S13 Ep. 2 "Western Conference Over/Unders and Butter/Parkay"

With the new lottery reforms, will the juggernaut Spurs and Thunder struggle to hit 60 wins again? Without the worst teams to beef up their records, will we see big win total drops from the middle-tier teams, such as the Trail Blazers and Suns? How good can the Jazz be when they actually try? And what are the Warriors even hoping for?On this second episode of Season 13 of Fastbreak Breakfast, Keith and Dave try to answer these questions, plus discuss the Ben Simmons injury, the Cason Wallace and Brandon Miller contracts, and announce whether each Western Conference team got better or worse. Join the slack channel at http://patreon.com/fastbreakbreakfast!Subscribe on YouTube!Get 20% off a Stathead annual subscription with code FBBFUse promo code FASTBREABREAK at SeatGeek for $20 off your first ticket purchaseCheck out the merchandise at teepublic.com/stores/fastbreak-breakfast

The "Leastern Conference" is no more! On the Season 13 premiere, Keith and Dave reflect back on the history of the show, give some quick preseason reactions, then discuss the entire Eastern Conference to figure out which teams improved, and then they predict the win totals and try to guess whether each team will go over or under their Vegas preseason win prediction.Come join the negative fantasy league that drafts on Sunday! We want more players! Patreon.com/fastbreakbreakfastJoin the slack channel at http://patreon.com/fastbreakbreakfast!Subscribe on YouTube!Get 20% off a Stathead annual subscription with code FBBFUse promo code FASTBREABREAK at SeatGeek for $20 off your first ticket purchaseCheck out the merchandise at teepublic.com/stores/fastbreak-breakfast

Outside of the Knicks, Thunder and Spurs, are there any NBA teams that should be contenders? Could the 76ers, Timberwolves, Pistons or Rockets or anyone else become the 9th different champion in the last 9 years?And which teams are abjectly terrible with little upward potential?On this episode, Keith and Dave try and sort all 30 NBA teams into tiers based on how good they are, how much variance they have, plus they react to highlights and news from the first week of the NBA preseason.If you want to play fantasy basketball with Keith, you need to act now! Patreon.com/FastbreakBreakfastJoin the slack channel at http://patreon.com/fastbreakbreakfast!Subscribe on YouTube!Get 20% off a Stathead annual subscription with code FBBFUse promo code FASTBREABREAK at SeatGeek for $20 off your first ticket purchaseCheck out the merchandise at teepublic.com/stores/fastbreak-breakfast

NBA training camps are underway, Jalen Duren and the Pistons finally agreed to a deal, and Keith and Dave are ready to draft which teams are most likely to end up in the play-in!Also discussed on this episode: the new refereeing points of emphasis, Brandon Ingram being injured, Bub Carrington accidentally speaking the truth, and more.Join the negative fantasy league at Patreon.com/FastbreakBreakfast!Join the slack channel at http://patreon.com/fastbreakbreakfast!Subscribe on YouTube!Get 20% off a Stathead annual subscription with code FBBFUse promo code FASTBREABREAK at SeatGeek for $20 off your first ticket purchaseCheck out the merchandise at teepublic.com/stores/fastbreak-breakfast

The Kawhi Leonard trade officially went through last week, bolstering perhaps the NBA's toughest division. This offseason saw LeBron James and Kawhi Leonard move east to join the Atlantic Division, which already boasted the defending champion New York Knicks, and the Celtics, who actually won this division last season! On this episode, Keith and Dave give their opinions about the best and most intriguing players on the Knicks, Celtics, Raptors, and 76ers, predict in what order they will finish, and oh yeah also talk about the Brooklyn Nets, who are going to have a tough season.Join the slack channel at http://patreon.com/fastbreakbreakfast!Subscribe on YouTube!Get 20% off a Stathead annual subscription with code FBBFUse promo code FASTBREABREAK at SeatGeek for $20 off your first ticket purchaseCheck out the merchandise at teepublic.com/stores/fastbreak-breakfast

