NBA players Draymond Green and Rudy Gobert discuss their physical altercation while the hosts debate trading Klay Thompson. They also talk about Gregg Popovich defending Kawhi Leonard against boos from fans and whether it's okay to boo players.

NBA player Klay Thompson discusses being drafted by the Golden State Warriors, Mark Jackson's impact on his career, Steve Kerr's coaching style, his upcoming free agency, admiration for Steph Curry's shooting, and funny moments with Draymond Green on 'The Draymond Green Show'.

Sam and Andy discuss the Buddy Hield sign & trade, Terry Stotts and Jerry Stackhouse coaching hires. They analyze the new ESPN article on Klay Thompson and Lauri Markkanen potential acquisition by the Warriors.

Professional basketball player Klay Thompson's departure from the Golden State Warriors sparks discussions on roster changes, potential trades, and team strategies to enhance performance. Guests delve into the complexities of trade deals, protecting draft picks, player contracts, and team dynamics, offering insights into the team's future outlook.

Kevin Durant is on a tear and has the Nets on his back, but it’s the surrounding role players who are impressing Verno and KOC the most. KOC gives props to the Nets front office for finding the pieces that fit next to KD (03:23). They get into how defending the 3-point shot is key in this era of the NBA (08:45). KOC is adamant that the 76ers should be patient with Ben Simmons and doesn’t believe that he will sit out the entire year if he’s not traded (18:41). They next discuss the issues going on in Portland and debate the best route for the franchise to turn it around (22:43). The guys were excited to see the Wizards' hot start to the season, but the magic seemed to run out as they dropped from first place in the East to seventh (31:37). They debate whether the Wiz’s issues are completely tied to Bradley Beal. In looking around the association, the guys discuss Klay Thompson’s return, the Grizzlies' success without Ja, and Zion Williamson’s injury woes (47:10).Hosts: Chris Vernon and Kevin O’ConnorProducer: Jessie Lopez Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices