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Kram Session: Doc Rivers Regret, Lakers Conspiracies, and Playoff Possibilities
The results have yet to match the potential in Milwaukee. Did the Bucks make a mistake? Plus, free throw conspiracies, the most likely first-round playoff matchups, and more.
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2024 NBA Draft Guide: Two-Round Mock and Updated Big Board
With March Madness roaring, we’re expanding to two rounds and projecting every pick in June’s draft. Which NCAA tournament stars are on the rise?
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Five Dream First-Round Matchups for the 2024 NBA Playoffs
Stylistic clashes. Narrative bouts. Burgeoning rivalries and familiar foes. As the standings twist and turn, here are the series we’re hoping for.
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Anthony Edwards and the Mindless Quest to Find the “Next Jordan”
Are we really doing this again? Have we not learned our lesson? Yes, Edwards might look and fly like Mike, but we should know better than to compare him to the GOAT.
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Breaking Down Wemby’s DPOY Case and the NBA’s Most (and Least) Consistent Stars
Plus, are the Lakers and Warriors just destined to meet in the 9 vs. 10 play-in game? That and more in this week’s Kram Session.
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What Really Happened to Markelle Fultz
You’ve heard the Fultz story a thousand times. A mysterious hitch in his jump shot. A no. 1 pick who couldn’t live up to the promise. An eventual trade to the Magic. But for the first time, Fultz explains exactly what happened to him with the Sixers and how he’s found peace—and a place for himself in the NBA—on his own terms.
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Are There Too Many Player Podcasts?
Wos also talks about the Nuggets’ surge since the All-Star break, Anthony Edwards’s big dunk, and an amazing jersey swap
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Are the Lakers Fated for the Play-In?
Last night’s loss to Sacramento had major implications for the Western Conference standings. Did it doom the Lakers? Check out The Ringer’s Odds Machine for updated playoff projections.
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The 2023-24 NBA Rookie Rankings: Wemby Stays on Top, Memphis Finds Another Gem
Plus, updates on Brandin Podziemski, Amen Thompson, and the arrival of Vasilije Micic
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Alperen Sengun’s Injury Hasn’t Grounded the Houston Rockets
Losing your star center usually spells doom for your season. But the Rockets are finding some silver linings—and maybe some other future stars—without Sengun in the middle.
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The NBA Top 100: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Is Officially Top Five
Check out the new order in our NBA player rankings—plus fresh takes on virtually every player that made the cut
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The Imminent Return of Joel Embiid
Chris and Raheem recap the Sixers’ close loss to the Clippers before talking about whether Embiid’s return could spark a playoff run
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Is the NCAA Still Effective at Developing Prospects? Plus, Sue Bird on the Rapid Ascent of Women’s Basketball.
And later, more on how the game is growing through player-led media platforms, what makes Sabrina Ionescu such a special star, and much more
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Jalen Green’s Rise, Ohtani, and World Series Picks With Jeff Passan. Plus, Doug McDermott Talks Wemby, Creighton, and More.
And later, more Life Advice with Ceruti and Kyle!
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Tyrese Haliburton, Robbie Avila, and the Heart of Indiana Basketball
J. Kyle Mann hits the road and visits Terre Haute, Indianapolis, and Bloomington to explore all that Indiana basketball has to offer
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Sweet 16 Picks, MLB Over/Unders, and Early NFL Win Totals
The guys also talk about the Mavs’ hot streak, Mitchell Robinson’s return from injury, and other NBA topics!
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This Is March: What We Believe (and Don’t Believe) From the Season’s Final Stretch
The guys are here to talk about the major story lines to keep an eye on as the season comes to a close
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Daniels, Maye, or McCarthy With Eric Edholm. Plus, Sox Predictions.
Brian and Eric talk about the top QBs in the upcoming draft before Brian examines the Celtics’ recent loss to the Hawks
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Sweet 16 Prospects to Watch, Kentucky’s Loss, and the Search for the Top Prospect
KOC and J. Kyle Mann discuss the players to keep an eye on, including Zach Edey, Donovan Clingan, Dalton Knecht, and more!
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Rockets Soaring Up the Standings, and Who’s to Blame for the Identity-less Clippers
Two Western Conference teams headed in opposite directions
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The Jontay Porter Scandal and Sweet 16 Picks With Seth Davis. Plus, NFL QB Prospect Bo Nix.
And later, another Alliance pick with Ceruti and Kyle, then some Life Advice!
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March Madness Update, Around the NBA, and the Best 16s
Plus, the latest on Shohei Ohtani
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Determining Jontay Porter’s Punishment, March Madness Prospect Stock, and Can the Rockets Catch the Warriors?
Verno and KOC discuss the NBA’s investigation into Jontay Porter, Jalen Green’s performance, Draymond Green’s huge defensive impact for the Warriors, March Madness, and more
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The Unfair Michael Jordan–Anthony Edwards Comparisons and Adam Silver’s Legacy as an NBA Commissioner
Plus, it’s Mailbag Monday!
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Knicks Eye the Third Seed, Yankees and Mets Prep for Opening Day, and Coach O’Toole Talks Sweet 16
JJ recaps the opening weekend of the 2024 NCAA men’s tournament, then talks Yankees, Mets, Knicks, and more
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NCAA Tournament Update, NBA Play of the Day, and 2024 MLB Best Bets
Cousin Sal and the D3 recap the first two rounds of March Madness
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Houston’s Surprise Surge, Best West Futures, and the 2024 Defense Draft With Ryen Russillo
Plus, are the Nets in the worst spot in the league?
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Mailbag: First-Team All-NBA, Improving Stars, Pop Vs. Phil Jackson, and More
It’s time to open up the mailbag! Rob and Wos are here to answer all your questions!
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Is Joe Mazzulla Underrated? Plus, the Red Sox Rotation Is Set.
Brian and Jamie also answer some listener calls and emails!
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LeBron James Is a Podcaster, the Shohei Ohtani Affair, and Covering the Royals With Jay Caspian Kang and Ellie Hall
Bryan also discusses the first round of March Madness and the reaction from Oakland’s head coach Greg Kampe after their upset win over Kentucky
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Friday Night NCAA and NBA Betting Preview and Favorite Future Bets!
Raheem is joined by the College Kids, Matt Maltepes and 8Ball, to run through the NBA and NCAA slate and share their favorite bets along the way
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The Most Interesting NBA Players Down the Stretch, Plus March Madness Prospects to Watch
Verno and KOC talk about some of the most interesting prospects in the NCAA tournament, including Zach Edey, Cody Williams, and more
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Mets Sign J.D. Martinez, Mike Williams to the Jets, and Jorge Posada Looks Back at the ‘90s Yankees
Plus, JJ recaps day one of the Round of 64 in the Men’s NCAA Tournament
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Orlando’s Magic, Calipari’s Future, and the Anthony Edwards Experience With Steve Ceruti, Tate Frazier, and Austin Rivers
Bill and Austin also give their thoughts on Kevin Durant, the rudderless 76ers, and more
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Joel Embiid Chooses Team USA Over France, and LeBron Enters the Podcast Space
Logan and Howard also discuss the current state of international recruiting and the future of Team USA’s program
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Georges Niang Talks Cavs Ceiling, Donovan Mitchell, and the New Foul Rules. Plus, ‘Napoleon’ Author Andrew Roberts.
Cavaliers forward Georges Niang also discusses his journey in the NBA, what a veteran presence can bring to a team, and what the Cavaliers learned from their playoff exit a year ago
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March Madness Picks With John Jastremski. Plus, the Celtics Beat the Bucks.
Brian explains why he still feels that the Bucks pose the biggest threat to the Celtics in the Eastern Conference and chats with John Jastremski about the NCAA men’s basketball tournament