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Brooklyn Nets Coach Kenny Atkinson May 02, 2019

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Brooklyn Nets Coach Kenny Atkinson returns to talk about the team's breakthrough season, when he realized they were onto something, the night that Caris LeVert went down, the development and growth of D'Angelo Russell into a starting point guard and All-Star, and 2019 free agency. Kenny also speaks to his coaching style and philosophy, what it took to build the Nets culture, basketball's relationship with the media, and how he combats PSS (Post Season Syndrome).

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Ric Bucher on the Warriors-Rockets Game 1 Officiating, Kevin Durant, and the Great (or not so much) Russell Westbrook Apr 30, 2019

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Ric Bucher, Senior Writer for Bleacher Report and host of the "Bucher & Friends" podcast, breaks down game 1 of the Warriors Rockets series, and how to keep the focus on the game(s) and not the officiating. He speaks to the Warriors current kumbaya chemistry and whether it's just a front for fans and media, and Kevin Durant's predicted offseason move to the New York Knicks, and how it compares to LeBron James' move to LA. And of course, Ric and Howard engage in the ongoing debate about Russell Westbrook as the great player that Bucher sees him to be or the flawed player that needs to work on his 3s and his attack-style of playing that Howard envisions.

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Houston Rockets GM Daryl Morey Apr 26, 2019

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Houston Rockets GM Daryl Morey thinks the Utah Jazz series went better than he expected, is preparing for round 2 most likely against the Golden State Warriors even though he had hoped to potentially face them later in the playoffs, and addresses the Rockets 11-14 start. He also weighs in on lottery reform, the 3-point shot and its effect on the game, and Damian Lillard's series-winning, amazing shot against Oklahoma City.

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ESPN's Tim Bontemps on the Eastern Conference Playoffs Apr 23, 2019

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ESPN's Tim Bontemps joins to breakdown the Eastern Conference playoffs to date, including the Boston Celtics making quick work of the Indiana Pacers. He weighs in on the upcoming Celtics-Bucks series, the Kyrie Irving-Gordon Hayward chemistry, why Giannis is the best player in the NBA (and will be for the next 6-10 years), and whether Coach Mike Buldenholzer's defense will hold up as the Bucks advance in their playoff run. Tim also speaks to why he believes the Raptors will give Golden State a run for their money in the Finals, and the one thing that might prompt Kawhi Leonard to leave Toronto in the off season.

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Richard Jefferson on LeBron, Steph, KD, Russell Westbrook, and the Lakers Apr 19, 2019

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Richard Jefferson, host of "The Road Trippin' Podcast" and Executive Producer of the new film, "Sprinter," returns to speak to his foray into movie making, and the reason this specific project connected with him. He also of course talks play-off basketball including whether anyone has a shot at beating the Warriors, what Philadelphia needs to do to beat the Nets, why it's tough to play in Portland, and why he thinks Russell Westbrook of the Oklahoma City Thunder is the most intense player in the game. RJ also weighs in on the dysfunctional Lakers and what they should do about a coach and a President of Basketball Ops. And he offers his own take on Kevin Durant's future and rumored move to the New York Knicks.

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Game of Zones creators The Malamut Brothers Apr 16, 2019

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The Malamut Brothers, Craig and Adam, are the mad geniuses behind Game of Zones on the B/R app, and they just launched their brand new 8-episode season! Discover their take on the just-released Jimmy Butler episode, what they have planned with the Toronto Raptors, and why Game Of Thrones ending doesn't concern them too terribly much. The brothers also discuss their creative inspiration, their favorite episodes (Sun Kings) and characters, the ones they kinda feel bad about doing (Tobias Harris), and why the San Antonio Spurs as the White Walkers has become problematic. Plus, the Philadelphia natives and die-hard 76ers fans have some tips for dealing with disappointment, and predictions for their team's playoff run.

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J.A. Adande On Magic Johnson, The Lakers, and Charles Barkley Apr 13, 2019

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Former LA Times columnist and ESPN reporter, and current Director of Sports Journalism at Northwestern University, J.A. Adande. has a unique relationship with and perspective about Laker great, Magic Johnson. J.A. shares his insight on Magic's stunning resignation as President of Laker Operations, Magic's legacy as a player and Laker specifically, his role in bringing LeBron James to Los Angeles, and what the Lakers should consider doing in the wake of Magic's departure. J.A. also speaks to Dirk Nowitzki's time in Dallas, Charles Barkley's life philosophy, Adam Silver's comments about NBA player's mental well-being, and why J.A.'s incapable of covering Magic Johnson objectively.

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Kirk Goldsberry on the 3-Point Revolution, Giannis for MVP, and the All-NBA Ballot Apr 09, 2019

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Former VP of Strategic Research for the San Antonio Spurs, current ESPN NBA analyst, and author of the upcoming book, "SprawlBall: A Visual Tour of the New Era of the NBA," Kirk Goldsberry, discusses the rapid expansion of the 3-point revolution, and what it means for the game and the league. He and Howard also talk about the 4-point shot, banning field goal percentage, James Harden vs Giannis Antetokounmpo for MVP, Russell Westbrook criticism, the future of Andrew Wiggins, and the All NBA team ballot.

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Milwaukee Bucks Co-Owner Marc Lasry and the Business of Winning Apr 06, 2019

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Marc Lasry is the co-owner of the team with the best record in the NBA and guaranteed home court advantage in the play-offs - the Milwaukee Bucks! Marc speaks to the Bucks' special season, when he knew they might be play-off bound, what Giannis Antetokounmpo is like on and off the court, why the Bucks' chemistry works, and how GM Jon Horst and Coach Mike Budenholzer shaped the culture and jump-started the team's progress. He also explains the business of winning, and shares some great Giannis stories, some cool behind-the-scenes info on Showtime's "Billions" (including what it was like filming his cameo appearance last season), and the worst thing he's ever yelled at a ref.

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Harvey Araton on GOAT Michael Jordan, Competitive Balance, and the Lakers vs the Knicks Apr 03, 2019

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Former New York Times journalist Harvey Araton's 8th book, "Elevated: The Global Rise Of The NBA," arrives April 16th. It's an interesting and unique look at the history of the NBA through a curated collection of New York Times articles published in the paper over the last 30-40 years. Harvey specifically speaks to Magic Johnson's welcome back after his HIV announcement, Michael Jordan's leadership style with the Bulls (and a great huddle story involving Scottie Pippen during the playoffs against the New York Knicks), Ronald Reagan and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and Red Auerbach's prediction of the NBA's demise with the advent of free agency. Harvey also offers thoughts on why Michael Jordan wins the GOAT debate in his opinion, what competitive balance means in today's NBA, and the two changes he'd make if he were commissioner for a day!

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