In episode 34 of Above the Break, James and Nevin comment on LeBron extending his stay with the Lakers, Kevin Durant rescinding his trade demand, the Lakers swap of Talen Horton-Tucker for Patrick Beverly, Ben Simmons and the 76ers settling, Chet Holmgren's unfortunate injury, and the standstill in the Donovan Mitchell sweepstakes. They finish the episode by picking their contenders, breakout, and break down candidates.