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RealGM Radio is a weekly NBA podcast hosted by Wes Goldberg, a credentialed media member who hosts shows on the Locked On Podcast Network and has bylines at The Ringer, RealGM and more. RealGM Radio goes beyond the headlines and hot takes and brings you the NBA conversations that matter. ____________________________________________ RealGM Radio is powered in-part by North Station Media (CLNS). For advertising or media inquiries, contact [email protected]
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Luka's Lakers Debut, Jimmy Butler on the Warriors and NBA Trade Deadline Fallout With Keith Smith
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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") dis…
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NBA Trade Deadline Winners & Losers With Adam Mares
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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 [email protected] 🔔 Like, comment, and subscribe for more NBA insights and analysis! Follow RealGM …
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Latest Trade Deadline Intel, NBA Tiers With Matt Moore
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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 wi…
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20 Minutes on Luka Doncic and De'Aaron Fox Trades
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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 …
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NBA Fake Trade-a-Thon With Dan Favale
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megapho…
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NBA Trade Deadline Buyers and Fake Trade Ideas With Mo Dakhil
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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…
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NBA Midseason Awards With Mike Shearer
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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 …
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The Cleveland Cavaliers showed they were the NBA's team to beat after taking down the Oklahoma City Thunder last week, but then saw their win streak come to an end over the weekend. Are they still No.1? Host Wes Goldberg breaks down his power rankings of the top 10 teams in the NBA, including which teams should be considered the favorites and which…
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Cavs-Thunder, Bradley Beal's Trade Value and Trade Deadline Buyers/Sellers With Dave DuFour
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Host Wes Goldberg is joined by The Athletic's Dave DuFour to react to Cavs-Thunder and discuss the Jimmy Butler situation and why more teams should want to trade for Bradley Beal, before consulting NBA teams to be buyers or sellers before the trade deadline. Subscribe to RealGM Radio on YouTube, Apple Podcasts or via the RSS feed. Learn more about …
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NBA Tiers, College Football Playoff Style With Matt Moore
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What if the NBA used a College Football Playoff selection committee to determine the playoffs? Wes Goldberg and Matt Moore decide on the top 12 teams in the NBA today, then seed them and predict how the bracket would play out. RealGM Radio is powered in part by North Station Media (CLNS). For advertising or media inquiries, contact [email protected]…
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Fixing the NBA (with Dieter Kurtenbach)
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The discourse about NBA TV ratings has never been more prevalent. As ratings fall, commissioner Adam Silver claims that the popularity of the sport has never been higher. But Wes Goldberg and Dieter Kurtenbach (Bay Area News Group) think the NBA has a problem and talk about ways -- minor and extreme -- to fix the NBA schedule, 3-point shooting epid…
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Bucks Win NBA Cup, Defensive Trends and Winners of 2024 with Jared Dubin
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Host Wes Goldberg and Jared Dubin (Last Night in Basketball Substack) react to the Milwaukee Bucks winning the NBA Cup and the flaw in the Oklahoma City Thunder's roster (0:10). Then, they talk about why "defense isn't dead" in the NBA and which defensive units are best equipped for the playoffs (22:00), Zach LaVine on the Denver Nuggets (37:00) an…
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Host Wes Goldberg is joined by Mo Dakhil to react to this week's NBA Cup knockout games, discuss rotation questions for the Warriors, the Magic surpassing expectations, and how the Hawks have become a better defensive team and moved away from being so reliant on Trae Young. Then they preview the semi-finals between the Bucks and Hawks and Thunder a…
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NBA First-Quarter Awards with Andrew 'Combo' Salop
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Host Wes Goldberg is joined by Andrew "Combo" Salop (Combo's Court podcast) to talk about the top candidates for NBA awards a quarter through the season, including MVP, Defensive Player of the Year, Most Improved, Sixth Man, Coach of the Year and a few surprise categories. Timestamps 0:00 Intro 5:48 MVP Shortlist 17:51 Defensive Player of the Year …
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Host Wes Goldberg breaks down Kristaps Porzingis' Boston Celtics debut (0:59), then he's joined by NBA Insider Jake Fischer to discuss Jake's move to Marc Stein's "The Stein Line" Substack and the latest trade intel across the NBA, including the 76ers, Warriors, Bulls, Nets and more (8:52). Subscribe to RealGM Radio on YouTube, Apple Podcasts or vi…
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Host Wes Goldberg and Matt Moore of The Action Network lay out their tiers for the entire NBA. They focus on expectations: Which teams are performing above or below expectations, and which teams are about to see their seasons turn (for better or worse)? Subscribe to RealGM Radio on YouTube, Apple Podcasts or via the RSS feed. Learn more about your …
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The Golden State Warriors are off to a great start and look like they could be championship contenders again, but is their strategy of defense, depth and threes sustainable? Host Wes Goldberg is joined by The Athletic's Anthony Slater to discuss the Warriors and what they could look to do before the trade deadline. Then Wes is joined by Brams Hillm…
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After a slow start to the season, the Denver Nuggets have seemingly turned things around with three-straight wins, including a statement against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Host Wes Goldberg is joined by Adam Mares of DNVR Sports to talk about Denver's new identity, Russell Westbrook fitting in and who is emerging among the stable of young players. …
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Host Wes Goldberg is joined by The Athletic's Andrew Schlecht to discuss the undefeated Oklahoma City Thunder, who are terrifying on defense, Chet Holmgren's growth and the team's ceiling on offense. ____________________________________________ RealGM Radio is powered in part by North Station Media (CLNS). For advertising or media inquiries, contac…
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How the Philadelphia 76ers Will Survive Without Joel Embiid + Most Interesting Contract Extensions
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Host Wes Goldberg is joined by PHLY Sports' Kyle Neubeck to discuss the Philadelphia 76ers being investigated for Joel Embiid's health management plan and what we can expect from the 76ers this season. Then Spotrac's Keith Smith joins to break down the most interesting contract extensions, including what the Houston Rockets and Golden State Warrior…
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Why Every NBA Contender Will -- and Won't -- Win the Championship
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Host Wes Goldberg is joined by RealGM's John Wilmes to talk about which teams are realistic NBA championship contenders this season and why they will and won't win the title next season. Subscribe to RealGM Radio on YouTube, Apple Podcasts or via the RSS feed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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NBA Win Total Over/Unders with Matt Moore
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Host Wes Goldberg and Matt Moore of The Action Network draft their favorite over/under win projections. This episode dives into the upcoming season's most intriguing bets, featuring teams like the Utah Jazz, Oklahoma City Thunder, and Los Angeles Lakers. Discover how factors such as team health, roster changes, and coaching strategies influence the…
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Karl-Anthony Towns Trade, Plus Lakers, Timberwolves and Suns Media Day Check-Ins
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Host Wes Goldberg checks in on three Western Conference teams after media days were held this week. First is Anthony Irwin (Lakers Daily, Lakers Lounge) to talk about the Los Angeles Lakers and changes under JJ Redick. Next is Dane Moore (Dane Moore NBA Podcast) to talk about why the Minnesota Timberwolves traded Karl-Anthony Towns and what happens…
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Drafting Contenders by Championship Window (with Keith Smith)
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On this episode of RealGM Radio, host Wes Goldberg and Spotrac's Keith Smith draft contenders based on how open or closed their championship windows are, including a few teams who might be facing their last chance to win a title in the 2024-25 season. Subscribe to RealGM Radio on YouTube, Apple Podcasts or via the RSS feed. Learn more about your ad…
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Predicting the Top 10 Defenses for the 2024-25 NBA Season with Mo Dakhil
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Dive into the NBA's defensive landscape as we predict the top 10 defenses for the upcoming season. Host Wes Goldberg is joined by Mo Dakhil (The Athletic, Bleacher Report) to rank their top 10 offenses going into the 2024-25 season. Subscribe to RealGM Radio on YouTube, Apple Podcasts or via the RSS feed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit meg…
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