Which of the Spurs, Grizzlies, Warriors, Kings, or Pelicans will snag the Western Conference's final playoff spot? And please stop crying about the buyout market being unfair.

With the smoke clearing from a busy deadline day, we break down the most notable non-trade, discussing why Kyle Lowry remains a Raptor and what it means for his current team and the three teams that pursued him. Then, a look at how the day's most notable deals changed the outlooks for the Nuggets, Bulls, Magic, and Rockets.

On this week's episode, we scratch our heads over a Pat Riley casting decision and a cost-conscious Thunder trade before turning our attention to some of the best teams in the West. Who among the Suns, Jazz, Nuggets, Mavericks, and Blazers has the best chance to knock off one or both of the L.A. teams in the playoffs? And what roadblocks stand in their way?

The NBA needs to make an example out of Meyers Leonard, who deserves harsh punishment for dropping an anti-Semitic slur. What can the Nets expect from Blake Griffin? And how will the Raptors, Spurs, Bulls, Hawks, Pacers, Kings, and Magic shape this year's trade deadline?

The Hawks' firing of Lloyd Pierce doesn't make much sense, Houston's Victor Oladipo problem underscores how terrible the James Harden trade was for the Rockets, and we dive into the market for a quartet of washed big men: Al Horford, Blake Griffin, Andre Drummond, and DeMarcus Cousins.

On this week's episode, we react to the coaches' All-Star reserve selections, sort through the Timberwolves' strange and sudden new coaching hire and general aimlessness, and break down the Nets' sunny prospects in an Eastern Conference full of non-contenders

With the starters announced for the NBA's ill-conceived 2021 All-Star Game, we join forces to select the 7 most worthy reserves for the Eastern and Western Conference squads.

The players we thought were going to break out are all hurt or disappointing us, so which players have actually taken giant leaps this season?

On this week's episode, we hit on a fun matchup between two title contenders in Nets-Clippers, discuss Bradley Beal's reported desire to stay in Washington and craft a Dirk-like legacy with the Wizards, and dive into some early-season trends that have been pleasantly surprising, including Atlanta's defense, Utah's offense, Houston's pot-Harden bump, and Charlotte's suddenly bright future.

What's going on in Milwaukee, Brooklyn, Los Angeles, and New Orleans? In addition, we pay tribute to beloved NBA reporter Sekou Smith, and mark the one-year anniversary of Kobe Bryant's death.