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What this episode covers

Is the "King" ready for one last dance in the Land? Nick Ashooh is in for Drake and he breaks down the logic behind a potential LeBron James return to the Cleveland Cavaliers and why it makes more sense than staying with the Lakers or chasing a ring in Golden State. Plus, we tackle the NBA’s identity crisis: with LeBron and Steph Curry entering their twilight years, who is the true face of the NBA? Nick weighs in on the elite field of Nikola Jokić, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Anthony Edwards, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Victor Wembanyama, and Luka Dončić. The NBA Title Vacuum: Nick explains why he’s a skeptic of every contender this year. Can OKC actually repeat? Is it too early for Wemby and the Spurs? And is there anybody worth watching in the Eastern Conference? Steelers Civil War: Former Steeler Joey Porter doesn’t hold back on Ben Roethlisberger. We dive into the "horrible teammate" allegations and the current state of the QB mess in Pittsburgh with an aging Aaron Rodgers potentially returning. The "Prove It" List: Why the pressure for next season starts and ends with Josh Allen and Lamar Jackson. Westwood One and CBS NFL Analyst Ross Tucker joins the show to provide a masterclass on the league's coaching cycle and offseason outlook. Why Mike Macdonald is the defensive version of Sean McVay. Patriots Post-Mortem: Where should the blame actually be pointed in New England? Team Outlooks: Revamped coaching for the Eagles, why the Jaguars are a "buy" right now, and the future of Maxx Crosby with the Las Vegas Raiders. Nick wraps up with a look at the NFL's global expansion—why the international schedule is a win, but why the league needs something else more than an 18th game. Finally, we look at the headlines you might have missed: Zack Wheeler and his "souvenir" rib surgery. US Women’s Hockey goalie Aerin Frankel’s side quest as an Instagram Caesar salad influencer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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