We're about a quarter of the way through the NBA season, so now is a great time to revisit some of our predictions from the preseason. Howard Beck and Michael Pina assess what has happened so far this season, and if their predictions have been accurate. Plus, who’s the Most Valuable Player and Coach of the Year so far?

Revisiting hottest preseason takes (10:05)

Stubborn take (21:55)

Bold take (35:41)

Coach of the First Quarter of the Season (57:37)

MVP of the first quarter of the season (01:55:00)

Mailbag (01:49:07)

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Check out Michael Pina’s latest piece: https://www.theringer.com/2025/12/01/nba/nba-awards-2025-26-nikola-jokic-luka-doncic-shai-gilgeous-alexander-mvp

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Hosts: Howard Beck and Michael Pina

Producers: Liz Jerry and Clifford Augustin

Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz and Conor Nevins

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