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A former executive and someone who will never be one are definitely the most qualified people to evaluate NBA organizations! But if we don’t do it, who will? In part 2 of a 3-part series, we examine each team’s organizational resume and determine which we’d most want running our team if we were fans, evaluating each team based on key criteria like their drafting, trade, and free agency record. 

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A former executive and someone who will never be one are definitely the most qualified people to evaluate NBA organizations! But if we don’t do it, who will? We examine each team’s organizational resume and determine which we’d most want running our team if we were fans, evaluating each team based on key criteria like their drafting, trade, and free agency record.

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Nate and John continue their look at the Eastern Conference with discussion of Indiana, Brooklyn, Boston, Charlotte, Washington, and Orlando.

Then, we look at five teams at the bottom of the West and assign them a panic rating based on how badly their seasons have started.

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After looking at the latest controversy in Memphis, John and Nate look at which of their season predictions they'd like mulligans on, whether it's awards, season wins, or anything else.

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John Hollinger gives his take as a former front officer on the betting allegations that have roiled the NBA. 

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Hollinger & Duncan sift the rookie-scale extension rush—what looks smart vs. risky—and then dive into 2025’s biggest questions: true title equity, matchup landmines, awards races, hot-seat candidates, and which front offices set themselves up best.

0:30 — The extension wave under a rising cap: what looks smart vs. risky

1:00 — Keegan Murray pricing: two-way wing scarcity vs. limited upside

5:54 — Christian Braun and Denver’s apron mat...

John Hollinger and Nate Duncan break down which teams they disagree with the consensus (and each other) on the most this upcoming season. 

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Now that Jonathan Kuminga is in the fold, how did the Warriors do on the deal and what can they be on the floor this year with Al Horford et al? 

The hole keeps getting deeper for the LA Clippers as the circumvention allegations grow.

What do we make of the Quentin Grimes situation in Philly, and is there actual reason for optimism there?

Why did the Jazz agree not to extend Walker Kessler? And how should Houston handle the Tari Eason...

John Hollinger & Nate Duncan discuss the ramifications of Fred VanVleet’s season-ending ACL tear and what the Rockets can and should do about it.  Then, they hit on the latest news regarding the Clippers circumvention case, Jonathan Kuminga’s saga with the Warriors, and Tyler Herro’s ankle surgery.

Finally, a deal John thinks is underrated, and another he thought was underrated in how bad it was.

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John weighs in on the Kawhi Leonard no-show contract that has the LA Clippers in hot water. He and Nate discuss the next steps for the league and possible avenues for this saga to turn down as the league investigates.

Then, we catch up on the latest news including Cam Thomas taking his qualifying offer, PJ Washington extending, and Max Strus breaking his foot in Cleveland.

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John Hollinger & Nate Duncan take a look back at the 2024 NBA Draft after Summer League and redraft the top-10 picks. Where does #1 overall pick Zaccharie Risacher land? How about RoY Stephon Castle? What does Nate think of his top tier Reed Sheppard and Alex Sarr a year on? Which guys have moved up a lot?

Then we give out a few more of our fake awards from Summer League, and attempt to answer the question of how many more champions...

John and Nate pick their standouts from summer league in the following categories:

Who will be the best rookie this year, and who will have the best career?

Who changed your opinion the most for the better?

Most disappointing player?

“I nailed this one,” guys who looked exactly like we thought they would

Who are you worried about?

Best defensive player?

Best rookie in the 2nd half of the first round?

Best “sleeper,” 2nd round or undrafted?

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John and Nate discuss the Mikal Bridges extension and potential implications for the Knicks before answering listener mailbag questions covering NBA comparisons to tennis legends, potential first-time All-Stars, NBA expansion updates, Summer League standouts, and salary cap complexities.

Timestamps:

Intro and Mikal Bridges Extension Analysis: 00:00

Mailbag: NBA Comparisons to Federer, Nadal, Djokovic, Murray: 13:19

Mailbag: Most Likely...

Nate and John hand out their offseason superlatives across the NBA. They pick the best and worst trades, contracts, and minimum signings, and dig into what made those moves stand out. They also explore broader trends like the resurgence of bigs, the Rockets-Suns blockbuster, and the evolving financial pressures of contenders like Denver and Minnesota. Plus, a close look at the Thunder's strategy, a breakdown of restricted free agen...

Nate and John dive into NBA free agency, headlined by Denver’s bold roster shake-up and what it means for their title aspirations. They unpack Houston’s flurry of moves and debate where the Rockets stand in the West. The duo also examines the Lakers’ long-term plan with LeBron and Luka, Milwaukee’s all-in bet on Myles Turner, and where teams stack up in the suddenly wide-open Eastern Conference. Plus, they break down the latest on ...

John Hollinger joins Nate to discuss the 2025 draft and recent trades. What do we think of the KD trade? What’s it like trying to move down or up in the draft? What does John think of how teams like the Pels, Grizz, Hawks, and Blazers handled that process? Plus, what of the players the Grizz, Pels, and Blazers selected with their machinations?

We also discuss the Celtics moves to cut salary with Porzingis and Holiday, and Kyrie Irvi...

John and Nate react to the shocking Desmond Bane trade from both Memphis and Orlando’s perspectives. They also assess where Kevin Durant might end up, and what kind of return Phoenix could realistically expect. Then it’s time for their final draft board discussion before the big day, including Cooper Flagg’s long-term upside, the rest of the top-5, and some of John’s favorite sleepers.

What to make of Memphis trading Desmond Bane an...

Nate and John run through a long list of potential trade candidates for what could be a seismic 2025 NBA offseason. They start with the two biggest possible dominos—Giannis Antetokounmpo and Kevin Durant—and what their availability would mean for their current teams and potential suitors. From there, they cover a wide array of high-level trade options, including Lauri Markkanen, Jrue Holiday, and Jaylen Brown, as well as some lower...

John and Nate continue their series assessing veteran-extension candidates:

De'Aaron Fox – 0:21

Julian Champagnie – 9:55

Coby White – 11:24

Ayo Dosunmu – 11:24

Kevin Huerter – 15:06

Julian Phillips – 16:28

Darius Garland – 17:10

Craig Porter Jr. – 19:18

Dean Wade – 20:27

Kyrie Irving – 22:06

Daniel Gafford – 24:23

PJ Washington – 24:23

Rui Hachimura – 30:00

Dorian Finney-Smith – 31:10

Austin Reaves – 32:19

Norm Powell – 33:01

Karl-Anthony Towns – 4...