#367: Inner Circle contenders, “Clutch” in MVP, Film rivalries
A new inner circle team? Is another fading? We discuss what “clutch” performances should mean in the MVP race, Ajay Mitchell's value to the Thunder and more. Use code THINKING2026 for 10% off your nex...
25 Maalis 1h 14min
#366: Top Scoring games, Kawhi's renaissance, Awards Anarchy & Villains
Huge takes on Bam's 83 point game, the possible anarchy of the looming 65-game rule, Kawhi Leonard's incredible rebirth this season, the Clippers as a darkhorse, the Lakers improved defense with Marcu...
18 Maalis 1h 13min
#365: 1-game peaks, Wemby's MVP stat, Thanos & Tatum concerns
A stat that captures Victor Wembanyama's unrivaled defensive impact! We discuss his latest ascension and where he ranks among the best 1-game peaks in the league right now, what we're looking at in Ja...
10 Maalis 1h 13min
#364: What IS a role player? + Knicks, Nuggets updates
We discuss the concept of a role player: Offense vs defense concepts, the negative vs positive uses of the term, great complementary players and whether the concept makes sense in the first place. Plu...
4 Maalis 1h 13min
#363: 1-way vs. 2-way Heliocentrism + Spurs-Pistons fallout
We discuss the extremes of Luka Doncic and massive production vs. value, weird fit and building around negative defenders vs. 2-way players. Plus, the fallout from the Celtics big week and the Spurs-P...
26 Helmi 1h 10min
#362: The East race post deadline; 1-on-1 Tourney?
The trade deadline changed a few rosters in the East – we discuss James Harden's move to Cleveland, and where that leaves them next to the Celtics, Pistons and Knicks. Also, the All-Star game was fun ...
18 Helmi 1h 2min
#361: 2026 Sub All-Stars!
Who are the NEXT best players after the All-Stars? It's time for our annual sub all-star team – those players that move the needle but aren't quite All-Stars. Who do we think of as All-Stars? Who miss...
11 Helmi 1h 34min
#360: The value of great plays, the Hornets are good? & Best offensive players Part 3
How valuable are great plays (versus the Little Things)? Plus, the surging Charlotte Hornets and Moussa Diabete. We also wrap up part 3 of our best offensive players discussion with key takeaways and ...
4 Helmi 1h 13min
