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Tim Reynolds joined Dan Menningen and Tom Withers filling in for Baskin and Phelps and shared his thoughts on how the Eastern Conference in the NBA is shaking out, whether or not he thinks the Cavaliers made a good move in trading for James Harden, and who he thinks will come out on top in the East. He also discussed LeBron James' future, and how he had another record-setting night that was a footnote compared to Luka Dončić's performance.

Nate Ulrich joined Baskin and Phelps (with Dan Menningen and Tom Withers filling in) to preview both Arkon and Miami of Ohio's upcoming match ups in the NCAA men's basketball tournament and talked about whether or not he thinks this is the year both teams can make it past the first round. He also discussed John Groce's career, why he thinks he hasn't moved on to a bigger D1 program, and he touched on the Cavaliers' health as the post season gets closer.

Nick and Jonathan debate the impact of Cade Cunningham's lung injury on the Detroit Pistons and whether his absence eases the Cleveland Cavaliers' path through the postseason. 01:08 - Wide Receiver Draft Debate 04:59 - NBA Playoff Seeding Discussion 10:15 - Pistons Without Cade Cunningham

Andy and Jeff continue their conversation about whether or not Kenny Atkinson's job is safe if the Cavaliers don't at least make it to the NBA Finals.

Tuesday, March 17, 2026: On Tuesday's edition of WagerTalk Today, Ralph Michaels joins to give best bets in March Madness NCAA Tournament Action in Texas vs NC State and a Free Pick in the NIT. Bryan Power breaks down how he'll be betting UMBC vs Howard in First Four College Hoops action & gives a best bet in Cavaliers vs Bucks in the NBA. Hosts, Andy Lang & Dan Alexander provide props, bets & free picks – don't miss out!Introduction 00:00Bryan Power 01:15First Four: UMBC vs Howard 02:13NBA: Cavaliers vs Bucks 08:34BP NCAA First Round Thoughts 12:04BP's Best Bets Up NOW! 14:34Let it Ride Special 16:00Ralph's LAX Cross Examination and SNEAKY BEST BET 21:33CBB: Texas vs NC State 25:42Value in March Madness vs NIT 29:50NIT: UC Irvine vs UNLV 31:00Grab Ralph's Best Bets NOW! 35:00Ralph's Top Seed Chart 36:10Chances of having a Perfect Bracket 41:34Andy Lang All Around the World (NHL, GOLF & NBA Free Picks) 46:05

Nick Wilson and Jonathan Peterlin respond to Anthony Lima's claims that Nick is a hater regarding the Cleveland Cavaliers. They debate the team's regular season performance versus playoff expectations and compare current stars to past NBA legends like James Harden. 01:22 - Morning Show Challenge 07:01 - Lima's Cavs Challenge 13:35 - Cavs Playoff Expectations

Nick Wilson discusses his growing concerns regarding the Cleveland Cavaliers' health and playoff floor following the James Harden trade. He and Jonathan Peterlin field calls from frustrated fans questioning Wilson's hater status while debating the team's roster depth and potential postseason matchups. 01:08 - Cavs Health Concerns 04:10 - Hater or Doubter Debate 09:44 - Roster Size and Depth 11:54 - James Harden Trade Skepticism

Andy and Jeff share their takeaways from their conversation with Paul Biancardi and they preview the Cavaliers' matchup with the Bucks.

Ken Carman and Anthony Lima address the fallout from the Cavaliers' recent defensive struggles and the pessimistic reaction from Cleveland fans. Carman maintains his "penciled-in" prediction for an NBA Finals appearance while examining the return of Max Strus and slipping defensive efficiency. They also debate a poll regarding whether a first-round exit is more likely than a deep playoff run.

Ken Carman and Anthony Lima debate whether the Browns should target an offensive lineman or the best player available with the sixth pick. They analyze the Cavaliers' struggles and address fan concerns regarding a potential first-round exit. The segment concludes with Lima Likes, featuring Max Strus' return and John Groce's success at Akron. 01:57 - Draft Prep And Drew Allar 05:04 - Browns Draft Strategy Pick Six 08:30 - Browns O-Line Win Total 14:36 - Cavs First Round Or Finals 22:17 - Debating Cavs Defensive Effort 33:00 - Max Strus Return Lima Likes

Daryl Ruiter joins Ken Carman and Anthony Lima to evaluate the Cleveland Browns' moves in free agency and their upcoming draft needs. They discuss the departure of Jedrick Wills Jr., the recent struggles of the Cavaliers, and the best strategies for filling out March Madness brackets.

