Welcome back to the NBA Desktop! This week Jason takes a look at the league’s finest event, the NBA Awards, and breaks down the reception to the NBA’s newest MVP, Giannis Antetokounmpo. Plus, Andre Iguodala’s book tour is in full swing, the Knicks are “Knicking,” and Marcus Smart is crossing up children. Then, we go to the Focus Group to determine whether Kyrie Irving might have called into a radio show to defend himself. Plus, spice from The Ringer’s own Jordan Ligons!
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Looking for Edges and Mapping Out Week 2 Bet Cards
Can the Ravens rebound against the Chiefs? And can House hit a five-leg teaser?
Carlos Condit Retires, Jake Paul Wants Masvidal, and an Epic “Heelwani” Rant
The guys also discuss their legacies and the UFC’s inability to properly honor its stars after they’re done fighting
Listener Mail on the Rules of Journalism, Elizabeth Holmes’s Trial, and an In-Season ‘Hard Knocks’
Plus, the Overworked Twitter Joke of the Week and David Shoemaker Guesses the Strained-Pun Headline
The Race for the NL West, Ohtani’s Impact, Plus a Look at This Weekend’s Picks
Plus, the guys talk about the final spot of the NL wild card
Keke Palmer Stans, ‘Mamma Mia: Here We Go Again,’ and Bella Hadid’s New Beverage
The ‘Tea Time’ crew catches up on all the things they missed from the VMAs and the Met Gala