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Sep 29, 2026 · 34:15
Andrew Schlecht is joined by Sean Highkin, from The Rose Garden Report, to preview the Portland Trailblazers season, discuss the addition of Ja Morant to a crowded backcourt, and…
Sep 28, 2026 · 24:42
Andrew Schlecht is joined by Erik Slater, from the Locked On Nets podcast, to preview the Brooklyn Nets season, which young players to watch, and their future. Host: Andrew…
Sep 25, 2026 · 33:24
Es Baraheni is joined by James Edwards III to preview the New York Knicks season and answer the following questions: 1. What’s the thing most fans are looking forward to with…
Sep 23, 2026 · 29:30
Es Baraheni is joined by Jared Weiss to preview the San Antonio Spurs season and answer the following questions: 1. What’s the thing most fans are looking forward to with this…
Sep 21, 2026 · 42:36
Es Baraheni is joined by Samson Folk and Trevon Heath of the Pull Up Tre podcast to discuss the Raptors championship odds, Kawhi Leonard and Scottie Barnes fit, and whether they…
Sep 18, 2026 · 27:35
Es Baraheni is joined by Lauren Williams to preview the Atlanta Hawks season and answer the following questions: 1. What’s the thing most fans are looking forward to with this…
Sep 16, 2026 · 35:34
Es Baraheni is joined by Zena Keita to preview the Golden State Warriors season and answer the following questions: 1. What’s the thing most fans are looking forward to with this…
Sep 14, 2026 · 1:02:53
Dave DuFour is joined by Marcus Thompson II to discuss his new book on basketball game changers, exploring how players and innovations have transformed the sport. He shares…
Sep 11, 2026 · 29:54
Andrew Schlecht is joined by Deuce Mason and Morgan Ragan to discuss the Sacramento Kings and answer the following questions: 1. What’s the thing most fans are looking forward to…
Sep 9, 2026 · 26:41
Es Baraheni is joined by Joel Lorenzi to discuss the Chicago Bulls and answer the following questions: 1. What’s the thing most fans are looking forward to with this team? /…
Sep 7, 2026 · 45:00
In this episode, NBA insider Sam Amick discusses the league's recent disciplinary actions against the Los Angeles Clippers, the implications of the Wachtel Lipton report, and the…
Sep 4, 2026 · 36:30
Pablo Torre has been on the forefront of the investigation into the Clippers and Kawhi Leonard, and he joins Dave DuFour and Es Baraheni to discuss the findings from the…
Sep 2, 2026 · 33:34
The NBA announced its punishment for the Los Angeles Clippers, Steve Ballmer, and Kawhi Leonard after the nearly year long investigation in their dealings with Aspiration, Inc.…
Sep 2, 2026 · 25:32
Dave DuFour is joined by Keith Parish to discuss the Memphis Grizzlies and answer the following questions: 1. What’s the thing most fans are looking forward to with this team? /…
Aug 31, 2026 · 32:23
Andrew Schlecht is joined by Rylan Stiles to do a Thunder season preview answering the following questions: 1. What’s the thing most fans are looking forward to with this team? /…
Aug 28, 2026 · 37:38
Dave DuFour, Es Baraheni, Zena Keita and Andrew Schlecht break down their top 5 ranked players for the upcoming NBA Season, PLUS a special message from our own Zena Keita FILL…
Aug 27, 2026 · 40:22
Dave DuFour, Es Baraheni, Zena Keita and Andrew Schlecht break down their 10-6 ranked players for the upcoming NBA Season. FILL OUT OUR LISTENER SURVEY: Host: Dave DuFour With:…
Aug 24, 2026 · 37:33
Dave DuFour and Es Baraheni discuss the Peyton Watson sign and trade, DeMar DeRozan signing with the Nuggets, Klay Thompson's buyout and signing with the Heat, and much more.…
Aug 22, 2026 · 1:16:40
Who has the most pressure this NBA Season? Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers are joined by JE Skeets of No Dunks to answer that question. Which All Star, Young Player, Playoff…
Aug 19, 2026 · 38:15
Dave DuFour, Es Baraheni, and Andrew Schlecht break down their 16-11 ranked players for the upcoming NBA Season. FILL OUT OUR LISTENER SURVEY: Host: Dave DuFour With: Es…
Aug 17, 2026 · 44:16
Dave DuFour, Es Baraheni, Zena Keita and Andrew Schlecht break down their 20-16 ranked players for the upcoming NBA Season. FILL OUT OUR LISTENER SURVEY: Host: Dave DuFour With:…
Aug 14, 2026 · 33:10
The NBA never stops and Dave DuFour and Es Baraheni are here to discuss Russell Westbrook's retirement, the odd sale of the Los Angeles Lakers and what it means, and then discuss…
