In this week's episode of Chasing Chips, Charles stands tall on his high horse as he shouts from the rooftops about how he was right about being patient and not jumping to conclusions after the 0-5 start. Josh is wondering what needs to change for the Suns as they continue to stumble along to start the season.

We also talk about Anthony Edwards, Miles Bridges and Ja Morant

Episode's topics!!!

1. Clippers' Stunner: The Los Angeles Clippers recently suffered their most significant defeat. What led to the loss, and what implications does it have for the Clippers' future? 2. Devin Booker's MVP Potential: Is this the year that Devin Booker will win the NBA's Most Valuable Player award? We will explore his impressive performance against the New York Knicks and his impact on the Phoenix Suns. 3. Teams That Surprised Us: It's time to admit we were mistaken! Let's talk about the teams that have exceeded our preseason expectations, positively or negatively. 4. Unexpected Standouts: Celebrating the unexpected successes of the season's underdogs. Who is surpassing expectations, and what factors are contributing to their success? 5. Examining the Point Differential in the In-Season Tournament:

In this episode, we'll tackle:

🌟 The highly-anticipated debut of James Harden with the Los Angeles Clippers and the impact he's making on the team.

🩺 The Phoenix Suns' ongoing struggles with injuries and how they're fighting to maintain their championship aspirations.

💪 The enigmatic Victor Wembanyama and why he's a nightmare for defenders, with Charles drawing comparisons to the legendary Wilt Chamberlain.

🏆 Unpacking the Denver Nuggets' incredible dominance and exploring the unsung heroes behind their success.

🛡️ An early look at the Defensive Player of the Year race and a lively debate on who deserves the coveted award.

🔒 The evolution of Damian Lillard's defensive efforts and the discussion on what he needs to do to take it to the next level.

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In the first half, we delve into the James Harden trade and whether he can recapture the magic of his Houston days. What do the Clippers' recent roster moves mean for their depth and championship aspirations? Additionally, we'll examine Harden's desire to be utilized like his Houston days and the ever-present question of whether the league should be wary of the Clippers.

Shifting gears in the second half, we turn our focus to the challenges Bradley Beal is facing with his persistent back issues and how they may affect the Suns' prospects. With Steph Curry's stunning back-to-back 40-point games and his "playoff mode" mentality, we'll discuss whether he's a contender for this season's MVP title. Lastly, we'll analyze the Los Angeles Lakers situation and the looming question of whether this star-studded team could be play-in tournament bound.

Charles and Josh had a discussion about which team, Nuggets or Miami, has the potential to make it to the finals again. They also talked about why ESPN's rankings are wrong for putting Devin Booker, Kawhi Leonard, and Paul George too low. They shared their thoughts on which players on the Suns and Clippers have impressed them and which ones have disappointed them. Lastly, they made an effort to say something nice about the other teams in the Pacific Division.

Join Charles and Josh as they discuss a range of topics related to the NBA. They start by talking about the Celtics' social media team exposing Jaylen Brown and then move on to discuss if the Nuggets are still the team to beat in the NBA, and why Josh doesn't like Coach Mike Malone. They also discuss where James Harden should be traded if he doesn't end up on the Clippers. Charles shares his thoughts on Russell Westbrook's greatness and predicts that Norman Powell will win 6th Man of the Year. They discuss why putting Klay Thompson at the power forward position won't hide Chris Paul's inconsistencies and why CP3 needs to change his game. They also break down whether the Lakers and Kings are teams to be afraid of and finish by ranking the top 5 teams in the league.