Zach and ESPN's Ramona Shelburne discuss the Warriors attempting to trade for LeBron James, LeBron's future in LA, the recent surges for both teams and whether they can do damage in the playoffs. Then John Hollinger of the Athletic weighs in on Rookie of the Year and checks in rookies in Charlotte, Memphis, Washington, Toronto, Utah, Houston, and more. Plus: Klay Thompson coming off the bench, Deni Avdija's recent play, the Bucks falling to 3-7 under Doc Rivers, much more!

1:00- Ramona's reporting on how close LeBron to the Warriors was to happening.

15:00- What are LeBron's goals at this stage of his career?

25:15- Are the Lakers and Warriors latest stretch sustainable?

30:05- The Warriors commitment to build a contender around Steph.

39:49- John Hollinger joins

40:00- Brandin Podziemski replacing Klay Thompson in the starting lineup

46:45- Keyonte George, Taylor Hendricks, and the Utah Jazz

54:30- GG Jackson Jr. and the Memphis Grizzlies

1:01:45- Concern level for Milwaukee

1:07:35- Brandon Miller's impressive season

1:17:50- Scoot Henderson's confusing rookie year

1:20:30- Houston Rockets' Guard Room

1:24:40- Rapid Fire Rookies

1:32:24- Rookie of the Year debate

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