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Slam and JamAre we ready to move off of any of the following pre-season takes?Dallas as a team relying too heavily on a rookie centerPistons as a locked in bottom-3 teamRaptors as a dysfunctional messGrizzlies as a locked-in playoff teamWizards as a team full of capable veteransThen in Part 2 Danny Marang of the Jacked Ramsay's podcast joins to discuss the Blazers, Scoot Henderson's debut, Anfernee Simons role on the team, Shaedon Sharp's development, and a rousing edition of Andrew vs. the Beat! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sam Amick, Fred Katz and Anthony Slater discuss opening night in the NBA, Porzingis' fit with the Celtics, Wembanyama, Teams that impressed and teams that disappointed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Seth Partnow, Mo Dakhil, and Dave DuFour discuss League Pass parity, predict on Victor Wembanyama's debut, and give their initial reactions to the Western Conference contenders' debuts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jared Weiss joins David Aldridge and Marcus Thompson to talk about the offseason the Celtics had, how they'll be in the East this year, Jaylen Brown's left hand, and off course DA had to talk about some ex-wizards.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Basket BudsZach Harper, Jay King and Josh Huestis discuss awards predictions and then play a new game called "Plant Your Flag"Celtics or BucksTeam with a better offensive rating? Kings or NuggetsTeam with a better defensive rating? Cavs or Celtics?Nuggets or the Field to make the finals from the WestWho finishes with more wins? Thunder or Pacers 6 players scored 30 points per game last season, Embiid, Luka, Lillard, SGA, Giannis and Tatum. Pick 4 that are a lock to do it again.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Slam and JamAndrew Schlecht and Alex Speers discuss which team expected to win less than 36 games will surprise and win 10 more than their Vegas over/under. Our discussion includes the Rockets, Pistons, Wizards, Hornets, Jazz, Blazers, and Spurs. Which teams will Andrew and Alex pick to be their "Surprise Team"? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

TamperingSam Amick, Fred Katz and Anthony Slater discuss the Warriors Kings preseason game, what Chris Pauls role will be, and then predict NBA Awards including: Rookie of the Year, Most Valuable Player, Defensive Player of the Year, Coach of the Year and Executive of the Year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Seth Partnow, Mo Dakhil, and Dave DuFour preview the upcoming NBA season through a series of questions. Have we reached peak offense? What if Victor Wembanyama is a top 15 player already? Is MPJ the key to a Nuggets repeat? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

David Aldridge and Marcus Thompson look at the the NBA Title favorites in a wide ranging season preview. Can the Nuggets repeat? Is the Dame/Giannis combo unstoppable? Is this the last dance for the Warriors? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Zach Harper and Jay King welcome new teammate Josh Huestis to show as they break dish hot takes in the safe zone, give some predictions on what is to come this season, and much, much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.