Dan Feldman and James Boyd of The Indianapolis Star discuss who has had the pressure on them increase most since the NBA playoffs began.

New stressors of instantly intense NBA playoffs

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Magic Johnson is arguably the greatest point guard to ever play the game, but his impact off the court in Los Angeles and around the globe is even greater. Author Roland Lazenby discusses his new biography on Magic with Kurt Helin of NBC Sports.

Talking Magic Johnson with author of new biography Roland Lazenby

The Nuggets are the team to beat, and we break down if the Suns, Lakers, Warriors or anyone else in the West could do that and take the crown.

Western Conference preview with Mark Medina

It's easy to say the Bucks or Celtics will be good, but for bettors out there where can some NBA money be made? Drew Dinsick joins to break down the season with a gambling eye.

NBA season preview with betting edge

The USA has looked good — but also had its wakeup call — at the World Cup and we discuss this team, how Erykah Badu can tie into them, plus preview the Central Division.

World Cup semifinals, Central division preview and Erykah Badu

James Harden is calling his GM a liar, but is anybody winning in this situation? Corey Robinson and Kurt Helin of NBC Sports discuss that, Diana Taurasi, Radiohead, and the Northwest Division.

New stressors of instantly intense NBA playoffs

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