Aug 12, 2026 · 29:43
The NBA season is just around the corner and we are counting down our top 30 players before the season. In this episode we are discussing players ranked 25-21. Host: Dave DuFour…
Aug 10, 2026 · 55:46
Dave DuFour, Es Baraheni, Zena Keita and Andrew Schlecht break down their 26-30 ranked players for the upcoming NBA Season. Host: Dave DuFour With: Es Baraheni, Zena Keita,…
Aug 7, 2026 · 1:26:07
Every year there are 6 new All Stars in the NBA on average, and the Slam N Jam pod is going to try and predict the next first time all stars. Law Murray of the Athletic joins to…
Aug 5, 2026 · 38:56
Our offseason series continues and Dave DuFour, Es Baraheni and Andrew Schlecht are here to hand out offseason grades for the Thunder, Wolves, Nuggets, Blazers and Jazz. Hosted…
Aug 3, 2026 · 43:36
Dave DuFour, Zena Keita and Es Baraheni give offseason grades to the Central Division teams including the Pacers, Bulls, Bucks, Cavs and Pistons. Host: Dave DuFour With: Es…
Jul 31, 2026 · 37:17
Our offseason series continues and Dave DuFour, Es Baraheni and Zena Keita are here to hand out offseason grades for the Spurs, Rockets, Pelicans, Mavericks, and Grizzlies. Host:…
Jul 29, 2026 · 53:03
Dave DuFour, Es Baraheni, and Andrew Schlecht break down the Atlantic Division and if the Knicks can repeat as champions, how much better are the 76ers?, Can the Celtics find…
Jul 27, 2026 · 39:49
Dave DuFour and Es Baraheni are joined by Mike Vorkunov of the Athletic to discuss the investigation into Kawhi Leoard and the Clippers, what is going on with the Blazers and…
Jul 24, 2026 · 47:25
Dave DuFour, Zena Keita, and Es Baraheni discuss LeBron James joining the 76ers and what it means for the East, the championship odds and more. Host: Dave DuFour With: Zena…
Jul 24, 2026 · 42:30
The NBA Offseason is in full swing and Dave DuFour, Es Baraheni and Zena Keita are here to hand out offseason grades for the Heat, Magic, Hornets, Hawks, and Wizards. Host: Dave…
Jul 23, 2026 · 56:33
NBA Summer League is over, and Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers are here to hand out Summer League Awards with Bryce Simon of the Game Theory podcast. They hand out the following…
Jul 20, 2026 · 38:48
Dave DuFour, Es Baraheni, and Zena Keita discuss if the Lakers are better, what happened with the Clippers, who the Suns are now, the Warriors plan, and can the Kings climb out…
Jul 18, 2026 · 36:19
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…
Jul 17, 2026 · 33:37
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…
Jul 16, 2026 · 22:55
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,…
Jul 15, 2026 · 31:51
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…
Jul 14, 2026 · 28:36
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…
Jul 13, 2026 · 39:51
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,…
Jul 11, 2026 · 1:07:24
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…
Jul 10, 2026 · 24:43
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…
Jul 9, 2026 · 26:21
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…
Jul 8, 2026 · 26:03
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…
Jul 7, 2026 · 27:02
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…
Jul 4, 2026 · 1:02:25
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…
Jul 3, 2026 · 27:46
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…
Jul 2, 2026 · 41:20
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…
Jul 1, 2026 · 1:12:24
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:…
Jun 30, 2026 · 24:09
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…
Jun 29, 2026 · 24:33
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…
Jun 29, 2026 · 44:40
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…
Jun 26, 2026 · 28:15
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…
Jun 25, 2026 · 32:17
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…
Jun 25, 2026 · 29:31
The trade rumors are swirling around LaMelo Ball, Kawhi Leonard, and Jaylen Brown. Dave DuFour and Es Baraheni tie a bow on the 2026 NBA Draft, discuss Austin Reaves new…
Jun 24, 2026 · 1:01:10
The first round of the NBA Draft is OVER and Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers are here to break it all down for you with the best NBA Draft expert in Sam Vecenie they give out…
Jun 23, 2026 · 45:33
