The NBA never sleeps — and this week on The Baseline, we’re diving into everything from on-court tension to early-season truth serum. Cal, Warren, and special guest Jabari Davis break down the escalating verbal battle between Ja Morant and Klay Thompson, what it really says about respect, reputation, and the culture within today’s NBA, and why this moment hits deeper than typical trash talk.
Then we bring back one of our most popular segments: Talk Ish or Abandon Ship, where we revisit our preseason predictions and decide which takes we’re standing on… and which ones we’re ready to jump off:
🏀 Milwaukee Bucks – Giannis’ health, roster flaws, and the team's ceiling
🏀 Phoenix Suns – real contender energy or smoke and mirrors?
🏀 Toronto Raptors – early chemistry, new identity, and unexpected growth
🏀 Orlando Magic – contender track or playing with fire?
🏀 NBA Rookie of the Year race – who’s separating and who’s slipping
🏀 Which big-name players could be traded next – from LaMelo Ball and Ja Morant to Domantas Sabonis, Kawhi Leonard, and more
This episode is packed with perspective, humor, accountability, and that signature Baseline blend of basketball IQ and real-talk analysis.
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