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Sam Quinn joins John Gonzalez for Overreaction Tuesday! What do Sam and John think of the NBA Cup (which starts tonight)? What changes would they like to see? Joel Embiid is finally back on the court...is it too late for the 76ers? What should we expect from Klay Thompson's return to Chase Center to face Golden St. & Steph Curry? Next it's Overreaction Tuesday talking the Cavs historic start, a proclamation about the best Clipper, the weirdly competitive Brooklyn Nets and more! We finish with our Team(s) of the Night.

(0:00) Intro

(1:30) NBA Cup Starts Tonight

(5:20) Sam's Cup Fixes

14:26 BREAK

(15:00) Joel Embiid Returns

(19:49) What's Up with the Knicks

(24:23) Klay Back to the Bay

(29:00) Cavs 15-0 Will Happen...and It's Matters

30:31 BREAK

(31:45) Gap Between Joker & 2nd Best Player Biggest Since MJ

(34:50) Point LeBron is The Way

(38:00) Thunder are FINE without Chet

(40:10) Pels Will Miss the Playoffs

(43:00) Brook Lopez is Washed

(44:25) The Nets are FUN!!

(47:20) Team(s) of the Night

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John Gonzalez & Bill Reiter are back with their Weekend Radar: everything that stood out to them over the hoops weekend. How will the injuries to Kevin Durant, Chet Holmgren, & Ja Morant impact their respective teams chances in the West? Are the Warriors BACK back? Can anyone beat the Cavs? Our take on the Giannis/Jaylen Brown beef, & MORE!

(0:00) Intro

(1:30) Injuries Impact

(2:30) Chet Holmgren

(6:15) Kevin Durant

(10:40) Zion Williamson

(14:10) Ja Morant

(17:33) Weekend Radar

(17:52) Giannis Frustration with Bucks

(19:36) Giannis/Jaylen Brown Beef

(21:11) Cavs are Legit Contenders

(24:50) The 76ers AREN'T FINE

(27:40) Point LeBron

(32:50) Warriors are Contenders Again

(36:00) Nuggets have Figured it Out

(39:15) Worried About the Knicks?

(42:50) Buying the Wolves offense?

(45:20) Team(s) of the Night

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Brad Botkin joins Bill Reiter to go over our Early NBA Season Surprises. Why the 76ers start is different from the Bucks. Wemby is OVERRATED. Zach Edey is good...the Suns are CLUTCH all of a sudden. In the next segment we answer 2 questions: Is the Warriors dynasty still alive & What id wrong with the Lakers. In the last segment, it's Brad's Bold Predictions and our Team(s) of the Night!

(0:00) Intro

(1:27) Early Season Surprises

(2:00) Cleveland Cavs are LEGIT

(6:00) Grizz Better than their Record

(8:00) Zach Edey is Actually Good

(9:50) 76ers Start is Different than Bucks Start

(15:00) Wemby is OVERRATED

(22:37) Warriors Dynasty is Still Alive

(28:30) What's Wrong with the Lakers?

34:14 BREAK

(35:00) Brad's Bold Predictions

(35:30) The Wolves will Fall Off

(37:45) Suns are Clutch but Will it Last?

(42:30) Team(s) of the Night

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John and Sam Quinn return to break down Steph Curry & the Warriors huge win in Boston, the shorthanded Nuggets giving OKC their first loss, the Lakers awful road trip, PG's return to LA and the empty Intuit Dome, Team(s) of the Night, & more!!!

(0:00) Intro

(3:40) Warriors Pass Celtics Test

(10:53) Kerr vs. Tatum

(15:45) Nuggets Hand OKC First Loss

(28:36) What's Wrong with the Lakers

(35:20) Bronny James Gets a Few Minutes

(36:04) PG Returns to LA

(38:00) Boo Kawhi

(39:00) Too late for 76ers?

(46:05) Team(s) of the Night

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Bill and John return for Overreaction Tuesday! We start with a look at the 1-5 Milwaukee Bucks. Are they Done? Where will Giannis end up? Then it's a discussion at the undefeated Cavs and PG's return to the 76ers. Steph is back for the 6-1 Warriors and the Suns are 6-1, too. Then its Overeaction Tuesday and Team(s) of the Night!

(0:00) Intro

(3:16) Bucks Lose Again

(7:08) Where Does Giannis End Up?

(9:20) More Surprising Start: Bucks or Cavs?

(14:15) PG Back, but 76ers Lose Again

(19:50) KD Carries Suns to 6-1

(26:45) Steph Back & Warriors Win Again

(29:45) What's Up with the Grizz?

(31:00) Overreaction Tuesday

(42:38) Team(s) of the Night

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John and Bill start the show with their unique perspective on the Embiid vs. Reporter altercation. Then its on to Stephen A.'s comments and KD's response. Next we look at the 1-5 Bucks and 5-1 Warriors. We finish the show celebrating all 30 teams playing tonight and decide that the NBA should do this more often.

