Mannix and Beck get into the latest on Suns owner Robert Sarver after last week's bombshell piece by ESPN, the news surrounding Portland GM Neil Oshey and the allegations that he fostered a toxic work environment, and the level of concern some teams should be feeling after the first ten games

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On a jam-packed Friday edition, Howard Beck welcomes two guests: First, two-time NBA champion Pau Gasol discusses his career and his new Amazon Prime docuseries, “Pau Gasol: It’s About the Journey.” Then, Beck chats with author Alex Wong about his new book, “Cover Story: The NBA and Modern Basketball as Told Through its Most Iconic Magazine Covers.”

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Mannix and Beck talk to K.C. Johnson from NBC Chicago Sports about the fast start the Bulls are off to with their new offseason additions and Scottie Pippen's comments about Michael Jordan from his upcoming memoir. We also get into the Celtics struggles and lack of cohesion after blowing a big lead to Chicago, if Portland's early struggles are more than Damian Lillard's cold shooting, and why our Knicks wins prediction is looking like it's going to pay off. Bing Bong!

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On the Friday edition, Howard Beck welcomes Tim Cato, Mavericks beat writer for The Athletic, to discuss early impressions of the Jason Kidd era, whether Kristaps Porzingis will ever fulfill his potential and why a leadership council is making lineup decisions.

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Mannix and Beck break down the Lakers early struggles on defense through three games, Ben Simmons indefinite absence from the 76ers, the electrifying Charlotte Hornets, and more surprises from the first week of the season

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On the Friday edition, Howard Beck welcomes NBA analyst Jim Jackson, to break down what we’ve seen so far from the Lakers, Warriors, Sixers and Bucks – and what it tells us about the season to come.

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On today's episode, Mannix and Beck are joined by Sports Illustrated writers Michael Pina, Rohan Nadkarni and Chris Herring to preview the Eastern Conference! We'll discuss the latest drama of Ben Simmons being kicked out of practice, If Giannis can win MVP, where the Knicks will finish, and more!

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On the Friday edition, Howard Beck welcomes Hall of Famer Clyde “the Glide” Drexler, to discuss the NBA’s 75th anniversary team and the new season. Drexler also shares his thoughts on the Kyrie Irving and Ben Simmons situations, superteams and more.

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Mannix and Beck discuss Kyrie Irving not being allowed to play at the Barclays Center, the possibility of Ben Simmons returning to the 76ers, The buildup of Injuries to the Lakers roster and if the NY Knicks will win more than forty one games

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Mannix and Beck discuss how Russell Westbrook will fit into the Lakers offensive scheme, what the expectations are for the Utah Jazz this season, and Joel Embiid's comments on Ben Simmons from training camp before Mannix talks to Shaquille O'Neal about Simmons, the Lakers offseason moves and his work refurbishing public basketball courts

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