How the Knicks Finally Escaped Their Old Mistakes & Big Offseason Questions for Cavs, Giannis, Kawhi and More

Jared and Mo discuss the biggest questions that will define the 2026 NBA Finals. From how to deal with Victor Wembanyama to who wins the battle of the corner threes, they dive deep into every aspect of the series.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What if we’re wrong about everything in the NBA Finals? We preview Spurs-Knicks from every angle, then we draft the playoff guys we trust most in a Game 7, and finish with fake trades that would absolutely break NBA Twitter. Dan Favale of Bleacher Report and the Hardwood Knocks podcast joins Wes Goldberg on RealGM Radio for a big-picture NBA Finals preview and offseason chaos episode. First, Wes and Dan ask: what if we’re wrong about Spurs-Knicks? Are we underrating San Antonio’s readiness with Victor Wembanyama already leading a Finals team? Are we still not taking the Knicks seriously enough after their run through the East? And what is the one Finals storyline nobody is talking about? Then, Wes and Dan draft the top playoff guys they would trust most in a Game 7 right now. This isn’t an MVP ranking or a best-player list — it’s about trust when the stakes are highest. Where do Wemby, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Nikola Jokic, LeBron James, Steph Curry and others land? Finally, they close with fake trades that would break NBA Twitter. RealGM Radio is your top spot for the best weekly NBA coverage. Subscribe to get RealM Radio with Wes Goldberg, the Double Dribble and Good Take every week. Monday: Double Dribble with Jared Dubin and Mo Dakhil Tuesday: RealGM Radio with Wes Goldberg Wednesday: Double Dribble with Jared Dubin and Mo Dakhil Thursday: Good Take with Wes Goldberg and Mike Shearer   Subscribe to watch more RealGM Radio videos: youtube.com/@realgmradio   FOLLOW REALGM ON SOCIAL RealGM on X/Twitter https://x.com/RealGM RealGM on Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/realgmnba/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jared Dubin and Mo Dakhil discuss the San Antonio Spurs' victory in Game 7 of the Western Conference Finals, what went right and wrong for both the Spurs and Thunder in the series, what the future does and doesn't hold for the Thunder, the Orlando Magic hiring Sean Sweeney as their new head coach, and the new lottery reform proposal that passed last week.  00:00 Intro 1:23 Game 7 29:15 OKC's future 1:00:20 Sean Sweeney hired and lottery reform Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Wes Goldberg and Mike Shearer are back with Good Take on the RealGM Radio YouTube channel, starting with the latest playoff action before getting into their best NBA takes of the week. Wes argues that the twin-towers era may already be over before it ever really began. After teams like the Rockets, Timberwolves and Cavaliers struggled in the playoffs, are jumbo lineups being exposed? The NBA may still value rim protection, but the next wave of elite bigs — Victor Wembanyama, Chet Holmgren and Evan Mobley — looks different from the traditional two-big builds teams used to counter Nikola Jokic, Giannis Antetokounmpo and Joel Embiid. Then, Mike explains why the Memphis Grizzlies may be the best-positioned team in the NBA Draft with the No. 3 pick, able to land a star prospect without the pressure of making the top decision. Plus, the guys say goodbye to the Cavaliers with three ways to fix Cleveland this offseason, including what the James Harden trade means, why Kenny Atkinson is returning, and how the Cavs should rethink their championship path. Subscribe to RealGM Radio for Good Take every Thursday, plus NBA analysis, offseason debates, trade rumors and smart basketball conversations.   RealGM Radio is your top spot for the best weekly NBA coverage. Subscribe to get RealM Radio with Wes Goldberg, the Double Dribble and Good Take every week.   Monday: Double Dribble with Jared Dubin and Mo Dakhil Tuesday: RealGM Radio with Wes Goldberg Wednesday: Double Dribble with Jared Dubin and Mo Dakhil Thursday: Good Take with Wes Goldberg and Mike Shearer   Subscribe to watch more RealGM Radio videos: youtube.com/@RealGMRadio   FOLLOW REALGM ON SOCIAL RealGM on X/Twitter https://x.com/RealGM RealGM on Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/realgmnba/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Double Dribble podcast is back to talk about what Jared and Mo saw in Game five of Spurs-Thunder, run through what some of the big key players in Knicks run to the Finals, and then we eulogized the 2026 Cleveland Cavaliers including looking into some of the big changes that might be coming,  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The New York Knicks are headed to the NBA Finals, and their run raises a fascinating team-building question: how did they build a championship contender without relying on homegrown lottery picks? Wes Goldberg is joined by Gavin Schall of Locked On Knicks to break down how New York built its Finals team around Jalen Brunson, OG Anunoby, Karl-Anthony Towns and Mikal Bridges. Unlike past Knicks regimes that chased shortcuts with moves like Eddy Curry, Joakim Noah, Andrea Bargnani and Steve Francis, this version of the Knicks showed patience, adjusted the roster over time and built a real championship formula. Then, John Wilmes of RealGM joins to talk about the biggest NBA offseason questions. What should the Cleveland Cavaliers do after falling short? Where could Giannis Antetokounmpo or Kawhi Leonard land if they hit the trade market? What happens with Ja Morant? And which surprise stars — including Devin Booker, Joel Embiid, Kyrie Irving, Alperen Sengun and Zion Williamson — could become trade candidates? Subscribe to RealGM Radio for NBA Finals analysis, offseason rumors, trade talk and smart basketball conversations. RealGM Radio is your top spot for the best weekly NBA coverage. Subscribe to get RealM Radio with Wes Goldberg, the Double Dribble and Good Take every week.   Monday: Double Dribble with Jared Dubin and Mo Dakhil Tuesday: RealGM Radio with Wes Goldberg Wednesday: Double Dribble with Jared Dubin and Mo Dakhil Thursday: Good Take with Wes Goldberg and Mike Shearer   Subscribe to watch more RealGM Radio videos: youtube.com/@RealGMRadio   FOLLOW REALGM ON SOCIAL RealGM on X/Twitter https://x.com/RealGM RealGM on Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/realgmnba/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jared and Mo discuss the Spurs' Game 4 blowout win over the Thunder, the Knicks opening up a 3-0 lead on the Cavaliers, and the release of the All-NBA teams. 00:00 Intro 3:09 Thunder-Spurs Game 4 20:55 Knicks-Cavaliers Game 3 36:34 All-NBA Teams Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Wes Goldberg and Mike Shearer are back with Good Take on the RealGM Radio, starting with their reactions to the Oklahoma City Thunder taking Game 2 of the Western Conference finals vs the San Antonio Spurs. Mike opens with a bold free agency prediction. Then Wes argues that NBA teams are realizing something important: it’s almost impossible to win a championship when your best player is over 30. From Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Victor Wembanyama, to Jalen Brunson and Donovan Mitchell, the league is shifting toward younger stars. What does that mean for Giannis trade offers, Kawhi Leonard’s market, Kevin Durant’s next move and teams like the Cavaliers or Rockets? Plus, Wes makes the case for Durant becoming the NBA’s John Wick, and the guys lay out three ways to fix the Dallas Mavericks this offseason. Subscribe to RealGM Radio for Good Take every Thursday, plus NBA analysis, offseason debates, trade rumors and smart basketball conversations. RealGM Radio is your top spot for the best weekly NBA coverage. Subscribe to get RealM Radio with Wes Goldberg, the Double Dribble and Good Take every week. Monday: Double Dribble with Jared Dubin and Mo Dakhil Tuesday: RealGM Radio with Wes Goldberg Wednesday: Double Dribble with Jared Dubin and Mo Dakhil Thursday: Good Take with Wes Goldberg and Mike Shearer   Subscribe to watch more RealGM Radio videos: youtube.com/@RealGMRadio   FOLLOW REALGM ON SOCIAL RealGM on X/Twitter https://x.com/RealGM RealGM on Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/realgmnba/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jared and Mo discuss the Knicks' 22-point comeback win over the Cavaliers, the Spurs' epic Game 1 win over the Thunder, the Mavericks firing Jason Kidd, and the Pelicans hiring Jamahl Mosley. 00:00 Intro 2:55 Knicks-Cavaliers 25:13 Spurs-Thunder 55:34 Jason Kidd and Jamahl Mosley Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs opened the Western Conference Finals with a statement win over the Oklahoma City Thunder, and Wemby made it clear that Shai Gilgeous-Alexander winning MVP added fuel to the fire. Wes Goldberg breaks down Wembanyama’s 41-point, 24-rebound performance, the clutch shot that forced overtime, and how San Antonio’s defense made life difficult for SGA in Game 1. Then, Wes looks at the Thunder’s possible adjustments for Game 2, including how Oklahoma City tried to get SGA into more space and attack Wembanyama late in the game. After that, XJ of Locked On Knicks and Hot Hand Theory joins the show to break down the Knicks-Cavs series, including the key matchups, strategy questions and what to watch as the Eastern Conference Finals begin. Plus, Wes closes with NBA headlines: the Pelicans hiring Jamahl Mosley, the latest Giannis Antetokounmpo trade buzz, Kawhi Leonard being shopped to Eastern Conference contenders, and why Darryn Peterson may be getting overlooked in the NBA Draft conversation. Subscribe to RealGM Radio for smart NBA playoff analysis, trade rumors, draft coverage and big-picture basketball conversations. 00:00 Spurs vs Thunder Reaction 26:55 Knicks vs Cavs ECF Strategy Preview 1:08:29 NBA Headlines: Mosley, Giannis, Kawhi RealGM Radio is your top spot for the best weekly NBA coverage. Subscribe to get RealM Radio with Wes Goldberg, the Double Dribble and Good Take every week.   Monday: Double Dribble with Jared Dubin and Mo Dakhil Tuesday: RealGM Radio with Wes Goldberg Wednesday: Double Dribble with Jared Dubin and Mo Dakhil Thursday: Good Take with Wes Goldberg and Mike Shearer Subscribe to watch more RealGM Radio videos: youtube.com/@realgmradio   FOLLOW REALGM ON SOCIAL RealGM on X/Twitter https://x.com/RealGM RealGM on Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/realgmnba/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.