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Moses and Rhoman recap early-season NBA storylines on the Swishlist Podcast, noting a chalky start with clear top and bottom teams, surprise positioning for Denver and Memphis, and disappointment from squads like the Kings, Jazz, Bucks, Bulls, Nets, and Clippers. They discuss Minnesota winning with the league’s top defense despite Rudy Gobert’s offensive struggles and Anthony Edwards being out, while debating Luka Dončić’s rest days and the Lakers atop the standings. The hosts praise Victor Wembanyama’s dominant, “Wilt-like” production and preview a must-watch Celtics–76ers matchup fueled by Jaylen Brown’s comments toward Jayson Tatum. They float Domantas Sabonis trade fits, debate whether James Harden has declined, assess Benedikt Mathurin’s reduced role in New Orleans, critique the 65-game rule’s impact on awards and legacy, react to Doc Rivers’ remarks about Giannis, and close on rising player-fan confrontations around the league.

Chapters:
00:00 Season Intro and Topics
01:39 Standings Shock Check
05:17 Wolves Defense and Gobert
09:03 Luka Load Management Debate
13:19 Wemby Modern Wilt
16:29 Jazz Struggles and Injuries
17:17 Celtics vs Sixers Hype
18:50 Brown vs Tatum Duel
20:16 Sabonis Trade Destinations
23:47 Is Harden Cooked
25:21 Mathurin Role Mystery
27:52 NBA 65 Game Rule Debate
33:12 Doc Calls Out Giannis
36:59 Players vs Fans Surge
40:32 Wrap Up and Farewell

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Is OKC's championship window in trouble? The NBA season is already getting crazy, and we're only two weeks in!

On Season 4, Episode 3 of the Swishlist Podcast, Mo and Roman break down the biggest storylines around the league, including Oklahoma City's devastating injury situation, the Memphis Grizzlies' undefeated start, and Victor Wembanyama looking unstoppable.

We're breaking down:

• OKC's injury crisis: Jalen Williams, Chet Holmgren, and Cason Wallace
• Can SGA carry the Thunder through these injuries?
• Memphis starts 6-0! Are the Grizzlies legitimate contenders?
• Victor Wembanyama drops 43 points and 6 blocks against Minnesota
• Are the Knicks in trouble after their slow start?
• Tyrese Maxey and the Philadelphia 76ers' impressive start
• Detroit's rise in the Eastern Conference
• Anthony Edwards, LaMelo Ball, and the Timberwolves
• Houston's championship potential
• Cameron Boozer's Rookie of the Year case
• Nikola Jokic reaches 200 career triple-doubles

Are the Thunder still favorites in the West? Is Wemby entering the MVP conversation? And is Memphis actually this good?

Let us know your biggest NBA overreaction in the comments!

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Swishlist Podcast Season 4, Episode 2 recaps NBA opening week, starting with injuries to Jalen Williams and Jalen Suggs and what they mean for OKC’s depth, SGA’s future payroll, and Orlando’s recurring health issues (including Paolo’s sprained ankle). The hosts discuss the ongoing Jaylen Brown–Jayson Tatum tension and why fans are booing teams early, plus the league-wide trend of repeated 20+ point comebacks and why no lead feels safe. They evaluate early storylines for teams including the Pistons’ 3–0 start, Philly’s rebounding and lineup concerns, the Spurs’ slow start and Wembanyama’s missing go-to move, Minnesota’s hot start, Miami’s awkward Giannis fit, Portland’s guard-heavy success, Houston’s strong roster fit, and the Knicks’ 0–3 hangover. They share favorite performances, play buy/sell/hold, and close with lessons learned from week one.

Chapters

00:00 Season Four Kickoff

01:01 Jalen Williams Injury Fallout

05:29 Orlando Magic Injury Woes

08:01 Tatum Brown No Beef

13:25 Fans Booing Week One

15:19 Twenty Point Comebacks

18:36 Overreactions After Week

20:16 Yaksel Calls Out NBA

23:31 Push Offs New Emphasis

25:39 Pistons Surprise Start

30:16 Sixers Red Flags Early

34:32 Spurs Slow Start Concerns

35:13 Spurs Early Concerns

35:32 Fixing The Lineup

36:44 Wemby Needs A Go To

38:32 Stop Playing Like A Guard

40:50 Live At The Rim

42:06 Timberwolves New Backcourt

44:45 Ants Three Point Leap

47:51 Heat Slow Start With Giannis

51:16 Blazers Guard Depth Works

53:36 Rockets Pieces Clicking

56:10 Knicks Panic Or Patience

01:00:44 Favorite Games So Far

01:03:14 Buy Sell Hold Rapid Fire

01:08:00 Biggest Early Season Lessons

01:10:16 Season Sign Off

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