Hang on to your jerseys because Tay and Raf take over this episode with lots of Blazers talk! The guys also go over who else should make the Dunk Contest, which free agents players would contribute to current NBA teams and everyone shares their thoughts about Jayson Tatum's signature shoe.
The Weekly Dime – Episode 111 – Fly like a Pelican
The New Orleans Pelicans have been on a roll and we couldn't let one more episode go without giving them some love! The fellas also talk about the Timberwolves and whether the Gobert trade was worth it, the powerful Celtics and we pitch our campaign ideas to make Shai Gilgeous-Alexander a starter on the All-Star …
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The Weekly Dime – Episode 108 – Scary teams and scary news
It's definitely been a scary week for the league and a number of teams. Rod, Leo, and Taylor go over the scary start for the Lakers, whether Kawhi will be able to join the Clippers soon, and some of the drama out of Brooklyn. The guys also give their scariest starting 5!
The Weekly Dime – Episode 106 – FIBA fumbles
Rod, Blake, and Raf catch up on FIBA's Americup and Eurobasket action and talk about how can FIBA get more people to watch their regional tournaments. The guys also go over the Donovan Mitchell trade to the Cavs and what it means for the Jazz, the Cavs, and the Knicks.
The Weekly Dime – Episode 105 – Shaking off the rust
We're back from our summer break and ready to chat basketball! On this episode Blake and Rod talk about Chet Holmgren's injury and its implication for OKC, the FIBA World Cup qualifier game that Rod attended in Victoria, and our very early expectations for the 22-23 season!
The Weekly Dime – Episode 100 – We finally meet
Basketball and life sometimes works in mysterious ways. One day you're at home and the next you're on a plane to Toronto to meet Blake (for work, but it counts, right?) That's not all, Blake and Rod also chat about Kyrie being available for home games, UD and Butler's scuffle, the Bryant family reaching a …
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The Weekly Dime – Episode 98 – Risky Business
It's trade season and you know the guys had to get in and analyze some of the more recent trades, especially Portland's risky business! The fellas also talk about Luka entering the Top 10 in the NBA's all time triple double list and whether we'll see a Harden for Simmons trade
The Weekly Dime – Episode 97 – Changes need to be done
Well, NBA, you did it, you made Blake mad! Listen to Blake and Rod discussing the uniforms for the All Star Game as well as the Suns chances of winning it all, the Lakers chances of making it to the playoffs and which two players are in contention for the MVP.
The Weekly Dime – Episode 96 – Get your game on, go play!
Making his 45th triumphant return to the pod, Raf joins Rod and Blake to discuss the 2022 All-Star game. The guys share their votes for their All-Star starters as well as some honourable mentions. Rod goes on a rant about the format of the voting and the trio then look back at some of their …
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The Weekly Dime – Episode 95 – Nobody puts Raptor in the corner
2022 is not disappointing when it comes to storylines in the NBA. Klay Thompson is back, Damian Lillard might be out, Ja Morant started a feud with a 5 year old (spoiler alert, they're now bffs), and Devin Booker getting the Raptor's mascot in trouble with the officials (spoiler alert, they're now "bffs"). Check our …
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