People were interested in these podcasts
Discover more podcasts →
Play Episode
83min
RealGM Radio
NBA Contender Tiers (with Matt Moore)
In this episode of RealGM Radio, NBA experts Wes Goldberg and Matt Moore break down the 2025 NBA contender tiers, diving into early-season surprises, elite teams, and breakout stars. From the Oklahoma City Thunder’s title defense to Victor Wembanyama’s meteoric leap, this deep dive explores how early trends shape the championship race. The duo also examines the Denver Nuggets, Cleveland Cavaliers, Golden State Warriors, and Minnesota Timberwolves, debating who truly belongs in the top tier. Later, they discuss under-the-radar teams like Houston, Milwaukee, and San Antonio, plus what’s gone wrong for squads like Orlando and Atlanta. Packed with sharp insights, stats, and smart banter, this is your must-listen guide to where every team stands in the NBA’s title chase. 00:00 – Intro: Breaking down the NBA contender tiers 01:25 – Early-season overreactions and meaningful trends 03:55 – OKC Thunder: defending champs or vulnerable? 06:12 – Thunder depth and star power discussion 08:25 – Tier Two: Denver Nuggets & Cleveland Cavaliers 11:40 – Denver’s defensive issues and Jokic’s dominance 14:15 – Can Cleveland’s defense carry them to the Finals? 14:41 – Tier Three: Warriors and Timberwolves analysis 16:45 – Golden State’s “Jimmy Butler era” & aging core 24:37 – Minnesota’s defense and trade deadline potential 28:52 – Tier Four: Spurs, Rockets, Bucks & Knicks 32:12 – Victor Wembanyama’s rise into NBA’s elite 39:53 – Houston’s struggles and the Fred VanVleet effect 45:09 – Giannis and the Bucks’ identity; Knicks’ hero-ball 49:21 – Mid-tier teams: Lakers, Clippers, Heat, Magic, etc. 59:51 – Miami’s fast-paced offense & elite conditioning 1:03:23 – Disappointments: Celtics, Hawks, Pelicans 1:06:39 – The Cooper Flagg problem in Dallas 1:13:00 – Lamelo Ball’s frustrations and Charlotte’s direction 1:15:51 – Utah & Washington’s surprising progress 1:17:31 – Trade deadline talk and rebuilding futures 1:19:15 – Outro: final thoughts on NBA tiers Rea
RealGM Radio
Pacific Division Preview (with Andy Kamenetzky & Bram Hillsman)
The NBA's Pacific Division is home to some of the league's biggest stars and most interesting stories. Wes Goldberg is joined by Andy Kamenetzky (ESPN LA, Locked On Lakers) to break down the key offseason moves and most interesting players on the Lakers, Clippers, Warriors, Suns and Kings. Then Bram Hillsman (Warriors Huddle) jumps on to discuss a frustrating Warriors offseason. 00:00 – Intro 02:00 – Warriors & Jonathan Kaminga drama 13:59 – Who got better, who got worse? 14:30 – Lakers: Luka, Ayton, Marcus Smart 27:49 – Lakers defense & LeBron load management 37:38 – Clippers: Kawhi scandal, Beal, CP3, Lopez 45:52 – Warriors: Horford, Curry’s future, Kerr contract 53:14 – Suns reset: Durant trade fallout, Devin Booker 1:04:31 – Kings: Sabonis/LaVine fit, defense issues 1:12:50 – Biggest newcomers (Ayton, Brooks, Collins) 1:15:20 – Division rankings & playoff picks 1:19:15 – Players to watch: Ayton, Booker, Collins, Kerr 1:29:12 – Warriors fan perspective w/ Bram Hillsman 1:39:05 – Warriors roster breakdown (Horford, Melton, GP2) 1:46:28 – Most interesting Warriors player 1:52:20 – Appreciating LeBron & Steph moments RealGM Radio is powered in part by North Station Media (CLNS). For advertising or media inquiries, contact info@clnsmedia.com 🔔 Like, comment, and subscribe for more NBA insights and analysis! Follow RealGM Twitter: https://x.com/RealGM Follow Wes Goldberg Twitter: https://x.com/wcgoldberg PrizePicks: PrizePicks is the best place to get real money sports action. With over 10 million members and billions of dollars in awarded winnings, PrizePicks has made daily fantasy sports accessible to all. You just pick MORE or LESS on at least two players for a shot to win up to 1000x your cash! Run Your Game all season long on PrizePicks. Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $50 instantly after you play your first $5 lineup! Gametime: Take the guesswork out of buying tickets with Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and us
