On today's episode, Jason kicks things off by trying to make sense of the some blasphemy spewed out by Patrick Beverley and Karl-Anthony Towns in a recent podcast interview. Does anybody really view KAT as a game changer in the historical sense? More imporantly, what kind of person actually believes that simply making the playoffs is more impressive than winning the championship? Craziness all around. Later, J-Mac does a deep dive on Oakland A's owner John Fisher and his plans to move the team to Las Vegas. The truth of the matter is this is just the latest example of a capitalist taking advantage of a socialist system. It's something that's become all too common in today's society, and even more so in American team sports. Finally, Jason closes the show by discussing the latest rumors surrounding Zion Williamson. It makes a ton of sense for the New Orleans Pelicans to want to move on from their oft-injured forward, but do they have the stomach to actually pull the trigger?

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On today’s episode, Jason and Super Producer Rob G (Robert Guerra) breakdown the breaking news that the Washington Wizards have agreed to field trade offers for All-Star guard Bradley Beal. Problem is, with Beal having a no-trade clause and the NBA's new - and extremely punitive -  Collective Bargaining Agreement coming down the pike, it's not as simple as selling to the highest bidder. That's why the guys have decided to play a game of 'Beal or No Beal' aimed at finding the perfect trade partner. Would a deal built around Tyler Herro be enough to get Beal to the Miami Heat? Can the Los Angeles Lakers field a competitive offer without including Anthony Davis? Should the Boston Celtics flip Jaylen Brown to pair Beal with Jayson Tatum? Would the New York Knicks empty their treasure trove of first round picks to get Beal out of DC? Is Tyrese Maxey and Tobias Harris' expiring contract enough for the Philadelphia 76ers to get into the mix? Could the Portland Trail Blazers offer the #3 overall pick to pair Beal alongside Damian Lillard? The guys have all those answers - and more!

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On today’s episode, Jason is joined by FOX Sports broadcaster John Fanta for wall-to-wall 2023 NBA Draft conversation. During the interview, Fanta explains why UCLA forward Jaime Jaquez is one of his favorites players in the draft, why he doubts that former top prep prospect Emoni Bates is worthy of being a lottery selection, why Brandon Miller's questionable jump shot could be the reason why he never reaches his full potential in the NBA, why he would take Scoot Henderson second overall if he ran the Charlotte Hornets, what makes Duke big man Dereck Lively such an intriguing prospect, why he believes UCONN's Jordan Hawkins is easily the best shooter available, if we can expect Victor Wembanyama to the first of many foreign players to become the top overall pick and much more!

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On today’s episode, Jason and Super Producer Rob G (Robert Guerra) bring you wall-to-wall conversation surrounding the Denver Nuggets' NBA Finals win over the Miami Heat. Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray and Co. put the finishing touches on what will go down as one of the great postseason runs in NBA history. Denver was dominant throughout the playoffs and Jokic cemented his status as the Best Player in the World. Given how young this roster is, the expectation is that this Nuggets group will be in the championship mix for years to come. Later, the guys debate whether or not Miami's second run to the NBA Finals in four years should be seen as a win for #HeatCulture. Jason believes the mere fact that Jimmy Butler was able to lead this group of mostly undrafted players to the doorstep of a championship proves that it works, while Rob argues that since the Heat never actually won a title that #HeatCulture is only in our lexicon because nobody really expected much from them to begin with. If both statements are true, how much should we factor a team's expectations into the equation when trying to determine if a season was a success? Are the Heat one of the pre-eminent franchises in the NBA right now? Or, are they more like the 'Moneyball' A's of the NBA? Moreover, did the Nuggets championship prove that you need a legitimate superstar (like Jokic) to win a championship in today's NBA?

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On today's episode, Jason kicks things off by sharing his thoughts on the bizarre online beef between Kyrie Irving and Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy. Kyrie claims he wants to play Portnoy one-on-one to settle things once and for all, but could this all be a ruse to distract from what could be a very lukewarm free agency market for the mercurial point guard? Later, J-Mac uses the upcoming NBA Draft to discuss a few hypothetical trade scenarios involving Damian Lillard and the Portland Trail Blazers. Should Portland flip #3 for Mikal Bridges in hopes of satisfying Lillard? Or, should they trade Dame for a boatload of picks? Finally, Jason closes the show by previewing Game 5 of the NBA Finals between the Denver Nuggets and the Miami Heat. Bet the farm on Denver; This should serve as a coronation Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray and the Nuggets. 

