Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. discuss the Joel Embiid injury, the Spurs and LaMarcus Aldridge deciding to part ways, and the polarizing nature of Carmelo Anthony. From there, the two give their first impressions of post-All-Star break play.

TIME STAMPS:

3:40 -- Nekias and Steve discuss LaMarcus Aldridge's eventual departure from San Antonio, as well as potential landing spots.

15:22 -- Nekias and Steve discuss the still-polarizing nature of Carmelo Anthony.

30:08 -- Nekias and Steve give way-too-early progress reports on the teams they planned to track closely in the second half of the season.

1:05:20 -- Nekias and Steve discuss the players that have impressed in the second half so far.

1:24:03 -- Nekias and Steve discuss the rookies that have caught their eyes.

1:33:35 -- Nekias and Steve answer questions from the mailbag.

1:58:02 -- Nekias and Steve bounce around the league with general observations.

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