In this packed episode of Second Round Syndrome, DJSportsZone and Jav Harris break down one of the biggest moves of the season: Trae Young is officially a Washington Wizard. The guys react to the win-win deal that sends Young to D.C. in exchange for CJ McCollum and Corey Kispert, and discuss why the Wizards may choose to sit their new star to protect a top-eight protected draft pick.

Inside the NBA Trade Landscape:
• Ja Morant on the Move: Reports suggest Memphis is listening to offers, with Miami emerging as a preferred destination. The hosts debate whether the Grizzlies should prioritize Tyler Herro or stockpile draft capital as they pivot toward a youth-driven rebuild.
• The Anthony Davis Dilemma: With AD sidelined for at least six weeks due to a hand injury, the discussion turns to the “malpractice” of his previous trade and why Dallas appears more focused on the Cooper Flagg outlook than a short-term playoff push.
• The Grizzlies Fire Sale: Jaren Jackson Jr.’s trade value takes center stage, with the argument that he may currently be worth more than Morant and that Memphis should hoard picks the way Oklahoma City once did.

Sixers Performance and Outlook:
• The Big Four Is Back: For the first time this season, the Sixers are fully healthy, with Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, Paul George, and rookie standout VJ Edgecombe all available.
• Maxey’s MVP-Level Play: Maxey continues his dominant run, averaging 30.9 points per game while playing the best defense of his career.
• Road Trip Recap: A strong trip highlighted by an 80-point first half in Toronto and a gritty win in Orlando.
• Kyle Lowry’s Homecoming: Emotional “Greatest Raptor of All Time” chants in Toronto spark conversation about Lowry’s legacy and potential retirement timeline.
• The Home-Stand Test: With nine of the next ten games at home, the hosts set a clear benchmark — at least seven wins — to prove the Sixers belong among the East’s elite.

A loaded episode covering trade chaos, Sixers momentum, and the stakes ahead as the season ramps up.

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In the first episode of the new year, DJSportsZone and Jav Harris break down a rollercoaster week for the Philadelphia 76ers. After closing out a strong road trip with a statement win at Madison Square Garden, the Sixers followed it up with what the hosts call an inexcusable overtime loss to a severely depleted Denver Nuggets team.

They get into everything shaping the week:

• From Big Three to Big Four: Rookie VJ Edgecombe officially enters the conversation after a game-winner in Memphis and a 26-point performance against the Knicks, earning praise as a future star alongside Maxey, Embiid, and Paul George
• The Nuggets Trap Game: With Denver missing Nikola Jokić and Jamal Murray, the Sixers still allowed role players like Jalen Pickett to dominate, sparking criticism of Nick Nurse’s rotations — including Andre Drummond’s DNP and Adem Bona’s foul trouble
• The Jared McCain Regression: A deep dive into McCain’s offensive drop-off and whether his struggles are mental, physical, or a sign he needs a reset via reduced minutes or a G-League stint
• Maxey’s MVP Push: Tyrese Maxey continues to average over 30 points per game, keeping his MVP case alive despite slipping behind Jalen Brunson in All-Star fan voting
• Trade Rumors Heat Up: Reaction to reports linking Trae Young to Washington and a wild three-team trade scenario involving Anthony Davis, Kristaps Porziņģis, and Zaccharie Risacher
• Eastern Conference Check-In: How the Sixers stack up against Detroit, Boston, and New York — and why a healthy Philly roster might be the best version of an Embiid-led team yet

A packed start to the new year filled with big wins, bad losses, rising stars, and major league-wide implications — classic Second Round Syndrome.

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In the final episode of 2025, DJSportsZone and Jav Harris take a hard look at a frustrating Philadelphia 76ers season as the team slips to sixth in the East amid a three-game losing streak. Despite finally having their Big Three available, the Sixers still haven’t won a game with Joel Embiid, Paul George, and Tyrese Maxey on the floor together — a trio that’s shared the court in just four of 30 games.

The guys break it all down:

• The Embiid & Paul George problem: questions around Embiid’s consistency and availability, and why Paul George looks like a $200M Tobias Harris rerun
• Maxey’s All-Star surge: 30.7 PPG, second in East fan voting — and clear signs of fatigue starting to show
• Third-quarter collapses: turnovers, defensive confusion, and why halftime might be the Sixers’ biggest enemy
• All-Star voting reactions: shocking returns, surprising omissions, and what it all says about the league
• Trade deadline fever: blockbuster ideas involving the Warriors, Bucks, and Hawks as teams search for exits and resets

The episode closes with a sobering metaphor for the Sixers’ ongoing identity crisis — championship teams grow through continuity, and until this core stays healthy long enough to grow together, Second Round Syndrome remains the reality.

Honest, unfiltered, and perfectly timed to close out the year.

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