CJ discusses how he’s prepping for his first baby and gives an update on his injury. Then, he gives an update on conversations the NBPA and the league have had about the current Covid situation, before talking about the G-leaguers and veterans that are getting unexpected opportunities. Plus, a new Hall of Fame nomination pool, a 1-armed kid getting D1 offers, the struggling Lakers, and Mailbag!

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CJ addresses his recent injury news, the heavily scrutinized Blazers, and the impact of Covid on the NBA. Then, 4x NBA All Star DeMar DeRozan joins the show to discuss growing up in Compton, what he learned from Pop in San Antonio, early season NBA awards, his favorite Drake and Kyle Lowry stories, and much more.

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CJ opens with a discussion on the Blazers recent win streak and the increasing parity in the NBA. Then, CJ shares his thoughts on the Lebron James / Isaiah Stewart tussle, before the dub and L of the week. Plus, more mailbag!

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CJ breaks down some of the Blazers' early season struggles, gives his analysis of the Jokic/Morris altercation, and digs into the Celtics drama and players only meetings. Plus, what does CJ make of his guy Odell leaving the Browns? Then, CJ praises the Warriors’ hot start and discusses the John Wall contract situation before answering some fan-submitted questions. 

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The Blazers have started 1-2 but CJ is playing well and discusses how to stay even-keeled in a long season. The league’s new changes to the way fouls are interpreted have led to noticeable differences in the early part of the season. CJ shares his thoughts. Plus, CJ has been teammates with 2 players named to the NBA’s Top 75 of All Time list, what separates them and who does he think got snubbed? Then, the Lakers scuffle has highlighted some tensions in LA, and is Miles Bridges the favorite to win MIP? All this, plus a night full of poster dunks. 

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CJ and the Blazers are prepping for the regular season under a new coach, and he discusses that process and what’s to come this year. Plus, Simmons finally shows up in Philly after a drama-filled offseason with the team, how his teammates and the fans are going to respond. The Kyrie situation has caught attention from everyone, why his “personal decision” isn’t personal at all, and how the Nets will fare without him. Then, season predictions as we gear up for the regular season, D-Wade’s son signs a G-League contract, Pau Gasol hangs it up after a HOF career, and what’s going on with Zion and the Pelicans?

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CJ is back after Portland’s Media Day talking about gearing up for the regular season. Preparing with new teammates, new coaches, and new plays heading into the season. Plus, 30th birthday celebrations, and an a trip to the Cleveland sidelines to watch the Browns take on the Bears. Then CJ dishes on the latest vaccine situations in the NBA and how his role as the NBPA President factors in, and addresses rumors about a Ben Simmons trade. Plus, Klay Thompson looks like he could be back on the court soon, and 2k ratings are out!

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John Wall and the Rockets are working on a deal to trade Wall, where could he land and what will he bring to a new deal? Aaron Gordon gets the bag on a new 4-year deal, how the Nuggets are shaping up in the West especially when Murray returns. Plus, the 2021 Hall of Fame class is inducted, CJ shares his thoughts on a few of the members. Then, ESPN’s Adam Schefter joins CJ for a side of him you won’t get on any NFL shows. The guys talk about the importance of relationships in business and life, how knowledge is power, the biggest stories of his career, how the NFL has changed over the years (and where it’s going), and much more. Plus, Schefter gives his CJ NFL player comparison, CJ talks about his High Rollers fantasy league, and obviously gets in some Browns talk on when OBJ could return and Baker’s contract extension.

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CJ sits down with 6x NBA All-Star and Raptors legend Kyle Lowry. Kyle talks about how he got into the game from his brother searching newspaper articles for basketball tryouts, how he’s grown his game over the years, winning the championship in Toronto and what that team and city meant to him, and his last season with Toronto and his move to Miami. Plus, he shares some wild stories about Drake from his time in Canada, dishes on his top 3 most difficult guards to face in the league, and much more.

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CJ discusses his new role as NBPA President, what it means, and what he hopes to accomplish at the helm. Plus, more free agency moves, with guys like Kawhi, Embiid, Rozier, and Smart getting new deals. Who were the winners and losers of free agency? Also what happened with Dennis Schroder? Drama in 2018 with KD, Draymond, and the Warriors, CJ talks about what he remembers with that situation. The NBA early season schedule is out, and Isaiah Thomas has been getting buckets in pro-am games, does he deserve a roster spot in the NBA?

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