Favorites in the East, OKC’s Biggest Threats, & Trade Talk with Nick Walas

Episode 73 - Jan. 15, 2025

Sean is joined by Nick Walas—from Words With Walas—to discuss the contender picture in the East, including if the Celtics are still the favorites despite their recent semi-struggles, if the Cavs' regular season dominance can translate to the postseason, and which teams can really win the East (1:35). Then, we move out West to discuss the group of teams tightly compacted behind OKC, including which teams we view as the biggest threats to the Thunder, if the Rockets and Grizzlies are legit, and which playoff-hopeful teams are in danger of missing the play-in altogether (37:32). Then, we talk through the Nick Richards to Phoenix deal (1:03:42), before wrapping up with a few potential trades we'd like to see (or not see) ahead of the deadline in a few weeks (1:15:43).