Podcast appearances and mentions of kevin pelton

00:00 - 12:15 - Jason Logan from Covers.com joins the show! Jason and JMV dive into the matchup between the Thunder and the Pacers, and what the betting odds say about who will come out on top! They talk about the Stanley Cup Finals, as well as the WNBA! 12:15 - 27:38 - Kevin Pelton from ESPN joins the show! Kevin and JMV discuss the Pacers-Thunder matchup in the NBA Finals! Kevin gives his thoughts on the up-and-coming stars in the series, and what we can take away from the regular season matchups between the two teams. 27:39 - 40:15 - Thunder TV analyst and former NBA player Michael Cage joins the show! Michael and JMV preview the matchup between the Pacers and the Thunder! 40:16 - 57:16 - Voice of the Thunder Matt Pinto joins the show! Matt and JMV preview the matchup, talk about who on each roster stands out, and discuss the exciting style of basketball both teams play!Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-ride-with-jmv/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 – 23:05 – JMV begins the show by previewing the NBA Finals. He compares the Thunder and the Pacers, talking about their style of play and the way they were built. Jake Query from Query & Company pops back into the studio, and he and JMV discuss tomorrow’s showdown. 23:06 – 38:02 – Jason Logan from Covers.com joins the show! Jason and JMV dive into the matchup between the Thunder and the Pacers, and what the betting odds say about who will come out on top! They talk about the Stanley Cup Finals, as well as the WNBA! 38:03 – 44:50 – JMV wraps up the 1st hour of the show! 44:51 – 1:06:46 – JMV kicks off the 2nd hour by talking about the big Pacers giveaway outside of Gainbridge Fieldhouse, and the traffic backup it’s causing! 1:06:47 – 1:23:32 – Kevin Pelton from ESPN joins the show! Kevin and JMV discuss the Pacers-Thunder matchup in the NBA Finals! Kevin gives his thoughts on the up-and-coming stars in the series, and what we can take away from the regular season matchups between the two teams. 1:23:33 – 1:27:17 – JMV wraps up the 2nd hour of the show with Evan from Clustertruck! 1:27:18 – 1:46:05 – JMV takes some calls from listeners of the show! Thunder TV analyst and former NBA player Michael Cage joins the show! Michael and JMV preview the matchup between the Pacers and the Thunder! 1:46:06 – 2:05:32 – Voice of the Thunder Matt Pinto joins the show! Matt and JMV preview the matchup, talk about who on each roster stands out, and discuss the exciting style of basketball both teams play! 2:05:33 – 2:08:16– JMV wraps up another edition of the show! Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-ride-with-jmv/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim MacMahon and Kevin Pelton to talk the Knicks eliminating the Pistons on the back of some amazing clutch play from Jalen Brunson, if New York has any chance against Boston, the Clippers forcing a Game 7 against the Nuggets, the Wolves downing the Lakers, what Los Angeles can do this offseason to build around Luka and talk if the Warriors should be concerned about going the distance with the Rockets. Plus, it is time for the Cojones Factor Player of the Month. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim MacMahon and Kevin Pelton to talk the Knicks eliminating the Pistons on the back of some amazing clutch play from Jalen Brunson, if New York has any chance against Boston, the Clippers forcing a Game 7 against the Nuggets, the Wolves downing the Lakers, what Los Angeles can do this offseason to build around Luka and talk if the Warriors should be concerned about going the distance with the Rockets. Plus, it is time for the Cojones Factor Player of the Month. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week on Bet the Process, Jeff welcomes ESPN writer Kevin Pelton to discuss the current state of the NBA. Topics include playoff predictions, the potential impact of the shot clock reset and increase in 3-point attempts, and the Luka trade.

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Kevin Pelton to talk ‘Large Sample-Size Theater' with the trends over the course of this NBA season, including the increase in 3-point attempts around the league, the Thunders' historic success, the MVP of the league and some key trends from the trade deadline. Then, Clippers' center Ivica Zubac joins the show to talk about his outstanding season and chances for Defensive Player of the Year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Kevin Pelton to talk ‘Large Sample-Size Theater' with the NBA trends over the course of this season including the increase in 3-point attempts around the league, the Thunders' historic success, the MVP of the league and some key data since the trade deadline to show the playoff potential of the Warriors & the Lakers. Then, Clippers' center Ivica Zubac joins the show to talk about his outstanding season and his potential for Defensive Player of the Year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The CHGO Bulls crew discuss a recent column from ESPN NBA reporters Tim Bontemps and Kevin Pelton on the league's tanking problem. Efforts have been made - like flattening the lottery odds - to do away with tanking and incentivize competition. Unfortunately, it hasn't worked, as finding superstars at the top of the draft is still the model for NBA success. What other possible solutions exist, and where do the Chicago Bulls fit into that picture? Peck, Big Dave and Will Gottlieb break it down. Plus, the guys look at the star-level play of Coby White and Josh Giddey over the past ten games. Do the Bulls already have their star duo?

