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RealGM NBA Radio with Wes Goldberg
RealGM Radio is a weekly NBA podcast hosted by Wes Goldberg, a credentialed media member who hosts shows on the Locked On Podcast Network and has bylines at The Ringer, RealGM and more. RealGM Radio goes beyond the headlines and hot takes and brings you the NBA conversations that matter. ____________________________________________ RealGM Radio is powered in-part by North Station Media (CLNS). For advertising or media inquiries, contact info@clnsmedia.com
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Sep 3, 2025 • 1h 26min
Southwest Division Preview (with Keith Parish)
The Southwest Division is STACKED with storylines heading into this NBA season. Wes Goldberg (RealGM Radio) and Keith Parrish (Fastbreak Breakfast, Grits & Grinds) break down every team—Rockets, Spurs, Pelicans, Mavericks, and Grizzlies—and make predictions for how the division will shake out.
We cover Kevin Durant joining the Houston Rockets, Victor Wembanyama’s year three leap, Zion’s health, Cooper Flagg’s impact in Dallas, and Memphis’ tough decision to move Desmond Bane.
00:00 – Intro & why the Southwest Division is fascinating
02:00 – NBA division realignment talk & rivalries
08:45 – Houston Rockets: Kevin Durant trade, roster fit & concerns
20:30 – San Antonio Spurs: Year 3 of Wemby, Fox pairing & depth chart questions
30:00 – New Orleans Pelicans: Confusing offseason, Point Zion & Jordan Poole fit
42:20 – Dallas Mavericks: Cooper Flagg’s role, Kyrie injury & roster imbalance
49:30 – Memphis Grizzlies: Trading Desmond Bane, Ty Jerome & KCP additions, leadership void
59:45 – Predictions: Who wins the Southwest Division?
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Aug 28, 2025 • 56min
Central Division Preview
The NBA's Central Division is one of the most competitive in the NBA. Wes Goldberg and guests Danny Cunningham and Haize dissect offseason moves, potential lineups, and bold predictions for the Cavaliers, Pacers, Bucks, Bulls and Pistons.
From Tyrese Haliburton’s season-ending Achilles injury and the Cavaliers battling their playoff demons, the guys break down every angle. They also discuss Giannis Antetokounmpo’s future in Milwaukee, the Bulls’ longview and why the Pistons could win 50 games. #cavs #bucks #pacers #bulls #pistons #nba
0:00 Intro: Central Division preview
5:21 Debate on teams' offseason improvements
10:39 Most intriguing offseason move: Lonzo Ball trade
16:52 Myles Turner's impact on Bucks' future
23:05 Josh Giddey contract situation with Bulls
29:49 Predictions for Central Division standings
35:56 Central teams making playoffs
40:10 Players with changing perceptions next year
46:51 Bold predictions for the division
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Aug 18, 2025 • 1h 20min
Atlantic Division Preview with Jared Dubin and Es Baraheni
Wes Goldberg, Jared Dubin and Es Baraheni break down the offseasons for the Knicks, Celtics, Raptors, 76ers and Nets before predicting which teams will make the playoffs.
0:00 Intro
3:58 Brandon Ingram's Role and Impact
7:29 Sixers' Uncertain Season Outlook
10:44 Knicks Offense Analysis
20:21 Discussion on Boston's Roster Changes
37:19 Raptors Breakdown
45:30 Most impactful newcomer
50:48 Most interesting rookie
1:00:40 Playoff Predictions
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Aug 11, 2025 • 1h 10min
NBA Western Conference Win Totals & Over/Under Picks
Wes Goldberg and Matt Moore react to NBA Western Conference win totals for the upcoming season and make their picks for over/unders.
0:00 Intro
1:30 Mavericks
5:58 Nuggets
11:58 Warriors
20:02 Rockets
25:19 Clippers
31:47 Lakers
40:08 Grizzlies
43:30 Timberwolves
47:50 Pelicans
51:08 Thunder
54:53 Suns
58:59 Trail Blazers
1:00:55 Kings
1:02:18 Spurs
1:03:52 Jazz
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Aug 6, 2025 • 1h 16min
NBA Eastern Conference Win Totals & Over/Under Picks
Wes Goldberg and Matt Moore react to NBA Eastern Conference win totals for the upcoming season and make their picks for over/unders.
0:00 Intro
3:00 Atlanta Hawks
10:30 Boston Celtics
17:30 Brooklyn Nets
20:45 Charlotte Hornets
24:45 Chicago Bulls
28:00 Cleveland Cavaliers
33:00 Detroit Pistons
38:15 Indiana Pacers
43:16 Miami Heat
48:56 Milwaukee Bucks & Giannis' future
55:00 New York Knicks
57:31 Orlando Magic
1:02:00 Philadelphia 76ers
1:04:50 Toronto Raptors
1:07:45 Washington Wizards
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Jul 29, 2025 • 1h 23min
Luka Doncic's Transformation and Basketball vs Feelings with Katie Heindl
Wes Goldberg and Katie Heindl discuss the Men's Health feature on Luka Doncic and what it means for Luka at this point in his career. Then they discuss the state of NBA media, Kevin Durant on the Houston Rockets, Chris Paul's return to the LA Clippers, the ESPN feature on Joel Embiid, the Toronto Raptors and what is still missing in the conversation about OKC Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. #nba #lukadoncic #lakers
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Jul 25, 2025 • 59min
Lakers, Clippers & Blazers Add New Point Guards (With John Wilmes)
It's all about point guards! Wes Goldberg and John Wilmes talk about the Clippers signing Chris Paul, Damian Lillard returning to the Trail Blazers and the Lakers adding Marcus Smart. Then they discuss potential landing spots for Russell Westbrook before building the ultimate point guard.
0:00 Intro
3:50 Chris Paul returns to Clippers
13:00 Damian Lillard returns to Portland
24:20 Marcus Smart signs with Lakers
37:45 Russell Westbrook's future
41:57 Building the Ulimate Point Guard
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Jul 16, 2025 • 1h 1min
LeBron James' Future With the Lakers (With Anthony Irwin)
Wes Goldberg and Anthony Irwin discuss LeBron James' future with the Los Angeles Lakers and how good the Lakers can be with a full year of Luka Doncic before talking about some LeBron trade ideas.
0:00 Intro
2:30 LeBron's future
13:00 Lakers as contenders
20:40 Lakers' next moves
28:00 Bradley Beal buyout reaction
31:00 Bronny James and other Summer League standouts
39:36 LeBron trade ideas
50:38 LeBron's best Lakers teammates draft
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Jul 9, 2025 • 1h 1min
Reacting To Big NBA Offseason Moves With Jared Dubin
Catching up on the latest NBA offseason news, LeBron James' future and revisiting "The Decision" 15 years later.
0:00 Intro
5:03 Thunder's future with big three extensions
10:21 Jokic declines extension, future contract plans
17:21 Three-way trade: Heat, Clippers, Jazz analysis
26:52 Worst NBA offseasons
35:43 The Decision 15 years later
46:51 LeBron's future with Lakers
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Jul 2, 2025 • 1h 28min
NBA Contender Tiers with Matt Moore
Matt Moore, an NBA writer for the Action Network and host of the Locked On NBA podcasts, dives deep into the future of NBA teams after free agency. He rates the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Houston Rockets, discussing their championship potential and strategic changes. The conversation takes intriguing turns with potential LeBron trades and the bright future of the Spurs led by Victor Wembanyama. Moore also assesses the playoff readiness of teams like the Nuggets, Bucks, and Lakers while highlighting the challenges faced by others.