The Starters

The first of nine NBA previews from The Starters. The guys start tackling 82 burning questions about the upcoming 2017-2018 season: Best challenger for Warriors out West? Who will take home Sixth Man of the Year? And what were the best offseason moments? All that, plus Skeets and Tas battle in Crossfire (winner stays) and the Up-Down Report is back!

The second of nine NBA previews from The Starters. The guys continue tackling 82 burning questions about the upcoming 2017-2018 season: Who will be this season's MVP? Will Philly make the playoffs? Can Blake return to form? Will The Starters appear in the Celebrity Game? And in Crossfire, Tas and Leigh debate the league's most underrated teams, the best free agent signing, and predict this year's fashion trend!

The third of nine NBA previews from The Starters. The guys continue tackling 82 burning questions about the upcoming 2017-2018 season: What was the best offseason trade? Will the Lakers make the playoffs? Is Kevin Durant the league's biggest villain? Will the new NBA schedule eliminate the 'resting players' controversy? Which team will lead the league in Very Solid Plays? And in Crossfire, Tas and Trey debate the league's most overrated player, the guy who looks weirdest in his new uniform, and they make their Defensive Player of the Year predictions!

The fourth of nine NBA previews from The Starters. The guys continue tackling 82 burning questions about the upcoming 2017-2018 season: Which team is under the most pressure? Who will win Most Improved Player? Is LeBron James still the league's best baller? Are the Raptors being underestimated? Is Nikola Jokic a franchise player? Will the Warriors win 70+ games? And in Crossfire, Trey and Skeets debate the best potential comeback story, Social Media MVP predictions, and the sexiest Nike "Statement" jersey!

The fifth of nine NBA previews from The Starters. The guys continue tackling 82 burning questions about the upcoming 2017-2018 season: What team is must-watch League Pass material? What 'pun-tastic' N.Y. Post headline will be written? Are the Jazz still a playoff team? Will Lillard get snubbed for a 3rd straight All-Star Game? Is Warriors-Cavs the NBA's best rivalry? Does the Melo trade make OKC a title contender? In Crossfire, Skeets and Leigh discuss this season's most intriguing player, teammates least likely to get along, and craziest promotional night predictions.

The sixth of nine NBA previews from The Starters. The guys continue tackling 82 burning questions about the upcoming 2017-2018 season: Rookie of the Year prediction? Best under-the-radar offseason move? Is this LeBron's final year in Cleveland? Will DeMarcus Cousins and Anthony Davis both end the season as Pelicans? Will Dwight Howard save his reputation? Do the Warriors have the best bench? In Crossfire, Leigh and Tas pick the man who will lead the league in scoring, the milestone they're most looking forward to, and the player that desperately needs a nickname.

The seventh of nine NBA previews from The Starters. The guys continue tackling 82 burning questions about the upcoming 2017-2018 season: What was the worst offseason move? Who is a must-invite Slam Dunk Contest participant? Will the Knicks be better without Carmelo Anthony? Will Steph Curry lead the league in 3-pointers made again? Is Joel Embiid worth $148 million? In Crossfire, Trey and Leigh debate the biggest surprise of the GM Survey, the second-year player who will take the biggest leap, and the phrase we will hear ad nauseum this season.

The eighth of nine NBA previews from The Starters. The guys continue tackling 82 burning questions about the upcoming 2017-2018 season: Which player is under the most pressure? Is this finally the year the Spurs fall off? Will the Grizzlies miss the playoffs for the first time since 2010? Will the Wolves make the postseason? Who is a dream guest for the show? In Crossfire, Trey and Skeets debate their favorite bad team, the most unlikely player to join the 50-point club, and the league's most clutch player.

The ninth and final NBA preview from The Starters, finishing off the 82 burning questions about the upcoming 2017-2018 season, including: What is your NBA Finals prediction? Who will be the biggest name to be traded? Do the Rockets have the NBA's best backcourt? Will the Bulls be the league's worst team? What is your biggest wish for the upcoming campaign? And what is the best tip for surviving the marathon season?

The season is here! The fellas discuss if facing Kyrie Irving makes it a statement game for LeBron, if Kyrie deserves a video tribute from Cleveland, and whether the Cavs are better this season. They also play "Up-Down: Warriors Edition" (69.5 wins, 3.5 All-Stars, 18.5 Meme Team appearances), and they head to The Butcher Shop to see if they're buying the Joel Embiid-Hassan Whiteside feud, the Isaiah Thomas-Danny Ainge saga, and the war of words between Kevin McHale and James Harden.

On Wednesday's episode of The Starters, the guys discuss Gordon Hayward's gruesome injury, where it leaves the Celtics, and who will step up. That, plus they overreact by playing "It's Just One Game, But..." regarding CP3, the Warriors' loss, and LeBron; and in Crossfire, Trey and Leigh try not to punch each other while debating Bobby Portis' eight-game suspension.

On Thursday's episode of The Starters, the guys overreact by playing "It's Just One Game, But..." Giannis is winning MVP, DeMarcus Cousins and Anthony Davis can't win together, and the Suns are gonna be relegated to the G-League. They also debate Jeremy Lin's injury fallout, Chandler Parsons getting booed, Markelle Fultz' free throw form, and debut brand new edition of The Meme Team!

On Friday's episode of The Starters, the guys discuss whether Lonzo Ball's debut was a disaster, if Blake Griffin is better without Chris Paul, whether the Raptors are a better team than last season, and if the Thunder are the Warriors' biggest threat! They also hand out Worst of the Week and count down the best plays from the past 3 days!

On Monday's episode of The Starters, the guys discuss whether the Suns were right to fire Earl Watson, if they should trade Eric Bledsoe, and whether the weekend belonged to Andrew Wiggins or Giannis Antetokounmpo! That, plus Curry's mouthguard problem, Wade heading to the bench, and new Weekend Whoopsies!

On Tuesday's episode of The Starters, the guys debate what was more disrespectful: Jordan Bell dunking late vs. the Mavericks or Jokic bumping into Wiz coach Scott Brooks? That, plus Bledsoe trades, the most impressive 3-0 team, Ben Simmons' best NBA comp, and the return of the Basketball Reference Nickname Game!

On Wednesday's episode of The Starters, the guys discuss the 76ers' handling of Fultz's should injury, LeBron playing point guard, and Wall's "no mercy" threat to Lonzo. That, plus Trey and Skeets debate Blake Griffin's best dunk of the season in Crossfire, as well as thoughts on Aaron Gordon's career night, and Cousins gettin' set to return to Sacramento.

On Thursday's episode of The Starters, the guys debate Wednesday's more shocking win (Lakers or Nets), the night's bigger meltdown (Sixers or Raps), and how Kings fans will react to Cousins' return (cheers or jeers). That, plus #TBT fun with former Lakers guard Nick Van Exel, and Blake serves up pancakes in a new edition of the Meme Team.

On Friday's episode of The Starters, the guys discuss if Blake Griffin is the MVP frontrunner, whether the Wolves should panic, and if Giannis had the best missed dunk ever! They also hand out Worst of the Week and count down the best plays (14 of them) from the past week!

On Monday's episode of The Starters, the guys decide if it's time to press the panic button on the 3-4 Cleveland Cavaliers, the turnover-prone Golden State Warriors, and the Markelle Fultz injury situation. That, plus they debate if Indiana won the Paul George trade, whether the Pistons are for real, and break out some new Weekend Whoopsies!

On today's Halloween Special, The Starters - a.k.a. C-P30, Darth Waiters, Matthew DellaveYoda, and Serge Chewbaka - discuss the best teams in the East, whether Kristaps Porzingis saved Coach Hornacek's job, and the 76ers' statement victory over the Rockets. That, plus "Trick or Tweet," the season's best NBA Halloween costumes, and a VSP.

On Wednesday's episode of The Starters, Tas pays off his October Pick 'Em loss, while the guys discuss the 76ers not picking up Jahlil Okafor's 4th-year option, OKC's start to the season, and the hottest Halloween sneakers. That, plus Crossfire, Shaq's late-night gig, World Series predictions, mustaches and more.

On Thursday's episode of The Starters, the guys discuss the Eric Bledsoe-for-Reggie Jackson trade rumors, Tristan Thompson's calf injury, and Ricky Rubio turning into the Jazz's leading scorer. That, plus a new Meme Team, VSP, and the fellas count down their favorite in-arena fan cams.

On Friday's episode of The Starters, the guys discuss if the Blazers are a playoff lock, whether Lonzo Ball is too passive to become a star, and whether the Spurs' 4-game losing streak is worrisome. That, plus they hand out Worst of the Week and count down the best plays from the past week!

On Monday's episode of The Starters, the guys play "Whatchu Got?" regarding the NBA weekend's best performance (LeBron, Harden, or Porzingis), Melo's ejection (right or wrong), and the league's hottest team (Celtics or Wolves). That, plus Wade calls out the Cavs' starters, Kelly Oubre's NSFW jacket, bloopers, and more!

On Tuesday's episode of The Starters, the guys discuss the Eric Bledsoe trade: Did the Suns get fleeced? Does Bledsoe make the Bucks a legit threat? And, is there another deal to be made? That, plus they throw Hall of Famer Kevin McHale into The Starters' "Torture Chamber," and 3D joins the fellas live from Cleveland.

On Wednesday's episode of The Starters, the guys play "Whatchu Got?" regarding worrisome starts (Thunder or Wizards), sexy winning steaks (76ers or Knicks), and the best big man performance from Tuesday night (Jokic, Love, or "Fire & Ice"). That, plus NBA posters, camping, Kawhi's injury, Giannis' signature sneakers, and more.

On Thursday's episode of The Starters, former Bucks All-Star Michael Redd joins the show to talk about the Eric Bledsoe trade, Pop-a-Shot battle with Kobe at the '08 Olympics, and to play NBA Color Trivia. That, plus the guys discuss Kristaps Porzingis' elbow, whether the Lakers should trade Julius Randle, Meme Team, and so much more.

On Friday's episode of The Starters, the guys debate whether it's time to worry about the Thunder, if James Harden is the MVP frontrunner, and whether Vince Carter should have his jersey retired by the Raptors. That, plus they hand out Worst of the Week (sorry, LeBron) and count down the best plays from the past week!