Let's talk instant reaction to the NBA trade deadline. KD is finally traded to Phoenix (0:55), Kyrie teams up with Luka (22:49), Lakers-Wolves-Jazz 3-teamer (27:49), Crowder to Bucks (36:32), Clips, Grizzlies, and Nuggets Deals (38:18), Blazers' Soft Sell (45:44), Poeltl Reunion (52:22), Smaller Deals (55:27), and Buy-out Guys (57:47).

Let's talk instant reaction to the All-Star selections (0:49), Kyrie requesting a trade and a few potential destinations (11:20), and then have some fun with the trade machine and stir up some fake trade ideas ahead of next week's deadline (22:17).

Let's talk through where all 30 teams stand in terms of contention at the midway point of the season. I break down the following tiers: Lottery Contenders (1:33), Pretender (2:56), Quasi-Contenders (15:02), Contenders (23:26), and Favorites (42:26).

Since we've reached the midway point of the season, let's hand out some mid-season superlatives. Part 2 focuses on players, with the following honors:

• Best Players (0:41)

• Best Offseason Addition (5:21)

• Biggest Leap (11:08)

• Biggest Fall From Grace (16:28)

• Biggest Surprise (21:22)

• Best Bounce Back Season (26:36)

• Most Underrated Player (33:15)

• Most Disappointing Season (38:38)

• Best In-Season Turnaround (45:20)

• Best Rookie (49:21)

Since we've reached the midway point of the season, let's hand out some mid-season superlatives. Part 1 focuses on teams, with the following honors:

• Best Team (1:28)

• Biggest Surprise (5:52)

• Biggest Disappointment (12:52)

• Most Dysfunctional Team (20:30)

• Best Turnaround (27:20)

• Team That Should Blow It Up (35:30)

• Best Tank Job (42:16)

Let's talk the Pelican's 2-game mini-sweep of the Suns from this past weekend and if the their recent hot streak is sustainable (1:24), why the Suns have been struggling and what that means for their rest-of-season outlook (14:50), the Celtics dominant start to the season led by Tatum playing at an MVP level (31:25), and then wrap up with some quick hitters on a few noteworthy teams thus far in the season (46:21).

Let's talk early season observations as we examine where teams stand after 10-15 games. We'll touch on struggling teams like the Sixers, Warriors, and Wolves, as well as teams off to hot starts like the Cavs, Jazz, and Bucks.

Let's go all the way back to 2018-2019 and see how the Nets built a championship roster from scratch before a series of unforeseen events has led to their implosion as an organization. Where do they go from here?

Let's preview every Eastern Conference team, discuss reasons for optimism and pessimism, talk floors and ceilings, and then predict the standings and records for each team.