Michael and Doug break down Lebron's latest decision. Which of the 5 or 6 contender's would have given him the best chance for a title and why is Philly a good fit.

We also talk a little summer league, and other transactions possibly on the horizon as free agency winds down. Plus a Lebron James Cookie conundrum and bonus Georgia O'Keefe content. Enjoy!

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The Droppin' Dimes Pod is caught up in World Cup Fever. We bring on Billy Deakins, Premier league fan and resident soccer expert to help break down the Finals matchup, who to look for and our predictions. But first we start with talk of the very fun 3rd place game between France and England and end with a review of the whole world cup tournament including:
1. Best Games of the World Cup
2. Cinderellas of the Tourney

1. What the heck happened to the US
2. Who we're disappointed didn't make the semifinals

Hope you enjoy this little sojourn into soccer. Cheers!

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#Lionel Messi

#Lamine Yamal

#Argentina

#Spain

The World Cup is going strong and 2 of the 3 host teams are still left, including the USA remarkably, with a huge Mexico England match Sunday night and USA Belgium Monday. Mark shares some insights on the World Cup from watching Champions league and we talk contenders, USA chances, and bitch about the Flo Balagun red card which thankfully was rescinded (after recording). Just a couple of yanks talking futbol!

#WorldCup

#USAMNT

#LionelMessi

#AllezLesBleus

Mark and Michael break down all the free agency moves and trades of significance, and hit any lingering draft thoughts at the end. Plus where--or where "should"--Lebron take his talents to this time.

Chapters

• 00:00 The Craziest Free Agency Trade: Jaylen Brown for Paul George??
• 06:07 The Lakers white washing
• 23:38 Wizards goin'ta Wizard
• 34:19 Giannis Trade
• 45:33 Power Forward Signings
• 54:35 Lamello Ball Trade
• 01:01:24 Ja Morant trade
• 01:08:56 NBA Draft Picks and Team Fit
• 01:18:49 Kawhi Leonard Trade
• 01:21:19 What team should Lebron play for?

#NBA

#NBADraft

#NBAFreeAgency

#Timberwolves

#MiamiHeat

#CharlotteHornets

#BostonCeltics

#Philadelphia76ers

#WashingtonWizards

#DenverNuggets

#LALakers

#LosAngelesLakers

#MIlwaukeeBucks

#MemphisGrizzlies

#PortlandTrailblazers

Doug and Michael get our thoughts out on the blockbuster Hornets/Minnesota trade of Lamelo Ball for Naz Reid and some picks! Wow, just when things seemed to be looking up for Charlotte. Or is this a good thing? Listen in for our thoughts. Plus we talk about the Giannis trade and Doug shares some draft thoughts. Enjoy.

Remember to subscribe for more Hornets and NBA League wide content as we enter the offseason! And look for another pod soon with more draft thoughts from Mike and Mark.

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Keywords:

#NBADraft

#NBA

#CharlotteHornets

#MinnesotaTimberwolves

#MiamiHeat

#MilwaukeeBucks

Giannis Antetokounmpo trade

The NBA Draft is almost here. And the Washington Wizards have the top draft pick, after a little Wizards nostalgia, Mark and Michael give there takes on the top picks and who the team's with the top 10 picks should take. Stay tuned to the end for the Droppin' Dimes first Movie Corner: Star Wars the Mandalorian review (no spoilers). Enjoy the draft everyone, next Tuesday the 23rd!

Prospects covered:

Darryn Peterson, AJ Dybantsa, Cameron Boozer, Caleb Wilson, Keaton Wagler, Darius Acuff Jr., Mikel Brown Jr., Kingston Flemings, Brayden Burries, Aday Mara, Nate Ament, Yaxel Lendeborg, Morez Johnson Jr., Karim Lopez.

Mike gets Doug's thoughts on the finals, and gets on his soap-box about bad sportsmanship from the Spurs, then they talk NBA trade rumors, and end with the Top 5 performers of the Playoffs and top 5 lefties as well. Enjoy

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#NYKnicks

#NBAPlayoffs

#NBA

#SanAntonioSpurs

#MiamiHeat

#MilwaukeeBucks

Knicks win the NBA Championship. Mark and Mike discuss game 5 and the series as a whole, and then revisit there over unders and talk Greatest Moments from the playoffs, and finally end up with talk of the top 5 (or 6) Knicks of all time.

Chapters

00:00

Knicks are Champs, and Game 5 Analysis

23:04

Series Thoughts

27:30

Brunson's Leadership and Comparisons to Magic Johnson

29:29

Over/Under Predictions and Their Outcomes

35:54

Defining Themes of the Playoffs

37:49

Memorable Playoff Moments

46:51

Best Knicks of All Time

Mark and Michael break down the biggest comeback in NBA Finals history, and discuss other great comebacks in NBA playoff history.

Keywords

#NYKnicks

#Knickerbockers

#NewYorkKnicks

#SanAntonioSpurs

#NBAFinals2026

#NBA

#Basketball

Mike and Doug breakdown Game 1 of the NBA Finals. KAT, Shamet, Hart, Castle, Wemby, Pop, and of course the lefties: Brunson and Fox. We talk about surprises and keys to the game and what adjustments the Spurs could make in game 6. We also review our conference finals picks and talk a little NBA2K at the end. Enjoy.

Keywords

#NYKnicks

#SanAntonioSpurs

#NBA

#NBAFinals

#NBAPlayoffs2026

#NBAPlayoffs