The conversation begins with a casual discussion about birthdays and wings. They then move on to talk about Jonah's college graduation and his degree in communications. The conversation then shifts to the NBA Finals, with a focus on the Boston Celtics' dominant performance and their 18th championship. They discuss the lack of excitement and hype surrounding the finals, as well as the need for improvements in the presentation and production of the games. They also touch on the Dallas Mavericks' performance and the challenges they face in making improvements for the next season. The conversation covers various NBA contracts and trades, including the Scottie Barnes and Pascal Siakam deals. The hosts express surprise at the amount of money being offered and discuss the impact of the new salary cap rules. They also mention the potential extensions for players from the 2021 draft class and the challenges teams face in managing their salary cap. The conversation then shifts to the Alex Caruso trade, with the hosts expressing disappointment at the lack of return for the Chicago Bulls. The conversation revolves around the recent trade between the Chicago Bulls and the Oklahoma City Thunder, with a focus on the impact of the trade on both teams. The hosts discuss the fit of DeMar DeRozan in Chicago and the potential lineup challenges with multiple ball-dominant players. They also analyze the benefits of the trade for the Thunder, including the defensive presence of Alex Caruso and the potential growth of their young players. The conversation then shifts to the upcoming NBA draft and the uncertainty surrounding the top picks. The hosts speculate on potential draft outcomes and discuss the needs of teams like the Detroit Pistons and San Antonio Spurs. They also touch on the future of the Brooklyn Nets and the timing of the draft, which spans two days and may pose challenges for viewership. The conversation covers various topics, including the NBA draft, the upcoming Olympics, and coaching changes in the NBA. The hosts discuss their thoughts on the two-night format of the NBA draft and express their excitement for the Olympics. They also talk about the firing of coach Dwane Casey from the Detroit Pistons and the hiring of Kenny Atkinson by the Cleveland Cavaliers. The hosts speculate on potential roster moves and express their opinions on the coaching changes. In this final part of the conversation, the hosts discuss the recent coaching hires in the NBA, including JJ Redick becoming the head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers. They also touch on the WNBA and the exciting games happening in the league. The hosts express their love for each other and thank their listeners for their support throughout the second season of the podcast.

Chapters

00:00
Introduction and Casual Conversation

06:02
The Boston Celtics' Dominant Performance

09:44
Lack of Excitement and Hype in the Finals

13:32
Improvements Needed in the Presentation and Production

25:57
The Impact of NBA Salary Cap Rules and Increasing Contract Values

33:11
Challenges in Managing Salary Cap and Contract Extensions

41:41
Disappointment in the Alex Caruso Trade

43:47
Surprise at the Amount of Money Offered in Contracts

44:26
Analyzing the Bulls-Thunder Trade

50:43
The Impact of the Trade on the Thunder

55:17
Discussion on the NBA Draft

01:02:59
Challenges of the Two-Day Draft

01:03:29
Mixed Reactions to the Two-Night Format of the NBA Draft

01:11:57
Excitement for the Upcoming Olympics and Team USA's Chances

01:18:11
Firing of Coach Dwane Casey from the Detroit Pistons

01:19:56
Positive Reception to the Hiring of Kenny Atkinson by the Cleveland Cavaliers

01:21:39
Speculation on Potential Roster Moves and the Future of Certain Players

01:22:19
Coaching Hires in the NBA

01:28:55
JJ Redick Becomes Head Coach of the Los Angeles Lakers

01:42:22
Exciting Games in the WNBA

01:46:13
Thank You to Our Listeners

01:47:09
Expressing Love and Appreciation