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Mike is joined by Seth Rosenthal to discuss the Knicks' offseason moves, and Kevin Arnovitz to catch up on what Kevin has been up to since leaving the NBA media and how he feels about the new look Sixers. Spike is back next pod! The Rights To Ricky Sanchez is presented by Draft Kings Sportsbook. Kornblau and Kornblau is the official lawfirm of the Process. Check out Fish Oil plus at BodyBio LL Pavorsky Jewelers is where Rights To Ricky Sanchez listeners go and get engaged.

As one season ends, another begins. With Top Chef off the air, PYK's Kevin Arnovitz and Tom Haberstroh have taken a seat at the table of The Bear, the hit TV show on FX. Kevin and Tom explain why they love the scripted series about a family restaurant in Chicago and unpack the unconventional Season 3 premiere. Plus, a discussion about musical choices and which character is the true star of the show. If you'd like to catch up, all episodes of The Bear (Seasons 1-3) can be found on Hulu. PYK will be posting Season 3 recaps on a weekly basis. Stay tuned for Top Chef alums to join us along the ride… (Yes, Chef, the audio this week isn't our best work. It's the summer. We're on the road. Apologies. *rubs chest in circular motion*) Subscribe to the new PYK Substack! https://www.packyourknives.com/ Rate PYK 5 Stars on Apple or Spotify Follow PYK on Twitter: @packknives & Instagram: @packyourknives COUNT THE DINGS MERCH STORE - Check it out here: https://bit.ly/CTDMERCH Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fri, 15 Mar 2024 07:02:22 +0000 https://sleeperpod.podigee.io/40-new-episode 30bd194ce21d45de3ae347bd3c98760c Fantasy Playoff Schedules / Working the Wire / Why 82 games?! / League Settings Talk Smack dab in the middle of your fantasy basketball playoffs? Preparing for RD1? Eliminated and thinking about how to do it better next season? This pod covers all that in more with depth and pizazz! We dive into team schedules for teams of waiver intrigue, go over progressive league setting ideas, and revisit a 2011 piece on the 82 game NBA schedule from the fabulous Kevin Arnovitz of ESPN. Injury Reporting in the NBA is a mess - ideas discussed. Plus games cap, two week periods, and other alternative league setting ideas are hashed out between the boys. PTJ is an independent Fantasy Basketball Podcast that dives deep into the margins. A pod for the people - for fantasy hoop heads by fantasy heads! If you like what you hear, please kindly RATE/REVIEW/SHARE/SUBSCRIBE Follow PTJ on Twitter @projthejumpod & Flyin' J himself @Quanophysics Love organic fair trade coffee & vintage NBA trading cards? So do we! Check out our partnership with Steel Bridge Coffee! https://www.steelbridgecoffee.com/ptj.html You already know the takes shall remain scorching hot. "Natron Clean" IS Nathan Litke. "Flyin' J" IS Jamie Macquarrie. basketballpodcast #fantasybasketball #fantasybasketballadvice #houstonrockets #torontoraptors #sanantoniospurs #losangeleslakers #dallasmavericks #charlottehornets #oklahomacitythunder #seattlesupersonics #jocklandale #alperensengun #amenthompson full Fantasy Playoff Schedules / Working the Wire / Why 82 games?! / League Settings Talk no Flying J Natron Clean

Top Chef is back! And so are Tom Haberstroh and Kevin Arnovitz. To get you ready for Season 20: London All-Stars, Tom and Kevin span the globe and preview the 16 cheftestants on the board. Which cheftestants are back? How do we feel about London as a food city? Wait, is there really a Top Chef Finland? All that and more on the PYK season preview. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Top Chef is back! And so are Tom Haberstroh and Kevin Arnovitz. To get you ready for Season 20: London All-Stars, Tom and Kevin span the globe and preview the 16 cheftestants on the board. Which cheftestants are back? How do we feel about London as a food city? Wait, is there really a Top Chef Finland? All that and more on the PYK season preview. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's show, Rohan is joined by former ESPN NBA writer Kevin Arnovitz. They discuss Kevin's experience of watching the NBA as a casual fan and the frustrating nature of the NBA regular season. Later, they wonder whether parity has actually hit the NBA and if current stars mean as much as they used to. Finally, they predict the battlegrounds of the ongoing CBA negotiations, and Kevin provides an update on his current careerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amin Elhassan and Tom Haberstroh react to the major talking points from the NBA Draft including Paolo Banchero going #1 despite never visiting Orlando, Kyrie Irving asking the Brooklyn Nets to call his bluff, and the Phoenix Suns telling Kevin Arnovitz they're devaluing the draft. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

ESPN's Kevin Arnovitz joins Damon and Ratto to discuss the Warriors; offseason goals, to break down an interesting draft strategy from the desert, and more.

