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On the latest #thisleague UNCUT, Chris Haynes and Marc Stein react to two Sunday classics -- Sixers/Celtics and Suns/Nuggets -- in which Philadelphia and Phoenix saved their seasons with clutch wins that enabled both to avoid a 3-1 series deficit. The guys also debate the likelihood of a Nikola Jokic suspension for Game 5 back in Denver ... then we take you inside Chris' one-on-one interview with the Lakers' Anthony Davis that was also unexpectedly attended by Tristan Thompson and LeBron James.    #fsrSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Haynes and Marc Stein connect for some instant Game 2 reaction after the Warriors even their second-round series with the Lakers in which they also assess the rest of the playoffs, then move on to tackle the news that Milwaukee has parted ways with championship-winning coach Mike Budenholzer ... and what that means next not only for the Bucks but the other teams (Toronto and Detroit) that also have coaching vacancies. In the middle of it all, Stein launches into passionate speeches about his love for "The Fish That Saved Pittsburgh" movie and "The White Shadow" TV series ... neither of which, to his great dismay, Haynes has ever seen. #fsrSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The only place for Chris Haynes and Marc Stein to start on the latest episode of #thisleague UNCUT: The best playoff game of James Harden's life. The guys discuss Harden's 45 points in a huge Game 1 win for Philly without the injured Joel Embiid, reflect on a historically bad two sports days in Boston, examine a playoff field that has more lower seeds than we're used to see this time of year and naturally spend a lot of time looking ahead to the league's dream second-round matchup: Stephen Curry's Warriors against LeBron James' Lakers.  #fsr #oddcoupleSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What is next for the Bucks and under-fire coach Mike Budenholzer after their stunning first-round exit? What is next for the Clippers after finishing the season without Kawhi Leonard or Paul George? Chris Haynes and Marc Stein tackle those questions AND catch up with Grizzlies legend Zach Randolph before Memphis' Game 6 in LA against the Lakers on Friday night. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In his latest #thisleague UNCUT soliloquy, Marc Stein reiterates his long-held contention that Jimmy Butler never gets sufficient praise for his production. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Haynes and Marc Stein open the latest edition of #thisleague UNCUT with the usual helpings of playoff talk, focusing on Kings/Warriors and Suns/Clippers as well as the latest on Kawhi Leonard. They also speak at length about Damian Lillard's unexpected courtside appearance in Brooklyn and what it REALLY meant. As a bonus, Haynes and Stein chat with 17-year-old Dink Pate, who is poised to become the youngest known American-born pro basketball player after his decision to forego his senior year of high school AND college to join the G League Ignite. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Even with injuries that sidelined both Ja Morant and Giannis Antetokounmpo on Wednesday night and major front office news in the nation's capital AND lots more going on, there was only one place for Haynes and Stein to train their focus for the latest edition of #thisleague UNCUT: All things Draymond Green. All the ins and outs of Green's suspension Game 3 against Sacramento, his many highs and undeniable lows as a Warrior and his future in the Bay Area ... they cover it at all while also weaving in the usual array of NBA whispers and tales from their careers and pasts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our first pod of the playoffs has inside stories on Pat Bev, Ty Lue and Nicolas Batum, updates on the Milwaukee/Miami series and a lengthy look at the Clippers/Suns series from a number of angles. But Haynes and Stein also manage to weave in some unforeseen tales about Chris wearing a white suit on South Beach, Marc's high school graduation cruise and the state of Chris' game. In short: There's a lot here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the latest #thisleague UNCUT, Chris Haynes and Marc Stein reflect on the play-in games we've seen so far, look ahead to the first-round matchups we already know and mostly discuss the various teams feeling the pressure to build around their stars like Portland (Damian Lillard) and Dallas (Luka Dončić and Kyrie Irving) ... and in New Orleans' case get the star (Zion Williamson) on the floor. The pressure  Minnesota faces in its play-in home game Friday night against Oklahoma City, after Rudy Gobert's one-time suspension, is another prime topic. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Part 2 of our conversation with Golden State's Draymond Green, Draymond discusses his leadership approach this season, goes in-depth on his practice floor clash with Jordan Poole and the aftermath, addresses his long-term future with the Warriors and helps us break down the Western Conference playoffs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.