Ken Carman and Anthony Lima react to Max Strus making a strong return to the Cavaliers lineup and discuss the Akron Zips' chances in the upcoming tournament. They also break down Jedrick Wills signing with the Chicago Bears and recap the major winners from the 98th Academy Awards.

Nick Wilson and Jonathan Peterlin breakdown the Cleveland Cavaliers' outlook as they head into the final stretch of the regular season. They discuss the necessity of Jarrett Allen returning to health and debate whether a successful season requires an Eastern Conference Finals appearance. The conversation also touches on Evan Mobley's offensive development and the team's long-term core. 01:00 - Cavs Coaching And Health 02:48 - Cleveland Playoff Expectations 05:30 - Evaluating Evan Mobley

Andy Baskin and Jeff Phelps examine the Cleveland Cavaliers' recent defensive struggles and the logistical challenge of managing a deep roster. They weigh the rotation options for Kenny Atkinson, debating how to balance minutes for players like Max Strus, Dennis Schröder, and Keon Ellis as the playoffs approach. 01:00 - Tytus Howard Media Update 01:42 - Cavaliers' Defensive Struggles 03:22 - Managing Playoff Rotations

The hosts of 92.3 The Fan discuss the latest on the Cavaliers during the past week, including a loss to the rival Boston Celtics, the impact of Jarrett Allen's absence, why fans seem to overreact to every win and loss, and whether the team can still be considered favorites in the Eastern Conference.

The hosts of 92.3 The Fan discuss the latest on the Cavaliers during the past week, including a loss to the rival Boston Celtics, the impact of Jarrett Allen's absence, why fans seem to overreact to every win and loss, and whether the team can still be considered favorites in the Eastern Conference.

The hosts of 92.3 The Fan discuss the latest on the Cavaliers during the past week, including a loss to the rival Boston Celtics, the impact of Jarrett Allen's absence, why fans seem to overreact to every win and loss, and whether the team can still be considered favorites in the Eastern Conference.

They debate the current standing of the Browns within the AFC North, questioning if the team is closing the gap on rivals like the Ravens and Bengals. The conversation touches on Joe Burrow's health, Andrew Berry's draft strategy, and the potential for a major wide receiver trade. Finally, they analyze the Cavaliers' playoff outlook and why a matchup against the Pistons favors Cleveland.

On Friday's edition of WagerTalk Today, Teddy Covers shares his favorite betting angles for tonight's Cavaliers vs Mavericks & Timberwolves vs Warriors NBA Action.  Marco D'Angelo joins to give his thoughts and best bets for two of Friday's College Basketball Matchups! Hosts, Andy Lang & provides props and share free picks & Gianni the Greek gives out the latest Vegas Sharp Bets – don't miss out!Intro 00:00All Around the World (NBA & GOLF Free Picks) 2:00Gianni the Greek 3:40Free Picks over at Gianni's Site 3:45Line Moves in College Basketball 6:50UFC Picks for This Weekend 9:20College Basketball Steam 15:55What is the Steam Sheet? 18:55Teddy Covers 23:30Who's Tanking in NBA? 26:00Cleveland Cavaliers vs Dallas Mavericks 27:26Bam's 83 points 32:22Minnesota Timberwolves vs Golden State Warriors 34:00Sell Me: Grizzlies vs Pistons 39:29Marco D'Angelo 44:51Clemson vs Duke 46:41March Madness Bonanza 49:24Kansas vs Houston 53:00PIEROGI FEST 56:55Let It Ride 1:00:40WTF or LFG? College Lacrosse Play 1:02:00

Ken Carman reacts to his embarrassing on-air mistake regarding the family ties between coaches Travis Steele and John Groce. Jason Lloyd joins the conversation to analyze the Cavaliers' defensive struggles and debate the merits of the James Harden trade compared to keeping Darius Garland.

Ken Carman and Jason Lloyd explore the surprising familial link between MAC coaches John Groce and Travis Steele following a humorous on-air blunder. They debate the Cavaliers' defensive identity and whether the team would be better positioned for a finals run with James Harden over Darius Garland. Discussion also turns to the Browns, evaluating rumors of Kyler Murray as a potential backup and whether Shedeur Sanders represents a better future than Deshaun Watson. 02:12 - Steele And Groce Connection 04:38 - John Groce Response Clip 08:52 - Cavaliers Defensive Identity Issues 10:13 - Harden Vs Garland Argument 20:25 - Analyzing Potential Playoff Opponents 32:18 - Kyler Murray Rumors Evaluated 35:13 - Shedeur Sanders Over Watson

Jason Lloyd and Ken Carman engage in a heated debate over reports concerning Shedeur Sanders' preparation and work ethic. They examine the Cleveland Browns' history of failed quarterback development and discuss whether the organization is capable of supporting a young passer. The conversation also covers the Cavaliers' roster moves and the potential of Kyler Murray joining the Browns' offense. 02:11 - Controversial Quarterback Reports 06:20 - Evaluating Player Work Ethic 10:05 - Media And Team Dynamics 14:15 - Browns Quarterback Development Woes 20:40 - Navigating Fan Engagement 24:50 - Browns Offensive Struggles 31:30 - Journalistic Integrity Debate 36:10 - About Last Night Recap

Ken and Jason bring in producer John to evaluate whether Kyler Murray could elevate the Cleveland Browns to a playoff level. They also break down the Orlando Magic's physical play and the long-term outlook for the Cavaliers after the Darius Garland trade.

Magic beat Cavaliers behind Desmond Bane's 35-point night...home again tonight against Wizards, UCF edges Cincinnati 66-65 in overtime in Big 12 Tournament and should get The Knights into NCAA tourney, U.S. will advance to World Baseball Classic thanks to Italy's 9-1 victory over Mexico, more in today's 'Sports Page' with Mike BianchiSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Magic beat Cavaliers behind Desmond Bane's 35-point night...home again tonight against Wizards, UCF edges Cincinnati 66-65 in overtime in Big 12 Tournament and should get The Knights into NCAA tourney, U.S. will advance to World Baseball Classic thanks to Italy's 9-1 victory over Mexico, more in today's 'Sports Page' with Mike Bianchi

Jeff Phelps and Andy Baskin breakdown the Cavaliers' defeat in Orlando and the impact of injuries on the team's rotation. They also revisit the 2021 NBA Draft and defend Jarrett Allen against criticisms regarding his physical presence in the paint. 01:00 - Cavs Loss Analysis 07:00 - 2021 NBA Draft 09:09 - Jarrett Allen Debate

Sam Amico joins Jeff Phelps and Andy Baskin to break down the Cavaliers' loss to Orlando and why the Magic present a difficult playoff matchup. They discuss James Harden's chemistry with the team, the depth of the rotation, and Bam Adebayo's record-breaking scoring performance. 01:00 - Cavs-Magic Matchup 04:18 - Rotation and Depth 07:47 - Conference Power Rankings 09:35 - Harden's Team Integration 14:41 - Adebayo's Scoring Record

Nick and Jonathan discuss a listener poll regarding dinner with Jarrett Allen before sharing a personal anecdote about the Cavaliers center. They also break down Bam Adebayo's 83-point performance, debating its legitimacy compared to other historic NBA scoring nights. 01:00 - Dinner With Jarrett Allen 04:41 - Bam Adebayo's Historic Night 09:50 - NBA Individual Scoring Accomplishments 13:18 - Protecting Kobe Bryant's Legacy

La Salle-Peru has had numerous great athletes through the decades, including our four guests on Episode 345. Lexi Marx (5:12) is coaching at St. Bede and excelling in disc golf. Kaitlyn Gibson (29:04) graduated from Ball State after playing four years of softball and is now in the law school process. Sam Nauman (46:25) is an L-P junior who earned a fourth- and a 10th-place medal at the state swim meet in the fall. Junior Aubrey Duttlinger joined us as an eighth grader (53:53) when she won three IESA championships and after her junior volleyball season (104:41.5) where she helped the Cavaliers get to a sectional final.

Ken Carman and Anthony Lima debate if Shedeur Sanders can lead the Browns to success and analyze Todd Monken's potential impact on the offense. They also break down James Harden's performance with the Cavaliers compared to Darius Garland and discuss Steven Kwan's position change in spring training. 01:50 - Browns Quarterback Dilemma 10:05 - Maurice Calls Out Lima 15:55 - James Harden's Cavs Impact 24:05 - Todd Monken's Track Record 28:28 - Steven Kwan Position Shift 33:51 - Shortening The NBA Season 36:20 - NBA Marketing Gone Wild

The Cavaliers opened the back-to-back with a turd.  They followed it up by destroying the Sixers.  Bob Schmidt breaks down the games, and teases the summer that awaits for Keon Ellis and Dean Wade, a pair whose fates are somewhat linked.  Plus, a peek at the dysfunction in Sacramento which led Ellis to Cleveland in the first place, and Bob's thoughts on the Celtics debacle.Discord Link: https://discord.gg/gsraUzWAu

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Ken Carman and Anthony Lima analyze the Cavaliers' poor shooting performance during their loss to the Boston Celtics. They discuss the Cleveland Browns' pursuit of offensive linemen in free agency and react to news of a massive sinkhole downtown. Jon Steinbrecher joins the program to discuss the undefeated Miami RedHawks and the upcoming conference tournament. 02:45 - Cavs Celtics Recap 15:56 - Downtown Sinkhole Emergency 22:11 - Browns Offensive Rumors 33:45 - Sinkhole Response Audio 41:19 - Miles Garrett Trade 51:35 - Finals Pencil Debate 01:00:58 - Celtics Championship Outlook 01:09:36 - NFL Salary Cap 01:17:13 - Lima Likes Sarasota 01:28:01 - Linderbaum Bidding War 01:33:27 - Tua Tagovailoa Release 01:43:52 - Malik Willis Pursuit 01:54:25 - NFLPA Team Grades 02:04:26 - Jon Steinbrecher Interview 02:23:14 - College NIL Changes 02:29:02 - Dylan Gabriel's Status 02:41:10 - Sixers Matchup Preview

Ken Carman and Anthony Lima break down the Cavaliers' disappointing performance against the Boston Celtics, focusing on the team's difficulty in the second quarter and poor 3-point shooting. They also discuss the defensive challenges posed by the Celtics and prepare listeners for the upcoming NFL free agency tampering period.

Ken Carman and Anthony Lima kick around a big “what if” scenario involving Maxx Crosby and get into a lively debate about whether the Cleveland Browns should even think about trading Myles Garrett for draft picks. They also take a closer look at GM Andrew Berry's overall roster-building strategy before wrapping up with a quick recap of the Cavaliers' recent loss to the Celtics.

Ken Carman and the crew react to reports of a Rashan Gary trade and discuss whether Joel Bitonio might leave the Browns to pursue a championship elsewhere. They also defend the Cavaliers against 'soft' labels and preview the team's matchup against the 76ers. 01:00 - NFL Trade News 02:18 - Joel Bitonio's Future 06:44 - Cavaliers Toughness Debate

Ken Carman and Anthony Lima debate the merits of a potential Myles Garrett trade following a Maxx Crosby move. They also analyze the Cavaliers' tough loss to the Celtics and Ken's steadfast belief in their NBA Finals potential. Additionally, they cover the Browns' recent contract restructures for Deshaun Watson and Denzel Ward. 02:20 - Maxx Crosby Trade Impact 05:12 - Myles Garrett Trade Value 12:44 - Cavs Celtics Game Recap 18:18 - Cavs Playoff Expectations Discussion 25:56 - Caller On Cavs Performance 32:10 - Browns Contract Restructures Explained 35:12 - Berry vs Banner Debate 37:45 - MAC Tournament Outlook 39:42 - Sarah Lima Marathon Story

Ken Karman and Anthony Lima break down the Cavaliers' struggles after a tough loss to the Boston Celtics and discuss the growing gap in the Eastern Conference. They also cover local news regarding a massive sinkhole in downtown Cleveland and preview the start of the NFL tampering period for the Browns. 01:30 - Cavs Fall to Celtics 04:13 - Ken's Cavs Pencil 06:57 - Daylight Savings Impact 09:30 - Standard of Boston 15:04 - Mitchell on Leadership 17:13 - Downtown Sinkhole Report 19:40 - Browns Free Agency 25:56 - Offensive Line Overhaul 29:31 - Quarterback Options 39:14 - Draft Needs Evaluation

Nick Wilson and Jonathan Peterlin get into a heated debate regarding the Cleveland Cavaliers' recent loss to the Boston Celtics. While Peterlin argues the loss was merely a bad shooting night, Wilson suggests it's time to worry about Boston's dominance with a healthy Jayson Tatum back in the lineup. 03:00 - Celtics Defeat The Cavs 05:18 - Jayson Tatum's Return Impact 09:04 - Debating Cavs Overreaction 13:41 - Eastern Conference Hierarchy

Migros Hemen'in katkılarıyla hazırlanan Potacast'in yeni bölümünde Kaan Kural ve Orkun Çolakoğlu, Doğu Konferansı'nın çıkış yapan ve Play-Off ihtimalini canlı tutan takımlarını konuşuyor.   Sohbet, Doğu-Batı Konferansları arasındaki açılan makasın son dönemde performans açısından kapanmasıyla başlıyor.    Cleveland Cavaliers ile başlayan sohbette Cavaliers'ın sezon boyunca yaşadıkları sakatlıkların takımın şut performansı üzerindeki etkisi ön plana çıkarırken, Donovan Mitchell, Jarrett Allen ve Evan Mobley'in dönem dönem maç kaçırmalarına da değiniliyor.    Cavaliers'ın ardından Orlando Magic ile sohbet devam ediyor. Magic'in hayal kırıklığı olarak görüldüğü sezonda Franz Wagner'in sakatlığı, Anthony Black ve Desmond Bane'in performanslarının yanında Jalen Suggs'ın savunma liderliği ön plana çıkarılıyor. Paolo Banchero'nun düşük yüzdeyle oynaması da Magic bölümünün bir diğer konusu olarak karşımıza çıkıyor.    Miami Heat'in son zamanlardaki formu, Tyler Herro'nun dönüşü, takım boyunun kısalığının avantaj ve dezavantajları konuşuluyor. Heat'ten sonra üst üste altı galibiyet alan Atlanta Hawks'ta Trae Young'ın ayrılığından sonra takım hiyerarşisinin Jalen Johnson üzerinden oturmuş olması mercek altına alınıyor.    Programın son bölümüCharlotte Hornets'e ayrılıyor. Hornets'te Kon Knueppel ve Brandon Miller'ın performanslarının yanında Lamelo Ball, Moussa Diabate, Miles Bridges gibi isimlerin katkıları değerlendiriliyor.    Doğu Play-Off'larının Batı'dan daha çok heyecan yaratması ve Play-In yarışıyla programın kapanışı yapılıyor.    Keyifli dinlemeler! 

Andy and Daryl talk about how much they've been enjoying the WBC so far and they break down the Cavaliers' loss to the Celtics.

Chris Forsberg and Tom Giles break down the Celtics' 109-98 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers, discussing Jayson Tatum's second game since returning from injury, Baylor Scheierman's impressive performance and how Boston is approaching its final tough stretch of games before the postseason. WATCH every episode of the Celtics Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCScelticsFacebookInstagramTikTok Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jaylen Brown scored 23 points and Jayson Tatum added 20 in just his second game back from a torn right Achilles, leading the Boston Celtics to a 109-98 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Sunday afternoon. The Garden Report Postgame Show goes LIVE with CLNS Media's John Zannis, A. Sherrod Blakely, and Bobby Manning immediately after Celtics vs. Cavaliers to break down Boston's win.  0:00 Instant Reaction 2:00 Tatum effect 5:00 Jayson Tatum has a strong start 8:00 Tatum's physicality 20:30 Jaylen Brown looking good 22:30 Baylor's impact 24:00 PrizePicks 25:00 Celtics defense was LOCKDOWN 31:30 Celtics are east favorites 40:55 Superchat: Who is 1a? 52:57 Baylor making the most of his minutes The Garden Report on CLNS Media is Powered by:

Dan Shaughnessy discusses his book Wish It Lasted Forever and shares stories from the Larry Bird era of the Celtics. He debates the 'soft' label currently attached to the Cavaliers and analyzes the impact of the James Harden trade on their playoff potential. He also evaluates the top contenders in the Eastern Conference and the return of Jayson Tatum to the Celtics lineup. 01:28 - Dan Shaughnessy Joins 02:48 - Cavaliers Soft Label Discussion 07:17 - Jayson Tatum Celtics Outlook 11:42 - Eastern Conference Playoff Predictions 15:00 - Reaction To Dan Shaughnessy

