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Ben Ladner and Jon Sauber assess Paul George's comments after a recent story on the Clippers' internal turmoil, then discuss the teams they're most intrigued by heading into the 2021 NBA season.

Ben Ladner and Jon Sauber discuss what the John Wall for Russell Westbrook trade means for both the Wizards and Rockets, and whether the trade meaningfully changes anything for either team. Then, they discuss the implications of LeBron's two-year, $85 million extension with the Lakers and what it means for a potential on-court partnership with his son.

Ben Ladner and Jon Sauber rank and debate the NBA players they'd most want to have if they were trying to win the 2021 NBA title. The discussion includes LeBron James' decade-long grip on the top spot, which players just missed the cut, and the philosophical values that inform individual player value in the modern NBA.

Ben Ladner and Jon Sauber discuss the state of the Raptors and both L.A. teams now that Marc Gasol and Serge Ibaka have signed with the Lakers and Clippers, respectively. Then, they look at what Bogdan Bogdanović's arrival in Atlanta means for an un-and-coming Hawks team.

Ben Ladner and Jon Sauber discuss the most notable deals of free agency so far, the teams that have stood out, and how the landscape of the league has shifted.

Ben Ladner and Jon Sauber break down the highlights of Wednesday night's NBA Draft, as well as the implications the day's trades could have and what Klay Thompson's potentially devastating injury means for the Warriors moving forward.

Ben Ladner and Jon Sauber discuss the Milwaukee Bucks' blockbuster deals on Monday night and what they could mean for the team's ability to compete for championships and retain Giannis Antetokounmpo. Then, they analyze other trades from around the NBA, including Chris Paul to the Suns and Robert Covington to the Blazers, before speculating on where James Harden might end up.

Ben Ladner and Jon Sauber are joined by NBA draft expert and NBA jack-of-all trades Brad Rowland to discuss the 2020 NBA Draft, including which prospects stand out at the top, potential value picks later in the draft, which teams might look to change their draft positions, and much more.

Ben Ladner and Jon Sauber wrap up their 2020 offseason preview series with a smattering of teams with disparately promising short-term and long-term futures. They discuss potential trade destinations for DeMar DeRozan and how the Spurs can get back on a winning course, the likelihood that Portland rediscovers its 2019 form, and a quiet offseason in Utah before assessing bleaker futures for other teams.

Ben Ladner and Jon Sauber discuss the upcoming offseason for the Pistons, Wizards, and Hornets, and whether any of the three teams have a way out of the NBA's cellar in the near future.