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Six days until tip-off! CJ and ZD are back with a jam-packed episode as the NBA regular season approaches. First, it's Texas Toast: the Spurs are coming off a Finals run, but the guys break down why the Rockets and Mavs might be a lot better than people think — from Kyrie Irving's dazzling return and Cooper Flagg's development in Dallas, to Fred VanVleet's comeback and Sengun's triple-double in Houston. Then it's a deep dive into a historically loaded rookie class: Caleb Wilson, AJ Dybantsa, Darryn Peterson, Cam Boozer, Darius Acuff, and more. Plus, Payton Pritchard's extension in Boston, Pablo Torre's investigation into LeBron's Fanatics helicopter arrangement (the dark side of the NBA), and the guys' Sixth Man of the Year predictions. The episode rounds out with the Portland Trail Blazers Off-Season File — building blocks Deni Avdija, Donovan Clingan, and Shaedon Sharpe, a look at their cap, tax, and draft capital situation, and a final grade for the franchise.

00:00 Intro — 6 Days Until NBA Tip-Off

03:39 Sponsor: Novig

05:03 Around the League: Texas Teams — Spurs, Rockets & Mavs

21:27 Rookie Rundown — 2025/2026 Draft Classes

41:21 Payton Pritchard's Extension

51:16 The Dark Side of the NBA — LeBron/Fanatics Investigation

1:03:08 Sixth Man of the Year Predictions

1:10:31 Portland Trail Blazers Off-Season File

1:10:35 Building Around: Deni Avdija

1:22:33 Building Around: Donovan Clingan

1:33:45 Building Around: Shaedon Sharpe

1:41:08 Cap, Tax & Roster Situation

1:49:08 Draft Capital & Balance Sheet Grade

1:55:17 What to Improve & Lean Into

2:03:32 Final Grade: B-

2:06:03 Outro

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00:00 Intro: NBA Season Is 2 Weeks Away

03:15 Sponsor: Novig (Code OPM)

04:10 NBA Media Day: Chet's "Same Process" & Wemby Chasing the 1 Seed

11:24 Dylan Harper: "I Ain't Coming Off No Bench"

15:50 The NBA's Best Rivalry: Thunder vs Spurs

17:14 Lakers & Timberwolves: Pressure on Luka and Ant

18:57 Lakers: Luka in Best Shape, Walker Kessler Fit, Championship Expectations

24:08 Timberwolves: The LaMelo Ball Trade & Will It Work in the Playoffs?

32:39 76ers: The Four-Star Experiment (LeBron, Embiid, Maxey, Jaylen Brown)

46:14 Knicks & Pistons: Contract Talks (KAT's $200M Offer, Jalen Duren Signs)

1:04:47 Warriors Watch: How Much Can Steph Carry?

1:13:14 Rookie of the Year Predictions

1:14:09 ZD's Pick: AJ Dybantsa (Wizards)

1:19:47 CJ's Pick: Caleb Wilson (Bulls)

1:26:30 Orlando Magic Offseason Files: Paolo Banchero

1:43:33 Franz Wagner: The Perfect Running Mate?

1:57:30 Desmond Bane: Was the Trade Worth It?

2:12:35 Magic Cap & Roster Situation: 3rd Highest Payroll in the NBA

2:21:05 Magic Draft Capital Breakdown

2:26:50 Balance Sheet Grade: Unhealthy

2:28:00 Improvements & What the Magic Should Lean Into

2:36:29 Overall Team Grade: B

2:42:40 Outro

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0:00 Intro – Welcome to the Off-Season Files: OKC Thunder

5:10 Sponsor: Novig

6:25 Player #1: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander – Back-to-Back MVP

