On today's show Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss: Team USA's victory over South Sudan. The US played well again and David was impressed with South Sudan and head coach Royal Ivey. Is Bam Adebayo the three-point shooter a thing? Team USA's best lineup is KD, Bam, Ant-Man, Jrue Holiday, and Derrick White and it's because of their defense. Jarod's not worried about Steph's offense, but he's noticing the shortcomings on defense. David is concerned about both ends of the court. KD goes on Twitter to talk rigid structure versus random play, which is better? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss: Henry Abbott's article on the wear and tear NBA basketball does to the athletes' bodies Team USA dominates Serbia, what did David see? Turning down an extra year on an NBA contract for the chance of making more money later Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show Henry Abbott and Jarod Hector discuss: Henry's article on the importance of affordable players that can be found in Summer League David's article on the how Summer League isn't the best for player development The NBA's pending expansion into Las Vegas and Seattle How dirty will the new NBA owners, and their money, be? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode Henry Abbott and Jarod Hector discuss: Elite athletes performing in extreme heat The irony of oil rich nations, that contribute to these extreme conditions, gaining control over pro sports and elite athletes Doping in sports The messaging around Bronny James has changed Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss: Team USA Basketball's first scrimmage and early thoughts on Cooper Flagg Did Nike keep Jaylen Brown off Team USA? The NBA's new media rights deal suggests economic prosperity, at least in the short term What Coach Thorpe looks for when he watches Summer League Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss: Bronny James' summer league debut and how we should be talking about his development DeMar DeRozan is now on the Kings but David doesn't think he'll be there for long What are the Spurs trying to build around Victor Wembanyama? The future of the Hornets Team USA basketball Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss: Paul George signing a four year deal with the 76ers. Could that money have been better spent? The Thunder added Alex Caruso and Isaiah Hartenstein to an already elite defense, what's the plan? Mavericks retool with Klay Thompson, is he a key piece in a return trip to the Finals? Are the Clippers heading towards a rebuild? Chris Paul mentoring Victor Wembanyama A word on player development Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss: What it's like for players already in the league on draft day Round 1 surprises David's article on what teams get wrong about the draft Bronny James concerns Mikal Bridges trade Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show Jarod Hector is joined by NBA.com senior writer Michael C. Wright. They discuss: What the Celtics have shown the rest of the NBA How teams should look at the upcoming NBA draft How will the Spurs look to build around Victor Wembanyama through the draft? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss: The Celtics clinching the NBA title Are the Celtics set up to go on a dynastic run? What went wrong for the Mavericks and what's next? David's article on what the other 29 teams can learn from the Celtics Top 5 teams heading into next season Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices