Andrew Schlecht, an NBA reporter for The Athletic focused on the Oklahoma City Thunder, joins Eric Nehm, who analyzes the Milwaukee Bucks. They break down the Bucks' thrilling victory over the Magic, led by Giannis Antetokounmpo’s stellar performance, and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's explosive showing for the Thunder. They also dive into the Bucks' emerging talents and challenges, celebrate the return of key players, and discuss surprising omissions from the Athletic's front office rankings, particularly the Hawks and Pelicans.

Sam Amick, Anthony Slater, and Andrew Schlecht discuss the Thunder's dominant performance vs. the Mavericks and the Nuggets' struggles. They touch on player confusion, defensive challenges, recent game analysis, and player transformations on the court.

Zach and ESPN's Kirk Goldsberry react to the Boston-Golden State overtime thriller and discuss what comes next for both teams. Then Andrew Schlecht of The Athletic (26:04) discusses the surging Oklahoma City Thunder, and Denver Nuggets guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (1:06:35) talks all things Nuggets -- plus his Lakers tenure, the bubble, and his fear of roller coasters.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Andrew Schlecht and Tim Cato analyze the Mavs win in OKC, while Fred Katz and Jonathan Macri discuss the Knicks and play a fun game. Topics include game strategies, potential adjustments, and a humorous edition of Fred vs. a Friend.

Zach Lowe begins the podcast discussing the latest on Bronny James following his Cardiac Arrest, and Jaylen Brown's new supermax contract extension, then he bounces around the Western Conference: ESPN's Tim MacMahon joins to talk Rockets (7:16), Andrew Schlecht of The Athletic discusses what's next with the Thunder (37:01) , and finally Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic details what a quiet offseason so far means for the strange Minnesota Timberwolves. (1:03:03)10:46- The Rockets young pieces14:45- Jabari Smith Jr.'s emergence26:16- Alperun Penguin's fit with team33:15- What does Dillon Brooks bring?39:00- OKC's plans for implementing Chet Holmgren45:00- Who will make OKC's final roster?52:25- Is Josh Giddey the odd man out?1:08:52- Looking back at the Wolves postseason performance1:13:00 Karl-Anthony Towns future with team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mo Dakhil, Andrew Schlecht, and Dave DuFour discuss Miami Heat's Game 2 win, Thunder's victory, defensive shifts in playoffs, team performance, offensive challenges, and player evaluations. They analyze strategic adjustments, three-point shooting, and predict upcoming games.

Andrew Schlecht, an NBA reporter for The Athletic, joins the discussion to analyze the implications of Chet Holmgren's injury on the Thunder. The conversation highlights the Cavaliers' impressive 12-0 start, focusing on the dynamic duo of Donovan Mitchell and Darius Garland. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's standout performance also gets attention. The team examines Victor Wembanyama’s struggles with shot selection, advocating for a strategic approach to unlock his true potential.

Andrew Schlecht, an expert NBA reporter for The Athletic, dives into the Oklahoma City Thunder's impressive victory over the struggling Denver Nuggets. He highlights Chet Holmgren's dominance and the Nuggets' bench issues that threaten their competitiveness. The conversation also touches on key performances from other teams, including a thrilling display from Luka, and critiques of some players, such as Jonathan Kaminga. Expect insights on strategies, team dynamics, and potential playoff implications as the season unfolds.

NBA analysts and journalists discuss the Celtics' championship win, celebrating in the locker room. They explore the impact of the title on the team and the NBA as a whole. Insights on the Mavericks' future prospects and the challenges faced during the finals.

Andrew Schlecht, Jay King, and Tim Cato talk about the Celtics' Game 3 win, Luka fouling out, Jaylen Brown's performance, and the resilience of the Celtics without Porzingis. They discuss the challenges faced by Doncic against the Celtics' defense and missed opportunities for the Mavericks.