Welcome to another Mystery Box episode of The Dream Team Podcast, where Jake gathers with Zulfi to discuss the upcoming CEBL season. Zulfi, a beat writer for the Canadian Elite Basketball League, breaks down all the storylines that you need to know, what teams to look out for, the differences between itself and the NBA, why the league is growing so rapidly, and why you should be watching if you love basketball.

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Getting to Know the Canadian Elite Basketball League

Welcome back to the Dream Team Podcast, where Jake, Zulfi and Spencer check-in on the second round of NBA Playoffs, run down each series including the injury-riddled Knicks starting to catch up to them with their series knotted at two against the Pacers, why the Nuggets are so hard to beat, if the Celtics are doomed to bow out, and more. Then, the guys react to the NBA Draft Lottery, the Raptors forfeiting their pick to the Spurs, what they should do with Scottie Barnes’ max extension looming. Later, Jake asks if the Raptors should take a flyer on Bronny James with the news of him officially commiting to the NBA Draft, and if LeBron signing to Toronto is good for their long-term health before going over their way too early picks for the 2024 NBA Awards which…have not aged well.

0:00 - NBA Playoffs Round 2 check-in

48:30 - NBA Draft Lottery reaction

1:00:45 - Should the Raptors draft Bronny James?

1:11:25 - Reacting to our way too early 2024 NBA Awards from July 2023

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NBA Draft Lottery Reactions + Should the Raptors Draft Bronny James To Sign LeBron?

Welcome back to the Dream Team Podcast, where Jake, Zulfi, Spencer and Daniel check-in on the first round of NBA Playoffs, and discuss if the Miami Heat can actually pull off the upset against the Boston Celtics, if Kevin Durant’s Suns era is over and is targeting a return to OKC, Joel Embiid’s diagnosis and Kawhi Leonard’s injury before turning a page on Pascal Siakam’s playoff legacy with his stellar performances for Indiana.

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Will Heat Culture Be Enough Against Boston? + Is the Durant Suns Era Over?

Welcome back to the Dream Team Podcast, where Jake, Zulfi and Spencer break down the losers from the Play-In Tournament before diving into every single playoff match-up, and give their picks and how many games each series will go! The guys discuss which match-ups will be the most entertaining, which are on upset watch, and what teams need to win.

0:00 - Play-In recap + reactions to losers

18:30 - NBA Playoff First Round preview + picks!

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NBA Playoffs First Round Preview + Are the Indiana Pacers Primed For An Upset?

Welcome back to the Dream Team Podcast, where Jake, Zulfi and Spencer break down all of the match-ups for the NBA Play-In - if the Lakers and Warriors will make the postseason, how likely the Miami Heat is to recapturing the magic from last year again, why the Hawks and Bulls are in this and if the NBA should do something about bad teams making the postseason and more!

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Play-In Tournament Picks & Preview + Is the Heat Culture Era Over?

Welcome back to the Dream Team Podcast, where Jake, Zulfi and Daniel (welcome back) take a dive into the Eastern Conference, and evaluate Raptors’ head coach Darko Rakjakovic’s tenure with Toronto in his rookie season, his development, and goals for future seasons. Later, the boys break down teams from the Celtics, Bucks and Pacers and discuss if Jayson Tatum is an MVP Candidate, and if Pascal Siakam will re-sign with the struggling Indiana squad.

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Darko Rajakovic Job Evaluation + Should Jayson Tatum Be in the MVP Race?

Welcome back to the Dream Team Podcast, where Jake, Zulfi and Spencer recap the NBA trade deadline, the Raptors decision to trade Dennis Schroder and bring in Kelly Olynyk, and find out who the real winners and losers are before going to Fast Break and talking about the NBA All-Star game.

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NBA Trade Deadline Recap + Raptors Retooling Check-In

Welcome back to the Dream Team Podcast, where Jake and Zulfi gather to talk about Pascal Siakam being traded to the Indiana Pacers, their reaction to the package that will be returned, the legacy that Siakam left with Toronto, and how he will fit with Indiana.

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Toronto Raptors Trade Pascal Siakam to the Indiana Pacers

Welcome back to the Dream Team Podcast, where Jake, Zulfi and Spencer discuss the first six games of the new-look Raptors with RJ Barrett and Immanuel Quickley, what’s impressed them the most and what concerns them before turning their attention to Pascal Siakam and officially stamping what’s going to happen to him before trade deadline. Next, the guys bring back Fast Break to talk about Ja Morant’s season ending injury, Draymond Green’s return, Darko Rajakovic’s explosion against the Lakers and if the Toronto Raptors still have fans.

0:00 - New-Look Raptors impressions

20:20 - Pascal Siakam: Stay or Go?

33:06 - Darko Rajakovic wins over the NBA

47:10 - Fast Break: Morant, Green, Leonard extension, All-Star Game returns

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The New-Look Raptors + Darko Rajakovic Explodes

Welcome back to the Dream Team Podcast, where Jake, Zulfi, Spencer and Daniel gather in 2024 to go over every single NBA team’s New Years Resolution. This is basically a movie to start off the new year, so find your coach, listen and enjoy! Happy New Years to all!

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New Years Resolutions for All NBA Teams

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