Ken Carman and Darryl Ryder analyze the breaking news on The Ken Carman Show with Anthony Lima regarding Deshaun Watson's contract restructuring to create salary cap space. They are joined by Nathan Zagura to discuss the upcoming NFL Draft, Ty Simpson, and the potential QB competition with Shedeur Sanders. Additionally, Dan Shaughnessy provides an outside perspective on whether the Cavaliers have truly shed their soft reputation ahead of a key matchup against the Celtics. 01:50 - Cavs Identity Crisis 12:25 - Cavs Labels Context 23:31 - Label Earning Debate 33:05 - Browns QB Poll 47:17 - QB Purgatory Debate 55:08 - Watson Restructure News 01:06:20 - Trade Cap Ramifications 01:18:20 - About Last Night 01:27:15 - Shaughnessy On Cavs 01:43:34 - James Harden Impact 01:57:03 - Hipster Cavs Takes 02:10:56 - Nathan Zagura Interview 02:18:40 - Malik Willis Value 02:26:52 - QB Room Competition 02:37:14 - Restructuring Detailed Analysis

On this episode of The Drive & Dish NBA Podcast, hosted by Kevin Rafuse (@rafusetolose) and Justin Cousart (@JustinContheAir), Kevin is joined by AMNY columnist Joe Pantorno (@JoePantorno) to dive into the Eastern Conference. First in Warm Up Jumpers, Trae Young makes his debut for the Wizards. What to expect from them the rest of the season and what their goals should be for next season. Next, Jayson Tatum announces his return just ten months post Achilles surgery. Does this make the Celtics favorites and how will he be worked back into the lineup amid the C's better than expected season. Joe and Kevin then dive into the other top Eastern teams and break down what they like and dislike about the Pistons, Knicks and new look Cavaliers with James Harden. Finally, can any other squad in the East take out these four teams? Listen to the show wherever you get your podcasts and watch the show on YouTube!

The Cleveland Cavaliers continue climbing in the Eastern Conference and now sit only a game and a half away from a top-three seed. After beating Brooklyn, Cleveland now enters a critical stretch against Detroit, Boston, and Philadelphia. How many wins can they realistically steal over this run? And does this season become make-or-break for Donovan Mitchell if the Cavaliers fail to make a deep playoff run? We examine Cleveland’s position, the upcoming schedule, and what this season means for Mitchell’s standing.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Cleveland Cavaliers are nearing the top of the Eastern Conference standings, but a critical stretch against Detroit, Boston, and Philadelphia could shape the rest of their season. We debate how many wins Cleveland can realistically secure and whether this is a defining year for Donovan Mitchell’s superstar reputation. We also evaluate the Los Angeles Lakers following a two-game win streak and a key matchup against Denver. Are they legitimately improving, or is this short-term optimism? Finally, we discuss the Minnesota Timberwolves’ recent surge, whether they are being overlooked in the West, and whether Anthony Edwards has built a credible MVP case. Topics include: Cavaliers upcoming stretch and playoff outlook Donovan Mitchell’s superstar pressure Lakers trajectory in the West Timberwolves surge Anthony Edwards MVP case See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael Wilbon and Tony Kornheiser discuss the Cavs big win over the Pistons, potential landing spots for QB Malik Willis, and who will take over in the World Baseball Classic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Logan Murdock and Howard Beck are back with another edition of Real Ones to do a vibe check for a couple of contending teams as the season gears up for the final stretch. Will the Lakers pass the vibe check coming off of two crucial losses late in games? What are the vibes in Denver and OKC, as both teams have dealt with significant injuries? Do the Cavaliers have the highest vibes following the James Harden acquisition? Plus, Real One of the Week!(0:00:00) Intro (1:33) Vibe Check: Lakers (18:53) Vibe Check: Nuggets (28:02) FanDuel ad break (29:13) Vibe Check: OKC (39:40) Vibe Check: Celtics (50:02) Vibe Check: Cavs (53:59) Vibe Check: Pistons (58:44): Real One of the Week Hit the mailbag! realonesmailbag@gmail.comHosts: Logan Murdock, Raja Bell, and Howard BeckProducers: Victoria Valencia and Clifford AugustinAdditional Production Support: Ben Cruz and Conor Nevins The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out ⁠rg-help.com⁠ to find out more, or listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices