Run It Back

On today’s episode, the crew recaps Tuesday’s play-in games as the Los Angeles Lakers came back to beat the Minnesota Timberwolves in overtime (0:40) and the Atlanta Hawks' impressive, double-digit win against the Miami Heat (14:00). Then, Brooklyn Nets guard Spencer Dinwiddie joins to discuss how his team matches up against the Philadelphia 76ers in the first round, the adjustments he needed to make after being traded midseason from the Dallas Mavericks, how the Nets were able to develop chemistry after two major in-season trades, and his Twitter beef with Kyle Kuzma (22:15). Finally, the crew previews and gives their predictions for the other two play-in games, with the Chicago Bulls facing the Toronto Raptors (36:55) and the Oklahoma City Thunder going up against the New Orleans Pelicans (42:58).

On today’s episode, the crew previews the two play-in matchups on Tuesday, with the Minnesota Timberwolves versus the Los Angeles Lakers (0:50) and the Atlanta Hawks facing off against the Miami Heat (9:25). After that, Danny Green joins the show to discuss what it was like being traded to the Cavaliers from the Grizzlies, the differences between the two teams in the locker room, his thoughts on J.B. Bickerstaff as a head coach, whether the Cavaliers have the championship DNA, and his thoughts the team’s first-round matchup against the Knicks (18:50). Then, they talk about if Austin Reaves will be on the Lakers next season, Stephen Silas fired as the Houston Rockets head coach (29:10), and their NBA season-long awards picks (39:40). 

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On today’s episode, the crew discusses a wild Sunday in Minnesota as Rudy Gobert and Kyle Anderson got into a fight during a timeout, if they’ll be able to move past it as they get ready for the play-in, whether they should suspend Gobert, and the impact of losing Jaden McDaniels after he broke his hand from punching a wall (0:40). Then, they give their expectations for the Lakers after securing the 7th seed in the west (9:25), the latest on when Paul George could return in the playoffs, whether the Clippers can beat the Suns without him (14:20), if the Warriors are peaking at the right time (20:33). After that, they talk about all the drama in Dallas as they’re now under investigation for tanking, if the crew agrees with the decision to not try for the play-in, what their offseason focus should be as they have plenty of roster questions, whether the Mavericks should be worried about Luka requesting a trade (23:45), and a few ideas to shake up the playoff format (44:05).

On today’s episode, the crew discusses whether the NBA MVP race is over after Joel Embiid scored 52 points in a pivotal win over the Celtics, if the emergence of a player now means the Lakers have a big-3, and what the best case scenario would be for the Thunder to end the season. Then, they talk about whether the Kings are being overlooked despite being the three seed in the west, the main concern for the Suns heading into the playoffs, and if Donovan Mitchell’s poised to continue his scoring streak of four straight 40-point games into the playoffs.

On today’s episode, the crew discusses whether the Lakers can get into the fifth or sixth seed in the West and avoid the play-in entirely, whether the Warriors should want to avoid matching up with the Suns in the first round of the playoffs, and the latest on Andrew Wiggins as he hasn’t played since February. Then, they get the latest on Zion Williamson’s potential return, how dangerous the Pelicans would be in the playoffs with a healthy Zion, and if MVP voter fatigue is real after Jrue Holiday’s comments about Giannis being penalized for it.

On today’s episode, the crew discusses the Lakers' strong play after the trade deadline moves as they're now solidly in playoff position, if they trust Anthony Davis to continue his dominance and carry the Lakers through the playoffs, the Mavericks’ mindset heading into the final three games of the season, and whether they should shut down Kyrie Irving and Luka Doncic. Then, they talk about the latest with Julius Randle’s injury, how far the Knicks can go in the playoffs without him, and their thoughts on the new rules in the CBA, such as the minimum games requirement for awards.

On today’s episode, the crew discusses the Washington Wizards engaging in contract extension talks with Kristaps Porzingis, whether a big-3 of Bradley Beal, Kyle Kuzma, and Porzingis is good enough to be a contender in the East, and how close Zion Williamson is to returning to the court. Then, they talk about whether Draymond Green’s in-game antics will sabotage the Golden State Warriors in the playoffs, why the Atlanta Hawks need to make a playoff run this year, the Toronto Raptors' chances of making it through the play-in, and a preview of the Lakers pivotal matchup against the Bulls as both teams are fighting for the last play-in spots.

On today’s episode, the crew discusses if Joel Embiid sitting out against Nikola Jokic will impact which player voters choose to pick for the NBA MVP, if the Dallas Mavericks can figure things out in time to make the playoffs after ending its losing streak, and an injury update on when Paul George could return to the court. Then, they talk about if the Minnesota Timberwolves are peaking at the right time as the playoffs are right around the corner, whether the Sacramento Kings’ inexperience will prevent them from a deep run in the playoffs, what the expectations are for the Phoenix Suns when they get Kevin Durant back, and the main priority for the Utah Jazz in the offseason. 

On today’s episode, the crew discusses LeBron James’ return to the court in a loss to the Bulls, whether the Lakers can hold onto a play-in spot, the Mavericks losing to the Hornets twice over the weekend, what would happen if Dallas missed the playoffs, and who’s to blame for the struggles. Then, they talk about where the Timberwolves are among contenders in the west with Karl-Anthony Towns back on the court, an injury update on Kevin Durant and Ben Simmons, and what’s next for Damian Lillard as the Trailblazers have fallen out of the playoff picture. 

On today’s episode, the crew discusses the Los Angeles Clippers’ postseason outlook if Paul George misses an extended period after he suffered a potentially serious leg injury in a loss to the Thunder, Jaylen Brown calling Jayson Tatum and Brad Stevens in the offseason as his name was in trade rumors for Kevin Durant, and the Cleveland Cavaliers’ ceiling this season with Donovan Mitchell as the number one option. Then, they talk about the optimistic energy inside the Pistons’ organization heading into next season despite having the worst record in the league, the latest on a potential return for Zion Williamson, and college basketball insider Jon Rothstein joins to talk about NBA prospects still alive in March Madness as well as preview the second weekend of the tournament.