Giannis was traded to the Heat and we are here to break it all down. Dave DuFour, Es Baraheni, Zena Keita and Andrew Schlecht discuss who won the trade, if the Heat are…
Jun 22, 2026 · 57:13
The NBA Draft is just days away and Es Baraheni is here with guest and NBA Draft expert Ben Pfeifer to discuss the draft through a first round mock draft. Es and Ben discuss…
Jun 20, 2026 · 1:43:49
The 2026 NBA Draft has been called one of the deepest in recent years and Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers are back for another episode of the Saturday Slam N Jam. This time Sam…
Jun 19, 2026 · 42:43
Trade chatter is heating up and Es Baraheni and Andrew Schlecht discuss multiple trade scenarios including trades with Giannis, the Oklahoma City Thunder trading up in the draft,…
Jun 18, 2026 · 43:36
Will Giannis finally be traded before next week's NBA Draft? Dave DuFour, Zena Keita and Sam Amick discuss Mike Brown's evolution as a coach, how the Knicks won, and what happens…
Jun 17, 2026 · 51:43
Cameron Boozer leads the class of bigs in the NBA Draft and Es Baraheni is here to break down these players with John Hollinger and CJ Moore of the Athletic. Can Caleb Wilson…
Jun 16, 2026 · 33:41
The 2026 NBA Draft is coming up and Bryce Simon of the Game Theory Podcast joins the pod to talk about the NBA Draft. They discuss which prospects fit best with NBA Franchises.…
Jun 15, 2026 · 36:33
The New York Knicks are NBA champions after defeating the San Antonio Spurs in the finals, capping off one of the most memorable playoff runs in years. Dave DuFour, Zena Keita…
Jun 14, 2026 · 48:07
Dave DuFour and Es Baraheni discuss the Knicks beating the Spurs in Game 5 of the NBA Finals and becoming NBA Champions. How did the Knicks get here? What's next for the Spurs?…
Jun 12, 2026 · 24:42
AJ Dybantsa is potentially the best player in the loaded 2026 NBA Draft class and Es Baraheni and Derek Parker are here to talk about him and the other top 5 wings in the class.…
Jun 11, 2026 · 18:16
Dave DuFour and Mike Vorkunov break down the historic comeback from the New York Knicks against the San Antonio Spurs. How did the Knicks do it? What just happened? Did Fox mess…
Jun 10, 2026 · 28:59
Zena Keita is joined by Dave DuFour and Es Baraheni from MSG to discuss the NBA Finals. How did the Spurs win Game 3? What adjustments were made? How do the Knicks push this to a…
Jun 9, 2026 · 36:55
Wemby and the Spurs win Game 3 in NYC and crash the big party for the Knicks. Dave DuFour and Es Baraheni break down the game from Madison Square Garden. How did the Spurs pull…
Jun 8, 2026 · 40:44
Andrew Schlecht hosts John Hollinger and CJ Moore as they count down the top 5 guards in the 2026 NBA Draft class. They discuss why they are lower on Mikel Brown Jr, how Kingston…
Jun 6, 2026 · 41:41
Dave DuFour, Es Baraheni, and Amin Elhassan break down Game 2 of the NBA Finals. They discuss why the Spurs couldn't close after getting so close, why the Knicks have been able…
Jun 5, 2026 · 38:22
The Knicks stormed back from 14 points down to take home court advantage and game one from the Spurs thanks to Jalen Brunson’s 13 points in the fourth quarter. Zena Keita is…
Jun 4, 2026 · 35:03
Jalen Brunson delivers in the clutch in San Antonio, as the Knicks prevail over the Spurs in Game 1 of the NBA Finals. Dave DuFour, Es Baraheni, and Jared Weiss break down the…
Jun 3, 2026 · 32:28
Victor Wembanyama is the youngest player in NBA history to lead a Finals team in scoring during the regular season. Dave DuFour and Es Baraheni are joined by stats genius…
Jun 2, 2026 · 36:17
Andrew Schlecht hosts our Spurs expert, Jared Weiss and Knicks expert, Fred Katz to discuss the NBA Finals. The guys answer the following questions: What are the main advantages…
Jun 1, 2026 · 52:20
Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs are rewarded for surviving the Western Conference Finals with an NBA Finals matchup against Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks.…
May 31, 2026 · 27:28
The Western Conference Finals has delivered everything it promised. Dave DuFour and Andrew Schlecht are live after Game 7 to give their takes on the game. Hosted on Acast. See…
May 30, 2026 · 1:09:42
Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers are back for another episode of the Saturday Slam N Jam. We discuss the Knicks and how they got here in this current era, Mitchell Robinson’s…
May 29, 2026 · 28:43
