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• Wemby out for the season | Nuggets take 2 seed in the West

  San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama will miss the remainder of the season after being diagnosed with a blood clot in his shoulder. Dave DuFour and Zena react to the news about Wemby, the Knicks overtime win, and the Denver Nuggets rise up the west standings. Then, the Athletic’s Sam Amick joins the show to breakdown the timeline for Wembanyama’s diagnosis, the fallout, and whether the Spurs will be searching for a new coach. Host: Dave DuFour With: Zena Keita & Sam Amick Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht Audio Producer: Grayson Moody Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/Ua2qrEe7 Read Sam’s story on Victor Wembanyama: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6149559/2025/02/20/victor-wembanyama-blood-clot-spurs/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• State of the League | LaMelo out-duels Luka; Lakers lose

  State of the League | LaMelo out-duels Luka; Lakers lose Luka Doncic struggles as the Lakers lose their first game after the All Star to LaMelo Ball and the Charlotte Hornets. Dave DuFour and Es Baraheni react to the the Lakers’ loss and breakdown the defensive issues that will limit Luka and LeBron. Then, the Athletic’s Sam Amick stops by to discuss the fallout from a poorly received All Star weekend, Draymond Green’s comments, and whether broadcast negativity creates more problems for the NBA. Host: Dave DuFour With: Es Baraheni & Sam Amick Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht Audio Producer: Grayson Moody Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/Ua2qrEe7 Read Sam’s story on Draymond’s prediction: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6141143/2025/02/16/draymond-green-jimmy-butler-warriors-nba-championship/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• What is the Warriors' Ceiling?

  The Warriors traded for Jimmy Butler at the deadline and Draymond Green declared the Warriors are going to win the title. Zena Keita and Marcus Thompson discuss what the ceiling of the Warriors is, and if they have enough to actually get through the West. They discuss the top end talent of Jimmy, Curry and Draymond and if the young players on the roster can help get them where they need to go. Host: Zena Keita With: Marcus Thompson Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht Audio Producer: Grayson Moody Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/Ua2qrEe7 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• NBA Draft Check In | Cooper Flagg's best fit?

  The 2025 NBA Draft is just around the corner with the prize at the top being Cooper Flagg. Es Baraheni and guest from the Game Theory Podcast Bryce Simon break down Cooper's game and who he would fit best with. After a break they discuss the tank race, who could be selected in the top 5, and how good the 2025 class is. Host: Es Baraheni With: Bryce Simon Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht Audio Producer: Grayson Moody Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/Ua2qrEe7 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• All Star Weekend Decode | Stephen Curry named All Star MVP

  Stephen Curry scored 12 points to lead Team Shaq to a win in the All Star Championship game and was named All Star MVP. Dave DuFour and Es Baraheni react to the new All Star format results, discuss whether we live in a post dunk era, and the Wemby skills challenge controversy. Then, Zena Keita catches up with Law Murray postgame from Chase to discuss the game, Curry’s MVP, and the weekend. Host: Dave DuFour With: Zena Keita, Es Baraheni, & Law Murray Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht Audio Producer: Grayson Moody Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/Ua2qrEe7 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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