On today's show Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss: Team meeting in Philadelphia and why none of it matters unless Joel Embiid, Paul George, and Tyrese Maxey do it on the court David wrote about Tyrese Haliburton and Jamal Murray at the start of the season. It turns out his concerns were justified. Is it time to panic in Indianapolis and Denver? Dalton Knecht is shooting 46% from three and Lakers fans are giddy. Do they need to curb their enthusiasm? Memphis Grizzlies forward Jake...

On today's show Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss: The Cleveland Cavaliers continue to win and Donovan Mitchell is on pace to average the fewest minutes per game of his career! Are the Celtics on cruise control? The Knicks' defense hasn't been great so far, David says they need time. Jarod points out an interesting stat regarding the Knicks' rotation. The return of Joel Embiid David's "Get Off My Lawn" moment Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss: Big scoring nights from Wemby and Giannis, but David thinks Wemby can be better Bronny James is not playing G league road games, and that's a problem David's rookie watch article Top 5 NBA teams Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss: The season is only 4 weeks old but the injury report is massive, what's to be done? Which teams so far this season are playing more than 10 players per game? Are the Warriors for real? What's different about the Cavaliers this season? Is Nikola Jokic already top-5 all-time? What has David noticed in Wemby's second season? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show Henry Abbott and Jarod Hector discuss: What is Artificial Intelligence, and how can it impact NBA jobs? What are the parts of basketball where the data is reliable? What are the other parts? Could NBA head coaches change things to be better than computers? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show Henry Abbott, Jarod Hector, and David Thorpe discuss: Joel Embiid's alleged altercation with Philadelphia Inquirer columnist Marcus Hayes. What is journalism in 2024? What is Embiid's responsibility when things he doesn't like gets printed about him? Which teams give their young players "oxygen"? Can Charles Lee get LaMelo Ball to play defense? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss: What Kenny Atkinson has done to improve the Cleveland Cavaliers The NBA's three-point "problem" Joe Mazzulla is a different kind of dude David's article on the improved Lakers offense Top 5 NBA teams right now Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show Henry Abbott, Jarod Hector, and David Thorpe discuss: Kawhi Leonard's injury situation and the surrounding conversation Teams playing deep rotations in the early season Pacers and Nuggets concerns JJ Redick's first few games as Lakers head coach Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss: The opening slate of games in the NBA , what stood out? What is going on with Joel Embiid? The Boston Celtics David's article on Jamal Murray and Tyrese Haliburton Top 5 NBA teams right now Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss: The Boston Celtics' chances at going back-to-back and the importance of their "three presidents" Jrue Holiday, Al Horford, and Derrick White Which teams are old, expensive, and headed for dark times unless they offload a franchise superstar? New officiating rules Nuggets' head coach Michael Malone says the modern-day NBA is "soft." David sees potential trouble for Denver this season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

On today's episode Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss: NBA's new cell phone policy prohibiting players and coaches from using their devices during games. What's the deal? David's article on the preseason and why Pistons, Pacers, and Grizzlies fans should be excited The return of Lonzo Ball Kelly Oubre Jr. on being a connector Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss: David's time in Alabama with his son Max NBA season predictions including Finals matchup, MVP, Rookie of the Year, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show Jarod Hector is joined by New York Post and SNY sports anchor and the host of "New York Got Game" Dexter Henry. They discuss: Civilians thinking they can beat professional players Bronny James Part II of 30 questions for each NBA team, the western conference Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss: NBA media day Potential rule changes 30 questions for each NBA team ahead of the season, part I is the eastern conference. Part II will be the western conference on Monday's show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss: Karl-Anthony Towns > Julius Randle trade and what it means for the Knicks and Wolves What's the short term and long term outlook for both teams? Derrick Rose retires NBA legend and humanitarian Dikembe Mutombo dies of brain cancer at 58 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's special episode Jarod Hector is joined by The Real Deal podcast host, NBA and Real Madrid fan Sid Ramsundar. They discuss: Sid's entry to fandom in American sports The evolution of the NBA Building a winner in the NBA and world class soccer Similarities between the two sports Transcendent talent Predictive injury analysis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss: 5 players to keep your eyes on this coming NBA season The future of Ben Simmons Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss: David's article on the middle class teams in the eastern conference When the game starts slowing down for players The increased sports calendar is not good for athletes or fans Woj retires Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss: DeMar DeRozan's vulnerability in his new book Why trust is so difficult to earn and give in the NBA Which teams in the NBA have an environment that has earned players' trust and allows for vulnerability? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode Henry Abbott and Jarod Hector discuss: Expensive NBA teams like the Suns and Bucks who won't win an NBA title this season, what can they do to change things going forward? Henry's excellent article on Victory Cake What can teams like the Blazers, Bulls, and Nets do to get better? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss: David's article on the Celtics Jamal Murray's contract extension Shaq and many former and current players think Rudy Gobert is a bad basketball player, what's the deal with the Rudy hate? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss: Dallas Mavericks New York Knicks Philadelphia 76ers Oklahoma City Thunder Four players Jarod and David think can make significant improvement this season Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss: David's article previewing the Indiana Pacers David's article previewing the Minnesota Timberwolves What young players can learn from Jayson Tatum's Olympic experience A closer look at the development of Jaden Ivey, Jabari Smith Jr. , Keegan Murray, Dyson Daniels and Jalen Duren Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss the bad teams heading into the 2024-25 season: Brooklyn Nets Chicago Bulls Charlotte Hornets Washington Wizards Portland Trail Blazers Utah Jazz Can Wemby save the Spurs from being a bottom dweller this season? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices