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Josh and Kwab give you their first NBA Power Rankings of the 2026-2027 NBA Season Timeline: 00:00 Intro 00:18 Knocking on the door 01:06 | 10. Houston Rockets 02:50 | 9. Los Angeles Lakers 04:14 | 8. Toronto Raptors 05:39 | 7. Philadelphia 76ers 07:32 | 6. Detroit Pistons 10:12 PrizePicks 11:03 | 5. Minnesota Timberwolves 14:03 | 4. Cleveland Cavaliers 16:59 | 3. Oklahoma City Thunder 19:15 | 2. San Antonio Spurs 21:28 | 1. New York Knicks Sign up for PrizePicks with code: HMA and get $150 in lineups instantly if your first $5+ lineup wins! https://link.prizepicks.com/LME0/THEDIME FOLLOW ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Twitter: @TheDimeNBA | @Josh_Rodriguez_ | @kwabakayes IG: @TheDimeNBA | @Josh_Rodriguez_ | @kwabakayes TikTok: @TheDimeNBA | @Josh_Rodriguez_ | @kwabakayes LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE: Apple: https://apple.co/2kx6uar Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2Ld0JcE iHeartRadio: https://ihr.fm/2LEr311 Email: [email protected] #powerrankings

Josh and Kwab give you their predictions for the NBA's Western Conference heading into the 2026-2027 NBA Season. Will Anthony Edwards, LaMelo Ball, and the Minnesota Timberwolves, Kevin Durant, Amen Thompson, and the Houston Rockets, Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves, and the Los Angeles Lakers be able to outduel Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder and Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs? Timeline: 00:00 Intro 00:34 Josh's Predictions 08:20 Prizepicks 09:11 Kwab's Predictions 21:11 Western Conference Finals Prediction 23:07 Outro Sign up for PrizePicks with code: HMA and get $150 in lineups instantly if your first $5+ lineup wins!https://link.prizepicks.com/LME0/THEDIME FOLLOW ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Twitter: @TheDimeNBA | @Josh_Rodriguez_ | @kwabakayes IG: @TheDimeNBA | @Josh_Rodriguez_ | @kwabakayes TikTok: @TheDimeNBA | @Josh_Rodriguez_ | @kwabakayes LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE: Apple:  https://apple.co/2kx6uar Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2Ld0JcE iHeartRadio: https://ihr.fm/2LEr311 Email: [email protected]

Josh and Kwab give you their official predictions for the NBA's Eastern Conference including Cade Cunningham and the Detroit Pistons, Tyrese Haliburton and the Indiana Pacers, LeBron James, Joel Embiied, Jaylen Brown, Tyrese Maxey and the Philadelphia 76ers, and the defending champions Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks. Timeline: 00:00 Intro 00:33 Josh's Predictions 08:54 Prizepicks 09:45 Kwab's Predictions 18:53 Anyone can win the East 20:24 ECF Predictions 23:41 Outro Sign up for PrizePicks with code: HMA and get $150 in lineups instantly if your first $5+ lineup wins! https://link.prizepicks.com/LME0/THEDIME FOLLOW ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Twitter: @TheDimeNBA | @Josh_Rodriguez_ | @kwabakayes IG: @TheDimeNBA | @Josh_Rodriguez_ | @kwabakayes TikTok: @TheDimeNBA | @Josh_Rodriguez_ | @kwabakayes LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE: Apple: https://apple.co/2kx6uar Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2Ld0JcE iHeartRadio: https://ihr.fm/2LEr311 Email: [email protected] #east

Josh and Kwab are joined by Robbin Marx of the "Your Spurs" podcast to preview the upcoming season for Victor Wembanyama, Stephon Castle, Dylan Harper, and the San Antonio Spurs. Timeline: 00:00 Intro 00:36 Last year was SPECIAL 05:18 Spurs Rookies 08:37 Spurs sign Tobias Harris 11:23 Dylan Harper's role 12:56 Out on De'Aaron Fox? 15:56 Wemby! 23:25 Expectations for Stephon Castle 25:28 PrizePicks! 26:17 Carter Bryant expectations 27:48 Spurs bench 30:04 Mitch Johnson adjustments 31:29 Finals or bust? 38:41 For Real or Fugazi: Denver Nuggets 39:31 For Real or Fugazi: Los Angeles Lakers 40:03 For Real or Fugazi: Houston Rockets 40:28 For Real or Fugazi: Detroit Pistons 40:56 For Real or Fugazi: Philadelphia 76ers 41:38 For Real or Fugazi: Oklahoma City Thunder 42:11 For Real or Fugazi: New York Knicks 43:33 Kwab asks about the Jazz...again 45:00 Outro Sign up for PrizePicks with code: HMA and get $150 in lineups instantly if your first $5+ lineup wins! https://link.prizepicks.com/LME0/THEDIME FOLLOW ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Twitter: @TheDimeNBA | @Josh_Rodriguez_ | @kwabakayes IG: @TheDimeNBA | @Josh_Rodriguez_ | @kwabakayes TikTok: @TheDimeNBA | @Josh_Rodriguez_ | @kwabakayes LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE: Apple: https://apple.co/2kx6uar Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2Ld0JcE iHeartRadio: https://ihr.fm/2LEr311 Email: [email protected] #spurs

Josh and Kwab are joined. by Will Weir of the Green With Envy Podcast to discuss Jayson Tatum, Derrick White, Paul George, and the Boston Celtics. Timeline: 00:00 Intro 01:57 What went wrong last year 07:55 Jaylen Brown trade 21:57 Celtics sign Mitchell Robinson 27:02 Celtics sign Mike Conley Jr 28:52 Prizepicks 29:35 Joe Mazzulla 40:00 Celtics role players 43:03 Jayson Tatum expectations 45:45 Derrick White bounce back year? 49:35 Payton Pritchard expectations 54:20 Season predictions 56:58 Kwab asks about the Utah Jazz 1:00:58 Outro Sign up for PrizePicks with code: HMA and get $150 in lineups instantly if your first $5+ lineup wins! https://link.prizepicks.com/LME0/THEDIME FOLLOW ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Twitter: @TheDimeNBA | @Josh_Rodriguez_ | @kwabakayes IG: @TheDimeNBA | @Josh_Rodriguez_ | @kwabakayes TikTok: @TheDimeNBA | @Josh_Rodriguez_ | @kwabakayes LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE: Apple: https://apple.co/2kx6uar Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2Ld0JcE iHeartRadio: https://ihr.fm/2LEr311 Email: [email protected]

Stephen Cameron of Orlando Magic HQ joins Josh and Kwab to discuss the upcoming season for Paolo Banchero, Franz Wagner, and the Orlando Magic Timeline: 00:00 Intro 00:36 What happened last year? 07:07 How much is Mosley to blame? 13:58 Thoughts on Sean Sweeney 20:23 Inactive offseason 23:02 Prizepicks 23:45 Front court expectations 26:29 Paolo & Franz ceiling 28:51 Jalen Suggs 31:45 Anthony Black future PG? 33:45 Magic bench 35:55 Magic vs Magic: Magic need more showtime! 36:52 Magic vs Magic: Dunk contest 37:28 Magic vs Magic: East too good? 37:49 Season Prediction 45:26 Utah Jazz!!! 47:11 Outro Sign up for PrizePicks with code: HMA and get $150 in lineups instantly if your first $5+ lineup wins! https://link.prizepicks.com/LME0/THEDIME FOLLOW ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Twitter: @TheDimeNBA | @Josh_Rodriguez_ | @kwabakayes IG: @TheDimeNBA | @Josh_Rodriguez_ | @kwabakayes TikTok: @TheDimeNBA | @Josh_Rodriguez_ | @kwabakayes LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE: Apple: https://apple.co/2kx6uar Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2Ld0JcE iHeartRadio: https://ihr.fm/2LEr311 Email: [email protected]

Erik Ruby of Phoenix Suns NOW joins Josh and Kwab to discuss the upcoming season for Devin Booker, Dillon Brooks, Jalen Green, and the Phoenix Suns. Timeline: 00:00 Intro 01:25 Recap of last year 04:51 Suns trade for Miles Bridges 06:26 Luke Kennard signing 08:20 Suns front court rotation 12:02 Suns draft Koa Peat 14:07 Dillon Brooks! 17:33 Collin Gillespie expectations 20:47 Prizepicks 21:31 Who is the REAL Jalen Green? 27:10 Devin Booker expectations 36:27 Suns bench 39:28 Thoughts on Jordan Ott 43:28 Season Prediction 45:40 Kwab asks about Jazz 50:55 Suns biggest concern 52:48 Outro Sign up for PrizePicks with code: HMA and get $150 in lineups instantly if your first $5+ lineup wins! https://link.prizepicks.com/LME0/THEDIME FOLLOW ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Twitter: @TheDimeNBA | @Josh_Rodriguez_ | @kwabakayes IG: @TheDimeNBA | @Josh_Rodriguez_ | @kwabakayes TikTok: @TheDimeNBA | @Josh_Rodriguez_ | @kwabakayes LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE: Apple: https://apple.co/2kx6uar Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2Ld0JcE iHeartRadio: https://ihr.fm/2LEr311 Email: [email protected]

Josh and Kwab are joined by Grace Jean of "What's In A Game" to discuss the upcoming season for Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray, Aaron Gordon, and the Denver Nuggets. Timeline: 00:00 Intro 01:33 What happened last year? 07:05 Will Nuggets miss Peyton Watson? 15:46 Jokic bounce back year? 18:33 Demar DeRozan 21:39 Prizepicks 22:22 Can Aaron Gordon stay healthy? 24:53 Why is MPJ, MPJ? 26:56 Cam Johnson expectations 30:25 Christian Braun comeback? 35:35 Nuggets sign Cam Whitmore 37:07 Season Prediction 38:54 Kwab asks about the Utah Jazz 41:30 Outro Sign up for PrizePicks with code: HMA and get $150 in lineups instantly if your first $5+ lineup wins! https://link.prizepicks.com/LME0/THEDIME FOLLOW ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Twitter: @TheDimeNBA | @Josh_Rodriguez_ | @kwabakayes IG: @TheDimeNBA | @Josh_Rodriguez_ | @kwabakayes TikTok: @TheDimeNBA | @Josh_Rodriguez_ | @kwabakayes LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE: Apple: https://apple.co/2kx6uar Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2Ld0JcE iHeartRadio: https://ihr.fm/2LEr311 Email: [email protected]

Josh and Kwab are joined by Shawn Hardie from Knicks Film School to preview the upcoming season for Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns, OG Anunoby, and the 2026 NBA Champions New York Knicks. Timeline: 00:00 Intro 00:56 How the Knicks won it all 20:56 Prizepicks 21:58 Will the Knicks miss Mitch? 25:00 What does the offense look like? 27:48 Extensions for KAT and Hart? 30:13 Diawara and Kolek minutes? 35:53 Expectations for Mikal Bridges 37:09 Expectations for OG Anunoby 38:56 Brunson disrespect 43:10 For Real or Fugazi: Philadelphia 76ers 44:09 For Real or Fugazi: Boston Celtics 45:04 For Real or Fugazi: OKC Thunder 45:39 For Real or Fugazi: Detroit Pistons 46:31 For Real or Fugazi: Cleveland Cavaliers 47:26 For Real or Fugazi: San Antonio Spurs 48:47 For Real or Fugazi: Indiana Pacers 51:38 Kwab asks about the Utah Jazz 54:03 Outro Sign up for PrizePicks with code: HMA and get $150 in lineups instantly if your first $5+ lineup wins! https://link.prizepicks.com/LME0/THEDIME FOLLOW ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Twitter: @TheDimeNBA | @Josh_Rodriguez_ | @kwabakayes IG: @TheDimeNBA | @Josh_Rodriguez_ | @kwabakayes TikTok: @TheDimeNBA | @Josh_Rodriguez_ | @kwabakayes LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE: Apple: https://apple.co/2kx6uar Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2Ld0JcE iHeartRadio: https://ihr.fm/2LEr311 Email: [email protected]

Josh and Kwab are joined by Izzy Randazzo or "No Ceilings" to preview the upcoming season for Josh Giddey, Caleb Wilson, and the Chicago Bulls Timeline: 00:00 Intro  01:01 What went wrong last year? 03:06 Bulls front office change 04:22 Thoughts on Tiago Splitter hire? 06:17 Expectations for Nic Claxton 08:12 Expectations for Norman Powell 09:11 Expecrations for Caleb Wilson 11:37 Can Dailyn Swain crack the rotation? 12:55 Expectations for Josh Giddey 13:42 Prizepicks 14:44 Expectations for Matas Buzelis 16:00 Bulls bench 18:58 Bulls or BS intro 19:10 Bulls or BS: Caleb Wilson ROY? 20:17 Bulls or BS: Josh Giddey all-star? 22:40 Bulls or BS: Bulls defense 24:40 Bulls or BS: Playoffs? Sign up for PrizePicks with code: HMA and get $150 in lineups instantly if your first $5+ lineup wins! https://link.prizepicks.com/LME0/THEDIME FOLLOW ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Twitter: @TheDimeNBA | @Josh_Rodriguez_ | @kwabakayes IG: @TheDimeNBA | @Josh_Rodriguez_ | @kwabakayes  TikTok: @TheDimeNBA | @Josh_Rodriguez_ | @kwabakayes LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE: Apple: https://apple.co/2kx6uar Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2Ld0JcE iHeartRadio: https://ihr.fm/2LEr311 Email: [email protected]

Josh and Kwab are joined by GiftedHoops to discuss the upcoming season for Steph Curry, Draymond Green, Jimmy Butler, and the Golden State Warriors. Sign up for PrizePicks with code: HMA and get $150 in lineups instantly if your first $5+ lineup wins! https://link.prizepicks.com/LME0/THEDIME Timeline: 00:00 Intro 00:53 What went wrong last year? 02:15 Was Porzingis move worth it? 04:26 Front office inactivity 05:55 Trade Curry? 14:08 Prizepicks 15:11 Expectations for Yaxel 16:59 Warriors off-season moves 18:28 Warriors offensive identity 20:08 Will Kerr trust young players? 22:27 Expectations for Draymond Green 23:40 How can Warriors improve? 26:14 Steph demanding a trade? 27:45 Expectations for season? 29:42 Kwab asks about the Jazz 31:06 Outro FOLLOW ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Twitter: @TheDimeNBA | @Josh_Rodriguez_ | @kwabakayes IG: @TheDimeNBA | @Josh_Rodriguez_ | @kwabakayes TikTok: @TheDimeNBA | @Josh_Rodriguez_ | @kwabakayes LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE: Apple: https://apple.co/2kx6uar Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2Ld0JcE iHeartRadio: https://ihr.fm/2LEr311 Email: [email protected]

Josh and Kwab are joined by Will Fortson to discuss the upcoming season for Kevin Durant, Alperen Sengun, Amen Thompson, and the Houston Rockets. Timeline: 00:00 Intro 00:15 What happened last year? 02:12 Enough shooting on roster? 06:23 Expectations for Marcus Smart 07:30 Will Rockets miss DFS and Okogie? 10:08 Two timelines? 14:09 Grading KD  18:42 Expectations for Alperen Sengun 21:04 Prizepicks 22:09 Sengun continued 23:54 Expectations for Amen Thompson 28:31 Expectations for Fred Vanvleet 31:49 Reed Sheppard's role 35:20 Grading Ime Udoka 38:55 Tari Eason's role 40:54 Move on for Alperen Sengun? 41:38 KD's DMs 43:16 Rockets standing in West 44:11 Kwab asks about the Jazz 44:40 Outro Sign up for PrizePicks with code: HMA and get $150 in lineups instantly if your first $5+ lineup wins! https://link.prizepicks.com/LME0/THEDIME FOLLOW ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Twitter: @TheDimeNBA | @Josh_Rodriguez_ | @kwabakayes IG: @TheDimeNBA | @Josh_Rodriguez_ | @kwabakayes TikTok: @TheDimeNBA | @Josh_Rodriguez_ | @kwabakayes LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE: Apple: https://apple.co/2kx6uar Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2Ld0JcE iHeartRadio: https://ihr.fm/2LEr311 Email: [email protected]

Josh and Kwab are joined by Esfandiar Baraheni of The Athletic's NBA Daily to preview the upcoming season for Kawhi Leonard, Scottie Barnes, and the Toronto Raptors. Timeline: 00:00 Intro 01:09 Offseason Drama 02:19 Thoughts on last year 07:17 Kawhi Era 2.0 11:25 Offseason pickups 13:54 Raptors trade pieces 15:47 RJ Barrett expectations 18:57 Prizepicks 20:00 Raptor alum appreciation 22:12 Scottie Barnes ceiling 26:37 CMB expectations 29:25 Raptors size problem? 31:06 Confidence level in Darko 32:34 Season Expectations/Prediction 37:06 Kwab finds a way to ask about the Utah Jazz 40:00 Nets talk? 41:22 Outro Sign up for PrizePicks with code: HMA and get $150 in lineups instantly if your first $5+ lineup wins! https://link.prizepicks.com/LME0/THEDIME FOLLOW ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Twitter: @TheDimeNBA | @Josh_Rodriguez_ | @kwabakayes IG: @TheDimeNBA | @Josh_Rodriguez_ | @kwabakayes TikTok: @TheDimeNBA | @Josh_Rodriguez_ | @kwabakayes LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE: Apple: https://apple.co/2kx6uar Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2Ld0JcE iHeartRadio: https://ihr.fm/2LEr311 Email: [email protected]

Josh and Kwab are joined by Jay Smith of Unfair Sports to discuss the upcoming season for Shai Gilgeous Alexander, Jalen Williams, Chet Holmgren, and the Oklahoma City Thunder. Timeline: 00:00 Intro 00:47 What happened last year? 05:38 Thunder off-season 15:28 Prizepicks  16:30 Expectations for SGA 20:58 Expectations for Chet and Jalen 24:02 What can stop the Thunder this year? 26:44 Championship or Bust? 28:18 For Real or Fugazi: Minnesota Timberwolves 29:50 For Real or Fugazi: Philadelphia 76ers 31:27 For Real or Fugazi: Denver Nuggets 34:16 For Real of Fugazi: New York Knicks 36:41 For Real or Fugazi: San Antonio Spurs 37:38 For Real or Fugazi: Los Angeles Lakers 38:59 For Real or Fugazi: Boston Celtics 40:52 For Real or Fugazi: Detroit Pistons 45:24 Russell Westbrook Retires 47:47 Outro Sign up for PrizePicks with code: HMA and get $150 in lineups instantly if your first $5+ lineup wins! https://link.prizepicks.com/LME0/THEDIME FOLLOW ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Twitter: @TheDimeNBA | @Josh_Rodriguez_ | @kwabakayes IG: @TheDimeNBA | @Josh_Rodriguez_ | @kwabakayes TikTok: @TheDimeNBA | @Josh_Rodriguez_ | @kwabakayes LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE: Apple: https://apple.co/2kx6uar Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2Ld0JcE iHeartRadio: https://ihr.fm/2LEr311 Email: [email protected] #thunder