After a one-week layoff, the Basketball Fiends are back! Jesus Acevedo Jr. welcomes Bryson Jones as a special guest host. The duo discusses the Phoenix Suns' 18-game winning streak (4:05) and the possibility of John Wall returning to action with the Houston Rockets (9:49.) Plus, can DaMarcus Cousins help the Milwaukee Bucks (19:08)? Finally, how will the Denver Nuggets overcome Michael Porter Jr.'s injury (23:00)?

The Basketball Fiends welcome returning special guest Gavin Good as they discuss Illinois basketball (1:30). Then, they talk about the Chicago Bulls early success this season (8:05). Next, they talk about the red hot Golden State Warriors led by superstar Steph Curry (19:30). Finally, the guys wrap things up talking about Staples Center name change (26:56).

Alex Aguilera and Jesus Acevedo Jr. discuss the Heat’s hot start to the season and how Kyle Lowry’s recent injury could impact them (5:04). Then, what’s wrong with the Boston Celtics? The fiends discuss if they’ll turn it around (12:30).

Scottie Pippen has a book coming out and the all-time great had some harsh words to say about Michael Jordan (18:40). Finally, the guys talk about ESPN’s article detailing Phoenix Suns owner Rober Sarver’s racist and misogynist acts during his tenure (26:21).

Jesus Acevedo Jr. and Alex Aguilera are back for the 41st episode of The Basketball Fiends. This week, the duo discusses the Chicago Bulls (2:52) and New York Knicks (9:28) hot start to the season. Then, heap praise on Ja Morant's early-season showing and ponder if he'll make an All-NBA team this season (15:04). Finally, when will Zion Williamson return to the court for the New Orleans Pelicans (21:36).

In this week's episode, Jesus Acevedo Jr. and Alex Aguilera talk about the Chicago Sky's first WNBA Championship (3:51), then discuss the Phoenix Suns opting not to offer DeAndre Ayton an extension (11:43). Next, the duo examines the NBA's 75th Anniversary Team (18:23) and the omissions. Finally, they each pick their top ten All-Time NBA players (26:28).

This week, the Basketball Fiends recap Game 2 of the WNBA Finals and look ahead to Game 3 (3:46). Then, Jesus Acevedo Jr. and Alex Aguilera predict this season's NBA Champion (12:52) and NBA MVP (19:11). Finally, they each give a hot take for the season (26:46). Alex believes Dame Lillard will win the MVP, while Jesus says the Lakers will NOT make the NBA Finals.

The NBA preseason is underway, which means the season is just around the corner. This week, Jesus Acevedo Jr. and Alex Aguilera discuss Kyrie Irving possibly missing 41 home games this season (3:05), the NBA's GM survey and who they picked to win the title (8:10).

Plus, with Pau Gasol retiring, where does he rank all-time among international NBA players (14:35). Finally, the duo talks about the 18 NBA veterans who defrauded the league's Players' Health and Welfare Benefit Plan for $3.9 million (20:40).