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Matt sits down with Caitlin Cooper of Indy Cornrows to detail the Nate Bjorkgren hiring. They also touch on T.J. Warren's ascendance, discuss some of the younger players on the Pacers roster, and––of course––go through some Victor Oladipo trades.

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Matt connects with fellow SportsCastr News host, Adam Armbrecht of LockedOnNets, to discuss the NBA's return to play for the 2020-2021 season. The duo share their thoughts on the plan itself, overview some of the hottest trades on the market, lay down their ideal Christmas slates, and give an early look into their 2021 NBA Awards picks.

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Matt catches up with Andrew Kelly of PeachTreeHoops to discuss the Atlanta Hawks aggressive pursuit of an Eastern Conference playoff spot and some players that could help them get there. They also overview some of the younger players on Atlanta's roster, including De'Andre Hunter and the potentially menacing two-way threat that is Cam Reddish.

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Matt sits down with the host of the Chase Down Podcast, Justin Rowan, to talk about what the Cavs need to do during this abbreviated offseason to climb their way out of the Eastern Conference cellar.

Matt catches up with friend of the program Salman Ali to discuss the (semi-) recent Daryl Morey and Mike D'Antoni news, the future of the Russell Westbrook and James Harden pairing, Houston's commitment to small-ball and what it means for Robert Covington and PJ Tucker, and free agency needs.

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Can't forget our ELITE music credits: Daniel Hardee (@WeaponizedJoy)

Matt sits down with Alex Regla to discuss some of the more sentimental details about this fabled 2020 Los Angeles Lakers title run. From there, they touch on some possible free agents, glancing over names like JaMychal Green, Serge Ibaka, and even Danilo Gallinari. Finally, they conclude on a total potential blockbuster –– a trade that may or may not include the talents of a Mr. Victor Oladipo.

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Can't forget our ELITE music credits: Daniel Hardee (@WeaponizedJoy)

Matt sits down with Bourbon Street Shots lead writer, Shamit Dua, to talk about the circling Jrue Holiday trade rumors, and reports of the New Orleans front office having a favorite to replace Alvin Gentry as the head coach.

What happens when a Pelicans analyst and a Nets writer meet in an online forum? Naturally, a great deal of Jrue Holiday discussion;

Matt Brooks connects with Shamit Dua of TrueHoops' Bourbon Street Shots to discuss Jrue Holiday as a potential trade target and his possible market. They also break down the coaching pool for the New Orleans Pelicans and overview free agency needs for this fall.

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Can't forget our ELITE music credits: Daniel Hardee (@WeaponizedJoy)

Matt Brooks connects with Silver Screen & Roll's Harrison Faigen to talk about Harrison's favorite stories of this memorable Los Angeles Lakers season. They also preview the upcoming NBA Finals, touching on potential soft spots in the Miami Heat's storied zone, the Lakers' many counters for Miami scorers, the battle of the boards, and much more.

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Can't forget our ELITE music credits: Daniel Hardee (@WeaponizedJoy)

Friend of the program, T.J. McBride of Mile High Sports, joins Matt to let off some piping hot takes, starting with a 2015 Golden State Warriors-to-2020 Denver Nuggets comparison, some discussion about Nikola Jokic amongst the top players in the league, Jamal Murray's continued ascendance, and a bit of a preview of the upcoming Lakers-Nuggets series.

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Can't forget our ELITE music credits: Daniel Hardee (@WeaponizedJoy)