• Kristaps Porzingis; Ja Morant return | Knicks demolish low effort Nuggets
    Nov 26 2024
    Kristaps Porzingis made his season debut for the Boston Celtics last night in their blowout victory over Los Angeles Clippers. The Athletic’s Law Murray joins Dave DuFour and Es Baraheni to react to the Porzingis’ debut and discuss what went wrong for the Clippers. Also, Es and Dave discuss Kevin Durant’s impending return for the Suns, Ja Morant’s first game back for the Grizzlies, and the Nuggets' embarrassing effort against the offensive powerhouse Knicks. Then, the gang gives their takes on small guards thriving and the next former player who will make the coaching leap. Host: Dave DuFour With: Es Baraheni, Law Murray Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht Audio Producer: Grayson Moody Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    31 mins
  • Giannis headlines All Weekend Team + Embiid & Zion Update
    Nov 25 2024
    Giannis Antetokounmpo headlines our “All Weekend Team” that Dave DuFour, Zena Keita and Es Baraheni outline as the first block of the show. In part 2, the breakfast club hits the news discussing Zion and Embiid not returning, Fred Van Vleet’s tirade, and more. Then the crew wraps up the show telling you which NBA Cup games matter the most this week, as they make their weekly picks. Host: Dave DuFour With: Zena Keita, Es Baraheni Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht Audio Producer: Grayson Moody Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    30 mins
  • True Title Contenders + Are the Sixers Cooked?
    Nov 23 2024
    Slam N Jam Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers discuss the headlines of the NBA, Rookie of the Year odds, and who the true contenders are in the NBA. Then Trill Bro Dude of the You Know Ball Podcast joins the show to have a lengthy discussion on the horrific start to the season, Joel Embiid's future, PG's podcasts and more. Then the guys draft the players that if removed from their team, instantly make them unwatchable. And finally... Andrew and Trill face off in a fun edition of Andrew vs. the Beat. Host: Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers With: Trill Bro Dude Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 28 mins
  • Magic make Lakers streak disappear | Are the Timberwolves in trouble?
    Nov 22 2024
    The Los Angeles Lakers winning streak stops at six games with a loss to the Orlando Magic. Dave DuFour and Zena Keita react to the Timberwolves loss to the Raptors and the potential changes to the All Star game format. Then, the Athletic’s Jovan Buha joins the show to discuss the Lakers late game troubles, LeBron James’ shooting, and the emergence of rookie Dalton Knecht. In the mailbag segment, Zena and Dave discuss the future of the San Antonio Spurs and their favorite Thanksgiving side-dish. Host: Dave DuFour With: Zena Keita Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht Audio Producer: Grayson Moody Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    31 mins
  • Sixers Big 3 debut in loss | Hartenstein returns in Thunder win
    Nov 21 2024
    The Philadelphia 76ers season could not be off to a worse start. Dave DuFour and Es Baraheni react to the Sixers loss to the Grizzlies and the return of Isaiah Hartenstein for the Oklahoma City Thunder. Then, The Athletic’s Sam Amick joins the show with more from behind the scenes in Philadelphia and the Brooklyn Nets trade buzz. In the mailbag segment, Es and Dave discuss possible Jakob Poeltl trades and their favorite chocolate bars. Host: Dave DuFour With: Es Baraheni, Sam Amick Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht Audio Producer: Grayson Moody Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    31 mins
  • Celtics End Cavs Streak + Shake Up Trades?
    Nov 20 2024
    Dave DuFour and Zena Keita react to the NBA Cup group play games so far. Then, The Athletic’s Jared Weiss joins the show to discuss Boston’s victory over the previously undefeated Cavaliers and the locker room intrigue in Philadelphia. In the mailbag segment, Zena and Dave take a look at a trade that would shake up the entire NBA and decide which day of the week needs to be eliminated. Host: Dave DuFour With: Zena Keita Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht Audio Producer: Grayson Moody Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    32 mins
  • 76ers & Embiid implode to 2-11 | Lillard bails out Bucks
    Nov 19 2024
    Dave DuFour and Es Baraheni sound the panic alarm over Joel Embiid and the Sixers and discuss the controversial game-ending steal in Sacramento. Then, The Athletic’s Kelly Iko joins the show after the Rocket's loss in Milwaukee. Finally, the guys look at some disturbing numbers for Tyrese Haliburton. Host: Dave DuFour With: Es Baraheni Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht Audio Producer: Grayson Moody Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    28 mins
  • Undefeated Cavs win 15th straight game
    Nov 18 2024
    Dave DuFour, Zena Keita and Es Baraheni discuss Cleveland’s undefeated start to the season, De’Aaron Fox’s 60-point game, and the weekend’s buzzer beaters. Then, the gang takes a look at some trends and wonder if they are ‘Something, Nothing, or Everything’ and pick the big NBA Cup games of the week. Host: Dave DuFour With: Zena Keita & Es Baraheni Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht Audio Producer: Grayson Moody Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    29 mins