RealGM Radio
Southwest Division Preview (with Keith Parish)
The Southwest Division is STACKED with storylines heading into this NBA season. Wes Goldberg (RealGM Radio) and Keith Parrish (Fastbreak Breakfast, Grits & Grinds) break down every team—Rockets, Spurs, Pelicans, Mavericks, and Grizzlies—and make predictions for how the division will shake out. We cover Kevin Durant joining the Houston Rockets, Victor Wembanyama’s year three leap, Zion’s health, Cooper Flagg’s impact in Dallas, and Memphis’ tough decision to move Desmond Bane. 00:00 – Intro & why the Southwest Division is fascinating 02:00 – NBA division realignment talk & rivalries 08:45 – Houston Rockets: Kevin Durant trade, roster fit & concerns 20:30 – San Antonio Spurs: Year 3 of Wemby, Fox pairing & depth chart questions 30:00 – New Orleans Pelicans: Confusing offseason, Point Zion & Jordan Poole fit 42:20 – Dallas Mavericks: Cooper Flagg’s role, Kyrie injury & roster imbalance 49:30 – Memphis Grizzlies: Trading Desmond Bane, Ty Jerome & KCP additions, leadership void 59:45 – Predictions: Who wins the Southwest Division? RealGM Radio is powered in part by North Station Media (CLNS). For advertising or media inquiries, contact info@clnsmedia.com 🔔 Like, comment, and subscribe for more NBA insights and analysis! Follow RealGM Twitter: https://x.com/RealGM Follow Wes Goldberg Twitter: https://x.com/wcgoldberg PrizePicks: PrizePicks is the best place to get real money sports action. With over 10 million members and billions of dollars in awarded winnings, PrizePicks has made daily fantasy sports accessible to all. You just pick MORE or LESS on at least two players for a shot to win up to 1000x your cash! Run Your Game all season long on PrizePicks. Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $50 instantly after you play your first $5 lineup! Gametime: Take the guesswork out of buying tickets with Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code CLNS for $20 off your first purchase. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.f
RealGM Radio
State of the NBA (with Dieter Kurtenbach)
Wes Goldberg and guest Dieter Kurtenbach dissect the explosive Kawhi Leonard investigation, praising Pablo Torre's groundbreaking reporting. They scrutinize Adam Silver's tenure as NBA commissioner, questioning his focus on TV deals over league health. They explore innovative ways to enhance NBA strategy discussions, comparing coverage to the NFL and proposing new systems for describing team formations. All-Star Game format changes and ideas for boosting fan engagement round out this wide-ranging NBA analysis. Tune in for a critical look at the league's present and future, including potential consequences for cap circumvention and suggestions to revolutionize NBA media coverage. 0:00 Intro 3:42 Sports media's coverage of Kawhi scandal 15:41 NBA salary cap circumvention and punishment for alleged violations 20:30 League Dynamics and Player Influence: League control by top players 24:42 NBA Star Player Movement: Failure of acquiring star players 37:47 NBA Contracts and Team Flexibility 41:54 Coverage of Basketball vs. Other Sports 55:28 Sports broadcasting and game scheduling: Importance of structured game nights 1:03:52 Naming Defensive Formations 1:12:24 Mark Cuban's defense of Steve Ballmer 1:17:03 Ideas for All-Star weekend changes 1:22:00 The Take Wheel RealGM Radio is powered in part by North Station Media (CLNS). For advertising or media inquiries, contact info@clnsmedia.com 🔔 Like, comment, and subscribe for more NBA insights and analysis! Follow RealGM Twitter: https://x.com/RealGM Follow Wes Goldberg Twitter: https://x.com/wcgoldberg PrizePicks: PrizePicks is the best place to get real money sports action. With over 10 million members and billions of dollars in awarded winnings, PrizePicks has made daily fantasy sports accessible to all. You just pick MORE or LESS on at least two players for a shot to win up to 1000x your cash! Run Your Game all season long on PrizePicks. Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $50 instantly after you play y

