This is a podcast by Matt Heiszler and Walter Sheppard, talking about RPGs like Pathfinder, D&D, and Starfinder, GMing, as well as board games, Magic: the Gathering, and just about anything else that comes to mind. Published about twice a month.
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Upside Swings is a weekly podcast hosted by Bryce Hendricks, Cooper Klein, and Stone Hansen that is centered around all things NBA draft. We aim to bring you top notch analysis of prospects from every possible angle and discuss how they may impact and fit into teams at the next level.
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2024 Mock Draft Extravaganza
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The guys break from the formula and draft all 58 picks in the upcoming draft For thoughts on almost all players taken, listen back to these breakdowns! The top pick - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/scouting-gli-part-1-ron-holland-matas-buzelis-izan-almansa/id1561566975?i=1000652522500 2 & 3 - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/scouting-co…
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Scouting International Upside Swings: Pacome Dadiet, Melvin Ajinca, Nikola Djurisic, AJ Johnson, & Ulrich Chomche
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The guys scout some funky wings and bigs from overseas
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Mini-Sode - Scouting Funky Forwards Swings: Bobi Klintman, Trentyn Flowers, Jaylin Williams, Jacky Cui, Malevy Leons, & Michael Caicedo
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The guys, in their last mini-sode of the cycle, discuss some fun forward bets who mostly project late in the class
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Mini-Sode - Scouting Old Guards: KJ Simpson, Tyler Kolek, Jamal Shead, Ajay Mitchell, Reece Beekman, Boogie Ellis, Tristen Newton, & Juan Nunez
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The guys discuss a frankly insane amount of old guard prospects
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Scouting Older Wing Bets: Ryan Dunn, Dillon Jones, Tristan Da Silva, Isaiah Crawford, & Kevin McCullar
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The guys discuss some potential immediate impact wings in this year's draft
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Mini-Sode - Funky Forwards: Harrison Ingram, Anton Watson, Justin Edwards, Keshad Johnson, Isaac Jones, and Jalen Bridges
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The guys break down an enigmatic group of forwards who scatter mocks from the early second to lower rungs of the UDFA pool
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Scouting Funky Bigs: Yves Missi, Kyle Filipowski, Jonathan Mogbo, Adem Bona, & Oso Ighodaro
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The huys break down a group of interesting bugs who bring something fascinating to one or both ends of the floor
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Mini-Sode: Shooting Wings - Jaylen Wells, Baylor Scheierman, Antonio Reeves, Cam Spencer, & Riley Minix
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The guys do something a little shorter (and a bit more digestible) on the first iteration of the mini-sode The guys draft shooters and discuss the pros and cons of each prospect in bite-sized, broad strokes
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Scouting Upside Wings: Stephon Castle, Johnny Furphy, Bronny James, Kyshawn George, Ja'Kobe Walter, & Cam Christie
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The discuss an assortment of wings who all project to be drafted in the top 45
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Scouting Combo Guards: Reed Sheppard, Isaiah Collier, Rob Dillingham, Jared McCain, & Bub Carrington
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The guys discuss their favorite archetype, combo guards, and the complexity of fitting their varied skillsets into an NBA team
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Scouting Cool Wings: Cody Williams, Dalton Knecht, Jaylon Tyson, Devin Carter, and Tidjane Salaun
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The guys scout some projected first-rounders and some guys they are extraordinarily high on
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Scouting Top-End Bigs: Donovan Clingan, Zach Edey, Kel'el Ware, and DaRon Holmes
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The guys talk about top bigs including a projected top 5 pick, the most dominant college scorer of the last decade, a redemption story for the ages, and the metronome for consistency at the college level Hot Takes! Scheme Discussions! Nitpicks about dunking footwork! Oh My!
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2024 Draft: G-League Ignite Part 2 - Tyler Smith, Babacar Sane, London Johnson, and a Post-Mortem
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The guys discuss three other currently eligible Ignite players in Tyler Smith, Babacar Sane, and London Johnson as well as giving a brief retrospective on the G-League as a whole
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Scouting GLI Part 1: Ron Holland, Matas Buzelis, & Izan Almansa
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The guys breakdown former top high-school prospects and a Spanish U18 legend who had rocky seasons for the G-League Ignite
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Scouting 2024 Internationals: Alexandre Sarr, Nikola Topic, & Zaccharie Risacher
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The guys are (finally) back and talking about the top of the 2024 draft. The three internationals at the top - Sarr, Topic, & Risacher - are all projected top 10 picks and they all have a lot intrigue and stuff to break down The guys get into it and work through the intrigue and the drawbacks of each…
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The guys discuss the best and most interesting prospects from this year's FIBA u20 tournament
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G-League Ignite vs Perth Wildcats Recap & Mailbag
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The guys breakdown the new official start to draft season as well as answer your viewer questions
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Discovering the Modern Big Part 1: 2014 Draft Retrospective
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The guys begin their trek through historical drafts to discover the roots of the modern big-man and what defines the modern NBA thought process when drafting bigs The 2014 draft is a perfect place to start that dive, as the two greatest bigs in the modern era were drafted: Nikola Jokic and Joel Embiid The draft also included interesting case-studie…
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Underrated Returners Part 2: Returning Bigs w/ @halfawaketakes
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The guys are joined by the great Garrett Johnson (@halfawaketakes) to discuss the likes of Donovan Clingan, Kel'el Ware, Vince Iwuchukwu, and more Follow Garrett: https://twitter.com/halfawaketakes
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Underrated Returners Part 1: Guards & Wings w/ Garrett Johnson (@halfawaketakes)
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The guys are joined by the great Garrett Johnson to discuss some under-the-radar college returners Players Discussed: Terrance Arceneaux, Reece Beekman, Josh Dix, Payton Sandfort, Matthew Cleveland, Ajay Mitchell, Will Richard, Mike Sharavjamts, Wooga Poplar, Kymany Houinsou, Judah Mintz, Tyler Kolek, Jordan Pope, Aidan Mahaney, Tre White, Tristan …
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Rookie of the Year and All-Rookie Team Predictions, Draft Superlatives, and a Farewell
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The guys discuss a whole helluva lot
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Top 15 23 & Under NBA Players
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The guys breakdown the best young players in the NBA
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The guys review the 2023 NBA Draft
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2023 Draft Finale: Mailbag and Predictive Mock
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The guys have a lil fun
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Scouting Wrap-Up: Nadir Hifi, Chris Livingston, Jacob Toppin, Matthew Mayer, Jordan Miller, Leaky Black, Caleb McConnell, Malcolm Cazalon, Matej Rudan, Lovro Gnjidic, Gregor Glas, & Milan Barbitch
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The guys wrap up the 2023 NBA Draft Nadir Hifi- 2:11 Chris Livingston- 20:33 Jacob Toppin- 33:17 Matthew Mayer- 37:30 Jordan Miller- 46:32 Leaky Black- 58:58 Caleb McConnell- 74:28 Malcolm Cazalon- 85:10 Matej Rudan- 95:57 Lovro Gnjidic- 102:55 Gregor Glas- 109:02 Milan Barbitch- 112:05
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Scouting Shooting Guards: Jalen Pickett, Justin Powell, Ben Sheppard, Omari Moore, D'Moi Hodge, Sir'Jabari Rice, & Taevion Kinsey
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The guys discuss a dying breed Jalen Pickett- 4:31 Justin Powell-20:06 Ben Sheppard- 36:37 Omari Moore- 53:14 D'Moi Hodge- 66:56 Sir'Jabari Rice- 79:50 Taevion Kinsey- 91:10
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2023 NBA Mock Draft EXTRAVAGANZA
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The guys host a mock draft, with TRADES! For a simple breakdown of each trade and pick, click here: https://upsideswings.com/mock-draft-extravaganza Follow Garrett: @halfawaketakes https://twitter.com/halfawaketakes Follow Bryon: @GMunderstudy22 https://twitter.com/GMunderstudy22 Follow Charlie: @Cparkernba https://twitter.com/Cparkernba…
