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In this episode we give a grade to most teams in the NBA. Hosts: Joel Moran, River Brown, Andrew Velez, Joel Dehls Producer: John Tortorelli Magic Mind: You get 1 month for free, when you’re subscribing for 3 months at: https://www.magicmind.com/pickaside AND with our code ‘PICKASIDE20’ you get an extra 20% off, which gets you to 56% off a subscription. PrizePicks: Use code ‘PAS’ for a 100% deposit match up to $100 and to help out the pod! https://prizepicks.onelink.me/ivHR/PAS For an Extra Episode Weekly Subscribe to our Patreon or Spotify! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/pickasidepodcast Spotify Subscription: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pick-a-side/subscribe Follow Pick a Side: https://twitter.com/pickasidepod?s=21 Time Stamps 0:00 Intro 01:00 Magic Mind: Use code ‘pickaside20’ 03:00 Drew’s Afro 8:35 Hawks 15:25 Celtics 29:56 Hornets 35:12 Bulls 38:31 Cavaliers 45:58 Mavericks 54:33 Nuggets 01:00:15 Pistons 01:01:20 Warriors 01:13:13 2k Draft Announcement 01:17:00 Rockets 01:28:50 PrizePicks 01:30:37 Wizards 01:30:55 Blazers 01:32:13 Spurs 01:33:22 How long until Wemby is the best in the world? 01:34:56 Grizzlies 01:36:00 is the Lottery a sham? 01:39:13 Raptors 01:40:04 Jazz 01:41:12 76ers 01:42:15 Kings debate

In this episode we are going to talk about how to fix the all-star game, Nets firing Jacque Vaughn, discuss what the opening of the franchise tag window means for certain players, predicting QB landing spots, and more. Hosts: Joel Moran, River Brown, Andrew Velez, Joel Dehls Producer: John Tortorelli Magic Mind: You get 1 month for free, when you’re subscribing for 3 months at: https://www.magicmind.com/pickaside AND with our code ‘PICKASIDE20’ you get an extra 20% off, which gets you to 56% off a subscription. PrizePicks: Use code ‘PAS’ for a 100% deposit match up to $100 and to help out the pod! https://prizepicks.onelink.me/ivHR/PAS For an Extra Episode Weekly Subscribe to our Patreon or Spotify! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/pickasidepodcast Spotify Subscription: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pick-a-side/subscribe Follow Pick a Side: https://twitter.com/pickasidepod?s=21 Intro 00:00 Sign up for Magic Mind 01:00 Drew hates franchise tags 03:38 Explaining the franchise tag 04:00 Franchise tag candidates 09:25 RBs potentially on the move (Saquon, Pollard, Jacobs) 22:35 Bengals are great at drafting Day 2 WRs 28:16 Do the Bucs keep Baker, Evans, and Winfield? 30:34 Baker or Kirk for the Vikings? 32:25 Predicting where the top 3 QBs in the draft will land 38:09 Joel says Patriots should not draft Jayden Daniels 47:47 Dehls calls Chris Godwin a low end WR2 *debate* 56:20 Where will the top QBs in free agency go? 01:04:32 Top 10 Mock Draft 01:07:50 JJ Reddick calls out Doc Rivers 01:12:50 Timberwolves extend Mike Conley 01:16:43 WYR: Jonathan Kuminga edition 01:18:09 Drew will start streaming 2k on Twitch 01:25:56 Drew and Riv talk about mens basketball league 01:29:40 How does the NBA fix All-Star Weekend? 01:44:51 Nets fire Jacque Vaughn 01:57:43 Nets should have followed the Clippers example 02:04:00

