Chris Mannix and Rachel Nichols discuss the early season TV ratings for the league before discussing how LeBron James is starting to show his age a bit, if the Cavaliers are a threat to the Celtics after beating them at home, how the surging Bucks may want to make a big trade soon, and how the Knicks are not getting the defense out of Mikal Bridges that they thought they would

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Chris Mannix and Rachel Nichols discuss the Lakers recent three game skid before breaking down the early season success of the Orlando Magic, Houston Rockets, and Brooklyn Nets, and which of those teams can sustain winning late into the season

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Chris Mannix and Rachel Nichols break down the tepid response that the new four team pickup style all star game received and how they would inject some life into the game. We also discuss how JJ Redick has led the Lakers to early season success and how the Clippers have fared without Paul George and an injured Kawhi Leonard

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Chris Mannix and Mark Medina discuss Dalton Knecht's 37 point heater, the Cavs/Celtics NBA Cup showdown, the Warriors jumping out to a surprising 10-3 start, and the Sixers problem's with Joel Embiid and Paul George amid their 2-11 start

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Chris Mannix is joined by Ben Golliver of the Washington Post to discuss how the Sixers have a chemistry problem whether Joel Embiid is healthy or not, the undefeated Cleveland Cavaliers early season success, and what level on the panic meter the Nuggets & Bucks are at right now

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Chris Mannix talks to Darius Miles and Quentin Richardson about the 10th anniversary of the Players Tribune, who the first player was to bust their ass, the value of the three pointer in today's NBA, and more

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Chris Mannix talks to Rachel Nichols about Bronny James appearing with LeBron in his first game, the Celtics record setting three point attempts & Joel Embiid missing the Sixers season opener before a sit down with Adam Silver about the amount of parity in the league, when we will see expansion teams, and how the league responded to last seasons gambling scandal

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Chris Mannix is joined by Rohan Nadkarni this week to discuss the improbable return of Lonzo Ball, the WNBA's odd end to a very successful finals, and what we think of some pre season over/under win totals for bubble teams. Chris also sits down with Utah Jazz all star Lauri Markkanen and gets into offseason trade rumors surrounding him and the outlook for the Jazz this season

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Chris Mannix is joined by Sam Amick of The Athletic to discuss some results from this season's GM survey before discussing where the Warriors, Suns, Kings & Clippers are trending after an offseason of additions and major departures

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Chris Mannix is joined by Mark Medina to break down Bronny James debut with the Lakers and why we should temper expectations for him going forward. We also discuss how the Suns new additions will fit in and our first look at the post KAT Timberwolves

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