In ways that only he can, James Harden launched himself into headlines early on Halloween morning with the news that he had been traded (finally) to the LA Clippers (6:50). Kristaps Porzingis and the Celtics' new-look roster is undefeated thus far, how far can they take it? Let’s make the case for each title contender as to why or why not they should be taken seriously moving forward (spoiler: I’m just not buying the Phoenix thing. Not yet at least.) (18:40)

*REUPLOAD FROM 10/31/22*

On an evening where history was made by the Denver Nuggets and Nikola Jokic, the Denver superstar only had one thing on his mind after winning it all— getting back home. That’s a good way to sum up the NBA’s most unlikely superstar. Since Nikola won’t spend a second of his time praising himself, or boasting about his team winning it all, I’m here to do it for him. 

I can’t breathe. My body is numb. The Celtics, only as they can, continue their monumental comeback against the Miami Heat. How did we get here? It all just feels like a blur. Let’s try and talk through this.

Cancel your Memorial Day plans. We have a game seven in Boston on Monday. 

“Don’t let us win one” was the motto for the Celtics headed into game four in Miami, and the Heat didn’t get the memo! (01:45) Jayson Tatum’s huge second half sends this series back to Boston for a game five! After sending the Lakers on vacation early, Nikola Jokic is the single headliner for the NBA finals so far. What would a ring mean for the Joker’s career and his legacy? (23:00) After losing in four games to Denver, LeBron James teased his retirement postgame. Is there any chance he would actually consider it this summer? (35:11)