NBA Opening Night, Ben Simmons Circus & DeAndre Aytons contract

The NBA is back in a big way, and the action isn't only on the court!
Jono and Nathan catch up after opening night to give instant reactions to the impressive wins for the Bucks and Warriors, and what the losses said about the Nets and Lakers early days.
We don't hold back on the hot-topic of vaccinations as we discuss the NBA on TNT return and Charles Barkleys strong, and necessary, comments to America.
The action off the court is just as spicy though, as the Ben Simmons saga rolls on, getting uglier by the day. We react to Ben Simmons' practice 'efforts', the comments from Embiid and Doc, and discuss how Ben is being perceived in Australia, and if he's worn out any sympathy people had left for him.
Also on the agenda is the treatment of Marvin Bagley by the Kings on the eve of the season, all the contract extensions are discussed, and then the big 'non-extension' of DeAndre Ayton. We talk about Sarvers history of being cheap, and the scenarios now available as Ayton heads into restricted free agency. Have Phoenix played their hand poorly?
We round things out with the return of our speed round questions where we discuss Tony Allens finances, Superbowls, 'Big Nasty' Corliss Williamson, NBA call reviews and Blackjack!
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