Brooklyn Nets get Kyrie Irving back after Eric Adams reverses the vaccine mandate. What are the …

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Episode 18 - 50 Piece Nuggets 41:53

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Kevin Durant (Brooklyn Nets), Victor Oladipo and Markieff Morris (Miami Heat), Draymond Green (Golden State Warriors), and Kristaps Porzingis (Washington Wizards) all made their returns. Who has had the best return? LeBron James (Los Angeles Lakers), Jayson Tatum (Boston Celtics), Kyrie Irving (Brooklyn Nets), Ja Morant (Memphis Grizzlies) all put …

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Episode 17 -Akron Boys and DeMVP 50:51

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All-Star Weekend came and went. Stephen Curry made history, the Dunk Contest disappointed, and the city of Cleveland wins the day. James Harden makes his Philadelphia 76ers debut and has come out hot. Are they now title favorites? Ja Morant keeps dropping jaws setting yet another career high. Is he better than Derrick Rose ever was? DeMar DeRozan i…

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Episode 16 - The Beard Leaves Brooklyn 1:00:47

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Luka Doncic scores a career high, LeBron James becomes the all-time leading scorer, Josh Giddey of the Oklahoma City Thunder becomes youngest to post back-to-back triple doubles. It was a busy week in the NBA, we give you the recap on everything that went down. The trade deadline is done and James Harden is on the move again. We cover all the last …

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Episode 15 - Woj-Bombs and Sham-Wows 49:37

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The NBA trade deadline is upon us and dominos have started to fall. Domantas Sabonis, CJ McCollum, and Tyrese Halliburton are all on the move. Who wins these deals? The Rising Stars Challenge teams have officially been drafted. Which coach drafted the best/worst team? The Brooklyn Nets have lost 9 in a row and are seemingly in trouble. Will Kevin D…

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Episode 14 - Streaking and Snubbing 47:36

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The NBA 2022 All-Star starters were announced this week - who were the biggest surprises? Biggest snubs? The NBA Rising Stars were announced with a new format this year. There will be 4 teams battling instead of 2 and 4 G-League players get to show out against NBA talent. Which individual player will have the best showing at the event? Two teams in…

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Episode 13 - Curry Ice Cold 51:44

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Steph Curry is in the middle of the worst shooting slump of his career and with Draymond Green out the Warriors have hovered around .500 their last 10 games. Should the Warriors be concerned? With the leading early MVP candidates either injured or slumping the NBA MVP race is wide open. Who are the leading candidates now? The Dallas Mavericks are s…

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Episode 12 - Heat Finding Diamonds, Lakers Finding Coal 45:21

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The Miami Heat keep polishing diamonds in the rough. Will the emergence of unexpected talents combined with the return of established players cause rotation issues? The injury bug is back and it is biting the top NBA contenders in the league. With 3 contenders expecting to lose key players for several weeks, which team will be impacted most? The At…

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Episode 11 - Memphis Grizzlies Growing into NBA Contenders 55:24

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10-day contracts are being handed out left and right. Which if any 10-day players has made the biggest impact? Kyrie Irving and Klay Thompson both make their returns. Which player had the better debut? Bol Bol was traded but then he wasn’t. Cam Reddish gets traded to the New York Knicks and reunites with RJ Barrett. The Grizzlies have suddenly won …

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Episode 10 - DeRozan Dials Up Two Game Winners 40:18

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DeMar DeRozan has hit back to back game winners and has the Chicago Bulls rolling. Was the media wrong about him being washed? Trade SZN has begun with Rajon Rondo getting shipped to the Cleveland Cavs. What sort of impact will he make? Klay Thompson and Kyrie Irving are both making their NBA returns. Who will have the bigger impact for their team?…

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Episode 9 - NBA Christmas Day: It's the Most Wonderball Time of the Year 56:16

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Christmas Day came and brought the gift of NBA Basketball. Which games lived up to the hype? Harden is heating up in his last couple of games with Durant out. Is Harden returning to MVP form? COVID protocols have been thinning out teams depth and veterans are getting Called back out of retirement to fill the voids. Are any of these veterans on 10 d…

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Episode 8 - Chef Curry Cooks Up a New NBA 3-Point Record 55:39

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Stephen Curry sets new all time record for 3PM at 2,974 and counting. How much higher can he set the bar and is there anyone who can catch him? COVID protocols are claiming one player after another. With many teams being depleted of depth, will the NBA have to adjust their season? Kyrie Irving is coming back - sort of. Will a part time Kyrie Irving…

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Episode 7 - Indiana Pacers Players Hosting NBA Fire Sale 40:22

