Adam and Mitch start 2026 by talking about what they want from the NBA this coming year. They discuss the news of Trae Young and the Atlanta Hawks working towards a trade. Mitch is given his time to talk about the Celtics and why he thinks they have been so successful. They wrap up the episode discussing the things they want to see from the NBA and its fans this coming year.

Adam and Mitch come back from a holiday break and recap the Christmas Day games. They go over the 5 matchups and where each of the ten teams stands in the NBA right now. To wrap up the episode, the duo discusses which teams have the best rivalries throughout the 21st century.

Adam and Mitch bring on Andrew Carlson, their Minnesota Timberwolves expert, to go over so much on today's episode. They break down the NBA Cup Final that is on Tuesday night, before diving into the Wolves' season. Everything from Edwards' continual advancement, McDaniels' improvement, and Mitch offers some possible traded names to see if they fit the mold of this years team.

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Adam and Mitch bring on Evan Soell to discuss his OKC Thunder and how dominant they have looked to start the season. They also talk about the start of the NBA Cup Quarterfinals and the importance of the tournament. They wrap up by discussing Mitchell's list of "Playoff Players". Players that teams can count on to play in at least 15 minutes of playoff game.

Adam and Mitch return this week to talk about the teams they were right about in their season preview. Whether it was predicting a historic season or knowing that age might catch up to some teams. Then Adam goes into why there are too many jerseys in today's NBA or has oversaturation of courts and jerseys killed team fandom in the NBA.

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Adam and Mitch bring on Carl Baltimore from the District of Buckets to cover a wide range of topics. They talk about this year's rookie class and the range of great talent that has come from it. They rant about some star point guards who are in possible trade rumors and question their roles within a true NBA team's ecosystem. They also discuss Carl's recent games that he's attended around the DMV area. They wrap up the pod talking about the upcoming Unrivaled year that kicks off at the beginning of 2026.

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Adam is back in America and Mitch couldn't be happier to have his co-host back. They start the pod by talking about the Cavs-Rockets game, everything from the Rockets defense to the Cavs' lack of scoring options. This leads to a discussion about the wave of injuries that have hit the NBA over the past few weeks. They talk about Mitch seeing Wemby and end with Adam's Eurotrip.

Mitch is running the show on his own this week. He starts the pod discussing his most recent experience at the United Center with his wife watching Wemby take on the Bulls. He then talks about the firing of Nico Harrison from the Dallas Mavericks and what's next for Dallas. He wraps up the episode talking about 5 stars that have surprised him in how well they are playing to start this new season.

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Mitch opens the pod with a monologue about his biggest surprises and disappointments at the start of the season. He then brings on Warriors expert Cole Stoecklein to talk about the start of the Warriors season. Covering everything from Kuminga, the Jimmy Butler experience, and possible closing of Curry, Kerr, and Draymond.

In this episode, Mitchell and Adam discuss the exciting start of the NBA season, touching on various themes such as gambling scandals affecting the league, the atmosphere of home openers, and the performances of different teams. They also delve into the impact of injuries on player performance and team success, the innovations in broadcasting that enhance viewer experience, and the resurgence of trading cards as a popular hobby. The conversation highlights the competitive spirit of the NBA and the joy of collecting sports memorabilia.

00:00 Introduction to NBA's Opening Week

02:07 Gambling Scandals in the NBA

11:57 Home Opener Experiences

22:28 Team Performances and Surprises

30:41 Offensive Struggles and Player Dynamics

33:25 Pistons' Shooting Struggles

35:27 Injury Concerns in the NBA

36:57 Intensity of Early Season Games

39:07 Broadcasting Quality in the NBA

41:48 NBA's New Broadcast Partners

46:54 The Evolution of Sports Card Collecting

Adam and Mitch are back with the regular scheduled programming and previewing the entire NBA. They do over/under win totals for each team and tier each conference as they have done each season. Get ready for the NBA season with this long NBA season preview.

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For their final episode of the Anatomy of a Franchise project, Adam and Mitch bring on Austin Johnson to breakdown the 3 games they watched for the San Antonio Spurs

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Adam and Mitch start their final week of the Anatomy of a Franchise project with Adam's hometown team, the San Antonio Spurs. A team that was synonymous with winning during the 2000's and 2010's, that is known for its history of big men that continues with Wemby joining the franchise.

Adam and Mitch finish the Boston Celtics week with their game's breakdown.

- 1969 NBA Finals vs Lakers Game 7 "Russell's Final Game"

- 1986 ECSF vs Hawks Game 5 "Best Quarter of Basketball"

- 2008 NBA Finals vs Lakers Game 4 "Crazy Comeback against Lakers"

Adam and Mitch move to the Northeast for Mitch's favorite team, the Boston Celtics. The franchise with the most NBA titles, some of the game's biggest names, and a crazy amount of rivalries throughout its history. Below are the three games we will be watching for Friday's games breakdown.

- 1969 NBA Finals Game 7 vs Lakers

- 1986 ECSF Game 5 vs Hawks

- 2008 NBA Finals Game 4 vs Lakers

Adam and Mitch wrap up Wolves week with the games breakdown.

- 2004 WCSF Game 7 "KG's Masterpiece" (05:40)

- 2018 Game 82 vs Nuggets (22:16)

- 2022 1st Round Game 4 "KAT's Best IQ Game"

Adam and Mitch are coming down the home stretch with their third-to-final team, the Minnesota Timberwolves. A team that struggled for nearly the first decade they were in the league before bringing in the Franchise's best player, Kevin Garnett. They discuss the limited success of KG's tenure, the 2010's mediocrity, and the rise of the 2020s.

Here are the 3 games to watch for Friday's episode:

- 2004 WCSF Game 7 vs Kings

- 2018 Game 82 vs Nuggets

- 2022 1st Round Game 4 vs Grizzlies

Adam and Mitch wrap up Pistons week with the game's breakdown.

- 1988 NBA Finals Game 6 "Thomas Bum Ankle" (04:37)

- 1997 1st Round vs Hawks "Hill's best Pistons Team" (25:18)

- 2004 ECF vs Pacers "Tayshaun Prince Block" (44:21)

Adam and Mitch go to the Motor City, where the Detroit Pistons and their three titles in Franchise history are waiting for them. A team built on defense and team basketball. With the "Bad Boys" of the 80's to the total underdogs of the early 2000s, this team has had its share of success, but also been a bottom-feeder of the league since 2010.

Here are the three games to watch for Friday's game breakdown:

- 1988 NBA Finals Game 6 vs Lakers

- 1997 1st Round Game 5 vs Hawks

- 2004 ECF Game 2 vs Pacers

Adam and Mitch bring on Mitchell's brother, Evan, who is a massive OKC Thunder fan. They break down the history of the Thunder through Evan's eyes, and they dive into 3 games that have been incredibly important to the franchise's history