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THE HOOK: Big weekend ahead; Luka applies good pressure; Beef Stewart report; Confidence check-in

Absolutely packed episode to send us into a critical Father's Day weekend. The guys discuss how they feel about recent reporting around Luka Doncic's demands, Isaiah Stewart being made available, which A-list centers fit Luka's standard and their confidence Rob Pelinka can pull off everything he needs to this summer.

HOOK PART 1: Isaiah Stewart, anyone?

Anthony and Pete set the table for a critical weekend likely filled with all kinds of action, reports and speculation by talking about their love of Beef Stew.

HOOK PART 2: One this has become clear: No more kicking the can

Anthony and Pete react to word coming out of Luka's camp that he's done waiting. They're happy to see this pressure.

FULL: Luka's messaging is becoming impossible to not understand; LeBron, Austin updates

Anthony explains the parts of ESPN's reporting on Luka Doncic's preferences/expectations you need to pay extra close attention to and give his thoughts on what it all means. He then updates the LeBron James and Austin Reaves situations, and discusses how he sees these three players' summers playing out.

PART 1: Is Luka Doncic sending a message?

Anthony reacts to the reporting about Luka Doncic wanting an "A-list" center on the heels of Doncic going on the record with the kind of player he prefers at that position. One quote in particular leads Anthony to believe this is Doncic (or his camp, at the very least) making it crystal clear what's on the line this summer.