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Is LeBron seriously contemplating retirement?
Natalie joins Michael Holley and J.A. Adande to react to LeBron James teasing a potential retirement this offseason and how his son’s basketball development factors into his future.
Heat have Celtics on verge of humiliating sweep
The Heat hold a dominating 3-0 advantage over the Celtics in the Eastern Conference Finals. How did we reach this point?
Nuggets, Heat good for basketball, not ratings
Michael Holley and J.A. Adande talk about the concerns surrounding ratings in a Nuggets-Heat NBA Finals and the infatuation with established stars in the NBA.
Carmelo Anthony says ‘I’m at peace’ retiring without ring
“I’m at peace. That doesn’t bother me no more."
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Underestimated Nuggets surging to NBA Finals
Reggie Miller joins the Dan Patrick Show to give his takeaways on the Nuggets-Lakers series, including why Denver has not received enough credit this postseason and how Nikola Jokic validated his MVP...
Lopez, Brooks, Reaves among potential targets for ‘aggressive” Rockets
Harden is the Rockets top target, but their list is much longer.
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Nuggets show continuity, chemistry matters
Michael Smith and Chris Mannix reflect the lessons learned from the Denver Nuggets' NBA Finals run and the ascension of Nikola Jokic.
Inside the locker rooms in crisis around the NBA
Chris Mannis joins Michael Smith to take us inside the NBA locker rooms that need help this offseason, including the Boston Celtics, Philadelphia Sixers, Golden State Warriors, Phoenix Suns and Memphis...
Is LeBron using retirement comments as leverage?
Chris Mannix joins Michael Smith to break down LeBron James' retirement considerations and offer his theories for what the comments could mean for a potential Kyrie Irving reunion and the Lakers offseason.
Best way to bet on Nuggets to win title right now
Jay Croucher, Vaughn Dalzell and Drew Dinsick break down the best way to bet on Nikola Jokic and the Nuggets to win it all with the Eastern Conference Finals still not decided.
Rather be Lakers or Celts entering this offseason?
In the latest edition of "Would you rather" Brad Thomas and Vaughn Dalzell debate whether they would rather be the Lakers or Celtics this offseason, whether the T-Wolves or Hornets will win a title first...
What makes Jokic is rare 'point-center' in the NBA
Dan Patrick sheds light on why Nikola Jokic is such a unique player, given his ability to commander the floor at 6-foot-11.
How much does LeBron have left after series loss?
Chris Mannix joins Dan Patrick to dissect LeBron James' retirement comment, explore what makes Nikola Jokic so special, outline who from the Celtics could be on the hot seat and more.
Is LeBron's retirement comment a strategic ploy?
Dan Patrick doubts LeBron James is seriously considering retirement after he and the Lakers got swept out of the playoffs by the Nuggets.
Is LeBron really considering retirement in wake of Lakers’ playoff exit?
"We'll see what happens going forward. I don't know. I don't know. I've got a lot to think about to be honest."
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Coaching carousel updates: Nurse, Atkinson, Griffin final three for Bucks
The Raptors are interviewing Steve Nash.
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Carmelo Anthony retires with positive legacy
John “LaJethro” Jenkins and Tyler “Dragonfly” Jonez joins Brother From Another to talk about Carmelo Anthony and how he impacted the NBA.
Jenkins: Nuggets are just better than the Lakers
John “LaJethro” Jenkins and Tyler “Dragonfly” Jonez look at the Western Conference Final and make a case for Nikola Jokic fighting for the title of the best player in the world.
Are Heat dominating or are Celtics floundering?
John “LaJethro” Jenkins and Tyler “Dragonfly” Jonez join Brother From Another to talk about the Eastern Conference Final and whether the one-sided series is a product of Heat culture or the Celtics...
Celtics looking like 'scarecrows' against Heat
Michael Smith and Michael Holley talk through their issues with the Celtics and try to identify what is going wrong in Boston.
Never count out the Heat in the playoffs
Michael Smith and Michael Holley look at the Heat one win away from sweeping their way into the NBA Finals and how they have made this incredible run.
Jimmy Butler, Miami Heat defying the analytics
Dan Patrick looks at the Miami Heat on the verge of making the NBA Finals and how the team is continually breaking analytics models that underestimate them.
Nuggets controlling the boards against the Lakers
Dave McMenamin joins Dan Patrick to talk about what the Nuggets are doing so well that has them within one game of sweeping the Lakers and how Los Angeles is feeling with their backs up against the wall.
LeBron, Durant, NBA community reacts to Carmelo Anthony retirement
'Melo was popular and respected by his peers, and that shows in the tributes that poured in.