In this episode we will go over Contenders/Pretenders heading into the All-Star Break, Klay Thompson being benched, react to the MVP straw poll, and draft a starting 5 of only MVP winners. Hosts: Joel Moran, River Brown, Andrew Velez, Joel Dehls Producer: John Tortorelli Magic Mind: You get 1 month for free, when you’re subscribing for 3 months at: https://www.magicmind.com/pickaside AND with our code ‘PICKASIDE20’ you get an extra 20% off, which gets you to 56% off a subscription. PrizePicks: Use code ‘PAS’ for a 100% deposit match up to $100 and to help out the pod! https://prizepicks.onelink.me/ivHR/PAS For an Extra Episode Weekly Subscribe to our Patreon or Spotify! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/pickasidepodcast Spotify Subscription: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pick-a-side/subscribe Follow Pick a Side: https://twitter.com/pickasidepod?s=21 In this episode we will go over Contenders/Pretenders heading into the All-Star Break, Klay Thompson being benched, react to the MVP straw poll, and draft a starting 5 of only MVP winners. Hosts: Joel Moran, River Brown, Andrew Velez, Joel Dehls Producer: John Tortorelli Magic Mind: You get 1 month for free, when you’re subscribing for 3 months at: https://www.magicmind.com/pickaside AND with our code ‘PICKASIDE20’ you get an extra 20% off, which gets you to 56% off a subscription. PrizePicks: Use code ‘PAS’ for a 100% deposit match up to $100 and to help out the pod! https://prizepicks.onelink.me/ivHR/PAS For an Extra Episode Weekly Subscribe to our Patreon or Spotify! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/pickasidepodcast Spotify Subscription: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pick-a-side/subscribe Follow Pick a Side: https://twitter.com/pickasidepod?s=21 #PickaSide #353 Time Stamps 0:00 Intro 0:30 Magic Mind Ad 5:43 College Football Video Game Talk 8:40 NBA 2k Debate 22:50 Takeaways from NBA Season 32:11 East Contenders & Pretenders 43:20 West Contenders & Pretenders 1:27:00 Thoughts on Klay Thompson bench role 1:43:15 Recent Stars that became bench players at the end of their careers 1:45:35 This Week in the NBA/Isiah Stewart Arrested 1:47:14 Prize Picks 1:53:31 Joel’s issue with the Celebrity All Star Game 1:55:31 All Star Weekend Predictions 1:59:45 What is Sabonis Worth? 2:14:01 Reacting to NBA MVP Straw Poll 2:17:35 Who should get MVP Recognition & The Value of Tatum for MVP in the East 2:32:08 MVP’s in each conference 2:40:35 NFL MVP’s QB debate 2:47:03 All Time MVP Draft

In this episode we are going to recap Super Bowl 58, debate if this is just the beginning of the Chiefs dynasty, if Shanahan will ever win the big one with the 49ers, and more. Hosts: Joel Moran, River Brown, Andrew Velez, Joel Dehls Guest: Johncarlos Barra Producer: John Tortorelli Magic Mind: You get 1 month for free, when you’re subscribing for 3 months at: https://www.magicmind.com/pickaside AND with our code ‘PICKASIDE20’ you get an extra 20% off, which gets you to 56% off a subscription. PrizePicks: Use code ‘PAS’ for a 100% deposit match up to $100 and to help out the pod! https://prizepicks.onelink.me/ivHR/PAS Buy our merch (3 hoodies left) pickasidepodcast.com/shop For an Extra Episode Weekly Subscribe to our Patreon or Spotify! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/pickasidepodcast Spotify Subscription: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pick-a-side/subscribe Follow Pick a Side: https://twitter.com/pickasidepod?s=21 Timestamps Intro 00:00 1. Super Bowl recap 5:04 2. Shanahan 4th quarter collapse (again) 44:42 3. Are the Chiefs just getting started? 1:19:41 4. Reading Superchats 1:40:90 5. Ranking the top 3 AFC teams that are the biggest threat to the Chiefs in 2024 1:58:45

In this episode we are to grade every trade that happened at the trade deadline, pick winners and losers, and Riv takes you to the academy on why you should trust the Cavs and rising star Robert Dillingham. Hosts: Joel Moran, River Brown, Andrew Velez, Joel Dehls Producer: John Tortorelli This episode of the Pick a Side Podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp. Visit BetterHelp.com/pickaside for 10% off your first month. PrizePicks: Use code ‘PAS’ for a 100% deposit match up to $100 and to help out the pod! https://prizepicks.onelink.me/ivHR/PAS Buy our merch (3 hoodies left) pickasidepodcast.com/shop For an Extra Episode Weekly Subscribe to our Patreon or Spotify! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/pickasidepodcast Spotify Subscription: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pick-a-side/subscribe Follow Pick a Side: https://twitter.com/pickasidepod?s=21 Timestamps Intro 00:00 1. NBA Trade Deadline Reaction (grading every trade) 18:00 2. Biggest Winners/Losers 32:00 3. Riv Academy: Why the Cavaliers are different and Rob Dillingham 2:19:19 4. Top 10 players in the Super Bowl 2:36:46 5. Previewing the Chiefs offense vs 49ers defense 2:49:00 6. Previewing the 49ers offense vs Chiefs defense 3:05:46 7. Super Bowl prediction + Prize Picks entries 8. This week in the NFL 3:23:39 9. Blindly ranking the last 10 Super Bowl matchups from best to worst 3:36:35

In this episode we are going to give our All-Star snubs, talk about Embiid’s injury, preview the NBA trade deadline, debate Brandon Miller vs Scoot, and more. Hosts: Joel Moran, River Brown, Andrew Velez, Joel Dehls Producer: John Tortorelli This episode of the Pick a Side Podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp. Visit BetterHelp.com/pickaside for 10% off your first month. PrizePicks: Use code ‘PAS’ for a 100% deposit match up to $100 and to help out the pod! https://prizepicks.onelink.me/ivHR/PAS Buy our merch (3 hoodies left) pickasidepodcast.com/shop For an Extra Episode Weekly Subscribe to our Patreon or Spotify! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/pickasidepodcast Spotify Subscription: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pick-a-side/subscribe Follow Pick a Side: https://twitter.com/pickasidepod?s=21 TimeStamps 0:00 Intro 2:54 Dehls receives Pickem Title Belt 7:46 Ranking Larry Bird all time 8:07 Can Tatum be a Top 3 Celtic All Time? 14:30 Is Tatum a locked Top 10 NBA Player? 22:37 the tier difference in great players vs elite players 34:47 Biggest All Star Snubs 1:05:50 what is the Impact of Joel Embiid’s injury 1:17:50 Questions marks for NBA Contenders 1:27:25 NBA Trade Deadline predictions 1:47:30 This Week in the NBA 1:49:52 Jonathan Kuminga’s place in a 2021 re-draft 2:01:15 The Rock returns to face Roman Reigns 2:05:22 Prize Picks Super Bowl picks 2:07:57 is Scottie Barnes growth being stunted? 2:20:50 Better Health 2:21:43 Brandon Miller vs Scoot Henderson, Did the Hornets make the right pick?

In this episode we are going to debate whether or not the NBAs 65 game stipulation is good or bad, Jason Kidd’s high praise for Luka, predicting all-star reserves, ranking new head coaching hires, and reviewing the NFL’s top free agents. Our Mailing List for our Merch Drop is out now. Here's how to subscribe: http://pickasidepodcast.com Hosts: Joel Moran, River Brown, Andrew Velez, Joel Dehls Producer: John Tortorelli PrizePicks: Use code ‘PAS’ for a 100% deposit match up to $100 and to help out the pod! https://prizepicks.onelink.me/ivHR/PAS For an Extra Episode Weekly Subscribe to our Patreon or Spotify! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/pickasidepodcast Spotify Subscription: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pick-a-side/subscribe FOLLOW PICK A SIDE: https://twitter.com/pickasidepod?s=21 00:00 Intro 03:43 Sign up for Merch Updates 06:22 Was the 65 game stipulation for NBA awards dumb? 25:06 Jason Kidd says Luka is better than Dirk, in the realm of “MJ” — do you agree? 31:50 Do the Mavs have a path to the title? 41:49 Clippers vs OKC Debate 43:30 Celtics under the most pressure 49:05 What are the Knicks finals chances 58:25 East NBA All Star reserves draft 01:13:00 West NBA All Star Reserves Draft 01:28:33 PrizePicks moment of the week 01:29:05 WYR: Derrick White 01:31:37 Steelers hire Arthur Smith 01:32:59 Bulls not making deadline moves 01:34:17 Jets have in-house issues 01:45:24 Ranking new head coaching hires 02:05:53 Predicting where the best NFL free agents will go

In this episode we are going to recap the AFC-NFC championship games, rank the top 10 players in the Super Bowl, and more. Hosts: Joel Moran, River Brown, Andrew Velez, Joel Dehls Producer: John Tortorelli Magic Mind: You get 1 month for free, when you’re subscribing for 3 months at: https://www.magicmind.com/JANpickaside AND with our code ‘PICKASIDE20’ you get an extra 20% off, which gets you to 75% off. This only lasts until the end of January, so hurry up before it goes away. PrizePicks: Use code ‘PAS’ for a 100% deposit match up to $100 and to help out the pod! https://prizepicks.onelink.me/ivHR/PAS For an Extra Episode Weekly Subscribe to our Patreon or Spotify! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/pickasidepodcast Spotify Subscription: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pick-a-side/subscribe FOLLOW PICK A SIDE: https://twitter.com/pickasidepod?s=21 Intro 00:00 Merch dropping February 3rd 01:00 Sign up for Magic Mind 06:21 1. Patrick Mahomes historic career start 12:54 2. Why people hate the NFL showing Taylor Swift 39:00 3. Was Lamar Jackson disappointing in the AFC Championship? 42:56 4. Did Brock Purdy prove you can trust him when playing from behind? 01:09:35 5. Was Joe Burrow average in the Super Bowl 01:54:00 6. Early Super Bowl prediction 02:05:00 7. What QB injuries mattered this season? 02:08:58 8. Can the Lions make the NFC championship again? 02:11:18 9. How many active QBs have won a Super Bowl? 02:33:10 10. Would you rather: Lamar Jackson 02:35:20 11. Terry McLaurin is NOT a top 15 receiver 02:38:25

In this episode we are going to react to the All-Star starters, Luka’s 73 point game, If the Suns are starting to figure it out, Timberwolves offense, and draft the best role players into a starting five. Hosts: Joel Moran, River Brown, Andrew Velez, Joel Dehls Producer: John Tortorelli Magic Mind: You get 1 month for free, when you’re subscribing for 3 months at: https://www.magicmind.com/JANpickaside AND with our code ‘PICKASIDE20’ you get an extra 20% off, which gets you to 75% off. This only lasts until the end of January, so hurry up before it goes away. PrizePicks: Use code ‘PAS’ for a 100% deposit match up to $100 and to help out the pod! https://prizepicks.onelink.me/ivHR/PAS For an Extra Episode Weekly Subscribe to our Patreon or Spotify! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/pickasidepodcast Spotify Subscription: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pick-a-side/subscribe FOLLOW PICK A SIDE: https://twitter.com/pickasidepod?s=21 1. Intro 00:00 2. Sign up for Magic Mind 00:40 3. Merch drop update 03:00 4. Role player starting 5 draft 04:16 5. Are the Suns starting to figure it out? 31:20 6. Is the Timberwolves offense a problem? 49:10 7. Luka’s 73 point game 01:08:45 8. All Star Starters reaction: Who was the biggest snub? 01:28:50

In this episode we are going to preview the AFC and NFC Championship games, talk Bills Championship window, Titans hiring Brian Callahan as Head Coach, Bucks firing Adrian Griffin, Heat trading for Terry Rozier, and more. Hosts: Joel Moran, River Brown, Andrew Velez, Joel Dehls Producer: John Tortorelli Magic Mind: You get 1 month for free, when you’re subscribing for 3 months at: https://www.magicmind.com/JANpickaside AND with our code ‘PICKASIDE20’ you get an extra 20% off, which gets you to 75% off. This only lasts until the end of January, so hurry up before it goes away. PrizePicks: Use code ‘PAS’ for a 100% deposit match up to $100 and to help out the pod! https://prizepicks.onelink.me/ivHR/PAS For an Extra Episode Weekly Subscribe to our Patreon or Spotify! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/pickasidepodcast Spotify Subscription: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pick-a-side/subscribe FOLLOW PICK A SIDE: https://twitter.com/pickasidepod?s=21 Timestamps 0:00 Intro 08:22 Get 1 Month free of Magic Mind 12:16 Jim Harbaugh to the Chargers 32:14 Adrian Griffin Fired 52:18 Terry Rozier traded to Heat 1:10:24 Superchats 1:17:10 This Week in the NBA/NFL 1:48:12 Chiefs/Ravens Preview 2:07:06 Lions/Niners Preview 2:42:12 Is the Bills SB Window Closed? 2:52:58 Titans Hire Brian Callahan 3:03:33 Recapping AFC/NFC Chip Picks

In this episode we recapped the Saturday games for the divisional round. Join Our Playback! -- https://www.playback.tv/pickaside Hosts: Joel Moran, River Brown, Andrew Velez, Joel Dehls Producer: John Tortorelli PrizePicks: Use code ‘PAS’ for a 100% deposit match up to $100 and to help out the pod! https://prizepicks.onelink.me/ivHR/PAS Intro 00:00 Chiefs beat Bills 27-24 01:50 Lions beat Bucs 31-23 32:08

In this episode we recapped the Saturday games for the divisional round. Join Our Playback! -- https://www.playback.tv/pickaside Hosts: Joel Moran, River Brown, Andrew Velez, Joel Dehls Producer: John Tortorelli PrizePicks: Use code ‘PAS’ for a 100% deposit match up to $100 and to help out the pod! https://prizepicks.onelink.me/ivHR/PAS Intro 00:00 49ers beat Packers 24-21 01:40 Ravens beat Texans 34-10 40:00