In Hour 3, Damon Bruce and Ray Ratto chat with ESPN's Kevin Arnovitz, discuss the Warriors' draft strategy, and more.

In an interview with ESPN's Kevin Arnovitz, Phoenix Suns James Jones shared his strategy for team building especially when it comes to the NBA Draft. It's caused quite the stir on the internet as he admits the team's “big board” is 6 or 7 players long. Plus, a Sun meets the Pope and some of our favorite rumors have already been shot down. Join the crew as they break it all down. SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube: https://bit.ly/phnx_youtube Website: https://gophnx.com PHNX Locker: https://phnxlocker.com/ Head on over to The PHNX Locker to pick up one of our new PHNX hats! SOCIAL: Twitter: https://twitter.com/PHNX_Suns Instagram: https://instagram.com/PHNX_Sports Download the DraftKings Sportsbook app now (https://bit.ly/3Jl1dMX), use promo code PHNX. New customers can bet FIVE DOLLARS on either NHL team to win their game, and get ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS IN FREE BETS no matter what. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/MI/NJ/PA/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (CO/NH), 888-789-7777/visit http://ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 1-877-770-STOP (7867) (LA), 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), visit OPGR.org (OR), call/text TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA). 21+ (18+ WY). Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/LA/MI/NJ/NY/PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. Min. $5 deposit required. Eligibility restrictions apply. See http://draftkings.com/sportsbook for details. OGeez! is dedicated to creating innovative and memorable cannabis infused products that flavor life's journey. If you're interested in trying the amazingly delicious variety of flavors that OGeez! Brands has to offer, go to https://ogeezbrands.com. Join over 4 million men worldwide who trust MANSCAPED with this exclusive offer for you…. 20% off and free worldwide shipping with the code SUNS at https://manscaped.com. Children five and older are eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine. Visit https://azhealth.gov/findvaccine for a location near you Athletic Greens is going to give you a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase. Just visit https://athleticgreens.com/Suns Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mark Rolfing from NBC Sports Golf talks the PGA and their situation going down between them and the LIV Invitational Series. Kevin Arnovitz from ESPN talks the NBA Finals, how the Celtics came through in Game 3 at home, and Draymond Green. Rich Hill joins the show to talk about the offseason and the upcoming youth baseball camps at UH.

Kevin Arnovitz of ESPN joins Papa & Lund to discuss what he has seen in how the Warriors defend the Celtics and how the Celtics need to attack the rim more if they want a shot in the series See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kevin Arnovitz of ESPN joins Papa & Lund to discuss what he has seen in how the Warriors defend the Celtics and how the Celtics need to attack the rim more if they want a shot in the series See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Zach and ESPN's Kevin Arnovitz look ahead to the NBA Finals matchup between the Warriors and Celtics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ahead of the NBA finals next month, LRB contributor, novelist and former basketball player Benjamin Markovits talks to sports journalists Ben Cohen and Kevin Arnovitz about the role of data in the game. Why did it take teams so long to realise the value of the three-point shot? What's the difference between a 32% shooter and a 37% shooter? And is there anything more exciting in sport than watching Steph Curry's pre-game warm-up?Find further reading on the episode page: https://lrb.me/nbapodSubscribe to the LRB from just £1 per issue: https://mylrb.co.uk/podcast20bTitle music by Kieran Brunt / Produced by Anthony Wilks See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

