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  1. Nikola Jokic and Serbia Get Bounced From the World Cup. Plus: Western Conference Big 3 Picks. | The Mismatch

    10 september 2019 · 58 min

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    NBA All-Star Nikola Jokic and Serbia were upset by a scrappy Argentina team at the FIBA World Cup (3:00). Plus: We go through the Kevin Durant Wall Street Journal article (8:57) and share the ideal Big 3 players for every Western Conference team (34:52). Lees meer

    Hosts: Chris Vernon and Kevin O’Connor

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  2. 2019 Story Line Over/Unders | Group Chat

    5 september 2019 · 47 min

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    We do a little game of "predict the headlines" ahead of the 2019 NBA season: When will Anthony Davis start to get unhappy in L.A.? When will Ben Simmons’s jump shot get called into question? When will we start to worry that Zion is out of shape? And more. Lees meer

    Hosts: Chris Ryan and Justin Verrier

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  3. Team US-Meh Survives. Plus: A Big 3 Team for Every NBA Eastern Conference Team | The Mismatch

    3 september 2019 · 57 min

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    Team USA narrowly defeats Turkey in an unexpectedly competitive OT thriller, as FIBA World Cup action intensifies (0:48). Plus: With the 2019 Big 3 season coming to a close, the guys select a hypothetical Big 3 team for each Eastern Conference team (34:09).
    Hosts: Chris Vernon, Kevin O’Connor
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  4. The Eight Most Important NBA Players Heading Into the FIBA World Cup | Group Chat

    30 augustus 2019 · 44 min

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    As the beginning of the FIBA World Cup approaches, we run down the most important NBA players competing in the tournament and speculate over what impact their participation might have on their 2019-20 NBA seasons. Lees meer

    Hosts: Justin Verrier and Jonathan Tjarks

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  5. LeVert Gets Locked Up and Dwight Howard Returns. Plus: A Very Mismatch Mailbag. | The Mismatch

    27 augustus 2019 · 1 uur 4 min

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    The Brooklyn Nets extends Caris LeVert for $52.5 million over three years (0:43), and the Los Angeles Lakers sign former All-Star (and former Laker) Dwight Howard (8:27). Plus: the first-ever 'Mismatch' mailbag (22:58)!
    Hosts: Chris Vernon, Kevin O’Connor
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  6. Midsummer Mailbag: Luka Doncic vs. Ben Simmons, Harden’s All-Time SG Rank, and 2019 Breakout Candidates | Group Chat

    22 augustus 2019 · 48 min

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    We open up the mailbag in the dog days of August and field questions about dark-horse MVP candidates, James Harden’s usage, the 2019 Sixers, future All-Stars about to make a breakout, and more. Lees meer

    Hosts: Chris Ryan and Justin Verrier

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  7. No One Wants to Play for Team USA. Plus: Rookie Survey Takeaways | The Mismatch

    20 augustus 2019 · 47 min

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    De’Aaron Fox joins the long list of Team USA dropouts for the upcoming FIBA World Cup, so how does the current team stack up against other countries’ squads (0:45)? Plus: The 2019-20 rookie class cast some surprising votes for superlatives among their peers (22:11).
    Hosts: Chris Vernon, Kevin O’Connor
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  8. DeMarcus Cousins Tore His ACL. Is This the End of Boogie As We Know Him? | Group Chat

    16 augustus 2019 · 35 min

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    We go over the news out of Las Vegas that DeMarcus Cousins has torn his ACL—what does this mean for the rest of his career, and what will it mean for the 2019-20 Lakers (1:50)? Then, we bounce around the rest of the NBA and talk about the sale of the Nets and Team USA news (20:46). Lees meer

    Hosts: Chris Ryan and Justin Verrier

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  9. Most Exciting Matchups of the 2019-20 NBA Regular Season | The Mismatch

    13 augustus 2019 · 53 min

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    The NBA just officially announced the 2019-20 regular-season schedule. Which matchups are we most looking forward to?
    Hosts: Chris Vernon, Kevin O’Connor
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  10. Can Kevin Durant Be the Face of Basketball in Brooklyn? Plus: The Present and Future of Team USA. | Group Chat

    8 augustus 2019 · 58 min

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    We discuss Kevin Durant's first on-the-record interview since his Achilles tear. What is the NBA going to look like in 2020 without its potential best player (1:00)? Then we break down the present and the future of Team USA, including who should and will make it this year, and who we’re most excited to see in 2020 and beyond (31:11). Lees meer

    Hosts: Justin Verrier and Dan Devine

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  11. Draymond Gets Paid, Zion’s Big Draw, and the 2010s All-Decade Teams | The Mismatch

    6 augustus 2019 · 51 min

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    The guys react to Draymond Green’s four-year contract extension with the Golden State Warriors (0:42), scheduling news for the 2019-20 season (16:24), and NBA.com’s All-Decade Teams for the 2010s (35:03).
    Hosts: Chris Vernon, Kevin O’Connor
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  12. The Blazers Lock Into McCollum and Lillard, the Raptors’ Post-Kawhi World, and Carmelo Anthony Musical Chairs | Group Chat

    1 augustus 2019 · 50 min

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    We break down CJ McCollum’s near-max extension, and what it means for the perennially good-but-not-great Blazers (1:00). Then, we briefly run through what it’s like for a coach and franchise to find out they lost their star free agent (25:10), before talking through some potential Carmelo landing spots (31:41). Lees meer

    Hosts: Justin Verrier and Danny Chau

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  13. Lin-sad-ity, the End-of-Bench Rolodex, and Early Over/Unders | The Mismatch

    30 juli 2019 · 50 min

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    Jeremy Lin bemoans the likely end of his NBA career (1:59) which begs the question: Which fringe NBA players could be valuable additions for contending teams (14:38)? Plus: Evaluating early Vegas odds for 2019-20 win totals (37:16).
    Hosts: Chris Vernon, Kevin O’Connor
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  14. Kawhi Is a Fun Guy, Zion Chooses Jordan, Fixing Free Agency, and the Best Young Cores | Group Chat

    25 juli 2019 · 52 min

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    We share our takeaways from the Los Angeles Clippers’ introduction of Kawhi Leonard and Paul George (2:04) before discussing Zion Williamson’s Jordan brand deal (17:25) and the future of free agency (23:50). Then, Zach Kram joins to explore the best young cores in the NBA according to the numbers (33:31). Lees meer

    Host: Justin Verrier
    Guests: Danny Chau, Zach Kram

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  15. The Wacky Wizards, the LeBron-AD Duo, and Coach Tim Duncan | The Mismatch

    23 juli 2019 · 1 uur 3 min

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    The guys discuss the noise coming out of the Washington Wizards (0:50), the Los Angeles Lakers’ new pairing of LeBron James and Anthony Davis (31:35), Tim Duncan joining the San Antonio Spurs coaching staff (50:26), and Zion Williamson's signing with Jordan brand (55:37).
    Hosts: Chris Vernon, Kevin O’Connor
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  16. The Point God Is Stuck in Trade Purgatory | Group Chat

    18 juli 2019 · 53 min

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    Chris Paul is reportedly “parked” in Oklahoma City. So how good will the Thunder be? (2:11) Plus: a way-too-early look at the FIBA World Cup (25:50) and a way-way-way-too-early index of 2020 championship contender tiers (39:19). Lees meer

    Host: Justin Verrier
    Guests: Danny Chau, Jonathan Tjarks

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  17. The Actual NBA Offseason Is Here: The Bright-Future Grizzlies, Ripple Effects of the Westbrook Trade, and the Star Movement Era | The Mismatch

    16 juli 2019 · 1 uur 10 min

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    With the 2019 NBA summer league in the books, the guys discuss the bright future of the champion Memphis Grizzlies as well as other Las Vegas standouts (1:08). Then, they debate the merits of the controversial Russell Westbrook trade (22:40) and the increase in player movement in the modern NBA (49:21).
    Hosts: Chris Vernon, Kevin O’Connor
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  18. Russell Westbrook for Chris Paul Emergency Podcast | The Ringer NBA Show

    12 juli 2019 · 41 min

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    The Oklahoma City Thunder and the Houston Rockets just shook the league—again—by swapping Russell Westbrook and Chris Paul. We convene to discuss the ramifications for these two teams and the rest of the league. Lees meer

    Hosts: Chris Ryan and Justin Verrier

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  19. To Russ or Not to Russ: Which Teams Should Be in on Westbrook? | Group Chat

    12 juli 2019 · 59 min

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    With some distance from the initial shock value of the trade, we take a measured look at the unprecedented haul of picks that the Thunder received from the Clippers in exchange for Paul George (2:00). Then we try to find the ideal partner for Russell Westbrook at this stage of his career and consider which teams can make those partnerships happen (26:00). Finally, Tjarks shares his three biggest observations from NBA summer league in Las Vegas (47:30). Lees meer

    Hosts: Justin Verrier and Jonathan Tjarks

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  20. The Seven Most Intriguing Names of the 2019 NBA Offseason | The Mismatch

    9 juli 2019 · 1 uur 16 min

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    Live from Las Vegas at NBA summer league, the guys discuss seven topics they're most interested in from the offseason so far.
    Hosts: Chris Vernon, Kevin O’Connor
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  21. Paul George Is Gone, What Happens to Russ? | The Ringer NBA Show

    7 juli 2019 · 41 min

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    Now that Kawhi and Paul George have joined forces, what is the market for Russell Westbrook (0:57)? Then we discuss Kawhi Leonard’s savvy moves as a behind-the-scenes general manager, and the Clippers’ potential next season (18:10). Plus, a check in on the Lakers’ new roster (34:20).
    Hosts: Chris Ryan, Kevin O'Connor, Jonathan Tjarks
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  22. Kawhi Leonard AND Paul George Go to the Clippers | The Ringer NBA Show

    6 juli 2019 · 40 min

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    Emergency pod! The Los Angeles Clippers win the Kawhi Leonard sweepstakes and acquire Paul George from the Oklahoma City Thunder.
    Hosts: Chris Ryan, Kevin O’Connor
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  23. Free Agency News Slows, but the Kawhi Tension Grows. Plus: Contrarian Corner | Group Chat

    3 juli 2019 · 46 min

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    Does anyone actually know anything about Kawhi Leonard’s impending decision (0:40)? Plus: Now that we’ve had a few days to think about the new signings, were our initial reactions correct (15:21)?
    Hosts: Chris Ryan, Justin Verrier
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  24. The Kawhi Decision Will Change Everything for an Already Changed NBA | The Mismatch

    2 juli 2019 · 1 uur 2 min

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    Kawhi Leonard seems destined to wind up with the Los Angeles Lakers, but whatever he decides to do will drastically shift the NBA landscape (0:36). The top Eastern Conference contenders reload for another run (16:59) while a handful of teams make some questionable signings (42:44).
    Hosts: Chris Vernon, Kevin O’Connor
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  25. Free Agency Day 1 Madness: The Sixers! The Knicks … The Nets! And Wherever Kawhi Goes | Heat Check

    1 juli 2019 · 1 uur 5 min

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    Free agency is finally here! The Philadelphia 76ers sign-and-trade Jimmy Butler to the Miami Heat (1:24) and the New York Knicks strike out while the crosstown Brooklyn Nets sign two megastars (23:00). Plus: Where will Kawhi Leonard end up? Could the reloaded Utah Jazz be real contenders? What in the world are the Charlotte Hornets doing? And much, much more (39:26). Lees meer

    Host: John Gonzalez
    Guests: Chris Ryan, Kevin O’Connor

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  26. 2019 NBA Free Agency Live Reactions: Hour 1 | The Ringer NBA Show

    1 juli 2019 · 45 min

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    The Ringer NBA crew gives instant reactions to the first wave of free-agency signings.
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    Host: John Gonzalez
    Guest: Kevin O’Connor

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  27. NBA Free Agency Preview: Which Domino Will Fall First? | The Corner 3

    28 juni 2019 · 54 min

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    Ahead of the start of free agency on Sunday, we go over some of the emerging suitors for the top free agents and speculate about the order of operations that could determine which guys pair up on teams. Will Kawhi Leonard end up in a Lakers jersey? Will Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant pair up in Brooklyn? Will the Knicks strike out? And more. Lees meer

    Hosts: Kevin O’Connor and Jonathan Tjarks

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  28. A Rockets, Sixers, and Jimmy Butler Love Triangle | Group Chat

    26 juni 2019 · 52 min

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    The Houston Rockets are doing what they can to insert themselves into the sweepstakes for free agent Jimmy Butler—can the Sixers convince Butler to stay in Philadelphia? Plus, after a new Kevin Arnovitz report about league schedule changes, we re-enter into past discussions about whether the NBA needs to be proactive in changing their schedule format and adding a midseason or a play-in tournament. Lees meer

    Hosts: Chris Ryan and Justin Verrier

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  29. Is New York Really the Best Destination for Kevin Durant? | The Mismatch

    25 juni 2019 · 57 min

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    The results from the NBA awards were largely unsurprising (0:50), but free agency may have some surprises in store (27:48).
    Hosts: Chris Vernon, Kevin O’Connor
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  30. Free Agency Speculation SZN Is in Full Swing | Heat Check

    24 juni 2019 · 54 min

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    With the start of free agency right around the corner, everyone is wondering where some of the league’s biggest stars will end up (3:55). Plus: Draft additions make a handful of young teams (hint: one of the teams has Zion Williamson on it) instantly exciting to watch (34:06). Lees meer

    Host: John Gonzalez
    Guests: Dan Devine, Danny Chau

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  31. NBA Draft Instant Reactions: Pelicans, Hawks, Grizzlies Grab the Reins of the Draft | The Corner 3

    21 juni 2019 · 51 min

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    We break down the teams with the biggest draft hauls from Thursday night: the Pelicans, Hawks, and Grizzlies—who all seem to have gotten the exact guys they wanted in Zion Williamson, DeAndre Hunter, and Ja Morant, respectively. Then, we speed through recapping the rest of the lottery picks, including the biggest surprise in Cam Johnson going 11th and the awkward fit between Darius Garland and Collin Sexton in Cleveland. Lees meer

    Hosts: Kevin O’Connor, Danny Chau, Jonathan Tjarks

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  32. James Harden vs. Chris Paul, Plus: Utah Is Trying to Seize Its Window With Mike Conley | Group Chat

    19 juni 2019 · 54 min

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    The Jazz are putting their chips in the center of the table, trading for an expensive, sure-handed star in Mike Conley—will it pay off in a wide-open Western Conference (1:00)? Plus, we break down all the reporting, theories, and future fallout in Houston after an explosive report of discord between James Harden and Chris Paul came out earlier this week. Should the Rockets do what they can to get rid of Chris Paul and his huge contract, or should they press the big red button and trade James Harden (22:37)? Lees meer

    Hosts: Chris Ryan and Justin Verrier

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  33. Ka-Why Not Stay in Toronto? Plus: Draft Picks Who Will Not Fail | The Mismatch

    18 juni 2019 · 1 uur

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    Kawhi Leonard led the Toronto Raptors to the first championship in franchise history, but will he re-sign with them (1:46)? The Anthony Davis trade shifts the landscape of the offseason, including raising questions about the fate of the no. 4 pick in the upcoming draft (10:38). Plus: Verno’s annual list of draft picks who will not fail (34:41).
    Hosts: Chris Vernon, Kevin O’Connor
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  34. The NBA Season Is Over, Yet the NBA Season Continues | Heat Check

    17 juni 2019 · 1 uur 1 min

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    The blockbuster Anthony Davis trade kicks off a sure-to-be-dramatic offseason (3:57) as the now-imminent NBA draft shifts into focus (46:56). Lees meer

    Host: John Gonzalez
    Guests: Joe House, Jonathan Tjarks

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  35. Anthony Davis to the Lakers Emergency Podcast | Group Chat

    16 juni 2019 · 50 min

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    The Lakers and Pelicans wasted no time in kicking off a game of offseason musical chairs in the NBA. What does Davis in L.A. this early in the offseason mean for the rest of 2019 free agency? Plus, does this make the Lakers title favorites, or do they have a lot more work to do? Lees meer

    Hosts: Chris Ryan and Justin Verrier

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  36. The Toronto Raptors Are the 2019 NBA Champions | Heat Check

    14 juni 2019 · 39 min

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    In a thrilling Game 6 of the NBA Finals, the Toronto Raptors defeat the Golden State Warriors to win their first championship in franchise history. Lees meer

    Host: John Gonzalez
    Guest: Kevin O’Connor

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  37. Kevin Durant’s Injury Changes the Offseason Calculus of Nearly Every NBA Team | Group Chat

    12 juni 2019 · 53 min

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    We briefly preview what the Warriors have to do to make up for the loss of Kevin Durant for the remainder of the Finals (more Boogie?) (1:30). Then, we run through each big-market team with cap space and wonder whether KD’s injury has dramatically affected their offseason plans (31:32). Lees meer

    Hosts: Chris Ryan, Justin Verrier, and Jonathan Tjarks

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  38. The Ripple Effects of the KD Injury, in These Finals and Beyond | The Mismatch

    12 juni 2019 · 1 uur 3 min

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    Game 5 of the NBA Finals was headlined by Kevin Durant’s league-shaking Achilles injury and punctuated by an unusual number of bizarre moments (4:39). Plus: Teams around the league prepare for movement in the fast-approaching NBA draft (41:33), and the Memphis Grizzlies hire Taylor Jenkins as their new head coach (56:26).
    Hosts: Chris Vernon, Kevin O’Connor
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  39. KD Goes Down (Again), but the Warriors Survive | Heat Check

    11 juni 2019 · 34 min

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    Kevin Durant suffers an Achilles injury in his first game back, but the Golden State Warriors manage to pull out a win against the Toronto Raptors in Game 5 of the NBA Finals. Lees meer

    Host: John Gonzalez
    Guest: Chris Ryan

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  40. The Raptors Out-Warriored the Warriors | Heat Check

    8 juni 2019 · 32 min

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    The Toronto Raptors push ahead to a 3-1 lead in the NBA Finals after defeating the Golden State Warriors in dominant fashion. Lees meer

    Host: John Gonzalez
    Guests: Dan Devine, Kevin O’Connor

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  41. How to Plan for Having Multiple First-Round Draft Picks | The Corner 3

    6 juni 2019 · 57 min

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    We review Steph Curry’s hero ball Game 3 of the NBA Finals—an interesting reversal of some past Golden State games against LeBron (1:32). Then, we pivot to talking about the teams that have multiple first-round picks in the upcoming NBA draft, and what the best plan of action is to capitalize on those picks (16:53). Lees meer

    Hosts: Danny Chau and Jonathan Tjarks

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  42. The Raptors Ruin Curry’s Big Night | Heat Check

    6 juni 2019 · 32 min

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    A well-rounded Game 3 performance by the Toronto Raptors wins them back home-court advantage from the shorthanded Golden State Warriors despite a transcendent performance from Stephen Curry. Lees meer

    Host: John Gonzalez
    Guest: Dan Devine

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  43. Which Upcoming Free Agent Combinations Fit Best? | Group Chat

    5 juni 2019 · 56 min

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    We briefly survey the NBA Finals as it stands, tied 1-1 (2:00), before diving into swirling rumors about Kyrie Irving to the Nets or Lakers, Anthony Davis to anyone who will open their wallet, D’Angelo Russell to a mid-level franchise, and more (34:00). Lees meer

    Hosts: Chris Ryan and Justin Verrier

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  44. The Warriors Are Up Against the Injury Bug As Well As the Raptors | The Mismatch

    4 juni 2019 · 56 min

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    The undermanned Golden State Warriors managed to take Game 2 from the Raptors in Toronto; as the series shifts to Oakland, will they be able to replicate that success (0:51)? Plus: With the draft approaching in two weeks’ time, which sleepers could rise above the fray (38:54)?
    Hosts: Chris Vernon, Kevin O’Connor
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  45. The Warriors Pull Off a True #StrengthInNumbers Victory | Heat Check

    3 juni 2019 · 26 min

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    The Golden State Warriors win Game 2 of the Finals in impressive fashion, overcoming various injuries and ailments to their stars by locking up the Toronto Raptors with stellar defense. Lees meer

    Host: John Gonzalez
    Guest: Dan Devine

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  46. Analyzing the NBA Draft Through the Lens of the Finals | The Corner 3

    31 mei 2019 · 50 min

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    We briefly go over Thursday night’s NBA Finals Game 1 and look forward to what adjustments the Warriors can make in the face of a 1-0 deficit (1:46). Then, we hand out awards to the draft prospects who most closely mirror the roles that Finals participants like Pascal Siakam and Andre Iguodala are filling for their teams (15:00). Lees meer

    Hosts: Kevin O’Connor and Danny Chau

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  47. Spicy P Heats Up to Take Game 1 | Heat Check

    31 mei 2019 · 30 min

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    Pascal Siakam dominates Game 1 of the Finals, leading the Toronto Raptors to a solid victory over the Kevin Durant–less Golden State Warriors despite a poor shooting night from Kawhi Leonard. Lees meer

    Host: John Gonzalez
    Guest: Dan Devine

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  48. The Rockets' Reboot, the Lakers' Turmoil, and Repositioning Basketball As International Soccer | Group Chat

    30 mei 2019 · 1 uur 6 min

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    We sit down ahead of the NBA Finals to go through some of the news that has broken between the end of the Eastern Conference Finals and now. First, do the Rockets need to hit the reset button on their core if they want to win the title (2:45)? Then, the deluge of Lakers turmoil seems to be never ending, but will it ultimately trickle off if they go star-hunting this offseason (22:00)? Finally, we share our observations on NBA free agency and rumblings about a midseason tournament that have us thinking about the ways that basketball is starting to mirror soccer (37:40). Lees meer

    Hosts: Justin Verrier and Chris Ryan

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  49. A Very Mismatch Finals Preview | The Mismatch

    28 mei 2019 · 1 uur 3 min

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    The Toronto Raptors advanced to the NBA Finals for the first time in franchise history. How will they match up against the defending champs Golden State Warriors (0:44)? Plus: How will the outcome of this series affect free agency, if at all (40:18)?
    Hosts: Chris Vernon, Kevin O’Connor
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  50. NBA Draft Mailbag Special | The Corner 3

    27 mei 2019 · 1 uur 8 min

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    With the NBA Finals still on hold, we convene our NBA draft experts to open up the mailbag and answer some of your pressing questions about the top prospects as we approach the 2019 NBA draft. From Zion Williamson and RJ Barrett to Ty Jerome and Matisse Thybulle, we break down our thoughts on top prospects and role players who might be available for late-round steals. Lees meer

    Hosts: Kevin O’Connor, Jonathan Tjarks, Danny Chau

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