Club 520 Podcast – January 8, 2026

Episode: 520 in the Morning – Jeff Teague REACTS to Trae Young TRADED from Hawks to Wizards, Nuggets BEAT Celtics

Overview

In this lively and unfiltered episode, Jeff Teague, DJ Wills, and Bishop break down one of the NBA’s biggest bombshells: the Atlanta Hawks trading Trae Young to the Washington Wizards. The crew shares reactions, analyzes implications for both franchises, and dives into a night of NBA action and college hoops highlights. They also discuss potential blockbuster trades, debate young talent, touch on college basketball standouts, and deliver their classic banter. True to Club 520’s style, it’s an episode full of hot takes, basketball insight, and plenty of laughs.

1. Trae Young Traded to the Wizards (03:38–13:19)

Key Points:

• The Hawks traded Trae Young to the Wizards for C.J. McCollum, Corey Kispert, and little draft capital.
• DJ Wills admits he saw it coming:

  “When it said 70%, I knew he was out of there a couple days ago.” (04:07)

• Bishop likes the deal for both sides, especially for Trae, noting he’ll still be a franchise guy and that the Wizards have shooters to complement him.
• Questions arise if Trae’s ball dominance will stunt development of the Wizards’ young players, but overall the consensus is he brings instant stardom and stats.
• On the Hawks’ side, the trade opens up the team and allows new faces to step up.

  “For my Hawks, I think it’s wide open now. C.J. McCollum’s gonna fill the void that we needed for a scoring guard.” (05:05)

• The panel weighs if the Hawks will keep C.J. long-term or flip him as part of a run at Anthony Davis (A.D.), referencing rumors tying A.D. to Atlanta (06:12).
• There’s subtle shade about draft misses and developing young players, with jokes about the Hawks moving on from recent picks and regrets about past decisions.
• Bishop roots for Trae to get paid and celebrated in D.C.:

  “Hey, go where you celebrated, right?” (13:19)

Notable Moments & Quotes:

• Comparing the risks of passing on draft picks:

  “That’s how it happened with Luka and Trae. Even though Trae was great, people look back and be like, ‘man, we could have had Luka’…” – Bishop (09:39)

• Jeff Teague on front-office pressure:

  “How am I supposed to know, bro? They both cold.” (09:54)

• Lively back-and-forth about possible Anthony Davis trades and expiring contracts.

2. NBA Game Reactions & Standouts

Nuggets Beat Celtics (14:01–17:47)

• Peyton Watson’s 30-pt Game:
  • The crew is impressed with his breakout and laments Denver didn’t extend him earlier:

    “He been hoopin’… They probably could have kept him for a four-year 50. Now they gonna have to pay, cuz.” – Bishop (14:17)

• Jamal Murray praised for career-high 17 assists:

  “JB balled out—33 and 7, everybody had 17, 4 and 4. Go ahead, load over Jamal Murray.” – DJ Wills (14:28)

  • Teague reminisces about playing Jamal Murray as a rookie, doubting him then, now recognizes him as one of the league’s best guards.

Knicks Slump & “Cat” Trade Debate (17:21–23:48)

• Discussion around the Knicks’ struggled chemistry and if Karl-Anthony Towns (“Cat”) should be traded for Giannis or Bam Adebayo.
  • Bishop:

    “Cat just don’t look interested…he’s too valuable to have some of the nights that he’s been having lately.” (17:43)

  • Teague on touches:

    “He need more touches, but he needs to be the best player.” (20:02)

  • Amusing hypothetical packages involving OG Anunoby, Mikal Bridges, and Cat for Giannis.

Spurs Take Down Lakers, Luka Shines (32:16–35:45)

• Wembanyama (Wemby) has “a light day at the office” with 16 and 14 in just 20 minutes as the Spurs beat the Lakers.
• Luka Doncic pulls off another 38-point triple-double, with the crew emphasizing buckets over wins:

  “We care about buckets, not wins and losses.” – DJ Wills (33:25)

3. More NBA Roll Call: Highlights & Hot Takes

• Thunder’s SGA scores 46 in OT win vs. Jazz, Chet Holmgren and Jalen Williams also praised (37:30–39:12).
• Paolo Banchero hits a controversial game-winner for the Magic (“toe on the line?!” debate; 40:02–40:31).
• Knicks finish off Clippers behind JB (Brunson), Cat, and OG Anunoby; shout out to the “Ball Is Life” mixtape style (36:14–37:29).
• Danny Avdija drops 41 for the Blazers (43:33–45:54).
• Warriors beat Bucks: “If I were the Warriors, I’d go all in on Giannis…” (46:22–47:32).

4. College Basketball Watches (57:01–62:50)

• Highlights BJ Mullins scoring 24 for Providence and BYU’s big win over Arizona State with some crazy dunks.
• “That’s a windmill” – Teague (59:05), marveling at college highlight reels.
• The crew jokes about N.I.L. contract stipulations.
• Discussion about the state of Kentucky basketball, with calls for Coach Calipari to get back to recruiting top talent (62:58).

5. NFL Playoff Picks (66:44–69:01)

Quickfire NFL Predictions:

• Rams vs. Panthers: “Hell of a year, but it’s over…” – Bishop
• Bears vs. Packers: Most pick the Bears.
• Bills vs. Jaguars: Split choices.
• 49ers vs. Eagles: Divided, with a slight lean toward Eagles.
• Chargers vs. Patriots, Texans vs. Steelers: “That might be the one game I don’t watch.” – DJ Wills (68:33)

6. Verified Buckets & Best Performers (69:01–69:35)

Shoutouts:

• Isaiah Stewart: “31 with your guys out, that’s kinda crazy.” – DJ Wills (69:03)
• Danny Avdija: “41, 6, yo.” – Bishop (69:13)
• SGA: “46, 6, and 6.” – Teague (69:17)
• Jamal Murray: “22, 17, 8. Career high in assists.” – DJ Wills (69:22)

Memorable Quotes

• “How am I supposed to know, bro? They both cold.” – Teague, on draft second guesses (09:54)
• “Hey, go where you celebrated, right?” – Bishop, rooting for Trae Young’s D.C. move (13:19)
• “We care about buckets, not wins and losses.” – DJ Wills (33:25)
• “He need more touches, but he needs to be the best player. I’d rather have Cat my best player.” – Teague (20:02)
• “If I was the Warriors, I’d go all in on Giannis. Jimmy, Draymond, I got him, I want Giannis.” – Bishop (46:22)

Timestamps for Key Segments

• Trae Young Trade Reaction: 03:38–13:19
• Nuggets Beat Celtics, Jamal Murray Praise: 14:01–17:47
• Knicks/Cat/Trade Discussions: 17:21–23:48
• Spurs/Lakers/Luka: 32:16–35:45
• Thunder/Jazz, Magic/Nets, and More NBA Recap: 37:30–40:31
• College Basketball Highlights: 57:01–62:50
• NFL Playoff Predictions: 66:44–69:01
• Verified Buckets Segment: 69:01–69:35

Conclusion

This episode delivers everything Club 520 fans crave—up-to-minute reactions on league-altering trades, honest team critiques, hilarious draft what-ifs, and the unmistakable chemistry of the crew. Whether you’re a die-hard NBA fan, a Hawks loyalist reeling from Trae’s departure, or just here for the jokes, this is one not to miss.

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