HeyJaredHarrison Talks Pod
A weekly podcast from Harrison Rich discussing NBA basketball, video games, travel, and whatever else we get into that week.
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The Clippers Just Lost Their Future: Can They Still Build a Winner? | HTP 69 (opens the original)
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The Los Angeles Clippers just paid an enormous price for the Kawhi Leonard era. On Episode 69 of Harrison Talks Pod, we break down the NBA's $30 million fine and major draft-pick penalties, including five first-round picks being eliminated from 2029 through 2033, and what that means for the Clippers' future. We also look at the league's findings surrounding Kawhi Leonard, the Clippers' organizational decisions, and whether the pursuit of contention was worth sacrificing so much flexibility. We t
James Harden Is Back: Can He Actually Fix the Cavaliers' Playoff Offense? | HTP 68 (opens the original)
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The Cleveland Cavaliers are trying to turn last season's 52-win campaign and Eastern Conference Finals appearance into a deeper playoff run. On Episode 68 of Harrison Talks Pod, we break down Cleveland's playoff offense, James Harden's role after arriving from the Clippers for Darius Garland, and how his extension could help solve the Cavaliers' half-court creation problems. We also examine Payton Watson's fit, Evan Mobley's development, Donovan Mitchell's role, Cleveland's defensive concerns, a
The Portland Trail Blazers Have a HUGE Fit Problem | HTP 67 (opens the original)
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The Portland Trail Blazers are entering the 2026-27 season in one of the most interesting positions in the NBA. After going 42-40 and making the playoffs last season, Portland showed significant improvement after the All-Star break, particularly on defense. Then the offseason completely changed the conversation. The Blazers acquired Ja Morant, Damian Lillard is returning, Jrue Holiday remains on the roster, and Deni Avdija is coming off a breakout season. On Episode 67 of Harrison Talks Pod, we
The 7 NBA Teams Stuck in Purgatory Heading Into 2026-27 | HTP 66 (opens the original)
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The NBA has contenders. It has rebuilding teams. Then there's the middle. On Episode 66 of Harrison Talks Pod, we break down seven teams entering the 2026-27 season that find themselves in NBA purgatory, competitive enough to stay relevant but still searching for the move, player, or direction that could transform them into legitimate championship contenders. We discuss why every team arrived in the middle differently, from Chicago's commitment to its young core and Sacramento's attempt to balan
LeBron James Returns to the East: Can He Finish The Process? | HTP 65 (opens the original)
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LeBron James is officially heading to the Philadelphia 76ers, returning to the Eastern Conference for the first time since leaving Cleveland in 2018. On Episode 65 of Harrison Talks Pod, we break down why Philadelphia may have been the best basketball fit for LeBron's final chapter, how his role is evolving from primary superstar to offensive organizer, and whether this new-look 76ers team has what it takes to finally complete "The Process." We discuss why LeBron chose Philadelphia over Clevelan
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