It's been a fantastic start to the NBA season, but not for everyone.In this episode, hosts Thom and Jez break down the over and underperformers to start off the year, that have a conversation about the MVP (and they get very Giannis with one another), and should Lebron be traded? PLus they look at some sorry fan bases and chat about what has been going on since the opening week of the 2025-26 season.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Season Overview01:16 Heat Check: Teams on the Rise05:17 Heat Check: Teams Underperforming10:11 The Pistons' Surprising Success11:41 Redacted: Conspiracy Theories in the NBA - Blazers Edt.17:47 Worst Fake: Debating The Suns Backcourt21:40 LeBron and the Ewing Theory24:34 Rhyme Out: NBA Poetry Segment29:44 Bucks Chat: Analyzing Team Dynamics41:45 Agent Cody Banks: Player Contracts and Future Prospects