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The Houston Rockets might have the BEST frontcourt in the NBA—and it's not the pairing everyone expected. Alperen Sengun and Jabari Smith Jr. are dominating together, outscoring opponents by 16.7 points per 100 possessions. Could their chemistry be the key to Houston winning the Western Conference?

Wes Goldberg and Mike Shearer of Basketball Poetry break down the Rockets' surprising frontcourt dominance and discuss how Houston could improve its roster before the NBA trade deadline.

Plus, are the New York Knicks and Cleveland Cavaliers showing legitimate warning signs? What's working with Karl-Anthony Towns, and should Cleveland be even more concerned about its long-term outlook?

Has NBA lottery reform actually helped prevent tanking? With blowouts increasing and close games disappearing, is the league's competitive balance getting better or worse? Finally, one simple request: Bring back NBA box score highlights!

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Jared and Mo discuss the highly-anticipated matchup between the Celtics and Sixers, then dig into the Cavaliers' struggles and check in with the teams that seem headed for the relegation zone. 

01:29 Celtics-Sixers

20:33 Cavaliers

36:50 Relegation Zone

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The Cleveland Cavaliers have a BIG problem, and it might be time to consider an unthinkable move: trading Evan Mobley. On RealGM Radio, Wes Goldberg explains why he's officially on RED ALERT with the Cavaliers. The James Harden trade hasn't delivered the results Cleveland expected, while Darius Garland is thriving with the Los Angeles Clippers. Did the Cavs make a franchise-altering mistake?

Meanwhile, Mobley's shooting percentages have improved, but his overall impact hasn't matched expectations. Why isn't he imposing himself on games when Cleveland needs him most? Add Peyton Watson's struggles, limited draft flexibility and Harden's expensive contract extension, and the Cavaliers could face some uncomfortable decisions. Is this simply an early-season slump, or does Cleveland have a fundamental roster problem? And if things don't improve, should the Cavaliers seriously consider trading Evan Mobley before the NBA trade deadline?

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Wes Goldberg breaks down Luka Doncic's MVP-caliber evolution, the surprising success of San Antonio's three-guard lineup and Cleveland's mounting problems. Plus, a provocative Evan Mobley trade idea, Doc Rivers' criticism of Giannis and the evolving Celtics-76ers rivalry between Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown.

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Jared and Mo discuss the Nique Clifford trade, then dig into the starts to the season for the Warriors, Grizzlies, Trail Blazers, 76ers, Hawks, and Wizards. 

0:49 Nique Clifford trade

4:55 Warriors

13:53 Grizzlies

20:11 Blazers

28:32 76ers defense

35:43 Hawks

40:55 Wizards

44:50 Miami/USC Check-in

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Victor Wembanyama just put up one of the most ridiculous stat lines imaginable: 52 points, 24 rebounds and 8 blocks! The San Antonio Spurs superstar finished with 88 combined points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks. Are we watching a player redefine what's possible in the NBA? Wes Goldberg and Mike Shearer of Basketball Poetry react to Wemby's historic-looking performance and debate whether the Philadelphia 76ers sent a championship statement by beating the Detroit Pistons.

Then it's time for GOOD TAKES! Should the NBA scoring title be awarded based on total points instead of points per game? Would that have changed the winners in recent seasons? Plus, is Jamal Murray quietly having the best season nobody's talking about? Finally, Wes makes the case for Bob Myers as Executive of the Year, comparing his work in Philadelphia with the current state of the Golden State Warriors. Are the Warriors wasting another brilliant Stephen Curry season, and can a Kristaps Porzingis trade save them?

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Jared and Mo discuss Luka Doncic's incredible start to the year, the up-and-down start for the defending champion Knicks, and what they have seen from the Raptors so far this season. 

01:29 Luka and the Lakers

18:11 Knicks

32:23 Raptors

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Wes Goldberg and Matt Moore kick off this season's NBA Tiers by ranking the teams in the most trouble to start the season, from the OKC Thunder's injury woes to the Philadelphia 76ers seeing relatively no trouble at all.

00:00 Sacramento Kings stuck in limbo
07:51 Phoenix Suns player development needs
15:01 Orlando's struggles
36:53 Evaluating Knicks' early season concerns
46:42 Toronto Raptors are a Kawhi team now
49:57 Miami Heat's defensive issues
55:34 Charlotte Hornets potential
01:00:39 Dallas Mavericks look good

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Jared and Mo discuss the starts to the season for the Philadelphia 76ers, Memphis Grizzlies, Houston Rockets, Dallas Mavericks, Portland Trail Blazers, and Golden State Warriors. 

01:51 76ers

12:04 Grizzlies

22:05 Rockets

31:27 Mavericks

38:18 Blazers

45:26 Warriors

52:01 Miami/USC Check-in

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Jared and Mo discuss the early returns on Cam Boozer, then pivot to the underwhelming starts for the Miami Heat, Orlando Magic, Denver Nuggets, Phoenix Suns, and Utah Jazz, plus the early-season spate of injuries.

Note: Due to technical difficulties, Jared's microphone volume is lower for the second half of the podcast.

1:56 Cam Boozer

6:23 Miami Heat

17:14 Orlando Magic

23:50 Denver Nuggets

32:29 Phoenix Suns

39:51 Utah Jazz

46:06 Injuries

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