(0:00) Intro

(3:40) Embiid Altercation with Reporter

(17:43) Bucks In Worse Shape than 76ers

(25:40) KD vs. Stephen A.

(31:00) Is Suns 5-1 Start Real?

(31:50) Is Warriors 5-1 Start Real?

(35:53) Everyone Plays Today!!

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Bill Reiter is joined by Brad Botkin to look at every angle of Bill's viral piece on the Giannis situation in Milwaukee. When could he ask out? Why? What does it mean for Dame? Where might Giannis end up? Brooklyn & Miami are the favorites... Should the Thunder get involved? Golden St.? Then we finish the show with Brad's Bold Predictions & Team(s) of the night.

(0:00) Intro

(4:30) Is Giannis Ready to DEMAND a Trade?

(6:30) Should Giannis Trust Doc with his Legacy?

(11:20) Did Giannis plant the seed?

(13:20) Should Giannis Stay because he approved the coaches?

(19:40) Giannis wants Brooklyn or Miami?

(24:00) Should OKC get involved?

(25:00) What does Milwaukee want in trade?

(30:45) What about Dame?

(37:00) Should the Bucks Move Sooner Rather Than Later?

(40:15) Where do the Warriors Fit in this?

(44:00) Will Doc and the Fans accept a Teardown and Tanking?

(46:10) Brad's Bold Predictions

(48:00) Is Giannis OUT on Doc?

(52:00) Brad's Bold Predictions - Where is Giannis a Year from Now?

(53:00) Brad's Bold Predictions - Warriors Make a move

(56:00) Brad's Bold Predictions - Knicks Going on a Run

(59:30) Team(s) of the Night

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John Gonzalez and Sam Quinn talk Chet vs Wemby, Bronny returning to Cleveland, the Boston Celtics looking mortal, our Team(s) of the Night & more!

(0:00) Intro

(2:27) Wemby vs. Chet

(10:00) OKC's Secret Sauce

(13:00) Giannis' Future in Milwaukee

(16:30) Bronny Goes Home

(23:40) Cavs Keep Rolling

(29:40) Pacers Hold Off Celtics

(35:45) Is Tatum MVP Favorite?

(40:50) Team(s) of the Night

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John and Bill start with a look at Joel Embiid and the 76ers vs. the NBA....and themselves. Why can't they get out of their own way? Then we lament the early season injuries around the league. Then, its on to Joe Mazzulla who wants to bring fighting back! It's PANIC TIME for the Nuggets, the Mavs own the Wolves and Team(s) of the Night

(0:00) Intro

(3:00) Embiid & 76ers vs. NBA

(13:45) Injuries Impacting Standings

(18:00) Joe Mazzulla Wants Fighting Back

(25:40) Panic Time for the Nuggets?

(34:30) Mavs/Wolves

(42:00) Team(s) of the Night

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John and Bill return with Overreaction Tuesday!! Are the Celtics better than last year? Are the Cavs the 2nd best team in the East? Bill says AD is winning the MVP and John thinks the Lakers are in the West's Top 6 at season's end. OKC has 2 All-NBA players, something is brewing in Orlando and MORE!!

(0:00) Intro

(3:00) Bucks Miss Playoffs and Doc Retires

(6:55) Celtics are Better than Last Year

(10:15) Giannis is Getting Traded

(14:45) Cavs are 2 in the East

(19:10) Cavs are a Contender

(21:40) AD is Winning MVP

(25:11) Lakers Finishing Top 6 in West

(29:30) 76ers are Fine

(33:10) OKC has 2 All-NBA Players

(38:15) Magic have 2 "Making the Leap" Guys

(41:50) D-Wade Statue is Actually Good

(45:13) Team(s) of the Night

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John and Bill look back at the weekend that was. LeBron James has his Lakers looking dominant against solid competition...the Bucks don't look like contenders...at all. The Nuggets are a mess despite Joker's brilliance & Steph Curry rolls his ankle complicating the Warriors strong start. Also, what's up with that D-Wade Statue?

(0:00) Intro

(1:00) What is up with that D-Wade Statue?

(4:05) LeBron and the Lakers Cruising

(12:22) Bronny to the G League?

(17:40) Nuggets Concerns

(28:00) The Bucks Serious Issues

(30:00) Could Giannis Want Out?

(36:30) Steph Rolls Ankle

(40:45) Steve Kerr's Rotation

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Bill Reiter is joined by Brad Botkin to talk all things NBA. We start with the Mavs looking dominant against the Spurs and celebrate Klay's first game in a Mavs uniform. Have we crowned Wemby a little to soon? SGA and Chet crush Joker and the Nuggets...do the Nuggets have enough? Then, its on to Bill's Intuit Dome report and a look at the Clippers being sued. Next, Bill has done some reporting on the reporting of the Embiid/76ers investigation. We finish with Brad's Bold Predictions & our Team(s) of the Night!

(0:00) Intro

(2:30) Overreactions to Mavs/Spurs

(4:00) Klay Thompson's Debut

(8:30) Wemby Struggles

10:48 BREAK

(11:40) Thunder/Nuggets

(16:00) Where are We on Jamal Murray?

(17:12) Former S&C Coach Sues Clippers

(21:45) The Reporting Around 76ers/Embiid Investigation

(27:04 BREAK

(28:30) Brad on the Warriors

(30:00) Brad's Bold Predictions

(30:50) Scoot as Most Improved Player

(35:15) Wemby 5 Blocks per Game

(36:30) Suns Top 4 in the West

(39:45) Lakers Miss the Play-In

(45:15) Team(s) of the Night

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John and Sam Quinn start the show asking if the NBA's Player Participation Program is actually helping players and the league. What will come of the Joel Embiid investigation? Next its a discussion on why the Bucks can't seem to get it right. Kawhi Leonard is out "weeks"...what does that means for the Clippers and what does the Dejounte Murray injury mean for the Pels? Ja Morant is BACK and looked great for the Grizzlies...ROY favorite, Zach Edey....didn't. Ben Simmons returned and Sam thinks he could be useful. We finish the show with our new segment "Team of the Night"!

(0:00) Intro

(2:04) NBA Investigating Embiid & 76ers

(11:00) What to Make of Bucks

14:30 BREAK

(15:20) Kawhi Out "Weeks"

(19:00) Can Clippers Make Playoffs This Season?

(20:15) Suns Thoughts

26:19 BREAK

(27:12) Dejounte Murray Injury

(31:30) Ja Morant is BACK!

(38:00) Ben Simmons Looked....Good-ish

(42:30) Team of the Night

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John and Bill talk about the historic night in Los Angeles as Bronny James shares the court with his dad. Anthony Davis dominated, but the rest of the Lakers struggled. Bill was in attendance, what was it like on the ground? The Wolves looked lost, is this what to expect from the new look group? The Celtics tied an NBA record for made 3's and blew out the Knicks...will the *perceived* slights from the summer to Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown give them the power to repeat? What do we make of the Knicks and their inauspicious Super Team debut?

(0:00) Intro

(1:30) Bronny James debut

(14:10) Seeing Bronny in person

(16:45) JJ Redick's debut

(20:00) AD Dominates

(22:30) Lakers macro thoughts

(25:50) Re-thinking the Wolves

(32:45) No title hangover for Celtics

(34:30) Slights powering Tatum & Brown

(38:00) Can Celtics repeat?

(39:00) The KAT problem

(42:50) Thibs being Thibs

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John and Bill return to tell you everything to watch for this upcoming NBA season. Can the 76ers stay healthy enough to challenge the Celtics in the East? Will the Pacers, Cavs, or Magic break into the East's Top 4? Does Miami finally fall off the map? OKC, looks dominant on paper...will they run away with the West? Are the Nuggets past their expiration date? Is there any last hurrah for the aging vets in Golden St., Los Angeles, or Phoenix?

(0:00) Intro

(1:51) Boston Celtics & Joe Mazzulla

(5:33) New York Knicks

(9:37) Philadelphia 76ers

(11:00) Milwaukee Bucks

(16:45) Cleveland Cavs

(19:11) Orlando Magic

(20:15) Indiana Pacers

(22:38) More 76ers

(24:10) East Play-In mix

(25:45) East Lottery

(27:10) OKC Thunder

(29:57) Denver Nuggets

(32:28) Memphis Grizzlies

(34:45) Minnesota Timberwolves

(37:15) New Orleans Pelicans

(38:10) Dallas Mavericks

(41:45) Phoenix Suns

(44:43) West Play-In Mix

(46:00) Los Angeles Lakers

(49:45) Golden St. Warriors

(51:45) San Antonio Spurs

(53:11) Conference Winners

(53:45) NBA Champ

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John and Bill get you ready for the NBA with their full awards picks for the '24/'25 season! Will Luka Doncic finally break through and win MVP? Or maybe it's SGA's year? Can anyone challenge Wemby for DPOY? Who will win COTY? How about 6MOY? Is ROY Zach Edey's to lose? Who makes First Team All-NBA?

(0:00) Intro

(1:50) MVP Prediction

(8:30) Any hope for Steph, KD, LeBron?

(11:45) Can Wemby win MVP?

(14:00) ROY Prediction

(20:30) Bronny James OVER/UNDER Game

(24:53) DPOY Predictions

(29:00) Where is Anthony Davis?

(32:00) 6MOTY Prediction

(37:00) COTY Prediction

(44:36) All-NBA 1st Team

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Bill Reiter and Sam Quinn break down all aspects of the Wolves/Knicks trade...what it means for both teams...is there a clue about Wolves ownership...how KAT fits in NY...how Randle fits in Minny and more

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(1:09) KAT traded to Knicks

(4:30) What does this deal say about ownership in Minnesota?

(10:20) KAT fit with the Knicks

(23:30) Randle fit with Wolves

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John, Bill, & Ash do our annual League Pass Draft to determine which NBA teams are the most interesting & most fun to watch this season.

(0:00) Intro

(3:00) Pick 1: Oklahoma City Thunder - John

(3:45) Pick 2: New York Knicks - Ash

(4:56) Pick 3: San Antonio Spurs - Bill

(5:56) Pick 4: Memphis Grizzlies - Bill

(6:52) Pick 5: Dallas Mavericks - Ash

(8:15) Pick 6: Minnesota Timberwolves - John

(9:10) Pick 7: Houston Rockets - John

(10:45) Pick 8: Golden St. Warriors - Ash

(12:07) Pick 9: Indiana Pacers - Bill

(12:45) Pick 10: Milwaukee Bucks - Bill

(13:45) Pick 11: New Orleans Pelicans - Ash

(15:16) Pick 12: Los Angeles Lakers - John

(15:45) Pick 13: Denver Nuggets - John

(16:20) Pick 14: Philadelphia 76ers - Ash

(19:10) Pick 15: Sacramento Kings - Bill

(22:10) Pick 16: Phoenix Suns - Bill

(22:40) Pick 17: Orlando Magic - Ash

(24:30) Pick 18: Cleveland Cavaliers - John

(25:30) Pick 19: Miami Heat - John

(26:18) Pick 20: Los Angeles Clippers - Ash

(28:02) Pick 21: Utah Jazz - Bill

(28:14) Pick 22: Charlotte Hornets - Bill

(29:44) Pick 23: Brooklyn Nets - Ash

(33:37) Pick 24: Toronto Raptors - John

(34:10) Pick 25: Washington Wizards - John

(34:50) Pick 26: Boston Celtics - Ash

(37:15) Pick 27: Detroit Pistons - Bill

(37:00) Pick 28: Chicago Bulls - Bill

(39:09) Pick 29: Portland TrailBlazers - Ash

(40:40) Pick 30: Atlanta Hawks - John

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John Gonzalez and Bill Reiter breakdown their lists of who in the NBA has the most on the line this upcoming season!

(0:00) Intro

(2:15) Jayson Tatum

(7:00) Joel Embiid

(12:00) Doc Rivers

(16:45) LeBron James

(21:20) Klay Thompson

(24:10) Tom Thibodeau

(28:10) Phoenix Suns

(31:00) Wolves Ownership

(35:00) Bronny James

(38:00) Draymond Green

(39:10) Ja Morant

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John Gonzalez and Bill Reiter dive deeper into the CBS Sports list of the Top 100 players in the NBA. Who just missed the cut? Who are the Top players under 25? Will any of LeBron James, Steph Curry, or Kevin Durant be in the Top 10 next season? Which teams had the most Top 100 players?

(0:00) Intro

(1:40) Just missed the cut - Al Horford

(3:10) Brandon Podziemski & Josh Giddey

(4:45) Malik Monk

(6:50) Cason Wallace

(15:00) Top 10 Under 25

(22:30) Top 10 Over 35

(30:40) Teams with the most Top 100 players

(39:50) Predictions for the 24/25 list

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John, Bill, & Sam breakdown CBS Sport's Top 100 players in the NBA (voted on by our writers and analysts).

(0:00) Intro

(3:00) Top 5 reveal

(4:55) John Has Wemby 3rd

(8:00) Players 6-10

(12:34) Players 10-20

(18:00) Kawhi Leonard....will he even try this season?

(20:50) Players 20-50

(23:00) Domantas Sabonis

(27:00) Jrue Holiday

(29:00) Trae Young

(32:30) Players 35-40 & Jamal Murray

(34:00) Players 40-50

(39:00) Draymond Green

(42:00) Klay Thompson

(44:10) LaMelo Ball

(45:10) Brandon Miller

(46:10) Bradley Beal

(47:30) Zach Lavine

(50:00) Chris Paul

(52:00) Brook Lopez

(53:00) Josh Giddey

(54:15) Biggest Risers

(58:00) Biggest Fallers

(101:00) Kyle Kuzma

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Ashley, Bill, & John return to Beyond the Arc! We all know LeBron, Steph, KD, etc are headed to the Hall of Fame, but what about some more boarder line cases? The results were surprising!

(0:00) Intro

(1:15) Luka Doncic

(7:05) Kyrie Irving

(9:45) Demar Derozan

(15:30) Kyle Lowry

(22:15) Al Horford

(28:00) Jrue Holiday

(34:45) Derrick White

(37:30) Kevin Love

(42:00) Rudy Gobert

(45:00) Jimmy Butler

(47:15) Andre Iguodala

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Bill, John, & Sam Quinn start the show breaking down the Jamal Murray extension in Denver. Then its on to Sam's lists of Fun Bad Players!

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(:40) Jamal Murray Extension

(14:05) Most Fun Bad Players

(14:30) Jordan Poole

(24:30) Ben Simmons

(30:30) LaMelo Ball

(33:00) Cam Thomas

(35:30) Mythisse Tybulle

(39:00) DeAndre Ayton

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Bill and John return for the second half of the Western Conference over/under and Best Bets.

(0:00) Intro

(1:45) Minnesota Timberwolves

(6:26) New Orleans Pelicans

(12:55) OKC Thunder

(18:10) Phoenix Suns

(20:53) Portland TrailBlazers

(24:51) Sacramento Kings

(27:05) San Antonio Spurs

(31:24) Utah Jazz

(34:10) Best Bet

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Bill and John return to break down Win Totals for the first half of teams in the Western Conference. Will the Mavs improve on their regular season performance from a year ago? How badly will losing KCP hurt the Nuggets? Are the Warriors better without Klay? Ja is back!

(0:00) Intro

(2:30) Dallas Mavericks

(7:30) Denver Nuggets

(13:00) Golden St. Warriors

(16:30) Houston Rockets

(19:30) LA Clippers

(25:00) Los Angeles Lakers

(28:30) Memphis Grizzlies

(32:00) Best Bet

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Bill and John hit the entire Eastern Conference and give an OVER/UNDER prediction for each team & a BEST BET for the entire conference (Part 2).

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(1:15) Indiana Pacers

(7:00) Miami Heat

(11:08) Milwaukee Bucks

(15:37) New York Knicks

(22:06) Orlano Magic

(26:04) Philadelphia 76ers

(31:28) Toronto Raptors

(33:46) Washington Wizards

(36:03) Best Bet

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Bill and John hit the entire Eastern Conference and give an OVER/UNDER prediction for each team & a BEST BET for the entire conference (Part 1).

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(1:52) Atlanta Hawks

(6:58) Boston Celtics

(13:00) Brooklyn Nets

(16:54) Charlotte Hornets

(20:45) Chicago Bulls

(25:04) Cleveland Cavaliers

(30:13) Detroit Pistons

(34:04) Part 1 Best Bet

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In the 6th installment of our Division Deep Dive & Preview series, Bill and Brad Botkin look at the Southwest division.

(0:00) Intro

(1:44) Dallas Mavs

(12:54) New Orleans Pelicans

(20:20) Houston Rockets

(28:00) Memphis Grizzlies

(38:00) San Antonio Spurs

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Bill and John are back with the 5th installment of our series of NBA division deep dives! This time it's the Nortwest Division.

(0:00) Intro

(2:30) Oklahoma City Thunder

(14:17) Denver Nuggets

(23:00) Minnesota T-Wolves

(33:45) Utah Jazz

(46:00) Portland Trailblazers

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Bill Reiter and Brad Botkin hop on to break down all things Pacific Division!

(0:00) Intro

(3:28) Los Angeles Clippers

(15:17) Phoenix Suns

(22:41) Los Angeles Lakers

(32:46) Sacramento Kings

(40:30) Golden St. Warriors

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John Gonzalez & Brad Botkin return to talk all things Southeast division. Can the Magic finally have a top 20 offense? Has the Heat's magic run out? Will the Hawks finally pick a direction? Oh, we talk about the Hornets and Wizards, too...

(0:00) Intro

(2:22) Orlando Magic

(15:25) Miami Heat

(27:50) Atlanta Hawks

(42:25) Charlotte Hornets

(47:54) Washington Wizards

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On Monday, August 19, CBS Sports is launching a new NFL podcast called Pushing the Pile with Kyle Long and Mike Renner. Download and follow on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and anywhere else podcasts are found. 

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John Gonzalez and Bill Reiter break down the NBA's Atlantic Division. Can anyone dethrone the champs? Can Thibs play more than 6 guys? Do Embiid and PG finally get over the hump?

(0:00) Intro

(1:15) Boston Celtics

(15:08) New York Knicks

(27:18) Philadelphia 76ers

(39:55) Brooklyn Nets

(47:30) Toronto Raptors

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John Gonzalez and Brad Botkin start our 2-week series on NBA Division deep dives with the Central Division. We tell you everything you need to know about each team in the Central and give our best & worst of the off-season.

(0:00) Intro

(1:20) Brad Eating Crow on Steph

(4:54) Milwaukee Bucks

(13:08) Giannis Is Not A Complete Superstar

(21:50) Cleveland Caveliers

(32:15) Indiana Pacers

(43:10) Chicago Bulls

(51:20) Detroit Pistons

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John Gonzalez & Sam Quinn hop on YouTube for a LIVE reaction show after Team USA wins gold over France! The wide-ranging convo is a must listen!

(0:00) Intro

(:30) USA Wins Gold

(:45) Steph Curry

(6:40) Deepest Team USA Ever

(7:15) Is This the Last Championship Game For Steph, LeBron, & KD?

(8:30) Dream Team vs. 2024

(11:00) How Far Away Is the World?

(14:15) Is This the Culmination of the Greatest Rookie Season Ever For Wemby?

(16:00) Does This Performance Demand the Warriors Get Help For Steph?

(21:00) LeBron Keeps Adding to His Legacy

(24:00) LeBron = Tom Brady

(28:00) Olympics Winners & Losers

(39:30) KD's Tweeting

(42:30) Team USA's '28 Roster Predictions

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John Gonzalez, Bill Reiter, & Sam Quinn hop on YouTube for a LIVE reaction show directly following Team USA's Semi-Final matchup against Serbia to talk about Joker's dominance and what it means for his legacy, Steph saving Team USA, & Joel Embiid's comeback.

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John, Ashley, & Bill get you ready for Team USA/Serbia in the Semi-Finals, discuss the NBA Title vs. Gold Medal difficulty question, & dive-in on Embiid and Gobert catching heat.

(0:00) Intro

(1:20) Team USA/Serbia Preview...Did Serbia Sandbag the First 2 Games?

(6:00) Does Facing Joker Focus Team USA?

(11:45) Is It Harder to Win an NBA Title Than A Gold Medal?

(20:45) Charles Barkley vs. Joel Embiid

(29:00) Draymond Green vs. Rudy Gobert

(41:15) USA/Serbia Predictions

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John, Bill, & Ashley join you LIVE directly following the final buzzer to talk all things Team USA after their Quarterfinal matchup vs. Brazil.

(0:00) Intro

(1:00) How bad is Brazil?

(2:45) KD becomes Olympics All-Time leading scorer

(4:00) Does this impact KD's legacy?

(7:15) LeBron as the ALPHA

(15:00) What to make of Joel Embiid resurgence?

(21:10) Steph largely absent

(29:00) USA vs. Serbia

(30:10) France handles Canada

(34:15) Germany's chances

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John Gonzalez is joined by Sam Quinn for a LIVE postgame show following Team USA's dominant win over Puerto Rico in the final Group Stage game.

(0:00) Intro

(1:30) Difficulty Staying Engaged for 40 Minutes

(4:00) Embiid Concern

(6:00) Is Steve Kerr Lying About Matchups?

(10:30) Steph Overreaction

(12:15) LeBron's Excellence

(19:30) Ant's Ascension

(23:30) Does Knockout Stage Change Rotations?

(27:15) Love for Bam

(31:30) How Into Olympics are You?

(34:40) Sam Quinn's Olympic Event

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Brad Botkin & Sam Quinn join John to recap Team USA's 103-86 win over South Sudan.

(0:00) Intro

(11:00) This is Easier for Steve Kerr Without Kawhi

(12:00) Why Not Build a Team?

(15:48) Joel Embiid Conspiracy Theories

(21:30) Steph Curry STRUGGLING

(32:20) Biggest Competition for Team USA

(37:00) France/Japan

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Bill, Ashley, & Chris Walker hop on CBSSN ahead of the Team USA Group Stage game against South Sudan talking lineups, rotations, the next generation as The Face of The NBA, the retired NBA player you'd least like to mess with & more!!

(0:00) Intro

(1:30) Solutions for Steve Kerr

(4:43) How Difficult is it to Coach Team USA?

(6:50) Team USA Roster Construction

(10:30) Joel Embiid's Error Choosing Team USA Over France

(21:45) Is KD the Team USA GOAT?

(33:20) Kiyan Anthony Calls PG the GOAT

(37:00) Calling PG the GOAT is Madness

(40:00) Gary Payton Not Fake Tough Guy

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Bill, John, & Ashley return to CBSSN to talk all the latest on Team USA following their opening game win over Serbia. Kevin Durant was GREAT again, while LeBron leads the way. Will LeBron use his fantastic showing in the Olympics to propel Lakers season? Why did Jayson Tatum get a DNP-CD? Is it time to bench Embiid? Team USA conspiracy theories, & fun with nicknames.

(0:00) Intro

(3:25) Kevin Durant Looked Incredible in the Return!!

(7:00) LeBron is STILL the Alpha

(11:00) Can This Propel LeBron for the Regular Season?

(12:32) Steve Kerr vs. Jayson Tatum (DNP-CD)

(21:30) What's Up with Joel Embiid?

