Ben and Jason discuss Woj's email, the All-Stars of the NBA's bubble life, and the two players who broke the rules. Then, how likely is the plan to succeed and how do recent injuries, opt-outs, and positive tests impact the playoff race?
As NBA teams and players report to Orlando, most players are able to make the trip. Who's missing and what does that mean for the league's restart and the individual teams?
With COVID cases rising and players dropping out, is the NBA restart going to happen, and should it? Jason talks about the challenges of having an NBA season with cases surging. Then, the team talks about what the schedule looks like if we do end up having basketball this season.
First, Ben offers a mea culpa to Kyrie Irving and Jason before they discuss Jokic getting sick and players opting out of the NBA's return. Then, the duo breaks down MLB's harrowing return and if the NBA has anything to learn. Finally, Jason reviews Quibi and the Blackballed documentary featuring the Clippers.
Ben and Jason reflect on Kyrie's comments before delving into the state of the NBA and how protests might look. Then, is Adam Silver the best commissioner in sports? The duo debate.
The NBA is set to resume play. What do Jason and Ben make of the NBA's plan to resume in Orlando and how does the NBA stack up against the efforts of other US sports leagues.
Jason and Ben break down the final episodes of the last dance and give their personal MVPs, weigh in on whether the Bulls could have won a 7th ring, and much more!
In honor of Cinco de Mayo, Jason and Ben give their best taco recommendations. Then, they take a look at two of the most moving and important episodes of The Last Dance and the meaning they have for Michael Jordan and his legacy.
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Jason Goldstein and Ben McDonald break down all the biggest NBA stories and breaking news around the league.