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Jared Weiss and Keith Parish discuss their favorites for this year's Most Improved player award.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sam Amick and Anthony Slater are joined by Athletic Sacramento Kings writer Jason Jones to discuss his piece on Chris Webber, the direction of the Kings, if they should trade for Ben Simmons, and what destinations make sense for Ben Simmons.Then in part 2 at the 56:00 minute mark Sam Amick is joined by Donovan and Nicole Mitchell to discuss their partnership with Clorox to improve schools, Donovan's injury and their playoff performance, and what to expect for the Jazz this offseason. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Andrew Schlecht and Jon Krawczynski discuss the Timberwolves upcoming season, how Karl Anthony Towns is ready for the challenge, revisiting the D'Angelo Russell trade, if the Wolves should trade for Ben Simmons and what it would take to get him, and finally how Anthony Edwards can be the next star in Minnesota. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Nerder crew, Dave Seth and Mo, assembles for a listener Mailbag!> Ben Simmons> Shot selection> Why teams overachieve and underachieve? > FIBA vs. NBA rules> Favorite season of all time Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers discuss the NBA Contenders and Pretenders from each conference. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers discuss which rookies could surprise in year 1 as key contributors on their teams. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers discuss 5 mildly interesting storylines from the NBA news cycle, 6 Western Conference players that could break out, and then the boys are joined by Jonathan Macri of Knicks Film School to discuss how the Knicks new additions fit with Randle, if RJ Barrett can take the next step, how the young guys can develop, How Kemba fits with the Knicks and much more! Then the guys play a Knicks trivia game as part of Andrew vs. The Beat! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Keith Parish and Dave DuFour run it back, this time taking a far too early glance at the Western Conference playoff picture and giving their thoughts on the pecking order. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

POINT OF CONTENTIONDATE: 8/31/21HOST: ZACH CO-HOST: JAMES | JAYINTROWelcome to Point of Contention. Five Subjects Five Minutes. Five Points of Contention. Im Zach, Jade Hoye is producing.Coming up on the show...Will Daryl trade 25? Confounding Cavs! Lillards Lips are Sealed? The Ancient Lakers and Free Agency Winners and Losers. In this corner, Flynt Michigan native, Pistons expert, Clippers fan, and future author of the book “Bad Boy: How Stan Van was not the Man”It’s James Edwards III.James, the new Kanye? Classic or Flaccid?And in this corner…from the hard streets of Springfield Mass, Celtics beat reporter, and future author of the book From the Mid Ainge: The rise and fall of Danny Ainge … Jay ‘The Kid’ KingJay, is Damian Lillard the greatest NBA rapper of all time?(Banter)SEG 1Jade start the Clock! A matter of when not if!***From The Athletic’s Shams Charania dateline August 30***Since July the 76ers has conducted “expansive” discussions with several teams, including Minnesota and Toronto, but neither a Timberwolves package nor the Raptors’ proposals have appealed to the 76ers as of yet. Rival executives believe it’s only a matter of when — not if — the All-Defensive team stalwart is moved. For now, all signs continue to point to 25’s career in Philadelphia coming to an end.(BREAKING NEWS) Hold on we got some breaking news happening right now. From Keith Pompey 25 now says he no longer wants to be with the 76ers! Whoaaaaaaa! From the Philadelphia InquirerBen Simmons let it be known that he wants out. In a meeting with the 76ers last week in Los Angeles, Simmons told team co-managing partner Josh Harris, president of basketball operations Daryl Morey, general manager Elton Brand and coach Doc Rivers that he no longer wants to remain a Sixer, according to multiple sources. Sources said the three-time All-Star also does not intend to report to training camp. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Keith Parish and Dave DuFour take a far too early glance at the Eastern Conference playoff picture and give their thoughts on the pecking order. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.