Does the NBA Have a Referee Issue? PLUS What's Going On With the Cavs? | ALL NBA PODCAST

Adam Mares and NBA insider Marc Stein break down the biggest and most debated storylines in the NBA, starting with whether frustration with officiating has reached a breaking point across the league. They dive into proposed fixes for NBA refereeing, including Mark Cuban’s ideas and JJ Redick’s comments on consistency and accountability. The conversation shifts to the Oklahoma City Thunder and league wide discussions around foul manipulation, before exploring why the G League and the G League Showcase have become more important to the NBA than ever. The episode also previews the best games on the NBA Christmas Day slate, examines early pressure mounting on Kenny Atkinson, and closes with a breakdown of the growing tension between Matt Ishbia and Dan Gilbert and what it could mean for the league.

00:00 - Intro

03:24 - Has frustration with the refs reached a peak in the NBA?

13:33 - Mark Cuban's solution to fixing NBA officiating

15:50 - JJ Redick comments about officiating consistency  

19:24 - Are the OKC Thunder the figurehead of foul manipulation?

26:01 - The G League and G League showcase has never been more important

34:41 - The Best games on Christmas day

39:45 - Pressure is already mounting for Kenny Atkinson

42:19 - Matt Ishbia vs Dan Gilbert beef

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