Episode 63 - "Chemistry Has To Mean Something"

Episode 67 - "Great Basketball"

Gavriel Wilkins and Torrence Stagger return in Episode 67 of The New Twenty Four to break down all the latest happenings from around the league on the eve of the championship round getting underway. As the dynamic duo tips off this week's show sharing their final key takeaways & assessments from the unforgettable Spurs-Thunder series, discussing the rise of Victor Wembanyama in his first postseason run, the growth of San Antonio's young core and what's impressed them most about the Spurs' journey to the NBA Finals. Before discussing the road that lies ahead for Thunder after their quest to repeat as champions came to an end, as the guys assess the current state of the franchise entering the offseason. In addition to the looming luxury-tax decisions and what all lies ahead for back-to-back MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Chet Holmgren and the rest of Oklahoma City's championship core. Prior to giving their immediate thoughts on the latest news around the league, ranging from the Orlando Magic hiring Sean Sweeney as their new head coach, the Philadelphia 76ers naming Mike Gansey as president of basketball operations, reports of the Dallas Mavericks exploring a potential new arena outside downtown Dallas to Stephen Curry's decision to sign a landmark deal with Li-Ning. While closing things out by providing fans with a preview of the 2026 NBA Finals between the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs, from breaking down the key matchups that will come to define the series and sharing their predictions as to which team will ultimately raise the Larry O'Brien Trophy. Including another edition of Pass or Shoot, as the 2025-26 season reaches its final chapter. Follow The New Twenty Four across social media on IG and Twitter/X (@TNTF_).

Episode 66 - "Blood, Sweat & Tears"

With the 2026 NBA Finals just one week away and the New York Knicks officially punching their ticket to the championship round for the first time since 1999, Gavriel Wilkins and Torrence Stagger return in Episode 66 of The New Twenty Four to break down all the latest happenings around the league and the NBA Playoffs. The guys open this week’s show by reacting to Jason Kidd and the Dallas Mavericks mutually agreeing to part ways after five seasons, discussing where the Hall of Fame point guard may end up next as the franchise prepares to build around their reigning Rookie of the Year Cooper Flagg under new team president Masai Ujiri. From there, attention shifts toward the NBA’s proposed 3-2-1 Draft Lottery reform after reports surfaced that the Board of Governors could soon vote on a sweeping overhaul to the current system, leading to a larger discussion surrounding tanking, lottery odds and the future impact such a proposal could have on the league moving forward. The guys also react to the unveiling of the 2025-26 All-NBA, All-Defensive & All-Rookie Teams, including Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Nikola Jokić, Victor Wembanyama, Luka Dončić and Cade Cunningham earning First Team All-NBA honors, while discussing several notable selections and omissions across the league. Later on in the show, the conversation moves along as the duo engage in a back-and-forth exchange on the Cleveland Cavaliers after their season came to a close in a four-game sweep at the hands of the Knicks, as they assess the given future of the franchise following another disappointing playoff exit. Prior to diving into discuss the incredible playoff dominance of the New York Knicks, who have now won 11 straight postseason games en route to their first NBA Finals appearance in 27 years under head coach Mike Brown. Before sharing their thoughts on the Western Conference Finals showdown between the San Antonio Spurs and Oklahoma City Thunder as the series officially turns into a best-of-three battle with a trip to the NBA Finals hanging in the balance. Follow The New Twenty Four across social media on IG and Twitter/X (@TNTF_).

Episode 65 - "A Value League"

With the Conference Finals officially underway, Gavriel Wilkins and Torrence Stagger return in Episode 65 of The New Twenty Four to break down all the latest happenings around the 2026 NBA Playoffs. The guys open by reflecting on the seasons of a pair of teams whose playoff runs came to an end in the conference semifinal round beginning with the Minnesota Timberwolves, discussing what went wrong, the development of several key pieces and what moves may be necessary for the franchise to finally get over the hump in the Western Conference. Before pivoting over to talk on the Detroit Pistons after a remarkable 60-win campaign came to a close in seven games against Cleveland, as the guys assess the growth of Cade Cunningham and company, the flexibility Detroit possesses moving forward and why this upcoming summer will indeed be a pivotal one for the franchise. The fellas also react to the latest news around the league including the Philadelphia 76ers moving on from president of basketball operations Daryl Morey while opting to retain Nick Nurse as head coach, in addition to the New Orleans Pelicans hiring former Magic coach Jamahl Mosley as their new head coach. Prior to turning the discussion over to the latest surrounding awards season, as Shai Gilgeous-Alexander earned his second consecutive NBA MVP award, as the duo speaks on his overall ascension among the league’s elite over the last few years and the trend of international stars continuing to dominate the award. Before closing things out by diving into both Conference Finals matchups — breaking down the Cleveland Cavaliers & New York Knicks battling for Eastern Conference supremacy, while also reacting to Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs stealing Game 1 against the Thunder in what’s shaping up to be a must-watch Western Conference Finals showdown. Including another edition of Pass or Shoot, as we stand just two weeks out from the start of the 2026 NBA Finals. Follow The New Twenty Four across social media on IG and Twitter/X (@TNTF_).

Episode 64 - "No Room For Error"

After a week that saw the New York Knicks and defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder punch their tickets to the conference finals with second-round sweeps, Gavriel Wilkins and Torrence Stagger return in Episode 64 of The New Twenty Four to break down all the latest happenings around the 2026 NBA Playoffs. Starting things off by reflecting on the seasons of a pair of franchises whose postseason runs came to an end in Round 2 beginning with the Philadelphia 76ers, as the two talk about the emergence of the “VJMaxx” duo featuring Tyrese Maxey and VJ Edgecombe, looming financial questions surrounding the roster and the myriad of decisions that lie ahead this upcoming summer as ownership evaluates the future of the franchise. Before shifting their attention to the Los Angeles Lakers following their second-round sweep at the hands of the Thunder, as the guys discuss what pieces may be necessary to acquire in the quest to get back to championship prominence with LeBron James, Austin Reaves and several others from this year’s squad set to hit free agency this summer. While also reacting to the latest news around the league including Steve Kerr returning to the Golden State Warriors on a new extension and the Milwaukee Bucks being open to discussing trade offers involving Giannis Antetokounmpo, before eventually turning their attention toward the 2026 NBA Draft Lottery after the Washington Wizards landed the No. 1 overall pick while the Chicago Bulls moved into the top four, leading to a more extensive discussion surrounding the direction of several franchises heading into next month’s draft. To close things out, the guys share their given thoughts and takeaways on the two conference semifinal matchups still in action between the Minnesota Timberwolves and San Antonio Spurs alongside the Central Division duel between the Cleveland Cavaliers and Detroit Pistons, as each series has become a best-of-three bout with trips to the conference finals hanging in the balance. Including another edition of Pass or Shoot, as the road to the Larry O’Brien Trophy continues. Follow The New Twenty Four across social media on IG and Twitter/X (@TNTF_).

Episode 63 - "Chemistry Has To Mean Something"

After a chaotic opening round full of Game 7s, a pair of 3-1 comebacks and several marquee performances across the postseason, Gavriel Wilkins and Torrence Stagger return to break down everything unfolding in Episode 63 of The New Twenty Four as the 2026 NBA Playoffs officially moves into the conference semifinal round. The dynamic duo open by reflecting back on the seasons of several teams whose postseason runs came to an end in Round 1, including the Portland Trail Blazers, Houston Rockets, Denver Nuggets, Atlanta Hawks, Toronto Raptors, Orlando Magic and Boston Celtics — discussing the year that was for each squad, offseason questions looming ahead and where each franchise must go from here. From there, the conversation turns to the conference semifinals beginning with a Central Division clash between the Detroit Pistons and Cleveland Cavaliers, as Cade Cunningham prepares to battle the All-Star duo of James Harden and Donovan Mitchell. While the guys also share their thoughts on the showdown between the Los Angeles Lakers and defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder, discussing why the purple and gold may have a difficult road ahead regardless of whether or not Luka Dončić is able to return from his strained hamstring injury in time. Before reacting to the Philadelphia 76ers and New York Knicks renewing their rivalry in the second round, prior to shifting over to the battle between the Minnesota Timberwolves and San Antonio Spurs featuring Anthony Edwards and Victor Wembanyama. The guys then close things out discussing the latest news and storylines around the league, ranging from Masai Ujiri heading to the Dallas Mavericks front office and the Chicago Bulls hiring Bryson Graham as Executive Vice President of Basketball Operations. Follow The New Twenty Four across social media on IG and Twitter/X (@TNTF_).