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RealGM Radio

RealGM NBA Radio with Wes Goldberg

RealGM Radio is a weekly NBA podcast hosted by Wes Goldberg, a credentialed media member who hosts shows on the Locked On Podcast Network and has bylines at The Ringer, RealGM and more. RealGM Radio goes beyond the headlines and hot takes and brings you the NBA conversations that matter. ____________________________________________ RealGM Radio is powered in-part by North Station Media (CLNS). For advertising or media inquiries, contact info@clnsmedia.com

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70:51

Can the NBA Copy the OKC Thunder's Blueprint? (With...

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2025/05/29

Is the Oklahoma City Thunder's defense the best we've ever seen in the NBA playoffs? With standout performances from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Chet Holmgren, the Thunder's defensive dominance fueled their run to the NBA Finals. This episode explores their strategic dominance, the Minnesota Timberwolves' future challenges, and intriguing off-season trade possibilities. Wes Goldberg and Esfandiar Baraheni dissect the Thunder's unique defensive tactics and speculate on potential trade targets like

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60:00

Wild Pacers Comeback & Timberwolves Game 2...

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2025/05/22

Wes Goldberg reacts to a wild Indiana Pacers comeback in Game 1 vs the New York Knicks, Tyrese Haliburton's almost-game winner, and what went wrong for the Knicks down the stretch (0:44). Then he's joined by Dane Moore (The Dane Moore NBA Podcast) to discuss some adjustments the Minnesota Timberwolves can make ahead of Game 2 against the Oklahoma City Thunder (12:28).RealGM Radio is powered in part by North Station Media (CLNS). For advertising or media inquiries, contact info@clnsmedia.com 🔔

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16:24

Oklahoma City Thunder's Game 7 Masterclass Shows Why...

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2025/05/19

The Oklahoma City Thunder put on a masterclass in their Game 7 win over the Denver Nuggets that has Wes Goldberg feeling even better about his pick for the 2025 NBA championship. Wes talks about how the Thunder can hit a gear that nobody else in the league can hit and their Western Conference finals matchup against the Minnesota Timberwolves. RealGM Radio is powered in part by North Station Media (CLNS). For advertising or media inquiries, contact info@clnsmedia.com 🔔 Like, comment, and

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88:33

The Warriors Future and NBA Playoff Storylines with...

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2025/05/15

Wes Goldberg is joined by Dieter Kurtenbach (Bay Area News Group) to discuss whether the Golden State Warriors can win a championship next season, key offseason decisions and what happens with Jonathan Kuminga. Then, they discuss a variety of NBA playoff topics, including whether the Celtics can come back and defeat the Knicks, favorite Giannis landing spots and if the NBA Draft Lottery needs fixing. Plus, the return of the Take Wheel. RealGM Radio is powered in part by North Station Media

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20:03

Jayson Tatum Injured, Celtics Go Down 3-1 to Knicks

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2025/05/13

Jayson Tatum went down in the fourth quarter of the Boston Celtics' loss to the New York Knicks with what looked like a potential Achilles injury. Wes Goldberg talks about what it means for the Celtics, who are down 3-1 to the Knicks, and why Boston's championship window may have just slammed shut.RealGM Radio is powered in part by North Station Media (CLNS). For advertising or media inquiries, contact info@clnsmedia.com 🔔 Like, comment, and subscribe for more NBA insights and analysis! Follow

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86:47

Updated NBA Championship Tiers with Matt Moore

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2025/05/08

Wes Goldberg and Matt Moore update the NBA title tiers while discussing the Celtics going down 0-2 to the Knicks, the Thunder evening their series with the Nuggets and what the Warriors do without Stephen Curry. Plus, who is best positioned to trade for Giannis Antetokounmpo?Timestamps 1:30 Thunder are NBA championship favorites 11:50 Pacers as title threats 20:30 Knicks vs Celtics 36:30 Timberwolves vs Warriors 47:43 Can Warriors survive without Steph? 50:00 Are Nuggets doomed? 59:00 Giannis

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21:48

Why the Houston Rockets' Season Was a Success

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2025/05/05

Despite their series loss to Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors, was the Houston Rockets' season a success? As the Rockets reflect on their season, questions arise about their future strategy and the need for a consistent scorer. Wes Goldberg analyzes the Rockets' playoff performance, highlighting key players like Amen Thompson and Jalen Green, while speculating on potential trades involving stars like Kevin Durant and Devin Booker. Discover how the Rockets' evolving strategy could reshape

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40:18

Lakers Bounced, Anthony Edwards' Leap, Nuggets...

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2025/05/01

Wes Goldberg is joined by Adam Mares (DNVR Sports, All NBA podcast) to talk about if Anthony Edwards is making another leap, the Timberwolves as title contenders, the Lakers' offseason, his expert insights on the Nuggets and expectations for their series against the Clippers, and some favorite Giannis trade ideas.____________________________________________ RealGM Radio is powered in part by North Station Media (CLNS). For advertising or media inquiries, contact info@clnsmedia.com 🔔 Like,

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13:52

Is Anthony Edwards the New Face of the NBA?

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2025/04/28

Anthony Edwards' electrifying performance against the Los Angeles Lakers has the NBA buzzing. Could the Minnesota Timberwolves' rising star be the league's next face? Wes Goldberg unpacks Edwards' game-changing fourth-quarter heroics, his career trajectory, and his potential to lead the Timberwolves to new heights. The discussion also critiques the Lakers' coaching decisions, highlighting how fatigue played a role in their downfall.____________________________________________ RealGM Radio is

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81:49

NBA Playoffs, Warriors and Nuggets in Trouble, Ja...

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2025/04/25

Wes Goldberg is joined by Shane Young (Forbes) to discuss working with Kevin Durant, whether the Denver Nuggets are cooked in their series against the LA Clippers (12:00), Jimmy Butler’s injury impact on Warriors vs Rockets (27:00), why Wes hates watching the Knicks (51:00), Ja Morant’s injury (55:00), the Thunder’s dominance (1:05:00) and Evan Mobley winning DPOY (1:10:00).____________________________________________ RealGM Radio is powered in part by North Station Media (CLNS). For

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26:58

NBA Playoffs: Opening Weekend Observations

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2025/04/21

The NBA playoffs are heating up as the Indiana Pacers take control against the Milwaukee Bucks, dictating the tempo and challenging Giannis Antetokounmpo's dominance. Meanwhile, the Denver Nuggets narrowly escape the Los Angeles Clippers' grasp in a thrilling overtime showdown, with Nikola Jokic and James Harden at the center of the action. Wes Goldberg breaks down the strategic adjustments by Tom Thibodeau and J.B. Bickerstaff, highlighting unexpected moves that could reshape the Knicks-Pistons and

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76:16

7-Game Draft NBA Playoffs Preview With Jared Dubin

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2025/04/17

Wes Goldberg is joined by Jared Dubin (Last Night in Basketball) to preview the NBA playoffs. They draft each series in order of which ones they want to go seven games, starting with the Nuggets and Clippers. Can Nikola Jokic overcome a tough matchup, or will Kawhi Leonard swing the series? They also touch on Playoff Jimmy and the Warriors, a fascinating matchup between the Lakers and Timberwolves, whether the Bucks have a chance against the Pacers without Damian Lillard and a sneaky interesting

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47:36

My Final NBA Awards Ballot

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2025/04/14

Wes Goldberg reveals his full NBA awards ballot, including his decisions for MVP, All-NBA, Defensive Player of the Year and more.____________________________________________ RealGM Radio is powered in part by North Station Media (CLNS). For advertising or media inquiries, contact info@clnsmedia.com 🔔 Like, comment, and subscribe for more NBA insights and analysis! Follow RealGM Twitter: https://x.com/RealGM Follow Wes Goldberg Twitter: https://x.com/wcgoldberg PrizePicks: PrizePicks is the

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83:53

NBA Feelingz Awards With Katie Heindl & Luka's...

