Club 520 Podcast: “520 in the Morning – Jeff Teague DEBATES whether Kevin Durant & Rockets are NBA title CONTENDERS, Knicks beat Mavericks”

Date: November 20, 2025
Host: Jeff Teague, with DJ Wells, Bishop, Mook

Episode Overview

This episode of Club 520 is a fast-paced, hilarious deep-dive into current NBA headlines, matchup analysis, and locker room banter. NBA All-Star Jeff Teague, DJ Wells, Bishop, and Mook react to the latest games—especially focusing on the Houston Rockets, Kevin Durant’s impact, contender debates, and heated reminiscing about the Knicks edging out the Mavericks. Expect on-the-fly stats, behind-the-scenes storytelling, and unfiltered debates about rising stars, trade rumors, and what makes a real NBA title contender.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Houston Rockets: Are They For Real?

• Rockets beat Cavs 114–104 (04:25)
  • Jalen Green with “28, 11 and 7,” KD adds 20.
• Dunk Debate: Was Jared Allen’s monster dunk a charge?[4:53]
  • “You gotta let that go. You hating, ref.” — Bishop
  • “If you get dunked on hard enough, they gotta just call the N1, bro.” — Bishop [06:13]
• Sengun or Mobley? Ongoing Debate (10:28)
  • Panel agrees Sengun is ahead right now.
  • “If Joker [Jokic] is A-plus, [Sengun] A-minus. … He’s 90, 24, 10 and 7.” — T [11:20-11:32]
• “Rockets have found a formula, but their guard play still isn’t ready for OKC or Denver.” — T [12:00-12:41]

2. Knicks Win Over Mavericks & The Brunson Decision

• Knicks outlast Mavs 113–111. Anthony Davis (rumors), Jalen Brunson’s evolution [12:49]
  • “Let him walk … but he wasn’t the same JB, bro.” — Bishop [13:41]
  • On Brunson: “Needed his own team... he became the man in New York.” — Bishop [14:23]
• Property tax and life in New York vs Dallas enters the discussion [15:04-15:13]

3. NBA Player Trade Rumors & Market Chatter

• “DLo hooped … but they're looking to move on from him and Klay Thompson. We’ll see what they do with AD.” — DJ Wells [16:48]
• “Shout out to the Knicks, man.” [19:02]
• Julius Randle’s value and ‘bad rep’ discussed, with respect for his game.
  • “20 a night … He can hoop, bro.” — T [38:04]

4. Raptors, Rising Stars, & Quick Hit Game Recaps

• Raptors improve: “Five straight, nine of the last ten.” [26:55]
• DJ and T call out how the Raptors’ passing and chemistry are improving [27:19-28:24]
• Contrast between Raptors and Orlando Magic: “I like the way [Toronto] plays better right now.” — T [27:46-28:55]
• Superchat questions about Lamelo Ball’s style, and Bird vs PG/Carmelo [29:30-31:57]

5. OKC Thunder’s Future & The Paul George Trade Legacy

• “If OKC get AJ or Peterson … the league’s done.” — Mook [32:22]
• “Sam Presti’s a genius… all that young talent.” — Bishop [33:38–34:45]
• Hypotheticals on OKC’s next team-building moves and contract management [34:44–36:06]

6. NBA All-Star Format & Superteam Era

• “Is the superteam era over?” Superchatter [45:50]
• “Let’s just make it regular again. East vs West, regular jerseys.” — Mook [45:57]
• Some support for captains-drafting format, but old school preferred overall [46:01]

7. Freeform Banter, Coach Stories, and Listener Q&A

• Coach Teague's parenting and influence stories (30:00)
  • “He had to stay close to me because I used to act up a little bit.” — T [31:09]
• “The Bulls just happy with mediocrity.” — DJ Wells [65:29]
• “The Raptors put it together. They let everybody kind of bring the ball up.” — T [27:19]

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• “If you get dunked on hard enough, just call the N1.” — Bishop [06:13]
• “If Joker’s A-plus, [Sengun] A-minus ... 90, 24, 10 and 7.” — T [11:20]
• “You can beat other teams like that, but you ain’t beating OKC or Denver.” — Bishop [12:41]
• “[Brunson] needed his own team, bro. He wasn't going to be this [star] alongside Luka.” — Bishop [14:23]
• “That back … I’d have rather been in Dallas than New York!” — T [14:53]
• “Bro, they just happy with mediocrity, man.” — DJ Wells on Bulls [65:29]
• “If SGA wins back-to-back chips and Finals MVPs ... he’s right there with Magic and Steph.” — T [54:27]

Key Timestamps for Major Segments

• 04:25: Rockets–Cavs recap & Jared Allen dunk call
• 06:13: On dunk reffing, posters, and “just call the N1”
• 10:28: Sengun vs Mobley, big man comparisons
• 12:00: Are Rockets title contenders? Panel analysis
• 12:49: Knicks beat Mavs, Jalen Brunson legacy, and trade market
• 16:48: DLo, Klay, and AD trade rumors
• 19:02: Knicks tax/lifestyle chatter
• 26:55: Raptors win streak and young star development
• 32:22–36:06: OKC Thunder’s asset war chest and salary cap
• 45:50: All-Star format, superteams are “finished?”
• 65:29: Bulls’ direction and the pain of NBA mediocrity
• 54:27: Where does SGA rank amongst all-time guards if he repeats?
• 61:04: Listener Q&A: coaching, comparisons, old school player stories
• 73:09: Heat, Bam Adebayo/Peasy late-game heroics
• 74:36: Jokic & Derry Queen duel in Nuggets–Pelicans

Extra Fun & Cultural Commentary

• Panel digresses into hilarious teacher and field day stories (58:05–61:04)
• Multiple Superchat questions about player comparisons, coaching, and NBA trivia peppered throughout the episode.
• Recurring jokes about taxes, “the brick center,” and Klay Thompson’s woes add comic relief.
• “Free Klay!” movement and nostalgia for prime Warriors days [18:09]
• Lively banter about the NBA’s shifting dynamics, OKC’s asset “cheating,” and the future of team building.

Tone & Style

Consistently irreverent, playful, and insider—uninhibited locker room jokes combine with authentic breakdowns. Jeff Teague & crew riff naturally, never shying away from hot takes or poking fun at each other, players, or NBA trends. Basketball IQ blends with culture, and listener engagement steers the second half toward a mix of mailbag and nostalgic reflections.

This episode is a must-listen if you want uncensored analysis of the Rockets' surge, pragmatic (and comedic) breakdowns of NBA contenders, as well as a healthy dose of stories and culture from a crew that’s lived the game.