S12 Ep. 20 "The Most and Least Improved Players"

Amidst the Trail Blazers leveling their playoff series against the Spurs, their new owner Tom Dundon has made headlines with an assortment of cost-cutting ideas, including making staffers check out of hotels early on roadtrips.On this new episode of Fastbreak Breakfast, Keith and Dave discuss the merits of his thrifty plans, plus discuss every playoff series, the 6th man of the year award, the Hornets and Warriors going home, AI, and 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 Play-In has completely delivered with thrills so far, but at what cost?On this episode, Keith and Dave discuss the exciting victories of the Warriors, Hornets, Trail Blazers, and 76ers, and they also preview the playoffs by making predictions for each round.Play the Stone Cold Lox challenge: https://www.patreon.com/posts/play-stone-cold-155768259Join 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

Luka Doncic and Cade Cunningham came up just short of end of season award eligibility, or did they? On this episode Keith and Dave discuss "extraordinary circumstance" appeals, the Nuggets 10-game win streak, the race to avoid the play-in in the East, and a whole 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

As the season winds down it is time to name the players how have improved the most, and also continue the annual tradition of identifying those who did the least with their opportunities and found themselves regressing, and are at risk of being named "Least Improved Player of the Year"In addition to discussing the Most and Least improved, Keith and Dave talk about the resurgent Sixers, the final pushes in the MVP race, the NBA's proposed tanking reforms, and a lot more.A brand new bonus episode is 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 Timberwolves and Rockets played a bizarre and exciting game on Wednesday which featured a historic collapse, but stuck in the middle of the drama was referee Scott Foster, who found his integrity publicly questioned by players once again.On this episode of Fastbreak Breakfast, Dave and Keith discuss the latest controversy around the embattled official, plus they discuss Adam Silver's latest comments on tanking, the 65 game rule, and expansion, and look at the latest playoff races.Also- Keith lists some dream outcomes for the Grizzlies in the offseason.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

After years of hinting at expansion there is finally a target date, as the NBA looks to add two new teams for the 2028-29 season.On this episode of Fastbreak Breakfast, Keith Parish and Dave DuFour discuss the ramifications of this, the timing of an expansion draft, and whether the talent level of the league is ready for more teams. Also discussed on this episode: the fallout of Bam Adebayo's 83 point game, the Lakers surging, the Celtics getting Jayson Tatum back, Easter Jelly Bean rankings, and 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 trade deadline was particularly brutal for fantasy basketball players. Combined with the tanking epidemic and irregular schedules, it is no mystery why fantasy basketball is only for the most dedicated fans. Is this an issue that Adam Silver cares about, or is even aware of? Why does the NBA ignore growing fantasy sports as a potential revenue growth area?That issue is discussed on this episode, plus a host of other topics including the return of Jayson Tatum and Trae Young, the red-hot Hornets, the Hawks having a winning streak, key playoff races and 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

Keith and Dave discuss the All-Star Break, tanking reform going mainstream, Jose Alvarado and Javon Carter being sneaky pickups, the MVP race suddenly having legs, the lack of playoff races, plus they redraft the Top 10 of the 2025 draft.Plus a lot of other stuffSubscribe on YouTube!join the listener slack 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

After the NBA trade deadline, many teams- including the Utah Jazz, the Memphis Grizzlies, and the Washington Wizards- are quite obviously focused on losing games on purpose, and some are doing so in disregard of the league's Player Participation Policy.As the NBA heads into All-Star weekend, does Adam Silver have any interest in fighting a fight against tanking? Keith and Dave discuss this issue, plus the Pistons/Hornets melee, the most interesting angles of the trade deadline, and a lot more.Get more 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

College teammates and Rookie Of The Year favorites Kon Knueppel and Cooper Flagg had a showdown for the ages, the Kings seemingly lost a trade again, and the All-Star Reserves were announced.On this episode of Fastbreak Breakfast, Keith and Dave discuss these events, plus the All-Star snubs, Dillon the Villain night, Paul George's suspension, and a whole lot more.Bonus episode available at Patreon.com/FastbreakBreakfastFastbreakBreakfast.comJoin 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