Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones are joined by Stephen PridGeon-Garner (PHNX Sports) to discuss the surprisingly hot start of the Phoenix Suns.

Then, the guys break down the recent play of Nikola Jokic, who's setting the world on fire with an unrivaled blend of scoring efficiency and playmaking.

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(2:23) — Similarities between the Suns and the Phoenix Mercury

(4:03) — Early expectations & results of new head coach Jordan Ott

(12:19) — Devin Booker's growth and usage

(28:46) — Complementary play of Grayson Allen, Dillon Brooks and Royce O'Neale

(37:08) — Suns defense

(53:43) — Rapid fire questions (Jalen Green, Ryan Dunn, Oso Ighodaro, Collin Gillespie, best lineup)

(01:06:03) — Nikola Jokic breakdown

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Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones roam the baseline with some Western Conference love (Nuggets, Rockets) and some surging teams in the East (top-seeded Pistons, rising Raptors).

Then, they react to the breaking news out of Dallas — bye-bye, Nico Harrison — before diving into an odd Memphis Grizzlies season. Finally, they close with some well-deserved player shoutouts.

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(1:58) — Denver Nuggets

(19:45) — Houston Rockets

(34:50) — Detroit Pistons

(44:02) — Toronto Raptors

(47:27) — Mavericks to fire Nico Harrison

(51:23) — Memphis Grizzlies

(01:11:06) — Los Angeles Clippers

(01:14:39) — Player Shoutouts

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It's time to check on the rookies!

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones give their early impression on 10 of the top rookies from this year's class, digging into what they like and some things they'll be keeping an eye on. The plan is to do a rookie-centric episode at the beginning of each month, with a rotating cast of names to discuss.

After that, the guys give their early impressions of each of the eight Unrivaled rosters and discuss their early favorites.

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(1:59) — VJ Edgecombe (Sixers)

(13:58) — Cedric Coward (Grizzlies)

(21:53) — Cooper Flagg (Mavs)

(32:29) — Dylan Harper (Spurs)

(40:09) — Kon Knueppel (Hornets)

(47:00) — Jeremiah Fears (Pelicans)

(52:34) — Collin Murray-Boyles (Raptors)

(01:00:20) — Tre Johnson (Wizards)

(01:07:13) — Ryan Kalkbrenner (Hornets)

(01:11:52) — Derik Queen (Pelicans)

(01:17:56) — Quick shoutouts (Sion James, Will Richard, Hugo Gonzalez, Jazz)

(01:19:27) — Early thoughts on Unrivaled, Season 2

(01:27:28) — Free Throws

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