Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. bounce around the league with observations, react to the latest All-Star returns, then give their early thoughts on this year's defensive award races.

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TIME STAMPS

3:15 -- Here come the Pacers

14:45 -- Heat's youth showing up

19:00 -- Anthony Edwards' shifting context

25:30 -- Quick Collin Sexton shoutout

29:30 -- Steve bounces around (NY, DET, DEN, SAC and more)

35:00 -- Second All-Star returns

43:30 -- WNBA news (Satou Sabally, Kelsey Plum cored)

47:15 -- Defensive Player of the Year

1:00:20 -- All-Defensive teams

1:09:30 -- Comment(s) of the Week + Free Throws

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