In this week's episode, we sort through the aftermath of the historic NBA players' strike, question Mike Budenholzer's decision-making in the Bucks' Game 1 loss to the Heat, re-litigate the Chris Paul-for-Russell Westbrook trade after the Thunder force Game 7 with another crunch-time victory over the Rockets, and marvel at the incandescent Donovan Mitchell-Jamal Murray shootout.

Yasmin Duale (@carmelohdrama) joins the show to break down the NBA playoffs so far and project where eliminated teams are heading. Also, what's wrong with Playoff P and the Clippers?

The playoffs are finally here, so let's dive into what we've learned from every series after one game, and what those observations might tell us about the rest of the playoffs.

With the seeding stage drawing to a close, we cap a wild two weeks by wondering whether the play-in should be here to stay, lauding the undefeated Suns and improbably plucky Nets, casting our votes for Bubble MVP and All-Bubble teams, and previewing the play-in ... thing (tournament? scenario? situation?) between the Blazers and Grizzlies.

We also chat about the Bulls' long-overdue firing of coach Jim Boylen.

Ben Simmons, Jaren Jackson Jr., and Jonathan Isaac go down, the West playoff race heats up, the Lakers are giving us cause for concern, and Michael Porter Jr. might be a budding star for Denver.

On this week's episode, we break down the first few batch of official games from inside the Disney bubble, including some thoughts on the Pelicans' roster construction, T.J. Warren's ascent, the continually confounding Sixers, the Raptors' defense, Kyle Lowry's brilliance, the Lakers/Clippers matchup, the Mavs' crunch-time struggles, the Thunder's playoff legitimacy, the Jazz's offensive struggles, and more.

With only a week to go until the NBA restarts in Disney World, we break down the most interesting teams - and potential matchups - to watch. In addition, Cash and Wolfond make their updated Finals predictions.

On this week's episode, we run down the latest dispatches from the Disney bubble, including Jimmy Butler's latest act of performative work ethic, injuries to Rajon Rondo and De'Aaron Fox, Zion Williamson's departure, and Victor Oladipo's $3-million change of heart. Then, we discuss Giannis Antetokounmpo's looming supermax decision, whether the Bucks would ever consider trading him, and the factors that might influence his (and any other superstar's)thinking.

Teams begin to arrive in Orlando with players complaining about food and lodging conditions. Meanwhile, Victor Oladipo and Bradley Beal are out, while Jamal Crawford and Michael Beasley are in.

On this week's episode, we discuss the NBA's reported plan to create a second bubble for its 8 eliminated teams to train in Chicago, how myriad player absences will affect the Nets and Lakers in Orlando, the Wizards' chances of making the playoffs, how Joakim Noah can help the Clippers, Maya Moore's humanitarian heroics, and the cognitive dissonance that comes with anticipating basketball's return amid a catastrophe.