Now that the Philadelphia 76ers can officially make plans for Cancun, The Broad Street Line crew debates what Daryl Morey and Co. needs to do in order to crack the elite tier in the Eastern Conference. Later in the show, we discuss Sasha and Naomi walking out on WWE, and what it means for them (and other talent) going forward.
The Philadelphia 76ers are the best team in the East at the All-Star break… but are they truly the best team in the conference? Meanwhile, Eagles fans prepare for free agency as their favorite football team literally has negative dollars to spend on the market.
Markelle Fultz is coming to Philly - can the Sixers' Big 4 be the big dogs in the Eastern Conference come 2020? We'll answer that question and more as we get you ready for the 2017 NBA Draft...
DeMar DeRozen leads the league in scoring, and Kyle Lowry is playing a great supporting role. But, is that enough to make the Raptors a contender for the Eastern Conference or is this just their MO now? We also attempt to find DeMarre Carroll, and figure out how to pronounce Bebe.
Speaking of contenders, the LA Clippers are also on the menu, and their probability of winning the Western Conference.
This week on The Broad Street Line, a post-mortem of sorts for the Eagles as they lost their second game in a row. Later in the show, we'll preview the NBA's Eastern Conference, and also give you our thoughts on the NBA GM survey.
As the NBA regular season draws to a close, all eyes are on Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors in their chase for 73 wins, which would break the single season NBA record set by the Chicago Bulls during the Michael Jordan era. Will the Warriors pull it off, and what does that mean for their legacy? Can we declare them a dynasty if they go back-to-back? How many half-court shots does Curry need to hit before he just puts it in his array of shots? What would Klay Thompson look like on his own team?
Plus, the hosts will discuss unexpected playoff storylines, like the Lance Stephenson revenge tour, the possibly wide open Eastern Conference, and Stan Van Gundy's mustache resurgence.
The traditional layout of the Eastern Conference in the last 5-10 years has heavily involved the Chicago Bulls as a potential contender for the championship. However, this season sees them struggling to even get into the race, let alone win it. What exactly has gone wrong in Chicago, and why are they hovering around .500? Will Derrick Rose ever be an all-star again? What do they miss more: Joakim Noah's defense or his ponytail?
The hosts will also discuss the most competitive regular season award, and the prospects of Kevin Durant leaving OKC, given their recent big losses against teams they will likely have to beat in the playoffs.
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The NBA season is officially starting to heat up with the all-star break in the rear view mirror. The trade deadline has passed, and teams are starting to see the playoffs in sight. Are the Detroit Pistons one of those playoff bound teams in the Eastern Conference, or will they fall just short of the race?
Is Andre Drummond in the conversation for the best center? If not, maybe the most entertaining (sorry Boogie)? More importantly, is the Reggie Jackson/Drummond pick and roll the best in the league?
Also, the hosts will tell you some second half teams to look out for who may put a scare into some of the league's elite.
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-Duke vs Wisconsin
-Eastern Conference playoff race heat up
-OKC Thunder
-HOF class of 2015
