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In the season premiere of ‘NBA Desktop,' Jason discusses LeBron James and China, James Harden’s summer belly, and Kevin Durant being extremely online. Plus, the Desktop Focus Group returns to discuss Danny Ainge tweeting at his dog, and we break down five Easter eggs you might have missed from the 2019 NBA offseason. Charlotte Wilder, Kevin O’Connor, J. Kyle Mann, and Van Lathan join the show to deliver spice.

The Ringer staff is composed of some of the best basketball minds on the internet. You know them from their blogs and podcasts. But how are they with ingesting poisons? Find out as Haley O’Shaughnessy, Micah Peters, Jordan Ligons, Kyle Crichton, and Chris Ryan climb Mount Toxicity while discussing LeBron James, the Philadelphia 76ers, Zion Williamson, and more!

On this episode of ‘NBA Desktop,’ Jason reacts to Michael Jordan's comments about Steph Curry, pleads with Adam Silver to get Andrew Yang to buy the Knicks, and shares a special NBA Easter egg about Kentavious Caldwell-Pope. Plus, Nick “Guitar Man” Nurse returns with a new song, Kevin O’Connor duels Isaac Lee on Lakers vs. Clippers, and spice from Tim Baltz of ‘Righteous Gemstones,’ The Ringer’s Paolo Uggetti, and Jamel Johnson, Peter Moses, and Mike Benner of 'Air Buds.'

We have a fight! Karl-Anthony Towns and Joel Embiid won’t admit it, but their long-boiling beef finally came to blows on Wednesday night. Jason breaks down the brouhaha between the two as well as their subsequent social media jabs. Then we’re joined by Ringer staff writer and Philly native Tyler Tynes and comedian and Timberwolves fan Joe Mande for their takes on the fight. Plus questionable Halloween costumes, Taco Tuesday in Staples Center, and an apology to Trae Young.

Kawhi Leonard managed his load by resting on a back-to-back for the second time this season and the national media is not happy. The Ringer’s Jason Concepcion examines the controversy before getting into the Jimmy Butler vs. Lance Stephenson Twitter feud, LeBron’s internet popularity, and Kenny Atkinson’s interest in eating his own earwax. Plus, Nick Wiger, Jason Gallagher, and Amelia Wedemeyer join the show to give spice about the Los Angeles Lakers and Philadelphia 76ers.

On this episode of ‘NBA Desktop,’ Jason reacts to Dion Waiters’s gummy overdose and 10-game suspension, the continued failure of the New York Knicks, and Austin Rivers helping his father get a technical foul. Chris Ryan, Tyler Parker, and Carl Tart join the show to deliver spice.

This week on NBA Desktop, Melo is back, and Jason breaks down the process of his return and his performance in his first game on the Trail Blazers. Then he takes a look at some of the more questionable ‘City Edition’ jersey reveals, and checks in on the status of Jayson Tatum’s cologne. Plus, spice from the directors of ‘Uncut Gems,’ Josh and Benny Safdie, and The Ringer’s Kevin O’Connor.

In a special ‘NBA Desktop’ interview, Jason Concepcion sits down with 'Uncut Gems' directors Josh and Benny Safdie to discuss Kevin Garnett’s role in the film, and how the part almost went to Kobe Bryant, Joel Embiid, or Amar’e Stoudemire. Plus, they reveal their plans to lure Giannis Antetokounmpo to the New York Knicks in 2020.

This week on ‘NBA Desktop,’ Jason Concepcion takes a look at the controversy surrounding James Harden’s “missed” dunk against the Spurs. Then he investigates the most perplexing story of the week: Did Laura Dern actually see ‘The Mandalorian’s’ Baby Yoda at a basketball game? Plus, Seerat Sohi joins the show to discuss her encounter with Nicholas Braun, a.k.a. Cousin Greg, at a Raptors game, and Agata Monica and Anastasia Vigo of 'Dunktown Podcast' deliver spice.

On this episode of ‘NBA Desktop,’ Jason Concepcion discusses Chris Paul snitching on Jordan Bell for having an untucked jersey in the Thunder’s win over the Timberwolves. Then he gives his thoughts on Trae Young and Russell Westbrook declaring games "over" prior to losing them. Plus, Rob Perez lays out his plan to fix the New York Knicks and Rembert Browne presents Lou Williams Story Time.

In the 2019 finale of ‘NBA Desktop,’ Jason Concepcion investigates Kevin Garnett’s claim that he and the Boston Celtics “broke” LeBron James in 2010. Also, Doc Rivers weighs in on load management, the Dallas Mavericks beat reporters get one-upped by a drunk woman, and Steven Adams refuses to wear pants … or does he? Plus, The Ringer’s Jordan Ligons delivers spice on the Los Angeles Lakers and LeBron James.

Welcome to the NBA Desktop! Host, Jason Concepcion does a breakdown of the big NBA Twitter fight between Kendrick Perkins and Brooklyn Nets forward, Kevin Durant during the Houston Rockets vs. Oklahoma City Thunder game. Tyler Parker also joins to discuss the fireworks. Then we dive deep into the problems in Cleveland, from Kevin Love’s freak-outs to Cavaliers coach John Beilein calling his players “a bunch of thugs,” though he claims he meant to say “slugs.” Other topics include: Knicks forward Bobby Portis destroying Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and Jason is joined by Los Angeles Clippers fan Carl Tart to discuss Stephen A. Smith’s comments on Kawhi Leonard and LeBron James.

It was an extremely eventful week in the NBA, so ‘NBA Desktop’ is back with a bonus episode in order to break down the Jimmy Butler–T.J. Warren incident in the Miami Heat’s win over the Indiana Pacers. Also, what exactly was Stephen Curry talking to Giannis Antetokounmpo about? Was it a plea to leave the Milwaukee Bucks and join him on the Golden State Warriors? Plus, The Ringer’s Kevin O’Connor joins the show to explain his tweet about Ben Simmons.

Welcome to the ‘NBA Desktop’! This week, Jason Concepcion breaks down Kyrie Irving’s immense shade toward about half of the players on his team. Also, Kyrie’s teammate Spencer Dinwiddie is digitally tokenizing his contract, and CNBC contributor Downtown Josh Brown calls in to help make sense of Dinwiddie’s complicated financial scheme. Then, Jason breaks down the New York Knicks’ controversial scratch-off halftime contest prize, and whether it sucks or not. Plus, “Can You Rip an NBA Jersey?” Rondae Hollis-Jefferson has some questions, the Milwaukee Bucks’ mascot-beating ritual, and spice from The Ringer’s Kevin Clark on the recent success of the Orlando Magic’s Markelle Fultz.

Welcome back to the ‘NBA Desktop’! This week, Jason looks at Kyrie Irving’s divisive comments with the media (again), and breaks down all the excitement around the regular-season debut of the Pelicans’ no. 1 pick, Zion Williamson. He’s then joined by Ringer staff writer Micah Peters to react to these two stories and Ben Detrick to deliver spice on the Philadelphia 76ers and whether or not they should trade Ben Simmons or Joel Embiid. Plus, LeBron James’s Knicks recruitment, Dwight Howard’s dunk-contest entry, Kevin Harlan’s legendary commentary, and Vanessa Hudgens’s date with Kyle Kuzma.

Welcome back to the NBA Desktop. The Knicks had one of the worst nights an entire organization can have when they faced the Memphis Grizzlies last Wednesday. Fights, fans, Marcus Morris, social media—it was all bad. Then, drama ensued as the NBA All-Star weekend rosters were announced; Jaxson Hayes, player agents, and Bradley Beal’s fiancée Kamiah Adams sounded off on who should’ve made the teams. Comedian Jamel Johnson, a.k.a the Joker, joins to speak on Beal’s All-Star snub. Plus, Scarf-gate and KAT's win drought.

Last Friday, Masai Ujiri was named the defendant in a lawsuit alleging that the Raptors team president injured a police officer during the celebration after Toronto won the NBA Finals last June. 'NBA Desktop' is not here to determine guilt or innocence, but we did spend time imagining what might be happening in the plaintiff's life these days. Plus, Jason takes on the Knicks' failed rebranding and Karl-Anthony Towns’s dying commitment to his new teammate D’Angelo Russell, and we get spice from comedian Megan Gailey!

Welcome back to the NBA Desktop! This week, Jason breaks down the biggest events and controversies at All-Star Weekend. First he examines the mounting evidence that Giannis Antetokounmpo might actually hate fellow league MVP James Harden. Next, did Dwyane Wade conspire to cheat Aaron Gordon out of a dunk-contest win in favor of his former Heat teammate Derrick Jones Jr.? Then actor, comedian, and All-Star Celebrity Game participant Hannibal Buress joins to discuss his performance during the celebrity game. Plus, a possible new Knicks coach, Steph Curry’s saucy Instagram vacation photo, and Tim Duncan’s declaration of support for presidential candidate Mike Bloomberg.

This week on ‘NBA Desktop,’ Jason Concepcion regrets to inform you that Jayson Tatum is officially good now. Then, we take a look at the possibility of Andrew Yang saving the New York Knicks and at LeBron James’s dunk all over Josh Hart. Plus, Joe House joins the show to discuss Bradley Beal’s back-to-back 50-point games and the disappointing Washington Wizards.

On this episode of ‘NBA Desktop,’ Jason Concepcion reacts to the latest New York Knicks controversy: the feud between Spike Lee and James Dolan. Then ‘NBA Desktop’ and Ringer Records present a brand-new song, “Les Knickerbockers,” with vocals from Sarah Lynn Robinson. Also, James Harden might have pooped his pants and a new nickname for Joel Embiid is born. Plus, Kevin O’Connor joins the show to discuss his new beard.

In honor of Spike Lee’s feud with James Dolan and the New York Knicks, ‘NBA Desktop’ and Ringer Records present “Les Knickerbockers,” an ode to four decades of Knicks’ catastrophes.

I’m sure you've all seen the news by now, but the NBA has temporarily suspended its season in an effort to combat the spread of the coronavirus. Anyway, ‘NBA Desktop’ is still here for you and to make sense of the events that led to the league’s decision. We’re also here to try to offer you peace and relaxation, with tips on how to calm down a little bit during these times.

Welcome to Week 2 of ‘NBA Desktop: Quarantine Edition.’ This week, the NBA had a lot of serious news, including Kevin Durant and a few other Brooklyn Nets players testing positive for COVID-19. The NBA also had a lot of players bored out of their minds practicing social distancing, including LeBron James drinking wine, Giannis Antetokounmpo and Patty Mills becoming guitar heroes, and Meyers Leonard going way too hard playing video games on Twitch. Plus, we check back in on Officer Alan Strickland and his lawsuit against Toronto Raptors GM Masai Ujiri.

On this episode of ‘NBA Desktop,’ Jason reacts to Jamal Murray’s Instagram live video and determines whether or not he was hacked. Plus, we settle the LeBron-Jordan debate with the help of wikiFeet and investigate a Serge Ibaka conspiracy theory.

This week on ‘NBA Desktop,’ Jason Concepcion presents a special reenactment of the time LeBron James saved Carmelo Anthony’s life in the Bahamas. Then, The Ringer’s Rodger Sherman joins the show to give out gambling advice for the NBA’s "NBA2K Players Tournament," and Tas Melas walks us through his Vince Carter autograph mix-up.

Welcome back to the NBA Desktop! The NBA is still on hiatus, and we’ve set out to fix it. This week Jason Concepcion invites a group of experts (Chris Ryan, Kevin Clark, and Tyler Parker) to analyze some of the more ambitious proposals to safely restart sports leagues; from that, they create the perfect plan to bring back the NBA. Plus, Carmelo Anthony Pistons hypotheticals, the NBA 2K Tournament, LaMelo Ball, and a nature documentary about snakes.

Welcome back to the NBA Desktop! This week we pay tribute to Gar Forman’s illustrious career as GM of the Chicago Bulls. Then, Jason assembles a crew of expert analysts—Chris Ryan, Kevin O’Connor, and Haley O’Shaughnessy—to each draft a team of NBA players who are most likely to come back from the league's suspension overweight. Then, in anticipation of ESPN’s upcoming series ‘The Last Dance,’ we kick off the #JordanChallenge, which pays tribute to the fashion of NBA great Michael Jordan.

