Analytics guru Owen Phillips joins the show to nerd out about the offseason — diving into the science of good teams and corner 3s, evolving 3-point rate, double big copy and paste, zone defenses and much more.

NBA analyst and friend of the show Esfandiar Baraheni stops by to break down the Western Conference

Does everything truly run through Oklahoma City? Are the Nuggets and Rockets primed to crash the party? Buying stock in Clippers Island, separating the Lakers/Grizzlies/Spurs and much more.

The IkoSystem goes LIVE for the first time with NBA broadcaster Ryan Hollins, who stops by to discuss the inner workings of sports television, KD/Rockets and more.

Later, former NBA player Danuel House Jr. joins the show for an emotional dive into his transition from professional basketball to the music industry, his time in the bubble and more.

Rockets lead assistant coach Ben Sullivan stops by the show to talk trends from the NBA Finals before diving into the Xs and Os of the Kevin Durant addition, the rise in zone usage, offseason updates for Alperen Sengun and Amen Thompson and much more.

Later, Rockets forward Jae'Sean Tate joins the program to talk re-signing in Houston, life under head coach Ime Udoka, upcoming fatherhood, championship chasing and more.

NBA salary cap expert Yossi Gozlan stops by the first show in two years to preview free agency for the Houston Rockets, as well as other cap-related topics around the NBA

Simon Peach, chief football correspondent for the PA, joins the show off the back of Manchester United's US preseason tour to talk Rasmus Højlund, the latest on Sofyan Amrabat + season outlook and more.

Rockets forward Tari Eason on his summer league stint, defensive film work, a changing locker room and a bold prediction for Most Improved. Then, 76ers forward Danuel House Jr. opens up about fatherhood, the 2020 bubble scandal, James Harden trade rumors and a fresh start under Nick Nurse.

NBA forward Kenyon Martin Jr. joins the show to discuss his recent trade to the Los Angeles Clippers, lessons learned from his dad, his unique path to the league, unfinished dunk contest business, fashion and more.

The Athletic's draft guru Sam Vecenie joins the show to talk Amen Thompson/Cam Whitmore, potential of the Rockets current young core + forecasting Houston's ambitious free agency plans.

Former NBA head coach and current ESPN broadcaster Jeff Van Gundy joins the show to dive into the Dame Lillard and James Harden situations, free agency and the ever-shifting NBA landscape, why the Houston Rockets are in an interesting position, Victor Wembanyama and much more.

Houston Rockets guard Trevor Hudgins joins the show ahead of a busy offseason to discuss early days under head coach Ime Udoka, a whirlwind ending to the 2022-23 season, life as a 2-way player and much more.

Draft expert Rafael Barlowe (NBA Big Board's Director of Scouting) joins the show for an in-depth preview of the 2023 NBA Draft.

• Pushing back against the "Three player draft" groupthink
• The Thompson twins, their differences and why Ausar is shooting up draft boards
• Cam Whitmore's upside and Derrick Lively's viral pro day
• What the Houston Rockets should do at 4 and 20, and much more.

14-year NBA veteran and former Sixth Man of the Year Eric Gordon joins the show to discuss his recent stint with the Los Angeles Clippers, playing with Kawhi Leonard and Paul George, his Rockets exit, the struggles of rebuilding, free agency and much more.

The Athletic's football correspondent Carl Anka joins The IkoSystem to discuss 

• Erik Ten Haag's stamp on Manchester United
• The Cristiano Ronaldo - Russell Westbrook parallel 
• England at the upcoming World Cup — snubs, surprises, Southgate's "suffer ball" and a looming date with Team USA
• Racism in football, Qatar as a potential platform and more 

Former NBA center Ryan Hollins, now a color commentator with AT&T Sports, joins the show to break down the rebuilding Houston Rockets 

• Positives amidst an 0-3 start
• Growth from Jalen Green and Kevin Porter Jr.
• The nuances of a drop coverage from a center's perspective
• Jabari Smith Jr. and Tari Eason's energy
• Why Jae'Sean Tate's importance is being overlooked, and much more

Yahoo Sport's Jake Fisher, The Athletic's Zach Harper and Bleacher Report's Mo Dakhil join the show ahead of the 2022-23 NBA season and its prevailing storylines

• Extensions for Jordan Poole and Andrew Wiggins, Draymond factor and Warriors outlook
• Russell Westbrook and the bench?
• Clippers legitimacy, Jae Crowder's exile + rest of the West
• Can Boston stay afloat? 
• Why the 76ers are the sexy pick for dark horse
• The Rockets rebuild + tanking race for Victor Wembanyama

Kelly is joined by Sky Sports' Dharmesh Sheth to talk all things European football transfer news, and how clubs operate towards the end of the window.

First, Kelly and Dharmesh dive in to Manchester United's pursuit of Frenkie De Jong and Antony, and whether or not Ronaldo will find a new home.

Then they check in on other clubs around the English Premier League; including Chelsea's busy transfer window and their successful bid to bring in Leicester City's Wesley Fofana.

Host: Kelly Iko

Guest: Dhamesh Sheth

Producer: Hayden Gray

Welcome to the IkoSystem!

Join The Athletic's Kelly Iko each week as he peels back the curtain on some of the most intriguing and thought-provoking aspects of sports. From the ins and outs of the football transfer market to the usage of analytics in basketball, insightful interviews and everything in between, The IkoSystem is the place to be for engaging sports conversation.