Load management; Kyrie’s impact in Brooklyn; New segment: Name That Player

The humbling of the Golden State Warriors; KAT-Embiid, looking at all the surprising fast starts.

Early season observations and way-too-premature takes from the first week of the NBA.

Joe Harris is hoping his summer with USA Basketball will catapult himself and the Nets to greater heights.

Previewing the NBA awards for the coming season.

Mike Scott has used his brand of grit and grind to find a place in the League and in the hearts of Philly fans.

Media day musings; Top 3s (head coaches, newcomers and League Pass teams); previewing Pistons, Magic and Grizzlies.

1. Preseason “bestie” picks 2. The Warriors D-Loaded 3. The semi-pro 2020 NBA Draft 4. Sorting through fantasy basketball’s top tier

We’re joined by Josiah Johnson to talk about the upcoming season, his brand of sports humor and why LeBron will take the Lakers to the title this year.

1. The FIBA international All-Stars 2. Getting USA Basketball on track for 2020 3. Head coaches in the Hall of Fame 4. The shooter-sniper and shooter-playmaker