#383: Top-10 players of 2026
Who were the best players of 2026? We discuss resurgent players (Kawhi Leonard), sleeping giants (Giannis), elder statesmen (Curry and LeBro...
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20 of 381 episodes#382: Draft evolution with J. Kyle Mann
We discuss the changing landscape and value of the NBA draft in the 21st century, valuing prospects differently, development arcs (eg Kyle L...
#381: Thoughts on the Knicks title & the Spurs run
We reflect on the unprecedented New York run and close to the Finals, but first, thoughts on the Spurs incredibly unique season, Victor Wemb...
#380: The Knicks comeback for the ages
The OG tip! We react to the biggest comeback in Finals history. What happened to the Spurs? Is the series over? How did the Knicks come back...
#379: The Knicks magical run
The Athletic’s Fred Katz tries to help explain New York’s magical run and winning streak in the playoffs. What’s changed on offense, defense...
#378: 2026 NBA Finals Preview, blowing up OKC
We preview the 2026 NBA Finals, matchup dynamics, expectations and more. But first, we reflect on the classic Western Conference Finals and...
#377: The Thunder-Spurs chess match! Knicks back in Finals
What caused Wemby to have such a poor Game 5? We discuss the incredible back and forth chess match, Oklahoma City’s latest adjustments and m...
#376: Wemby’s ascension, Spurs-Thunder madness, ECF thoughts
How good is Victor Wembanyama? Is he the best defender ever? We discuss the incredible Thunder-Spurs series, Dylan Harper, the Game 1 classi...
#375: Spurs-Wolves, physicality, on-ball creators + Ajay Mitchell
We discuss the 2nd round, the incredible physicality, the importance of off-the-dribble creators, Wolves-Spurs, the Thunder dominance and a...
#374: Round 1 insanity, Round 2 previews + Playoff themes
The Lakers and the 76ers pull off massive comebacks. Joel Embiid and Paul George are back! The Pistons hold Orlando to 19 points in a half....
#373: Bad matchups break us | Pistons-Magic, Jokic, All-1st round
We discuss how certain matchup warp playoff narratives, the madness that is the Pistons-Magic series, Jokic’s struggles against Minnesota an...
#372: LeBron’s comeback! Celtics War & Playoff surprises
Jordan Dyer joins to discuss the wild Lakers Rockets series, LeBron James and Marcus Smart’s play, the Celtics battle with Paul George, Dyla...
#371: Panic time!? Early playoff takeaways
Who is in trouble? Does anyone look better than expected? We discuss big takeaways from the first few days of the NBA playoffs, including th...
#370: 2026 Playoff preview
Apologies for some audio issues today! We preview the title favorites, matchup dynamics, possible dark horses, how the playoffs COULD be dif...
#369: 2026 Thinkies (Defensive Awards)
Who were the best defenders in 2026? We crown our champions in 6 categories, plus a new BONUS award at the end of the show. Which player app...
#368: What elite coaching looks like + Jaylen Brown's impact
We discuss the best coaches of 2026, the Coach of the Year race, and react to our Jaylen Brown deep dive against the Thunder. Plus, Cody's d...
#367: Inner Circle contenders, “Clutch” in MVP, Film rivalries
A new inner circle team? Is another fading? We discuss what “clutch” performances should mean in the MVP race, Ajay Mitchell's value to the...
#366: Top Scoring games, Kawhi's renaissance, Awards Anarchy & Villains
Huge takes on Bam's 83 point game, the possible anarchy of the looming 65-game rule, Kawhi Leonard's incredible rebirth this season, the Cli...
#365: 1-game peaks, Wemby's MVP stat, Thanos & Tatum concerns
A stat that captures Victor Wembanyama's unrivaled defensive impact! We discuss his latest ascension and where he ranks among the best 1-gam...
#364: What IS a role player? + Knicks, Nuggets updates
We discuss the concept of a role player: Offense vs defense concepts, the negative vs positive uses of the term, great complementary players...