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How Spurs might build around Victor Wembanyama
Jay Croucher, Drew Dinsick, and Seth Partnow discuss Victor Wembanyama's outlook as the expected No. 1 pick in the NBA Draft, breaking down how the Spurs might build around him and team expectations next...
Celtics 'look broken' now down 3-0 in series
Jay Croucher, Drew Dinsick, and Seth Partnow debate if they give the Celtics any chance to come back from a 3-0 deficit against the Heat, leaving the door open for Boston to put together a spirited effort...
Carmelo Anthony announces NBA retirement
Dan Patrick reacts to Carmelo Anthony's announcement that he has officially retired from the NBA following a stellar 19-year career.
NBA legend Carmelo Anthony officially retires from NBA
'But now the time has come for me to say goodbye — to the court where I made my name, to the game that gave me purpose and pride.'
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Mikal Bridges on Monty Williams firing: ‘I say Monty is not the problem’
Bridges says Williams will be great somewhere else.
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Three takeaways from Heat ripping heart out of Celtics, taking 3-0 series lead
Miami is impressive, but this is an epic Boston collapse
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Malone’s story about aftermath of Murray’s ACL tear explains why Nuggets are on cusp of Finals
The Nuggets didn't trade Murray and look for the quick fix when he got injured.
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Austin Reaves is going to get paid, likely more than Lakers were hoping
Austin Reaves has made himself a lot more money this postseason and the Lakers have no choice but to pay up.
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Lakers, LeBron say right things facing 0-3 deficit, ‘Just gotta get one’
"Just gotta get one. One-game series for us."
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Three takeaways from Nuggets showing poise of champion, going up 3-0 on Lakers
The Nuggets ran a Jamal Murray/Nikola Jokić two-man game late the Lakers could not stop.
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Red hot Jamal Murray early, Nikola Jokić late lift Nuggets past Lakers to 3-0 series lead
Murray scored 30 in the first half, Jokić had 15 in the fourth.
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NBA reportedly considering return to East vs. West, other All-Star changes
The league continues to look for ways to provide a spark to the marquee event.
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Jimmy Butler, did Grant Williams trash talk fuel you? ‘Yes, it did.’
"He hit a big shot, started talking to me. I like that. I'm all for that. It makes me key in a lot more," Butler said.
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Three takeaways from Butler, Heat taking over clutch, taking over series vs. Celtics
"This is a series of discipline and mindset, and there was times throughout the game where we weren't the more disciplined team," Joe Mazzulla said.
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Are Hornets leaning Miller over Henderson with No. 2 pick? Is Miller hurting his cause?
There is a report of Miller's interviews not going well, although take that with a grain of salt.
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LeBron James pays tribute to Cleveland legend Jim Brown
"If you grew up in Northeast Ohio and were Black, Jim Brown was a God."
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What can Celtics do to slow down Butler?
Siobhan Beslow joins Natalie and Zena Keita to debate whether or not playoff Jimmy Butler can be stopped, and if so, what the Celtics can do on defense to achieve it.
How can Lakers climb back into series vs. Nuggets?
Dave DuFour, Natalie, and Zena Keita preview Game 3 between the Nuggets and Lakers, wondering if Jamal Murray can keep his foot on the gas and sharing what Los Angeles needs to do to climb back into the...
Nuggets defiant with 2-0 series lead vs. Lakers
Natalie and Zena Keita review Game 2 of the Western Conference final, praising Jamal Murray following his 37-point-performance for Denver and reacting to head coach Michael Malone's fiery postgame comments.
Lakers can't depend too heavily on Davis and James
Ramona Shelburne talks with Dan Patrick about the Lakers' struggles against the Denver Nuggets so far and whether they are big trouble against the West's No. 1 seed
LeBron James taking easy way out on offense
Dan Patrick talks about the Lakers falling to 0-2 against the Nuggets in the Western Conference Final and reading the energy levels of LeBron James.
Another report James Harden expected to reunite with Rockets
The reports of Harden reuniting with the Rockets are gaining momentum.
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Worth backing Celtics as heavy favorite in Game 2?
Jay Croucher and Drew Dinsick break down Game 2 of the Heat vs. Celtics matchup and try to determine whether it's smart to bet on Boston as heavy favorites.
Rather bet Smart or Horford Game 2 double-double?
In the latest edition of "Would you rather?", Vaughn Dalzell and Kurt Helin debate which Celtics role player will have a double-double, Harrison Ford vs. Tom Cruise and more.
76ers follow troubling trend of firing coaches
Dan Patrick discusses the modern NBA head coach carousel after the Philadelphia 76ers fired Doc Rivers following their exit in the Eastern Conference Semifinals.
Do Nuggets deserve media spotlight over Lakers?
Dan Patrick reacts to Mike Malone's complaint that the Lakers are dominating the narrative despite trailing the Nuggets 2-0 in Western Conference Finals.