Aces look to sweep Mercury, Southeast division preview and LeBron-less Lakers in October

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Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones kick off this podcast on Friday by reacting to the Las Vegas Aces’ last-second 90-88 win over the Phoenix Mercury to go 3-0 in a WNBA Finals series that could end tonight in Arizona. The guys break down A’ja Wilson’s impressive 34-point performance and what the Mercury can do to avoid a win Friday night. We also break down the recently announced WNBA All-Defensive Teams that A’ja Wilson, Alanna Smith, Alyssa Thomas, Napheesa Collier and Gabby Williams named to the first team.

Announcement

Later in the show, Nekias and Steve break down the NBA’s Southeast division ahead of the 2025-2026 season. Can the Orlando Magic take advantage of a wounded Eastern Conference and advance deeper into the playoffs with Desmond Bane joining Paolo Banchero, Franz Wagner and company? Will the Miami Heat be able to get out of the mess or will they be trade deadline sellers?

Finally, the guys break down some injury news affecting both conferences. First of all, LeBron James will miss at least the first 2-3 weeks of the season due to right sciatica. For the first time ever, LeBron will miss the start of the season, which will seem strange to everyone. How will Lakers fans and the league as a whole react?

Plus, the hits keep coming for the Indiana Pacers as TJ McConnell will also miss at least 4 weeks to start the season with a right hamstring injury. With Tyrese Haliburton already out with an Achilles injury sustained in Game 7 of the Finals last June, can the Pacers backcourt catch a break?

(0:00) – The Aces win the final in Game 3, what will happen in Game 4?

Announcement

(11.45pm) – Orlando Magic season preview

(39:05) – Atlanta Hawks season preview

(50:40) – Miami Heat season preview

(1:03:00) – Charlotte Hornets season preview

(1:11:10) – Washington Wizards season preview

(1:18:50) – LeBron James will miss the first 2-3 weeks of the season

(1:23:10) – The Indiana Pacers’ injuries continue to pile up

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