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The Rich Eisen Show

NBA Season Preview and Reaction to FBI Investigation into Illegal Sports Gambling

The Rich Eisen Show

ESPN

Sports

4.31.4K Ratings

🗓️ 24 October 2025

⏱️ 85 minutes

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Summary

Jim and T.J. Jefferson preview the NBA season and discuss who in the Western Conference has the ability to challenge the Oklahoma City Thunder.. The guys discuss how the Nuggets replace Michael Porter Jr.'s production in Denver, can the Clippers aging roster contend, how good can the Lakers be without LeBron now that Luka has slimmed down, and what is the true impact of Fred VanVleet's injury for Houston. While in the Eastern Conference, with the loss of Jayson Tatum and Tyrese Haliburton, is it too soon to count Boston and Indiana out?  Could the Cavaliers' window to compete for a Championship closing?  What can we expect from Joel Embiid and the Sixers?  Also, Jim discusses the impact of the developing story of the FBI investigation into illegal sports gambling involving Portland Trail Blazers Coach Chauncey Billups and Miami Heat Guard Terry Rozier. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:00.0

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0:33.3

For the first time in seven years, we might be looking at start of a dynasty with the OKC Thunder.

0:43.8

But the rest of the league spent the summer reloading.

0:46.6

This isn't just a new season.

0:48.3

It feels like a whole new league.

0:50.2

We saw a blockbuster trades, shocking injuries, and a rookie class with unbelievable height.

0:56.4

And on top of it all, the sound of NBA basketball is changing with NBC back in the game, nostalgia,

1:03.9

but also Amazon, who I work with from a streaming platform perspective.

1:08.1

So let's break down what really matters.

1:09.8

I'm with my man, T.J. Jefferson, of course, back in the building.

1:13.3

What up, though, man.

1:14.0

What up?

1:14.4

Let me see that shirt.

1:15.9

Got a little homage to Jerry West here, you know.

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