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Another basketball show from a fan's perspective, but this time they're Canadian. Keeping you up to date on anything basketball including NBA, NCAA, USports and International Ball. Bringing you an in depth analysis and break downs of the sport. Catch up with Elias, Dave, Fuad, and Will every Sunday…

3 in the Key


    • May 19, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • weekly NEW EPISODES
    • 46m AVG DURATION
    • 341 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from 3 in the Key

    EP. 357: Thunder-Nuggets Game 7 Predictions & Knicks-Pacers Rematch

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2025 37:03


    Elias and Fuad are back for another edition of 3 in the Key! The fellas preview Game 7 between the Nuggets and Thunder. They break down what is needed from each team to advance to the Western Conference Finals. The guys also preview the Knicks and Pacers. 

    EP. 356: A Timberwolves-Knicks NBA Finals Is Coming

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2025 38:44


    Fuad and Elias are back for another edition of 3 in the Key! The fellas discuss the second round of the postseason and who they think can make a deep run in these playoffs. 

    EP. 355: Warriors vs Rockets Game 7 Winner & The Guaranteed Difference Maker In Thunder vs Nuggets

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2025 36:21


    Elias and Fuad are back for another edition of 3 in the Key! The fellas discuss the Game 7 between the Clippers and Nuggets. The guys also discuss what the difference maker will be for the Thunder and Nuggets series. 

    EP. 354: This Series Is Carrying The NBA Playoffs

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2025 39:35


    Elias and Fuad are back for another edition of 3 in the Key! The fellas discuss the first week of the 2025 NBA Playoffs and take a deep dive into the Nuggets-Clippers series.

    EP. 353: Lakers In Trouble, Giannis Needs Dame & Nuggets-Clippers Banger

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2025 37:13


    Elias and Fuad are back for another edition of 3 in the Key! The fellas discuss the first day of the Post Season and recap the games as well as their thoughts moving forward for each series. 

    EP. 352: The Greatest Final Night In NBA History

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2025 38:32


    Elias and Fuad are back for another edition of 3 in the Key! The fellas discuss the firing of Mike Malone right before season's end. The guys also speak about the Eastern Conference playoff matchups and look at how the West is coming down to the wire.

    EP. 351: These NBA Playoff Scenarios Will Blow Your Mind

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2025 36:47


    Elias and Fuad are back for another edition of 3 in the Key! The fellas discuss the last week in the NBA regular season and the possible playoff scenarios in both conferences specifically how the West is a bloodbath leading up to the post season. 

    EP. 350: NBA Coaches Aren't Safe After Grizzlies Fire Taylor Jenkins

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2025 37:48


    Fuad and Elias are back for another edition of 3 in the Key! The fellas discuss the surprise fire of Memphis Grizzlies Head Coach, Taylor Jenkins. The guys also discuss what team Jenkins can coach next season and if any other coaches can also be let go once the season is over.

    EP. 349: We Cursed The Cavs + The Most Surprising Playoff Team

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2025 37:55


    Elias and Fuad are back for another edition of 3 in the Key! The fellas discuss cursing the Cleveland Cavaliers. The guys also speak about the surprising Pistons in the East this year and could their be a coaching change in New York. 

    EP. 348: The Difference Between The Cavs & Knicks This Season

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2025 38:23


    Elias and Fuad are back for another edition of 3 in the Key! The fellas discuss the red hot Cavs and how long their win streak can extend. The guys also discuss player participation around the league and how penalities should be handed out to teams who don't play their guys. 

    EP. 347: The ONLY Way Shai Could Lose MVP To Jokic

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2025 36:39


    Elias and Fuad are back for another edition of 3 in the Key! The fellas discuss the tight race for the MVP between Shai and Jokic and the importance of their next two matchups against each other. 

    EP. 346: Embiid To Raptors? Can The Cavs Win A Championship?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2025 36:55


    Elias and Fuad are back with another jam-packed edition of 3 in the Key! The guys dive into the Sixers' decision to shut down Joel Embiid and whether Philly might explore trading their superstar this offseason. They also break down the red-hot Lakers with Luka and debate if the Cavs have what it takes to make a Finals run.

    EP. 345: The Future Face Of The NBA & How Did The Phoenix Suns End Up Here

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2025 37:02


    Elias and Fuad are back for another edition of 3 in the Key! The fellas discuss the next face of the league and why it could be an international player. The guys also look at the standings and if the Suns can move up to a play-in position. 

    EP. 344: The No-Brainer NBA All-Star Game Format

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2025 38:57


    Fuad and Elias are back for another edition of 3 in the Key! The fellas discuss the NBA Dunk Contest and what needs to happen to take it to the next level. The guys also talk about the format the All Star Game needs to adopt moving forward.   

    EP. 343: Lakers Have No Center & Mavs Take In The AD Experience

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2025 39:14


    Elias and Fuad are back for another edition of 3 in the Key! The fellas discuss the craziest trade deadline in NBA history. They chat about what the Lakers will look like with Luka, LeBron, and no center.  

    EP. 342: Luka-AD Blockbuster Trade Reaction & All-Star Snubs

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2025 73:19


    Elias and Fuad are back for another edition of 3 in the Key! The fellas discuss the BLOCKBUSTER trade between the Lakers and Mavs involving Luka Doncic and Anthony Davis. The guys also talk about the All-Star reserves and who got snubbed. 

    EP. 341: The Top 3 Teams In The NBA's Western Conference Will Shock You

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2025 35:36


    Elias and Fuad are back for another edition of 3 in the Key! The fellas give their thoughts on the All-Star starters and the guys dive into the Western Conference standings at the midway point of the season. The also give their top 3 teams in the West. 

    EP. 340: The Most Accurate 2025 NBA All-Star Picks & Snubs List

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2025 38:02


    Elias and Fuad are back for another edition of 3 in the Key! The fellas choose their All-Star teams including who they think should start and come off the bench as reserves and wildcards for each conference. 

    EP. 339: Thunder vs Cavs Proved The NBA Is In Great Hands

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2025 29:22


    Eliad and Fuad are back for another edition of 3 in the Key! The fellas discuss the game between the Cavs and Thunder and preview the rematch slated for this week. Could this possibly be a Finals preview and is it time for a foreign born player to be the face of the NBA?

    EP. 338: The Jimmy Butler Saga Reaches Boiling Point; Everything You Need To Know

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2025 37:52


    Elias and Fuad are back for another edition of 3 in the Key! The fellas discuss the latest in the toxic relationship between Jimmy Butler and the Miami Heat. The question is no longer if he will get traded and has now become when and where he lands. 

    EP. 337: D-Lo Back In Brooklyn, Fox & Kings Dilemma & Jimmy Butler's Future

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2024 37:01


    Elias and Fuad are back for another edition of 3 in the Key! The fellas discuss the trade between the Lakers and Nets, the firing of Mike Brown by the Kings and what that means for the future of Fox with the organization. The guys also discuss the latest drama surroundingJimmy Butler. 

    EP. 336: The NBA Will Never Be The Same After This

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2024 37:24


    Elias and Fuad are back for another edition of 3 in the Key! The fellas discuss the Bucks winning the NBA Cup and then dive into a big issue that the league is facing with its ratings being down. Fuad has some interesting suggestions on how to improve viewership across the league. 

    EP. 335: Bucks + Thunder In NBA Cup Final, NBA In Europe, & Jimmy Butler A Warrior

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2024 38:44


    Elias and Fuad are back for another edition of 3 in the Key! The fellas discuss the upcoming NBA Final between the Thunder and Bucks. The guys also discuss the Schroder trade and what other player the Warriors could possibly add to their roster. The duo chats about the NBA potentially creating its own league in Europe. 

    EP. 334: Lakers Have A LeBron Problem & Nuggets Desperate For Change

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2024 36:35


    Elias and Fuad are back for another edition of 3 in the Key! The fellas discuss the Lakers and their recent downfall, including the elephant in the room, which is LeBron James. The guys also talk about the Warriors and Nuggets and whose more desperate to make a move. 

    EP. 333: Timberwolves Struggles & The HUGE Mistake OKC Needs To Avoid Making

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2024 36:25


    Elias and Fuad are back for another edition of 3 in the Key! The fellas discuss the struggling Timberwolves and what they need to do to change the course of their season. The duo also speaks about a mistake the OKC Thunder have to avoid making. 

    EP. 332: The Sixers' HUGE Problem That Will End Their Season Early

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2024 29:02


    Elias and Fuad are back for another edition of 3 in the Key! This week, the duo dives into the struggles of the Philadelphia 76ers, debating whether their season can already be labeled a failure. Plus, they share a must-know fantasy basketball tip that could give you the edge in your league! 

    EP. 331: NBA's Banged Up Stars, Cavs Re-Writing History & Can Wemby Win Solo?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2024 38:05


    Elias and Fuad are back for another edition of 3 in the Key! The fellas discuss the impact of injuries to star players around the league as well as the Cavs chasing history. The guys also have an interesting discussion about Wemby and if he can win alone. 

    EP. 330: Cavs' Franchise Record Start Poses The Question - When Will They Lose Their First Game?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2024 39:07


    Elias and Fuad are back for another edition of 3 in the Key! The guys discuss the Cleveland Cavaliers' hot start to the season and how long they can keep it going. They also talk about the Suns, Kevin Durant's injury, and what kind of effect that can have on the team. 

    EP. 329: Joel Embiid's Philly Drama & Wemby's Spurs Expectations

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2024 52:43


    Elias and Fuad are back for another edition of 3 in the Key! The fellas discuss Vince Carter's jersey being hung up in the rafters and his impact on basketball in Canada. The guys also discuss the slow starts of the Sixers and Bucks, how the Spurs are using Wemby and they ask a very interesting Swish or Miss question. 

    EP. 328: JJ Redick's Impact On Lakers, Embiid + Sixers Under Investigation & Kawhi's Clippers Legacy

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2024 34:16


    Elias and Fuad are back for another edition of 3 in the Key! The fellas discuss opening week in the NBA which include the hot start by the Lakers, Embiid on the sidelines and Kawhi's Clippers legacy. 

    EP. 327: Cooper Flagg To The Thunder? 4-Point Line In The NBA?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2024 33:23


    Elias and Fuad are back for another edition of 3 in the Key! The fellas preview opening night in the NBA. The fellas also discuss a possible nightmare situation for the Los Angeles Clippers and look at some interesting changes that could happen in the league.

    EP. 326: NBA Season Preview - Knicks, Mavs Atop Conferences

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2024 34:46


    Elias and Fuad are back for another edition of 3 in the Key! This time, the guys break down both conferences, ranking teams into tiers based on where they believe each team stands.

    EP. 325: Could Another Country own the Boston Celtics?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2024 31:50


    Elias and Fuad are back for another edition of 3 in the Key! The fellas discuss preseason basketball tipping off in Abu Dhabi and the possibility of an NBA team being owned by another country.

    EP. 324: KAT Blockbuster Trade To Knicks and Jackson Rowe Of The Golden State Warriors

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2024 48:01


    Fuad and Elias are back for another edition of 3 in the Key! The fellas discuss the blockbuster trade that sent KAT to the New York Knicks, Vince Carter getting his jersey hung in the rafters by the Raptors and Derrick Rose retiring from the game. The guys are also joined by Jackson Rowe of the Golden State Warriors.

    EP. 323: The Next Woj & New Toronto Raptors Owner

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2024 35:44


    Elias and Fuad are back for another edition of 3 in the Key! The fellas discuss Woj retiring from breaking news, Rogers buying Bell's stake in MLSE which includes the Raptors and a new rule change during a coach's challenge.

    EP. 322: Mark Wacyk President Of The Ottawa BlackJacks

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2024 46:04


    Elias and Fuad are back for another edition of 3 in the Key! The fellas discuss if DeRozan could of lead the Raptors to a championship if he wasn't traded. The guys are also joined by newly named President of the Ottawa BlackJacks, Mark Wacyk.

    EP. 321: The 1 Billion Dollar NBA Contract Is Coming And This Is Who's Getting It

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2024 37:23


    Fuad and Elias are back for another edition of 3 in the Key! The fellas discuss the extensions that some players are receiving and the big money that awaits players in the near future and who could possibly receive a billion dollar contract. The guys also discuss how tough the Western Conference will be. 

    EP. 320: Should Victor Wembanyama Be Considered To Win The Most Improved Player Award?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2024 48:08


    Elias and Fuad are back for another edition of 3 in the Key! The fellas discuss opening night games in the NBA and LeBron and Bronny sharing the court together and what that means. The guys also dive into early awards for this upcoming season specifically the Most Improved Award and if Wemby should be considered. 

    EP. 319: Ottawa's Ali Mahmoud's Inspiring Journey Playing Professional Basketball In Lebanon

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2024 65:07


    Elias and Fuad are back for another edition of 3 in the Key! The fellas recap the USA winning the Gold Medal at the Olympic games. The guys are also joined by Ottawa's Ali Mahmoud to discuss his journey from Ottawa to playing professional basketball in his homeland of Lebanon. 

    EP. 318: Canada Falls To France In Disappointing Olympics Finish

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2024 38:20


    Fuad and Elias are back for another edition of 3 in the Key! The fellas discuss the disappointing loss Canada was handed by France in the Quarter Finals of the Olympics and what went wrong for the Canadians. 

    EP. 317: Canada Tops 'Group Of Death' To Face France In Olympics Quarter Finals

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2024 39:28


    Elias and Fuad are back for another edition of 3 in the Key! The fellas continue their discussion surronding basketball at the Oylmpics and preview the Quarterfinal matchups as well as Canada's play so far. 

    EP. 316: SGA's Swagger Leads Canada Over Greece & KD Helps Lift USA Over Jokic's Serbia In Olympic Openers

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2024 38:18


    Elias and Fuad are back for another edition of 3 in the Key! The fellas dive into the opening games of the 2024 Olympic games. The guys discuss Canada's win over Greece and discuss the USA's dominate victory over Serbia. They also talk about what the next few games could of be like for both Canada and the USA.

    EP. 315: Canada Beats France & USA Barely Claw Past South Sudan In Olympic Exhibitions

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2024 31:38


    Elias and Fuad are back for another edition of 3 in the Key! The fellas discuss international basketball with the Olympics right around the corner. The guys discuss Canada's win over France and South Sudan's near upset over the USA.

    EP. 314: NBA Summer League & Canada Basketball's Olympic Journey With Libaan Osman Of The Toronto Star

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2024 65:36


    Elias and Fuad are back for another edition of 3 in the Key! The fellas discuss the Las Vegas NBA Summer League. The guys are also joined by Libaan Osman, of the Toronto Star to discuss Canada basketball and the road to the Oylmpic games. 

    EP. 313: Lakers Get Ghosted By Free Agents While Sixers & Knicks Readying For Celtics

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2024 37:40


    Fuad and Elias are back for another edition of 3 in the Key! The fellas discuss free agency and how teams are shaping up early on this summer. They also discuss what life could be like for Bronny James in the NBA. 

    EP. 312: Sixers Get PG, Thunder Add Depth & The James Family Make History

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2024 38:14


    Elias and Fuad are back for another edition of 3 in the Key! The fellas discuss the Celtics becoming Champions, the NBA Draft, the beginning of NBA free agency and thoughts on where players will sign. 

    EP. 311: Mavericks Trying To Make History After Massive Game 4 Win

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2024 34:23


    Fuad and Elias are back for another edition of 3 in the Key! The fellas discuss the massive Game 4 win for the Mavs and how that moment can carry over to Game 5 on the road in Boston. The guys also discuss if Dallas can be the first team to overcome a 3-0 deficit in NBA history.

    EP. 310: Marial Shayok - Ottawa's Basketball GOAT

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2024 56:36


    Elias and Fuad are back for another edition of 3 in the Key! The fellas are joined by former Sixers draft pick and Ottawa legend, Marial Shayok, they discuss his journey to the NBA, representing South Sudan at the highest level, and his 2nd Annual Showcase. The guys also recap Game One of the NBA Finals and preview Game Two and also discuss the possible next Head Coach of the Lakers. 

    EP. 309: The Celtics & Mavs Need To Do This To Win The NBA Championship

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2024 35:59


    Fuad and Elias are back for another edition of 3 in the Key! The fellas preview the NBA Finals and what it's going to take for each team to win the title. The guys also give their predictions for who they think is going to win it all!

    EP. 308: Siakam & Pacers Fold, Luka & Mavs Rise In Entertaining NBA Conference Finals

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2024 38:32


    Elias and Fuad are back for another edition of 3 in the Key! The fellas discuss the fall of the Pacers and the rise of the Mavs in the Conference Finals. The guys also look at All-NBA and Defensive teams for the season.

    EP. 307: The NBA Will Have A New Champion Once Again

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2024 36:33


    Fuad and Elias are back for another edition of 3 in the Key! The fellas discuss the Game 7s that saw Indiana and Minnesota advancing to the Conference Finals. The guys discuss how the teams in the Conference Finals matchup and what needs to be done to advance to the NBA Finals!

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