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  • Episode 33 - "Stick Up Season"
    2025/06/25

    Gavriel and Torrence return for the 33rd consecutive week to discuss the Buss family's decision to sell the Los Angeles Lakers to Mark Walter for $10 billion, marking the largest sale of a pro sports franchise in the United States. In addition to the Chicago Bulls quietly coming to terms with Arturas Karnisovas and Marc Eversley on contract extensions to remain in the front office, the New York Knicks never-ending search for a head coach and a pair of trades involving the Trail Blazers sending Anfernee Simons and future picks to the Celtics in exchange for two-time All-Star guard Jrue Holiday, as well as another involving former Golden State Warriors guard Jordan Poole swapping residencies with his fellow peer CJ McCollum to join the New Orleans Pelicans as part of a 4-player deal in a loaded Opening Tip-Off segment (04:21).

    While also sharing their official takeaways from the 2025 NBA Finals between the Pacers & Thunder (32:30) and the road that lies ahead for Indiana this offseason just days after falling to Oklahoma City in the wake of seeing their All-Star guard Tyrese Haliburton tear his Achilles in Game 7 (42:59).

    On top of the top storylines and teams hoops fans should keep their eyes on in what's shaping up to be a wide open Eastern Conference next season (52:04) before holding an in-depth talk on the blockbuster trade between the Phoenix Suns and Houston Rockets that sent Kevin Durant to Clutch City (1:00:48) and recent hoopla surrounding Rutgers' Ace Bailey's refusal to work out for teams leading up to the NBA Draft (1:13:42) as the duo discusses several teams, prospects and stories people should be on the lookout following the event out in Brooklyn (1:19:35).

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    1 時間 38 分
  • Episode 32 - "Good Basketball"
    2025/06/18

    In episode 32 of The New Twenty Four, Gave and Torrence converge to discuss the first major trade to take place a few weeks before free agency involving the Memphis Grizzlies shipping out Desmond Bane to the Orlando Magic for Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Cole Anthony and four unprotected first-round picks that went down at the top of the week and how it will help both franchises entering the 2025-26 campaign (06:23), while also talking further on all the news pertaining to Kevin Durant's marketplace and how the Phoenix Suns have put themselves in a tough spot to unload the two-time NBA Finals MVP among other items in this week's Opening Tip-Off segment (14:52).

    Prior to taking a further dive back into all of the action going down in the battle for the Larry O'Brien Trophy between the Indiana Pacers and Oklahoma City Thunder, as the friends take time to examine how OKC managed to regain control of the series (21:13) and where things have managed to go wrong for Indiana at arguably the most pivotal time of the year (29:35).

    In addition to evaluating whether or not Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle should have decided to ride the hot hand of backup point guard T.J. McConnell over Tyrese Haliburton in the midst of his struggles during Game 5 (35:35), before talking on what's impressed them watching the evolution of Jalen Williams (36:55). On top of whether or not this year's Finals matchup is the best of the decade (42:01), before discussing if NBA fans of the 2010s happened to be spoiled by championship showdowns of recent past (48:23) and closing up shop by highlighting what spectators should be on the lookout for in Game 6 & more (55:30).

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    1 時間 3 分
  • Episode 31 - "The Canadian Answer"
    2025/06/11

    Gavriel and Torrence get together again on Episode 31 of The New Twenty Four to highlight the legacy of former NBA MVP Allen Iverson days following the Hall of Fame icon's 50th birthday. In addition to the evolution of the game from the previous decade to now, as the duo share their respective thoughts on the latest involving Kevin Durant and which teams should seek to inquire about him following recent reports indicating that the 15-time All-Star forward is set to be traded by the Phoenix Suns in the coming weeks. On top of what the San Antonio Spurs and Philadelphia 76ers should seek to do with the No. 2 and No. 3 overall picks in this year's draft in an action-packed Opening Tip-Off segment (04:35).

    Before taking a moment to share their overall takeaways through the first two games of the 2025 NBA Finals (19:42), assessing Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault's decision to make a subtle tweak to his starting lineup minutes prior to Game 1 (23:32).

    Including what to make of Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton's performance in the championship round thus far (28:28), prior to taking time to converse on the historic season of the league's reigning MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and where it ranks among the all-time great seasons in the history of the sport (32:19).

    Before closing out things with a discussion on how important the bench unit for both teams are when it comes to controlling who comes out on top with the gold ball (40:05) and highlighting what each team must do to gain control of the series (44:09).

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    53 分
  • Episode 30 - "History Will Be Made"
    2025/06/04

    In episode 30 of The New Twenty Four, Gave and Torrence break down the tough decisions that lie ahead this offseason for the Minnesota Timberwolves and the New York Knicks after getting sent home in their respective Conference Finals series, just hours after hearing about Tom Thibodeau being relieved of his duties as head coach after five seasons under the helm in The Big Apple as part of this week's Opening Tip-Off segment (5:50).

    While also taking a moment to give basketball fans a sneak preview of the 2025 NBA Finals matchup between the Indiana Pacers and Oklahoma City Thunder, as the duo examines what makes this year's championship showdown worth the watch for today's basketball fan (21:17).

    On top of stating their reasoning as to why both teams not paying into the luxury tax to build a quality roster isn't as significant as some have made it out to be (28:29), prior to highlighting what's impressed them the most watching both teams run toward the gold ball (35:33).

    Including sharing which matchups spectators should have their eyes on (45:23), before giving their three keys to victory for each squad in the best-of-seven series (52:00) and sharing their official predictions on which team will emerge victoriously with the Larry O'Brien Trophy in hand (55:12).

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    1 時間 2 分
  • Episode 29 - "Enjoy The Game"
    2025/05/28

    Gavriel and Torrence are back for the 29th straight week to chronicle all of the latest currently taking shape during the 2025 Conference Finals.

    As the two discuss what led to the New York Knicks sudden turnaround in their comeback win against the Indiana Pacers in Game 3, and if Tom Thibodeau’s troops have unlocked a formula to potentially regain home court advantage on the eve of the series returning to The Big Apple for what could be a pivotal Game 5 (10:09).

    In addition to what the Pacers must do to regain full control of the series, prior to sharing their personal thoughts on what a superstar is to them in the wake of the recent chatter regarding Indiana’s All-Star guard Tyrese Haliburton (22:05). Before taking some time to assess what has led to the Timberwolves struggles in their best-of-seven bout with the Oklahoma City Thunder in the Western Conference Finals, and the steps Minnesota’s All-Star duo in Anthony Edwards and Julius Randle must take to try to solve the NBA’s premier defense in their quest to stave off elimination and force a Game 6 & more (28:58).

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    50 分
  • Episode 28 - "Ain't No Tricks"
    2025/05/21

    In episode 28 of The New Twenty Four, Gave and Torrence highlight the trials and tribulations the last two NBA champions in the Denver Nuggets & Boston Celtics will go through within their quests to maintain a competitive roster under the NBA's current collective bargaining agreement in this week's Opening Tip-Off segment (04:54).

    Prior to the tag team duo breaking down the pair of matchups taking place in the conference finals round of the 2025 NBA playoffs, as the two examine each of the final four teams left standing for the chance at capturing the gold ball (20:53).

    While also sharing what they must do in order to put themselves in peak position to emerge victoriously in their matchups, before taking a moment to share their official series predictions on who they think will come out on top in the best-of-seven matchups to represent the Eastern and Western Conference in this year's NBA Finals (53:22).

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    1 時間 2 分
  • Episode 27 - "A Different NBA"
    2025/05/14

    For the 27th consecutive week, Gavriel and Torrence convene to share their thoughts on the game starting off by discussing the winners & losers from the 2025 NBA Draft Lottery in this week’s Opening Tip-Off segment (04:18) and speaking on what has led to the Indiana Pacers success through the first two rounds of the playoffs on the eve of Game 5 of their conference semis series against the Cleveland Cavaliers (22:08). In addition to briefly assessing the 2024-25 campaign of the Cavaliers and whether or not the franchise should have any hopes of coming back in the best-of-seven matchup (29:00).

    While also sharing what they make of the series between the Denver Nuggets and Oklahoma City Thunder (34:28), prior to talking about Nikola Jokic’s recent shooting struggles (40:36) and whether or not the time has come to officially count the Warriors out in their second round tilt against the Timberwolves (43:57).

    On top of how Julius Randle’s most recent stretch has helped to unlock another dimension of Minnesota’s offense (49:53), before closing out the show conversing on the series between the New York Knicks & Boston Celtics that has caught many fans by surprise (53:36).

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    1 時間 9 分
  • Episode 26 - "It Means Something"
    2025/05/07

    In episode 26 of The New Twenty Four, Gavriel and Torrence make their way back behind the microphone once again to discuss several various storylines that’s stood out to them over the last several days across the NBA in a jam-packed Opening Tip-Off segment (05:55), before the pair take some time to assess the two Eastern Conference semifinals matchups starting off with the matchup between the Indiana Pacers and Cleveland Cavaliers on the eve of Game 2 out in The Land (29:44). In addition to the meeting involving the New York Knicks and Boston Celtics, following the defending champions late collapse in Game 1 at the TD Garden (39:26).

    While also sharing their thoughts on Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault’s late-game strategy in their Western Conference semis opener against the Denver Nuggets (48:24), prior to informing basketball fans on what things fans should have their eyes on when watching this series (53:34) and closing things out with a discussion on the highly-anticipated bout between the Golden State Warriors & Minnesota Timberwolves in round two of the 2025 NBA playoffs (58:48).

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    1 時間 13 分