NBA Resolutions: Giannis Antetokounmpo Should Move On & Lakers, Celtics, Cavs Confront Key Issues

NBA contenders face pivotal New Year's resolutions—will bold moves or familiar pitfalls define 2026? The spotlight turns to the Milwaukee Bucks and Boston Celtics as Wes Goldberg, Matt Moore, and Haize debate whether trading Giannis Antetokounmpo or shoring up Boston's rebounding can ignite a championship run. Can the Lakers reinvent their identity with grit, and will the Warriors truly maximize Steph Curry’s twilight in a stacked Western Conference?

Local experts share insider takes on defensive adjustments, mental health priorities, and potential roster shakeups. The hosts analyze Chicago Bulls’ need for strategic clarity, review the Cavaliers’ effort issues, and predict Victor Wembanyama’s timeline to superstardom. With trade speculation swirling and playoff dreams hanging in the balance, this episode challenges fans to rethink what it takes for elite teams to break through in a new era.

0:00 – NBA New Year's Resolutions

1:48 – Bucks, Celtics, Cavs, Lakers Deep Dive

21:38 – Resolution Predictions & Big Picture

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