On the CJ McCollum Show, CJ and Izzy discuss Jimmy Butler putting on a clinic as the Heat lead the Bucks (1:01), if Draymond's antics have had an effect on the Warriors vs. Kings series (17:50), why the Celtics are struggling to put away the Hawks (24:48), Kawhi Leonard torn meniscus diagnoses, and predictions for the 2nd-round playoff matchup between the Suns vs. Nuggets (37:06).

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On the CJ McCollum Show, CJ and Izzy discuss what went wrong with the Pelicans this season (0:43), how Draymond Green's Game 3 suspension will affect the Warriors against the Kings (12:40), why the Celtics are the new favorite to win the Finals (29:26), how the Heat losing Tyler Herro changes the series against the Bucks (33:55), why the Suns vs. Clippers is potentially the best series in the playoffs. Plus, all the power shifts throughout this NBA season (43:20).

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On the CJ McCollum Show, CJ and Izzy discuss key Western Conference matchups beginning with the Phoenix Suns vs. the LA Clippers (1:19), the Sacramento Kings vs. the Golden State Warriors (13:03), before moving to the Eastern Conference to examine the Cleveland Cavaliers vs. the New York Knicks (20:00), and finally, the Philadelphia 76ers taking on the Brooklyn Nets (26:41). Afterward, they preview this season's potential award winners for Most Improved Player, Rookie of the Year, Defensive Player of the Year, Sixth Man of the Year, and Most Valuable Player (29:17).

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On the CJ McCollum Show, CJ and Izzy welcome Brooklyn Nets guard-forward Mikal Bridges to discuss the start of his career (0:45), how he's gone from a role player with the Phoenix Suns to a No.1 option with the Nets (8:18), leading the charge in turning things around and getting Nets to the playoffs (20:39), and what it was like to get drafted by his childhood home team the Philadelphia 76ers (24:12). Plus, CJ shines some light on the NBA's New Collective Bargaining Agreement (33:25). 

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On the CJ McCollum Show, CJ and Izzy welcome Pelicans guard Garrett Temple to discuss his family history and college career at LSU (0:55), how he carved out a long career as a journeyman in the NBA (18:25), his thoughts on the quality of NCAA men's basketball (34:20), and why it's integral to a team to have good veterans (42:34). Plus, a recap of the intense matchup between the Pelicans and the Warriors (48:35).

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On the CJ McCollum Show, CJ and Izzy discuss how the Pelicans are preparing for the final push to the playoffs (2:28), if Zion Williamson will be returning at the end of the season (16:32), how jumbled teams are in the Western Conference playoff hunt (26:27), and Dillon Brooks becoming the voice of the Grizzlies (36.55)

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On the CJ McCollum Show, CJ and Izzy welcome former NBA player and ESPN analyst Kendrick Perkins to discuss the Pelicans trying to find their way in the playoffs (1:42), Ja Morant's 8-game suspension (11:17), Damian Lillard's comments about the quality of the NBA (41:31), and Perk's new book: The Education of Kendrick Perkins: A Memoir(57:21).

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On the CJ McCollum Show, CJ welcomes sportswriter and host of the Lowe Post, Zach Lowe, to discuss the most surprising teams this season and the tight Western and Eastern Conferences (2:23), CJ's faceoff with ex-teammate Trail Blazers Damian Lillard (12:30), how Lowe grades and votes for MVP (16:02), how to fix the NBA All-Star Game (30:01), and load management and why injuries are so frequent today(38:01).

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On the CJ McCollum Show, CJ and Izzy Gutierrez welcome Boston Celtics forward Grant Williams to discuss his journey to the NBA(2:29), how he has adjusted to the league (17:37), the pressures of the NBA Finals (36:46), and what Williams is looking forward to these NBA playoffs (38:21). Plus, Grant recommends his favorite Japanese manga series (46:23). 

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On the CJ McCollum Show, CJ and Izzy Gutierrez welcome Tim MacMahon to discuss the uneventful 2023 NBA All-Star Game (1:47), the Top 5 places to visit during the All-Star break (6:06), the final stretch of the NBA season (11:03), Kyrie Irving fits in Dallas (19:33), Hawks firing coach Nate McMillan (33:07), and Trigga Trey put the world on notice at the Slam Dunk Contest (37:27). Plus, Russ and Pat Bev find final landing spots for the season (42:45).

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