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Inside Summer League: First Impressions, Atmosphere, and Its Growing Influence Jul 17, 2025

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J. Kyle Mann and Tate Frazier recap this past weekend’s summer league action by discussing their first impressions among some of the rookies and second-year players. They also discuss the ever-changing dynamics of summer league and how the event has evolved throughout the years.

(02:24) - Different dynamics around summer league and how the event has evolved
(12:23) - Cooper Flagg, Mavs
(17:43) - Dylan Harper, Spurs
(24:20) - VJ Edgecombe, Sixers
(27:47) - Carter Bryant, Spurs
(30:21) - Tre Johnson, Wizards
(33:36) - Walter Clayton Jr., Jazz
(36:48) - Nique Clifford, Kings
(39:58) - Yang Hansen, Blazers
(42:13) - Derik Queen, Pelicans
(46:23) - Joan Beringer and Rob Dillingham, Timberwolves
(49:01) - Danny Wolf and Egor Demin, Nets
(50:19) - Cody Williams, Jazz
(52:22) - Nikola Topic and Brooks Barnhizer, Thunder
(56:37) - Hornets summer league reaction
(58:10) - Reed Sheppard, Rockets
(59:46) - Positive momentums, summer league jersey sightings, and hanging out with Deon Thompson

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Host: J. Kyle Mann
Guest: Tate Frazier
Producer: Jessie Lopez
Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz
Social: Keith Fujimoto

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Summer League Preview: Cooper Flagg Expectations, Reed Sheppard’s Return, and the Different Levels of Participation Jul 10, 2025

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J. Kyle Mann is joined by Danny Chau as they share their expectations for this year’s NBA Summer League. First, they discuss V. J. Edgecombe’s readiness, takeaways from Ace Bailey’s debut, and Kasparas Jakucionis’s struggles. Also, what to expect from the no. 1 pick Cooper Flagg, and how quickly will the Mavs shut him down. Next, the guys discuss the different types of players who participate in Summer League, from the second-year rookies who are still looking to develop to the last-chance players who are hoping to create their moment that leads to a roster spot.

(04:09) - V. J. Edgecombe
(08:42) - Ace Bailey
(14:19) - Kasparas Jakucionis
(21:04) - Cooper Flagg
(24:23) - Second- and third-year players looking to improve
(33:44) - On-the-clock players
(41:01) - Fringe roster players
(44:37) - Last-chance players

You can read Danny Chau’s article mentioned in the episode here.

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Host: J. Kyle Mann
Guest: Danny Chau
Producer: Jessie Lopez
Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz
Social: Keith Fujimoto

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The Way-Too-Early 2026 NBA Mock Draft Jul 03, 2025

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With the 2025 NBA draft officially behind us, J. Kyle Mann gets a head start on next year and debuts his 2026 NBA mock draft to discuss some of his top prospects heading into next season.

(01:10) - Picks No. 1-5
(21:34) - Picks No. 6-10
(29:24) - Picks No. 11-14

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Host: J. Kyle Mann
Producer: Jessie Lopez
Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz
Social: Keith Fujimoto

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2025 NBA Draft Second-Round Reactions With Albert Ghim and Corey Tulaba Jun 27, 2025

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The 2025 NBA draft is officially in the books, so J. Kyle Mann is joined by Albert Ghim and Corey Tulaba from No Ceilings to react to the second night of the draft.
(04:22) - Sell me on Egor Demin
(11:30) - Second-round broadcast enhancements
(15:26) - Picks 31-40
(43:58) - Picks 41-49
(54:19) - Rest of second round and final takeaways
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Host: J. Kyle Mann
Guests: Albert Ghim and Corey Tulaba
Producer: Jessie Lopez
Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz
Social: Keith Fujimoto

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2025 NBA Draft First-Round Reactions With Danny Chau Jun 26, 2025

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With the first round in the books, J. Kyle Mann and Danny Chau get together and react to the first night of the NBA draft.
(01:21) Teams in the top five
(22:12) Teams in the 6-14 range
(46:49) Teams in the 15-30 range
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Host: J. Kyle Mann
Guest: Danny Chau
Producer: Jessie Lopez
Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz
Social: Keith Fujimoto

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The Suns' New Era, Maluach’s Potential, Raptors' Friskiness Level, and What Route Do the Sixers Take? Jun 23, 2025

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It’s draft week, as J. Kyle Mann is joined by Danny Chau to go through the latest draft news and expectations for the first round of the NBA draft on Wednesday night. They discuss how the Finals will affect the draft and offseason, expectations for the Suns now that they've traded Kevin Durant to the Rockets, different prospect scouting reports, and more.

