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Front Runner Podcast Collective
Vince Carter
67 episodes
16 hours ago
Summary: Twenty wins in twenty-one tries, the league’s stingiest defense, and a net rating that dares you to look away—Oklahoma City isn’t just good, they’re defining the moment. We dig into how Shea Gilgeous-Alexander’s MVP-level efficiency, Chet Holmgren’s two-way impact, and Mark Daigneault’s rotation discipline have turned the Thunder into a machine. Then we zoom out to the draft capital that still tilts their future, including a vulnerable Clippers pick that could drop another blue-chip ...
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Summary: Twenty wins in twenty-one tries, the league’s stingiest defense, and a net rating that dares you to look away—Oklahoma City isn’t just good, they’re defining the moment. We dig into how Shea Gilgeous-Alexander’s MVP-level efficiency, Chet Holmgren’s two-way impact, and Mark Daigneault’s rotation discipline have turned the Thunder into a machine. Then we zoom out to the draft capital that still tilts their future, including a vulnerable Clippers pick that could drop another blue-chip ...
Show more...
Basketball
News,
Sports News,
Sports,
Wrestling
Episodes (20/67)
Front Runner Podcast Collective
Thunder Rule The NBA Now
Summary: Twenty wins in twenty-one tries, the league’s stingiest defense, and a net rating that dares you to look away—Oklahoma City isn’t just good, they’re defining the moment. We dig into how Shea Gilgeous-Alexander’s MVP-level efficiency, Chet Holmgren’s two-way impact, and Mark Daigneault’s rotation discipline have turned the Thunder into a machine. Then we zoom out to the draft capital that still tilts their future, including a vulnerable Clippers pick that could drop another blue-chip ...
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2 weeks ago
1 hour 29 minutes

Front Runner Podcast Collective
Raptors: Real Contender Or Mirage
Summary: What if the hottest team in the East isn’t just hot, but built on habits that last? We dig into Toronto’s 13–5 surge and pull apart the truth behind the numbers: elite assist-to-turnover ratio, a starting five that actually fits, and a mid-range scorer who stops runs without stopping the ball. Brandon Ingram’s role clicks because Scotty Barnes owns the engine; Emmanuel Quickley sharpens the point-of-attack; RJ Barrett finds long-awaited efficiency; Jakob Poeltl keeps the rim clean. I...
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3 weeks ago
1 hour 30 minutes

Front Runner Podcast Collective
The Buss Brothers Got Buss’d, And Tyrese Maxey Changed The Locks
Summary: A $10 billion throne doesn’t just crown a new owner—it rewrites the playbook. We trace how the Lakers moved from a family-run empire to a modern operation poised to borrow from the Dodgers’ think tank model under Mark Walter. From the old Buss succession plan and the failed attempt to oust Jeanie to the abrupt exits of Joey and Jesse, we connect the receipts and ask the only question that matters: will Los Angeles finally invest in the analysts, scouts, cap minds, and sports science ...
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3 weeks ago
1 hour 25 minutes

Front Runner Podcast Collective
Wemby On Ice, Spurs On Trial
Summary: The NBA can turn in a week, and this one just flipped the table. We open with San Antonio’s gut-check moment: Victor Wembanyama’s calf strain removes a 9.9 block percentage and 21.5 rebound rate from the lineup, and the schedule shows no mercy. With seven of eight on the road and Phoenix, Denver, Minnesota, Orlando, and Cleveland looming, we ask what the Spurs’ system looks like when the alien isn’t erasing the paint. De’Aaron Fox has to carry, but the spotlight shifts to Devin Vasse...
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4 weeks ago
1 hour 18 minutes

Front Runner Podcast Collective
Dallas At A Crossroads
Summary: A fork in the road doesn’t announce itself with fireworks; it shows up in box scores and balance sheets. Dallas sits there now, boasting a top-4 defense and the league’s worst offense, while an 18-year-old named Cooper Flag quietly becomes the only timeline that makes sense. We lay out the hard path: move Anthony Davis before the cap aprons lock you in, convert veteran value into picks and wings, and design possessions around Flag’s growth instead of squeezing one more run from a ros...
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1 month ago
1 hour 32 minutes

Front Runner Podcast Collective
Baseline Buzz And The Southeast Shakeup
Summary: News tries to sprint; we trap and make it talk. Vince opens with Baseline Buzz, unpacking Dallas’ nagging availability problem and why identity keeps slipping when your best players can’t stay on the floor. Then we celebrate the quiet risers who tilt winning margins without headlines: AJ Mitchell carving up lanes in OKC, Ryan Rollins steadying Milwaukee’s non‑Giannis minutes, Collin Gillespie giving Phoenix error‑free connective tissue, Cam Spencer’s off‑ball fire in Memphis, and Keo...
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1 month ago
1 hour 24 minutes

Front Runner Podcast Collective
Ja Morant’s Joy, Memphis Malaise, And The Central’s Rise
Summary: The box score says one thing; the body language tells the real story. We open with Ja Morant’s return and ask the hard question: where does joy come from when the defense dares you to shoot? It’s not in quotes. It’s in reps, spacing, and the kind of leadership that makes teammates’ jobs easier. From there, we map the teams actually building something sturdy—and the ones still talking about it. Chicago looks organized in a way that travels. Josh Giddey’s jumper is finally respected, ...
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1 month ago
1 hour 38 minutes

Front Runner Podcast Collective
Austin Reaves’ Rise, Wemby’s MVP Push, Pelicans’ Spiral + 2026 Draft Radar
Summary: Front Runner Collective dives into a loaded NBA week where roles, readiness, and reality all collide. We open with Austin Reaves, no longer the “feel-good undrafted story” but the hinge in the Lakers’ timeline. From $1.5 million to $15 million, his leap isn’t just about money — it’s about identity. We break down how his usage, efficiency, and leadership are forcing Los Angeles to rethink what development success looks like when the undrafted kid becomes the culture carrier. Then it’s...
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1 month ago
2 hours 45 minutes

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From Scandal To Stellar: NBA Gambling Fallout And Opening-Week Breakouts
Summary: The week began with headlines no league wants: federal probes into a rigged poker operation and alleged insider prop betting touching NBA names. We break down why integrity isn’t just a moral stance but the backbone of a live-media business built on uncertainty, and what leaders must do now to protect the product: educate relentlessly, monitor smarter, and communicate with force while due process plays out. Then the basketball took center stage. Shea Gilgeous-Alexander looked like a...
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1 month ago
1 hour 14 minutes

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Power Shifts, Pressure, And Proof: Who Owns The League Now?
Summary: The league didn’t ease into opening night—it kicked the door down. We start where the heat is highest: a title defense in Oklahoma City, a new edge in Minnesota, and a recalibrated Denver built to outlast the minutes math that sunk them. Then we pivot to New York, where Mike Brown swaps attrition for oxygen: 40 threes, real bench usage, and a wing trio of Mikal Bridges, OG Anunoby, and Josh Hart that guards like razors while Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns keep the offense hummi...
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1 month ago
2 hours 25 minutes

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How The Bulls, Pacers, Bucks, Pistons, And Cavs Can Turn Uncertainty Into Wins
Summary: The Central Division is wobbling between comfort and courage, and we’re calling the shots that actually move teams forward. We start in Chicago, where play-in habits and expiring money collide with a promising youth surge. Josh Giddey’s vision is opening the rim, Kobe White’s value is peaking, and Matas Buzelis looks ready to close. The question isn’t whether the kids can flash; it’s whether the front office will trade from strength to chase real upside and finally fix the rim protec...
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2 months ago
1 hour 23 minutes

Front Runner Podcast Collective
Pacific Division Reality Check
Summary: Five teams. One ruthless division. We pull the threads that actually move the Pacific: Sacramento betting on steadiness while Keegan Murray heals, Phoenix living with the aftermath of a fire sale and hoping Devin Booker stays bought in, the Clippers stacking brilliance and bandwidth against Father Time and a league probe, Golden State bending its identity around Jimmy Butler while asking its youth to grow up, and the Lakers putting hard minutes math on LeBron while a fitter Luka Donč...
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2 months ago
1 hour 41 minutes

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Northwest Reality Check
Summary: A division built on contrasts just got even sharper. Utah is playing the long game with Walker Kessler’s restricted free agency and a clear signal to chase a true wing initiator in 2026. Portland turns back the clock in the best way—Jrue Holiday returns as a culture engine to guide Scoot Henderson and Shaedon Sharpe while Donovan Clingan and Yang Hansen learn big-man timing that actually fits their future. Minnesota leans into the Anthony Edwards era but runs into a familiar constrai...
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2 months ago
1 hour 28 minutes

