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#thisleague UNCUT dishes on hot NBA topics beyond what Chris Haynes and Marc Stein report on social media with even more candor and opinion. Stein and Haynes go deep and dive into the all the NBA topics, rumblings, and intel!
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Mar 26, 2024 • 43min
#thisleague UNCUT: Your complete guide to the rest of the NBA regular season
What are the most important focal points entering the final three weeks of the regular season for you NBA standings-watchers out there? Chris Haynes has three and Marc Stein has three in this new episode of #thisleague UNCUT ... and they end up covering about two-thirds of the league's teams in the draft they conducted to make those points. Also: Chris reveals some secrets from the set of the Thanalysis podcast hosted by Bucks forward Thanasis Antetokounmpo. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 23, 2024 • 49min
#thisleague UNCUT: Western Conference standings madness and the NBA's MVP race
Chris Haynes and Marc Stein connect for a new edition of #thisleague UNCUT that covers all the latest in the late-season jockeying for playoff seeding in the Western Conference and a detailed discussion about what goes into voting for year-end awards like MVP and Coach of the Year. Plus: Chris has an update on his ongoing banter with fellow podcast host Patrick Beverley. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 18, 2024 • 42min
#thisleague UNCUT: Kyrie Irving dazzles ... and a text from Isaiah Thomas
On the latest edition of #thisleague UNCUT, Chris Haynes and Marc Stein use Kyrie Irving's ridiculous lefty game-winner at the buzzer on St. Patrick's Day as the jumping-off point for a detailed look at the jockeying for playoff seeds in both the Western and Eastern Conference with one month to go in the NBA regular season. As a bonus: Chris shares a fun story about Isaiah Thomas texting him with a pitch that foreshadowed Thomas' actually landing a roster spot with the Phoenix Suns. #fsr #benmallershowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 15, 2024 • 40min
#thisleague UNCUT: Mike Conley Jr Joins The Show!
Chris Haynes and Marc Stein are joined by Timberwolves PG Mike Conley Jr to discuss their pursuit of the top seed in the Western Conference while Karl Anthony-Towns remains out with a knee injury. They also touch on how he began shooting with his left-hand despite being right-handed and one of the most impressive streaks in the league currently held by Conley. Follow, rate and review #thisleague UNCUT with Chris Haynes & Marc Stein here!https://link.chtbl.com/thisleagueuncut #fsrSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 13, 2024 • 41min
#thisleague UNCUT: Sizing Up The NBA Playoff picture
Chris Haynes and Marc Stein join forces to examine the standings and tell you what they find most intriguing going forward with just over one month remaining in the NBA's regular season. Stein shares a fascinating nugget about scoring and officiating leaguewide that has some teams wondering what has happened since the All-Star break. Plus the CHAMP Chris Haynes can't help but update the audience about his MVP performance from over the weekend. Follow, rate and review #thisleague UNCUT with Chris Haynes & Marc Stein here!https://link.chtbl.com/thisleagueuncut #fsrSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 9, 2024 • 49min
#thisleague UNCUT: Injuries Across The NBA & Inside The Huddle With Michael Malone
The story of the week in the NBA is injuries to star players and in an all-new edition of #thisleague UNCUT Chris Haynes and Marc Stein provide you with the latest on Karl Anthony-Towns, Steph Curry and Devin Booker. They also look back on Chris’ week in Denver covering the Nuggets and why head coach Michael Malone is one of the best motivators in the Association right now. Follow, rate and review #thisleague UNCUT with Chris Haynes & Marc Stein here!https://link.chtbl.com/thisleagueuncut #fsrSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 5, 2024 • 35min
THE NBA Finals Preview already? + Another Injury In Phoenix
Is it possible we already know this season’s NBA Finals match up? On an all-new episode of #thisleague UNCUT, Chris Haynes and Marc Stein look at the Denver Nuggets’ home date with the Boston Celtics this week and the likelihood that these will be the final two teams competing for the Larry O’Brien Trophy. They also discuss the latest injury in Phoenix, this time to star guard Devin Booker, and where that leaves the Suns in a crowded Western Conference playoff picture. Follow, rate and review #thisleague UNCUT with Chris Haynes & Marc Stein here!https://link.chtbl.com/thisleagueuncut #fsrSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 2, 2024 • 34min
Nuggets’ Title Defense, Heat Culture and (more) Story Time
Following the Nuggets’ win over the Heat in a rematch of last year’s NBA Finals, Chris Haynes and Marc Stein link up to discuss Denver’s pursuit of another championship. On the other side, Haynes shares some insight into his recent interview with Miami star Jimmy Butler and the secret element that leads to Heat Culture. Stein also finds himself befuddled by the men’s rec league controversy shared by Haynes that has taken on new life. Follow, rate and review #thisleague UNCUT with Chris Haynes & Marc Stein here!https://link.chtbl.com/thisleagueuncut #fsr See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 27, 2024 • 51min
#thisleague UNCUT: The NBA stretch run
Who is the greatest threat to Boston in the East? Who is the greatest threat to Denver in the West? What does Steve Kerr’s extension mean for the Warriors … and specifically Klay Thompson? Chris Haynes and Marc Stein get into all that and much more in the latest edition of #thisleague UNCUT. Follow, rate and review #thisleague UNCUT with Chris Haynes & Marc Stein here!https://link.chtbl.com/thisleagueuncut #fsrSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 21, 2024 • 28min
#thisleague UNCUT: Grant Hill and Chelsea Gray from All-Star Weekend
USA Basketball is celebrating its 50th anniversary -- and a chance to win four Olympic gold medals -- in 2024. Marc Stein talked about it all at All-Star Weekend in Indianapolis with USAB men's national team director Grant Hill, women's national team star Chelsea Gray and USAB officials Jim Tooley and Martin Dempsey. #fsrSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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