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2025/04/10

Luka Doncic's return to Dallas as a Los Angeles Laker has sparked intense emotions among Dallas Mavericks fans, with chants of "Fire Nico" echoing through the arena. Wes Goldberg and Katie Heindl (Basketball Feelings) dive into the impact of Doncic's trade, the NBA MVP race featuring Nikola Jokic and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, and the first-ever "Feelingz Awards" that highlight the season's most entertaining players and teams. Then Wes is joined by Nick Angstadt of Locked On Mavericks to go inside the

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15:44

Amen Thompson Enters the DPOY Race

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2025/04/07

Is Amen Thompson the NBA's Next Defensive Powerhouse? The Houston Rockets' rising star, Amen Thompson, is making waves in the NBA Defensive Player of the Year race. With Victor Wembanyama sidelined, the competition is wide open, and Thompson's standout performance against Steph Curry has caught everyone's attention.Wes Goldberg breaks down Thompson's defensive brilliance, comparing him to legends like Kawhi Leonard and Draymond Green. The episode explores how Thompson's emergence has propelled the

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86:16

NBA Tiers With Matt Moore

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2025/04/02

Wes Goldberg is joined by Matt Moore to talk about an instant-classic night of basketball, Steph Curry's 52 point game and Nikola Jokic's career-high night resulting in a loss. Plus another round of NBA Tiers breaking down the teams that accomplished their goals for the season, including the Cavaliers, Thunder, Pistons, Rockets and Wizards.Timestamps 0:00 Intro: Inside Nuggets-Wolves instant classic 16:50 NBA Tiers: Cavaliers 22:00 Pistons 25:00 Thunder/Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's legacy 37:20

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23:09

NBA What Ifs: Grizzlies, Durant, Rockets

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2025/03/31

The Memphis Grizzlies surprisingly fired coach Taylor Jenkins on Friday, leading many to speculate about why the organization made a coaching change so late into the season. But what if it's the right call? Wes Goldberg explores that and other "What If" scenarios involving Kevin Durant and the Houston Rockets.____________________________________________ RealGM Radio is powered in part by North Station Media (CLNS). For advertising or media inquiries, contact info@clnsmedia.com 🔔 Like, comment,

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79:57

LeBron vs Stephen A., NBA DPOY Favorites and "No Duh"...

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2025/03/27

LeBron James and Stephen A. Smith's feud underscores a growing problem between the NBA and the media that covers the sport. Wes Goldberg and Mo Dakhil talk about why LeBron is going at Stephen A. and other reporters before diving into the top candidates for Defensive Player of the Year. Then they look ahead to the playoffs and talk about why every Finals contender won't win the championship. RealGM Radio is powered in part by North Station Media (CLNS). For advertising or media inquiries, contact

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78:58

2024 NBA Offseason Re-Grades With Mike Shearer

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2025/03/20

Wes Goldberg is joined by Mike Shearer (Basketball Poetry) to regrade key offseason moves, from the New York Knicks adding Karl-Anthony Towns and Mikal Bridges, to the Brooklyn Nets big-bet pick swap and how we feel about Alex Caruso with the Oklahoma City Thunder and Josh Giddey on the Chicago Bulls. Plus, much more! Also, who can be next season's Detroit Pistons?Check out Mike's Substack: https://www.basketballpoetry.com/ Sign up for the newsletter:

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25:33

What's Next for Phoenix Suns, Kevin Durant After...

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2025/03/17

Is the Phoenix Suns' season slipping away? Kevin Durant's visible frustration on the bench raises questions about the team's direction. Dive into the Suns' challenges, including their roster construction and coaching changes, as Wes Goldberg analyzes potential trade scenarios for Durant and Devin Booker. Discover how the Bradley Beal trade impacts the Suns' flexibility and competitiveness. Goldberg's insights on Devin Booker's career trajectory and the team's evolving strategy offer a comprehensive

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