The Starters

On Monday's episode of The Starters, the guys analyze opening weekend of the playoffs: Will the Jazz change their defense on James Harden for Game 2? Is Paul George's injury too much for OKC to overcome? Have the Celtics flipped the switch? Will Kevin Durant's temper cost the Warriors later in the playoffs? Are the 76ers ripe for an upset by the Nets? Also, for the one millionth time, are these the same old Raptors? And, even though it's the playoffs, it's still Monday, so the guys break out a new version of Weekend Whoopsies!

Hosted by Kristen Ledlow, The Starters hand out six major NBA awards (MVP, MIP, DPOY, ROY, Coach, and Sixth Man), while also announcing winners in some light-hearted categories, such as Fan, Wedgie, Whoa Boy, and Funniest Moment of the Year. That, plus we raise the Worst of the Year banner, countdown the season's Top 10 dunks, and say goodbye to NBA things we lost in a touching musical tribute.

On today's episode of The Drop, the guys preview and predict all eight first-round series of the 2019 NBA Playoffs. All that, plus, um, what you doin', Magic?

On Wed.'s ep. of The Starters, the guys discuss Magic Johnson stepping down as the Lakers' president of basketball ops, why he did it, and what this means for the Lakers and Luke Walton moving forward. That, plus Dirk and Wade's tributes, Jamal Crawford, the Pistons' comeback, and Pacers big man Myles Turner joins us to talk playoffs, why he deserves DPOY, "Game of Thrones" theories, and more.

On Tue.'s ep. of The Starters, the guys start to break down the Celtics-Pacers first-round matchup, discuss whether the Nets or Magic will be a more formidable playoff opponent, and predict who gets that final East spot. That, plus Wade's final home game, All-NBA First-Team forwards, role players, the Minnesota Direwolves, and so much more.

On today's ep. of The Drop, the guys select and debate their All-NBA and All-Rookie Teams. That, plus Giannis vs. Embiid, Wade snubbing Mudiay, NBA players who should go full heel, Bing's search engine, soothing KISS songs, more relationship advice, that "Old Town Road" jam, and more.

On Thu.'s ep. of The Starters, the guys discuss Clippers commentator Don MacLean saying Harden is "cheating" the game, Ric Bucher all but guaranteeing that KD is headed to the Knicks, and the Heat losing their playoff spot (and possibly Josh Richardson for two weeks). That, plus NBA stars step into the squared circle ahead of WrestleMania, a new Meme Team, and more.

On Wed.'s ep. of The Starters, the guys discuss the Warriors embarrassing the Nuggets, KD's ejection, and Westbrook paying tribute to Nipsey Hussle with the NBA's second-ever 20-20-20 game. That, plus first-round series we want to see, the best NBA taunts, Dirk's upcoming party, the Wizards' open GM job, Curry wearing contacts, and more.

On Tue.'s ep. of The Starters, the guys discuss the Wizards firing Ernie Grunfeld, the Nuggets-Warriors race for No. 1, who wins home-court advantage between the Celtics and Pacers, and whether Zion will play for USA Basketball this summer. That, plus our Top 5 foreign-born and grown NBA rookies, extravagant purchases, and so much more.

On today's ep. of The Drop, the guys discuss the muddled playoff races, Utah's hot streak, Atkinson's contract extension, Zion Williamson, and which players are under the most pressure this postseason. That, plus the best foreign-born/grown rookies, DJing, our April Fools' Day show, left-handed three-point shooters, and more.