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NBA Mock Draft 3.0: The College-Only Edition
With March Madness set to begin this week, we’re choosing landing spots for 30 of the top prospects in the NCAA ranks
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Kram Session: The Mercurial Mavs and the Reasons NBA Scoring Is Down
Can the NBA’s streakiest team find stability before the playoffs? Plus, quantifying Anthony Edwards’s astronomical usage, explaining the league’s offensive downturn, and more.
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Zion Is Looking More Like Zion. And the Pelicans Are Looking More Like Contenders.
New Orleans has quietly been one of the NBA’s best teams in 2024, riding its defense, depth, and indomitable star up the Western Conference standings. But is that formula sustainable, and can it survive in the playoffs?
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So Who’s the GOAT? LeBron or Jordan?
Big Wos also talks about Cade Cunningham’s play and some spelling mistakes on the Kobe Bryant statue
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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 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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Can the Los Angeles Clippers Get Their Mojo Back?
After a spirited climb up the Western Conference standings, the Clippers have hit a post-All-Star lull. With Russell Westbrook out indefinitely, will they be able to rediscover their flow in time for the NBA playoffs?
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The Top 50 Prospects in the 2024 NBA Draft
Our expanded big board has everything you need to know about the incoming draft class—from potential no. 1 picks to second-round role players, and everyone in between
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Repackers: The Good, the Bad, the Ugly. Plus, NBA Check-in and a Non-Sports Spike.
Mike and Jesse break down the recent spike in non-sports cards, discuss new releases, answer your mailbag questions, and more
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March Madness Is Here! Steelers Trade for Justin Fields, and Do We Believe in the Mavs?
Plus, John, Joe, and Raheem give out their best plays for Monday night’s slate
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Kyrie Irving’s Wild Buzzer-Beater and Why the Mavs Could Be the Most Dangerous Play-In Team. Plus, the Perils of Instant Replay.
Logan and Howard discuss Kyrie Irving’s unbelievable left-handed game-winning shot to beat the Denver Nuggets and how the Western play-in tournament is shaping up to be one of the closest postseason races in recent years
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Seton Hall and St. John’s Snubbed, Jets Sign Tyron Smith, and Brunson Has Another 40-Point Game
Plus, Nestor Cortes is named the Opening Day starter with Gerrit Cole
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The Maybe-Dangerous Mavs, a Pelicans Climb, LeBron’s All-NBA Case, and NFL Draft Guesses With Ryen Russillo
Bill and Ryen talk about Kyrie Irving’s absurd game-winner, Tyrese Haliburton’s post-injury play, and more!
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The Play-In Pressure Index
The guys also recap the wild ending to the Lakers-Warriors game
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Sabonis Cooks AD AGAIN! And Is Isiah Thomas Right About KD and the Warriors?
Plus, Austin and Pausha discuss the double-edged sword of referees’ allowing new ways of play for defensive players
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Is There a New Alpha in Boston? Plus, Exposing the Lack of Foul Calls.
Verno and KOC discuss Al Horford and Jaylen Brown’s performance in last night’s Celtics win over the Suns
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Does a Texans Super Bowl Future Have Value? Plus, Three Best Bets for Friday Night NBA.
Raheem explains why he’s high on the Texans for next season and gives out three of his favorite NBA Friday night plays
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The Johnnies Advance, Cole Out for Two to Three Months, and Brunson Goes for 45
Plus, Mike Tannenbaum joins the show to talk about Saquon Barkley leaving the Giants, the Jets’ offensive line moves, and how both teams can improve in the draft
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“No T-Shirts in the Pool”
Jason breaks down the Chicago Bears’ trade for Keenan Allen, the Bulls-Clippers game, and the White Sox’s trade of Dylan Cease
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The Worst NBA Contracts Draft With Joe House and Big Wos
Bill, Joe House, and Big Wos are back for the third annual draft of the worst contracts in the NBA!
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Andrew Callahan on NFL Free Agency. Plus, the Celtics Stomp the Suns.
Brian and Andrew talk about how the Pats can bolster their offensive line, which QB they should take in the draft, and more
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Ranking the Last 10 NBA No. 1 Picks, a Wemby Check-In With Sean Elliott, and the Future of Scouting Basketball With Mark Silver
Sean Elliott comes on to talk about Victor Wembanyama’s mentality and NBA potential, and Mark Silver joins to discuss player tracking and how this data can enhance scouting
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Checking In on the Western Conference Play-In Pool. Plus, KD’s Legacy and Ascent on the All-Time Scoring List.
Logan and Raja also discuss the Kings’ ongoing dominance of the Lakers
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Early NFL Props and the Nuggets’ Race to Repeat
Plus, the Players Championship and championship week picks
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No-Power Rankings
Plus, how much is the Clippers’ panic meter affected by Kawhi’s injury?
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Eagles Buzz! CJGJ Is Back, Josh Sweat Weirdness, and Would Justin Fields Make Sense?
Sheil and Ben break down the acquisition of Chauncey Gardner-Johnson, the Josh Sweat situation, and Justin Fields as a backup for Jalen Hurts
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“From Bo Nix’s Loins”
Jason also shares his true feelings about the Chicago Italian Beef sandwich and some of the big free-agent moves around the NFL
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A New Element to the Celtics Offense. Plus, the Pats and Eliot Wolf Stay Busy.
Brian and Jamie also do some NFL free agency trivia!
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What if the Mavs Miss the Playoffs Again? Plus, the Impact of KAT’s and Sengun’s Injuries.
Plus, should Zion Williamson move from the Pelicans to Miami?
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NBA Prospect Rankings and NFL Free Agency
Plus, Cousin Sal and Tate share their reactions to the biggest moves from NFL free agency, predict the lines for the NCAA tourney, and much more
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The NBA Postseason Belief Scale
Verno and KOC discuss their levels of belief in all of the potential playoff teams in each conference
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Carolina-Duke Reactions, Arch Madness, and Hurley’s Latest Callout With Kyle Filipowski and J. Kyle Mann
Plus, J. Kyle Mann rejoins the show later to talk about Dan Hurley’s latest fan interaction, Caitlin Clark’s recreation of an iconic Kobe Bryant photo, Louisville misery
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Is This the Clippers’ Last Chance at a Championship?
And later, talk of the NBA’s recent fining of Rudy Gobert, some extra thoughts on NBA officiating, and more
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NFL Players on the Move, NBA and NCAAB Plays of the Day, and Betaches
Cousin Sal and the D3 cover all the recent free-agent signings in the NFL, like the Steelers signing Russell Wilson
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Our Experience at the Best Card Show. Plus, GOAT Pricing Across the Board.
Mike and Jesse discuss the Nashville Card Show and the GOATs of various sports
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Russell Wilson to the Steelers, Wizards Win Streak, and Best Bets
The East Coast Bias boys also discuss the news that Baker Mayfield is returning to the Buccaneers and cover what happened in the NBA over the weekend
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NBA Mock Draft 2.0: What If the Spurs Win the Lottery Again?
Without a Victor Wembanyama–type prospect in this year’s class, the top of the draft is wide open. How might things play out if San Antonio gets the top pick?