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The Minnesota Timberwolves swung for the fences with a LaMelo Ball for Naz Reid swap with the Charlotte Hornets. Jon Krawczynski, the Athletic's Timberwolves beat writer, joins Dave DuFour to break down LaMelo's fit with Anthony Edwards and Rudy Gobert, what the Hornets future is like with Naz Reid, and Micah Nori as head coach of the Portland Trailblazers.
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Host: Dave DuFour
With: Jon Krawczynski
Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht
Audio/Video Producer: Alex Oliver
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LaMelo Ball is one of the most exciting players in the NBA and now he is teammates with Anthony Edwards in Minnesota. Andrew Schlecht and Es Baraheni break down the LaMelo for Naz Reid trade and how it will affect the present and future for the Wolves and Hornets.
Host: Andrew Schlecht
With: Es Baraheni
Producer: Andrew Schlecht
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The trade rumors are swirling around LaMelo Ball, Kawhi Leonard, and Jaylen Brown. Dave DuFour and Es Baraheni tie a bow on the 2026 NBA Draft, discuss Austin Reaves new contract, and take a look at trade fits for Ball, Leonard, and Brown.
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Host: Dave DuFour
With: Es Baraheni
Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht
Audio/Video Producer: Alex Oliver
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The first round of the NBA Draft is OVER and Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers are here to break it all down for you with the best NBA Draft expert in Sam Vecenie they give out draft awards for the following categories:
1) Snug as a Bug Award
a. This award goes to your favorite player/team fit in the entire draft.
2) League Pass Leap Award
a. This award goes to the team who most improved their watchability next season.
3) Not Like This Award
a. This award goes to the prospect that you don't necessarily dislike, but you don't love the situation they ended up in.
4) Deep Impact Award
a. This award goes to the player selected in deep in the first round that you think will make the biggest impact in Year 1.
5) Miffed and Peeved Award
a. This award goes to the fanbase that we think is most frustrated after draft night.
6) Pick 31 Award
a. This award goes to the player that you would select with the first pick of Day 2.
7) Slam and Jam Best Draft Award
a. This award goes to the team that we think had the best overall draft.
Host: Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers
With: Sam Vecenie
Producer: Andrew Schlecht
Video: Alex Oliver
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Giannis was traded to the Heat and we are here to break it all down. Dave DuFour, Es Baraheni, Zena Keita and Andrew Schlecht discuss who won the trade, if the Heat are contenders, and if the Bucks can start their rebuild from this trade and more. In part 2 we discuss the Randall trade to the Nets and what the Wolves are doing to improve their standing in the West.
Host: Dave DuFour
With: Es Baraheni, Zena Keita, and Andrew Schlecht
Producer: Andrew Schlecht
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The NBA Draft is just days away and Es Baraheni is here with guest and NBA Draft expert Ben Pfeifer to discuss the draft through a first round mock draft. Es and Ben discuss which players will go in the lottery, and how good the 2026 draft class is. Why Cam Boozer, AJ Dybantsa and Darryn Peterson could change franchises. Which guard in the 5-10 range will make the biggest difference? Which late lottery pick is the biggest sleeper?
Host: Es Baraheni
With: Ben Pfeifer
Producer: Andrew Schlecht
Audio/Video Edit: Alex Oliver
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The 2026 NBA Draft has been called one of the deepest in recent years and Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers are back for another episode of the Saturday Slam N Jam. This time Sam Vecenie from the Athletic joins to help walk the guys through his most recent mock draft and dissect it with questions they have about multiple draft prospects. Is Caleb Wilson’s downside being ignored? Why is Yaxel falling on draft boards? Morez on the rise? And which late round prospects could make an impact? Then the guys finish with another round of Andrew vs. the Beat.
Host: Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers
With: Sam Vecenie
Producer: Andrew Schlecht
Video Producer: Monica Compton
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Trade chatter is heating up and Es Baraheni and Andrew Schlecht discuss multiple trade scenarios including trades with Giannis, the Oklahoma City Thunder trading up in the draft, the Warriors upgrading their roster, and much more.
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Host: Es Baraheni
With: Andrew Schlecht
Producer: Andrew Schlecht
Audio/Video Producer: Alex Oliver
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Will Giannis finally be traded before next week's NBA Draft? Dave DuFour, Zena Keita and Sam Amick discuss Mike Brown's evolution as a coach, how the Knicks won, and what happens next for De'Aaron Fox and the Spurs. Then, the gang takes a look at the trade market, Jaylen Brown's value, and the drama in Utah with Walker Kessler.
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Host: Dave DuFour
With: Zena Keita and Sam Amick
Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht
Audio/Video Producer: Alex Oliver
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Cameron Boozer leads the class of bigs in the NBA Draft and Es Baraheni is here to break down these players with John Hollinger and CJ Moore of the Athletic. Can Caleb Wilson actually be the best player in the class? Is Steinbach a potential starter? All that and more. Then after the break Alex Karaban of the UConn Huskies joins Es to answer some “get to know you” questions.
Host: Es Baraheni
With: John Hollinger, CJ Moore, and Alex Karaban
Producer: Andrew Schlecht
Audio/Video Producer: Alex Oliver
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The 2026 NBA Draft is coming up and Bryce Simon of the Game Theory Podcast joins the pod to talk about the NBA Draft. They discuss which prospects fit best with NBA Franchises. Does Dybantsa fit best in Utah or Washington? Will the Thunder trade up for the best fit for them? Which late first rounder could make a difference for a good team?
Host: Es Baraheni
With: Bryce Simon
Producer: Andrew Schlecht
Video/Audio: Alex Oliver
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The New York Knicks are NBA champions after defeating the San Antonio Spurs in the finals, capping off one of the most memorable playoff runs in years. Dave DuFour, Zena Keita and Es Baraheni reflect on what everyone got wrong about the Spurs, the Knicks' incredible resolve, and throw out some hot takes on what San Antonio's roster is missing. Then, the trio look ahead to a pivotal offseason for both teams and make their predictions for the 2027 NBA champion.
Host: Dave DuFour
With: Zena Keita and Es Baraheni
Producer: Alex Oliver
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Dave DuFour and Es Baraheni discuss the Knicks beating the Spurs in Game 5 of the NBA Finals and becoming NBA Champions. How did the Knicks get here? What's next for the Spurs? And so much more.
Host: Dave DuFour
With: Es Baraheni
Producer: Andrew Schlecht
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AJ Dybantsa is potentially the best player in the loaded 2026 NBA Draft class and Es Baraheni and Derek Parker are here to talk about him and the other top 5 wings in the class.
Host: Es Baraheni
With: Derek Parker
Producer: Andrew Schlecht
Audio/Video Producer: Alex Oliver
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Dave DuFour and Mike Vorkunov break down the historic comeback from the New York Knicks against the San Antonio Spurs. How did the Knicks do it? What just happened? Did Fox mess this up for the Spurs? All that and more from Madison Square Garden.
Host: Dave DuFour
With: Mike Vorkunov
Producer: Andrew Schlecht
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Zena Keita is joined by Dave DuFour and Es Baraheni from MSG to discuss the NBA Finals. How did the Spurs win Game 3? What adjustments were made? How do the Knicks push this to a 3-1 lead and other predictions around Game 4 of the NBA Finals
Host: Zena Keita
With: Dave DuFour and Es Baraheni
Producer: Andrew Schlecht
Audio/Video Producer: Alex Oliver
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Wemby and the Spurs win Game 3 in NYC and crash the big party for the Knicks. Dave DuFour and Es Baraheni break down the game from Madison Square Garden. How did the Spurs pull this off? What adjustments did the Spurs make? Did the officiating have a hand in this game? All this and more from the Garden.
Host: Dave DuFour
With: Es Baraheni
Producer: Andrew Schlecht
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Andrew Schlecht hosts John Hollinger and CJ Moore as they count down the top 5 guards in the 2026 NBA Draft class. They discuss why they are lower on Mikel Brown Jr, how Kingston Flemings is rising, and why Darryn Peterson is the top guard in the class. They also discuss the best NBA team fits for the top guards. After the break, Es Baraheni is joined by Iowa guard Bennett Stirtz to get to know who the prospect is off the court.
Host: Andrew Schlecht + Es Baraheni
With: John Hollinger, CJ Moore, and Bennett Stirtz
Producer: Andrew Schlecht
Video Editor: Monica Compton
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Dave DuFour, Es Baraheni, and Amin Elhassan break down Game 2 of the NBA Finals. They discuss why the Spurs couldn't close after getting so close, why the Knicks have been able to maintain control and much more.
Host: Dave DuFour
With: Es Baraheni, Amin Elhassan
Producer: Andrew Schlecht
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The Knicks stormed back from 14 points down to take home court advantage and game one from the Spurs thanks to Jalen Brunson’s 13 points in the fourth quarter. Zena Keita is joined by Dave DuFour and Es Baraheni from San Antonio to react to fallout from game one, the Knicks mental acuity, and how the Spurs find more easy buckets for Victor Wembanyama.
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Host: Zena Keita
With: Es Baraheni and Dave DuFour
Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht
Audio/Video Producer: Lara Sinclair
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