Verno and KOC are back analyzing the Stan Van Gundy hire in New Orleans (1:20) and answering your mailbag questions about the draft, offseason team building, card collecting, and more (9:45).
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Preseason Power Rankings, Part 3 | Group Chat
Part 3 of the preseason power rankings is here, and Justin, Rob, and J. Kyle Mann are unveiling the teams ranked 20-16. (00:00) Intro(4:12) Hornets(26:08) Warriors(42:38) Trail Blazers(1:07:20) Hawks(1:19:18) Jazz And don’t forget that the Group Chat guys are doing a live show on ... Show More
1h 36m
Oct 7
Preseason Power Rankings, Part 2 (feat. Bill Simmons) | Group Chat
Justin, Rob, and J. Kyle Mann are back for Part 2 of the preseason power rankings. This time they are joined by Bill Simmons! They discuss the teams ranked 25 and 24 before the guys finish up with the teams ranked 23 through 21. (00:00) Intro (3:00) Pelicans (28:34) Grizzlies (52 ... Show More
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Oct 5
Preseason Power Rankings, Part 1 | Group Chat
Preseason Power Rankings Part 1 | Group ChatJustin, Rob, and J. Kyle Mann are back with the annual preseason power rankings! As usual, the guys start with the lowest ranked teams: 26-30.(00:00) Intro(7:23) Kings(28:50) Bucks(44:24) Nets(59:59) Clippers(1:15:55) Bulls And don’t fo ... Show More
1h 36m
Aug 2023
AD’s New Bag, Paolo Vs. Melo, and Is This the Hawks' Last Chance With Trae?
Verno and KOC react to Anthony Davis’s historic contract extension and explain why this was the right move for both AD and the Lakers (01:37). Also, the guys continue to answer your mailbag questions! This week features questions on Cade Cunningham, Jeremy Sochan, parenting, and ... Show More
1h 4m
Aug 2023
The Summer 'Mismatch' Mailbag: Hyped Teams, Timberwolves' Future, and Perfect Movies
As the news cycle slows down, Verno and KOC open up the mailbag and answer all of your burning questions, from the in-season tournament to Matas Buzelis! They also discuss hyped teams, Ja Morant, and so much more.
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59 m
Dec 2020
Will Westbrook Help the Wizards? Plus: Lakers Loom Large and PG-13 Talks Trash
Verno and KOC get into the nitty gritty of the Westbrook-Wall trade (3:00), then talk over the latest news around the league, including the LeBron and AD signings (42:30), Paul George’s recent comments about his role on the Clippers, and the NBA season schedule.
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1h 9m
Aug 2024
Do You Care If Team USA Wins Gold? Plus: Steph Curry, Expansion Teams, and More From the Summer Mailbag.
Verno and KOC discuss the latest Olympic basketball play, including the respect earned by the South Sudan team, Jamal Murray’s struggles with Canada, and the strong play by the German team (01:10). They then open up the mailbag and answer more questions from the listeners (15:32) ... Show More
1h 4m
Sep 2023
Who’s the Mystery Dame Team? Plus, Lakers Reloaded, and KOC’s Rising Sarr
Verno and KOC discuss the low-risk signing of Kelly Oubre Jr. for the 76ers and debate whether Jarred Vanderbilt can exceed expectations after the Lakers gave him an extension (04:25). After it was reported that a secret Eastern Conference team is linked to Damian Lillard, the gu ... Show More
54m 43s
Mar 2024
The Cinderella Lakers, Standings Check-In, and March Madness Prospects
Verno and KOC go through last night’s slate of Sweet 16 games and discuss which players' draft stock rose (01:33). After the Pelicans beat the Bucks, the guys debate just how high their ceiling is with Zion playing at this level (14:00). Next, they discuss the Hawks' OT win over ... Show More
56m 35s