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Jared and Mo discuss the factors behind the Lakers' 15-2 run in March, then discuss their candidates for fifth place on the MVP ballot and run through some recent NBA headlines. 

Hosts: Jared Dubin and Mo Dakhil

Executive Producer: Wes Goldberg

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Wes Goldberg and Matt Moore break down NBA teams’ tiers by their ability to meet expectations across playoffs, offseason, and next season. 

00:00 Intro

02:38 San Antonio Spurs

06:34 Utah Jazz

12:50 Indiana Pacers

17:27 Boston Celtics

23:58 Oklahoma City Thunder

26:35 Los Angeles Lakers

30:00 Detroit Pistons

37:28 Atlanta Hawks

44:00 Charlotte Hornets

47:31 Phoenix Suns & LA Clippers

50:20 Denver Nuggets, Minnesota Timberwolves, New York Knicks, Cleveland Cavaliers

59:20 Philadelphia 76ers

61:01 Miami Heat & Orlando Magic

1:11:45 Dallas Mavericks & Brooklyn Nets

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Jared and Mo discuss the Thunder's win over the Knicks, the NBA's anti-tanking proposals, and Jared's 2026 All-Dubin Teams. 

00:00 Intro

05:28 Magic's decline and missed potential

08:06 Analyzing Thunder's win vs the Knicks

19:26 Knicks’ clutch time struggles

24:25 Evaluating NBA's Anti-tanking lottery proposals

42:37 All-Dubin teams

Hosts: Jared Dubin and Mo Dakhil

Executive Producer: Wes Goldberg

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“RealGM Radio with Wes Goldberg” will be joined by “Double Dribble” with Jared Dubin and Mo Dakhil. You know Jared and Mo from their frequent appearances on RealGM Radio through the years. They are familiar and trusted voices. Jared’s newsletter, “Last Night, In Basketball” is a must-read. Mo is a must-follow on X/Twitter for his game breakdowns and is a frequent guest on such podcasts as the “Zach Lowe Show.”Starting next week, their podcast “Double Dribble” will join the RealGM Radio feed.

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Wes Goldberg, Mo Dakhil, and Jared Dubin react to the Nuggets-Suns game, discuss NBA expansion, Houston Rockets struggles, and salary cap changes.

00:00 Nuggets vs. Suns Recap & Denver Concerns
12:34 Houston Rockets Rant & Offensive Struggles
36:13 NBA Expansion
46:16 Big Announcement

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Wes Goldberg analyzes Luka Dončić’s MVP case, LeBron James’ new role, and the Lakers’ rise as a top contender in the Western Conference.

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Wes Goldberg and Mat Issa discuss Cade Cunningham's injury, Eastern Conference contenders, Knicks lineup issues, and top candidates for Most Improved.

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The Minnesota Timberwolves nearly came away with a statement win over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Sunday as Anthony Edwards threatened to end Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's 20-point scoring streak. Wes Goldberg breaks down a fun fourth quarter and gives his takeaways on what could be a tough matchup for the Thunder in the playoffs. #okcthunder #minnesotatimberwolves #sga #anthonyedwards #nba

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Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo shatters expectations with an electrifying 83-point performance, vaulting himself into NBA history alongside legends like Wilt Chamberlain and Kobe Bryant. Can Adebayo’s offensive explosion and Miami’s surging form make them the Eastern Conference’s most dangerous underdog come playoff time?

Wes Goldberg and Mike Shearer dissect Adebayo’s improbable scoring feat, debate the ethics and implications of “stat-padding,” and examine the Heat’s evolving playoff prospects.

Then it's time for "Good Take," assessing trade deadline winners and how the Clippers’ savvy moves could reshape their future, plus an in-depth look at the Defe...

Wes and Matt Moore are back with another round of NBA Tiers, breaking down which teams are closest to making the NBA Finals this season.

0:00 -- Intro/OKC

3:12 -- San Antonio, Boston, Detroit, New York, Cleveland

14:47 -- Denver, Minnesota

24:00 -- Houston, Philadelphia

30:05 -- LA Lakers, Miami, Charlotte, Golden State, LA Clippers

42:23 -- Phoenix, Orlando, Toronto, Atlanta

48:53 -- Portland, Milwaukee, Indiana, Utah

50:45 -- Chicago, New Orleans, Dallas, Washington, Brooklyn, Sacramento, Memphis

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Wes opens the week with five weekend observations about the Denver Nuggets' ceiling, Cam Johnson, the Thunder's identity, a question about the Celtics in the playoffs, the ultimate test for the play-in tournament, and the NBA entering its "Chalamet Era."

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Wes and Mo Dakhil discuss the Cleveland Cavaliers' win over the New York Knicks, Eastern and Western Conference playoff contenders, and whether they are buying the Detroit Pistons as a Finals threat. Then they whip around the Western Conference to discuss the Denver Nuggets' path to the Finals, the future of the Clippers and Jazz, and if Anthony Edwards can one day be the best player in the NBA.

00:00 Cavs vs Knicks & Eastern Conference Favorites
13:07 Buying/Selling the Pistons
37:21 Nuggets' best path to the Finals
44:26 Jazz's future
50:24 Clippers and Kawhi
55:20 Can Anthony Edwards...

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander dominates the NBA MVP straw poll, raising the question: Is he set for back-to-back MVP awards? Key rivals like Nikola Jokic and Cade Cunningham trail behind, but could Cade’s commanding offensive impact propel the Detroit Pistons to unexpected heights?

Wes Goldberg uncovers surprising shifts in MVP consensus, spotlighting Tyrese Maxey’s underrated value to the Philadelphia 76ers and Donovan Mitchell’s consistent excellence for the Cleveland Cavaliers. Who else deserves a top-five MVP spot—Luka Dončić, Anthony Edwards, Jaylen Brown, or Victor Wembanyama?

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All 30 NBA teams in 60 minutes! Wes and Jared Dubin talk about what they're watching from all 30 NBA teams down the stretch of the season, including reasons to not believe in the Detroit Pistons, whether Karl-Anthony Towns can lift the Knicks to title contenders, Jayson Tatum's return to the Boston Celtics and dynamic with Jaylen Brown, Cooper Flagg's Rookie of the Year case and various playoff races.

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0:00 Detroit Pistons
08:30 Dallas Mavericks
12:50 Boston Celtics
17:10 Houston Rockets
21:40 Cleveland Cavaliers
29:54 New York Knicks
34:56 Miami Heat
40:19 Oklahoma City Thunder
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Wes and Matt Moore break down post-trade deadline championship tiers, contenders, playoff surprises, and tanking insights in this episode of RealGM Radio. #nba

00:00 Intro
01:00 Two teams that can win the Finals
07:13 Teams that can make the Finals
28:20 Teams that can make the conference finals
38:40 Teams that can make the second round
39:47 Teams that can make the playoffs
48:50 Teams that can make the playoffs
52:30 Play-in only teams
56:24 Tanking teams

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The NBA trade deadline has come and gone—and we’re breaking down everything. This episode starts by calling out Giannis Antetokounmpo for his recent indecisiveness before diving into in-depth analysis of every major trade deadline move across the league. Which teams won the deadline? Who overpaid? And which contenders made the smartest bets for a deep playoff run? From blockbuster deals to sneaky under-the-radar moves, we cover it all with context, cap implications, and on-court fit. If you want real NBA trade deadline insight, this episode is for you.

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Wes Goldberg opens the show by discussing James Harden's latest trade demand, the teams that make sense for Harden and what this means for Harden's legacy. Then he's joined by Ti Windisch (Gyro Step Podcast) to talk about the latest on Giannis Antetokounmpo ahead of Thursday's NBA trade deadline and compare the packages that the Bucks could be deciding between. Finally, Wes opens the mailbag to answer questions about which "untouchable" young player could get traded and what playoff teams we need to worry about.

0:00 - Intro

0:23 - James Harden's trade request<...

It looks like Giannis Antetokounmpo is finally open to being traded, and the Milwaukee Bucks are listening to offers. 

Wes Goldbeg and Dan Favale react to the breaking news that Giannis could be dealt before the deadline, how we got here, and potential suitors, including the Golden State Warriors and Miami Heat. Then they get together for Dueling Trade Machines, where they each came up with a bunch of fake trades that they would like to see before next week’s NBA trade deadline. #nba #giannisantetokounmpo 

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In this bonus and-1, Wes Goldberg makes the case that LeBron James should leave the Los Angeles Lakers and try to make a push in the Eastern Conference by reuniting with the Miami Heat. #lebronjames #lakers #miamiheat

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Jayson Tatum's Achilles tear gave the Boston Celtics the cover they needed to rebuild, and Pascal Siakam is a clear-cut All-Star. Wes Goldberg and Mike Shearer (Basketball Poetry) share their Good Takes about the Celtics revamped roster, where the Indiana Pacers go from here and what the Minnesota Timberwolves need to do to make it back to the Western Conference finals. #nba #bostonceltics #jaysontatum

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Wes Goldberg and Es Baraheni RANK the top 25 players in the NBA this season. Nikola Jokic still No. 1? How high does Victor Wembanyama place? Who is better between Stephen Curry, Jalen Brunson, Donovan Mitchell and Cade Cunningham? Is LeBron James still a top-25 player? #nba #podcast

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Wes Goldberg talks about the Ja Morant trade market, Trae Young's next salary and why the new CBA -- though panned by most -- is actually good for the NBA and its fans. #nba #podcast

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Wes opens the show by talking about Trae Young's trade market and the changing value of players like Young in today's NBA landscape before coming up with some fake trades. Then Bobby Manning (CLNS) joins the show to talk about the surging Boston Celtics, and Nick Friedell (The Athletic) stops by to talk about the up-and-down Warriors.

00:00 - Intro

01:00 - Trae Young's trade market

22:02 - Celtics deep dive

47:56 - Warriors' struggles and trade deadline approach

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Wes Goldberg and Keith Parish get together to wrap up all things NBA-related in 2025 and make predictions for what the league will look like in 2026!

They break down the Thunder’s impressive rise, the Indiana Pacers' electrifying Finals run led by Tyrese Haliburton, and unforgettable moments like Haliburton’s choke sign at Madison Square Garden. The conversation spotlights the Pacers' fourth-quarter comebacks, the strategic evolution of the Thunder, and Victor Wembanyama’s emerging rivalry with the champs. Key topics include superstar contract negotiations for Trae Young and Anthony Davis, Detroit Pistons' ascent as an Eastern Conference powerhouse, and contro...

Wes Goldberg and Mike Shearer (Basketball Poetry on Substack) discuss the Knicks winning the NBA Cup and what comes next for them and the Spurs. Then they debate whether Cade Cunningham will be a top-six player by next season, if the Cavaliers will get over the hump, and if Tyler Herro would be taken in a 2019 redraft. #nba #podcast #cadecunningham #cavs

0:00 Intro
2:00 Knicks win the NBA Cup and What's next for the Spurs
20:00 Good Take: Cade Cunningham will be a top-6 player next season, the Cavs will be fine & 2019 redraft

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The Oklahoma City Thunder are the favorites to win the NBA Finals, but who are the next-best teams with a chance to win the championship? Wes Goldberg and Matt Moore take stock of the NBA a quarter of the way through the season with their championship tiers.

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There's more noise about Giannis Antetokounmpo's uncertain future with the Milwaukee Bucks. Wes Goldberg talks about how we got here and what the Bucks should look for if forced to trade him before building some fake trade ideas to preferred destinations. #nba #giannisantetokounmpo #bucks

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Wes Goldberg joins Combo's Court to talk about Tyler Herro's fit in the Miami Heat's revamped offense, LeBron James' new role with the Lakers, if the Lakers or Knicks have a better chance of winning the NBA Finals, potential trades that could swing the season and more.

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The unofficial first quarter of the season is officially in the books! Through the first seven weeks of the season, we’ve seen teams separate themselves as dominant, others separate themselves as sad, and plenty of epic games and performances. Consider the stage set for what promises to be an entertaining and unexpected NBA season. Wes Goldberg and Andrew Salop (Combo's Court) hand out some (theoretical) hardware for the most valuable player, top defender, most improved, sixth man, coach and the top team.

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Wes Goldberg and Mo Dakhil talk about the top of the Eastern Conference and ask if the Detroit Pistons are really the team to beat. They also discuss what's good and bad about the New York Knicks, Scottie Barnes breaking out for the Toronto Raptors and adding Tyler Herro to the Miami Heat's new offense before exploring some Trae Young trade ideas. They also talk about uneven seasons for the Cavaliers and Magic so far.

0:00 – Intro & Eastern Conference Surprise Standings
2:10 – Are the Pistons the Best Team Right Now?
6:05 – Knicks as Future Favorites?
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The Oklahoma City Thunder, Denver Nuggets and Houston Rockets are separating themselves from the rest of the Western Conference. Wes Goldberg and Keith Parish (Fastbreak Breakfast, Grits & Grindz podcasts) talk about what makes these teams elite, Nikola Jokic vs Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Part 2, LeBron James' role with the Los Angeles Lakers and what comes next for the Memphis Grizzlies. #nba #lakers #okcthunder #nuggets #nikolajokic #shaigilgeousalexander #alperensengun #houstonrockets

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Wes Goldberg breaks down the real reasons why Nico Harrison traded Luka Doncic and ultimately lost his job as GM of the Dallas Mavericks before exploring some potential Anthony Davis trade ideas.

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Wes Goldberg and Mike Shearer (Basketball Poetry) break down how the Miami Heat's new up-tempo offense works and how Tyler Herro can fit in -- or fit out -- (1:00). Then they build their long list of early Most Improved Player candidates (30:00).

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The Los Angeles Lakers are soaring to the top of the Western Conference behind -- wait for it -- the two-way play of Luka Doncic.

Wes Goldberg is joined by Dave DuFour (Athletic NBA Daily) to break down what's going on in Los Angeles, JJ Redick's coaching and how LeBron James will fit in when he returns. They also talk about the latest in the Ja Morant situation in Memphis before building some fake trades. Finally, the teams moving up their watchability rankings, including the Chicago Bulls and Detroit Pistons.

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In this episode of RealGM Radio, NBA experts Wes Goldberg and Matt Moore break down the 2025 NBA contender tiers, diving into early-season surprises, elite teams, and breakout stars. From the Oklahoma City Thunder’s title defense to Victor Wembanyama’s meteoric leap, this deep dive explores how early trends shape the championship race.

The duo also examines the Denver Nuggets, Cleveland Cavaliers, Golden State Warriors, and Minnesota Timberwolves, debating who truly belongs in the top tier. Later, they discuss under-the-radar teams like Houston, Milwaukee, and San Antonio, plus what’s gone wrong for squads like O...

LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers defined an unforgettable NBA era — filled with drama, triumph, and transformation. In this RealGM Radio episode, host Wes Goldberg sits down with Yaron Weitzman, author of A Hollywood Ending: The Dreams and Drama of the LeBron Lakers, to break down the truth behind the team’s highs and lows. They discuss Jeanie Buss’s leadership, Rob Pelinka’s evolution, and how LeBron’s complex relationship with the Lakers changed basketball in Hollywood. From the Westbrook trade to LeBron’s post-playing ambitions in Las Vegas, Weitzman reveals the power plays shaping the modern NBA. Tune in...

Wes Goldberg and Jared Dubin predict the top 10 offenses in the NBA for the 2025-26 season. Will the Cavaliers slide? Will Nikola Jokic and the Nuggets rise to the top? Can the Celtics' system keep them afloat? #nba #lakers #warriors #nikolajokic

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Wes Goldberg attempts to predict the top 10 defenses in the league for the upcoming season, with the Oklahoma City Thunder setting the pace as the NBA's no. 1 defense again. Where will teams like the Warriors, Rockets, Magic and Clippers finish? Will a team surprise and crack the top 10? Can Victor Wembanyama lift the Spurs into the top tier?

00:00 – Intro & Overview of NBA Defense Predictions

04:00 – Oklahoma City Thunder: Defensive Identity & Strategy

10:30 – Houston Rockets: Amen Thompson’s Breakout Year

17:45 – LA Clippers: Kawhi, Zubac & Ty Lue’s Defensive Core

22:00 – Orlando Magic...

In this episode of RealGM Radio, host Wes Goldberg is joined by Mike Shearer, author of Basketball Poetry on Substack, to discuss the NBA’s most impactful offseason additions and how they’ll reshape team identities across the league. From Norm Powell’s role in Miami and Kristaps Porzingis’ impact on Atlanta, to Al Horford’s fit in Golden State, they break down the players redefining their teams’ styles and expectations.

Wes and Mike analyze how Kevin Durant brings instant offense to Houston, how Deandre Ayton could finally fill a crucial need for the Lakers, and how rookie VJ Edgecombe...

The NBA's Pacific Division is home to some of the league's biggest stars and most interesting stories. Wes Goldberg is joined by Andy Kamenetzky (ESPN LA, Locked On Lakers) to break down the key offseason moves and most interesting players on the Lakers, Clippers, Warriors, Suns and Kings. Then Bram Hillsman (Warriors Huddle) jumps on to discuss a frustrating Warriors offseason.

00:00 – Intro 02:00 – Warriors & Jonathan Kaminga drama 13:59 – Who got better, who got worse? 14:30 – Lakers: Luka, Ayton, Marcus Smart 27:49 – Lakers defense & LeBron load management 37:38 – Clippers: Kawhi scandal, Beal, CP3, Lopez 45:52 – Warriors: Horford, Curry’s future, Kerr contract 53:14 –...