On a Friday edition of CBS Sports' Flagrant Two podcast, Bill Reiter and Reid Forgrave break down whether or not Lonzo Ball's debut was actually a dud (2:00), how much we should read into the hot start from the Thunder's new big 3 (18:45) and Joel Embiid's minutes restriction (35:00). The guys also discuss whether Reid was right about just how dynamic D'Angelo Russell will (39:00) and Reid gives his awful rendition of Bob Seger's "Against the Wind." Not sure why Reid's singing? Tune in to find out.

NBA season is finally here! On this edition of the CBS Sports Flagrant Two Bill Reiter and Reid Forgrave give their reactions to Gordon Hayward's gruesome injury opening night (1:20), who on the Celtics can replace Hayward's production (4:30), whether the Celtics can overcome Hayward's injury (6:00), whether the Cavs are better than last season (8:45), does the Warriors opening night loss matter at all? (13:34), and Chris Paul's Rockets debut (20:00). Then Miami Heat forward Justise Winslow joins the podcast (26:00) to discuss his offseason recovery from shoulder surgery, expectations for the Heat this season, his take on whether or not players should protest in the NBA this season and more.

With just one more day until the start of the regular season, Bill Reiter and Reid Forgrave give you all their predictions for the this years NBA Awards and All-NBA Teams. Executive of the Year (2:45), Coach of the Year (7:22), Most Improved Player (12:40), 6th Man of the Year (15:14), and Defensive Player of the Year (18:03). Then the guys break down their All-NBA Team predictions for this season (23:55), before reveal their picks for Rookie of the Year (33:50) and MVP (39:00)

On a Friday edition of CBS Sports Flagrant Two, Bill Reiter and Reid Forgrave dive into Michael Jordan calling 28 of 30 teams in the NBA garbage (1:20) and Kyrie Irving taking shots at the city of Cleveland (9:20). Then former NBA player and CBS Sports basketball analyst Brendan Haywood join Bill and Reid with predictions for all the Eastern Conference over/unders (12:30-1:00:00).

Bill Reiter and Reid Forgrave break down the Warriors putting up 142 points in a preseason game, whether they were sending a message to the rest of the league and Klay Thompson saying they aspire to be MJ's Bulls (2:00), OKC barely squeaking out a win over Melbourne United?(11:50), and the feud between James Harden and former Rockets coach Kevin McHale. The Flagrant Two dive into all the Western Conference Over-Unders ahead of the 17-18 season (27:50-1:10).

Bill Reiter and Reid Forgrave dive into the annual NBA GM Survey and react to LeBron James getting 50% of the vote to win MVP (2:30), Karl-Anthony Towns being voted as the guys you'd want to build your franchise around (8:30), most likely to have a breakout season (17:15), which two GM's DIDN'T pick the Warriors to win a title (23:00), Markelle Fultz receiving zero votes for ROY (27:30). The guys then discuss who might be the steals in this year's rookie class (34:15), Ben Simmons and Markelle Fultz's debuts (37:00) and the introduction of #OperationBornReadyAllStars, a new CBS Sports Flagrant Two All-Star Game movement (39:00).

Bill Reiter and Reid Forgrave discuss Russell Westbrook's extension and the future of the Thunder, whether Paul George will stay next summer, and how Carmelo Anthony fits. (1:00), The Cavs' decision to go to small-ball lineup (12:35) and Klay Thompson possibly taking less to stay with the Warriors. Then former NBA player and Cleveland Cavaliers executive Raja Bell joins the show (23:04) to talk all things Cavaliers (23:40), including Kevin Love at the 5 and how D-Wade fits. They also get into who the next team up is in the Eastern Conference (40:24), how long the new look Celtics will take to get gel (44:20) and whether or not we'll see protests in the NBA this season (49:30).

On the debut episode of CBS Sports Flagrant Two, National Columnist Bill Reiter and National NBA Writer Reid Forgrave discuss how Dwyane Wade signing with the Cavs will impact LeBron James (3:45) and how the newest super team in Oklahoma City will fit together (14:20). Then LaVar Ball joins Bill and Reid (24:35-56:25) to discuss how Lonzo Ball and the Lakers will fare this season, who can compete with the Warriors, LeBron James' future, the impact of shoe companies on the AAU circuit and much more.