Episode 64 - "No Room For Error"

Episode 64 - "No Room For Error"

From The New Twenty Four by Gavriel Wilkins, Torrence Stagger

May 13, 2026 · 1h 3m · Season 2 · Episode 64

About this episode

Gavriel Wilkins and Torrence Stagger discuss the latest developments in the 2026 NBA Playoffs, including team performances and upcoming franchise decisions.

After a week that saw the New York Knicks and defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder punch their tickets to the conference finals with second-round sweeps, Gavriel Wilkins and Torrence Stagger return in Episode 64 of The New Twenty Four to break down all the latest happenings around the 2026 NBA Playoffs. Starting things off by reflecting on the seasons of a pair of franchises whose postseason runs came to an end in Round 2 beginning with the Philadelphia 76ers, as the two talk about the emergence of the “VJMaxx” duo featuring Tyrese Maxey and VJ Edgecombe, looming financial questions surrounding the roster and the myriad of decisions that lie ahead this upcoming summer as ownership evaluates the future of the franchise. Before shifting their attention to the Los Angeles Lakers following their second-round sweep at the hands of the Thunder, as the guys discuss what pieces may be necessary to acquire in the quest to get back to championship prominence with LeBron James, Austin Reaves and several others from this year’s squad set to hit free agency this summer. While also reacting to the latest news around the league including Steve Kerr returning to the Golden State Warriors on…

People in this episode

Hosts: Gavriel Wilkins, Torrence Stagger

Topics covered

  • NBA Playoffs
  • team analysis
  • player performance
  • franchise decisions
  • draft lottery

Keywords

  • NBA
  • playoffs
  • Knicks
  • Thunder
  • Lakers
  • draft lottery
  • Giannis
  • LeBron

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: New York Knicks, Oklahoma City Thunder, Philadelphia 76ers, Los Angeles Lakers, Golden State Warriors, Milwaukee Bucks, Washington Wizards, Chicago Bulls

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