3 & d by David Leavitt

Neighbor Brandon aka Big Papa Brandon is back! And we talk The Finals and which team might have an advantage after 2 games.

Sooooo pleased to have Samson Folk (The Coach) on to talk about the new approach needed by the Raps. We then segued that into how it might look for the Raps key free agents FVV, Jakob and Gary Jr.

The NBA playoffs are rolling into the conference finals and the coaching carousel is in full spin. Neighbor Brandon is back to talk all things Xs and Os. After touring the league, we focus in on the Raptors search and some of the bizarre rumors they've been attached to. Then we wrap up with a special message to Ja Morant.

We jump back into the playoffs and look at all the surprising storylines. We also do a deep dive into the Raptors coaching search and finally look at which remaining teams we would want to cover for the rest of the playoffs.

Neighbor Brandon is away for fantastic reasons but the league don't stop! So, we recruited two great guests Lindsay Dunn from City TV and Chris Walder from the Walder Sportscast. We do a deep dive on the Raptors season and what we think is coming next. Then we look at the Eastern conference and ask if anyone can stop the Bucks & Celtics from meeting in the ECF. Then we look at the wild west and see if we can't agree on who might emerge from a tightly packed field.

Brando hops back into the mix to discuss Nick Nurse stirring up his own controversy. Then we focus on the Raps and possible play-in matchups. Finally we look at the Warriors and if they have a real path to the finals.

Harrison Chu is back on the show to break down all things Raps as they continue to just be meh! Then we look long and hard at the trajectory of Been Simmons career and where it might be headed. And finally, we catch the beam and discuss what we think of the Sacramento Kings.

We are back and talking hoops! We start with whether or not the Suns might have buyers remorse after the KD trade. Then we do a deep dive into the Ja Morant situation and wrap things up with a chat about the MVP race.

The NBA deadline has come and gone so we look at all the angles. Chris Walder, host of the Walder Sportscast, returns to the show as we look at the Raptors decision to seemingly punt on the big decisions. Then we zoom around the league and look at the best and the WTF are you doing deals. Finally, we wrap with some questions for the rest of the season.

The alternate title to this episode is Kick In The Man Parts (you'll get it after). Lindsay Dunn from City TV and Sportsnet joins Neighbor Brandon and I to talk about why Kyrie keeps blowing up his spots. We recorded this about an hour before his trade to Dallas. Then we shifted to Pascal Siakam and whether he was snubbed or not. Then we talk about which teams need to make a move from pretender to contender. And a ton of laughs along the way.

Neighbor Brando is back and we talk all things Raps. We give our impressions of a very weird season so far. Then we dive into the financial realities of the team and how that will affect the way the roster is built. Then we zoom out a bit and wonder if it's time to modify the vision 6'9" plan. All that and a very passionate Say It With Your Chest.

Legendary Canadian sportscaster Rod Black joins the show to go all in on the current crop of Canadian hoopers, the NBA's over scoring issues and the state of the Raptors as we start 2023!

Brando and I sit down for one last show before the xmas shutdown and we are handing out all kinds of goodies:. Raps trade rumors! Guys who need new homes rumors! C-r-a-z-y rumors of multi team deals and Brandon brings a scoop!

Brando fights through the Flu to weigh in on how seriously we should take the Pelicans. Then we look at whether it’s time for the Raptors to make some roster moves. Then we lean into some sorta early MVP talk.

Well the season is rolling along nicely and so are Neighbor Brando and I. This week we get into the way Nick Nurse (and other coaches) use the media to push their messages with players. Then, Brando take the reins of the champs and answers whether or not he'd trade some of their young talent for more developed pieces. And finally, we amazingly talk about the Utah Jazz and what to do next if you're Danny Ainge.

Neighbor Brandon is back! We talk about the long term development of the Raps bench, the bumpy road for the Bucks and which team should blow it up, the Hornets or the Bulls?

Harrison Chu makes his return to the show and man, do we have a lot to talk about. Scottie Barnes is not off to the start anyone thought he might, so we examine what we think is the problem. Then we talk desperation trades from around the league and which teams might be prepping to make some moves. Finally, we wrap up on whether the Clippers are actually contenders given how unavailable Kawhi Leonard is (again).

Brando is away but the great William Lou joins the show. We discuss:

Brando and I get into whether or not we’ve all slept on the Jazz and Blazers. Then we look at how good Tyrese Maxey has been and will be. Then we talk the dangers of the hype train and what is wrong with the Josh Primo’s of the world.

Brando and I get into the start of the Raps season, breaking down the brilliance of Pascal Siakam's start of the season. Then we talk about the ticking clock that is the Nets and we finish it off with Russ Westbrook and his weird injury reasoning.

Season 3 is here and we kick off things with a bang! Brando is back and dropping some news! And we're joined by host of the Walder Sportscast, Christopher Walder! We preview the upcoming season with the Raps, take a spin around the (B)Eastern Conference and talk about which Western Conference teams will have us giving up sleep.

Brando returns and we talk all things Finals. We also take a look back at a great 75th season for the NBA before looking ahead to draft night and which teams we think need to make moves! Finally, we look at the legacy of one of the game's greats, Sue Bird, who announced her retirement at the end of the season.

Brando is away, so we went old school and brought back the Pod-Father himself, Duane Watson!! We talk about the finals so far, the Utah Jazz situation and some rapid fire on some free agents to be.

Brandon's here to say it with his chest: The Celtics need more to beat the Warriors. Also, we look at where John Wall may land once his rumored buyout is done in Houston and we daydream a bit about a WNBA team in the 6!

This week we talk about whether we think the Celtics choked away a Finals appearance, whether the Lakers latest hire can unlock AD and who we would pick to start a franchise right now. All that and a change to the show.

Brando is back and we are talking about the war of attrition that is the Heat - Celtics series. We then talk about the inevitability of the Warriors and end things on who we feel saddest for as a fan base.

Brandon and I compare notes and make predictions for the Conference Finals just prior to tip off of the ECF. Then we dive into the Phoenix Suns mess and Patrick Beverly's comments about CP3. And we wrap on the draft lottery (applied - we feel bad for the #1 pick)

From Bad Ass Brooks, through CP3 and the Dallas fans all the way through the entertainment news you didn’t know you wanted, this episode is jam packed.

Brando and I break down the second round in the east and zero in on what we think might be a great test of wills in the Bucks and Celtics. Then we look west and discuss Luka Doncic and how now might be a time to think about legacy. We wrap things up with a look at which teams might be able to get back into the playoffs next year. All that and catching strays.

The Raps roster needs some tweaking, the playoffs are in full swing and the dumpster fire that is the Lakers. All that and more!

Brandon and I react to the Raps ugly game 1 loss to Philly. Then we break down the entire 1st round and give you our picks in each series. Finally, we wrap up the show with a discussion about the Defensive Player of the Year.

Brando and I show our love for the 6 in pumping the tires of Pascal Siakam for all NBA. We then break down the 6ers series and then we wrap on coaches who are looking (or soon will be) for a job.

On this week's show Brando and I look at which teams the Raps match up best with in the eastern conference playoff picture. Then we examine how bad (or good) it might be for Lakers to miss the playoffs entirely. Then we finish up with the NBA futures debate.

Neighbor Brando and I look at how the change in NYC vaccination laws will affect the Nets in the playoffs. Then we go west and look at a Utah team that just seems to be at a crossroads. Finally, with Winning Time on HBO, we look at other teams that might deserve the Tinseltown treatment.

Neighborh Brando and I go in on who we are watching in the NCAA tournaments. These players look to be stars and we want you to watch them rise along with us. Then, we look at sleeper teams in the NBA and we wrap with bold predictions for post-season.

Brandon and I reflect on that epic Nets & 6ers game and the dawn of another great rivalry. We then talk about whether Tyler Herro is really worth a reported max contract. Finally, we pick some of our fave coaches of the past 25 years.

On this episode of 3 & D, Brando and I talk the resurrection of Malachi Flynn. We then debate how serious Ja Morant is as an MVP candidate and then we kick around some cities we think the NBA should look at if they're expanding.

Brando and I debate whether the Raps have enough to hold off the surging teams behind them. Then we look south to prognosticate the Pelicans short term future with and without Zion. Finally, we share what we're looking forward to following in the second half.

In this, our 50th (?!?!) episode of 3 &D, Brando and I talk All Star weekend highlights, a way to spice up the weekend and our memories of the past. Then we get into the Raps first half, the crumbling Knicks and play a game of would you rather... Eastern Conference style. All that and Catching Strays. You won't wanna miss it.

Brando and I take a wild and wooly walk around the deadline! We talk about the Raps fizzle at the deadline, then shout out winners and losers as we saw it. Finally, we wrap it up with a look ahead at the buyout market and who needs what.

Brando and I break down 3 trades that have happened, talk some rumours and come up with who should make a deal.

Duane Watson, the OG 3 & D guest, returns! We dig deep on teams that have underachieved so far and which team might be able to turn things around. Then we flip it and look at which overachievers might be for real. We then talk about how we can get Luka Doncic some real help down in Big D. Oh, and some sneaker talk.

Brando & I are joined by one of our faves Harrison Chu to talk about whether James Harden is serious about"relocating" after the season. Then, since Magic Johnson called out the Lakers for sucking, we ask which Star should do the same for his old team. Finally, we give out the mid-season awards. All that and Catching Strays with Brando. Enjoy.

A little late but we're back with another great episode, snowmageddon be damned! Neighbor Brando and I talk about what the Raps strategy might be around deadline time, then pivot to the Hawks and react to their GM saying the quiet part out loud! Finally, we play Baller or Bench Dude for the rookie class of the NBA. All that and some stray thoughts.

Brando and I take on the fans who don't know to vote for all stars! Then we ask if Chuck is right about whether or not Kyrie is a good teammate and finally, we look at how f-ed everyone out west is with the return of the 76th greatest player of all time, Mr Klay Thompson. Plus some new year's shout outs!

It's 2k22 and we are back from a short break. This week we tackle the NBA's plans for dealing with the Omicron Variant. We also jump into the debate about what the Lakers may need to do given their season of "meh" and we finally end on why it's time to just move on from any idea of getting anything from Goran Dragic. Neighbor Brandon is back too!

Brando comes in hot off the bench as we give our pick for which Pacers big man we want the Raps to pick up. We then turn our focus to the very loud talk about Luka Doncic and weight issues, and we talk about the future for Zion Williamson. Oh, and Brandon adds to the strays flying around.

I go solo once again to tackle the Raptors bench issues, the drama with Dragic and then I talk about teams that I think will be a lot better after Xmas Day.

Neighbor Brando is back and he brought along Harrison for a very fun (and funny) conversation about all the Siakam hate out there. Then we talk about who is better, the Celtics or the Wizards (sorry Bill Simmons). We then take stock of all the wild trade rumours floating around. And as usual, Brando makes friends in cities across the league.

WHoops Blogger and women's basketball expert Aneela Khan joins the show to give her thoughts on the Raps start. Then we tap into her expertise to get a preview of the upcoming Women's College basketball season. Finally, Aneela shares her thoughts on the future for the Sr Women's National team and where they might go after a disappointing finish at this summer's Olympics.

Neighbour Brando is back and bringing the heat as we talk about which Raps player is likely to lose mind as the team gets fully healthy. Then we talk about the ongoing Dragic situation and we wrap things up by looking at the mess that is the Indiana Pacers.

Noor from the Parleh and Dishes and Dimes is back and we talk about the Raps development plans, and who might not be a long term piece. Then we break down the Lakers and that horrific loss to the Thunder. Finally, we give our picks for who we wanna watch over the next month or so.

In this episode, I alone take on the raps start to the season and where they might be headed. Then I talk about the Ben Simmons situation and mental health in pro sports and finally, I get into the DeAndre Ayton situation in Phoenix and why you should pay attention.

Season 2 of Scarborough’s finest is here!! Neighbour Brando and I talk rebuilding in the 6, the Sixers situation and make some predictions on crazy stuff we think might happen during the 75th year of the NBA.

We do a quick recap of a less than exciting Draft Night '21. Then we take a deep dive into the Raptors off season plans, including some suggestions as to where they might go if K-Low leaves and bat around some numbers. Finally, we make some out there free agent suggestions. With Harrison Chu.

We welcome Dan and Liam back to play a new game, the first ever Mock Draft show. Rather than just talk about prospects and fits, we jump in as the GMs for picks 1-10. Teams make their picks...see if you agree.

Noor from the Dishes and Dimes podcast is back to talk games 1-5 of The Finals and if the Bucks have figured it out. Then we talk about whether or not there’s truth to the Pascal Siakam trade rumours and end things off with a new game called Build, Bench or Deal.

The finals have arrived and the Suns are looking good, but with this kind of success we have to ask who is gonna be paid and who is gonna get squeezed? Dan from the 2Compas podcast is here to break both topics down. We then switch and see who is more likely to be on the move between Zach Lavine and D'Angelo Russell.

I go solo to give my breakdown of the finals matchup between the Suns and the Bucks, and I make a bold prediction. Then I do a deep dive into who is more likely to change addresses this summer Bradley Beal or Damian Lillard. Then I wrap it up by looking at that Siakam rumor.

Brando and I get after it with the playoffs reaching the final 4. Then we look at how the Raps good fortune will impact their off season and then we weigh in on the recent rash of hirings.

Harrison Chu is back and we cut up what happened with Brooklyn, which team has the better long term future between the Suns and Jazz and given all the injuries, should the league look into a shorter schedule?

Liam from the 2compas podcast joins the show to talk about who are true contenders, we play matchmaker for coaching vacancies and then dive into off court activities and their impact on the court.

My good friend (and podcasting Yoda) Duane Watson pops by to break down what playoffs so far. We then talk about the mess in Boston and how the NBA still hasn't solved a major hiring issue. And then things take turn for the funny and weird as we dream up a new award/spin-off show.

Neighbor Brando is back, we take a look at the playoffs so far, then dive deep into whether or not Jimmy Butler is a superstar, who has more pressure him or CP3 and wrap things up with some DRAMA! out in Utah where things are getting spicy between Donovan Mitchell and the Jazz.

Harrison is back to talk about the end of the Raps season and who is important for their future. We then make our picks for the 5 major NBA awards and wrap it up with whether or not Steph, Draymond and the boys are done as true title contenders.

The Yoda to my Luke, Duane Watson, has returned to do the playoff preview show. But before all that fun, we talk about our love for the WNBA which is starting it's 25th (!!!) season. We break down both conference playoff match ups, make some first round picks and get you all set for some great NBA action this week.

The mini episode breaks down the games from today and all the implications for the upcoming play-in and playoffs. Short and Sweet to give to time to get something to eat! It's couch time friends as the NBA season ends today!

We're baaaaaack! This week Brando and I take a look at what the Raps need to do to turn it around for next year. Then we talk pressure on the Bucks and Clippers to perform come playoff time and then we look at who if the play-in teams might get hot and go on a run.

Harrison Chu returns to the show along with Noor Zain of the Dishes and Dimes podcast to talk about who is making the case to stick around next year with the Raptors. We also talk teams who could surprise come playoff time and a round of Who You Got- Trae v Luka.

Dilprit Grewal, longtime Raps season ticket holder and friend of the show, joins Dave to talk about the future for the Raptors and then talk about how chemistry and teamwork affect team building in the league.

We go deep into the winners, losers and everyone in between from the NBA trade deadline. The roundtable assembles, with Harrison, Brandon and Duane Watson joining me to break it all down, and to share a few laughs.

Going solo this week, I look at Tristan Thompson as a piece of a team, the inevitability of a Norm Powell trade and what the Lakers might do without LeBron.

All star break is done, so Harrison is back in the cohosting chair to talk about what to do about Kyle Lowry, the buy out market and who has let us down with their performance this year.

National broadcaster Ashley Docking joins the show to talk about Steady Freddy not going to the ASG, whether the Jazz are legit contenders & are we heading to another bubble for the playoffs?

Brandon is back and throwing daggers as we look at the long term viability of the Raps playing small, the issues with a team we both had as serious contenders in the Celtics and then we look at our fave role players across the league.

Brandon is back and we talk the future of Masai and Kyle. Then we get into whether or not Cleveland and Houston should try and shoot for the playoffs. We finish things off with a new game called Buy or Sell about 5 guys who are rumoured to be on the block.

Harrison is back! We go deep on whether the Raps should be in on Zach Lavine, why the f**k there is an all-star super-spreader, er, game & which coaches will be hitting up indeed.com in the near future.

This week it’s solo time as I deep dive into these 3: 1) Almost 1/4 of the season, which players are your leaders for MVP, MIP and Defensive Player?

Brando is back and we break down the massive Harden trade, the stars who might be next to “Get Me Out” and then take a good look at the notion of tanking.

This week Neighbor Brando is back in the chair as we talk all about Pascal Siakam's regression, which teams are early surprises and should the NBA embrace its role as a leader for social change?

Co-host of the Dishes and Dimes Podcast Noor Zain joins the show to talk about how the Raptors have stumbled out of the gate, how it might be time for Draymond Green to rent not buy that San Francisco home and what the Nets might do without Spencer Dinwiddie.

Duane Watson and I break down the upcoming NBA season

This week Promoter Harrison is back!! We talk about the impact the James Harden situation is having on the league, who will have a bigger impact on their new team Serge or Jrue and we talk about which coaches have the hottest seats

I go hero ball on this week's show where I tell you which Raps will surprise and which will disappoint. Then I measure the impact that Tristan Thompson will have on the Celtics vs that of Montrez Harrell on the Lakers. And of course, weigh in on the blockbuster Wall-Westbrook deal.

Promoter Harrison, PH, is back again this week to discuss all things hoop: Did the Dinos do enough to keep up with the beasts in the east? Which star player is likely to move on soon? Which teams, good or bad, are we watching this season?

Promoter and Hoopshead Harrison Chu joins the show to talk about the first couple of days of Free Agency, what the Raps can do next and which teams have improved themselves the most. Enjoy.

Welcome to 3 & D, your home to great NBA talk from our spot in the T-Dot. In our first episode, Dave and Neighbor Brandon talk the draft, Free Agency and whether the league is coming back a bit too soon.