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0:00 Intro
1:17 Movers & Shakers Around the Association
1:30 The Sacramento Kings cut ties with Head Coach Mike Brown
6:27 Was Doug Christie the right selection to become the Kings interim head coach?
8:15 Did the Kings signing DeMar DeRozan factor into the pressure put on Mike Brown?
11:32 The Lakers trade away D’Angelo Russell for Dorian Finney-Smith
16:32 Nets GM Sean Marks had a very busy month of December making moves & what’s next?
20:31 Dorian Finney-Smith’s impact & the Lakers moving forward
25:29 Team Talking Points
25:32 The Phoenix Suns continue to struggle. Ross has some long term questions!
30:02 Are the Memphis Grizzlies the Orlando Magic of the Western Conference?
35:23 World B chimes in on whether or not it’s time to panic in Phoenix with the Suns
37:59 Will Devin Booker make the All-Star Team this season?
39:53 Can the Detroit Pistons sustain their recent success out East?
42:43 Which Pistons guard steps up in Jaden Ivey’s absence?
44:54 No Final Thought, but a Final Question for World B!
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0:00 Intro
1:25 The Milwaukee Bucks are NBA Cup Champions! The Championship game recap
3:20 Do the Oklahoma City Thunder need to address their perimeter shooting prior to the trade deadline?
6:34 Giannis put on an absolute show in Vegas winning the NBA Cup MVP, where does he rank for the season MVP?
9:35 Will winning the NBA Cup MVP help Giannis’s case with MVP voters?
11:30 Key role players on the Bucks have stepped up big time recently, has the team turned a corner?
14:53 The Bucks are right on the Magic’s tail out East in the standings, can they catch Orlando?
18:24 Would the Magic benefit from making a trade to improve their roster prior to the deadline?
21:31 Karl Anthony Towns makes his first return to Minnesota & the Knicks pounded the Wolves
23:24 Mikal Bridges is finding his groove offensively with the Knicks
25:12 Ross provides his insights into the unselfishness of this Knicks group
27:35 Christmas Day Game Previews!
27:54 Wemby & the San Antonio Spurs visit Madison Square Garden to face the Knicks
30:12 “Anta” Claus & the Minnesota Timberwolves head to Dallas to take on the Mavericks
32:49 The Boston Celtics host Joel Embiid & the Philadelphia 76ers
35:57 LeBron James & the Lakers head to the bay to battle Steph & the Warriors
38:32 KD & the Suns cap off Christmas action in Phoenix against Jokic & the Denver Nuggets
41:10 Coach Bud’s defense in Phoenix isn’t as good as usual, is the roster to blame?
43:28 Final Thoughts: NBA viewership is down, but why?
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0:00 ... Ross says hello and introduces co-hosts Bruce Bernstein & Michael "World B" Freer.
0:34 ... Ross recognizes this week's show (episode #135) as it falls on the second anniversary of our very first show. We've never missed a week since we started, so we consider ourselves "Ironmen" of sorts, not unlike the great AC Green, formerly of the Lakers who played in an NBA record 1192 straight games.
1:51 ... Ross does the live read for Bet Online
2:23 ... Ross tees up the NBA Cup Special and begins with the Atlanta Hawks, who battled Milwaukee in one of Saturday's semifinal games and seem poised to make a nice run during the remainder of the NBA season. Trae Young has improved his playmaking and players like Dyson Daniels and DeAndre Hunter are really stepping it ip.
9:19 ... Our focus shifts to the Milwaukee Bucks, who rode the stellar play of Giannis Antetokounmpo to a win over the Hawks and a spot in the championship game on Tuesday. Giannis has gotten a lot of help in recent weeks with the return of Khris Middleton and some more production from Damian Lillard. Age and health remain concerns for the Bucks.
24:32 ... Ross tees up a discussion of the Houston Rockets, a young team that battled the Thunder but has major offensive struggles. The Rockets are dynamic on defense but they struggle to score in the halfcourt and that holds them back against great teams like the Thunder.
30:05 ... Our conversation switches to the OKC Thunder, a team with championship aspirations that will battle the Bucks in Tuesday's championship final. Bruce feels like Shai Gilgeous Alexander plays the game as a guard like Nikola Jokic does at center. He plays at his own speed, he will not let defenses speed him up, and he gets to spots on the floor at just the right time and has a knack for always being where he should be. Ross feels that defensive wizard Lu Dort of the Thunder will actually guard Giannis frequently on Tuesday night.
38:23 .... Bruce, "World B," and Ross all make their predictions for the Bucks/Thunder matchup on Tuesday night. Bruce doesn't feel OKC can stop Giannis, "World B" also likes the Bucks, but Ross is picking the Thunder. Bruce "accuses" Ross of using reverse psychology since he is our resident Bucks fan but Ross insists he is concerned about Damian Lillard's ability to score on OKC's perimeter defenders.
44:27 ... Bruce's final thought concerns his desire to see Jimmy Butler traded from Miami to Houston.
