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In this episode, NBA insider Sam Amick discusses the league's recent disciplinary actions against the Los Angeles Clippers, the implications of the Wachtel Lipton report, and the ongoing trade developments involving Kawhi Leonard and the Toronto Raptors. We explore how the league enforces rules, the strategic adjustments for the Clippers, and the broader impact on NBA team dynamics.
Host: Dave DuFour
With: Sam Amick, Es Baraheni
Producer: Andrew Schlecht
Audio/Video: Alex Oliver
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Pablo Torre has been on the forefront of the investigation into the Clippers and Kawhi Leonard, and he joins Dave DuFour and Es Baraheni to discuss the findings from the investigation, the punishment from the NBA and Pablo’s process in discovery.
Host: Dave DuFour
With: Pablo Torre and Es Baraheni
Producer: Andrew Schlecht
Audio/Video: Alex Oliver
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The NBA announced its punishment for the Los Angeles Clippers, Steve Ballmer, and Kawhi Leonard after the nearly year long investigation in their dealings with Aspiration, Inc. Dave DuFour and Es Baraheni give their instant reaction to the news and look ahead to the ripple effects.
Host: Dave DuFour
With: Es Baraheni
Producer: Andrew Schlecht
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Dave DuFour is joined by Keith Parish to discuss the Memphis Grizzlies and answer the following questions:
1. What’s the thing most fans are looking forward to with this team? / Biggest Storyline
2. What’s the floor and ceiling?
3. Who’s the X Factor?
4. Expectations for the best player or best rookie?
5. Crystal ball prediction for the season
Host: Dave DuFour
With: Keith Parish
Producer: Andrew Schlecht
Audio/Video: Alex Oliver
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Andrew Schlecht is joined by Rylan Stiles to do a Thunder season preview answering the following questions:
1. What’s the thing most fans are looking forward to with this team? / Biggest Storyline
2. What’s the floor and ceiling?
3. Who’s the X Factor?
4. Expectations for the best player or best rookie?
5. Crystal ball prediction for the season
Host: Andrew Schlecht
With: Rylan Stiles
Producer: Andrew Schlecht
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Dave DuFour, Es Baraheni, Zena Keita and Andrew Schlecht break down their top 5 ranked players for the upcoming NBA Season, PLUS a special message from our own Zena Keita
Host: Dave DuFour
With: Es Baraheni, Andrew Schlecht, Zena Keita
Producer: Andrew Schlecht
Audio/Video: Alex Oliver
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Dave DuFour, Es Baraheni, Zena Keita and Andrew Schlecht break down their 10-6 ranked players for the upcoming NBA Season.
Host: Dave DuFour
With: Es Baraheni, Andrew Schlecht
Producer: Andrew Schlecht
Audio/Video: Alex Oliver
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Dave DuFour and Es Baraheni discuss the Peyton Watson sign and trade, DeMar DeRozan signing with the Nuggets, Klay Thompson's buyout and signing with the Heat, and much more.
Host: Dave DuFour
With: Es Baraheni, Zena Keita
Producer: Andrew Schlecht
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Who has the most pressure this NBA Season? Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers are joined by JE Skeets of No Dunks to answer that question. Which All Star, Young Player, Playoff Team, Front Office and Wild card has the most pressure on them this season.Then the guys finish with another round of Andrew vs. the Beat.
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Dave DuFour, Es Baraheni, and Andrew Schlecht break down their 16-11 ranked players for the upcoming NBA Season.
Host: Dave DuFour
With: Es Baraheni, Andrew Schlecht
Producer: Andrew Schlecht
Audio/Video: Alex Oliver
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