NBA: Trailblazers vs Kings OCT 20

Today on the "Broke Oden" edition of the "Shotgun Versus" podcast:

Game of the Day:

• The Hornets improved to 9-1 with a 99-97 win over the Mavericks.

Top 3 Stories of the Day:

• A Mississippi State booster says he received a text message from Cam Newton's rep outling a payment plan to bring Newton to the Bulldogs.
• Eva Longoria filed for divorce from hubby Tony Parker. 
• Matt Schaub was hospitalized with a bursa sac injury, and Greg Oden won't play another game this season (he's undergoing microfracture surgery...again).

Arrested/Dead/Suspended/Fined (ADSF):

• 3 arrests, 5 suspensions

Hired/Fired:

• 2 hired, 1 trade

NBA Debate with Neon Tommy sports editor Patrick Crawley:

• Will Greg Oden ever be a difference maker in Portland?
• Which team is more likely to make the playoffs? The Trail Blazers or the Warriors?
• How many career All-Star appearances will Kevin Love make?
• Are the Heat a championship caliber team?
• Which NBA player has the best chance to swoop in and pick up Eva Longoria?

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