Perk & RJ DEFEND Russ to the Kings + The REAL Reason James Harden Left OKC

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Sports, 118573, Nba, Basketball

4.6 • 2.3K Ratings

🗓️ 17 October 2025

⏱️ 72 minutes

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Summary

The crew is BACK together in the Road Trippin Studios! Perk goes OFF on Evan Mobley's trainer for speaking out of turn, debates if Cooper Flagg is already a top 25 player, and UNLOADS the real story behind James Harden leaving OKC—including how D-Wade and LeBron "wanted him out". Plus: Russell Westbrook to the Kings, Wembanyama's growth spurt to 7'7", early Finals predictions, and RJ's mind-blowing hot take on why American player development is broken. Way too early season predictions inside!

0:00 - Intro & Return to Studio

1:20 - Cooper Flagg Struggles & Top 25 Potential

9:15 - Dallas Mavericks Outlook with Anthony Davis

11:35 - Russell Westbrook Signs with Kings

17:25 - Wembanyama Growth Spurt & Spurs Future

24:00 - San Antonio's Playoff Chances

28:00 - Wemby's Championship Demands

32:00 - Evan Mobley's Trainer Calls Out Cavs

37:00 - D-Rose vs Jordan in Chicago Debate

41:15 - Patrick Beverley: ACES Could Beat NBA Teams

45:00 - James Harden & OKC Thunder Drama

52:40 - Season Predictions: Conference Finals & Awards

56:00 - Defensive Player & MVP Predictions

57:25 - Finals & Rookie of the Year Predictions

58:50 - Hot Takes: Austin Reeves All-Star & More

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