Shea and Jason award top honors to the Cleveland Cavaliers and OKC Thunder, who sit atop the East and West ahead of Wednesday night’s showdown – and ponder whether we’re about to see a preview of the 2025 NBA Finals. Meanwhile, Anthony Edwards fears the double team, the vibes in Miami sour with Jimmy Butler’s seven game suspension amid trade demands, and Kawhi Leonard makes his triumphant return to the Clippers at the Dome. Plus, the guys lament Father Time catching up with Steph Curry, scratch their heads at the Kings firing two-time coach-of-the-year, Mike Brown, and recap the best NBA scuffles from over the holidays.

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Shea and Jason ring in the New Year with a celebration of 6-foot(?) Hall-of-Fame Sixer legend – and coolest player to have ever played NBA basketball – Allen “The Answer” Iverson. From his 2001 MVP season to his iconic Jordan crossover, Ty Lou stepover, signature Reeboks, NBA2K covers, and more, the guys are reliving the best of AI, and securing his legacy in the Six Trophies history books.

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On this special Christmas Day edition of Six Trophies, Shea and Jason aren’t just handing out six trophies, they’re giving presents to all 30 NBA teams. The worn out New York Knicks...they’re getting Wolverine’s mutant healing power. Phoenix Sun and lord of social media, Kevin Durant, is finally getting a Bluesky account. Laker’s head coach JJ Redick is looking super stressed — so the guys are gifting him a day at the spa. Plus, Shea and Jason share their all-time favorite Christmas presents.

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Shea and Jason recap last night’s NBA Cup Finals, with top honors going to the Milwaukee Bucks for a commanding second half performance to defeat OKC in Las Vegas. Meanwhile, Shams gets the inside track on the Heat’s Jimmy Butler trade inquiries to the chagrin of Butler’s agent Bernard Lee, the Brooklyn Nets abandon guard Dennis Schroder for being too good at basketball by sending him to the Warriors, and Spurs Coach (and legend) Gregg Popovich confirms he’s on the road to recovery after suffering a stroke. Plus, Jason sends a message to Las Vegas city planners following his visit to the NBA Cup Semis, Shea goes all in on the NBA’s potential expansion to Mexico City, and the guys try to remember the names of all five members of the Backstreet Boys.

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Shea and Jason celebrate San Antonio Spur Chris Paul for passing Jason Kidd to reach number two on the all-time assists list, and ponder whether he’s the best NBA player to have never won a ring. Meanwhile, Ja Morant swears off dunking and then delivers a savage double clutch reverse slam over Kristaps Porzingis in a Grizzlies win over the Celtics, Kings coach Mike Brown harps on “possessions”…26 times in a row, and Joel Embiid looks formidable with a 31-point, 12-rebound, 4-assist showing on the road against the Bulls. Plus, the guys wonder if what Thunder ball stopper Lu Dort is doing can safely be called defense, object to Jordan Poole’s splashy new 3-point celebration, and give a throwback shout to lifetime Knick fan “Tim” Chalamet.

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Shea and Jason salute the Atlanta Hawks for taking down the league-leading Cleveland Cavaliers on their way to clinching their NBA Cup group, and make a case that Trae Young is playing the best basketball of his career right now. Meanwhile, the Wizards go winless in November (aka No-win-ber), the Rockets play themselves back into the spotlight, Jazz coach Will Hardy calls an ill-advised timeout, and New York Knickerbocker Mikal Bridges finds his jumper. Plus, the guys say “no” to NBA Cup point differential rules, say “yes” to Dyson Daniels’ new nickname (“The Great Barrier Thief”), and give LeBron James a Nipsey Hussle tribute for grinding out a 1,243-game double digit scoring streak. Elsewhere, Jason and Shea reflect on Deadpool & Wolverine and Friday Night Lights. "Texas Forever!"

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Shea and Jason salute Victor Wembanyama, Jared McCain, Jalen Johnson and the wave of young NBA talent making the leap to the next level this season. Meanwhile, the Pelicans are officially off the rails – losing 11 of their last 12 games, Jokic and Giannis prove you can never count them out, and the Pistons are suddenly looking like an actual NBA basketball team. Plus, the guys ponder the latest changes to the All-Star format, cheer OG Anunoby’s 40-point explosion as the Knicks blowout the Nuggets, and contemplate if what the NBA Cup really needs is a bare-chested Adam Silver.

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