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The T- Wolves traded how many picks for Gobert? The Brooklyn Nets vs. Kevin Durant. How soon before Kyrie Irving becomes a Laker? What are your expectations for the players that got max this off-season? What are your early thoughts on these rookies in the Summer League? Co-host of the Whats the Call & Buffalo Chicken Slice Podcast Aaron Pena joins CJ as they recap a wild NBA off-season.  Instagram: @guarduppod YouTube: Guard Up NBA --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/guarduppod/support

Did the NBA get their Top 75 Players of All time list right? Who should have been added to the list? Can things be worked out in Philly? Is it too early to panic in LA? Will the Bulls be a Top 5 team in the East? Founder of 'Grind Seaosn TV' Vis Swoops and GUP NBA analysts Ted Sempepos & Shaun Ortiz join CJ as they discuss the biggest storylines across the NBA. They also give their outlook on each conference this season and predict 2021-22 NBA Award winners. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/guarduppod/support

Are the Knicks in trouble? Can Clippers win the series after winning Game 3? Host of Grind Season TV & The Jungle Report Podcast Vis Swoops & GUS NBA Analysts Ted Sempepos & TJ Luke join CJ as they recap the playoff games this week.  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/guarduppod/support

Who doesnt love playoff basketball? This weekend was stacked with great games from both conferences. Host of the 'Whats the Call?' & 'Buffalo Chicken Slice' podcast Aaron Pena & NBA Analyst Nick Cavalier join CJ as they review each Game 1 matchup. They also preview the Game 2 matchups between the Bucks/Heat & Nuggets/Blazers.  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/guarduppod/support

After a year hiatus, CJ is back to recap the 2020-21 NBA season. He predicts his NBA Award winners, recaps the Play In tournament & previews the first round of the playoffs. Glad to be back.  1Q: Thoughts on the NBA season 2Q: NBA Awards 3Q: Play In Tournament Recap 4Q: Playoffs: First Round Preview --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/guarduppod/support

Guard Up Pod is back! Eagles fan, Eli Rodriguez & Bills fan Nick Cavalier join CJ as they discuss their team's Week 6 loss and recap the rest of the NFL games last week.  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/guarduppod/support

Last week, a GM poll was released on which young NBA player they would build their team around going forward. Maalik Murray (Sports Leek Podcast), Aaron Pena (What's the Call Podcast) & CJ discuss the latest news on the possibility of the NBA resuming play, Draymond's hot takes and lastly we rank our Top 25 NBA players under 25. GamePlan: Pre Game: NBA facilities looking to reopen May 8th (Reaction) How should the league handle the rest of the season? Draymond Green’s Hot takes (Beef with Charles Barkley, PnR w/ Curry vs. Shaq & Kobe 1Q: Honorable Mention, 25-21  2Q: 20-16 3Q: 15-11 4Q:10-6 OT: 5-1 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/guarduppod/support

Happy New Year Guard Up Fam! 2019 was a good year and Im looking forward to whats in store in 2020. Lou Arienello (Since the Sandbox Podcast), Aaron Pena (Whats the Call Podcast) & Teddy Sempepos (GUS NBA Analyst) join me as we discuss our Top teams, players and plays/moments this past decade (09-19). We also create our Fantasy Starting 5 that consist of the best players of that decade. We chose our 6th man & HC. Lastly, we give our Top 10 of who will dominate this next decade in the NBA. 1Q: Who was the best team of the decade? 2Q: Who were the best players of the decade?  3Q: Create Your All Decade Starting 5/Top 5 Plays & Moments 4Q: Who's Next?  Since The Sandbox Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/since-the-sandbox-podcast/id1480290919 Social Media: IG: @since_the_sandbox Twitter: @SandBoxSince FB: Since The Sandbox Whats the Call Podcast: https://linktr.ee/whatsthecallpodcast IG & Twitter: @whatsthecallpodcast --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/guarduppod/support