The Spurs and Rockets appear to still be far ahead of the Mavericks, Pelicans and Grizzlies in the Southwest Division. With the return of Fred VanVleet and the addition of Marcus Smart, can Houston close the gap on San Antonio?On this episode of Fastbreak Breakfast, Dave and Keith preview the Southwest Division and go over many of the key issues around these teams, including the slightly bizarre Mavericks roster and the rebuilding Pelicans and Grizzlies. Also covered on this episode: Amen Thompson's new contract, the feds opening a criminal investigation on the Clippers and Kawhi Leonard, Ben Simmons joining the Kings, plus a lot more!Join the slack channel at http://patreon.com/fastbreakbreakfast!Subscribe on YouTube!Get 20% off a Stathead annual subscription with code FBBFUse promo code FASTBREABREAK at SeatGeek for $20 off your first ticket purchaseCheck out the merchandise at teepublic.com/stores/fastbreak-breakfast

The NBA dropped the largest punishment in league history on Steve Ballmer and the LA Clippers by fining them and taking away five 1st round picks after determining that they did, in fact, repeatedly circumvent the salary cap.The league's report includes some stunning details and and Adam Silver's punishment has surprised many observers (also apparently including the Clippers), with how severe it is.On this episode of Fastbreak Breakfast, Keith and Dave react all of this news and offer their opinions on the situation, plus preview the Pacific Division, and discuss the roster situations of the Clippers, Lakers, Kings, Suns and Warriors.Bonus episode available now at Patreon.com/FastbreakBreakfast!Join the slack channel at http://patreon.com/fastbreakbreakfast!Subscribe on YouTube!Get 20% off a Stathead annual subscription with code FBBFUse promo code FASTBREABREAK at SeatGeek for $20 off your first ticket purchaseCheck out the merchandise at teepublic.com/stores/fastbreak-breakfast

The Northwest Division is arguably the most talented division in the NBA with multiple MVP candidates, and possibly the best from top to bottom with the juggernaut Thunder, plus the Timberwolves, Nuggets, Timberwolves, Trail Blazers and Jazz.On this episode of Fastbreak Breakfast, Keith and Dave discuss some of the biggest questions for these teams, including the very strange pairing of Ja Morant and Damian Lillard, plus react to Jonathan Kuminga and Bennedict Mathurin finally signing with new teams.Also discussed in detail: DeMar DeRozan's impact on the Nuggets, Klay Thompson joining the Heat, and the ethics of walking shirtless.Fantasy football last call: https://www.patreon.com/fastbreakbreakfast/posts/lets-play-166768056Join the slack channel at http://patreon.com/fastbreakbreakfast!Subscribe on YouTube!Get 20% off a Stathead annual subscription with code FBBFUse promo code FASTBREABREAK at SeatGeek for $20 off your first ticket purchaseCheck out the merchandise at teepublic.com/stores/fastbreak-breakfast

The Southeast Division might be the most competitive division in the NBA next season, with the Hawks, Heat, Hornets and Magic all expecting postseason trips and where the Wizards are hoping Trae Young, Anthony Davis and AJ Dybantsa can jumpstart their franchise's fortunes.On this episode of Fastbreak Breakfast, Keith and Dave discuss some of the biggest questions for this teams, plus react to recent news involving the Clippers and the Kawhi Leonard scandal, the Lakers being flipped under suspect circumstances, and Russell Westbrook retiringFantasy football signups are available at patreon.com/fastbreakbreakfastJoin the slack channel at http://patreon.com/fastbreakbreakfast!Subscribe on YouTube!Get 20% off a Stathead annual subscription with code FBBFUse promo code FASTBREABREAK at SeatGeek for $20 off your first ticket purchaseCheck out the merchandise at teepublic.com/stores/fastbreak-breakfast

The Pistons and Cavaliers have had slightly less than inspirational offseasons, the Bucks traded Giannis Antekounmpo, the Bulls are starting over (again), and the Pacers are hoping Tyrese Haliburton can return from injury without missing a beat.On this episode, Keith and Dave talk about each of these teams, debate the trade value of their biggest assets, figure out their best players, the rookies that will contribute, and more. Also on this episode: Dillon Brooks gets a new deal, Tom Dundon tries to move the Blazers, and sailing!Join the slack channel at http://patreon.com/fastbreakbreakfast!Subscribe on YouTube!Get 20% off a Stathead annual subscription with code FBBFUse promo code FASTBREABREAK at SeatGeek for $20 off your first ticket purchaseCheck out the merchandise at teepublic.com/stores/fastbreak-breakfast