An open worth getting behind. Black Lives Matter. No stats, just rolling through what this looks and feels like a month and half out from the start of one of the craziest endings to an NBA seasons in its history. I re-make my pick for the NBA finals and talk about who benefits from the layoff the most. 

We welcome back Steph Curry, wonder if his presence is enough to keep the Warriors from the number one overall pick. A questioning of the Kenny Atkinson firing. Mini late season Thunder profile, and then finish it off with a Lebron, Giannis MVP debate/ what makes them who they are and why its closer than we think. 

We jump right into the action, looking at the top of each conferences landscape, along with a post All-Star Weekend breakdown. 

A wrap up of this years trade deadline madness. Whats to like and not to like, a look to the future and what teams can learn from holding on to their guys a little too long. 

A somber start as I attempt to wrap up my thoughts on Kobe Bryant, along with a look at the feisty Memphis Grizzles, a rant about sportsmanship, is the trade deadline barren? And a spotlight on the insane run Damian Lillard is on.     Opening Audio 0:00-1:48 Is credited to "The Jump" Podcast and ESPN   Music By: Guitarsstate "Lofi Hip Hop Lounge" Guitarsstate "Action Funk Vintage Beats" Fonomo "Hip-Hop Is On" (Intro/Outro)

We get into Saturday's marquee matchup between the Rockets and Lakers, the death of the Rockets run, a trade idea for D-rose, why I'm out on the Heat, and a few All-Star weekend reform ideas.  Music By: Guitarsstate "Lofi Hip Hop Lounge"  Guitarsstate "Action Funk Vintage Beats" Fonomo "Hip-Hop Is On" (Intro/Outro)

We start with a farewell to David Stern, then a rookie round up of sorts as Zion (and the Pelicans) and Ja get some much deserved attention, trades for better or worse, and another: what the hell? With the 76ers.  Music by: Guitarsstate "Lofi Hip Hop Lounge"  Guitarsstate "Action Funk Vintage Beats" Fonomo "Hip-Hop Is On" (Intro/Outro)

A recap of the Christmas day games and thoughts moving forward for the collective teams, along with a run through of the first trade of the year and a look into the future of the league.  Music By:  Guitarsstate "Lofi Hip Hop Lounge"  Guitarsstate "Action Funk Vintage Beats" Fonomo "Hip-Hop Is On" (Intro/Outro)

Some personal notes, along with a breakdown of possible Kevin Love trade options, the Knicks are impossible, and a welcoming to a young super star. 

We jump straight into the new league format being pushed towards existents, a Donic-Harden comparison, teams with a punchers chance to get into the playoff hunt, and LeBron's greatness takes us out.