0:00 Intro

1:43 Bruce gives a quick shoutout & then explains the concept of tonight’s show

3:01 Atlanta Hawks

4:50 Boston Celtics

7:15 Brooklyn Nets

8:59 Charlotte Hornets

11:05 Chicago Bulls

12:45 Cleveland Cavaliers

14:59 Detroit Pistons

17:07 Indiana Pacers

19:45 Miami Heat

21:45 Milwaukee Bucks

24:33 New York Knicks

27:46 Orlando Magic

30:38 Philadelphia 76ers

34:11 Toronto Raptors

36:03 Washington Wizards

38:25 Dallas Mavericks

40:23 Denver Nuggets

42:57 Golden State Warriors

44:58 Houston Rockets

47:27 LA Clippers

49:22 LA Lakers

52:16 Memphis Grizzlies

55:10 Minnesota Timberwolves

58:16 New Orleans Pelicans

1:00:58 OKC Thunder

1:03:31 Phoenix Suns

1:06:22 Portland Trail Blazers

1:09:45 Sacramento Kings

1:12:01 San Antonio Spurs

1:15:16 Utah Jazz

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0:00 ... Ross welcome and introduces the panelists

0:46 ... Episode #125 honors Doc Rivers, who wore #25 during his entire NBA career

0:55 ... Bet OnLine live read

1:42 ... Bruce introduces PJ Carlesimo and points out his many attributes, including his ability to convince Italian restaurants all over the country to keep their kitchens open late when he is in town doing a game.

3:03 ... PJ on the "new look" New York Knicks and how Tom Thibodeau will deploy his new guys like Karl-Anthony Towns and Mikal Bridges.

5:43 ... PJ says that with Julius Randle and Donte DiVincenzo headed to Minnesota and Towns coming to New York, this trade will be great for both teams.

7:30 ... As for the Boston Celtics, both Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum have chips on their shoulders heading into the season. Bruce asks PJ if Joe Mazzulla will be able to channel some of that beef into positive energy that will fuel a long playoff run and possible repeat championship. PJ feels Mazzulla is up to the challenge.

14:42 ... The 76ers are also loaded now that Paul George has joined Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey for a new "Big Three" in Philly. Ross wonders if Nick Nurse should ignore the 65 game minimum for his oft-injured stars (PG and Joel) and make sure they're well rested for the playoffs. PJ says he thinks Nurse should play them more than 65 games, which he feels is important in order for them to be ready to perform at a higher level in the postseason.

19:17 ... Milwaukee Bucks head coach Doc Rivers hired Rajon Rondo as an assistant coach and Michael asks if PJ thinks he has what it takes to be a head coach in the league. PJ has a lot to say about the Bucks and how Giannis needs to step up and do a better job on the court. PJ said there was a lot of finger pointing in Milwaukee, which did not help the team last season. Health is a key for the Bucks with Giannis and Khris Middleton needing to stay on the court. PJ appreciates Rondo's hoop IQ and say he has a chance to be a great coach but there's more to being a head coach than what many people think.

25:40 ... PJ sees a dark horse team in the east and feels Indiana has been undervalued and explains that if they stay healthy, they're a dangerous team. The east is deeper than it has been in years and nobody is going to waltz through the conference this season.

28:09 ... It's now "Wemby's World" although he's still too young to drink red wine with head coach Gregg Popovich. PJ discusses the Spurs culture that Pop and RC Buford have built. Pop is great with "X's and O's," but his real strength is the relationships he builds with his players.

31:10 ... While the Spurs were lucky to get him, PJ feels that Victor Wembanyama is also lucky to be playing in San Antonio where there is less of a spotlight on his every move. PJ says he always watches Victor because you will eventually see him do something that you just can't believe. PJ shares a story about a game he did with Marc Kestecher on ESPN Radio last season where Wemby made a move that he couldn't even describe.

37:21 ... Michael asks for PJ's take on the relatively young Oklahoma City Thunder and whether they are seasoned enough to come out of the west this season. Chet Holmgren will be bolstered by Isaiah Hartenstein's presence and their rebounding will be much improved. But PJ describes the western conference as a "bloodbath" with so many strong teams competing on a nightly basis.

41:48 ... Ross asks about PJ's dark horse teams out west. Golden State isn't quite there yet but Phoenix will benefit from their new coach (Mike Budenholzer) and upgraded point guards. Kevin Durant is still the best closer in the league and never misses free throws. Devin Booker and Bradley Beal will be guys he has his eyes on.

44:52 ... Bruce wonders if Bronny James will flourish alongside LeBron. PJ feels kind of bad for Bronny because of the shadow cast by LeBron. PJ hopes he can be evaluated as a player and not as LeBron's son.

46:45 ... JJ Redick is now coaching the Lakers and the pressure in LA is always "win a title or the season is a failure." With Anthony Davis and LeBron, the rest of the guys need to really step up and that is JJ's mission.

49:04 ... PJ on Duke freshman Cooper Flagg and whether he is a "can't miss" player. PJ says he is the real thing and is totally convinced that he will live up to the hype. PJ got some Luka Doncic vibes watching him play.

52:53 ... PJ says Flagg doesn't really remind him of any other previous players. But he competed against MEN and more than held his own. The Olympics players will all say "he IS that good."

54:42 ... Ross thanks PJ for joining the show and says goodbye ...

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0:00 ... Hello and Welcome ... Ross introduces the panel and dedicates episode #116 to james Johnson, who wears #16 and begins his 16th NBA season in October.

1:00 ... Ross live read for Bet Online

1:47 ... The crew reflects on last week's show with Luke Kornet of the Celtics and what a unique guest he was.

3:33 ... Tyus Jones joins the Phoenix Suns and will be the steady point guard the Suns need.

6:45 ... The Suns rotation will change drastically and they were a poor 4th quarter team last season but Jones will solve many of their late game woes.

10:08 ... The Knicks re-upped Precious Achiewa as a backup big but their center situation is still tenuous with often injured Mitchell Robinson still on the team but reliable backup Isaiah Hartenstein  has moved on to Oklahoma City.

15:17 ... Reed Sheppard of Houston is favored by many to win the Rookie of the Year Award but Ross and Bruce feel Stephon Castle of the Spurs will win it while World B likes Zach Edey of Memphis.

19:34 ... Charles Barkley is talking about retirement but nobody takes it seriously since he has 7 years left on a 10 year $210 million dollar contract.  If he leaves Turner, ESPN could be a possibility but his deal would need to be different than most talent at ESPN because he probably would balk at the type of workload that ESPN analysts typically have to handle.

23:59 ... Inside The NBA could be a vastly different show next season as the sad reality of losing the contract with the league wears on the guys and some bitterness may show up on the air.  Ross appreciates how Charles always would stick up for the people behind the scenes whose jobs will be in jeopardy.

26:47 ... World B shares a personal story about being told he was being let go by the Golf Channel but that he had to work his final two months before his time expired.  It was a trying time and the Turner crew will probably experience something similar.

28:19 ... Turner operates NBA TV but if they retain control over the network, they could move Inside the NBA to NBA TV and make that low rated network much more prominent in the marketplace.

30:32 ... The Quarterfinals at the Olympics are set to begin on Tuesday with four games.  Team USA will play Brazil and should have few problems as long as they keep Brazil off the offensive glass.

33:17 ... Germany will play Greece and Giannis will be a force, but Germany is a more balanced team with Dennis Schroeder, the Wagner Brothers, and Daniel Theis and the Germans should advance.

35:43 ... Serbia plays Australia but nobody ever has an answer for Nikola Jokic.  The Ozzies have lots of NBA talent on their team but the crew likes Serbia.

37:37 ... France plays Canada and while France has Victor Wembanyama and Rudy Gobert, they never really seemed to mesh on the court and Canada looks like the team that should advance.

39:58 ... Team USA's 3-on-3 team was eliminated on Sunday, so we each selected our "Dream 3-on-3 Teams" from among American born NBA players.  Ross took Donovan Mitchell, Myles Turner, and Damian Lillard.  Bruce chose Karl-Anthony Towns, Jaylen Brown, and Mike Conley.  World B chose Kyrie Irving, Draymond Green, and James Harden.

45:25 ... Ross says goodbye

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0:00 Intro

1:22 Russell Westbrook’s big time performance on Wednesday night is Bruce’s opening thought

2:41 World B shares what he’s currently covering & name drops a future G-League Ignite prospect to keep an eye on

4:42 Ross discusses NBA player comps for Naz Reid & Jordan Poole 

8:24 The crew breaks down the Celtics/Bucks matchup & why they’re the best 2 teams in the NBA

18:25 Kevin Durant finally makes his Suns home debut

25:33 OKC has been bringing the Thunder here recently

32:30 Bruce plays GM & offers a suggested deal for the Thunder to land Naz Reid this summer

37:23 The Rest of the West the crew provides an update on what’s going on 

52:55 Ross shares his favorite Minnesota Timberwolves Same Game Parlay for best bets

53:59 Bruce uses his final thought to discuss his good friend in Kings Head Coach Mike Brown

55:06 World B touches on the March Madness tournament 

56:39 Ross shares all the history behind the epic performances of Jrue Holiday & Giannis on Wednesday night

57:44 Bruce briefly brings up the Julius Randle injury 

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0:00 ... Hello and Welcome and here's the opening tip.

0:50 ... Opening Comments: Bruce praises Boston's Jaylen Brown for his great play and his contributions to the community.

2:20 ... "World B" bemoans the continuing conflict between players and officials.

4:17... Ross gives love to the Denver Nuggets for their great performance against the Bucks over the weekend.

5:40 ... The Dallas Mavericks have been a complete mess since acquiring Kyrie Irving in February, but is he really the only one who should be blamed for all of their problems?

16:04 ... The Minnesota Timberwolves are playing great ball down the stretch and while Karl-Anthony Towns has been one reason, there's another "big" getting it done for the Wolves.

24:30 ... In the Eastern Conference, the young Cleveland Cavaliers are making lots of noise but are they really ready to contend for the title?

28:13 ...The 76ers have been hot for three months, but they've stumbled on their current west coast swing.

32:03... The Celtics have been on fire since Robert Williams III returned last week but can they maintain it?

34:12 ... The Bucks have flipped the switch and become a lethal offensive team to go along with their always tough defense.

38:44 ... Bruce's "Show and Tell" item is an autographed piece of Boston Celtics history,

40:59 ...World B's item was inherited from his Dad and features a connection to a New York Knicks icon.

43:13 ... Ross' items are some very special basketball cards with a connection to a former colleague in Milwaukee.

46:46... Closing Thoughts: Bruce hopes Ben Simmons can regain his health and confidence, but he has a lot of work to do.

48:40 ... World B has some thoughts on the money that is riding on the All-NBA teams and the guys discuss whether members of the media should vote on them.

53:50... Ross has praise for a record set by Jordan Nwora of the Indiana Pacers, who scored 25 points in a quarter against the Hawks last Saturday.

55:09 ... Bye and see you next time!

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0:00 Intro

0:31 Bruce chimes in on Paul Silas being the honoree for tonight’s episode

1:00 World B pays tribute to passing of Knicks legend Willis Reed

3:09 Bruce touches on Willis Reed before discusses Timelord’s return to the Celtics lineup 

4:54 Ross tells the listeners about an NBA Wordle that exists & has Bruce/World B play today’s challenge

6:47 The crew discusses the big return games for KAT and Ja

15:52 The LA Lakers are making a strong push at the end of the season

24:20 Midroll Ad

24:33 Miami is Heating Up!

31:36 Mayhem Out West - The Western Conference Plays Musical Chairs!

42:58 Bruce calls a clutch timeout to be sure to discuss the Dallas/Golden State fiasco 

45:38 Ross shares his favorite Sacramento Kings Same Game Parlay 

46:31 Bruce gives his final thoughts on the Philadelphia 76ers

48:03 World B touches on the current state of the New York Knicks 

49:16 Ross gives a special birthday shoutout for his final thought

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0:00 .... Hello and welcome

0:30 ... Bruce introduces tonight's special guest ... long time NBA journalist Steve Bulpett, the original Greek Freak of the NBA family who taught Bruce the correct pronunciation of his favorite Greek delicacy "Spanakopita."

1:38 ... Opening Thoughts: Bruce moans about his miserable NCAA Tournament experience so far.

3:19 ... World B recognizes the Bulls' improvement since the All Star Break ...

5:14 ... Steve takes issue with Bruce for his attitude about the last four teams (#65-68) in the NCAA Tournament and how Dayton, Ohio is an integral part of the story.

8:48 ... Ross is not happy about Memphis' excuse for Ja Morant not returning on Monday vs Dallas.

9:59 ... Steve discusses what the Boston Celtics need to do to resume their success from earlier in the season.

15:44 ... World B takes the Celtics to task for their recent mediocre play and poor offensive inefficiency.

17:28 ... The Golden State Warriors have been a big disappointment this season and Stebve wonders if their troubles began after an incident during a preseason practice.

21:58 ... World B feels that the Warriors lack of attention to defense during road games has been their biggest issue.

24:20 ... Ross agrees with Steve and World B that the absence of Gary Payton II is a huge reason for the team's poor defense.  Ross adds that the loss of reserve guard Damion Lee has really hurt their bench.

24:56... The crew discusses the big storyline for the stretch run and it concerns Kevin Durant and the Suns.  Steve is concerned about the depth of the team.

26:56 ... Is Deandre Ayton worth the max contract he signed before the season?

31:31... Steve worries about the cohesiveness of the Suns if Durant isn't ready until the start of the playoffs.

33:53 ... Ross plays Word Association with Steve and asks him about Knicks Coach Tom Thibodeau and Celtics legend Tommy Heinsohn.

34:34 ... Steve launches into some great Heinsohn stories including several of a personal nature .... wonderful stuff for any Celtics fan to hear!

40:18 ... Ross opens a random package of basketball cards and requires Bruce, World B, and Steve to comment "off the cuff" on the players he pulls from the pack.  Steve got totally hosed with two of the cards he was asked about but still delivered!  Some of the players Ross pulled were Walker Kessler, Tyrese Maxey, Donovan Mitchell, Chris Paul, Kristaps Porzingis, DeAaron Fox, CJ McCollum, and several other good names.

53:02 ... Steve has a cool story about McCollum and why he missed some free throws in Boston earlier this season.

57:45 ... Final Thoughts: World B with some perspective on the bad blood between Dillon "The Villain" Brooks of Memphis and the Splash Brothers in Golden State ...

59:42 ... Bruce explains why his favorite player to watch during the NCAA Tournament has actually been Steven Adams of the Grizzlies in his commercial for ATT Wireless.

1:01:12 ... Steve has a great story about Cinderella team Fairleigh Dickinson and how the team was "adopted" by the University of Dayton pep band.  The FDU players never heard their fight song until it was played by another school's band.

1:02:20 ... Steve slips in a really funny John Stockton/Karl Malone  story from years ago.

1:03:33 ... Ross gives us a preview of Tuesday's matchup between the Celtics and the Sacramento Kings and slips in some betting advice ... "Take the Under!"

1:04:43 ... Goodbye and thanks to Steve for joining us

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0:00 ... Hello and welcome to episode #27: the Zaza Pachilia episode of 48 Minutes.

0:48 ... Bruce's opening tip concerns the referees and how they continue to cause controversy, especially in the Celtics/Timberwolves game on Wednesday.

2:26 ... World B's opening tip gives credit to young teams that are near the bottom of the standings but continue to play with effort and energy.

3:50 ... Ross' opening tip praises the Bucks for becoming the first team to reach 50 wins and clinch a playoff spot.

5:04 ... The Celtics are trending in the wrong direction and Bruce is concerned that they're squandering leads by taking their foot off the gas when they should be finishing off their opponents.  World B feels the Celts are just a "blah" team right now.

8:02 ... With Robert Williams III always battling health problems, can Boston get it done against quality bigs like Giannis Antetokounmpo, Joel Embiid, and the others in the eastern conference?

10:00 ...Will Boston's rookie head coach Joe Mazzulla be overmatched against more experienced leaders like Mike Budenholzer, Doc Rivers, Tom Thibodeau, and Erik Spoelstra in the postseason?

11:28 ... James Harden and Joel Embiid have the 76ers hot on Boston's tail in the race to finish #2 in the east.

17:18 ... Ross and World B disagree on whether the 76ers will actually pass Boston in the standings.

19:03 ... Denver finally stopped its 4 game losing streak on Thursday against lowly Detroit, but the game was tighter than the final score might indicate.

20:30 ... Questions are starting to emerge about two time MVP Nikola Jokic's ability to carry the Nuggets to a deep playoff run.

22:13 ... The Nuggets have a nice cushion over the Kings and Grizzlies, but they'll have a difficult schedule over the final month.

24:53 ... The Grizzlies are in a tailspin and it goes well beyond Ja Morant's suspension.

27:30 ... Ross is concerned that Morant's issues are negatively affecting the vibe in the locker room.

29:19 ... The Kings continue to roll and while they don't have playoff experience as a group, there are many individual players who have been in the playoffs and their head coach Mike Brown certainly has lots of postseason experience.

33:20 ...In Los Angeles, the Clippers have won 4 straight after a 5 game losing streak and Kawhi Leonard's health has been a key reason.

35:19 ... Clippers coach Ty Lue has done a nice job of successfully integrating a lot of recently acquired players into his system.

38:48 ...The Lakers lost a close game to Houston on Wednesday with Anthony Davis sitting it out.  Bruce was incredulous that coach Darvin Ham allowed it to happen.

40:53 ... Ross and World B feel that the Lakers didn't take the Rockets seriously and paid the price.

44:32 ... The MVP race has come down to the three International bigs: Nikola Jokic, Joel Embiid, and Giannis Antetokounmpo.  The guys each pick their winner.

52:26 ... Best Bets from Ross features his LA Clippers same game parlay choices that will make you some $$.

53:31 ... Bruce's final thought is on the San Antonio Spurs hoping history repeats itself in their quest to land a generational big man in the 2023 NBA Draft.

55:36 ... World B is upset that his West Virginia Mountaineers lost their first game in the NCAA Tournament, but is happy to remind everyone that WVU is well represented in the NBA on the court, on the bench, and in the front office.

57:24 ... And finally, Ross is excited to see the Chicago Bulls wear their green uniforms Friday on St Patrick's Day against the Timberwolves.

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0:00 Intro

0:56 Bruce starts the show off with his opening tip discussing Blake Griffin & his recent impact

2:29 World B tips things off by giving props to the NBA for introducing the play-in tournament

4:16 Our guest Ed Cohen shares his take on why right now is the best time of the NBA season with the playoff push

5:58 Ross gives props to the Beam Team as they continue to impressive play now tied for 2nd in the West

7:19 Ed shares what’s different about this year’s New York Knicks

11:50 Ed discusses the impressive play & impact of both Immanuel Quickley/Josh Hart

13:57 Bruce asks Ed to talk a little bit about the Derrick Rose situation 

16:37 Ross asks Ed to discuss what he’s seen from Isaiah Hartenstein joining the Knicks this season

19:40 Ed shares just how special it is to be a current Knicks broadcaster following in the steps of legends

23:15 The crew picks Ed’s brain on the rest of the Eastern Conference & which teams would be a tough matchup for NY

25:47 Bruce asks Ed to share this thoughts on the other team in NY, the Brooklyn Nets

28:35 Ed shares just how excited the city is and the buzz in the Garden these days with this Knicks team playing well

31:10 The crew shift gears to the wild Western Conference to start the 3rd quarter (DEN/GSW/MEM/SAC)

40:06 Ross challenges World B & Bruce to share who they’ve got their eyes on in the play in tournament

44:29 Mailbag Time! Listener Submitted Questions

50:13 Breaking news is announced live on air or should we say heartbreaking news for Bruce

52:12 Ross shares his best bet with his favorite Suns Same Game Parlay

53:20 For his final thought Bruce discusses/explains why the NBA should start tracking “Hidden Assists”

54:42 World B filled out his own March Madness bracket NBA edition!

56:36 Ross talks about CJ McCollum’s recent revenge on Portland

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0:00 Intro

0:59 Bruce serves up his opening tip discussing Luka’s recent injury & the opportunity for Kyrie

2:28 World B gives his thoughts on Steven Adams & how that absence has hurt the Grizzlies

4:15 Ross touches on KD’s much anticipated Suns home debut or lack thereof

5:27 The crew dives deeper into Wednesday night’s news of Kevin Durant’s injury

15:37 The Memphis Blues: Grizzles continue to stumble

23:51 The crew discuss the latest conflicts between NBA players & NBA referees 

34:01 We announce the 48 Minutes All-NBA Reserve Starting Lineup!

50:00 Best Bets! Ross shares his Top 5 players for First Basket Bets

52:10 Bruces shares his final thought on Jim Boeheim’s retirement

54:15 World B gives his final thought on the recent news on Lonzo Ball

56:24 Ross uses his final thought to vent about his fantasy team this year

58:46 Bruces shares the exciting news about our next guest on the show

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0:00 ... Hello and Welcome

1:08 ... Bruce's opening thoughts on Ja Morant's "off the court" issues, which leads to a discussion of what the future holds for the Memphis Grizzlies' star.

5:15 ... Ohm's opening thoughts on the crazy postseason we can expect starting in just five weeks.

7:02 ... World B's opening thoughts on why he feels the defending champion Golden State Warriors are in trouble.

10:35 ... Ross' opening thought revolves around his good friend Giannis Antetokounmpo's ill fated attempt to record a tainted triple double on Sunday.

12:02 ... Our Clippers discussion begins with Ohm explaining head coach Ty Lue's concerns about the team's lack of solid defense.

16:16 ... Russell Westbrook has played well in his first few games as a Clipper, but is still adjusting to a new team and new system.

21:04 ... It's hard to imagine that the Clippers could be a "Play In" team rather than a solid higher seed.

22:25 ... The Clippers traded three point specialist Luke Kennard and acquired veteran Eric Gordon and Ohm explains the move.

24:50... Kevin Durant has transformed the Phoenix Suns after just three games and his presence has unleashed Devin Booker for some offensive fireworks.

25:10... Booker and Luka Doncic of the Mavericks were talking trash on Sunday and smack talk is nothing new for Devin.

29:47 ... Ohm speculates how high the Suns can finish in the western conference and who they might play in the western conference finals.

33:35 ... The Lakers have struggled all season but with LeBron James idled by injury, the team is getting a big lift from Anthony Davis and recently acquired Jarred Vanderbilt.

39:33 ... The New York Knicks are on fire and are getting great play from Josh Hart and Jalen Brunson.  They'll be a tough playoff opponent for certain.

43:31 ... Bruce is concerned with the Boston Celtics' lack of toughness and Ohm thinks that they sometimes play too much like a younger team.

47:10... Back to the Knicks ... Julius Randle and "Sixth Man of the Year" candidate Immanuel Quickley highlight the depth of Tom Thibodeau's team.

50:35... Our Mailbag question for Ohm concerns the Clippers' Terance Mann and what his postseason role might be.

52:19 ... Closing Thoughts: Bruce explains why NBA Commissioner Adam Silver might be a perfect fit to replace Bob Iger as the head of the Walt Disney Company.  World B feels Orlando's Paolo Banchero will still be Rookie of the Year although the race is tightening up.  Ohm shares his memories of the late David Benner, who was the PR boss for nearly three decades with the Indiana Pacers.  Part of Ohm's tribute involves a classic Reggie Miller story from the 1990s.  And Ross discusses the current Pacers team and why we should not write them off just yet.

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0:00 Intro

0:40 Bruce is back & gives his opening tip on the Kyrie/Luka pairing & how it’s off to a rocky start 

1:50 World B addresses the injury to LaMelo Ball

3:31 Ross shares his thoughts on Kevin Durant’s Debut in a Phoenix Suns uniform

5:47 The crew get things started by discussing the Bucks extending their win streak to 16

16:34 Knicks are now 9-1 in their last 10 & can’t lose with Josh Hart the crew discuss NY’s success

26:40 Cavs/Celtics recap from Wednesday night’s battle in Boston

34:17 The crew plays a fun game of “In or Out” looking at the Western Conference playoff picture

34:50 Bruce selects the Lakers & provides his insight on why he thinks they’re in

37:15 World B picks the Thunder & shares why he thinks they’re out

43:44 Ross decides to take the Blazers & shares while they may be out, they just might be a close call

46:38 Mail Bag Time! Listener Submitted Questions!

52:53 Bruce provides his final thought on the passing of the Pacers long time PR Director David Benner

54:47 World B provides a friendly reminder that the “Wemby Bowl” takes place this weekend

57:54 Ross uses his final thought to ask Bruce to share the news on the show’s upcoming special guest

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0:00 Intro

0:50 World B gives his opening tip on Damian Lilliard’s 71 point performance on Sunday night

3:25 Ross talks about Friday night’s historic double overtime thriller between the Kings & Clippers

8:36 In the 1st quarter World B and Ross recap the outstanding ABC/ESPN games on Sunday

9:09 2021 NBA Finals Rematch between the Phoenix Suns and Milwaukee Bucks

15:23 The Lakers hard fought come from behind win in Dallas against the Mavericks

21:55 The duo react and provide analysis on Sunday night’s Clippers at Nuggets game

30:19 Quin Snyder becomes the new Head Coach of the Atlanta Hawks, the duo reacts to the news

34:37 World B explains how oddly enough the Denver Nuggets can still be considered overlooked

40:25 Ross & World B play a fun game of Bleav or Dis-Bleav

46:38 Mailbag! Listener Submitted Questions

53:52 Best Bets with Ross who shares a Same Game Parlay X with familiar faces in new places!

56:11 World B shares his final thoughts on the wild, wild West heading down the stretch

57:46 Ross provides his final thought on how he’s focused on specific teams/coaches rotation decisions moving forward

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0:00 Intro

1:50 Ross introduces 2024 NBA Champion Luke Kornet

3:15 What makes playing for the Boston Celtics different from any other NBA team?

5:49 Did the outside noise & championship doubt ever reach the Celtics locker room?

8:47 Having previously played with Kristaps Porzingis in New York, how has Porzingis’s game matured?

11:41 Luke shares his favorite memory for the Celtics championship duck boat parade

13:40 Where did Luke get his sense of humor?

15:45 How much of the team success this year falls on Joe Mazzula?

19:57 Luke shares his thoughts on the new head coach of the Charlotte Hornets Charles Lee

22:38 How competitive was the very impressive Kornet household growing up?

26:50 Could Luke see himself becoming an NBA media personality in the future?

29:53 Who is Luke’s funniest teammate on the Celtics?

31:26 Word Association with Luke

31:48 Derrick White

32:45 Jaylen Brown

33:42 Cedric Maxwell

34:17 Al Horford

35:05 Jrue Holiday

36:24 Eclipse Shot Contest

40:42 Is Luke getting used to these shorter offseasons?

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0:00 Intro

01:12 Scott shares “his why” on sharing his journey and stories in writing his soon to be released book “Through the Fire: A Memoir of Trauma & Loss, Basketball, & Triumph” 

05:55 Scott discusses both the pain and therapy he experienced throughout the writing process 

08:42 Scott talks about his early childhood, high school days, his recruitment, and how he ended up deciding to attend the University of North Carolina 

13:30: World B asks Scott what college he likely would’ve selected if not the Tar Heels

15:39: World B picks Scott’s brain on the expectations and challenges of playing basketball at North Carolina

19:04: Scott shares his experience on going undrafted and how he ended up getting his opportunity with the Chicago Bulls 

22:53: Ross asks Scott what it was like being part of one of the greatest NBA teams of all time while also being teammates with some of the league’s best players of all time as such a young NBA player

27:09 Scott discusses the Pistons famous walk off without shaking hands after getting swept by the Bulls in the 1991 Eastern Conference Finals 

31:34 World B being a longtime Knicks fan asks Scott to talk about some of legendary the Knicks/Bulls battles and some key plays/reasons why the Bulls were able to prevail in their playoff matchup on their way to the 3-peat

36:00 Scott shares his thoughts & perspective on Pippen refusing to check back into that legendary playoff game

40:57 Scott shares his thoughts and perspective as a former player on the NBA’s current load management problem

48:09 Scott shares his thoughts on the Suns big acquisition in Kevin Durant & their chances to win it all this season

50:43: Ross asks Scott to reflect upon his time as an assistant coach with the Milwaukee Bucks during Giannis’s rookie year

53:07: Ross asks Scott to talk about the keys to his success from the foul line as a career 72% shooter from the foul line and why many NBA bigs struggle making free throws

55:06: Ross follows up on Scott’s perspective on shooting by asking him about Ben Simmons struggles as Scott and Ben both stand at 6’10

57:44 With Scott being a former teammate of Lakers Head Coach Darvin Ham, he shares his thoughts on the Lakers this season and gives his opinion on the GOAT debate between MJ & LeBron

1:02: Ross asks Scott to provide some insight on young LeBron when they were teammates in Cleveland 

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0:00 ... Hello and Welcome

0:28 ... "World B" opens with a Giannis injury update and what lies ahead for the Milwaukee Bucks with the Greek Freak on the shelf.

4:11 ... Bruce was happy that Donovan Mitchell was warmly received upon his return to Utah.

5:10 ... Ross was impressed with Candace Parker's commentary on TNT's All Star broadcast.

5:50 ... Bruce takes a bow for predicting the winners in the Saturday Night Skills Challenge and the 3 point contest.  World B expresses how much he enjoyed the Saturday night events, especially the long distance shootout.

8:40 ... Mac McClung was the breakout star of the weekend with his thrilling performance in the Slam Dunk contest.  And the fact that he made every dunk on the first attempt was impressive.

10:42 ... The All Star game itself was a colossal bore that none of the guys really enjoyed due to the lack of defensive effort by both teams.

14:38... When LeBron and Giannis chose their teams on live TV, did LeBron try to mess with Milwaukee's team chemistry by calling out Giannis over his top reserve choice of Damian Lillard?

16:44 ... Bruce goes on a rant about how the All Star game was a complete waste of time and cites numerous reasons why.

18:30 ... Everyone enjoyed the "mano a mano" battle between Celtics teammates Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown.  Tatum even explains how this wasn't the first time something like that took place.

21:10 ... The buyout market frenzy is underway and Kevin Love is now in Miami.  Will it be a good fit?

24:34 ... Patrick Beverley is now a Chicago Bull .... but why?!

26:04 ... Russell Westbrook is likely to join the LA Clippers and what will the impact be on his new team?

29:54 ... Terrence Ross is now a Phoenix Sun.  Ross likes the move a lot.

32:28 ... Other likely buyout guys are Derrick Rose, John Wall, and Will Barton.  Who needs them the most?

34:58 ... Load management has become "front and center" for teams around the league.  With so many conflicting issues in play, can a suitable solution be found?

39:07 ... LeBron James won't be managing his load as the Lakers approach the home stretch.

43:23 ... In mailbag segment #1, the crew tackles the question of whether Luka and Kyrie can be successful together and bring out the best in each other in Dallas.

49:22 ... In mailbag segment #2, the guys size up the Suns and Clippers and share thoughts on which team is more dangerous.

53:30 ... Bruce's closing thought pays tribute to Marc Spears of ESPN, the winner of the Curt Gowdy Media Award from the Basketball Hall of Fame.

55:06 ... World B's final thought is on Anthony Edwards of the Timberwolves and his desire to play as much as possible and eschew load management.

56:21 ... Ross' final thought concerns our special guest Scott Williams who will appear on our next edition of 48 Minutes.

57:20 ... Goodbye

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0:00 Intro

0:27 Bruce discusses Joe Mazzulla officially becoming the Celtics Head Coach

1:39 World B questions where the Blazers are going long term

4:10 Ross revisits Tuesday night’s Celtics/Bucks game and gives kudos to the Boston reserves

8:40 The crew discusses NBA All-Star Saturday Night and make their official predictions for each event. Starting off with the 3 teams in the Skills Challenge

13:42 Three-Point Shooting Contest. Who’s crowned this year’s 3-point king?

16:01 Slam Dunk Contest. Who will put on the best show?!

21:27 The Knicks are going streaking with Josh Hart

26:11 Bruce shares some insightful team stats on the Knicks success this season

29:24 Overachievers/Underachievers: The crew discusses the players that have stood out on both ends of the spectrum this season. They start with the overachievers.

33:23 Underachieving players around the league.

38:12: Listener Submitted Questions: What event should be added to All-Star Saturday Night?

45:35 Post All-Star Break what team ascends to the next level?

49:34 Best Bets: The current title favorites according to the sportsbooks

51:26 Bruce provides his final thought on MJ’s special birthday present to others

52:08 World B explains why he enjoys the 3-Point contest and per usual backs it up with some great fun facts

53:46 Ross shows some love to “Brooklyn Bridges” on his career night with the Nets

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0:20 ... Opening tribute from Bruce and World B on their fallen friend legendary producer Barry Sacks of ESPN, who passed away on February 12th at the age of 63.

4:07 ... Ross explains why the day after the Super Bowl is his favorite basketball day of the year.

6:34 ... Bruce believes the Spurs are in "full tanking mode" for Victor Wenbanyama as they hope history repeats itself in the 2023 NBA Draft.

10:15 ... Nikola Jokic continues his remarkable play as he seeks his third straight MVP award.

13:07 ... Kyrie Irving and Luka Doncic finally played together over the weekend and the early reviews are positive.

15:58 ... Kyrie asks the Dallas media not to ask him about next season because he said it would be a distraction for the Mavs.  And it appears the "King of Distractions" was actually serious!

17:35 ... The retooled Mavs certainly appear to be viable challengers to win the NBA's Western Conference.

20:40 ... The Celtics visit the Bucks on Tuesday in a possible Eastern Conference Finals matchup and the guys break down the key elements.

24:15 ... Now that Jae Crowder is a Buck, which players will sacrifice minutes to make room for him?

30:38 ... Zion Williamson's injury will keep him out for longer than previously expected.  Does he need to lose weight in order to stay relatively injury free and reach his potential?

38:34 ... The Grizzlies' biggest star is Ja Morant, but since Steven Adams has been injured, the team has hit some hard times.

41:17 ... Ross opens a random pack of basketball cards and demands answers about each player from World B and Bruce.  Did they pass the test?

56:10 ... In our final thoughts, since this show drops on Valentine's Day, Bruce pays tribute to players like Denzel Valentine, Josh HART, and Isaiah HARTenstein.

57:10 ... World B's final thought is on the Cleveland Cavaliers, a team he hopes not to jinx with his praise.

59:04 ...Ross' final thought concerns bottom tier teams that might join the Spurs in the "Tanking for Victor" competition by next week.

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0:00 Intro

1:20 Brooklyn Nets clean house of stars

10:18 Bruce explains why he feels the Nets still make the playoffs

17:10 The crew shift their sights to Phoenix with KD joining the Suns

29:26: LA Lakers moved around some chess piece during the deadline week. The crew discusses the moves and the impact or lack thereof 

42:27 Mike Conley’s potential impact on the Anthony Edwards, Rudy Gobert, and the rest of the Timberwolves

46:30 The crew touch on some of the other trades that caught their attention around the association 

47:30 Bruce discusses why the Jae Crowder trade was huge for the Bucks

48:42 World B touches on the significance of the Grizzlies acquiring Luke Kennard

51:20: Ross explains the James Wiseman trade and how it was big cost saving move for the Warriors

53:33 World B brings up the Clippers trade deadline decisions

56:51 Ross raises the Final Thought for the show: Is John Collins the new Eric Gordon?

58:20 The crew briefly touch on World B’s Knicks getting Josh Hart 

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0:00 ... Welcome and introductions

1:09 ... Opening thoughts on the Kyrie Irving trade from Brooklyn to Dallas

3:20 ... Dave on Kyrie's lack of self awareness regarding how his actions affect teammates and organizations.

6:03 ... Dave on the risks and rewards of adding Kyrie Irving to your team

9:34 ... What Mavs coach Jason Kidd needs to do to make the Kyrie/Luka Doncic backcourt work

14:30 ... How will the addition of Kyrie affect Dallas from a defensive standpoint?

17:26 ... After leaving three teams on bad terms, can Dallas trust him to change his ways?

20:25 ... Did the trade bring the Nets a fair return with Spencer Dinwiddie, Dorian Finney-Smith, and draft picks?

20:52 ... What's next for Kevin Durant now that his running mate Kyrie is gone?

27:00 ... LeBron James is on the verge of catching Kareem Abdul-Jabbar as the all time scoring leader.  Dave explains what it was like to coach Kareem.

29:55 ... Dave shares his thoughts on a very important trait that both LeBron and Kareem share

32:49 ... Dave suggests that there should be two lists of scoring records: one for the modern era and one for the era before three point shots were part of the game.

33:57 ... Can LeBron possibly eclipse Michael Jordan as the "GOAT?" (greatest of all time)

37:32 ... Dave explains what a general manager goes through in the final 2-3 days before the trade deadline

40:40 ... Dave explains why trading LeBron James could be a shrewd move for the Lakers franchise

48:38 ... Dave shares insight on some of the mind games general managers play with each other when discussing trades

51:21... There were two recent brawls in the NBA and the crew discusses the relatively light penalty given to Dillon Brooks of Memphis vs the harsher penalties meted out to Austin Rivers of Minnesota and Mo Bamba or Orlando

56:41... Dave has known Austin his entire life and he said it was very much out of character for him to be involved in an incident like the one with Bamba

58:03 ... When Jalen Suggs of Orlando grabbed Rivers by the throat, did he cross a line that should never be crossed?

1:00:50 ... Dave played in the NBA during the 1970s and shares memories of some fights that took place during his career.  One funny story involved legendary player and coach Don Nelson.

1:08:12 ... Final Thoughts ... Bruce on Ja Morant, Michael on Ben Simmons, Dave on Nikola Jokic, and Ross on his friend Giannis Antetokounpo.

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0:00 Intro

0:35: Bruce shows off his brand new 48 Minutes Podcast t-shirt which are now on sale

1:28: Bruce speaks on the Celtics dominance of the Nets for his opening tip take

2:33: World B tells NBA fans to pump the breaks on overreacting to deadline trades

4:51: Ross shares his opinion on Thursday night’s 9 p.m. local start time for Clippers at Bucks

5:47: The crew discusses whether this late game start in Milwaukee benefits the Clippers who are usually on West coast time

7:27: The 2023 All-Star Game Reserves were announced, the crew reacts to selections

21:05: The crew discusses the current state of the Memphis Grizzlies as they’re in a slump

25:46: Is it time to hit the panic button in Dallas with the Mavericks? 

33:29: Is it more important to have a great big man or a great point guard? We share our answers

40:18: MAIL BAG! Listener submitted questions

50:54: Best Bets: Ross shares 2 hot rookies that deserve consideration for your next same game parlay

53:10: Bruce shares his final thought on the Minnesota Timberwolves as they’re on the rise

54:30: World B uses his final thought to discuss the Clippers as they’re picking up some serious momentum

55:54: Ross teases a fun upcoming show idea to continue to keep his co-hosts on their toes

57:25: Outro 

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0:00 ... Hello and Welcome

1:34 ... Bruce's opening comment is focused on the slumping New Orleans Pelicans, who have lost 8 in a row.

2:44 ... Ross examines Giannis Antetokounmpo's latest 50 point effort and what it took to get to "5-0."

4:19 ... World B says this year's race for the MVP Award will probably be historically tight.

6:15 ... LeBron James went ballistic after the no call at the end of Saturday's Lakers/Celtics overtime thriller when the NBA admitted its officials probably cost LA a win in regulation.

10:51 ... After the loss, LeBron chose not to play against Brooklyn on Monday.  Did that expose him to charges of hypocrisy after his reaction in Boston?

15:12 ... Patrick Beverley's antics on Saturday cost the Lakers a point in overtime but could have cost them much more.  Should he have been fined?

18:02 ... The Bucks have won four straight games with Khris Middleton returning to action.  Is he a calming influence on the team?

27:47 ... Was the NBA's "Rivalry Week" more like "Rivalry Weak?"    Many of the "so called" rivalry games  were anything but!

32:43 ... Could the NBA's "Play In" tournament lead to the creation of more rivalries?

34:00 ... The crew discusses their favorite aspects of the "Play In" tournament.

38:43 ... Mail Bag Question #1: Is there a "HIM" emerging in Orlando?

40:27 ... Mail Bag Question #2: Is there "funny business" going on with the Memphis scorekeeper and Jaren Jackson Junior's defensive stats?

45:44 ... Ross shares his "Best Bets" on the "hot player values" of Brandon Ingram and Precious Achiuwa.

47:42 ... Final Thoughts on the suddenly hot Washington Wizards, the Minnesota Timberwolves, and the sense of urgency for the Mavericks to get Luka Doncic some help.

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0:00 Intro

0:54 World B pays tribute to Kobe Bryant on the 3rd anniversary of his tragic passing

03:12:Ross discusses the Toronto Raptors big win in Sacramento & their bench or lack thereof!

04:04: Ross gives love to Damian Lillard on his outstanding 60 point performance 

04:46: Wednesday Game Recaps: Ross & World B discuss the Big Matchups & Key Player Returns

04:57: The duo discuss the Nets/Sixers matchup

08:30: Grizzlies/Warriors World B & Ross break down the game in review

15:00: Brandon Ingram Returns for the Pelicans the duo discuss what they saw in BI’s return to action and the challenges Willie Green & the team have to face moving forward with the rotation

19:47: AD’s Return & Rui’s Debut game for the Lake Show! The duo discuss the game and what’s to come for the Lakers here soon with their schedule

26:06: All-Stars Starters have been announced! The duo reacts to the selections & provide their thoughts

27:29: World B & Ross discuss Embiid not being named a starter & how it possibly just added motivation to Embiid & the Sixers the rest of this season

31:51: Breaking News! World B has been promoted to an NBA General Manager!

32:08: World B is questioned by Ross on whether or not he’s trading Bojan Bogdanovic before the deadline

36:25: World B takes over as GM of the Pacers and Ross questions him on whether or not he plans on dealing soon to be free agent Myles Turner

39:27: World B is traded to Sacramento to become their new GM. Will World B make a deadline deal to improve his Kings team before the deadline?

42:49: Mail Bag Time! Listener submitted questions are answered!

42:55: Can Bennedict Mathurin win 6th Man of the year?

46:33: Aside for winning another Championship, what can LeBron do to earn the greatest of all time status?

51:04 Final Thoughts

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0:00 Hello and Welcome

0:45 Rui Hachimura to the Lakers ... he'll be a big piece moving forward ... his presence is examined from all angles.  How he should flourish with LeBron James as a teammate.

5:00 Jonathan Isaac returns for Orlando and lights it up in his first game back.

6:40 Anthony Davis and Brandon Ingram will be back ... and not a moment too soon for their teams.

9:22 The Celtics were rolling into Orlando on Monday with a 9 game win streak, but a funny thing happened on the way to 10 straight.

16:56 The Sixers are finding ways to win despite being short handed for much of the season.  Their role players have really stepped up.  PJ Tucker has provided grit even with limited numbers.

22:16 The Nets are heating up as Kyrie Irving raises his game in Kevin Durant's absence.  He's getting help from role players like Nic Claxton, Royce O'Neale, and TJ Warren.

28:29 Halftime Break

28:45 The Thunder are rising in the west behind Shai Gilgeous Alexander and the kid from Down Under Josh Giddey.

34:17 Phoenix hopes to rise from the ashes with Chris Paul back on the court and Devin Booker hopefully returning soon.  DeAndre Ayton needs to get more aggressive blocking shots.

40:29 Mail Bag ... Bruce compares and contrasts Celtics stars Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown against Larry Bird and Kevin McHale from the 1980's Celtics.  You may be surprised at what he tells you.

44:03 Mail Bag ... Ross answers a question about O.G. Anunoby's "up side."

46:31 Ross shares his best bets in the world of shot blockers and how they can make you some $$$.

48:55 Bruce praises Shannon Sharpe for owning his poor behavior at the Grizzlies/Lakers game last Friday.

50:08 World B thinks Kawhi Leonard is about to lead the Clippers on a nice run.

52:36 Ross has a great suggestion for the rules committee when it comes to running out the clock and why players are unfairly treated when they're holding the ball as the clock expires.  Bruce has a suggestion for rookies that get bogus turnovers hung on them, but Ross does not think will end well if they ever tried it.

54:13 Bye Bye

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0:00 ... Ross hello and welcome ... introduces Bruce, Michael, and guest Kevin Winter ... this is episode #114 in honor of Scotty Pippen Jr.

1:20 ... Ross's Bet Online live commercial read

2:15 ... Bruce complains that with two Celtics fans on the show, show #114 is NOT in honor of Boston legend Bob Cousy.  Ross expertly shuts Bruce down with a zinger that left a mark!

2:46 ... Bruce introduces our guest Kevin Winter, the long-time studio host of the NBA on ESPN Radio.

3:53 ... Ross tees the crew up for a discussion of Team USA as they finished their tune-up games on Monday against Germany.  Kevin feels the teams around the world not only can compete with team USA, but want to kick some American butt.

5:40 ... Bruce points out how LeBron James has been the dominant player for Team USA in their "friendly" matches.

7:04 ... Stephen Curry will be a huge factor and Kevin discusses some lineups he'd like to see Steve Kerr try.

8:13 ... Jaylen Brown was passed over for Team USA in favor of teammate Derrick White and Kevin said that Grant Hill always wanted White on the team, although he feels Jalen Brunson would have also been a solid choice.

10:02 ... Bruce asks if White's time in the San Antonio Spurs system prepared him to become the winning player he's turned out to be.  Kevin feels that former Spur players become excellent fits on the teams they end up playing for.

11:50 ... Ross wonders if Chris Paul will be a great fit in San Antonio and be successful.  Kevin is not so sure.

13:17 ... Bruce asks Kevin what it was like to be in the middle of hosting the NBA Finals live on the radio while riding the emotional roller coaster as a fan of the Celtics.

16:20 ... World B wants to know if Kevin feels the Celtics can repeat as champs next year?  Kevin has his eye on the Bucks with Giannis and Damian Lillard but is less high on the Sixers.

18:56 ... Bruce asks Kevin about his fellow ESPN Radio analyst PJ Carlesimo and some of their adventures in dining and how the coach makes sure food for the team is a priority and everyone on the radio team is properly fed.

22:32 ... Bruce tells a quick story about another "old school" coach, the late Paul Silas who worked with Bruce at ESPN and was like PJ in that he always picked up the tab for dinner for the crew because coaches knew that armies travel on their stomachs.

23:03 ... Ross asks Kevin about the mysterious Twitter/X fan "Yanos," and gets a hilarious response.

24:14 .... The LA Clippers have made some very strange moves as they get ready to move into their new building next season and Kevin is not optimistic about their chances for the upcoming season.

27:17 ... What do we make of the crosstown Lakers?  Can LeBron continues playing at such a high level as he approaches his 40th birthday?  Kevin says his days of winning championships are gone.

29:15 ... World B feels the Lakers have been good, but the conference is really tough and Anthony Davis & LeBron may not be physically up to the task of winning big in the postseason.

31:45 ... What about the Denver Nuggets?  Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray, as always, are the indispensable guys.  Russell Westbrook and his aggressive style will work well off the bench for Denver next season.

35:18 ... Bruce tees Kevin up for a nice rant on Evan Mobley's max contract.

36:52 ... Jalen Brunson left money on the table on his recent contract and while it was a great gesture on Brunson's part, there could be unintended consequences.

38:44 ... Brunson's move puts the pressure on the Knicks front office to use the money to bring in more talent.

39:39 ... Kevin thinks Brunson may have gotten some grief from the Players Association over his act of generosity.

41:34 ... Bruce wants to know how Klay Thompson will fit in with the Mavs ... Kevin thinks Klay will help Luka Doncic learn how to win and he also likes the potential of Dereck Lively.

45:45 ... The guys discuss NBA executive Pat Williams and what he meant to the NBA and also to the Orlando Magic, the franchise he co-founded.  Williams passed away this past week at the age of 84.

48:27 ... Ross thanks Kevin for joining us and says goodbye

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Intro: 0:00

0:38: Opening Tip: Ross gives some love to the Big Alp before reminding World B the Kings just keep on rolling with or without Sabonis!

2:17: World B responds to Ross & recaps the Kings big road win against the Lakers on Wednesday night

3:42: Ross & World B discuss their 2023 NBA All-Star Selections & Snubs in the Eastern Conference

10:57: Ross & World B discuss their 2023 NBA All-Star Selections & Snubs in the Western Conference

20:56: Ross poses a million dollar question: Should the Lakers let AD suit up for the All Star Game if healthy?

24:35: World B & Ross discuss the Bulls/Pistons international game in Paris

29:45: 2022 NBA Finals Rematch! World B & Ross discuss the Warriors visiting the Celtics in Boston

33:27: The duo discusses the Nets at Suns matchup with Kyrie back in the Nets lineup

39:00: Mailbag Time! We answer listener submitted questions on the show.

39:37: Lauri Markennan is he worthy of an All-Star nod out West?

41:56: Starting from scratch which top young point guard would you want to lead your team? We rank them!

46:07: Would You Rather…NBA Player Edition

56:18: Best Bets Discussion: Ross shares 4 players that are sneaky assist guys for a same game parlay

58:25: World B & Ross share their final thoughts wrapping up an exciting double overtime edition of the show

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0:00 ... Welcome to the show and opening comments from Ross, Bruce, and World B.

1:15 ... Bruce discusses how the Nets are faring without Kevin Durant after their first two games with  KD on the injured list.

3:10 ... "World B" makes the case for Minnesota's Anthony Edwards to be named an All Star.

5:14 ... Ross wonders when the first domino will drop in the NBA trade market.

7:13 ... Why is Jae Crowder still in Phoenix if the team isn't using him?

8:26 ... Bruce shares some of Hall of Fame writer Marc Stein's hottest trade rumors.

11:14 ... Jayson Tatum drops 51 on Charlotte in the top performance of the MLK Day games.

17:14 ... Toronto tops the Knicks in overtime as the Raptors show signs of life.

20:46 ... Jrue celebrates the "Holiday" with a vintage 35 point performance for the Bucks against the Pacers.

22:27 ... The Hawks beat the Heat and finally reach the .500 mark.

26:24 ... The Memphis Grizzlies are big, tough, and deep as their win streak reaches 10 on Monday vs. the Suns.

28:38 ... Ja Morant's dunk against the Pacers on Saturday is still resonating.

29:50 ... The Denver Nuggets are rolling, but is their defense good enough to win a chip?

31:44 ... "World B" says "Do not sleep on the Pelicans" as they continue to win their share of games even while playing without two of their stars.

33:10 ... Ross praises Denver's Aaron Gordon for expanding his playmaking skills for the Nuggets.

35:27 ... The Sacramento Kings are flourishing under the leadership of head coach Mike Brown, whose team is scoring at a league leading pace.

42:00 ... Harrison Barnes of the Kings is aging like fine wine in his 12th season at the age of just 30.

44:02 ... Bruce leads off a discussion on the importance of depth with his breakdown of the Nuggets' top 7 players.

45:54 ... "World B" has the numbers on the most productive benches in the league.

48:21 ... Ross gives his "Best Bets" and how Josh Giddey, Victor Oladipo, and Trey Lyles will make you some money.

50:22 ... Bruce, World B, and Ross share their thoughts on Civil Rights icon Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and why he is missed so much in contemporary society.

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0:00 INTRO

0:45: The 48 Minutes crew discuss the current situation with the Brooklyn Nets & get Jared’s thoughts on the team moving forward

4:48: Jared shares an incredible shooting statistic on Ben Simmons this season

6:33: The crew discusses the status of the Golden State Warriors currently facing a rough home loss skid. Is Jared concerned with the Warriors moving forward?

11:11 Bruce poses the great question on whether or not Draymond Green’s preseason altercation has had any effect on the Warriors this season

13:34: Phoenix Suns struggles so far & will they make a trade soon?

15:41: Jared touches on the Monty Williams/DeAndre Ayton friction

19:05: The crew discusses the Milwaukee Bucks with Jared

23:46: Boston Celtics discussion with Jared & does he they will make a move prior to the deadline

27:16: Bruce mentions a backup big rumored to be on the Celtics radar

28:30: The league’s recent explosive scoring. Jared provides reasons on why we might be seeing this happen

33:47: Jared discusses his time in the NBA bubble & shares some incredible stories

37:15: Bruce gives kudos to Jared for his amazing postgame interview with Jamal Murray & Jared takes us through how it all went down in person.

41:28: Ross asks Jared to name his favorite NBA city, arena, and even the NBA media room food

45:00: Ross asks Jared if he’s ever golfed with Charles Barkley. Jared shares more on working with Chuck

47:34 Jared discusses former NBA player Jamal Crawford joining TNT’s Tuesday night studio

49:17: Building the Perfect NBA Player: The crew & Jared breakdown which attributes they’d take from current NBA players to combine into the ultimate superstar

56:30 Final Thoughts: Bruce discusses a Celtics duo, World B challenges the elite teams, Jared invites us all on a mission, Ross gives a shout out to Sabonis & Mikal Bridges

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0:43 ... Opening thoughts from "World B" on Kemba Walker, who was released by Dallas, and Ross' thoughts on the Tyrese Haliburton/LaMelo Ball point guard matchup from Sunday.

3:40 ... With Kevin Durant likely to miss a month with an MCL injury, Bruce wonders if Kyrie Irving is capable of carrying the Nets until KD returns.

6:26 ... Which Brooklyn players besides Kyrie need to step up in Durant's absence?

12:19 ... The Lakers have been playing well recently behind the incredible leadership of LeBron James, who is playing like vintage LeBron in his 20th NBA season.

18:44 ... The other team in LA, the Clippers have hit the skids, losing 6 straight games.  How did things so wrong for Kawhi Leonard's crew?

23:20 ... How would a team of the best International players fare against a team of the best American players?  The guys examine all the matchups.

36:14 ... Ross attempts to stump Bruce and "World B" in a new game called "Too Cool for School" where our "experts" attempt to answer questions about colleges attended by several NBA players.

40:16 ... Since we're at the exact mid-point of the regular season, the crew gives out their mid-season awards.

50:55 ... The Best Bets gambling segment features over/under prop bets on Donovan Mitchell and Lauri Markkanen as Mitchell returns to Utah on Tuesday.

53:11... Final Thoughts on the multiple OKC Williamses and the search for defense around the league.

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0:00: Intro

1:10 Mitchell's 71 Point Performance & Bruce breaks down the history behind it

5:54 Giannis Career High 55 Points & Ross provides his insight into Giannis's recent scoring trends

11:39 The crew discusses Klay's 54 point night

15:40 8 Title Contenders Discussion & which teams demand the most attention

25:41 Ross challenges Bruce & World B to a game of Buy or Sell with select teams

36:31 Weekend preview of top matchups to be on the lookout for

42:43 Final thoughts discussing Damar Hamlin offering their thoughts & support

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0:00 ... Ross welcomes you to episode #6 of "48 Minutes."

0:44 ... In Bruce's opening comment, he expresses concern about the Milwaukee Bucks and the health of their veteran players.

2:00 ... Michael's opening comment is full of praise for Toronto's Pascal Siakam.

3:28 ... Ross opens with a statistical anomaly from the Phoenix Suns' first quarter performance on Monday against the Knicks.

5:18 ... Our first discussion is about the way Denver manhandled the Celtics on New Year's Day and the brilliance of Nikola Jokic and his role player teammates.

11:14 ... In the Power Rankings segment, Michael and Bruce give their top 3 teams while Ross shares his bottom 3.

21:11 ... The Pacers are rising quickly in the east and emerging as a team that should make the playoffs.

23:13 ... The offense is on fire led by Tyrese Haliburton

24:05 ... Myles Turner is having a career year and will be a free agent at the end of the season.

24:48 ... Rick Carlisle is a Hall of Fame caliber coach and is a big reason for the Pacers' success.

26:57 ... Indiana's Bennedict Mathurin is the second best rookie in the league, but nobody knows how to actually pronounce his last name.  Since the rookie is French, Bruce takes a shot at the proper way to say it.  "Mah-tur-ahn."

28:19 ... Ross plays a game of "Word Association" with Michael and Bruce.  Their topics are the OKC Thunder, Luka Doncic, and Latrell Sprewell.

39:23 ... In Ross' "Best Bets" segment,  he tells you which home teams to put money on and which road teams to avoid like the plague.

43:43 ... Bruce's closing take concerns something the top scorers in the NBA have in common.

45:07 ... Michael's is on the overall brilliance of Miami's Bam Adebayo.

46:44 ... Ross' is on the free falling Phoenix Suns and how far they could fall in the next week.

49:50 ... Show ends

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0:00 Intro

0:35 Opening Tip: Top Games from Wednesday Night

9:41: Luka Doncic's Historic Performance

14:23: World B and Ross discuss their Top 3 MVP rankings

30:48: World B and Ross discuss 2 teams in each conference that need to step it up

38:38: Ross shares his best bet for rebounds with smaller named players

40:44: World B and Ross share their New Year's Resolutions for NBA teams & possible trades along with the upcoming Jan. 15 trade restriction being lifted

49:45: World B and Ross discuss the altercation in Detroit between Killian Hayes and Moe Wagner

53:44: Outro

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0:49 ... Lakers are squandering LeBron James' late career brilliance ... at age 38 we compare him to Michael Jordan and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar at that age.

1:50 ... Bruce predicts LeBron will pass Kareem on the all time scoring list on February 11, 2023 against Golden State in an ABC prime time game.

2:08 ... Orlando has cooled off just a bit, but is still playing well behind their Killer B's: Banchero, Bamba, and Bol.

4:28 ... The guys look back at the Christmas Day games and share their big thoughts.

5:53 ... James Harden's playmaking has made Joel Embiid the NBA's scoring leader.

6:47 ... The Celtics crushed the Bucks behind their high octane tandem of Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown.

7:26 ... The "Two J's" are giving Bruce a "Jordan/Pippen" vibe

10:14 ... Ross looks back at the Suns/Nuggets roller coaster ride on Sunday, including another monster triple double from "The Joker" and a "Dunk of the Year" candidate from Aaron Gordon.

13:02 ... The Lakers really stink right now and even LeBron can't save them.  They gave up 51 points in a quarter to Dallas and were outscored 51-21 during that 12 minute stretch.

14:41 ... Ross was not impressed with Memphis guard Ja Morant's overconfidence when discussing the challenges he claims they won't face in the west.

16:30 ... Klay Thompson delivered a message to Dillon Brooks and the Grizzlies that the Dubs  remember how the Grizz disrespected them and to expect some payback.

18:00 ... The Nets are still on fire and they're much more than just Durant and Irving.  Coach Jacque Vaughn, Ben Simmons, TJ Warren, Royce O'Neale, and Joe Harris are all making key contributions.  Bruce compares O'Neale to a younger PJ Tucker who does all the little things to help a team win.

24:55 ... Nikola Jokic and Domantas Sabonis were scheduled to face off on Tuesday night in a titanic clash of All Star caliber "bigs," but Sabonis had to miss the game due to injury.   The guys compare and contrast these two centers and the similarities are pretty striking.

32:12 ... Who is Alperen Sengun and why should we care?  The 20 year old 6'9" center from Turkey is in his 2nd season with the Rockets and is turning a lot of heads.  In his honor, Ross, Bruce, and "World B" each choose their favorite Turkish player.

33:48 ... Ross chooses his friend Ersan Ilyasova ... 35:04 World B likes Hedo Turkoglu ... 36:29 Bruce shockingly picks former Celtic (and Knick, and Blazer, and Thunder, and Jazz) Enes (Kanter) Freedom.

38:38 ... Ross explains how Boston's Luke Kornet ("The Green Kornet") has a novel way of challenging three point shot attempts from his spot in the paint.  Don't laugh ... Kristaps Porzingis loves the idea and will try it too.

39:57 ... We've got you gamblers covered too with "Best Bets."    Ross shares his insight on reliable 3 point shooters from different teams that you can put in a "Parlay X" and make big bucks.

42:40 ... Mike's parting shot is an appreciation of new Cavalier Donovan Mitchell and his impact in Cleveland.  43:46 Bruce points out that the very best bigs in the NBA are all International players.  44:50 Ross laments the demise of "Eastbay," the "shoe catalog of dreams" from his youth.

45:42 ... Finally the crew pays tribute to Duncan Robinson of the Heat.  On Monday he made his 800th career 3 point shot in just his 263rd game, an NBA record.  The entire top 5 on the list (Robinson, Luka Doncic, Buddy Hield, Donovan Mitchell, and Stephen Curry) are all active players.  Of course Mike Freer has another crazy Robinson stat at 46:53.

47:30 ... Final thoughts and Goodbye

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0:15 ... Opening Takes .... Paolo Banchero should be an All Star ... Houston's "Sons of Ballers" are doing it for their coach who's Dad was also a baller ... Another "Son of a Baller" is Domantas Sabonis and he is giving Sacramento a little bit of everything.

6:05 ... The Celtics continue to stumble ... we'll tell you what's wrong.

7:30 ... Eastern teams are locking down on defense, leading to great success.

9:11 ... Nobody wants a piece of the Cavaliers with their electric backcourt of Spida Mitchell and Darius "Kyrie Irving 2.0" Garland and their two impressive bigs.

11:14 ... Brooklyn has caught fire behind "Kyrie 1.0" and the incredible Kevin Durant.  Not only are they getting buckets, they're playing excellent "D."

13:48 ... In the Wild Wild West, the top 6 teams are separated by just 2 games.  Every game will matter as far as playoff positioning, so coaches will have to ride their guys hard.  Will players be unable to take a night off?  Will "load management" go out the window?

16:54 ... We'll analyze how the Memphis Grizzlies can be such a potent offensive team despite not being a good shooting team?

21:45 ... Watch out for the LA Clippers ... they have been hurt by injuries but they're getting healthy and rising in the west now that Kawhi Leonard is back on the court.

25:10 ... In Phoenix, do Monty Williams and DeAndre Ayton have some unfinished business ot attend to?

27:57 ... In Denver "The Joker" is King, but have we been sleeping on Aaron Gordon and his huge impact?

30:49 ... Atlanta changes leadership in the front office, could a change on the bench be next?  Are Trae Young and Nate McMillan OK with each other?

34:37 ... Has DeJounte Murray's arrival negatively affected Trae?

36:48 ... Is the man who wants to buy the Phoenix Suns (Mat Ishbia) a potential rival with another NBA owner who comes from the same state?  Could the makeup of the Suns ownership group be an issue in closing the deal?

41:31 ... Who are the top "Breakout Players" so far?  Ross, Mike, and Bruce each have their top choice.

45:00 ... How did Drake bet $1 million on a team that won, but still lost his bet?  We'll explain and Ross will drop some knowledge on how you can make some money if you put the right rookies in your parlays.

48:18 ... In our Overtime segment, we'll preview the three best Christmas Day games: 76ers/Knicks, Bucks/Celtics, and Suns/Nuggets.

52:18 ... And finally, we'll tell you what Christmas gift you can get for a friend that they'll love and it won't cost you a penny.  Hint: It's available on line.

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Bruce Bernstein (@PureHoopsBruce) and Ross Geiger (@RossGeiger) are your hosts for "48 Minutes."

0:46 ... Bruce and Ross discuss the dismal performance by the Celtics against the Orlando Magic last weekend and heap praise on Magic rookie Paolo Banchero.

5:49 ... The Magic are loaded with talented bigs like Banchero, Mo and Franz Wagner, Bol Bol, Mo Bamba, Wendell Carter Jr, and Jonathan Isaac.

8:32 ... The Milwaukee Bucks are back in the top spot of the Eastern Conference and their alternate blue uniforms are very sharp.  Their upcoming schedule is tough, but they'll have a chance to show the league that they are the top dogs if they handle their business the rest of the week.

11:36 ... The Cavaliers continue to roll behind Donovan Mitchell and Darius Garland, whom Bruce has dubbed "Kyrie Irving 2.0."

13:36 ... The Brooklyn Nets have won 9 of their last 10 games behind Kevin Durant and "Kyrie Irving 1.0."

16:19 ... The Philadelphia 76ers are riding top scorer Joel Embiid and James Harden to 5 wins in their last 6 games.  Embiid (33.0 pts/game) is getting the buckets and Harden is dropping the dimes (67 in his last 6 games).

17:48 ... Will the MVP come out of the East this season?  Ross and Bruce size up the candidates.

19:20 ... The New York Knicks are rolling behind their left handed "Big 3" of Jalen Brunson, RJ Barrett, and Julius Randle.  Do all those lefties cause unique problems for opposing defenses?

24:47 ... Devin Booker scored 58 points against New Orleans over the weekend and his 3 point attempt at the buzzer fueled a budding rivalry between the Suns and Pelicans.

27:15 ... Bruce was worried that Chris Paul might be losing something off his fastball but CP-3 calmed his fears with his most recent performance.

31:13 ... Anthony Davis is out for a month with his yearly injury and the Lakers are in deep doo-doo without him.  How will they stay afloat?

35:38 ... The remarkable LeBron James is keeping LA relevant as he marches towards the all time record for points held by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.  How many games will it take LBJ to catch Kareem?

36:55 ... Ross has gambling advice in his latest edition of "Best Bets."

41:53 ... In honor of the Knicks' Lefty Big 3, Bruce and Ross share their favorite NBA left handed players of all time and some of the names will surprise you.

45:02 ... Final Thoughts ... Nikola Jokic's sick triple double against Charlotte, Kemba Walker's 32 point explosion for Dallas, and Damian Lillard passes a Hall of Famer.

If you'd like to see a full video version of the show, here's a link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n1zUsNWHAW0&t=1902s

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0:00 Intro

1:37 Jalen Brunson’s decision to leave $113M on the table for the New York Knicks

11:01 Bruce shares a quick fun fact on Tom Thibodeau you’ve never heard before!

15:22 Underrated free agent signings across the league

21:16 NBA Las Vegas Summer League Notes!

21:23 Stephon Castle is officially shut down due to injury

23:24 More bad injury news for the Denver Nuggets with their top pick

26:31 Bronny James offensive struggles

30:27 Reed Sheppard is dazzling with the Houston Rockets

33:16 Bruce provides a summer league fun fact!

34:10 The Charlotte Hornets remain undefeated this summer

35:27 Brandin Podziemski continues his successful summer in Las Vegas

36:40 The NBA released the groups for next year’s NBA Cup

37:05 Bruce explains how group play works in the NBA Cup

38:02 The crew dive into their initial reactions into the groups & which team they like winning each one

48:13 The crew reacts to the breaking news on Russell Westbrook’s future with the Clippers

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0:12 … The guys tell you who they are and get things rolling
3:22 …  How will the Warriors overcome the loss of Steph Curry?
13:01 …  The NY Knicks are red hot and looking like a dangerous team
19:11 …  Which teams need to make moves for "tradeable" players?
20:10 … The Lakers are broken, but we will help fix them
22:15 …  John Collins' future
22:50 … Will the Pistons deal Bojan Bogdanovich to a contender?
23:59 … What do the Suns need to do to get their mojo back?
26:28 … Has Chris Paul lost something off his fastball?
29:10 … More on how the Lakers let a shooter get away
31:10 … The Clippers are rising in the West behind a healthy Kawhi Leonard
37:50 … The Nets are rising in the east with KD, Kyrie, and solid D
43:45 …  Best Bets: Which teams are money on 3 Point Parlays?
47:21 …  Weekend Preview: Pelicans/Suns, Jazz/Bucks, and Nuggets/Lakers
51:18 …  Buh Bye

Running Time  51:44

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In this promo, Ross, Bruce, and Michael introduce themselves and tell you what to expect in their weekly show.

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0:00 ... Hello, welcome, and introduction of panelists

0:43 ... This show is dedicated to Leaky Black

1:16 ... Bet Online live commercial read

1:56 ... NBA Summer league news, including Bronny James' impressive defensive skills

6:48 ... Zach Edey is off to a great start and could have an immediate impact in Memphis.

10:02 ... San Antonio's Stephon Castle is Victor Wembanyama's new wingman and Bruce predicts he'll be the NBA's Rookie of the Year.  World B thinks he could eventually be the starting point guard for the Spurs.

13:33 ... Ross wonders why Scoot Henderson is not on the Portland Summer league roster when he could really use the reps, especially when it comes to building chemistry with rookie big Donovan Clingan.

17:39 ... Cooper Flagg has been crushing it for the Select team in games against the Olympic team.  The 17 year old incoming Duke freshman appears to be "NBA Ready."

20:24 ... Anthony Edwards wants to be the "Number One Option" for Team USA ... stay tuned!

23:10 ... Kawhi Leonard was replaced on Team USA by Derrick White, but the crew is scratching their collective heads as to why White was chosen over his teammate Jaylen Brown when it made sense for Leonard to be replaced by another forward rather than a guard like White.  Brown did not appear to be happy based on a cryptic social media post.

26:48 ... Ross liked how Brandin Podziemski and Devin Booker seemed to have some beef with each other after one of the Team USA vs the Select Team games.

27:30 ... We switch to the WNBA and the battle for Rookie of the Year between Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese.  Bruce is getting a WNBA version of the "Larry vs Magic" vibe from four decades ago with Angel and Caitlin.

31:23 ... The crew discusses the curious exit of Caleb Martin from Miami after he left millions of dollars on the table in Miami to sign with the 76ers.

35:44 ... Future Hall of Famer DeMar DeRozan signs with Sacramento and it leads to a discussion about which of the four California-based teams is the best in the mythical "California Division."

39:47 ... Final Thoughts ... World B on how the potential of Cooper Flagg as the likely #1 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft could lead to a frenzy of tanking this season by teams eager to draft him.

41:31 ... Bruce will be hosting the "Hoop Hall Hangout" later in the day on July 11th with University of North Carolina All American guard RJ Davis at the Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield, MA.

43:28 ... Ross sizes up his top Summer League performers including GG Jackson of memphis.

45:24 ... Goodbye and we're back next week!

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0:00 Intro

2:00 The 76ers big start to the offseason

7:52 LeBron James & the LA Lakers

12:02 The LA Clippers offseason moves thus far

17:02 Chris Paul signs with the San Antonio Spurs

20:35 Is Klay Thompson the missing piece in Dallas?

24:22 The New York Knicks big trade acquisition of Mikal Bridges

30:26 KCP joining forces with the Orlando Magic

33:03 Should Nuggets fans be concerned that the team has let 2 valuable players walk for the 2nd straight offseason?

34:54 Reactions to the big moves by the OKC Thunder this summer

39:17 Boston Celtics big signings & a sale of the team on the horizon?

44:30 Final Thoughts: Our Winners & Losers of the offseason so far

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0:00 Intro

1:47 Ross introduces guest Joe Doerrer of StrictlyBball

3:15 Joe being a diehard Timberwolves fan recaps their successful season & reflects on his time being around the team during Media Day

5:23 Joe shares what Anthony Edwards is like behind the scenes

7:48 What does Joe think the Wolves should do with their 27th overall pick in the 1st round of the draft?

10:12 How many prospects in this year’s draft class has Joe covered live in person?

12:04 Joes provides his overview on this year’s NBA draft & what fans can expect

13:43 Joe on the NBA’s decision to split the draft into 2 nights for the first time in history

16:05 Joe on what he’s been hearing around the league on potential draft night moves

18:30 Ross shares his “GG Jackson” deep sleeper prospect in this year’s draft class

19:22 The 48 Minutes crew challenges Joe to a game of “Prospect Association”

19:48 “Superstar Potential”

20:34 “Best Athlete”

21:03 “Biggest Competitor”

21:43 “Best French Prospect”

22:58 “Basketball Junkie”

25:13 “2nd Round Sleeper”

26:06 “Best UCONN Husky”

26:44 World B asks Joe about Nikola Topic’s game & how much his injury might effect his draft stock

30:43 Joe on Zach Edey’s game transitioning to the NBA

33:53 Having covered many of Bronny James’s high school games, Joe shares his outlook on his future in the NBA

36:58 Would Joe be surprised if Bronny gets selected before the Lakers pick at #55?

38:54 If Bronny is taken by a team other than the Lakers will he get some extra rookie hazing?

41:17 Tonight’s final thought is a potentially strategic move by the Celtics on draft night!

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0:00 ... Bruce hello and welcome

0:33 ... Bet Online live commercial read

1:13 ... Bruce Introduces his guests: Arsalan Iftikhar, Eric Newman, & Brad from @celticspost

2:40 ... Bruce asks each guy when they became Celtics fans and who their favorite player is.

9:50 ... Why was this year's Celtics team the one to finally break through and win it all?  Lots of love for Jrue Holiday.

17:58 ... Arsalan explains how Jaylen Brown emulated a character in the old He-Man cartoons

19:42 ... Holiday was the "Third J," and the 48 Minutes podcast played a major role in setting the stage for Holiday to join the Celtics when Giannis Antetokounmpo challenged the Bucks to make a big move.

21:50 ... Many said that Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown would never be a great fit as teammates, but they have cracked the code and created an incredible partnership as virtual co-equals.

30:32 ... Bruce dubbed Holiday and Derrick White "The Wardens" because they "lock up" opposing players.  Are they reminiscent of former Celtic legend Dennis Johnson?  Our crew has great appreciation for both of The Wardens for so many reasons.

38:47 ... Every dentist in Boston should offer to fix Derrick White's teeth for free over the summer

39:23 ... Al Horford in 2024 and Kevin Garnett in 2008 were both glue guys on championship teams in Boston.  Our crew compares and contrasts their respective roles but everyone understands what Big Al meant to the 2024 Celtics.  He always was able to keep the team together when the pressure was on.

45:26 ... Arsalan said Peyton Pritchard only makes halfcourt shots.

45:58 ... Joe Mazzulla won everyone over after being much maligned in his first season as head coach.  Team president Brad Stevens showed great faith in Mazzulla when others wanted him fired.  Everyone agrees that he will only get better as a coach.

50:40 ... Bruce thanks his guests and says goodbye and flashes the Larry O'Brien Trophy on the way out.

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0:00 ... Hello and Welcome ... Ross introduces the panelists.

0:38 ... Episode #109 honors Derrick White, who wears number 9 for the Celtics and is now an NBA champion.

1:10 ... Bet OnLine live commercial read from Ross

1:47 ... Ross tees up our resident Celtics fan Bruce who describes how the 48 Minutes podcast from last summer set the stage for the Celtics to acquire Jrue Holiday after Giannis Antetokounmpo told the Bucks they needed to make a big move, which they did in trading for Damian Lillard.

4:37 ... Bruce felt the Celtics had "that look" all season and they were such a fun team to follow.

5:13 ... Bruce feels that this year's team is one of the five best single season Celtics teams ever.

5:45 ... World B felt the Celtics were one of the best teams we've seen in years.  They dominated the regular season and kept responding every time they were tested.

8:10 ... Ross shares what he felt were the three top storylines for the Celtics.

8:59 ... Ross cites the work of Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla who erased all the doubts that people had about his coaching skills.  Ross also heaps praise on Jaylen Brown for his response to those who doubted him and the massive improvement in his game.

10:26 .... Bruce praises Brown's leadership skills both on and off the court.

12:30 ... World B reacts to Peyton Pritchard's 50 footer just before halftime and how the Mavericks never seemed able to recover from it and make a run.

14:20 ... Bruce points out how matchups are everything and Boston's perimeter defense was a matchup that was too much for Kyrie Irving and Luka Doncic to overcome.

16:17 Dallas needed a third wheel and nobody stepped up to help the Dallas Guards.

16:52 ... Ross and Bruce discuss whether it was sweeter as a Celtics fan to see the team win the championship on their home court instead of in Dallas.

18:49 ... World B shared some thoughts on adjustments Jason Kidd could have made against the Celtics, but Boston had way too much talent for Dallas to deal with.  But he still felt it was a successful season for the Mavs.

20:36 ... Bruce pointed out how Dallas completely outworked Boston in game 4 and it was reflected in the rebounding numbers.  But in game 5, the Celtics turned the tables, totally outworking the Mavs and crushing  them on the boards.

22:12 ... Bruce expresses his longstanding admiration for Al Horford and how he became a mini version of Kevin Garnett for this Celtics team.

24:09 ... Ross and Bruce discuss the impact Kristaps Porzingis had with his return to the lineup despite being injured during the series.

26:17 ... Ross and Bruce discuss what's next for the Celtics .... you couldn't be in a better position than they are moving forward.  Bruce feels head coach Joe Mazzulla is in a great position moving forward and is looking like "Erik Spoelstra 2.0."

28:32 ... Derrick White could be an injury replacement for Kawhi Leonard on the USA Olympic Team.  Bruce praises White as "Dennis Johnson 2.0."

30:19 ... World B is not concerned about White possibly being overworked due to his possible addition to the Olympic roster.

31:46 ... Bruce sizes up the Mavericks team moving forward and sees most of their key guys are signed for next season.

34:45 ... World B thinks the core group in Dallas will be kept together.  PJ Washington was a huge addition and has a great future.

38:38 ... Bruce feels Dallas needs better perimeter defense if they're going to contend next year.  World B feels the same.

40:31 ... Dereck Lively receives tons of credit from Ross for his rookie year performance.

41:37 ... Bruce praised Nico Harrison for the Lively trade last summer.

43:29 ... Bruce asks Ross and World B if they'd consider trading Kyrie Irving if they were running the Mavs.

46:36 ... Ross wraps things up ... congratulates Bruce and says goodbye.

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0:00 Intro

1:30 Was it a surprise to see Kristaps Porzingis sit out Game 3?

3:40 Initial reactions to Dallas fast start in the 1st quarter

5:31 Thoughts on Jayson Tatum’s aggressive game

7:17 The 3-point shooting differences in Game 3

10:51 A look at the final tally at the charity stripe in Game 3

11:59 Boston’s defensive block party

13:41 Dallas’s unbalanced offense

14:38 Is Luka Doncic wearing down in this series?

15:54 Was Bruce nervous when Dallas went on their 22-2 run in the 2nd half?

17:14 World B provides his take on the offensive foul call on PJ Washington in the backcourt

18:40 World B on Boston’s 4th quarter pace issues on display again tonight

20:33 The Jayson Tatum/Jaylen Brown dynamic in Game 3

21:53 Is Jaylen Brown the favorite to win Finals MVP?

23:27 Will the Celtics close out the series in Game 4?

24:04 Bruce on where this Celtics team might end up in the Celtics history books

27:31 Some love for Xavier Tillman & Sam Hauser

29:58 The passing of NBA Legend Jerry West & memories

36:34 A special interview of Jerry West is up on Bruce’s YouTube page: @PureHoopsBruce

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0:00 Intro

1:35 Bruce pays tribute to Dikembe Mutombo who lost his battle with brain cancer

4:06 Karl Anthony-Towns traded to the New York Knicks

6:07 Is KAT the correct big swing for New York?

8:14 Does KAT’s style of play mesh with Tom Thibodeau’s style?

9:47 Knicks offensive spacing might look very similar to the Celtics

11:07 Can KAT handle all the pressure that comes with playing in New York with the Knicks?

12:45 Does KAT have the killer instinct?

15:24 Julius Randle’s fit with the Minnesota Timberwolves

17:28 Any ball sharing or ball movement concerns in Minnesota?

20:46 Derrick Rose announces his retirement

25:40 Kawhi Leonard will not be starting Clippers Training Camp 100%

29:18 Zach Lowe out at ESPN

37:45 The top storylines we’re looking forward to heading into the new season!

37:57 How the 76ers & Knicks try to compete with the Boston Celtics

40:30 Can the Boston Celtics repeat as NBA champions

42:46 Vince Carter set to have his jersey retired with both the Brooklyn Nets & Toronto Raptors

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0:00 ... Hello and Welcome

0:40 ... Episode #108 honors Kristaps Porzingis

0:57 ... Live Bet Online Read from Ross

1:33 ... Initial reactions to game 2, including Bruce's reaction to being in the arena on Sunday night ... the crew all believes Boston will eventually win but they differ on what they expect when the series moves to Dallas for game 3.

4:06 ... Bruce feels that Luka Doncic will continue getting his numbers but Kyrie Irving needs to bring it in game 3 or the series won't last long.  World B also feels Kyrie needs to find his shot and if he doesn't, Dallas is in trouble.

6:40 ... Boston's starting guards (Jrue Holiday and Derrick White) have turned Irving into the invisible man.  World B has a great stat on Holiday's defensive prowess against Kyrie.

8:51 ... Bruce feels Luka has been heroic but has had to work VERY hard to get his numbers but until Dallas starts making some corner threes they're in big trouble.  World B backs that up with some good numbers.

11:54 ... Boston's perimeter defenders have been the key to their success all season and they've disrupted Dallas' offense in both games.  World B pointed out how the Mavs are not a team that passes the ball a lot but against the Celtics defense their numbers are down even further.

14:00 ... Ross points out that other than Luka and Kyrie everyone else is a "one trick pony" who are not able to create shots on their own.  Boston, on the other hand has shot creators everywhere.  Bruce wonders if Tim Hardaway Jr will ever get a chance to play and attempt some threes.

16:37 ... Ross asks Bruce if Jrue Holiday is the series MVP after two games and is it reminiscent of Andre Iguodala's MVP run in the 2015 NBA Finals.  The crew is super impressed with his big game performances.

19:19 ... Jason Kidd has tried mind games but theycame off as desperation moves and Joe Mazzulla has out-coached Kidd so far.  Bruce cited a couple of panic moves by Kidd, including blowing his challenge in the first five minutes of game two.

24:20 ... Kristaps Porzingis has been great in his limited minutes after missing 38 days with a calf injury.  The guys feel Dallas may have not been ready for him to be as good as he has been.

28:48 ... Jayson Tatum has not shot the ball well but is affecting the game in many other ways.

32:48 ... Bruce feels Tatum and Jaylen Brown are a "Fire and Ice" combo whose on court styles are different.  Brown's stature has risen considerably this season.

35:29 ... The guys discuss the Caitlin Clark Olympics snub from USA Basketball.  World B feels her presence could be a factor in growing the women's game.  Bruce feels she has conducted herself properly in the wake of the "controversy."  Ross feels her lack of presence on the team will be a good factor in building tram chemistry.

40:45 ... UConn head coach Dan Hurley rejected the offer from the Lakers and is staying in college.  The Lakers must be smarting from this snub.

47:32 ... Bruce's final thought is on the Hulu series "Clipped," which is about Donald Sterling and is quite entertaining

48:05 .... Ross says goodbye

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0:00 Intro

0:51 Bruce shares a quick fun fact on recycled Celtics uniform numbers

2:05 Opening thoughts on the 2024 NBA Finals matchup before diving deeper into things

5:18 Breaking down the backcourt battle in the series

11:00 Does Jaylen Brown open up the game guarding Luka?

14:40 A deeper look into the frontcourts of each team

19:17 Derrick Jones Jr’s potential impact on the series defensively

26:56 Bruce raises a question in regards to the Mavericks shot blocking big’s impact in this series

30:41 Reviewing the benches of both teams. Which team has the better bench?

35:25 Ross on Jaden Hardy’s impressive play & stock rising during the Mavs playoff run

36:31 A look into the upcoming coaching battle in the finals

41:24 Bruce points out the similarities between Joe Mazzula & Erik Spoelstra in their early coaching days

44:42 Ross shares his Best Bets heading into the NBA Finals

45:57 The crew shares their NBA Finals predictions, who will be crowned NBA Champs?

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0:00 ... Hello and Welcome ... Bruce introduces the co-hosts

0:41 ... Bet OnLine live commercial read

1:45 ... Show #106 honors Celtics great Bill Russell and we segue into a tribute to Bill Walton

2:54 ... World B says Bill was probably the most gifted big man to ever play the game.

4:31 ... Bill was an unbelievably good passer and was one of the four best passing bigs of all time along woth Nikola Jokic, Arvydas Sabonis, and Domantas Sabonis.

6:12 ... Bruce reflects on his friendship with Bill and his memory of having lunch one day with Bill and running into the late Manute Bol in West Hartford, Connecticut.

8:21 ... The Celtics finished off the Pacers on Monday night to complete the four game sweep and advance to the NBA Finals.

9:46 ... Bruce was very happy to see Jaylen Brown win the Larry Bird Award as Eastern Conference Finals MVP.  Brown's all around game was on full display in the series.

11:55 .... World B had kind words for Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla, but feels Mazzulla is unfairly criticized and has done a great job.

13:29 ... Bruce points out that the Celtics' combined record is 76-20 (64-18 regular season and 12-2 in the playoffs).  And Bruce points out how silly the critics can be when they bash the Celtics for their so called easy path to the Finals.

17:45 ... Bruce points out how our show had a major influence on the trade that Milwaukee made for Damian Lillard and how it freed up Jrue Holiday to join the Celtics.

21:45 ... The guys preview Tuesday's game #4 between Dallas and Minnesota to see who will meet Boston in the Finals.  World B is exasperated at Minnesota's poor defense in the series against the Mavs.  He also takes the Wolves to task saying "it's not so much what Dallas did to take a 3-0 series lead, it's what Minnesota didn't do."

24:36 ... Anthony Edwards has put up decent numbers against the Mavs, but Karl-Anthony  Towns has been abysmal.  Towns has shot just 3-22 from three point range against the Mavericks.

28:00 ... Bruce cites Towns' numbers in previous rounds as evidence of his decline against Dallas.

28:54 ... Bruce leads a discussion of the Dallas backcourt and has praise for Luka Doncic's improved defense.  World B said Luka in the 4th quarter has been cold blooded.

35:16 .... World B feels that Boston's perimeter defense will be a huge factor against Luka and Kyrie Irving

45:55 ... Game #4 Predictions for Minnesota/Dallas

47:24 .... The guys react to the Cavaliers firing head coach JB Bickerstaff who appeared to get a raw deal after winning 99 games over the past two seasons.

50:33 ... Bruce feels that Cavs management made the Bickerstaff move in order to impress Donovan Mitchell.

51:26 ... Bruce jokes that Since ESPN announcer Doc Rivers took the Bucks job and ESPN announcer JJ Redick looks like the favorite to get the Lakers job, maybe ESPN's Doris Burke will be offered the Cavaliers job.

53:53 ... Final Thoughts ...

54:12 ... Bruce wraps it up and says goodbye

TRT 54:33

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0:00 Intro

1:25 Initial reactions from the crew on Dallas winning Game 1

4:02 The Mavericks front line impressed tonight

8:28 Anthony Edwards’s performance

11:10 Unusual suspects stepping up for Minnesota

14:19 Does Chris Finch coaching behind the bench play a factor in this series?

16:46 Adjustments Minnesota must make moving forward

17:30 The ball in the cylinder violation, was it the right call?

19:55 Do the Wolves bigs need to stay home on Kyrie & Luka drives moving forward?

22:45 Did our series predictions change after tonight?

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0:00 ... Ross hello, welcome, and introduces Bruce and "World B."

0:48 ... Bet OnLine live commercial read

1:26 ... Ross tees things up and asks Bruce for his reaction.  It was a dog fight and Bruce was super impressed with Indiana's defense.

3:10 ... World B feels that Indiana has a lot of solid guys off their bench and their adjustments got them back in the game after a slow start.

4:39 ... Ross pointed out that Obi Toppin and TJ McConnell made solid contributions off the bench and Bruce contrasted them with Boston's lack of bench production in game one other than Peyton Pritchard.

6:02 ... Indiana has young legs, a great coach, and had a great game plan in game one.

6:18 ... Ross and Bruce discussed Myles Turner's huge 18 point first half but were mystified that the Pacers stopped giving him the ball in the second half and he finished with just 23.

7:34 ... Ross and World B discuss the huge performance from Jrue Holiday and how he was one of Boston's saviors in game one.

9:07 ... Bruce pays tribute to Jrue Holiday and how he always does the little things that contribute to winning games.

10:39 ... Ross tees up a discussion of Jayson Tatum and how he made some questionable decisions but still came up big when it was needed.

12:31 ... Ross asks World B about the events leading up to Jaylen Brown's tying three pointer from the corner in the final seconds ... everyone felt it was a huge mistake that Pascal Siakam chose not to foul Brown before he got the shot off.  World B cited several other instances where the Pacers were sloppy and made mental mistakes.

15:23 ... Bruce asked the guys about the discrepancy in free throw opportunities (30-10 in Boston's favor) ... Ross had no issue with the whistle and didn't feel there any real issues with the calls.

16:41 ... Indiana had a chance to win the game at the end of regulation and Tyrese Haliburton chose not to take a long three but Bruce pointed out that Haliburton faced relentless defense all night long but still played really well in spite of that decision.

19:30 ... Bruce asks Coach Ross if he feels the Pacers will shake off this loss or will it linger into Thursday.  Ross feels the Pacers will be resilient and play well in game two.

21:08 ... World B feels Indiana has a good game plan and had Boston on its heels defensively and that could be a recipe for future success.

22:50 ... Former Celtic Aaron Nesmith played great for the Pacers and seemed to have a chip on his shoulder.

24:23 ... Game two predictions ...

26:34 ... Ross says goodbye and teases tomorrow night's show.

TRT 27:00

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