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Sixers Thrive + Jamal Murray down bad? | Slam N Jam

Oct 24, 2026 · 1h 0m

Summary

The hosts review the NBA's opening week, highlighting the Sixers' star power, Anthony Edwards' record-breaking performance, and the Suns' shocking 41-point loss. They discuss the Nuggets' struggles without Jamal Murray and the Warriors' potential trade of Kristaps Porzingis. The episode concludes with a segment featuring Shamit Dua, who analyzes the New Orleans Pelicans' defensive issues and the future of Zion Williamson.

Topics discussed

Sponsors: Metro by T-Mobile and Charles Schwab Intro and NBA Week 1 Overview Pistons, Heat, and Giannis Antetokounmpo's Debut Anthony Davis and Wizards' Season Opener Thunder vs Spurs: Wemby and SGA Battle Suns Loss and Blazers' Dame & Morant Statutes: Ty Jerome, Edwards, and Kawhi Records Good: Philadelphia 76ers' Super Team Potential Bad: Phoenix Suns' 40-Point Loss and Identity Crisis What: Denver Nuggets' Struggles vs Thunder Fantasy Trades: Porzingis, Butler, and Tyler Herro What: Rookie Yaxal Lindeborg's Personality Sponsors: Navy Federal and Wayfair Pelicans: Starting Jeremiah Fears and Zion's Performance Pelicans: Zion's Future and Derrick Queen's Role Pelicans: Jeremiah Fears' Ceiling and Fit Shamit Dua's Depth Chart Tool and Jazz Analysis Trivia Game: Pelicans History and Records Outro: Orlando Magic Schedule and Reviews
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