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Logan Murdock and Howard Beck are back with another edition of Real Ones and dive right into the NBA's desire to expand with two new teams, with a possible return to Seattle and a fresh start in Las Vegas. Is this good for the league in the current climate given the problems with tanking, the style of play, and gambling? Plus, the Rockets fell to the Lakers on Monday night, after which Kevin Durant voiced his frustration with the outcome. Where do the Rockets stand as contenders with the season coming to a close?

(3:30) NBA Seeking Expansion to Seattle and Las Vegas

(5:33) Is Expansion Good for the League?

(24:15) What Is Adam Silver’s Current Reputation?

(39:14) Kevin Durant Voices Frustration After Rockets Fall to the Lakers

(55:24) [email protected]

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Hosts: Logan Murdock and Howard Beck

Producers: Stefano Sanchez and Clifford Augustin

Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz and Conor Nevins
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Justin, Rob, and J. Kyle Mann start with their reactions to the news of NBA expansion to Seattle and Las Vegas almost becoming a reality. Then they get into our yearly March Madness primer. The guys take a look at the top prospects playing in the tournament this year, then Kyle talks about a few other guys to keep an eye on who could get picked in the first round.(00:00) Intro(6:08) Expansion news(16:02) March Madness primer(25:13) Darryn Peterson(37:34) Cam Boozer(44:18) AJ Dybantsa(54:42) Caleb Wilson(56:20) Kingston Flemings(59:23) Darius Acuff Jr.(01:07:15) Keaton Wagler(01:01:44) Other guys to watch(01:13:37) Mikel Brown Jr.Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, and J. Kyle MannProducers: Victoria Valencia, Isaiah Blakely, and Cameron DinwiddieProduction Supervision: Ben Cruz and Conor NevinsAdditional Production Support: John Richter and Chris Wohlers

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The Boston Celtics have lost close matches recently against the Spurs and the Thunder on their road trip, but is there some silver lining within the losses as Jayson Tatum returns? Also, should Jaylen Brown have been ejected from the game against the Spurs despite it being televised on national television? Bam Adebayo now holds the record for the second-most points scored in an NBA game, but the way he did it had NBA discourse in shambles. Fair or Foul for Bam Adebayo to be criticized for the way he got his 83 points, surpassing Kobe Bryant for second place? Plus, Real One of the Week!

(02:24) Silver Lining for Celtics’ Recent Losses

(19:05) Should Jaylen Brown Have Been Tossed Against the Spurs?

(35:02) Discourse Surrounding Bam Adebayo’s Record-Breaking Night

(01:01:43) Real One of the Week

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Hosts: Logan Murdock, Raja Bell, and Howard Beck

Producers: Cameron Dinwiddie and Clifford Augustin

Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz and Conor Nevins

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Justin, Rob, and J. Kyle Mann are back together, and they are here to take a look at some of the massive stories going on in the association this week. They start with Bam Adebayo’s 83-point game against the Wizards and the discourse around his achievement. Then they talk about Shai Gilgeous-Alexander potentially locking up the MVP after his game-winning shot against the Nuggets. They also get into Victor Wembanyama leading the Spurs to wins in 16 of their past 17 games and talk about just how good they are. Last, they wrap up by discussing the Hornets and whether they are this season's Pacers.

(0:00) Intro

(2:53) Bam Adebayo

(25:25) Fan Duel ad break

(26:53) Tommy Hilfiger ad break

(28:47) SGA

(46:24) Wemby and the Spurs

(1:04:12) Hornets

Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, and J. Kyle Mann

Producers: Victoria Valencia and Isaiah Blakely

Production Supervision: Ben Cruz and Conor Nevins

Additional Production Support: John Richter and Chris Wohlers

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Logan Murdock, Raja Bell, and Howard Mf’n Beck are back with another edition of Real Ones, and they dive right into the Thunder’s 129-126 victory over the Nuggets on Monday night. Did reigning MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander all but guarantee himself a second MVP with his performance in this victory? How close is the MVP race with other guys like Nikola Jokic, Victor Wembanyama, and Jaylen Brown lurking? Jayson Tatum returned to the Celtics lineup over the weekend following his recovery from a torn Achilles. What does his return mean for the Celtics’ championship aspirations? Plus, the mailbag!

(0:00) Intro

(2:22) OKC tops Denver 129-126 in thriller

(4:18) MVP race: Shai or Jokic?

(29:00) Fan Duel ad break

(30:14)Jayson Tatum returns

(46:39) Mailbag

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Hosts: Logan Murdock, Raja Bell, and Howard Beck

Producers: Victoria Valencia and Clifford Augustin

Production Supervision: Ben Cruz, Conor Nevins, and John Richter

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