Giannis Antetokounmpo signs extension with Milwaukee Bucks. Kevin Pelton predicts NBA award winners, Finals matchup, and 2024 NBA champion. Quick-hitters on contract extensions and James Harden/Clippers latest. Also discusses Rookie of the Year, Most Valuable Player, Defensive Player of the Year, Coach of the Year, Most Improved Player, 6th Man of the Year, and Finals predictions.

Giannis Antetokounmpo discusses his potential contract extension with the Milwaukee Bucks. James Harden's beef with Daryl Morey and the NBA's decision to fine him. The hosts share their takeaways from the 2023 FIBA World Cup.

Who is better right now, Joel Embiid or Giannis Antetokounmpo? We discuss the offensive and defensive strengths of these former MVPs, the new context of their seasons (and coaches), Embiid's passing improvement, their defensive versatility and more in this resurrection of the Great Debates series. With @codyhoudek. Support at www.patreon.com/thinkingbasketball --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-basketball/support

Giannis Antetokounmpo's ejection, LeBron's Miami Heat legacy, and the 76ers' success without Harden are discussed. They also talk about Anthony Edwards's development and share their Real Ones of the Week.

Hasan Minhaj kicks off his week as host covering the U.S. Energy Department concluding with "low confidence" that COVID was caused by a lab leak, and Dilbert comics being dropped from newspapers following its author's racist rant. NBA champion Giannis Antetokounmpo discusses his genuine love for his familySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.