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Kevin Durant one ups Curry by one point, scoring 51 points for the season high point total so far. Is he the MVP favorite? The Pacers have come to terms and finally embraced a rebuild, making everyone available for trade. Which teams should be looking to buy? Cade Cunningham has strung together a couple of good performances and looks to be figuring…

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Episode 6 - Streaking Suns and Heat Go Cold 43:39

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Ben Simmons has been in trade rumors for months, but is it for real this time? The Grizzlies get the biggest win in NBA history at the expense of the Thunder, are the Grizzlies great or do the Thunder just suck? The Suns set a franchise record 18 wins in a row and are now tied for first. Are they they championship favorites ? The Miami Heat are get…

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Episode 5 - Thanksgiving Week in the NBA - Kyle, Why'd You Have to do That? 41:29

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The Suns are red hot but no one cares. Are they serious title contenders or just built for the regular season? The Nuggets are hurting with key players battling injuries and in the middle of a losing streak, is their season basically over? DeMarcus Cousins signs a deal with the Bucks, does it matter? Arbitration cases to be heard: John Wall vs. Hou…

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Episode 4 - Can LeBron’s Return Save LA? 1:00:41

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LeBron James and Khris Middleton return from injury, are their returns alone enough to turn it around for the Lakers and Bucks? Second year NBA players Anthony Edwards and LaMelo Ball have clearly separated themselves as the best two players from the 2020 draft so far. Both have taken another leap this year, who is better now and who will be better…

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Episode 3 - DeMar DeMarrier 1:00:06

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Join us this week as we discuss the recent updates in the NBA, starting with a recap of the biggest individual performances, and surprises in the standings. We also provide all our award predictions for MVP, DPoY, 6MoY, and more. Steph Curry appears to be the front runner, but Eric and Mike disagree on who the dark horse candidates are. We finish o…

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Episode 2 - A Changing of the Guard 36:20

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The new NBA foul rule has been effective this year, and it appears some players are unfazed by the change. Others, like Trae Young and James Harden, seem to be struggling. Will they adjust or will we see their PPG dip this season? Some rookies have impressed this year and there appear to be two rookies sitting at the top of the Rookie Ladder. Spoil…

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Episode 1 - The NBA Season Is Back and Court is Now in Session! 1:19:09

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The NBA season is finally back. We give you a recap of the current state of the league and the best performances so far, along with our first hot takes of the season. We know it's too early to draw conclusions on teams. We give you our way too early eye test analysis on which teams have looked best and worst from the preseason to now. Which new key…

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Episode 37 - The NBA Free Agency Madness Has Begun - Final Episode of Season 1 37:54

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NBA free agency has officially started and some house hold names are finding themselves in new house holds next season. We run down which teams made the best signings and worst signings so far. The NBA draft is now officially over, which teams made the best picks and what were some of the biggest surprises. With most teams in the NBA having their r…

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Episode 36 - Bucks in Six 28:06

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The Bucks win the NBA championship and come back from a third consecutive 0-2 hole. After adding Finals MVP to his resume is Giannis the most accomplished 26 year old ever? Team USA drops their first official Olympic game to France and bounces back to blow out Iran. Is the US still the favorite to win gold and what is wrong with team USA? Jonas Val…

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Episode 35 - Bucks One Game Away 37:36

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The Bucks take the series lead at 3-2 and are now a game away from a championship after starting 0-2. What changed in the series and who wins finals MVP?Team USA wins their final two exhibition games but lose key players to health and safety protocols. Is team USA starting to find their footing and how will losing key players affect their chances a…

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Episode 34 - Giannis Taking Charge 22:04

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The Bucks get on the board after a second consecutive 40 point, 10 rebound game from Giannis. With the series now 2-1, can Giannis pull his team back from another 0-2 hole? We analyze the series and predict the outcome.The USA Mens Basketball team loses two consecutive exhibitions before getting their first win against Argentina. Does the USA have …

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Episode 33 - The [NBA] Final Countdown 34:33

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The NBA finals have begun with the Suns taking game one. We analyze individual performances from the game and predict the series. Team USA is finalized and practicing for the Olympics. What is this team's chance of winning it all and how does the roster stack up? Adam Silver says the play-in tourney is here to stay and that this finals matchup is i…

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Episode 32 - NBA Coaching Carousel Continues 47:00

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We're in the middle of the NBA conference finals but that isn't stopping other teams from stealing headlines. The Mavs hire Jason Kidd as predicted and the Blazers hire Chauncy Billups. We break down whether these hires are good fits. The Clippers are on the brink of elimination with Kawhi still out and the Bucks are trying to establish themselves …

