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Nov 25, 2024 • 1h 1min
The Athletic's Mike Vorkunov: Is the NBA a healthy business?
On today's episode Jarod Hector is joined by The Athletic's NBA business writer, Mike Vorkunov. They discuss:
Overall state of the NBA
New media rights deal
Closing of NBA basketball academies
Sovereign wealth funds as majority NBA owners
All-Star game revisions
The surprising Cavaliers
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Nov 21, 2024 • 1h 8min
Trouble in Philly, serious concerns about Tyrese Haliburton and Jamal Murray, and how real is Dalton Knecht?
On today's show Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss:
Team meeting in Philadelphia and why none of it matters unless Joel Embiid, Paul George, and Tyrese Maxey do it on the court
David wrote about Tyrese Haliburton and Jamal Murray at the start of the season. It turns out his concerns were justified. Is it time to panic in Indianapolis and Denver?
Dalton Knecht is shooting 46% from three and Lakers fans are giddy. Do they need to curb their enthusiasm?
Memphis Grizzlies forward Jake LaRavia is a testament to player development
Top 5 NBA teams right now
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Nov 18, 2024 • 51min
Checking in on the red hot Cavaliers and the rest of the eastern conference
On today's show Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss:
The Cleveland Cavaliers continue to win and Donovan Mitchell is on pace to average the fewest minutes per game of his career!
Are the Celtics on cruise control?
The Knicks' defense hasn't been great so far, David says they need time. Jarod points out an interesting stat regarding the Knicks' rotation.
The return of Joel Embiid
David's "Get Off My Lawn" moment
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Nov 14, 2024 • 53min
Giannis and Wemby's big scoring nights, the problem with Bronny James' development, and rookie watch
On today's episode Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss:
Big scoring nights from Wemby and Giannis, but David thinks Wemby can be better
Bronny James is not playing G league road games, and that's a problem
David's rookie watch article
Top 5 NBA teams
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Nov 11, 2024 • 46min
Making sense of the NBA injuries and is Nikola Jokic already a top-5 all-time player?
On today's show Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss:
The season is only 4 weeks old but the injury report is massive, what's to be done?
Which teams so far this season are playing more than 10 players per game?
Are the Warriors for real?
What's different about the Cavaliers this season?
Is Nikola Jokic already top-5 all-time?
What has David noticed in Wemby's second season?
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Nov 7, 2024 • 57min
When will AI replace NBA head coaches?
On today's show Henry Abbott and Jarod Hector discuss:
What is Artificial Intelligence, and how can it impact NBA jobs?
What are the parts of basketball where the data is reliable?
What are the other parts?
Could NBA head coaches change things to be better than computers?
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Nov 4, 2024 • 1h 8min
Joel Embiid vs. Philadelphia media and which teams give their players oxygen?
On today's show Henry Abbott, Jarod Hector, and David Thorpe discuss:
Joel Embiid's alleged altercation with Philadelphia Inquirer columnist Marcus Hayes. What is journalism in 2024? What is Embiid's responsibility when things he doesn't like gets printed about him?
Which teams give their young players "oxygen"?
Can Charles Lee get LaMelo Ball to play defense?
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Oct 31, 2024 • 56min
How good are the Cavaliers? The NBA's three-point "problem" and Lakers vibes
On today's show Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss:
What Kenny Atkinson has done to improve the Cleveland Cavaliers
The NBA's three-point "problem"
Joe Mazzulla is a different kind of dude
David's article on the improved Lakers offense
Top 5 NBA teams right now
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Oct 28, 2024 • 53min
Making sense of the Kawhi Leonard situation and JJ Redick is breathing spirit into the Lakers
On today's show Henry Abbott, Jarod Hector, and David Thorpe discuss:
Kawhi Leonard's injury situation and the surrounding conversation
Teams playing deep rotations in the early season
Pacers and Nuggets concerns
JJ Redick's first few games as Lakers head coach
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Oct 24, 2024 • 48min
Quick observations from opening night and what's going on with Joel Embiid?
On today's show Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss:
The opening slate of games in the NBA , what stood out?
What is going on with Joel Embiid?
The Boston Celtics
David's article on Jamal Murray and Tyrese Haliburton
Top 5 NBA teams right now
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