Free Agency, Super Teams, & the NBA's Future

Evan Turner talks Olympic ball with NBA Champion Payton Pritchard of the Boston Celtics. What’s it like watching three of your teammates play for Team USA? Could this year’s Celtics win a gold medal? And what’s next for Payton on the court?

Point Forward brings you a special Olympic basketball episode. Revisit Andre and Evan’s conversations with Team USA greats Carmelo Anthony and Jayson Tatum. Hear insights from sports analyst Michael Wilbon and candid discussions between Andre and Evan with their Olympic hot takes.

Andre and Evan discuss Angel Reese and her impact on the WNBA and Chicago Sky, Scottie Pippen's comments about Michael Jordan's stats, and what NBA draft class was the best of all time. Thank you to all our incredible listeners for your support and engagement throughout season three! We’ll be back soon.

Andre and Evan dive into the 2024 NBA Draft, breaking down the hottest prospects and theoretical team draft strategies. They react to the Lakers' headline-making hire of J.J. Redick as the new head coach and discuss its potential impact on the league. They also unpack the significance of Kendrick Lamar's electrifying pop-out concert and its cultural ripple effects.

Evan and Andre dive into the new NBA free agency rules and how they affect teams and player negotiations. They discuss the evolution of super teams, the importance of basketball IQ and chemistry, and the challenges Team USA faces in building a cohesive unit for the Olympics. They also highlight how the NBA is in a great place and argue that critics who say it's not "entertaining" are watching for the wrong reasons.

The Boston Celtics are the 2024 NBA Champions. Evan and Andre discuss the Celtics' win, the performances by Jaylen, Jayson and Al Hortford, next years’ luxury tax implications, and the impact of dynasties on the league. They also discuss the significance of Juneteenth and its recent recognition as a federal holiday.

Evan and Andre are joined by snowboarding two-time Olympic gold medalist and seven-time X Games gold medalist, Chloe Kim Chloe opens up about starting in the sport, taking a break to attend Princeton, and her love for exploring new places. And of course her passion for Din Tai Fung dumplings.

Andre and Evan discuss the Celtics and Mavs matchup as the series heads to Dallas, highlighting how Tatum is still leading the race for Finals MVP honors. They also touch on Dave Portnoy's sideline theatrics, Chris Brown charging $1000 for meet-and-greets, the Caitlin Clark Olympic “snub” controversy, and Dan Hurley’s decision to stay at Connecticut instead of taking a mega coaching deal with the Lakers.

Andre and Evan discuss the Lakers' coaching situation now that Dan Hurley has entered the conversation with “frontrunner” JJ Redick, the NBA's instant gratification culture, and the influence of international players. Later in the show, Tasha Keeney, Director of Investment Analysis & Institutional Strategies at ARK Invest, joins this week’s edition of Money Moves to discuss all things autonomous and Tesla's long-term potential.

Evan and Andre revisit an old clip where they manifest the upcoming Tatum-Luka matchup, and Dre responds to Rasheed Wallace's take that the '17 Warriors would've smacked the '04 Pistons.