All Net No Rim Podcast

Is LeBron James holding up other NBA teams from signing FA? Will DeMar DeRozan have to wait until LeBron is signed before he finds his new team? How will the Sacramento Kings look this upcoming season? and will they get more than 40 wins in a tough Western Conference.

Was it a good deal for the 76ers & Jaylen Brown? We talk about who one the trade... Celtics moving backwards?

Does LeBron James leaving the Los Angeles Lakers hurt them? Who will LeBron James choose next to play for? Warriors, Heat, Cavs, Sixers, Spurs...

Ja Morant heading to the Portland Trail Blazers Zach LaVine opting into his contract with the Sacramento Kings Draymond Green opting out and what it could mean for a potential LeBron James partnership in Golden State Other NBA free agency news, trades, rumors, and what these moves could mean going forward. Who made the smartest move?

Sacramento Kings draft Darius Acuff Jr. with No. 7 pick out of Arkansas arguably the best offensive talent in the draft, but his defensive concerns have been in question. Acuff Jr. is a legitimate three-level scorer with high-level playmaking, truly being the most well-rounded guard. Can he help turnaround this Sacramento Kings franchise? What grade do you give the Kings?

We break down several of the biggest storylines coming out of the Finals: What does this championship mean for Jalen Brunson, the New York Knicks, and New York basketball? 👀 Was Victor Wembanyama wrong for not shaking hands after the Finals loss, or is the criticism overblown? 📈 Did Dylan Harper prove he deserved more minutes during the Finals? 🔥 Should the San Antonio Spurs consider moving De'...

The New York Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs 124–113 to win the 2025 NBA Cup. With this being the third year of the NBA Cup it was an entertaining game since the tip-off. San Antonio Spurs shot poorly in the 4th quarter which couldn’t keep up with Knicks’ scoring. Second-Chance points due to offensive rebounds the Knicks outscored the Spurs 35–19 in the 4th quarter to take control down the s...

In this episode, we dive deep into the 2025-26 NBA season! We break down why the Los Angeles Lakers look like true contenders under JJ Redick’s second year as head coach and how DeAndre Ayton’s arrival could be the key to their success. We also debate Luka Dončić’s MVP case , Austin Reaves’ breakout , and what the Lakers might look like when LeBron James returns . Then we shift gears to Northern C...

The Grizzlies still have the duo of Ja Morant and Jaren Jackson Jr. after trading away Desmond Bane & Dillon Brooks two cornerstones of this roster a few season ago. These two key players now gone will be major holes to fill for what now seems like a rebuilding Grizzlies team. Uncertainty in roster direction and other moves signal maybe a slight step-back suggests the team may finish lower tha...

Dallas Mavs has major front court updates when they acquired Anthony Davis via trade & then selected Copper Flagg with the No. 1 pick in the 2025 draft, Flagg gives them a fresh youth & length plus his shooting ability. AD still brings All-Star level from a two-way ability when healthy he is considered one of the best big men in the league. Kyrie Irving is going to be out most of the begin...

The Jazz are clearly in a rebuild phase especially after finishing 17-65 & last place in the Western Conference. in 2024-2025. They have shifted to developing young players rather than competing immediately. They have a young core Walker Kessler, Kyonte George, Taylor Hendricks, Ace Bailey to team up with star Lauri Markkanen. The front office appears comfortable with the how is roster is curr...

Los Angeles Lakers acquisition of Luka Doncic signaled a new era in LA. He gives the Lakers a generational-level star to build around. With the veteran presence of LeBron James bringing leadership & still high-level production in his 23rd season. They got some help defensively by bringing in Deandre Ayton & Marcus Smart. Can LeBron & Luka build chemistry with this Lakers team to get th...

The Clippers finished last season 5th in the Western Conference, with a strong defensive but a middling offense. In the 2025 offseason they made significant moves with acquiring John Collins in a three- team trade. Signed veteran guards Bradley Beal and bring back Chris Paul to provide elite scoring and experienced playmaking. The Clippers also added a big man in Brook Lopez to help with their bac...