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Scouting Backup Bigs: Charles Bediako, Azuolas Tubelis, Drew Timme, Oscar Tshiebwe, Toumani Camara, Kaodirichi Akobundu-Ehiogu, & Trey Jemison
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The guys discuss some depth bigs in this class Charles Bediako- 3:17 Azuolas Tubelis- 20:57 Drew Timme- 31:47 Toumani Camara- 53:18 Kaodirichi Akobundu-Ehiogu- 61:15 Trey Jemison- 68:07
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Scouting Defensive Forwards: Mouhamed Gueye, Julian Phillips, Jordan Walsh, Olivier-Mexence Prosper, & Andre Jackson
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The guys discuss some funky, defense first forwards Mouhamed Gueye- 2:21 Julian Phillips- 33:47 Jordan Walsh- 59:30 Olivier-Maxence Prosper- 74:00 Andre Jackson- 92:55
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2023 Draft Preview: LA Clippers w/ Corban Ford (@corbannba)
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The guys breakdown Stone's least favorite team Clippers' Pick: 30 Follow Corban: @corbannba https://twitter.com/corbannba Read Corban: https://theswishtheory.com/ https://sportsethos.com/ https://sportsethos.com/ Listen to Corban: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/roundball-ramble-daily-nba-coverage/id1499447219…
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2023 Draft Preview: Portland Trailblazers w/ Samuel L. Whiteley (@SMcstank)
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The guys discuss the most trade happy team in the draft Blazers' Picks: 3, 23, & 43 Follow Samuel: @SMcstank https://twitter.com/SMcstank
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Scouting Stash Options: Mario Nakic, Keye Van Der Vuurst De Vries, Tom Digbeu, Aleksandar Langovic, Nikos Rogkavopoulos, Vinicius Da Silva, & Vincent Valerio-Bodon
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The guys discuss a crop of draft and stash options Mario Nakic- 2:45 Keye Van Der Vuurst De Vries- 16:40 Tom Digbeu- 39:41 Aleksandar Langovic- 59:31 Nikos Ragkavopoulos- 66:04 Vinicius Da Silva- 84:34 Vincent Valerio-Bodon- 100:46
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2023 Draft Preview: New York Knicks w/ Prez (@_prezidente)
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The guys discuss some Knickerbockers Knicks have no picks Follow Prez: @_prezidente https://twitter.com/home Listen to Prez: https://www.thestrick.land/ Read Prez: https://www.thestrick.land/
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2023 Draft Preview: New Orleans Pelicans w/ Chuck (@ChuckingDarts)
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The guys discuss another lottery team with a lot of questions Pelicans' Pick: 14 Follow Chuck: @ChuckingDarts https://twitter.com/ChuckingDarts Listen to Chuck: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/chucking-darts-nba-podcast/id1538397064 Read Chuck: https://substack.com/@chuckingdarts
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2023 Draft Preview: Dallas Mavericks w/ Grant Afseth (@GrantAfseth)
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The guys discuss one of the most disappointing teams in the league last season Mavericks' Pick: 10 Follow Grant: @GrantAfseth https://twitter.com/GrantAfseth Read Grant: https://www.si.com/nba/mavericks/ https://nbaanalysis.net/ Listen to Grant: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inside-the-mavs/id1687581495…
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2023 Draft Preview: Indiana Pacers w/ Alex Golden (@AlexGoldenNBA)
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The guys break down a team drowning in picks Pacers' Picks: 7, 26, 29, 32, & 55 Follow Alex: @AlexGoldenNBA https://twitter.com/AlexGoldenNBA Listen to Alex: https://settingthepacepodcast.substack.com/
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2023 Draft Preview: Milwaukee Bucks w/ Alex King (@alexjking35)
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The guys discuss a particularly Freaky team Bucks' Pick: 58 Follow Alex: @alexjking35 https://twitter.com/alexjking35
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2023 Draft Preview: Minnesota Timberwolves w/ Jackson Lloyd (@JacksonLloydNBA)
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The guys breakdown one of the most interesting teams in the league moving forward Timberwolves' Pick: 53 Follow Jackson: @JacksonLloydNBA https://twitter.com/JacksonLloydNBA
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2023 Draft Preview: Boston Celtics w/ Mat Issa (@matissa15)
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The guys break down a team that has made the ECF 3 straight years but hasn't won a ring since 2018 Celtics Pick: 35 Follow Mat: @matissa15 https://twitter.com/matissa15 Read Mat: https://www.sbnation.com/nba https://theanalyst.com/na/ https://www.forbes.com/sportsmoney/?sh=1121164b7ff6 https://fansided.com/…
