An overview of the current winter sports situation in Seattle, how the Lakers are handling LaVar Ball, the D'Antoni's vs. Magic Johnson, Kevin Durant's ejections, Steve Clifford's health, Stephen Curry's ankle, Marc Gasol's mouth, and so much more.

Way too early playoff predictions, nepotism and Austin Rivers, LeBron James' first career ejection, the musical stylings of Knicks owner James Dolan, Ray Allen: Catfish victim, and the sad tale of Derrick Rose.

Three UCLA basketball players shoplifting in China, GC and Kevin Durant, Rudy Gobert and Dion Waters, Nerlens Noel and Rick Carlisle, and other topics around the league.

The lack of love for Kyrie, ESPN's new social media guidelines, Andre Drummond's free throw shooting, and what's wrong with the term "owner."

Metta World Peace's new gig, Dwyane Wade's new gig, and how the ESPN power rankings are fairing in a post-Marc Stein world.

Arik and Herb recap things from the first episode, then talk about the news. Portis/Mirotic, the tragedy of Gordon Hayward, and the hilarity of the Thunder re-using KD's jersey number.

Arik and Herb begin their podcast journey. Who we are, what teams we love, our thoughts about the new season, and our mutual distaste for the Golden State Warriors.