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  Who is the NBA Surprise Team? | Slam N Jam 17.10.2026 1t 18min

  The NBA season is just days away, and every year there is a team that no one expects to win a lot games…..that wins a lot of games. Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers are joined by Trill Bro Dude of the You Know Ball Podcast to guess which team that will be this year. Alex Speers gives context for each team that is a “Surprise Team” candidate and the guys debate why each team won’t be that team, then they answer a trivia question about each team. Then at the end the boys give who they think their “Surprise Team” of the year is.And…. there is a special announcement for this season for Slam n JamHost: Andrew Schlecht and Alex SpeersWith: Trill Bro DudeProducer: Andrew SchlechtVideo Producer: Monica Compton Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  The Future of the NBA 16.10.2026 57min

  From Cooper Flagg to Cam Boozer, the NBA is loaded with young, generational talent. Dave DuFour, Es Baraheni, and Andrew Schlecht are here to put players from the last 3 draft classes into tiers and attempt to project the future heading into the 2026-2027 NBA Season. Host: Dave DuFour With: Es Baraheni and Andrew Schlecht Producer: Andrew Schlecht Audio/Video: Josh Sexton Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  NBA Bold Predictions & League Pass Power Rankings 15.10.2026 44min

  Boston Celtics as the one seed, the Utah Jazz as a top-six seed, and the Washington Wizards as a top-eight seed? Dave DuFour and Es Baraheni are here to share predictions ahead of the 2026-2027 NBA season and give their League Pass power rankings. Host: Dave DuFour With: Es Baraheni Producer: Andrew Schlecht Audio/Video: Josh Sexton Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Why can't SGA win MVP again? 14.10.2026 49min

  Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has won the last 2 MVP's, why can't he do it again? Dave, Es and Andrew explore that and all the other major NBA awards and make predictions ahead of the beginning of the NBA season. Host: Dave DuFourWith: Es Baraheni and Andrew SchlechtProducer: Andrew SchlechtAudio/Video: Josh Sexton Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Western Conference Tiers with Law Murray 13.10.2026 1t 2min

  The Western Conference is has 2 juggernauts, but who could challenge the Spurs and Thunder? Dave DuFour, Es Baraheni, and Law Murray are here to put the teams into tiers and answer some big questions heading into the 2026-2027 NBA Season. Host: Dave DuFourWith: Es Baraheni and Law Murray Producer: Andrew SchlechtAudio/Video: Josh Sexton Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Eastern Conference Tiers 12.10.2026 1t 6min

  The Eastern Conference is deeper than its ever been and Dave DuFour, Es Baraheni, and Law Murray are here to put the teams into tiers and answer some big questions heading into the 2026-2027 NBA Season. Host: Dave DuFourWith: Es Baraheni and Law Murray Producer: Andrew SchlechtAudio/Video: Josh Sexton Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Boston Celtics season preview 10.10.2026 41min

  Es Baraheni is joined by Noa Dalzel, to preview the Boston Celtics season. They discuss the expectations for Jayson Tatum, how the team moves on from Jaylen Brown and how Paul George fits, how their young wings progress, and more.Host: Es BaraheniGuest: Noa DalzelExecutive Producer: Andrew SchlechtVideo/Audio: Alex Oliver Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Los Angeles Lakers season preview 10.10.2026 38min

  Dave DuFour is joined by Dan Woike, to preview the Lakers season. They discuss the expectations for Luka Doncic, how the team will look post LeBron James, how they will integrate Walker Kessler, and more.Host: Dave DuFourGuest: Dan WoikeExecutive Producer: Andrew SchlechtVideo/Audio: Alex Oliver Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Detroit Pistons season preview 09.10.2026 26min

  Dave DuFour is joined by Hunter Patterson, to preview the Detroit Pistons season. They discuss the expectations for Cade Cunningham, how the team will bring back Jalen Duren and the awkwardness of that situation, how Ausar can progress, and more. Host: Dave DuFourGuest: Hunter PattersonExecutive Producer: Andrew SchlechtVideo/Audio: Alex Oliver Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Phoenix Suns season preview 09.10.2026 34min

  Es Baraheni is joined by Doug Haller, to preview the Phoenix Suns season. They discuss the expectations for Devin Booker, if they can repeat their previous season's success, the offseason changes and more. Host: Es BaraheniGuest: Doug HallerExecutive Producer: Andrew SchlechtVideo/Audio: Alex Oliver Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Utah Jazz season preview 09.10.2026 41min

  Es Baraheni is joined by Shreyas Laddha, to preview the Utah Jazz season. They discuss the expectations for Darryn Peterson, how the Jazz could make a leap, the center position and how it could shape the team, who can make a leap and more. Host: Es BaraheniGuest: Shreyas LaddhaExecutive Producer: Andrew SchlechtVideo/Audio: Alex Oliver Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Milwaukee Bucks season preview 08.10.2026 28min

  Dave DuFour is joined by Camille Davis, to preview the Milwaukee Bucks season. They discuss how the Bucks move on from Giannis, what to expect from the young players, how they balance the rotation and more. Host: Dave DuFourGuest: Camille DavisExecutive Producer: Andrew SchlechtVideo/Audio: Alex Oliver Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Dallas Mavericks season preview 08.10.2026 35min

  Es Baraheni is joined by Christian Clark, from the Athletic, to preview the Dallas Mavericks. They discuss Cooper Flagg in year 2, how the overlap of the roster will work, the Mavs new coach, and what the ceiling of the Mavs is this season. Host: Es BaraheniGuest: Christian ClarkExecutive Producer: Andrew SchlechtVideo/Audio: Alex Oliver Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Minnesota Timberwolves season preview 08.10.2026 30min

  Dave DuFour is joined by Jon Krawczynski of the Athletic to discuss the Wolves upcoming season including: Can Anthony Edwards win MVP? How will LaMelo Ball fit in? What is the Wolves identity? Host: Dave DuFourGuest: Jon KrawczynskiExecutive Producer: Andrew SchlechtVideo/Audio: Alex Oliver Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Denver Nuggets season preview 07.10.2026 27min

  Dave DuFour is joined by Adam Mares, from DNVR, to preview the Denver Nuggets season, discuss Jamal Murray’s impact and importance, and breakdown the MVP chances for Nikola Jokić.Host: Dave DuFourGuest: Adam MaresExecutive Producer: Andrew SchlechtVideo/Audio: Alex Oliver Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Washington Wizards Season Preview 07.10.2026 35min

  Es Baraheni is joined by Josh Robbins from the Athletic to preview the Washington Wizards season, breakdown A.J. Dybantsa’s impact as a rookie, and project their playoff chances.Host: Es BaraheniWith: Josh RobbinsProducer: Andrew SchlechtAudio/Video: Alex Oliver Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Philadelphia 76ers season preview 07.10.2026 31min

  Dave DuFour is joined by Tony Jones from the Athletic to preview the Philadelphia 76ers season, discuss their added star power with Jaylen Brown and LeBron James, and debate who their best player will be this season.Host: Dave DuFourGuest: Law MurrayExecutive Producer: Andrew SchlechtVideo/Audio: Alex Oliver Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Orlando Magic season preview 07.10.2026 27min

  Es Baraheni is joined by Josh Robbins from the Athletic to preview the Orlando Magic season, discuss their coaching change, and what to look for from Paolo Banchero.Host: Es BaraheniWith: Josh RobbinsProducer: Andrew SchlechtAudio/Video: Alex Oliver Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Cleveland Cavaliers Season Preview 06.10.2026 44min

  Es Baraheni is joined by Justin Rowan and Carter Rodriguez, the hosts of the Chase Down Podcast, to preview the Cleveland Cavaliers season, breakdown the biggest storylines to watch, and discuss their championship chances.Host: Es BaraheniGuests: Justin Rowan and Carter RodriguezExecutive Producer: Andrew SchlechtAudio/Video: Alex Oliver Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Los Angeles Clippers Season Preview 05.10.2026 31min

  Dave DuFour is joined by Law Murray from the Athletic to preview the Los Angeles Clippers season, weigh the fallout of their tumultuous offseason, and look at the direction of the franchise without Kawhi Leonard.Host: Dave DuFourGuest: Law MurrayExecutive Producer: Andrew SchlechtVideo/Audio: Alex Oliver Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.