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Slam and Jam Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers discuss the week that was in the NBA, the top of the Western Conference, Potential Pre-Leap players, and more. Then they are joined by Matthew Tynan to discuss the San Antonio Spurs, Wembanyama, who else is developing on the Spurs, and how they move forward with their rebuild around Wemby. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tampering Sam Amick sits down with colleague Jeff Zillgitt of USA Today to discuss how the rest of the season is going to shake out, who is the favorite for MVP at this point, and what is the deal with the beef between Doc Rivers, and JJ Redick. Plus, find out why LeBron James was so happy to see Jeff in Indy this All-Star Weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nerder, She Wrote Dave Dufour, Mo Dakhill, and Seth Partnow discuss Doc's recent comments about Bucks coaching job, the firing of Jacque Vaughn, and why All-Star Weekend may not need to be fixed. Plus, are analytics actually ruining the game? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jared Weiss, Mike Vorkunov, and Tim Cato react to the fallout from a lackluster All Star Weekend, discuss the upcoming NBA media rights deals and league implementation of gambling, and breakdown the Commissioner’s comments on officiating.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Zach Harper, Jay King, and Josh Huestis discuss the firing of Jacque Vaughn, react to Doc Rivers’ hilarious comments, attempt to fix the All Star Game, and get into the Hot Take Safe Zone.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Slam and Jam Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers discuss the All Star Saturday Night events and who who is favored for each event, a look back at the conference finalists of last season, and the Pelicans starting lineup. Then Dane Moore, of the Dane Moore NBA Podcast, joins to discuss the Timberwolves, their success, Rudy Gobert's defense, how far the can go in the Playoffs and more. Then the guys finish with a fun edition of Andrew vs. The Beat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jovan Buha, Sam Amick, and Anthony Slater discuss their recent reporting on LeBron’s future and options, the Lakers targeting Trae Young, Donovan Mitchell, or Kyrie Irving, and the Warriors’ upcoming summer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mo Dakhil, Seth Partnow, and Dave DuFour react to the deluge of post-deadline trade news, discuss the Knicks referee controversy, and the battle for the top of the West. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

NBA Legend Chris Mullen joins David Aldridge and Marcus Thompson to talk about the All Star Game in Indianapolis, the Dream Team experience, and the state of the game.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

BUDS Zach Harper, Dave DuFour and Josh Huestis discuss the following topics: Super Bowl Discussion Plant Your Flag 1. Timberwolves, Clippers, Thunder or Nuggets to finish with the 1 seed? 2. Cavs or Bucks to go further in the Playoffs 3. Warriors or Jazz to miss the Play In 4. It was reported this morning Mitch Kupchak is moving into an advisory role with the Hornets as they search for a new President of Basketball Ops… the question is… do the Hornets make at least the Play In in the next 3 years… plant your flag Who had a better trade deadline: Mavs or Knicks? Plant your flag on which buyout player will have the biggest impact on their next team  Contender Draft  The guys discuss who are the contenders in the league today by doing a snake draft. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers discuss the Week that Was in the NBA, the line of the week, and then Sam Amick joins to break down the trade deadline with how deals came together, and what didn't happen yesterday. Then, Mike Prada joins to break down how the NBA will change after the deadline, and to play a fun version of Andrew vs. the Beat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mo Dakhil, Seth Partnow, Andrew Schlecht, and Dave DuFour breakdown all of the biggest moves from a busy NBA trade deadline day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices