Zach Lowe is joined by Tim MacMahon to discuss the lingering trade rumors surrounding Lauri Markkanen and Brandon Ingram heading into the 2024-25 NBA Season and what they make out of the Phoenix Suns. Then, Adam Mares joins the show to figure out if the Denver Nuggets can find a way back to being a championship level team and finally Jon Krawczynski joins to discuss the moves the Minnesota Timberwolves have made this offseason, and if they are ready to take over the west this season.

(1:50) Lauri Markkanen trade rumors

(7:00) What is the plan for the Utah Jazz?

(13:30) Will Brandon Ingram get moved?

(22:15) Can the Phoenix Suns bounce back next season?

(35:15) Tim MacMahon's early pick to win the western conference.

(42:08) Adam Mares on the Denver Nuggets

(51:25) How does Denver improve their offense?

(1:03:30) What will Russell Westbrook's impact be for the Denver Nuggets

(1:12:30) Jon Krawczynski on the Minnesota Timberwolves

(1:18:30) Does Anthony Edwards have another leap in his game?

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Zach and Fred Katz discuss Team USA winning competitive exhibition games and how they feel about the team heading into the Olympics, then they discuss the most interesting win totals by ESPN Bet and which teams they think will surpass or fail to meet expectations, and if there are any moves left to make for the New York Knicks. All that and more!

Team USA's Tough Games against South Sudan and Germany (1:00)

What teams are the biggest threat to Team USA (13:45)

Kevin Durant's injury severity (18:00)

ESPN Bet Win Totals Over/Under (25:30)

How competitive will the Spurs be in Year 2 of Wemby? (26:20)

The Cavs running it back (32:05)

What to make of the Sacramento Kings (43:00)

Can the Orlando Magic make another leap (56:45)

How good are the Bucks? (1:08:45)

Knicks discussion (1:12:30)

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Zach and Seth Partnow discuss what the Raptors and Hornets are up to before weighing in on some offseason winners and losers. Then ESPN's Jamal Collier joins for the latest on the Bucks. Plus, Russell Westbrook is reportedly headed to Denver.

Raptors (3:01)

Banchero vs. Barnes (24:58)

Hornets (32:21)

Offseason winners and losers (49:45)

Collier (1:01:49)

Middleton's ankles (1:02:57)

The Dame-Giannis pick and roll (1:13:09)

Russell Westbrook headed for Denver (1:22:47)

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Zach and ESPN's Kevin Pelton discuss Jalen Brunson's extension with the Knicks and whether or not it will be a precedent in the apron era, the Warriors' pursuit of Lauri Markkanen, and a look at a few teams that make you wonder about their direction.

Brunson's extension (1:04)

Will this be a precedent? (12:34)

Where do the Knicks stack up in the East? (19:43)

Warriors' pursuit of a Markkanen trade (25:16)

WTF are these teams draft (39:58)

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Zach looks back on the Paul George-Kawhi Leonard era of the Clippers. Then ESPN's Tim MacMahon joins to take stock of the Warriors, possible Lauri Markkanen trade teams, and the state of the Memphis Grizzlies.

The Kawhi-PG era (1:01)

Tim MacMahon (19:21)

Team USA latest (20:11)

Current state of the Warriors (30:34)

Markkanen trades (43:58)

Don't sleep on the Grizzlies (1:10:01)

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Zach and ESPN's Chris Herring react to Paul George's comments about his contract negotiations with the Clippers, discuss the Heat losing Caleb Martin to the Sixers, the Kings trading for DeMar DeRozan, and the Bulls' attempt at a rebuild. Then ESPN's Brian Windhorst joins to preview a loaded Olympic field and Team USA's biggest questions.

Paul George on his contract talks with the Clippers (4:26)

What are the Clippers now? (18:16)

The Heat lose Caleb Martin to the Sixers (24:02)

The Kings trading for DeMar DeRozan (37:42)

The disaster for the Bulls (54:39)

The Magic need a PG (1:07:06)

Windhorst (1:09:27)

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Zach and ESPN's Kevin Pelton discuss the Klay Thompson sign and trade to the Mavericks, the state of the Warriors, potential moves for the Lakers, the Cavs re-signing Donovan Mitchell, and the Top 3 free agency winners.

Klay to the Mavs (1:01)

Sizing up the Warriors (24:06)

The Heat made a move (35:27)

Lakers' off-season (37:51)

Cavs re-sign Donovan Mitchell (50:26)

Lull in the trade market (1:03:45)

Celtics are for sale (1:06:43)

Kevin Pelton's Free Agency Olympics (1:10:20)

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Zach and ESPN's Bobby Marks discuss the Clippers losing Paul George to the Sixers, Klay Thompson leaving the Warriors, landing spots for Lauri Markkanen, free agent options for the Lakers, the Thunder adding Hartenstein, the Pelicans trading for Dejounte Murray, the Magic getting KCP, the Raptors re-signing Barnes and Quickley, and more.

Hartenstein to sign with OKC (2:45)

Paul George agrees to max deal with Philly (4:45)

Impact of the second apron (19:58)

Philly aced the off-season, but it's put up or shut up time for Embiid (27:13)

Milwaukee is dropping down the power rankings in the East (37:17)

End of an era in Golden State (41:06)

Landing spot for Lauri Markkanen (51:36)

Lakers' options (59:42)

Rapid fire on other deals (1:06:40)

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Zach and ESPN NBA Draft Analyst Jonathan Givony discuss the Knicks trading a haul to Brooklyn for Mikal Bridges, the Nets rebuild, Houston acquiring Suns' picks, Minnesota moving up for Rob Dillingham, Dalton Knecht falling to the Lakers, Portland adding Avdija and Clingan, and much more on the draft.

Knicks trade for Bridges (2:35)

Nets need a nap after last 12 years (13:50)

Knicks' draft night (22:39)

Houston acquires Suns' picks (25:55)

Spurs take Castle at #4 and then trade #8 to Minnesota (32:04)

Rapid fire on surprises from the draft (42:20)

How the centers shook out- Edey to Memphis, Clingan to Portland (49:17)

The case for optimism in Milwaukee (1:02:23)

Paul George latest (1:08:25)

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Zach Lowe and ESPN Draft Expert Jonathan Givony discuss the Cavaliers hiring Kenny Atkinson and what that means for Darius Garland and the future of their franchise. Then they preview the top of the NBA Draft and potential trades what trades, some of their favorite sleeper prospects, and look at possible landing spots for Paul George.

Kenny Atkinson hired by the Cavs (1:02)

Is Darius Garland a part of the Cavs long-term future? (6:45)

How the second apron affects the off-season (12:30)

What the Hawks are going to do with the 1st overall pick (21:32)

How do the Spurs build around Wemby (24:34)

Does Houston take a swing (34:17)

Reed Sheppard's intrigue as a prospect (42:58)

Will Zach Edey work in the NBA? (46:27)

Sleepers for the Draft (53:03)

Paul George talk (56:14)

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Zach and ESPN's Bobby Marks talk through all of the angles of the Alex Caruso-Josh Giddey trade, look at landing spots for Paul George, weigh in on the Kings' cap sheet and potential moves, and discuss the state of the Lakers now that they've landed a head coach in JJ Redick.

Sam Presti's press release on Giddey trade (1:21)

Chicago's rebuilding plan (3:41)

Giddey's limitations (12:38)

OKC with Caruso (17:01)

Paul George buzz (28:02)

Fake Paul George opt-in and trade scenarios (34:19)

Malik Monk re-signs in Sacramento (44:12)

The Lakers hire JJ Redick (50:51)

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