The Ringer NBA Show Welcome to Trade Season: Six Big Questions as the Rumor Mill Heats Up. Plus, Wemby Snuffs Out the Thunder. | Group Chat
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Dec 15, 2025 As trade season heats up, the hosts dive into six pressing questions swirling around potential deals. They reflect on the Spurs' stunning victory over the Thunder, spotlighting Victor Wembanyama's electrifying performance and game-changing presence. Discussions on whether teams will pursue superstars versus building for the future set the stage for potential blockbuster trades. They also highlight struggling franchises that might sell key assets and speculate on fit dilemmas around star players like Giannis and Anthony Davis.
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Wemby’s Immediate Game-Altering Impact
- Victor Wembanyama instantly changed the Spurs-Thunder game and created matchup problems the Thunder rarely face.
- His size, touch, and court awareness force multi-man defenses and shift opponent game plans.
Depth And Aprons Curb Superteam Mania
- Teams are less willing to gut depth for a superstar because depth wins long regular seasons.
- Apron rules and injury risk make blockbuster star-chasing more constrained and calculated.
Pick Franchises That Manage Superstars Well
- If Giannis pushes for a trade, prefer franchises with proven front offices and flexibility.
- Choose teams that can manage cap complexity and continuously unearth role players.
