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The Lakers are winning, but does that mean it’s time to trade LeBron? Kevin Garnett and Paul Pierce break down OKC’s dominant start and whether they can make a run at the Warriors wins record. Plus, who’s crackin’, and how Ja Morant can get his joy back.

00:00 - Intro: Going Demon Mode
03:47 - Developing the Killer Instinct
07:12 - Dodgers Game 7 & Greatest Series Ever?
10:40 - PrizePicks: Celtics vs Magic, Spurs vs Rockets
17:37 - Austin Reaves, Lakers Hot Start & LeBron Trade Talk
21:55 - Who’s Real in the East Right Now?
22:46 - Bron & Bronny Package Deal? Luka Fit Debate
28:46 - Should LeBron Come Off the Bench?
35:54 - Thunder 8-0: Can They Win 70+?
42:26 - Rockets Rising, West Getting Deep
44:00 - Ja Morant Needs a Reset? Miami, Bulls, or Bucks
54:52 - Who’s Crackin’: Giddey, Reaves, Markkanen & More
57:27 - KAT’s Signed Card for KG
59:29 - Episode Close

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Kevin Garnett & Paul Pierce revisit the moment KG entered the league... and how much has changed since. How great Paolo can be, the Spurs’ hot start, and Boston’s early-season identity crisis all get the spotlight. Plus, Cooper Flagg at point, Austin Reaves’ scoring surge, and why the Sixers might be built for a deep run.

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Victor Wembanyama’s already making noise, and Tyrese Maxey’s stepping into the spotlight in Philly. Kevin Garnett & Paul Pierce break down the biggest storylines from the NBA’s opening week. From Embiid’s slow start to Cooper Flagg’s debut and the continuing rise of international players it’s time to tap in to TICKET & THE TRUTH.

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00:00 - Intro
00:40 - Tap’n in with Paul live from NYC, Celtics & Sixers early vibes
04:34 - Maxey’s breakout & Embiid concerns
08:19 - Wemby’s big night
09:18 - Cooper Flagg’s debut & Rookie of the Year race
11:20 - Clippers looking old?
11:50 - Wemby’s paint presence & Flagg’s upside
13:49 - Should the Spurs trade Fox?
17:04 - PrizePicks
25:03 - Rise of international players & U.S. training flaws
31:10 - Who are the next American MVPs?
33:03 - Who are the league’s true bucket-getters?
38:45 - World Series: Dodgers vs. Toronto?
40:44 - Packers vs. Steelers talk
42:14 - Wrap

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A new NBA season is upon us, and TICKET & THE TRUTH IS BACK! Is this LeBron James’ final season? KG and Paul go deep on what keeps legends going. Wemby’s summer grind & meeting with Ticket, the Warriors’ window closing, and some bold East/West picks you won’t see coming.

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00:00 – Off-Cam Banter & Fly on the Wall
05:00 – Summer Recap
08:09 – New Season Energy
08:51 – PrizePicks Picks
24:12 –  AD BREAK
25:14 – KG’s Fit & Preseason Grind
32:00 – Wemby’s MVP Potential
42:08 – Magic Top 3?! East Predictions Get Heated
48:04 – Clippers vs the West
51:14 – Joker vs SGA Aura Debate
53:13 – Warriors Window Closed?
1:01:45 – Rockets Debate: Amen vs Sengun
1:03:56 – LeBron’s Legacy & Final Season Talk
1:11:39 – Rookie Class Breakdown
1:14:48 – KG Reflects on His Rookie Year
1:16:00 – Wrap

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Kevin Durant to Houston? Paul says Ime Udoka would be the best coach KD’s had since Kerr, and KG breaks down what it would mean for the Rockets. The Celtics’ offseason raises big questions — are they building to win or cutting costs? They also sound off on the rise in Achilles injuries and blame modern training and sneaker trends. To wrap it up, KG builds his “All-Demon Team” and questions who’s really got that dog in them, and Oklahoma City Thunder winning it all.

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Kevin Garnett and Paul Pierce break down the keys to Game 6 as OKC looks to close it out and the Pacers fight to survive. They debate Kevin Durant’s best landing spots, the growing conversation around Caitlin Clark and physicality in the W, and reflect on KG entering the NBA exactly 30 years ago.

Plus, time for Philly to blow it up, why Houston could be the next OKC, and Desmond Bane headed to the Magic.

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Kevin Garnett and Paul Pierce break down what’s at stake in a crucial Game 3 of the NBA Finals and whether the Pacers can seize control.

They spotlight Rick Carlisle’s coaching brilliance and how strategy is shaping the series.

Plus, the Finals shift to Indy, the Knicks’ coaching search heats up, and Wemby’s monk retreat has everyone talking.

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Tyrese Haliburton headline a must-watch NBA Finals for the basketball purist. Kevin Garnett and Paul Pierce break down what makes this matchup so intriguing. From elite guard play to the Pacers’ surprise rise and why limiting turnovers might decide the champion.

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The Thunder and Pacers are proving they’re built for deep playoff runs, while the Knicks are running on fumes against a confident Indiana squad.

Kevin Garnett and Paul Pierce break down how OKC’s defense is setting them apart, why the Knicks’ depth just isn’t enough, and what Embiid’s next move could look like if Philly can’t get over the hump. Plus, the guys answer fan questions and preview a summer that could shake up the entire league.

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The playoffs are heating up and Kevin Garnett & Paul Pierce are here to talk about who’s really built for it. The Knicks and Pacers are going blow for blow, the Thunder are cooking everybody -- but don’t count Minnesota out just yet --  and it might be time for changes in Boston and Denver.

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