We react to the news that Michael Porter Jr. is undergoing his 3rd back surgery and will miss the rest of the season, as well as the Knicks' decision to pull the struggling Kemba Walker from the rotation, before discussing the Lakers' myriad struggles and what (if anything) they can do to turn their fortunes around.

Note: We'll be aiming to record two episodes a week for the foreseeable future

On this week's episode, we talk about what's propelling the ever-steady Phoenix Suns, who've won 14 straight without hitting their top gear. Then we dive into the teams that have made us scratch our heads most this season, including the Raptors, Grizzlies, Spurs, Pacers, Knicks, and Mavericks.

Alex Wong, whose new book Cover Story explores the stories behind basketball's most iconic magazine covers, joins the show. If you like hoops history, basketball nostalgia, and popular culture, this is the show - and the book - for you.

On this week's episode, we talk more about what's ailing the Celtics and whether a Jaylen Brown trade is the best solution, wonder how the Sixers' vastly improved guard play changes their playoff outlook if Ben Simmons stays put, discuss the work Nikola Jokic has done to paper over Denver's depth woes, delve into Portland's issues on and off the court, and marvel at the two-way dominance of a revamped Warriors squad.

We delve into the most disappointing (Celtics), most impressive (Heat), and most surprising (Wizards) teams of the early season, before breaking down some of the impressive showings we've seen from the most exciting rookie class in recent memory.

Luka Doncic's supporting cast, the Lakers, and James Harden look shaky, while the Grizzies, Hornets, Timberwolves, and Bulls look awesome. We dig into those early-season observations - and many more - in this week's episode.

Which teams will meet in the NBA Finals? Who takes home MVP honors this season? Which players and teams will surprise us and disappoint us this year? Catch all that and more in our annual bold predictions season preview episode.

For our 200th episode (Part I), Will Lou of Sportsnet and FAN590 returns to the show to discuss where the retooling Raptors are headed, and what the present and future might hold for their four core players: Scottie Barnes, Pascal Siakam, OG Anunoby, and Fred VanVleet.

We also hit on the rest of the East, including most interesting teams, teams set to move into or out of the playoff picture, and conference finals predictions.

On this week's episode, we're looking at players whose performances this season can tilt the balance of power in the NBA, depending on where they land within their broad ranges of potential outcomes. How can De'Andre Hunter, Klay Thompson, Jaren Jackson Jr., Tobias Harris, Michael Porter Jr., Kristaps Porzingis, D'Angelo Russell, and C.J. McCollum swing the '21-22 season?

A vocal minority of vaccine-hesitant players took over Media Day, and we talk about our breakout candidates for the 2021-22 season. *Apologies for lagging audio, which caused some overlap in our voices at times*