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Episode 31 - Game 7 Classics and The NBA Conference Finals 43:37

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After three hard-fought game 7s the dust has settled and the Bucks, Clips, 76ers advance to the NBA conference finals. We analyze those games and project what to expect in the conference finals. Another day another coaching change, Rick Carlisle steps down. Who is most likely to fill his spot? The Pistons win the NBA lottery with the Rockers slippi…

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Episode 30 - Injuries Affecting NBA Playoff Matchups 33:15

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We couldn't get through the playoffs without the coaching carousel starting to turn. A bunch of coaches was fired this week, which vacancies are the best landing spots, and who is likely to fill them? Injuries have been a story all year, but they're taking center stage as all-stars continue to rack up injuries. With Kawhi Leonard joining the list o…

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Episode 29 - Into the Second Round of the NBA Playoffs 39:25

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We have entered the second round of the NBA playoffs and the Nets and Suns seem unstoppable. Are they headed towards a matchup in the NBA Finals? The Hawks are flying high after stealing a game from Philly with the series tied 1-1. How did this team turn it around after looking lottery bound earlier in the season? One of two LA teams moved on with …

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Episode 28 - NBA Playoffs Round 1 In Progress 54:56

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The playoffs are under way and after a couple of games we are starting to see what teams are really made of. We give you an overview of the score for each series and predict final outcomes. Which player has been the most impressive in the playoffs so far? Which team has been most surprising? Most disappointing?Julius Randle wins MIP but is currentl…

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Episode 27 - The NBA Playoffs Begin 39:22

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The play-in tournaments have ended, the Grizzlies and Wizards have snuck into the playoffs, and the Warriors come up just short. Do the play-in teams have a chance to advance past the first round? The East and West have started their matchups, what are the biggest surprises so far and what are the biggest disappointments? Jordan Clarkson wins 6th m…

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Episode 26 - The Final Episode of the NBA Regular Season 53:42

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The NBA regular season is officially over with most playoff matchups set and the play-in tournament about to begin. We break down the matchups to watch and give you our predictions for the East and West.Stephen Curry wraps up the year as the scoring leader and wills his team to a play in tournament match up with the Lakers, did he do enough to take…

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Episode 25 - Russ Becomes All Time Triple Double Champ 35:03

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Russell Westbrook makes history as he takes first place all-time in triple-doubles. What does this mean for his legacy and where does he rank among all-time PGs?The Celtics continue reeling after finding out Jaylen Brown will miss the rest of the year and are likely bound for the play in.The Lakers fall to 7th place, the Drummond experiment hasn’t …

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Episode 24 - LeBron Returns, Lakers Losing Ways Continue 35:20

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Young stars Jayson Tatum, Luka Doncic, and Kevin Porter Jr. make history. Who had the most impressive game? LeBron returns but the Lakers keep losing, with a 3-7 record in their last 10. What's going on with the Lakers and is it too late for them to figure out their issues? With less than 10 games remaining on the schedule every game counts, especi…

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Episode 23 - Knicks Peaking At The Right Time 49:59

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As strange as it sounds the Knicks and Wizards have winning streaks of 9 and 8 wins respectively, just in time for the playoff push. Will the win streak allow the Wizards to sneak into the playoffs after being left for dead?There's a lot of Buzz regarding the Hornets' Miles Bridges these days, but is he more than a dunker? What is his ceiling and c…

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Episode 22 - Chef Curry Keeps Cooking 35:54

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Injuries continue to pile up as Jamal Murray tears his ACL but Stephen Curry won't let injuries be the headline as he goes for 10 3PM on 3 separate occasions last week, epic showdown with Jayson Tatum included. We dive into what effects the latest round of injuries will have and break down the game of the week between the Warriors and Celtics. The …

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Episode 21 - Injuries Becoming A Story? 32:47

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The League is hurting. The Miami Heat lose victor Oladipo indefinitely and Wiseman gets shut down for the year, and Harden continues to miss time, whats the impact? The Lakers and Warriors have been sliding down the standings after being firmly in strong playoff position most of the year. Will the Warriors even make the playoffs now? Will The Laker…

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Episode 20 - Final Third of the NBA Season 50:19

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As we go into the last third of the season we get a look at how some of the new additions teams have made since the trade deadline and buyout market have fit. We cover which players have seemed to be a great fit and which ones have struggled.Joel Embiid returns from injury for a showdown with KAT and Gordon Hayward is seemingly made of glass after …

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Episode 19 - The NBA Trade Deadline 59:24

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The NBA trade deadline has come and gone. Orlando makes a fire sale, Kyle Lowry isn't traded despite his farewell to the fans, and the Miami Heat's Pat Riley gets Victor Oladipo in exchange for a bag of basketballs. We break down every deal and potential impacts. When you strike out at the trade deadline you pivot to the Buyout market. Lamarcus joi…

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Episode 18 - NBA Trade Deadline Week 42:00

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The trade deadline is days away but so far only no names have been moved. Do any of the recent deals actually make a difference and what major deals may go down in the coming days? The MVP and ROY award may come down to health as LeBron James and LaMelo ball join the growing list of injured stars. What impact will injuries have on contending teams …

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Episode 17 - Second Half of the Season Begins 44:32

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Joel Embiid has been putting up a monster campaign for EmbiidVP, but now that he's sidelined has the door opened for someone else to take over as MVP favorite? Outside of the Blake Griffin signing and the blockbuster trade for Hamidou Diallo, the trade and transaction front has been quiet lately. With the trade deadline closing in which deals are i…

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Episode 16 - NBA All-Star Weekend Recap and Midseason Awards 48:15

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Team LeBron vs Team Durant, 3PT point shoot-out, Skills Challenge, and the No-Star Dunk contest are all broken down for you with analysis on best individual performers, and some history being made. We look ahead to the second half and next season and predict which teams are slated for a second-half surge and which teams are trending down, and who w…

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Episode 15 - First Time NBA All-Stars and Surprise Snubs 46:41

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The newly released All-Star reserve selections included some first-time all-stars and some surprise snubs, tune in to find out who got shafted. Some All-Star Dunk Contest participants have been announced, but most people wouldn't know who they are, who are the favorites to win? Everyone loves some streaking in sports, no one took off their clothes …

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Episode 14 - Mock NBA All-Star Draft 1:03:41

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Eric and Mike draft their mock NBA All-Star teams this week and discuss some of the early favorites for the 3P and Dunk Contests. History continues to be made in the NBA with LeBron and Chris Paul climbing the ladder, as well as some young guys having historic nights. All this and everyone’s favorite segment - Plead Their Case on this week’s pod. L…

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Episode 13 - 2021 Just Missed It NBA All-Star Team 43:22

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Kyrie Irving wants James Harden to be the point guard, is this what's best for the Nets? Luka took on some of the League's best in last week's slate of games, is he the best young player under 23 to build your franchise around? All-Star snubs happen every year, but no one ever made an All-Star snub team. Be a part of history and check out the first…

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Episode 12 - Rose-y Reunion in New York 49:05

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Tom Thibodeau gets his guy, for the third time, as the Knicks complete a trade with the Pistons for Derrick Rose. The Wizards losing ways continue, and Bradley Beal gets a new nickname as a result #SadBrad. Luka Doncic and Steph score 42 and 57 respectively in an epic Saturday night duel, Jokic also chips in a 50 point triple double the same night.…

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Episode 11 - Trade Chatter Heating Up 1:17:24

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Games have been going down to the wire, which teams are showing up when it matters most? Teams are starting to get an idea of what they have, or what they don't have. We break down which players are likely to be moved and their potential fit on a new squad. Vegas has decided on who is making the East/West finals, did they get it right? We've got so…

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Episode 10 - Curry captures another milestone 52:59

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Steph Curry becomes 2nd all-time in 3PM to no ones surprise, we break down the accomplishment and his place among the greats of the game. Kyrie Irving returns after missing games due to "needing a pause", are the Nets better for it? The New York Knicks top defense has them sitting at 8th in the East, do Knicks fans finally have a reason to cheer? B…

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Episode 9 - Week 5, Barter for The Beard 53:49

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On this week's episode, the end of the Harden saga, including trade grades for each team, an analysis on whether one basketball is, in fact, enough for the new Brooklyn Big Three, and rumors on potential post-trade domino effects. Does Steph Curry still lead for MVP or have other players emerged? Teams around the league seemingly suck with more tea…

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Episode 8 - One Month into the Season, What Do We Know So Far? 55:47

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The James Harden trade front has been uncharacteristically quiet and stable of late, is he staying put given the emergence of Christian Wood and the health of John Wall? LaMelo becomes the youngest player in NBA history to record a triple-double, is he already the better Ball? Steph Curry has been playing MVP caliber ball and the Warriors now have …

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Episode 7 - Happy New Year and Welcome to the Start of the 2021 NBA Season! 52:32

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Court is now in session for 2021! The season is starting to take shape and teams who were performing well, such as the Knicks and Cavaliers, have finally come back down to earth. Conversely, the 76ers are the team to beat in the east; however, Ben Simmons is not the second-best player on the team. Looking at the rookies, there are several surprises…

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