TrueHoop’s Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss:Warriors taking a 3-0 lead in the conference finals. Jarod is ready to bury the Mavericks, David says not so fast. Why is the Warriors’ “Cuisinart” offense so brilliant and difficult for other teams to emulate? David has some thoughts. Jarod and David give Andrew Wiggins some love. Celtics vs. Heat is a bloodbath, are we still favoring the Celtics?The Heat are so well coached and David likes that. Bam Adebayo played well in game three, can he do it again?RECENT BRING IT IN EPISODES:May 20, 2022 Blowouts in the conference finals and the draft combineMay 16, 2022 Crazy game 7s, elite play, and coachingMay 13, 2022 Ugliness in Philly, Mavs force Game 7May 9, 2022 "Don't Trust Your Gut" author Seth Stephens-DavidowitzMay 6, 2022 The one with Kevin Arnovitz... This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.truehoop.com/subscribe

TrueHoop’s Jarod Hector, and David Thorpe discuss:The Celtics destroyed the Heat in game 2 of the conference finals. David Thorpe thinks they are the best team in the league and Jarod agrees. Is this the Celtics year?Jarod appreciates the visceral way that weaknesses get exposed in the playoffs. David breaks it down from a player perspective. How does he coach his players to exploit weaknesses in their opponents?The Warriors enforced the “Luka Rules” in game one. Can that continue for the series? David thinks so, but also says the Mavericks and Coach Jason Kidd can scheme up some things. The Draft Combine is currently underway in Chicago. Our Henry Abbott is there. What’s really going on in the Chi?Kevin Durant has thoughts on what makes someone the best player in the world. So does David. RECENT BRING IT IN EPISODES:May 16, 2022 Crazy game 7s, elite play, and coachingMay 13, 2022 Ugliness in Philly, Mavs force Game 7May 9, 2022 "Don't Trust Your Gut" author Seth Stephens-DavidowitzMay 6, 2022 The one with Kevin Arnovitz...May 2, 2022 Adjusting in the playoffs This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.truehoop.com/subscribe

Kevin talks about what went wrong with the Suns, CP3, and Ayton's future. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 2 has Suns talk, Rush Hour Reboot, and a visit from Kevin Arnovitz. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kirk kicks things off pointing you to Josh Bowe asking a simple question: Why not now for these Mavericks? Then there's this really good Jared Dubin piece on 538 explaining how brutally the Mavericks targeted Chris Paul. Next there's a set of Mavericks-Warriors previews: the first at the Athletic by Anthony Slater, the second by Joe Viray at Golden State of Mind. After that there's a solid Ringer piece, 9 Numbers that Explain the Evisceration of the Suns. Then Kirk recommends some audio, past the game recap and Mavs Party on this very feed, that gets heavily into the Mavericks. First, there's a Lowe Post episode with Kevin Arnovitz. Next there's a Ringer episode with Raja Bell and Logan Murdock. After that, a great ESPN Daily episode with Brian Windhorst. Last there is a Bill Simmons show with Ryen Russillo where the latter is sad a lot about Chris Paul. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In Hour 2, Damon Bruce and Ray Ratto run through the final four teams left in the NBA playoffs, chat with Kevin Arnovitz, and more.

Kirk kicks things off pointing you to Josh Bowe asking a simple question: Why not now for these Mavericks? Then there's this really good Jared Dubin piece on 538 explaining how brutally the Mavericks targeted Chris Paul. Next there's a set of Mavericks-Warriors previews: the first at the Athletic by Anthony Slater, the second by Joe Viray at Golden State of Mind. After that there's a solid Ringer piece, 9 Numbers that Explain the Evisceration of the Suns. Then Kirk recommends some audio, past the game recap and Mavs Party on this very feed, that gets heavily into the Mavericks. First, there's a Lowe Post episode with Kevin Arnovitz. Next there's a Ringer episode with Raja Bell and Logan Murdock. After that, a great ESPN Daily episode with Brian Windhorst. Last there is a Bill Simmons show with Ryen Russillo where the latter is sad a lot about Chris Paul. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Zach and ESPN's Kevin Arnovitz discuss Mavs-Suns Game 7, Phoenix's future and preview Mavs-Warriors. Then Brian Scalabrine talks Celtics-Bucks Game 7 and looks ahead to the Eastern Conference Finals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

ESPN's Kevin Arnovitz joins Damon and Ratto to review the Warriors ame 6 win over the Grizzlies, to preview the Western Conference Finals vs. the Mavericks, and more.

