NBA Insider Marc Stein and Adam Mares break down the biggest stories in the NBA, including the surprising early leaders in the Eastern Conference featuring the Toronto Raptors, Miami Heat, and Detroit Pistons. They dive into why the Miami Heat might be the most shocking team of the season and unpack major trade rumors, including the Sacramento Kings being open for all business and growing league interest in the Pelicans, Nets, and Mavericks. The guys discuss Anthony Davis’ expected return to Dallas, whether the NBA Cup will take on greater significance this year, and why the league office is increasingly concerned about the rise in player injuries.

00:00 - Intro

02:04 - Unexpected leaders in the Eastern Conference (Toronto Raptors, Miami Heat & Detroit Pistons)

04:04 - The Miami Heat might be the MOST surprising team this year

13:50 - Trade rumor: The Sacramento Kings are confirmed open for ALL business

18:48 - Trade rumor: New Orleans Pelicans, Brooklyn Nets and Dallas Mavericks are receiving a lot of interest from teams around the league

25:12 - Anthony Davis returning to the Dallas Mavericks this weekend

31:50 - Will the NBA Cup become more significant this year?

39:12 - The NBA league office has become increasingly concerned about the prevalence of injuries in the league

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Adam Mares and Tim Legler break down the biggest NBA games and stories, from Andre Drummond and Kris Dunn’s “fake fights,” Luka Doncic torching the Clippers, and whether the Clippers can right the ship. The guys discuss Jalen Williams’ return to the league-leading OKC Thunder, the Raptors’ playoff outlook, Golden State’s trade needs, and how bad tanking could get this season. They dive into why the NBA Cup will finally matter, bold predictions for the Pistons as a potential 1-seed, and which young star; LaMelo Ball, Trae Young, or Ja Morant, Legler would start an expansion team with. They close with major trade predictions and three fake trades that could shake up the NBA playoff picture.

00:00 - Intro

02:17 - The Washington Wizards surprise the Hawks

03:40 - Anthony Black is the bellwether for the Orlando Magic’s success

06:22 - Andre Drummond, Kris Dunn and the fake fights that started in the NBA last night

09:36 - Lakers down the Clippers on a 24 point first quarter from Luka Doncic

12:25 - Can the LA Clippers right the ship?

19:17 - What will happen when Jalen Williams returns to the league leading OKC Thunder?

30:43 - Will the Toronto Raptors host a playoff series this year?

38:55 - Do the Golden State Warriors need to make a trade?

43:17 - How bad will tanking get in the NBA this year?

48:40 - The NBA Cup will finally matter this year

52:57 - Prediction: The Detroit Pistons will end the year as the #1 seed

55:50 - Who would Tim Legler start his expansion team with? LaMelo Ball, Trae Young, or Ja Morant?

59:55 - Prediction: A major trade will dramatically shake up the playoff picture this year

1:00:02 - Fake trade #1: MPJ to Detroit

1:04:09 - Fake trade #2: Malik Monk & Keon Ellis to Houston

1:06:12 - Fake trade #3: AD to Chicago

1:09:16 - Prediction: A least 3 people will receive 1st place MVP votes and no player will get 50% of the vote

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Join Adam Mares and Tim Legler for a detailed breakdown of the Hawks vs. Hornets matchup, highlighting Jalen Johnson's huge performance and his clear leap to the next level as an emerging NBA star. We also analyse the Charlotte Hornets, including the major opportunity seized by Collin Sexton and the immediate impact of rookie Kon Knueppel. Later, the focus shifts to the future of the league, featuring an in-depth ranking of this year's rookie class. Get our takes on where top prospects like VJ Edgecombe, Jeremiah Fears, and Derik Queen stack up, along with other rising talents like Cedric Coward, Ryan Kalkbrenner, Collin Murray-Boyles, Nique Clifford, and Tre Johnson. Finally, we wrap up with the biggest takeaways from the thrilling Nuggets-Rockets game, providing crucial analysis on the contenders.

00:00 - Intro

06:17 - Hawks beat Hornets on another HUGE game from Jalen Johnson

09:51 - Collin Sexton is making the most of his opportunity in Charlotte

11:24 - Jalen Johnson has hit another level

17:01 - Is Dyson Daniels’ lack of offense a problem for the Hawks?

20:24 - Nickeil Alexander-Walker had a huge game and clutch steal

23:05 - Kon Knueppel has already exceeded expectations

34:32 - The Hornets have a promising young team in spite of their record

39:25 - Ranking this year’s Rookie class

43:50 - Where does VJ Edgecombe rank in this rookie class?

45:49 - Jeremiah Fears and Derik Queen are shining in New Orleans

53:03 - Other stand out rookies: Cedric Coward, Ryan Kalkbrenner, Collin Murray-Boyles, Nique Clifford, Tre Johnson

57:07 - Biggest take-aways from Nuggets-rockets game

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