NBA Free Agency
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The Offer Sheet: Analyzing the Biggest Trades From Deadline Day
Pencils down, the trade deadline is behind us. We’re breaking down the flurry of moves (and non-moves) from a busy day around the league.
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A Lesson on NBA Trade Demands, an NFL Betting Primer With Chad Millman, Plus SlamBall Creator Mason Gordon
Russillo shares his thoughts on the NBA trade requests of James Harden and Damian Lillard, Chad Millman joins to discuss sports gambling, and Mason Gordon talks about the inception of SlamBall
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The Winners and Losers of 2023 NBA Free Agency
While the basketball world waits on a pair of potential blockbusters, the dust is settling after a busy free agency period. Who came out on top, and who did not?
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Dame and Harden Stay Put (For Now), Plus NASCAR in Chicago
JJ also weighs in on the Yankees’ chances of making a run
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Still Free Agents, Dame’s Loyalty, and Summer League First Impressions With Seerat Sohi
Seerat breaks down how Damian Lillard’s loyalty to Portland will be tested by where the Trail Blazers ultimately trade him
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The Grant Williams Sign-and-Trade and Raja Reacts to Rap Lyrics With His Name
They guys also talk about the genius of Mike D’Antoni and how the "Seven Seconds or Less" offense has evolved over the years
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Dame and Harden Aren’t the Only NBA Offseason Questions Left
There’s nothing like a fresh Damian Lillard or James Harden trade rumor, but there are still important teams with other big decisions to make in free agency this summer
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The Offer Sheet: Dallas Gets Grant Williams
The Mavs’ interesting, all-in offseason continues with a sign-and-trade for the Boston restricted free agent. Check out our analysis of that deal and every other major move this summer.
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Ranking the Blue-Chip Assets in the Dame Chase, Plus More Big Post–Free Agency Questions
Justin and Wos also discuss some of the best and worst free agency signings
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The Offer Sheet: Is Dame to Miami Inevitable?
The chase for Damian Lillard is on, but does any suitor have the means to trump a Miami offer? We take a look at the blue-chip assets that could be on the table.
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Ted Johnson on Revamped Patriots Offense. Plus, Lillard to the Celts?
Brian recaps the latest trade news regarding Damian Lillard and talks to three-time Super Bowl champion Ted Johnson about the new Patriots offense under Bill O’Brien
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NBA Free Agency Roundup, Summer League Betting Tips, and MLB Futures Update
The East Coast Bias boys predict where Damian Lillard and James Harden will end up before revealing their best tips for betting the Summer League
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Damian Lillard’s Demands, Free Agency Takeaways, and Summer League Preview
The guys cover the highlights of free agency, including updates about Jerami Grant, Kyle Kuzma, Austin Reaves, Dillon Brooks, and and more
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Dame’s Demand, Lakers and Suns Load Up, International Free Agent Signings, and Expectations for the Pacers
KOC talks about why the Miami Heat might not be the best fit for Dame, Donatas Urbonas joins to discuss the NBA’s international free agent deals, and Matt Dollinger unpacks the expectations for the Indiana Pacers
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Dame on the Move, and Whether the Celtics Should Be Worried With Justin Verrier. Plus, Where Does Mac Jones Rank Among AFC QBs?
Brian and Justin also talk Jaylen Brown’s potential contract extension and Grant Williams’s fate
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Damian Lillard and the Consequences of Loyalty
Dame gave everything he had to the Portland Trail Blazers for a decade-plus. But that doesn’t mean the franchise will do everything to fulfill his trade request.
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Mets Start July With a Series Win, Boone Keeps Getting Ejected, and Zach Braziller on Knicks Free Agency
The Knicks signed Donte DiVincenzo and traded Obi Toppin to the Pacers but still haven’t made the big swing for a superstar this offseason, plus callers talk Yankees and Knicks
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Does Portland Have to Trade Dame? Did Philly Ruin Things With Embiid? Plus, More NBA Offseason Questions With Ryen Russillo.
Damian Lillard, James Harden, and ... Joel Embiid could be on the move?
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The Heat Aren’t a Lock to Land Damian Lillard
Lillard wants to team up with Bam Adebayo and Jimmy Butler in South Beach, but does Miami have enough to get a deal done with Portland? And are we sure the Heat would give Dame his best shot at a championship?
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Breaking Down the Biggest Deals From Day One of NBA Free Agency
Fred VanVleet, Kyrie Irving, Jerami Grant, and more
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Ten Takeaways From the Start of 2023 NBA Free Agency
Kyrie Irving’s new contract might as well be a middle finger to common sense. Plus, my thoughts on Fred VanVleet and Bruce Brown getting paid, the Bulls and Pistons continuing to depress, and the Warriors living to fight another day.
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The Most Interesting Deals of 2023 NBA Free Agency So Far
The Most Lucrative Contract Ever Given to a Nanny? The Most Soul-Crushingly Static Move? We break down the first night of free agency with some superlatives.
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Harden Wants Out, Chicago’s Bad Air, and the Perfect Game
Plus, Brian asks the question: Can Jayson Tatum carry the Celtics to a title?
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Where Will James Harden Be Traded This Time?
For the third time in less than three years, the Beard reportedly wants out. Where could he be headed? We examine potential landing spots and propose one mutually beneficial blockbuster.
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Knicks Interested in James Harden? Yankees Leave Oakland With Series Win, and Sal Licata on the Mets’ Heartbreak.
Plus, looking ahead to the New York Yankees’ upcoming series with the St. Louis Cardinals
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The Dude Does Everything
Jason breaks down the Chicago White Sox–Los Angeles Angels series and points to Shohei Ohtani as the best current MLB player, and Vinnie Goodwill joins to talk the NBA draft and the state of the Chicago Bulls
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A Harden Trade Request! Plus, the Lakers’ and Warriors’ Last-Dance Potentials With Logan Murdock, and Dave Chang on ‘The Bear.’
Bill breaks down Bruce Brown’s potential signing with Los Angeles and Golden State’s acquisition of Chris Paul
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James Harden on the Move, Kyrie Irving’s Future, and the Next Bruce Brown
Verno and KOC also chat about the Kings’ decision to re-sign Harrison Barnes
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Eight Burning Celtics Questions. Plus, Julian McWilliams on the Struggling Sox.
Brian later ends the show with a listener call and an email, before digging into DeVante Parker and his contract extension
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NBA Free Agent Matchmaker, Pivotal Teams, and the Latest Rumors
KOC also proposes some fake trades for Karl-Anthony Towns
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Is This a Boring Year for NBA Free Agency? Plus, Why Kyrie Irving to the Suns Can’t Work.
Logan and Raja preview the upcoming NBA free agency period and debate whether it will have significant implications for the year ahead
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Where Are All the NBA’s Superstar Free Agents?
For the fourth summer in a row, the NBA’s free agent class is short on star power. What’s behind this trend, how are teams adjusting, and will it reverse anytime soon?