0:00 ... Ross welcomes everyone to the show and introduces the panel.

0:35 ... Show #131 is dedicated to Celtics legend Cedric Maxwell, who wore #31 which has been retired by the team. Bruce shares a quick story about "Max," who currently broadcasts Celtics games on radio.

1:28 ... Ross does his live Bet Online commercial read

2:00 ... Buy or Sell: Will the Cleveland Cavaliers be a title contender?

5:31 ... Buy or Sell: Are the Golden State Warriors a title contender?

13:09 ... Buy or Sell: Will the Houston Rockets win 50 games this season?

16:35 ... Buy or Sell: Will the Lakers finish in the top 6 out west and avoid the "Play In" tournament?

20:31 ... Buy or Sell: Are the Bucks a playoff team?

28:08 ... Buy or Sell: Is Anthony Davis an MVP and Defensive Player of the Year candidate?

31:47 ... Buy or Sell: Jared McCain is the leading candidate for Rookie of the Year.

37:21 ... Buy or Sell: Jimmy Butler will still be a member of the Miami Heat at season's end.

40:52 ... Buy or Sell: Dyson Daniels will break the single season record for steals.

43:37 ... Buy or Sell: Nikola Jokic will average a triple double this season.

46:17 ... TNT's legendary studio show "Inside the NBA" will be seen on ESPN next season. Bruce has mixed feelings about the implications for his friends at ESPN but likes the decision by ESPN and considers it a "win" for NBA fans.

49:43 ... Cleveland suffered its first loss of the season on Tuesday when the Celtics beat them in a very exciting game. The guys discuss how it happened.

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0:00 Intro

1:30 Bruce gives guest Steve Bulpett a proper introduction

3:36 The Cavaliers remain undefeated & the best team in the league, what’s changed for them so far this season?

6:06 Is JB Bickerstaff a better coach developing young player rather than winning with an established team?

10:10 Steve Bulpett provides his thoughts on the New York Knicks thus far

14:51 Payton Prichard’s impact on the Boston Celtics early season success

21:28 Neemia Queta’s development in Boston bringing the Celtics a new dimension off the bench

23:56 Is it possible for the Warriors guard Buddy Hield to come away winning the Most Improved Player Award?

25:45 Do the Warriors have what it takes to make one more run at a championship?

28:43 How can Doc Rivers & the Bucks try to turn this awful start to the season around?

37:02 Are the 76ers as big of a mess as they appear to be right now?

40:20 Lots of NBA stars are currently out injured, are there any fixes the league might consider?

42:20 Can the Suns continue their hot start to the season without Kevin Durant?

46:50 Bruce provides his final thoughts on the latest NBA book to be published called “The Basketball 100”

47:48 World B gives some kudos to the Brooklyn Nets efforts this season

49:31 Steve reminds us all how early we are into the season & what we should be keeping an eye on

50:42 Ross pays tribute to his friend & former colleague Brendan Brown who sadly passed away last week

0:00 ... Ross hello, welcome, and introduces the crew.

0:40 ... Episode 129 is dedicated to injured Magic star Paolo Banchero, who was averaging 29 points per game before his injury.

1:02 ... Bet OnLine live commercial read from Ross

1:37 ... Ross explains the theme of this week's show and jumps right into a discussion of "What's Wrong With the Milwaukee Bucks?"

10:06 ... "What's Wrong With the Denver Nuggets?"

14:24 ... "What's Wrong With the Minnesota Timberwolves?"

21:25 ... "What's Wrong With the Indiana Pacers?"

25:59 ... "What's Wrong With Victor Wembanyama?"

31:22 ... "What's Wrong With Joel Embiid and (Paul George)?"

37:39 ... "What's Wrong With Kentavious Caldwell-Pope?"

42:33 ... "What's Wrong With Grant Williams?"

47:20... Bruce's Final Thought: Buddy Hield

49:02 ... World B's Final Thought: The Undefeated Cleveland Cavaliers

51:00 ... Ross's Final Thought: Vince Carter's retirement ceremony

52:07 ... Ross says goodbye and see ya next time

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