Sinopsis
RealGM Radio is a weekly podcast hosted by Danny Leroux featuring wide-ranging and in-depth conversations with the NBA's best thought leaders.
Episodios
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30 Things We'll Be Watching for Every NBA Team (with Jared Dubin)
19/02/2026 Duración: 01h07minAll 30 NBA teams in 60 minutes! Wes and Jared Dubin talk about what they're watching from all 30 NBA teams down the stretch of the season, including reasons to not believe in the Detroit Pistons, whether Karl-Anthony Towns can lift the Knicks to title contenders, Jayson Tatum's return to the Boston Celtics and dynamic with Jaylen Brown, Cooper Flagg's Rookie of the Year case and various playoff races. Timestamps 0:00 Detroit Pistons 08:30 Dallas Mavericks 12:50 Boston Celtics 17:10 Houston Rockets 21:40 Cleveland Cavaliers 29:54 New York Knicks 34:56 Miami Heat 40:19 Oklahoma City Thunder 44:50 San Antonio Spurs 49:00 Atlanta Hawks 50:45 Brooklyn Nets 51:16 Charlotte Hornets 51:52 Chicago Bulls 51:52 Denver Nuggets 52:40 Golden State Warriors 52:50 Indiana Pacers 53:40 LA Clippers 54:00 Los Angeles Lakers 55:22 Memphis Grizzlies 55:58 Milwaukee Bucks 56:48 Minnesota Timberwolves 57:16 New Orleans Pelicans 58:20 Orlando Magic 58:53 Philadelphia 76ers 59:22 Phoenix Suns 59:53 Portland Trail Blazers 01:00:29 S
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NBA Tiers (with Matt Moore)
11/02/2026 Duración: 01h08minWes and Matt Moore break down post-trade deadline championship tiers, contenders, playoff surprises, and tanking insights in this episode of RealGM Radio. #nba 00:00 Intro 01:00 Two teams that can win the Finals 07:13 Teams that can make the Finals 28:20 Teams that can make the conference finals 38:40 Teams that can make the second round 39:47 Teams that can make the playoffs 48:50 Teams that can make the playoffs 52:30 Play-in only teams 56:24 Tanking teams RealGM Radio is powered in part by North Station Media (CLNS). For advertising or media inquiries, contact info@clnsmedia.com
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Complete Trade Deadline Reaction: Giannis Stays, Biggest Moves
06/02/2026 Duración: 56minThe NBA trade deadline has come and gone—and we’re breaking down everything. This episode starts by calling out Giannis Antetokounmpo for his recent indecisiveness before diving into in-depth analysis of every major trade deadline move across the league. Which teams won the deadline? Who overpaid? And which contenders made the smartest bets for a deep playoff run? From blockbuster deals to sneaky under-the-radar moves, we cover it all with context, cap implications, and on-court fit. If you want real NBA trade deadline insight, this episode is for you. RealGM Radio is powered in part by North Station Media (CLNS). For advertising or media inquiries, contact info@clnsmedia.com
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James Harden Wants Out, Best Giannis Trade Packages and Mailbag
03/02/2026 Duración: 01h08minWes Goldberg opens the show by discussing James Harden's latest trade demand, the teams that make sense for Harden and what this means for Harden's legacy. Then he's joined by Ti Windisch (Gyro Step Podcast) to talk about the latest on Giannis Antetokounmpo ahead of Thursday's NBA trade deadline and compare the packages that the Bucks could be deciding between. Finally, Wes opens the mailbag to answer questions about which "untouchable" young player could get traded and what playoff teams we need to worry about. 0:00 - Intro 0:23 - James Harden's trade request 16:55 - Giannis Latest 50:52 - Mailbag RealGM Radio is powered in part by North Station Media (CLNS). For advertising or media inquiries, contact info@clnsmedia.com
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Giannis Ready to Get Traded Before the Deadline & Building a Bunch of Fake Trades (with Dan Favale)
28/01/2026 Duración: 01h12minIt looks like Giannis Antetokounmpo is finally open to being traded, and the Milwaukee Bucks are listening to offers. Wes Goldbeg and Dan Favale react to the breaking news that Giannis could be dealt before the deadline, how we got here, and potential suitors, including the Golden State Warriors and Miami Heat. Then they get together for Dueling Trade Machines, where they each came up with a bunch of fake trades that they would like to see before next week’s NBA trade deadline. #nba #giannisantetokounmpo RealGM Radio is powered in part by North Station Media (CLNS). For advertising or media inquiries, contact info@clnsmedia.com
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AND-1: LeBron Should Leave the Lakers and Go East
23/01/2026 Duración: 13minIn this bonus and-1, Wes Goldberg makes the case that LeBron James should leave the Los Angeles Lakers and try to make a push in the Eastern Conference by reuniting with the Miami Heat. #lebronjames #lakers #miamiheat RealGM Radio is powered in part by North Station Media (CLNS). For advertising or media inquiries, contact info@clnsmedia.com
