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Es Baraheni is joined by Joel Lorenzi to discuss the Chicago Bulls and answer the following questions:1. What’s the thing most fans are looking forward to with this team? / Biggest Storyline2. What’s the floor and ceiling?3. Who’s the X Factor?4. Expectations for the best player or best rookie?5. Crystal ball prediction for the seasonHost: Es BaraheniWith: Joel LorenziProducer: Andrew SchlechtAudio/Video: Alex Oliver

In this episode, NBA insider Sam Amick discusses the league's recent disciplinary actions against the Los Angeles Clippers, the implications of the Wachtel Lipton report, and the ongoing trade developments involving Kawhi Leonard and the Toronto Raptors. We explore how the league enforces rules, the strategic adjustments for the Clippers, and the broader impact on NBA team dynamics.Host: Dave DuFourWith: Sam Amick, Es BaraheniProducer: Andrew SchlechtAudio/Video: Alex Oliver

Pablo Torre has been on the forefront of the investigation into the Clippers and Kawhi Leonard, and he joins Dave DuFour and Es Baraheni to discuss the findings from the investigation, the punishment from the NBA and Pablo’s process in discovery.Host: Dave DuFourWith: Pablo Torre and Es BaraheniProducer: Andrew SchlechtAudio/Video: Alex Oliver

The NBA announced its punishment for the Los Angeles Clippers, Steve Ballmer, and Kawhi Leonard after the nearly year long investigation in their dealings with Aspiration, Inc. Dave DuFour and Es Baraheni give their instant reaction to the news and look ahead to the ripple effects.Host: Dave DuFourWith: Es BaraheniProducer: Andrew Schlecht

Dave DuFour is joined by Keith Parish to discuss the Memphis Grizzlies and answer the following questions:1. What’s the thing most fans are looking forward to with this team? / Biggest Storyline2. What’s the floor and ceiling?3. Who’s the X Factor?4. Expectations for the best player or best rookie?5. Crystal ball prediction for the seasonHost: Dave DuFourWith: Keith ParishProducer: Andrew SchlechtAudio/Video: Alex Oliver

Andrew Schlecht is joined by Rylan Stiles to do a Thunder season preview answering the following questions: 1. What’s the thing most fans are looking forward to with this team? / Biggest Storyline 2. What’s the floor and ceiling? 3. Who’s the X Factor? 4. Expectations for the best player or best rookie? 5. Crystal ball prediction for the season Host: Andrew SchlechtWith: Rylan StilesProducer: Andrew Schlecht