Triple Threat Podcast

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander became the first-ever Canadian-born player to be named the NBA's MVP with his remarkable 2024-25 season before helping his OKC Thunder team take a commanding 2-0 series lead over the Minnesota Timberwolves. On the Eastern front, the Knicks are in the trenches as the Pacers' comeback victory in Game 1 and offensive onslaught in Game 2 gave them a 2-0 lead to take with them b...

After tragically tearing his Achilles tendon, Jayson Tatum's Boston Celtics fell to the New York Knicks in 6 games to make their first conference finals since 2000. Meeting them in the Eastern Conference Finals are the Indiana Pacers, who blitzed the injury-riddled Cleveland Cavaliers in 5 games. In the West, the Golden State Warriors became the latest addition to Anthony Edwards' Infinity...

Even though Anthony Edwards sent them to Cancun in the first round, no basketball show would be complete without talking about the Los Angeles Lakers. This time, the drama revolves around Austin Reaves, who is expected to opt out of his contract after next season and bring in up to $42m per year on his next deal. With the Lakers only willing to pay half of that price, Noah, MJ and Zafir discuss wh...

The first round is almost over, with just the Rockets-Warriors series left without a victor. MJ, Noah and Zafir offer their takes on each series before making some hot second-round predictions. Plus, Gregg Popovich stepped down from his head coaching role, the WNBA preseason started and the NBA handed out some of its yearly awards, and the trio give their thoughts on all of that and more. Thank yo...

After ducking smoke for Episode 11, Noah Wilson is back in the studio as his Memphis Grizzlies become the first team to be eliminated from the 2025 NBA Playoffs. Still, he has plenty to say to MJ Jorge about the rising tension in the Warriors-Rockets series and to Zafir Nagji about the Timberwolves' 2-1 series lead over the Lakers. Plus, the boys give their takes on which series is more entertaini...

Come one, come all to the most auspicious award show of the year, the Triple Threat-ys! MJ and Zafir MC the ceremony and pick out their winners for every NBA award, including the All-NBA, All-Rookie and All-Defensive teams as well as each of the individual awards. Plus, the duo have prepared their own new awards and pick winners for the honours. Subscribe to our show on Spotify and please rate us...

After an enthralling 82-game regular season, it's finally time for the NBA Playoffs. 16 teams all vying for one championship go head to head in a series of seven-game wars. With the first games of the first round already completed, MJ's Rockets, Zafir's Lakers and Noah's Grizzlies all find themselves in 0-1 deficits in their matchups against the Warriors, Timberwolves and Grizzlies...

March Madness may be over, but the NBA remains a league of chaos as Mike Malone was fired by the Denver Nuggets, despite being their winningest coach of all time and the only coach to ever win a championship with the team. With the Phoenix Suns officially eliminated from playoff and play-in contention, see how MJ, Noah and Zafir would handle breaking up Beal, Booker and KD to fix Phoenix's fut...

For the first time ever, Noah and MJ go head to head in a heated debate over Zion Williamson. Is the #1 pick from Duke a bust already? Is his lack of availability so severe that he has earned the dreaded label of being a bust? Find out what the boys have to say on the matter! Subscribe to our podcast and please rate us 5 stars! Follow us on Instagram @3threatpod to stay up to date as we continue p...

This episode comes a few days late, but worry not, Triple Threat listeners, it's a good one! In an unprecedented move that Zafir, MJ and Noah break down, the Memphis Grizzlies fired their winningest head coach ever. Hear what the boys think of the enigmatic Phoenix Suns and their recent collapse before making their picks on who the true second-best team in the West is. Subscribe to our show an...

Damian Lillard and Victor Wembanyama both suffered season-ending deep vein thrombosis this year, with Lillard having clots in his leg and Wemby in his shoulder. This issue has plagued other stars in the past, including basketball players like Chris Bosh and athletes from other sports like Serena Williams. But that begs the question, what is deep vein thrombosis? How is it brought about? What are t...

On this week's episode, Noah, MJ and Zafir discuss the ongoing feud between NBA media, namely Stephen A. Smith, and NBA players, namely LeBron James. Plus, the guys dispel the "free throw merchant" allegations leveled at Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, discuss Bronny James' career-high night against the Bucks and shut down Doc Rivers's recent comments about deserving credit in his 3-1 chokes. Follow us o...

After posting 38 points and 10 assists to lead the University of Calgary Dinos to a win in the Canada West Gold Medal Game, securing a U SPORTS National Tournament Silver Medal, and taking home U SPORTS National Player of the Year honours, Calgary's own basketball superstar Nate Petrone joins us at the Community Podcast Initiative Studio to talk about his basketball career, athletic intersecti...

Apologies for the late upload, all! It turns out Noah was right about the Golden State Warriors, who have surged since acquiring Jimmy Butler and now occupy the 6th seed in the Western Conference. Cade Cunningham has elevated the Pistons to new heights, so what do we expect from them come playoff time? Plus, is NBA media at an all-time worst?

This week, two of the most influential and talented basketball players in the country join MJ and Zafir at the Community Podcast Initiative Studio at Mount Royal University. Sharpshooter Asha Donnelly and Cougars legend Jamie Lalor of the MRU women's basketball team provide perspective on life as a student athlete, reflect on the evolution of women's sports, and share stories from their illustriou...

Before episode five comes out, we wanted to give our loyal listeners a special treat; MJ and Zafir got into a heated debate over James Harden vs Allen Iverson. MJ chooses team Harden while Zafir chooses Iverson and the two go off against each other in a discussion for the ages. On the next episode, the Triple Threat Podcast will have two special guests from the MRU Cougars women's basketball team...

With so many eventful games in the association last week, find out what Noah, MJ and Zafir learned about each team. Plus, which teams are contenders, which ones are pretenders and which ones do we want to see draft Cooper Flagg? And, is it time to blow the 76ers up with Embiid's latest injury and Paul George's lacklustre season? Subscribe to the podcast now to catch a BONUS EPISODE on Monday and r...

The NHL stole the NBA's All-Star week with their brilliant 4 Nations Face Off tournament, drawing double the number of viewers for its final game than the NBA's All-Star Game. The MRU Cougars men's and women's basketball teams have made the Canada West Playoffs, but can they survive the Play-In Tournament? Plus, Ambrose Lions' leading scorer and top sharpshooter in the ACAC Jarom Walton joins us a...

All-star weekend is right around the corner, and with the regular season at its midway point, Noah, MJ, and Zafir list out their best five-man lineups based on current performances. Plus, the guys pick their favourite rookies and dissect the fallout from the craziest trade deadline of all time, including the dispute over the Mark Williams trade with the Lakers. Subscribe and listen now! Follow us...

Luka to the Lakers, Butler to the Warriors, Ingram to the Raptors, Fox to the Spurs, and Lavine to the Kings. Boy, oh boy, the trade deadline did not disappoint. Find out what the Triple Threat Crew thinks about every major transaction, plus listen to the end for a hot debate about the best shooting guard in the league that will continue next week!