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Nov 5, 2025
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#324: Ja Morant Losing Joy and Zion Williamson Hurt

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…

10 mos ago 32:29

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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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