Making Bold 2026 NBA PREDICTIONS: Wembanyama's Rise, Eastern Conference Future, Free Agency & More

Wes Goldberg and Keith Parish get together to wrap up all things NBA-related in 2025 and make predictions for what the league will look like in 2026!

They break down the Thunder’s impressive rise, the Indiana Pacers' electrifying Finals run led by Tyrese Haliburton, and unforgettable moments like Haliburton’s choke sign at Madison Square Garden. The conversation spotlights the Pacers' fourth-quarter comebacks, the strategic evolution of the Thunder, and Victor Wembanyama’s emerging rivalry with the champs. Key topics include superstar contract negotiations for Trae Young and Anthony Davis, Detroit Pistons' ascent as an Eastern Conference powerhouse, and controversial fixes for NBA lottery reform. Keith Parish offers insight on Memphis Grizzlies’ future, rookie development, and the pressures of NBA podcasting.

00:00 "Halliburton’s Iconic MSG Moment"
09:51 "New Year, New NBA Narrative"
11:39 "Wembanyama Shifts NBA Landscape"
16:52 "Timberwolves Trade Paradox Analyzed"
23:04 "Pistons' Roster Strategy Challenges"
29:50 "Tanking Incentives and Team Strategy"
32:51 "NBA Salary Cap and Development"
39:12 "Fixing Tanking and Lottery Issues"
45:32 "Rethinking NBA Lottery System"
49:17 Morant's Future and Fan Sentiment
53:23 NBA Trades and Team Struggles
59:39 "Timberwolves' Future Without Gobert"
01:07:19 "Star Trades: NBA Speculation"
01:10:39 "Watching Games Without Note-Taking"

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