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Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers are joined by Bryce Simon of the Game Theory Podcast to discuss the incoming rookie class and if Cooper Flagg is ready to handle the point guard position, what rookies have stood out in preseason, Dylan Harper's ability to mesh with Wemby, how Topic and Holmes will help their contending teams, and more. Then they discuss the 2026 NBA Draft and discuss the top 3 players in the incoming class. Finally the boys finish with a fun edition of Andrew vs. the Beat.Host: Andrew Schlecht and Alex SpeersWith: Bryce SimonExecutive Producer: Andrew SchlechtAudio/Video Producer: Monica Compton Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dave DuFour, Es Baraheni and James Edwards answer the following five questions about the Eastern Conference:1. Who are the top 5 players in the East?2. Which player is most likely to break out in the East?3. Outside of the Washington and Brooklyn, what 3 other teams miss the Play In all together?4. Who are the top 5 contenders in the East?5. Who wins the East?Host: Dave DuFourWith: Es Baraheni and James EdwardsExecutive Producer: Andrew SchlechtAudio/Video Producer: Grayson Moody Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dave DuFour, Zena Keita and Law Murray answer the following five questions about the Western Conference:Who are the top 5 players in the West?2. Which player is most likely to break out in the West?3. Outside of the Jazz, what 4 other teams miss the Play In all together?4. Who are the top 5 contenders in the West?5. Who wins the West?Host: Dave DuFourWith: Zena Keita and Law MurrayExecutive Producer: Andrew SchlechtAudio/Video Producer: Grayson Moody Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dave DuFour, Zena Keita and Es Baraheni discuss which teams, players, and coaches are under the most pressure heading into the NBA season. Then after the break they give their bold predictions for the NBA season.Host: Dave DuFourWith: Es Baraheni and Zena KeitaExecutive Producer: Andrew SchlechtAudio/Video Producer: Grayson Moody Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dave DuFour, Zena Keita and Es Baraheni are back and ready to preview the NBA season. They give their predictions for MVP, DPOY, MIP, COY, 6MOY and ROY.Host: Dave DuFourWith: Es Baraheni and Zena KeitaExecutive Producer: Andrew SchlechtAudio/Video Producer: Grayson Moody Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Es Baraheni is joined by Will Guillory of the Athletic to preview the Houston Rockets season. What are the expectations for Kevin Durant? How will he mesh with the young players? Is Amen Thompson ready to make a leap?Host: Es BaraheniWith: Will GuilloryExecutive Producer: Andrew SchlechtAudio/Video Producer: Grayson Moody Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today’s show, Zena Keita and Andy Larsen discuss the future of the Utah Jazz, focusing on the key factors that will determine the team's success in the coming years. They explore the importance of identifying players who will fit into the team's contention timeline, particularly highlighting Keyonte George's uncertain position. The discussion also touches on recent player trades, including Collin Sexton's trade to the Charlotte Hornets, and the implications of these moves on the team's dynamics.Host: Zena KeitaWith: Andy LarsenExecutive Producer: Andrew SchlechtAudio/Video Producer: Grayson Moody Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dave DuFour is joined by Jon Krawczynski of the Athletic to preview the Minnesota Timberwolves season. Jon gives his thoughts on the Wolves continuity, their plans at the point guard spot, and why Anthony Edwards has another leap coming.Host: Dave DuFourWith: Jon KrawczynskiExecutive Producer: Andrew SchlechtAudio/Video Producer: Grayson Moody Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dave DuFour is joined by Doug Haller of the Athletic to preview the Phoenix Suns season. Doug gives his thoughts on the new look Suns, why they could be better without Kevin Durant, and why Devin Booker is the one of the most popular Suns players ever.Host: Dave DuFourWith: Doug HallerExecutive Producer: Andrew SchlechtAudio/Video Producer: Grayson Moody Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dave DuFour is joined by Tony Jones of the Athletic to preview the Philadelphia 76ers season. Tony gives his thoughts on the training camp injury situation with Paul George, Joel Embiid, and Jared McCain, why V.J. Edgecomb may have a superstar upside, and whether Daryl Morey and Nick Nurse are on the hot seat.Host: Dave DuFourWith: Tony JonesExecutive Producer: Andrew SchlechtAudio/Video Producer: Grayson Moody Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.