45:39 ... The final thought from "World B" concerns the suddenly healthy Memphis Grizzlies and how Ja Morant needs to clean up his act and grow up.
46:56 ... Ross's final thought is on the two early trades that took place this week. Dennis Schroeder to Golden State and Thomas Bryant to Indiana.
47:57 ... Ross says goodbye
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0:00 Intro
1:27 Ross introduces tonight’s special guest Zaza Pachulia
4:07 Drafted in 2003, a lot of international big men at the time were considered soft entering the NBA, but not Zaza!
7:18 Coming into the league at 19 years old, what were the biggest challenges he faced as a rookie?
9:46 Was there any kind of language barrier for Zaza at the start of his career?
12:52 Has Orlando Magic center Goga Bitadze asked for him for advice throughout his young career in the NBA?
16:11 Being from the same NBA Draft class as LeBron James, Zaza provides his thoughts on how LeBron James continues to impress
19:48 Zaza reflects on the 2008 Hawks/Celtics Playoff Series & his battle with Kevin Garnett
26:31 Zaza shares some stories on his former teammate & close friend Al Horford
29:01 Zaza on what he remembers from his 2015-2016 season with the Mavericks when he nearly made the NBA All-Star team
33:01 Was the Golden State Warriors Dynasty Team is the best NBA team ever?
40:21 The unfortunate Kawhi Leonard closeout became known as “The Zaza Rule” does it bother him that an NBA rule is named after him?
43:07 Being close friends with Klay Thompson, Zaza talks about him joining the Mavericks & his recent return to the Bay for the first time
46:38 Zaza shares some memories out at sea with Captain Klay
48:31 Word Association with Zaza!
48:47 Draymond Green
51:22 Steve Kerr
55:56 Giannis Antetokounmpo
57:49 Dirk Nowitzki
59:48 Stephen Curry
1:03:36 Zaza shares a special message to his fellow Georgians
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0:00 ... Ross hello, welcome, and introduces the panel.
0:37 ... Ross dedicates episode #133 to Toumani Camara of the Portland Trailblazers, who happens to wear jersey #33.
1:04 ... Bet Online Live Commercial Read
1:41 ... The show begins with a recap of the strong week by the up and coming Atlanta Hawks. Head coach Quin Snyder is in his second full season and really seems to be getting his program established with a young team.
6:29 ... The Cavaliers beat the Celtics on Sunday to remain on top of the eastern conference with a 17-3 record. It appeared to be a "statement win," but was it really? Bruce has his doubts. Ross expressed concern over the recent struggles of Jrue Holiday.
12:50 ... Boston may have lost to the Cavs on Sunday but they've been bolstered by the return of Kristaps Porzingis, who missed the first 17 games of the season after having off-season surgery. The guys discuss what his presence means for the Celtics. Bruce feels Neemias Queta did a great job while Porzingis was out and his presence should help Al Horford stay fresh for the playoffs. Ross loves KP as a "first basket" betting option for those who like to wager.
15:46 ... Sunday night's battle between the OKC Thunder and Houston Rockets featured a gritty win by the Rockets, who are playing tremendous defense under coach Ime Udoka. OKC misses Chet Holmgren and even with the return of Isaiah Hartenstein, the Thunder are struggling to rebound effectively. World B reminds everyone that Jalen Green of the Rockets needs to shoot a higher percentage from the floor if the Rockets are to make noise in the playoffs.
23:01 ... Our NBA Cup breakdown begins with Group A in the East ... Will the Knicks get past Orlando on Tuesday night and clinch a spot in the knockout round? The crew is split on who will emerge. World B concludes with a very bold prediction about the Magic.
28:49 ... Group B in the east comes down to the winner of Detroit vs. Milwaukee on Tuesday night. Our crew likes the Bucks but the Pistons can clinch the wild card even if they lose ... as long as they don't lose by more than 5 points.
32:48 ... Group C in the east has already been clinched by the Hawks. The Celtics could emerge from the bracket as the wild card team, but they'll need help from Orlando and a large margin of victory (7 points or more) between the Pistons and Bucks regardless of which team wins.
33:55 ... Group A in the west has already been clinched by the Rockets so the Blazers and Clippers have a shot at the wild card, but both teams will need help from elsewhere in order to advance. The Clippers have a slightly better chance than Portland.
38:03 ... Group B in the west has the most intrigue on Tuesday. The Thunder clinch at least a wild card if they beat Utah on Tuesday. The Spurs clinch the group with a win over Phoenix but if San Antonio loses, there's no path to the wild card and it opens the door for Phoenix to possibly grab the wild card if Dallas lays an egg against Memphis.
40:42 ... Group C in the west has been clinched by Golden State. Dallas grabs the wild card with a win over Memphis. If the Grizz beat the Mavs and the Nuggets beat the Warriors, both Memphis and Denver could theoretically advance to the wild card, but there are many scenarios that would have to take place for that to happen.
43:22 ... Final Thoughts: Bruce feels there could be a new "Batman" in Memphis with Jaren Jackson Jr emerging as Ja Morant's virtual equal.
45:08 ... World B's final thought is on the Magic and how they'll become a real threat to do damage in the playoffs if they regain their health. They may even be Boston's toughest matchup in the playoffs.
46:18 .... In Ross's final thought, he surprisingly sees a good future for the Toronto Raptors if Scottie Barnes and Immanuel Quickley get themselves rolling to go along with RJ Barrett, who has played well.
47:23 ... Ross says goodbye
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0:00 Intro
1:26 Who’s Hot & Who’s Not in terms of NBA teams
1:32 Are the Milwaukee Bucks finding their stride?
4:33 Orlando Magic remaining successful without their star
8:30 The LA Clippers continue to exceed preseason expectations
12:09 Victor Wembanyama & the Spurs are trending upward
15:44 Who’s Not? (Teams)
16:00 Has the Top 4 teams in the Eastern Conference already been decided?
19:24 The Washington Wizards have been a disaster this season, where do they go from here?
23:31 Without Kevin Durant, the Phoenix Suns can’t survive
27:09 This season for the New Orleans Pelicans has been an absolute nightmare
30:40 What in the world is going on with the Minnesota Timberwolves?
34:01 Can the OKC Thunder stay atop the West without Chet Holmgren?
36:32 A World B Hot or Not special on The Joker
38:02 Hot or Not Players!
38:13 Giannis Antetokounmpo
38:57 LaMelo Ball
40:15 Victor Wembanyama
41:30 Karl Anthony-Towns
42:50 The NBA’s current Rookie Class
44:44 Ice Cold Players in the NBA at the Moment
44:46 Donte Divincenzo
46:27 Tyrese Haliburton
49:06 Bruce provides his final thought on Scotty Pippen Jr.
50:10 World B gives a shoutout to the Chicago Bulls
51:38 Ross gives a proper Thanksgiving signoff
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0:00 ... Ross welcomes everyone to the show and introduces the panel.
0:35 ... Show #131 is dedicated to Celtics legend Cedric Maxwell, who wore #31 which has been retired by the team. Bruce shares a quick story about "Max," who currently broadcasts Celtics games on radio.
1:28 ... Ross does his live Bet Online commercial read
2:00 ... Buy or Sell: Will the Cleveland Cavaliers be a title contender?
5:31 ... Buy or Sell: Are the Golden State Warriors a title contender?
13:09 ... Buy or Sell: Will the Houston Rockets win 50 games this season?
16:35 ... Buy or Sell: Will the Lakers finish in the top 6 out west and avoid the "Play In" tournament?
20:31 ... Buy or Sell: Are the Bucks a playoff team?
28:08 ... Buy or Sell: Is Anthony Davis an MVP and Defensive Player of the Year candidate?
31:47 ... Buy or Sell: Jared McCain is the leading candidate for Rookie of the Year.
37:21 ... Buy or Sell: Jimmy Butler will still be a member of the Miami Heat at season's end.
40:52 ... Buy or Sell: Dyson Daniels will break the single season record for steals.
43:37 ... Buy or Sell: Nikola Jokic will average a triple double this season.
46:17 ... TNT's legendary studio show "Inside the NBA" will be seen on ESPN next season. Bruce has mixed feelings about the implications for his friends at ESPN but likes the decision by ESPN and considers it a "win" for NBA fans.
49:43 ... Cleveland suffered its first loss of the season on Tuesday when the Celtics beat them in a very exciting game. The guys discuss how it happened.
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0:00 Intro
1:30 Bruce gives guest Steve Bulpett a proper introduction
3:36 The Cavaliers remain undefeated & the best team in the league, what’s changed for them so far this season?
6:06 Is JB Bickerstaff a better coach developing young player rather than winning with an established team?
10:10 Steve Bulpett provides his thoughts on the New York Knicks thus far
14:51 Payton Prichard’s impact on the Boston Celtics early season success
21:28 Neemia Queta’s development in Boston bringing the Celtics a new dimension off the bench
23:56 Is it possible for the Warriors guard Buddy Hield to come away winning the Most Improved Player Award?
25:45 Do the Warriors have what it takes to make one more run at a championship?
28:43 How can Doc Rivers & the Bucks try to turn this awful start to the season around?
37:02 Are the 76ers as big of a mess as they appear to be right now?
40:20 Lots of NBA stars are currently out injured, are there any fixes the league might consider?
42:20 Can the Suns continue their hot start to the season without Kevin Durant?
46:50 Bruce provides his final thoughts on the latest NBA book to be published called “The Basketball 100”
47:48 World B gives some kudos to the Brooklyn Nets efforts this season
49:31 Steve reminds us all how early we are into the season & what we should be keeping an eye on
50:42 Ross pays tribute to his friend & former colleague Brendan Brown who sadly passed away last week
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0:00 ... Ross hello, welcome, and introduces the crew.
0:40 ... Episode 129 is dedicated to injured Magic star Paolo Banchero, who was averaging 29 points per game before his injury.
1:02 ... Bet OnLine live commercial read from Ross
1:37 ... Ross explains the theme of this week's show and jumps right into a discussion of "What's Wrong With the Milwaukee Bucks?"
10:06 ... "What's Wrong With the Denver Nuggets?"
14:24 ... "What's Wrong With the Minnesota Timberwolves?"
21:25 ... "What's Wrong With the Indiana Pacers?"
25:59 ... "What's Wrong With Victor Wembanyama?"
31:22 ... "What's Wrong With Joel Embiid and (Paul George)?"
37:39 ... "What's Wrong With Kentavious Caldwell-Pope?"
42:33 ... "What's Wrong With Grant Williams?"
47:20... Bruce's Final Thought: Buddy Hield
49:02 ... World B's Final Thought: The Undefeated Cleveland Cavaliers
51:00 ... Ross's Final Thought: Vince Carter's retirement ceremony
52:07 ... Ross says goodbye and see ya next time
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0:00 Intro
2:02 Bruce provides his instant thoughts on Monday night’s Bucks/Celtics game before tipping off our Boston discussion!
7:21 Is there cause for concern in Milwaukee?
12:20 Are the Cavs for real?
16:43 A review of the New York Knicks as they continue to gel
21:03 Are the LA Lakers off to the most surprising start this season?
25:57 The Oklahoma City Thunder somehow might be exceeding expectations out of the gates
31:08 Don’t sleep on the Orlando Magic!
34:39 James Harden is leading the LA Clippers to success thus far
38:44 Should we pump the brakes the Golden State Warriors good start?
42:38 The Houston Rockets haven’t taken lift off just yet
46:52 Is it too early to hit the panic button on the Denver Nuggets?
50:35 The Kings are yet to light the beam this season
54:58 Final Thought on the Dwyane Wade statue
57:29 Bruce ends the show with a very special birthday message
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0:00 ... Ross hello and welcome .... and introduces the panel
0:38 ... Episode #127 is dedicated to Devin Booker and Kevin Durant, who both averaged "27" points per game last season.
0:55 ... Bet OnLine live commercial read from Ross
1:36 ... We preview Tuesday night's opening games on TNT.
1:51 ... Bruce starts it off with a preview of Knicks vs Celtics, including some historical facts about their renewed rivalry. World B reminds Bruce that the Knicks actually won game 7 of that 1973 eastern finals on Boston's home court. World B also pointed out that the Knicks played more pre-season minutes together than any other starting five in the NBA.
6:14 ... Ross points out that Boston will have a target on its back like all champions.
6:53 ... Ross asks Bruce if he thinks Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla will use more players off the bench and Bruce feels that Luke Kornet and Xavier Tillman will give him good minutes at center in relief of Al Horford until Kristaps Porzingis returns from injury.
8:23 ... World B points out that NY is very thin up front with Precious Achiewa and Mitchell Robinson on the shelf to start the year. Ross is looking forward to seeing Mikal Bridges' and his new jump shooting form.
10:50 ... In the second game on opening night, the Lakers host the Timberwolves and World B feels Minnesota has a solid collection of players and that Julius Randle and Donte DiVincenzo make the Wolves formidible.
12:24 ... Bruce is looking forward to seeing how TNT handles its coverage in the final year of their contract. Will Charles Barkley and Shaq stir things up? As for the Lakers/Wolves matchup, will JJ Redick throw Bronny James out there against an elite team in his first NBA game? Ross feels that he'll get Bronny out there pretty quickly just to put it to bed.
14:46 ... Ross asks World B if he'd be shocked to see LA win the opener against a great Minnesota team. World B says Anthony Davis will shoot a lot more threes this season.
17:25 ... The Thunder vs Nuggets game on Thursday provides OKC with a chance to make a statement against the 2023 champs on Thursday night. Ross feels OKC is young and talented but World B thinks Christian Braun really needs to step up for Denver this season.
21:49 ... The Pacers vs Knicks on Friday will be another key first week matchup as they meet right away after having played each other in a 7 game playoff series last season. Bennedict Mathurin's return gives Indiana a huge boost.
24:21 ... Ross is excited for the Suns/Clippers matchup at the new Intuit Dome in LA. He also thinks James Harden may try to revert to his Houston days and become a volume scorer again. Coach Mike Budenholzer is expected to really help Phoenix become a solid defensive team to complement their great offensive players.
26:51 ... Ross tees up our segment on postseason awards predictions. We begin with the MVP race. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Luka Doncic are getting love from our crew.
29:57 ... All three guys have different choices for Rookie of the Year. Bruce likes Stephon Castle of the Spurs. World B likes Zach Edey of Memphis. Ross has the biggest eye opening choice in Tidjane Salaun of Charlotte.
