213hoops: the lob, the jam, the podcast by Lucas Hann

Rob, Shap, and Justin (@LAClippersFilm) get together to give their thoughts on the evolving playoff picture and how it makes them think about the Clippers, before getting back into the draft hype, highlighting players like Keaton Wagler, Darius Acuff Jr, Mikel Brown Jr, and Kingston Flemings.

Rob and Shap get together to get hyped on the Clippers taking a calculated risk and it paying off for once. Who should the Clippers consider with the 5th pick, do they trade it, and how does it affect the rest of the decisions to be made with the roster?

Lucas, Rob, and Shap get together to talk Clippers, including how watching the first round made them feel about how far the Clippers are away from contention. After some first round thoughts, they talk about the upcoming lottery and what that means for this Clipper team.

Lucas, Shap, and Cole (@colehoops) get together and touch on the first round of the playoffs before discussing the Clippers in some more depth with some separation from their play-in game. How have expectations changed with this team, and how should we view the team going forward and what's even more of a transtion phase?

Rob and Shap get together to talk about a very disappointing loss to the Warriors, and then start planning for an interesting offseason for a, frankly, mid type of basketball team. Which free agents should be returning, what about some of the team options? How did this loss and the way the Clippers went out feel to the guys? Will Kawhi be back?

Lucas, Rob, and Shap get together to talk about LAC's close to the season against the Warriors, but in general their last few weeks of the season after expectations felt quite good. How do the guys feel about the play-in games, and, at best, a date vs. the Thunder?

Lucas, Rob, and Shap are finally back after some time off to talk about this interesting new look Clipper team, trying to find their stride with the play-in approaching. What are big takeaways from the last month or so, who's impressing? What does the crew think of the new starters? What is this current roster's upside and downside?

Rob and Shap get together to talk about a string of impressive play by the Clippers, highlighted by new addition Darius Garland and a solid win over a good Knicks team. The guys hand out medals, talk about the Bennedict Mathurin rollercoaster, and continue to wonder at the great play of Kawhi Leonard. How good could this team be? Is there more paper eating in the future?

Lucas and Shap get together to talk about these exciting new look Clippers, now with Darius Garland. The guys hand out some medals, talk about Yanic's unfortunate injury, and look ahead to the rest of this jam packed March that'll determine where LAC finishes in the pack out west.

Lucas and Shap get together to talk about a tough 3 games in 4 nights stretch of basketball that all came down to the final shot. The Clippers, still without Darius Garland and without John Collins for half of these games, stumbled to 1-2 after an initial exhilirating game against Denver. The guys hand out medals, talk about how the Clippers are keeping close and just what they're missing not having Garland. They also talk a bit about Yanic's play in this last game against Orlando.

Lucas Hann is joined by special guest Tony East, who covers the Indiana Pacers and shared insights on Ivica Zubac's future in Indianapolis as well as scouting reports on new Clippers Bennedict Mathurin and Isaiah Jackson.

Rob and Shap get together to talk about another character win for these short-handed Clippers, this time in Houston. The guys talk about what they saw from Bennedict Mathurin's early returns, and how these defense-first Clippers have still managed to be a delight. Then, they talk a little bit about Chris Paul's retirement, and the excitement behind the eventual coming of Darius Garland.

Rob and Shap get together after a frankly bit surprising blowout win in Minnesota, where the Clippers still don't have their return from the Zu/Harden deals but still managed a fairly easy wire to wire win over the Wolves, 115-96. The guys hand out some medals to catch up to the games that have been overshadowed by trades, and look forward to these new look Clips that are coming. Shap also spends a moment remniscing about a favorite player that is now gone in Ivica Zubac.

Lucas Hann and Robert Flom discuss the Clippers' surprisingly drastic trade deadline, which saw them lose stars James Harden and Ivica Zubac in exchange for younger players and draft picks.

Lucas and Shap discuss the breaking news that the Clippers have traded James Harden to the Cleveland Cavaliers for Darius Garland.

Lucas, Rob, and Shap get together to talk about the now famous PaperBowl. Rob gives the backstory, mentions when he will actually eat paper, and the guys just join in on the fun of the whole thing. Then the guys talk about the streaking Clippers who continue to win, including this Nets blowout and a gritty win holding on against the Lakers. SHOW ME THE PAPER!

Lucas Hann and Robert Flom discuss the Clippers' perfect 4-0 week as they have now won 6 in a row and 13 of their last 15.  With Kawhi Leonard sidelined, can the Clippers keep their momentum alive until their star returns?

Lucas, Rob, and Shap discuss the Clippers' continued success in January.

Rob and Shap are back in the new year to talk about the same Kawhi, as the team use a Kawhi burst to beat a terrible Jazz team and win their 6th straight game. The crew break down each win, talk about the young players stepping up, Kawhi's incredible run, and how the team's perspective may have changed compared to a couple weeks ago.

Lucas, Rob, and Shap come together to talk about a Christmas miracle, 2 conseuctive Clipper wins! The squad has looked good against a couple of playoff teams, and the trio analyze what has changed and just how sustainable it is, and give away some medals. How close are the Clippers to selling their assets now that the team has had some promising play?

Shap and Cole (@colehoops) get together to chat about the continuously struggling Clippers and just how the season has sputtered like it has, after a dreadful loss at home to the Grizzlies. The two then talk about some of the new information coming on about Chris Paul's unfortunate exit.

Rob and Shap get together to talk about these Clippers and how they just keep sticking to the script with how to lose, despite having some encouraging signs. The guys also talk a bit about the controversial Chris Paul exit.

Lucas, Rob, and Shap are back together again, talking about the disappointing Clippers who finally might be getting all their players back. The Clippers finished 2-4 on a road trip, and how is this team trending? How did Kawhi look, and what about this incredible Harden stretch? Are the Clippers starting the right guys?

Rob and Shap get together to talk about your still losing Clippers, but with some cracks of light in some of these recent losses.. Is Kobe Sanders legit? Is the defense looking better? How good has James Harden been? And is Bogi back to being Bogi?

Rob and Shap get together, throw the script away, and just talk about why this Clipper team has been so bad to start the year. What adjustments are possible, what are adjusted expectations for the squad, and what to make of this Kawhi Leonard era thus far?

Shap and Justin (@LAClippersFilm) start the season by recapping the Clippers first 3 games, all informative for different reasons. Who gets medals, and how do the guys feel about the rotation changes many fans are clamoring for? The guys then close the pod previewing a big matchup against a very talented Warriors team.

Rob and Shap talk a bit more about the Preseason before Shap welcomes back Justin Russo (@FlyByKnite) and Tomer Azarly (@TomerAzarly) to talk about all things Clippers. The long time beat writers discuss vibes, rotations, stories behind the scenes, and excitement for their X-factors this season.

The regular season is around the corner and that means we're doing Around the Beat, starting off with Adam Auslund (@followAdamA) and Law Murray (@LawMurrayTheNU). First Rob and Shap talking about the real excitement generated from the preseason before Shap welcomes Adam and Law, to talk about the developed rotations on the team, the usual vibe check, and some X-Factors including a deep dive into the tail end of the roster with Law.

Rob and Shap are back and so is (almost) preseason hoops! The crew give some closing thoughts on the Aspiration scandal before talking about early training camp vibes, rotation battles, the last starting spot, and excitement for the season.

Lucas Hann and Robert Flom discuss the allegations and investigation regarding the Clippers, Kawhi Leonard, and Aspiration.

Lucas and Shap get together to answer some questions about the new look Clippers, and talk a little bit about the 213 era. The guys answer about the highs and lows of the era, some expectations for the rotation and additions for this coming team, and start just reflecting on their excitement for this coming season.

Rob and Shap welcome Gerald Bourguet (@GeraldBourguet) from PHNX Suns back onto the pod to talk about some high profile former Suns, Bradley Beal and Chris Paul. The crew asks Gerald how much of the Suns poor situation last year was due to Beal, his weaknesses and strenghts as a player, and expectations for his fit as a likely starter with the Clippers. Then the guys close talking about Chris Paul's return and if he's a spot fill in sort of a player or an every game rotation player.

Shap welcomes back Michael Pina (@MichaelVPina) to the pod to talk about one of Michael's favorite basketball subjects, the LA Clippers. The guys talk about who should start, Bradley Beal vs. Norm Powell, the impact of John Collins, and rank the 10 best Clippers on a very loaded Clipper team.

Rob and Shap get together to talk about all the good vibes brought by Chris Paul's reintroduction day to the Clippers. The guys then finish off their Exit Interview Series with Ivica Zubac's elite play, Drew Eubanks being a third stringer, and the revelatory role playing of Derrick Jones Jr.

Shap, Justin (@laclippersfilm) and Cole (@colehoops) get together to talk about Chris Paul returning to the Clippers. The crew talk about the newly realized rotation with Bradley Beal and Chris Paul, new expectations for the squad, and finish up with their thoughts about Las Vegas Summer League and this version of the Summer Clippers.

Lucas Hann and Robert Flom talk about the Clippers' finally-reported signing of Bradley Beal, how LAC can look to round out their roster with one more addition, and takeaways from the first 3 games of Summer League.

Lucas, Rob, and Shap discuss the trade that finally net the Clippers John Collins after years of being in trade rumors. The guys talk about the details of the trade including Norm Powell heading to Miami, the louder Bradley Beal rumors, rotation questions, Chris Paul, and where the Clippers could be landing out West with the moves they're making.

Lucas Hann and Robert Flom discuss how the veteran guard market is being held up by Bradley Beal's rumored buyout with the Phoenix Suns, including the Clippers' potential pursuit of Beal.  The back half of the episode previews the upcoming Clippers Summer League roster.

Lucas, Rob, and Shap talk about the Clippers big signing, big man Brook Lopez. The trio talk about what his spacing/interior defense means for the team, before taking a look at the raises James Harden and Nico Batum got to come back. Then, the guys talk about what the Clippers can do with their remaining money, and Norm Powell's place on the team.

Lucas, Rob, and Shap watched the first round crawl to its end as the Clippers selected Yanic Konan Niederhauser with the last pick of the round. The crew analyze the pick and where the young 7 footer can fit on this Clipper team, what to expect out of him given his college prowess, and a very familiar feeling for this range of the draft.

Rob and Shap start the pod talking about the Monte McNair advisor hire, the Kevin Durant rumors, and the Finals. Then, the guys get down to business, talking about Kawhi Leonard's interesting season, the eternal Nico Batum, the idea of Ben Simmons, and a nearly out of his time Kobe Brown.

Rob and Shap get together to talk Finals then continue the Exit Interview Series talking about some scoring wings. How tradeable is Norm Powell after his stellar season? Where does Bogi fit with the Clippers? Is Amir gone, is Jordan taking his place? What were early returns on Trentyn Flowers?

Rob and Shap return to resume their Exit Interview Series, but first start talking about Shai Gilgeous-Alexander winning MVP and the feelings it gives the guys after all Shai's history with the Clippers. Then, the guys talk about other guards, including MVP vote getting James Harden, defensive ace Kris Dunn, vibes guy Patty Mills, and shooter Cam Christie.

Shap and Rob get together again to start their Exit Interview Series, first with the players this season who are no longer Clippers. What went wrong at backup center to start the year? Was KPJ ever the answer? How much of Bones Hyland's potential did the team squander? And how did Terance get to the point where he became an afterthought?

Lucas, Rob, and Shap get together after a disappointing end to what was an extremely exhilirating season. The guys talk about what went wrong, how the roster managed to hold together so long for such a great regular season, what let them down in the playoffs, and what comes next for a team with such few avenues to get better.

Shap, Justin (@LAClippersFilm), and Cole (@colehoops) talk about the Clippers taking a must win Game 6 and heading back to Denver with the series on the line. The guys hand out medals, talk about the big Nico Batum rotation change, what to expect from this huge Game 7, and predictions for how this series wraps up.

Lucas and Shap get together after a disheartening 131-115 loss to the Denver Nuggets, in a game that the Clippers never came particularly close in. The guys dissect what went wrong in this game, what went right for Denver, the issues with the stars, adjustments for Game 6, and what the feeling is with this series after the Nuggets took control these last couple of games.

Matt Moore (@HPBasketball) joins Lucas Hann to discuss the Clippers and Nuggets being tied 2-2: non-existent controversies, why Matt thinks the Clippers will win the series, and what to look for in Game 5.

Rob and Lucas discuss the Clippers' heartbreaking loss to the Nuggets in Game 4 at home, tying the series at 2-2 heading back to Denver. They go over the ins and outs of the game, debate the importance of the 4th quarter run that nearly stole the game for the Clippers, and lament the unfortunate "make or miss" elements of the game of basketball - as well as look forward to the back half of the series and what adjustments the Clippers might make.

Shap, Justin (@LAClippersFilm), and Cole (@colehoops) get together to talk about the first playoff game at Intuit Dome, and it was a huge one. Clippers won 117-83 in a blowout W against the Nuggets, and it left the crew wondering what the Nuggets could throw at the Clippers next. They talk about medals, the solid Clippers all through the roster, ways to the team could be better, and look ahead to a huge Game 4.

Ryan Blackburn of Mile High Sports and Locked On Nuggets joins Lucas and Rob to discuss the Clippers-Nuggets series so far and adjustments going forward.

Kawhi Leonard is still that dude. Lucas, Shap, and Cole (@colehoops) talk about a great game, featuring Kawhi dropping a cool 39 points with clinching offensive and defensive plays. The guys talk medals, the rotation adjustments, what to expect going to LA, and hype now that LA has Home Court Advantage heading for their first game at the Intuit Dome.

Lucas, Rob, and Shap get together to talk about a brutal Game 1 loss in Dever, 112-110. The Clippers got up 15 in the first half, had most of the lead chipped away in the 2nd quarter, and couldn't keep momentum to hang on after losing a handful of 50 50 balls and turning it over all game. The guys talk about the pros, the negatives starting with Kawhi and Norm, adjustments, and what we learned about the Nuggets.

Adam Mares from the All NBA Podcast with Tim Legler and the DNVR Denver Nuggets podcast joins Lucas and Rob to break down the upcoming playoff series between the Nuggets and the LA Clippers.

Shap, Cole (@colehoops), and Justin (@LAClippersFilm) chat all things Nuggets vs. Clippers, focusing a bit more on the Clippers side in our Part 1, with more perspective from the Nuggets end in our Part 2 coming up. The guys talk about offensive and defensive sides for the Clippers, the benches, X-factors, and close with predictions. Playoff basketball!

Lucas and Shap get together to talk about an absolutely awesome game of basketball, with the Clippers beating the Warriors 124-119 in OT on the road. The guys talk about the win, hand out some medals, talk a bit about the Denver matchup, and spend a moment recapping an incredibly surprising Clippers season.

Lucas, Rob, and Shap get together to talk about the LA Clippers and how they simply can't stop winning. The guys talk about how the stars at the top have made all the differences, while also looking at the solid contributions from most of the role players during this great stretch. They close taking a look at the standings, and talk about matchup preferences in the playoffs.

Shap and Justin (@LAClippersFilm) chat about another Clippers win, this time against those pesky Pelicans without most of their rotation. The guys hand out a ton of medals from the Clippers recent solid stretch, talk about Kris Dunn's tenuous role as a starter, and Bogi's ascension vs. Norm's rough recent play since coming back from injury.

Lucas and Rob discuss the Clippers' wins over Cleveland and Memphis and the tough loss to Oklahoma City, as LAC stays in the thick of a densely packed Western Conference playoff race.

Lucas, Rob, and Shap get together to discuss the Clippers blowing out the Hornets and Hawks by pretty similar scores over the weekend. With the team trending in the right direction, are the vibes shifting once again with this squad, in maybe a way that's better than where they were around Kawhi Leonard's mysterious injury spell last year? Who gets medals from these wins? The guys take a look at where the team is going and expectations for what's been a generally surprising Clipper squad.

Lucas and Rob break down the Clippers' win over the Miami Heat and their loss to the New Orleans Pelicans as the march towards the postseason continues.

Shap and Justin (@LAClippersFilm) get together and talk about a Kawhi shot that will be remembered for a very long time. The guys then talk about the Clippers 3 game win streak, some important trends noted including the emergence of key role players, guys that may be downtrending, James Harden's brilliance, and what has been going on as the Clippers bounced back from a miserable loss in Phoenix.

Shap and Lucas get together after a couple of losses to the Luka Lakers. Norm came back, well, for a few minutes before leaving with a hamstring injury, Ben Simmons/Derrick Jones Jr. were both out for the Clippers, and they couldn't deal with the star power of LeBron James and Luka even while the Lakers were also dealing with injuries. Now, the Clippers are hanging onto the 6th seed by a thread. Kawhi did at least look like Kawhi. What to make of this team after these losses?

Rob and Shap get together to talk about how the Clippers finally ended their losing streak against the Bulls, in a not particularly impressive fashion. The guys also talk about what we've learned about the rotation without Norman Powell, and how Bogi and Ben Simmons look together. How does Kawhi look? Who loses minutes? The Lakers await.

Rob and Shap are joined by the hardest working man in Clipper media, Adam Ausland (@followAdamA) to talk about wins the Clippers had over the Grizzlies and Jazz, as well as the very impressive debut of Ben Simmons. The guys hand out medals and then zoom out to how Simmons and Bogdan Bogdanovic will affect this Clipper rotation that features nothing but good players.

Rob chats with NetsDaily writer and Swish Theory contributor Lucas Kaplan about Ben Simmons - who he is as a player, his fit on the Clippers, and how much he can contribute in the year 2025.

Rob, Shap, and Justin Russo (@FlyByKnite) get together to talk through a very ho hum Clippers win over a depleted Jazz team, 130-110, before diving deep into new additions Bogan Bogdanovic and Ben Simmons. How will those two have ripple effects through the rotation, and what will they bring to this Clipper team that could badly use their strengths?

Clippers bad play continues, losing 119-112 to the Indiana Pacers in a game devoid of particularly standout performances. After recapping the loss, the guys talk about the trade deadline, headline by Bogdan Bogdanovic and three 2nds coming to the Clips and fan favorite Terance Mann, along with Bones Hyland going to Atlanta. Kevin Porter Jr. also got traded for Marjon Beauchamp. How did the guys think the Clippers did at the deadline, what needs are left?

Lucas and Rob discuss the news that the Clippers have added Drew Eubanks as their new backup center in a trade with the Utah Jazz.  The move saves the team money in the short- and long-term, setting them up for a quiet trade deadline and active buyout market.

Rob, Shap, and Justin (@LAClippersFilm) talk about this Clipper team and how they continue to impress, not just against the Bucks but the back half of the rotation against the Celtics. The guys hand out medals, talk Terance vs. Dunn, KPJ's improved play, Amir's stronghold in the rotation, DJ's shooting upswing, and who is the most important Clipper?

Lucas and Rob are joined by Joseph Raya-Ward to discuss the Clippers' big win over the Lakers, their strong play as of late, and the upcoming trade deadline.

Lucas, Rob, and Shap talk about Kawhi Leonard's return in an easy 131-105 win against a tired, injured Hawks team. The guys hand out medals, talk about the road trip that featured a couple losses and a struggle of a win vs. the Pelicans, and talk about a lot of the downhill effects from Kawhi (and Terance Mann) returning to the rotation. Who gets squeezed out? What do minutes without KPJ even look like? Has the bench shown enough to remove him, or anyone else, out of the rotation?

Lucas, Rob, and Shap get together to talk about a stretch of successful Clipper basketball, with Kawhi Leonard finally being given a return date. Kawhi is scheduled to come back on January 4th, and the guys talk about the expectations for him to finally return to the court. They then turn their attention to an abysmal close against the Warriors, touch on the two Maverick road games, before closing on maybe the best win of the season in Memphis.

Lucas, Rob, and Shap get together to talk about the last couple of blowouts, a loss in Denver and a huge with vs. the Jazz. The guys give out some medals before looking ahead at these next few daunting games starting with a couple in Dallas, and what Kawhi's return means for a surprising Clippers team that's done well without him. Plus, thoughts on the NBA Cup.

Rob and Shap get together to recap the week that was, fresh off a Harden-less Clipper loss to the Rockets, 117-106. The guys talk about the injuries, Bones vs KPJ, the absence of some key wings, and hand out medals from wins earlier in the week.

Rob and Shap get together to recap the week that was, talking about a frustrating loss to the Wolves, an expected blowout loss to the Celtics, and some workman like road Ws against some of the worst teams out East. The guys talk about what they've learned about the team during this Norm-less stretch, how they feel the rotation should be tweaked with guys coming back and what moreso realistically feels like the course of action. And of course they hand out some medals.

Rob, Shap, and Jamal (@JamCristopher) get together to talk about a successful homestand at Intuit, give some medals for some great wins, talk about Jordan Miller and Mo Bamba entering the rotation, the enigma that is Kevin Porter Jr, James Harden, and defense, defense, defense. They close with some discussion about Kendrick Lamar's new record.

Shap and Lucas get together to talk about the Clippers pretty normal looking loss over a bad Utah Jazz team, 116-105. The guys hand out medals, talk about the lineup change and recap the 0-3 road trip that was.

Lucas and Shap get together to talk about an impressive back to back with wins in Sacramento and a home win against the Raptors. The guys talk about where the team stands after Ty Lue's usual 10 game sample size, where the play of guys like Norm and Zu has done for this team's floor, the bench play, and the general good vibes from a fun team.

Shap and Justin (@LAClippersFilm) get together to talk about a great defensive effort against the Sixers headlined by Norm Powell and the comeback against the Spurs for the Clippers first win at Intuit Dome. This scrappy team is now 4-4, what are some takeaways nearing Ty Lue's 10 game sample size?

Lucas, Rob, and Shap chat about the week that was, a familiar story where the Clippers ran to early leads only to fade in the second half. Shap also talks about the glory of the Intuit Dome after visiting this weekend, the guys talk about issues in the offense, turnovers, rotations, the Kawhi lawsuit, and the team as a whole.

Lucas, Rob, and Shap get together to talk about LAC's refreshing 2-1 start, including a couple of solid wins on the road this weekend. The guys hand out medals and take a moment to talk about the team at large, after a nice start while losing a superstar in the summer. Have thoughts changed about the team at all? Who are some standouts from the new guys?

We're back with Part 2 of Around the Beat, with beat writers Justin Russo and Tomer Azarly. Shap chats with the guys about expectations for the team, tangibles on the floor, and the all elusive "vibes." Regular season just around the corner!

It's the time between the Preseason and Regular Season so you know what that means, it's time for Around the Beat! Shap welcomes Adam Ausland and Law Murray back on the pod, to talk vibes, offense/defense, surprise players, and expectations for this Clipper team.

Rob, Shap, and Cole (@colehoops) get together to talk about their impressions of the Clippers Preseason results. Who's stood out for LAC? Then, the guys return to the Player Preview Series, talking about fan favorite Nico, featured Zu, and new players Mo Bamba and Kai Jones.

Rob and Shap get together to talk takeaways from LAC's 91-90 loss at the buzzer to the Golden State Warriors. The guys talk about the starters, takeaways from some of the new players, and positive signs. Then the guys touch on PJ Tucker agreeing to be away from the team, before wrapping up with Player Previews on Bones Hyland, Kris Dunn, Norm Powell, and Jordan Miller.

