213Hoops: The Lob, The Jam, The Podcast

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Star Trade Possibilities, Preston Decision, and the Summer Clips Jul 23, 2023

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Lucas, Rob, and Shap chat about the latest James Harden rumors, but also thought about alternatives to Harden in Zach Lavine and Pascal Siakam. The guys then talk about the decision to extend Jason Preston's contract guarantee date to October 1st, before giving some more thoughts on Summer League performances.

Harden Standoff, KJ Martin, and Final Thoughts on the Summer Clips Jul 18, 2023

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Shap, Justin (@laclippersfilm), and Jamal (@JamCristopher) get together to talk about the continued James Harden impasse, Offseason returns, and Summer League. The guys talk about the seemingly impending Harden addition, wax poetic about the needs brought by KJ Martin, before wrapping up with some final takeaways from Summer League, particularly on the impressive Kobe Brown and not so impressive Jason Preston.

Summer Clips Improve to 2-1 with Vets Closing It Out Jul 13, 2023

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Lucas and Shap chat about the latest Clippers Summer Win, 83-74 against a Memphis Grizzlies team with some good NBA prospects. The guys talk about strides from Kobe Brown, vets Xavier Moon & Brodric Thomas, a quiet game from Jordan Miller, and the conundrum that is Jason Preston.

Moon Continues to Shine in LAC SL 80-70 Victory Jul 11, 2023

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Lucas and Shap chat about LAC's first Summer League win vs SAC, 80-70 in what was a pretty gross game closed by the veteran on the team. The guys talk a little about all the significant players on the team, the differences in the guard play, Kobe Brown's skill, Moussa's quiet strides, Jordan Miller's intangibles, Matt Morgan's upside, and what they're looking forward to the rest of Summer League play.

Summer League First Impressions Jul 09, 2023

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Clippers basketball is (sort of) back! Lucas, Rob, and Shap talk about the start of Summer League Basketball, as LAC lost 105-99 to a Jazz team with quite a bit of talent. The team was led by Xavier Moon, and all the starters, players the Clippers have invested interest in, all had their flashes. Which shined more than others? Plus the guys end the pod talking about the new In-Season Tournament

Mason Plumlee Returns, 2023 Summer League Preview Jul 04, 2023

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Lucas, Rob, and Shap get together to talk a little about the return of Mason Plumlee on a nice 1 year 5 million dollar deal. After that, the guys dive into the Summer League Roster with games just days away, ranging from recent Clipper draftees like Kobe Brown, Jordan Miller, Moussa Diabate, and Jason Preston to standout international players like Matt Morgan.

Clippers Bring Back Russell Westbrook, and Trade for Kenyon Martin Jr Jul 02, 2023

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Rob and Shap give you another episode as the Clippers made some moves today, bringing back Russell Westbrook and trading two second rounders for athlete KJ Martin. What does Westbrook's return mean for the rotation and how could that change with James Harden possibly joining the team in the future? Should KJ Martin start on the Clippers as is?

Damian Lillard (Finally) Demands Trade Jul 01, 2023

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Lucas Hann and Robert Flom discuss Damian Lillard's trade demand, potential landing spots for the future hall of fame guard, and three-team deals that could land the LA Clippers Lillard or James Harden.

Clippers Pursue Harden as Free Agency Looms Jun 30, 2023

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Lucas Hann and Robert Flom discuss the explosion of rumors and reports connecting the Clippers to Sixers star guard James Harden, what trade packages could look like, who other suitors could be, and how the Clippers move forward with their off-season if they pull off the deal.

Eric Gordon Gone, James Harden Homecoming? Jun 29, 2023

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Lucas and Shap talk about the mildly surprising waiving of Eric Gordon, and the ripple effect it has to the Clippers' young guards. Plus, the guys chat about the James Harden rumors, and why it's a bit early to write off this offseason as a failure.