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Jared and Mo discuss their nine most interesting players in the NBA this season, then run through Jared's full list of the most interesting player on each team 01:53 Walker Kessler 08:13 Tyrese Haliburton 14:33 Cooper Flagg 19:02 LaMelo Ball 25:24 Trae Young 29:34 Franz Wagner and Paolo Banchero 34:02 De'Aaron Fox 40:08 Paul George 43:14 Karl-Anthony Towns 48:12 Jared's Full List Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Kawhi Leonard makes his Toronto Raptors preseason debut, Walker Kessler is already transforming the Los Angeles Lakers' defense, and the Indiana Pacers might be getting seriously underrated heading into the 2026-27 NBA season. On this live edition of RealGM Radio, Wes Goldberg reacts to the biggest storylines from Tuesday night's NBA preseason action. First, Kawhi Leonard's arrival in Toronto could create one of the NBA's most terrifying defenses. How will Kawhi fit alongside Scottie Barnes and RJ Barrett, and should the Raptors stagger their stars? Then, Walker Kessler makes an immediate impact for the Lakers, showcasing the defensive versatility JJ Redick has been missing. Plus, Wes explains why he's buying into Tyrese Haliburton, Ivica Zubac and the Pacers despite widespread skepticism. In the speed round: Is Joel Embiid's eight-turnover performance a warning sign for Philadelphia? And what does Payton Pritchard's two-year, $44.2 million extension mean for the Boston Celtics? 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 Dribble with Jared Dubin and Mo DakhilTuesday: RealGM Radio with Wes GoldbergWednesday: Double Dribble with Jared Dubin and Mo DakhilThursday: Good Take with Wes Goldberg and Mike Shearer Subscribe to watch more RealGM Radio videos: youtube.com/@RealGMRadioFOLLOW REALGM ON SOCIALRealGM on X/Twitter https://x.com/RealGMRealGM 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 Brandin Podziemski contract extension and the Knicks pausing extension talks with several players, then break down the candidates for Defensive Player of the Year and MVP. 01:46 Podziemski 07:50 Knicks 24:06 DPOY 40:14 MVP 52:48 Miami/USC Check-in 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 identify the NBA's biggest identity-changing offseason additions, from LeBron James in Philadelphia to Walker Kessler with the Lakers, and explain how these players could transform their new teams' systems and styles. 00:00 Ivica Zubac9:22 Isaiah Joe14:54 Lu Dort20:21 Ja Morant26:02 Walker Kessler33:27 Rockets Coaching Staff38:37 LeBron James42:33 Cameron Boozer46:33 LaMelo Ball51:08 Kawhi Leonard54:02 Lightning Round 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 Dribble with Jared Dubin and Mo DakhilTuesday: RealGM Radio with Wes GoldbergWednesday: Double Dribble with Jared Dubin and Mo DakhilThursday: Good Take with Wes Goldberg and Mike Shearer Subscribe to watch more RealGM Radio videos: youtube.com/@RealGMRadioFOLLOW REALGM ON SOCIALRealGM on X/Twitter https://x.com/RealGMRealGM 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 is joined by Seth Partnow, author of The Mid-Range Theory and the forthcoming The Notorious eFG, to discuss over/unders for the Western Conference.  1:31 Pacific Division 22:40 Northwest Division 50:22 Southwest Division Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Miami Heat are the favorites to win the Southeast Division, but how many more teams from this division will make the playoffs? Wes Goldberg is joined by Keith Smith to break down interesting offseasons by the Charlotte Hornets and Atlanta Hawks, whether the Heat are legitimate title contenders, how the Orlando Magic can bounce back under a new coach and why the Washington Wizards could make a push for the postseason. 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 Dribble with Jared Dubin and Mo DakhilTuesday: RealGM Radio with Wes GoldbergWednesday: Double Dribble with Jared Dubin and Mo DakhilThursday: Good Take with Wes Goldberg and Mike Shearer Subscribe to watch more RealGM Radio videos: youtube.com/@realgmradioFOLLOW REALGM ON SOCIALRealGM on X/Twitter https://x.com/RealGMRealGM 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 is joined by Matt Moore of Locked on NBA and the Action Network to go through the over/unders for each team in the Eastern Conference.  1:45 Atlantic Division 23:27 Central Division 40:49 Southeast Division Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Who will win MVP in the 2026-27 NBA season? Wes and Mike share their predictions and explain why Victor Wembanyama is the favorite before naming other candidates. #nba #victorwembanyama 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 Dribble with Jared Dubin and Mo DakhilTuesday: RealGM Radio with Wes GoldbergWednesday: Double Dribble with Jared Dubin and Mo DakhilThursday: Good Take with Wes Goldberg and Mike Shearer Subscribe to watch more RealGM Radio videos: youtube.com/@realgmradioFOLLOW REALGM ON SOCIALRealGM on X/Twitter https://x.com/RealGMRealGM 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.

