In a two-part episode, first I chat with Michael Pina about 10 high-variance players who can swing the NBA title race. Then, for the final 25 minutes, I chat with Utah State guard Sam Merrill, who is a top-50 2020 NBA Draft prospect and has helped himself as much as anyone in the pre-draft process. 

Conversation with Michael Pina: 0:00-1:18:00. We run through Eric Gordon, Eric Bledsoe, Jamal Murray, Kemba Walker, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, OG Anunoby,  Marcus Morris, Kristaps Porzingis, Shake Milton and Joel Embiid.

Conversation with Sam Merrill: 1:21:00-end
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The 10 Players Who Can Swing the NBA Title; Sam Merrill Interview

Sam Vecenie, a Senior NBA Writer at The Athletic, talks all about basketball. From the NBA, to the NBA Draft, to college hoops and even some high school, Vecenie is has you covered in this show. And some thoughts on movies, too.

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The NBA Playoffs continue and we have instant reactions to tonight's games. Full breakdowns of NBA playoff series.

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CHAPTERS

0:00 Intro
1:59 Pacers-Bucks
11:45 Dallas-Clippers
40:24 Knicks-76ers
1:01:09 Cavaliers-Magic
1:34:40 Lakers-Nuggets
1:38:53 Celtics-Heat
1:40:20 Thunder-Pelicans
1:42:50 Nothing on Suns-Wolves til Tuesday! and Outro!
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Knicks Are Real, Pacers vs Bucks Recap, Clips vs Mavs, Cavs vs Magic, NBA Playoff Coverage

The NBA Playoffs are living up to the hype. Chet Holmgren is building a clutch reputation, never count out the Heat, and Mavs go small ball. Full game breakdowns and looking into the Warriors and Bulls offseason plans.

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Sam Vecenie, a Senior NBA Writer at The Athletic, talks all about basketball. From the NBA, to the NBA Draft, to college hoops and even some high school, Vecenie is has you covered in this show.
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Thunder-Pelicans starring Chet; Heat v Celtics & Clips v Mavs Tied Up; Warriors and Bulls Offseason

We're going live immediately after the games tonight. Reactions from last night's miracle at MSG, Cavs rolling, Lakers meltdown, and Suns vs Timberwolves, and Indiana vs Milwaukee.

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Sam Vecenie, a Senior NBA Writer at The Athletic, talks all about basketball. From the NBA, to the NBA Draft, to college hoops and even some high school, Vecenie is has you covered in this show.
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NBA Playoffs Reactions: Suns-Wolves G2, Pacers-Bucks G2; Knicks-76ers, Thunder-Pelicans; NBA Draft!

The NBA Playoffs are here and its been everything we've hoped for. We react to what went on in the NBA over the last 48hrs.

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Sam Vecenie, a Senior NBA Writer at The Athletic, talks all about basketball. From the NBA, to the NBA Draft, to college hoops and even some high school, Vecenie is has you covered in this show.
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NBA Playoffs are HERE! GAME 1 BREAKDOWNS, EVERY SERIES

Who is your NBA MVP? Sam Vecenie and Bryce Simon break down the MVP race and other NBA awards.

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Sam Vecenie, a Senior NBA Writer at The Athletic, talks all about basketball. From the NBA, to the NBA Draft, to college hoops and even some high school, Vecenie is has you covered in this show.
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The 10 Players Who Can Swing the NBA Title; Sam Merrill Interview

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