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101

OKC One Win Away After J-Dub Drops 40, Haliburton’s Dud, KD Lingering, and a Memphis Recalibration

102

Can the Pacers Repeat Their Defensive Dominance? Plus, KD’s Future and More Knicks Dysfunction.

103

Game 3 Keys in Indy and a New Kidd in New York? Plus, Tyrese Haliburton: The Low-Usage Superstar.

104

Pacers Pull Off Another Comeback—Is OKC in Trouble? Plus, the Knicks’ Future Without Thibs.

105

The Case for a Pacers Surprise, OKC’s Path to the Finals, and What’s Next for the Knicks

106

Can the Knicks Force a Game 7? Plus: the Thunder Are Finals-Bound, and the Missing Playoff Intensity.

107

Ant and Randle Fail to Deliver, Plus Chet’s Growth, and a Knicks Confidence Check

108

Have the Thunder Broken the Wolves? Plus: A Must-Win Game 2, and Enjoying the Haliburton Experience.

109

Thunder-Wolves Preview, Conference Finals X Factors, and Will Haliburton Become the New Knicks Villain?

110

Nuggets Force Game 7, Celtics-Knicks Preview, and T-Wolves Advance to the WCF

111

Knicks on the Brink of the ECF, Tatum's Injury, Mavericks Win the Lottery, and Ant's Superstar Performance

112

Timberwolves Take Game 2, Knicks Stun Boston AGAIN, and Cavaliers Collapsing

113

WELCOME TO THE SECOND ROUND! The Nuggets and Knicks Upset the Thunder and Celtics in Game 1

114

Clippers Force Game 7, Knicks Advance, and the Lakers Collapse

115

Will Giannis Want Out? Plus: The Rockets Need a Star, the Hungry Wolves, and Which 3-1 Series Can Still Go the Full Seven

116

A Clippers Ass Whooping, Big Game KAT, Ja Goes Down, and the Grizzlies Collapse

117

The Legend of Playoff Kawhi, History at the Garden, and Game 2 Adjustments

118

Kawhi’s Reintroduction, Silver’s Discipline, Cade’s Arrival, and More Things to Look Forward to in the First Round of the NBA Playoffs

119

Don’t Overlook the Grizzlies, Who Gets the Blame for Phoenix, and Instant Reactions to Playoff Matchups

120

Dissecting Why Malone Was Fired and Gearing Up for a Wild End to the Regular Season

121

Have We Discovered the Lakers’ Ceiling? Plus: The Rockets’ Identity, Murray’s Injury, and Predicting Entertaining Playoff Series.

122

League Office Hypocrites, Role Player Importance, and Our Love and Loathes

123

Grizzlies Aftermath and Six Players to Watch During the Playoff Stretch

124

Giddey the Leader, Biggest Issue in the League, and Eight Questions With Kirk Goldsberry

125

Is Kawhi Back? Plus, the Celtics Sell for $6.1 Billion, the Knicks' Tough Week, and More Loves and Loathes.

126

Are Tanking and Resting Ruining the Game? Plus: Finals Odds, Whether the Clippers Can Pull Off a Playoff Upset, and Zion the Superstar.

127

Will Anyone Ever Break Steph’s 3-Point Record? Plus: Standings Watch, the Importance of Size, and Our Loves and Loathes.

128

Western Conference Health Check, Jokic’s MVP Chances, and Random NBA Questions

129

Lakers Defense Smothers Knicks, Steph the Rock Star, and Beware of the Bucks

130

Kyrie Tears His ACL, Historic Bad-Luck Grizzlies, and Why Doesn’t KD Take More Blame?

131

Time to Reconsider the Warriors and Lakers? Plus: Hookah Luka, NBA Centel, and More Loves and Loathes.

132

The Wolves’ Thrilling Comeback, Early Playoff Expectations, and Is Cade a Superstar?

133

Wemby Done for the Year, Hot Nuggets, the Broken Suns, and What Is Going on With Ja Morant?

134

All-Star Weekend Hype and Second-Half Predictions

135

Luka’s Laker Debut, Mavs Karma, Depressing Magic Free Fall, and Better Off Without Mark Williams?

136

Trade Deadline Reactions: Jimmy Joins Steph, the Lakers Get Their Center, and Can the Suns Regain KD’s Trust?

137

Was Nico Harrison Overconfident in Trading Luka? Plus, a New Duo in San Antonio, the Warriors' Desperation, and Expectations for a Wild Trade Deadline.

138

Early Luka Doncic-Anthony Davis Trade Theories and Rationale

139

Grizzlies Survive Ref’s Mistake, All-Star Reserves Controversy, and Our Love and Loathes

140

Knicks Annihilate Grizzlies, Rockets' Playoff Formula, and When Will the Jimmy Saga End?

141

The Lakers' Statement Win, Resurging Bucks, Cade’s Growth, and More We Love and Loathe

142

Will Embiid Ever Be the Same? Plus, MLK Day Highlights and Things We Believe in the Most.

143

A Disappointing Rematch, Kevin Love’s IG, Jalen Green’s Emergence, and the Bucks' Inconsistent Season

144

Young Players Emerging, Zion’s Future, and a Bad Rookie Class, Plus, Where do the Warriors Go From Here?

145

The Ethical Cavs, Why Beal Was Really Benched, Paolo's Return, and Kessler’s Wingman

146

The Warriors’ Uncertain Future, Dunking on Wemby, the Streaking Thunder and Razzamatazz Magic

147

Chuck Calls Out JJ, Finding Jimmy’s Joy, and the Loves and Loathes of the Week

148

The Mid Warriors, LeBron’s Future, and Embiid’s Recovery. Plus: What’s Going On With the Celtics?

