This episode dives deep into the hottest storylines ahead of the NBA season. The crew kicks things off with what’s most exciting this year, then reacts to Joel Embiid’s preseason debut before making their MVP and Rookie of the Year picks. They discuss Ace Bailey’s tendonitis and the growing pressure on Cooper Flagg. Later, they break down the business side of the NBA, crown their early championship favorites, and react to Stephen A. Smith’s latest comments on LeBron. The show wraps with a debate on the best core to never win a title and whether Mike Brown is too nice as a coach.