The Ringer’s Juliet Litman and John Gonzalez unpack the drama surrounding the Los Angeles Lakers (0:58), evaluate the updated All-Star voting process (8:52), project the impact of players returning to action (14:38), and wonder if the Toronto Raptors could contend with the top-tier teams (20:24). Then they discuss some regrettable choices by players named Paul (24:49), react to eccentric news stories in basketball (30:47), and preview this week’s slate of games (34:01).
The Next Questions After the Trade Deadline | Group Chat
Trade Deadline Instant Reactions | Group Chat
The Current State of LeBron With the Lakers | Real Ones
Trade Deadline Matchmaker. Plus, the Latest Flap Over Embiid’s Flap. | Group Chat
Dame and KD Return to Their Former Teams, and Why the New Player Participation Rule Is Flawed | Real Ones
Divvying Up the Pre-Deadline Title Pie. Plus, What’s in an Hourglass Emoji? | Group Chat
LeBron and Steph’s Historic Rivalry and The Explosion of Individual Scoring in the Modern NBA | Real Ones
The Most Interesting Teams Ahead of the Trade Deadline. Plus, Embiid Ducks Jokic (Again). | Group Chat
Why Doc Rivers Is an Upgrade for the Bucks and What It’s Like to Deal With Trade Rumors as a Player | Real Ones
Can Doc Rivers Fix the Bucks? Plus, the Heat Just Got Scary. | Group Chat
Does Kevin Durant Belong in the GOAT Discussion? Plus, Mailbag Monday! | Real Ones
All-Star Ballots: Starters and Reserves | Group Chat
Are the Pacers a Finals Contender With Pascal Siakam? Plus, the Most Interesting Trade Targets and Potential Destinations. | Real Ones
Pascal Siakam to the Pacers Trade Reaction. Plus, Round 1 of Embiid vs. Jokic, and Chet: Live and in Color. | Group Chat
The Most Interesting Players Ahead of the Trade Deadline | Group Chat
What Is Going On With Recent NBA Officiating? Plus, Tyronn Lue’s Phenomenal Coaching | Real Ones
A Surprise Kawhi Extension, the Bucks’ Big Problem, and Ja and Haliburton Injury Ripple Effects | Group Chat
Draymond Is Back, and Should We Be Worried About the Bucks? | Real Ones
NBA SOS: Our Plans to Save the Lakers and Warriors | Group Chat
Can the Thunder Keep This Up? Plus: Do We Believe Their Raps. | Real Ones
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