The NBA Awards conversation is heating up, and yes, Payton Pritchard is getting real love in the Sixth Man of the Year race. With the regular season wrapped, it’s officially awards season. If you had a vote, who would you pick for MVP, Rookie of the Year, Coach of the Year, and more? The guys lock in their picks with some surprising differences along the way.

Then it’s time for the playoff preview spotlight: Nuggets vs. Clippers and Pacers vs. Bucks. Who's got the edge, and how much does coaching really matter when it’s win-or-go-home? And speaking of coaches, what’s next for the Phoenix Suns after parting ways with Mike Budenholzer?

Plus, it’s matchmaking time. Where should Kevin Durant land next if things get rocky in Phoenix? The crew runs through dream destinations from the Thunder to the Spurs.

Wrapping things up: WNBA Draft talk! Which teams crushed it, who filled major gaps, and which rookies are ready to make an immediate impact?

All this and more on the latest episode of Hold My Banner, hosted by Travis Thomas & Ountae Campbell. Catch 'Hold My Banner every Wednesday and Friday on NESN's Youtube, Twitch, and wherever you listen to podcasts.

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00:00 Intro

02:00 NBA Awards

18:22 Nuggets (4) vs Clippers (5) Playoff Preview 

24:11 Pacers (4) vs Bucks (5) Playoff Preview

30:30 Phoenix Suns have fired head coach Mike Budenholzer 

35:34 What team is the best fit for Kevin Durant?

48:00 WNBA Draft Recap 

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