theScore's Joseph Casciaro and Joe Wolfond break down the biggest storylines and hot topics in basketball.
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Where is the NBA trending?
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For the final episode of the show, we’re joined by a quintet of returning guests to discuss the various trends shaping the NBA’s present and future:1:19 - Will Lou on potential rule changes, the league’s changing media landscape, and the influence of Nick Nurse’s Raptors teams.41:09 - TrillBroDude on the two sides of the Joel Embiid discourse, the …
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The biggest moves of the offseason
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Paul George to the Sixers, Klay Thompson to the Mavericks, Mikal Bridges to the Knicks, Chris Paul to the Spurs, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope to the Magic, and much more! It's our annual breakdown of the biggest moves of the offseason so far.Di Score Media and Gaming
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Lingering Finals thoughts and first offseason dominoes
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We start this week's episode with an announcement about the future of PTR, before delving into some leftover Finals thoughts, including potential roadblocks for the Celtics and Mavs in the near and distant future. Then we assess the Alex Caruso-Josh Giddey swap for the Thunder and Bulls, wonder what the next move might look like for OKC, talk Pasca…
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We eulogize Jerry West, dig into Boston's commanding 3-0 lead over Dallas in the NBA Finals, and discuss Dan Hurley's decision to reject the Lakers' $70-million offer.Di Score Media and Gaming
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The Celtics looked very much the part of historically dominant team in Game 1 of the Finals. How did they neutralize the Mavericks, and what reasons for optimism might Dallas have going forward?Di Score Media and Gaming
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What's next for Wolves & Pacers? Celtics-Mavs preview
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We break down what went wrong for Minnesota and Indiana after great seasons and runs to the conference finals, and what comes next for both teams. Then we dig into a scintillating Finals matchup between Boston and Dallas.Di Score Media and Gaming
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Celtics keep breezing, Mavs keep grinding
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Our early takeaways from the Eastern and Western Conference finals, where the Celtics are (mostly) taking care of business against a(nother) overmatched and undermanned opponent, and the Mavs again showcased their newfound adaptability by grinding out a Game 1 win over the WolvesDi Score Media and Gaming
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2nd-round takeaways and Cavs offseason questions
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After a week off, we check in on the wild Nuggets-Wolves rollercoaster ride and the tactically fascinating Mavs-Thunder clash as those Western Conference series hurtle toward their endgames. Then we shift over to the less interesting East, where the Celtics continue to elicit shrugs as they cleave through their bracket, the Cavs have some pressing …
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Goodbye Sixers, Bucks, Suns, Lakers, hello 2nd-round previews
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We eulogize teams in Philadelphia, Milwaukee, Phoenix, and the Lakers, and honor an epic series between the Knicks and Sixers. Plus, we previewing second-round matchups - get ready for Knicks-Pacers and Wolves-Nuggets!Di Score Media and Gaming
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1st-round check-in
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With every first-round playoff series at least two games deep, we check in on Knicks-Sixers (4:58), Nuggets-Lakers (23:55), Thunder-Pelicans (35:57), Cavs-Magic (43:07), Bucks-Pacers (48:10), Clippers-Mavs (52:52), Wolves-Suns (1:02:57), and Celtics-Heat (1:13:16)Di Score Media and Gaming
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Warriors postmortem, star injuries, 1st-round playoff preview
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Jontay Porter gets a lifetime ban, a number of stars limp into the postseason, and we (quickly) break down the six first-round series that are already set.Di Score Media and Gaming
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Giannis' injury, KAT's return, and awards picks
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On our final episode of the regular season, we wonder what's up with Kawhi Leonard's knee injury, consider the implications of Giannis Antetokounmpo's calf strain, discuss Karl-Anthony Towns' impending return, and break down Jrue Holiday's extension. Then, we hand out some regular-season hardware.Di Score Media and Gaming
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Breaking down the playoff races
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Who's the second-best team in the East? Who's the fourth-best team in the West? Is there any path to a deep run for the Lakers or Warriors? What's with Jalen Green and the Rockets taking off without Alperen Sengun?Di Score Media and Gaming
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How are all those in-season trades working out?