(25:45) Is Embiid Reputation Taking a Hit?

(28:10) Jaylen Brown vs. Grant Hill

(36:35) Team USA Nicknames

(41:13) Do We Like the FIBA Rules?

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Brad Botkin joins John to talk Team USA and the impending Olympics. We start with a look at how important Kevin Durant is to Team USA's Gold Medal quest. Then It's a look at Brad's list on cbssports.com of The 30 Most Important Players in these Olympic Games...there may be some surprises.

(0:00) Intro

(1:00) Can USA Win Gold Without KD?

(5:00) Team USA Status Check

(7:45) Team USA's Talent Has Diminishing Returns

(12:30) Brad's 30 Most Important Criteria

(14:30) 1-15

(24:30) 16-30

(37:00) Top 30 List Snubs

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Bill and John are back to talk Team USA...we start the show with a general check-in on Team USA and how we're feeling about them so far. They're still the favorites, but should they be? Things get a little heated when we answer the question "Whose legacy has the most to lose if Team USA doesn't win?". Then it's a deep dive into the '24 vs. '92 vs. '08 teams and finally two 76ers taking shots at the Celtics and Clippers.

(0:00) Intro

(2:15) How Ya Feeling About Team USA?

(5:25) Are "We" Still the Favorites?

(7:10) Whose Legacy Takes the Biggest Hit With a Loss?

(16:15) Team USA: 2024 vs. 2008 vs. 1992

(33:00) Joel Embiid Calls Celtics a Superteam

(35:45) PG Says Clippers are LA's "B" Team

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Ash and Bill break down all things Team USA. What does it say about the team (and LeBron James) that The King has been forced to save them twice in a row against inferior competition? How far away is the world from catching Team USA? Is Steve Kerr the right choice to lead Team USA? What to do about Kevin Durant?

(0:00) Intro

(2:30) LeBron Saves Team USA...Again

(3:30) LeBron's Legacy on the Line

(5:00) Team USA vs. The World

(9:05) Is Steve Kerr the Best Choice?

(13:30) Why Not Spo?

(17:50) What to Do with KD?

(20:20) Have to Replace KD On the Roster

(22:45) Jaylen Brown & Draymond Green Are Best Choices As Replacements

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Zach Aldridge joins Ashley to talk Bronny's resurgence, Team USA 2024 vs. The Dream Team, & we crown the winners of the NBA offseason!

(0:00) Intro

(2:05) Bronny James' Comeback

(14:30) Dream Team vs. Team USA 2024

(23:45) Who Won the Offseason?

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John is joined by Sam Quinn to breakdown Team USA's dominant win over Serbia, look at possible Gold Medal challengers, give Summer League impressions, and ponder what's next for Brandon Ingram & the Pelicans.

(0:00) Intro

(1:00) Team USA Dominates Serbia

(3:00) The Joel Embiid Problem

(6:00) Steve Kerr Trusts Steph Curry

(10:25) Who Can Challenge Team USA

(13:00) Summer League Impressions

(16:09) Bronny James Struggling

(21:52) Redd Sheppard Staring

(26:33) Where Is Scoot Henderson?

(30:20) Time For a Brandon Ingram/New Orleans Pelicans Divorce

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Bill and Chris Walker start the show with a look at what realistic expectations for Bronny are during Summer League. Then...we come with some hard truths about Bronny's road ahead. Next, it's a convo about Team USA, the excitement level surrounding the team, & what a disappointment it would be if they lose a game. Lastly, Bill reveals his "Way Too Early Awards Ballot" & lets Chris convince him where he went astray.

(0:00) Intro

(1:25) Bronny Expectations

(6:00) Why Bronny Won't Make It

(7:30) GPII/Bronny Comparison

(9:30) Who Is Honest Enough to Know Bronny Won't Make It

(14:10) Team USA Excitement Level

(16:05) Team USA Is a Failure If The Lose A Game

(19:00) Embiid Struggles & Lineup Questions

(24:00) Way Too Early Awards Predictions

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John and Bill are on CBSSN! First we react tot eh BREAKING NEWS that Kawhi is leaving Team USA due to Chronic Knee Soreness. Then we rank every NBA team based on where they fall on contender tiers.

(0:00) Intro

(1:30) Kawhi Leonard OUT From Team USA

(3:00) Did PG Dodge A Bullet?

(4:20) Derrick White As the Next Man Up

(5:45) Other Options to Replace Kawhi

(8:00) Concern Level For KD

(10:00) Contender Tier

(17:45) Knocking On the Door Tier

(28:25) Solid Playoff Tier

(37:11) Play-In Or Bust Tier

(41:00) Any Hope for the "Yuck" Teams?

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Bill, Ash, & John return to CBSSN! Bronny James had an inauspicious Summer League debut. Is anyone worried? LeBron has his dreams realized...is he the offseason winner? Next we dive in to the contentious negotiations between the Clippers and Paul George. We call BS. Then it's a look at KD playing the victim again and Team USA's starting 5. We finish with skepticism on the DeMar DeRozan fit in Sacramento.

(0:00) Intro

(1:15) Bronny James Summer League Debut

(9:44) LeBron's Dream of Playing w/ Bronny

(11:36) LeBron's Successful Offseason

(15:30) Lakers Prospects for Next Season

(19:00) Paul George on Clippers Negotiations

(29:00) KD Playing the Victim...Again

(37:15) Ant is the Number 1 Option...According to...Ant

(39:53) DeMar DeRozan to the Kings

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Bill, John, & Ash talk LeBron James agreeing to a 2 year deal with the Lakers for the Max. Was this his plan all along? Then, it's a discussion of how attractive the Lakers are as a franchise. After, it's a look at Bronny James' 4 year deal and we kick around what is next for DeMar DeRozan & Lauri Markkanen.

(0:00) Intro

(2:00) LeBron Agrees to 2-Year Deal

(7:00) How Attractive are the Lakers to Outsiders?

(8:44) LeBron's Not Worth It Anymore

(14:00) Bronny James Signs 4-Year Deal

(23:40) Next for DeMar DeRozan

(28:53) Next for Lauri Markkanen

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John, Ashley, & Bill are back on CBSSN to talk the latest free agency news! Donovan Mitchell has re-signed with the Cavs...the Celtics are committed to paying all the money, but who will own the team? Do the Celtics have a BIG 3 or a more flat model? Whats next for the Lakers and then Winners and Losers of Free Agency.

(0:00) Intro

(1:19) Donovan Mitchell Gets His Extension in Cleveland

(6:45) Brandon Ingram as an Option in Cleveland

(11:08) The Celtics Pay All the Money, But Ownership Wants to Sell

(18:30) Do the Celtics Have a Big 3?

(21:05) Whats the Next Move for the Lakers?

(28:23) Bronny James

(32:37) Winners of Free Agency So Far

(37:30) Losers of Free Agency So Far

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Bill, Ashley, & John return to CBSSN to discuss where the 76ers now rank in the East with Paul George agreeing to sign. Then we have breaking news with Klay Thompson signing with the Dallas Mavericks! We finish with a look at the new look OKC Thunder & decide the Denver Nuggets window is closed.

(0:00) Intro

(1:20) Paul George Agrees with the 76ers...Is it Enough?

(7:30) East Tiers...Are the 76ers Better Than the Knicks?

(12:15) Who Is the East favorite?

(22:45) BREAKING NEWS: Klay to Dallas

(27:20) Will LeBron Now Take the Max?

(34:00) Where Does Hartenstein Signing Put the Thunder?

(36:00) The Nuggets Window is Closed

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Bill, Ash & John hop on Youtube Live to breakdown all the latest from Free Agency Day 1!!

(0:00) Intro

(1:00) PG Buzz

(8:20) Sixers Latest

(14:45) Warriors Had PG13

(16:45) Spurs Day 1

(19:45) Klay Thompson Latest

(26:45) Lakers Offseason

(33:15) KCP to Magic

(37:30) Harden Back to Clips

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Bill, Ash, & John. return to CBSSN to talk all things regarding the newest Laker, Bronny James. Did Klutch step out of bounds orchestrating? Can LeBron get out of the way and let the Lakers develop Bronny? Then we talk about Bill's list of top 5 offseason trade targets. Next its a look at teams with the most interesting offseasons and finally, we answer the question of who has a more successful Lakers tenure, Bronny or JJ Redick?

(0:00) Intro

(1:00) Bronny James Drafted 55 By the Lakers

(2:50) Not Surprised At All

(4:00) The Klutch Threat

(6:45) Nepotism Is Everywhere

(9:05) Can LeBron Get Out of the Way?

(15:05) Bill's Top 5 Offseason Trade Targets

(25:00) New York Knicks Offseason

(29:30) Philly 76ers Offseason

(35:00) Denver Nuggets Offseason

(40:30) Los Angeles Lakers Offseason

(42:45) More Successful Lakers Tenure: JJ Redick or Bronny James?

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John, Bill, & CBS draft expert Kyle Boone break down all the biggest stories from Day 1 of the NBA draft and look ahead to where Bronny James goes tonight in Round 2.

(0:00) Intro

(1:45) Hawks Pick Risacher #1

(5:40) Rockets Don't Trade #3 and Pick Reed Sheppard

(11:40) Spurs Round 1

(19:30) Miami Heat Outlook

(23:00) Lakers Select Dalton Knecht

(26:30) New York Knicks Outlook

(29:10) Winner, Loser, Biggest Reach, Best Value

(37:15) Where Does Bronny James Go Today in Round 2?

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