NBA Christmas 2019 definitely did not disappoint. Host of 'Lou's Log' & 'Since the Sandbox' podcasts Lou Areniello joins me as we recap every matchup in depth.  Since The Sandbox Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/since-the-sandbox-podcast/id1480290919  Social Media: IG: @since_the_sandbox Twitter: @SandBoxSince FB: Since The Sandbox 1Q: Celtics vs. Raptors 2Q: Bucks vs. Sixers 3Q: Rockets vs. Warriors 4q: Clippers vs. Lakers OT: Nuggets vs. Pelicans --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/guarduppod/support

Merry New Year Guard Up Fam! Its been a while! There was no way I could miss discussing the Christmas games. Host of 'Whats the Call Podcast' Aaron Pena and I breakdown each X-Mas game matchup and we give you guys our thoughts on the teams so far this season. Happy Holidays to Everyone! Hope you enjoy the episode! 1Q: Celtics vs. Raptors 2Q: Bucks vs. Sixers 3Q: Rockets vs. Warriors 4Q: Clippers vs. Lakers OT: Pelicans vs. Nuggets Whats the Call Podcast: https://linktr.ee/whatsthecallpodcast IG & Twitter: @whatsthecallpodcast  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/guarduppod/support

Klay Thompson ranked 49? Should Zion Williamson be in the Top 50 already? Is Luka Doncic ranked too high? NBA Analysts Jarrett Bailey, The Basketball Universe, Jonathan Soffel, Teddy Sempepos and Aaron Pena join CJ as they review ESPN's Top 50 NBA players entering the 2019-20 season.   GUP Highlights: First Quarter: 50-41 Second Quarter: 40-31 Third Quarter: 30-21 Fourth Quarter: 20-11 Overtime: 10-1  Social Media:  Jarrett Bailey (Twitter: @jarrett_bailey4)  The Basketball Universe (Instagram: @the.basketballuniverse) Jonathan Soffel (Instagram: @bigbabyjonathan_ YouTube: Big Baby Jonathan Sports Podcast) --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/guarduppod/support

Who is the best player in the NBA? The combination of superstars, stars and rising young talent in the league is the best its been in recent memory.  Tyler, Tanweer, Lou and Teddy join CJ as they rank their Top 25 NBA players today. We decided to add the injured stars (KD, Klay Wall, etc) as well. The crew also gives their thoughts on CP3 staying in OKC, Celtics seeding after signing Kemba and the Pels new young core.  GUP Highlights Pre Game: CP3 stays in OKC, Are the Celtics a top 3 team in the East? Can the Pels new young core reach the playoffs? Rankings: 25-21 1Q: 20-16 2Q: 15-11 3Q: 10-6 4Q: 5-1 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/guarduppod/support

Westbrook traded to the Rockets! Is Dantonis' job safe? CP3 to MIA? How sad is OKC as a franchise? How will the former MVPs play together? Are the Rockets Top 3 in the West? Top 5 in the A? Who is your favorite for MVP? Will a championship with the Lakers be LeBrons' toughest challenge? Justin, Kasaun, Aaron, Lou and Maalik join CJ as they give their thoughts on the blockbuster trade and how the move brings even more parity to the NBA. First Half Highlights: Russ to HOU reaction Second Half Highlights: Favorite for 2019-20 MVP, LeBrons' quest for 4 in the new duo era --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/guarduppod/support

Free agency in the NBA this summer was legendary. Player movement was at an all time high this offseason. Sam, Lou, Maalik, Jonathan and Lo-Ro join CJ as they cover all the key acquisitions across the league plus an outlook on each conference after major shakeup in the NBA.  Guard Up Pod Highlights:  First Quarter: Kawhi and PG go home. Battle LA: Which team are you taking in a 7 game series? Second Quarter: Are the Jazz chip contenders with Mike Conley? Is D Lo to GSW a good fit? Which young team in the West will crack the Top 8 in the West? (Way too Early Top 8 Rankings) Third Quarter: Kd and Kyrie head to Brooklyn. Could Kyrie become a MVP with KD out this season? Are the Sixers the favorites in the East after getting Horford and J Rich. How would a duo of Russ and Jimmy work in MIA? Fourth Quarter: Are the Bucks still the team to defeat in the East? Kemba signs with the Cs; do they need an anchor in the middle? Does the addition of Brogdon make the Pacers a Top 3 team in the East. (Way too Early Top 8 Rankings) Socai Media: Sam (IG and Twitter: samsinclair) Lou (IG and Twitter: lillou617, mmacountdown Maalik (sportsleedpod) Jonathan (IG: bigbabyjonathan_ Twitter: BigbabyJonathan Loro Antoniio --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/guarduppod/support

What was your reaction to KD going down in Game 5? How does KDs' injury affect Kyries' next location? If you were a free agent, which LA/NY team would you play for this summer? Should the Celtics still pursue a trade for AD? NBA analysts Teddy Sempepos and Lou Areniello join CJ as they cover the NBA Finals and NBA Free Agency.  GUP Highlights:  First Half: NBA Finals Recap/Preview Second Half: NBA Free Agency --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/guarduppod/support

Can the Raptors close out the series in Game 5? Would you view the OG Dubs crew differently if they lose this year? Could KD comeback and help extend the series? Where do you think the top free agents are headed this summer? NBA analysts Teddy Sempepos and Lou Areniello join CJ as they recap/preview the 2019 NBA Finals and discuss NBA free agency.  GUP Highlights:  First Half: NBA Finals Second Half: NBA Free Agency --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/guarduppod/support

 Is Kawhi the best player in the NBA? Could a KD and Boogie return shorten the series? Which destinations are best for the top upcoming FAs? Buying that there's real drama in LA? Problems in Houston? NBA Analyst and friend Aaron Pena joins CJ as they discuss the latest news surrounding the NBA.  GUP Highlights: 1Q: Eastern Conference Finals Recap 2Q: Western Conference Finals Recap 3Q: NBA Free Agency 4Q: NBA Off- Season  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/guarduppod/support

Could we have sweeps in both Conference Finals? Zion went where? Is the East Giannis' conference going forward or will KD spoil the reign? Are Vogel and Kidd a good fit for LeBron? Host of the Blog Boy Pod Abou Kamara and CJ cover the latest topics in the NBA Playoffs.  Social Media: @blogboyspod @themusingsblog @millxmedia  GUP Episode Highlights:  1Q: Eastern Conference Finals 2Q: Western Conference Finals  3Q: NBA Draft Lottery 4Q: NBA Misc. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/guarduppod/support

What is Hardens' legacy after Game 6? 70+ combined for Dame/CJ to defeat Denver? Who would the Bucks rather see in the Eastern Conference Finals? Kawhi and Jimmy leave or stay after a Game 7 loss? Host of the 'Sports Leek Podcast' Maalik Murray ans CJ cover the major topics in Round 2 of the NBA Playoffs.  #GuardUpSports Social Media: @sportsleekpod YouTube and Soundcloud: Sports Leek Pod GUP Highlights: 1Q: Harden and CP3s' legacy after Game 6, Splash Bros. are back at the right time 2Q: Who would the Bucks rather see next round?, Where does Kyrie go? 3Q: Who will be the X Factors for each team in Game 7?, Keys to win 4Q: Kawhi and Jimmy leave and stay after a Game 7 loss?, Will Kyle Lowry step up on Sunday? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/guarduppod/support

Is Jokic the best center in the NBA? Who would you rather build your franchise around? Giannis or Kawhi? Kyrie to MSG? Can the Rockets win 3 in a row against Golden State? Host of 'The MMA Countdown' Lou Areniello and CJ discuss  the latest topics across the NBA world. #GuardUpSports GUP Highlights: 1Q: Nuggets vs. Blazers: Jokic over Embiid?, How can POR make this a series? 2Q: Raptors vs. Sixers: Embiid and Simmons struggles, Is Siakam the real key to TOR keeping Kawhi? 3Q: Bucks vs. Celtics: Who would you rather have Giannis or Kawhi?, AD to Boston?, Why KD/Kyrie is better than Bron/Kyrie Pt 2. 4Q: Warriors vs. Rockets: Will the Splash Bros. step up tonight?, Another big night from Harden to go up 3-2? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/guarduppod/support