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Could the Boston Celtics actually be willing to trade Jaylen Brown for Giannis Antetokounmpo? On this episode of Good Take, Wes Goldberg and Mike Shearer react to the latest Giannis rumors and debate whether we're focusing on the wrong part of Boston's reported involvement. If the Celtics are serious, what would a realistic offer look like, and how does it compare to Miami's?

Then it's time for Good Take. Wes makes the case that Darryn Peterson should be the No. 1 pick in the NBA Draft, while Mike unveils his "Changed My Mind" team featuring players who dramatically altered his perception this season. In the And-1 segment, Wes reveals his updated Top 10 NBA players heading into next season, including where Victor Wembanyama, Jalen Brunson, Luka Doncic, and Giannis rank after a wild year around the league. Finally, Summer 3-Way heads to Utah. The guys lay out a three-step plan to fix the Jazz, including a bold Lauri Markkanen trade, a Darryn Peterson draft strategy, and how to build around Walker Kessler and the team's young core.

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Jared and Mo discuss the latest rumors surrounding Giannis Antetokounmpo, Jaylen Brown, and LeBron James, plus what the Lakers and Jazz might be up to, Trey Murphy trade possibilities, the Chicago Bulls hiring Tiago Splitter, the remaining coaching openings in Dallas and Portland, and which teams need to make a big move this summer. 

2:33 Giannis rumors

17:50 Jaylen rumors

23:00 LeBron rumors

26:01 Lakers plans

31:50 Jazz plans

37:00 Trey Murphy

39:20 Tiago Splitter

40:53 Dallas vs. Portland

44:12 Which teams need to make moves this summer?

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The New York Knicks end a 53-year drought, capturing the NBA championship behind Jalen Brunson's rise and bold front-office moves. Can their wheeling-and-dealing become a league-winning blueprint? The episode spotlights the Knicks’ pivotal trades for Karl-Anthony Towns and Mikal Bridges, the hiring of Mike Brown, and dramatic Finals comebacks against the San Antonio Spurs. Brunson’s dominance and the strategic assembly of a star-heavy roster spark a reexamination of team-building philosophies across the league.

Wes Goldberg and Keith Parish debate the futures of the Denver Nuggets, Oklahoma City Thunder, and Milwaukee Bucks after playoff stumbles, spotlighting shifting power dynamics as emerging stars like Victor Wembanyama and Anthony Edwards challenge aging superstars. The conversation also unpacks the league’s evolving attitudes toward small guards, the revitalization of the Charlotte Hornets, and the impact of NBA Cup and tanking reforms. Can teams thrive by staying competitive, or is “the middle” still a dead end?

 

00:00 Knicks' Championship Moves & Jalen Brunson Ascends

14:10 Discussing NBA player trades

19:07 Jokic entering his prime

20:44 Discussing Aaron Gordon's trade potential

30:13 LeBron joining the Hornets?

34:23 Discussing Wimby's effort in All-Star Game

39:18 Discussing changes to tanking rules

42:05 Team building strategies and trades

48:58 Needing a dynamic center

56:30 Critiquing 3-point reliance in playoffs

01:00:24 Building through the draft debate

01:02:57 Clippers' successful team reshuffle

 

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Jared and Mo discuss the New York Knicks' first NBA championship in 53 years. Jared reflects on what watching Game 5 and this season was like as a Knick fan, then Jared and Mo discuss Game 5 as a whole, appreciate the main characters of this Knicks team, and eulogize the Spurs' season.

00:00 Intro

00:56 Jared's Knick fan reflection

5:35 Game 5

19:38 Knicks appreciation

45:45 Spurs eulogy

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On this week's episode of Good Take, Wes Goldberg and Mike Shearer react to the latest NBA Finals game before bringing their best NBA takes of the week.

First, Mike argues that the 2024 NBA Draft could make history for all the wrong reasons. Could this class produce just one All-Star, making it the weakest star-producing draft class in generations? Then Wes counters with a draft philosophy take of his own. As roster construction becomes increasingly difficult, are 3-and-D wings the single safest and smartest first-round investment an NBA team can make? The guys discuss player development, trade value, roster flexibility and why players in the Mikal Bridges and Desmond Bane mold have become some of the league's most valuable assets.

Finally, it's time for another edition of Summer 3-Way, where Wes and Mike build a three-step plan to fix the Los Angeles Clippers. Should the Clippers stay patient with Kawhi Leonard? What should they do in the draft? And how can they maximize the roster after already making major moves at the trade deadline?

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