Rudy Gobert tested positive for the coronavirus and NBA history changed. In this podcast we talk about the league's options going forward for the rest of the year and reaction to Gobert's immature actions that could have put teammates and media in harm's way.

Dion Waiters signed with the Lakers while the podcast was being recorded and we get an instant reaction, the Nets should trade for Bradley Beal and Steph Curry returns which is an awesome thing!

Jayson Tatum has turned into an NBA Superstar before our eyes but can he be the best player on a championship team? Steph Curry will return Sunday and we talk about why Golden State is bringing him back and the tightrope they have to walk with the draft this summer. Mark Cuban lashes out against NBA officials again, are Last Two Minute reports really necessary?

There's a lot of off-court talk on today's podcast with no actual games going on. John Beilein resigned during the break and the fallout is fascinating. We hear from Kevin Love as he admits to being difficult and explore who is really at fault in Cleveland. Giannis and James Harden are beefing! We break down why the two superstars are taking shots in the media.

All-Star weekend is here and Devin Booker finally got in! We talk about who else the NBA could have picked to replace Damian Lillard. The Knicks are somehow still the most valuable franchise in the NBA...why? After the Sixers' latest drama we talk about how they should fix their roster going forward. Russell Westbrook has improbably improved his game and KD can't handle it.

We had a flurry in the final few hours of the NBA trade deadline. D'Angelo Russell and Andrew Wiggins swapped teams, Marcus Morris is a Clipper and Andre Drummond is a Cavalier. We try to make sense of every trade on this episode plus we review the pre-deadline day trades involving the Rockets, Heat and Sixers.

We end the saddest week in NBA history with news that the league will honor Kobe Bryant with an All-Star game format change. The All-Star reserves were announced as well and we talk snubs and surprises. No one seems to want to trade for Andre Drummond, we find out why and honor Kobe Bryant.

Song: John Coltrane, "In A Sentimental Mood"

The Clippers have drama in their locker room. The Athletic reported some players resent the preferential treatment Kawhi Leonard and Paul George receive. We discuss how serious this could be for the Clips. All-Star starters were announced and Trae Young is one of them! Karl-Anthony Towns says he wants to be in Minnesota so we break down how they can build around him.

Song: Brittany Howard, "Goat Head"

We have fresh trade rumors to discuss before the February 6th NBA trade deadline. With Jeff Teague headed to Atlanta, the Timberwolves are reported to be pursuing D'Angelo Russell. Robert Covington could be on the move too - we discuss. Also, Kyrie Irving is trying to ruin another locker room it seems. We talk about why he called out his Nets teammates.

Song: John Coletrain, "Blue World"

There was all sorts of drama in the NBA this week. John Beilein reportedly misspoke when he called his team "thugs" and I think he's lost the locker room. I explain why the Cavs will be looking for a new coach this summer. Blake Griffin's latest injury has the Detroit Pistons in a worst case scenario. The trade they made in 2018 might go down as one of the worst in recent memory. Kyle Kuzma and Andre Drummond trade scenarios!

Song: Rolling Blackout Coastal Fever, "Airconditioned Man"