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Despite their series loss to Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors, was the Houston Rockets' season a success? As the Rockets reflect on their season, questions arise about their future strategy and the need for a consistent scorer. Wes Goldberg analyzes the Rockets' playoff performance, highlighting key players like Amen Thompson and Jalen Green, while speculating on potential trades involv...

Wes Goldberg is joined by Adam Mares (DNVR Sports, All NBA podcast) to talk about if Anthony Edwards is making another leap, the Timberwolves as title contenders, the Lakers' offseason, his expert insights on the Nuggets and expectations for their series against the Clippers, and some favorite Giannis trade ideas.____________________________________________ RealGM Radio is powered in part by North...

Anthony Edwards' electrifying performance against the Los Angeles Lakers has the NBA buzzing. Could the Minnesota Timberwolves' rising star be the league's next face? Wes Goldberg unpacks Edwards' game-changing fourth-quarter heroics, his career trajectory, and his potential to lead the Timberwolves to new heights. The discussion also critiques the Lakers' coaching decisions, highlighting how fati...

Wes Goldberg is joined by Shane Young (Forbes) to discuss working with Kevin Durant, whether the Denver Nuggets are cooked in their series against the LA Clippers (12:00), Jimmy Butler’s injury impact on Warriors vs Rockets (27:00), why Wes hates watching the Knicks (51:00), Ja Morant’s injury (55:00), the Thunder’s dominance (1:05:00) and Evan Mobley winning DPOY (1:10:00). ______________________...

The NBA playoffs are heating up as the Indiana Pacers take control against the Milwaukee Bucks, dictating the tempo and challenging Giannis Antetokounmpo's dominance. Meanwhile, the Denver Nuggets narrowly escape the Los Angeles Clippers' grasp in a thrilling overtime showdown, with Nikola Jokic and James Harden at the center of the action. Wes Goldberg breaks down the strategic adjustments by Tom...

Wes Goldberg is joined by Jared Dubin (Last Night in Basketball) to preview the NBA playoffs. They draft each series in order of which ones they want to go seven games, starting with the Nuggets and Clippers. Can Nikola Jokic overcome a tough matchup, or will Kawhi Leonard swing the series? They also touch on Playoff Jimmy and the Warriors, a fascinating matchup between the Lakers and Timberwolves...

Wes Goldberg reveals his full NBA awards ballot, including his decisions for MVP, All-NBA, Defensive Player of the Year and more. ____________________________________________ RealGM Radio is powered in part by North Station Media (CLNS). For advertising or media inquiries, contact info@clnsmedia.com 🔔 Like, comment, and subscribe for more NBA insights and analysis! Follow RealGM Twitter: https://...

Luka Doncic's return to Dallas as a Los Angeles Laker has sparked intense emotions among Dallas Mavericks fans, with chants of "Fire Nico" echoing through the arena. Wes Goldberg and Katie Heindl (Basketball Feelings) dive into the impact of Doncic's trade, the NBA MVP race featuring Nikola Jokic and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, and the first-ever "Feelingz Awards" that highlight the season's most ent...

Is Amen Thompson the NBA's Next Defensive Powerhouse? The Houston Rockets' rising star, Amen Thompson, is making waves in the NBA Defensive Player of the Year race. With Victor Wembanyama sidelined, the competition is wide open, and Thompson's standout performance against Steph Curry has caught everyone's attention. Wes Goldberg breaks down Thompson's defensive brilliance, comparing him to legends...

Wes Goldberg is joined by Matt Moore to talk about an instant-classic night of basketball, Steph Curry's 52 point game and Nikola Jokic's career-high night resulting in a loss. Plus another round of NBA Tiers breaking down the teams that accomplished their goals for the season, including the Cavaliers, Thunder, Pistons, Rockets and Wizards. Timestamps 0:00 Intro: Inside Nuggets-Wolves instant clas...

The Memphis Grizzlies surprisingly fired coach Taylor Jenkins on Friday, leading many to speculate about why the organization made a coaching change so late into the season. But what if it's the right call? Wes Goldberg explores that and other "What If" scenarios involving Kevin Durant and the Houston Rockets. ____________________________________________ RealGM Radio is powered in part by North St...

LeBron James and Stephen A. Smith's feud underscores a growing problem between the NBA and the media that covers the sport. Wes Goldberg and Mo Dakhil talk about why LeBron is going at Stephen A. and other reporters before diving into the top candidates for Defensive Player of the Year. Then they look ahead to the playoffs and talk about why every Finals contender won't win the championship. RealG...

Wes Goldberg is joined by Mike Shearer (Basketball Poetry) to regrade key offseason moves, from the New York Knicks adding Karl-Anthony Towns and Mikal Bridges, to the Brooklyn Nets big-bet pick swap and how we feel about Alex Caruso with the Oklahoma City Thunder and Josh Giddey on the Chicago Bulls. Plus, much more! Also, who can be next season's Detroit Pistons? Check out Mike's Substack: https...

Is the Phoenix Suns' season slipping away? Kevin Durant's visible frustration on the bench raises questions about the team's direction. Dive into the Suns' challenges, including their roster construction and coaching changes, as Wes Goldberg analyzes potential trade scenarios for Durant and Devin Booker. Discover how the Bradley Beal trade impacts the Suns' flexibility and competitiveness. Goldber...

Wes Goldberg welcomes Matt Moore to break down the NBA playoff landscape by ranking the team's in order of what they can accomplish under their best-case scenario. As Matt puts it, “At their best, how many rounds can they win vs. healthy opponents?” ____________________________________________ RealGM Radio is powered in part by North Station Media (CLNS). For advertising or media inquiries, contac...

After Sunday's game, the NBA world is focusing on the MVP race between Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Nikola Jokic. Wes Goldberg breaks down who he thinks is leading the race and discusses his problems with the way the MVP race is framed. ____________________________________________ RealGM Radio is powered in part by North Station Media (CLNS). For advertising or media inquiries, contact info@clnsmed...

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is on fire, scoring four 50-point games in just 40 days. Is he the next big thing in the NBA? Dive into the latest NBA buzz with Wes Goldberg and Dave DuFour as they explore the Oklahoma City Thunder's rising star and his impact on the league. The episode also covers LeBron James' resurgence with the Los Angeles Lakers, the Golden State Warriors' strategic moves with Jimmy...

Wes Goldberg is joined by Jared Dubin (Last Night In Basketball Substack) to talk about the surging (and fun!) Detroit Pistons before naming their "Bubble Contenders." Aka teams that aren't the Thunder, Celtics or Cavaliers that they could see making the NBA Finals. RealGM Radio is powered in part by North Station Media (CLNS). For advertising or media inquiries, contact info@clnsmedia.com 🔔 Like...

The Los Angeles Lakers' latest acquisition, Luka Doncic, has already made waves with his dynamic debut alongside LeBron James, but can the team hold up defensively? Meanwhile, the Golden State Warriors are buzzing with excitement over Jimmy Butler's seamless integration. Host Wes Goldberg and guest Keith Smith (Spotrac, "The Front Office Show") dissect these developments, explore De'Aaron Fox's po...

Host Wes Goldberg is joined by Adam Mares (DNVR Sports, ALL NBA Podcast) to react to the NBA trade deadline and name their winners and losers. RealGM Radio is powered in part by North Station Media (CLNS). For advertising or media inquiries, contact info@clnsmedia.com 🔔 Like, comment, and subscribe for more NBA insights and analysis! Follow RealGM Twitter: https://x.com/RealGM Follow Wes Goldberg...

Wes Goldberg and Matt Moore react to the Luka Doncic trade, then ask if Jimmy Butler (or someone else) will be the next start to get traded before the NBA trade deadline. Then Wes and Matt get into their monthly tiers by ranking the teams by how far they are from winning a title in the next three years. Timestamps 0:00 Intro 1:00 Lakers luck out with Luka Doncic 11:00 Jimmy Butler latest intel 24:...

In one of the most stunning trades in NBA history, the Dallas Mavericks traded Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers for Anthony Davis over the weekend. Wes Goldberg tries to make sense of the Mavericks' reasoning, then discusses De'Aaron Fox getting traded to the San Antonio Spurs to play with Victor Wembanyama, and the trend of NBA front offices responding to the recent era of player empowerment...

Host Wes Goldberg is joined by Dan Favale (Bleacher Report, Hardwood Knocks) to discuss the best landing spots for De'Aaron Fox. Then they exchange NBA fake trade ideas ranging from obvious to ones you would only make in NBA 2K. Subscribe to RealGM Radio on YouTube , Apple Podcasts or via the RSS feed .  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collec...

As the NBA trade deadline looms, the basketball world buzzes with speculation. Will the Los Angeles Lakers finally make the moves needed or rebuild, or will the Golden State Warriors pursue a game-changing star (like LeBron James)? Host Wes Goldberg and Mo Dakhil discuss what teams need to make moves before the deadline, Jimmy Butler's trade rumors, the Lakers' challenges, and put together some fa...

Who will claim the NBA's mid-season glory? Dive into the heated debate over the MVP race featuring Nikola Jokic and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, as experts weigh in on their standout performances. This episode unpacks the contenders for Defensive Player of the Year, spotlighting Victor Wembanyama's towering presence and the dynamic defensive skills of Amen Thompson and Lu Dort. Join Host Wes Goldberg...