MPJ Trade Rumors, Is the Title Race Open? + LeBron the All-Star? | ALL NBA PODCAST
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MPJ Trade Rumors, Is the Title Race Open? + LeBron the All-Star? | ALL NBA PODCAST

38:43 Jan 2, 2026
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Adam Mares is joined by NBA insider Marc Stein to break down the biggest NBA storylines as the trade deadline approaches, starting with a deep dive into Michael Porter Jr.’s trade market, what Brooklyn could realistically want in return, and which teams make the most sense as a fit. The guys explore whether the Golden State Warriors could enter the MPJ sweepstakes, how active the NBA trade deadline is shaping up to be, and why the Houston Rockets may need to go all in sooner than expected. They also examine growing concerns around the Denver Nuggets’ health, debate which team is better positioned for a long playoff run between Denver and the San Antonio Spurs, and discuss how worried the Oklahoma City Thunder should be about the rest of the Western Conference elite. The episode wraps with a timely conversation about LeBron James and whether he still deserves an NBA All Star selection this season. 00:00 - Intro02:00 - What is MPJ’s trade market?08:45 - What would Brooklyn want back for MPJ?10:25 - Where does MPJ fit the best?12:30 - Could the Warriors be interested in MPJ?14:20 - Will the trade deadline be active?18:02 - The Rockets NEED to go all in26:00 - Nuggets health is concerning28:40 - Who is more capable of a long playoff run, Denver or the Spurs?30:00 - How worried should the Thunder be about other top Western teams?31:30 - Is LeBron an All-Star? FOLLOW ALL NBATwitter: http://x.com/ALLCITY_NBAInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/allcity_nba/TikTok : http://www.tiktok.com/@ALLCITY_NBA An ALLCITY Network ProductionAll music credited to Greg Kramer, check him out on Spotify! Aura Frames: Exclusive $35 off Carver Mat at https://on.auraframes.com/ALLNBA. Promo Code ALLNBASeatGeek: Use my code for 10% off your next SeatGeek order*: https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/ALLNBA10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discountMonarch: Use Monarch Money to get control of your overall finances with 50% off your first year at https://www.monarch.com with code ALLNBAFanDuel: ALL NBA - Presented by FanDuel! visit https://fanduel.com/ALLNBA. Play your game with FanDuel, official sports betting partner of the NBA. Must be 21+ and present in select states (for Kansas, in affiliation with Kansas Star Casino) or 18+ and present in D.C., KY or WY. First online real money wager only. $5 first deposit required. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable bonus bets which expire 7 days after receipt. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit RG-help.com. Call 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat in Connecticut, or visit mdgamblinghelp.org in Maryland. Hope is here. Visit GamblingHelpLineMA.org or call (800) 327-5050 for 24/7 support in Massachusetts or call 1-877-8HOPE-NY or text HOPENY in New York.Shady Rays: Head to http
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