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Jake Fischer and Dan Devine preview NBA free agency in the days leading up to the frenzy, discussing the most interesting teams and the players that are going to get overpaid.05:00 Damian Lillard trade saga (?)09:30 The free agent belles of the ball29:00 Big free agents sound like they’re staying put41:50 Most interesting teams in free agency Jake Fischer and Dan Devine get together for another episode of No Cap Room, this one providing a full preview of NBA free agency in the days before it begins.However, the entire league is waiting to see what is happening with Damian Lillard and the Portland Trail Blazers. Whether he’ll be traded, and where, will have a domino effect on the rest of the league and will cast a shadow over all of this offseason’s free agency.There are a few players that are in such high demand heading into free agency that they’re likely to earn more money than many would expect, we’re calling the the belles of the ball. Jake and Dan go through some of their favorites and explain why these players are being recruited by so many NBA teams.Many of the league’s highest profile free agents are likely to stay with the team they have been on already, although some news breaks during the recording that casts some doubt on where James Harden and Kyrie Irving could end up.Finally, Dan put out his list of the most interesting teams heading into free agency, so Jake counters with his own (shorter) list of the teams he will be watching in the first few days of free agency and explains why.Check out the rest of the Yahoo Sports podcast family at https://apple.co/3zEuTQj or at Yahoo Sports Podcasts 📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv

Vincent Goodwill sits down with Yahoo’s NBA Draft expert, Krysten Peek, to recap the 2023 NBA Draft before looking ahead to what’s coming in the 2024 NBA Draft.01:45 Victor Wembanyama06:25 Brandon Miller10:40 Scoot Henderson13:55 College basketball vs. G-League vs. Overtime Elite19:45 Depth of the 2023 NBA Draft23:00 Biggest surprises from 2023 NBA Draft26:45 Jaime Jaquez Jr.29:55 NBA Draft media criticisms35:55 Bronny James at USC38:55 2024 NBA Draft42:40 Gradey Dick’s suitVincent Goodwill chats with Yahoo Sports NBA Draft analyst Krysten Peek about her experience at the 2023 NBA Draft and her 2024 mock draft.First, Vincent and Krysten talk about how impressive Victor Wembanyama was on draft night with the media and raved about how polished he already appears to be. Brandon Miller’s selection did not get rave reviews from Charlotte Hornets fans, and Scoot Henderson’s selection appears to complicate things for Damian Lillard and the Portland Trail Blazers, so they talk about those as well.Talk of the Thompson twins, drafted 4th and 5th, leads to a conversation about Overtime Elite and the G-League Ignite and what those new paths to the NBA means for the future of college basketball.After talking through some of the surprises of the 2023 NBA Draft, including less trades than predicted, Vince and Krysten talk about the criticism that women face when trying to cover the NBA Draft and how KP tries to shield herself from it.When talking about the 2024 NBA Draft, they talk about Bronny James and what should be a very fun and interesting USC Trojans basketball team this season.And then, of course, they talk about Gradey Dick’s suit from draft night.Check out the rest of the Yahoo Sports podcast family at https://apple.co/3zEuTQj or at Yahoo Sports Podcasts 📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv

Jake Fischer and Dan Devine wake up early the morning after the 2023 NBA Draft to recap the winners and losers, as well as react to one trade that sent Chris Paul to the Suns and another that reshaped the Celtics and Grizzlies.02:50 Celtics trade Marcus Smart for Kristaps Porzingis17:20 Warriors trade Jordan Poole for Chris Paul28:30 2023 NBA Draft RecapJake Fischer and Dan Devine wake up early the morning after the 2023 NBA Draft to recap the winners and losers, but they kick the show off with a recap of the trade that sent Marcus Smart to the Memphis Grizzlies and Kristaps Porzingis to the Boston Celtics.While the deal looks to improve Boston on paper, and maybe from a versatility standpoint, there is definitely going to be a leadership vacuum in the Celtics locker room and that could end up hanging over the team next season. Meanwhile, Marcus Smart is exactly what the Grizzlies have needed for a while.The guys move on to the other big pre-draft trade, this one sent Jordan Poole to the Washington Wizards and sent former Warriors-enemy Chris Paul to Golden State. Dan speculates on how the Warriors might plan on using CP3, while Jake implores fantasy basketball players to draft Jordan Poole.Finally, the guys recap the 2023 NBA Draft in full. They talk about Victor Wembanyama’s affinity for breakfast tacos, the Hornets playing games heading into the draft, Gradey Dick’s very bright suit, Cam Whitmore’s long night (and how it could be a positive thing) and a lot more.Check out the rest of the Yahoo Sports podcast family at https://apple.co/3zEuTQj or at Yahoo Sports Podcasts 📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv

Yahoo Sports' Krysten Peek and Jake Fischer join forces to analyze the biggest rumors leading up to the 2023 NBA Draft, which kicks off June 22. Krysten and Jake use info acquired from inside sources to discuss possible surprise picks, blockbuster trades and more.00:50 - KP welcomes in Jake Fischer and the duo discuss their different approaches to acquiring inside information about the draft, and how they go about separating fact from fiction.10:30 - The hosts go pick by pick through the top of the draft and give their latest insider scoop on what each pick could be, particularly with the Charlotte Hornets at #2 overall and the Portland Trailblazers at #3 overall. Later, KP and Jake discuss other key picks in the first round.23:55 - Trades! The duo analyze the latest trade between the Denver Nuggets and Indiana Pacers before talking about which teams we could see try to trade up or down.31:15 - Which prospects could be selected earlier or later than expected? Jaime Jacquez Jr, Olivier Maxence-Prosper and Kobe Bufkin are potential risers, while Derek Lively and Nick Smith Jr. may be waiting to hear their name called longer than expected.Check out the rest of the Yahoo Sports podcast family at https://apple.co/3zEuTQj or at Yahoo Sports Podcasts 📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv

Vincent Goodwill hits all elements of the trade that will reportedly send Bradley Beal from the Washington Wizards to the Phoenix Suns in exchange for Chris Paul, Landry Shamet and some future picks.00:50 Bradley Beal traded to PHX03:35 Do the Suns fit?07:40 DeAndre Ayton’s future in PHX14:00 Chris Paul to L.A.?23:15 Wizards reaction24:55 Damian LillardVincent Goodwill jumps on an emergency Juneteenth episode of Good Word with Goodwill to break down the major trade that will reportedly send Bradley Beal from the Washington Wizards to the Phoenix Suns.How will the Phoenix offense function without Chris Paul? Will Devin Booker and Bradley Beal be able to play with each other despite playing the same position?DeAndre Ayton might also be on his way out of Phoenix, that’s yet to be determined, but the Suns can’t risk having him derail another season or playoff run when their window of opportunity is so limited.The Beal trade hasn’t been completed yet because the Wizards are looking for another team to take on Chris Paul, and there are rumors that he could end up being sent to the Lakers or Clippers. Vince discusses those possibilities and fits.The Wizards seem to be going full tank mode after this, and Vince calls on his producer to figure out if this is something the Washington fans are happy with.Finally, Damian Lillard looms large over the Beal trade, especially with the Miami Heat puling out of a potential trade package for Beal. Do they know something that the rest of us don’t? We’ll have to wait and see what the Trail Blazers do with the #3 overall pick before we’ll know for sure.Check out the rest of the Yahoo Sports podcast family at https://apple.co/3zEuTQj or at Yahoo Sports Podcasts 📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv

One day after the Denver Nuggets celebrated their championship on the streets of Colorado's capital, the NBA dropped a huge piece of news that changed the tenor of the offseason. Memphis Grizzlies star point guard Ja Morant has been suspended for 25 games to kick off the 2023-2024 season after an incident this spring in which he was seen brandishing a firearm on a social media post.Vincent Goodwill launches straight into this emergency podcast taping with Dan Devine as they talk about the gravity of Morant's second suspension this year, how the Grizzlies may fare without their star for the first third of the season and how the NBA's investigation into Morant may have yielded results that suggest the gun incidents are just the tip of the iceberg with his off-court behavior.Later in the podcast, the guys react to the news out of San Francisco, where Mike Dunleavy Jr. has been named the successor to Bob Myers in the role of the Golden State Warriors' new GM. Vincent & Dan make the point that a lot of Golden State's extravagant bills are suddenly coming due, particularly in regards to the future of Draymond Green & Klay Thompson, in Dunleavy's first year on the job.Check out the rest of the Yahoo Sports podcast family at https://apple.co/3zEuTQj or at Yahoo Sports Podcasts 📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv

Jake Fischer and Dan Devine are back with their first episode after the end of the 2022-23 NBA season and that means…it’s trade season! The guys talk through the trade rumors and whispers and the value of guys like Bradley Beal, Chris Paul and Zion Williamson.02:00 Celebrating the Nuggets06:00 Bradley Beal trade value23:00 Chris Paul trade value31:00 Zach LaVine trade value41:00 Zion Williamson trade rumors51:00 VIBE CHECK: Philadelphia 76ersJake Fischer and Dan Devine kick off this week’s No Cap Room with a celebration of the Denver Nuggets and some stories about the team employees that nobody ever sees but get to celebrate the championship all the same.After that, we dive head first into trade rumors. The Wizards and Bradley Beal are looking for a trade partner, so the guys discuss what his value should be and a couple of teams that could end up being fits for him.Chris Paul and the Suns are also looking for a trade partner, but it’s also likely that he’ll become a free agent in two weeks, so why would any team give up anything to get him now?Jake reports that the Chicago Bulls have been calling teams to see if they might be interested in Zach LaVine, but the asking price that they have is way higher than it should be. The guys discuss LaVine’s value before deciding that he’ll probably just stay with the Bulls.Finally, we bring back the vibe check and check in on the Philadelphia 76ers, who are waiting with baited breath to see what James Harden decides to do this offseason before they know how they’re going to build next year’s team around Joel Embiid.Check out the rest of the Yahoo Sports podcast family at https://apple.co/3zEuTQj or at Yahoo Sports Podcasts 📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv

Yahoo Sports' Krysten Peek is joined by Jonathan Wasserman of Bleacher Report to discuss the upcoming NBA Draft, rumors around the New Orleans Pelicans trading Zion Williamson and the draft's biggest risers and fallers. Later, KP has Wass make the call between two players for the Houston Rockets, Indiana Pacers, Utah Jazz and the Oklahoma City Thunder.1:00 - KP and Wass kick things off by talking about the NBA Draft in general and how draft season has gone for both, including the rumor mill and how smokescreens get started, whether or not to trust Vegas when it comes to the draft and whether or not they believe the rumor that the Pelicans could be looking to trade Zion Williamson. Since it's a strong draft class this year and very top-heavy with talent, both expect this could be a year where we see some trades go down.15:00 - Biggest risers and fallers of the NBA Draft: KP and Wass point out Derek Lively, Olivier-Maxence Prosper and Ben Sheppard as potential risers, and Keyonte George and Jett Howard as players who could fall on draft day.24:15 - Draft battles: KP has Wass pick between two players for a few of the teams that could have the toughest decisions in front of them in the draft. First Wass picks Amen Thompson over Cam Whitmore for the Rockets at fourth overall. Then, he prefers Jarace Walker over Taylor Hendricks for the Pacers at seventh overall and Gradey Dick over Hendricks for the Jazz at ninth overall. The duo round out the segment by selecting Derek Lively over Bilal Coulibaly for the Thunder at pick twelve.36:00 - Is there any chance we see Victor Wembanyama play in the summer league? Wasserman says there's little to no chance, as teams want to to take increased steps to protect top prospects, especially ones with potential injury concerns. 📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv

Vincent Goodwill and Dan Devine, soaked in champagne from the Denver Nuggets celebration, get together to recap a gutsy game 5 victory and a dominant series win for the new NBA Champions over the Miami Heat.01:00 Nuggets 94, Heat 89 (DEN wins 4-1)07:45 Michael Malone11:40 KCP13:30 Jimmy Butler19:20 Nikola Jokic33:30 Nuggets dynasty?42:30 Miami’s futureVincent Goodwill and Dan Devine sit down courtside at Ball Arena after the Denver Nuggets clinched the NBA Championship in game 5 of the Finals over the Miami Heat to talk about the game, the series, and the future of both franchises.When searching for answers for why the Nuggets are champions, beyond “Nikola Jokic is amazing”, the guys settled on the patience and perseverance of the Nuggets front office and head coach Michael Malone.Vince and Dan look back at the trade that brought Kentavious Caldwell-Pope to the Nuggets, a trade that wasn’t very popular when it took place, and how he ended up being a perfect fit for what they were building.Jimmy Butler might be injured, or just tired, but he didn’t look like what we expected him to be in the series. Really, he didn’t look like he had anything left to give until the final few minutes of game 5. And he spent the entire series avoiding Jokic in the paint.Speaking of Jokic, the guys spend a few minutes talking about his greatness and wondering if any player in NBA history would be able to stop him 1-on-1. But just because he’s great now doesn’t necessarily mean that this is the start of a Nuggets dynasty.Finally, the Miami Heat have to be tired of getting close but not winning the title. Could losing in the Finals be the thing that leads them to pursue a trade for Damian Lillard?Check out the rest of the Yahoo Sports podcast family at https://apple.co/3zEuTQj or at Yahoo Sports Podcasts 📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv

Vincent Goodwill and Ben Rohrbach get together after another dominant win by the Denver Nuggets to talk about what happened in game 4 and what we can expect from the Miami Heat in game 5.01:00 Nuggets 108, Heat 95 (DEN 3-1)04:05 Jimmy Butler08:15 Jamal Murray17:40 Aaron Gordon22:30 Game 5 preview / adjustmentsFollowing another dominant win by the Denver Nuggets, who are not just one win away from their first NBA championship, Vincent Goodwill and Ben Rohrbach talk about what happened in game 4 in Miami.Jamal Murray is having the historic Finals run that many expected from Jimmy Butler, and he’s breaking and setting all kinds of records with his playmaking and scoring. On a night when Nikola Jokic was dealing with an ankle injury, Murray helped to seal the win for the Nuggets.Aaron Gordon was arguably the most important player for the Denver in game 4, leading to a conversation about the perfect fit between Gordon and the Nuggets roster. Vince and Ben talk about the trade that brought Gordon to Denver from the Orlando Magic and how it helped build a championship roster.Finally, they guys preview game 5, which will be in Denver on Monday. There are not many things the Heat can try that the Nuggets haven’t already seen and countered, and Tyler Herro doesn’t look ready to play. If Miami is going to win, it’s likely going to take a special game from one of their superstars.Check out the rest of the Yahoo Sports podcast family at https://apple.co/3zEuTQj or at Yahoo Sports Podcasts 📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv