On today's show Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss: Team meeting in Philadelphia and why none of it matters unless Joel Embiid, Paul George, and Tyrese Maxey do it on the court David wrote about Tyrese Haliburton and Jamal Murray at the start of the season. It turns out his concerns were justified. Is it time to panic in Indianapolis and Denver? Dalton Knecht is shooting 46% from three and Lakers fans are giddy. Do they need to curb their enthusiasm? Memphis Grizzlies forward Jake LaRavia is a testament to player development Top 5 NBA teams right now Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss: The Cleveland Cavaliers continue to win and Donovan Mitchell is on pace to average the fewest minutes per game of his career! Are the Celtics on cruise control? The Knicks' defense hasn't been great so far, David says they need time. Jarod points out an interesting stat regarding the Knicks' rotation. The return of Joel Embiid David's "Get Off My Lawn" moment Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss: Big scoring nights from Wemby and Giannis, but David thinks Wemby can be better Bronny James is not playing G league road games, and that's a problem David's rookie watch article Top 5 NBA teams Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss: The season is only 4 weeks old but the injury report is massive, what's to be done? Which teams so far this season are playing more than 10 players per game? Are the Warriors for real? What's different about the Cavaliers this season? Is Nikola Jokic already top-5 all-time? What has David noticed in Wemby's second season? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show Henry Abbott and Jarod Hector discuss: What is Artificial Intelligence, and how can it impact NBA jobs? What are the parts of basketball where the data is reliable? What are the other parts? Could NBA head coaches change things to be better than computers? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show Henry Abbott, Jarod Hector, and David Thorpe discuss: Joel Embiid's alleged altercation with Philadelphia Inquirer columnist Marcus Hayes. What is journalism in 2024? What is Embiid's responsibility when things he doesn't like gets printed about him? Which teams give their young players "oxygen"? Can Charles Lee get LaMelo Ball to play defense? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss: What Kenny Atkinson has done to improve the Cleveland Cavaliers The NBA's three-point "problem" Joe Mazzulla is a different kind of dude David's article on the improved Lakers offense Top 5 NBA teams right now Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show Henry Abbott, Jarod Hector, and David Thorpe discuss: Kawhi Leonard's injury situation and the surrounding conversation Teams playing deep rotations in the early season Pacers and Nuggets concerns JJ Redick's first few games as Lakers head coach Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss: The opening slate of games in the NBA , what stood out? What is going on with Joel Embiid? The Boston Celtics David's article on Jamal Murray and Tyrese Haliburton Top 5 NBA teams right now Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss: The Boston Celtics' chances at going back-to-back and the importance of their "three presidents" Jrue Holiday, Al Horford, and Derrick White Which teams are old, expensive, and headed for dark times unless they offload a franchise superstar? New officiating rules Nuggets' head coach Michael Malone says the modern-day NBA is "soft." David sees potential trouble for Denver this season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices