Dereck Lively II joins Breanna Stewart and Myles Turner for a open conversation on basketball, growth, and life off the court. They discuss the best big men still alive in the playoffs, Joel Embiid's resurgence and Dereck's Sixers fandom.

Lively reflects on the powerful role his mother played in shaping both his game and his mindset, and shares the moment he realized he truly had “game.” He also tells a behind the scenes story about his Mavs teammate and NBA Rookie of the Year, Cooper Flagg, that led to Cooper getting kicked out of his seat on the team plane.

The group dives into Lively’s recovery from foot surgery, detailing the mental and physical challenges of rehab and how building Lego has helped him stay locked in and even sharpen his focus and coordination on the court.

They close with a debate over the best Philly cheesesteaks in both Dallas and Philadelphia, plus some real talk as Lively opens up about fatherhood and what he’s learning along the way.

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With Myles on vacation, Breanna Stewart is joined by Mariah Rose from Hoops for Hotties and the iHeart Women’s Sports Network’s Full Circle podcast for a wide-ranging, culture-meets-hoops conversation.

They dive into everything from viral moments on TikTok to Justin Bieber at Coachella, and what it really takes to cover men’s and women’s sports equally. Plus how to deal with internet critics in a world of constant opinions.

On the court, they break down major WNBA storylines, including the impact of Angel Reese heading to Atlanta and Satou Sabally landing in New York, and debate whether it’ll be A'ja Wilson or Stewie taking home MVP this season.

Mariah shares how her mom inspired her path into sports media and offers a unique perspective on athlete parenting, while Stewie shows love to New York Liberty fans and reveals a gameday ritual you definitely won’t see coming.

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Stewie and Myles break down the details of Breanna Stewart’s official contract with the New York Liberty before diving into the NBA Playoffs, including Myles’ upset picks and their predictions for the NBA Awards. They also discuss why Victor Wembanyama is already on another level as a defensive force.

Stewie gives flowers to Azzi Fudd for going No. 1 overall, then breaks down the Liberty’s key additions, including Satou Sabally and Betnijah Laney-Hamilton. Myles brings up A'ja Wilson’s new contract and revisits the Magic vs. Bird rivalry with Stewie.

The episode wraps with a deep dive into go-to moves—what makes them so hard to stop, the counters elite players rely on, and who has the best signature moves in the NBA and WNBA right now.

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