Mannix and Beck break down Luka's dominant play this season after he puts up yet another 50 point game and wonder what might happen in the final years of LeBron's career as the window to win a title with the Lakers gets smaller and smaller. We also take a look at the Timberwolves recent losing streak as the addition of Rudy Gobert keeps looking worse and calls for a trade get louder

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Mannix & Beck break down the Nets recent run over some of the leagues best teams, the latest drama over James Harden reportedly showing interest in returning to the Rockets, why the Bucks will need Khris Middleton to return to his all-star self if Milwaukee wants to contend in the East, & why the NBA's punishment for the Knicks offseason tampering shows they aren't serious about putting a stop to it

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On the Friday edition, Howard Beck welcomes former NBA sharpshooter J.J. Redick to discuss his transition to TV and podcasting, the sudden surge of parity across the league, the Lakers’ roster woes, his dream podcast guests and much more

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Mannix break down what teams will actually be in the hunt for a championship, who will take an early exit in the playoffs, and which teams just outside the play in should pack it in for the lottey

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On the Friday edition, Howard Beck welcomes Jake Fischer, senior NBA reporter for Yahoo Sports, to discuss the unofficial opening of NBA trade season. Which teams will be most active? Is this the year John Collins gets dealt? Will the Lakers finally move Westbrook? Do the Warriors need to make a deal? Could this season’s weird parity stifle the market? Fischer also discusses his recent pieces on Joel Embiid and Jordan Poole.

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Mannix and Beck remember the late soccer writer Grant Wahl after his untimely passing and discuss how much he meant to the sport and profession. We also discuss if the Brooklyn Nets could actually be contenders out of the eastern conference following their recent run, how Russell Westbrook is faring in his sixth man role, and if the Washington Wizards should consider trading Bradley Beal & Kristaps Porziņģis for future players after a dismal start to the season

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On the Friday edition, Howard Beck welcomes veteran NBA scribe (and esteemed Sports Illustrated alum) Chris Ballard to discuss Steph Curry’s Sportsperson of the Year honor, the origins of the Warriors dynasty, and where the franchise goes from here. They also discuss “The Basketball Vault,” a new compilation of stories from the pages of SI, for which Ballard served as editor.

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Mannix and Beck break down what has turned things around for the Lakers and if they can really keep it up, the keys behind the Pelicans great start to the season, the growing conflict between Trae Young & head coach Nate McMillan, and who we think is the best duo in the NBA

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On the Friday edition, Howard Beck welcomes longtime NBA podcaster Leigh Ellis, who recently left his role with the popular No Dunks pod to play pickup hoops around the world. Why quit a great job talking about the NBA to go play basketball in far-flung places with strangers? Well, you need to hear Leigh explain it. Don’t miss your chance to preorder Sports Illustrated’s new book on the Lakers, The Greatest Show on Earth, available here: https://bit.ly/Lakers75. Use promo code LAKERS30 for a 30% discount by Dec. 15.

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Mannix and Beck break down why we shouldn't get too excited about the Lakers winning five of six, our MVP leaders a quarter of the way through the season, how the Celtics are by far the best team in the NBA despite their head coaching change, and if the Pacers will blow up their roster despite a surprisingly good start to the season

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