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The Golden State Warriors chased LeBron James but ultimately did not get him -- which should be a huge relief to NBA fans. 

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Wes Goldberg and Katie Heindl give unique offseason vibes grades to NBA teams, including the Sixers, Warriors, Celtics, and more.

00:00 – Offseason Vibes Grades Kickoff
10:24 – LeBron to Sixers, Maxey & Brown Dynamics
22:25 – Warriors' Aging Vibes & Celtics After Jaylen Trade
28:25 – Minnesota, Atlanta, Pacers: Wildcard Vibe Checks

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Mo Dakhil and Jared Dubin weigh in on whether the Philadelphia 76ers can put together a championship-level defense after signing LeBron James. 

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Jared and Mo break down LeBron James' decision to sign with the Philadelphia 76ers. What will Philly look like on offense and defense, and is this team a legitimate title contender?

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LeBron James, after saying he seriously considered retirement, is signing with the Philadelphia 76ers for his final run at another NBA championship, he announced Friday. Wes and Mike come together to talk about his decision and whether he can realistically win anther ring with the 76ers before getting into the other domino effects of the move.

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Wes and Mike rank their most watchable NBA teams among the non-contenders. Is this fair to the Philadelphia 76ers and Indiana Pacers? 

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Which NBA teams actually top the League Pass watchability charts this season? Wes Goldberg and Mike Shearer break down their non-contender favorites, debating the outlook for the Indiana Pacers, Charlotte Hornets, Washington Wizards, Utah Jazz, Chicago Bulls, Phoenix Suns, and Philadelphia 76ers. Which rising teams boast the most exciting rookie talent and which rosters are primed for breakout performances?

Plus, the hosts question the NBA’s obsession with bench depth, arguing that superstars like Karl-Anthony Towns, Jalen Brunson, and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander remain the true drivers of playoff and Finals success. The summer checklist for the Portland Trail Bl...

Jared and Mo discuss who they think are the weirdest teams in the NBA for the 2026-27 season. 

00:00 Housekeeping

4:51 Wizards

15:21 Pelicans

24:11 Kings

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Is the NBA overreacting to the second apron? Wes Goldberg argues that the loudest criticism of the league's new Collective Bargaining Agreement is missing the bigger picture. He breaks down why recent salary dumps by the Thunder, Celtics and Knicks don't prove the system is broken, explains what the players actually gained in the latest CBA, and makes the case that the one change everyone avoids discussing—reducing the number of regular-season games—is the real solution to many of the NBA's biggest problems.

Then Wes reacts to the latest on LeBron James' prolonged free agency, explaining why...

Jared and Mo discuss the trade that sent Luguentz Dort to Atlanta and Zaccharie Rissacher to Dallas, then wrap up the latest in NBA free agency news.

1:32 Thunder

17:01 Hawks and Mavericks

33:31 Free Agency News

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Wes and Mike debate whether Victor Wembanyama's extension exposes a flaw in the NBA's salary cap before making the case that LeBron James' 2020 championship deserves far more respect. Then they map out a long-term rebuild for the New Orleans Pelicans.

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Jared and Mo discuss what will happen to the teams that don't sign LeBron James. They run through discussions of the Philadelphia 76ers, Cleveland Cavaliers, Miami Heat, Denver Nuggets, and Minnesota Timberwolves. 

02:15 76ers

13:19 Cavaliers

23:25 Heat

30:43 Nuggets

38:57 Timberwolves

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Is LeBron James going to make his free agency decision soon? Wes Goldberg and Dieter Kurtenbach discuss LeBron's though process and different options before trying to predict how LeBron will make his announcement. #lebronjames #lebron #nba

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Wes Goldberg and Dieter Kurtenbach talk about the latest when it comes to LeBron James' decision, what has made his process so compelling for content and share theories about why it's taken so long to get an announcement and how he'll do it. And, yes, where he'll end up playing.

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Jared and Mo are back to discuss Victor Wembanyama accepting take the smaller max for the Spurs. The NBA PA's statement about the second apron and Billy Donovan joining San Antonio's coaching staff. Then we hit on what is going on in Golden State especially if they do not get LeBron. We end with ranking how all the big trades in the offseason affect the championship race. 

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Wes Goldberg and Mike Shearer debate LeBron James' best landing spot before each presents their most overrated and underrated moves of the offseason. Then they finish by trying to rebuild the Bucks with three offseason moves.

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Jared and Mo bid Kyle Lowry adieu upon his retirement, then discuss Donovan Mitchell's contract extension and the future of the Cavaliers, LeBron James apparently narrowing his list of contenders, the Denver Nuggets' plans for this offseason, and what you can and can't take away from NBA Summer League.

1:30 Kyle Lowry

4:33 Donovan Mitchell

13:35 LeBron James

22:29 Denver Nuggets

34:55 Summer League

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Wes Goldberg is joined by Bobby Manning (CLNS) to unpack Brad Stevens' explanation for trading Brown, discussing the impact of the new CBA, Boston's financial reality, whether the Celtics waited too long to pivot, and where the franchise goes from here.

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The first wave of the NBA offseason is complete, and Wes Goldberg has some strong opinions. Before welcoming Bobby Manning of CLNS, Wes runs through the moves he feels most confident about—including the Clippers' franchise reset, Miami's blockbuster trade for Giannis Antetokounmpo, Charlotte's decision to move on from LaMelo Ball, and why Phoenix's trade for Miles Bridges leaves more questions than answers. He also dives into the moves he's still wrestling with, including Ja Morant's fit in Portland, the Lakers' massive investment in Walker Kessler, and whether Philadelphia's acquisition of Jaylen Brown will age well. 

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Jared and Mo discuss the latest developments in LeBron James' free agency saga and try to figure out the actual best fit for his services, then discuss the free-agent signings they missed over the weekend, where DeMar DeRozan should sign, the future of the big restricted free agents, and the Jaylen Brown vs. analytics saga. 

00:50 LeBron

22:50 Free Agency Roundup

47:03 DeRozan

52:26 Restricted Free Agents

59:25 Jaylen Brown

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Jaylen Brown's blockbuster trade kicks off another episode of Good Take, as Wes Goldberg is joined by special guest Dave DuFour of The Athletic NBA Show. The guys open by discussing what the Celtics' decision says about today's NBA, why Brown's trade market wasn't nearly as robust as many expected, and whether we've entered what Ethan Strauss has called the "Negotiation Era" of team building. 

Then it's time for the takes. Dave argues that the Eastern Conference is suddenly deeper than the West after a chaotic offseason, while Wes makes the case that the Lakers' 2021 Russell Westbrook b...

Jared and Mo react to the shocking trade sending Jaylen Brown to the 76ers in exchange for Paul George and draft compensation.

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Jared and Mo are back again, breaking news was hititng just before we hit record and while we were recording. The Lakers trade for Walker Kessler then remake the rest of their roster. Boston finds its center in Mitchell Robinson who leaves the Knicks looking for some back up center options. Ja Morant got traded to Portland, why would Portland do this? End of eras in LA, first LeBron leaving LA and where might he go? Then Kawhi returns to the North and is a Raptor. The East got better, not sure what Detroit is doing though and we...

The NBA offseason never sleeps. Wes Goldberg is joined by NBA salary cap expert Keith Smith (Spotrac, Front Office Show, Sports Business Classroom) to break down the biggest moves, rumors and roster decisions around the league. They start with the surprising Ja Morant trade to Portland, debate Jaylen Brown's future in Boston, and play a fun game of "Intrusive Thoughts" by imagining a world where the Celtics trade Jayson Tatum instead. Plus, they fast-forward into a hypothetical future where Kawhi Leonard is back with the Raptors and discuss what that would mean for the Eastern Conference.

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Jared and Mo discuss Draymond Green opting out of his contract and LeBron James possibly signing in Golden State, the trade that sent LaMelo Ball from Charlotte to Minnesota, the rumors surrounding Jaylen Brown and Kawhi Leonard, and some of the recent deals signed ahead of free agency. 

1:11 Draymond opts out

15:18 Hornets trade LaMelo and Bridges

24:58 Suns trade for Bridges

27:27 Wolves trade for LaMelo

38:58 Jaylen Brown rumors

47:25 Kawhi Leonard rumors

55:13 Pre-free agency deals

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Who are the 20 best players in the NBA heading into next season? We're doing the impossible: a way-too-early ranking of the league's elite and debating which stars belong in each tier. We start with the true franchise carriers—Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Nikola Jokic, Victor Wembanyama, and Giannis Antetokounmpo—the superstars capable of dragging a team into contention. Then we break down the No. 1 options who can lead championship runs with the right supporting cast, including Luka Dončić, Jalen Brunson, Anthony Edwards, Tyrese Haliburton, and Jayson Tatum. We also discuss the players we still need to see more from, including Cade C...

Jared and Mo break down the Giannis Antetokounmpo trade, give some brief NBA draft takes, and discuss the recent contracts for Ayo Dosunmu, Trae Young, Austin Reaves, Collin Gillespie, and Jordan Goodwin.

00:00 Intro

1:50 Giannis Trade

29:39 Draft Takes

46:29 Randle Trade

54:58 Trae Young Signing

58:25 Suns Signings

10:00:00 Austin Reaves Signing

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Giannis is traded to the Miami Heat; NBA Draft analysis with Nathan Grubel, including top prospects and sleeper picks, on Real GM Radio.

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Jared and Mo discuss the trade of Jared's experience at the Knicks' championship parade, the Thunder's trade of Aaron Wiggins to the Hawks, the ongoing Giannis Antetokounmpo trade saga, the Thunder's potential moves this summer, the Lakers' options on the market, the Mavericks hiring former Michigan coach Dusty May, and their loosely-informed takes on the NBA Draft. 

00:00 Knicks parade

5:15 Aaron Wiggins trade

7:23 Giannis saga

22:06 Thunder options

34:25 Lakers options

38:08 Mavs hire Dusty May

48:38 NBA Draft takes

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Could the Boston Celtics actually be willing to trade Jaylen Brown for Giannis Antetokounmpo? On this episode of Good Take, Wes Goldberg and Mike Shearer react to the latest Giannis rumors and debate whether we're focusing on the wrong part of Boston's reported involvement. If the Celtics are serious, what would a realistic offer look like, and how does it compare to Miami's?

Then it's time for Good Take. Wes makes the case that Darryn Peterson should be the No. 1 pick in the NBA Draft, while Mike unveils his "Changed My Mind" team featuring players who dramatically...

Jared and Mo discuss the latest rumors surrounding Giannis Antetokounmpo, Jaylen Brown, and LeBron James, plus what the Lakers and Jazz might be up to, Trey Murphy trade possibilities, the Chicago Bulls hiring Tiago Splitter, the remaining coaching openings in Dallas and Portland, and which teams need to make a big move this summer. 

2:33 Giannis rumors

17:50 Jaylen rumors

23:00 LeBron rumors

26:01 Lakers plans

31:50 Jazz plans

37:00 Trey Murphy

39:20 Tiago Splitter

40:53 Dallas vs. Portland

44:12 Which teams need to make moves this summer?

The New York Knicks end a 53-year drought, capturing the NBA championship behind Jalen Brunson's rise and bold front-office moves. Can their wheeling-and-dealing become a league-winning blueprint? The episode spotlights the Knicks’ pivotal trades for Karl-Anthony Towns and Mikal Bridges, the hiring of Mike Brown, and dramatic Finals comebacks against the San Antonio Spurs. Brunson’s dominance and the strategic assembly of a star-heavy roster spark a reexamination of team-building philosophies across the league.

Wes Goldberg and Keith Parish debate the futures of the Denver Nuggets, Oklahoma City Thunder, and Milwaukee Bucks after playoff stumbles, spotlighting shifting powe...

Jared and Mo discuss the New York Knicks' first NBA championship in 53 years. Jared reflects on what watching Game 5 and this season was like as a Knick fan, then Jared and Mo discuss Game 5 as a whole, appreciate the main characters of this Knicks team, and eulogize the Spurs' season.

00:00 Intro

00:56 Jared's Knick fan reflection

5:35 Game 5

19:38 Knicks appreciation

45:45 Spurs eulogy

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On this week's episode of Good Take, Wes Goldberg and Mike Shearer react to the latest NBA Finals game before bringing their best NBA takes of the week.

First, Mike argues that the 2024 NBA Draft could make history for all the wrong reasons. Could this class produce just one All-Star, making it the weakest star-producing draft class in generations? Then Wes counters with a draft philosophy take of his own. As roster construction becomes increasingly difficult, are 3-and-D wings the single safest and smartest first-round investment an NBA team can make? The guys discuss player development, trade...

Jared and Mo discuss the Spurs' Game 3 win in the NBA Finals, breaking down the discourse about the officials, what happened on both sides of the ball, adjustments for Game 4, and what they think will happen for the rest of the series. 

01:46 Officiating Discourse

12:20 Knicks Defense/Spurs Offense

24:44 Knicks Offense/Spurs Defense

40:09 Adjustments for Game 4

56:28 Predictions

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Wes Goldberg is joined by Dane Moore to analyze the NBA Finals after San Antonio’s Game 3 win, including what changed defensively and whether New York has an answer. They also examine Karl-Anthony Towns’ role in the series and discuss the small group of players who could someday be considered the NBA’s best player.

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Jared and Mo discuss the Knicks' win in Game 2 of the NBA Finals, what adjustments the Spurs can make for Game 3 and beyond, and the spectacular play of Karl-Anthony Towns throughout New York's run. 

1:47 Game 2
27:56 Spurs Adjustments
46:32 Towns praise

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Wes Goldberg and Mike Shearer react to Game 1 of the NBA Finals before diving into their weekly best NBA takes, including a bold argument for Karl-Anthony Towns and a potential Ja Morant trade idea. They also break down how to fix the Oklahoma City Thunder after their Western Conference Finals loss.

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Jared and Mo discuss the biggest questions that will define the 2026 NBA Finals. From how to deal with Victor Wembanyama to who wins the battle of the corner threes, they dive deep into every aspect of the series. 

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What if we’re wrong about everything in the NBA Finals? We preview Spurs-Knicks from every angle, then we draft the playoff guys we trust most in a Game 7, and finish with fake trades that would absolutely break NBA Twitter. Dan Favale of Bleacher Report and the Hardwood Knocks podcast joins Wes Goldberg on RealGM Radio for a big-picture NBA Finals preview and offseason chaos episode.

First, Wes and Dan ask: what if we’re wrong about Spurs-Knicks? Are we underrating San Antonio’s readiness with Victor Wembanyama already leading a Finals team? Are we still not taking...