48 Minutes: Episode #10 (1/16/2023)

0:00 ... Welcome to the show and opening comments from Ross, Bruce, and World B.

1:15 ... Bruce discusses how the Nets are faring without Kevin Durant after their first two games with KD on the injured list.

3:10 ... "World B" makes the case for Minnesota's Anthony Edwards to be named an All Star.

5:14 ... Ross wonders when the first domino will drop in the NBA trade market.

7:13 ... Why is Jae Crowder still in Phoenix if the team isn't using him?

8:26 ... Bruce shares some of Hall of Fame writer Marc Stein's hottest trade rumors.

11:14 ... Jayson Tatum drops 51 on Charlotte in the top performance of the MLK Day games.

17:14 ... Toronto tops the Knicks in overtime as the Raptors show signs of life.

20:46 ... Jrue celebrates the "Holiday" with a vintage 35 point performance for the Bucks against the Pacers.

22:27 ... The Hawks beat the Heat and finally reach the .500 mark.

26:24 ... The Memphis Grizzlies are big, tough, and deep as their win streak reaches 10 on Monday vs. the Suns.

28:38 ... Ja Morant's dunk against the Pacers on Saturday is still resonating.

29:50 ... The Denver Nuggets are rolling, but is their defense good enough to win a chip?

31:44 ... "World B" says "Do not sleep on the Pelicans" as they continue to win their share of games even while playing without two of their stars.

33:10 ... Ross praises Denver's Aaron Gordon for expanding his playmaking skills for the Nuggets.

35:27 ... The Sacramento Kings are flourishing under the leadership of head coach Mike Brown, whose team is scoring at a league leading pace.

42:00 ... Harrison Barnes of the Kings is aging like fine wine in his 12th season at the age of just 30.

44:02 ... Bruce leads off a discussion on the importance of depth with his breakdown of the Nuggets' top 7 players.

45:54 ... "World B" has the numbers on the most productive benches in the league.

48:21 ... Ross gives his "Best Bets" and how Josh Giddey, Victor Oladipo, and Trey Lyles will make you some money.

50:22 ... Bruce, World B, and Ross share their thoughts on Civil Rights icon Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and why he is missed so much in contemporary society.

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