Mac McClung on Playing with LeBron, G League vs. NBA, and Defending Slam Dunk Title, Plus Ja Morant’s Return and P.J. Tucker’s Future in LA

On today’s episode, the crew recaps the New Orleans Pelicans snapping the Minnesota Timberwolves' six-game win streak, the Denver Nuggets ending its three-game losing streak by beating the Atlanta Hawks, and the Orlando Magic’s victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers. Then, NBA insider Shams Charania shares the latest on the expected return date for Ja Morant, PJ Tucker’s future with the Los Angeles Clippers, the Toronto Raptors’ trade market, and more news around the league. Next, Orlando Magic guard Mac McClung discusses what it was like playing with LeBron James on the Los Angeles Lakers, being in the G League compared to the NBA, and whether he plans on defending his slam dunk contest title. After that, they react to comments from Jaylen Brown, Anthony Edwards, Rasheed Wallace, and more players. Finally, they preview the Lakers going against the Dallas Mavericks and the Golden State Warriors versus the Phoenix Suns.