The Rare Mutual Exchange of Live Grenades

In the Tip-Off, the guys discuss how well the NBA is positioned to transition into a post-LeBron era (4:44). For the Vibe Check, they take the pulse of the LaMelo Ball situation, including Aaron offering some hypothetical deals to find him a new home (21:04). For 3-Up/3-Down, the guys discuss the Washington Wizards and their potential for all-time futility (40:38), the exceptional play of the Jazz's Lauri Markkanen (47:49), whether the Hawks really need Trae Young (55:40), the surprising play of Collin Gillespie (1:09:07), the fact that experience isn’t equating with success this season (1:20:06), and the Houston Rockets playing bully ball on the offensive glass (1:23:52). Finally, this isn’t a hot-take space, but Aaron and Evan get off a couple of non-sports hot takes to soothe the soul (1:30:29). 

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Chapters

• 4:44 Tip-Off: How well is the NBA is positioned to transition into a post-LeBron era?
• 21:04 Vibe Check: LaMelo Ball situation and possible destinations
• 40:38 The Washington Wizards really are bad
• 47:49 Lauri Markkanen is on scoring a mission
• 55:40 Do the Hawks need Trae Young?
• 1:09:07 Collin Gillespie having an impact
• 1:20:06 Experience isn't equating with success this season
• 1:23:52 The Houston Rockets are dominating the offensive glass
• 1:30:29 Non-Basketball Hot Take