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2023 Draft Preview: OKC Thunder w/ KR (@TheFlarescreen)
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The guys breakdown one of the most fun young teams in the league Thunder's Picks: 12 & 50 This podcast was recorded before the trade of pick 37 Follow KR: @TheFlarescreen https://twitter.com/TheFlarescreen Read KR: https://theflarescreen.wixsite.com/theflarescreen
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Scouting Big Shooters: Andrew Funk, Seth Lundy, Landers Nolley II, Hunter Tyson, Kobe Brown, & Taylor Funk
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The guys scout some of the premier shooters in the second round Andrew Funk- 3:03 Seth Lundy- 22:24 Landers Nolley II- 49:46 Hunter Tyson- 63:49 Kobe Brown- 78:29 Taylor Funk- 93:58
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2023 NBA Draft: Charlotte Hornets w/ James Plowright (@British_Buzz)
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The guys discuss one of the biggest question in the draft Hornets' Picks: 2, 27, 34, 39, 41 Follow James: @British_Buzz https://twitter.com/British_Buzz Read James: https://www.si.com/nba/hornets/ Listen to James: https://open.spotify.com/episode/730r0a0cWxYlE6zn1LTIRd?go=1&sp_cid=3df9cafb78f3b6ff17c61d0aa9947985&utm_source=embed_player_p&utm_mediu…
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2023 Draft Preview: Atlanta Hawks w/ Brad Rowland (@BTRowland)
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The guys break down a team with a lot of questions Hawks' Picks: 15 & 46 Follow Brad: @BTRowland https://twitter.com/BTRowland Subscribe to Brad: https://www.patreon.com/btrowland Listen to Brad: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/id1134941997 Read Brad: https://uproxx.com/dimemag/ & https://www.sportsline.com/…
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Scouting Older Guards: Marcus Sasser, Craig Porter Jr, Markquis Nowell, Mike Miles Jr, Adam Flagler, & Isaiah Wong
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The guys discuss a bevvy of funky, upper-classmen guard prospects Marcus Sasser- 2:23 Craig Porter Jr- 27:33 Markquis Nowell- 52:33 Mike Miles Jr- 70:33 Adam Flagler- 83:47 Isaiah Wong- 97:01
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2023 Draft Preview: Toronto Raptors w/ Crina Mustafa (@crinamm)
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The guys breakdown a team in flux Raptors' Picks: 13 Follow Crina: @crinamm https://twitter.com/crinamm Subscribe to Enjoy BBall: https://enjoybball.com/ Watch Crina: https://www.homestandsports.com/ & https://twitter.com/hooptalkslive
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2023 NBA Draft Preview: Los Angeles Lakers w/ Corban Ford (@corbannba)
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The guys breakdown Stone's Favorite team Lakers' Picks: 17 & 47 Follow Corban: @corbannba https://twitter.com/corbannba Read Corban: https://theswishtheory.com/ https://sportsethos.com/ https://sportsethos.com/ Listen to Corban: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/roundball-ramble-daily-nba-coverage/id1499447219…
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2023 Draft Preview: Sacramento Kings w/ Brenden Nunes (@BrendenNunesNBA)
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The guys breakdown one of the most fun up and coming team in the league Kings' Picks: 24, 38, & 58 Follow Brenden: @BrendenNunesNBA https://twitter.com/BrendenNunesNBA Listen to Brenden: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/kings-pulse-a-sacramento-kings-podcast/id1456035236 Read Brenden: https://kingsherald.com/…
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2023 Draft Preview: Cleveland Cavaliers w/ Evan Dammarell (@AmNotEvan)
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The guys preview a team on the rise Cavs' Pick: 49 Follow Evan: @AmNotEvan https://twitter.com/AmNotEvan Read Evan: https://linktr.ee/AmNotEvan Listen to Evan: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/id1136055333
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2023 Draft Preview: Golden State Warriors w/ Charlie Cummings (@klaytheist11)
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The guys discuss a dynasty that might be ending Warriors' Pick: 19 Follow Charlie: @klaytheist11 https://twitter.com/klaytheist11 Read Charlie: https://theswishtheory.com/ Listen to Charlie: https://open.spotify.com/show/1855K4WZSCcxCqexD3Bev8?si=SH4Lwf6STrSQQp3bCMZLLQ
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2023 Draft Preview: Washington Wizards w/ Matt Modderno (@MattModderno)
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The guys breakdown a team that was one ping pong ball away from Wemby Wizards' Picks: 8, 42, & 59 Follow Matt: @MattModderno https://twitter.com/MattModderno Listen to Matt: https://bleav.com/shows/bleav-in-wizards/
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