Sam victory laps on his Luka Trade Request Speed Run call from the trade deadline. Should the Mavs try to lose out and focus on the future? Can they save their season? Is the NBA media blaming Kyrie unfair? Also Joel Embiid took some shots at Jokic but then didn't play vs. the Nuggets. Is the MVP chase at direct odds with the Sixers championship hopes since Embiid needs to stay healthy for them to make a run? We touch on Shams comments about the Blazers trading Damian Lillard this offseason. Also the play in could feature some of the best players in the NBA so we pick our four favorite teams and matchups. Enjoy.

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