Wes Goldberg is joined by Matt Moore to talk about an instant-classic night of basketball, Steph Curry's 52 point game and Nikola Jokic's career-high night resulting in a loss. Plus another round of NBA Tiers breaking down the teams that accomplished their goals for the season, including the Cavaliers, Thunder, Pistons, Rockets and Wizards.

Timestamps

0:00 Intro: Inside Nuggets-Wolves instant classic

16:50 NBA Tiers: Cavaliers

22:00 Pistons

25:00 Thunder/Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's legacy

37:20 Clippers

40:20 Celtics

45:40 Lakers

50:31 Pacers

54:21 Timberwolves

1:00:56 Jazz

102:07 Knicks

1:03:27 Bucks

1:04:15 Atlanta, Chicago, Brooklyn

1:06:30 Trail Blazers

1:08:30 76ers

1:10:40 Chauncey Billups next Suns coach?

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The Memphis Grizzlies surprisingly fired coach Taylor Jenkins on Friday, leading many to speculate about why the organization made a coaching change so late into the season. But what if it's the right call? Wes Goldberg explores that and other "What If" scenarios involving Kevin Durant and the Houston Rockets.

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LeBron James and Stephen A. Smith's feud underscores a growing problem between the NBA and the media that covers the sport. Wes Goldberg and Mo Dakhil talk about why LeBron is going at Stephen A. and other reporters before diving into the top candidates for Defensive Player of the Year. Then they look ahead to the playoffs and talk about why every Finals contender won't win the championship.

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Wes Goldberg is joined by Mike Shearer (Basketball Poetry) to regrade key offseason moves, from the New York Knicks adding Karl-Anthony Towns and Mikal Bridges, to the Brooklyn Nets big-bet pick swap and how we feel about Alex Caruso with the Oklahoma City Thunder and Josh Giddey on the Chicago Bulls. Plus, much more! Also, who can be next season's Detroit Pistons?

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Is the Phoenix Suns' season slipping away? Kevin Durant's visible frustration on the bench raises questions about the team's direction. Dive into the Suns' challenges, including their roster construction and coaching changes, as Wes Goldberg analyzes potential trade scenarios for Durant and Devin Booker. Discover how the Bradley Beal trade impacts the Suns' flexibility and competitiveness. Goldberg's insights on Devin Booker's career trajectory and the team's evolving strategy offer a comprehensive look at the Suns' current state.

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Wes Goldberg welcomes Matt Moore to break down the NBA playoff landscape by ranking the team's in order of what they can accomplish under their best-case scenario. As Matt puts it, “At their best, how many rounds can they win vs. healthy opponents?”

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After Sunday's game, the NBA world is focusing on the MVP race between Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Nikola Jokic. Wes Goldberg breaks down who he thinks is leading the race and discusses his problems with the way the MVP race is framed.

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is on fire, scoring four 50-point games in just 40 days. Is he the next big thing in the NBA? Dive into the latest NBA buzz with Wes Goldberg and Dave DuFour as they explore the Oklahoma City Thunder's rising star and his impact on the league. The episode also covers LeBron James' resurgence with the Los Angeles Lakers, the Golden State Warriors' strategic moves with Jimmy Butler, and the challenges facing the Dallas Mavericks, Philadelphia 76ers, and Phoenix Suns. With insights from The Athletic's NBA Daily Show, this discussion promises a deep look into the evolving dynamics of the NBA. Don't miss out on this engaging analysis—tune in for exclusive insights and expert commentary.

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Wes Goldberg is joined by Jared Dubin (Last Night In Basketball Substack) to talk about the surging (and fun!) Detroit Pistons before naming their "Bubble Contenders." Aka teams that aren't the Thunder, Celtics or Cavaliers that they could see making the NBA Finals.

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The Los Angeles Lakers' latest acquisition, Luka Doncic, has already made waves with his dynamic debut alongside LeBron James, but can the team hold up defensively? Meanwhile, the Golden State Warriors are buzzing with excitement over Jimmy Butler's seamless integration.

Host Wes Goldberg and guest Keith Smith (Spotrac, "The Front Office Show") dissect these developments, explore De'Aaron Fox's potential with Victor Wembanyama in San Antonio and the Phoenix Suns' offseason outlook, including Kevin Durant's future. They also talk about next steps for the Orlando Magic, New Orleans Pelicans and Brooklyn Nets.

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