33:50 ... Bruce considered Victor Wembanyama for two awards: Defensive Player of the year and Most Improved Player but he settled on Wemby as the top defensive player. All three panelists agreed.
36:18 ... The Coach of the year discussion centers on Ime Udoka of Houston and Jamahl Moseley of Orlando.
39:10 ... The Most Improved Player Award is a three-way race between Cade Cunningham, Wembanyama, and Jalen Williams. World B feels that this award has settled into a very predictable pattern with a good player who becomes a first-time All Star almost always winning the award in recent years.
42:29 .... Bruce predicts a Celtics/Thunder NBA Finals matchup with Boston winning and Jayson Tatum winning Finals MVP. World B feels the Timberwolves will win the west but that Boston will be the eventual champion while Ross is on the OKC bandwagon and believes they'll use draft capital to bolster their team and ultimately win it all.
49:38 ... Ross says goodbye and see you next week!
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0:00 Intro
1:43 Bruce gives a quick shoutout & then explains the concept of tonight’s show
3:01 Atlanta Hawks
4:50 Boston Celtics
7:15 Brooklyn Nets
8:59 Charlotte Hornets
11:05 Chicago Bulls
12:45 Cleveland Cavaliers
14:59 Detroit Pistons
17:07 Indiana Pacers
19:45 Miami Heat
21:45 Milwaukee Bucks
24:33 New York Knicks
27:46 Orlando Magic
30:38 Philadelphia 76ers
34:11 Toronto Raptors
36:03 Washington Wizards
38:25 Dallas Mavericks
40:23 Denver Nuggets
42:57 Golden State Warriors
44:58 Houston Rockets
47:27 LA Clippers
49:22 LA Lakers
52:16 Memphis Grizzlies
55:10 Minnesota Timberwolves
58:16 New Orleans Pelicans
1:00:58 OKC Thunder
1:03:31 Phoenix Suns
1:06:22 Portland Trail Blazers
1:09:45 Sacramento Kings
1:12:01 San Antonio Spurs
1:15:16 Utah Jazz
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0:00 ... Ross welcome and introduces the panelists
0:46 ... Episode #125 honors Doc Rivers, who wore #25 during his entire NBA career
0:55 ... Bet OnLine live read
1:42 ... Bruce introduces PJ Carlesimo and points out his many attributes, including his ability to convince Italian restaurants all over the country to keep their kitchens open late when he is in town doing a game.
3:03 ... PJ on the "new look" New York Knicks and how Tom Thibodeau will deploy his new guys like Karl-Anthony Towns and Mikal Bridges.
5:43 ... PJ says that with Julius Randle and Donte DiVincenzo headed to Minnesota and Towns coming to New York, this trade will be great for both teams.
7:30 ... As for the Boston Celtics, both Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum have chips on their shoulders heading into the season. Bruce asks PJ if Joe Mazzulla will be able to channel some of that beef into positive energy that will fuel a long playoff run and possible repeat championship. PJ feels Mazzulla is up to the challenge.
14:42 ... The 76ers are also loaded now that Paul George has joined Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey for a new "Big Three" in Philly. Ross wonders if Nick Nurse should ignore the 65 game minimum for his oft-injured stars (PG and Joel) and make sure they're well rested for the playoffs. PJ says he thinks Nurse should play them more than 65 games, which he feels is important in order for them to be ready to perform at a higher level in the postseason.
19:17 ... Milwaukee Bucks head coach Doc Rivers hired Rajon Rondo as an assistant coach and Michael asks if PJ thinks he has what it takes to be a head coach in the league. PJ has a lot to say about the Bucks and how Giannis needs to step up and do a better job on the court. PJ said there was a lot of finger pointing in Milwaukee, which did not help the team last season. Health is a key for the Bucks with Giannis and Khris Middleton needing to stay on the court. PJ appreciates Rondo's hoop IQ and say he has a chance to be a great coach but there's more to being a head coach than what many people think.
25:40 ... PJ sees a dark horse team in the east and feels Indiana has been undervalued and explains that if they stay healthy, they're a dangerous team. The east is deeper than it has been in years and nobody is going to waltz through the conference this season.
28:09 ... It's now "Wemby's World" although he's still too young to drink red wine with head coach Gregg Popovich. PJ discusses the Spurs culture that Pop and RC Buford have built. Pop is great with "X's and O's," but his real strength is the relationships he builds with his players.
31:10 ... While the Spurs were lucky to get him, PJ feels that Victor Wembanyama is also lucky to be playing in San Antonio where there is less of a spotlight on his every move. PJ says he always watches Victor because you will eventually see him do something that you just can't believe. PJ shares a story about a game he did with Marc Kestecher on ESPN Radio last season where Wemby made a move that he couldn't even describe.
