EPISODE · Mar 5, 2018 · 1H 10M
Don’t Worry About the Cavs, LeBron-to-Philly, and Lonzo’s Lakers | Heat Check (Ep. 222)
from The Ringer NBA Show · host The Ringer
The Ringer’s John Gonzalez is joined by Joe House to discuss J.R. Smith's Soupgate (3:17), the Cleveland Cavaliers’ concerns (9:12), and the Rockets’ chances to usurp the Warriors (15:17). Then, Chris Ryan comes on to discuss the legacy of former Sixers GM Sam Hinkie (27:05), the hypothetical of LeBron going to Philadelphia (35:02), and the future for Hinkie (42:28). Finally, Kevin O’Connor and Paolo Uggetti join to reevaluate draft-day debates (48:22) and Lonzo Ball’s recent improvements (63:16). Articles mentioned on the show: Paolo Uggetti on the Rockets’ regular-season dominance John Gonzalez on Sam Hinkie’s future Chris Ryan and Justin Verrier on how LeBron James would fit on the 76ers Kevin O’Connor on past draft-day debates Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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The Ringer’s John Gonzalez is joined by Joe House to discuss J.R. Smith's Soupgate (3:17), the Cleveland Cavaliers’ concerns (9:12), and the Rockets’ chances to usurp the Warriors (15:17). Then, Chris Ryan comes on to discuss the legacy of former Sixers GM Sam Hinkie (27:05), the hypothetical of LeBron going to Philadelphia (35:02), and the future for Hinkie (42:28). Finally, Kevin O’Connor and Paolo Uggetti join to reevaluate draft-day debates (48:22) and Lonzo Ball’s recent improvements (63:16). Articles mentioned on the show: Paolo Uggetti on the Rockets’ regular-season dominance John Gonzalez on Sam Hinkie’s future Chris Ryan and Justin Verrier on how LeBron James would fit on the 76ers Kevin O’Connor on past draft-day debates Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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