Jonathan Von Tobel and Kelley Bydlon discuss the Lakers experimenting with Russell Westbrook coming off the bench. The Bulls name Ayo Dosunmu as their starting point guard in place of the injured Lonzo Ball. Which team is a potential dark house candidate to tank? Also, the guys preview the NBA awards market which includes a Sixth Man candidate they both like.

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Jonathan Von Tobel previews the Western Conference. Who are the true contenders? Why he doesn't have the Warriors as the west's best team? JVT gives out some of his favorite season win total numbers and bets. Also, will the Lakers improve enough to make the postseason after a disastrous 2020-21 season?

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Jonathan Von Tobel is back to preview the NBA as the regular season is right around the corner. In this episode, he focuses on the Eastern Conference. Why does he like the 76ers? What in the world can we expect out of the Nets? Plus, what will additions like Donovan Mitchell to the Cavs and Dejounte Murray to the Hawks mean for the Eastern Conference? Also, a potentially large step back for the Bulls.

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JVT has a sit down with Amin Elhassan at Summer League. They chat the growth of the league, bargaining in NBA trades, Kevin Durant's destination and more.

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In the second hour of Hardwood Handicappers, host Jonathan Von Tobel talks about the Summer League at the Thomas and Mack in Las Vegas. Jonathan talks about Lebron James not talking to Russell Westbrook, and all the NBA stars who attend the Summer League action. Later in the show, Jonathan talks about Kyrie Irving possibly being traded to the Lakers.

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In the first hour of Hardwood Handicappers, host Jonathan Von Tobel talks about Paolo Banchero and his odds to win ROTY for the 2023 NBA season. Later in the show, Jonathan Von Tobel talks about what the 76ers did in free agency to bolster their roster. Will the Clippers be able to challenge the Golden State Warriors in the West next year? 

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After updating the latest surrounding Kevin Durant JVT previews the NBA Summer League in Las Vegas. Which futures are worth betting, what roster have some intrigue and how to handle the game-to-game aspect of the league.

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Kevin Durant has requested a trade, Rudy Gobert is a Timberwolf (Wolve?) and Atlanta has a new guard to pair with Trae Young. JVT and Hardwood Handicappers returns to breakdown the wild beginning to the new league year. Are the Toronto Raptors really about to acquire another disgruntled superstar?

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Golden State wins its fourth title in the Steph Curry era after picking apart the Boston Celtics. What is the path back to a title for Golden State and can Boston make it back to this stage once more? Which teams provide the biggest challenge to either?

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Golden State is now a win away from its fourth title in the Stephen Curry era after a quintessential Warriors win. What did Golden State do right, what did Boston do wrong and which 1000/1 longshot to win Finals MVP actually has some legs?

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