
About the episode
Justin, Rob, and Kyle kick off the month of June with some NBA Finals talk! The guys start with a few closing thoughts on Game 7 of the Western Conference finals and ponder potential next steps for the Oklahoma City Thunder, including whether trading Chet Holmgren is a viable option. Then, they preview the 2026 NBA Finals by breaking down a few variables that may ultimately decide who will be crowned NBA champion, including:
Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, J. Kyle Mann
Producers: Jeff Shearin and Ben Cruz
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Summary
- 0:01
Intro
- 27:41
How much has experience mattered/will it matter?
- 35:14
What’s different about this year’s Knicks run?
- 45:05
What’s the key individual or strategic matchup on the board?
- 1:04:50
Which winning story line is more intriguing?
- 1:13:49
They close out the show by making their official predictions for the winner of the series.
