Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal return from injury to blowout the Los Angeles Lakers in NBA Cup group play. The Milwaukee Bucks continue their steady stretch, in spite of Giannis Antetokounmpo’s absence, with a win over the Miami Heat. The Athletic’s Jon Krawczynski joins Dave DuFour and Zena Keita react to the Timberwolves loss to the Houston Rockets and the bad vibes in Minnesota. Then, the gang discusses a potential pivot for the Pelicans and action movies.

Host: Dave DuFour

With: Zena Keita, Jon Krawczynski

Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht

Audio Producer: Grayson Moody

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Kristaps Porzingis made his season debut for the Boston Celtics last night in their blowout victory over Los Angeles Clippers. The Athletic’s Law Murray joins Dave DuFour and Es Baraheni to react to the Porzingis’ debut and discuss what went wrong for the Clippers. Also, Es and Dave discuss Kevin Durant’s impending return for the Suns, Ja Morant’s first game back for the Grizzlies, and the Nuggets' embarrassing effort against the offensive powerhouse Knicks. Then, the gang gives their takes on small guards thriving and the next former player who will make the coaching leap.

Host: Dave DuFour

With: Es Baraheni, Law Murray

Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht

Audio Producer: Grayson Moody

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Giannis Antetokounmpo headlines our “All Weekend Team” that Dave DuFour, Zena Keita and Es Baraheni outline as the first block of the show. In part 2, the breakfast club hits the news discussing Zion and Embiid not returning, Fred Van Vleet’s tirade, and more. Then the crew wraps up the show telling you which NBA Cup games matter the most this week, as they make their weekly picks.

Host: Dave DuFour

With: Zena Keita, Es Baraheni

Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht

Audio Producer: Grayson Moody

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Slam N Jam

Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers discuss the headlines of the NBA, Rookie of the Year odds, and who the true contenders are in the NBA.

Then Trill Bro Dude of the You Know Ball Podcast joins the show to have a lengthy discussion on the horrific start to the season, Joel Embiid's future, PG's podcasts and more. Then the guys draft the players that if removed from their team, instantly make them unwatchable. And finally... Andrew and Trill face off in a fun edition of Andrew vs. the Beat.

Host: Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers

With: Trill Bro Dude

Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht

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The Los Angeles Lakers winning streak stops at six games with a loss to the Orlando Magic. Dave DuFour and Zena Keita react to the Timberwolves loss to the Raptors and the potential changes to the All Star game format. Then, the Athletic’s Jovan Buha joins the show to discuss the Lakers late game troubles, LeBron James’ shooting, and the emergence of rookie Dalton Knecht. In the mailbag segment, Zena and Dave discuss the future of the San Antonio Spurs and their favorite Thanksgiving side-dish.

Host: Dave DuFour

With: Zena Keita

Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht

Audio Producer: Grayson Moody

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The Philadelphia 76ers season could not be off to a worse start. Dave DuFour and Es Baraheni react to the Sixers loss to the Grizzlies and the return of Isaiah Hartenstein for the Oklahoma City Thunder. Then, The Athletic’s Sam Amick joins the show with more from behind the scenes in Philadelphia and the Brooklyn Nets trade buzz. In the mailbag segment, Es and Dave discuss possible Jakob Poeltl trades and their favorite chocolate bars.

Host: Dave DuFour

With: Es Baraheni, Sam Amick

Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht

Audio Producer: Grayson Moody

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Dave DuFour and Zena Keita react to the NBA Cup group play games so far. Then, The Athletic’s Jared Weiss joins the show to discuss Boston’s victory over the previously undefeated Cavaliers and the locker room intrigue in Philadelphia. In the mailbag segment, Zena and Dave take a look at a trade that would shake up the entire NBA and decide which day of the week needs to be eliminated.

Host: Dave DuFour

With: Zena Keita

Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht

Audio Producer: Grayson Moody

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Dave DuFour and Es Baraheni sound the panic alarm over Joel Embiid and the Sixers and discuss the controversial game-ending steal in Sacramento. Then, The Athletic’s Kelly Iko joins the show after the Rocket's loss in Milwaukee. Finally, the guys look at some disturbing numbers for Tyrese Haliburton.

Host: Dave DuFour

With: Es Baraheni

Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht

Audio Producer: Grayson Moody

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Dave DuFour, Zena Keita and Es Baraheni discuss Cleveland’s undefeated start to the season, De’Aaron Fox’s 60-point game, and the weekend’s buzzer beaters. Then, the gang takes a look at some trends and wonder if they are ‘Something, Nothing, or Everything’ and pick the big NBA Cup games of the week.

Host: Dave DuFour

With: Zena Keita & Es Baraheni

Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht

Audio Producer: Grayson Moody

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Saturday Slam and Jam

Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers break down the top stories of the week including Chet's injury, Wemby and Giannis' big nights, and the red hot Cavs. Then the guys break down their favorite things of the week including quotes from Chauncey Billups, the play of the Pistons, how bad the East is, and more.

In Part 2 Tim Cato of the All City Network joins to discuss the very strange start from the Dallas Mavericks. What is killing them in crunch time? What is with the defensive effort? and more

In the final segment the guys plan a fun edition of Andrew vs. The Beat, where Andrew takes on Tim in a Mavs trivia game.

Host: Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers

With: Tim Cato

Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht

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