Rob and Shap get together to talk about a pretty eventful Clipper/NBA week, talking about the news about Kawhi having a knee procedure, the KAT trade, and Terance Mann's extension being put to paper. The guys close starting their 2024 Player Preview Series with Terance.

Clippers play-by-play announcer Brian Sieman joins Lucas Hann and Mike Jaglin to give his thoughts on the opening of the Intuit Dome, the Clippers' off-season, Kawhi Leonard's health, and expectations for the upcoming season.

Dallas Mavericks writer Tim Cato joins Lucas to discuss what Derrick Jones Jr brings to the Clippers and how he will fit into their starting lineup.  Also: Dallas' pivot to Naji Marshall to replaces Jones, and the Klay Thompson fit.

Shap welcomes back Michael Pina (@MichaelVPina) to talk about one of his favorite basketball subjects, the Los Angeles Clippers. The guys review what the Clippers have lost in Paul George, but talk about the new identity for the new look Clippers, and what pits them in the thick of the middle tier out West. Can the Clippers surprise based on their national expectation? The guys close going through the 10 man rotation and what they think of each player in that rotation.

Lucas, Rob, and Shap get together to talk about the new Zu extension, what it means for the Clippers future team building, and expectations for Zu. The trio also talk about when to expect a Terance extension, if to expect one at all. They then close talking about Amir Johnson joining the coaching staff and some chatter about the schedule recently being released.

Shap and Dan (@dan_olinger) from the Rights to Ricky Sanchez Podcast chat about former Sixers turned Clippers, Nicolas Batum abd Mo Bamba. Nico is a familiar face, but Dan talks about how he played as a Sixer and how he sees him fitting back with the Clippers, and the enigma that is Mo Bamba, a player that looks every bit a backup center but has multiple question marks.

Lucas, Rob, and Shap get together to talk about how the Clippers new rotation looks, now that much of the roster seems to be clearing up with July over. How do the guys feel about the roster, where are the weaknesses in the rotation? Then the guys close with their Tracks of the Week.

Shap, Justin (@laclippersfilm), and Jamal (@jamcristopher) get together to talk about their lasting impressions from a solid Clippers Summer League. What is translatable, what isn't, who surprised, who disappointed? Then the twins close with some of their favorite stories from a fun week in Vegas.

Lucas and Shap get together to talk about a tough loss to the Memphis Grizzlies, 99-98 in a game that featured quite of NBA experience on the other side, and one where Jordan Miller thrived but fouled out down the stretch. The guys break down the game, talk in detail about the team's major future players, and touch a bit on every player that played for the impressive Summer League Clips.

Lucas and Shap chat about the Clippers going 4-0 in a 115-88 W against the Jazz, and they know await tomorrow's results to see if they end up in the semifinals for a crack at the Summer League Championship. Jordan Miller continued his solid play, Elijah Harkless really popped on defense, Moussa played well, but the team was led by a particularly aggressive Kobe Brown in the second half. The guys also talked about the Kris Dunn sign and trade finally being complete, sending out Russell Westbrook, a future second round swap, and an old second rounder.

Lucas, Cole (@colehoops), and Shap get together to talk another Clippers Summer win, 112-97 behind a late flurry from Jordan Miller. The guys talked about his continued solid run, Kobe Brown showing out, and Moussa's best game of the Summer. Does it move the needle on any of their prospects going forward? Plus, other standouts, like that beautiful Cam Christie jumper, and Cole gives some thoughts on the offseason moves for the big league squad.

Lucas and Rob break down another Summer Clippers victory led by Jordan Miller.

Shap and Lucas discuss the recent rumor mill including Tyus Jones, before diving deep into the Clippers 88-78 Summer League win over the Denver Nuggets, led by Jordan Miller's effortless 36 points. The guys talk about Miller, the other notable Clipper draft picks, as well as some takes on some players on the edges of the roster.

Lucas and Rob discuss the Clippers' 2024 Las Vegas Summer League roster, discussing expectations for key prospects and introducing new additions.