The New Twenty Four is back with Episode 47 as Gavriel and Torrence break down a busy week around the NBA, as the guys react to the blockbuster deal that sent four-time All-Star Trae Young from Atlanta to Washington and what it means for both franchises. Prior to going on to unpack Kendrick Perkins’ recent remarks on American-born players, the rise of international stars and how certain narratives generated by the media have come to shape the perception around today’s league for better or worse.

Before shifting over to discuss Kawhi Leonard and the surging LA Clippers, who’ve won 10 of their last 12 outings despite the two-time Finals MVP currently playing on a minutes restriction, Charlotte’s recent statement wins and whether or not their young trio of LaMelo Ball, Brandon Miller and Kon Kneuppel have found their stride enough to potentially make a push toward the play-in out in the Eastern Conference.

Plus, the second annual TNTF Mid-Season Awards continue with debates over Clutch Player of the Year and Coach of the Year, before wrapping up with must-watch games for the week that lies ahead.

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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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Gavriel and Torrence take some time prior in the final days and hours left in 2025 on The New Twenty Four to deliberate over the Boston Celtics stellar stretch in December, on top of sharing their early opinions as to whether the storied franchise led behind the play of All-Star forward Jaylen Brown and his supporting cast under head coach Joe Mazzulla can make another run towards the NBA Finals should Jayson Tatum return from his torn Achilles before season's end.

In addition to examining the state of affairs out in Salt Lake City involving the Utah Jazz in the wake of knocking off the Detroit Pistons and San Antonio Spurs in back-to-back contests, as the duo ponders over what the front office with aspirations to land a top pick may be thinking after entering the week within the thick of the Western Conference play-in picture as well as members of their young crop of talent that have shined through the first several weeks of the year.

While also putting the final holiday bow on the Trading Places segment during the month of December by exploring the most optimal spots for the services of former MVP recipient James Harden and Cam Thomas, Ballers You Should Know & the top games to watch in Week 11 of the 25-26 campaign.

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