Gavriel and Torrence make their way back behind the microphone in the days following the 74th annual NBA All-Star Game out in San Francisco, as the hoop heads utilize the instant reactions to this year's event across social media to discuss the state of the game and how basketball fans suddenly became fed up with the league's annual exhibition gala & use it to fuss about the gripes they have with The Association (04:45).

On top of questioning whether too much access to the game's best throughout the season and the weekend itself has proven to cause more harm than good as of recent times (16:24) before disclosing why the presentation of the game to fans is so important and plays a vital role in how they consume the product (36:44). In addition to why recently retired ex-players turned media figures is key for the league's broadcasting partners to have when it comes to thoroughly chronicling the life of today's NBA star (50:16), prior to examining whether or not Damian Lillard's proposition to bring the East-West format back with home court advantage in the NBA Finals on the line is an ideal solution for the league to solve the competition battle on All-Star Sunday before offering up what an ideal All-Star Weekend looks like to them (1:03:45) and highlighting the top storylines & teams that fans should have their eyes on towards the homestretch of the 2024-2025 regular season (1:23:30).

In episode 14 of The New Twenty Four podcast, Gavriel and Torrence return behind the mic to discuss some of the top storylines, teams and players who have managed to impress them over the last week prior to all the festivities getting underway at All-Star Weekend out in San Francisco (04:40), while also discussing the Mavericks debut of Anthony Davis and whether or not a new-look, injury-depleted roster in Dallas will have enough time to gel and go on a run down the homestretch portion of the season out in the Western Conference (15:19).

Then go onto converse over the Los Angeles Lakers debut of Luka Doncic, as the dynamic duo share their initial takeaways from his opening outing following a 25-game absence and evaluate the performance of first-year head coach JJ Redick out in Tinseltown (28:07), before sharing their thoughts on the nixed trade between the Lakers and Hornets that involved rookie forward Dalton Knecht and center Mark Williams that remains up in the air (46:58) and the new format tournament-style format that fans will see in this year's All-Star Game (56:52). Prior to closing out the show by sharing which events that fans should have their eyes on at the hoops festival over the upcoming weekend (1:08:34).

In this week's edition of The New Twenty Four podcast, Gavriel and Torrence get back together for the second time this week to discuss yet another All-Star blockbuster trade that went down over the weekend, sending De'Aaron Fox to the San Antonio Spurs and Zach LaVine out to the Sacramento Kings as part of a three-team deal that transpired in the hours following the Luka Doncic-Anthony Davis bombshell.

The two break down Fox's fit beside Victor Wembanyama and his supporting cast down in The Alamo (16:01), on top of whether the move marks the beginning of winning time for the franchise that possesses five championships (23:13), prior to analyzing the package that the Kings received for the 2022-23 Clutch Player of the Year and what to make of the overall lack of direction following a playoff run two seasons ago & more (30:24).

While also taking an extensive moment to assess the Bulls return in the deal, as the two share whether or not they believe if Arturas Karnisovas and Marc Eversley are cut out to rebuild the team that resides in the Windy City (43:50) before pondering over whether or not finishing atop of fan voting at one's position should guarantee players a reserve spot should they fall short of making it as a starter following LaMelo Ball's omission from this year's NBA All-Star Game (1:09:24).

In addition to if being on a winning team should determine who earns a spot in the league's annual showcase (1:20:22), before closing out the show providing fans with the top showdowns to watch in Week 16 (1:24:23).

In episode 12 of The New Twenty Four podcast, Gavriel and Torrence discuss the top storylines and moments that's stood out to them around the NBA since their previous recording (03:45). While also sharing the players they deem as automatic locks to be selected as reserves in the East and West following the recent announcement of the starting lineups in this year's All-Star Game out in San Francisco next month (24:37), as the two also discuss the overall evolution and depth at the shooting guard position across the league (33:15) before playing a game of rapid fire and sharing the goals that a trio of teams should have going into the February 6th trade deadline (42:27), prior to sharing their thoughts on who should be regarded as the frontrunner to win for Rookie of the Year (59:49) and Most Valuable Player (1:11:08) in the fourth and final installment of the Mid-Season Awards conversation in January and wrapping up the show with the top games fans must watch out for across The Association in Week 15 (1:27:42).

