
Gil's Arena
Founded and run by the one and only, Gilbert Arenas. LIVE T-W-Th 11:30PT/2:30 ET on YouTube. Beyond becoming one of the most unstoppable scorers of his era, Agent Zero is one of the most celebrated personalities the league has ever seen. Follow along for his insight, views on the game, and theories that will make you look at basketball (plus the world around it) differently… https://www.youtube.com/@GilsArena/
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Jul 1, 2025 • 2h 42min
Gil's Arena Reacts To Damian Lillard CUT By The Bucks
Gil's Arena Reacts To Damian Lillard CUT By The Milwaukee Bucks as Gilbert Arenas & The Gil's Arena Crew react to the Milwaukee Bucks making a move to sign Myles Turner and release future Hall of Famer Damian Lillard in the process. They break down what this move means for the Bucks who are looking to rebuild a championship contender around Giannis Antetokounmpo and debate if releasing Dame will be the final straw for the Greek Freak to finally demand a trade. They then grade what has been an active offseason for the Houston Rockets who made a massive move for Kevin Durant and signed hoopers like Clint Capela & Dorian Finney-Smith and debate if these moves were enough for H-Town to compete with the OKC Thunder at the top of the Western Conference, before reacting to KD's appearance alongside LeBron & Steve Nash on the Mind The Game Podcast. Next, they take another look at the stagnant offseason for LeBron James & The Los Angeles Lakers who have positioned themselves as Deandre Ayton or bust, sparking a debate on if the team should just hang it up and clear cap space for 2027. Finally they whip around the NBA to cover various moves from the opening day of NBA Free Agency like Jordan Clarkson signing with the New York Knicks, D'Angelo Russell signing with the Dallas Mavericks and Michael Porter Jr getting shipped away from the Denver Nuggets by Nikola Jokic before discussing what's next for Jonathan Kuminga & The Golden State Warriors as their contract battle has stretched into NBA Free Agency. Please give us a like and subscribe!!!
Gil's Arena Crew - Gilbert Arenas, Kenyon Martin, Brandon Jennings, Rashad McCants & Swaggy P
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0:00:00 – 2 Min Timer
0:01:53 – Show Start
0:09:47 – Milwaukee Bucks CUT Damian Lillard
0:44:48 – Shai Gilgeous Alexander Signs Historic Extension
0:54:28 – The Lakers Did Black n Mild Dirty
0:59:50 – Grading The Houston Rockets' Wild Offseason
1:13:57 – LeBron Glazes Kevin Durant On The Mind The Game Podcast
1:28:22 – Gil CRASHES OUT On The Lakers Quiet Offseason
1:45:27 – Malik Beasley Scandal Reaction
1:48:33 – The Knicks Head Coaching Search Continues
2:04:53 – Dallas Mavericks Sign Little D'Lo
2:11:07 – Denver Nuggets Ship Out Micahel Porter Jr
2:22:23 – Could Denver Ever Trade Jokic?
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Jul 1, 2025 • 2h 30min
LeBron James' Future With The Lakers FIRES UP Gil's Arena
LeBron James' Future With The Los Angeles Lakers FIRES UP Gil's Arena as Gilbert Arenas & The Gil's Arena Crew react to LeBron James re-signing with the Los Angeles Lakers for one more season and break down what LeBron & Rich Paul were really saying with their comments on this decision. They debate if LeBron will stay in LA despite the team's failure to improve around him and dive into the rumors that this could be King James' final season in the NBA. They then react to LeBron's teammate Austin Reaves declining his extension with the Lakers and debate if Lemon Daddy could be moved to help build around LeBron & Luka Doncic. Next, they move to the young King as they react to the NBA setting up a Cooper Flagg vs Bronny James showdown to kick off NBA Summer League and debate how the Dallas Mavericks' #1 overall pick will fare as he prepares to start his NBA Career against one of the toughest matchups in Summer League. They then react to another big name staying in Los Angeles as James Harden agreed to re-sign with the Los Angeles Clippers and break down what this move means for Harden and Kawhi Leonard as they look to push them towards an NBA Championship, before reacting to more moves across the NBA like Julius Randle & Naz Reid staying with the Minnesota Timberwolves and Colin Sexton getting dealt for scraps. Finally, they check back in on the Ace Bailey saga as the infamous draft pick finally landed in Utah after blowing off the Jazz after the NBA Draft and debate if the trouble is behind the young guard as starts his NBA Career before reacting to the shocking news of DeAndre Ayton's buyout and debate where the former #1 overall pick will land this summer. Please give us a like and subscribe!!!
