Afleveringen
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The Miami Heat have lost their fire and gone cold as of late losing their last 4 straight games. The losses have boiled over, as shown by the public spat between Jimmy Butler, Udonis Haslem, and Erik Spoelstra. Is there a cause for concern in Miami?
The Brooklyn Nets get Kyrie Irving back after Eric Adams reverses the vaccine mandate. What are the Netsâ chances of winning the title with Kyrie back?
The top 4 teams in the Eastern Conference are within 0.5 games of each other for the top spot. Where do these teams finish the season?
Jordan Poole and Tyrese Maxey have been playing great for the Golden State Warriors and Philadelphia 76ers as of late. The two young guards have elevated their play and have similar stats. Which player ends up having a more successful career?
Eric pleads his case on why the Los Angeles Lakers donât have to worry about making the playoffs, why the Knicks donât need to blow it up, and why the Suns may not win it all this year.
Court is in session.
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Kevin Durant (Brooklyn Nets), Victor Oladipo and Markieff Morris (Miami Heat), Draymond Green (Golden State Warriors), and Kristaps Porzingis (Washington Wizards) all made their returns. Who has had the best return?
LeBron James (Los Angeles Lakers), Jayson Tatum (Boston Celtics), Kyrie Irving (Brooklyn Nets), Ja Morant (Memphis Grizzlies) all put up 50+ piece nuggets. Who was most impressive?
Luka Doncic is leading the Dallas Mavericks to a top 4 seed in the Western Conference. Will they make it out of the first round?
Mike delivers the verdict on several of the Lakersâ cases and decides whether Marcus Smart (Boston Celtics) is guilty of being a dirty player.
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Zijn er afleveringen die ontbreken?
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All-Star Weekend came and went. Stephen Curry made history, the Dunk Contest disappointed, and the city of Cleveland wins the day.
James Harden makes his Philadelphia 76ers debut and has come out hot. Are they now title favorites?
Ja Morant keeps dropping jaws setting yet another career high. Is he better than Derrick Rose ever was?
DeMar DeRozan is having the best season of his career, is he DeMVP?
Eric pleads a case for why Los Angeles Laker fans are right to boo and why Zion Williamson is not a detached teammate.
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Luka Doncic scores a career high, LeBron James becomes the all-time leading scorer, Josh Giddey of the Oklahoma City Thunder becomes youngest to post back-to-back triple doubles. It was a busy week in the NBA, we give you the recap on everything that went down.
The trade deadline is done and James Harden is on the move again. We cover all the last minute deals and analyze who won at the deadline.
All-Star teams have been picked and Kevin Durant was as petty as advertised. Between him and LeBron, who picked the better team, and who gets Kobe Bryant All-Star MVP?
Arbitration cases to be heard:
Ben Simmons vs. Joel EmbiidKevin Durant vs. James Harden
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The NBA trade deadline is upon us and dominos have started to fall. Domantas Sabonis, CJ McCollum, and Tyrese Halliburton are all on the move. Who wins these deals?
The Rising Stars Challenge teams have officially been drafted. Which coach drafted the best/worst team?
The Brooklyn Nets have lost 9 in a row and are seemingly in trouble. Will Kevin Durant returning solve this team's problems?
The Boston Celtics have won 6 in a row and have suddenly caught fire. Are the Celtics a team to watch out for in the NBA playoffs?
Mike gives the verdict on whether the Portland Trail Blazers are wasting Damian Lillard's career, the Brooklyn Nets should consider trading James Harden to the Philadelphia 76ers for Ben Simmons, and whether LaMelo Ball should have been chosen to be a fill in as an NBA All-Star.
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The NBA 2022 All-Star starters were announced this week - who were the biggest surprises? Biggest snubs?
The NBA Rising Stars were announced with a new format this year. There will be 4 teams battling instead of 2 and 4 G-League players get to show out against NBA talent. Which individual player will have the best showing at the event?
Two teams in the west are streaking - and no, not that kind of streaking. The Phoenix Suns and Golden State Warriors continue their league dominance with 11 and 7 consecutive wins, respectively. Who has the more impressive streak? Whose streak is more likely to end first?
The NBA trade deadline is approaching and it is suspiciously quiet. We expect to have some Woj-bomb and Sham-wows shortly. Who is the most likely to get traded and who is staying put?
Mike pleads his case on why Shaq was wrong to say the Brooklyn Nets have reasons to be on their losing streak, why the Toronto Raptors are going to ride their young core into the playoffs, and why Rajon Rondo may be right about Darius Garland being the best closer in the game.
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Steph Curry is in the middle of the worst shooting slump of his career and with Draymond Green out the Warriors have hovered around .500 their last 10 games. Should the Warriors be concerned?
With the leading early MVP candidates either injured or slumping the NBA MVP race is wide open. Who are the leading candidates now?
The Dallas Mavericks are suddenly hot and 5th in the West. Are they more than a first round exit?
Eric gives the verdict for why Grayson Allen was not guilty of intentionally injuring Alex Caruso during a matchup between the Milwaukee Bucks and the Chicago Bulls, and why Kyrie Irving was in his right to argue with Cleveland Cavaliers fans.
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The Miami Heat keep polishing diamonds in the rough. Will the emergence of unexpected talents combined with the return of established players cause rotation issues?
The injury bug is back and it is biting the top NBA contenders in the league. With 3 contenders expecting to lose key players for several weeks, which team will be impacted most?
The Atlanta Hawks and Los Angeles Lakers have the current longest losing streaks in their respective conferences. Which team has more to worry about?
Unheralded picks have been showing some all-star potential this year. Which young player under 25, that was a non-lottery pick (picked after the 15th pick) is playing best?
Arbitration cases to be heard:
Magic Johnson vs. Los Angeles LakersDevin Booker vs. Toronto Raptors mascot (The Raptor)
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10-day contracts are being handed out left and right. Which if any 10-day players has made the biggest impact?
Kyrie Irving and Klay Thompson both make their returns. Which player had the better debut?
Bol Bol was traded but then he wasnât. Cam Reddish gets traded to the New York Knicks and reunites with RJ Barrett.
The Grizzlies have suddenly won a franchise best 10 in a row and are sitting at 3rd in the Western Conference. Are they real contenders or just a nice surprise?
Mike gives the verdict on whether Giannis Antetokounmpo is guilty of being too polite and whether Julius Randle is guilty of letting his frustrations get the best of him.
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DeMar DeRozan has hit back to back game winners and has the Chicago Bulls rolling. Was the media wrong about him being washed?
Trade SZN has begun with Rajon Rondo getting shipped to the Cleveland Cavs. What sort of impact will he make?
Klay Thompson and Kyrie Irving are both making their NBA returns. Who will have the bigger impact for their team?
Trae Young sets a season and career high for points. His effort wasn't enough against Anfernee Simons career night. Who has a better chance to sneak into the playoffs the Atlanta Hawks or the Portland Trail Blazers?
Mike pleads a case for why Draymond Green is the real MVP, Ja Morant is the best PG, and Jimmy Butler's injuries aren't as bad as they seem.
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Christmas Day came and brought the gift of NBA Basketball. Which games lived up to the hype?
Harden is heating up in his last couple of games with Durant out. Is Harden returning to MVP form?
COVID protocols have been thinning out teams depth and veterans are getting Called back out of retirement to fill the voids. Are any of these veterans on 10 day contracts going to make a difference?
The Cavs are actually a good team this year and JB Bickerstaff gets a much deserved extension. Is he a possible CotY candidate and where will the Cavs finish ?
Russell Westbrook has been getting a lot of heat over his play lately but points the finger at people expecting too much. Does Russ have a point?
KAT calls Russ a stat chaser and the Grizzlies have had a better winning percentage without Ja. Whatâs the verdict?
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Stephen Curry sets new all time record for 3PM at 2,974 and counting. How much higher can he set the bar and is there anyone who can catch him?
COVID protocols are claiming one player after another. With many teams being depleted of depth, will the NBA have to adjust their season?
Kyrie Irving is coming back - sort of. Will a part time Kyrie Irving help or hurt the Nets?
Former All-Star point guards are making a comeback. Will IT and Kemba make a difference for the Lakers and Knicks, respectively? Should they have been playing again sooner?
Mike pleads a case for why Anthony âGlass Manâ Davis can in fact stay healthy, why the Heat can keep winning without their best players, and why KAT is the best shooting big man of all time.
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Kevin Durant one ups Curry by one point, scoring 51 points for the season high point total so far. Is he the MVP favorite?
The Pacers have come to terms and finally embraced a rebuild, making everyone available for trade. Which teams should be looking to buy?
Cade Cunningham has strung together a couple of good performances and looks to be figuring it out. Is he back in the rookie of the year conversation ?
Eric pleads a case for why the injury plagued Zion Williamson was still the right pick at number 1, and why the red hot Jazz are more than just a regular season team this season.
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Ben Simmons has been in trade rumors for months, but is it for real this time?
The Grizzlies get the biggest win in NBA history at the expense of the Thunder, are the Grizzlies great or do the Thunder just suck?
The Suns set a franchise record 18 wins in a row and are now tied for first. Are they they championship favorites ?
The Miami Heat are getting crushed by injuries and struggling to win games after a dominant start. Can they survive their injury woes or do they need to make a change?
Eric pleads a case for why Zion is not guilty of blowing off his rehab and why Kemba Walker should be benched.
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The Suns are red hot but no one cares. Are they serious title contenders or just built for the regular season?
The Nuggets are hurting with key players battling injuries and in the middle of a losing streak, is their season basically over?
DeMarcus Cousins signs a deal with the Bucks, does it matter?
Arbitration cases to be heard:
John Wall vs. Houston RocketsLeBron James vs. The NBASteph Curry vs. The Refs
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LeBron James and Khris Middleton return from injury, are their returns alone enough to turn it around for the Lakers and Bucks?
Second year NBA players Anthony Edwards and LaMelo Ball have clearly separated themselves as the best two players from the 2020 draft so far. Both have taken another leap this year, who is better now and who will be better later?
We know itâs too early to decide the NBA All Stars, but weâre doing it anyway. We both predicted with 90% accuracy on starters last year, who do we have making it this year?
Mike pleads his case for why the Timberwolves can still squeak into its playoffs, and why the Nets are a top tier team despite Steve Nash saying otherwise.
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Join us this week as we discuss the recent updates in the NBA, starting with a recap of the biggest individual performances, and surprises in the standings.
We also provide all our award predictions for MVP, DPoY, 6MoY, and more. Steph Curry appears to be the front runner, but Eric and Mike disagree on who the dark horse candidates are.
We finish off with everyone's favorite segment - What's the Verdict?
Is Anthony Davis guilty of putting too much blame on Russ after his recent comments on the Lakers' struggles? Is DeMar DeRozan guilty of stealing the Bulls from Zach Lavine?
Find out the answers to all this and more on this week's episode. Court is in session!
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The new NBA foul rule has been effective this year, and it appears some players are unfazed by the change. Others, like Trae Young and James Harden, seem to be struggling. Will they adjust or will we see their PPG dip this season?
Some rookies have impressed this year and there appear to be two rookies sitting at the top of the Rookie Ladder. Spoiler, it's not the top two 2021 draft picks.
Can you feel the Heat? Asides from Miami, there are many teams in the East that have been dominant this season. Is the West no longer the supreme conference?
We wrap up with Plead Their Case where Mike pleads with Eric on why Thibs is the guy for Rose, how Lowry will turn it around, and why the Nets may not have a Kyrie problem after all.
Our Instagram is also live for more weekly content! @CourtofOpinion
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The NBA season is finally back. We give you a recap of the current state of the league and the best performances so far, along with our first hot takes of the season.
We know it's too early to draw conclusions on teams. We give you our way too early eye test analysis on which teams have looked best and worst from the preseason to now.
Which new key additions had the best /worst debuts so far?
Chris Paul becomes the first an only to 20k points and 10k assists. Does anyone care?
New segment: Arbitration. We present both sides of a league conflict and propose our just resolution.
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NBA free agency has officially started and some house hold names are finding themselves in new house holds next season. We run down which teams made the best signings and worst signings so far.
The NBA draft is now officially over, which teams made the best picks and what were some of the biggest surprises.
With most teams in the NBA having their roster spots nearly complete, which are the best remaining free agents available?
The 76ers are trying to now mend their relationship with Ben Simmons after making numerous attempts to trade him. Weâre the 76ers guilty of causing drama unnecessarily in the way they handled Simmons this offseason?
Did Wizards owner make unnecessarily salty comments following Westbrookâs departure?
Kendrick Nunn was let go by Miami and signed with the Lakers, did he get a fair shake with the Heat?
From both of us, thank you for joining us each week to listen to us discuss the latest basketball topics. Starting something new is never easy, but we're amazed by the support and listenership we have received this season. We are humbled to have been played in 23 states and 5 countries over these 37 weeks. Stay tuned for season 2!
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