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Basketball Is (Almost) Back!

October 8, 2026 · 1 h 16 min

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Verno and Jacoby return to give their early observations from this week’s preseason games. From LeBron’s rumored argument with Joel Embiid to Tyrese Haliburton’s return, they discuss it all.


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(01:32) Cam Boozer vs. Magic: 16 points, six rebounds in 22 minutes

(10:22) Aday Mara is 15-for-15 from the field in the preseason

(15:59) Joan Beringer didn't touch a basketball until 2021

(21:33) Mike Breen walks back story about LeBron scolding Embiid

(26:35) Sixers' Ariel Hukporti out indefinitely with torn Achilles

(27:45) LeBron is commuting to Sixers practice by helicopter

(29:41) Haliburton returns in Ames: seven points, six assists in 16 minutes

(36:21) Shams: KAT, Josh Hart unextended; trade deadline talk could heat up

(39:09) Nikola Jokic's behind-the-back dime: "One of one"

(44:33) Ja Morant starts Blazers debut: eight points, five assists in 19 minutes

(51:20) Caleb Wilson's debut: 15 points, but 0-for-4 from 3

(53:46) John Collins grabs Dillon Brooks by the throat

(58:11) Steve Kerr on Kristaps Porzingis: "I haven't seen him yet"

(1:06:52) Wemby skipped U.S. media this offseason, except '60 Minutes'


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Hosts: Chris Vernon and David Jacoby

Producers: Stefan Anderson and Jeff Shearin

Social: Keith Fujimoto


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