John and Nate discuss disagreements on recent extensions involving Jamal Murray, Andrew Nembhard, and TJ McConnell. Then, a typically great series of questions from our listeners:

• Is it better to have good players paid a little more than they’re worth or value contracts for solid players? 15:29
• Will the new CBA restrictions chill activity at the trade deadline? 17:32
• How much do teams prioritize acquiring players who are friends with the star? 20:32
• Flagg vs Wemby? 25:36
• Has Okongwu shown enough for the Hawks to trade Capela? 27:56
• How we view the Rockets’ plethora of young prospects. 31:25
• The New Orleans situation with Ingram and no apparent centers. 43:03
• How John handled it when players’ names got out in trade talks. 47:40
• What will be some of the key tactical developments and trends this season? 54:00

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We are honored to be graced by official Summer League Award Voter John Hollinger to hand out some unofficial Summer League Awards:

Who will be the best rookie this year, and who will have the best career?

Who changed your opinion the most for the better?

Most disappointing player?

“I nailed this one,” guys who looked exactly like you thought they would

Who are you worried about?

Best defensive player?

Best rookie in the 2nd half of the first round?

Best “sleeper,” i.e. 2nd round or undrafted?

Best sophomore?

“Too good for summer league?”

Wish you were here

Most overrated summer league?

Most underrated summer league?

Victory lap (prematurely)

Looking rock solid, just going to be a solid NBA player

Pick you totally didn’t understand that was confirmed

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John and Nate discuss all the big events of the last few days:

• John’s most surprising transaction
• How good the PG Sixers are, and what cap shenanigans they can use to add a power forward.
• Our West power rankings as it stands today
• The fit of Hartenstein and Caruso in OKC
• Klay Thompson, Quentin Grimes, and Naji Marshall in Dallas.
• Whether there’s any excuse for Denver losing KCP and how much it hurts them.
• Memphis’ potential to get back in the West mix.
• DeMar DeRozan’s potential fit with the Lakers.
• And the latest on what the heck the Pistons are doing.

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John Hollinger & Nate Duncan wrap-up the NBA Finals and go through a big docket on the draft and transaction season.

• How good is Boston historically?
• What to make of this Dallas season and where they need to get better
• The Pistons firing of Monty Williams
• The Siakam and Monk new contracts
• Caruso for Giddey
• Evaluating players at the top of the draft:
  • Ron Holland
  • Zaccharie Risacher
  • Stephon Castle
  • Alex Sarr
  • Reed Sheppard
  • Donovan Clingan

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John Hollinger & Nate Duncan look at the key extensions that could determine many teams’ paths next season. Included:

• Boston with Jayson Tatum, Derrick White, and Sam Hauser.
• Minnesota with Rudy Gobert
• New Orleans with Brandon Ingram and Jose Alvarado
• Denver with KCP, Aaron Gordon, and Jamal Murray
• Miami with Jimmy Butler, Caleb Martin, and Bam Adebayo
• New York with Jalen Brunson and Julius Randle
• Phoenix with Kevin Durant

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John and Nate discuss the value of some of the biggest trade candidates of the 2024 offseason. Who might ask out, and who will their teams be willing to move? It’s going to be a fascinating offseason with the complications of the new Second Apron and teams looking to move good players but also improve on the floor.

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John and Nate catch up on the playoffs so far and discuss:

• The best team so far?
• Who among the Cavs principles of JB Bickerstaff, Darius Garland, Donovan Mitchell, Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen will be back next year?
• Whether Jalen Brunson has emerged as a top-5 player?
• The coaching performances
• The playoff crucible
• Who withstood?
• Who is ash?
• Whether drafting Bronny James on his own merits would be as absurd as some are making it out to be

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John and Nate catch up on the playoffs so far and discuss:

• The key strategic trends of the playoffs so far
• The best team so far?
• Whether Jalen Brunson has emerged as a top-5 player?
• The coaching performances
• Most surprising players
• Most disappointing players
• The playoff crucible
  • Who withstood?
  • Who is ash?

Plus they give their opinions on the Budenholzer and Lee hires in Phoenix and Charlotte.

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