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How Many 3s Will Trae Young Be Shooting in 2029? | The Corner 3 Mar 01, 2019

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We recap the Jazz-Nuggets game and wonder whether this is proof that the Jazz are back to where they need to be to contend in the Western Conference (1:00). Then, Zach Kram joins to talk about his piece on the 3-point revolution (25:00). Finally, we throw an outlet pass to the weekend’s games (44:30).

Hosts: Danny Chau, Jonathan Tjarks

Guest: Zach Kram

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Our NBA Potluck Dinner | Group Chat Feb 28, 2019

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We all bring one team, one player, and one take to discuss on this episode. Featured: the Boston Celtics, the Los Angeles Lakers, Chris Paul, Ben Simmons, and more.

Hosts: Justin Verrier, Haley O’Shaughnessy, Paolo Uggetti

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Are We Sure the Lakers Will Make the Playoffs? | The Mismatch (Ep. 393) Feb 26, 2019

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After falling below .500, the Los Angeles Lakers are at risk of missing the playoffs (1:19). Plus: checking in with the young rebuilding teams (33:28).

Hosts: Chris Vernon, Kevin O’Connor

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Are We In or Out on LeBron, Davis, Zion, Durant, Kyrie, and More? | Heat Check (Ep. 392) Feb 25, 2019

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With so many story lines in the NBA, which ones are we in on (3:41)? Then: the New Orleans Pelicans’ continuing conundrum (30:55) and the most interesting MVP candidates of the season (44:21).

Host: John Gonzalez

Guests: Shea Serrano, Dan Devine

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The Playoff Musical Chairs in the Western Conference | The Corner 3 (Ep. 391) Feb 22, 2019

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We talk about the sustainability of the Lakers' flipping the switch and what it means for Western Conference playoff contenders the Kings, Clippers, and Spurs (1:00). Then, we do a mini Draft Class in light of the news that Zion Williamson dodged a bullet with just a mild knee strain (33:00).

Hosts: Kevin O’Connor, Danny Chau, Jonathan Tjarks

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Should We Care Whether Kyrie Irving Is Happy? | Group Chat (Ep. 390) Feb 21, 2019

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We react briefly to the news that top prospect Zion Williamson has a sprained knee (2:40) before diving deep on the recent Kyrie Irving interview with Rachel Nichols (8:40). Then, news breaks that Anthony Davis will not only be active in the Pelicans game Friday night, but also will be the next guest on LeBron James’s ‘The Shop’ on HBO (29:20).

Hosts: Justin Verrier, Haley O’Shaughnessy, Paolo Uggetti

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Stories From NBA All-Star Weekend | The Mismatch (Ep. 389) Feb 19, 2019

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Our hosts had an eventful time in Charlotte over All-Star Weekend, and they’re here to share some notable highlights.

Hosts: Chris Vernon, Kevin O’Connor

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Our Top 25 Players Right Now and the Ongoing Anthony Davis Headache | Heat Check (Ep. 388) Feb 18, 2019

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The New Orleans Pelicans’ Anthony Davis problem casts a shadow on All-Star Weekend (1:57). Plus: debating the Ringer staff’s ranking of the top 25 players (36:05).

Host: Chris Ryan

Guest: Justin Verrier

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Early Returns on the Eastern Conference Arms Race, Plus Pelicans Talk With Arcade Fire’s Win Butler | The Corner 3 (Ep. 387) Feb 15, 2019

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We run down the list of the five Eastern Conference contenders that made deadline additions and where they’ll stand in relation to each other come playoff time (1:00). Then, Arcade Fire’s Win Butler joins the show for a second time to discuss the awkward Anthony Davis situation and the NBA Celebrity All-Star Game (37:52).

Hosts: Kevin O’Connor, Jonathan Tjarks, Danny Chau

Guest: Win Butler

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A Ringer NBA Investigation: Who’s to Blame for the Lakers Tailspin? | Group Chat (Ep. 386) Feb 14, 2019

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We parse last night’s news through the lens of some unnecessarily hot takes—Luka is the next LeBron, Jake Layman is first-team All-NBA, Buddy Hield is better than Jamal Murray, and more (2:00). Then, we steal a bit from Chris Ryan and Jason Concepcion and do our own 'True Detective' investigation: Who is to blame for ‘The Flat Lakers’ (28:55)?

Hosts: Justin Verrier, Paolo Uggetti, Haley O'Shaughnessy

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