3 in the Key
287 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 days ago - ★★★★★ - 27 ratingsAnother basketball show from a fan's perspective, but this time they're Canadian.
Keeping you up to date on anything basketball including NBA, NCAA, USports and International Ball. Bringing you an in depth analysis and break downs of the sport. Catch up with Elias, Dave, Fuad, and Will every Sunday live on TSN 1200 at Noon Eastern or listen on demand using any Podcast app you have.
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Episodes
EP. 302: The NBA Needs These Two Teams To Win The Play-In
April 15, 2024 21:39 - 38 minutes - 52.4 MBFuad and Elias are back for another edition of 3 in the Key! The fellas discuss the play-in tournament and who they think wins and makes the playoffs for both conferences. The guys also discuss the playoff matchups and how they think things will play out.
EP. 301: Celtics Must Prove Themselves, Bucks Are Finished & Caitlin Clark Magic
April 07, 2024 17:36 - 37 minutes - 51.3 MBElias and Fuad are back for another edition of 3 in the Key! The fellas discuss the standings and how they're shaping up in both conferences. The guys also discuss how the Bucks can get bounced in the first round. They also discuss the NCAA championship.
EP. 300: The NBA Players Who Are Ineligible To Win Awards
March 31, 2024 18:29 - 36 minutes - 50.6 MBElias and Fuad are back for another edition of 3 in the Key! The fellas discuss the season approaching its end and look at players who will and will not be eligible for end of season awards and All-NBA teams due to the 65 game minimum rule.
EP. 299: NCAA Madness In March & Adam Silver Hints At HUGE Changes To NBA All-Star Game
March 24, 2024 19:57 - 33 minutes - 45.6 MBFuad and Elias are back for another edition of 3 in the Key! The fellas discuss the madness that is the NCAA tournament. The guys also discuss a possible change to the All-Star Game and look ahead to basketball at the Olympics.
EP. 298: Lakers-Warriors Shot Clock Issue, OKC Thunder Playoff Underdogs & Offense vs Defense
March 17, 2024 17:43 - 36 minutes - 49.8 MBElias and Fuad are back for another edition of 3 in the Key! The fellas discuss the bizzare ending of the Warriors-Lakers game. Look ahead to some potential playoff matchups and talk about the state of Offense vs Defense in today's game.
EP. 297: Rudy Gobert's Shocking Comments Could Change The NBA
March 10, 2024 17:53 - 35 minutes - 49.2 MBElias and Fuad are back for another edition of 3 in the Key! The fellas discuss Rudy Gobert's comments about gambling and how it affects the NBA. The guys also discuss which team can challenge the Celtics to make it out of the Eastern Conference.
EP. 296: LeBron's Unbelievable Milestone, Dame's Cryptic Comments & Upcoming Olympics
March 03, 2024 18:15 - 38 minutes - 53.4 MBFuad and Elias are back for another edition of 3 in the Key! The fellas discuss yet another milestone reached by LeBron James. The guys also look into the recent comments made by Dame Lillard and take a look at the upcoming Olympics.
EP. 295: Basketball Culture Around The World With Leigh Ellis
February 25, 2024 19:12 - 56 minutes - 77.4 MBEliad and Fuad are back with another edition of 3 in the Key! The fellas discuss the horrendus All-Star weekend and how it can be improved. The guys are also joined by Leigh Ellis, formerly of the No Dunks podcast to discuss his journey of playing pickup basketball in 20 countries around the world.
EP. 294: These NBA Teams Moved Up After The Trade Deadline
February 11, 2024 18:38 - 39 minutes - 53.7 MBFuad and Elias are back for another edition of 3 in the Key! The fellas discuss the NBA Trade Deadline and discuss who they think made the most impact on deadline day.
EP. 293: Championship Or Bust For Bucks & Next Player To Hit 70 Points
February 01, 2024 01:23 - 49 minutes - 67.7 MBElias and Fuad are back for another edition of 3 in the Key! The fellas discuss the recent firing of Adrian Griffin and what this means for the Bucks moving forward. The guys also discuss the historic week of Joel Embiid and Luka Doncic.
EP. 292: Siakam To The Pacers, Shai For MVP & Unnecessary Resting In The NBA
January 21, 2024 21:13 - 39 minutes - 54.2 MBFuad and Elias are back for another edition of 3 in the Key! The fellas discuss the trade between the Toronto Raptors and Indiana Pacers involving Pascal Siakam. The guys also talk more possible moves leading up to the deadline and the unnecessary rest around the league.
EP. 291: Bob Rathbun, TV Voice Of The Atlanta Hawks
January 14, 2024 19:39 - 58 minutes - 80.2 MBElias and Fuad are back for anothe edition of 3 in the Key! The fellas talk about the latest around the league including a fine to Raptors Head Caoch. The guys are also joined by Atlanta Hawks TV play by play annoucner, Bob Rathbun, to discuss everything Hawks and the NBA as a whole.
