RealGM Radio cover art

RealGM Radio

RealGM Radio

By: RealGM NBA Radio with Wes Goldberg
Listen for free

About this listen

 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.comCopyright © 2022 | CLNS Media | North Station Media | realGM All Rights Reserved Basketball Politics & Government
Episodes
  • The Truth About LeBron’s Lakers Era (with Yaron Weitzman)

    The Truth About LeBron’s Lakers Era (with Yaron Weitzman)
    Oct 27 2025
    LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers defined an unforgettable NBA era — filled with drama, triumph, and transformation. In this RealGM Radio episode, host Wes Goldberg sits down with Yaron Weitzman, author of A Hollywood Ending: The Dreams and Drama of the LeBron Lakers, to break down the truth behind the team’s highs and lows. They discuss Jeanie Buss’s leadership, Rob Pelinka’s evolution, and how LeBron’s complex relationship with the Lakers changed basketball in Hollywood. From the Westbrook trade to LeBron’s post-playing ambitions in Las Vegas, Weitzman reveals the power plays shaping the modern NBA. Tune in for an insider’s perspective on one of basketball’s most fascinating eras. 00:00 – Intro 00:54 – Comparing the Lakers to the Sixers: Reporting Differences 03:24 – The Lakers’ Legal Threat and Media Control 09:15 – Inside the Lakers’ Chaos: Sources, Secrets, and Scandals 11:44 – LeBron and the Lakers: A Relationship of Mutual Use 15:51 – The Westbrook Trade: Who’s to Blame? 20:09 – Rob Pelinka’s Evolution: From Agent to Mastermind 24:18 – The Luka Trade Shock and LeBron’s Reaction 26:38 – The JJ Redick Hire and Post-LeBron Era Shift 31:15 – LeBron’s Saudi Arabia Connections & Ownership Goals 36:02 – Will This Be LeBron’s Final Season? 40:04 – Outro and Book Plug: *A Hollywood Ending* RealGM Radio is powered in part by North Station Media (CLNS). For advertising or media inquiries, contact info@clnsmedia.com 🔔 Like, comment, and subscribe for more NBA insights and analysis! Follow RealGM Twitter: https://x.com/RealGM Follow Wes Goldberg Twitter: https://x.com/wcgoldberg PrizePicks: PrizePicks is the best place to get real money sports action. With over 10 million members and billions of dollars in awarded winnings, PrizePicks has made daily fantasy sports accessible to all. You just pick MORE or LESS on at least two players for a shot to win up to 1000x your cash! Run Your Game all season long on PrizePicks. Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $50 instantly after you play your first $5 lineup! Gametime: Take the guesswork out of buying tickets with Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code CLNS for $20 off your first purchase. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
    Show More Show Less
    44 mins
  • Predicting the NBA's Top 10 Offenses For the 2025-26 Season

    Predicting the NBA's Top 10 Offenses For the 2025-26 Season
    Oct 21 2025
    Wes Goldberg and Jared Dubin predict the top 10 offenses in the NBA for the 2025-26 season. Will the Cavaliers slide? Will Nikola Jokic and the Nuggets rise to the top? Can the Celtics' system keep them afloat? #nba #lakers #warriors #nikolajokic RealGM Radio is powered in part by North Station Media (CLNS). For advertising or media inquiries, contact info@clnsmedia.com 🔔 Like, comment, and subscribe for more NBA insights and analysis! Follow RealGM Twitter: https://x.com/RealGM Follow Wes Goldberg Twitter: https://x.com/wcgoldberg PrizePicks: PrizePicks is the best place to get real money sports action. With over 10 million members and billions of dollars in awarded winnings, PrizePicks has made daily fantasy sports accessible to all. You just pick MORE or LESS on at least two players for a shot to win up to 1000x your cash! Run Your Game all season long on PrizePicks. Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $50 instantly after you play your first $5 lineup! Gametime: Take the guesswork out of buying tickets with Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code CLNS for $20 off your first purchase. #nba Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
    Show More Show Less
    1 hr and 3 mins
  • Predicting the Top 10 Defenses for the 2025-26 NBA Season

    Predicting the Top 10 Defenses for the 2025-26 NBA Season
    Oct 17 2025
    Wes Goldberg attempts to predict the top 10 defenses in the league for the upcoming season, with the Oklahoma City Thunder setting the pace as the NBA's no. 1 defense again. Where will teams like the Warriors, Rockets, Magic and Clippers finish? Will a team surprise and crack the top 10? Can Victor Wembanyama lift the Spurs into the top tier? 00:00 – Intro & Overview of NBA Defense Predictions 04:00 – Oklahoma City Thunder: Defensive Identity & Strategy 10:30 – Houston Rockets: Amen Thompson’s Breakout Year 17:45 – LA Clippers: Kawhi, Zubac & Ty Lue’s Defensive Core 22:00 – Orlando Magic: Depth, Health & Defensive Consistency 27:30 – Dallas Mavericks: Anthony Davis & Derek Lively Combo 33:10 – Miami Heat: Bam Adebayo’s Versatility & Coaching 39:45 – Minnesota Timberwolves: Gobert & McDaniels’ Impact 44:30 – Golden State Warriors: Veteran IQ & Depth 50:10 – Cleveland Cavaliers: Mobley, Allen & Lonzo’s Role 54:00 – Detroit Pistons: Young Defensive Potential 59:00 – Honorable Mentions RealGM Radio is powered in part by North Station Media (CLNS). For advertising or media inquiries, contact info@clnsmedia.com 🔔 Like, comment, and subscribe for more NBA insights and analysis! Follow RealGM Twitter: https://x.com/RealGM Follow Wes Goldberg Twitter: https://x.com/wcgoldberg PrizePicks: PrizePicks is the best place to get real money sports action. With over 10 million members and billions of dollars in awarded winnings, PrizePicks has made daily fantasy sports accessible to all. You just pick MORE or LESS on at least two players for a shot to win up to 1000x your cash! Run Your Game all season long on PrizePicks. Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $50 instantly after you play your first $5 lineup! Gametime: Take the guesswork out of buying tickets with Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code CLNS for $20 off your first purchase. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
    Show More Show Less
    1 hr and 6 mins
No reviews yet
In the spirit of reconciliation, Audible acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.