37:21 ... Michael asks for PJ's take on the relatively young Oklahoma City Thunder and whether they are seasoned enough to come out of the west this season. Chet Holmgren will be bolstered by Isaiah Hartenstein's presence and their rebounding will be much improved. But PJ describes the western conference as a "bloodbath" with so many strong teams competing on a nightly basis.
41:48 ... Ross asks about PJ's dark horse teams out west. Golden State isn't quite there yet but Phoenix will benefit from their new coach (Mike Budenholzer) and upgraded point guards. Kevin Durant is still the best closer in the league and never misses free throws. Devin Booker and Bradley Beal will be guys he has his eyes on.
44:52 ... Bruce wonders if Bronny James will flourish alongside LeBron. PJ feels kind of bad for Bronny because of the shadow cast by LeBron. PJ hopes he can be evaluated as a player and not as LeBron's son.
46:45 ... JJ Redick is now coaching the Lakers and the pressure in LA is always "win a title or the season is a failure." With Anthony Davis and LeBron, the rest of the guys need to really step up and that is JJ's mission.
49:04 ... PJ on Duke freshman Cooper Flagg and whether he is a "can't miss" player. PJ says he is the real thing and is totally convinced that he will live up to the hype. PJ got some Luka Doncic vibes watching him play.
52:53 ... PJ says Flagg doesn't really remind him of any other previous players. But he competed against MEN and more than held his own. The Olympics players will all say "he IS that good."
54:42 ... Ross thanks PJ for joining the show and says goodbye ...
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0:00 Intro
1:35 Bruce pays tribute to Dikembe Mutombo who lost his battle with brain cancer
4:06 Karl Anthony-Towns traded to the New York Knicks
6:07 Is KAT the correct big swing for New York?
8:14 Does KAT’s style of play mesh with Tom Thibodeau’s style?
9:47 Knicks offensive spacing might look very similar to the Celtics
11:07 Can KAT handle all the pressure that comes with playing in New York with the Knicks?
12:45 Does KAT have the killer instinct?
15:24 Julius Randle’s fit with the Minnesota Timberwolves
17:28 Any ball sharing or ball movement concerns in Minnesota?
20:46 Derrick Rose announces his retirement
25:40 Kawhi Leonard will not be starting Clippers Training Camp 100%
29:18 Zach Lowe out at ESPN
37:45 The top storylines we’re looking forward to heading into the new season!
37:57 How the 76ers & Knicks try to compete with the Boston Celtics
40:30 Can the Boston Celtics repeat as NBA champions
42:46 Vince Carter set to have his jersey retired with both the Brooklyn Nets & Toronto Raptors
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0:04 ... Opening Animation and Welcome to the show. Ross introduces the 48 Minutes crew of Bruce Bernstein and Michael "World B" Freer.
0:40 ... Show #123 is dedicated to Lou Williams
1:10 ... Ross Live commercial read for BetOnline
1:48 ... Joel Embiid signs a three year contract extension for $192.9 million and everyone feels he has earned it and is deserving of the pay day.
5:48 ... Mitchell Robinson of the Knicks will miss the first few months of the season and coach Tom Thibodeau will need to use all of his creativity in order to fill the void he leaves.
10:17 ... With Boston's Kristaps Porzingis also missing the first three months, Embiid and the Sixers could bust out of thre gate and build a nice cushion in the Atlantic Division.
13:25 ... Western Conference Over/Under Win Predictions ... Phoenix Suns
15:42 ... Sacramento Kings
18:24 ... Golden State Warriors
20:36 ... Los Angeles Lakers
24:04 ... LA Clippers
26:46 ... Oklahoma City Thunder
30:13 ...Minnesota Timberwolves
33:29 ... Denver Nuggets
35:30 ... Utah Jazz
38:03 ... Portland Trailblazers
41:49 ... Dallas Mavericks
44:26 ... Memphis Grizzlies
47:53 ... New Orleans Pelicans
50:48 ... Houston Rockets
53:06 ... San Antonio Spurs
55:50 ... Ross pays tribute to Phoenix Suns play-by-play announcer Al McCoy who passed away this week at the age of 91.
56:36 ... Bruce follows up with some thoughts on how long-time play-by-play announcers bond with the fans in a much different way than the players. Legendary announcers like Chick Hearn, Marv Albert, McCoy, and others like Mike Gorman become part of the lives of the fans of the teams.
58:04 ... Ross says goodbye
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0:00 Intro
2:02 Burning Questions leading up to the NBA Preseason
2:12 Which playoff teams from last season are most likely to have a drop off this season?
18:09 Which team out East outside of the playoff field last season is most likely to be in the playoffs this season?
23:22 Which players should fans be on alert to take the leap into stardom next season?
34:19 Which team out West outside of the playoff field last season is most likely to be in the playoffs this season?
40:08 Ross’s Best Bets: A look into some early preseason prop bets!
