The nerds react to a pair of thrilling NBA games, breaking down how Russell Westbrook managed to blow Nikola Jokic's historic 60-point triple-double vs. Anthony Edwards & the Minnesota Timberwolves, and reacting to Steph Curry, Jimmy Butler & the Golden State Warriors peaking vs. Ja Morant and the Memphis Grizzlies as they try to find their footing after firing Taylor Jenkins. Then, they discuss how Jayson Tatum & the Boston Celtics have reached peak form and may be even better than last year, and break down how Paolo Banchero has been dominating as of late for the Orlando Magic.

Timestamps

00:00:23 - Jokic’s 60-point triple double in loss vs. Minnesota

00:26:55 - Stephen Curry delivers 50-ball in win vs. Memphis

00:42:14 - Thoughts on the Grizzlies post Taylor Jenkins firing

00:59:23 - Are the Celtics even deadlier than last season?

01:07:55 - Has Paolo alleviated concerns about him or Orlando?

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The nerds answer YOUR sick and twisted questions in another mailbag episode! They break down why Nikola Jokić is not being “robbed” of MVP by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, debate whether Jayson Tatum is a Tier 1 superstar, discuss what Evan Mobley’s ceiling is, and answer a number of questions about why Logan bald.

Timestamps

00:00:23 - NBA

02:14:03 - NFL

02:23:14 - Miscellaneous

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The nerds react to some shocking NBA news after the Memphis Grizzlies fired head coach Taylor Jenkins with the playoffs only weeks away. Then, they break down how Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Chet Holmgren and the Oklahoma City Thunder have gotten even better, discuss whether or not they're buying hot streaks from the Chicago Bulls and Houston Rockets, and rank their Top 5 NBA Draft prospects, from Cooper Flagg to Dylan Harper and Ace Bailey.

Timestamps

00:00:23 - Grizzlies fires Taylor Jenkins

00:09:42 - OKC’s hot streak without J-Dub

00:26:06 - Sold on the Bulls young core?

00:43:28 - Buying back into the Rockets?

00:52:56 - Top 5 2025 NBA Draft Prospects

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The nerds discuss what the news of Damian Lillard's blood clot means for Giannis Antetokounmpo & the Milwaukee Bucks, break down whether Draymond Green makes a legitimate case for DPOY over Evan Mobley, and discuss if Kevin Durant should make First-Team All-NBA this season. Then, they dive into whether or not Kawhi Leonard & the Los Angeles Clippers' hot streak is legit and debate if Zaccharie Risacher or Alex Sarr has been the more impressive rookie.

Timestamps

00:00:23 - What does Damian Lillard’s injury mean for the Bucks?

00:15:00 - Is Draymond the DPOY favorite?

00:29:31 - Who deserves the last All-NBA 1st Team spot?

00:43:36 - Are you buying the Clippers hot streak?

00:57:57 - What rookie has been more impressive this season: Risacher or Sarr?

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The nerds wrap up their rankings of the Top 30 NBA players with the Top 10! They debate whether Kevin Durant, Stephen Curry or LeBron James is the best of the older generation, break down how Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has climbed past Giannis Antetokounmpo and Luka Doncic, and explain why Nikola Jokic is still holding strong at No. 1.

Timestamps

00:00:23 - Victor Wembanyama

00:15:03 - Anthony Edwards

00:26:11 - Stephen Curry

00:34:52 - LeBron James

00:46:54 - Anthony Davis 

00:56:27 - Kevin Durant

01:04:20 - Jayson Tatum

01:12:47 - Luka Doncic

01:21:42 - Giannis Antetokounmpo

01:29:22 - Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

01:43:22 - Nikola Jokic

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The nerds are joined by the one and only Kenny Beecham (KOT4Q) to debate their controversial rankings of players like Kristaps Porzingis, Cade Cunningham and Zion Williamson, to discuss how many assets are more valuable than Cooper Flagg league-wide, and to break down which NBA teams they are most excited to see in the playoffs. Then, of course, Kenny and Carson team up to take on the hardest NBA trivia Logan can cook up. 

Timestamps

00:00:23 - Nerd Sesh player rankings review #30-11

00:18:40 - How many players as an asset would you value over Cooper Flagg?

