Justin, Rob, and J. Kyle Mann return to discuss which teams and players have made the most and least of the offseason.

(00:00) Intro

(3:52) Best Moves

(16:11) Worst Moves

(36:52) Biggest Questions

(47:08) Biggest Winner

(54:14) Biggest Loser

Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, and J. Kyle Mann
Producers: Victoria Valencia and Stefan Anderson
Production Supervision: Ben Cruz and Conor Nevins

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Logan is joined by Michael Pina in the latest edition of Real Ones, and they dive right into LeBron’s free agency. Where might the King take his talents? Where do we want to see him end up? What place does analytics have in the NBA following the Jaylen Brown trade and the discussion of Brown not being an analytics darling? How will the Jaylen Brown trade play out for both the Celtics and Sixers?

(00:00) Intro

(1:33) Should the Lakers have kept Lebron?

(12:30) Jaylen Brown and analytics across the NBA
(24:43) Ja Morant's resurgence
(33:26) Potential disaster for the Sixers?
(43:02) Predictions

Host: Logan Murdock

Guest: Michael Pina

Producers: Logan Murdock, Clifford Augustin, Conor Nevins, and Ben Cruz

Video Producer: Victoria Valencia

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Justin, Rob, and J. Kyle Mann start by reacting to the Celtics press conference with GM Brad Stevens and owner Bill Chisholm explaining the Jaylen Brown trade. Then, they each rank the best destinations for LeBron, and play matchmaker for a few remaining free agents.
(00:00) Intro
(1:56) Celtics press conference
(18:25) Best fits for LeBron
(1:13:20) Free agency matchmaker
Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, and J. Kyle Mann
Producers: Isaiah Blakely, Jeff Shearin, Victoria Valencia, and Ben Cruz

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Justin, Rob, and J. Kyle Mann react to the blockbuster trade that will send Jaylen Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers and Paul George to the Boston Celtics. They break down the fit for Brown in Philly and debate why this move was made at this exact moment. Next, they go through some of the major moves made since the start of free agency, including the Lakers acquiring Walker Kessler from the Jazz, Kawhi Leonard’s return to Toronto, and Ja Morant’s trade to the Blazers. They also discuss some of the smaller moves made, including Norman Powell signing with the Bulls, Tobias Harris signing with the Spurs, and more.
(00:00) Intro
(2:45) Jaylen Brown traded to the Sixers for Paul George and draft picks
(14:43) Brown’s potential fit with the Sixers
(25:34) Paul George’s role with the Celtics
(34:15) Jazz get massive draft haul from Lakers for Walker Kessler
(53:22) Kawhi Leonard returns to the Raptors
(59:22) Grizzlies trade Ja Morant to the Blazers
(1:11:17) Tobias Harris signs with the Spurs, Norman Powell signs with the Bulls, and other free agency moves

Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, and J. Kyle Mann
Producers: Victoria Valencia and Jessie Lopez
Production Supervision: Ben Cruz and Conor Nevins
Social: Jessie Lopez and Keith Fujimoto

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LeBron James will not be returning to the Los Angeles Lakers, and will likely finish his career elsewhere. Just where might that be? Logan Murdock, Raja Bell, and Howard Beck discuss LeBron’s departure and where his next landing spot will be. Could he return home to Cleveland, where it all began? Maybe Miami, where he captured his first championship? Or could he reconnect with Olympic teammate Steph Curry in Golden State? Plus, Kawhi Leonard is headed back to Toronto after the Clippers traded him for Brandon Ingram, Gradey Dick, and picks. Where does this put the Raptors in the hierarchy of the East?
(00:00) Intro

(0:32) LeBron not returning to the Lakers

(20:14) How will LeBron be remembered in L.A.?

(26:12) Jomi farewell to LeBron

(28:21) Possible destinations for LeBron

(52:55) Raja defends LaMelo

(1:06:30) Kawhi traded to Toronto

(1:11:27) Jalen Duren and Pistons standstill

(1:15:27) Ja Morant trade review

Hosts: Logan Murdock, Raja Bell, and Howard Beck
Guest: Jomi Adeniran
Producers: Victoria Valencia and Clifford Augustin
Additional Production Support: Jamie Yukich
Production Supervision: Ben Cruz and Conor Nevins
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Justin, Rob, and J. Kyle Mann are here to prepare us for the official start of free agency. They talk through all the news, including the Warriors' plan to lure LeBron to Golden State, the Jaylen Brown trade saga, Kawhi Leonard's potential return to Toronto, and much more.

(00:00) Intro
(2:53) LeBron to Golden State?
(19:21) Jaylen Brown
(44:37) The Charlotte Hornets' moves
(1:07:52) The most intriguing situations

Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, and J. Kyle Mann

Producers: Isaiah Blakely, Victoria Valencia, and Ben Cruz

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LaMelo Ball has been traded from Charlotte to Minnesota in exchange for Naz Reid, a 2033 unprotected first-round pick, three first-round pick swaps (2028, 2029, and 2030), and three second-round picks. Logan Murdock and Howard Beck discuss the stunning move, and examine why both teams made the trade. Did Minnesota improve, or did they drop themselves in the Western Conference hierarchy? Plus, the Lakers extended Austin Reaves to a max deal, but was it the right decision? Will Jaylen Brown be a Celtic when next season starts?
(00:00) - Intro
(01:30) - LaMelo Ball to Minnesota
(36:50) - Austin Reaves extended
(43:48) - Jaylen Brown situation
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Hosts: Logan Murdock and Howard Beck
Producers: Victoria Valencia and Clifford Augustin
Production Supervision: Ben Cruz and Conor Nevins
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Justin, Rob, and J. Kyle Mann are here after night one of the NBA draft to discuss some of the most interesting selections from the first round. They discuss the top four picks, the run of guards, and discuss some other selections that caught their eye. Then they talk about Austin Reaves re-signing with the Lakers and answer some next questions for the Bucks and Heat after the Giannis trade.

(00:00) Intro
(4:08) Most intriguing draft outcomes
(58:29) Austin Reaves re-signs
(1:07:30) Next questions after the Giannis trade

Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, and J. Kyle Mann
Producers: Victoria Valencia, Isaiah Blakely, and Ben Cruz

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The Giannis saga in Milwaukee has officially ended with two time league MVP officially being traded to the Miami Heat along with teammate Bobby Portis in exchange for Tyler Herro, Kel’el Ware, Jaime Jaquez Jr., Kasparas Jakucionis, three first-round picks (including no. 13 in Tuesday’s draft), a second-round pick, and one pick swap. Logan, Raja and Howard react to the news and what this means for the landscape of the NBA. Plus, could this trade have ramifications for another eastern conference all-star?

(00:00) - Intro

(01:21) - Initial thoughts

(15:18) - Jaylen Brown

(30:00) - Pat Riley legacy

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Hosts: Logan Murdock, Raja Bell, and Howard Beck

Producers: Victoria Valencia and Clifford Augustin

Production Supervision: Ben Cruz and Conor Nevins

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Justin, Rob, and J. Kyle Mann are back to discuss which team they’d rather see Giannis on now that the reporting is saying it’s down to Miami and Boston. Then they do draft cause and effect, take a look at a few of the interesting picks in the lottery, and talk about what the picks should be and what they'd mean for each team—including the Dallas Mavericks, who just hired former Michigan head coach Dusty May.
(00:00) Intro
(3:24) Giannis trade news
(38:19) Draft cause and effect
Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, and J. Kyle Mann
Producers: Victoria Valencia, Isaiah Blakely, and Ben Cruz

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With the 2026 NBA draft just days away, Justin and J. Kyle Mann are joined by Tate Frazier to break down their mock draft. The guys go through “can't miss” prospects like Cameron Boozer to the hidden gems flying under the radar. They debate who's got the bag to be a franchise cornerstone and which player could pull off the biggest draft-night heist.

(00:00) Intro

(6:11) Draft Picks

(57:50) Wrapping up

Hosts: Justin Verrier and J. Kyle Mann

Guest: Tate Frazier

Producers: Victoria Valencia and Ashleigh Smith

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