Kings and Maples discuss Klay Thompson's emotional return to the Warriors lineup and what it means for the rest of the league's contenders. Also a discussion on the Boston Celtics disappointing season (is it time to break up the Jay's?) and Russell Westbrook's up and down week with the Lakers.

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Kings and Maples are joined by actor and bulls fan Michael Perkins to discuss the Chicago Bulls breakout season, LeBron James playing at an MVP level, the Warriors being a step ahead, Giannis being overlooked, and James Harden getting his mojo back.

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Kings and Maples are joined by Chris Conner of "The Bird Writes" media group to go into a deep dive on the New Orleans Pelicans up and down season so far. They also discuss how the Lakers should move forward with Russell Westbrook, the weird Kemba Walker situation for the Knicks, and what we learned from the third Suns/Warriors matchup and if the Utah Jazz can seriously compete with either of them.

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Kings and Maples discuss the reemergence of COVID ravaging the NBA, how Kyrie works as a part-time player, if KAT is really the greatest big man shooter of all time, and how Anthony Davis's knee injury raises the Lakers urgency to make a trade.

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Kings and Maples discuss Steph Curry's recent struggles as he approaches the all-time 3-point record, Ray Allen's comments about being the greatest shooter, if Jokic REALLY is the best player in the NBA, the Pacers fire sale, if Myles Turner fits on the Lakers, more Ben Simmons rumors surfacing, Zion's setback, and more!!

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Kings and Maples discuss why it's time for the Portland Trailblazers to go into rebuild mode, if the Lakers need to trade THT or adjust his role, if Frank Vogel should be relieved of duty and who could possibly replace him, their most surprising and disappointing players of the season at the quarter poll, Zion's weight situation, and more!

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Kings and Maples discuss the upcoming big game between the Suns and the Warriors, the Milwaukee Bucks looking healthy and scary, James Harden's struggles and what they mean for the Nets, the myriad of Laker issues, and who they like more right now out of blue chip NBA draft prospects Chet Holmgren and Paolo Banchero.

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Kings and Maples open up the Temple Of Hoop mailbag and take listener questions about how legit the Bulls are, the best trade destination for Ben Simmons, what weaknesses (if any) the Warriors have, what changes need to be made to the Lakers, and more!!!

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Kings and Maples are joined by Ekam Nagra of "Ball Don't Stop", to talk about analytics role in basketball, his controversial NBA Top 75 list, Scottie Pippen's spicy comments on MJ, and the Clippers and Cavs impressive starts. Plus, Kevin Durant's incredible start to the season, and where he ranks all-time as a scorer.

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Kings and Maples discuss the many problems that are facing the Lakers now and the possibility that Frank Vogel might not finish the season. Plus the 76ers trucking on without Ben Simmons, The Warriors seemingly getting that old thing back, early surprises of this season, and more!

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