2024 early entry tracker

Draft talk all year round

Moderators: Duke4life831, Marcus

Post Reply
User avatar
clyde21
RealGM
Posts: 64,094
And1: 70,259
Joined: Aug 20, 2014
     

2024 early entry tracker 

Post#1 » by clyde21 » Fri Mar 22, 2024 8:44 pm

Cs:
Adem Bona
Ulrich Chomche
Donovan Clingan
Zach Edey
Kyle Filipowski
DaRon Holmes
Oso Ighodaro
Jah Jackson
Andrija Jelavić
Yves Missi
Norchad Omier
Alexandre Sarr
Ugonna Onyenso
Kel'El Ware

PFs:
Malik Bowman
Trevon Brazile
Matas Buzelis
Ryan Dunn
Johnny Furphy
Harrison Ingram
Bobi Klintman
Baba Miller
Jonathan Mogbo
Tidjane Salaun
Tyler Smith
Armel Traore

SFs:
Pacome Dadiet
Nikola Djurisic
Trentyn Flowers
Kyshawn George
Ron Holland
Sion James
Dillon Jones
Noah Penda
Zaccharie Risacher
Tristan da Silva
Cody Williams

SGs:
Adama Bal
Stephon Castle
Cam Christie
Justin Edwards
David Jones
Alex Karaban
Dalton Knecht
Pelle Larsson
Ajay Mitchell
Will Richard
Hunter Sallis
Baylor Scheierman
Ja'Kobe Walter

PGs:
Trey Alexander
Mark Armstrong
Reece Beekman
Robert Blums
Lamont Butler
Bub Carrington
Devin Carter
Walter Clayton Jr.
Isaiah Collier
Jalen Cook
Rob Dillingham
Eric Gaines
A.J. Hoggard
Tyler Kolek
Chaz Lanier
Xaivian Lee
Jared McCain
Judah Mintz
Jamal Shead
Reed Sheppard
KJ Simpson
Nikola Topic
Jaylon Tyson

----

RETURNING:
Omaha Biliew
Kylan Boswell
Aaron Bradshaw
Wesley Cardet Jr.
Kanaan Carlyle
Skyy Clark
Desmond Claude
Frankie Collins
Mookie Cook
Cameron Corhen
Eric Daily Jr.
Johnell Davis
Tucker DeVries
Garwey Dual
KJ Evans
Baye Fall
lane Fibleuil
Elijah Fisher
Caleb Foster
Brandon Garrison
Roddy Gayle
Rylan Griffen
Aden Holloway
Tyrese Hunter
Zvonimir Ivisic
Bronny James
Meechie Johnson
Riley Kugel
Malik Mack
Aidan Mahaney
Aday Mara
Zeke Mayo
Mackenzie Mgbako
Scotty Middleton
Baba Miller
Dillon Mitchell
Mark Mitchell
Collin Murray-Boyles
Felix Okpara
Clifford Omoruyi
Otega Oweh
Dink Pate
Jevon Porter
TJ Power
Tyrese Proctor
Sean Stewart
Andrej Stojakovic
AJ Storr
Cade Tyson
DJ Wagner
Milos Uzan
جُنْد فِلَسْطِيْن
Top
BigGargamel
Lead Assistant
Posts: 5,269
And1: 11,027
Joined: Jan 28, 2020
Contact:
Contact BigGargamel
     

Re: 2024 early entry tracker 

Post#2 » by BigGargamel » Fri Mar 22, 2024 10:17 pm

viewtopic.php?f=3&t=2365262

LOL, I guess you can have it :lol:
Top
User avatar
clyde21
RealGM
Posts: 64,094
And1: 70,259
Joined: Aug 20, 2014
     

Re: 2024 early entry tracker 

Post#3 » by clyde21 » Sat Mar 23, 2024 12:51 am

my bad, didn't see, mods u can delete this or let it die
جُنْد فِلَسْطِيْن
Top
User avatar
clyde21
RealGM
Posts: 64,094
And1: 70,259
Joined: Aug 20, 2014
     

Re: 2024 early entry tracker 

Post#4 » by clyde21 » Mon Mar 25, 2024 10:19 pm

Bub Carrington returning
جُنْد فِلَسْطِيْن
Top
User avatar
The Moose
General Manager
Posts: 9,291
And1: 5,259
Joined: Apr 18, 2012
Location: Australia
 

Re: 2024 early entry tracker 

Post#5 » by The Moose » Mon Mar 25, 2024 10:30 pm

CMB returning too supposedly
Image
Top
User avatar
clyde21
RealGM
Posts: 64,094
And1: 70,259
Joined: Aug 20, 2014
     

Re: 2024 early entry tracker 

Post#6 » by clyde21 » Mon Mar 25, 2024 11:31 pm

Elijah Fisher returning
جُنْد فِلَسْطِيْن
Top
User avatar
clyde21
RealGM
Posts: 64,094
And1: 70,259
Joined: Aug 20, 2014
     

Re: 2024 early entry tracker 

Post#7 » by clyde21 » Mon Mar 25, 2024 11:34 pm

Kobe Johnson (USC) gonna enter transfer portal while testing NBA waters, most likely returning when they do this
جُنْد فِلَسْطِيْن
Top
User avatar
clyde21
RealGM
Posts: 64,094
And1: 70,259
Joined: Aug 20, 2014
     

