The Starters

The Starters

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The Starters episodes

  • Tue. Oct. 30 - Let Klay Play
    On Tue.'s episode of The Starters, the guys debate whether Kerr should've let Klay gun for more threes, if the Bucks are the East's best team, and if the Kings are back, baby. That, plus Jason Terry swing by the studio to discuss playing with Dirk, tricking JR Smith, socks, and so much more.
    24 min
  • The Drop - Klay, Bucks, Early MIP Candidates
    On today's Drop, the guys discuss Klay Thompson's record-breaking performance, the Bucks perfect start, what the Cavs next move is, and who's to blame in Washington. That, plus early Most Improved candidates, wrestling memories, Leigh's favorite ice cream flavors, NBA trivia, and more.
    1 hr 15 min
  • Mon. Oct. 29 - Losing Lue
    On Mon.'s episode of The Starters, the guys discuss the Cavs firing Coach Lue, if the Wizards are in desperate need of a shakeup, and Steph Curry's latest three-point record. That, plus 3D joins us live from Minneapolis to get us ready for tonight's Lakers-Wolves, new Weekend Whoopsies, and more.
    23 min
  • The Drop - Butler/Rockets Rumors, Lonzo, OKC
    On today's Drop, the guys discuss the Jimmy Butler-Houston trade rumors, Karl-Anthony Frowns, whether Lonzo should start over Rondo, OKC's 0-4 start, and Steph Curry's slim MVP chances. That, plus David Stern calls out the Pelicans, shady ice cream trucks, heckling, and so much more.
    1 hr 18 min
  • Thu. Oct. 25 - Curry's Cloudy MVP Chances
    On Thu.'s episode of The Starters, the guys debate whether Steph Curry could realistically win another MVP, if the Lakers have found their ideal starting lineup and if Towns has mentally checked out. That, plus Kawhi's "no-look" steal, trading Kevin Love, a new Meme Team, and so much more.
    23 min
  • Wed. Oct. 24 - Superstar Blake
    On Wed.'s episode of The Starters, the guys discuss Blake Griffin's 50-point night, if the Pistons are a playoff lock, and whether Joel Embiid's trash talk is starting to get tiresome. That, plus Trey Kerby talks to Hawks rookie Trae Young down at the renovated Fortress, and in Crossfire, the guys debate if the Wolves are ever going to trade Jimmy Butler.
    23 min
  • Tue. Oct. 23 - The Worry Scale
    On Tue.'s episode of The Starters, the guys play "How Worried Are You?" when it comes to the defenseless Lakers, the winless Thunder, and the struggling Celtics. That, plus DeRozan's strong start with the Spurs, Lillard's Stone Cold costume, Markieff's sneaky shorts pull, surprising players, and so much more.
    23 min
  • The Drop - One Week Overreactions + Spurs-Lakers
    On today's Drop, the guys discuss the insane Spurs-Lakers overtime game, final thoughts on The Staples Slobberknocker suspensions, and a few "It's Just One Week, But ..." overreactions. That, plus Kemba Walker's hot start, winless teams, Wade's farewell tour, Top 5 Gordons, NBA trivia, triceps, and more.
    1 hr 4 min
  • Mon. Oct. 22 - Spitgate Reax
    On Mon.'s episode of The Starters, the guys debate whether the Rockets-Lakers suspensions were too lenient, if Trae Young's strong start has quieted his doubters, and if the Nuggets won the NBA weekend. That, plus 3D joins us live from LA, new Weekend Whoopsies, and more.
    23 min
  • The Drop - LeBron's Lakers + Early Surprises
    On today's Drop, the guys discuss LeBron's Lakers debut, early season surprises, concerning losses, MVP frontrunners, and some rookies. That, plus Leigh's McDonald's career, great states, laundry, haunted houses, and so much more.
    1 hr 22 min

About The Starters

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The Starters is a daily NBA podcast hosted by J.E. Skeets and Tas Melas that breaks down the league's biggest games, story lines, and off-court antics.