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Episode: Alley Oop 159: ISAIAH STEWART STARTS CHAOS, Bench-Clearing Fight, Kuminga Family Drama & Knicks Debut Shock
Date: February 13, 2026
Hosts: Juju Gotti & Trisha Crick

1. Episode Overview

This episode dives into the latest wild stories from the NBA and sports pop culture, focusing on the fallout from Isaiah Stewart’s suspension after a bench-clearing brawl, Duncan Robinson’s reluctance to get involved, Jose Alvarado’s fiery New York debut, the Golden State Warriors’ “Kuminga family room” mini-drama, and more. Juju Gotti and Trisha Crick bring their signature irreverence, humor, and candor to each topic, riffing on everything from weird NBA giveaways and social beefs to viral sporting moments.

2. Key Discussion Points & Insights

A. Isaiah Stewart’s Suspension and “The Fight Heard Round the Scrap Heap”

• Discussion: [00:13-02:16]
  • Stewart (aka “Beef Stew”) was suspended for seven games after a bench-clearing fight.
  • Juju and Trisha debate if the suspension was too harsh or fair.
    • Juju: “You can't run off the bench. The reason he got suspended, because he bought his ass off the bench. And that's that. Come with a penalty.” [01:11]
    • Trisha highlights how Stewart is unfairly judged based on previous incidents.
  • Juju jokes about Stewart’s “Stone Cold Steve Austin” entrance into the brawl, even with “ice bags on your knees.”

B. Duncan Robinson Avoids the Scuffle (and Brotherhood Debates)

• Discussion: [02:16-04:04]
  • Robinson walked away during the fight; Juju blasts him as "joke of the week.”
    • Juju: “No matter what. I don't give a damn if my homeboy is fighting... I can at least fake, act like I want to be someone. You ain't even fake it, bro.” [02:27-02:51]
  • Trisha links Robinson’s passivity to his “liberal arts school” background.
    • “Violence is never something that you engage in because you're a proper young man...” [02:51]
  • The hosts agree: If you’re playing for Detroit, you need the “bad boy” mentality.

C. Jose Alvarado’s Knicks Debut: Grit and Impact

• Discussion: [04:04-05:31]
  • Alvarado impresses with 26 points; hosts swoon over his fit with New York.
    • Trisha: “One of the best moves from a New York standpoint, to get a New York guy to give you a little grit... and it's like, well, Jose, you've just been capable of this on night one.” [04:21-04:52]
  • Juju highlights Alvarado jumping into on-court confrontations, providing needed energy.

D. Warriors/Kuminga Family Room “Foodgate”

• Discussion: [05:31-09:36]
  • Reports surface that Jonathan Kuminga’s family was taking too much food, leading to gossip.
  • Trisha likens Anthony Slater, who reported the story, to Mean Girls' "Regina George." [06:10-07:08]
  • Steph Curry had to apologize publicly, showing organizational embarrassment.
    • Juju: “Bro, are you serious, man? Hey, Man, y' all need to tighten up over there, man.” [07:24]
  • They call this “broke behavior” for a supposed elite franchise.
    • Trisha: “That's some broke behavior. That the Sacramento Kings would do. That's not something that the Golden State Warriors should do.” [08:32-08:39]
  • Juju mocks the Warriors’ tendency to air dirty laundry and credits Steph for “cleaning up a lot of that bull stuff.” [09:17-09:36]

E. Oddball & Viral Sports Stories

1. Boban Marjanović at UConn Game

   • [09:36-10:59]
     • Hosts laugh about Boban blocking fans’ views with his giant frame and wielding a tiny digital camera.
     • “If I'm sitting behind him. Hey man, I'm going need you to sit down, bro.” [10:45]

2. Kings Giveaway: Season Tickets for a Free Throw

   • [11:04-12:28]
     • Sacramento awards season tickets for hitting a single free throw.
     • Juju: “Season tickets for free throw, bruh. It's at an all time low, man.” [12:25]
     • Trisha laments: “I think they're retiring the beam too.” [12:28]

3. Serbian Street Fight (with Karate Kid Vibes)

   • [16:27-17:45]
     • Hosts play-by-play a viral Serbian street fight, joke about the “crane kick” move, and the civility post-fight.
     • “You know what? I don't want one of them to my... To the dawn. You know what? You right, bro. As a matter of fact, let me give you $20.” [16:54]

4. Isaiah Hartenstein Travelling Highlight

   • [17:49-20:35]
     • Hartenstein commits a wild, uncalled double-dribble; hosts incredulous at lack of referee action.
     • Juju: “Referee ain't give a damn. Look at the referee right there. Look at him watching all this go down. Sir. You should be ashamed of yourself.” [18:38]
     • Trisha: “I guess double dribble is acceptable. You can't even be outraged anymore...” [19:12]

F. Pop-Culture & Social Drama

1. Glorilla Family Feud

   • [12:38-14:08]
     • Juju recaps the viral conflict between rapper Glorilla and her sister over $2,500 loans.
     • “Bro, if I lend you some money, bro, get online bragging about you don't pay me back, man.” [13:54]

2. 21 Savage, Kendall Jenner, and Super Bowl Shenanigans

   • [14:08-16:14]
     • Discusses awkward viral clip of 21 Savage and Kendall Jenner (later clarified it's not Kendall).
     • Juju drops Atlanta tea: “It's been rumored that my boy been with Lotto for a little while now. You feel me?” [15:23]

3. Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Isaiah Stewart’s fight:
  • Juju: “You ran out the bench like you was stone cold Steve Austin... You had ice bags on your knees when you was trying to fight, bruh. I'm suspending you for that. Cause you're crazy.” [01:24]
• On Duncan Robinson:
  • Juju: “Don't you ever form your lips to act like you got... You can't.” [02:51]
• On Warriors’ “foodgate”:
  • Trisha: “You're basically just Regina George right now... Warriors gossip media base, where it's always like, why are you even reporting on this?” [06:10]
  • Juju: “Do you know what my contract is worth? And do you know how much that scampi worth over there? I don't give it. If I want four trays of shrimp scampi… Are you serious?” [07:24]
• On Kings' declining standards:
  • Juju: “Season tickets for free throw, bruh. It's at an all time low, man.” [12:25]
• On Serbian street fight:
  • Trisha: “I think if we would have landed it, we both would have been feeling good. So instead of messing our faces up, let's just go ahead and call it good. Let's just dap up, fam. Here you go.” [16:54]
• On Hartenstein's double dribble:
  • Juju: “Referee ain't give a damn... Sir. You should be ashamed of yourself.” [18:38]
  • Trisha: “I guess we're just on the other side of this. They're playing Houston. That's who they're playing. If I was Kevin Durant, I'd be like, what the F is going on, bro?” [19:12]

4. Important Segment Timestamps

• Isaiah Stewart Suspension: 00:13–02:16
• Duncan Robinson Critique: 02:16–04:04
• Jose Alvarado Knicks Debut: 04:04–05:31
• Kuminga/Warriors Family Room Drama: 05:31–09:36
• Boban at UConn Game: 09:36–10:59
• Kings Free Throw Giveaway: 11:04–12:28
• Glorilla Family Feud: 12:38–14:08
• 21 Savage & Jenner at Super Bowl: 14:08–16:14
• Serbian Street Fight: 16:27–17:45
• Isaiah Hartenstein Travelling: 17:49–20:35

5. Final Thoughts

The hosts round off the episode reflecting on their own outbursts and teasing T-shirts for their fans. The episode is packed with lively banter, sharp takes, and plenty of laughter—a quintessential “Alley Oop” experience. Whether you’re a devoted NBA fan or just in for the jokes, this episode delivers both cultural commentary and pure entertainment, with every hot take and highlight getting the classic Juju and Trisha treatment.