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Sam Amick, Anthony Slate, and Fred Katz are joined by Mike Vorkunov to discuss Zion Williamson's unique contract, the Warriors win against the Celtics, trade chatter, Ja's return, and the MVP race.
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Seth Partnow, Mo Dakhil, and Dave DuFour react to Ja Morant's return for Memphis, the Pelicans Zion problem, and pull out the Panic Meter for the Cavaliers, Hawks, Suns, Raptors, and Pistons.
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David Aldridge and Marcus Thompson are joined by J.A. Adande to catch up on the Bulls recent success, jumping on the scorer’s table, Monta Ellis, and Lakers banners.
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Basketball Buds
Hot Take Safe Zone, Christmas Edition
PLANT YOUR FLAG
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Slam and Jam
Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers discuss fake Lauri Markkanen trades and what it might take to pry him away from the Utah Jazz. Then we look back at Alex's pre-leap players from the spring to see if they made a leap. Then in part 2, Trey Kirby of No Dunks joins to discuss the Bulls and play Andrew vs. the Beat!
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Tampering
Sam Amick, Anthony Slater and Jovan Buha discuss Draymond Green's indefinite suspension, and what is next for the Warriors? The Bucks, Giannis and "Game Ball Gate" and if Giannis is justified in his feelings about the game ball not being given to him after the Indiana matchup and career high 64 points. Then the guys finish up discussing the Lakers, their season and what potential trades they could make.
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Seth Partnow, Mo Dakhil, and Dave DuFour take stock of the regular season at the quarter way mark, discuss the return of Ja Morant, and wonder if Draymond has gone over the edge.
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David Aldridge and Marcus Thompson discuss NBA relegation, hanging banners, issues with the In-Season Tournament, and the Pacers’ current ceiling.
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Basketball Buds
Zach Harper, Jay King and Josh Huestis discuss the following topics:
1. In Season Tournament Thoughts
2. What would you change?
What is Real? How much do you believe this statement… 1-10
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Andrew Schlecht and Sam Amick break down the Lakers win against the Pacers, LeBron winning the MVP, and overview of the in season tournament and what the future of the tournament could be.
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