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On today’s episode, Jason and Super Producer Rob G (Robert Guerra) kick things off by using the incredible postseason run by the Denver Nuggets tandem of Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray as a backdrop to debate the top-10 dynamic duos in the NBA right now. Are LeBron James and Anthony Davis still the best in the business? Have Kevin Durant and Devin Booker been together long enough to crack the top-5? How much did the Boston Celtics’ playoff flameout cost Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown? Later, the guys discuss the report that Chris Paul will wind up either in Phoenix or Los Angeles next season. If CP3 ends up with a team like the Los Angeles Lakers, could the Suns replace him with another disgruntled point guard like James Harden? Interesting. Finally, J-Mac and Rob close the show by discussing whether or not they’d consider trading Jokic for the first overall pick and the rights to draft French phenom Victor Wembanyama.

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On today’s episode, Jason and Super Producer Rob G (Robert Guerra) kick things off by discussing the Denver Nuggets’ win over the Miami Heat in Game 3 of the NBA Finals. Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray put on a historic performance to lead Denver to their second double-digit win in the last three games. It seems apparent at this point that unless Jimmy Butler and Co. get white hot from three that Miami has no chance of beating the Nuggets in this series. Later, the guys share a few quick thoughts on the uncertainty surrounding Chris Paul after news leaked the Phoenix Suns plan to waive him, as well as a quick note on Lionel Messi’s decision to bring his talents to Inter Miami of the MLS. Finally, J-Mac closes the show by sharing his thoughts on the salacious love triangle surrounding New Orleans Pelicans star Zion Williamson. Is it possible that Zion is actually a worse position moving forward than Ja Morant?

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On today's episode, Jason gets the party started by sharing his thoughts on the PGA Tour merging with LIV Golf after years of publicly shaming the golfers who defected to the Saudi-backed golf league. This sudden change of heart feels like it was made out of necessity; perhaps the PGA Tour wasn't as solvent as they led us to believe. Either way, you can't blame a big business for making what they deemed to be a good business decision. Later, J-Mac goes deep on the latest surrounding Kyrie Irving's attempt to recruit LeBron James to the Dallas Mavericks. First off, are we sure Luka Doncic is even on board with Kyrie calling the shots on his team? Secondly, if Dallas does give in to Kyrie's list of demands, would it actually hurt their team's long-term outlook? This is definitely a situation that bears monitoring. Finally, Jason closes the show with his Best Bets for Game 2 of the NBA Finals between the Denver Nuggets and Miami Heat. 

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On today’s episode, Jason is joined by ESPN personality Jorge Sedano for a lengthy conversation. During the interview, Sedano discusses the narrative that the Miami Heat’s hot shooting during the NBA Playoffs is unsustainable, what makes Erik Spoelstra arguably the best coach in the League, why Miami has more success with undrafted players than any other team in the NBA, the true meaning behind the ‘Heat Culture’ mantra, reports that Kyrie Irving is recruiting LeBron James to the Dallas Mavericks, how he expects the Los Angeles Lakers to plan for the future and much more!

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On today’s episode, Jason and Super Producer Rob G (Robert Guerra) get the party started with a full recap of the Miami Heat's Game 2 win over the Denver Nuggets in the NBA Finals. Behind yet another hot shooting night from guys like Gabe Vincent, Max Strus and Duncan Robinson, Miami surged ahead in the fourth quarter and never looked back. It was actually the most efficient fourth quarter from any team this entire season. The only question then becomes: Can the Heat do it again three more times? We're betting they can't. On the flip side, Nikola Jokic bulldozed his way to 41 points - and some are actually saying that was a bad thing. History says the Nuggets are better when Jokic is whipping the ball around the court and getting the other guys involved. Let's see if Michael Malone can unlock Point Jokic again as the series shifts to South Beach. Later, the guys close the show by discussing J-Mac's viral moment from late last week regarding the 'toxic' atmosphere surrounding the Phoenix Suns. Was Jason too harsh with his criticism? Or did he only take blowback because he didn't do a better job highlighting the hands-on approach of new Suns owner Matt Ishibia? 

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