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The 2024 NBA Draft is fastly approaching and on the latest episode of Roster Reconstruction Corban was happy to be joined by the great Wilko Martinez of Floor and Celing to discuss the strength of the 2024 class as well as a bit of dialogue on the coverage of it by the national media, before conducting a lottery mock draft! This was a fun conversation and a great primer for the unititiated or continued coverage for those who are! Tap in!

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Find his latest personal Mock Draft HERE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=03LKB2c3YYg

As Roster Reconstruction begins their deep dive into the 2024 NBA Draft, Corban was happy to be joined by the Director of Learning & Development at Luceo Sports and Swish Theory Contributor Eric Weiss for a deep dive into the main tenets of draft philosphy for an organization at ALL levels, including breaking down the buzz word "character", revisiting the 2015 Draft Class for a case study into team fit, discussing why re-drafts are always done way too early-except for one surprising team-building exercise- and so much more!

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Corban, Josh and Garrett of Roster Reconstruction tackle the Houston Rockets on the latest edition of Operation Rebuild! As always they dive deep into the franchise at all levels-from the state of the front office and coaching staff, to of course the roster itself and long term direction. What is the core of this team? Do you extend Jalen Green? What is the best archetype of player around this unit? These questions and so many more are addressed in this fun show!

Roster Reconstruction has a new challenge for Operation Rebuild....the Atlanta Hawks! As always they are given the deep dive look at all levels-from the state of the front office, to the current mire in mediocrity, down to the coaching staff, and of course the roster itself and long term direction!

Roster Reconsturction is back and looking at rosters that are in a state of flux with a new: Operation Rebuild. The first installment is the Charlotte Hornets and they are looked at by all levels-from the new front office, to the current coaching staff, and of course the roster itself and long term direction!

With the Trade Deadline upon us, the trifecta of Josh Url, Garrett Bugay, and Corban Ford took a look underneath the hood to break down exactly *why* trades happen on a deeper level, including team timelines, motivations from ownership on down, and so much more. This is the deep dive you need to hear before the moves commence!

Larro and Kris discuss the recent loss against the Suns and how it encapsulates Coby White's season. They also highlight how Billy Donovan is using his personnel on both ends. Finally, they discuss some of the narratives around Zach LaVine and why most of them miss the mark.

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With the sudden trade of Pascal Siakam to the Indiana Pacers, Corban was joined by Josh Url to break down the trade from all angles! How will Siakam fit in Indiana? Is Bruce Brown in Toronto to stay? And how did the Pelicans walk away as winners from this trade?

On the latest episode of Roster Reconstruction, Josh, Garrett, and Corban go back to their favorite NBA team-building exercise- "NBA Hold 'Em"- using great duos and trios from the 1990's! Here are the squads discussed in this one:

*Clyde Drexler/Terry Porter Blazers

* Run TMC (Tim Hardaway/Mitch Richmond/Chris Mullin) Golden State Warriors

*Penny/Shaq Orlando Magic

*Gary Payton/Shawn Kemp Seattle Supersonics

This is a fun roster building discussion, NBA history lesson, and trip down memory lane all in one. Enjoy!

The legendary KC Johnson of NBC Sports Chicago joins Kris and Larro to play Bull or No Bull with the most pressing topics of the season. KC gives his insights on a variety of subjects, shares great moments throughout his time as a beat writer, and sets the record straight on his rooting interests. Make sure to check out all of his work at NBC Sports Chicago!

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On the latest episode of Roster Reconstruction, Josh and Corban were joined by guest and fellow Swish Theory contributor Charlie Cummings to talk all things Golden State Warriors. From why they are in their current position to where they go from here and all things in between, no stone is left unturned in this one!

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Check out the Warriors Invitational Podcast HERE:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-warriors-invitational/id1549342024

On the eve of a new year, two teams moved into what could be a new era for both, and Josh, Garrett, and Corban looked at the big trade between the Knicks and Raptors by all the angles!

Kris and Larro discuss the Bulls' encouraging 2-3 week against the league's top teams, including the continued growth and production of Coby White and Patrick Williams, the adaptability of DeMar DeRozan and Nikola Vucevic, Alex Caruso's brilliance, the vibes of the team, and what the front office should be looking to do at the trade deadline.

