On this episode of The Trade Machine, Alex and Hunter discuss whether each team in the current play in landscape should tank for a shot in the draft, or try to make a push for the Play-In ahead of the trade deadline. Teams and topics includeThe Chicago Bulls' obsession with mediocrityThe Warriors options to upgrade the rotationThe Atlanta Hawks trade optionsWhere should JJJ go?

In this episode of the Trade Machine Podcast, hosts Alex Sons, Hunter Sons, and Rich discuss their New Year's resolutions for various NBA teams as they look ahead to the 2026 season. They emphasize the need for the Spurs to make aggressive moves to capitalize on their championship window, the Nuggets' challenge of staying competitive without their star player Jokic, the Cavs' focus on developing young talent, and the Lakers' need to prepare for the future as they transition away from LeBron. The conversation highlights the evolving landscape of the NBA and the importance of adapting strategies to succeed in a competitive environment.

Takeaways

The Spurs need to be aggressive in their pursuit of a championship this season.

The Nuggets must find ways to stay competitive without Jokic in the lineup.

The Cavs should focus on developing their young talent and adjusting their offensive strategy.

The Lakers need to prepare for the future while maximizing their current roster around Luka.

The importance of putting pressure on the rim to create open shots from three-point range.

The impact of injuries on team performance and playoff potential.

The significance of having a strong bench to support star players during tough stretches.

The evolving landscape of the NBA and the need for teams to adapt quickly.

The role of analytics in shaping offensive strategies and player utilization.

The potential for young players to become stars if they embrace their roles and improve their games.

In this episode of the Trade Machine Podcast, hosts Alex and Hunter conduct a draft of NBA contenders, analyzing teams like the Oklahoma City Thunder, Denver Nuggets, Houston Rockets, New York Knicks, Los Angeles Lakers, Detroit Pistons, San Antonio Spurs and more. The conversation touches on player performances, team dynamics, and predictions for the season ahead, with a particular focus on the impact of star players and potential trades.

Hosts: Hunter Sons, Alex Sons

It's officially trade season and The Trade Machine is hot. We talk our favorite trades for

Giannis

AD

Zion

Ja Morant and more

Hosts: Hunter Sons, Richard Jones Jr, Alex Sons

We're a month into the season. In this episode, we cover some surprise contenders and ask the question: Are they real? Including:

The Los Angeles Lakers

The Detroit Pistons

The Toronto Raptors

The Atlanta Hawks

The Houston Rockets

Along the way, we talk Ajay Mitchell, Deni Avdija, Jalen Duren and more surprise contributors. Finally, we talk trades for Giannis, AD, Lauri Markkanen, and Kyrie.

Hosts: Richard Jones Jr, Hunter Sons, Alex Sons

The NBA is here!

We talk Reed Sheppard worries, The Lakers defense, Wemby's out of this world play, our favorite rookies, and more.

Hosts: Richard Jones Jr, Alex Sons, Hunter Sons

The season is here! We finish our season preview with the Southwest Division. We ask:

Are the Rockets true contenders without a Point Guard?

Are the Spurs a year away, or does their young core take a leap now?

Are the Mavericks the sleeping giants of the NBA?

Are the Grizzlies even trying to win?

Will skinny Zion save the Pelicans?

Hosts: Richard Jones Jr, Alex Sons, Hunter Sons

From the highest over/under to the lowest, the guys break down each team in the Northwest Division, including the:Oklahoma City ThunderDenver NuggetsMinnesota TimberwolvesPortland TrailblazersUtah Jazz Hosts: Richard Jones Jr, Alex Sons, Hunter Sons

In this episode, the guys break down their season previews for 5 Eastern Conference Teams:

The Boston Celtics

The New York Knicks

The Toronto Raptors

The Brooklyn Nets

The Philadelphia 76ers

What are they looking forward to? What are they worried they'll see? Listen to this episode to find out

Hosts: Richard Jones Jr, Hunter Sons, Alex Sons

In this episode of the Trade Machine Podcast, hosts Alex Sons, Hunter, and Richard Jones Jr. dive into their predictions for the upcoming NBA Rookie of the Year candidates. They discuss the top prospects, analyze their potential, and consider how team dynamics and opportunities will impact their ability to win the ROTY.