The NBA season doesn’t really start until after All-Star Weekend.

In this episode, Chris Lindsey joins the show to break down the teams facing real pressure at the top — and the ones quietly building momentum behind them.

We dive into whether rising squads like the Pistons, Raptors, Spurs, and Rockets are ready to handle expectations, which “good vibes” teams like the Hornets and Suns could actually make noise, and what decision time in Boston looks like with Jayson Tatum nearing a return.

Plus: Is a potential James Harden move to Cleveland their best shot at a title? And who are the sneaky MVP candidates nobody’s talking about — Anthony Edwards, Cade Cunningham, Jaylen Brown… or someone else?

Windows are closing. Worries are real. And the MVP race might be wider open than you think.

Let’s break it down.

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