25:34 Player #2: Jalen "J-Dub" Williams

39:12 Player #3: Chet Holmgren

57:05 Cap & Roster Situation

57:16 Payroll & Cap Sheet Breakdown

1:03:05 Tax Bill & Apron Situation

1:04:57 Draft Capital: Picks They Own

1:15:56 Balance Sheet Health Rating: Fair

1:19:25 What the Thunder Must Improve: 3-Point Shooting

1:24:30 What to Lean Into: Defensive Identity & Secondary Creators

1:29:30 Final Grade: A

1:31:45 Win Predictions & MVP Three-Peat Talk

1:35:06 Outro – Like, Comment & Subscribe

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0:00 – Intro: Offseason Files, New Orleans Pelicans

2:27 – Sponsor Break (Novig)

3:22 – Building Around #1: Derik Queen

16:09 – Building Around #2: Zion Williamson

38:21 – Building Around #3: Trey Murphy III

45:47 – Cap & Payroll Situation

52:04 – Draft Capital (Picks Owned, Incoming & Outgoing)

1:02:41 – What the Pelicans Need to Work On

1:08:34 – What the Pelicans Should Lean Into

1:11:18 – Overall Team Grade: D+

1:17:02 – Outro & Subscribe

0:00 Intro2:50 Sponsor – Novig4:23 Anthony Edwards – Pressure & Leadership15:14 LaMelo Ball Trade – Did Minnesota Buy High?28:16 Jaden McDaniels – The X-Factor38:24 Cap, Tax & Draft Capital Breakdown49:54 Balance Sheet: Unhealthy (But It's OK)52:14 Team Improvements & Final Grade: B+

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0:00 - Intro

4:49 - Who are they building around?

37:28 - Cap and Roster breakdown

46:17 - Draft capital

51:00 - What do they need to improve on?

58:16 - What should they lean into?

1:01:27 - Final grade & conclusion

The video covers the Miami Heat Offseason File episode of the 3 Man Weave podcast, hosted by ZD and CJ. The hosts discuss the three core players the Heat are building around, their cap and roster situation, and their draft capital.0:00 - Intro5:05 - Who are they building around?44:13 - Cap and Roster situation51:57 - Draft capital and Balance sheet health59:44 - What Miami needs to improve on & lean intoHow this was made

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In Episode 78 of Season 3, the crew opens up the next chapter of the OFFSZN Files with a full breakdown of the Memphis Grizzlies. After a season filled with injuries, roster questions, and missed expectations, Memphis enters the offseason with major decisions to make around Ja Morant, Jaren Jackson Jr., Desmond Bane, and the future of this core.

Can the Grizzlies bounce back and reclaim their spot in the Western Conference playoff race? Or does Memphis need a bigger shake-up to get back into contention?

Tap in as 3MW breaks down the Grizzlies’ offseason outlook, roster needs, key questions, and what comes next in Memphis.

0:00 - Intro

3:33 - Who are they building around?

35:40 - Cap and roster situation

41:38 - Draft capital

48:01 - What do they need to improve on?

52:27 - What should they lean into?

57:37 - Outro

On Episode 77 of Season 3, the crew opens up the OFFSZN Files and turns the spotlight to the Los Angeles Lakers. From LeBron’s future in LA to the pressure on the front office, the guys break down where the Lakers stand, what moves still need to happen, and whether this roster is built to seriously compete in the Western Conference.

Is this the final version of the LeBron-era Lakers, or is another major move still coming?

0:00 - Intro

3:07 - Who are they building around?

47:41 - Cap and Roster situation

53:40 - Draft capital

1:00:17 - What do they need to improve on?

1:04:45 - What should they lean into?

1:11:53 - Outro

Welcome back to 3 Man Weave — the basketball podcast powered by Opinionated NBA.

In Episode 75 of Season 3, we continue the OFFSZN Files series with a full breakdown of the Indiana Pacers. The crew dives into where Indiana stands after their latest playoff run, what the future looks like around Tyrese Haliburton, how the roster stacks up in the Eastern Conference, and what moves could help the Pacers take the next step.

Are the Pacers true contenders, or do they still need another piece to make a serious Finals push?

Tap in for bold takes, smart hoops talk, and another offseason deep dive from 3MW.