For the 23rd straight week, Gave and Torrence make their way back behind the mic and begin their weekly hoops conversation on The New Twenty Four with a discussion on the state of the Phoenix Suns in the Opening Tip-Off segment shortly following the firing of head coach Mike Budenholzer after one lone season in the desert (08:04).

On top of which potential landing spots may be the most ideal for Suns president of basketball operations & general manager James Jones in the event that the 2021 Executive of the Year is not retained following the expiration of his deal this upcoming June (15:06), as the duo shares their predictions on who will emerge victorious in the NBA play-in tournament (18:23).

In addition to the teams they would like to see garner the No. 8 seed in the East & West, for the right to play against the Cleveland Cavaliers and Oklahoma City Thunder respectively in the opening round (32:40).

While also examining the matchups already set to take place in the opening round of the 2025 NBA Playoffs, as Gave and Torrence break down the things you should be on the lookout for in the Bucks-Pacers (35:31) & the Clippers-Nuggets series prior to providing their predictions on the best-of-seven series (47:28).

In addition to the showdown between the Pistons-Knicks (1:00:23) and Timberwolves-Lakers (1:11:36) as well, prior to sharing which superstar players they're looking forward to watching the most throughout the duration of the 2025 playoffs (1:22:13) and their way-too-early postseason predictions as to who will represent the East and West respectively in the NBA Finals (1:26:23).

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In episode 22 of The New Twenty Four, Gavriel and Torrence seek to talk shop on Memphis Grizzlies two-time All-Star guard Ja Morant in the wake of receiving a $75k fine by the league for his infamous finger-gun celebration following a warning from the NBA's office hours prior during the Opening Tip-Off segment portion of the show (05:30), just moments prior to sharing their initial thoughts on the Denver Nuggets decision to relieve head coach Mike Malone & general manager Calvin Booth of their duties just days prior to the conclusion of the regular season (20:57) as well as what to make of the franchise's future moving forward in the Mile High City (36:56).

On top of revealing which 15 players they deem to be worthy of garnering spots on this year's All-NBA teams (42:35), before conversing over which player should take home Defensive Player of the Year honors in 2025 (51:24), as the dynamic duo debate over whether or not they would like to see two Defensive Player of the Year awards handed out in future seasons (1:00:11).

While also taking time to reflect back on their favorite moments and highlights from the 2024-25 regular season (1:05:21). In addition to the teams that they found to be the league's biggest surprise (1:14:46), the most disappointing (1:22:01) and enjoying squad to watch throughout the 82-game slate (1:29:22), prior to providing fans with the top matchups they should have their eyes on over the final week of the regular season (1:34:20).

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Gave and Torrence unite for the 21st consecutive week to share the top players and storylines on the court or via social media that's caught their attention the most during the past several days in their Opening Tip-Off segment (04:23), before sharing their thoughts on what to make of the Memphis Grizzlies' sudden decision to fire head coach Taylor Jenkins just weeks away from the start of the postseason and what eventually led to the 40-year-old getting called into the office unexpectedly with just nine games remaining during the regular season (16:39).

While also examining the historic month of March that was for the Oklahoma City Thunder, as the duo discusses whether or not they think Olivia Munn's hometown squad will become the third team in NBA history to capture 70 wins in a single season (31:31). In addition to if OKC's historic run and ascension atop of the Western Conference standings has impressed them (37:21), prior to answering a quadruplet set of questions pertaining to items that fans should have their eyes on down the stretch in a brand-new segment titled Four Questions (47:00) & sharing the marquee matchup to look out for in Week 24 (1:02:14).

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In episode 20 of The New Twenty Four Podcast, Gavriel and Torrence resume their weekly basketball conversations behind the microphone to discuss some of the top players among other items to garner their attention over the last week in the Opening Tip-Off segment (05:10), before taking some extensive time to highlight the play of their hometown Chicago Bulls after capturing wins in eight out of their last ten games and what to make of the franchise's sudden turnaround down the stretch (19:58). On top of pondering over whether the team that hoists six banners above the United Center should seek to trade their first round pick in this year's NBA draft for Zion Williamson (31:56).

While also examining the maturation of Coby White after recently becoming the first player to capture back-to-back Eastern Conference Player of the Week honors since Joel Embiid back in 2023 (35:13), prior to talking about whether the LA Clippers can find a way to avoid another first-round exit for the third season in a row (41:38) and analyzing James Harden's case to make an All-NBA team for the first time in the last five seasons (49:07).

As the dynamic duo also take a moment to share their thoughts on a young Portland Trail Blazers squad that entered the week just 2.5 games back of the 10th and final play-in spot in the Western Conference (53:52). In addition to what to make of Chauncey Billups and how he has fared through his first four years as the head coach out in the Rose City (59:38), as Gavriel and Torrence close things out with a discussion on the steps that the Charlotte Hornets must take in their quest to return back to the postseason someday (1:07:05) before sharing which NBA games fans should have on their radar in Week 23 (1:17:07).

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Gavriel and Torrence reconvene behind the mic for the 19th consecutive week and start off the show by giving center stage to players around the league that have stood out to them around The Association in the days following Episode 18 (05:33), before taking a moment to talk about the state of the Minnesota Timberwolves and breaking down what has led to the last season's Western Conference runner-up making a sudden turnaround for the better a month before the start of the NBA playoffs (16:06).

Prior to assessing the play of Anthony Edwards in his fifth season out in the Twin Cities (27:43), as the duo goes on to share their thoughts on whether or not the Houston Rockets have what it takes down the stretch to fend off several Western Conference foes to capture the No. 2 seed prior to the conclusion of the regular season (41:07), while also discussing potential first round matchups they would like to see in the West (49:04). Plus seek to highlight the recent play of the Washington Wizards and whether the fan base of one's of the NBA's worst teams can take some solace in knowing that better days are ahead following the 24-25 campaign (54:27).

In addition to examining the Utah Jazz's current rebuild under CEO of basketball operations and alternate governor Danny Ainge (1:07:45) & more surrounding the state of the franchise in Salt Lake City moments before wrapping up the show by providing fans with the top matchups to watch out for in Week 22 on the eve of March Madness (1:20:51).

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In episode 18 of The New Twenty Four podcast, Gavriel and Torrence open up the show by highlighting the top items that have managed to stand out to them the most around the league since their previous recording (04:52). Prior to having a discussion surrounding the Cleveland Cavaliers, as the two examine whether or not the hottest team currently in The Association boast the best collection of depth this year under Coach of the Year candidate Kenny Atkinson (17:21), before sharing their collection of thoughts on whether teams such as the one residing in The Land can often times peak too early (23:35). Plus if this year's Cavaliers squad happens to be the best non-LeBron James-led team ever in the history of the franchise before predicting whether the 2024-25 cast can set a new franchise record for the most wins in a single season (28:41).

While also chronicling the downward spiral of the injury-ridden Orlando Magic and what the front office must do down in the Theme Park Capital of the World to move upward within the immediate future (32:12). In addition to conversing on if fans and media members alike have become fatigued by Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo's level of dominance after seeing the two-time MVP reach the 20,000-point plateau (47:52) and if his style of play has led to him becoming the forgotten great in the NBA today (55:24), as the two close out the show sharing their sentiment on a series of statements pertaining to several different teams in the premiere of the Pass or Shoot segment (1:00:13) and providing fans with the top matchups to watch for in Week 21 (1:13:14).

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Gave and Torrence link up for the 17th consecutive week to conduct an exclusive players only edition episode of The New Twenty Four podcast, taking a moment to highlight the top players and headlines to catch their eye in the opening week of March (04:53) before conversing over whether or not Detroit Pistons All-Star guard Cade Cunningham is the NBA's most underrated point guard (14:31) and constructed a body of work that's good enough to garner All-NBA First Team honors come season's end (25:02).

While also taking some time to break down what makes Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander one of the toughest covers in the league during the midst of yet another MVP-caliber campaign for the former Kentucky star (35:41) and share general thoughts on opposing NBA fans' reaction to SGA's ability to get to the free-throw line at a constant rate (43:42).

On top of discussing if fans across the globe have become numb to his nightly exploits of Denver Nuggets star center Nikola Jokic (51:00), as Torrence shares what he's looking forward to seeing in the upcoming nationally-televised showdown between The Joker & SGA out in OKC this upcoming weekend (58:44), before the dynamic duo wraps up the show by sharing what's impressed them watching Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James continue to play at a high level in Year 22 of his career (1:02:02) & assessing the manner that the four-time NBA Finals MVP has handled the responsibility of being the face of the league and what stars of today and tomorrow can learn from his journey (1:18:25) prior to highlighting the top games to watch in Week 20 (1:24:56).

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In episode 16 of The New Twenty Four podcast, Gavriel and Torrence reunite to highlight the top things to catch their eye throughout the last several days in the NBA (04:36), before taking a moment to assess Spurs All-Star big man Victor Wembanyama's sophomore season in San Antonio after being ruled out for the rest of the year due to being diagnosed with deep vein thrombosis in his right shoulder (18:05). While also discussing which players they'd like to see rise to the occasion and make a case for being viewed as long-term pieces beside No. 1 down in The Alamo (24:45) & whether or not interim head coach Mitch Johnson has shown enough to become the eventual successor to Gregg Popovich whose coaching future in the NBA is uncertain per reports (33:30).

Then assess what's led to the Golden State Warriors recent turnaround following the addition of Jimmy Butler at the trade deadline (39:13), as the two talk about whether or not the team by the Bay Area has what it takes to go on a deep playoff run in 2025 (48:09).

In addition to conversing over what the New York Knicks must do to become legitimate title contenders after continuing to remain winless against the top three teams record-wise in the NBA this year (58:48), and examining whether or not head coach Tom Thibodeau is the ideal man to lead the storied franchise back to the promised land (1:10:54), before moving over to discuss what makes the Boston Celtics one of the game's toughest matchups (1:15:51) as well as uncover what makes Jayson Tatum's so underappreciated by fans (1:25:15) before discussing what to watch out for in the regular season finale between the defending world champions and Cleveland Cavaliers (1:35:40). On top of other marquee matchups fans should be eager to see in Week 19 (1:39:52).

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