149

Exhilarating Christmas Day Games and Three Gifts From the Season. Plus: Does Anyone Really Want Jimmy?

150

Are the Bucks Back? Plus: KAT’s Homecoming, Draymond’s Dud, and More Things We Love and Loath.

151

Boring Superstars, Schroder to the Warriors, NBA Cup Preview, and Who Would Want Zion?

152

The Lackluster Knicks, Jimmy’s Troll Job, Love for Suggs, and the Farmer Garner

153

Is Jokic Having the Greatest Season Ever? Plus: Best Outcome for the NBA Cup, Who Could Be This Year’s Breakout, and Trade Rumors.

154

The Depressing Lakers, Trae Vs. NY, and Our Loves and Loathes of the Week

155

The Mismatch Awards! Plus: Is the NBA Cup Difficult to Follow?

156

Things We Can’t Believe This Season. Plus: Star Players Return From Injury, Ivey’s Rise, and Life Outside Basketball.

157

Heliocentric Franz, Knecht on Fire, Inconsistent Wolves, and More Things We Loved and Loathed

158

Can the Cavs Stay Undefeated? Plus: 'Inside the NBA' Lives, AD's Offense, the Great Barrier Thief, and More Surprises This Season.

159

A Crisis in Dallas? Plus: Magic’s Defensive Prowess, Cling Kong, and Mikal’s Big Apple Struggles.

160

The 10 Most Real Things in the NBA

161

Sabonis Appreciation, Bleak Lakers, Wemby’s Poor Shooting, and Why Booing Is Fun

162

Positive Perspectives for Each Team in the NBA

163

The Ballad of Chavano Hield, Bad Vibes Bucks, and the Joe Mazz Fight Club

164

Nuggets on the Verge of Imploding, Paolo Drops 50, and D-Wade’s Statue, Plus: Overreactions, Surprises, and Who Should Be Panicking

165

Impressions After the First Week of the NBA, Plus Teams, Players, and Things We Loved and Loathed

166

2024-2025 NBA Season Preview and Predictions

167

The Biggest Questions Leading Up to the NBA Season

168

10 Things to Look Forward to This NBA Season With David Jacoby

169

Cooper Flagg’s Shoe Deal, Mailbag Questions, and Musical Memories

170

Should Teams Tank for Cooper Flagg? Plus: Lakers’ Future Post-LeBronn, and the Cavs’ Potential in the East.

171

Zion’s Weight Loss, Yabu to Philly, and Mailbag Questions

172

Do the Lakers and Warriors Deserve All Those National TV Games?

173

How Steph, LeBron, and KD Won Gold for Team USA. Plus, the Future of the Olympics and NBA Schedule Leaks.

174

USA’s Old Guys Defeat Serbia, Embiid’s Moment, France Beats Germany, and an Olympic Gold Medal Game Preview

175

Do You Care If Team USA Wins Gold? Plus: Steph Curry, Expansion Teams, and More From the Summer Mailbag.

176

Can Bam Become Even Better? Plus, NBA News and the Summer Mailbag.

177

Team USA Dominant, Jayson Tatum’s Controversy, and Why Tyus Jones Will Succeed in Phoenix

178

NBA Summer League Standouts and Rumors of Westbrook to the Nuggets

179

Bronny James, Reed Sheppard, and Summer League Observations. Plus: Jalen Brunson’s Extension.

180

Zach Edey, Jared McCain, and Impressive Rookie Debuts. Plus: DeMar’s Impact on the Kings' Offense.

181

Paul George to Philly, Klay to Dallas, Tatum's Extension, and NBA Free Agency Transactions

182

NBA Draft Takeaways, Steals, and Zach Edey

183

No One Knows What’s Coming in the NBA Draft

184

Redick to L.A., the Caruso-Giddey Deal, Bronny, and NBA Draft Rumors

185

Banner 18 in Boston, the Mavs' Future, and Finals Takeaways. Plus, Who’s the Next Derrick White?

186

Celtics Up 3-0, Luka’s Shortcomings, and Remembering Jerry West

187

Is it Over for the Mavs? Plus: Lakers Rejected, Kyrie’s Disappearance, and Tatum’s Non-Scoring Impact.

188

Celtics-Mavericks Game 1 Analysis, and Will Dan Hurley Leave UConn for the Lakers?

189

NBA Finals Preview, Celtics-Mavericks Predictions, and Draft Talk

190

Dallas Advances to the NBA Finals, Wolves Exit Interviews, and an Offseason Lookahead

191

Celtics Sweep, Mavs On The Brink, and Remembering Bill Walton

192

Celtics Roll Pacers, the Dominant Dallas Defense, and Some Timberwolves Concerns

193

NBA Conference Finals Preview, Plus Denver’s Implosion, Draft Talk, and the All-Rookie Teams

194

Wolves Force Game 7, Knicks-Pacers Preview, and OKC’s Odds in Dallas

195

OKC’s Gritty Win in Dallas, Celtics Go Up 3-1, Game 5 Previews, and Draft Lottery Reaction.

196

Boston’s Big Blunder, Mavs-Thunder Takeaways, Jokic’s Legacy, and More NBA Playoff Analysis

197

Is Denver Dead? Plus, Knicks Escape with a Win and Game 1 Previews

198

Knicks and Pacers Move On, Who’s Getting the Blame in Philly, and It’s Time to Give Brunson His Flowers

199

Playoff Murray Is Real, Superstar Ant, and Where Do the Lakers Go From Here? Plus: Bucks and Sixers on the Brink of Elimination

200

Lakers Collapse Again, Embiid Drops 50, Magic Dominate, and Game 3 Previews