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Wes Goldberg and Mike Shearer break down the NBA Play-In, the Golden State Warriors advancing, Orlando Magic issues, Pistons' playoff path, and reveal their 2026 All-NBA team picks.  00:00 Warriors-Clippers Play-In Recap 13:30 Magic-Sixers Play-In Analysis 26:01 Time for Magic to Blow it Up 33:07 Pistons' Playoff Path 47:14 Our All-NBA Teams   Hosts: Wes Goldberg and Mike Shearer Executive Producer: Wes Goldberg   Subscribe to watch more RealGM Radio videos: youtube.com/@realgmradio   FOLLOW REALGM ON SOCIAL RealGM on X/Twitter https://x.com/RealGM RealGM on Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/realgmnba/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jared and Mo discuss the spectacular Hornets-Heat and Blazers-Suns play-in games, run through the rest of their end-of-season awards picks, and talk about the major questions that will define each playoff series.  (00:00) Intro (01:15) Hornets-Heat (14:54) Blazers-Suns (22:25) End-of-season awards (41:03) Knicks-Hawks (47:37) Cavaliers-Raptors (52:59) Spurs-Blazers (58:59) Nuggets-Timberwolves (1:03:42) Lakers-Rockets   Hosts: Jared Dubin and Mo Dakhil Executive Producer: Wes Goldberg   Subscribe to watch more RealGM Radio videos: youtube.com/@realgmradio   FOLLOW REALGM ON SOCIAL RealGM on X/Twitter https://x.com/RealGM RealGM on Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/realgmnba/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Can Victor Wembanyama lead the San Antonio Spurs through his electrifying postseason debut, or will Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets cement their dominance with a second championship? Wes Goldberg and Es Baraheni break down the most intriguing players of the NBA playoffs, dissecting what's at stake for standouts like Jayson Tatum, Donovan Mitchell, Karl-Anthony Towns, Tyrese Maxey and Kon Knueppel. Then, Wes is joined by two-time NBA champion Cedric Maxwell to talk about his NBA award picks and debate if Jaylen Brown or Mitchell should finish higher on the MVP ballot.   00:00 Talking Wemby, Spurs, and playoffs 08:00 Jokic's legacy after one title 24:35 Karl-Anthony Towns 34:39 2021 draft class in playoffs 41:33 Maxey's rise and Embiid's role 48:01 Stephon Castle's importance to Spurs 51:23 Cedric Maxwell joins the show! 57:33 Maxwell on Wemby 01:04:10 Jaylen Brown vs Donovan Mitchell 01:18:24 6MOY candidates 01:21:42 ROY candidates   Executive Producer: Wes Goldberg   Subscribe to watch more RealGM Radio videos: youtube.com/@realgmradio   FOLLOW REALGM ON SOCIAL RealGM on X/Twitter https://x.com/RealGM RealGM on Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/realgmnba/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jared Dubin and Mo Dakhil reveal their All-NBA, Defensive, and Rookie teams. Then dive into the Play in games with previews of Miami Heat-Charlotte Hornets, Blazers-Suns, Sixers-Magic and Warriors-Clippers. Who would you rather be the Magic or the Clippers this offseason.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On this episode of Good Take, Wes Goldberg and Mike Shearer break down Cavs vs Hawks and Cade Cunningham's return before asking if Peyton Watson is the biggest playoff X-factor and how the Milwaukee Bucks screwed up trading Giannis Antetokounmpo already.   00:00 Cavs vs. Hawks Breakdown 10:23 Cade Cunningham Returns 17:05 Playoff X-Factors 35:13 Trade deadline vs. offseason value 44:00 Weighing off-court behavior in awards   Hosts: Wes Goldberg and Mike Shearer Executive Producer: Wes Goldberg   Subscribe to watch more RealGM Radio videos: youtube.com/@realgmradio   FOLLOW REALGM ON SOCIAL RealGM on X/Twitter https://x.com/RealGM RealGM on Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/realgmnba/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Chicago Bulls clean house and the Giannis drama takes another turn! Jared and Mo discuss the Bulls' recent firings of Arturas Karnisovas and Marc Eversley, the big games between the Knicks and Hawks and Celtics and Hornets, and the latest explosive ESPN story about the rift between Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Bucks. 00:00 Bulls Front Office Overhaul 20:32 Recent NBA Games Breakdown 33:44 Giannis & Bucks Organizational Drama Hosts: Jared Dubin and Mo Dakhil Executive Producer: Wes Goldberg Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Wes Goldberg and Adam Mares break down the Denver Nuggets' win streak, what they proved with their recent win over the San Antonio Spurs and Nikola Jokic's legacy. Then Zach Cohen joins to answer questions about NBA Draft risers and Michigan's national title win. 00:00 Intro 01:09 Nuggets' Win Streak & Playoff Readiness 25:24 NBA Draft Questions Executive Producer: Wes Goldberg Subscribe to watch more RealGM Radio videos: youtube.com/@realgmradio FOLLOW REALGM ON SOCIAL RealGM on X/Twitter https://x.com/RealGM RealGM on Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/realgmnba/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jared and Mo discuss the instant classic game between the Spurs and Nuggets, the injuries to Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, and whether Cooper Flagg's big weekend changed the Rookie of the Year race. 00:00 Intro 03:08 Spurs vs. Nuggets Classic 18:25 Lakers Injuries & Western Playoff Picture 33:02 Warriors, Play-In, & Rookie of the Year Debate Hosts: Jared Dubin and Mo Dakhil Executive Producer: Wes Goldberg Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Wes Goldberg and Mike Shearer debate NBA playoff matchups, Knicks trade ideas, Coach of the Year picks, and LeBron James' future on Good Take. 00:00 Intro 01:00 Locked in playoff matchups 17:04 Knicks need to trade Towns 31:25 Mitch Johnson's COY case 45:04 LeBron's future Hosts: Wes Goldberg and Mike Shearer Executive Producer: Wes Goldberg Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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.  00:00 Lakers' March Surge 17:05 MVP Fifth-Place Debate 43:39 NBA Headlines & News Hosts: Jared Dubin and Mo Dakhil Executive Producer: Wes Goldberg Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 1:12:46 Sacramento Kings, Chicago Bulls, Milwaukee Bucks, Memphis Grizzlies, New Orleans Pelicans Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jared and Mo discuss the Thunder's win over the Knicks, the NBA's anti-tanking proposals, and Jared's 2026 All-Dubin Teams.  Hosts: Jared Dubin and Mo Dakhil Executive Producer: Wes Goldberg Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

“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.   There's more. Also joining the feed is Michael Shearer, the author of Basketball Poetry. Mike is one of the best basketball writers out there and has been a regular on RealGM Radio for the past year. We are turning our recurring “Good Take” segment into a full-blown, weekly show.   For subscribers, nothing will change other than more content in your existing RealGM Radio feed. You don't need to subscribe to anything new. Just enjoy the additional content from three of basketball media's brightest.   For those keeping score, that's going from one to four full-length episodes in the RealGM Radio feed each week. The weekly slate looks like this.   Monday: Double Dribble with Jared Dubin and Mo Dakhil   Tuesday: RealGM Radio with Wes Goldberg and guest   Wednesday: Double Dribble with Jared Dubin and Mo Dakhil   Thursday: Good Take with Wes Goldberg and Mike Shearer   One feed, three awesome basketball shows.   This is RealGM Radio reimagined for 2026 and beyond. More content, delivered with the same quality and voice you've come to expect from RealGM Radio over the last 13 years.   I hope you come along for the ride. You can subscribe to RealGM Radio on YouTube, Apple, Spotify, or on your favorite podcast app. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 RealGM Radio is powered in part by North Station Media (CLNS). For advertising or media inquiries, contact info@clnsmedia.com

Wes Goldberg analyzes Luka Dončić's MVP case, LeBron James' new role, and the Lakers' rise as a top contender in the Western Conference. RealGM Radio is powered in part by North Station Media (CLNS). For advertising or media inquiries, contact info@clnsmedia.com

Wes Goldberg and Mat Issa discuss Cade Cunningham's injury, Eastern Conference contenders, Knicks lineup issues, and top candidates for Most Improved. RealGM Radio is powered in part by North Station Media (CLNS). For advertising or media inquiries, contact info@clnsmedia.com

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 RealGM Radio is powered in part by North Station Media (CLNS). For advertising or media inquiries, contact info@clnsmedia.com

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 Defensive Player of the Year race and the rising impact of guards. 00:00 Bam Adebayo's Historic 83-Point Game 25:05 Good Take: Miami Heat Playoff Potential 35:05 Clippers as Trade Deadline Winners & Defensive Awards RealGM Radio is powered in part by North Station Media (CLNS). For advertising or media inquiries, contact info@clnsmedia.com

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 RealGM Radio is powered in part by North Station Media (CLNS). For advertising or media inquiries, contact info@clnsmedia.com

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." RealGM Radio is powered in part by North Station Media (CLNS). For advertising or media inquiries, contact info@clnsmedia.com

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 be the best player in the NBA? RealGM Radio is powered in part by North Station Media (CLNS). For advertising or media inquiries, contact info@clnsmedia.com

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? RealGM Radio is powered in part by North Station Media (CLNS). For advertising or media inquiries, contact info@clnsmedia.com

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. Timestamps 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 44:50 San Antonio Spurs 49:00 Atlanta Hawks 50:45 Brooklyn Nets 51:16 Charlotte Hornets 51:52 Chicago Bulls 51:52 Denver Nuggets 52:40 Golden State Warriors 52:50 Indiana Pacers 53:40 LA Clippers 54:00 Los Angeles Lakers 55:22 Memphis Grizzlies 55:58 Milwaukee Bucks 56:48 Minnesota Timberwolves 57:16 New Orleans Pelicans 58:20 Orlando Magic 58:53 Philadelphia 76ers 59:22 Phoenix Suns 59:53 Portland Trail Blazers 01:00:29 Sacramento Kings 01:00:45 Toronto Raptors 01:02:11 Utah Jazz 01:02:32 Washington Wizards RealGM Radio is powered in part by North Station Media (CLNS). For advertising or media inquiries, contact info@clnsmedia.com

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 RealGM Radio is powered in part by North Station Media (CLNS). For advertising or media inquiries, contact info@clnsmedia.com

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. RealGM Radio is powered in part by North Station Media (CLNS). For advertising or media inquiries, contact info@clnsmedia.com

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 16:55 - Giannis Latest 50:52 - Mailbag RealGM Radio is powered in part by North Station Media (CLNS). For advertising or media inquiries, contact info@clnsmedia.com

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  RealGM Radio is powered in part by North Station Media (CLNS). For advertising or media inquiries, contact info@clnsmedia.com

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 RealGM Radio is powered in part by North Station Media (CLNS). For advertising or media inquiries, contact info@clnsmedia.com

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 RealGM Radio is powered in part by North Station Media (CLNS). For advertising or media inquiries, contact info@clnsmedia.com

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 RealGM Radio is powered in part by North Station Media (CLNS). For advertising or media inquiries, contact info@clnsmedia.com

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 RealGM Radio is powered in part by North Station Media (CLNS). For advertising or media inquiries, contact info@clnsmedia.com

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 RealGM Radio is powered in part by North Station Media (CLNS). For advertising or media inquiries, contact info@clnsmedia.com

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 controversial fixes for NBA lottery reform. Keith Parish offers insight on Memphis Grizzlies' future, rookie development, and the pressures of NBA podcasting. 00:00 "Halliburton's Iconic MSG Moment" 09:51 "New Year, New NBA Narrative" 11:39 "Wembanyama Shifts NBA Landscape" 16:52 "Timberwolves Trade Paradox Analyzed" 23:04 "Pistons' Roster Strategy Challenges" 29:50 "Tanking Incentives and Team Strategy" 32:51 "NBA Salary Cap and Development" 39:12 "Fixing Tanking and Lottery Issues" 45:32 "Rethinking NBA Lottery System" 49:17 Morant's Future and Fan Sentiment 53:23 NBA Trades and Team Struggles 59:39 "Timberwolves' Future Without Gobert" 01:07:19 "Star Trades: NBA Speculation" 01:10:39 "Watching Games Without Note-Taking" RealGM Radio is powered in part by North Station Media (CLNS). For advertising or media inquiries, contact info@clnsmedia.com

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 RealGM Radio is powered in part by North Station Media (CLNS). For advertising or media inquiries, contact info@clnsmedia.com

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. RealGM Radio is powered in part by North Station Media (CLNS). For advertising or media inquiries, contact info@clnsmedia.com

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 RealGM Radio is powered in part by North Station Media (CLNS). For advertising or media inquiries, contact info@clnsmedia.com

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. RealGM Radio is powered in part by North Station Media (CLNS). For advertising or media inquiries, contact info@clnsmedia.com

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 Standings2:10 – Are the Pistons the Best Team Right Now?6:05 – Knicks as Future Favorites?11:40 – Offensive Rating in the Regular Season vs Playoffs17:10 – Detroit Pistons Breakdown: Defense, Cade, Identity23:45 – Toronto Raptors: Barnes' Leap & Darko's New System33:22 – Heat Offense Revamp: Fast Pace + Elite Defense50:40 – Cleveland Cavaliers: Injuries, Fit & Mobley Questions55:05 – Hawks Outlook: Jalen Johnson Leap & Trae Young Trades1:04:40 – Orlando Magic: Anthony Black, Suggs & Offense Concerns RealGM Radio is powered in part by North Station Media (CLNS). For advertising or media inquiries, contact info@clnsmedia.com

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 RealGM Radio is powered in part by North Station Media (CLNS). For advertising or media inquiries, contact info@clnsmedia.com

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. RealGM Radio is powered in part by North Station Media (CLNS). For advertising or media inquiries, contact info@clnsmedia.com

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). RealGM Radio is powered in part by North Station Media (CLNS). For advertising or media inquiries, contact info@clnsmedia.com