The Starters

The Starters

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The Starters episodes

  • Tue. Mar. 5 - Lakers Get Clipped
    On Tue.'s ep. of The Starters, the guys discuss whether missing the playoffs hurts LeBron's legacy, if the Lakers should shut him down for the rest of the season, and the franchise's chances of landing a marquee free agent this summer. That, plus Eric Bledsoe's contract extension, Bogut returning to the NBA, Wade swapping jerseys with Huerter, the Suns owning the Bucks, and so much more.
    24 min
  • The Drop - Deactivated
    On today's ep. of The Drop, the guys eulogize the Los Angeles Lakers' season, debate whether LeBron should shut it down, and discuss Magic and Rob's offseason plans. That, plus the feisty Clippers, Silver's idea of replacing the All-Star Game with midseason tournaments, Eric Bledsoe's extension, Andrew Bogut returning to the Warriors, the Backstreet Boys, Leigh's Top 5 breads, and more.
    1 hr 22 min
  • Mon. Mar. 4 - Tell Me Why
    On Mon.'s ep. of The Starters, the guys debate why the Celtics are falling apart, Trae Young's questionable ejection, and Commissioner Silver's comments about replacing the All-Star Game with mini-tournaments. That, plus Greenberg joins us live from L.A. to discuss the Lakers' must-win game tonight, shutting down LeBron, and Walton's job security; and KD stars in a new Weekend Whoopsies.
    24 min
  • The Drop - A Jazz Is Born
    On today's ep. of The Drop, the guys discuss Utah's impressive road win, how the Sixers look without Joel Embiid, the Magic's solid February, whether we should care about the Eastern Conf. playoff race, Giannis vs. Harden, and first-round matchups we'd like to see. That, plus the problems with "A Star Is Born," juicy fruits, autographs, Canadian rap, and so much more.
    1 hr 25 min
  • Thu. Feb. 28 - Inside The Athletes Studio
    On Thu.'s ep. of The Starters, the guys talk to Chicago Bulls center Robin Lopez about his best online clips, going crazy on the court, his twin brother Brook, and more. That, plus Wade's wild game-winner, the Celtics' losing streak, AD reacting to LeBron's dagger, a new Meme Team, and more.
    23 min
  • Wed. Feb. 27 - Joker Runs Wild
    On Wed.'s ep. of The Starters, the guys discuss whether the Nuggets are the Warriors' biggest threat, the Raptors crushin' the lost Celtics, and the Knicks' winning streak! That, plus Siakam's Most Improved chances, what team you'd hate to be stuck in an elevator with, whether Westbrook overreacted to being touched by a kid sitting courtside, and so much more.
    23 min
  • Tue. Feb. 26 - Hopes and Dreams
    On Tue.'s ep. of The Starters, the guys check the polls in regards to which Western Conference lottery team you'd most like to see make the playoffs, which bottom-dweller needs the No. 1 pick, and which team is most being slept-on. That, plus Harden's streak gets snapped, Cousins throws a shoe, Doc gives Dirk a tribute, Ice Trae's career-night, and so much more.
    24 min
  • The Drop - The Wild & Weird West
    On today's ep. of The Drop, the guys discuss the two Western Conference teams you'd most like to see sneak into the playoffs, which team we're sleeping on more - the Blazers or Pistons, Harden's 30-point streak coming to an end, Cousins throwing a shoe, and Doc showing Dirk some love. That, plus beach hangs, wearing NBA jerseys in the workplace, Trey's Top 5 WWE Raw moments, movies in the park, and so much more.
    1 hr 13 min
  • Mon. Feb. 25 - No Sense Of Urgency
    On Mon.'s ep. of The Starters, the guys discuss LeBron questioning the Lakers' experience and sense of urgency, the Harden-less Rockets beating the Warriors, and the Knicks finally ending their 18-game home skid. That, plus Jared Greenberg joins us live from New Orleans to talk AD and Embiid, and Ja Rule's DJ ain't always on time in Weekend Whoopsies.
    24 min
  • The Drop - Bucks, Angry Rockets, Future Jerseys
    On today's ep. of The Drop, the guys discuss the Bucks ugly win over the Celtics, the Lakers 19-point comeback, Harden and CP3's gripes about Scott Foster, and the NBA proposing to lower the draft age to 18. That, plus future jerseys, Lady Gaga's Oscars odds, sunscreen theory, flip phones, Zion's shoe, JD's iPad, and more.
    1 hr 34 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.