The Thunder come into the season as reigning champions, having posted a 68-14 record in 2024-2025 to claim their first NBA title. The core is intact with stars Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (SGA), Chet Holmgren & Jalen Williams. Historically, repeating is hard & with the Western Conference continuing to get stronger being champions means you're the target. Can the Thunder repeat last year's succ...

The Timberwolves are coming off back to back deep playoff runs, most recently reaching the Western Conference Finals in 2025. The core of the team remains in tact, with Anthony Edwards ascending as a superstar & franchise leader & cornerstone. The locked in a key players in Naz Ried & Juilius Randle to multi-year extensions. The Wolves are firmly in contenders territory with expectatio...

The Spurs ended last season with a 34-48 record & missed the playoffs. Now Victor Wembanyama coming back after a health scare he looks more poised training with NBA legends Hakeem Olajuwon & Kavin Garnett during the offseason. Now they have a potential elite cast of Victor Wembanyama, De'Aaron Fox, Stephon Castle & No. 2 pick Dylan Harper. The roster has more balance now of young guard...

When you think of the Golden State Warriors you think of the star power, experience & Championship mentality. Steph Curry remains the engine of the offense & one of the top shooters in NBA history. Jimmy Butler was acquired in February of 2025 & helped rejuvenate the team since his arrival the Warriors went 23-8 in that stretch. Draymond Green being the enforcer & anchor of the War...

The Charlotte Hornets finished last season with just 19 wins and finished 14th in the East. The Hornets young core of rising talent of LaMelo Ball running the show, and Brandon Miller is developing into a legit second option. Charlotte added some more shooters & shot creators something that was a weak spot for this roster. They drafted Kon Knueppel out of Duke to help provide the floor spacing...

Chicago Bulls roster has young building- blocks with Josh Giddey, Matas Buzelis, Coby White to team with some veterans in Kevin Hueter & Nikola Vucevic. It looks like the Bulls are looking for younger talent to carry this team going forward especially with drafting Noa Essengue with the 12th overall pick in this year's draft. Nikola Vucevic has been in trade rumors in recent year's so dependin...

The Brooklyn Nets finished last year with only 26 wins and being one of the bottom teams in the Eastern Conference. The Nets drafted five first rounders in 2025 NBA Draft which was the most this year. This team is clearly in a rebuild mode with the young assets but still have some veteran pieces in Michael Porter Jr., Cam Thomas, Nic Claxton and Terrance Mann which they are unlikely to compete for...

The Toronto Raptors finished last year towards the bottom of the Eastern Conference with a record of 30 wins & missed the playoffs. The Raptors signed Brandon Ingram to a three year deal that locks him in with the franchise. With Scottie Barnes, Immanuel Quickly & RJ Barrett the Raptors have some talent but it just seems like it will not be enough to get them into a play-in game this seaso...

The Orlando Magic made the playoffs last year with only 41 wins which kept them above .500 & a first round loss to the Boston Celtics. Magic has a young talented core built around their star player Paolo Banchero & Franz Wagner who is turning into a strong two-way player. Jalen Suggs & new addition Desmond Bane will run the backcourt to provided three-point shooting & spacing. With...

The New York Knicks are legitimately "Title Contenders" this season with their strong core of Jalen Brunson & Karl Anthony-Towns as the team leaders. A disappointing Eastern Conference finals meltdown that seen them go down to the Indiana Pacers last year. Mike Brown is the newly head coach with championship pedigree that emphasizes ball-movement & defensive structures the Knicks need. The...

The Miami Heat still have Bam Adebayo anchoring the defense and being a two-way force along with his running mate Tyler Herro. The Heat have added veteran Norman Powell & also drafted rookie Center Kel'el Ware who is an intriguing 7ft athletic center. Led by Erik Spoelstra, the Heat has strong leadership, discipline & culture that always keeps them competitive! With younger players steppin...

The Detroit Pistons have improved significantly last season being the 6th seed in the Eastern Conference playoffs. Cade Cunningham is developing into a top-tier guard & leader of this core of young rising players, a Pistons team now building its identity. They acquired sharp shooter Duncan Robinson in free agency to help with outside shooting but also lost a key contributor in Malik Beasley. A...