For the Clippers and the Raptors, a history of early playoff exits represents past failures that may be catching up with them, and rampant speculation about massive roster changes will continue through the off season. In the meantime, we’ll just have to make do with six more weeks of NBA Playoffs, and while the Warriors and Cavs still seem locked on that collision course for the Finals trilogy, there’s still a ways to go. We’ve got the Spurs looking to close out the Rockets tonite, while the Wizards try to extend their series with the Celtics tomorrow night.  So sit back, the NBA Playoffs are going strong, MLB is back, and we're breaking down how it's all unfolding, next on the Roundup Podcast, so let's get rolling. . .

On, the NBA Playoffs, Round 2, as the Warriors and Cavaliers complete the sweeps and await the winners of Spurs/Rockets and Celtics/Wizards; Tuesday’s NBA Draft Lottery and a breakdown of the ping pong ball percentages; the future of vanquished would be contenders, the Raptors and the Clippers, and what the offseason may have in store for these franchises; with intro bump The Odyssey by Mystic Journeymen, a favorite classic cut, so check it out!

It’s the NBA Playoffs…nonstop action and excitement…The King, Kwahi, Russ, the Beard…it’s like, everything we’ve been anticipating all season. Yes, the Warriors and Cavs look like they’re on a collision course for a third straight Finals matchup, but there’s been plenty going on in the meantime and we still have a Game 7 between the Clips and Jazz. So sit back, the NBA Playoffs are going strong, MLB is back, and we're breaking down how it's all unfolding, next on the Roundup Podcast, so let's get rolling. . .

On Round 1 action, and the Warrior’s quick dismantling of POR; the Spurs gut check vs the Grizzlies; the battle of MVPs as likely winner Russell Westbrook and the Thunder fall as predicted to likely runner up James Harden, his beard and the Rockets; the battle between the Jazz and the Clippers, w/ CP3 carrying his team; the Cavaliers sweep of the Pacers; the continued emergence of Giannis Antetonkounmpo and his Bucks, despite their loss to the Raptors; the Celtics back from the dead vs the Bulls; the Wizards rolling on the Hawks and preparing for a run at the conference, with intro bump Do You Believe In Dreams by Sunspot Jonz from Living Legends and Mystik Journeymen, so check it out!

Alright, I admit, I’ve been so caught up in the NBA this season that we’ve almost completely ignored the return of Major League Baseball. Granted, 162 games makes for a long season, and we’ll have plenty of time to parse the action in the Big Leagues this summer, but today we’re gonna take a look at some early returns and standout performances from the first few weeks of the season. And of course, as the NBA Playoffs get underway, we definitely have some interesting scenarios developing, with the Bulls and Bucks looking for the upset, while the Cavs and Warriors are right on pace for their seemingly preordained rematch. So sit back, the NBA Playoffs are going strong, MLB is back, and we're breaking down how it's all unfolding, next on the Roundup Podcast, so let's get rolling. . .

On, unlikely hot starts to the MLB season by the Reds, Rockies, Diamondbacks, Orioles, Marlins and Brewers and whether they’re for real; cold starts by my Giants, Blue Jays, Cubs, Cardinals, Indians, Rangers and Royals, and which teams might bounce back; some favorites like the Red Sox, Yankees, Astros and Nationals, who are right where they’re supposed to be; with updates from the NBA Playoffs, Round 1, and intro bump by Mystik Journeymen, Araingus (Race the Moon) off the album, Black Sands ov Eternia, so check it out!

The NBA Playoffs start Saturday, and while the “second season” can always be counted on to deliver levels of intensity and excitement that aren’t often experienced during the grind of an 82-game regular season, let’s not be so quick to move past what we experienced this year. For starters, we saw an explosion of talent in the league, with multiple players making “the leap”; we saw a wire to wire MVP race with no fewer than five worthy candidates going off all season long; we saw the first triple double season in decades, one among numerous rare statistical milestones achieved this season. And in honor, today we’re bidding an appreciative adieu to the 2016 season before previewing the 2017 first round matchups. So sit back, the NBA Playoffs are here, MLB is back, and we're breaking down how it's all unfolding, next on the Roundup Podcast, so let's get rolling. . .

On, the amazing 2016-2017 NBA regular season its many highlights, including; players who made “the jump” to the next level; Russell Westbrook’s triple double and what it meant; the MVP race and our final votes; the first round playoff matchups, including why the Jazz will upset the Clips and other spot-on predictions, with intro bump, BLOOD. off Kendrick Lamar's newest, DAMN., as in, with the increased intensity of the NBA Playoffs, these teams will be out for blood in the second season, so check out K Dot's DAMN. and the NBA Playoffs!

With less than a week remaining before the NBA Playoffs, most of the seeding is pretty much set, but there’s still a lot going on in the league. Russell Westbrook has accomplished something thought to be impossible; he has achieved the season triple-double average, and has the single season record in his sights. And as the regular season comes to a close, Kevin Durant makes his much anticipated return to the court tonight for the Warriors, just in time to get right for the postseason. Meanwhile, MLB is back, and while we’re not deep diving into baseball today, it’s great to have the grand ol’ game back on our radar. So sit back, the NBA Playoffs are just around the corner, MLB is back, and we're breaking down how it's all unfolding, next on the Roundup Podcast, so let's get rolling. . .

On, the end of the regular season in the NBA, as we sort out the seedings headed into the playoffs; Russell Westbrook’s season triple double, how it’s perceived in the sports media and what it means; the return of Kevin Durant, just in time for the Warriors playoff run; the return of MLB action; with intro bump Humble off Kendrick Lamar’s forthcoming album, straight fire if you ask me, so check it out!

As we come down the stretch, the action in the NBA can be described, in a word, as unpredictable. Who would have foreseen the defending champion Cavaliers scuffling so bad, balanced precariously on the precipice of losing the #1 seed in the East, or the Warriors, minus one Kevin Durant, having rediscovered some of the 2016 Dubs magic, going on a 9 game winning streak running shorthanded, and managing to hold off the Spurs in the West. And then there’s the Blazers, seemingly back from the dead and in the playoff picture after going 14-5 since the All Star break, when they were just 23-33. What a wild postseason we have to look forward to. So sit back, the NBA is in a new golden age and taking center stage, and we're breaking down how it's all unfolding, next on the Roundup Podcast, so let's get rolling. . .

On, the Cavaliers recent struggles and what it may mean moving forward; the Warriors’ unexpected success in the absence of Kevin Durant, and when he may rejoin the team; the Blazers’ attempt to ride their recent hot streak straight into the playoffs, and what Dame Lillard and Jusuf Nurkic have done to carry this team; the Russell Westbrook Watch and how he’s rewriting the record book; what the postseason awards might look like, including All-NBA teams and individual awards; with intro bump Portland in honor of the Blazers, off Drake’s newest More Life, featuring Quavo and Travis Scott, so check it out!

The arguments continue, all across the sports landscape, on who deserves the NBA’s MVP honor this season, with four players compiling impressive resumes, as well as two others for whom cases could be made. There’s the King and Kawhi, where it’s all about the wins, or there’s Russ and the Beard, notorious stat compilers who are one-man shows for their teams. KD was right there before his injury, and those in Boston would argue for Isaiah, but when it comes down to it, it’s just different flavors, and you just gotta follow your heart. And oh yeah, there’s tons of stretch drive action across the Association as well. . .So sit back, the NBA is in a new golden age and taking center stage, and we're breaking down how it's all unfolding, next on the Roundup Podcast, so let's get rolling. . .

On, the NBA in a new Golden Age dominating the sports landscape, as the Blazers continue to try to ride Dame Dollar to a playoff berth; the Warriors find success in Kevin Durant’s rather conspicuous absence and when he might return to action; how the media just produces drama around the Warriors and Cavaliers for nothing but the ratings, all while ignoring the Spurs; the logjam in the middle of Western Conference seeding; the Cav’s late season mediocrity and what it could mean in the East; the Russ Westbrook Watch continues; MVP discussion; with intro bump, The Heart Part 4 by Kendrick Lamar, “you’re making them nervous, the music is loud”, straight fire, dropped right in the face of Drizzy Drake, so check it out!

And away we go. . . I know it’s March Madness and that’s all well and good. And you know I love baseball, the grand old game, and I’m definitely stoked on the 2017 season. Then there’s the NFL off-season, with free agency signings and mock drafts, but right now, how can I possibly focus on anything but the Association? Every night someone new is blowing up my TV or the internet; it could be the King, or Russ, or the Beard, or the Freak or. . . well the list goes on. But that just goes to show, it’s an amazing time in the NBA and the drama is high as the regular season winds down. So sit back, the NBA is in a new golden age and taking center stage, and we're breaking down how it's all unfolding, next on the Roundup Podcast, so let's get rolling. . .

On, what's so great about the 2017 NBA season & more of why it's a Golden Age; what's going on in the 510 with the Warriors in Kevin Durant's absence; the Spurs hot on the Dub's heels; the possible Clippers/Jazz 1st round matchup; why the Cavs are alone in the East; MVP talk; and our Russ Watch as Westbrook has 4 straight triple doubles; with intro bump Jump Off the Roof by Vince Staples off Summertime 16 so check it out!

The injury to Kevin Durant has been devastating to the Warriors so far, and its impact has had a ripple-effect on the rest of the NBA contenders. The Spurs are suddenly poised to grab the #1 seed in the West, while the Cavs stand to benefit long-term if Durant remains out for an extended period of time. Meanwhile, the MVP race heats up, with Russ continuing to post triple doubles, Harden carrying his Rockets, and King doing his usual thing, as the screaming heads in sports talk can’t quite figure out how to rank Kawhi. And the 2016 rookie class is so lean, it’s going to be tough to name a Rookie of the Year. So sit back, the NBA is in a new golden age and taking center stage, and we're breaking down how it's all unfolding, next on the Roundup Podcast, so let's get rolling. . .

On, the NBA conference races, as the Spurs close in on the shorthanded Warriors and the Celtics try to catch the scuffling Cavs; the MVP race, as James Harden and Russell Westbrook put up the numbers, Lebron James and Kawhi Leonard put up the wins, and Kevin Durant's untimely injury likely cost him a seat at this table; and our Russ Watch continues, as Westbrook continues his bid for the season triple double, with intro bump The Chase Part 2 by A Tribe Called Quest off Midnight Marauders, so check it out!

So much on my mind that I can’t recline…with everything going on the NBA right now, it’s kinda hard to fully comprehend the events of the past few days. The power structure of the league seems to have shifted with the injury to Kevin Durant on Tuesday, and all of the sudden, it seems like it’s wide open in the Association. The Spurs stand to benefit the most from the injury, and the Cavs may be the favorite at the moment but it’s way to early for Warrior fans to hit the panic button. Like Mos says, breathe in, breathe out, and then, we just wait and see. So sit back, the NBA is in a new golden age and taking center stage, and we're breaking down how it's all unfolding, next on the Roundup Podcast, so let's get rolling. . .

On, what else after the news this past week, but Kevin Durant’s injury and the impact it has on the Cavaliers, the Spurs and, most importantly, on the Warriors; the fallout from the trade deadline last week; the lack of a NBA Rookie of the Year; the Russell Westbrook Watch; the NBA MVP race, with intro bump, Respiration from Blackstar, a particularly poignant song in troubled times, so check it out!