Summertime vibes in the NBA and we touch on the latest news and notes to include:

Russell Westbrook to join the Nuggets
Grizzlies trade Zhaire Williams to Brooklyn
Evan Mobley 5-year/$224 million extension
Gary Trent joins the Bucks
Celtics Re-sign all their players pushing their tax bill to $210 million. We discuss the financial impact of this move as Jalen Brunson signs an extension that gives the Knicks flexibility against the second apron.

Who Ya Got? 
Finally, in our “Who Ya Got” segment, we compare the careers of Blake Griffin and Amar’e Stoudemire. Who had the most impactful career as both players were multi-year all-stars, all-NBA talents with a shot at the Hall of Fame?

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This Week we discuss:
 
The three team deal of:
Kings: DeMar DeRozan 3yr/$74 - Spurs land Harrison Barnes and 2031 pick swap, Bulls add Chris Duarte, 2-second rd picks and cash considerations 

Also...

• Lakers: LeBron 2yr/$101 (1+1) includes no-trade clause & trade kicker. Nate McMillian and Scott Brooks join Redick's staff
• Cavs: Donovan Mitchell 3yr/$150 - What's next for Darius Garland
• Warriors: Kyle Anderson 3yr/$27, Buddy Hield 2yr/21 mil guaranteed. Terry Stotts and Jerry Stackhouse join as assistants
• Hornets: Miles Bridges 3yr/$75 - Reggie Jackson and Josh Green added in other deals. Davis Bertans, Aleksej Pokuševski waived
• Kemba Walker retires

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Let the Madness Begin... Let it Begin as the NBA Free Agency Frenzy is in effect. The Athletic's Law Murray joins the show to discuss how the Clippers can still be competitive without Paul George and where they fall in the Western Conference pecking order. 
We also weigh in on the major Free Agency Signings thats already taken place. 

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The NBA cant allow us to bask in the Green Glory huh? Fine, then we brought our Brother Jabari on to discuss what Winning Time will look like for the Lakers and JJ Reddick and why he calling CAP on Lebron's Deniability. He also found a few moments to express his Hate/Love for the Celtics, which we fondly appreciate! Download and Discuss with US 

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We discuss the Celtics dominant run in the playoffs and finally crossing the finish line to win their 18th Title in Franchise History. We discuss if this run was laced in luck or dominance. 
We also discuss the Mavs and whether they are poised to repeat this effort to make to the NBA Finals and the brothers keeper bond between Luca and Kyrie. 

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The Baseline Boys breakdown Games 1 and 2 and the 2024 NBA Finals between the Boston Celtics and Dallas Mavericks 

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We dive headfirst into the heart-stopping action of the NBA Finals as the Dallas Mavericks take on the Boston Celtics. Join us as we spotlight the performances of Jayson Tatum and Luka Doncic, whose on-court brilliance is setting the stage for a showdown for legacy and supremacy.

The conversation heats up with a discussion on Kyrie Irving’s game-changing plays and the much-anticipated return of Kristaps Porzingis. How will Porzingis’ presence reshape the dynamics on the court? But it’s not just the stars who shine in the Finals; the bench and role players often tip the scales.

We take a deep dive into the crucial contributions of each team’s unsung heroes. Their relentless defense, timely shots, and hustle plays could very well decide the fate of the championship. 

In the second half of the show, we shift gears to deliver a comprehensive autopsy report on the seasons of the Pacers and Timberwolves. As Tyrese Halliburton and Anthony Edwards ran out of gas respectively are these teams that the rest of the league should fear?

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4 more teams get put on this slab as we discuss the:

• Nuggets 
• Thunder
• Cavs
• Knicks

On our Autopsy Reports. Downloand and Discuss with Us!

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Still Autopsy'n Teams through the Post Season. We talk Clippers and Magic and how the future for each is so bright for one and so questionable for the other. Download and Discuss with US!

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We discuss the Suns Firing of Frank Vogel, whose been impressive during the Playoffs and the most recent NBA adjuications levied and whether they will help or hurt the NBA brand. Download and Discuss with US! 

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