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The Pelicans lose Brandon Ingram, Deandre Ayton loses sleep, and we check in on how all of this year's in-season trades have worked out.Di Score Media and Gaming
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Mavs and Heat: Playoff spoilers?
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On this week's episode, we're talking about two mirror-image teams having up-and-down seasons, and the threat level they might pose to top teams in the postseason. Are the Dallas Mavericks or Miami Heat ready to be playoff spoilers?Di Score Media and Gaming
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Wolves lose KAT, OKC's big flaw, and a potential Finals preview
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Last week we talked about the league's most volatile and confusing teams. This week we're talking about this season's exemplars of stability: the Timberwolves, Thunder, Nuggets, and Celtics.Di Score Media and Gaming
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The most confusing and intriguing teams of the stretch run
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How the Clippers, Warriors, Bucks, Cavs, Pelicans, and Kings have confused us thus far this season, and why each team is so fascinating to watch down the stretch. Plus, has Trae Young played his last game for the Hawks?Di Score Media and Gaming
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Lingering post-deadline thoughts and 2nd-half storylines
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We dig into some lingering post-deadline thoughts and observations on the 76ers, Lakers, Warriors, Heat, Suns, Jazz, Mavericks, and Spurs - Trae Young to San Antonio, anyone? In addition, with the All-Star break upon us, we look forward to some of the most interesting second-half storylines to monitor.…
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We break down some of the most interesting moves and non-moves from a low-key trade deadline, focusing on the Knicks, Mavs, 76ers, Celtics, Thunder, Pistons, Bulls, and RaptorsDi Score Media and Gaming
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Doc's woes, Embiid's injury, scoring explosions, All-Star snubs, surging Cavs
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How trading for Steven Adams can help Houston a year from now, more on Doc Rivers' postseason woes, and reflecting on Joel Embiid's knee injury, the games-played minimum for major awards, and the continued scoring explosion around the league. To conclude, we get to our biggest All-Star snubs and disagreements, as well as our thoughts on Donovan Mit…
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Doc replaces Griffin, Heat land Rozier, Embiid and KAT go off
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Joel Embiid adds to his MVP resumé, Karl-Anthony Towns somehow comes out a loser while dropping 62, the Heat land a great-fitting Terry Rozier, and Doc Rivers replacing Adrian Griffin is downright hilarious (even if it ultimately makes sense).Di Score Media and Gaming
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Digging into the perfect fit between Pascal Siakam and the Pacers, how the Raptors got to a point where this was the best package available to them, and what's next for Indiana and Toronto.Di Score Media and Gaming
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Ja's injury, Kawhi's extension, scrappy Heat, sinking Suns
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We start with quick-hitters on the win-win Raptors-Knicks trade and the suddenly elite RJ Barrett, Utah's incredible turnaround, why a Markkanen trade could still theoretically be on the table, and a non-OKC destination that might make sense. Then we discuss Ja Morant's season-ending injury, a lost season in Memphis, and potential big-picture silve…
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Early returns for the Raptors and Knicks, plus Klay, the Lakers, & Pels
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Klay Thompson comes to grips with reality for himself and the Warriors, the Lakers are turning on Darvin Ham, the Pelicans demand our attention, and the Raptors and Knicks are enjoying some early returns from the O.G. Anunoby trade.Di Score Media and Gaming
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Who qualifies as a contender?