Re: 2024 early entry tracker 

Post#8 » by clyde21 » Mon Mar 25, 2024 11:36 pm

Skyy Clark returning
جُنْد فِلَسْطِيْن
Top
User avatar
clyde21
RealGM
Posts: 64,094
And1: 70,259
Joined: Aug 20, 2014
     

Re: 2024 early entry tracker 

Post#9 » by clyde21 » Mon Mar 25, 2024 11:37 pm

Meechie Johnson returning
جُنْد فِلَسْطِيْن
Top
User avatar
clyde21
RealGM
Posts: 64,094
And1: 70,259
Joined: Aug 20, 2014
     

Re: 2024 early entry tracker 

Post#10 » by clyde21 » Mon Mar 25, 2024 11:38 pm

Otega Oweh returning
جُنْد فِلَسْطِيْن
Top
User avatar
clyde21
RealGM
Posts: 64,094
And1: 70,259
Joined: Aug 20, 2014
     

Re: 2024 early entry tracker 

Post#11 » by clyde21 » Mon Mar 25, 2024 11:40 pm

Kanaan Carlyle, Andrej Stojakovic, Brandon Garrison all returning and transferring
جُنْد فِلَسْطِيْن
Top
User avatar
clyde21
RealGM
Posts: 64,094
And1: 70,259
Joined: Aug 20, 2014
     

Re: 2024 early entry tracker 

Post#12 » by clyde21 » Mon Mar 25, 2024 11:41 pm

Jevon Porter returning and transferring
جُنْد فِلَسْطِيْن
Top
User avatar
azcatz11
RealGM
Posts: 31,488
And1: 35,150
Joined: Apr 13, 2017
Location: Phoenix
     

Re: 2024 early entry tracker 

Post#13 » by azcatz11 » Tue Mar 26, 2024 6:59 pm

clyde21 wrote:Jevon Porter returning and transferring


What ever happened to Taran Armstrong? I know he went to Australia - is he no longer considered a high level prospect?
Praying for Burrow
Top
User avatar
clyde21
RealGM
Posts: 64,094
And1: 70,259
Joined: Aug 20, 2014
     

Re: 2024 early entry tracker 

Post#14 » by clyde21 » Wed Mar 27, 2024 2:59 am

Malik Mack returning and transferring
جُنْد فِلَسْطِيْن
Top
User avatar
clyde21
RealGM
Posts: 64,094
And1: 70,259
Joined: Aug 20, 2014
     

Re: 2024 early entry tracker 

Post#15 » by clyde21 » Wed Mar 27, 2024 3:36 am

AJ Storr is in
جُنْد فِلَسْطِيْن
Top
User avatar
clyde21
RealGM
Posts: 64,094
And1: 70,259
Joined: Aug 20, 2014
     

Re: 2024 early entry tracker 

Post#16 » by clyde21 » Wed Mar 27, 2024 3:37 am

Kel'El Ware's in
جُنْد فِلَسْطِيْن
Top
User avatar
clyde21
RealGM
Posts: 64,094
And1: 70,259
Joined: Aug 20, 2014
     

Re: 2024 early entry tracker 

Post#17 » by clyde21 » Wed Mar 27, 2024 7:39 pm

Riley Kugel, Tucker DeVries and Frankie Collins returning and transferring
جُنْد فِلَسْطِيْن
Top
User avatar
clyde21
RealGM
Posts: 64,094
And1: 70,259
Joined: Aug 20, 2014
     

Re: 2024 early entry tracker 

Post#18 » by clyde21 » Thu Mar 28, 2024 7:03 pm

looks like AJ Storr changed his mine and will be returning and transferring to Illinois
جُنْد فِلَسْطِيْن
Top
User avatar
clyde21
RealGM
Posts: 64,094
And1: 70,259
Joined: Aug 20, 2014
     

Re: 2024 early entry tracker 

Post#19 » by clyde21 » Fri Mar 29, 2024 6:42 pm

Eric Daily returning and transferring out of OSU
جُنْد فِلَسْطِيْن
Top
FarBeyondDriven
Analyst
Posts: 3,377
And1: 2,611
Joined: Aug 11, 2021

Re: 2024 early entry tracker 

Post#20 » by FarBeyondDriven » Fri Mar 29, 2024 10:29 pm

clyde21 wrote:Kanaan Carlyle, Andrej Stojakovic, Brandon Garrison all returning and transferring


it was a travesty how Stojakovic was used. Can't blame him if he's transferring
Top
Post Reply

Return to NBA Draft

 

 

More Football News »