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Dave DuFour, Es Baraheni and Zena Keita react to the Timberwolves huge win over Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs, the Nuggets continued success without Nikola Jokić, and the crazy finish between the Raptors and Sixers. Then, the gang discusses OKC’s pole position in the Western Conference and which team poses the biggest threat. Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/eme2tPcUM2 Host: Dave DuFour With...

Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers discuss the week of NBA basketball, free throws, Thunder’s bad loss, and who wants Ja Morant? After a break Jared Weiss of the Athletic joins the show to discuss the Spurs and their wins against OKC, the guards and how they are gelling, the Spurs status as a contender, and of course…. Wemby. Then the gang play a fun edition of Andrew vs. the Beat Join our Discord!&n...

Dave DuFour and Zena Keita react to the Timberwolves win over the Cavs, the Pacers snapping their 13 game losing streak, and condensation in Chicago. Then, Sam Amick joins the pod to close the book on the Trae Young trade, discuss possible AD destinations, and his exclusive interview with Giannis Antetokounmpo. Join our Discord!  https://discord.gg/eme2tPcUM2 Host: Dave DuFour With: Zena Keit...

Dave DuFour and Es Baraheni are joined by Josh Robbins discuss the Trae Young for C.J. McCollum swap between Atlanta and Washington. Then, Dave and Es react to the Nuggets picking up another shorthanded win and talk to Brian Geisinger about the Hornets development and Kon Kneuppel’s rookie of the year candidacy. Join our Discord!  https://discord.gg/eme2tPcUM2 Host: Dave DuFour With: Es Barah...

Dave DuFour and Es Baraheni discuss and take listener questions about the first half of the season and the upcoming NBA trade deadline. Join our Discord!  https://discord.gg/eme2tPcUM2 Host: Dave DuFour With: Es Baraheni Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht Audio/Video Producer: Alex Oliver Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dave DuFour and Zena Keita react to the shorthanded Grizzlies beating the Spurs in spite of Victor Wembanyama’s return and wonder if the Timberwolves. Then, Josh Robbins joins the show to discuss the Wizards win over the Magic and recent upswing, the Magic’s health concerns, and whether Trae Young is destined for Washington. Join our Discord!  https://discord.gg/eme2tPcUM2 Host: Dave DuFour W...

Dave DuFour and Es Baraheni discuss the Thunder’s loss the Hornets and their recent skid, the Nuggets shorthanded win over the Sixers, and a review of Snoop Dogg’s broadcasting chops. Then, James Edwards joins the show to discuss the Knicks loss in Detroit, their recent struggles, and Cade Cunningham’s MVP case for the Pistons. Join our Discord!  https://discord.gg/eme2tPcUM2 Host: Dave DuFou...

Dave DuFour, Es Baraheni, and Zena Keita breakdown the playoff race in the East, discuss the Celtics and Sixers surprising seasons and the disappointing Cavs and Magic. Join our Discord!  https://discord.gg/eme2tPcUM2 Host: Dave DuFour With: Zena Keita and Es Baraheni Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht Audio/Video Producer: Alex Oliver Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informat...

Andrew Schlecht, Dave DuFour, Zena Keita and Es Baraheni discuss the best trades of 2025. Host: Andrew Schlecht With: Dave DuFour, Es Baraheni, and Zena Keita Producer: Andrew Schlecht Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dave DuFour and Zena Keita discuss Nikola Jokić’s injury timetable and react to Joel Embiid and Ja Morant turning back the clock in the Sixers overtime win over the Grizzlies. Then, Dan Woike joins the show to talk about LeBron’s spoiled birthday party, Luka’s lack of energy, and whether the Lakers will be making moves at the trade deadline. Join our Discord!  https://discord.gg/eme2tPcUM2 Ho...

Dave DuFour and Es Baraheni react to the Nikola Jokić knee injury, discuss Denver's options if he misses time, and breakdown the Cavaliers win over the Spurs. Then, Joel Lorenzi joins the show to talk about the Bulls losing Coby White and Josh Giddey to injury, the Bulls trade assets, and why they shouldn't trade for Anthony Davis. Join our Discord!  https://discord.gg/eme2tPcUM2 Host: Dave D...

Dave DuFour, Zena Keita and Es Baraheni react to the Spurs dismantling of the Oklahoma City Thunder, Nikola Jokić's absurd statistical season, and the MVP race. Then, the gang takes a look at Scottie Barnes big night, the return of Giannis Antetokounmpo, and whether it's time for the Cavaliers to blow it up. Join our Discord!  https://discord.gg/eme2tPcUM2 Host: Dave DuFour With: Es Baraheni...

