# Episode 64 - "No Room For Error"

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Podcast: [The New Twenty Four](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-new-twenty-four-7095277)
Published: 2026-05-13T16:17:16+00:00
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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 a new extension and the Milwaukee Bucks being open to discussing trade offers involving Giannis Antetokounmpo, before eventually turning their attention toward the 2026 NBA Draft Lottery after the Washington Wizards landed the No. 1 overall pick while the Chicago Bulls moved into the top four, leading to a more extensive discussion surrounding the direction of several franchises heading into next month’s draft. To close things out, the guys share their given thoughts and takeaways on the two conference semifinal matchups still in action between the Minnesota Timberwolves and San Antonio Spurs a…

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