Today's episode is Part 1 of an interview Ric did with Pistons forward Blake Griffin for a Bleacher Report story that came out a couple weeks ago. Blake talked candidly about the day he was traded from the Clippers to the Pistons and how the trade went down. He also talked about the time it took to feel comfortable in Detroit, what it was like playing with Chris Paul in LA, and the evolution of his game since changing teams.

Part 2 will air tomorrow.

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Ric & Will touch on Kevin Durant's continued ways of clapping back at media members and Twitter trolls, before giving their takes on Game of Thrones (don't worry, no series finale spoilers). Then, Ric addresses his story that he reported about Magic Johnson seeing e-mails Rob Pelinka was sending to Jeanie Buss about him, and the Magic commenting on that story on First Take this week (24:37)

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Ric & Will break down the Raptors Game 3 victory over the Bucks and the implications for that series going forward. Plus, the Warriors have been playing with a huge chip on their shoulder-- could the really win the title without KD? Also, Magic Johnson was extremely candid on ESPN this morning about his departure from the Lakers. And Tyreke Evans received a 2-year ban from the NBA.

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Ric & Ryan break down last night's Game 2 between the Warriors and Blazers, with the Blazers wasting a golden opportunity to tie the series at 1-1. Also, Ric believes the Raptors have match-ups they can exploit vs the Bucks. Ric tells an amazing story about Lamar Odom (19:55). And the guys discuss the evolution of Brook Lopez, and how KD is feeling watching the Warriors win without him.

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Ric & Ryan are back to break down the Warriors Game 1 rout of the Blazers. Can the Blazers make this a series? And Ric is coming around on the Warriors path to a three-peat. Also, the problems the Raptors face against Milwaukee. Lastly, the guys update all the league drama around the Lakers, LeBron James, Klutch Sports, Kawhi Leonard, Anthony Davis and more.

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Ric is flying solo to break down all the fallout from the NBA Draft Lottery and the crazy hype surrounding Zion Williamson. Plus, thanks to some surprising performances by the Warriors bench, Ric is finally coming around on their chances for the three-peat.

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Will is back and he and Ric give their NBA conference finals predictions and discuss who are the most clutch players remaining in the NBA playoffs. Ric also explains why Kevin Durant will go to New York, and says Kyrie Irving is done in Boston. Will also shares his list of most exciting NFL players ever

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Ric Bucher goes solo today to break down a ton that happened in the NBA over the weekend. He started out with his thoughts on the Lakers hiring Jason Kidd and the grief Ric got for discussing Kidd on Twitter over the weekend. Then, the difference between James Harden and Steph Curry in the Warriors/Rockets epic Game 6 (16:55). Why "nerd basketball" is taking a beating (23:41). Embiid, Simmons, Brett Brown and the Sixers woes after another early exit (33:29). And Kawhi Leonard's huge shot (39:20).

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Ric & Ryan preview a huge weekend in the NBA playoffs, with Game 7s between Por-Den & Phi-Tor, and a big Game 6 in Houston without Kevin Durant. Plus, who is to blame for Boston's disappointing season and is Kyrie Irving's time with the Celtics done?

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Ric & Ryan dissect a wild night in the NBA playoffs that saw the Bucks take care of business against the Celtics, and a thrilling Game 5 between Houston & Golden State. The guys discuss Steph's 4th quarter heroics and the impact of KD's injury on game 6 (and possibly 7). They also cover Ric's belief that the Raptors will make the finals, and what will become of the 76ers if they lose this series to Toronto.

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