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0:00:00 – 2 Min Timer
0:02:01 – Show Start
0:08:30 – LeBron Re-signs With The Lakers
0:28:39 – LeBron & Luka's Future In LA
0:37:54 – LeBron Doesn't Care About Ring Chasing
0:50:26 – Austin Reaves Declines Extension In LA
0:56:27 – Cooper Flagg vs Bronny James In The Summer League
1:08:19 – James Harden Stays In LA
1:34:29 – Julius Randle & Naz Reid Stay In Minnesota
1:45:27 – Ace Bailey Finally Arrives In Utah
2:10:14 – DeAndre Ayton Gets Bought Out
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Jun 26, 2025 • 3h 2min
Gilbert Arenas Hosts A Funeral For Cemetery Larry
The podcast kicks off with a lively breakdown of the NBA Draft, highlighting rising stars like Cooper Flagg and Dylan Harper. The hosts share personal stories of their own draft experiences and discuss the high hopes for the Dallas Mavericks. Humorously intertwined are insights on Cemetery Larry and debates surrounding the NBA's evolving player dynamics. The emotional journey of draft day, injury prevention methods, and the critical role of new talent in shaping team futures are all on the table. A mix of analysis and laughs keeps the conversation engaging!

Jun 26, 2025 • 2h 42min
The NBA Draft Sparks The BIGGEST Crash Out In Gil's Arena
Gil's Arena Previews The 1st Round of The NBA Draft as Gilbert Arenas & The Gil's Arena Crew break down a HUGE night for the NBA as they welcome in the next class of future superstars. They highlight the biggest star of the night in Cooper Flagg as the Duke phenom looks to join the Dallas Mavericks as the #1 pick and react to NBA legends like Allen Iverson and Kendrick Perkins calling him a generational hooper before he even sets foot on an NBA Court. They also continue the conversation on Ace Bailey skipping pre-draft workouts and get real on how his decision to try and pick where he will play could cause him to slip in tonight's draft. Next, they react to The Boston Celtics continuing to purge their championship roster after trading Kristaps Porzingis and Jrue Holiday in back to back days to get under the NBA's 2nd Apron and debate if the C's should continue their teardown with another big move of trading Jaylen Brown or Derrick White or let this team try and compete until Jayson Tatum returns from his torn achilles. They then react to Kyrie Irving agreeing to a longterm extension to remain with the Dallas Mavericks as he rehabs from his torn ACL and debate if Nico Harrison will get the last laugh from the Luka Doncic trade as his team is set with a core of Cooper Flagg, Kyrie and Anthony Davis for the next few seasons, before examining the Kevin Durant trade from the perspective of the Phoenix Suns and discussing the team's next move to try and build around Devin Booker and Jalen Green. Finally, the Gil's Arena Crew crashes out on Stephen A Smith's list of Top 5 players for next season and gives their own breakdown of the best players in the NBA next season. Please give us a like and subscribe!!!
Gil's Arena Crew - Gilbert Arenas, Josiah Johnson, Rashad McCants, Brandon Jennings & Kenyon Martin
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0:00:00 – 2 Min Timer
0:02:03 – Show Start
0:02:42 – How Much Money NBA Draft Picks Make
0:08:04 – Gil's Arena Wins A Hashtag Sports Award
0:10:37 – The Boston Celtics Continue Their Fire Sale
0:32:16 – Does Porzingis Make The Hawks Contenders?
0:36:56 – Nets Land A Record 5 1st Round Picks
0:47:31 – Kyrie Lands An Extension With The Mavs
0:50:56 – The 76ers Have A Big Decision To Make
0:55:13 – Will Nico Get The Last Laugh On The Luka Trade?
1:03:13 – The NBA Is Already Calling Cooper Flagg Generational
1:23:32 – Flagg On His Decision To Reclassify
1:31:11 – Ace Bailey CRASHED His Own Draft Stock
1:50:38 – Stephen A's Top 5 Active Players Sparks An All Time Crashout
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Jun 24, 2025 • 2h 34min
The BIG Trades Of The NBA Offseason SHAKE UP Gil's Arena
Gil's Arena Reacts To The 1st BIG MOVE Of The NBA Offseason as Gilbert Arenas & The Gil's Arena Crew react to the Boston Celtics tearing down their championship core and sending Jrue Holiday to the Portland Trailblazers in exchange for Anfernee Simons and 2nd Round Picks. They break down what this trade means for Boston as they know have to navigate next season without 2 key pieces on their roster in Holiday & Jayson Tatum and debate if the C's are still a threat in the NBA's Eastern Conference. They also break down Jrue's role on a young Portland Trailblazers squad and discuss if he's enough to turn the team into a contender this season. Next, they welcome Super Bowl Champion and host of FS1's Speak Keyshawn Johnson into the Arena where he gives his take on the breaking news that this will be Aaron Rodgers' final NFL season as the vet prepares to quarterback the Pittsburgh Steelers this season and gives an inside look at his legendary NFL Draft Party in 1996. He also takes us through Paul Pierce walking to 20 miles to work following the Boston Celtics' loss in the NBA Playoffs before breaking down his thoughts on the sale of the Los Angeles Lakers and what that means for Luka Doncic & LeBron James heading into next year. They then react to the OKC Thunder's championship parade and discuss how the small market finals overcame the narrative as Game 7 produced the most watched NBA Finals Game in 6 years. Next they react to Tyrese Haliburton's emotional reaction to his season ending Achilles tear and debate what's next for the Indiana Pacers before giving a post-mortem for the Phoenix Suns following the Kevin Durant trade and discussing the next move for Devin Booker in Phoenix. Finally, Gil reacts to Eddie Johnson & Draymond Green coming at him for his take on ring culture on First Take and offers a hostile response to both legendary hoopers. Please give us a like and subscribe!!!
Gil's Arena Crew - Gilbert Arenas, Josiah Johnson, Keyshawn Johnson, Rashad McCants, Brandon Jennings, Swaggy P & Kenyon Martin
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0:00:00 2 Min Timer
0:01:56 Show Start
0:05:40 Keyshawn Johnson's New LA Legends Podcast
0:12:35 Keyshawn's Star Studded Draft Party
0:20:15 How Keyshawn Celebrated The Super Bowl
0:25:56 Aaron Rodgers Teases Retirement
0:28:49 Keyshawn On Paul Pierce Walking to Work
0:32:20 Keyshawn Previews Next Season For The Lakers
0:50:37 Gil Brings OKC's Parade Into The Arena
1:15:00 Jordan Poole Traded To New Orleans
1:24:28 The Small Market Finals DESTROYS TV Ratings
1:35:31 Haliburton's Emotional Response To His Injury
1:46:59 Why Players Keep Tearing Their Achilles
2:06:55 Should Hali Regret Playing In Game 6 & 7?
2:17:09 Reacting To The Jrue Holiday Trade
2:23:51 Rashad Calls Out Gil's Kobe Hate
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Jun 23, 2025 • 2h 51min
Gil's Arena Reacts To An INSANE Final Day Of The NBA Season
Gil's Arena Reacts To An INSANE Final Day Of The NBA Season as Gilbert Arenas & The Gil's Arena Crew return to Gil's Arena and react to one of the crazy ending of the 2024-25 NBA Season. They kick off the show by breaking down Game 7 of The NBA Finals where the OKC Thunder proved why they were the best team in the NBA all season and sealed their legacies with an NBA Championship over the Indiana Pacers. They discuss what this incredible season capped off by an NBA Finals MVP means for Shai Gilgeous Alexander and debate if this incredibly young Thunder team gave birth to the next NBA dynasty with their championship win. They then react to the most heartbreaking news from the night as Tyrese Haliburton's improbable run through the NBA Playoffs was cut short due to an Achillies injury that sunk the Pacers chances early on in this game. They discuss what's next for the Pacers as they must try and get back to the Finals without their superstar point guard next season and debate if it was the right call to allow Haliburton to play through a calf strain in Games 6 & 7. Next, they react to the blockbuster Kevin Durant trade that saw the NBA Legend get traded from the Phoenix Suns to the Houston Rockets in exchange for Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks and a handful of draft picks and set the sports world ablaze ahead of Game 7. They debate if this was the right move for the Houston Rockets as they look to elevate themselves into the upper tier of the NBA and discuss what's next for the Phoenix Suns after dismantling their superteam and leaving Devin Booker with a floundering franchise once again. Finally, NBA Champion Metta World Peace enters Gil's Arena to give his take on the incredible NBA Finals, break down his experience playing alongside legends like Kobe Bryant and Tracy McGrady and reveal the truth on being the face of the D-Band. Please give us a like and subscribe!!!
Gil's Arena Crew - Gilbert Arenas, Josiah Johnson, Metta Sandiford Artest, Brandon Jennings, Swaggy P & Kenyon Martin
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0:00:00 – 2 Min Countdown
0:01:52 – Show Start
0:11:34 – Gil's Arena Reacts To Game 7
0:28:45 – Gil's Take On Ring Culture
0:43:35 – SGA Proved He's The Best Player Out Of OKC
1:01:19 – OKC Didn't Know How To Pop Bottles
1:04:41 – Is This The Birth Of A Dynasty?
1:15:00 – Haliburton's Devastating Injury
1:33:42 – Kevin Durant TRADED To Houston
1:54:08 – Were These Finals Memorable?
2:01:38 – Metta World Peace Enters The Arena
2:05:08 – Metta's Take On Haliburton's Injury
2:11:52 – Metta Wants To Coach The Knicks
2:16:12 – Metta On Playing With Kobe
2:24:00 – Metta's Memories From Playing In NBA Finals Game 7
2:26:37 – Metta On Guarding LeBron
2:28:45 – Metta Bodyslammed Gil In Golden State
2:32:36 – Swaggy Finally SNAPS On Gil's Kobe Disrespect
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Jun 19, 2025 • 2h 21min
Kendrick Perkins & Gil's Arena React To The Lakers BIG Sale
Gil's Arena Reacts To The Los Angeles Lakers' RECORD BREAKING Sale as the Gil's Arena Crew reacts to the Lakers getting sold for a record breaking $10 BILLION and break down what this means for LeBron James, Luka Doncic & The Legacy of one of the NBA's Most Storied franchises. Next, they break down the state of The Philadelphia 76ers as the team announced they plan on running it back with their core of Tyrese Maxey, Paul George and Joel Embiid next season and debate if the Sixers can bounce back from their terrible season, before reacting to potential 76ers draft pick Ace Bailey cancelling workouts with teams ahead of the NBA Draft. They then welcome former NBA Champion Kendrick Perkins inside the arena to tell legendary stories from the 2008 Boston Celtics championship run and give his takes on various NBA topics like Kevin Durant & Giannis Antetokounmpo trade rumors, the New York Knicks head coaching job, and Game 6 of the NBA Finals. They break down if Tyrese Haliburton will play through injury to give the Indiana Pacers one last push to take down the OKC Thunder and react to Shai Gilgeous Alexander's mentality heading into a legacy shifting game. Finally, they react to Steve Kerr hinting at Jonathan Kuminga's departure from the Golden State Warriors this summer and Dejounte Murray's story of how grappling with off the court issues derailed his first season in New Orleans. Please give us a like and subscribe!!!
Gil's Arena Crew - Norris Cole, Kendrick Perkins, Kenyon Martin, Nick Young, Brandon Jennings & Rashad McCants
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0:00:00 - 2 Min Countdown0:02:06 - Show Start0:05:49 - Lakers Sell For $10 Billion0:23:20 - The State Of The 76ers0:31:21 - Kendrick Perkins Enters Gil's Arena0:37:21 - Perk On Stephen A's Memphis Comments0:46:48 - Perk On The Celtics Future1:00:59 - Perk On The Knicks Firing Thibs1:10:44 - J-Dub For Finals MVP?1:15:03 - Is Shai The Best Player In The NBA?1:21:51 - Will Hali Play In Game 6?1:31:54 - Who Needs To Step Up For The Pacers?1:43:29 - Refs For Game 61:46:39 - SGA's Mentality For Game 61:49:39 - Is J-Dub The Next Version Of Scottie Pippen1:58:56 - Predictions For Game 62:00:44 - Ace Bailey Cancels NBA Draft Workouts2:16:11 - MostlyFans Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 19, 2025 • 2h 28min
Gil's Arena DANCES ON Stephen A's TERRIBLE Giannis Take
Gil's Arena Reacts To Stephen A Smith BLASTING Giannis Antetokounmpo & Ja Morant as the Gil's Arena Crew react to Stephen A Smith's viral takes surrounding the 2 NBA Superstar, where the ESPN media mogul labeled the Greek Freak as an underachiever if he doesn't win another NBA Championship and told Ja Morant to force his way off the Memphis Grizzlies before the team caves itself in. They debate is Stephen A was spitting or tripping with his hostile comments and reopen the discussion surrounding the NBA Media's role in determining a player's legacy. Next, Kenyon Martin looks back on his incredible NBA Career and takes Gil's Arena through his worst day in the NBA by detailing the first day of training camp he endured. He also breaks down his infamous scuffle with Tracy McGrady and responds to T-Mac's comments on the fight & his relationship with Kenyon. Next, they react to Draymond Green's comments saying he would rather lose in the first round of the NBA Playoff than the NBA Finals and give their take on the perspective of the 4 time NBA Champion, before breaking down Russell Westbrook's future in the NBA as the legendary point guard eyes a new team this summer. Finally, they give their takes on LeBron James' comments on ring culture from the latest episode of the Mind The Game Podcast before reacting to Dejounte Murray telling his story of the off the court issues that hampered his rough season with the New Orleans Pelicans. Please give us a like and subscribe!!!
Gil's Arena Crew - Kenyon Martin, Norris Cole, Nick Young & Rashad McCants
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0:00:00 2 Min Countdown
0:02:00 Show Start
0:05:29 The Worst Day Of Kenyon's Career
0:14:57 Swaggy P On The Infamous Kobe Practice
0:19:13 Kenyon GETS REAL On His Fight With T-Mac
0:28:50 What Matchups Did You Take Personal?
0:40:51 Stephen A Smith BASHES Ja In Memphis
0:56:11 Will The Grizzlies Trade Ja?
1:03:38 Stephen A Calls Giannis An Underachiever
1:30:26 Does Individual Success Impact Team Performance?
1:35:09 Would You Rather Lose In Round 1 Or The Finals
1:47:31 Russell Westbrook's Future In The NBA
1:57:00 LeBron's Comments On Ring Culture
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Jun 18, 2025 • 2h 39min
Baron Davis Breaks Down NBA Finals Game 5 With Gil's Arena
Baron Davis Breaks Down NBA Finals Game 5 With Gil's Arena as the legendary California hooper joins the Gil's Arena Crew to break down the OKC Thunder's huge win over the Indiana Pacers in Game 5 of the NBA Finals and react to the Thunder's dynamic duo lifting their team to within one win of the NBA Championship. They debate if this career altering performance solidified Shai Gilgeous Alexander & Jalen Williams as the best duo in the NBA and discuss if Williams vaulted himself into the NBA Finals MVP discussion with his 40 point performance. They also dissect the game from the Pacers perspective as a calf injury held Tyrese Haliburton to his worst performance in the NBA Playoffs, sparking a debate over who will step up to push the Pacers to a Game 7. Next, the Gil's Arena Crew reacts to Magic Johnson's comments on the criteria for an NBA Superstar and give their take on how many true superstars are in the NBA before breaking down Magic calling out Luka Doncic over his conditioning late in the season, sparking a debate over whether or not they believe Luka is cut out to be the face of the Lakers. They then continue their discussion on the best landing spots for Kevin Durant, this time highlighting the San Antonio Spurs as the best landing spot for the Phoenix Suns' superstar. They discuss if it makes sense for the Spurs to leverage their impressive future to pair Victor Wembanyama with a Hall of Famer and debate if this move would immediately put the Spurs in contention for an NBA Championship. Finally, the Gil's Arena CALLS OUT Stephen A Smith for his terrible take that Giannis Antetokounmpo is an underachiever if he doesn't win another title and Baron Davis gives his take on various NBA topics like the Knicks' head coaching search, Jonathan Kuminga's contract battle with Golden State, and Russell Westbrook's future in the NBA. Please give us a like and subscribe!!!
