In episode 46 of The New Twenty Four, Gave and Torrence spend the opening days of the new year discussing the recent play of All-Star big man Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers who enter the first full week of 2026 sitting fifth in the Eastern Conference standings after closing out their recent five-game road trip in dominant fashion. While also taking a moment to share their personal sentiments as to whether or not the team in The City of Brotherly Love is a true contender before moving along to talk about the latest shortcomings of the Memphis Grizzlies under first-year head coach Tuomas Iisalo and what to make of them near the halfway point of the regular season.

On top of the stellar play of 15-time All-Star forward Kevin Durant in his inaugural campaign with the Houston Rockets, as the duo explains why the two-time NBA champion should be regarded as a legitimate candidate for this year's MVP in spite of his recent exploits falling under the radar.

Including what to make of the Atlanta Hawks finding success without Trae Young, who is said to be collaborating with the front office on a potential trade in the quest to find a new home in the weeks leading up to February's trade deadline.

While also conversing over which players have made the strongest case to take home Sixth Man and Most Improved honors come season's end to tip-off the opening part of the second annual month-long Mid-Season Awards segment in January, games to keep your eyes on in Week 12 and more.

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