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On this episode of Roster Reconstruction, Josh Url, Garrett Bugay, and Corban Ford continue their conversation on NBA team building by doing a deep dive into the common mechanics of changing a roster-Free Agency and Trades. The trio discuss the good, the bad, and the 2023-2024 Chicago Bulls, with some interesting philosophical conversation throughout. Enjoy!

Kris and Larro discuss the Bulls' recent win streak, what's fueling the change, and how the younger players are leading the charge. They go over scheme changes, the effect of Zach LaVine's absence, and how the front office needs to approach the rest of the season.

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Mark Karantzoulis of CHGO Bulls joins Kris and Larro to discuss the recent play of the team with the absence of Zach LaVine, hashing out differences on Patrick Williams and his development, projecting what the team will do going forward and whether we have faith in a rebuild, praising Coby White's season, and more!

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Kris and Larro are back and they pull no punches on the Bulls, the front office, and the disease of fandom. They review the Bulls' record, upcoming schedule, coaching, player performances, front office strategy, and much more.

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Welcome to another episode of Roster Reconstruction, where Corban Ford, Josh Url, and Garrett Bugay....do some roster reconstruction in a fun exercise!

How would you construct a roster around such famous historical duos as the Kawhi Leonard/Paul George Clippers, the Steve Nash/Amare Stoudamire Suns, the Kevin Durant/Russell Westbrook Thunder, or even the Reggie Miller/Rik Smits Pacers?

The trio attempt to do just that, but with a massive twist: The players they choose must have 0 All-NBA appearances, and only 1 DPOY/All-Star appearance!

Creative chaos (and at one point literal chaos concerning a Russell Westbrook discussion) ensue, but this is a great time all around!

Kris and Larro react to the Zach LaVine pseudo-trade request news by discussing what led to this point, whether it's the right time to move him, what moves the organization should and should not take afterwards, whether the Bulls brass can be trusted to engage in a full rebuild, and where we'd like to see Zach end up.

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Welcome to Roster Reconstruction, a podcast all about NBA team-building and the complex, stimulating, and ultimately fun conversations that spin out of it! From NBA draft coverage to historical draft analysis, from transaction news to general manager retrospectives and fun team building exercises, its all here.

In this first episode, Corban Ford, Josh Url, and Garrett Bugay have a nuanced discussion on draft "flops", and what makes up that label, as well as an exploration of case studies, such as the 2021 draft class as well as the late 2010's Phoenix Suns and their draft picks!

The boys (read: old men) are back to discuss the Bulls' record, performances, news, concerns, and more after a set of 5 more games. Have the Bulls found a recipe for success? Is Patrick Williams best served coming off the bench? Can the Mid-3 reach their potential? All of these questions and more answered by Kris and Larro.

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What a week for the Bulls, and Kris and Larro are here to break down the ups, downs, and takeaways. They discuss the disjointed offense, how far the Big 3 can take them, and how Patrick Williams and Coby White can succeed in their roles.

Make sure to follow Kris @klahoops and Larro @_larrohooops on twitter and check out all the great analysis @swishtheory.

Kris and Larro are back for the season to focus on the Chicago Bulls. In this episode, they discuss the pre-season, storylines for the season, and explore whether the Bulls should expect different outcomes this time around.

Then, they give their season predictions leaguewide, including standings, individual awards, and playoff outcomes.

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Kris and Larro are back after a short hiatus to talk about the most intriguing team in the league: the Dallas Mavericks. They invite Swish Theory contributor and Finishing Touch podcast co-host David Sajdak to discuss the Kyrie Irving trade, the emergence of Josh Green and promising start to Jaden Hardy's career, Luka Doncic adapting to more off-ball actions, the importance of Maxi Kleber, the challenges presented by Christian Wood's defense, and things to look forward to for the playoffs and off-season. Make sure and follow David's work on Swish Theory and subscribe to the Finishing Touch podcast, which does incredible deep dives into player development. 

Kris and Larro take stock of all 30 teams at the season's halfway point and decide whether each team should acquire more talent, ship out talent, or stay the course. There were a few teams with really difficult paths, including the Lakers, Raptors, Timberwolves, and Suns. Let us know what you think your team should do and where you disagree! 

Kris and Larro welcome on Stephen Noh of The Sporting News and formerly of The Athletic to discuss the increasingly dire situation faced by the Chicago Bulls. We discuss the impact of continued bad news on the Lonzo Ball injury front, the team's poor performances and vibes, Billy Donovan's coaching impact, and the decisions the franchise faces with its star players. We also dive into Patrick William's development and how the Bulls continue to underwhelm as a franchise that has every advantage but operates with self-imposed limitations. Make sure and follow Steph @StephNoh on Twitter and follow all of his work! 

BeyondTheRK joins Kris and Larro to discuss the incredible talent the Orlando Magic have been amassing. They extol the virtues of Wendell Carter Jr. and the dynamic young forward duo of Franz Wagner and Paolo Banchero, the frontcourt depth, the impact Jamahl Mosley is having on the creativity of the offense and confidence of his players, the Bol Bol renaissance, and much more. They also discuss RK's excellent work and the journey he's taken to get to this point. Make sure to follow RK on Twitter @BeyondTheRK, YouTube, and subscribe to his substack to get his excellent newsletter. 

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Kris and Larro welcome Brenden Nunes of The Kings Herald and Kings Pulse podcast to take the pulse of the Sacramento Kings. We dive into De'Aaron Fox's shooting improvement and how that's opened up the Kings offense, the movement shooting and 0.5-second offensive philosophy installed by new coach Mike Brown, Sabonis' value as a screener and offensive hub, the shooting and feel added by Kevin Huerter and Malik Monk, the ceiling for this defensive squad, and much, much more. Make sure you check out Brenden's excellent work covering the Kings by following him on Twitter @BrendenNunesNBA. 

Kris and Larro are joined by Swish Theory contributor Charlie Cummings to discuss the never-boring Warriors. We dive into Steph's continued brilliance, Klay's shot (and Charlie's in-depth article on his shooting), the Poole/Draymond situation and their respective play, the bench struggles and perspective, and much more. Make sure to follow Charlie on Twitter @klaytheist11 and check out his work on www.theswishtheory.com! 

Kris and Larro welcome Caitlin Cooper (@C2_Cooper) from Indy Cornrows to dive deep into the rebuilding Indiana Pacers. They discuss Rick Carlisle's early efforts to get Bennedict Mathurin comfortable offensively, Tyrese Haliburton's unique playmaking, how the developing players are fitting in, what archetype this team needs to target to support their franchise cornerstones, and much much more. Caitlin's incredible depth of X's and O's knowledge is on full display in this exciting, in-depth discussion, and it was great to hear explain how she developed a love of basketball and what her plans are for the future. Make sure and follow her on Twitter and read all of her work on https://www.indycornrows.com! 

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Kris and Larro discuss teams and players that have surprised early (in good ways and bad) and break down what has led to some bizarre starts around the league. They also pick one team each that needs a serious change of direction. Hear their thoughts on the early returns of the Blazers, Suns, Heat, Wolves, Hornets, Pascal Siakam, Andre Drummond, Tyrese Maxey, Dennis Smith Jr., Keldon Johnson, Mason Plumlee, and a whole lot more!

Kris and Larro welcome Mark Schindler (@MG_Schindler) to discuss highlights from the first few days of the NBA season and then dive in to the exciting and upcoming Cavaliers squad. Among the topics: Donovan Mitchell's fit with Darius Garland, expected growth from Isaac Okoro, Dean Wade, and Lamar Stevens, giving Robin Lopez proper love, Evan Mobley's ascendance into an All-Defensive force, and integrating Caris LeVert with the starters schematically. We also review some of Mark's greatest (worst?) food takes. Make sure to follow all of Mark's work and support him at https://www.patreon.com/mschindler. 

Kris and Larro welcome @oscar_hoops from The Strickland and Swish Theory to break down what went wrong with the Knicks last year, how their new additions change the dynamic on both ends of the floor, discuss key rotation decisions, Tom Thibodeau's tenure, and the franchise's direction this season. Follow Oscar on Twitter and read his and others' work at www.theswishtheory.com!