Chris Mannix, Rohan Nadkarni, and Chris Herring break down the end of the James Harden trade demand saga as he is dealt to the Clippers for a haul of role players and picks. We also discuss some early sixth man of the year predictions and the injury plagued Memphis Grizzlies digging a big hole for themselves to start the season See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Mannix and Rohan Nadkarni discuss Giannis Antetokounmpo's new three years extension with the Bucks that sets him up to spend his entire career with Milwaukee. We also break down some major pre season storylines including James Harden skipping Sixers practices, how Tyler Herro will look with the Heat after being included in every off season trade rumor, and the Warriors contract talks with Klay Thompson reaching a stand still See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rohan Nadkarni chats with the hosts of the Six Trophies podcast, Shea Serrano and Jason Concepcion about their news show, Joel Embiid signing with Skechers, how many rings the Spurs will win with Victor Wembanyama, where we stand on the LeBron appreciation scale, and more See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Mannix and Chris Herring share their thoughts on the Braves clubhouse reporting controversy and the politics of Pat McAfee paying Aaron Rodgers to appear on his show before breaking down Damian Lillard's Bucks debut and how the Pelicans might look this season See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Mannix, Rohan Nadkarni, and Chris Herring discuss Michael Rubin's comments about James Harden wanting to win a title before breaking down the annual GM survey including MVP picks, title favorites, and which player you'd start a team from scratch with  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Mannix, Rohan Nadkarni, and Chris Herring discuss why the Sixers should learn from the Blazers and not rush into a trade for James Harden before the season begins. We also discuss the light jabs between the Nuggets and Lakers before talking to Rich Cohen about his new book "When the Game Was War" Get Rich's book here: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/646504/when-the-game-was-war-by-rich-cohen/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Mannix and Rohan Nadkarni break down the Blazers rerouting Jrue Holiday to the Celtics and what weaknesses Boston might have after a busy offseason and what might happen with James Harden before media day See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Mannix and Rohan Nadkarni break down the three team trade that sent Damian Lillard to the Bucks, Deandre Ayton and Jrue Holliday to the Blazers, a ton of role players to the Suns, and nothing to Miami See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Mannix, Rohan Nadkarni, and Chris Herring break down the latest rumors in the offseason Damian Lillard trade drama with the Toronto Raptors and Scottie Barnes being mentioned as possible trade pieces. We also take a look at if the Miami Heat could miss the playoffs next season and what the Warriors ceiling might be with their retooled roster See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Mannix, Rohan Nadkarni, and Chris Herring discuss the new player participation policy to curb load management, why the response from the league as a whole needs to be better after the arrest of Kevin Porter Jr. for domestic violence, and which teams we're bullish on heading into training camp See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rohan Nadkarni is joined by The Ringer's Michael Pina to break down each of their top ten NBA duo's for 2023, and of course, bicker about which one's they disagree with See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Mannix and Rohan Nadkarni give some quick observations from the basketball world cup before breaking down what the Buck's need to do to avoid a rebuild following Giannis Antetokounmpo's comments about wanting to play for a contender. We also discuss if the Heat can make the playoffs next season following the departure of two key guards and Tyler Herro appearing in every trade rumor See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Mannix and Rohan Nadkarni break down James Harden's comments in China calling Daryl Morey a liar and if either side has any leverage See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rohan Nadkarni is joined by Dwyane Wade ahead of his induction into the hall of fame to break down his the 2006 NBA finals and his forty-two point effort in the Heat's game three victory against the Mavericks See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Mannix is joined by College Hoops Today's Jon Rothstein to get into some of the standout and questionable perfroamces from summer league including Scoot Henderson, Brandon Miller, Chet Holmgren, Cam Whitmore, and Jordan Walsh See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Mannix, Rohan Nadkarni, and Chris Herring break down what is in store for the Sixers and president Daryl Morey as they try to find a suitable package for James Harden and what things might look like next season if they decide to keep him with Embiid, Maxey, and their offseason acquisitions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rohan Nadkarni and Chris Herring break down the league's newly announced rule changes for flopping and coaches challenges before getting into what new lineups we're looking forward to seeing next year post free agency See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Mannix, Rohan Nadkarni, & Chris Herring discuss the latest updates on Damian Lillard requesting a trade from the Blazers, if James Harden could be back with the Sixers next season, and what other moves the Mavericks should make after landing Grant Williams See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Mannix & Chris Herring break down Damian Lillard's trade request and what team's could land them the biggest trade hauls in NBA history. We also look at the big spending that was done by the Lakers, Denver letting Bruce Brown sign with Indiana, and Dallas inking Kyrie Irving to a three year extension See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Mannix, Rohan Nadkarni, and Chris Herring break down some of the top stories going into the start of free agency including the Bucks pivotal offseason need to resign Brook Lopez and Khris Middleton, our reaction to the Jazz trading for John Collins as Atlanta makes another salary dump, what the Suns should do with Deandre Ayton, and what the Wolves resigning Naz Redi means for Karl-Anthony Towns See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Mannix, Rohan Nadkarni, and Chris Herring break down the big trades that sent Kristaps Porziņģis to Boston, Marcus Smart to Memphis, Jordan Poole to Washington, and Chris Paul to Golden State. We also discuss what the Blazers might do in the coming week's after they didn't make a deal with the third pick and drafted highly touted prospect Scoot Henderson See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Mannix and Rohan Nadkarni break down how Phoenix looks after trading for Bradley Beal, the little return Washington got in the deal, and how Miami could be ready to make a big move for Damian Lillard following this Thursday's draft See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Mannix and Chris Herring break down the NBA issuing Ja Morant a 25 game suspension following his second gun-related incident, the response from the NBA Players Association, and Ja himself See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Mannix, Rohan Nadkarni, and Chris Herring break down the flurry of trade rumors involving Bradley Beal and where he might end up. We also debate if the Pelicans should try to swap Zion Williamson for a top three pick, what Portland might do with their lottery pick, and if the Rockets should consider reuniting James Harden See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Mannix, Rohan Nadkarni, and Chris Herring break down the Nuggets game five series clinching win over the Miami Heat, how Denver is poised to compete in the future, and what's next for Miami. We also get into what stories will dominate the offseason and the impending announcement of Ja Morant's probable suspension See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.