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JDub's Heroic Game 5, Bane Trade, and More

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2025 45:00


Dion and Mitch discuss Game 5 of the NBA Finals, where Jalen Williams lead the Thunder to a 3-2 lead over the Pacers. Then, they evaluate the Desmond Bane to Orlando trade and the type of impact it could have on the rest of the offseason. Thanks for listening!

Talking NBA Draft with Rafael Barlowe from NBA Big Board

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2025 65:53


Dion and Mitch are joined by Rafael Barlowe of NBA Big Board to discuss the most interesting storylines of the 2025 NBA Draft. Thanks for listening!

Pacers Take Game 3; is OKC in Trouble?

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2025 37:36


Dion, Mitch and Nate catch up on all the latest after Game 3 of the NBA Finals. Thanks for listening!

The Knicks Nook W/ Nate Ep. #2: Talking Thibs and NYK's Next Coach ft. Jaycee and Omar

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2025 57:22


Nate is joined by Jaycee (@jeancarlospxrez) and Omar (_nyknicks_news_) to discuss the Knicks' recent firing of Tom Thibodeau, who they might hire to replace him, and more NYK talk. Thanks for listening!

Haliburton Does It Again, Knick Fire Thibs

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2025 35:36


Dion, Mitch and Nate discuss Game 1 of the NBA Finals, where Tyrese Haliburton hit yet another game-winning shot to give the Pacers the unexpected early lead in the series. Then, they share their thoughts on the Knicks firing their head coach. Thanks for listening!

Pacers Eliminate Knicks, Prepare For Thunder

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2025 54:39


Dion, Mitch and Nate discuss the Indianapolis Pacers advancing to the 2025 NBA Finals after defeating the Knicks in game 6. They will face off against the top seeded OKC Thunder headed by MVP winner Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. Thanks for listening!

Catching Up on the Conference Finals

Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2025 38:28


Dion, Mitch and Nate go over everything that has happened in both Conference Finals series since the last episode, with Game 4 of Knicks-Pacers taking place shortly after this recording. Thanks for listening!

Conference Finals Game 1

Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2025 44:21


Dion, Mitch and Nate share their thoughts on Game 1 from the Eastern and Western Conference Finals. Thanks for listening!

Nuggets-Thunder Game 7 Preview, Knicks-Pacers Rivalry Reignited

Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2025 59:05


Dion, Mitch and Nate discuss the Knicks eliminating the Celtics to advance to their first conference finals in 25 years, preview the Nuggets-Thunder game 7 as well as evaluate the TWolves' chance against either team in the next round, and much more. Thanks for listening!

Celtics Choke, Rigged Lottery? And More

Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2025 58:34


Dion and Nate discuss the Celtics and Cavs falling down 3-1 in their series, the Thunder v. Nuggets 2-2 battle, a lackluster TWolves-Warriors series and the Dallas Mavericks winning the 2025 NBA Draft Lottery. Thanks for listening!

Celtics + Cavs in Trouble, Thunder + TWolves Even Series

Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2025 59:03


Dion and Nate discuss the Knicks and Pacers taking a 2-0 lead in their respective series, Denver falling flat to put their matchup with OKC at 1-1, and more about the second round of the NBA playoffs. Thanks for listening!

Nuggets Finish Clips, Stun Thunder and more NBA Playoff Talk

Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2025 56:29


Dion, Mitch and Nate catch up on all the latest in the NBA playoffs, finishing off conversations about Round 1 while diving into all four 2nd Round matchups. Thanks for listening!

First Round: Four Games In

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2025 57:58


Dion and Nate discuss each first round matchup after* the first four games of the series. Thanks for listening!*Recorded prior to finish of Celtics-Magic/Bucks-Pacers

Playoff Preview Episode

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2025 65:40


Dion and Nate evaluate each first round playoff series before it begins and give their predictions on the results of each matchup. Thanks for listening!

NBA Fake Awards 2024-25

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2025 57:31


Dion, Nate and Mitch discuss their candidates for the 2024-25 Two for One Fake NBA Awards show. From Surprise Player of the Year to Worst Coach of the Year, it was a memorable season with plenty of standout performances along the way. Thanks for listening!

DPOY Favorite, Gidd(e)y in Chicago, and more with Gabe from The Playbook

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2025 56:10


Dion and Nate are joined by NY Liberty beat reporter and @theplaybk host Gabe Doza to discuss the hotly debated DPOY race, Josh Giddey's recent stretch of play, the Bucks, Lakers and Warriors playoff chances, and much more. Thanks for listening!

Evaluating the Denver Nuggets with Nick from DNVR Sports

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2025 60:29


Dion and Mitch are joined by Nick from DNVR Sports to discuss the Denver Nuggets and how they matchup with each of the playoff contenders in the West, Nikola Jokic and his MVP-level season and much more. Thanks for listening!

The Good and The Bad About The Best and The Worst

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2025 61:42


Dion, Mitch and Nate say goodbye to the bottom five teams in the standings for the rest of the season by sharing one positive and one negative observation from their seasons as a whole as well as evaluate the top five teams in the standings as contenders based on their season thus far. Thanks for listening!

The Knicks Nook W/ Nate Episode 1: Jaycee @nahitsjaycee

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2025 34:33


A news mini-series where Nate sits down to talk about the current state of the Knicks with different creators around the Knicks Community. Episode 1 is with Jaycee from @TheStrickland. Thanks for listening!

All-NBA Check In, Where We Went Wrong and More

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2025 59:02


Dion, Mitch and Nate discuss their All-NBA ballots with less than a quarter of the regular season remaining. Then, they share some of the predictions that they had earlier in the year that were wrong. Thanks for listening!

Are the Knicks Real Contenders? with Doug (@duglust)

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2025 57:56


Dion and Mitch are joined by diehard Knicks fan Doug Berns (@duglust) to discuss his creative music video recaps of NYK games before evaluating the team as a contender in the NBA this season. Thanks for listening and thanks to Doug for coming on the show! Be sure to check him out on all socials - @duglust

2nd Apron Draft

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2025 42:04


Dion, Mitch and Nate each draft the best 12-man rosters they can while staying under the vaunted 2nd apron of $188.9M. Make sure to leave a comment saying who you think won the draft! Thanks for listening!

Post All-Star Predictions

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2025 73:21


Dion and Mitch share some of their predictions for the remainder of the season now that each team has returned from the All-Star Break. Thanks for listening!

Things We LOVE In The NBA Right Now

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2025 52:55


Ahead of Valentine's Day, Dion, Mitch and Nate discuss things going on in The Association that they're loving right now. Thanks for listening!

Post-Trade Deadline Reactions

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2025 74:18


Dion, Mitch and Nate break down what was an extremely busy few days before the trade deadline. Thanks for listening!

LUKA IS A LAKER?!? Plus All-Star Reactions, Second Half Projections

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2025 67:38


WHAT?!? Luka Doncic has been traded to the Los Angeles Lakers for Anthony Davis. Dion and Nate give their immediate reactions before being joined by Mitch to discuss the 2025 All-Star selections and make some predictions about the second half of the season. Thanks for listening!

Unanimous DPOY, Clippers WCF, and More Hot Takes

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2025 64:25


Dion, Mitch and Nate introduce a new segment where they give their own hot takes, and the other two must respond only in the form of clarification questions. Thanks for listening!

2024-25 All-Star Ballots

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2025 53:09


Dion, Mitch and Nate share their full 12-man ballots for each conference for the 2024-25 NBA All-Star Game. Thanks for listening!

Knicks Talk with Omar (@KingBacca22x)

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2025 33:23


Nate and Mitch are joined by prominent Knicks Twitter figure Omar (@KingBacca22x) to discuss the state of Knicks basketball nearly halfway into the season. Thanks for listening!**Intro + outro music is from @duglust, a talented musician and Knicks fan who recaps each NYK game with a song like the ones you heard in this episode! Be sure to check him out on all social platforms!**

Lakers Land DFS; What's Next? With @lakerssupply

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2025 66:46


Dion and Nate are joined by Nick (@lakerssupply) to discuss the DLo-DFS trade, as well as the potential for a 2nd move before the trade deadline to truly elevate LA into a formidable Western Conference contender. Thanks for listening!

New Year's Resolutions and 2024 Baller d'Or

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2025 45:48


The Two for One crew shares some New Year's resolutions for different members of the NBA, before unveiling their candidates for the most successful hooper of 2024. Thanks for listening!

NBA Cup Takeaways and Potential Trade Targets

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2024 67:08


Dion and Nate share their thoughts on this season's NBA Cup before scanning the league for players that could elevate teams into more of a win-now situation. Thanks for listening!

OKC Thunder: Elite Defense, West Favorites? And More with Josiah Cook

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2024 37:31


Dion is joined by friend of the show Josiah Cook to discuss all things Oklahoma City Thunder. Their historically good defense, their biggest threats in the Western Conference, and so much more. Thanks for listening!

First Quarter Season Awards

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2024 69:07


Dion, Mitch and (eventually) Nate unveil their nominees for the quarter season awards:- League Pass MVP- Best Game of the Season- & more!Thanks for listening!

Jeff @GTVHoops on The State of the G League, Talent Surplus, and Lessons From Ignite

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2024 44:42


Dion and Nate are joined by Jeff from @GTVHoops to discuss everything G League: the growth in talent and popularity over the last 5-10 years, players that could get a shot in the NBA soon, lessons from the Ignite program, and much more. Thanks to Jeff for coming on and to you for listening!

Sixers Collapsing, Flagg's Best Fit, Rockets On The Rise

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2024 52:32


Dion and Mitch project Cooper Flagg's fit in the NBA with the teams currently leading the tank race before discussing the Houston Rockets' future decisions about the core pieces of their roster. Thanks for listening!

Overreaction or On Point? Warriors + Magic Contenders? LaMelo All-NBA?

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2024 50:31


Dion and Nate present each other with takes before deciding whether it is an overreaction or if it is on point. Nate is starting to believe in Golden State as contenders again, while Dion likes what he's been seeing in Orlando recently. Thanks for listening!

Observations on Every Team After Two Weeks

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2024 94:02


Dion, Mitch and Nate share their thoughts on what they've seen thus far from each team 10% of the way into the regular season. Thanks for listening!

First Week Takeaways

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2024 58:38


Dion and Mitch share some of their takeaways from early season trends, and discuss whether or not they think these trends will continue into the season. Thanks for listening!

The State of The Los Angeles Lakers with Nick (@LakersSupply)

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2024 56:31


Dion and Mitch are joined by Nick (@LakersSupply) to discuss the Lakers' offseason, what to expect from JJ Reddick, midseason trade targets, the future of the franchise, and more. Thanks to Nick for coming on the show and to you for listening!

2024-25 Regular Season Awards Predictions

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2024 58:19


Dion, Mitch and Nate make their preseason picks for MVP, ROTY, DPOY, 6th Man, MIP, and COTY. Thanks for listening!

Mitch Hosts NBA Trivia

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2024 39:16


On today's episode, Mitch hosts an episode of NBA trivia between Dion and Nate. Thanks for listening!

Projecting Starting Lineups and City Edition Jerseys

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2024 79:45


Dion, Mitch and Nate evaluate each team's starting lineup for opening night before discussing this year's batch of NBA City Edition jerseys. Thanks for listening!

Contract Extension Eligible Players

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2024 89:17


Dion, Mitch and Nate discuss a crop of players that are all eligible for contract extensions prior to the start of the season. Then, they debate Trae Young's comments about being the GOAT if he were 6'8", and close by mentioning the recent news about AJ Griffin. Thanks for listening!

Over/Under Win Totals For All 30 NBA Teams

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2024 93:53


The Two For One crew (Dion, Mitch, Nate and Danny) discuss the over/under win total projections for all 30 NBA teams heading into the 2024-25 NBA season. Thanks for listening!

Two For One Jeopardy

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2024 35:51


Mitch, Nate, and Danny square off as Dion hosts the first ever Two For One Jeopardy. Five categories. Five questions each. Play along and test your NBA knowledge!

NBA Expansion Mock Draft

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2024 56:28


Dion and Mitch evaluate all 30 teams to see which 8 players they would protect in a hypothetical expansion team draft before drafting a team of their own. Thanks for listening!

Olympics Recap + Potential 2028 Team USA Roster

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2024 67:11


Dion, Mitch and Nate discuss their biggest takeaways from the 2024 Olympics before evaluating who the best potential players are for Team USA's 2028 Olympic roster. Thanks for listening!

Zach Harper on the NBA's 2nd Apron, Boston's Biggest Threat, and a Crazy Hawaiian Lady

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2024 35:03


Dion and Nate are joined by Zach Harper (@talkhoops) of The Athletic to discuss the consequences of the new "2nd Apron" salary cap rule, Team USA's toughest competition on their path to Gold, which team has the best chance to prevent a Celtics repeat, and more. Thanks for listening!

The Lauri Situation, MIP Candidates, and...Ricky Council IV?

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2024 52:52


Dion, Mitch and Nate discuss the current situation in Utah with Lauri Markkanen before revealing their top early choices for Most Improved Player next season.

Olympics Preview: Can Anyone Take Down Team USA?

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2024 41:51


Dion, Nate, and Mitch preview the 2024 Olympics by discussing which country has the best shot to upset Team USA to win Gold, as well as which players for Team USA need to be playing the most. Then, they discuss recent NBA transactions such as Tom Thibodeau's contract extension, Gary Trent Jr. signing with the Bucks, and more. Thanks for listening!

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