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The Russell Westbrook Snub Saga, Plus the Best Remaining Free Agents Jul 21, 2022

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Justin Verrier and Seerat Sohi start by discussing James Harden resigning with the Sixers before getting into the recent news around Russell Westbrook and the Lakers (7:50). Then, they look at some of the best remaining free agents, and decide whether they are washed or not (36:13).

Hosts: Justin Verrier and Seerat Sohi

Associate Producer: Isaiah Blakely

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Offseason Reactions and Future Projections | The Answer Jul 15, 2022

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Chris and Seerat start their conversation by sharing their reactions to Deandre Ayton's new contract and talking about what it means for Kevin Durant's future. They then analyze and debate their favorite offseason moves and make their projections for the Dallas Mavericks (11:27) and New Orleans Pelicans (16:35) before getting into Kenny Lofton Jr. and Chet Holmgren's performances at summer league. (20:57) After the break, they examine how the Timberwolves (28:09), Grizzlies (35:53), 76ers (38:15), and Pistons (41:28) look after their post-season acquisitions, and ponder if the Warriors will keep their winning edge next year.

Hosts: Chris Ryan and Seerat Sohi

Producer: Chris Sutton

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The Donovan Mitchell Trade Rumors Are Flying, Plus Jomi’s Las Vegas Exploits | Real Ones Jul 15, 2022

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Logan and Raja discuss what teams would be the best landing spots for Donovan Mitchell now that the trade rumors are flying. Then, they talk about Damian Lillard’s extension with the Trail Blazers, and Jomi Adeniran comes on the show to talk about everything that went down in Las Vegas during summer league. What happens in Vegas apparently doesn’t always stay there.

Hosts: Logan Murdock and Raja Bell

Guest: Jomi Adeniran

Producer: Sasha Ashall

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Impressions From Summer League | Upside High Jul 14, 2022

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Jonathan Tjarks and J. Kyle Mann discuss the players and performances that impressed them the most from their time at NBA summer league in Las Vegas. They begin their conversation by taking a close look at Jabari Smith Jr. (4:11) and Tari Eason (16:24) while projecting big things for their pairing in Houston. Next, they discuss Chet Holmgren (23:45), Jalen Williams (30:30), and Jaylin Williams (33:26) and make their predictions and examine NBA comps for them. They end the pod by debating the importance of the second-year players participating at summer league and talking about some impressive names coming into the league who may be flying under the radar (36:19).

Hosts: J. Kyle Mann and Jonathan Tjarks

Producer: Chris Sutton

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Donovan Mitchell Destination Rankings, Plus Rob’s First Mailbag | Group Chat Jul 13, 2022

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Justin and Rob start by ranking their favorite possible trade destinations for Donovan Mitchell (5:05). Then they answer a bunch of listener questions, including questions about the Thunder, summer league memories, Collin Sexton, and more (44:22).

Hosts: Justin Verrier and Rob Mahoney

Associate Producer: Isaiah Blakely

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Summer League Vibes | Real Ones Jul 11, 2022

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Logan and Raja tell all kinds of stories from summer leagues past and present, then get into the drama between LeBron and Russell Westbrook from Vegas and Raja gives us the real down low on why he defends Russ so hard.

Hosts: Logan Murdock and Raja Bell

Producer: Sasha Ashall

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Summer League Observations With Ben Golliver | Weekends with Wos Jul 10, 2022

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Wos is joined by the Washington Post’s Ben Golliver to discuss what they’ve seen from Paolo Banchero, Chet Holmgren, and Jabari Smith Jr. They then discuss some off-court drama and speculation they’ve seen at the NBA Summer League.

Host: Wosny Lambre

Guest: Ben Golliver

Associate Producer: Isaiah Blakely

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Weirdos and Unicorns at NBA Summer League With J. Kyle Mann | The Answer Jul 09, 2022

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J. Kyle Mann joins Seerat from summer league in Las Vegas to talk about some of the more unique talent on display at the games, with a focus on Chet Holmgren and Kenneth Lofton Jr. They debate novelty vs. viability in regards to their respective physiques and dissecting the success of other "unicorns" currently in the NBA (9:33). Next, they analyze the performances of some of the other big men in the competition, notably Isaiah Jackson, Kofi Cockburn, and Jalen Duren (17:30). They end the pod by discussing Zavier Simpson, the future of the "microwave" style player in the NBA, and the anatomy of a true sky hook (29:50).

Host: Seerat Sohi

Guest: J. Kyle Mann

Producer: Chris Sutton

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Are the Brooklyn Nets Really Going to Trade Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant? | Real Ones Jul 07, 2022

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Logan and Raja are reunited once again to round up the most interesting bits from the NBA offseason. They start with the Rudy Gobert trade to the Timberwolves, then move into a larger discussion of whether the Nets will actually deal Kyrie and KD, and how the player empowerment movement created this strange situation. Finally, they give their thoughts on Bradley Beal’s humongous deal with the Wizards, and each award their Real One of the Week.

Hosts: Logan Murdock and Raja Bell

Producer: Sasha Ashall

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Remaining NBA Offseason Questions | Group Chat Jul 06, 2022

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As the first week of NBA free agency winds down, Justin, Rob, and Wos discuss some of the remaining questions for teams around the league. They talk about Donovan Mitchell (4:42), D’Angelo Russell, (20:42), the Brooklyn Nets (38:50), and more.

Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, and Wosny Lambre

Associate Producer: Isaiah Blakely

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