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The Anthony Davis Revival Dec 06, 2022

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On today’s show, Rohan and Chris hop around the league to discuss several teams. They start with Anthony Davis’s recent hot stretch and what it means for the Lakers. Then they wonder what’s going on with Trae Young and the Hawks, during which Rohan hits Chris with a nuclear take. The duo also sing the praises of two early season surprises, the Thunder and Pacers, before taking a trip down Pacers Memory Lane

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Checking In On The Heat & Nuggets Dec 02, 2022

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On today’s show, Rohan and Chris dive deep on a team they’ve both written about recently: the Miami Heat. They break down the team’s overwhelming use of zone, the breakout of Bam Adebayo, and what the roster’s ceiling is with Jimmy Butler. Then, they discuss the title prospects of the Denver Nuggets, and how they’ve reaped the benefits of the signings they made in the offseason

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Our Quarter Season Awards Nov 28, 2022

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On today’s show, Rohan and John revisit Lakers trade rumors and a potential Kemba Walker signing before handing out their Quarter Season Awards. They debate whether there is an obvious MVP favorite, which postseason award Shai Gilgeous-Alexander most deserves, and Rohan is once again forced to confront the success of Daniel Ray Ainge

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Injuries Ravage the League Already Nov 21, 2022

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On today’s show, Rohan and John begin by discussing the returns of Kawhi Leonard and Kyrie Irving and what they mean for their respective teams. They also touch on Kyrie’s apology, and if the reasons for his suspension are truly behind him. The they highlight all the major injuries across the NBA and the impact they could have on various teams. Finally, they close with a breakdown of Laddergate, aka the incident between Giannis and some Philadelphia arena workers

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Light the Sacramento Beam! Nov 18, 2022

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On today’s show, Rohan and Chris start with a spirited discussion about one of the most fun teams in the league, the Sacramento Kings, and what makes them so exciting. They also wonder whether or not the East has already become a two-team race, with Boston’s offense and Milwaukee’s defense separating themselves early in the season. The duo also try to fix the Warriors, respond to some emails, and more!

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The Anthony Davis Fake Trade Machine Nov 14, 2022

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On today’s show, Rohan and John start by running through some Anthony Davis fake trades the Lakers may need to consider. They also briefly discuss the Nets’ recent success before wondering when the Wolves should pull the plug on Rudy Gobert and if anything is real from this NBA season. The duo are also forced to acknowledge the success of the Celtics before trying to figure out a new name for the Heat’s home arena

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What’s Wrong with the Wolves? Nov 11, 2022

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On today’s show, Rohan and Chris start by discussing the continued success of the Utah Jazz. Should the front office keep the team together? And is Lauri Markkanen now definitively a part of the future? Later, they touch on the dispiriting start to the season from the Timberwolves, and how the Gobert-Towns experiment hasn’t worked well so far. The duo also lend their thoughts to the best NBA antics, why more players haven’t spoken up about Kyrie, and more!

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Can Anyone Stop the Bucks (or Jazz)? Nov 07, 2022

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On today’s show, Rohan and John start by discussing the remedial measures the Nets have laid out for Kyrie Irving while he’s suspended from basketball. They also wonder whether it’s already time for the Nets to end the KD-Kyrie experiment. Later, they check back in on the still struggling Warriors, ask themselves if the Jazz are legit, and try to figure out if any team in the East can challenge the Bucks

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A Rough But Also Great Start To The Season Nov 04, 2022

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On today’s show, Rohan and Chris start by discussing the latest news regarding Kyrie Irving and Josh Primo. Then they open up the mailbag to get into some basketball talk, including their favorite teams to watch early in the season, and their thoughts on the returns of the Towns-Gobert experiment. The Rip City Royston Report also makes its long awaited return before Rohan and Chris close the show wondering if the Lakers are showing signs of life

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Warriors Temperature Check w/ Dan Devine Oct 31, 2022

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On today’s show, Rohan is joined by Yahoo Sports’s Dan Devine. They begin by discussing the mess with the Brooklyn Nets and Kyrie Irving, both on and off the court. Then they dive into the Warriors’ recent struggles, and whether the two-timeline approach will create problems for them. They also discuss the success of the Cavs and Donovan Mitchell, if the Suns are legit, if they want to change their Finals picks, and more!

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