As the road to the postseason officially begins, The New Twenty Four returns with Episode 60 to set the stage for what promises to be a wide-open 2026 NBA Playoffs.

Gavriel Wilkins and Torrence Stagger open the show by breaking down the latest news out of Milwaukee, as Doc Rivers steps down following a disappointing season that saw the Bucks miss the playoffs for the first time in nearly a decade — raising questions about the future of Giannis Antetokounmpo and the direction of the franchise moving forward as the two friends share their thoughts on all that is currently brewing out in the 414.

From there, the conversation moves 849 miles east to Philadelphia, where Joel Embiid suffers yet another untimely postseason setback after undergoing emergency surgery — marking the latest chapter in a string of injuries to the All-Star center that will likely significantly impact the 76ers' aspirations to construct a deep playoff run.

While also diving into the NBA Play-In Tournament, highlighting key matchups across both conferences, including marquee battles featuring several notable players ranging from Golden State's Stephen Curry, LA's Kawhi Leonard, Phoenix's Devin Booker, and Charlotte's LaMelo Ball.

Before shift a central focus on the first round playoff matchups already locked in, offering in-depth breakdowns and analysis on Hawks–Knicks, Raptors–Cavaliers, Timberwolves–Nuggets, and Rockets–Lakers — discussing key storylines, players, and the items that could ultimately decide each series before sharing their official predictions on each best-of-seven showdown.

On top of closing things out by revealing what they’re most excited to watch as the postseason tips off this weekend.

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