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Motor Cade Feb 20, 2026

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The NBA is back, baby... We all needed a break, but 10 games on the slate last night and now we'll set break it all down now that we are into the home stretch of the season... And tonight on ESPN, fresh off his All Star MVP, Anthony Edwards in back in action. Then, the battle of LA. Kawhi Leonard and the Clippers have a chance to claw back to .500, but they'll have to contend with the Lakers... their big 3 are a go for just the 11th time all year. Since we're talking Luka and Ant: the latest MVP straw poll has been released. Who is closing the gap in the final sprint of the season. Cleveland is rolling... and it's powered by Mitchell and Harden. Why this new Big 2 might be the East's BIGGEST problem. And the latest MVP straw poll is out but the clear frontrunners might be racing the calendar more than the competition...

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Back in Action Feb 19, 2026

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Malika's exclusive one-on-one convo with Steph Curry, where he opens up on chasing his elusive 5th ring in Golden State....The road to June runs through OKC... or does it? The teams peaking at the right time who just may steal the champ's...thunder... And bright lights and big stakes at MSG...Why tonight's Pistons-Knicks matchup should have the entire East's attention... Is Darryn Peterson's NBA Draft stock falling? We assess why one of the most talented prospects is checking himself out of games... A thrilliing....but weird night in college hoops. We unpack the performances of Dybantsa and Acuff, and the puzzling decision from Darryn Peterson

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Buy or Sell Feb 18, 2026

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We unpack Jeanie Buss's cryptic comments on the King. Are we nearing the end of LeBron in LA? Where do things stand between the WNBA players union and the league? We take you inside the tense, ongoing labor negotiaions...Before we look ahead to tomorrow night's restart, we look back at the plays that shaped the season so far. All the best dunks, dimes and game-winners are next! While Detroit has been stunning the league, other squads have been major bummers... We'll tell you who the MOST disappointing team has been this season!!

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Tatum Return? Feb 17, 2026

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Jayson Tatum hits the 40 week mark of his recovery. We lay out what sources, insiders, and even players are saying about the superstar's impending return...What are the pre-requisites for being the next face of the league? Our panel puts their criteria to the test to see who's closest to meeting it..The summer of LeBron is looming. How his decision this July could send MASSIVE shockwaves through not just LA but the rest of the league. What will the vibes be like in Milwaukee when Giannis returns? And what's this summer look like in Milwaukee? Our panel bust out their crystal balls..You've heard of Air Jordan, but what about Rare Jordan? Our producers dug DEEP into the archives to find some high flying highlights you haven't seen before

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Face of the League Feb 16, 2026

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The stars put on a show this weekend in Los Angeles... did this new format prove the All-Star Game is officially back? As Next-Gen players shined all weekend, what's next for LeBron? What he said before the game that has our attention... Malika's exclusive sit-down with Giannis...after all the rumors... and all the memes, he finally addresses the noise. And the teams he name drops in this interview might surprise you. Damian Lillard came back with a BANG, lighting it up from 3, but the dunk contest has left some big questions... is there a fix for All-Star Saturday? .. Marc Spears caught up with Donovan Mitchell last night... he'll tell us what the ceiling is for the Cavs with James Harden in the lineup! Adam Silver says the league is trying every possible remedy to stop tanking... could a bold new move solve the NBA's tanking issues?

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Legend of CP3 Feb 13, 2026

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We start the show today with an all time great clipper, and one of the greatest point guards the game has ever seen calling it a career. 12-time all star Chris Paul has announced his retirement after 21 season in the NBA... He ends his career second all time in Assists and steals, behind John Stockton. The league draws a line with fines for tanking. But is it a boundary that will actually lead to change? Or just the cost of doing business? The Spurs go into All-Star break with their best record in 10 seasons, and one of the biggest reasons why....Stephon Castle. He joins the show!! In one of the deepest 3-Point contest fields we've seen, we take you to the court with Bobby Portis and Danny Green to break down the mechanics behind the shot... and which rack that could make all the difference.

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The Art of Tanking Feb 12, 2026

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Detroit extends their conference lead to 5 and half games! But should they be considered a front runner in the East? Sounds like a job for a big list. James Harden made his home debut with the Cavs... Did you catch his behind the back dime last night? Shams is here to tackle tanking. What's the league saying and how can it be stopped? Maybe the best quote of the season belongs to Hornets big man Moussa Diabate. We'll tell you what he said after the Hornets won their 10th game in their last 11 tries...A 2026 hall of fame FINALIST top of the top is on deck! All the heroics & high flying highlights of Blake Griffin, Amare Stoudemire, Elena Delle Donne and more!

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The Wemby Show Feb 11, 2026

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I don't know about you, but I have never seen anything quite like what we saw from Wemby last night. Coming up: How he did it and Are the Spurs actual title contenders right here and now? The Beard meets The Land tonight! What's Harden have in store for Cleveland faithful? Danny Green fills us in...How did the Knicks lose to the Pacers? And can they recover in time to face Philly and a rejuvenated Joel Embiid tonight on ESPN? Big night in college hoops from names like AJ Dybantsa and Cam Boozer, but there's another name that NBA execs are paying attention to that you'll want to stick around to hear.... Anthony Slater is here with details on how a fractured relationship between Steve Kerr and Jonathan Kuminga exposed a bigger organizational question, and where that leaves them now.

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Fight Night Feb 10, 2026

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In Charlotte a brawl that led to multiple ejections. What sparked the chaos and what sort of discipline could the players involved face. How about a positive note? the Harden-Mitchell partnership is clicking fast. Why Cleveland's crunch-time execution may be raising the Cavs' ceiling in a hurry…A major step forward for Jayson Tatum, and the question Boston is now facing: could a return this season really be on the table? JDub returned and The Lakers 3-game winning streak ends against the champs. But it is what LeBron said after that deserves a closer look.

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BeardLand Feb 09, 2026

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A rough one for Boston-area sports fans. What led to the Knicks 22 point win? And is there good news on the horizon for Jayson Tatum? Shams is here...The Uno Era in the Land looks promising...so far. What stood out about the Beard's debut and how much does it change the pecking order back east?Just when you thought the Lakers were getting healthy! they get dealt another blow. What's the vibe in the locker room heading into tonight's clash vs OKC? Kawh-ite a streak for Mr. Leonard and the Clippers... but just how hot can they stay with an overhauled roster? You gotta hear the ONE word Danny Green uses to describe what it's like to defend Nikola Jokic. Story time with DG is just around the corner...What's up with Ant Man and the Wolves? Are there actual causes for concern or is it just a dreary February stretch?

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