Nate and John hand out their offseason superlatives across the NBA. They pick the best and worst trades, contracts, and minimum signings, and dig into what made those moves stand out. They also explore broader trends like the resurgence of bigs, the Rockets-Suns blockbuster, and the evolving financial pressures of contenders like Denver and Minnesota. Plus, a close look at the Thunder's strategy, a breakdown of restricted free agency, and their thoughts on Mike Brown landing with the Knicks.

Timestamps:

Best trades of the offseason, including Hawks/Pelicans and Heat/Clippers. 0:48

The league-wide return of size and physicality. 6:06

Cam Whitmore to the Wizards and Houston's rationale. 13:00

Washington’s overloaded roster of prospects and vets. 14:42

KD to Houston and how the Suns and Rockets made out. 16:51

Phoenix’s likely plan to waive and stretch Bradley Beal. 18:35

Denver’s financial outlook and the Cam Johnson trade. 21:32

Nikola Jokić not extending—should the Nuggets be worried? 23:45

Minnesota’s priorities: 32:13

Worst contracts of the offseason: 36:10

Sacramento’s puzzling offseason. 37:20

Thunder give Chet Holmgren the 25% max—did they have to? 42:14

Restricted free agent outlooks for Grimes, Thomas, Giddey, Kuminga. 45:18

Most surprising contract of the offseason. 48:11

Best minimum signings:. 52:05

Mike Brown to the Knicks—will it pay off? 54:17

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Nate and John dive into NBA free agency, headlined by Denver’s bold roster shake-up and what it means for their title aspirations. They unpack Houston’s flurry of moves and debate where the Rockets stand in the West. The duo also examines the Lakers’ long-term plan with LeBron and Luka, Milwaukee’s all-in bet on Myles Turner, and where teams stack up in the suddenly wide-open Eastern Conference. Plus, they break down the latest on key restricted free agents and highlight a few overlooked names who could become sneaky difference-makers.

Denver Nuggets: Trade of Michael Porter Jr., additions of Cam Johnson, Jonas Valančiūnas, Bruce Brown, and Tim Hardaway Jr. – 00:00:38

Houston Rockets: Clint Capela trade, Jabari Smith Jr. extension, roster balance concerns – 00:10:08

Minnesota Timberwolves: Outlook without Nickeil Alexander-Walker, dependence on rookies – 00:15:08

Los Angeles Lakers: Long-term strategy with LeBron James, Luka Dončić, and cap space planning – 00:15:49

Miami Heat & Detroit Pistons: Duncan Robinson and Simone Fontecchio sign-and-trade – 00:28:03

Indiana Pacers: Decision to let Myles Turner go, tax avoidance, and contract management – 00:31:26

Milwaukee Bucks: Big commitment to Turner, long-term direction with Giannis – 00:34:00

Atlanta Hawks: Additions of Nickeil Alexander-Walker, Luke Kennard, and reshaping of depth – 00:41:26

Eastern Conference Hierarchy: Ranking Cleveland, New York, Orlando, Atlanta, and others – 00:42:49

Restricted Free Agents: Status of Quentin Grimes, Cam Thomas, Jonathan Kuminga, and Josh Giddey – 00:48:33

Jonathan Kuminga's Future with Golden State: Extension scenarios and fit if Al Horford signs – 00:52:01

Salary Cap Update: Impact of 7% cap growth and national TV deal structure – 00:54:57

Damian Lillard Hypothetical: Should a contender sign him to rehab? – 00:58:44

Underrated Free Agent Targets: A few overlooked names who could offer value – 01:03:03

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John Hollinger joins Nate to discuss the 2025 draft and recent trades. What do we think of the KD trade? What’s it like trying to move down or up in the draft? What does John think of how teams like the Pels, Grizz, Hawks, and Blazers handled that process? Plus, what of the players the Grizz, Pels, and Blazers selected with their machinations?

We also discuss the Celtics moves to cut salary with Porzingis and Holiday, and Kyrie Irving returning to the Mavericks.

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