Gave & Torrence get back together for the eleventh consecutive week to discuss an injury-ridden Dallas Mavericks squad that has fallen in the Western Conference standings as of late following the absence of five-time All-Star guard Luka Doncic, as the duo converses over as to whether or not the franchise that reached an NBA Finals a season ago should stand pat or look to make a move prior to the upcoming trade deadline (12:50). In addition to sharing thoughts on a recent report involving LeBron James' friend and longtime business partner Maverick Carter and his quest to help create a new hoops league that could potentially rival the NBA (29:54), before closing things out to talk about which high-ranking front office members & general managers should be regarded as the frontrunners to win Executive of the Year and player that is the most fitting to capture Defensive Player of the Year honors in their monthly Mid-Season Awards segment in January (48:22) and highlighting all the premier games fans should be eager to watch throughout Rivals Week (1:11:34).

In episode ten of The New Twenty Four podcast, Gave and Torrence engage in a back-and-forth conversation over the top things that's stood out to them across the NBA since their previous recording (03:44). Prior to discussing the play of the red-hot Indiana Pacers at the turn of the new year under head coach Rick Carlisle, as the duo examines what's led to their most recent turnaround and whether or not last year's Eastern Conference Finals is in the midst of a resurgence that's for real (19:47) before getting into a discussion on the return of the NBA on NBC in the fall of 2025 following a recent advertisement starring Victor Wembanyama, Jayson Tatum and Giannis Antetokounmpo to promote the official announcement (37:38).

While closing out the show to speak on which players have made the strongest case to be considered as the lead frontrunners to take home Clutch Player of the Year, in addition to NBA Coach of the Year in the second installment of the month-long Mid-Season Awards segment (54:34) before highlighting which games fans should be excited to watch in Week 13 of the 24-25 season (1:24:24)

Gavriel & Torrence unite once again on episode nine of The New Twenty Four podcast to talk about the recent crisis in South Beach that's unfolded between Jimmy Butler and Pat Riley in the wake of the Miami Heat's decision to suspend the All-Star forward for conduct deemed detrimental to the team (14:12). In addition to whether or not the modern day business of basketball has passed the former championship head coach now executive by, prior to sharing thoughts on the Oklahoma City Thunder's thrilling win at home against the defending world champion Boston Celtics to extend their winning streak to 15 games, as the duo discusses what they'll be looking out for in their highly-anticipated showdown against the Cleveland Cavaliers (39:00) before capping off the show by sharing which players have made the best case to take home Sixth Man of the Year and Most Improved Player in part one of The Mid-Season Awards segment in the month of January (1:10:20) and top games to watch in Week 12 (1:27:18).

In episode eight of The New Twenty Four podcast, Gave and Torrence get together at the top of the New Year to discuss the top moments and players in the NBA that captivated them the most in 2024 at the start of the show (03:39). While also taking a deep dive into the Sacramento Kings sudden decision to fire 2023 NBA Coach of the Year Mike Brown, as the duo takes some time to ponder over who is at fault for the franchise's recent woes this season.

On top of whether or not the Kings should look to sell in the immediate of aftermath of Brown's dismissal, before ending the conversation with a discussion as to whether the former Golden State assistant became a fallen casualty after achieving instant success (20:47) and moving on to highlight the Lakers acquisition of forward Dorian Finney-Smith in a trade with the Brooklyn Nets (44:46). Including the much anticipated season debut of LA Clippers Kawhi Leonard that appears to be on the horizon, as Gave and Torrence share their opinion on how far they believe the organization can go with the 2-time Finals MVP in the fold (1:10:11). In addition to the recent turnaround in the Motor City involving the Detroit Pistons, who enter the new year in the thick of the play-in race out East (1:14:31) before closing out the show with the top matchups fans should watch in Week 11 (1:25:37).