2025 Around the Beat Part 2, w/ Justin Russo and Tomer Azarly

Rob and Shap talk a bit more about the Preseason before Shap welcomes back Justin Russo (@FlyByKnite) and Tomer Azarly (@TomerAzarly) to talk about all things Clippers. The long time beat writers discuss vibes, rotations, stories behind the scenes, and excitement for their X-factors this season.

The regular season is around the corner and that means we're doing Around the Beat, starting off with Adam Auslund (@followAdamA) and Law Murray (@LawMurrayTheNU). First Rob and Shap talking about the real excitement generated from the preseason before Shap welcomes Adam and Law, to talk about the developed rotations on the team, the usual vibe check, and some X-Factors including a deep dive into the tail end of the roster with Law.

Rob and Shap are back and so is (almost) preseason hoops! The crew give some closing thoughts on the Aspiration scandal before talking about early training camp vibes, rotation battles, the last starting spot, and excitement for the season.

Lucas Hann and Robert Flom discuss the allegations and investigation regarding the Clippers, Kawhi Leonard, and Aspiration.

Lucas and Shap get together to answer some questions about the new look Clippers, and talk a little bit about the 213 era. The guys answer about the highs and lows of the era, some expectations for the rotation and additions for this coming team, and start just reflecting on their excitement for this coming season.

Rob and Shap welcome Gerald Bourguet (@GeraldBourguet) from PHNX Suns back onto the pod to talk about some high profile former Suns, Bradley Beal and Chris Paul. The crew asks Gerald how much of the Suns poor situation last year was due to Beal, his weaknesses and strenghts as a player, and expectations for his fit as a likely starter with the Clippers. Then the guys close talking about Chris Paul's return and if he's a spot fill in sort of a player or an every game rotation player.

Shap welcomes back Michael Pina (@MichaelVPina) to the pod to talk about one of Michael's favorite basketball subjects, the LA Clippers. The guys talk about who should start, Bradley Beal vs. Norm Powell, the impact of John Collins, and rank the 10 best Clippers on a very loaded Clipper team.

Rob and Shap get together to talk about all the good vibes brought by Chris Paul's reintroduction day to the Clippers. The guys then finish off their Exit Interview Series with Ivica Zubac's elite play, Drew Eubanks being a third stringer, and the revelatory role playing of Derrick Jones Jr.

Shap, Justin (@laclippersfilm) and Cole (@colehoops) get together to talk about Chris Paul returning to the Clippers. The crew talk about the newly realized rotation with Bradley Beal and Chris Paul, new expectations for the squad, and finish up with their thoughts about Las Vegas Summer League and this version of the Summer Clippers.

Lucas Hann and Robert Flom talk about the Clippers' finally-reported signing of Bradley Beal, how LAC can look to round out their roster with one more addition, and takeaways from the first 3 games of Summer League.