EP. 290: Libaan Osman Of The Toronto Star Talks Anunoby Trade & Raptors Future
January 07, 2024 19:35 - 51 minutes - 71.4 MBElias and Fuad are back for another edition of 3 in the Key! The fellas are joined by Libaan Osman of the Toronto Star to talk everything Raptors including last week's Anunoby trade and if Pascal Siakam is the next one to be moved. The guys also talk about the Lakers and rumors surronding their Head Coach, Darvin Ham.
EP. 289: The Toronto Raptors' Most Embarrassing Loss
December 31, 2023 17:58 - 38 minutes - 53.4 MBFuad and Elias are back for another edition of 3 in the Key! The fellas discuss the trade between the New York Knicks and Toronto Raptors involving OG Anunoby. The guys also discuss the Detroit Pistons ending their historic 28 game losing streak.
EP. 288: NBA Christmas Day Preview
December 24, 2023 17:07 - 33 minutes - 45.5 MBElias and Fuad are back for another edition of 3 in the Key! The fellas preview the NBA games slated for Christmas Day and give their predictions.
EP. 287: Crowning The NBA Cup Champ, Warriors' Woes & Clippers' Turning Point
December 03, 2023 18:15 - 39 minutes - 54.6 MBElias and Fuad are back for another edition of 3 in the Key! The fellas discuss the In-Season Tournament's success and if there needs to be any tweaking or changes to next year's format as well as who they think will win the Cup. The guys also discuss Warriors struggling and if the Clippers reached a turning point in their season.
EP. 286: Chris Paul vs Scott Foster Has Reached A Boiling Point In The NBA
November 26, 2023 17:57 - 37 minutes - 51.7 MBElias and Fuad are back for another edition of 3 in the Key! The fellas discuss the ongoing beef between referee Scott Foster and Chris Paul and if there's a possible solution. The guys also discuss the success of the In Season Tournament so far.
EP. 285: Draymond Suspension, Clippers Win With Harden & Bulls Fire Sale
November 19, 2023 18:33 - 36 minutes - 49.7 MBElias and Fuad are back for another edition of 3 in the Key. The fellas discuss Draymond Green receiving a five game suspension for his chokehold on Rudy Gobert. The guys also discuss Russell Westbrook's decision to move to the bench for the Clippers and they touch on if the Bulls should blow it up.
EP. 284: Clippers Winless With Harden & The New NBA Unwritten Rule
November 12, 2023 18:01 - 50 minutes - 69.5 MBElias and Fuad are back for another edition of 3 in the Key! The fellas discuss the early season favorites and also dive into early MVP talks around the league. The Clippers are still winless with James Harden and a new unwritten NBA rule.
EP. 283: Harden is a Clipper, Embiid's Future & NBA In-Season Tournament
November 05, 2023 16:07 - 36 minutes - 50.8 MBElias and Fuad are back for another edition of 3 in the Key! The fellas discuss the Harden trade that finally happened. Will Embiid ask to be traded next? The guys also discuss the opening night of the NBA In Season Tournament and all those different colour courts.
EP. 282: NBA First Week Madness & One Star Who Needs To Do More
October 29, 2023 14:47 - 34 minutes - 47.1 MBFuad and Elias are back for another edition of 3 in the Key! The fellas discuss the first week that was around the association. They also touch on a star player who needs to do more for his team to succed.
EP. 281: The NBA Season's Most Exciting Thing No One Is Talking About
October 22, 2023 15:57 - 36 minutes - 50.7 MBElias and Fuad are back for another edition of 3 in the Key! The fellas are excited that we are at the beginning of another NBA season. The guys discuss the biggest story lines heading into another year of basketball including star players moving teams, In-Season tournament and rookie sensation Wemby.
EP. 280: Here Is When James Harden Will Get Traded
October 15, 2023 16:52 - 34 minutes - 47.7 MBElias and Fuad are back for another edition of 3 in the Key! The fellas discuss the progress that Wembanyama has already made from Summer League to the Pre Season. What the future is going to look like for him and a guy like Chet. The guys also discuss the drama between James Harden and the Sixers and when he would possibly get traded.
EP. 279: The WILDEST NBA Story Lines Going Into The Season
October 08, 2023 17:52 - 37 minutes - 52.2 MBFuad and Elias are back for another edition of 3 in the Key! The fellas discuss getting closer to the NBA regular season and the wildest stroy lines heading into another year of NBA basketball. The guys also discuss the trade of Jrue Holiday to the Celtics and if Harden ends up moving on from the Sixers.
