After a week on the road with 76ers, JVK chats to Ben and Simmons All-Star selection, Porzingis trade, the Anthony Davis trade mess and why LeBron being in the West is actually bad for the NBA

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Life on the road with the 76ers and Australia's first NBA All-Star

Ben and Josh discuss the teams most likely to win the championship this year

Who can realistically win an NBA title?

Ben and Josh discuss Ben Simmons, Ryan Broekhoff, Jonah Bolden, Sixers drama, All-Star voting and much more

Slammin' Simmons v Rowdy Broekhoff

Ben and Josh are back for 2019 and bring in the new year by discussing James Harden’s epic performances over the past month. Is Harden back on the MVP discussion? The lads also touch on Kawhi Leonard’s upcoming return to Toronto, Draymond Green’s shooting woes, New Year’s Day madness in Philadelphia and much more.

Is Harden back on the MVP discussion?

We are yet to reach the half-way mark of the NBA season, but it’s never too early to start awards speculation.

Way-too-early NBA award predictions

Ben catches up with Milwaukee Bucks writer, Kane Pitman, to discuss where the Bucks sit in the Eastern Conference pecking order, the All-Star candidacy of Ben Simmons, live reactions from covering the Matthew Dellavedova trade up close and life as a Australian in Wisconsin.

Milwaukee Bucks writer, Kane Pitman

Ben and Josh discuss Ben Simmons' historic performance against the Cleveland Cavaliers and look at how he joined Oscar Robertson in the record books. Discussion then turns to Matthew Dellavedova's resurgence, LeBron's surging Lakers and a very special Christmas list

LeBron's surging Lakers and a very special Christmas list

Speaking live from the Wells Fargo Center, Ben catches up with Ky Carlin, who covers the Philadelphia 76ers for Longport Media in Philadelphia, to recap a disappointing 76ers loss to the Brooklyn Nets, talk about Ben Simmons in year two, defensive issues and the Philadelphian sports scene

Ky Carlin, Longport Media

Delly is back with the Cavs, Ben and JVK discuss what this means for Delly and his future in the NBA, issues with the Chicago Bulls, thoughts on the Bucks v Raptors and which NBA team should you be picking to win their division.

Back to Cleveland: Matthew Dellavedova returns to the Cavs

Mitch Creek may have signed with the NBL’s newest franchise, but he doesn’t plan on leaving America any time soon. Ben and Josh discuss why Creek could be in the NBA very soon, and also cover where the Milwaukee Bucks sit in the Eastern Conference, the Raptors dominance over the 76ers, Chicago Bulls madness and more.

NBA Chat: Giannis the Nutcracker, Mitch Creek and all the Raptors dominance over the 76ers

Jimmy Butler saved the day for the 76ers in Brooklyn, but should we be concerned with the state of Philadelphia? And what about Boston – is it time for a panic trade with the Celtics? The boys also cover the West leading LA Clippers, Utah’s horror travel schedule and check in with Ben’s recent trip to Washington.

Are the 76ers overated?

Senior Basketball Writer & Foreign Correspondent for The Pick and Roll Ben Mallis, and JVK from Dead Set Legends speak with Olympian and Perth Wildcats captain Damian Martin. The boys discuss how Rob Beveridge recruited Damian Martin over a Happy Meal, his time at the AIS and Loyola Marymount University (LMU), his introduction to the NBL with the West Sydney Razorbacks, Andrew Bogut and the most famous person he got a selfie with at the 2016 Rio Olympics.

Damian Martin, Perth Wildcats

Kemba Walker drops 60 points but the 76ers come away with the win thanks to Ben Simmons and Jimmy Butlers game winner. Have the Utah Jazz finally found the right formula to win consistently, and we touch on one of the most outrageous tweets off all time by Corey 'Homicide' Williams!

Kemba Walker drops 60!

Ben talks to Andy Larsen, Utah Jazz beat writer for the Salt Lake City Tribune, about all things Jazz related. The conversation covers the career ascension of Joe Ingles, Utah’s slow start to the NBA season, Dante Exum’s development, life on the road as an NBA reporter and much more.

Andy Larsen, Utah Jazz beat writer

Live from Memphis, Senior NBA Writer for the Pick & Roll Ben Mallis discusses with JVK the Jimmy Butler to the 76ers deal, does the trade make them the best Big 3 in the NBA? Does the trade impact on Jonah Bolden's development? Has the balance of Power shifted or are the Raptors still #1? And the impact rookie sensation Luka Doncic is having on the NBA!

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