The LeBron James era is officially over in Los Angeles and the Lakers have built next year’s squad around Luka Dončić. The Athletic’s Lakers beat writer, Dan Woike, joins Dave DuFour and Es Baraheni to go behind the scenes on the Lakers offseason moves and life after LeBron. Then, Dan ranks the Western Conference contenders and gives his takes on how the Lakers stack up in the playoffs.

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Host: Dave DuFour

With: Es Baraheni and Dan Woike

Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht

Audio/Video Producer: Alex Oliver

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The Kawhi Leonard trade between the Los Angeles Clippers and Toronto Raptors is currently on hold. The Athletic’s Raptors beat writer, Eric Koreen, joins Dave DuFour and Es Baraheni with the latest news on the hold up and the league’s investigation into the Clippers and Kawhi. Then, the guys take a look at the Raptors team with Kawhi, Scottie Barnes offensive growth, and their best lineups.

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Host: Dave DuFour

With: Es Baraheni and Eric Koreen

Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht

Audio/Video Producer: Alex Oliver

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Victor Wembanyama is giving the Spurs a hometown discount on his next contract, much to the chagrin of the Player’s Association. The Athletic’s Bulls beat writer, Joel Lorenzi, joins Dave DuFour and Es Baraheni to discuss what Wemby’s deal means for other star players, Caleb Wilson’s shooting and projection as a rookie, and how Thiago Splitter will operate in Chicago.

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Host: Dave DuFour

With: Es Baraheni and Joel Lorenzi

Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht

Audio/Video Producer: Alex Oliver

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The Philadelphia 76ers traded for Jaylen Brown in what was one of the most surprising trades of the offseason, and Trill Bro Dude of the You Know Ball Podcast is here to discuss the trade, how it happened, if the Sixers can get LeBron, and so much more. Then the guys finish with another round of Andrew vs. the Beat.

Host: Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers

With: Trill Bro Dude

Producer: Andrew Schlecht

Video Producer: Monica Compton

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A.J. Dybantsa and Darryn Peterson faced off on day one of NBA Summer League and did not disappoint. Dave DuFour and Es Baraheni give their takeaways from Jazz vs. Wizards and their favorite things from opening day of Summer League. Then, the guys react to the weirdness around the Kawhi Leonard trade back to Toronto and the league’s lack of resolution in the Clippers-Aspiration investigation.

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Host: Dave DuFour

With: Es Baraheni

Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht

Audio/Video Producer: Alex Oliver

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NBA Summer League in Las Vegas begins today and Tyler Metcalf of No Ceilings joins to discuss why you should want to watch Darryn Peterson and Caleb Wilson in Vegas, why the Jazz, Wizards and Grizzlies are must watch teams, why Charlotte is a sleeper SL team, which games to watch and much more.

Host: Andrew Schlecht

With: Tyler Metcalf

Producer: Andrew Schlecht

Audio/Video: Alex Oliver

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Donovan Mitchell and the Cleveland Cavaliers agreed to a 4-year, $273 million contract extension, but is it already a bad contract? Dave DuFour and Es Baraheni give their early Darryn Peterson and Cameron Boozer takes and discuss Kyle Lowry’s retirement and claim to “Greatest Raptor Ever”. Then, the guys discuss Donovan Mitchell’s new contract, the salary dynamics surrounding the Jaylen Brown trade, and what it means for the NBA looking forward.

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Host: Dave DuFour

With: Es Baraheni

Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht

Audio/Video Producer: Alex Oliver

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How did the Celtics net such a low return in their trade of Jaylen Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers? Jay King gives Dave DuFour and Zena Keita his breakdown of what caused the Celtics to trade Jaylen Brown and how his value seemed to plummet over the course of trade talks. Then, Jay gives his assessment on the Celtics roster for this upcoming season, how Mitchell Robinson could make Boston the best rebounding team in the league, and which young wing is poised to breakout.

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With: Zena Keita and Jay King

Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht

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Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers are back for another episode of the Saturday Slam N Jam. Fred Katz joins to discuss the trade of Jaylen Brown to the 76ers, how the Lakers rounded out their roster, LaMelo ball in Minnesota, and a lightning round of questions about the offseason so far. Then they finish with some trivia in our weekly show Andrew vs. the Beat.

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With: Fred Katz

Producer: Andrew Schlecht

Video Edit: Monica Compton

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Jaylen Brown's trade to the Philadelphia 76ers from the Boston Celtics was shocking. Dave DuFour and Sam Amick take a look Jaylen Brown's value around the league and why the Celtics might have felt the need to make the move for Paul George. Then, Sam gets into the Lakers pursuits of Walker Kessler and Jalen Duren and how they made a deal with Utah, the latest on Duren's restricted free agency, and why LeBron James going back to the Cleveland Cavaliers makes the most sense.

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Host: Dave DuFour

With: Sam Amick

Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht

Audio/Video Producer: Alex Oliver

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