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• CJ Miles on the Evolution of the NBA 18.07.2026 36min

  Dave DuFour and Es Baraheni are joined by NBA veteran CJ Miles in Las Vegas. CJ shares insights on his transition from player to photographer, the evolution of basketball strategies, and the impact of analytics on the game. Discover how his creative journey and league observations offer a unique perspective on modern basketball.Host: Dave DuFourWith: CJ Miles and Es BaraheniProducer: Andrew SchlechtVideo/Audio: Alex Oliver Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
• Pablo Torre on the delay in the Kawhi Leonard scandal 17.07.2026 33min

  The NBA Board of Governors met and Adam Silver gave an update on the status of the Kawhi Leonard trade. To help guide us through where the process is Pablo Torre joins Dave DuFour and Es Baraheni to discuss where the investigation is at, what the possible punishments are, if there is a second no show deal and much more.Host: Dave DuFourWith: Pablo Torre and Es BaraheniProducer: Andrew SchlechtVideo/Audio: Alex Oliver Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
• Where do the Hawks rank in the East? 16.07.2026 22min

  The Atlanta Hawks made a surprising run to the playoffs before being sent home by the eventual champion New York Knicks. The Atlanta Journal Constitution’s Hawks beat writer, Lauren Williams, joins Dave DuFour and Es Baraheni to discuss Atlanta’s offseason moves, life without Trae Young, and the need for a Jalen Johnson leap.Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/eme2tPcUM2Host: Dave DuFourWith: Es Baraheni and Lauren WilliamsExecutive Producer: Andrew SchlechtAudio/Video Producer: Alex Oliver Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
• Do the Lakers have enough to compete in the West? 15.07.2026 31min

  The LeBron James era is officially over in Los Angeles and the Lakers have built next year’s squad around Luka Dončić. The Athletic’s Lakers beat writer, Dan Woike, joins Dave DuFour and Es Baraheni to go behind the scenes on the Lakers offseason moves and life after LeBron. Then, Dan ranks the Western Conference contenders and gives his takes on how the Lakers stack up in the playoffs.Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/eme2tPcUM2Host: Dave DuFourWith: Es Baraheni and Dan WoikeExecutive Producer: Andrew SchlechtAudio/Video Producer: Alex Oliver Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
• Inside the Kawhi trade to the Raptors 14.07.2026 28min

  The Kawhi Leonard trade between the Los Angeles Clippers and Toronto Raptors is currently on hold. The Athletic’s Raptors beat writer, Eric Koreen, joins Dave DuFour and Es Baraheni with the latest news on the hold up and the league’s investigation into the Clippers and Kawhi. Then, the guys take a look at the Raptors team with Kawhi, Scottie Barnes offensive growth, and their best lineups.Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/eme2tPcUM2Host: Dave DuFourWith: Es Baraheni and Eric KoreenExecutive Producer: Andrew SchlechtAudio/Video Producer: Alex Oliver Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
• Wemby takes a discount + Caleb Wilson’s debut 13.07.2026 39min

  Victor Wembanyama is giving the Spurs a hometown discount on his next contract, much to the chagrin of the Player’s Association. The Athletic’s Bulls beat writer, Joel Lorenzi, joins Dave DuFour and Es Baraheni to discuss what Wemby’s deal means for other star players, Caleb Wilson’s shooting and projection as a rookie, and how Thiago Splitter will operate in Chicago.Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/eme2tPcUM2Host: Dave DuFourWith: Es Baraheni and Joel LorenziExecutive Producer: Andrew SchlechtAudio/Video Producer: Alex Oliver Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
• Are the 76ers Contenders? | Slam N Jam 11.07.2026 1h 7min

  The Philadelphia 76ers traded for Jaylen Brown in what was one of the most surprising trades of the offseason, and Trill Bro Dude of the You Know Ball Podcast is here to discuss the trade, how it happened, if the Sixers can get LeBron, and so much more. Then the guys finish with another round of Andrew vs. the Beat.Host: Andrew Schlecht and Alex SpeersWith: Trill Bro Dude Producer: Andrew SchlechtVideo Producer: Monica Compton Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
• Dybantsa's Competitive Fire + Kawhi Leonard Trade Drama 10.07.2026 24min

  A.J. Dybantsa and Darryn Peterson faced off on day one of NBA Summer League and did not disappoint. Dave DuFour and Es Baraheni give their takeaways from Jazz vs. Wizards and their favorite things from opening day of Summer League. Then, the guys react to the weirdness around the Kawhi Leonard trade back to Toronto and the league’s lack of resolution in the Clippers-Aspiration investigation.Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/eme2tPcUM2Host: Dave DuFourWith: Es BaraheniExecutive Producer: Andrew SchlechtAudio/Video Producer: Alex Oliver Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
• Why you should watch NBA Summer League 09.07.2026 26min

  NBA Summer League in Las Vegas begins today and Tyler Metcalf of No Ceilings joins to discuss why you should want to watch Darryn Peterson and Caleb Wilson in Vegas, why the Jazz, Wizards and Grizzlies are must watch teams, why Charlotte is a sleeper SL team, which games to watch and much more.Host: Andrew SchlechtWith: Tyler MetcalfProducer: Andrew SchlechtAudio/Video: Alex Oliver Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
• Is Donovan Mitchell the next Jaylen Brown? 08.07.2026 26min

  Donovan Mitchell and the Cleveland Cavaliers agreed to a 4-year, $273 million contract extension, but is it already a bad contract? Dave DuFour and Es Baraheni give their early Darryn Peterson and Cameron Boozer takes and discuss Kyle Lowry’s retirement and claim to “Greatest Raptor Ever”. Then, the guys discuss Donovan Mitchell’s new contract, the salary dynamics surrounding the Jaylen Brown trade, and what it means for the NBA looking forward.Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/eme2tPcUM2Host: Dave DuFourWith: Es BaraheniExecutive Producer: Andrew SchlechtAudio/Video Producer: Alex Oliver Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
• The Boston Celtics new direction 07.07.2026 27min

