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Victor Wembanyama put up 52 points, 24 rebounds and eight blocks, and Richard Jefferson had a courtside view. RJ, Kendrick Perkins, Channing Frye and Allie Clifton debate Wemby’s case against Luka Dončić in the early MVP race. Then Perk and RJ split over Dallas’ final shot: trust Kyrie Irving or put the ball in Cooper Flagg’s hands?
After Philly’s win in Detroit, the crew breaks down Tyrese Maxey’s leadership and how LeBron James, Jaylen Brown and Joel Embiid fit around him. Perk responds to Draymond Green, explaining that his criticism is about this season, and the crew weighs Portland’s ceiling with Damian Lillard back home.
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00:00 Intro
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Luka Dončić dropped 42 against Miami, but is he doing too much too early? Kendrick Perkins sees Kobe Bryant’s mentality in Luka, while Channing Frye questions whether that workload is sustainable for a Lakers title run. Allie Clifton joins the debate over Luka, SGA and the early MVP race.
Perk makes the case for Houston as the NBA’s best team and says nobody in the East can beat LeBron James’ Sixers in a seven-game series. The crew also discusses Sacramento’s reported Sabonis tension, Ty Jerome’s scoring surge and Draymond Green’s role after his ejection in Golden State’s fifth straight win.
Plus, Perk shares firsthand Russell Westbrook stories as OKC prepares to retire No. 0, and opens up about his Jackson State GM role after a rough opening night.
0:00 - Intro
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On this episode of Channing's Mailbag, Channing explains why Wemby needs to play outside, why Miami would need a rebuild around Giannis, and whether Luka’s high-usage style can win a championship.
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Steph Curry scored 44, but how long can Golden State keep relying on hero games? Richard Jefferson, Kendrick Perkins, Channing Frye and Allie Clifton break down the Warriors’ new help and Philadelphia’s four closing options. Perk explains why he’s backing LeBron James’ Sixers to reach the NBA Finals, while Channing compares their fit with LeBron’s first season in Miami.
With stars landing on the injury report, RJ challenges how players prepare for the season. The crew also weighs Portland’s fast start and shares personal stories about Ernie Johnson as he prepares for his final season hosting Inside the NBA.
CHAPTERS
0:50 Welcome to Road Trippin’
6:10 NBA Roundup: Steph’s 44 & the Warriors’ New Help
14:25 Minnesota’s Start & Rudy Gobert
19:35 Sixers’ Strong Start & Pacers Matchup
24:05 Philly’s Fit, Four Closers & Perk’s Finals Pick
32:10 NBA Injury Surge & Conditioning
38:05 Training Camp & Injury Concerns
40:35 MVP Picks Change
42:00 Detour: Picks & Portland’s Odds
47:50 Rookie Shot Selection & Veteran Roles
50:15 Ernie Johnson’s Final Season & the Crew’s Stories
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Road Trippin’ opens with Oklahoma City’s injury-hit start, Memphis’ 4–0 run and Ty Jerome’s scoring, and early-season questions around Miami, Bam Adebayo and Giannis. Allie Clifton, Richard Jefferson, Kendrick Perkins and Channing Frye also debate the Jayson Tatum–Jaylen Brown dynamic and share rapid-fire takes on the teams and players to watch.
Then Fred VanVleet joins as Road Trippin’s monthly player correspondent. He reflects on his undrafted “Bet on yourself” journey, explains his relationship with Ime Udoka, and discusses Houston’s championship habits, Alperen Şengün’s growth and the team’s fit. Fred also shares what it has meant to return to the court and why Kevin Durant’s work ethic stands out.
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NBA opening night brought big numbers, big questions and a few early-season overreactions. Anthony Edwards and LaMelo Ball combined for 66, Portland blew the game open against Phoenix, and Tyrese Haliburton returned after a long road back.
The crew debates whether Minnesota can be a top-five team, whether the first game of the season really matters, which new duo has the highest ceiling, and whether Kawhi Leonard and Scottie Barnes deserve sleeper-duo status. Richard Jefferson breaks down the LaMelo Ball travel call, and Channing Frye shares what it meant to return to the court after his heart issue.
Chapters
10:20 — New-duo ceiling debate: Kawhi and Scottie
13:00 — Road Rules: Was LaMelo’s move a travel?
18:55 — Luka, rookie trash talk, and earning respect
31:35 — Cavs–Nuggets preview and contender expectations
42:15 — Portland’s blowout of Phoenix: signal or early-season noise?
47:10 — Tyrese Haliburton returns; Channing’s comeback story
50:50 — Notre Dame, show plugs, and closing
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The NBA is BACK, and Road Trippin' has a brand-new home! Richard Jefferson, Kendrick Perkins, Channing Frye and Allie Clifton kick off opening night from the new Road Trippin' Arena House, breaking down the biggest storylines heading into the season.
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The Road Trippin’ crew is back for the 2026-27 season! Perk opens by calling Tyrese Haliburton a top 10 player, and the Pacers come back healthy with Zubac on the roster. The guys argue over whether Karl-Anthony Towns should take a discount after the Knicks’ title run, why Wemby needs to live in the paint, and whether Chicago has really found its next Derrick Rose.
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In this episode of Channing's Mailbag, Channing Frye breaks down why Giannis Antetokounmpo will always be in MVP mode but still faces a major adjustment in Miami, including the importance of floor spacing and adding another late-game scorer. He also explains why the Clippers are “screwed,” names Kevin Love as the defender he loved attacking, reveals his original NBA Jam lineup, and picks the two cities he wants for NBA expansion.
Channing also weighs in on Ja Morant's change of scenery, what Wemby needs to do after running out of steam in the Finals, the moment from the 2016 Cavaliers run that deserves more attention, and the part of his own game he wishes he had developed.
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Greg Oden joins his former Portland teammate Channing Frye to explain why he wanted to return to Ohio State, why he didn’t expect to be the No. 1 pick ahead of Kevin Durant and what life after basketball looks like today.
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