This week on ‘NBA Desktop,’ Jason Concepcion breaks down the most memorable revelations from Episodes 1 and 2 of ‘The Last Dance,’ as well as the Dallas Mavericks’ tweet comparing Luka Doncic and Michael Jordan, Scottie Pippen’s old sandwich commercial, and Zach LaVine’s all-time Chicago Bulls starting five. Plus, Maverick Carter claims he could score on Steph Curry, and the internet has discovered a really, really big baby.

On this episode of ‘NBA Desktop,’ Jason Concepcion checks back in on the latest developments from ESPN’s ‘The Last Dance,’ including Scott Burrell’s extracurricular activities and Ken Burns’s thoughts on the series. Plus, Aaron Gordon released a diss track about Dwyane Wade and the NBA dunk contest, Luka Doncic dropped new Jordans, and Devin Booker was spotted at a rest stop with Kendall Jenner.

On this episode of ‘NBA Desktop,’ Jason Concepcion breaks down the most important Michael Jordan documentary currently airing: Fox Nation’s ‘Guarding Jordan’ with Jeff and Abby Hornacek. Then we take a look at what ‘The Last Dance’ would look like if Ken Burns had directed it.

Welcome back to the NBA Desktop! This week, we break down the shocking reveal that Michael Jordan’s famous NBA Finals “Flu Game,” was actually a “Possibly Poisoned Pizza Game.” Spencer Dinwiddie has been busy recently, starting a GoFundMe for fans to raise bitcoin to determine his next team. Downtown Josh Brown joins the show to help make sense of Spencer’s thinking, as well as bitcoin in general. Then, we look at Danny Green's and Enes Kanter’s new business ventures during the league’s suspension, and Jason delivers a long-overdue rant on Paul Pierce and the ’08 Celtics. Plus, Desktop Trivia with the host of ‘Boom/Bust: HQ Trivia,’ The Ringer’s own Alyssa Bereznak!

This week on NBA Desktop, Jason Concepcion discusses the ongoing protests and how players like Stephen Jackson, the Boston Celtics' Jaylen Brown, and the Indiana Pacers' Malcolm Brogdon are speaking out against racism and police brutality. We also look at the fact that James Dolan and the New York Knicks have failed to put out a statement on the death of George Floyd and discuss how the social media team accounts of the Dallas Mavericks and the Washington Wizards have responded to the issues. And finally, Tyler Tynes, who is reporting on the protest from Washington, DC, offers his perspective on the week while dunking on Gordon Hayward.

Welcome back to the NBA Desktop! This week, Jason looks at the likely return of the NBA as well as some of the players speaking out against it, namely Kyrie Irving. Then, Jason speaks to theme park journalist Carlye Wisel to better understand the living and recreation situation for the NBA players at Disney World. Plus, Kendrick Perkins's shots at NBA Desktop, skinny Nikola Jokic, and a chat with Donald Duck.

Welcome back to the NBA Desktop! This week Jason is joined by Jamaal Bowman, the presumptive new representative for New York’s 16th District to discuss his primary win, Enes Kanter backing his opponent Eliot Engel, his hopes for the Knicks' future, and what he would hope to achieve in Congress. Then Jason checks in on the latest from the bubble, where players like Avery Bradley, Trevor Ariza, and Davis Bertans are choosing to sit out the remainder of the season, and J.R. Smith is a likely candidate to return to the league. Plus, Father’s Day LeBron, Spartan soldier Evan Fournier, and more!

This week on NBA Desktop, Jason addresses the harmful anti-Semitic comments made by former NBA player Stephen Jackson before looking at the first reports on life in the NBA and WNBA bubbles—specifically, the suspect food and living conditions. Then Ringer fact-checker Jordan Ligons joins the show to discuss comments from Atlanta Dream co-owner Kelly Loeffler criticizing the WNBA and its players for supporting the Black Lives Matter movement. Plus, a new Knicks head coach, Magic Johnson’s ghostwriter, a summer of learning, and Carole Baskin with some birthday wishes.