TrueHoop’s Henry Abbott, Jarod Hector, and David Thorpe discuss:How the Celtics defeated the Bucks in Game 7 thanks to a team approach that let them celebrate not just stars, but wide open Grant Williams.Luka Doncic was excellent in the Mavericks Game 7 win over the Suns. How has Jason Kidd coached him to be more like LeBron James and less like James Harden?The Suns made some tactical errors according to Thorpe—and their stars didn’t get the ball early and often to Deandre Ayton.Everyone’s picks for the conference finals.RECENT BRING IT IN EPISODES:May 13, 2022 Ugliness in Philly, Mavs force Game 7May 9, 2022 "Don't Trust Your Gut" author Seth Stephens-DavidowitzMay 6, 2022 The one with Kevin Arnovitz...May 2, 2022 Adjusting in the playoffsApril 29, 2022 In the NBA playoffs all you need is love? This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.truehoop.com/subscribe

TrueHoop’s Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss:Philadelphia 76ers failed to advance past the second round for the fourth time in five years. There is a lot of blame to go around, and everyone deserves some. Where do they go from here? Jarod and David have a Camp Morey idea…The Dallas Mavericks forced a Game 7 and Coach Jason Kidd has to get a lot of the credit according to David Thorpe. Jarod is worried that Mikal Bridges is out of gas.The Memphis Grizzlies are playing the three-time champion Golden State Warriors and are down 3-2. But they have hope, belief, and Steven Adams. The Boston Celtics vs. Milwaukee Bucks series is the only series where NBA Finals level defense is being played according to David Thorpe. Does he favor the remaining East teams over the west?RECENT BRING IT IN EPISODES:May 9, 2022 "Don't Trust Your Gut" author Seth Stephens-DavidowitzMay 6, 2022 The one with Kevin Arnovitz...May 2, 2022 Adjusting in the playoffsApril 29, 2022 In the NBA playoffs all you need is love?April 25, 2022 Playoff series change on a dime... This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.truehoop.com/subscribe

Kevin Arnovitz from ESPN talks the NBA Playoffs and whether or not the Warriors can close out their series against the Grizzles back at home. Connor Livesay from Bloggin' the Boys talks the Dallas Cowboys and their interesting offseason. Jim Coventry from Rotowire talks the NFL and which teams benefit from an easier schedule, as well as other general NFL hot takes.

On today’s episode of BRING IT IN TrueHoop’s Henry Abbott is joined by Seth Stephens-Davidowitz, the author of “Don't Trust Your Gut: Using Data to Get What You Really Want in Life”Seth is a serious academic who has spent his adult life marinating in data. He’s also a huge sports fan, whose book has a surprising amount of NBA insight. He has data suggesting that genes play a bigger role in making it in the NBA than in other sports. He cites a groundbreaking study about human happiness, which finds playing basketball probably makes people very happy, but watching basketball less so. To improve his own happiness, he has actually tried to be less of a fan of an NBA team. Also, he’s a Knicks fan. And there’s big evidence that working with your friends makes you like work a lot better. Is that an argument for stars assembling teams of people they like?RECENT BRING IT IN EPISODES:May 6, 2022 The one with Kevin Arnovitz...May 2, 2022 Adjusting in the playoffsApril 29, 2022 In the NBA playoffs all you need is love?April 25, 2022 Playoff series change on a dime...April 22, 2022 Injuries will decide the NBA title This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.truehoop.com/subscribe

Today, TrueHoop’s Jarod Hector is joined by an OG TrueHoop member, the one and only Kevin Arnovitz! They talk playoffs including:Grizzlies vs. Warriors and why Kevin is not ready to give up on the old guysJaren Jackson Jr. We know Jarod is a fan, but is Kevin?The brilliance of Chris PaulKevin’s distaste for mismatch basketballWhat will be an interesting offseason in PhiladelphiaWho can score enough in the eastern conference to make it to the NBA Finals?RECENT BRING IT IN EPISODES:May 2, 2022 Adjusting in the playoffsApril 29, 2022 In the NBA playoffs all you need is love?April 25, 2022 Playoff series change on a dime...April 22, 2022 Injuries will decide the NBA titleApril 18, 2022 Exactly how the Celtics won This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.truehoop.com/subscribe

On Monday's episode, ESPN's Kevin Arnovitz broke down the bind the Lakers (with LeBron James, Anthony Davis and Russell Westbrook), and other "mercenary" style NBA teams like the Clippers and Nets face when building a roster that tries not only to have talent but cohesion and culture. The second half of the show focuses on their coaching vacancy, which is seemingly thought of by Rob Pelinka and Jeanie Buss as too big for a first-timer like, say, former Lakers/current Bucks assistant Darvin Ham?Well, according to Arnovitz, not so much.He points to Ham as a blindingly obvious candidate for the Lakers to interview (which he actually said before news broke into the weekend that the Lakers will, in fact, talk with him). Are there other assistants out there the Lakers should be paying attention to? What about among the "retreads?"All of this points to big questions about the process we're about to see play out. There are no slam dunk obvious candidates. There are many the Lakers could probably find success with, if that coach is given the right tools, the right roster, and a culture that makes sense. Will that happen? Are the Lakers more concerned about winning the press conference? Keeping control in the basketball ops department by choosing assistants and having Kurt Rambis sit in on coaches meetingWe're about to find out.HOSTS: Andy and Brian Kamenetzky (Guest: Kevin Arnovitz)SEGMENT 1: The narrative is the Lakers aren't a "starter job." It's one belied by their history. Will the Lakers limit themselves, though?SEGMENT 2: All about Darvin Ham!SEGMENT 3: What kind of process will the Lakers take in their coaching search? Who gets on the list and why? More importantly, who doesn't get on the list, and why?Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!PrizePicksCheck out PrizePicks.com and use promo code: “NBA” or go to your app store and download the app today. PrizePicks is daily fantasy made easy!Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order.BetOnlineBetOnline.net has you covered this season with more props, odds and lines than ever before. BetOnline – Where The Game Starts!Rock AutoAmazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On Monday's episode, ESPN's Kevin Arnovitz broke down the bind the Lakers (with LeBron James, Anthony Davis and Russell Westbrook), and other "mercenary" style NBA teams like the Clippers and Nets face when building a roster that tries not only to have talent but cohesion and culture. The second half of the show focuses on their coaching vacancy, which is seemingly thought of by Rob Pelinka and Jeanie Buss as too big for a first-timer like, say, former Lakers/current Bucks assistant Darvin Ham? Well, according to Arnovitz, not so much. He points to Ham as a blindingly obvious candidate for the Lakers to interview (which he actually said before news broke into the weekend that the Lakers will, in fact, talk with him). Are there other assistants out there the Lakers should be paying attention to? What about among the "retreads?" All of this points to big questions about the process we're about to see play out. There are no slam dunk obvious candidates. There are many the Lakers could probably find success with, if that coach is given the right tools, the right roster, and a culture that makes sense. Will that happen? Are the Lakers more concerned about winning the press conference? Keeping control in the basketball ops department by choosing assistants and having Kurt Rambis sit in on coaches meeting We're about to find out. HOSTS: Andy and Brian Kamenetzky (Guest: Kevin Arnovitz) SEGMENT 1: The narrative is the Lakers aren't a "starter job." It's one belied by their history. Will the Lakers limit themselves, though? SEGMENT 2: All about Darvin Ham! SEGMENT 3: What kind of process will the Lakers take in their coaching search? Who gets on the list and why? More importantly, who doesn't get on the list, and why? Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! PrizePicks Check out PrizePicks.com and use promo code: “NBA” or go to your app store and download the app today. PrizePicks is daily fantasy made easy! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline BetOnline.net has you covered this season with more props, odds and lines than ever before. BetOnline – Where The Game Starts! Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's show: ESPN's Kevin Arnovitz joins the show in-studio and he's been covering the Grizzlies all throughout the playoffs so far. He touches on Grizz/Wolves series, Taylor Jenkins and the culture he's helped build, how the Grizzlies play and what makes them go, how the Warriors play and what makes them go, his tour of Memphis and his favorite places to eat (5:26). Heat took Game 1 from the Sixers & the Suns took Game 1 from the Mavs and we'll get into Desmond Bane's injury, the officiating crew for tonight and a Memphis radio legend who passed away today, Celtics/Bucks, Ringer NBA Odds Machine, and the latest on Emoni Bates (49:30). Watch LIVE at noon, weekdays on YouTube and the Grizzlies App: bit.ly/MemGrizzApp Watch today's full show at: youtube.com/grindcitymedia

Heading into this season, the Lakers, with a superteam headed by LeBron James, Anthony Davis and Russell Westbrook, were considered among the favorites to win a championship. But like the equally star-laden Nets and Clippers, now find themselves with questions to ponder after a massively disappointing season. Around the league, is chasing stars at all cost emerging as a faulty approach?Joining today's show is ESPN's Kevin Arnovitz, one of the smartest basketball writers out there, who introduced the idea in a column a couple weeks ago. One major problem he identifies is culture and chemistry, and the challenges sustaining either in situations where stars come from the outside and don't have any proverbial skin in the game. The Lakers certainly had problems with both this season. Do they need to create some sense of culture that reaches past "Superstars!"What are the problems that can come with the "all mercenary" superteam construction? Wh does it matter if players don't have deeper skin in the game, that can come from spending time in an organization during more formative periods? What might be happening on Earth 2, where the Lakers made a point of leveraging the talent of the "Baby Lakers," rather than making it abundantly clear that the only purpose of the young guys was as trade fodder for a star.What is LeBron's future with the team? Why it might benefit the Lakers to build a culture that goes deeper than "superstars... and go!"HOSTS: Andy and Brian Kamenetzky (Guest, Kevin Arnovitz!)SEGMENT 1: Why the Superteam! construction might be in peril. Where they tend to go wrong.SEGMENT 2: What can the Lakers rebuild a culture given all their roster turnover?SEGMENT 3: Do the Lakers use "Win at all costs" as a shield to avoid making harder, and potentially unpopular, decisions they'd have to explain?Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!PrizePicksCheck out PrizePicks.com and use promo code: “NBA” or go to your app store and download the app today. PrizePicks is daily fantasy made easy!Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order.BetOnlineBetOnline.net has you covered this season with more props, odds and lines than ever before. BetOnline – Where The Game Starts!Rock AutoAmazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you.Shady RaysEXCLUSIVELY FOR OUR LISTENERS, HEAD TO SHADYRAYS.COM AND USE CODE LOCKEDON TO GET FIFTY PERCENT OFF TWO OR MORE PAIRS OF POLARIZED SUNGLASSES.Athletic GreensTo make it easy, Athletic Greens is going to give you a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase. All you have to do is visit athleticgreens.com/NBANETWORK Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Heading into this season, the Lakers, with a superteam headed by LeBron James, Anthony Davis and Russell Westbrook, were considered among the favorites to win a championship. But like the equally star-laden Nets and Clippers, now find themselves with questions to ponder after a massively disappointing season. Around the league, is chasing stars at all cost emerging as a faulty approach? Joining today's show is ESPN's Kevin Arnovitz, one of the smartest basketball writers out there, who introduced the idea in a column a couple weeks ago. One major problem he identifies is culture and chemistry, and the challenges sustaining either in situations where stars come from the outside and don't have any proverbial skin in the game. The Lakers certainly had problems with both this season. Do they need to create some sense of culture that reaches past "Superstars!" What are the problems that can come with the "all mercenary" superteam construction? Wh does it matter if players don't have deeper skin in the game, that can come from spending time in an organization during more formative periods? What might be happening on Earth 2, where the Lakers made a point of leveraging the talent of the "Baby Lakers," rather than making it abundantly clear that the only purpose of the young guys was as trade fodder for a star. What is LeBron's future with the team? Why it might benefit the Lakers to build a culture that goes deeper than "superstars... and go!" HOSTS: Andy and Brian Kamenetzky (Guest, Kevin Arnovitz!) SEGMENT 1: Why the Superteam! construction might be in peril. Where they tend to go wrong. SEGMENT 2: What can the Lakers rebuild a culture given all their roster turnover? SEGMENT 3: Do the Lakers use "Win at all costs" as a shield to avoid making harder, and potentially unpopular, decisions they'd have to explain? Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! PrizePicks Check out PrizePicks.com and use promo code: “NBA” or go to your app store and download the app today. PrizePicks is daily fantasy made easy! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline BetOnline.net has you covered this season with more props, odds and lines than ever before. BetOnline – Where The Game Starts! Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Shady Rays EXCLUSIVELY FOR OUR LISTENERS, HEAD TO SHADYRAYS.COM AND USE CODE LOCKEDON TO GET FIFTY PERCENT OFF TWO OR MORE PAIRS OF POLARIZED SUNGLASSES. Athletic Greens To make it easy, Athletic Greens is going to give you a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase. All you have to do is visit athleticgreens.com/NBANETWORK Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Dave McMenamin and Kevin Arnovitz to talk the matchup issues Minnesota creates for Memphis, the Pelicans making it a series with the Suns, the potential of the youth in New Orleans and if Trae Young can overcome the swarming Miami defense.

Zach takes stock of the playoffs in the wake of injuries to Devin Booker and Khris Middleton; then Sarah Kustok of the YES Network talks Nets-Celtics and ESPN's Kevin Arnovitz discusses Wolves-Grizz and some Jazz-Mavs

Spain and Fitz talk NBA play-in games and try to come up with a new nickname for the tourney. Nick Friedell joins to talk Nets-Cavs and Kevin Arnovitz chats Clippers-Timberwolves. Front Office Sports writer AJ Perez discusses the latest on the Washington Commanders' financial scandal, Spain and Fitz discuss NBA postseason storylines, do Baseball Quickies and talk about the comments from Reds owner Bob Castellini.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Zach and ESPN's Kevin Arnovitz break down all four play-in matchups, make predictions, and discuss Frank Vogel's imminent firing from the Lakers. 

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Kevin Arnovitz and Kevin Pelton to talk if the Celtics have a legitimate chance to react the NBA Finals this year, how concerning the drop off is for the Bucks' defensive rating, the struggles of the Lakers down the stretch and when the last time the Western Conference had such little depth.

Zach and ESPN's Kevin Arnovitz fill out their All-NBA ballots...in pencil.

Hour 3 has a Bickley Blast on Major League Baseball, Cardinals talk, and a visit from Kevin Arnovitz. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Arnovitz talks about the Suns without Chris Paul and why they are the favorites in the West. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kevin Arnovitz from ESPN talks the NBA and the impending trade deadline, and why the Kings absolutely fumbled the bag by trading Tyrese Haliburton. Steve Del Vecchio from Larry Brown Sports talks the NFL, his Super Bowl prediction, and his favorite and least favorite head coaching hires. UH men's assistant basketball coach Mike Thomas gives us the scout on Long Beach state ahead of tomorrow's matchup at the Stan Sheriff.

What you need to know! How did we get into retail stores? Also, Kevin Arnovitz from ESPN joined the guys. Kevin explains how the 3 point shooting isn't an issue. What did the guys think? And, LZ shocks us all on national popcorn day! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The yearly list of next sets of head coachs in the NBA came out from Kevin Arnovitz. Why were no Utah Jazz coaches mentioned and how do they fit in. David Locke, the radio voice of the Utah Jazz and Jazz NBA Insider takes a look at the list and potential openings in the NBA. Then Locke looks at a Nylon Calcus study on offensive rebounding compared to getting back defensively. Has it swung too far to getting back defensively. Finally, what will home court look like in Orlando. We take a early signal from soccer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David Kaplan talks with Kevin Arnovitz and he plays Shot or No Shot.

5-29-19 The Program is joined by Kevin Arnovitz of ESPN.com to talk some NBA Finals and whether it is a forgone conclusion that the Golden State Warriors will win the NBA Title. The Program also looks at the LA Lakers and the current mess that GM Rob Pelinka has created and wraps the Program by bringing you all the things you need to know.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We break down the damning story from ESPN's Kevin Arnovitz about the Suns' “messy and dysfunctional” front office, how it tracks with our observations, and what it means for the Suns going forward.Then, we close the show by crisscrossing through a mock draft after a wild Tankathon simulation pushed the Suns down to the sixth pick and made us pitch a trade with the Pelicans for the pick. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After a 4th of July hike in the Utah Mountains David Locke, host of Locked on NBA, coerced ESPN's great basketball minds Kevin Pelton and Kevin Arnovitz into a conversation about NBA Free Agency.  On a gorgeous independence day sitting outside the guys re-hashed what took place in the opening days of free agency.The biggest surprises, DeMarcus Cousins to the Warriors, Paul George staying in OKlahoma City, the Rockets losing Trevor Ariza and of course LeBron James to the Los Angeles Lakers.  The conversation then moved to what has happened to the big men and the lack of market they received.  Kevin Pelton has some rule changes to get rid of isolation, Kevin Arnovitz thinks the real impacters of free agency aren't getting mentioned.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices