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#101 Grizzlies-Pelicans Trade, Beal Growing Frustrated, Hidden Draft Gems, and Recent NFL News Jul 28, 2021

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Jack is back on this special episode where we have a lot of things to cover and talk about. To start off the show we’ll talk about hidden draft gems, and prospects we’re not so high on. Then we’ll transition to a major trade that went down between the Grizzlies and Pelicans, and talk about a potential Bradley Beal trade. Because they’re a boat load of trade rumors we’ve made a new segment on this show where we will briefly talk about it all. After talking basketball we’ll finish off the show discussing Aaron Rodgers, and Deshaun Watson. Hosts: Joel Moran, River Brown, Jack Barteck Hidden draft gems (02:35) Prospects we’re not so high on (14:00) Pelicans-Grizzlies trade (40:45) Best fit for Bradley Beal? (52:52) NBA trade rumors (01:11:10) NFL news (01:27:17) Reports say Rodgers will play for GB: Will they win the NFC North now? (01:38:42) Deshaun Watson (01:47:48) Support the show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

#100 NBA Mock Draft, Debating Giannis All Time Rank, Best Dame Trades, and Rodgers/Packers Dilemma Jul 23, 2021

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Episode 100 has to be a special episode and it absolutely will be. We will do an NBA Mock Draft this episode, debating where Giannis ranks all time among power forwards, what’s next for the Suns, and if Chris Paul or Russell Westbrook will be better for the Lakers. We’ll also talk about Dame’s best trade destination, and the Wizards hiring Wes Unseld Jr. To end off the show we are going to transition to football and talk about Aaron Rodgers, Cam Akers injury, OROTY odds, and Matt Nagy.Hosts: Joel Moran, River Brown, Andrew VelezInstagram: @pickasidepodcastTikTok: @pickasidepodcastTwitter: @pickasidepod NBA Mock Draft (07:20) Where does Giannis rank all time? (52:18) What’s next for the Suns? (01:19:22) Should the Lakers get Chris Paul or Westbrook (01:39:52) Which team would give Dame the best chance to win? (01:58:54) Wizards hire Wes Unseld Jr: Expectations for Washington? (02:11:36) Aaron Rodgers turned down a 2 year extension: Thoughts? (02:25:55) Cam Akers torn achilles: How did this affect the Rams? (02:36:30) Ja’Marr Chase opens up as the favorite to win OROTY thoughts (02:45:12) Is Matt Nagy going to change the narrative around his coaching career next season? (03:01:25) Support the show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

#99 Game 3 Recap, Holmgren vs Wembanyama, Magic-Pelicans Hire a New Coach, and Recent NBA Rumors Jul 14, 2021

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In this episode we are going to talk about game 3 of the finals, Holmgren vs Wembanyama, Magic hiring Jamahl Mosley as their new head coach, and we will talk about the recent rumors that have been circulating around the NBA. These rumors include the Rockets, Collin Sexton, Lonzo Ball, John Collins, and Ben Simmons.Hosts: Joel Moran, River Brown, Andrew Velez1. NBA Finals Game 3 Recap (01:00)2. Giannis all time great run debate (20:00)3. Is LeBron still the best player in the NBA (46:00)4. Chet Holmgren vs Victor Wembanyama Recap (01:10:10)5. Orlando Magic hires HC Jamahl Mosley (01:20:27)6. Rockets have been “aggressive” in attempting to acquire the top pick (01:34:21)7. Should the Knicks trade for Colin Sexton? (01:43:55)8. Heated Ben Simmons debate (02:05:20)9. Pelicans hire Willie Green (02:39:25)10. Do you think Kyle Lowry is going to stay in Toronto? (02:53:40)11. John Collins receiving interest from the Mavs, Heat, Timberwolves and Spurs: Best fit? (03:04:15) Support the show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

#98 w/ Chltwn32 (aka “OG”): Best Ringless Teams, Skill vs Legacy, Kobe vs Duncan, and More Jul 09, 2021