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GOOD TAKE: Tatum's Injury Was Best Thing to Happen to Celtics & Timberwolves' Path Back to WCF (With Mike Shearer)
22/01/2026 Duración: 51minJayson Tatum's Achilles tear gave the Boston Celtics the cover they needed to rebuild, and Pascal Siakam is a clear-cut All-Star. Wes Goldberg and Mike Shearer (Basketball Poetry) share their Good Takes about the Celtics revamped roster, where the Indiana Pacers go from here and what the Minnesota Timberwolves need to do to make it back to the Western Conference finals. #nba #bostonceltics #jaysontatum RealGM Radio is powered in part by North Station Media (CLNS). For advertising or media inquiries, contact info@clnsmedia.com
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Ranking the Top 25 Players in the NBA (with Es Baraheni)
15/01/2026 Duración: 57minWes Goldberg and Es Baraheni RANK the top 25 players in the NBA this season. Nikola Jokic still No. 1? How high does Victor Wembanyama place? Who is better between Stephen Curry, Jalen Brunson, Donovan Mitchell and Cade Cunningham? Is LeBron James still a top-25 player? #nba #podcast RealGM Radio is powered in part by North Station Media (CLNS). For advertising or media inquiries, contact info@clnsmedia.com
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Monday Monologue: The NBA Salary Cap is Good for Fans
12/01/2026 Duración: 27minWes Goldberg talks about the Ja Morant trade market, Trae Young's next salary and why the new CBA -- though panned by most -- is actually good for the NBA and its fans. #nba #podcast RealGM Radio is powered in part by North Station Media (CLNS). For advertising or media inquiries, contact info@clnsmedia.com
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Trae Young Trade Market & Checking In With the Celtics and Warriors (With Bobby Manning and Nick Friedell)
07/01/2026 Duración: 01h15minWes opens the show by talking about Trae Young's trade market and the changing value of players like Young in today's NBA landscape before coming up with some fake trades. Then Bobby Manning (CLNS) joins the show to talk about the surging Boston Celtics, and Nick Friedell (The Athletic) stops by to talk about the up-and-down Warriors. 00:00 - Intro 01:00 - Trae Young's trade market 22:02 - Celtics deep dive 47:56 - Warriors' struggles and trade deadline approach RealGM Radio is powered in part by North Station Media (CLNS). For advertising or media inquiries, contact info@clnsmedia.com
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Making Bold 2026 NBA Predictions (with Keith Parish)
30/12/2025 Duración: 01h22minWes Goldberg and Keith Parish get together to wrap up all things NBA-related in 2025 and make predictions for what the league will look like in 2026! They break down the Thunder’s impressive rise, the Indiana Pacers' electrifying Finals run led by Tyrese Haliburton, and unforgettable moments like Haliburton’s choke sign at Madison Square Garden. The conversation spotlights the Pacers' fourth-quarter comebacks, the strategic evolution of the Thunder, and Victor Wembanyama’s emerging rivalry with the champs. Key topics include superstar contract negotiations for Trae Young and Anthony Davis, Detroit Pistons' ascent as an Eastern Conference powerhouse, and controversial fixes for NBA lottery reform. Keith Parish offers insight on Memphis Grizzlies’ future, rookie development, and the pressures of NBA podcasting. 00:00 "Halliburton’s Iconic MSG Moment" 09:51 "New Year, New NBA Narrative" 11:39 "Wembanyama Shifts NBA Landscape" 16:52 "Timberwolves Trade Paradox Analyzed" 23:04 "Pistons' Roster Strategy Challenge
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Is Cade Cunningham Destined to Be a Top-6 Player & Can the Cavaliers Get Over the Hump? (With Mike Shearer)
17/12/2025 Duración: 59minWes Goldberg and Mike Shearer (Basketball Poetry on Substack) discuss the Knicks winning the NBA Cup and what comes next for them and the Spurs. Then they debate whether Cade Cunningham will be a top-six player by next season, if the Cavaliers will get over the hump, and if Tyler Herro would be taken in a 2019 redraft. #nba #podcast #cadecunningham #cavs 0:00 Intro 2:00 Knicks win the NBA Cup and What's next for the Spurs 20:00 Good Take: Cade Cunningham will be a top-6 player next season, the Cavs will be fine & 2019 redraft RealGM Radio is powered in part by North Station Media (CLNS). For advertising or media inquiries, contact info@clnsmedia.com
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NBA Tiers (with Matt Moore)
09/12/2025 Duración: 01h22minThe Oklahoma City Thunder are the favorites to win the NBA Finals, but who are the next-best teams with a chance to win the championship? Wes Goldberg and Matt Moore take stock of the NBA a quarter of the way through the season with their championship tiers. RealGM Radio is powered in part by North Station Media (CLNS). For advertising or media inquiries, contact info@clnsmedia.com
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Building Giannis Antetokounmpo Trades & How the Bucks Got Here
04/12/2025 Duración: 29minThere's more noise about Giannis Antetokounmpo's uncertain future with the Milwaukee Bucks. Wes Goldberg talks about how we got here and what the Bucks should look for if forced to trade him before building some fake trade ideas to preferred destinations. #nba #giannisantetokounmpo #bucks RealGM Radio is powered in part by North Station Media (CLNS). For advertising or media inquiries, contact info@clnsmedia.com
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BONUS: NBA Storylines on "Combo's Court"
02/12/2025 Duración: 35minWes Goldberg joins Combo's Court to talk about Tyler Herro's fit in the Miami Heat's revamped offense, LeBron James' new role with the Lakers, if the Lakers or Knicks have a better chance of winning the NBA Finals, potential trades that could swing the season and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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NBA First-Quarter Awards (with Andrew Salop)
02/12/2025 Duración: 36minThe unofficial first quarter of the season is officially in the books! Through the first seven weeks of the season, we’ve seen teams separate themselves as dominant, others separate themselves as sad, and plenty of epic games and performances. Consider the stage set for what promises to be an entertaining and unexpected NBA season. Wes Goldberg and Andrew Salop (Combo's Court) hand out some (theoretical) hardware for the most valuable player, top defender, most improved, sixth man, coach and the top team. RealGM Radio is powered in part by North Station Media (CLNS). For advertising or media inquiries, contact info@clnsmedia.com
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Who is the Best Team in the East? (With Mo Dakhil)
25/11/2025 Duración: 01h19minWes Goldberg and Mo Dakhil talk about the top of the Eastern Conference and ask if the Detroit Pistons are really the team to beat. They also discuss what's good and bad about the New York Knicks, Scottie Barnes breaking out for the Toronto Raptors and adding Tyler Herro to the Miami Heat's new offense before exploring some Trae Young trade ideas. They also talk about uneven seasons for the Cavaliers and Magic so far. 0:00 – Intro & Eastern Conference Surprise Standings2:10 – Are the Pistons the Best Team Right Now?6:05 – Knicks as Future Favorites?11:40 – Offensive Rating in the Regular Season vs Playoffs17:10 – Detroit Pistons Breakdown: Defense, Cade, Identity23:45 – Toronto Raptors: Barnes’ Leap & Darko’s New System33:22 – Heat Offense Revamp: Fast Pace + Elite Defense50:40 – Cleveland Cavaliers: Injuries, Fit & Mobley Questions55:05 – Hawks Outlook: Jalen Johnson Leap & Trae Young Trades1:04:40 – Orlando Magic: Anthony Black, Suggs & Offense Concerns RealGM Radio is powered in part by North Station
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West's Elite Teams & Future of the Grizzlies (With Keith Parish)
20/11/2025 Duración: 01h28sThe Oklahoma City Thunder, Denver Nuggets and Houston Rockets are separating themselves from the rest of the Western Conference. Wes Goldberg and Keith Parish (Fastbreak Breakfast, Grits & Grindz podcasts) talk about what makes these teams elite, Nikola Jokic vs Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Part 2, LeBron James' role with the Los Angeles Lakers and what comes next for the Memphis Grizzlies. #nba #lakers #okcthunder #nuggets #nikolajokic #shaigilgeousalexander #alperensengun #houstonrockets RealGM Radio is powered in part by North Station Media (CLNS). For advertising or media inquiries, contact info@clnsmedia.com
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The Real Reason Nico Harrison is Out as Mavs GM
13/11/2025 Duración: 37minWes Goldberg breaks down the real reasons why Nico Harrison traded Luka Doncic and ultimately lost his job as GM of the Dallas Mavericks before exploring some potential Anthony Davis trade ideas. RealGM Radio is powered in part by North Station Media (CLNS). For advertising or media inquiries, contact info@clnsmedia.com
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Heat's Offensive Revolution & Most Improved Player Candidates
12/11/2025 Duración: 01h09minWes Goldberg and Mike Shearer (Basketball Poetry) break down how the Miami Heat's new up-tempo offense works and how Tyler Herro can fit in -- or fit out -- (1:00). Then they build their long list of early Most Improved Player candidates (30:00). RealGM Radio is powered in part by North Station Media (CLNS). For advertising or media inquiries, contact info@clnsmedia.com