ESPN's Kevin Pelton calls in to talk draft prospects and the Trail Blazers' future. Mavericks trying to rush back their bigs to try to make the play-in. Blazers face short-handed Nuggets tonight. The Chesapeake Oyster Catchers?

Live from FAN Madness at Ilani! Cooper Flagg is back from injury and active early. McNeese holds on to upset #5-seed Clemson. The latest on Aaron Rodgers. Tyler Rucker from No Ceilings calls in to talk draft prospects & Blazers' play-in chances. Worst Day on the Web: snowboarder turned murderer/drug trafficker makes FBI Most Wanted list. Last Chance U coach sues Netflix for $30 million. ESPN's Kevin Pelton calls in to talk prospects & the draft lottery. Mavericks trying to rush back their bigs to push for play-in. Blazers face short-handed Nuggets tonight.

The ESPN NBA writer calls in to talk draft prospects & the Trail Blazers' future

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Jonathan Givony and Kevin Pelton to talk the NBA Draft prospects you need to be watching this March as you fill out your brackets for the NCAA Tournament including Cooper Flagg's ceiling, Kon Knueppel's All-Star potential, some players who could become stars and who you will be hearing more from soon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Jonathan Givony and Kevin Pelton to talk the NBA Draft prospects you need to be watching this March as you fill out your brackets for the NCAA Tournament including Cooper Flagg's ceiling, Kon Knueppel's All-Star potential, some players who could become stars and who you will be hearing more from soon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kevin Pelton discusses what has gone wrong for the Phoenix Suns this season, what the Suns should get back in a potential Kevin Durant trade this summer and who won NBA the trade deadline.     

Wolf and Luke discuss whether they believe the Arizona Diamondbacks can take advantage of being overlooked in the Los Angeles Dodgers shadow and they are joined by ESPN NBA writer Kevin Pelton.  

4th hour of the G-Bag Nation: The Expressway: Kevin Pelton NBA & WNBA writer for ESPN; Whatcha' Drinkin'; LA Live full 2852 Sat, 15 Feb 2025 00:37:03 +0000 izVGn7ogZyoHwSx2m8TOhyWJopQkyzgu sports GBag Nation sports 4th hour of the G-Bag Nation: The Expressway: Kevin Pelton NBA & WNBA writer for ESPN; Whatcha' Drinkin'; LA Live The G-Bag Nation - Weekdays 10am-3pm 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. Sports False

Kevin Pelton is kind enough to rejoin us for a Mock Trade Deadline supplement trying to move De'Aaron Fox.  Kevin plays the Kings while Rich Paul and the Spurs try to navigate Fox to his preferred destination. Will he get there, or can another team provide a better offer to the Kings? Get 35% off a yearly membership to Dunc'd On Prime with code mockdeadline25. It's the only place to get every episode with Nate & Danny, plus every pod with John Hollinger & Nate as well! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FM Subscribe on YouTube to see our hilarious faces and, more importantly, see watch this free pod twice a week.Or, sign up for our FREE mailing list to get Dan Feldman's Daily Duncs with all the major topics around the league twice a week.

The 3-hour extravaganza is back for a 10th season, featuring Kevin Pelton of ESPN, Danny Leroux, Dan Feldman, and Nate Duncan.  The four cap nerds split up the league's teams and look to find homes for the biggest trade candidates around the league.In part 1 of the 2025 Mock Trade deadline, big names are potentially on the move including Jimmy Butler, Brandon Ingram, and Zach LaVine Get 35% off a yearly membership to Dunc'd On Prime with code mockdeadline25. It's the only place to get every episode with Nate & Danny, plus every pod with John Hollinger & Nate as well! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FM Subscribe on YouTube to see our hilarious faces and, more importantly, see watch this free pod twice a week.Or, sign up for our FREE mailing list to get Dan Feldman's Daily Duncs with all the major topics around the league twice a week.