Who will win the NBA’s biggest awards in 2026-27? Wes Goldberg and Mike Shearer make their official MVP, Defensive Player of the Year, Rookie of the Year, Sixth Man, Most Improved Player and Coach of the Year predictions — plus a dark-horse pick for every category. Can Luka Doncic beat out Giannis Antetokounmpo and Victor Wembanyama for MVP? Is Wemby already the obvious choice for interior DPOY? And which breakout candidates could crash the awards race? But first, it’s the Good Take Superlatives. Wes and Mike pick their must-watch League Pass teams, the player they’ve completely changed their minds about, the superstar most likely to be traded and the player most deserving of an award that doesn’t actually exist. Plus: the inaugural Scottie Pippen Award! 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 favorites and best off-the-board options for Rookie of the Year, Sixth Man of the Year, and Coach of the Year.  1:25 Rookie of the Year 14:33 Sixth Man of the Year 28:53 Coach of the Year Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Los Angeles Lakers are the clear favorite to win the Pacific Division this NBA season, but can the Golden State Warriors or Phoenix Suns make a push to the playoffs? Wes Goldberg is joined by Jovan Buha (Buha's Block) to preview the Pacific Division ahead of the 2026-27 NBA season, discuss which teams got better and worse over the offseason and make some predictions. 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 Dribble with Jared Dubin and Mo DakhilTuesday: RealGM Radio with Wes GoldbergWednesday: Double Dribble with Jared Dubin and Mo DakhilThursday: Good Take with Wes Goldberg and Mike Shearer Subscribe to watch more RealGM Radio videos: youtube.com/@realgmradioFOLLOW REALGM ON SOCIALRealGM on X/Twitter https://x.com/RealGMRealGM 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 contract extensions signed by Stephen Curry, Kawhi Leonard, Keyonte George, and Ausar Thompson, plus Kristaps Porzingis' health issue, the Hornets' recent trades, and some news from media day.  1:30 Stephen Curry 7:14 Kristaps Porzingis 10:28 Kawhi Leonard 18:14 Keyonte George 24:24 Ausar Thompson 32:58 Hornets trades 38:15 Media Day 43:42 Miami/USC Check-in Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We're predicting the NBA's top defenses for the 2026-27 season, and Wes and Mike both believe the Oklahoma City Thunder will be No. 1 in DRTG for the third straight season. #okcthunder #nba 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 Dribble with Jared Dubin and Mo DakhilTuesday: RealGM Radio with Wes GoldbergWednesday: Double Dribble with Jared Dubin and Mo DakhilThursday: Good Take with Wes Goldberg and Mike Shearer Subscribe to watch more RealGM Radio videos: youtube.com/@realgmradioFOLLOW REALGM ON SOCIALRealGM on X/Twitter https://x.com/RealGMRealGM 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.

Which NBA teams will have the best defenses in 2026-27? Wes Goldberg and Mike Shearer reveal their predictions for the league’s top 10 defenses — and they agree on who belongs at No. 1. Can the Oklahoma City Thunder really finish with the NBA’s best defense for a third straight season? Wes and Mike explain why OKC remains the standard before debating the teams best positioned to challenge them. How quickly can Victor Wembanyama push San Antonio toward the top? Can Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bam Adebayo turn Miami into an elite defense immediately? And how high should Houston, Toronto and Boston rank? Plus, Wes makes the case for Minnesota while Mike has Detroit cracking his Top 10. Two lists, plenty of disagreements and our predictions for the NBA’s best defenses next season. 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 Dribble with Jared Dubin and Mo DakhilTuesday: RealGM Radio with Wes GoldbergWednesday: Double Dribble with Jared Dubin and Mo DakhilThursday: Good Take with Wes Goldberg and Mike Shearer Subscribe to watch more RealGM Radio videos: youtube.com/@realgmradioFOLLOW REALGM ON SOCIALRealGM on X/Twitter https://x.com/RealGMRealGM 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 empty the mailbag and take your questions on everything from the effects of the new lottery rules to the gauntlet of the Eastern Conference and the end of the Stephen Curry era in Golden State.  00:00 Mailbag 57:53 Miami/USC Check-in Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.