Victor Wembanyama scored 22 of his 28 points in the first half as the Spurs take game six and force a do-or-die game seven in Oklahoma City. Dave DuFour and Es Baraheni give…
May 28, 2026 · 47:37
Andrew Schlecht, Es Baraheni and guest Jason Gallagher discuss the discourse around the Western Conference Finals. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 28, 2026 · 42:25
Victor Wembanyama skipped media availability following the Spurs game five loss to the Thunder. Dave DuFour, Es Baraheni, and Zena Keita give their reactions to the Wemby dodging…
May 27, 2026 · 29:08
Victor Wembanyama was held to 4 out of 15 shooting as the Spurs lose game five of the Western Conference Finals to the Thunder. Dave DuFour, Es Baraheni, and Andrew Schlecht give…
May 26, 2026 · 44:35
Jalen Brunson and the Knicks put the Cleveland Cavaliers away in four and head to the NBA Finals for the first time since 1999. Fred Katz joins Dave DuFour and Zena Keita to…
May 25, 2026 · 35:04
Spurs dominate Thunder to tie series Victor Wembanyama scored 33 points as the San Antonio Spurs defense locked up the Oklahoma City Thunder. Zena Keita and Dave DuFour give…
May 23, 2026 · 46:36
Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers are back for another episode of the Saturday Slam N Jam. Dave DuFour joins the show from the court in San Antonio to discuss the Thunder’s big win…
May 22, 2026 · 34:12
Josh Hart scored a playoff career high 26 points as the New York Knicks trounced the Cleveland Cavaliers to take a 2-0 series lead to Cleveland. Zena Keita and Es Baraheni are…
May 21, 2026 · 43:05
Andrew Schlecht, Dave DuFour and Es Baraheni break down the conference Finals, the All Rookie Teams, and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 21, 2026 · 52:26
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 30 after a disappointing game one to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to a game two win over the San Antonio Spurs. Dave DuFour and Zena Keita give…
May 20, 2026 · 38:45
Jalen Brunson scored 17 of his 38 points in the fourth quarter and overtime as the New York Knicks overcame a 22-point deficit to beat the Cleveland Cavaliers in game one of the…
May 19, 2026 · 45:23
Victor Wembanyama was dominant in his Western Conference Finals debut as the Spurs defeat the Thunder 122-115 in double overtime. Dave DuFour and Zena Keita give their instant…
May 18, 2026 · 57:11
The Pistons and the Timberwolves are out of the NBA playoffs. Dave DuFour, Zena Keita and Law Murray examine their offseason needs and then preview both conference final…
May 16, 2026 · 1:18:28
Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers are back for another episode of the Saturday Slam N Jam. They are joined by Sam Vecenie of the Athletic and the Game Theory Podcast. They discuss…
May 15, 2026 · 39:59
Dave DuFour, Zena Keita, and Marcus Thompson discuss Dylan Harper's playoff ascendance, the Spurs handling the Wolves, and Minnesota's upcoming offseason. Then, the gang react to…
May 14, 2026 · 32:04
Dave DuFour and Zena Keita react to the Cavaliers comeback win over the Pistons to take a 3-2 series lead, James Harden's performance, and a possible lineup change for Detroit.…
May 13, 2026 · 1:10:45
Dave, Es and Zena discuss the teams this offseason who are under the most pressure. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 13, 2026 · 31:14
Dave DuFour and Es Baraheni react to the Spurs game five win over the Timberwolves, Victor Wembanyama's bounce back game, and what happens now for Minnesota. Then, Tony Jones…
May 12, 2026 · 27:34
Dave DuFour and Zena Keita react to the Thunder sweeping the Lakers and the possibility that LeBron James will leave Los Angeles this summer. Then, Hunter Patterson joins the…
May 11, 2026 · 37:01
Dave DuFour, Es Baraheni, and Zena Keita react to the Knicks sweeping the Sixers, discuss New York's title chances, and the controversy around Victor Wembanyama's ejection as the…
May 9, 2026 · 1:25:25
Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers are back for another episode of the Saturday Slam N Jam. They are joined by Bryce Simon of the Game Theory Podcast and the Pistons Pulse Podcast.…
May 8, 2026 · 27:50
Dave DuFour and Es Baraheni discuss the Thunder and Pistons moving closer to the conference finals, the Lakers beef with the referees, and James Harden's awful postseason. Then,…
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