Wes Goldberg, Jared Dubin and Mike Shearer make their predictions for what will feel obvious by the end of the 2026-27 NBA season.

Wes Goldberg, Jared Dubin and Mike Shearer make their predictions for what will feel obvious by the end of the 2026-27 NBA season, debate whether the second apron is actually a problem, and discuss the players who permanently changed the way they watch basketball.

The Lakers are reportedly being sold for $12 billion to Bob Iger and Joshua Kushner—just 18 months after Mark Walter purchased the franchise. What could another massive valuation mean for NBA expansion in Las Vegas and Seattle? And somehow, Luka Doncic could already be playing for his third majority owner.

Wes Goldberg, Mo Dakhil, Jared Dubin and Mike Shearer react to the Lakers' reported $12 billion sale, debate the NBA's Christmas and opening-week schedules, and build seven-man teams in a tiered NBA fantasy draft.

What should NBA teams expect from star players in 2026? This episode of RealGM Radio considers how superstar value now extends beyond scoring averages and highlight moments. We discuss availability, playoff adaptability, defensive engagement, playmaking, leadership, conditioning, and the ability to elevate teammates in different lineup contexts. The conversation examines how organizations should evaluate stars whose regular-season production may not translate against elite postseason defenses, as well as the importance of accountability and partnership with coaches and executives. With salaries, expectations, and roster restrictions all rising, which traits make a star truly worth building around for a championship contender today?

What makes an NBA head coach effective in 2026? This episode of RealGM Radio breaks down the expanding demands of the job, including tactical innovation, player relationships, staff management, media communication, and collaboration with the front office. Wes Goldberg, Mo Dakhil, Jared Dubin and Mike Shearer explore how coaches create accountability without losing the locker room, adapt schemes during the regular season and playoffs, and develop role players around stars. The discussion also covers workload management, data-driven decision-making, assistant coach specialization, and the challenge of leading across generations. In a league defined by constant change, which qualities help coaches earn trust, survive pressure, and consistently produce lasting results?

What does elite NBA team building look like in 2026? This episode of RealGM Radio examines the modern general manager’s job, from managing the salary cap and navigating the current collective bargaining agreement to identifying talent, aligning ownership, and building a sustainable organizational culture. Wes Goldberg, Mo Dakhil, Jared Dubin and Mike Shearer discuss how front offices balance analytics, scouting, player development, trades, free agency, and long-term flexibility while still facing pressure to win immediately. The conversation also explores communication, decision-making under uncertainty, and the importance of matching roster construction to coaching philosophy. Which skills most consistently separate adaptable executives from those who fall behind in today’s NBA?

What makes a successful general manager, head coach and star player in the NBA in 2026? Wes Goldberg, Mo Dakhil, Jared Dubin and Mike Shearer come together to kick off the RealGM Radio Summer Roundtable series with a big-picture conversation on what it takes for organizations to succeed.

Introducing the RealGM Radio Summer Roundtable series! All of your favorite voices on one show. Wes Goldberg, Mo Dakhil, Jared Dubin and Mike Shearer go in depth on big-picture topics every Wednesday through August. Topics will include what makes a successful NBA general manager, head coach and star player in 2026, and a "Madden-style" fantasy draft where each host selects a 15-man roster. Coming to you live on YouTube every Wednesday at 11am ET and on your podcast feeds – all August long. Subscribe now!

Wes and Mike debate the greatest defensive draft classes in NBA history, discuss whether restricted free agency deserves a bigger role, and each present three moves to complete the Miami Heat's offseason.