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Dave DuFour and Zena Keita react to Jamal Murray’s 52 point game and the Mavericks rookies, Cooper Flagg and Ryan Nembhard, showing out. Then, Eric Nehm joins the show to discuss the latest on Giannis and whether it’s time for the Bucks to make a move.Host: Dave DuFourWith: Zena Keita and Eric NehmExecutive Producer: Andrew SchlechtAudio/Video Producer: Alex Oliver

Andrew Schlecht, Dave DuFour, Zena Keita and Es Baraheni discuss Chris Paul being asked to leave the Clippers, how the Clippers got here, and how it's affecting the NBA. Then they react live to the news that Giannis is having discussions about his future with the Bucks. Host: Andrew SchlechtWith: Dave DuFour, Es Baraheni, and Zena KeitaProducer: Andrew Schlecht

Dave DuFour and Es Baraheni react to the Thunder moving their record to 21-1 and Scottie Barnes leading the Raptors to another win. Then, James Edwards joins the show after a weird Knicks loss to talk about their identity, they defense, and Jalen Brown's growth. Law Murray joins the show with his reaction to the Clippers and Chris Paul parting ways.Host: Dave DuFourWith: Es Baraheni, James Edwards, and Law MurrayExecutive Producer: Andrew SchlechtAudio/Video Producer: Grayson Moody

Dave DuFour and Zena Keita react a night of bad losses for good teams. Then, Hunter Patterson joins the gang after the Pistons win over the Hawks to discuss their new look closing lineup, the connection between Cade Cunningham and Jalen Duren, and Detroit’s defensive identity.Host: Dave DuFourWith: Zena Keita and Hunter PattersonExecutive Producer: Andrew SchlechtAudio/Video Producer: Grayson Moody

Dave DuFour, Zena Keita and Es Baraheni commemorate the quarter way mark of the NBA regular season by checking on the MVP, Rookie of the Year, and Coach of the Year races. Then, the gang reacts to the conclusion of NBA Cup group play and look ahead to the playoff rounds.Host: Dave DuFourWith: Es Baraheni and Zena KeitaExecutive Producer: Andrew SchlechtAudio/Video Producer: Grayson Moody

Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers are joined by Sam Vecenie of the Athletic and the Game Theory Podcast to discuss the 2026 NBA Draft. Is Darryn Peterson as good as everyone says? Why is Cam Boozer off to an awesome and also strange start? Is AJ Dybantsa a can’t miss prospect at 3, or does he have too many holes in his game? Who else will break into the top 5 + a lightning round of questions.Then the guys play a fun edition of Andrew vs. the BeatHost: Andrew Schlecht and Alex SpeersWith: Sam VecenieExecutive Producer: Andrew SchlechtAudio/Video Producer: Monica Compton