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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. RealGM Radio is your top spot for the best weekly NBA coverage. Subscribe to get RealGM Radio with Wes Goldberg, the Double Dribble and Good Take every week. Monday: Double D...

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 Leagu...

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. RealGM Radio is your top spot for the best weekly NBA coverage. Subscribe to get RealGM Radio with Wes Goldberg, the Double Dribble and Good Take...

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 tha...

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 Fre...

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.  T...

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

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 t...

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 f...

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 o...

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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.a...

Giannis is traded to the Miami Heat; NBA Draft analysis with Nathan Grubel, including top prospects and sleeper picks, on Real GM Radio. RealGM Radio is your top spot for the best weekly NBA coverage. Subscribe to get RealM Radio with Wes Goldberg, the Double Dribble and Good Take every week.   Monday: Double Dribble with Jared Dubin and Mo Dakhil Tuesday: RealGM Radio with Wes Goldberg Wednesday:...

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...

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 Go...

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 26:0...

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...

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 Hosted by...

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...

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       Hosted by Si...

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. RealGM Radio is your top spot for the best weekly NBA coverage. Subscribe to get Re...

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 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 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. RealGM Radio is your top spot for the best weekly NBA coverage. Subscribe to get RealM Radio with W...

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.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 a...