The Starters

The Starters

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The Starters episodes

  • Tue. May 7 - Holy Tuck!
    On Tue.'s ep. of The Starters, the guys discuss the biggest reason why the Rockets won Game 4, what's wrong with Klay Thompson, the Bucks impressive win, and whether Kyrie will be on the Celtics next season. That, plus "The Czar" Mike Fratello is back to talk about the NBA playoffs and work that telestrator magic.
    24 min
  • The Drop - So Pivotal
    On today's pivotal ep. of The Drop, the guys discuss the Rockets resiliency, what's wrong with Klay, the Celtics falling apart, Kyrie's future, and tonight's two pivotal Game 5s in Toronto and Denver. That, plus teams/players who have exceeded expectations, free throws, 'Whoa Boy' playoff lines, walking dogs, Olympic baseball, and more.
    1 hr 20 min
  • Mon. May 6 - Kawhi Not?
    On Mon.'s ep. of The Starters, the guys discuss Kawhi Leonard's latest playoff gem, Joel Embiid's illness, and why the Nuggets-Blazers looks like it's going seven games, baby. That, plus new Weekend Whoopsies, and Clippers guard Patrick Beverley joins us in studio to talk about guarding KD, if the Warriors look vulnerable, stealing Anthony Davis' shoe, and more.
    24 min
  • The Drop - Every Hero Has A Genesis
    On today's ep. of The Drop, the guys discuss Joel Embiid and the 76ers clowning the Raptors in Game 3, whether Nurse can - or will - make any adjustments, and if some of the dirty play will continue. That, plus we lookahead to tonight's Bucks-Celtics and Nuggets-Blazers series, debate the Rockets' chances of still beating the Warriors, complain about Sonic's weird teeth, and so much more.
    1 hr 26 min
  • Thu. May 2 - Weird Game
    On Thu.'s ep. of The Starters, the guys discuss the Blazers weird win over the Nuggets, whether either team should be considered a favorite, and why no one deserves to be suspended. That, plus Raps-Sixers Game 3 adjustments, who the Mavs should pursue in free agency, KD TV, a new Meme Team, and more.
    23 min
  • Wed. May 1 - Eye of the Storm
    On Wed.'s ep. of The Starters, the guys discuss Harden's eye, Curry's finger, Iguodala's impact, and whether we have any confidence left in the Rockets. That, plus the Bucks tie things up with the Celtics, playoff takes we'd like rescinded, fancy Ed Malloy, and so much more.
    23 min
  • Tue. Apr. 30 - Jimmy & The Joker
    On Tue.'s ep. of The Starters, the guys discuss the Sixers' defensive adjustments, Jimmy Butler's clutch play, and if Lowry meant to nutmeg Harris. That, plus we debate whether Jokic is the best player in the Nuggets-Blazers series, prepare ourselves for Scott Foster officiating tonight's Warriors-Rockets, applaud Vince Carter's decision to return for another season, and more.
    24 min
  • The Drop - Conference Semifinals Talk
    On today's ep. of The Drop, the guys discuss the Sixers' Game 2 defensive adjustment, whether the Blazers can slow down Nikola Jokic, the Warriors-Rockets officiating controversy, and the Celtics shocking Giannis and the Bucks. That, plus our All-NBA Round One Team, the only scripted television show Leigh watches, Happy Pants, bad pedicures, worse advice, and so much more.
    1 hr 21 min
  • Mon. Apr. 29 - The Closeout Controversy
    On Mon.'s ep. of The Starters, the guys discuss the Warriors-Rockets Game 1 officiating controversy, if Kevin Durant is the most skilled basketball player on Earth, and how the rest of the series will play out. That, plus Al Horford shuts down Giannis, the Bucks supporting cast goes missing in action, and we preview and predict the Nuggets-Blazers West Conference Semifinals.
    24 min
  • The Drop - The Long Wave Goodbye
    On today's ep. of The Drop, the guys discuss the Spurs forcing Game 7, the cockroach Clips, and predictions for the Raptors-Sixers and Bucks-Celtics series. That, plus the Westbrook dilemma, Dame's epic buzzer-beater, the next player NBA nerds will fall in love with, legspan, tortoises vs. turtles, and more.
    1 hr 36 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.