Adam Joseph stopped by to talk OKC in the playoffs, the MVP race, the Raptors and playoff darkhorses from the Bucks to the Blazers. We also discuss whether Steph Curry's best historical comp last year was Shaq, cross sports comps and more.

We try to make sense of the lower half of the Eastern conference playoff race. Are the Pistons really that talented? Does Giannis' reluctance to shoot actually mean anything this year? Plus, we go out west to talk timberwolves, as well as the Suns and Eric Bledsoe.

I was joined by BBALLBREAKDOWN'S Dave DuFour to discuss everything from the replay center, Nurkic/Jokic, how a player's reputation affects how we view their game, Kevin Durant's screening ability and, of course, our takes on the MVP, COY and DPOY. If you enjoy the pod make sure to subscribe and leave a review if you can!

Tom West, national writer for 16winsaring and Fanrag sports, comes on the show to talk about the Clippers' chances in the playoffs, the race for the 8th seed in the west and lots more.

I'm joined again by Pete Toal, co-host of 16winsaring network's "Unquestionably Raw NBA". We discuss Kevin Durant's injury, waived player signings and recent comments by retired players on AAU basketball.

Do the Pelicans have problems? Pete Toal helps me break it down, as well as have a look at the other teams in the NBA that made moves including the Thunder, Raptors, Wizards, Rockets and his beloved Sixers. We also discuss the race for the 8th seed in the West and whether or not anyone is a real threat to Golden State and the Cavs.

A five minute rant on how disappointed I am in Paul Pierce's response to Draymond Green. You cut me deep, Paul.

Graham Chapple, writer for ESPN/Truehoop's "Hawks Hoop", generously volunteered his time to help me wrap my head around the insanity of the Boogie trade. We talk Kings disfunction, fit issues in New Orleans and the hideous abomination that was Allstar weekend.

ESPN Hawks writer Graham Chapple stops by to talk Dwight Howard, Dennis Schroder, The Hawks playoff chances and their long-term outlook. We also discussed some of the trade rumours as the deadline approaches.

Pete Toal, Co-host of the "Unquestionably Raw NBA" podcast, drops by to talk NBA trades, The Washington Wizards, as well as weigh in with our 2017 mid-season awards picks.