Aaron and Evan open by diving into the dredges of the discourse around ranking Kobe Bryant and the all-time greats, the disingenuous dialogue surrounding Caitlin Clark, and why people need to show some chill on the Noah Essengue play (19:03). Then Aaron shares what he saw during the first five days of Las Vegas Summer League (24:28). That’s followed by a round of 3-up/3-down on free agency (1:03:45), before the guys close with a discussion about what’s happening around the W as we approach the All-Star break (1:35:46). 

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With the NBA's official free agent period beginning in mere hours, Aaron and Evan talk about the significant signings and trades that have already occurred—beginning with a discussion of another offseason where LeBron wants people to know how much he wants to win, while the Clippers commit to another likely first-round exit. Rafael Stone apparently agrees with Aaron's optimistic speculation on Jabari Smith Jr (31:11). Aaron goes scorched earth on the Pelicans’ last week of decisions (39:54). And then, a discussion about what the Malik Beasley news does for Detroit's offseason plans (1:05:54). 

Link to Aaron's Draft Day Spectacular!

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Aaron and Evan briefly discuss Paige Bueckers being selected as the number one overall pick in the WNBA Draft before diving into the far more depressing conversation of the setting Suns (9:30). That’s followed by an in-depth breakdown of this week’s Play-In games (20:01). Then, the boys get into the 3–6 and 4–5 matchups in both the Eastern (1:09:09) and Western Conferences (1:36:50) before wrapping up with some talk of the NBA's Final Day All-Stars (2:08:32). 

KAT's "Oh my God!" compilation

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Aaron and Evan talk about Luka's return to Dallas before jumping into the shocking firing of Michael Malone (3:32). Then, the pair give you two hours of conversation about the ten teams that won't be competing in the NBA's postseason, including some serious questions about what direction Utah is heading (1:04:09), reaffirming our fealty to Lord Deni (1:15:18), and then Aaron blowing Evan's mind with a hypothetical trade involving the Greek Freak (1:58:35). 

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We talk about the NCAA's March Madness (8:03) and the NBA's March Badness (11:40). Aaron gives you his insider's guide to bracket mediocrity (19:42). Then, we have a long conversation about the Celtics sale that almost sounds like we know what we're talking about (21:30). We clarify who the real Big 3 in LA is (52:35) before discussing a Franz for Trae hypothetical trade (1:11:16). Finally, we discover a mutual affinity for Deni Avdija (1:34:05) before Evan swats away the SGA slander (1:51:54). 

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Evan rants about arbitrary accolades while Aaron claims he loves historical stats—right before botching a big one. We work in a Ricky Davis reference (10:41)! Somewhere around the conversation about Steph's possibility of making it to 5,000 career threes, Aaron's audio starts acting right (20:57). Then, we give you our 3-up/3-down and problem/problematic players before delving into a conversation about the league's most menacing players (1:36:44). 

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We got our first guest! The Mayor of NBA Threads and co-star of The Corner Three podcast, David Rushing, joins us for a little victory lap on the Lakers. We also talk pretenders/contenders in both conferences and finish with a draft tailored toward the players giving it their all without always getting the glory. 

Give the meal some time

Basketball intelligence

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Who's worse off: PHI or DAL? What Aaron saw around the league over the last week. Plenty of Eastern Conference conversation. And a chance we have drawn the attention of Kash Patel. 

2:28 PHI vs. DAL for the yuck championship

17:52 Palace intrigue with Kyrie?

21:38 What Aaron has seen around the league of late

23:58 Hunting Darius Garland

26:24 What the hell is Mallet Finger?

33:03 Can Boston beat Cleveland without Porzingis?

36:37 The Eastern Conference falls off a shelf

44:49 It's a good thing you don't need any d to spell New York

53:53 Bodega KAT isn't being hunted as big game

56:57 The enigmatic Nuggets

1:04:41 Ahhh...Naz Reid?

Not All NBA Offenses Are The Same 

What stands out and what separates NBA teams’ offensive identities?

No, NBA teams are not all playing exactly the same way

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We talk All-Star Weekend and reform... sort of. Also, the two-thirds-of-the-way-through-the-season awards. (Oh... we get it, midseason just sounds better.) Plus, who would win a coaches' fighting tournament, LeBron James conspiracies, and much more...  

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1:21 Tip-Off: All-Star Game Conversation

3:40 "Back in my day"

5:03 Tyler Herro won?

8:01 Inside the NBA is here to stay

9:37 Aaron thinks a Bachelor's Dergee in Sociology entitles him to...

17:48 We talk Rock N' Jock

19:21 LeBron conspiracy hat

22:56 End of the Year Awards

23:49 Clutch Player of the Year

31:16 Coach of the Year

37:35 Coach fight club

38:58 Executive of the Year

40:36 Rookie of the Year

45:54 Sixth Man of the Year

48:13 Three minutes on free throw form (you're welcome)

54:33 Defensive Player of the Year

1:01:43 Most Improved Player

1:08:52 MVP

1:17:58 All-Defensive Teams

1:27:34 All-NBA

1:59:49 Doug's Dying to Give

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Evan and Aaron put a button on trade season talk, predict the final standings for both conferences, meander about the G-League, and talk more Toronto Raptors than any pod this side of the International Boundary.

Please send us any questions you would like to have answered for next Monday's mailbag. 

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Evan and Aaron talk about the trade that collectively shook the world, the Fantastic Mr. Fox going to Texas, and a whole slew of hypothetical deals that passed the trade machine's approval, in this trade-centric third episode of No Gimmes. 

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In Episode 2, Evan and Aaron discuss the Sixers ceramic duo, All-Star Game balloting and potential reforms, the Celtics and Mavs looking like distant versions of their Finals selves, more Pelicans talk than anyone outside of NOLA is giving you, and much more...

Link to Jonathan Wasserman interview

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Evan basks in the warm afterglow of Oklahoma City's championship parade as he and Aaron discuss the directions for both Finals teams following a wonderful series, including the importance of toilets (40:00) for the Thunder's forthcoming arena. Then, the guys break down all the early trades (1:09:25) happening as the league hits the ground running in what has already been a very active offseason. 

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Evan and Aaron talk about the ongoing Jimmy Butler drama, the Pistons hitting on all cylinders, the sad state of the Warriors, and so much more, in this, the maiden voyage of the all-new No Gimmes podcast

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Evan and Aaron give their immediate reactions to what shall henceforth be known as "The Jalen Williams Game," as OKC gets a huge win on the back of a 40-point performance from their third-year forward. Plus, we give our feelings on the Desmond Bane deal.

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Evan and Aaron give their immediate reactions to a very assertive Oklahoma City game 2 victory.  

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Aaron and Evan give their immediate reactions to a wild NBA Finals game 1 comeback victory that feels all too familiar from these never-say-die Pacers. 

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Evan and Aaron discuss the NBA's coaching carousel, what to expect in the Thunder–Pacers matchup (32:40), and what they are seeing around the WNBA in its first two weeks (1:20:56). 

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Aaron and Evan tip off by getting into the ramifications of what appears to be a major injury for Jayson Tatum and what that means for the Celtics, both present and future. Then they touch on the Cavaliers struggling to keep pace in their second-round series and what that may mean for their future (23:50). That's followed by the resident Thunder fanatic confusing his Jalen/Jaylin's (53:56), and then the time-honored broadcasting tradition of complaining about the postseason officiating (1:06:05). The guys then get into potential landing spots for Jonathan Kuminga (1:21:22) and do some gushing about the Julius Randle reformation (1:24:56), before closing with some draft lottery discussion (1:38:43). 

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Aaron and Evan start by performing autopsies on the Clippers (2:10) and Rockets (14:31), including a discussion on whether Houston should trade for KD, Giannis, or a very intriguing Door Number 3 (26:00). That’s followed by second-round playoff talk, featuring a take on the Knicks that immediately goes badly (33:10), an aside about how Bill Raferty seems like a good hang (38:56), and a conversation about who would you rather have: Tyrese Haliburton or Donovan Mitchell (47:34). The guys then close by delving into the Denver–Oklahoma City (57:40) and Minnesota–Golden State series (1:14:38). 

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Aaron starts out by immediately pissing off Boston fans with his take on Payton Pritchard winning Sixth Man of the Year (2:53). Then the guys have a conversation about the Magic's lack of offensive trickery and the return of Franz's woeful long-range shooting (23:46). Aaron then cooks some Greek food (54:33), followed by some awe-induced gushing about Kawhi Leonard's Game 2 performance (1:17:28), before he and Evan upset Knicks fans--again--with even more animus-inspiring takes on Jalen Brunson's foul-baiting (1:29:48). 

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