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Front Runner Podcast Collective

FRPC is for the fan who wants information rather than just "Hot Takes", we want to give a fuller picture of NBA franchises, NBA players, and NBA prospects. Breaking the news is great but we want to focus on the story beyond the headlines! Deep dives on Player Personnel Decision makers, scouting, and our favorite NBA Media personalities!Let"s build this community... We need you! If you see something that you are passionate about in this Bio, contact us here -- frontrunnerpc@gmail.comFollow us Twitter

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89:00

Thunder Rule The NBA Now

Front Runner Podcast Collective ·

2025/12/03

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 talent

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90:15

Raptors: Real Contender Or Mirage

Front Runner Podcast Collective ·

2025/11/26

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. It’s a

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85:55

The Buss Brothers Got Buss’d, And Tyrese Maxey...

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2025/11/22

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 that

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78:32

Wemby On Ice, Spurs On Trial

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2025/11/19

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 Vassell,

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92:13

Dallas At A Crossroads

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2025/11/16

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 roster

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84:06

Baseline Buzz And The Southeast Shakeup

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2025/11/08

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 Keontae

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98:13

Ja Morant’s Joy, Memphis Malaise, And The Central’s Rise

Front Runner Podcast Collective ·

2025/11/05

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, Vucevic is

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165:31

Austin Reaves’ Rise, Wemby’s MVP Push, Pelicans’...

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2025/11/02

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 Victor

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74:00

From Scandal To Stellar: NBA Gambling Fallout And...

Front Runner Podcast Collective ·

2025/10/25

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 champion

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145:48

Power Shifts, Pressure, And Proof: Who Owns The...

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2025/10/22

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 humming.From

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83:05

How The Bulls, Pacers, Bucks, Pistons, And Cavs Can...

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2025/10/18

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 protection

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101:19

Pacific Division Reality Check

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2025/10/16

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 Dončić and a

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88:33

Northwest Reality Check

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2025/10/07

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 constraint: how

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95:07

Zion’s gamble, Ja’s maze, and Wemby’s leap: what the...

Front Runner Podcast Collective ·

2025/10/03

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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83:38

The Western Conference Tightrope: Minnesota, New...

Front Runner Podcast Collective ·

2025/09/13

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

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87:42

Follow the Money: The $28 Million Question Behind...

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2025/09/10

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

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76:56

Grizzlies, Spurs, and Mavs: Summer Moves and Future...

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2025/08/28

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 draft

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61:11

From OKC to Chicago: Decoding Josh Giddy's Value in...

Front Runner Podcast Collective ·

2025/08/20

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

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87:30

Boston's Corporate Coup:The Celtics Ownership...

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2025/08/13

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

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93:56

Trey Young's Contract Standoff: Atlanta's Moment of...

Front Runner Podcast Collective ·

2025/08/09

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

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