00:31:38 - What team are you most excited to watch in the playoffs?

00:50:40 - Basketball trivia

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The nerds continue their journey to rank the Top 30 NBA players, breaking down whether Donovan Mitchell or Evan Mobley is the Cleveland Cavaliers' best player, debating Tyrese Haliburton vs. Damian Lillard, and arguing whether Anthony Edwards has surpassed Kevin Durant as a Top 10 player.

Timestamps

00:00:49 - Recap of players # 30-21

00:02:12 - Kyrie Irving

00:05:10 - Jaren Jackson Jr.

00:12:00 - Kristaps Porzingis

00:15:12 - Damian Lillard vs. Tyrese Haliburton

00:28:42 - Jimmy Butler

00:36:24 - Devin Booker

00:42:10 - Devin Booker vs. Donovan Mitchell

00:47:27 - Kawhi Leonard

00:54:33 - Donovan Mitchell vs. Evan Mobley

01:08:02 - Jalen Brunson

01:16:29 - Zion Williamson

01:24:53 - Kevin Durant vs. Anthony Edwards

01:36:07 - Players # 20-11 recap

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The nerds begin their journey of ranking the Top 30 players in the NBA with spots #30-21. They discuss whether Karl-Anthony Towns, Chet Holmgren, Kristaps Porzingis or Jaren Jackson Jr. is the better big, lay out whether Jimmy Butler or Kyrie Irving is the more elite vet, and debate the merits of a number of lead guards like Darius Garland, Tyrese Haliburton, Cade Cunningham and Trae Young.

Timestamps

00:00:23 - List Criteria

00:02:00 - Honorable Mentions

00:11:48 - Ja Morant

00:19:37 - Jalen Williams

00:28:02 - De’Aaron Fox

00:34:05 - Domantas Sabonis

00:41:31 - Jaylen Brown

00:47:04 - Trae Young

00:53:41 - Cade Cunningham

00:59:46 - Jimmy Butler

01:07:09 - Darius Garland

01:16:18 - Karl-Anthony Towns

01:24:28 - Chet Holmgren

01:32:58 - Jaren Jackson Jr,

01:40:55 - Tyrese Haliburton 

01:49:03 - Kyrie Irving

01:55:54 - Kristaps Porzingis

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The nerds give their takeaways from the potential NBA Finals preview we got between Shai Gilgeous-Alexander & the OKC Thunder against Jayson Tatum & the Boston Celtics, break down whether we should take Anthony Edwards & the Minnesota Timberwolves seriously, do an NBA superpower draft after Steph Curry hit his 4,000th three and break down the winners and losers of NFL free agency.

Timestamps

00:00:23 - Thunder-Celtics Takeaways

00:31:59 - Timberwolves a threat in the West?

00:49:32 - NBA Player Superpowers draft

00:59:48 - NFL Free Agency Winners + Losers

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The nerds rank the Top 10 duos in the NBA! They discuss why despite the Boston Celtics' team dominance, Jayson Tatum & Jaylen Brown make no case as the best duo in the NBA, debate whether Shai Gilgeous-Alexander & Chet Holmgren or Steph Curry & Jimmy Butler are the better duo, and argue over whether Giannis Antetokoummpo & Damian Lillard, Nikola Jokic & Jamal Murray or LeBron James & Luka Doncic are the NBA's No. 1 duo. 

Timestamps

00:00:56 - Criteria

00:04:15 - Jalen Brunson & Karl-Anthony Towns

00:07:23 - Kevin Durant & Devin Booker

00:13:25 - Kawhi Leonard & James Harden

00:18:14 - Anthony Edwards & Rudy Gobert

00:22:58 - Jayson Tatum & Jaylen Brown

00:32:37 - Shai Gilgeous-Alexander & Chet Holmgren

00:39:58 - Evan Mobley & Donovan Mitchell

00:47:14 - Stephen Curry & Jimmy Butler

00:54:33 - Jayson Tatum & Kristaps Porzingis

01:01:58 - Nikola Jokic & Jamal Murray

01:12:44 - Giannis Antetokounmpo & Damian Lillard

01:17:30 - Luka Doncic & LeBron James

01:23:51 - Honorable Mentions

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