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Kevin Pelton and Chris Herring to talk ‘Small Sample-Size Theater' with the trends of the NBA season so for including the increase in 3-point attempts around the league, the Lakers' struggles, the Knicks' league best offense, the Wizards' historically bad start, the imbalance between the Eastern & Western Conferences, if the Bucks are righting the ship and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Kevin Pelton and Chris Herring to talk ‘Small Sample-Size Theater' with the trends of the NBA season so far, including the increase in 3-point attempts around the league, the Lakers' struggles, the Knicks' league best offense, the Wizards' historically bad start, the imbalance between the Eastern & Western Conferences, if the Bucks are righting the ship and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The WNBA's newest team - the Golden State Valkyries - are coming to San Francisco in  May. And by the end of this week, we'll have a better idea of which players fans of bay area women's basketball will be rooting for. Because Friday's WNBA expansion draft will welcome the Valkyries first players. ESPN's Kevin Pelton covers the W and is here to explain how all of this expansion stuff works – and how a new CBA should help the Valkyries use not just the expansion draft, but also trades and free agency to get competitive, fast. http://v.org/donate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon for our special Thanksgiving episode as the crew welcomes back former ESPN colleague and current Pelicans' sideline reporter Andrew Lopez to break down the state of the Pelicans & his love of Disney, NBC Sports broadcaster Noah Eagle & ESPN/Celtics broadcaster Drew Carter join to talk their shared Syracuse connection with our producer Jackson, ESPN's Michael C. Wright to talk Thanksgiving meal prep & the Spurs hot streak, ESPN's Kevin Pelton to break down his latest Western Conference tiers, ESPN's Ryan Ruocco & Malika Andrews to discuss some wild behind the scenes stories in broadcasting, ESPN's Bobby Marks on when the concerning struggles for the 76ers will reach a breaking point, ESPN's Jorge Sedano to give us an incredible impression of a broadcasting icon, ESPN's Ramona Shelburne to talk some interesting background on the Ball brothers with a surprise guest, ESPN's Cassidy Hubbarth to share some of her recent acting work with two superstars and ESPN's Dave McMenamin to talk the state of the Lakers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon for our special Thanksgiving episode as the crew welcomes back former ESPN colleague and current Pelicans' sideline reporter Andrew Lopez to break down the state of the Pelicans & his love of Disney, NBC Sports broadcaster Noah Eagle & ESPN/Celtics broadcaster Drew Carter join to talk their shared Syracuse connection with our producer Jackson, ESPN's Michael C. Wright to talk Thanksgiving meal prep & the Spurs hot streak, ESPN's Kevin Pelton to break down his latest Western Conference tiers, ESPN's Ryan Ruocco & Malika Andrews to discuss some wild behind the scenes stories in broadcasting, ESPN's Bobby Marks on when the concerning struggles for the 76ers will reach a breaking point, ESPN's Jorge Sedano to give us an incredible impression of a broadcasting icon, ESPN's Ramona Shelburne to talk some interesting background on the Ball brothers with a surprise guest, ESPN's Cassidy Hubbarth to share some of her recent acting work with two superstars and ESPN's Dave McMenamin to talk the state of the Lakers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Dave McMenamin and Kevin Pelton to break down the Lakers' start to the season after a challenging road trip, an interesting decision made about Bronny James and an early checkup on NBA rookies. Plus, we talk some teams who could make a move at the deadline this season including the Pelicans, 76ers and Heat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Dave McMenamin and Kevin Pelton to break down the Lakers' start to the season after a challenging road trip, an interesting decision made about Bronny James and an early checkup on NBA rookies. Plus, we talk some teams who could make a move at the deadline this season including the Pelicans, 76ers and Heat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps, Kevin Pelton and Bobby Marks to talk the future of expansion in the NBA before Bobby assumes the role of GM for our Mock Expansion Draft. Find out what expansion would look like in the modern NBA including what players could be on the move if it were to happen in the near future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps, Kevin Pelton and Bobby Marks to talk the future of expansion in the NBA before Bobby assumes the role of GM for our Mock Expansion Draft. Find out what expansion would look like in the modern NBA including what players could be on the move if it were to happen in the near future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Zach Lowe is joined by Kevin Pelton to discuss the Olympics and all of the late offseason news from around the league, then they discuss the teams they have the most questions for after this summer, and which players they think are the most intriguing heading into the 2024-2025 NBA season. All that and more! 3:45- Recapping Team USA's nerve racking quest for Gold 11:15- Are the Suns in a better position to compete heading into next year? 20:00- How concerning is the Jamal Murray situation in Denver? 22:45- Can the Bucks return to championship contention? 26:00- Can the new look 76ers piece together a contending roster? 32:35- Is Wemby ready to take the Spurs into the next stratosphere? 45:00- Are the Memphis Grizzlies ready to reclaim the West throne? 48:00- Most intriguing 49:30- Can Jaren Jackson Jr. return to DPOY level? 52:00- What will the Jazz do with Walker Kessler? 55:05- Has Tyler Herro reached his ceiling? 1:01:30- Trey Murphy III's continued ascension. 1:05:00- Can Shaedon Sharpe carve a role in Portland? 1:12:15- Keon Ellis' defensive impact 1:13:30 Dyson Daniels fit on the Hawks 1:17:45- Mavericks repeat as Western Conference champs? 1:20:15- What will the Rockets do with their young stars? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Danny Leroux, Kevin Pelton of ESPN and Seth Partnow of Penn Interactive go in-depth on the NBA's Pacific Division. They discuss how the Kings, Suns, Warriors, Lakers and Clippers fared in the off-season, including which teams improved and what moves stood out. The three also predict the season to come, including projected finish, breakout players and rookies they are most excited to see. Subscribe to RealGM Radio on Apple Podcasts or via the RSS feed.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Zach and ESPN's Kevin Pelton discuss Jalen Brunson's extension with the Knicks and whether or not it will be a precedent in the apron era, the Warriors' pursuit of Lauri Markkanen, and a look at a few teams that make you wonder about their direction. Brunson's extension (1:04) Will this be a precedent? (12:34) Where do the Knicks stack up in the East? (19:43) Warriors' pursuit of a Markkanen trade (25:16) WTF are these teams draft (39:58) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Kevin Pelton to talk the biggest winners & losers of the NBA offseason so far including a hugely impactful extension for Jalen Brunson in New York, the 76ers' & Thunder's key moves, tough losses for the Bulls & Clippers, some teams with under the radar moves and more! Plus, some early NBA Summer League reactions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Zach and ESPN's Kevin Pelton discuss the Klay Thompson sign and trade to the Mavericks, the state of the Warriors, potential moves for the Lakers, the Cavs re-signing Donovan Mitchell, and the Top 3 free agency winners. Klay to the Mavs (1:01) Sizing up the Warriors (24:06) The Heat made a move (35:27) Lakers' off-season (37:51) Cavs re-sign Donovan Mitchell (50:26) Lull in the trade market (1:03:45) Celtics are for sale (1:06:43) Kevin Pelton's Free Agency Olympics (1:10:20) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

RUNDOWN   Let's discuss everyday irritations and social faux pas (the ups and downs of broader societal issues). Also, did you hear about the coach that apologized to the reporter? And the one where Kelly Stafford gets candid about a prior hookup? All this before we chat about the Mariner's rapid decline, shrinking their lead. In the first of three interviews, a fan favorite, John Bracken, tells about his random two-day golf outing with Michael Jordan between games 2 and 3 of the '96 NBA Finals! Mariners No-Table says au revoir to Churchill as the Mariners wave goodbye to a 10-game lead. In the last of three interviews, Kevin Pelton joins Mitch to discuss the whispers surrounding the NBA expansion to Seattle.  If all that wasn't enough, the Other Stuff Segment covers everything from notable father-son duos to NBA draft controversies. We'll toss in a few career downfalls along the way.    GUESTS   • John Bracken | blast from the past, hosting Michael Jordan on the golf course • Mariners No-Table | Jason Churchill from "Baseball Things" and Joe Doyle from "Over Slot" • Kevin Pelton | NBA writer for ESPN.com   TABLE OF CONTENTS   2:41 | Let me off the elevator, first! 16:46 | Clip of The Week: The apologizing coach from Texas A&M. 27:09 | Mariners doing...little to nothing. Spending their "credit" in just 2 weeks. 40:12 | GUEST: John Bracken (from Ep 23 in February 2019) - MItch's buddy tells the crazy story of when he randomly hosted Michael Jordan for 2 days of golf in Seattle during the 1996 NBA Finals between Games 2 and 3. **This has been 1 of the most popular guest segments in Mitch Unfiltered history. 1:06:40 | GUEST: Mariners No-Table - Jason, Joe & Mitch in Churchill's final appearance on the No-Table - pick up the pieces of another lousy Mariners' week. M's have wasted most of a 10-game lead in the division in a matter of 2 weeks. 1:34:20 | GUEST: Kevin Pelton - ESPN.com NBA writer - on the latest behind-the-scenes whispers about NBA expansion to Seattle, the top storylines of this week's NBA free agency and a recap pf the NBA Draft. 1:50:40 | The Other Stuff Segment: Father-son sports duos, J.J. Reddick allegations, Kyle Filipowski draft fall, Hunter Greenland incident, Jamarcus Russell lawsuit, Phoebe Gates dating, Chambers Bay LIV Golf event, amusement park incidents, Michael Jackson's debts, celebrity deaths.

Brian Windhorst, Amina Smith, Kevin Pelton and King McClure break down every pick and trade as The Hoop Collective reacts to the 2024 NBA Draft. Plus, Kenny Beecham, Pierre Andresen, Mike Heard and Darrick Miller from the Numbers on the Board podcast join the show to give us their draft reactions.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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The 2024 Mock Offseason is here. Kevin Pelton of ESPN, Danny Leroux, and Dan Feldman control the 30 teams, and Nate Duncan is the player agent as they game out the offseason. In Part 1, each GM lays out the goals for their team. Then, Donovan Mitchell weighs whether to extend with Cleveland or evaluate potential trade suitors, Paul George decides whether to remain in LA or explore other cap space destinations, OG Anunoby weighs his offers, and LeBron James hammers out a deal.Use the code mockoffseason2024 to get 25% off Dunc'd On Prime to hear Part 2. Use code mockoffseason2024 to get 25% off on Dunc'd On Prime through July 3. It's the only place to get four more episodes per week of Nate & Danny, plus every pod with John Hollinger & Nate as well! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FMSubscribe on YouTube to see our hilarious faces and, more importantly, see the key moments from the pod each week.

Zach and ESPN's Kevin Pelton discuss the Mavericks' monster win in Game 4, Luka Doncic's improved defensive effort, Dallas' physicality, how Kristaps Porzingis' absence was felt, and the slim chances the Mavericks have to get the series back to Dallas. Mavericks rout Celtics to stave off elimination (1:35) Luka's defensive effort (6:12) The absence of Porzingis (16:16) Boston's offense coming and going (22:28) How Porzingis can open things up for the Celtics (33:39) Dallas' chances to extend this series (41:11) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Bet the Process, NBA analyst Kevin Pelton joins to chat the Finals, including strategies for each team and the chances of the MVP coming from the losing team. Jeff and Rufus also discuss recent sports betting scandals.

Zach and ESPN's Kevin Pelton react to Luka Doncic's monster game as the Mavs advance to the Finals, how the Celtics and Mavericks match up on both sides of the ball, Minnesota's looming financial crunch and fake KAT trades. Wolves had no answer for Luka (3:07) Celtics won't have best player in the Finals (15:28) Luka's on pace to wind up in rarefied air statistically (24:31) NBA Finals Preview (28:22) Minnesota's future and fake KAT trades (59:57) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim MacMahon and Kevin Pelton to react to another huge performance from Luka & Kyrie to put the Mavs on the brink of a Finals appearance, Dallas putting all of the pieces together at the right time, the Celtics taking down the Pacers and what a potential Finals matchup would look like. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Zach and ESPN's Kevin Pelton react to Game 7 wins for the Minnesota Timberwolves and Indiana Pacers, questions in Denver and New York going forward, Knicks injuries, and more. Plus: Quick thoughts on Mavs-Wolves and Celtics-Pacers in the conference finals, what's next for the Oklahoma City Thunder, and much more.  Nuggets offseason questions (19:47) Mavs-Wolves Western Conference Finals Lookahead (30:34) Offseason in OKC (36:34) Pacers push past Knicks in MSG (43:13) Celtics-Pacers Eastern Conference Finals Lookahead (1:04:11) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Danny Leroux talks with Kevin Pelton of ESPN (@kpelton.bsky.social) about the NBA season so far. They break down each of the four second-round series in terms of the key matchups, swing factors and much more plus other NBA discussion. Subscribe to RealGM Radio on Apple Podcasts or via the RSS feed.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Zach and ESPN's Kevin Pelton discuss what they've seen from every Game 1 of the first round and what to look for as each series progresses. Knicks-Sixers (2:11) Celtics-Heat (8:03) Cavs-Magic (12:06) Nuggets-Lakers (16:46) Timberwolves-Suns (27:10) Thunder-Pelicans (36:21) Clippers-Mavericks (50:23) Bucks-Pacers (1:02:57) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps, Tim MacMahon and Kevin Pelton to discuss some of the league's most interesting statistical trends over the course of the season including the Magic building on a hot start, the Pacers record setting offense, historical context surrounding Boston's greatness this season, the danger Luka's Mavs can be in the playoffs, how to handle all-defensive team voting and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Zach and ESPN's Kevin Pelton discuss the Sixers' chances now that Joel Embiid is back in the fold, how seeds 3 through 5 might shake out in the East, the race for the top seed in the West, how dangerous the Lakers can be, and what to make of the Suns and Clippers. Sixers with Embiid (10:31) Are the Heat going to heat up or what? (24:01) Knicks without Randle (27:14) Cavs and Magic (35:26) Race for top seed in the West (44:35) How dangerous can the Lakers be? (49:56) Wolves without KAT (1:00:10) Suns coming together (1:03:09) Can the Clippers find the magic they had earlier in the year? (1:05:59) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Zach and ESPN's Andrew Lopez discuss the red-hot Pelicans, Zion's play, Brandon Ingram's unheralded season, and how the Pelicans stack up against each of the West's elite. Then ESPN's Kevin Pelton joins to pick All-Defensive teams, talk Heat, Suns, Magic and Jamahl Mosley's extension, the recent decline in scoring and free throws, Victor Wembanyama, and much more.  Pels are a mystery box and a sleeping giant (6:26) Zion's improved defense and rebounding (10:57) Herb Jones has a case for All-Defense and Most Improved (13:28) The Pelicans' shooting luck defensively (20:13) Not enough talk about Brandon Ingram (27:08) How the Pels match up against other Western Conference playoff teams (33:30) Pelton (40:15) Middle of the East (57:46) 2nd tier All-Defense guys (1:02:47) Thunder in line for the top seed in the West (1:09:14) Wembanyama's All-Defense case (1:15:27) Scoring is down since the All-Star break (1:30:20) Temperature check on the Suns (1:39:46) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Kevin Pelton to talk the hottest team in the NBA, if Zion deserves more attention for his play, the impact injuries in Minnesota could have on the trajectory of the season, the likelihood the Warriors remain in the play-in territory and the mess developing in the Eastern Conference. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Kevin Pelton to talk if the Nuggets' sluggish play of late is a concern, a wild game in Phoenix, if Tatum can elevate to MVP status, if Boston is prepared for a deep postseason run and how dangerous the Pelicans can be down the stretch of the season at full strength. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Zach breaks down all the deals that happened and didn't happen at the NBA trade deadline with ESPN's Bobby Marks and then ESPN's Kevin Pelton coming out of the bullpen in a mega-episode. The guys hit every move, every big non-move (Lakers, Warriors, Bulls again!, Clippers, more) -- and almost every team.  2:50- The Knicks "Home-run" deadline moves. 15:45- The Detroit Pistons confusing deadline. 25:00 The Lakers quiet trade deadline. 30:00- Atlanta Hawks not moving Dejounte Murray 42:00- What is Chicago's direction? 54:20- Analyzing Dallas' moves at the trade deadline 1:10:00- Kevin Pelton joins the podcast 1:11:00- Utah Jazz and Toronto Raptors trade 1:20:00- Warriors standing pat. 1:25:00- The Brooklyn Nets holding onto their assets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Zach and ESPN's Kevin Pelton breakdown the Toronto Raptors-New York Knicks trade centered on OG Anunoby and Immanuel Quickley, discuss what comes next for both teams, and bounce around the NBA trade landscape.  2:00- Did the Raptors get enough for OG Anunoby? 9:45- The Raptors plan for their rebuild 14:40- What is RJ Barrett? 25:25- Who is the best player in the trade? 31:05- The Knicks side of the trade. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices