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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 entertaining players and teams. Then Wes is joined by Nick Angstadt of Locked On Mavericks to go inside the Mavericks arena for Doncic's return and what happens next for Dallas. Timestamps 0:00 Intro 2:00 Luka Doncic's emotional night 16:00 MVP: Jokic vs SGA 21:00 Feelingz Awards 21:30 Most Entertaining Player 26:36 Feel Good Team 33:58 Feel Good Player 38:53 Emmy for Most Entertaining Defender 51:30 Christian Wood Award 1:02:11 Inside Luka's Return ____________________________________________ RealGM Radio is powered in part by North Station Media (CLNS). For advertising or media inquiries, contact info@clnsmedia.

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 like Kawhi Leonard and Draymond Green. The episode explores how Thompson's emergence has propelled the Rockets to second place in the Western Conference. Key figures like Draymond Green and Evan Mobley are also discussed, highlighting the intense competition for the coveted award. Discover how Thompson's defensive skills are reshaping the NBA landscape. Tune in for an in-depth analysis of the DPOY race and Thompson's potential to redefine defensive excellence. ____________________________________________ RealGM Radio is powered in part by North Station Media (CLNS). For advertising or media inquiries, contact in

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 classic 16:50 NBA Tiers: Cavaliers 22:00 Pistons 25:00 Thunder/Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's legacy 37:20 Clippers 40:20 Celtics 45:40 Lakers 50:31 Pacers 54:21 Timberwolves 1:00:56 Jazz 102:07 Knicks 1:03:27 Bucks 1:04:15 Atlanta, Chicago, Brooklyn 1:06:30 Trail Blazers 1:08:30 76ers 1:10:40 Chauncey Billups next Suns coach? ____________________________________________ RealGM Radio is powered in part by North Station Media (CLNS). For advertising or media inquiries, contact info@clnsmedia.com

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 Station Media (CLNS). For advertising or media inquiries, contact info@clnsmedia.com

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. RealGM Radio is powered in part by North Station Media (CLNS). For advertising or media inquiries, contact info@clnsmedia.com

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://www.basketballpoetry.com/ Sign up for the newsletter: lockedondaily.com ____________________________________________ RealGM Radio is powered in part by North Station Media (CLNS). For advertising or media inquiries, contact info@clnsmedia.com

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. Goldberg's insights on Devin Booker's career trajectory and the team's evolving strategy offer a comprehensive look at the Suns' current state. ____________________________________________ RealGM Radio is powered in part by North Station Media (CLNS). For advertising or media inquiries, contact info@clnsmedia.com

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, contact info@clnsmedia.com

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@clnsmedia.com

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 Butler, and the challenges facing the Dallas Mavericks, Philadelphia 76ers, and Phoenix Suns. With insights from The Athletic's NBA Daily Show, this discussion promises a deep look into the evolving dynamics of the NBA. Don't miss out on this engaging analysis—tune in for exclusive insights and expert commentary. ____________________________________________ RealGM Radio is powered in part by North Station Media (CLNS). For advertising or media inquiries, contact info@clnsmedia.com

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

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 potential with Victor Wembanyama in San Antonio and the Phoenix Suns' offseason outlook, including Kevin Durant's future. They also talk about next steps for the Orlando Magic, New Orleans Pelicans and Brooklyn Nets. ____________________________________________ RealGM Radio is powered in part by North Station Media (CLNS). For advertising or media inquiries, contact info@clnsmedia.com

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

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 24:00 What’s going on with the 76ers? 40:16 Tiers: “Title in the next 3 years” Subscribe to RealGM Radio on YouTube, Apple Podcasts or via the RSS feed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. ____________________________________________ RealGM Radio is powered in part by North Station Media (CLNS). For advertising or media inquiries, contact info@clnsmedia.com Subscribe to RealGM Radio on YouTube, Apple Podcasts or via the RSS feed. #nba #basketball Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 fake trades. Subscribe to RealGM Radio on YouTube, Apple Podcasts or via the RSS feed.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 and Mike Shearer, writer of Basketball Poetry, as they share insights on the Most Improved Player award, including names like Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson and Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro. The conversation also highlights Sixth Man of the Year hopefuls, including Boston Celtics guard Payton Pritchard and Detroit Pistons guard Malik Beasley, and evaluates Coach of the Year candidates like Orlando Magic head man Jamahl Mosley. Subscribe on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@RealGMRadio RealGM Radio is powered in part by North Station Media (CLNS). For advertising or media inquiries, contact info@clnsmedia.com

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 teams are seeing their stock go up. ____________________________________________ RealGM Radio is powered in part by North Station Media (CLNS). For advertising or media inquiries, contact info@clnsmedia.com Subscribe to RealGM Radio on YouTube, Apple Podcasts or via the RSS feed. #nba #basketball Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices