The Mid-Post

As most of the league approaches the 10-game mark, Dez checks in on a few teams experiencing various ebbs and flows. He starts out with his hometown Chicago Bulls and details their slow start, positive signs, and the dynamic between Matas Buzelis and Caleb Wilson. Then, he moves West to highlight the Warriors' winning streak and the Timberwolves winning without Anthony Edwards, before pivoting to the Miami Heat's underwhelming start to the season. After that, he ends the episode with Make or Miss?, which includes his thoughts on whether or not Luka Doncic can keep up his 40 points per game average & more.

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As the early weeks of the new season continue, Dez shares various early insights now that more teams have registered a few more games under their belts. In the East, he analyzes how the Pistons are benefiting from increased ball movement and why the Cavaliers continue to be an up and down basketball team. Then in the West, he details the improvements the Pelicans need to make in order to reach the next level and what the Nuggets and Suns can do to return to some of the success from past seasons.

*NOTE: This episode contains technical difficulties during "The Faceup" segment.

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With the first week of the 2026-27 season down, Desmond shares some of his standout takeaways from the opening week. He admits that he was wrong about the Pistons, points out a key factor from the Spurs' slow start, questions if the Giannis trade to the Heat will have a similar outcome to Damian Lillard's trade to the Bucks, and more. Then, Dez finishes the episode with "make or miss?" and a shoutout to a current, 15-year veteran for this week's Mid-Post Player of the Week.

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With the 2026-27 season officially tipping off today, Desmond previews all three tripleheader games featuring the Celtics vs. Pistons, 76ers vs. Knicks, and Thunder vs. Spurs. He assesses how each team could fare against the other, how the strengths & weaknesses from last season might impact their play, and gives three keys to the game for each team before sharing his predictions for the games. Then, he looks ahead to some notable matchups the rest of the week presents before ending the episode with reactions to a few of the results from the NBA's 2026-27 GM Survey.

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After a few games of preseason action, Desmond shares which teams have stuck out to him the most. He highlights the Celtics' defensive potential, the Wizards' new-look offensive depth, and the Heat's battle balancing offensive creation with defensive success. Then, he shares his All-NBA Leap Team; a group of five young players who could experience a significant leap this season. After that, he returns with two signature segments: 'Make or Miss?' and Mid-Post Player of the Week, which goes to an ABA/NBA pioneer and one of the most recognizable players in basketball history. 

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Just in time for the start of preseason action, Dez returns for the 2026-27 NBA season by sharing his predictions for the West and Eastern Conference standings! He shares his dilemma when choosing who might get the West's final Play-In spot, details which teams have improved or regressed, reveals which team is his "Eastern Conference Bracket Buster," and much more as he dishes on all 30 teams in The Association.

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With LeBron James finally making his highly awaited decision to join the Philadelphia 76ers, Desmond shares his initial reaction to the move, analyzes how LeBron can seamlessly fit with the Sixers, highlights the strengths and weaknesses that exist within the roster, and discusses how the Sixers are successfully following the blueprint of the New York Knicks.

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After yesterday's shocking trade that sent Celtics G/F Jaylen Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers in exchange for Paul George and multiple draft picks, Desmond shares his reaction to the trade, analyzes how Paul George potentially fits with the Celtics, and discusses how Jaylen Brown takes the Sixers to the next level. *(Recorded prior to the Sixers acquiring Anfernee Simons)*

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After a hot start to free agency, it's only right that Desmond returns this week with thoughts on many of the trades and acquisitions made within the last week. From the Nets acquiring Julius Randle, NBA Draft analysis, Giannis Antetokounmpo's fit with the Heat, LaMelo Ball's shocking trade to the Timberwolves, all the way to his live reaction to Ja Morant heading to Portland, Dez shares his honest opinions and analysis on the latest breaking news across The Association. 

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With the New York Knicks defeating the San Antonio Spurs last night to clinch the franchise's third NBA championship, Desmond drops this episode ahead of schedule! He gives his flowers to the Knicks players, organization, and fans before pivoting and analyzing what went wrong for the Spurs. Additionally, he tackles topics such as: why De'Aaron Fox isn't the only Spur to blame for their loss, why the Spurs struggled to answer punches from the Knicks, and what decisions should be made for the Spurs this offseason. Then, he details why the Knicks should be the blueprint for NBA rosters moving forward.

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