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KD Goes Down (Again), but the Warriors Survive | Heat Check

11 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Kevin Durant suffers an Achilles injury in his first game back, but the Golden State Warriors manage to pull out a win against the Toronto Raptors in ...

The Raptors Out-Warriored the Warriors | Heat Check

08 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The Toronto Raptors push ahead to a 3-1 lead in the NBA Finals after defeating the Golden State Warriors in dominant fashion. Host: John Gonzalez Gue...

How to Plan for Having Multiple First-Round Draft Picks | The Corner 3

06 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We review Steph Curry’s hero ball Game 3 of the NBA Finals—an interesting reversal of some past Golden State games against LeBron (1:32). Then, we...

The Raptors Ruin Curry’s Big Night | Heat Check

06 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

A well-rounded Game 3 performance by the Toronto Raptors wins them back home-court advantage from the shorthanded Golden State Warriors despite a tran...

Which Upcoming Free Agent Combinations Fit Best? | Group Chat

05 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We briefly survey the NBA Finals as it stands, tied 1-1 (2:00), before diving into swirling rumors about Kyrie Irving to the Nets or Lakers, Anthony D...

The Warriors Are Up Against the Injury Bug As Well As the Raptors | The Mismatch

04 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The undermanned Golden State Warriors managed to take Game 2 from the Raptors in Toronto; as the series shifts to Oakland, will they be able to replic...

The Warriors Pull Off a True #StrengthInNumbers Victory | Heat Check

03 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The Golden State Warriors win Game 2 of the Finals in impressive fashion, overcoming various injuries and ailments to their stars by locking up the To...

Analyzing the NBA Draft Through the Lens of the Finals | The Corner 3

31 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We briefly go over Thursday night’s NBA Finals Game 1 and look forward to what adjustments the Warriors can make in the face of a 1-0 deficit (1:46)...

Spicy P Heats Up to Take Game 1 | Heat Check

31 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Pascal Siakam dominates Game 1 of the Finals, leading the Toronto Raptors to a solid victory over the Kevin Durant–less Golden State Warriors despit...

The Rockets' Reboot, the Lakers' Turmoil, and Repositioning Basketball As International Soccer | Group Chat

29 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We sit down ahead of the NBA Finals to go through some of the news that has broken between the end of the Eastern Conference Finals and now. First, do...

A Very Mismatch Finals Preview | The Mismatch

28 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The Toronto Raptors advanced to the NBA Finals for the first time in franchise history. How will they match up against the defending champs Golden Sta...

NBA Draft Mailbag Special | The Corner 3

27 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

With the NBA Finals still on hold, we convene our NBA draft experts to open up the mailbag and answer some of your pressing questions about the top pr...

Are the Bucks Out of Answers for the Raptors? | Group Chat

24 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Kawhi Leonard had one of the best games of his career en route to a surprising Game 5 road win over one of the best teams in the NBA. Will Mike Budenh...

Kawhi Leonard (Literally) Limps the Raptors to Another W | The Corner 3

22 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Despite Kawhi Leonard’s lingering quadricep injury, his stellar defense and the Toronto Raptors’ overall adjustments prove successful against the ...

The Warriors Without KD Are Still Pretty Damn Good | The Mismatch

21 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The Golden State Warriors are headed to their fifth straight NBA Finals after sweeping the Portland Trail Blazers despite Kevin Durant out with an inj...

The Raptors Win the Most Boring Double-OT Playoff Game in Recent Memory | Heat Check

20 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Kawhi Leonard and the Toronto Raptors take advantage of an off-night from Giannis Antetokounmpo to edge out a double-OT win against the Milwaukee Buck...

Western Conference Finals Game 2: The Blazers Just Couldn’t Close the Door on the Warriors | The Ringer NBA Show

17 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We give immediate reactions to the Warriors' hot third-quarter comeback against the Blazers, behind strong performances from Steph Curry on offense an...

The Brook Lopez Game Trumped the Kyle Lowry Game | The Ringer NBA Show

16 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We recap a hard-nosed win for the Milwaukee Bucks over the Toronto Raptors in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals—one that featured a solid perf...

NBA Draft Fits and Conference Finals Thoughts | The Corner 3

15 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Now that we know the order of the NBA draft, we go over which teams might be the best fit for the non-Zion top talent: R.J. Barrett, Ja Morant, Darius...

Emergency NBA Draft Lottery Pod | The Ringer NBA Show

15 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The New Orleans Pelicans win the 2019 NBA draft lottery, presumably landing superstar prospect Zion Williamson (5:26), while multiple teams find thems...

Let’s Get Ready to Conference Finals! | The Mismatch

14 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The shorthanded Portland Trail Blazers advance to the Western Conference finals in impressive fashion, but how far will they be able to push reigning ...

The Four Bounces Heard Round the World: Kawhi’s Raptors Advance | Heat Check

13 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Kawhi Leonard’s buzzer-beating fadeaway lifts the Toronto Raptors over the Philadelphia 76ers to move on to the conference finals (3:12), while CJ M...

Sixers Earn a Game 7. Have the Bucks Earned the Title of ‘Favorites’? Plus, Kevin Durant’s Injured Calf | Group Chat

10 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We give our immediate reactions to a statement game from Ben Simmons, who helped the Sixers force a Game 7 in Toronto on Sunday (0:50). Then, we eulog...

The Sixers’ Worst Dreams Are Being Realized. Plus, Are We Seeing a Combo-Guard Renaissance? | The Corner 3

08 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We go over what appears to be the worst possible timeline for the Sixers—backs against the wall in the present, uncertain of how to build their Fran...

A Sad, Somber Emergency Pod for Raptors-Sixers Game 5 | The Ringer NBA Show

08 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Two of our resident Philadelphia 76ers fans commiserate over the Sixers’ embarrassing loss to the Toronto Raptors in Game 5. Hosts: John Gonzalez, M...

The Bucks Beat the Celtics, and the Celtics Also Beat the Celtics | The Mismatch

07 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Giannis Antetokounmpo takes advantage of the imploding Boston Celtics to propel the Milwaukee Bucks to a 3-1 series lead (0:34) while the Houston Rock...

A Simmons-House Emergency Pod for Rockets-GSW Game 4 | The Ringer NBA Show

07 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Bill Simmons is joined by Joe House to give immediate reactions to a gritty, frantic win for the Houston Rockets over the two-time reigning champion G...

Murray Gets Hot, Kawhi Stays Hot, Curry Not Looking So Hot | Heat Check

06 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

An impressive scoring outburst from Jamal Murray helps the Denver Nuggets edge out the Portland Trail Blazers (3:45) while yet another dominant perfor...

Have the Sixers Found Themselves? | Group Chat

03 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We give our instant reactions to the Sixers’ convincing Game 3 win over the Raptors (1:30), before bouncing around to the other Round 2 series (21:0...

Playoff Round 2 Check-in, Plus an Early Look at the Centers in the NBA Draft | The Corner 3

01 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We check in with each of the four playoff series, including what the Celtics need from Kyrie Irving and Gordon Hayward, whether Brett Brown’s adjust...

Warriors-Rockets Game 2 Instant Reactions | The Ringer NBA Show

01 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In Game 2 of the most anticipated playoff series thus far, the Golden State Warriors hold off a bloody-eyed James Harden and the Houston Rockets to de...

Raptors-Sixers Might Be the Big Matchup We Were Promised After All | The Mismatch

30 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The Philadelphia 76ers defeat the juggernaut Toronto Raptors in Game 2, tempering concerns of a one-sided series (0:47), while Nikola Jokic and the De...

How the Warriors “Stole” Game 1 From the Rockets | Heat Check

29 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The first game of the highly anticipated second-round matchup between the Golden State Warriors and the Houston Rockets ended with a conspicuous lack ...

Tying Up Warriors Loose Ends and Previewing Round 2 | Group Chat

26 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We wonder whether the Warriors can close the Clippers in Game 6 in L.A., or whether we’re starting to see signs that they’re unraveling (4:00). Th...

Damian Lillard Sent Russell Westbrook and the Thunder Home | The Corner 3

24 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We recap one of the most ridiculous shots in NBA history—Damian Lillard’s 37-foot stepback 3 to end the series against Oklahoma City (1:08). Then ...

It’s Time to Fear the Deer | The Mismatch

23 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The Phoenix Suns fire head coach Igor Kokoskov, continuing a season of constant upheaval for the franchise (1:14), the Milwaukee Bucks look unstoppabl...

Round 1 Check-In: Where Do Teams Stand? Plus, Player-Fan Interaction | Heat Check

22 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

With the first round of the NBA playoffs in full effect, Joe House calls in to check on where the current Eastern and Western Conference matchups stan...

No Embiid? No Problem! | Group Chat

19 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The Philadelphia 76ers found themselves without superstar center Joel Embiid against the Nets in Brooklyn for Game 3, unintentionally unlocking Ben Si...

The Nuggets' Comeback Might’ve Saved Their Season | The Corner 3

17 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We break down how Jamal Murray shot his way out of his cold streak, helping the Nuggets tie their series with the Spurs at 1-1 and potentially stoppin...

The Warriors Blew a 31-Point Lead | The Mismatch

16 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The resilient Los Angeles Clippers make a historic comeback against the reigning champion Golden State Warriors in Game 2 (0:42) and the Philadelphia ...

Upset SZN: Game 1 Shockers and Not-So-Shockers | Heat Check

15 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The 2019 NBA playoffs are finally here! The first round kicked off with some surprising upsets (2:53), most notably the Brooklyn Nets defeating the Ph...

The Playoff Matchup Draft | The Corner 3

12 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We preview the 2019 NBA playoffs by drafting the series we’re most excited to watch, including intriguing stylistic matchups like the Rockets and Ja...

The NBA Playoff Brackets Are Set | Group Chat

11 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We open by briefly delving into the Kings firing Dave Joerger, and examining what the potential trickle-down effects of that might be (1:30). Then, we...

Magic Johnson Stepped Down and the Lakers Are (Further) Off the Rails | The Ringer NBA Show

10 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Magic Johnson resigning put the finishing touches on an NBA season that was filled with an absurd amount of drama. What does this mean for members of ...

Ten Questions Leading Into the Playoffs | The Mismatch

09 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Top prospects audition for the pros in the NCAA championship game (0:46) while the still-murky NBA playoff picture continues to shift (15:23). Then: 1...

Concern-Trolling Playoff Teams and Just Concerns for the Sixers | Heat Check

08 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

With the postseason just within grasp, which flaws could haunt playoff-bound teams in the weeks to come (4:50)? And of course, the Philadelphia 76ers ...

Giannis Antetokounmpo’s MVP Moment | The Corner 3

05 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We recap the exciting Bucks comeback win over the Sixers on Thursday night, which featured gigantic performances from Giannis and Joel Embiid (1:30). ...

Whose Future Timeline Is the Darkest? | Group Chat

04 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We weigh the different bleak futures of some of the NBA’s bottom-feeders and try to determine who has the longest path back to contention (2:00). Th...

First-Round Matchups We’d Like to See | The Mismatch

02 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

With the end of the regular season in sight, which first-round matchups would be the most interesting (0:56)? Plus: even more NBA draft takeaways from...

The Only Playoff Race Left: The Eastern Conference | Heat Check

01 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

With the Western Conference playoff teams locked in, we shift our focus to the four teams competing for the last three spots in the Eastern Conference...

Sixteen(-ish) NBA Prospects in the Sweet 16 | The Corner 3

29 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Halfway through the Sweet 16 in the NCAA tournament, we examine the notable players with draft potential (1:12). Plus: parity between the Eastern and ...

2019 NBA Award SZN Is Here | Group Chat

28 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We hand out some traditional awards for the 2018-19 NBA season, as well as a bevy of 'Group Chat'–specific ones—like Most Washed, the Best Player ...

(Not) Jockeying for Playoff Matchups | The Mismatch

26 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Jusuf Nurkic’s horrific leg injury takes the air out of the Portland Trail Blazers’ postseason ambitions (1:00), the variability of playoff seedin...

The NBA All-Entertainment Team and the Über-competitive Coach of the Year Race | Heat Check

25 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Who have been the most entertaining personalities in the NBA this season? (4:01) Plus: our pick for Coach of the Year from an unusually stacked pool o...

Ja Morant Mania and the NCAA Tournament Through an NBA Draft Lens | The Corner 3

22 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We assess a dominant first-game performance from Murray State point guard Ja Morant, who has now solidified his case to be a top-three pick in the com...

The Playoff Watchability Rankings | Group Chat

21 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We do some in-depth analysis on the Sixers finally getting over the hump and beating the Celtics, then wonder whether the Thunder’s recent skid mean...

The Hottest Team in the NBA Right Now Is … the Spurs?! | The Mismatch

19 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Another home victory against the Golden State Warriors marks an impressive nine-game winning streak for the San Antonio Spurs (6:46). Plus: previewing...

The Degenerate’s Guide to the NBA Playoff Race | Heat Check

18 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Resident gambling degenerate Joe House gives his predictions for how the playoff race will shake out in each conference (4:05). Plus: New York Knicks ...

Early 2019 NBA Draft Thoughts | The Corner 3

15 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We react to Thursday night’s games, where the Pacers proved they’re going to be a tough out in the playoffs and Luka Doncic started to look worn d...

Which Team Is Headed for a First-Round Upset? | Group Chat

14 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Now that the Anthony Davis trade saga has cooled down, we wonder whether the dwindling list of potential outcomes means he might just re-sign in New O...

The Race for the Playoffs and the Race for the Lottery | The Mismatch

12 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Altercations mar an otherwise entertaining night in the NBA (0:53), playoff-bound teams jockey for matchup advantages (20:21), and draft season approa...

The Infallible Warriors Might Not Be So Infallible | Heat Check

11 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Amid a dynastic run of dominance, the Golden State Warriors are starting to show some cracks (2:47). But is anyone a real threat to challenge the reig...

We Unironically Care About the Eastern Conference Playoff Race | The Corner 3

08 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We start by taking stock of the incredible Thunder vs. Blazers Thursday-night game, which featured 51 points from Damian Lillard in a Thunder victory ...

LeBron Passes Jordan and Lakers Fans Are ... Apathetic? | Group Chat

07 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We react to the underwhelming response from the Lakers crowd as LeBron James passed Michael Jordan for fourth on the NBA’s all-time leading scorers ...

Is This Your King? The Clippers Win the Battle for L.A. | The Mismatch

05 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The Clippers add one more blow to the Lakers’ playoffs hopes (1:40) while the Boston Celtics’ chemistry issues continue to fester (31:15). Plus: t...

Who Is to Blame for the Lakers’ Letdown? | Heat Check

04 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The Los Angeles Lakers continue their collapse (4:04) while the Eastern Conference playoff race heats up (17:21). Plus: an inside look at the story of...

How Many 3s Will Trae Young Be Shooting in 2029? | The Corner 3

01 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We recap the Jazz-Nuggets game and wonder whether this is proof that the Jazz are back to where they need to be to contend in the Western Conference (...

Our NBA Potluck Dinner | Group Chat

28 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We all bring one team, one player, and one take to discuss on this episode. Featured: the Boston Celtics, the Los Angeles Lakers, Chris Paul, Ben Simm...

Are We Sure the Lakers Will Make the Playoffs? | The Mismatch (Ep. 393)

26 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

After falling below .500, the Los Angeles Lakers are at risk of missing the playoffs (1:19). Plus: checking in with the young rebuilding teams (33:28)...

Are We In or Out on LeBron, Davis, Zion, Durant, Kyrie, and More? | Heat Check (Ep. 392)

25 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

With so many story lines in the NBA, which ones are we in on (3:41)? Then: the New Orleans Pelicans’ continuing conundrum (30:55) and the most inter...

The Playoff Musical Chairs in the Western Conference | The Corner 3 (Ep. 391)

22 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We talk about the sustainability of the Lakers' flipping the switch and what it means for Western Conference playoff contenders the Kings, Clippers, a...

Should We Care Whether Kyrie Irving Is Happy? | Group Chat (Ep. 390)

21 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We react briefly to the news that top prospect Zion Williamson has a sprained knee (2:40) before diving deep on the recent Kyrie Irving interview with...

Stories From NBA All-Star Weekend | The Mismatch (Ep. 389)

19 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Our hosts had an eventful time in Charlotte over All-Star Weekend, and they’re here to share some notable highlights. Hosts: Chris Vernon, Kevin O’...

Our Top 25 Players Right Now and the Ongoing Anthony Davis Headache | Heat Check (Ep. 388)

18 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The New Orleans Pelicans’ Anthony Davis problem casts a shadow on All-Star Weekend (1:57). Plus: debating the Ringer staff’s ranking of the top 25...

Early Returns on the Eastern Conference Arms Race, Plus Pelicans Talk With Arcade Fire’s Win Butler | The Corner 3 (Ep. 387)

15 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We run down the list of the five Eastern Conference contenders that made deadline additions and where they’ll stand in relation to each other come p...

A Ringer NBA Investigation: Who’s to Blame for the Lakers Tailspin? | Group Chat (Ep. 386)

14 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We parse last night’s news through the lens of some unnecessarily hot takes—Luka is the next LeBron, Jake Layman is first-team All-NBA, Buddy Hiel...

MVPaul George? Plus: the Rising East | The Mismatch (Ep. 385)

12 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Paul George’s MVP case grows as his scorching offensive streak continues (1:15), Marc Gasol bolsters the already-formidable Toronto Raptors (10:45),...

The New-New Sixers Look Good-Good | Heat Check (Ep. 384)

11 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The anticlimactic nonresolution of the Anthony Davis saga leaves the Western Conference at the mercy of the Golden State Warriors (3:03), while the re...

NBA Trade Deadline: Eastern Conference Power Shifts and Favorite Trades | The Ringer NBA Show (Ep. 383)

08 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The trade deadline delivered on medium deals—including Marc Gasol to the Raptors, Tobias Harris to the Sixers, and Nikola Mirotic to the Bucks—but...

The Sixers Are All In (We Think?), With Bill Simmons | The Ringer NBA Show (Ep. 382)

06 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Bill Simmons and Chris Ryan hop on the Ringer NBA Show feed to talk about the Sixers spending what was left of their draft capital to acquire Tobias H...

Is Anthony Davis’s Price Tag Worth It? | The Mismatch (Ep. 381)

05 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The Los Angeles Lakers may need to overpay to acquire Anthony Davis before the trade deadline (3:57). Plus: Which trade candidates could propel fringe...

Trade Deadline Week Is Here and the Big Hitters Get Busy | Heat Check (Ep. 380)

04 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The Lakers, Celtics, Knicks, and Sixers are making noise as the trade deadline approaches (3:39), while the New Orleans Pelicans are still looking to ...

Kristaps Porzingis Is Out in New York. Does This Mean Two (or Three?) Superstars Might Be In? | The Corner 3 (Ep. 379)

01 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We break down the Kristaps Porzingis–to-Dallas trade from every angle: the Mavericks, the Knicks, Porzingis himself, Kevin Durant, Anthony Davis, th...

Assessing the Best Anthony Davis Trade Packages | Group Chat (Ep. 378)

31 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We pore over the myriad teams that could offer a reasonable package for Anthony Davis: chief among them the Lakers and Celtics, but maybe equally as i...

Where Will Anthony Davis End Up? | The Mismatch (Ep. 377)

29 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The Los Angeles Lakers are the clear front-runners to trade for Anthony Davis, but 28 other teams could look to acquire him (1:32). With the trade dea...

Anthony Davis Wants Out | Heat Check (Ep. 376)

28 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Adrian Wojnarowski dropped a not-so-surprising Woj bomb on Monday morning, reporting that Anthony Davis will not sign a contract extension in New Orle...

The Rolling Raptors and All-Star Reserves, Plus: A Special Interview With Nikola Jokic | The Corner 3 (Ep. 375)

25 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The hype around the Toronto Raptors has died down despite their continued excellence (0:40). With the All-Star starters announced, which players will ...

Where Do the Pacers Turn Without Victor Oladipo? | Group Chat (Ep. 374)

24 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We digest the news that Victor Oladipo is out for the rest of the season by wondering whether the Pacers should push on for the playoffs or reset unti...

Uh-oh, the Warriors Look Invincible Again | The Mismatch (Ep. 373)

22 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The juggernaut Golden State Warriors look unstoppable as of late (4:10) and Carmelo Anthony looks to return to the court (15:00). Plus: Which players ...

The NBA All-Drama All-Stars and the Western Conference Shuffle | Heat Check (Ep. 372)

21 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

What would the All-Star teams look like if they were selected on the merits of creating drama (3:11)? Plus: Lonzo’s injury, Boogie back, the PG-Russ...

Dennis Smith Jr.‘s Unraveling Drama in Dallas, Plus All-Star Ballots | The Corner 3 (Ep. 371)

18 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Dennis Smith Jr. is the latest high draft pick to become uncomfortable with the ball being taken out of his hands. What does that mean for him and Luk...

Playing Trade-Deadline Doctor and Going Deep on the Pelicans | Group Chat (Ep. 370)

17 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We diagnose the problems that the Celtics, the Lakers, and the Grizzlies will have to address at the upcoming NBA trade deadline (1:10). Then, we call...

The Celtics Start to Show Their Cracks. Plus: The Trade Deadline Rumor Mill | The Mismatch (Ep. 369)

15 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The fraying Boston Celtics slide even further (0:44), James Harden continues his historic scoring streak amid the Houston Rockets’ injury plague (23...

A Year Later: Did the Clippers Win the Blake Griffin Trade? | Heat Check (Ep. 368)

14 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The Los Angeles Clippers host Blake Griffin for the first time since the controversial trade (3:27), the Boston Celtics falter despite their talent (1...

Predicting the NBA Headlines for the Coming Weeks | The Corner 3 (Ep. 367)

11 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We take a stab at clairvoyance by each trying to predict two headlines that will be written over the coming weeks (1:05). Then, we throw an outlet pas...

Half-Season Superlatives and Kings Nation | Group Chat (Ep. 366)

10 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We award 2018-19 half-season awards for: Best Player, Most Surprising Team, Most Disappointing Team, Most Confusing Team, and League Pass Poison Teams...

How Should Teams Build Around Their Young Stars Before It’s Too Late? | The Mismatch (Ep. 365)

08 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Tom Thibodeau is out in Minnesota. So what does that mean for franchise cornerstone Karl-Anthony Towns (1:00)? Then we dive deep into how the Spurs ha...

Goodbye Thibs and Hello Hoiberg (?!) | Heat Check (Ep. 364)

07 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Minnesota firing Tom Thibodeau after a win, who could replace him, Kawhi Leonard’s return to San Antonio, and the drama-filled Sixers. Host: John Go...

James Harden Is a Cheat Code | The Corner 3 (Ep. 363)

04 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

James Harden daggered the Golden State Warriors Thursday night in overtime (1:30), and Kawhi Leonard was showered with boos while the Raptors got thro...

Debating Ben Simmons and Russell Westbrook for All of Eternity | Group Chat (Ep. 362)

03 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The Thunder beat the Lakers (sans LeBron) Wednesday night, but are we right to be concerned about Russell Westbrook’s continued shooting woes (1:30)...