Take It Or Leave It

Ceruti and Scal welcome Caron Butler to the program, and the guys go over a lot. What does Caron think about Carmelo's return? Scal asks a great question on if Caron (a 2008 All-Star) sensed that LeBron wanted a sidekick when the Wizards had two All-Stars and the Celtics had three All-Stars during the 2008 NBA All-Star game while LeBron was the lone Cavalier. Also, What does Caron think of the Knicks? Were the Knicks right in thinking the asking price for Anthony Davis was too much?

Ceruti and Scal then talk about if the should the Nets be worried about Kyrie and their slow start.  Also, who should Ben Simmons date to get his confidence back up in the fourth quarter?

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Steve Ceruti and Brian Scalabrine start the show talking about Carmelo's return to the Blazers. What can he add to Portland? And why is it that all NBA players seem to love Carmelo?

Washington Wizards guard Admiral Schofield​ then joins the program. Topics include: What's it been like to go back and forth from the NBA to the G League? Why does he think rookies have been so successful in the NBA, even second round picks?  What has he learned from guys like John Wall and Bradley Beal?

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Scal and Ceruti discuss whether Kemba Walker can win the MVP this year, plus NBA champion Kendrick Perkins on how wide open the east is, if he's still sleeping on Andrew Wiggins, and he reacts to Ceruti's weekly list.

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Scal and Ceruti talk with NBA Champion Kendrick Perkins about whether he's still sleeping on Andrew Wiggins, plus he goes through his early season MVP list, discusses whether Trae Young can be as good as Steph Curry and whether LeBron took a shot at the Warriors.

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Brian Scalabrine and Steve Ceruti continue their conversation with Kendrick Perkins following a technical fix. Are the Timberwolves for real? Perk seems done with Kristaps Porzingis. Also, Ceruti ranks his top 5 third options in the NBA. Do Scal and Perk approve?

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Brian Scalabrine and Steve Ceruti discuss should Kemba Walker be in the MVP conversation? The Sixers lose at home to the Magic. Long-term concern for Philadelphia? Also, Kendrick Perkins joins us!

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Scal and Ceruti believe that while Trae Young has been impressive there are still questions about his game. Blazers reporter Jamie Hudson on Portland's struggles. Former Suns GM Ryan McDonough on if the Warriors can make a huge trade this off-season plus "Swish or Stretch" including if Giannis will win back-to-back MVPs.

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Scal and Ceruti talk with former Suns GM Ryan McDonough about whether the Blazers should make a big move to save their season, plus how to build a team around Trae Young, why we should be patient with Porzingis and if the Warriors are primed to make some huge trades this off-season.

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Scal and Ceruti talk with NBC Sports Northwest's Blazers Reporter Jamie Hudson about the reasons for Portland's bad start, why Hassan Whiteside hasn't worked out, and if they can turn in around without so many key pieces.

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Brian Scalabrine and Steve Ceruti finish today's episode by playing another game of "Swish or Stretch". Scal also adds his own version of Swish or Stretch, encompassing the Do's and Don't's of gym etiquette.

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