Ric discusses the reported moves by the Brooklyn Nets involving Kyrie Irving, as well as Irving's latest statements on social media about where he stands and why.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/bucher-and-friends.
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Ric explains why he's taking a brief hiatus and will resume recording in a couple of days.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/bucher-and-friends.
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Ric discusses the New York Times' report that 18 former NBA players have been charged with bilking the NBA's health and welfare program for $2.5 million in fictitious medical and dental expenses. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/bucher-and-friends.
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Ric discusses the validity of Bradley Beal's ranking as the second-best shooting guard in the NBA entering the 2021-22 season. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/bucher-and-friends.
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Ric discusses the ongoing uncertainty surrounding Kyrie Irving's availability for the Brooklyn Nets this season and how that impacts their championship aspirations.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/bucher-and-friends.
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Ric discusses the seeming uselessness of NBA preseason games and Warriors forward Draymond Green's defense of teammate Andrew Wiggins' short-lived anti-vaccination stand. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/bucher-and-friends.
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Ric breaks down what he took from comments made on the start of NBA training camp by a variety of stars, including Kawhi Leonard, Zion Williamson, Kyrie Irving, Andrew Wiggins and Bradley Beal.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/bucher-and-friends.
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Ric discusses the issue of unvaccinated NBA players on the eve of the 2021-22 season.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/bucher-and-friends.
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Ric discusses what he learned in a call and video session with Monty McCutcheon, the NBA head of referee development and training, about how the league hopes to curb offensive players from launching themselves into defenders to draw fouls. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/bucher-and-friends.
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Ric details the dysfunction laid bare by the the Minnesota Timberwolves firing team president Gersson Rosas and balks at revisionist history with both Warriors forward Draymond Green and Pelicans GM David Griffin.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/bucher-and-friends.
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