#324: Ja Morant Losing Joy and Zion Williamson Hurt

This week on The Atlantic Files:

In Episode 324 of The Atlantic Files, host Alex Fischbein returns with another deep dive into the latest storylines around the NBA and especially the Atlantic Division. They kick things off with a check-in on how the Atlantic Division teams have been performing from Sunday night through Tuesday night — breaking down standout performances, team trends, and early-season surprises.

The conversation then shifts to two of the league’s most talked-about stars: Ja Morant and Zion Williamson. With reports surfacing that Ja may be losing his joy for basketball, Alex discusses whether a trade might be the best option for both him and the Memphis Grizzlies. Meanwhile, Zion is hurt once again, raising major questions about his long-term future and whether the New Orleans Pelicans need to consider a full rebuild around a new core.

Tune in for all of that and more NBA analysis, reactions, and hot takes on this week’s episode of The Atlantic Files — your home for everything happening in the Atlantic Division and across the league!

Timecodes:

00:00 Intro
01:20 Atlantic Standings and check-in
14:14 Ja Morant losing his joy
22:34 Zion Williamson hurt, Pelicans tanking?
30:36 Final thoughts

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Alex Fischbein

Being from the suburbs of Philadelphia, it was hard not to become a Sixers fan during Allen Iverson's prime. Other than just the Sixers, I enjoy watching all forms and levels of basketball, especially the WNBA. Outside of basketball, I've been playing and coaching volleyball for most of my life. Also, after graduating from the University of Pittsburgh, I became a Software Developer by day, while writing and hosting podcasts by night.