Stevens Flips Everything, WNBA’s New Era Begins, Magic’s Origin | HARD PASS Ep. 8

Brad Stevens flipped two starters in 15 hours, cleared $150M in luxury tax, and reshaped the Celtics’ roster in the process. Meanwhile, Caitlin Clark and Paige Bueckers face off in a WNBA showdown that could define a new era. In Distant Replay, we revisit the 1979 NBA Draft — and how a coin flip gave the Lakers Magic Johnson. Finally, Haliburton’s injury has heated up the comment section, with fans debating OKC’s legitimacy.

HARD PASS Ep.8

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Welcome to HARD PASS with Doug Kezirian, your courtside ticket to everything basketball — from buzzer-beaters to behind-the-scenes drama, scorching hot takes, and sharp analysis you won’t hear anywhere else.

On today’s episode:

- Brad Stevens flips two starters in 15 hours — and lights up Hoop Scoop with a $150M swing

- Caitlin Clark vs. Paige Bueckers headlines Marquee Matchup — the rivalry begins

- Seven champs in seven years — Betting 101 breaks down who’s next

- A 1979 coin flip lands Magic in LA — and Distant Replay shows how it changed everything

- Haliburton’s injury sparks debate in Fans in the Stands — did OKC really earn it?

I’m Doug Kezirian, and this is HARD PASS, brought to you by the Doug Kezirian Sports Network (DKSN).

Today’s Segments

00:00 Intro

00:41 The Hoop Scoop

04:03 Heat Check

09:46 Marquee Matchup

12:42 Betting 101

15:56 Distant Replay

20:37 Fans in the Stands

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