  How did the Celtics net such a low return in their trade of Jaylen Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers? Jay King gives Dave DuFour and Zena Keita his breakdown of what caused the Celtics to trade Jaylen Brown and how his value seemed to plummet over the course of trade talks. Then, Jay gives his assessment on the Celtics roster for this upcoming season, how Mitchell Robinson could make Boston the best rebounding team in the league, and which young wing is poised to breakout.Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/eme2tPcUM2Host: Dave DuFourWith: Zena Keita and Jay KingExecutive Producer: Andrew SchlechtAudio/Video Producer: Alex Oliver Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
• NBA Offseason Mania with Fred Katz | Slam N Jam 04.07.2026 1h 2min

  Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers are back for another episode of the Saturday Slam N Jam. Fred Katz joins to discuss the trade of Jaylen Brown to the 76ers, how the Lakers rounded out their roster, LaMelo ball in Minnesota, and a lightning round of questions about the offseason so far. Then they finish with some trivia in our weekly show Andrew vs. the Beat. Hosts: Andrew Schlecht, Alex SpeersWith: Fred KatzProducer: Andrew SchlechtVideo Edit: Monica Compton Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
• What happened with Jaylen Brown and the Celtics? 03.07.2026 27min

  Jaylen Brown's trade to the Philadelphia 76ers from the Boston Celtics was shocking. Dave DuFour and Sam Amick take a look Jaylen Brown's value around the league and why the Celtics might have felt the need to make the move for Paul George. Then, Sam gets into the Lakers pursuits of Walker Kessler and Jalen Duren and how they made a deal with Utah, the latest on Duren's restricted free agency, and why LeBron James going back to the Cleveland Cavaliers makes the most sense.Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/eme2tPcUM2Host: Dave DuFourWith: Sam AmickExecutive Producer: Andrew SchlechtAudio/Video Producer: Alex Oliver Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
• Jaylen Brown TRADED to 76ers + Lakers make BIG moves 02.07.2026 41min

  The NBA offseason is off to an insane start and Zena Keita, Dave DuFour and Es Baraheni are here to break it all down. They discuss the trade of Jaylen Brown to the 76ers for Paul George, the Lakers moves, and more.Host: Zena KeitaWith: Dave DuFour, Es BaraheniProducer: Andrew Schlecht Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
• Kawhi Leonard TRADED to the Raptors | FREE AGENCY SPECIAL 01.07.2026 1h 12min

  NBA Free Agency is underway and Dave DuFour, Es Baraheni and Andrew Schlecht are here to break it all down. Kawhi to the Raptors, where is LeBron going, and so much more. Host: Dave DuFourWith: Es Baraheni and Andrew SchlechtProducer: Andrew Schlecht Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
• Why would LeBron leave the Lakers? 30.06.2026 24min

  The rumors surrounding the future of LeBron James are swirling around the Golden State Warriors convincing. Dave DuFour, Zena Keita, and Dan Woike take a look at the odds of the Lakers retaining LeBron and discuss Austin Reaves' big contract. Then, they take a look at how the Lakers fill their roster, who replaces Marcus Smart, and the crucial decision Los Angeles has to make at center.Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/eme2tPcUM2Host: Dave DuFourWith: Zena Keita and Dan WoikeExecutive Producer: Andrew SchlechtAudio/Video Producer: Alex Oliver Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
• Ja Morant TRADED to the Trail Blazers EMERGENCY POD 29.06.2026 24min

  Dave DuFour and Andrew Schlecht break down the Ja Morant trade to the Blazers for Jerami Grant. Why did the Blazers do this? What is next for the Grizzlies, and more. Plus they break down the contract decisions around the NBA including Lu Dort, Jonathan Kuminga and more. Host: Dave DuFourWith: Andrew SchlechtProducer: Andrew Schlecht Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
• NBA Free Agency Preview 29.06.2026 44min

  LeBron James, Jaylen Brown, Jalen Duren and others could have new NBA homes and Zena Keita, Dave DuFour and Es Baraheni are here to break it down. Who are the most interesting teams that could make big changes? What role players could make a difference in the market? What other stars could move? All that and more on today’s episode.Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/eme2tPcUM2Host: Zena KeitaWith: Es Baraheni and Dave DuFourExecutive Producer: Andrew SchlechtAudio/Video Producer: Alex Oliver Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
• LaMelo Ball trade reaction with Jon Krawczynski 26.06.2026 28min

  The Minnesota Timberwolves swung for the fences with a LaMelo Ball for Naz Reid swap with the Charlotte Hornets. Jon Krawczynski, the Athletic's Timberwolves beat writer, joins Dave DuFour to break down LaMelo's fit with Anthony Edwards and Rudy Gobert, what the Hornets future is like with Naz Reid, and Micah Nori as head coach of the Portland Trailblazers.Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/eme2tPcUM2Host: Dave DuFourWith: Jon KrawczynskiExecutive Producer: Andrew SchlechtAudio/Video Producer: Alex Oliver Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
• LaMelo Ball Traded! EMERGENCY POD 25.06.2026 32min

  LaMelo Ball is one of the most exciting players in the NBA and now he is teammates with Anthony Edwards in Minnesota. Andrew Schlecht and Es Baraheni break down the LaMelo for Naz Reid trade and how it will affect the present and future for the Wolves and Hornets. Host: Andrew SchlechtWith: Es BaraheniProducer: Andrew Schlecht Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.