Zena Keita sits down with Golden State Warriors Head Coach Steve Kerr for a remarkably candid conversation about the "inevitable" end of the Warriors' dynasty. Kerr opens up about the "beauty in the struggle" of chasing one last ring, facing his own retirement, and what life looks like after coaching Steph Curry. Then, The Athletic’s senior writer Sam Amick joins the crew fresh from Las Vegas...

Dave DuFour, Zena Keita and Es Baraheni answer listener questions about the NBA. Host: Dave DuFour With: Es Baraheni and Zena Keita Producer: Andrew Schlecht Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Andrew Schlecht, Es Baraheni and Dave DuFour preview the Christmas Day games by unboxing a gift from the NBA! They unwrap ornaments that symbolize the Christmas Day games and discuss the games. Then in part 2 the guys take a look at Christmas past and the amazing performances from the stars on Christmas. Join our Discord!  https://discord.gg/eme2tPcUM2 Host: Andrew Schlecht With: Es Baraheni,...

Dave DuFour and Es Baraheni react to Cooper Flagg's huge night against the Nuggets, Cam Johnson's injury, and whether the Hawks have a Trae Young problem. Then, Jared Weiss joins the show after the Spurs handed the Thunder their third loss in five games to discuss their rivalry, San Antonio's ceiling, and if they've figured out OKC. Join our Discord!  https://discord.gg/eme2tPcUM2 Host: Dave...

Dave DuFour and Es Baraheni react to the New Orleans Pelicans five game winning streak. Then, Andrew Schlecht joins the show to discuss the Thunder's latest win, their rivalry with the Spurs, and whether the rest of the league can hope to compete. Join our Discord!  https://discord.gg/eme2tPcUM2 Host: Dave DuFour With: Es Baraheni and Andrew Schlecht Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht Audio/...

Dave DuFour, Es Baraheni, and Zena Keita react to the Thunder losing their third game of the season, the Timberwolves as big game risers, and the Rockets and Nuggets building rivalry. Then, the gang discusses Zena's interview with Steve Kerr for The Athletic Show and whether this will be the end of the road for the Warriors. Join our Discord!  https://discord.gg/eme2tPcUM2 Host: Dave DuFour W...

Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers discuss the week of NBA basketball, officials, AD getting traded?, . After a break Sarah Todd of the Desert News joins the show to discuss the Utah Jazz. We touch on Keyonte George’s season, how Ace is developing, if the Jazz are keeping Markkanen, and more. Then the gang play a fun edition of Andrew vs. the Beat Join our Discord!  https://discord.gg/eme2tPcUM2...

Dave DuFour, Es Baraheni, and Fred Katz discuss the Knicks NBA Cup championship, bannergate, and the problems with the Cleveland Cavaliers. Then, the gang discusses Oklahoma City's dominance and the effect on the trade deadline. Join our Discord!  https://discord.gg/eme2tPcUM2 Host: Dave DuFour With: Es Baraheni and Fred Katz Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht Audio/Video Producer: Alex Oliv...

Dave DuFour, Andrew Schlecht, and Zena Keita discuss leftover thoughts from the Cup and then a look back at who they thought were contenders at the beginning of the season and how they have adjusted. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dave DuFour, Zena Keita and Es Baraheni discuss their All Star picks for the Western and Eastern Conferences including who should be All Star locks, and who is on the fringes. They make their case for players like Scottie Barnes, Devin Booker and more. Host: Dave DuFour With: Es Baraheni, Zena Keita Producer: Andrew Schlecht Video/Audio Producer: Alex Oliver Join our Discord!  https://discord...

Dave DuFour, Es Baraheni and Zena Keita discuss the Knicks winning the NBA Cup and defeating Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs. How did the Knicks turn the tide of the game, how Kolek and Clarkson turned the game, Mitchell Robinson's rebounding and more.  Host: Dave DuFour With: Es Baraheni, Zena Keita Producer: Andrew Schlecht Video/Audio Producer: Alex Oliver Join our Discord! https://discord...

Dave DuFour and Es Baraheni are joined by James Edwards of the Athletic to discuss the Knicks in the NBA Cup. They first discuss James’ thoughts on the NBA Cup as a whole, and what the league could do better for the in season tournament. Then they discuss the Knicks chances of winning and what the challenges will be for the Knicks. In part 2, Jared Weiss joins to discuss the Spurs side of this Cup...

Dave DuFour is joined by NBA Insider Sam Amick of the Athletic to discuss the NBA at large, what trends he is seeing, OKC's dominance, and what in the world is going on with the Clippers. After the break Sam dives deep on what is around the corner on the NBA trade market. Will Giannis actually be traded? What is the market for Anthony Davis? Can the Warriors find value for Jonathan Kuminga? All th...