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Which Team Has the Deepest Roster in the NBA?

Nov 2, 2026 · 43m

Summary

The hosts analyze Luka Doncic’s historic performance against the Raptors and the Warriors’ surprising rise led by rookie Yaxel Lindenburg. They also discuss the Oklahoma City Thunder’s injury struggles, Cooper Flagg’s rapid development in Dallas, and the Memphis Grizzlies’ undefeated start driven by Cam Boozer.

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Sponsor: Discover Cash Back Card Sponsor: Burger King Quarter Pounder Lakers vs Raptors: Game Recap Luka Doncic's Historic Performance Raptors' Defensive Struggles and Kawhi's Absence Luka Doncic MVP Discussion Golden State Warriors and Rookie Yaxel Yaxel's Driving Ability and Records Warriors' Offensive Style and Yaxel's Role Yaxel's Versatility and Trade Implications Celtics Win and Tatum's Playmaking Celtics' Team Identity and Tatum's Collaboration Paul George's Impact on Celtics Celtics' Rim Attempts and Finals Potential Sponsor: Navy Federal Credit Union Sponsors: Lisa Sleep and Onnit Power Rankings: 300-Player League Concept Thunder's Injury Crisis and Holmgren Thunder's Trade Machine and Gap Year Mavericks' Strong Start and Cooper Flagg Cooper Flagg's Development and Kyrie Irving Mavericks' Playoff Potential and Kyrie's Health Grizzlies' Undefeated Start and Cameron Boozer Cameron Boozer's Triple-Double and Shooting Grizzlies' Rebounding and Boozer's Playmaking Boozer's Processing Speed and Comparison Sixers' Hustle and VJ Edgecombe Sixers' Depth and Dean Wade Sixers' Lineup Flexibility and Barlow Host Banter: Work Life and New Baby Darius Acuff's Efficiency and Kings' Dysfunction Closing Remarks and Show Outro Sponsor: Thumbtack and Discover Sponsor: Metro by T-Mobile
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