Aaron and Evan open by discussing both 2–1 series in the WNBA playoffs (19:17). Then the guys talk about favorites, dark horses, and make their predictions for the winners of all the NBA awards for the very rapidly approaching 2025-26 season.

Clutch Player of the Year: 37:22

Coach of the Year: 49:19

Rookie of the Year: 56:01

Most Improved Player of the Year: 1:02:57

Sixth Man of the Year: 1:12:47

Defensive Player of the Year: 1:23:38

Most Valuable Player of the Year: 1:35:11

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The guys start out with another pass at the increasingly convoluted Kawhi Leonard story. They follow that with the WNBA playoffs (24:02), including analysis of all the Game 1s and picks through to the champion. Finally, the last division has arrived, as the Northwest Division—home of the reigning champions—is previewed (53:03).

Utah Jazz: 55:31

Portland Trail Blazers: 1:05:20

Minnesota Timberwolves: 1:25:03

Denver Nuggets: 1:39:53

Oklahoma City Thunder: 1:59:12

WNBA First Round Playoff Preview

WNBA First Round Playoff Preview w/ Bob Bellotti

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The guys open with the Clippers circumvention allegations before getting into how the WNBA playoff picture is taking shape and their opinions on Angel Reese's comments (22:28). Then, it's down to just two divisions as Evan and Aaron give their outlooks for the Eastern Conference Central Division (42:10), featuring the Chicago Bulls (43:56), Indiana Pacers (1:02:29), Milwaukee Bucks (1:12:32), Detroit Pistons (1:27:27), and Cleveland Cavaliers (1:44:14).

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Evan and Aaron start with the all-of-a-sudden hotly contested MVP race in the WNBA. Then the divisional previews continue with the Pacific Division (28:58) featuring the Phoenix Suns (29:14), Sacramento Kings (48:16), Golden State Warriors (1:06:42), Los Angeles Clippers (1:21:50), and the Los Angeles Lakers (1:39:11). Aaron then closes by going scorched earth on Jerry Jones after the announcement that the Cowboys have traded Micah Parsons to the Green Bay Packers (2:01:49).

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Aaron and Evan Tip-Off by talking about the rapid ascendance of Dominique Malonga and the inevitability of the Minnesota Lynx. They then do a Vibe Check on the release of some of the more important games of the NBA schedule for the forthcoming season (26:58). Afterwards, the guys preview the Atlantic Division (40:55), featuring the Brooklyn Nets (41:26), Toronto Raptors (59:10), Philadelphia 76ers (1:11:07), Boston Celtics (1:25:04), and New York Knicks (1:37:30).

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Aaron and Evan tip off with a whole smattering of WNBA talk, including a discussion of the comments made by Self-Oppression Barbie, the end of the Aces, and new faces in new places. Then they discuss the Luka Dončić contract extension (26:55), followed by their Southwest Division preview (34:43) featuring the New Orleans Pelicans (35:21), Dallas Mavericks (45:45), Memphis Grizzlies (1:02:51), San Antonio Spurs (1:16:45), and Houston Rockets (1:38:39). Finally, Evan cooks up a whole-ass meal when he unloads about the current state of the Yankees (1:56:24).

Howard Beck Interview

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Aaron and Evan Tip-Off by discussing the Mikal Bridges contract extension before getting into the skinny Luka article (17:25) and the spate of bad media personalities getting the axe this week. Then, the guys start their series of NBA divisional previews by discussing what to expect from the Southeast Division (33:14) featuring the Charlotte Hornets (34:46), Washington Wizards (46:46), Miami Heat (58:52), Atlanta Hawks (1:15:47), and Orlando Magic (1:32:19), before closing with what they've seen recently around the WNBA (1:49:17).

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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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