Kings and Maples are joined by Vinay Killawala to to discuss how the NBA rule changes have impacted certain star players and why it is a good thing the NBA brought more physicality back to the game. The guys also talk about Russell Westbrook's first 7 games as a Laker and how the rest of the new look roster has looked early in the season. Also, a reaction to Marcus Smart's wild postgame comments after the Celtics meltdown at home against the Bulls.

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Kings and Maples are joined by Myles Brown to discuss the controversial Top 75 list that the NBA released, the Ben Simmons saga and DeAndre Ayton not being able got get a max deal from the Suns. Also, the Bulls and Hornets hot starts, the Lakers and Nets early struggles, and the effect the shooting foul rule changes are having on the game.

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Kings & Maples return to give you a 2021/2022 NBA Season preview with their observations from the offseason and preseason, their regular season and playoff hot takes, as well as predictions on every individual award! WELCOME BACK!

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Kings & Maples check in from Las Vegas discussing which youngsters have been impressive in summer league, the Warriors trying to mimic the spurs from the 2010's, Kawhi Leonard's surprise extension, when Dame and Ben Simmons are getting moved, Dennis Schroder overplaying his hand, and more!!!

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Kings and Maples discuss what impressed them about Jalen Green's, Evan Mobley's, and Cade Cunningham's NBA Summer League debuts, the NBA deciding to get serious about tampering, if Anthony Davis is going to start at Center and the seemingly open competition at the Shooting Guard position for the Lakers.

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Kings and Maples react to the biggest news on day 1 of free agency including Lonzo Ball and Alex Caruso going to Chicago, Kyle Lowry going to Miami, the Lakers filling out the roster with wily old vets, the Warriors stealing Otto Porter for the vet minimum, and more! Who got the best value, and which contracts made eyebrows raise? Also, a discussion on the NBA's disappearing middle class of Free Agency.

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Kings and Maples are joined by Vinay Killawala (@vkillem) to discuss how the playoffs might influence the draft and free agency, as well as the rumors surrounding the Lakers including Russell Westbrook, Kyle Lowry, and Buddy Hield. Plus, potential destinations for Bradley Beal if he asked to be traded. Also, with Team USA losing to France to open up Olympic play, is the world catching up on the hardwood?

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Kings and Maples discuss the Bucks storming back to take control of the finals and what Phoenix has to get from Chris Paul and Devin Booker to get back in the series. Also, a look into the different reasons why Giannis doesn't get the same respect as other stars from his peers and how aesthetics somehow became more important than actual impact on the basketball court. Plus, are Damian Lillard and the Portland Trailblazers headed for an inevitable breakup?

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Kings and Maples discuss Giannis's special Game 3 performance as the Bucks cut into the Suns series lead as well as Jrue Holiday's defense, Bud's good adjustments, the officiating complaints, DeAndre Ayton continuing to be special, Devin Booker struggling, and how Phoenix will try to defend Giannis going forward. Also, a discussion about how Team USA losing to Nigeria in a friendly FIBA exhibition confirmed some concerns about the roster ahead of the Olympics.

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Kings and Maples break down the Milwaukee Bucks/Phoenix Suns NBA finals matchup, give their predictions, discuss the new NCAA NIL (name, image, and likeness) policy, discuss the finalized team USA Olympic roster, and debate the greatest Olympic team ever.

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