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Zion’s gamble, Ja’s maze, and Wemby’s leap: what the first 25 games will tell us
Summary: The Southwest just flipped from predictable to volatile—and that’s exactly why we’re locked in on the first 25 games. We open by sharing why we went quiet and how we’re rebuilding the show, then dive straight into the five-team gauntlet that will redefine the early NBA landscape. A leaner, confident Zion Williamson has New Orleans buzzing, but the Pelicans’ ceiling still depends on availability and late-game hierarchy: can Jordan Poole adopt selective aggression, and will Herb Jones ...
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2 months ago
1 hour 35 minutes

Front Runner Podcast Collective
The Western Conference Tightrope: Minnesota, New Orleans, and Portland's Offseason Maneuvers
Summary: The NBA's Western Conference is a high-stakes financial tightrope, and no teams exemplify this better than the Minnesota Timberwolves, New Orleans Pelicans, and Portland Trail Blazers. Each franchise faces unique challenges balancing championship aspirations against brutal financial realities. Minnesota stands at a fascinating crossroads. Back-to-back Western Conference Finals appearances confirm they belong among the elite, but with 70% of their payroll locked into just five player...
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3 months ago
1 hour 23 minutes

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Follow the Money: The $28 Million Question Behind Kawhi's Contract
Summary: The NBA's investigative spotlight turns to the Los Angeles Clippers as potential salary cap circumvention involving Kawhi Leonard sends shockwaves through the league. We meticulously break down the complex financial web connecting Steve Ballmer's $50 million investment in Aspiration, the company's subsequent $28 million endorsement deal with Kawhi's LLC, and the timing of Leonard's team-friendly contracts with the Clippers. This isn't just about rules on paper—it's about the Clipper...
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3 months ago
1 hour 27 minutes

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Grizzlies, Spurs, and Mavs: Summer Moves and Future Dreams
Summary: The Western Conference is undergoing a dramatic transformation, and we're diving deep into three teams at the center of this evolution: the Memphis Grizzlies, San Antonio Spurs, and Dallas Mavericks.<br><br>Memphis made the bold decision to trade Desmond Bane to Orlando, receiving four future first-round picks and veteran Kentavious Caldwell-Pope in return. While this move initially shocked fans, it represents a strategic reset that gives GM Zach Kleiman unprecedented dra...
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3 months ago
1 hour 16 minutes

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From OKC to Chicago: Decoding Josh Giddy's Value in Today's NBA
Summary: The NBA's late offseason brings fascinating storylines about player valuation, with Josh Giddy's contract situation with the Chicago Bulls taking center stage. At 23, this versatile point forward has transformed from a 26.3% three-point shooter as a rookie to hitting 37.8% last season in Chicago – yet remains unsigned as September approaches. Giddy's unique profile makes him both intriguing and difficult to value. Over four seasons, he's played four different positions while p...
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4 months ago
1 hour 1 minute

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Boston's Corporate Coup:The Celtics Ownership Revolution and What It Means for the Lakers
Summary: The Boston Celtics' recent ownership transformation reveals the ruthless reality of modern sports business, as billionaire Bill Chisholm's $7.4 billion acquisition has completely reshaped the franchise's leadership structure. What started as a supposed friendly baton pass from longtime governor Wyc Grousbeck has evolved into what can only be described as a corporate coup, with Grousbeck now completely removed from the organization he's led since 2002. Behind this power shift lies a ...
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4 months ago
1 hour 27 minutes

Front Runner Podcast Collective
Trey Young's Contract Standoff: Atlanta's Moment of Truth
Summary: The Central Division has become the NBA's pressure cooker, where franchise-altering decisions and bold strategies are reshaping the league's landscape. At the heart of this episode is Trey Young's contract standoff with Atlanta. Despite building the perfect defensive team around their star guard—adding length, versatility, and rim protection with pieces like Dyson Daniels and Zachary Edey—the Hawks' new front office hasn't approached Young about his $229 million extension. Wit...
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4 months ago
1 hour 33 minutes

Front Runner Podcast Collective
Summary: Twenty wins in twenty-one tries, the league’s stingiest defense, and a net rating that dares you to look away—Oklahoma City isn’t just good, they’re defining the moment. We dig into how Shea Gilgeous-Alexander’s MVP-level efficiency, Chet Holmgren’s two-way impact, and Mark Daigneault’s rotation discipline have turned the Thunder into a machine. Then we zoom out to the draft capital that still tilts their future, including a vulnerable Clippers pick that could drop another blue-chip ...