Gil's Arena Crew - Josiah Johnson, Baron Davis, Norris Cole, Kenyon Martin, Nick Young & Rashad McCants
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0:00:00 2 Min Countdown
0:01:56 Show Start
0:05:53 Magic Johnson's Definition Of A Superstar
0:11:32 Are There Any Superstars In The NBA Finals?
0:21:44 Rashad Calls Caitlin Clark The Only Superstar
0:28:13 Magic Calls Out Luka's Conditioning
0:54:24 The Spurs Are Kevin Durant's Best Fit
1:13:42 Nick Invites Kenyon To His 24Hr Fitness Runs
1:20:53 Baron Davis Enters The Arena
1:25:21 Best LA Hooper That Didn't Make It
1:29:30 Are Players Really Concerned With Their Legacies
1:36:50 OKC's Dynamic Duo Dominate The Pacers
1:53:01 Haliburton's Injury Status
1:59:04 J-Dub Has A Shot For Finals MVP
2:17:57 Can The Pacers Extend The Series?
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Jun 16, 2025 • 2h 29min
Another NBA BLOCKBUSTER Trade Shakes Up Gil's Arena
Gil's Arena Reacts To HUGE Trades Shaking Up The NBA as Gilbert Arenas, Norris Cole & The Gil's Arena Crew react to the Memphis Grizzlies big decision to trade Desmond Bane to the Orlando Magic for a haul of 1st round picks and debate if this move was a fleece for the Grizzlies as they now grapple with the idea of trading Ja Morant & Jaren Jackson Jr. or a win for Orlando who now gets to pair Paolo Banchero & Franz Wagner with Bane to make a true run in the NBA's Eastern Conference. They also break down the rumors surrounding a potential Kevin Durant trade as the NBA legend dropped his preferred trade destinations between the Houston Rockets, San Antonio Spurs and Miami Heat, sparking a conversation over which will be the best landing spot for KD as he looks to add more championship to his resume in the later stages of his career. Next, they react to a HOSTILE weekend in the BIG 3 as the league went viral after a fight broke out between Lance Stephenson & Dwight Howard and caught more attention when Steven Jackson tried to fight an opposing player following the loss. The BIG 3 legends on the Gil's Arena couch discuss if these altercations were a good look for the league before Norris Cole gives us the inside detail on Boogie Cousins' crash out in Puerto Rico after playing in the league last season. Finally, they break down Game 4 of the NBA Finals where Shai Gilgeous Alexander and Jalen Williams looked like the modern version of Michael Jordan & Scottie Pippen after carrying the OKC Thunder to a pivotal Game 4 win to even the series heading back home tonight. The GA Crew breaks down what the Thunder showed them in this huge win and discuss what adjustments the Pacers need to make heading into Game 5. Please give us a like and subscribe!!!
Gil's Arena Crew - Gilbert Arenas, Josiah Johnson, Norris Cole, Kenyon Martin, Nick Young & Rashad McCants
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0:00:00 2 Min Countdown
0:01:58 Show Start
0:07:11 Dwight Howard Fights Lance Stephenson In BIG 3
0:23:00 Norris Cole Reacts To Boogie Cousins' Crashout
0:28:00 Desmond Bane Traded For 4 1st Rd Picks
0:45:57 The Memphis Grizzlies Need A Miracle
0:58:53 Norris Cole Calls Out The Arena's Take On The Goat
1:04:04 Kenyon Keeps The Conversation Going
1:07:38 KD's Trade Destinations DETONATES The Arena
1:35:14 NBA Finals Game 4
1:54:13 Are SGA & Jalen Williams The Next Scottie & MJ?
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