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Inside Tom Dundon's Cheap Standoff With Portland (w/ Bill Oram) Jul 30, 2026

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Chris Mannix is joined by The Oregonian's Bill Oram to break down the latest on new Blazers owner Tom Dundon and his standoff with the city of Portland over the cost of renovating the team's arena. They also discuss whether the Blazers relocating is even possible and whether the previous ownership group deserves some blame for letting this happen.

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The Dust Settles on Decision 3.0 & the LeBron Losers’ Next Moves (w/ Rachel Nichols) Jul 28, 2026

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Chris Mannix & Rachel Nichols break down why LeBron chose the 76ers as his next team and the dynamic that may form throughout the season. We also discuss what the Heat will do after losing out on LeBron and whether the Warriors will decide to blow it up after this season.

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LeBron James Signs with the Philadelphia 76ers Jul 24, 2026

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Chris Mannix and Evan Turner break down the breaking news of LeBron James signing with the Sixers as they hear about it live on the podcast before getting Evan's thoughts on his former team, the Portland Trail Blazers, and the long list of cost-cutting moves under new owner Tom Dundon.

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Blazers Owner Remains Cheap on Arena Deal & Sam Presti's Interesting Trade (w/ Rachel Nichols) Jul 21, 2026

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Chris Mannix & Rachel Nichols break down why LeBron James' family may influence the choice of his next team more than people think, why the Portland Trail Blazers' new owner is playing hardball with the city over arena renovations, and what Sam Presti's latest trade says about the Thunder's plans for the future.

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LeBron's Decision 3.0 & MORE Cap Circumvention? (w/ Rachel Nichols) Jul 16, 2026

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Chris Mannix and Rachel Nichols break down the latest on LeBron's next destination and why it may be none of the favorites currently being floated. They also discuss the recent grumblings about team building and the second apron, as well as Gary Trent Jr. joining Kawhi Leonard as the latest possible salary cap circumvention violator.

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Luka's Lakers, Toxic Assets, and Three-Dimensional Chess (w/ Rachel Nichols) Jul 09, 2026

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Chris Mannix and Rachel Nichols dive headfirst into a wild alternate NBA reality to break down the fallout of a shocking blockbuster trade that sent Jaylen Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers in exchange for Paul George and draft capital. They unpack the high-stakes sweepstakes surrounding LeBron James' departure from the Los Angeles Lakers, parsing through Rich Paul's infamous "magical whiteboard" and a potential return to Cleveland. Plus, they examine the Lakers' immediate and costly pivot to surround Luka Dončić with elite size by paying a massive premium for center Walker Kessler, before wrapping up with a look at Donovan Mitchell’s mega-extension with the Cavaliers and Nikola Jokić's subtle leverage play against the Denver Nuggets.

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The Truth Behind the Celtics Trading Jaylen Brown (w/ Jay King) Jul 07, 2026

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Senior Writer Chris Mannix is joined by The Athletic's Jay King to break down the Boston Celtics' first press conference following the blockbuster Jaylen Brown trade. After hearing from Brad Stevens and the Celtics' front office, they examine why Boston decided to move on from JB, what the team revealed about its championship outlook, and how Paul George fits into the franchise's future.

The two also discuss the salary cap challenges that shaped the decision, whether the Celtics believed their championship window with Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown had closed, and what comes next for one of the NBA's most talked-about teams.

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Breaking Down the Celtics' Stunning Jaylen Brown Trade (w/ Evan Turner) Jul 02, 2026

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Chris Mannix and Evan Turner react to the Celtics' stunning decision to trade Jaylen Brown to the 76ers for Paul George and a handful of draft picks, breaking down why the move has sparked so much backlash in Boston and whether it can actually make the Celtics better. They also discuss what this means for Jayson Tatum, how Brown fits alongside Joel Embiid in Philadelphia, and where Boston goes from here after one of the biggest trades in recent NBA history.

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Lakers Spend Big On Free Agency & Other Major Moves (w/ Grant Liffmann) Jul 01, 2026

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Chris Mannix and Grant Liffmann break down the major free-agent signings made by the Los Angeles Lakers after the departure of LeBron James, including the massive price they paid for Walker Kessler. They also get into the Hornets quickly rebuilding their roster after making the play-in, why Kawhi Leonard was traded back to the Raptors, and why teams aren't making a play for Jaylen Brown.

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LeBron Leaves the Lakers & Ja Morant Traded (w/ Evan Turner) Jun 30, 2026

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Chris Mannix and Evan Turner break down LeBron James' decision to leave the Los Angeles Lakers and speculate on whether he'll take less money to sign with a team like the Warriors. They also discuss what the Blazers might do with their crowded roster after trading for Ja Morant and where Jalen Duren might land after contract talks with the Pistons fell apart.

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