(00:00) - Intro
(01:46) - Game 7 reaction
(05:12) - Draft plans for the new-look Suns
(09:46) - Derik Queen, Maryland
(16:10) - Which team could make an unexpected move?
(23:13) - Predicting the Raptors' draft plans
(24:28) - Carter Bryant, Arizona; and Noa Essengue, France
(30:24) - Khaman Maluach, Duke
(38:08) - Jazz targeting Jeremiah Fears from Oklahoma
(44:18) - What direction do the Sixers go?
(45:55) - V.J. Edgecombe, Baylor
(52:30) - Kon Knueppel, Duke; and Tre Johnson, Texas
(56:60) - Danny’s risers
(58:38) - Cedric Coward, Washington State
(01:00:46) - Collin Murray-Boyles, South Carolina
(01:03:24) - Best connective passer in the draft
(01:05:20) - Egor Demin, BYU
(01:09:00) - Danny Wolf, Michigan

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Host: J. Kyle Mann
Guest: Danny Chau
Producer: Jessie Lopez
Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz
Social: Keith Fujimoto

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Do the Spurs Draft Harper or Edgecombe? Plus: Drunk on Ace Bailey’s Potential and Who’s the Next T.J. McConnell With Tate Frazier. Jun 18, 2025

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With the draft just over a week away, J. Kyle Mann brings on Tate Frazier from One Shining Pod to discuss the stock of different prospects, including Ace Bailey and Kon Knueppel. They debate the different routes the Spurs could take if they draft Dylan Harper, Kevin Durant’s murky future, and which prospect can potentially be the new T.J. McConnell.

(00:00) - Intro
(03:30) - Desmond Bane trade reaction
(07:50) - Kam Jones, Marquette
(13:17) - Would you attend the NBA draft if you were invited as a prospect?
(16:52) - Dylan Harper or V.J. Edgecombe for the Spurs at no. 2?
(19:21) - Where would Kevin Durant be happy playing basketball?
(24:34) - Ace Bailey, Rutgers
(35:36) - Drake Powell, North Carolina
(41:45) - Kon Knueppel, Duke
(49:48) - What makes T.J. McConnell so special?
(52:32) - Which prospect is the next McConnell?

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Host: J. Kyle Mann
Guest: Tate Frazier
Producer: Jessie Lopez
Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz
Social: Keith Fujimoto

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Evaluation Process, Draft Strategy, and the Weak Link Theory With Sam Vecenie Jun 12, 2025

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With the NBA draft just two weeks away, J. Kyle Mann brings on The Athletic's Sam Vecenie to discuss his latest mock draft, the excitement and challenges that come with evaluating players, and the concept of the weak link theory in the NBA. They also explore the potential of various prospects and the factors that could contribute to their success or limitations in the league.
(00:00) Intro
(01:42) The process of evaluating players
(08:22) How Sam builds out his mock using tiers
(15:55) On Kasparas Jakucionis from Illinois
(17:28) On Carter Bryant from Arizona
(22:41) On Collin Murray-Boyles from South Carolina
(30:45) On Derik Queen from Maryland
(36:28) Are you considering the "weak link theory" when scouting prospects?
(43:12) Are there any top-15 prospects that you can see being on the floor in the current Finals?
(46:01) Imagining Dylan Harper with the Spurs
(54:06) On Tre Johnson from Texas
(55:16) On Kon Knueppel from Duke
(57:30) On Noah Penda from France
(58:26) On Khaman Maluach from Duke
(01:02:53) On Noa Essengue from France
(01:05:35) On Joan Beringer from France
(01:12:25) On Danny Wolf from Michigan
(01:17:33) On Maxime Raynaud from Stanford
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Host: J. Kyle Mann
Guest: Sam Vecenie
Producer: Jessie Lopez
Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz
Social: Keith Fujimoto

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P3's President on the Company's Evolution, Revolutionizing the NBA Combine, and the Future of Biomechanics in Basketball Jun 03, 2025

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J. Kyle Mann is joined by P3 president Eric Leidersdorf to break down what exactly P3 does and how they help develop athletes (01:44). They discuss the evolution of the company, the significance of the NBA combine, and the importance of understanding athletic traits such as deceleration and strength in basketball (09:02). Eric also describes the concept of "kinematic movers" and talks about how certain players excel despite not being traditionally athletic, the challenges of predicting injuries, and the role of biomechanics in understanding player performance (23:58).

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Host: J. Kyle Mann
Guest: Eric Leidersdorf
Producer: Jessie Lopez
Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz
Social: Keith Fujimoto

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College Basketball Landscape, and Hornets Draft Expectations With Tate Frazier May 28, 2025

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J. Kyle Mann is joined by Tate Frazier from One Shining Podcast as they discuss the ongoing debate over evaluating players based on their physical tools versus their game tape, NIL’s effect on the NBA draft, upside for some of the players who decided to return to school, Michigan’s portal haul, and whether Florida can still be an elite team (02:25). Next, they dive into the Charlotte Hornets, as Tate explains why they should draft Tre Johnson, Brandon Miller's role with the franchise, and whether it's time to move on from LaMelo Ball (31:22).

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Host: J. Kyle Mann
Guest: Tate Frazier
Producer: Jessie Lopez
Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz
Social: Keith Fujimoto

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