Episodes

  • Durant Trade Destinations + West Risers | Slam N Jam

    Durant Trade Destinations + West Risers | Slam N Jam
    Mar 1 2025
    Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers discuss the week of NBA Basketball, West Risers like the Lakers and Warriors, and our players, stats and quotes of the week. Then they are joined by Lauren Williams of the Atlanta Journal Constitution to discuss the Atlanta Hawks and the future of Trae Young, how Risacher has performed, and the emergence of Dyson Daniels. Then the boys play a fun edition of Andrew vs. the Beat, a trivia game where Andrew is pitted against a beat writer. Host: Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers With: Sam Cooper Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht Audio/Video Editor: Jake Kleinberg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 14 mins
  • Steph drops 56 | LeBron and Lakers keep rolling

    Steph drops 56 | LeBron and Lakers keep rolling
    Feb 28 2025
    Stephen Curry made 12 3-points en route to a season high 56 points to lead the Golden State Warriors to their 5th straight win. Dave DuFour and Es Baraheni breakdown Steph’s big night, the emergence of Quenten Post, and LeBron James’ MVP level play. Then, the Athletic’s Law Murray joins the show to talk about Luka’s hate for the Clippers and NBA offensive identities. Host: Dave DuFour With: Es Baraheni & Law Murray Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht Audio Producer: Grayson Moody Read Law’s story on Offenses: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6064695/2025/02/20/nba-offensive-identity-cavaliers-thunder/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    36 mins
  • Pistons beat Celtics + "Court of Gold" behind the scenes

    Pistons beat Celtics + "Court of Gold" behind the scenes
    Feb 27 2025
    Cade Cunningham scored 21 points and dished out 11 assists to lead the Detroit Pistons to their 8th straight win by beating the Celtics 117-97 . Dave DuFour and Zena Keita breakdown the Pistons big night, Jalen Brunson’s MVP case, and that Shaedon Sharpe dunk. Then, the director of the Netflix documentary “Court of Gold”, Jake Rogal, joins the show to discuss the unprecedented access and the behind the scenes drama involved in filming. Host: Dave DuFour With: Zena Keita & Jake Rogal Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht Audio Producer: Grayson Moody Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    32 mins
  • Luka Doncic triple-doubles over Mavericks

    Luka Doncic triple-doubles over Mavericks
    Feb 26 2025
    Luka Doncic records his first triple-double as a Laker in his first game against the Dallas Mavericks to lead Los Angeles to a 107-99 win. Dave DuFour and Es Baraheni discuss Luka’s game and LeBron’s continued excellence, the Orlando Magic’s big problem on offense, and the weird season for Ja Morant. Then, the Athletic’s Christian Clark joins the show to talk about the Mavs side of the loss, their title chances, and an update on the status of Anthony Davis. Host: Dave DuFour With: Es Baraheni & Christian Clark Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht Audio Producer: Grayson Moody Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    31 mins
  • Timberwolves comeback from down 24 to shock Thunder

    Timberwolves comeback from down 24 to shock Thunder
    Feb 25 2025
    Anthony Edwards makes the game sealing block on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander to cap a 25 point comeback victory for the Minnesota Timberwolves. Dave DuFour and Zena Keita discuss the latest embarrassing loss for the 76ers and the Detroit Pistons 7-game winning streak. Then, the Athletic’s Jon Krawczynski joins the show to relive the Timberwolves epic comeback against the Thunder, discuss the performance of the young guys for Minnesota, and Anthony Edward’s block. Host: Dave DuFour With: Zena Keita & Jon Krawczynski Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht Audio Producer: Grayson Moody Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/Ua2qrEe7 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    32 mins
  • Thunder, Cavs continue dominance | Sixers & Suns in turmoil

    Thunder, Cavs continue dominance | Sixers & Suns in turmoil
    Feb 24 2025
    Donovan Mitchell scored 33 points as the Cleveland Cavaliers won their league leading 47th game of the season. Dave DuFour, Es Baraheni, and Zena Keita discuss the importance the Cavs and Thunder regular season marks, Luka and the Lakers blowout win over Jokić and the Nuggets, whether the Knicks are contenders, and if Jimmy Butler is everything for the Warriors. Then, the gang debates who has it worse while comparing the cursed seasons of the Philadelphia 76ers and the Phoenix Suns. Host: Dave DuFour With: Zena Keita & Es Baraheni Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht Audio Producer: Grayson Moody Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/we6bWXw2 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    29 mins
  • 6 Young Players on the Rise + Hawks keeping Trae Young? | Slam N Jam

    6 Young Players on the Rise + Hawks keeping Trae Young? | Slam N Jam
    Feb 22 2025
    Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers discuss the week of NBA Basketball, all star weekend aftermath, Defensive Player of the Year Odds, and 6 players the guys think are poised to make a leap in the last part of the season. Then they are joined by Lauren Williams of the Atlanta Journal Constitution to discuss the Atlanta Hawks and the future of Trae Young, how Risacher has performed, and the emergence of Dyson Daniels. Then the boys play a fun edition of Andrew vs. the Beat, a trivia game where Andrew is pitted against a beat writer. Host: Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers With: Lauren Williams Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht Audio/Video Editor: Jake Kleinberg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 14 mins
  • Wemby out for the season | Nuggets take 2 seed in the West

    Wemby out for the season | Nuggets take 2 seed in the West
    Feb 21 2025
    San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama will miss the remainder of the season after being diagnosed with a blood clot in his shoulder. Dave DuFour and Zena react to the news about Wemby, the Knicks overtime win, and the Denver Nuggets rise up the west standings. Then, the Athletic’s Sam Amick joins the show to breakdown the timeline for Wembanyama’s diagnosis, the fallout, and whether the Spurs will be searching for a new coach. Host: Dave DuFour With: Zena Keita & Sam Amick Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht Audio Producer: Grayson Moody Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/Ua2qrEe7 Read Sam’s story on Victor Wembanyama: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6149559/2025/02/20/victor-wembanyama-blood-clot-spurs/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    28 mins