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The 2026-27 NBA season is officially underway, and it didn't take long for things to get interesting!

We're only one week into the season, and the NBA is already dealing with major storylines, unexpected performances, and a growing list of injury concerns.

In this episode of THE WARM UP, we break down the biggest takeaways from opening week, including the injury situations surrounding the Oklahoma City Thunder, Minnesota Timberwolves, Utah Jazz, Sacramento Kings, Orlando Magic, and Toronto Raptors.

We also discuss which teams have impressed us, which teams might be in trouble, and whether it's too early to start making bold predictions about the season ahead.

Are we witnessing the beginning of something special for certain teams, or are we all overreacting after just one week?

Tune in as we break it all down!

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The Northwest Division might be the most competitive division in the NBA, and we're breaking it all down!

On this episode of THE WARM UP, Jah takes a deep dive into the Oklahoma City Thunder, Denver Nuggets, Minnesota Timberwolves, Portland Trail Blazers, and Utah Jazz.

Can Shai Gilgeous-Alexander keep OKC at the top? Will Nikola Jokić and the Nuggets reclaim their place among the NBA's elite? Is Anthony Edwards ready to lead Minnesota to new heights?

We also look at Damian Lillard's return to Portland, Utah's future, potential breakout players, and the biggest questions facing each franchise.

We're predicting records, ranking all five teams, and deciding who has the best chance to make a serious postseason run.

Five teams. Plenty of star power. One loaded division.

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The Pacific Division is bringing plenty of drama into the 2026-27 NBA season!

On this episode of THE WARM UP, Jah breaks down the Los Angeles Lakers, Golden State Warriors, LA Clippers, Phoenix Suns, and Sacramento Kings.

We're talking roster construction, championship expectations, breakout candidates, biggest concerns, and what each team needs to do to succeed.

Plus, we're predicting every team's record and ranking the division from first to fifth.

Who wins the Pacific? Who exceeds expectations? And which team could be headed for disappointment?

Tune in for our full Pacific Division preview and predictions!

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THE SOUTHWEST DIVISION IS LOADED, AND SOMEBODY'S GETTING LEFT BEHIND!

Superstars. Young phenoms. Championship dreams. The Southwest Division is shaping up to be an absolute BATTLE heading into the 2026-27 NBA season!

On this episode of THE WARM UP WITH JAH, we're breaking down all FIVE teams and making some BOLD predictions!

San Antonio Spurs - Is Victor Wembanyama ready to take over the entire NBA?
Houston Rockets - Can Houston make a serious championship run with KD?
Dallas Mavericks - Is Cooper Flagg ready to lead the next era of Mavericks basketball?
Memphis Grizzlies - Can Memphis climb back into the Western Conference playoff picture?
New Orleans Pelicans - Can New Orleans finally put everything together?

We're breaking down the biggest storylines, potential breakout players, playoff races, and our FINAL Southwest Division standings!

WHO WINS THE SOUTHWEST?
Is this Wemby's division now? Can Houston challenge the best in the West? And which team is about to shock everybody?

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THE SOUTHEAST WILL NEVER BE THE SAME!

Superstars. Rebuilds. One giant experiment. The Southeast Division is shaping up to be the most CHAOTIC division in the NBA heading into the 2026-27 season!

On this episode of THE WARM UP WITH JAH, we're breaking down all FIVE teams and making some BOLD predictions!

Miami Heat - Giannis is in a Heat jersey. Is Miami winning the title THIS year?
Atlanta Hawks - Can the Hawks actually be BETTER without Trae Young?
Charlotte Hornets - Did the Hornets just pull off the smartest teardown in years?
Orlando Magic - New coach, same roster. Is Orlando wasting a year of Paolo and Franz?
Washington Wizards - Trae, AD, and the number one pick. Is the most interesting experiment in basketball?

We're breaking down the biggest storylines, potential breakout players, playoff races, and our FINAL Southeast Division standings!

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Giannis is gone from Milwaukee after 13 seasons, and the Pistons just won 60 games. Jah and Ben break down all five teams in the Central Division: Cade's Pistons trying to repeat, the Cavs going all-in on Harden and Mitchell, Haliburton back in Indiana, the Bucks starting over, and the young Bulls. Division winner pick and one bold prediction inside.

Chapters:
0:00 The take up front
1:30 Chicago Bulls
5:30 Cleveland Cavaliers
9:30 Detroit Pistons
13:30 Indiana Pacers
17:30 Milwaukee Bucks
21:30 The take
24:00 Closer

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The Warm Up Talk season preview series starts in the Atlantic Division. Jah and Ben break down the defending champion Knicks and the KAT contract standoff, the Celtics after the Jaylen Brown trade, the LeBron James experiment in Philadelphia, Kawhi Leonard's $115 million homecoming in Toronto, and where the Nets stand. Division winner picks and one bold prediction.

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League-wide NBA media day is in the books and the league looks different. Jah and Ben react to LeBron's first day in Philly, Giannis crowning the Knicks, Steph Curry confronting the Warriors' new reality, and Jalen Duren signing his 5-year, $200 million deal with the Pistons right before the deadline. Plus quick hits from all 30 camps as the season gets rolling.

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LeBron James signed with the Philadelphia 76ers for $8 million, a $45M pay cut at age 41 to chase another ring. After the Jaylen Brown trade, the Sixers' starting five of Maxey, Edgecombe, Brown, LeBron, and Embiid might be the most loaded lineup in the East. Jah breaks down how Philly pulled it off, how the pieces actually fit on both ends, the East gauntlet waiting for them, and why this is Finals or bust. Plus: Game 7, last shot, who takes it?

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In this episode of THE WARM UP, we break down the biggest storylines from another wild day of NBA Free Agency.

We discuss the latest rumors surrounding LeBron James and the teams that could realistically be in the mix, including the Cleveland Cavaliers, Miami Heat, Philadelphia 76ers, and Golden State Warriors. Which destination makes the most sense, and where could LeBron finish his legendary career?

We also dive into the latest update on Kawhi Leonard's reported trade situation, including why the deal has not yet been finalized and how the current off-court allegations have impacted the process.

Plus, we recap the biggest signings, trades, rumors, and league-wide reactions from around the NBA as free agency continues to reshape the championship picture.

If you're looking for the latest NBA news, trade reactions, and offseason analysis, we've got you covered.

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