40:24 James Harden to average 20 ppg next season
41:15 Paul George to average 23 ppg next season
42:44 Brandon Miller to average 23 ppg next season
44:17 Tyus Jones to average 6 apg next season
45:19 Immanuel Quickley to average 20 ppg next season
46:35 Final Thoughts
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0:00 Intro
1:42 Bruce asks Ross to provide a recap of Giannis Antetokounmpo's wedding in Greece
05:02 An Eastern Conference Focus on team Over/Under Win Projections
05:20 Boston Celtics
08:49 New York Knicks
11:23 Philadelphia 76ers
14:23 Toronto Raptors
17:40 Brooklyn Nets
20:55 Milwaukee Bucks
24:19 Cleveland Cavaliers
27:25 Indiana Pacers
30:39 Chicago Bulls
33:46 Detroit Pistons
37:23 Orlando Magic
40:18 Miami Heat
42:41 Atlanta Hawks
45:33 Charlotte Hornets
48:23 Washington Wizards
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0:00 ... Hello and Welcome to the show.
0:51 ... Bruce live Bet Online Commercial Read.
1:29 ... Bruce introduces Ryan Ward, the host of the Jello Jigglin podcast and reporter for LakersNation.com.
2:07 ... Ryan explains "Jello Jigglin," the name of his podcast which honors Chick Hearn, the legendary Lakers announcer.
3:06 ... Everything begins and ends with LeBron James when it comes to the Lakers ... Bruce thinks he's the GOAT but Ryan has an alternate opinion .... Ryan explains why it's still Michael Jordan for him.
6:12 ... LeBron's son Bronny is a Laker and defense appears to be his strength .... Ryan shares his thoughts on Bronny and how he can use his defense to succeed in the NBA. JJ Redick said Lu Dort could be a model for Bronny's upward trajectory.
8:56 ... Ryan feels Bronny can eventually become a solid shooter and he used Jason Kidd as an example.
11:03 ... JJ Redick is a rookie coach and he's LeBron's guy (for now), but the fans are not expecting much from him. But he'll still take heat if the team flounders out of the gate. Ryan ridicules those who compare Redick to a young Pat Riley.
14:13 ... Bronny has gotten all the attention but top draft choice Dalton Knecht is a three point shooter and could be a major factor right out of the box.
15:21 ... Ryan sizes up the Lakers backcourt situation with newly re-signed Max Christie joining Austin Reaves, D'Angelo Russell, and Gabe Vincent.
16:38 ... Christie signed a nice contract (4 yrs/$32m) but is that deal something the Lakers should have committed to?
18:43 ... This is the last gasp of the LeBron era and Ryan feels the rebuilding process is upon us soon. He even makes a bold prediction about LeBron's future.
20:42 ... Anthony Davis is still at the top of his game and this could be the "last best chance" for AD and LBJ to get one more ring.
22:07 ... Ryan questioned why JJ Redick dissed AD's defense last season and suggested it might have been personal.
24:28 ... World B asks Ryan about AD's shot selection and what he needs to do to be dominant on offense. While three point shooting has never been his thing, Redick loves the three and may ask AD to shoot them more frequently.
25:47 ... Bruce asks Ryan if the supporting cast is good enough for a long playoff run without a mid-season trade?
27:04 ... Has Rob Pelinka had a successful tenure as general manager after winning it all in 2020? Ryan had a major problem with the Russell Westbrook trade and agrees with Dwight Howard about how breaking up the 2020 champions was a mistake.
30:40 ... The Clippers would like to consider themselves rivals of the Lakers and now they have their own new arena. But much like the Nets vs the Knicks in New York, the Clips will never be the equal of the Lakers. Ryan had fun describing how the Lakers built a new scoreboard in response to the Clippers massive new video board but he couldn't tell the difference between the new one and previous one.
35:04 ... Steve Ballmer could have moved the Clippers to Seattle but he chose money over team success.
35:39 ... This is the first time that the fans see Jeanie Buss as "public enemy #1" even though she is a great person. Bruce shares his thoughts on how Jeanie hasn't had it easy with family conflicts affecting the operation of the team. And the relatively small number of people in the inner circle has sometimes given LeBron more opportunities to exert his influence.
37:55 ... Ryan says Lakers Nation is convinced that LeBron is running the entire franchise and the fans are very negative towards the Lakers heading into the season.
40:06 ... The Lakers have usually found success trading for stars and even though they've drafted well, they always trade promising young guys for "one guy."
41:34 ... World B tees up a discussion on whether the team has a "Post LeBron Exit Strategy." Ryan feels the future is really uncertain and their pattern of trading young players for stars probably won't continue.
45:27 .... The Knicks would like to emulate the Lakers in the way they attract stars, but now they're taking a different approach and the Knicks are hitting their stride.
46:50 ... Magic Johnson and Anthony Edwards recently feuded over Ant's statement about old school guys not being as good as the new school guys. We all ridiculed Edwards for his bizarre take.
51:20 ... World B asks Ryan about Kobe vs LeBron and Ryan feels Kobe's mentality set him apart from LeBron. He was a killer on the court, the way his mind worked, and the way he carried himself were all amazing. Ryan said LeBron can do everything on the court but off the court he was not as great as Kobe. Kobe was an inspiration in many non-basketball situations.
54:24 ... Bruce feels Kobe is an eternal life force who remains a presence in the hearts and minds of basketball fans everywhere.
55:46 ... Bruce feels that the Celtics and Lakers complete each other and measure themselves against each other. There is a lot of respect there. But Ryan feels Cedric Maxwell is one player that Lakers fans really hate.
57:54 ... Bruce thanks Ryan for joining the show and says goodbye .
TRT 58:41
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0:00 .... Bruce hello and welcome
0:48 .... Live Bet OnLine read
1:29 ... Bruce introduces special guest Bill Pidto of MSG Network
2:27 .. How important is it to the NBA when the Knicks are relevant?
3:39 ... What has made Knicks president Leon Rose so successful in rebuilding the Knicks?
5:50 ... OG Anunoby joined the team during the season last year but he'll be in training camp this season ... what will the impact be when he is around from the start of the season this time around?
7:03 ... Julius Randle can be a polarizing figure, but Bill explains why he is so important to the team.
8:50 ... Bill and World B discuss how close the Knicks are to the Celtics in the eastern conference pecking order.
9:52 ... Head coach Tom Thibideau has a very deep team but still faces many challenges and Bill sizes them up.
12:02 ... The atmosphere in New York is electric when the Knicks are making a playoff run and the excitement level will be at a fever pitch this season.
13:27 ... With the departure of Isaiah Hartenstein, Jericho Sims may be asked to step up along with Precious Achiewa to fill that void behind Mitchell Robinson. As the season goes on, the team's cap space could improve and then a move could be possible to shore up that position.
15:05 ... The Knicks would have liked to keep Hartenstein but the numbers didn't allow it.
16:43 ... Mikal Bridges and OG Anunoby are lockdown wing defenders which may help overcome the lack of a rim protector if Mitchell Robinson is out of the lineup. Bill feels there are very few centers in the east that will test the Knicks rim protection.
18:38 ... Will the four Villanova guys (Brunson, Hart, Bridges, DiVincenzo) see time on the floor together? Bill feels it could be a viable "small" lineup with Randle at center.
19:55 ... Although the team did give up a lot of future assets to acquire Bridges, there is one player (Randle) that could potentially be moved if the Knicks feel they need to replenish their future draft assets. But Bill feels that is very unlikely.
21:20 ... What was the significance of Jalen Brunson taking less money in his new deal in order to give the team more cap flexibility? Bill feels he put the team first while Bruce wonders if there could be any unintended consequences for his act of unselfishness.
24:16 ... World B's Knicks loyalty goes back many years but he understands the hype and he asks Bill what the team's actual ceiling is.
26:23 ... Bruce, our resident Celtics fan is just itching for a Celtics/Knicks eastern conference finals which everyone feels will be an epic series.
27:48 ... The Knicks have done a good job of keeping their retired legends involved with the team and that adds to the excitement of the fans.
29:30 ... Bruce thanks Bill and teases next week's show with fellow BLEAV podcaster Ryan Ward of the "Jello Jiggin" Lakers-centric podcast.
TRT 30:14
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0:00 Intro
1:30 The crew breaks down the NBA matchups they’ve got circled on next season’s calendar
1:56 Knicks @ 76ers matchup
2:58 Spurs @ Thunder matchup
5:01 Knicks @ Celtics on Opening Night
6:04 Knicks @ Pacers
7:25 Bucks @ Grizzlies
9:13 Suns @ Clippers
10:53 Nuggets @ Lakers
12:47 Suns @ Timberwolves
13:45 Warriors @ Celtics
15:08 Lakers @ Warriors on Christmas Day
16:02 Bucks @ Blazers
17:00 Bruce shares a quick rafting story
17:39 Mavericks @ Warriors
18:31 76ers @ Clippers
19:30 Sixers signing Guerschon Yabusele after his success this summer with France
20:29 Kings @ Rockets
21:31 Best Offseason Move Around the League
21:41 The OKC Thunder adding Isaiah Hartenstein & Alex Caruso
22:54 The New York Knicks adding Mikal Bridges
26:25 The Phoenix Suns signing Tyus Jones
27:31 Bruce gives a shoutout to a Spurs super fan
28:27 Chris Paul & Harrison Barnes joining the Spurs
29:44 Paul George joining forces with Joel Embiid in Philadelphia
31:57 The Bucks significantly improving their wings by adding Gary Trent Jr & Taurean Prince
32:58 The Magic signing Kentavious Caldwell-Pope
34:09 Klay Thompson making the move to Dallas to play with the Mavericks
37:03 The Kings adding DeMar DeRozan while also retaining Malik Monk
38:32 Caitlin Clark & the Indiana Fever are making noise in the WNBA
45:44 NBA Wedding Bells were ringing! Bruce shares the news
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