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On today’s episode of The Warm Up, Jah and Ben — joined by Ashton and Lathan — react to the tough news that Jimmy Butler tore his ACL while on the Warriors. We break down how this affects Golden State’s entire outlook and what happens with Kuminga, the rotation, and the trade deadline.

We also dive into the pressure on Giannis and the Bucks, the Lakers’ struggles and Pelinka’s next moves, and why the Knicks are slipping again.

A full league heat check, strong reactions, and honest talk about all of our favorite teams.

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On today’s episode of The Warm Up, Jah and Ben run a full NBA heat check — breaking down the rising Ja Morant trade buzz, the ongoing Kuminga situation in Golden State, and the latest on the Lakers’ struggles.

We also dive into the Warriors’ recent surge and why the Minnesota Timberwolves look like legitimate title contenders right now. From trade rumors to team momentum, we cover all the biggest storylines shaping the league this week.

Tap in for smart hoops talk, real analysis, and our weekly temperature check on where the NBA is heading next.

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On this episode of THE WARM UP 🔥, Jah & Ben dive into major NBA conversations from across the league.

The episode opens with a breakdown of Trae Young—exploring possible team fits, how Atlanta got to this point, where things went wrong, and what his future might look like.

From there, we revisit our early skepticism of the Boston Celtics and explain why we were wrong, including why Jaylen Brown should be in the MVP conversation.

We then turn to Nikola Jokić and the Denver Nuggets, discussing their injury struggles, current standing, and outlook once Jokic is back.

The episode closes with trade talk and how upcoming moves could impact the playoff race.

🔥 Don’t miss it.

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In this episode of The Warm Up, we dive into the LA Clippers’ early-season struggles and what it means for the franchise going forward. With a roster built to win now, the implications of them being bad are massive — from roster questions to long-term direction and how much time this core really has left.

We also break down Lauri Markkanen’s situation in Utah, why the Jazz should seriously consider entertaining trade offers, and which teams make the most sense if they decide to move their All-Star forward.

And of course… DEEEETROIT BASKETBALL!
We talk about the surging Detroit Pistons, led by Cade Cunningham and Jalen Duren, how their young core is finally clicking, and why they’re becoming one of the most exciting teams in the league.

Plus much more NBA talk, reactions, and storylines around the association.

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In today’s episode of The Warm Up, we break down the Dallas Mavericks’ franchise crisis and how everything unraveled leading up to the firing of GM Nico Harrison. We dive into the fallout from the Luka Dončić–Anthony Davis trade, why the move never worked, and how Dallas ended up in one of the most pivotal moments in their franchise history.

We also look at where the Mavs go from here — the pressure surrounding Anthony Davis, the uncertainty with Kyrie Irving, and why this upcoming trade deadline could define the next five years of Mavericks basketball. Whether they push all-in or pivot into a rebuild, Dallas absolutely has to get this next step right.

If you’re a Mavericks fan, an NBA fan, or just love franchise deep dives, this one is for you.

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The Celtics are in a transition year. With Jayson Tatum recovering from an Achilles injury and having missed significant time, the franchise is retooling rather than reloading. Expectations are muted compared to previous years, but that could open up a window for them to surprise.

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