EP. 278: Damian Lillard x Giannis Antetokounmpo Is The Best Duo In The NBA
September 27, 2023 21:18 - 35 minutes - 48.7 MBElias and Fuad are back for another edition of 3 in the Key! The fellas discuss the breaking news of the blockbuster trade sending Damian Lillard to the Milwaukee Bucks. The guys also take a look at opening week in the NBA.
EP. 277: Between Siakam & Harden, This Star Will Get Traded First
August 08, 2023 23:43 - 36 minutes - 50.3 MBElias and Fuad are back for another edition of 3 in the Key! The fellas discuss some trade rumors involving James Harden and Pascal Siakam and who they think will get moved first. They also discussed the beef between Paul Pierce and Dwayne Wade.
EP. 276: What's It Like Getting Invited To Team Canada? A Conversation With Tommy Scrubb
July 30, 2023 17:18 - 44 minutes - 60.8 MBFuad and Elias are back for another edition of 3 in the Key! The fellas discuss some recent news in the NBA including the massive deal between the Celtics and Jaylen Brown. The guys are also joined by Tommy Scrubb of the Ottawa BlackJacks and a member of Team Canada's training camp squad ahead of the FIBA World Cup.
EP. 275: Between Lillard & Harden, This Superstar Will Get Traded First
July 23, 2023 17:59 - 33 minutes - 46.2 MBElias and Fuad are back for another edition of 3 in the Key! The fellas discuss the situations surronding two superstars who want to be traded. The guys discuss the different scenarios for both players and what it means if teams trade for them. Also, some FIBA World Cup talk.
EP. 274: Offense Wins Championships?
July 16, 2023 17:48 - 32 minutes - 44.5 MBFuad and Elias are back for another edition of 3 in the Key! The fellas discuss the recent trade of Cameron Payne which leaves the Suns with no true point guard. They dive into wether offense or defense wins championships. They also touch on the latest surrounding Damian Lillard.
EP. 273: Wemby Debut & Everything You Need To Know About The NBA Cup
July 10, 2023 21:41 - 38 minutes - 53.4 MBElias and Fuad are back for another edition of 3 in the Key! The fellas discuss the Las Vegas Summer League and the much-anticipated debut of Victor Wembanyama. The guys also go into detail about the new In-Season Tournament and the potential it has!
EP. 272: Free Agency and Johnny Basketball
July 03, 2023 18:51 - 1 hour - 85.9 MBElias and Fuad are back for another edition of 3 in the Key! The fellas discuss the start of NBA free agency and the moves that have been made so far. The guys also discuss trade rumors around the league. They are also joined by UOttawa legend and pro Johnny Berhanemeskel.
EP. 271: The One Trade We Like Over The Bradley Beal Trade
June 25, 2023 16:36 - 36 minutes - 50.7 MBFuad and Elias are back for another edition of 3 in the Key! The fellas discuss the Denver Nuggets winning an NBA Chmapionship. The guys also discuss the crazy trades that have taken place across the league in the last week and what can happen with some free agents moving forward.
EP. 270: The Boston Celtics Are Making History
May 28, 2023 16:36 - 38 minutes - 52.7 MBElias and Fuad are back for another edition of 3 in the Key! The fellas discuss the Celtics forcing a Game 7 against the Miami Heat. The guys also discuss the Denver Nuggets sweeping the Los Angeles Lakers and what happens next for the Lakers.
EP. 269: The Perfect Speech Michael Malone Gave The Nuggets Before Game 3
May 21, 2023 18:01 - 37 minutes - 51.1 MBElias and Fuad are back with another edition of 3 in the Key! The fellas discuss the Conference Finals and how great the Nuggets have been to take a commanding 3-0 lead over the Lakers. The guys also discuss if the Celtics could climb out of their 2-0 defecit with the Heat.
EP. 268: Ja Morant's Shocking Suspension From The NBA
May 14, 2023 23:46 - 38 minutes - 53.4 MBElias and Fuad are back with another edition of 3 in the Key! The fellas discuss Tatum and the Celtics closing out the Sixers in Boston. What's next for Philadelphia? They make their picks for the Conference Finals. The guys also talk about Ja Morant flashing another gun on Instragram live.
EP. 267: No One Expected This From The NBA Bubble In 2023
May 08, 2023 00:35 - 37 minutes - 51.8 MBFuad and Elias are back for another edition of 3 in the Key! The fellas discuss the second round of the post season and the hottest teams being the ones from the bubble. The guys also discuss Embiid winning MVP as well as some coaching changes.
EP. 266: Everyone Missed This Part Of Giannis' Comments About Failure
April 30, 2023 17:09 - 36 minutes - 50.6 MBElias and Fuad are back for another edition of 3 in the Key! The fellas discuss what happened in the first round in the postseason and preview round two. The guys also discuss the comments made by Giannis and if this season should be considered a failure for the Bucks.
EP. 265: The Surprise Finalists for the NBA Awards
April 16, 2023 17:47 - 35 minutes - 48.4 MBFuad and Elias are back for another edition of 3 in the Key! The fellas discuss the finalists for NBA awards and their picks to win them. The guys also talk about the best time of year also known as the NBA playoffs and their thoughts on the first round matchups.
EP. 264: Gobert Punch, NBA Play-In & MVP Picks
April 10, 2023 19:24 - 37 minutes - 51.7 MBElias and Fuad are back for another edition of 3 in the Key! The fellas discuss the last day of the regular season which turned out to be wild and including teammates fighting. The guys also discuss the Play-In tournament as well as the MVP race.
EP. 263: This Part Of The NBA's New CBA Changes EVERYTHING
April 02, 2023 17:48 - 37 minutes - 50.9 MBFuad and Elias are back for another edition of 3 in the Key! The fellas dive into the new CBA between the NBA and NBPA. They discuss some of the key new additions to the collective bargaining agreement and how they think it will effect the league.
EP. 262: NBA Playoffs - The Shocking Implications In The Western Conference
March 26, 2023 17:23 - 36 minutes - 50.1 MBElias and Fuad are back with another edition of 3 in the Key! The fellas discuss the crazy final two weeks in the NBA with every matchup in the Western Conference being important and vital to seeding. The guys also choose who they think will make the playoffs in the West.
EP. 261: The NBA's New Rule Changes Everything
March 19, 2023 18:07 - 34 minutes - 46.9 MBFuad and Elias are back for another edition of 3 in the Key! The fellas discuss the possibilty of a new rule in the NBA that would require players play a minimum amount of games to be eligible for awards. The guys also discuss teams resting players while needing wins to get into the post season.
EP. 260: The BEST NBA Playoff First Round Match-Ups
March 12, 2023 17:31 - 39 minutes - 54 MBFuad and Elias are back for another edition of 3 in the Key! The fellas discuss the current standings and what matchups they'd like to see in the first round of the NBA Playoffs. The guys also discuss the MVP conversation in the league.
EP. 259: What The Ja Morant Suspension Means for the NBA
March 05, 2023 18:04 - 35 minutes - 48.1 MBElias and Fuad are back for another edition of 3 in the Key! The fellas discuss the news of Ja Morant being suspended for two games for flashing a gun on his IG live. The guys also touch on load management in the NBA and look at the playoff picture.
EP. 258: Westbrook Clippers' Last Hope + Lakers' Failing Final Push
February 26, 2023 18:48 - 34 minutes - 47.4 MBElias and Fuad are back for another edition of 3 in the Key! The fellas outlook the second half of the season in both conferences. They take a look at the new look Clippers after their addtion of Russell Westbrook. The guys also look at the Raptors and how much of a push they can make.
EP. 257: NBA All-Star Draft Picks - Team Elias & Team Fuad
February 19, 2023 18:54 - 38 minutes - 53 MBFuad and Elias are back for another edition of 3 in the Key! The fellas recap All-Star Saturday night including an impressive Dunk Contest. The guys draft their teams ahead of the All-Star game and it got interesting.
EP. 256: The Craziest Trade Deadline Ever & LeBron's Road To 40K
February 12, 2023 19:26 - 56 minutes - 77.7 MBElias and Fuad are back for another edition of 3 in the Key! The fellas discuss the crazy NBA deadline week which included Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant getting shipped to the Western Conference. The guys also discuss LeBron becoming the all-time leading scorer in NBA history.
EP. 255: Who Gets Kyrie + Biggest All-Star Snubs
February 05, 2023 19:14 - 45 minutes - 62.6 MBElias and Fuad are back for another edition of 3 in the Key! The fellas discuss Kyrie Irving's trade request from the Brooklyn Nets. Where will the Nets trade him? The guys also discuss the All-Star reserves and players who got snubbed off the team.
EP. 254: LeBron Gets Shafted & All-Star Starters
January 29, 2023 18:39 - 35 minutes - 48.5 MBFuad and Elias are back for another edition of 3 in the Key! The fellas discuss rivalry week in the NBA and the noncall at the end of the Lakers-Celtics game. The guys also discuss the All Star game starters that were announced this week and take a look at who should be named as reserves.
EP. 253: Shannon Sharpe vs Grizz & Teams That MUST Make Moves Before Deadline
January 22, 2023 18:42 - 32 minutes - 44.4 MBFuad and Elias are back for another edition of 3 in the Key! The fellas discuss the back and forth between Shannon Sharpe and the Memphis Grizziles. The guys also discuss which teams need to make some moves at the deadline to improve their chances at winning a championship.