While uncertainty surrounds Joel Embiid and James Harden with the Philadelphia 76ers, the NBA will soon move into extension season for players like Immanuel Quickley, Josh Green and Onyeka Okongwu.Chris Manning and Brendon Kleen give their predictions on whether the 2023 class of extensions will or won’t happen by the October deadline, plus match them up with the most similar deal from 2022. Plus, a debate about Embiid’s status in the NBA, and the guys go through their ideal NBA studio lineup and game broadcasters based on the shakeup at ESPN.

This episode was produced by Jake Stephens and Dillon Hiser.

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NBA players will get a tech for flopping, will it stick or fall by the wayside? Brendon Kleen and Chris Manning break it down before breaking down Luka Doncic, Trae Young and more in a 2018 NBA Redraft. Plus, a look at the 10 players who have defined the WNBA season at the midway point, including A’ja Wilson, Breanna Stewart and Aliyah Boston.

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With NBA free agency wrapping up, what are the remaining holes facing the Denver Nuggets, Milwaukee Bucks, Boston Celtics, Los Angeles Lakers and Phoenix Suns?

Chris Manning and Brendon Kleen break down the biggest weaknesses of every main NBA championship contender. First, a close look at the NBA in-season tournament and what we can learn from the WNBA’s approach to the Commissioner’s Cup. Plus, it’s time to get hyped up about Cooper Flagg, Cameron Boozer, Koa Peat and the 2026 NBA Draft.

0:00 Intro

1:30 NBA Cup good or bad?

13:20 Expansion thoughts

19:41 Nuggets weakness

26:37 Heat weakness

30:55 Celtics weakness

36:54 Bucks weakness

43:05 Suns weakness

50:25 Lakers weakness

56:21 Warriors weakness

1:03:09 Slop of the Week starring Dion Waiters

1:06:20 2026 NBA Draft hype

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Victor Wembanyama made his debut at NBA Summer League while Gregg Popovich extended his contract, giving us a glimpse at the future of the San Antonio Spurs.

Brendon Kleen and Chris Manning discuss Wembanyama’s up-and-down start in the NBA as well as Pop’s long game. Then, a breakdown of the matchup between Amen Thompson and Scoot Henderson in Las Vegas, as well as the lingering questions in Atlanta after Dejounte Murray signed an extension with the Hawks.

0:00 Intro

8:03 Vic in Vegas

17:42 Pop Succession

32:32 Dame to SA?

36:44 Amen vs Scoot breakdown

52:30 Too Good For SL All-Stars

59:13 Murray in ATL, good or bad?

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The Dallas Mavericks added Grant Williams to build around Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving and cap off a solid NBA free agency period, while Chet Holmgren and Brandon Miller both debuted at NBA Summer League with mixed results.

Chris Manning and Brendon Kleen break down the latest in the NBA, then close out in praise of the Las Vegas Aces, who are separating themselves from the pack in the WNBA amid a historic season.

0:00 Intro

1:46 Mavs breakdown

32:11 Chet & Miller SL analysis

51:43 Historic Aces

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NBA trade season is upon us as both Damian Lillard and James Harden are searching for new teams.

Brendon Kleen and Chris Manning discuss the latest on both players, including destinations for Tyler Herro and how the 76ers could approach Harden’s request. Then, a look at our most surprising deals of NBA free agency including Domantas Sabonis, Austin Reaves, Chris Paul, LaMelo Ball and more.

2:15 Lillard fallout

20:00 Harden long game

30:00 Most surprising moves

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NBA free agency begins on Friday and James Harden, Kyrie Irving, Fred VanVleet and more are already lining themselves up for new deals.

Brendon Kleen and Chris Manning are joined by freelance NBA reporter Wes Goldberg to make the case on their strongest NBA free agency takes, including how the new CBA will change the offseason, the value of Kyle Kuzma, Dillon Brooks, Cam Johnson and Grant Williams on the wing, and more. But first, a look at the latest rumors around Kyrie Irving and analysis on Nikola Vucevic returning to Chicago.

2:20 Kyrie to Phoenix?!

6:03 Vucevic back to the Bulls

16:03 Make the Case, NBA free agency edition

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NBA free agency begins Friday with stars like Damian Lillard, Paul George and Karl-Anthony Towns reportedly available. Chris Manning and Brendon Kleen are joined by Bill DiFilippo of Dime Magazine to give their 10 favorite hypothetical moves of the offseason, including Dame, PG13 and KAT as well as a new wing for the New York Knicks, Kyle Kuzma finding a new home, and a shooting upgrade for the Cleveland Cavaliers. First, a closer look at the John Collins trade and Naz Reid returning to the Minnesota Timberwolves as well as Slop of the Week featuring Daryl Morey and Tobias Harris.3:44 Collins to Utah

15:01 Wolves keep Naz

23:10 Daryl Morey is a trade criminal

32:02 NBA offseason matchmakerThis episode was produced by Jake Stephens and Dillon Hiser.

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The 2023 NBA Draft is complete while Kristaps Porzingis was moved to the Boston Celtics and Chris Paul got dealt to the Golden State Warriors in the lead-up.

Brendon Kleen and Chris Manning dole out their winners (the Houston Rockets adding Amen Thompson and Cam Whitmore to their core, the champion Denver Nuggets getting three potential rotation players) and losers (the Charlotte Hornets clarity on Brandon Miller, the peculiar Orlando Magic) before breaking down how Kristaps Porzingis changes Boston’s defense, the Chris Paul gamble for the Warriors, and where these moves leave Washington in its rebuild.

0:41 No trades?!

5:07 Winners and Losers

36:52 KP to Boston

48:04 CP3 to the Bay

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NBA Draft week started with a bang as Bradley Beal is headed to the Phoenix Suns while Damian Lillard could still be dealt before long.

Brendon Kleen and Chris Manning discuss Beal’s fit next to Devin Booker and Kevin Durant in Phoenix’s offense before welcoming Erik Garcia Gundersen to explore Lillard’s future with the Portland Trail Blazers, costar options including Pascal Siakam, Brandon Ingram and Lauri Markkanen, as well as Scoot Henderson vs Brandon Miller at the top of the draft. Then, they welcome Ricky O’Donnell to break down the NBA Draft including the upside of Victor Wembanyama, the cluster from 2-6, and sleepers like Anthony Black and Amari Bailey.

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