The NBA trade market just exploded. On this episode of The Crossover, the crew breaks down the Trae Young trade to Washington, what it means for the Atlanta Hawks, and why this move could completely reshape both franchises. We also dive deep into the Ja Morant situation, why Memphis is exploring trade options, and which teams — including Miami and Atlanta — could be the best fit for him.

The show also covers the growing Luka Doncic drama following his heated on-court moment with Dennis Schroder, the suspension fallout, and what it says about competitiveness, respect, and NBA culture. From there, the conversation shifts to LeBron James’ historic 23rd season patch, his impact on the league, and how his era compares to past legends.

We also break down Victor Wembanyama’s dominance, the Spurs vs Celtics game, Jaylen Brown’s comments about officiating, and whether Boston’s play style is helping or hurting them in big games. The crew debates Joe Mazzulla vs Ime Udoka, Minnesota’s ceiling in the West, and whether today’s NBA stars are maximizing their talent and opportunity.

This episode is packed with NBA trade rumors, analysis, strong opinions, and real league insight from former players who know exactly how this league works.

If you love NBA talk, trade rumors, real basketball conversations, and unfiltered opinions, this episode of The Crossover is for you.

💬 Which team should trade for Ja Morant? And who really won the Trae Young trade? Drop your takes in the comments.

00:00 – Intro & Trae Young trade to Washington
03:00 – Why Atlanta had to move on from Trae
07:00 – What the Hawks do next & cap flexibility
10:30 – Ja Morant trade rumors: why now?
15:30 – Best fits for Ja: Miami, Atlanta, Minnesota
19:50 – Luka vs Dennis Schroder confrontation
24:10 – LeBron’s 23rd season patch & legacy
28:40 – Wembanyama & Spurs vs Celtics
31:00 – Jaylen Brown calls out officiating
35:00 – Mazzulla vs Udoka coaching debate
38:30 – Minnesota’s ceiling in the West
41:00 – Final thoughts & wrap-up

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In today’s episode of The Crossover, Keyon Dooling and 10 Day Tony open the new year by diving into one of the most surprising and impressive storylines in the NBA: the Boston Celtics thriving without Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown playing the best basketball of his career. Since December 1st, Brown has gone on an absolute tear, stacking 30- and 40-point performances, dropping 50 on Kawhi Leonard while guarding him, and re-establishing himself as one of the league’s elite two-way players. The guys break down why Jaylen Brown is still wildly underappreciated nationally despite Finals MVP honors, massive contracts, and sustained postseason success.

From there, the conversation shifts into Boston’s offense as a whole, which is quietly posting historic efficiency numbers. The Celtics are producing a better points-per-possession mark than their 2012 championship team and sit just behind Nikola Jokic’s Denver Nuggets in offensive rating. Keyon explains how modern pace, spacing, and reduced physicality have unlocked scoring efficiency across the league, while also raising questions about what today’s numbers really mean compared to past eras.

The episode then expands into a broader look at the Eastern Conference, including Philadelphia’s resurgence as Joel Embiid gradually returns to form and hands more responsibility to Tyrese Maxey. The guys dive deep into Maxey’s leadership leap, the lost art of the triple-threat game, and Kentucky’s long-standing pipeline of elite NBA guards. Detroit’s rise to the top of the East, questions about playoff readiness, and whether experience still matters when the lights get bright all become part of the discussion.

Later, the show touches on OKC’s place in the West, Devin Booker’s late-game dagger against the Thunder, and the evolution of Dillon Brooks from league villain to legitimate second option in Phoenix. The episode closes with a thoughtful breakdown of Anthony Edwards’ walk-off moment in Atlanta, leadership expectations for young superstars, and the shrinking presence of true veteran “OGs” in today’s NBA locker rooms.

Insightful, honest, and rooted in real league experience, this episode captures where the NBA is right now — stars rising, hierarchies shifting, and the league entering its most revealing stretch of the season.

01:10 – Jaylen Brown’s dominant run
02:50 – JB vs Kawhi and two-way greatness
04:20 – Celtics offense without Tatum
06:05 – Modern scoring & defensive changes
08:05 – What to do with Jayson Tatum
10:00 – Embiid returning & Sixers reset
12:35 – Tyrese Maxey’s leap
14:45 – Kentucky guards pipeline
17:20 – Eastern Conference contenders
18:55 – Detroit vs the field debate
20:20 – West vs East reality check
21:35 – Booker dagger vs OKC
23:00 – Dillon Brooks evolution
25:40 – Suns outlook
27:00 – Anthony Edwards walk-off moment
28:15 – Leadership & missing OGs

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In today’s episode of The Crossover, Keyon Dooling and 10 Day Tony open by recapping Christmas, family moments, and holiday traditions before diving straight into where the NBA season truly begins — the post-Christmas push. The guys talk about how this is the stage when contenders separate themselves, trades begin to materialize, and the real playoff jockeying starts.

The conversation shifts into Nikola Jokic, who continues to put up numbers that feel almost fictional. Denver’s MVP is averaging 30 points, 12 rebounds, 11 assists on 60% shooting and 44% from three — beating or tying statistical peaks from legends like Shaq, Karl Malone, Jason Kidd, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and Larry Bird. The guys debate whether Jokic is quietly putting together the best prime we’ve ever seen and how historical context, pace of play, and rule changes impact the way fans evaluate greatness.

Next, they move into the Western Conference landscape, where things suddenly look more complicated than two weeks ago. OKC just dropped three out of four — all to the Spurs — sparking the question: Are the Spurs actually the best team in the West today? Keyon discusses why San Antonio’s toughness, mindset, and Victor Wembanyama’s competitive spirit make them a dangerous matchup, while also emphasizing playoff reality: playoff scars matter, and OKC still owns the battle-tested résumé.

The episode also touches on LeBron James, whose recent comments suggest he may be entering the final stretch of his Lakers tenure — or possibly the final chapter of his career. Tony and Keyon discuss LeBron’s cryptic quotes about aging, family, Christmas fatigue, and whether he might leave Los Angeles to choose one last dream destination.

From there, the show reacts to Jose Alvarado vs Mark Williams — one of the cleanest NBA punches we’ve seen in years — and what that moment says about toughness, size stereotypes, and the respect small guards command. The guys salute this year’s rookie class, highlighting Cooper Flagg, Dylan Harper, VJ Edgecombe, Conquer Nepal, Derek Queen, Jeremiah Fears and more, calling it one of the most promising classes in years.

The episode closes in classic Crossover fashion — with heat tossed at Nico from Brokees Bettors Club, challenging his take that Cooper Flagg is already a top-10 player in the NBA. Tony and Keyon list name after name to prove the point, joke about Rondo taking Nico’s quarterback spot on Team USA Flag Football, and close the episode with New Year blessings, reminders to keep growing, and appreciation for the audience.

01:10 – NBA season officially begins post-Christmas
02:14 – Jokic’s historic statline
05:13 – Jokic vs past legends
07:00 – Western Conference chaos
08:13 – Is OKC still #1?
09:19 – Spurs might be the best team!?
10:11 – LeBron future talk
12:35 – Lakers frustrations
14:52 – Wemby vs OKC
17:19 – Alvarado vs Mark Williams punch
19:00 – Rookie class spotlight
21:10 – Kenny Lofton Jr returns to college
23:42 – NIL loophole debate
25:43 – Brokees Bettors Club crossover segment
28:00 – Cooper Flagg top-10 debate
31:10 – Nico heat + Rondo jokes
32:26 – New Year send-off

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