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Today is a very special show. We are joined by @Chltwn32 but some of you may know him as “OG” on TikTok and we’re glad to have him on. He’s amassed over 200k followers on TikTok in a short amount of time which is why in this episode we will talk about how he got started on TikTok. We will also go over NBA finals predictions, give our take on the best team to never win a championship, debating how big of a factor playoff performance should play when determining the value of a player, Kobe vs Duncan all time, and more. Hosts: Joel Moran, River Brown, Andrew VelezFollow OGTikTok: chltwn32 (@chltwn32) TikTok | Watch chltwn32's Newest TikTok VideosYouTube: (5) Chill Town Hoops - YouTube Short interview: How OG got started on TikTok, playing days, and favorite sports teams/players (00:00) NBA Finals predictions (10:00) How much should we factor in playoff performance when discussing the overall value of a player? (32:30) Best team to never win an NBA championship (01:06:01) Kobe Bryant vs Tim Duncan all time: Who’s better? (01:20:38) Biggest what if in NBA history (01:43:50) Could players in the 80s/90s play in today’s game? (01:58:30) Lebron vs MJ (02:05:20) Support the show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

#97 NBA Finals Preview, CP3 vs Giannis, Kawhi’s Big Decision, and PFF’s Top 10 NFL Rosters Reaction Jul 07, 2021

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The finals are set and we’re ready to give our predictions on them. Suns-Bucks is one of the more unlikely finals matchup we’d thought would happen, but that doesn’t mean it won’t be great. Injuries played a part in this matchup happening, is there an asterisk next to whoever wins? We debate that along with if Kawhi Leonard should stay with the Clippers and how bright the Hawk's future is. Then we shift to the NFL and talk about the best available free agents left, if Mike Williams will have a breakout season, N’Keal Harry/Patriots drama, and we react to PFF’s top 10 rosters list. Hosts: Joel Moran, River Brown, and Andrew Velez Intro (00:00) Suns vs Bucks Finals Preview (22:37) Is their an asterisk to this championship? (47:25) Giannis or CP3: Who’s legacy would a championship help more? (55:32) Is Kawhi going to leave the Clippers? (01:18:54) How bright is the Hawks future? (01:34:50) NFL’s best available free agents left (02:06:25) OC Joe Lombardi predicts big year for Mike Williams: Will he have one? (02:14:00) N’Keal Harry potential landing spots (02:28:48) Reacting to PFF’s top 10 roster in the NFL (02:36:05) Support the show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

#96 Potential NBA Blockbuster Trades, Clippers Comeback, Billups Backlash, and Pippen vs Phil Jun 30, 2021

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The Clippers led by Paul George have been giving the Suns a hell of a fight. Can they comeback? We debate that while also talking about potential NBA blockbuster trades. This includes names like Damian Lillard, Ben Simmons, Colin Sexton, and Pascal Siakam. We also debate whether the backlash Chauncey Billups has been receiving is warranted, and Scottie Pippen calling Phil Jackson a racist. Hosts: Joel Moran, River Brown, and Andrew VelezGet 20% OFF @manscaped + Free Shipping with promo code PICKASIDE at MANSCAPED.com! Will the Clippers comeback against the Suns? (02:14) Damian Lillard best trade packages (26:55) Reacting to reports of Minnesota wanting to badly trade for Ben Simmons (53:00) Mavericks targeting DeMar Derozen in free agency: Good or bad move? (01:07:50) Is Colin Sexton on his way out of Cleveland? (01:20:03) Would a Siakam to GS trade be beneficial for both sides? (01:32:30) Portland hiring Chauncey Billups backlash: Is the criticism fair? (01:51:55) Reacting to Scottie Pippen calling Phil Jackson a racist (02:08:30) Support the show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

#95 NBA Lottery Aftermath, The Valley-Oop, Trae Young, and Celtics-Pacers Hire Their Next Head Coach Jun 25, 2021

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In this episode we’ll be debating if DeAndre Ayton is a top 5 center, if Trae Young is a top 10 player, and we’ll be talking about Rick Carlisle getting hired by the Pacers and Ime Udoka being hired by Boston. Then we’ll talk about the aftermath of the NBA lottery, Pistons getting the top pick, who Houston should select, the direction Orlando/Toronto should go in, and OKC dropping down to the 6th pick. Hosts: Joel Moran, River BrownGuest: Andrew Velez Has DeAndre Ayton solidified himself as a top 5 big in the NBA? (01:15) Hawks/Bucks Game 1 reaction, has Trae Young become a top 10 player? (20:47) Rick Carlisle to Indiana (48:00) What will Ime Udoka bring to the Celtics? (01:02:00) Should Detroit draft Cade or trade the pick for more assets? (01:14:34) Who should the Houston Rockets draft? (01:21:40) Orlando Magic lands two top 10 picks: Who should they draft? (01:32:13) Best fit in Toronto: Suggs or Kuminga? (01:42:43) Is their still hope for OKC after losing out on a top 5 pick? (01:52:47) How upset should Chicago Bulls fans be? (02:03:20) Jason Kidd to Dallas (02:09:06) Support the show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

#94 Hawks vs Bucks Preview, Nets & Sixers Offseason Questions, Kemba Walker Trade, and NFL Talk Jun 22, 2021

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In this episode we will talk about whether or not the Nets season was successful, preview the Hawks vs Bucks series, give an outlook on the Jazz and 76ers offseason, and give a winner for the Kemba Walker trade. Then we’ll transition to the NFL and debate about which QB is under most pressure, Carson Wentz or Matthew Stafford, and who will win the Patriots QB competition. To end off the show we’ll talk about Calvin Johnson calling out the Lions and the backlash Cole Beasley has been receiving. Hosts: Joel Moran, River BrownGuest: Andrew VelezGet 20% OFF @manscaped + Free Shipping with promo code PICKASIDE at MANSCAPED.com! Was this an unsuccessful season for the Nets? (02:20) Hawks vs Bucks series preview (27:15) How can the Utah Jazz improve this offseason? (40:52) Should the 76ers trade Ben Simmons or fire Doc Rivers? (or both) (51:50) Who won the Kemba Walker trade? (01:08:03) Which QB is under more pressure: Carson Wentz or Matthew Stafford? (01:22:30) Patriots QB competition: Who will win between Cam Newton and Mac Jones? (01:32:52) The Lions refused to let Calvin Johnson play anywhere else: Where would you of liked to see him play? (01:46:04) Thoughts on Cole Beasley saying he’d rather retire than get the Covid-19 Vaccine (01:55:59) Support the show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

#93 All-NBA Team Snubs, KD Historic Performance, Kawhi’s ACL Injury, and SVG/Scott Brooks Fired Jun 17, 2021

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This episode is going to be all about basketball. All NBA team snubs, Kevin Durant’s historic Game 5 performance, along with Paul George’s, and Atlanta potentially being ECF bound. Then we’ll debate whether Doc Rivers is to blame for the Sixers back to back blown leads, if the Clippers are cursed, and what coach can maximize Zion Williamson. To finish off the show we’ll talk about the Wizards future now that Scott Brooks is gone, Don Nelson and the Mavs parting ways, and potential trade packages for Kristaps Porzingis. Hosts: Joel Moran, River BrownGuest: Andrew VelezGet 20% OFF @manscaped + Free Shipping with promo code PICKASIDE at MANSCAPED.com! Who got snubbed from the All-NBA team? (02:10) Kevin Durant’s historic performance (13:14) Paul George’s legacy game: Will the Clippers win the series? (26:20) Are the Hawks ECF bound? (39:22) Does Doc Rivers deserve the most blame for the 76ers blown leads? (54:54) Ben Simmons (01:08:20) Kawhi Leonard ACL Injury— Are the Clippers cursed? (01:17:55) What coach can maximize Zion Williamson? (01:26:21) Joel and Drew clown Riv over not knowing what the Bachelor or a Twix is (01:38:35) What’s the next step for the Wizards? (01:43:17) Mavs move on from Rick Carlisle and Don Nelson (01:55:00) Kristaps Porzingis potential trade packages (02:05:00) Support the show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

#91 NBA Awards Reaction, Suns Keep Rolling, Kemba Wants Out, Jordan Love OTA’s, Broncos Future QB Jun 11, 2021

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In this episode we will talk about Nikola Jokic winning the MVP (03:45), the Nuggets being down 0-2 (13:33), Rudy Gobert’s 3rd DPOY (31:32), and Kemba Walker wanting out of Boston (42:00). For the NFL portion of the podcast we’ll talk about Sam Darnold’s vaccine comments (55:42), Jordan Love impressing in OTA’s (01:06:59), if Kellen Mond can be the Vikings franchise QB (01:18:04), if the Chiefs are still the team to beat (01:30:48), and who’s more likely to be a Denver Bronco- Aaron Rodgers or Deshaun Watson (01:42:05).Hosts: Joel Moran, River BrownGuest: Andrew VelezGet 20% OFF @manscaped + Free Shipping with promo code PICKASIDE at MANSCAPED.com! #ad Support the show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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