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2026 NBA Playoffs Round 1 predictions, thoughts, and things to watch + Unanimous DPOY

Playoffs! Playoffs! Playoffs! Check Up’s favorite past time is back and we have to talk about it! The Check Up crew briefly recap the Play-in tournament and discuss how they believe each first round series will go and why. Do you agree?

An Angel's Dream?: CBA, Expansion, And the Angel Reese Trade

The Check Up crew comes back with a focus on the boom in the WNBA. Hear the crew go into a deep dive with the new CBA rules, the wonderful expansion draft, and the latest wild Chicago Sky decision.

83?!?!: Bam Adebayo, Tatum's Return, Unrivaled and some brief All-Star recap

The world of Basketball never ceases to amaze. Unrivaled had another fun season of Women’s hoops that was done in service of the women who sacrifice for the sport. Jayson Tatum defying science by coming back from a major injury or Bam Adebayo putting up the second most points in a game in NBA history with 83!!!!!!!!! Zach, Anthony & Jahmir dive into each subject and more.

The Return: Post- NBA Trade Deadline Power Rankings

After a long break and many requests, the Check Up! crew is back with another episode. Following a dizzying trade deadline, we take a look at the NBA landscape and do a classic power ranking. We discuss each team and the moves they made to bolster (or decimate) their roster. Where does your team rank?

WNBA: Checking Up With the W

Following a trade deadline with a few interesting moves, Zach and Jahmir discuss the trades that occurred and how they impact the teams and players involved. Following that, they take a look at the playoff picture and where things stand. Who will round out the top 8? What changes do teams need to make? Can anyone challenge Minnesota? Tap in to hear what's been going on in the W! X/Twitter: Check_Up_Pod Instagram: Check_Up_Podcast