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Predicting the Top 10 Defenses for the 2025-26 NBA Season

Wes Goldberg attempts to predict the top 10 defenses in the league for the upcoming season, with the Oklahoma City Thunder setting the pace as the NBA's no. 1 defense again. Where will teams like the Warriors, Rockets, Magic and Clippers finish? Will a team surprise and crack the top 10? Can Victor Wembanyama lift the Spurs into the top tier? 00:00 – Intro & Overview of NBA Defense Predictions 04:00 – Oklahoma City Thunder: Defensive Identity & Strategy 10:30 – Houston Rockets: Amen Thompson’s Breakout Year 17:45 – LA Clippers: Kawhi, Zubac & Ty Lue’s Defensive Core 22:00 – Orlando Magic: Depth, Health & Defensive Consistency 27:30 – Dallas Mavericks: Anthony Davis & Derek Lively Combo 33:10 – Miami Heat: Bam Adebayo’s Versatility & Coaching 39:45 – Minnesota Timberwolves: Gobert & McDaniels’ Impact 44:30 – Golden State Warriors: Veteran IQ & Depth 50:10 – Cleveland Cavaliers: Mobley, Allen & Lonzo’s Role 54:00 – Detroit Pistons: Young Defensive Potential 59:00 – Honorable Mentions 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.fm/adchoices

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NBA Identity Changers (with Mike Shearer)

In this episode of RealGM Radio, host Wes Goldberg is joined by Mike Shearer, author of Basketball Poetry on Substack, to discuss the NBA’s most impactful offseason additions and how they’ll reshape team identities across the league. From Norm Powell’s role in Miami and Kristaps Porzingis’ impact on Atlanta, to Al Horford’s fit in Golden State, they break down the players redefining their teams’ styles and expectations. Wes and Mike analyze how Kevin Durant brings instant offense to Houston, how Deandre Ayton could finally fill a crucial need for the Lakers, and how rookie VJ Edgecombe’s movement might unlock the Sixers’ offense. They even dive into coaching shifts like Mike Brown with the Knicks and the ripple effects of new ownership in Boston. 00:00 – Intro 01:00 – What “Identity Changers” Means in the NBA 02:15 – Norm Powell Revamps Miami Heat’s Offense 06:00 – Kristaps Porzingis Unlocks Trae Young & the Hawks 13:30 – Al Horford’s Impact on the Golden State Warriors 17:30 – Are the Warriors Still Contenders? 20:30 – Dylan Brooks Brings Toughness to the Phoenix Suns 25:30 – Mike Brown’s Coaching Shift for the Knicks 30:00 – Rookie VJ Edgecombe Gives the 76ers a New Look 34:40 – Tyus Jones & Desmond Bane Elevate the Orlando Magic 41:00 – Chris Paul & Brook Lopez in the Clippers’ Offense 45:00 – Deandre Ayton’s Redemption with the Lakers 48:40 – Luke Kornet Boosts the Spurs’ Defense 52:30 – Kevin Durant Changes the Houston Rockets’ Identity 56:40 – Cam Johnson Replaces Michael Porter Jr. in Denver 01:00:10 – Celtics’ Ownership Change and Future Outlook 01:03:00 – Final Thoughts: Teams Poised for Transformation 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 be

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Northwest Division Preview (with Adam Mares & Andrew Schlecht)

The NBA's Northwest Division is home to some of the best teams in the NBA. Wes Goldberg and guests Adam Mares (DNVR Sports) and Andrew Schlecht (The Athletic) dissect the key offseason moves and most interesting players for the Thunder, Nuggets, Timberwolves, Trail Blazers and Jazz. 00:00 – Intro 02:00 – OKC Thunder championship run & offseason outlook 10:00 – Denver Nuggets moves 18:00 – Can Minnesota stay in contention? 30:00 – Portland Trail Blazers outlook 40:00 – Utah Jazz rebuild & the Ace Bailey factor 50:00 – Most impactful newcomers in the division 56:00 – Breakout players to watch 1:09:00 – Predictions: playoff teams & final thoughts 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.fm/adchoices

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Southeast Division Preview (with Keith Smith and Brad Rowland)

The NBA's Southeast Division is ready to level up. Wes Goldberg and guests Keith Smith (Spotrac) and Brad Rowland (Locked On Hawks) dissect offseason moves, potential lineups, and bold predictions for the Hawks, Magic, Heat, Hornets and Wizards. #nba #miamiheat #traeyoung 0:00 Thoughts on Kawhi Leonard situation 9:00 Orlando Magic 21:45 Atlanta Hawks 35:41 Miami Heat 50:44 Charlotte Hornets 59:00 Washington Wizards 1:05:00 Heat create cap space 1:09:00 Hornets rookies can redefine franchise, Zaccharie Risacher & Alex Sarr ready for a leap 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.fm/adchoices

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Hopper15: Retired Mod; Posts: 19,969; And1: 274; Joined: Mar 20, 2003; Location: Tried like the dickens; Post #21 » by Hopper15 » Wed Sep 7, 2016 7:36 pm

Re: FFL 2016 - 2017 - Draft Thread -Hop*2,Fran,insfo,theman,Alci

Post #21 » by Hopper15 » Wed Sep 7, 2016 7:36 pm

20. DeAndre Jordan
21. Andre Drummond