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On our last episode of 2023, we go around the league and try to decide which teams deserve to be defined as title contenders a third of the way through the season.Di Score Media and Gaming
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Draymond, Gameballgate, & the top 10 players of the season so far
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The Bucks and Pacers squabble over a ball, Draymond Green gets himself suspended, and we count down the 10 best players of the 2023-24 NBA season so far.Di Score Media and Gaming
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Dan Devine on the Knicks, the IST, and 4 interesting teams
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With Cash out of town, Dan Devine of Yahoo Sports joins the show to discuss a wide range of topics, including: the relationship between fandom and professionalism, the current state of the Knicks, Julius Randle as a floor-raiser and ceiling-lowerer, impressions of the In-Season Tournament, what it feels like to watch almost-39-year-old LeBron keep …
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IST check-in, and most confusing teams
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We check in on the increasingly moribund Pistons after a winless November, before turning our attention to the NBA Cup now that the eight-team field for the knockout stage has been set. Has the in-season tournament been a success in year one? What can or should change in the future? How do people around the league feel about it? And which matchup a…
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Ranking the rebuilders
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We check in on the state of eight rebuilding teams around the league, assess where they're at in the present, and rank their long-term outlooks. How bleak or rosy do things look in Detroit, Washington, Portland, Houston, Utah, Orlando, San Antonio, and Oklahoma City?Di Score Media and Gaming
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Under-the-radar storylines
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We open with some thoughts on how the in-season tournament is going so far, and how it can be further legitimized, before turning our attention to some under-the-radar storylines that have caught our attention during the first three-plus weeks of the season. We hit on Tyrese Haliburton and the Pacers' historic offense, the Celtics' wacky cross-matc…
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The biggest disappointments of the early season
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How and why the Bucks, Austin Reaves and the Lakers, the Grizzlies, Julius Randle, Trae Young, and the Cavs have disappointed us, and how those teams and players can bounce back as the season rolls on. Plus, some encouraging signs from Pascal Siakam and the Raptors, Rudy Gobert and the Timberwolves, the Rockets, and the Pacers.…
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Harden non-emergency pod, and who's impressed us most so far
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Don't call it an emergency pod, but we do offer our takes on the James Harden trade, breaking down what it might mean for the Clippers and Sixers. Then we go around the league and extol the players and teams that have impressed us most through the first week of the season, including the Suns' defense and depth pieces, the Nuggets' well-oiled machin…
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10 BOLD predictions for the NBA's 2023-24 season
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With opening week finally here, we go through 10 bold predictions - and our regular predictions, too - for the NBA's 2023-24 season.Di Score Media and Gaming
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Which teams will over/underachieve in '23-24?
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With the new season on the horizon, we convene for one of our favourite annual traditions: picking the teams we expect to overachieve or underachieve relative to expectations in 2023-24. We explain why we're higher or lower than consensus on the Suns, Thunder, Grizzlies, Cavs, Wolves, Hawks, Knicks, Kings, and Nets.…
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The NBA players who could swing the 2023-24 season
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The NBA says resting doesn't necessarily lead to healthier players, and we dive into some of the most interesting players of the coming season, including Chris Paul and Jordan Poole, Austin Reaves, Victor Wembanyama and Chet Holmgren, Evan Mobley, Jaden McDaniels, and Scottie Barnes.Di Score Media and Gaming
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Celtics get Jrue, Harden plots chaos, Raps confound
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With training camps set to get underway, we start to prepare for the season by breaking down the implications of the Jrue Holiday for the Celtics, the Blazers, and the rival Bucks. Then we turn our attention to some Eastern Conference teams with less to be excited about. In short, we're bracing for whatever chaos James Harden is about to unleash on…
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Breaking down the Damian Lillard trade from every angle
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Where the Bucks, Blazers, Suns - and Heat - stand after Milwaukee swooped in to acquire Damian Lillard.Di Score Media and Gaming
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Reunited to kick off Season 7 of the show and the unofficial end of summer, we unpack some news from the dregs of the offseason, including our thoughts on the new Player Participation Policy, Kelly Oubre reportedly signing with the Sixers, the ongoing Damian Lillard impasse, why the Raptors still make the most sense as a Blazers trade partner, and …
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Caitlin Cooper on the Pacers and the future of NBA defense
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Pacers writer/analyst extraordinaire Caitlin Cooper (Basketball, She Wrote) joins the show to discuss the fascinating season ahead in Indiana, including how starting lineup changes might impact the team, how or if Bennedict Mathurin can take the next step, the extent to which "feel" can be learned, Myles Turner's offensive growth, the big power for…
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The Harden standoff and what's next for the Sixers with TrillBroDude
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TrillBroDude of the You Know Ball podcast joins the show to discuss the state of the 76ers. Has this team's championship window already closed? How will the James Harden standoff end? Will the Clippers blink first? Would Philly have been better off just giving Harden the new contract he wanted? Is Tyrese Maxey ready to step into a lead-guard role r…
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After a brief tangent on Jaylen Brown's record-breaking extension, the Rose Garden Report's Sean Highkin joins the show to discuss the ongoing Damian Lillard saga in Portland and Miami.Di Score Media and Gaming
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The NBA got it right when it comes to how to format an in-season tournament. Plus, we check in on Atlanta and Dallas. Are the Hawks ready to go all-in? Did Dallas improve enough to keep Luka Doncic happy?Di Score Media and Gaming
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Dame's demands, and free-agent deals we liked/didn't like
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We break down the trade requests issued by Damian Lillard and James Harden, why neither player may be able to get where he wants to go, how the Blazers are doing right by Dame no matter where they send him, why the Raptors make sense as a Lillard destination, and why returning to Philly might be the best outcome both Harden and the Sixers can hope …
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Porzingis, Poole, CP3 and more! Breaking down the biggest draft-day trades
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On this post-draft episode, we try to figure out what Hornets GM Mitch Kupchak is trying to say, before digging into how the seven teams that made draft-day trades involving active NBA players made out. Breaking down the Celtics, Grizzlies, Wizards, Warriors, Mavericks, Kings, and Thunder.Di Score Media and Gaming
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We dive into the implications of the Suns-Wizards blockbuster, including how Beal fits in Phoenix, whether this was the best move the Suns could've made, why trading Deandre Ayton might not make sense, the challenges the Suns face in filling out the roster and fortifying their defense, a depressing rebuild ahead in Washington, the Wizards as a caut…
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The Nuggets triumph and the Heat regroup
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In this post-Finals episode, we dig into how the Nuggets won the franchise's first NBA championship and why Denver looks poised to reign supreme again, where the Heat go from here after another Finals loss in the Jimmy Butler era, and a closing note - or parting shot - on Joel Embiid.Di Score Media and Gaming
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Where Nuggets-Heat stands after 2 Finals games
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With Cash back from Denver, we break down the first two games of the Finals, which resulted in a split after Miami's rousing Game 2 win. We hit on how the Nuggets' defense fell apart, how the Heat's offense helped make that happen, the impact of the Kevin Love adjustment, adjustments both teams can make moving forward, and much more.…
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Assessing Nurse's fit in Philly and previewing the Finals with Will Lou
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With Cash en route to Denver for the Finals, old friend William Lou rejoins the show to discuss Nick Nurse's fit with the 76ers, what Adrian Griffin might bring to the Bucks, and why running it back is a perfectly reasonable path for the Celtics. Then we look ahead to Nuggets-Heat, with a particular emphasis on how Miami might go about trying to de…
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Celtics stay alive, Nuggets to the Finals, Lakers look ahead
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We dig into the seesawing East finals, breaking down how the Celtics clawed back from the brink to force a Game 6 and wondering what the rest of the series might look like. Then we laud the Nuggets for a spectacular run through the West playoff bracket, before assessing the Lakers' strange but successful season and examining the choices they have t…
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Spurs lottery luck, WCF Game 1, Philly's offseason, Celtics-Heat thoughts
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We break down draft lottery night, in which the Spurs landed the No. 1 overall pick and the right to select yet another generational big man. Then we break down a wild Game 1 of the West finals between the Lakers and Nuggets, before diving into the latest in the Ja Morant saga, fraught offseasons for the Sixers and Suns, and the Celtics-Heat rubber…
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