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Zena Keita is joined by Jared Weiss of the Athletic to preview the San Antonio Spurs season. Jared gives his thoughts on Wembanyama’s potential this season, how Fox will integrate, which young players are ready to contribute and what the most realistic expectations are for the Spurs this season
Host: Zena Keita
With: Jared Weiss
Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht
Audio/Video Producer: Grayson Moody
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Zena Keita is joined by Christian Clark of the Athletic to preview the Dallas Mavericks season. Christian gives his thoughts on Cooper Flagg and what the expectations are for him this season, Anthony Davis in his first full season with the Mavs, what the starting lineup will look like, and much more.
Host: Zena Keita
With: Christian Clark
Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht
Audio/Video Producer: Grayson Moody
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Dave DuFour is joined by Dan Woike of the Athletic to preview the Los Angeles Lakers season and discuss his article on Kawhi Leonard’s Uncle Dennis. Dan answers questions about what we don’t know about Uncle Dennis. Then they preview the Lakers season discussing if Deandre Ayton is the most important player in the NBA, Luka’s rejuvenation, what the expectations are for LeBron and if the Lakers supporting cast is enough to make them contenders.
Host: Dave DuFour
With: Dan Woike
Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht
Audio/Video Producer: Grayson Moody
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Zena Keita is joined by Eric Nehm of the Athletic to preview the Milwaukee Bucks season. Eric gives his thoughts on the Bucks roster and if it can compete this season, the Myles Turner addition, which Bucks guard will step up, and much more.
Host: Zena Keita
With: Eric Nehm
Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht
Audio/Video Producer: Grayson Moody
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Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers are joined by Law Murray of the Athletic to discuss which teams will be the Surprise Teams in the NBA this season. The discussion centered on the Jazz, Nets, Blazers, Wizards, Suns, Bulls, Hornets, and Kings. Then the guys select the team they think will defy the odds and win 10 more games than their over under total. Then the guys play a fun edition of Andrew vs. the Beat.
Host: Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers
With: Law Murray
Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht
Audio/Video Producer: Monica Compton
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Es Baraheni is joined by Eric Koreen to preview the Toronto Raptors season. Eric gives his thoughts on the Raptors changing their front office, Scottie Barnes expectations, how the roster fits together, and reasonable expectations for the Raptors this season.
Host: Es Baraheni
With: Eric Koreen
Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht
Audio/Video Producer: Grayson Moody
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Andrew Schlecht is joined by Richie Randall of the Buzz Beat Podcast to discuss the Charlotte Hornets and their season outlook. Andrew and Richie discuss how the young players stack up on the Hornets roster, if LaMelo can deliver for the Hornets or if they need to trade him, who starts at the 2 for the Hornets, and so much more.
Host: Andrew Schlecht
With: Richie Randall
Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht
Audio/Video Producer: Grayson Moody
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Andrew Schlecht is joined by Lauren Williams of the Atlanta Journal Constitution to discuss the Atlanta Hawks and their season outlook. Andrew and Lauren discuss Trae Young and the season he needs to have to stay with Atlanta, how the additions of Porzingis and Alexander-Walker will impact the season, what a Dyson Daniels extension could look like, how Okongwu is expected to perform this season, and where the Hawks will end up at the end of the season.
Host: Andrew Schlecht
With: Lauren Williams
Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht
Audio/Video Producer: Grayson Moody
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Es Baraheni is joined by Joel Lorenzi of the Athletic to discuss the Chicago Bulls and their season outlook. In the podcast Es and Joel discuss Josh Giddey's extension and how he needs to perform this season, what the Bulls are doing with their roster, what they will do with Coby White, and how the Bulls role players can step up this season.
Host: Es Baraheni
With: Joel Lorenzi
Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht
Audio/Video Producer: Grayson Moody
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Es Baraheni is joined by Josh Robbins of the Athletic to discuss the Orlando Magic and their season outlook. In the podcast Es and Josh discuss the addition of Desmond Bane and how he will help the offense, if Franz Wagner is ready to take another step up, how Paolo Banchero can lead the team, and much more.
Host: Es Baraheni
With: Josh Robbins
Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht
Audio/Video Producer: Grayson Moody
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