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With Damian Lillard and Chris Paul returning to Portland and the LA Clippers respectively, we decided to talk about those moves and what it means for both the legends and the teams as a whole. What is Portland’s plan? Are the Clippers a threat for the title? Afterwards we get into a “Who’s Career Would You Rather Have?” discussion. In addition, we discuss whether some legacies are being properly appreciated. Give us a listen as we go through this NBA offseason!

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All-Star time is upon us in the W and the Check Up! crew share some thoughts on it. Conversations revolve around the news of 3 more expansions going the league by 2030, the legitimacy of Caitlin Clark being an All-Star Captain, and Angel Reese getting the NBA 2k with her new shoes the "Reese 1".

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A lot has happened in the NBA since our last recording! We discuss some likes and dislikes around the NBA regarding the NBA Draft, Free agency thus far, and offseason trades. On the draft front, the Ace Bailey team-dodging is discussed. Trades such as the Kevin Durant, Desmond Bane, and Boston subtractions of key starters were covered as well. Offseason performances of various teams were discussed as well, including the Rockets, Suns, Nuggets, Bucks, and more. To wrap up, Jahmir gives listeners a Salary Cap 101 to provide context for some of the offseason activity we have seen!

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A month into the season, the Check Up Crew gets together to discuss how things have been playing out so far in the WNBA! The Crew starts off by sharing their pleasant surprises and disappointments thus far, ranging from teams, to players, to coaches. Next the “Caitlin Clark Discussion” is tackled, and the many angles involved, including some very insightful thoughts from Jahmir. To close out, The Crew pulls out the crystal ball and predicts how the playoff picture will look by the end of the season.

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The Crew recap a thrilling 7-Game Finals series , share their favorite moments from the series and discuss what it means for the perception of Finals MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Tyrese Haliburton who had a storybook playoff run.

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The 2025 NBA Finals are here, and we certainly have an unexpected matchup! The Check Up crew zeroes in on the Indiana Pacers vs. the Oklahoma City Thunder in what is sure to be a fast paced, high intensity series! They discuss their thoughts on the Conference Finals and what may be next for the Timberwolves and Knicks as they head into their summer. Also discussed is Tyrese Halliburton and his rise to stardom. What will be next if he and the Pacers pull off the impossible?

*Episode recorded before Game 1 of the Finals

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After many requests, we are back on the mics? A lot has happened, but we are picking things up in the Conference Finals, as we discuss the exciting Thunder vs.Timberwolves and Knicks vs. Pacers series. As of recording, Game 1 for both series has occurred. We make our predictions, provide analysis, and discuss some of the ins and outs of each team. Next we discuss the NBA’s lottery results, as the contentious Dallas Mavericks won the #1 pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, sparking questions about the legitimacy of the NBA and how honest their “results” are. Following a fun discussion of the lottery, we talk about the current direction of the NBA, as we will now see our 7th champion in 7 years, signaling a new age of parity.

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Part 2: To continue this series, we discuss the many changes in women’s basketball. The free agency moves/trades featuring the likes of Kelsey Plum, Jewell Loyd, BG, Satou Sabally, Alyssa Thomas, and more are discussed. We look ahead at how the teams stack up, especially the Fever, who gotten Caitlin Clark plenty of support this offseason. Next we talk about Unrivaled, what they are bringing to the table with the 3v3 format the future of this budding offseason league. Lastly we highlight A’ja Wilson’s Nike deal

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Part 1: The Check Up crew is back to discuss an EPIC NBA trade deadline! We discuss everything from Luka to LA, Jimmy, the Golden State, the Dennis Schroeder U.S tour and everything in between. We discuss how these new changes might affect the title race and the teams involved. We also get into expectations we had prior to the all-star break and what can be done to save the struggling All-Star format in the NBA. Look out for Part 2 for our WNBA episode!

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Check Up! is back ad ready for a huge 2025. Our hosts pitch in their thoughts on current trends in the NBA and how their favorite teams are looking. Next, they chime in on the ratings conversation related to the NBA what may be contributing to the reportedly down viewership. Subscribe and follow on socials for more content!

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