It was an extremely eventful week in the NBA, so NBA Desktop is back with a bonus episode to break down the Jimmy Butler–T.J. Warren incident in the Miami Heat’s win over the Indiana Pacers. Also, what exactly was Stephen Curry talking to Giannis Antetokounmpo about? Was it a plea to leave the Milwaukee Bucks and join him on the Golden State Warriors? Plus, The Ringer’s Kevin O’Connor joins the show to explain his tweet about Ben Simmons.
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CC and Ryan discuss the AL wild-card race and analyze the Blue Jays’ beef with the Rays over a dropped cheat-sheet index card
Examining COVID-19 Protocol Negotiations in the NBA and Athlete Activism
Logan and Raja break down how vaccination status will affect the coming season
A Crucial Season for Zion and the Pelicans Is Starting on the Wrong Foot
A broken bone in his right foot could complicate Williamson’s return to action and New Orleans’s start to the 2021-22 season
The Cult of Jen Psaki and the Era of Mass Fame
Bryan and David break down the White House press secretary’s social media presence
Rookie QBs Continue to Struggle
Is there potential upside in this year’s crop of rookie QBs? Plus, Warren and Chris preview tonight’s ‘MNF’ matchup.