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Which NBA teams actually top the League Pass watchability charts this season? Wes Goldberg and Mike Shearer break down their non-contender favorites, debating the outlook for the Indiana Pacers, Charlotte Hornets, Washington Wizards, Utah Jazz, Chicago Bulls, Phoenix Suns, and Philadelphia 76ers. Which rising teams boast the most exciting rookie talent and which rosters are primed for breakout performances?

Plus, the hosts question the NBA’s obsession with bench depth, arguing that superstars like Karl-Anthony Towns, Jalen Brunson, and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander remain the true drivers of playoff and Finals success. The summer checklist for the Portland Trail Blazers takes center stage, with bold takes on Damian Lillard’s new role, potential trades involving Shaedon Sharpe and Jrue Holiday, and why adding Kevin Love could supercharge Portland's fast break. Don’t miss this fast-paced debate on the true keys to NBA excitement and team-building.

00:00 – League Pass Teams Debate

21:10 – Role of Depth vs. Superstars

43:56 – Fixing Trail Blazers' Roster

 

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Jared and Mo discuss who they think are the weirdest teams in the NBA for the 2026-27 season. 

00:00 Housekeeping

4:51 Wizards

15:21 Pelicans

24:11 Kings

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Is the NBA overreacting to the second apron? Wes Goldberg argues that the loudest criticism of the league's new Collective Bargaining Agreement is missing the bigger picture. He breaks down why recent salary dumps by the Thunder, Celtics and Knicks don't prove the system is broken, explains what the players actually gained in the latest CBA, and makes the case that the one change everyone avoids discussing—reducing the number of regular-season games—is the real solution to many of the NBA's biggest problems.

Then Wes reacts to the latest on LeBron James' prolonged free agency, explaining why he believes basketball may not be the biggest factor delaying a decision and why Miami still makes the most sense. Finally, he unveils a radical idea for reimagining the NBA season using a World Cup-inspired format featuring stages, Swiss-system scheduling and fewer regular-season games to make every matchup matter.

00:00 Intro

00:59 Truth about Second Apron

18:26 LeBron's Decision Delay

27:50 The NBA Like the World Cup

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Jared and Mo discuss the trade that sent Luguentz Dort to Atlanta and Zaccharie Rissacher to Dallas, then wrap up the latest in NBA free agency news.

1:32 Thunder

17:01 Hawks and Mavericks

33:31 Free Agency News

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Wes and Mike debate whether Victor Wembanyama's extension exposes a flaw in the NBA's salary cap before making the case that LeBron James' 2020 championship deserves far more respect. Then they map out a long-term rebuild for the New Orleans Pelicans.

 

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Wednesday: Double Dribble with Jared Dubin and Mo Dakhil

Thursday: Good Take with Wes Goldberg and Mike Shearer

 

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